This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Glore & half of Stoney Point Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3458.2 Message Board Post: Beverly or Ray Dean, if you by chance see this, I knew your Mom & Dad very well. I have pictures of them stashed away somewhere. They were very good friends of my Dad & Mom, Odie & Ruth Glore. I know Ray Dean would remember me. Beverly, when you were little your mom dressed you like a doll, she was so proud of you. We always called your Dad "Cagle", I went to see him in the nursing home just a short while before he died, he gave me a kiss and held on to my hand all the time we were there. If you want a copy of the photos I have of them, I can scan them & send them to you, just get in touch with me, my e-mail address is: Rqscmo@aol.com. Leona M. (Glore) Hodge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NIXON, EICHENBERGER, NEEL, SANTSCHI, WHITE, ANDERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4041 Message Board Post: Muriel Agnes Neel of Irondale, Missouri, was born October 20, 1919 in Herculaneum, Missouri, the daughter of the late George Washington and Tressie Avlyn (Nixon) Eichenberger. She departed this life Friday, August 12, 2005 at Georgian Gardens Care Center in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of eighty-five years, nine months and twenty-three days. Muriel was united in marriage to Jesse Wilson Neel on April 23, 1939, in Leadwood, Missouri, and to this union four children were born. Muriel is survived by two daughters; Linda Muriel Santschi and husband Dale, and Karen Lee White and husband Gary of Irondale, Missouri, one son; Jesse Wayne Neel of Santa Rosa, California; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and former son-in-law, Terry Anderson of Bonne Terre, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse Wilson Neel; a daughter, Margaret Ann Anderson; a brother, Alvin Eichenberger, and a grandson, Terry Dale Santschi. Muriel was a long time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Irondale, and a fifty-year-plus member of the Order of Eastern Star, Irondale Chapter. Muriel was retired from Wetterau Corporation. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Jesse during his working years. Spending time with her family, especially at family get togethers where she would play music with either a guitar or violin, was always enjoyable for her. Muriel had a beautiful alto singing voice and was well known for her delicious baking skills expecially her cherry nut chiffon cake and coconut cream pies. Muriel will long be remembered for her dedication to family, friends and the community of Irondale that she loved so much. Visitation was held Sunday, August 14, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, August 15, 2005 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Irondale, Missouri. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Irondale, Missouri with Pastor Tami Wilson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Lucas White, Andrew White, Zachary White, Jeff Swyers, Mike Mercille and Ronnie McEntire. Burial took place at the Hopewell Cemetery. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 104 Oak Street, Irondale, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 18, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RULO, SKAGGS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4040 Message Board Post: Isabella Rulo, 80, DeSoto was born July 29, 1925 at Richwoods, MO, a daughter of the late George and Carrie Rulo and died Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at her home. She was a proprietor of Show Boat Bar in St. Louis. Survivors include two brothers, George (wife Jeanette) Rulo, DeSoto and Lloyd Rulo, Blackwell, MO. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Skaggs; three brothers, Jessie Oscar and Raymond Rulo and a sister, Mary Rulo. She was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005 from Mahn Funeral Chapel, DeSoto, with Father Ted Pieper celebrating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, St. Louis. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 18, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SKILES, BONE, JULIETTE, AUBUCHON, WOODS, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4039 Message Board Post: Kathleen Alice Juliette of Old Mines, Missouri was born in Mineral Point, Missouri September 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Edward Sr., and Virginia (Skiles) Bone. She departed this life Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Potosi Manor having reached the age of eighty years, ten months and twenty-four days. Kathleen was united in marriage to John "Jack" Juliette on June 12, 1946 in Old Mines, Missouri and to this union six children were born. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, John "Jack" J. Juliette of Old Mins; three sons, Dick Juliette and wife Tammy; Jerry Juliette and wife Elaine and Larry Juliette, all of Old Mines; two daughters, Frances Aubuchon and husband Denny of Old Mines and Kathy Woods and husband Bruce of Potosi; two brothers; Virgil Bone and wife Clara of Blackwell and Edward "Junior" Bone and wife Celeste of Old Mines; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; Mary Catherine Bone of Potosi and Margaret Bone of Old Mines; other relatives and friends. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Edward Juliette; three brothers, Jesse Bone, Francis Bone and Floyd Bone and one granddaughter, Vanessa Juliette. Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she knew. Kathleen was a very active grandmother, she loved to spend time with all of her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing all types of ball games, fishing and hunting. She loved to teach at the Head Start Centers throughout the area. She also liked making quilts and pillows for all of her grandchildren. Visitation was held Sunday, August 14, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, August 15, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, August 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Tyler Juliette, Brad Juliette, Benjamin Juliette, Kaleb Juliette, Chad Aubuchon, Josh Aubuchon, John Woods and Dalton Juliette. Burial took place at the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. A luncheon was provided for family and friends at the Knights of Columbus, Old Mines, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 18, 2005

I have placed my early COURTOIS data on WorldConnect at RootsWeb/Ancestry, Courtois Southeastern Missouri. My file starts with Jean COURTOIS born before 1694. I hope this is of help to you. If not, contact me next week. B

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3341.2.1.2 Message Board Post: Alice- You may see this as "all I do", but I see it as a wonderful service to the county and its researchers! Please keep up the great work! It is a very significant help. Larry Flesher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3341.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you anyway.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EVANS/COURTAWAY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3341.2.1 Message Board Post: I wish I could be of help, but all I do is post the obits from the Independent Journal newspaper in Potosi. The Evans/Courtaway families are not related to me. Good luck in your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3341.2 Message Board Post: I have been searching for family and Betty Jean is my fathers sister. My Dad's name is David Clyde Courtaway and his father was Tyman (Post) and mother Alba. If you have any further info I would be so thankful.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4038.1 Message Board Post: i know a theresa kircher from potosi why do u want to know info on her

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4038 Message Board Post: Hello, I was looking for anyone who may have information, possibly grown up with and/or hung out with this lady Theresa Kircher. Kircher is her married name. I am not sure of her maiden name, but she has been married for at least half of her life. Born and raised in and around Potosi.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOSS, WIGGER, MCCONNELL, PRATT, WALTON, PIND, KORDONWY, ROBERTS, DECLUE, RIVERA, ROGERS, SHELLABARGER, GASSER, PACE, DAUGHERTY, EVERS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4037 Message Board Post: Edna Jean McConnell Pratt of Potosi, Missouri, was born November 4, 1912 in Butts, Missouri, the daughter of the late Frank and Lily (Doss) Wigger. She departed this life on August 2, 2005 at Georgian Gardens Care center in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of ninety-two years, eight months and twenty-nine days. Edna was united in marriage to Charles J. McConnell on August 30, 1929. After his death on June 19, 1977, Edna was united in marriage to Charles J. Pratt on August 1, 1981. Charles J. Pratt departed this life on November 20, 1995. Edna is survived by two daughters; Norma Ruth Walton of Potosi and Charline Pind and husband Carl of Hillsboro, Missouri; one son, Clarence C. "Duke" McConnell and wife Elizabeth of Salem, Missouri; seven grandchidlren; eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; ten step daughters; Lucy Kordonwy of Viburnum, Missouri; Sarah Roberts and husband Kenneth of Troy, Illinois; Deloris Declue and husband Joe of Potosi; Jane Rivera of St. Louis, Missouri; Becky Rogers and husband Jerry of Texas; Maggie Shellabarger and husband Carl of Potosi; Mary Gasser of St. Louis, Missouri; Paula Pace and husband Ken of Bonne Terre; Jackie Daugherty and husband John of St. Clair, Missouri, and Leslie Evers and husband Larry of St. Clair, Missouri; three step sons; Michael Pratt and wife Pat of Viburnum, Missouri; Robert Pratt and wife Marie of Dittmer, Missouri, and David Pratt and wife Monica of Cadet; also numerous step grandchidlren; step great grandchildren; nieces, nephews! , other relatives and friends. Edna was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ellen McConnell; two sons, Pat "P.L." McConnell and William Charles McConnell; one sister, Florence McConnell; five brothers, Clarence Wigger, Harry Wigger, Carrick Wigger, Arthur Wigger and Clyde Wigger; two grandchidlren; one great grandchild and one stepson, Charles Pratt. Edna was a member of the First Baptist Church of Potosi. She enjoyed going to the Sayers Senior Center and spending time with all of her friends. Edna loved reading, especially her Bible, and watching "Little House on the Prairie" or "Texas Ranger." Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation was Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 4, 2005 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jeff Richards and Rev. John Edwards officiating. Burial took place at the Fairview Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GRAHAM, COOK, PEACHER, HERZBURG, BROWN, MCIANAHAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4036 Message Board Post: Leonard Joseph Cook, Sr., of Potosi, Missouri was born in Blackwell, Missouri May 28, 1951, the son of the late George Edwin and Virginia (Graham) Cook. He departed this life Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, having reached the age of fifty-four years, two months and six days. Leonard is survived by one daughter, Lisa Peacher and husband Jeff of Springfield, MIssouri; three sons, Leonard Cook, Jr. and wife Lori of Rolla, Missouri, Joseph Cook of Potosi, and Timothy Cook and wife Sheila of Potosi; two sisters; Deloris Herzburg and husband Kevin of Collinsville, Illinois and Mary Sue Brown and husband Bob of Highridge, Missouri; two brothers, Clinton Cook and wife Julie of Caledonia, Missouri and Dennis Cook of Collinsville; ten grandchildren; Blake J. Cook, Wendy L. Cook, Cali A. Cook, Loran M. McIanahan, Layne M. McIanahan, Dayton Cook, Devon Cook, Casi M. Cook, Landon A. Cook and Alexus Peacher, and by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Cook. Leonard loved his family and spending time with them whenever possible, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed working as a custodian for a cleaning industry. Leonard will be missed by his many family and friends. Visitation was Sunday, August 7, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. John Edwards officiating. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: POTTER, WALTON, COCHRAN, SEAGRAVES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4035 Message Board Post: Melvin Ernest "Rusty" Walton of Wright City, Missouri, formerly of Mineral Point, was born June 14, 1921 in Mineral Point, Missouri, the son of the late Percy C. and Daisy P. (Potter) Walton. He departed this life Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of eighty-four years, one month and twenty days. Rusty is survived by two daughters; Marianne Cochran and husband Randy of O'Fallon, Missouri and Susan Seagraves and husband Ronald of Wright City, Missouri; one brother, Elvin P. "Buddy" Walton of St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kim, Michelle, Lisa and Bree; eight great-grandchildren; Coty, Caden, Ashley, Amber, Justin, Joshua, Kyle and Lacey; one great-great grandchild; Alexia and sister-in-law, Madeline Walton of Ballwin, Missouri. Rusty was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Carter, Virgil and Jess Walton. Rusty was a sixty-three year plus member of the Blue Lodge where he was currently an active member of Potosi Lodge #131 A.F. and A.M. Rusty had transferred to the Potosi Lodge from Webster Groves Lodge #184 on July 11, 1994. He was initiated August 1, 1942, passed on September 26, 1942 and raised on November 19, 1942. Rusty had a deep appreciation for the Masonic work and its beliefs which lead him to be very active in the Scottish Rite Order. He was a past member of the Shriners and the Order of Eastern Star Browne Chapter #320, Potosi, Missouri. Rusty enjoyed sports, especially boxing and baseball. He also loved to spend time wiht his grandchildren playing and sharing stories. Rusty was a very caring and loving person who will be missed deeply by his family and friends. Visitation was Friday, August 5, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 6, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel in Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Compton officiating. Burial took place at the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEERS, SHEARIN, SISK, TYGER, HILL, VOLNER, DICUS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4034 Message Board Post: Jewel "Red" Shearin, age 74, of Huntington, Indiana, formerly of Potosi, MO, died Sunday, August 7, 2005 at the Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Shearin retired from construction in Potosi, where he worked for over 15 years. He also owned and operated a taxi cab service in Potosi, MO for many years. Mr. Shearin was born September 27, 1930 at Palmer, MO, the son of Oliver James and Norma Lee (Beers) Shearin. He married Betty L. Sisk March 25, 1950 in Potosi. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Betty L. Shearin of Huntington; two sons, David Shearin of Huntington and Darrell Shearin and his wie, Gail, of Potosi; one daughter, Cathie Tyger of Mission Viejo, California; two brothers, Bob Shearin of Hillsboro, MO, and Pete Shearin of Skull Valley, Arizona; half brother, Charlie Hill of Potosi; two sisters, Hilda Volner and Mary Lou Dicus of Potosi; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation was Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in the Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Ray Scribner officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jewel "Red" Shearin may be made to the Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Hungint, IN 46750. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileylove.com. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: YOUNG, JOHNSON, ZUMWALT, KEPPEL, CONLEY, SADLER, HOOPER, SAWYER, BROCKMAN, AUBUCHON, COLEMAN, HODGE, FINLEY, ARNOLD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4033 Message Board Post: Joan Elizabeth Young of Springfield, Missouri, passed away August 3, 2005 at the age of sixty-nine years, five months and thirteen days. She is survived by her husband, Neil Young; seven sons and daughters: Sue (Joe) Johnson, Chuck (Patricia) Young, Thom (Deba) Young, Mary (Kevin) Zumwalt, Theresa Keppel, Karen (John) Conley and Kathie (Ed) Sadler; eighteen grandchildren, Neil and Joseph Hooper, Andy Sawyer; Luke, Andrea, Sophis and Olivia Young; Kyle, Blair and Drew Young; Lindsey and Alex Zumwalt, Dillon and Mallory Keppel; Cory Brockman, Megan and Brandon Conley and Titan and Myra Sadler; brothers and sisters, Frank (Jackie) Aubuchon, Leon (Martha) Aubuchon, Jean (Ron) Coleman, Margaret Hodge, Jim (Sue) Aubuchon, Eileen (Hollis) Finley, Glenda (Galen) Arnold, Kenny (Gail) Aubuchon and Dennis (Frances) Aubuchon and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2005 at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines, MO, with burial in St. Joachim Cemetery. Visitation was from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7 with prayer services at 7:00 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home, Potosi. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Cathedral or the Kitchen, Inc., Springfield, MO. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH, ADKINS, IVIE, TIEFENAUR, HONEA, MARTIN, CHISHOLM, BARRON, BROWN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4032 Message Board Post: Arlita Renee' Tiefenaur of Caledonia passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at her home at the age of 38 years and 9 days. She was born in St. Louis, July 24, 1967, the daughter of Lucille V. (Smith) Adkins and the late Jesse D. Ivie, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Willard and Bessie Honea and William P. and Rosie Ivie; great grandparents, Edward F. Smith and Hazel E. Martin; a brother, Jesse D. Ivie, Jr., and a niece Sabrina Renee' Ivie. Arlita brought lots of laughter and fun to all who knew and loved her. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her beloved husband, William Joseph Tiefenaur; three children, David Troy, Jessica Deann Chisholm and Jimmy Dwayne Barron; mother-in-law, Denise Tiefenaur; step-father, Oliver W. Adkins; two brothers, Randy (wife Sandy) Ivie of Valles Mines and Rodney (Michelle) Ivie of Festus; one sister, Kathleen (husband Joseph) Brown of Park City, Florida; ten nieces, seven nephews, four great-nieces, a great-nephew, aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. at Ironton Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Rev. Harvey Buckley and Rev. Firmin Gettinger officiating. Burial was at the Oddfellows Cemetery at Bismarck. Memorials may be directed to the family for funeral expenses. Cozean Funeral Home, Farmington, was in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

There are quite a few listings from Hearthstone Legacy regarding Missouri genealogy offered on ebay right now, if anyone is interested. Most are cd's including maps, Goodspeed's, and merchant directories. Here are a few of the counties I noticed... -Kay Festus, Missouri JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO History Genealogy Hillsboro - Crystal City - DeSoto - Cedarhill -Hematite Item number: 4168647095 6 historical maps (1851, 1902, 1904, 1913, 1920's and 1929), plus the full Jefferson County section from the book: Goodspeed's History of Jefferson County, Missouri originally published in 1888. Potosi, Missouri WASHINGTON COUNTY MO History Genealogy Potosi - Irondale - Mineral Point - Springtown - Cadet Item number: 2994282536 CRAWFORD COUNTY Steelville, Missouri History Genealogy Steelville - Cuba - Bourbon - Huzzah -Viburnum -Dillard Item number: 2993600546 Sullivan, Missouri FRANKLIN COUNTY MO History Genealogy Union - St. Clair - Washington - Stanton - Pacific Item number: 5514921861 Washington, Missouri FRANKLIN COUNTY History Genealogy Union - Sullivan - St. Clair - Stanton - Pacific - more Item number: 2992312496 St. Clair Missouri FRANKLIN COUNTY MO History Genealogy Union - Sullivan - Washington - Stanton - Pacific Item number: 4169636955 Union, Missouri FRANKLIN COUNTY History Genealogy Washington - Sullivan - St. Clair - Stanton - Pacific Item number: 4168387891

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SNELSON, PETERSON, TAYLOR, RUTZ, CHILES, BOYER, WOODS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4031 Message Board Post: Kristine Elizabeth (Peterson) Taylor of Middlebrook, Missouri was born August 15, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Margaret (Snelson) Peterson and the late Charles Alfred Peterson. She departed this life Thursday, August 4, 2005 at her residence, having reached the age of fifty-eight years, eleven months and twenty days. Kristine is survived by her mother, Margaret Lee Peterson of Potosi; two sisters, Karol Rutz and husband Alan of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Elaine Chiles and husband Tony of Middlebrook, Missouri; one brother, Eric Charles Peterson and wife Vickie of Blackwell, Missouri; nieces, Erica Peterson and Tina Boyer; nephew, Jason Woods and many other dear and special friends. Kristine was preceded in death by her father and one son, Timothy Charles Taylor. Kristine enjoyed the outdoors and going camping with her family and friends. She loved to cook and eat all kinds of foods and listen to music. Kristine will be deeply missed by everyone she knew. Memorials may be made to the Washington County D.A.R.E. Program. Visitation was Monday, August 8, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 9, 2005 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Jerry Compton officiating. Burial took place at the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLEMAN, MERSEAL, THEBEAU, CORDIA, DECLUE, GUENTHER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4030 Message Board Post: Mary Theresa Thebeau of Cadet, Missouri, was born January 26, 1933 in Kingston, MIssouri, the daughter of the late Albert A. and Mary Lucy (Coleman) Merseal. She departed this life Saturday, July 30, 2005 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, having reached the age of seventy-two years, six months and four days. Theresa was united in marriage to Raymond Anthony Thebeau October 14, 1950 in Richwoods, Missouri and this union was blessed to have eight children. Theresa is survived by her loving husband Raymond Anthony Thebeau of Cadet; a daughter, Julie Cordia and husband Robin of Columbia, Missouri; four sons, Paul "Pete" Thebeau and wife Cindy of DeSoto, MIssouri; Joseph Albert Thebeau and wife Robin of Cadet; Jamie Anthony Thebeau and wife Barbara of Potosi and Peter Lynn Thebeau and wife Stacy of Richwoods, Missouri; two sisters, Mary Agnes DeClue of Blackwell, and Mary Lucille Guenther and husband Raymond of Granite City, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Mary Ann Thebeau and Raynese Angela Thebeau; a son, Ronald Lynn Thebeau; three brothers, Louis "Manny" Merseal, James Merseal and Thomas Jerome Merseal and two sisters, Julie Merseal and one infant sister. Theresa was "Grandma" not only to her own grandchildren, but many other children considered her grandma also, and she was very happy they all loved her so much. She was also very active with the children by volunteering her time at the St. Joachim Catholic School and teaching square dancing lessons there. She and Ray assisted in the T.A.A.P. throughout the state of Missouri teaching square dancing to hundreds of couples. She also loved gardening, quilting and all types of sewing. She also made jelly which she would donate to St. Joachim fundraisers. She loved Mother Nature and enjoyed being in the outdoors; fishing, mushroom hunting or picking blackberries. Theresa was a very caring, loving, generous woman who will be greatly missed by the many lives she has touched. The family of Theresa Thebeau would like to thank the staff at St. Anthony's Medical center for the loving and compassionate care they provided. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Joachim School. Visitation was Tuesday, August 2, 2005 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri, with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Burial was in the St. Joachim Catholic Church Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. A luncheon was provided for family and friends at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Old Mines, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005