1910
Lillie
2003
Lillie Politte
September 29, 1910 — April 29, 2003
LILLIE S. POLITTE
Lillie S Politte of Cadet passed away on April 29, 2003, at the Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 92 years and 7 months. She was born on September 29, 1910, the daughter of the late Willie Eli Boyer and Sarah Rachel (Allie) Cain.
Lillie was united in marriage to Earl Joseph (Dago) Politte on May 21, 1936, at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines. To this union 8 children were born.
Lillie was one of eleven (11) children. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, five (5) sisters Pearl Boyer, Nellie Courtaway, Virgie Merseal, Louise Oshia and baby Rachel, five (5) brothers Mick, Earnest, Floyd, Roy and Francis, two (2) Grandsons Kurt and Brian Politte, one (1) Great Grandson David Michael Eckhoff.
Among those who remain to morn her passing are five (5) daughters Hazel Mrs. Harold Pinson of Cadet, Wilma Mrs. Patrick Kernan of Farmington, Jan Mrs. Harvey Gillam of Cadet, Joan Mrs. Donald Kincaid of Cadet, and Sandy Mrs. Danny Swift of Potosi, three (3) sons Robert and wife Rachel of Cadet, Ronnie and wife Mary of Cadet and Kenny of Cadet. Four (4) Sisters-in-law, Mayme Courtaway, Lena Boyer, Jean Merseal and Marie Coleman. Thirty (30) Grandchildren, Thirty-five (35) Great Grandchildren and one (1) Great Great Grandchild. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Lillie was a life long member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church where she was baptized as an infant.
Lillie was a loving, kind and gentle person who put everyone else first. She always made sure that everyone's needs were taken care of before she did anything for herself. Her greatest joy was having her family around her. She loved the "Lillie's Club Parties" held in her honor every month. Some of her favorite pass times were fishing and working in her garden. She loved taking rides with family and enjoying the scenery. She was a Grand Lady. Now she will be rocking with God. All will miss her.
Visitation was held 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 30, 2003 and 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM on Thursday May, 1, 2003 at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 10:00 AM at St. Joachim Catholic Church with Father Ted Pieper officiating; interment was in the St. Joachim Cemetery under the direction of Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi.
Serving as pallbearers were, Wesley Gillam, Patrick Kernan Jr., Tim Pinson, Bill Politte, Ken Politte and Corey Pinson.
Lillie S Politte of Cadet passed away on April 29, 2003, at the Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 92 years and 7 months. She was born on September 29, 1910, the daughter of the late Willie Eli Boyer and Sarah Rachel (Allie) Cain.
Lillie was united in marriage to Earl Joseph (Dago) Politte on May 21, 1936, at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines. To this union 8 children were born.
Lillie was one of eleven (11) children. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, five (5) sisters Pearl Boyer, Nellie Courtaway, Virgie Merseal, Louise Oshia and baby Rachel, five (5) brothers Mick, Earnest, Floyd, Roy and Francis, two (2) Grandsons Kurt and Brian Politte, one (1) Great Grandson David Michael Eckhoff.
Among those who remain to morn her passing are five (5) daughters Hazel Mrs. Harold Pinson of Cadet, Wilma Mrs. Patrick Kernan of Farmington, Jan Mrs. Harvey Gillam of Cadet, Joan Mrs. Donald Kincaid of Cadet, and Sandy Mrs. Danny Swift of Potosi, three (3) sons Robert and wife Rachel of Cadet, Ronnie and wife Mary of Cadet and Kenny of Cadet. Four (4) Sisters-in-law, Mayme Courtaway, Lena Boyer, Jean Merseal and Marie Coleman. Thirty (30) Grandchildren, Thirty-five (35) Great Grandchildren and one (1) Great Great Grandchild. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Lillie was a life long member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church where she was baptized as an infant.
Lillie was a loving, kind and gentle person who put everyone else first. She always made sure that everyone's needs were taken care of before she did anything for herself. Her greatest joy was having her family around her. She loved the "Lillie's Club Parties" held in her honor every month. Some of her favorite pass times were fishing and working in her garden. She loved taking rides with family and enjoying the scenery. She was a Grand Lady. Now she will be rocking with God. All will miss her.
Visitation was held 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 30, 2003 and 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM on Thursday May, 1, 2003 at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 10:00 AM at St. Joachim Catholic Church with Father Ted Pieper officiating; interment was in the St. Joachim Cemetery under the direction of Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi.
Serving as pallbearers were, Wesley Gillam, Patrick Kernan Jr., Tim Pinson, Bill Politte, Ken Politte and Corey Pinson.
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