February 17, 2003

Elva Habum

Elva Frances Habum, 93, of Scott City died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 18, 1910, at Graysboro, Mo., daughter of George William and Ambie Salena Bennett Keesee. She and William Habum were married Jan. 6, 1931, at Jackson. He died Dec. 25, 1972...

Elva Frances Habum, 93, of Scott City died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Jan. 18, 1910, at Graysboro, Mo., daughter of George William and Ambie Salena Bennett Keesee. She and William Habum were married Jan. 6, 1931, at Jackson. He died Dec. 25, 1972.

Habum was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

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Survivors include three daughters, Tomyee Hopke of Granite City, Ill., Wynona "Sue" Feinstein of Chesterfield, Mo., Marilyn Wargin of St. Charles, Mo.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.

Friends may call at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City from noon to service time Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Vester "Sonny" Keesee officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery.

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