Vivian Marie Grove, age 85, of Steffenville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born October 11, 1925, at Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Todd and Alta Atkins. She was united in marriage to Chester Grove on October 5, 1945, at Evansville, Indiana.
Surviving are her husband Chester Grove of Steffenville, Missouri, two children, Linda Stutheit of Durham, Missouri, Owen Grove and wife Cheryl of LaBelle, Missouri, five grandchildren, Tony Grove, Tammy Hubble and husband Donnie, Tracy See, Dennis Stutheit and wife Tara, Aaron Stutheit and wife Terri, six great-grandchildren, Evan See, Jarrett Hubble, Keagan Stutheit, Parker Stutheit, James Stutheit, Lauren Stutheit, and two step great-grandchildren Scott Meeker and Emily Meeker. Vivian was the last of her family.
Vivian received her education at Piper City, Illinois. She was a housewife and homemaker. She and her husband were engaged in farming for 60 years in the Steffenville, Missouri area. Vivian enjoyed reading, gardening, her dog Sheba, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Faith and a past member of Rebecca Lodge of LaGrange, Missouri.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri. Pastor Olivia Earlywine will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Steffenville Cemetery. Music will be a recorded selection "Remember When".
Casket bearers will be Donnie Hubble, Terry Kessler, Dennis Stutheit, Tony Grove, Aaron Stutheit, Parker Stutheit, and Keagan Stutheit.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 9 a.m. till time of services at 11 a.m. in the Coder Funeral Chapel at LaBelle, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, Missouri, 63447.
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