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Mary Agnes Henke 1923-2021

Mary Agnes Henke was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank Henke and Margaret Ring on September 3, 1923. She married Ronald L. Schriever on May 3, 1947. The couple was married in Overland by a Catholic priest.


Together they had seven children:

Ronald L. Schriever II

Gary Schriever

Alan Schriever

Dina Schriever

Larry James Schriever 1956-1956

Mark Schriever

James Schriever


"Mary Agnes Schriever, 98, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born September 3, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank and Margaret Henke. Mary grew up in the St. Louis area, moving to Carthage with her husband when she was 23. They lived above the shoe store which they owned and operated. Mary spent more than 40 years working at Schriever Shoes.

Mary was united in marriage to Roland Louis Schriever in 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they had seven children and shared 40 precious years before his passing.

Mary was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri and a past member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Carthage, Missouri. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and volunteered locally at the Outreach House and Crosslines Ministries. Mary had been an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan from the time she was young and belonged to the Knot Hole Gang in St. Louis. She even celebrated her last birthday at the ballpark enjoying a Cardinals game with family. She cherished all the memories created with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her."


Documents on file:

Census Records 1930, 1940


Photos:


Mary Agnes Henke


Mary Agnes and Ronald Schriever


Schriever's Shoes


Mary Irma, Margaret "Tutti", and Mary Agnes Henke




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