Doris Lee Markway

May 21, 1933 ~ February 5, 2021
She was born May 21, 1933, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Leo George and Matilda (Kroll) Scheuler.
She attended St. Peter Catholic School in Jefferson City and was a 1951 graduate of St. Peter Catholic High School in Jefferson City.
On August 28, 1954, she was united in marriage, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City, to Louis Frederick “Louie” Markway who preceded her in death on August 13, 2016.
Doris worked for Stokes Electric, was a bookkeeper for Markway Excavating, and babysat till retirement in her home for many children.
She was an active member of St Stanislaus Catholic Church where she served in many capacities including volunteering for the Catholic Schools, did typing for Nuns at St. Stanislaus, Marriage Encounter, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Public School Religion, and Perpetual Adoration.
In her spare time, Doris helped with her grandchildren and family, was a 4-H leader and was always there at a moment’s notice for anyone. She loved reading, working outside, and playing cards. She loved having her whole family surround her and cooking their favorite foods and meals. She was never happier than when she had a baby in her arms to love.
Mom was known for her devotion to Saints, especially Mary. She often called on them to intercede on her family’s behalf. Doris was a very kind and gentle woman. She always, without exception, was grateful for anything done for her no matter how small. She shared her warm smile with everyone till the day she died.
Survivors include five daughters, Christy (Roger) Ostmeyer, Cleveland, MO; Deb (Paul) Bisges, Wardsville; Julie (Glen) Reinkemeyer, Wardsville; Lisa (Dennis) Dohogne, St. Johns, FL; Susie (Mike) Thessen, Dardenne Prairie, MO; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leo (Mary) Schuelen, Mexico, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Louie Markway; two grandsons, Anthony Reinkemeyer and Joseph Dohogne; five sisters, Rosalee Field, Joann Harding, Mary Raithel, Leona Raithel, Florence Lock, and five brothers, Tom Scheuler, Raymond Scheuler, Bill Scheuler, Ronnie Scheuler, and Larry Scheuler.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Doris’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are suggested while in attendance.
Entombment will be in St. Stanislaus Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to St Stanislaus Catholic Church or St Stanislaus Catholic School.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Our prayers are with the whole family. We both commented what a sweet lady she always was to everyone. Gary and Linda Sommers
So sorry to hear of you mom’s passing! I really enjoyed her when she was Auburn! Prayers to Doris’s family!
Julie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Tom and Jana VanLoo
I’m not going to be there in person for the funeral, but will “be there” digitally and in my thoughts. I wanted to share some of my memories of my sweet grandmother. As a child, I spent a lot of time at my grandma and grandpa Markway’s house. I remember the teamwork between my grandma and grandpa making the Easter meal and preparing for family to come together. Grandma taught me how to put the cloves in the ham, make the glaze and finishing it with pineapple and cherries. I remember our family outings on the weekends on the pontoon and grandma’s general love of the sun. Often walking in the front door of the house without knocking, with grandma to be found sunning herself on the deck, reading a romance novel. She always would pray to St. Anthony the many times something was lost. She was often prayerful and I always admired that. I also have to smile thinking of her say, “Louie!”, being exasperated or disappointed at something my grandpa did or said (which was often something ornery). She did that, even after being married to him for so many years, knowing eachother probably better than they knew themselves. I knew she really wasn’t that surprised, but needing to express her disapproval nevertheless. I will miss my grandmother and continue to miss my grandfather at future family gatherings. But, they gave me many good memories, lessons and values I will carry with me always. Love you, grandma!
Doris was a one of a kind woman! One of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet. She will be deeply missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time. Know she was very loved by so many at St. Joes.
Grandma was a constant, loving presence in my life. Her home felt as comfortable and welcoming as my own, and my siblings and I spent nearly as much time there as we did at home. Throughout grade school, we went to Grandma’s house every day after school until our parents were off work. We could be a handful! I’m sure there were more than a few days where she just wished for a little peace and quiet, but she never portrayed a sense of anger or even annoyance at us regardless of the ruckus. She frequently let us play with her hair and paint her nails, and I can tell you the results of our efforts weren’t pretty! She was so good-natured about it, though, and she even told us that our messy manicures (bright red nails of course!) were her good luck charm when she went to play bingo. As I got older, Grandma remained a guiding influence for me. I can’t recall a time where she ever said anything unkind or hurtful to me. If she came over for dinner and the food I made wasn’t to her taste, she would describe it as “different” or “interesting.” She always ate it, though. She was a woman of faith, in both word and action. Her demonstration of reverence and dedication to the church made a profound and lasting impact on my own sense of faith. Her marriage created an archetype for me, as well. It wasn’t always smooth sailing- I can still hear Grandma’s voice, clear as day, admonishing Grandpa with that exasperated “Louie!” when his teasing went too far. However, together they demonstrated a beautiful example of loving service to one another that continued until the day Grandpa died, and I pray that those lessons take root in my own marriage. I wish I could be there with you all to celebrate her on Tuesday, but know that I am there in spirit and in love. I’ll be making a big batch of fried chicken here in her honor!
We are so sorry for your loss. Doris was the sweetest!
I am so sorry for your loss. May the care and love of God and those around you provide comfort and peace. Blessings, Jackie Jung
I am so sorry but am sure she is happy to be HOME with your dad. I enjoyed knowing her thru the years!
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We’ll never forget the kindness and love that Aunt Doris shared with us!
We were so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. Aunt Doris was always a happy person with a ready smile! I have happy memories of going to Aunt Doris and Uncle Louie’s home as a kid. Sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral but we will watch from home. Connie & John Wegman
My heart goes out to the whole Markway family. What wonderful memories I have of visiting Aunt Doris, Uncle Louie, and our adventurous cousins when I was a little girl! I am sorry for your loss, but so glad to have known Aunt Doris for the wonderful, kind soul she was. Love, Amy Scheuler McPherson
Dear Cousins, so sorry to hear about Aunt Doris. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many great memories of Aunt Doris. She had a great smile and we always had fun at your house. We are trying to do our best during this pandemic so I will live stream the service. Cousin Pam
My condolences to the family. Doris used to babysit our son, Derek. She was the sweetest lady. May she rest in peace. Mike & Cheri Otto
I really wish I could be there to celebrate Grandma’s life. I especially wish I could be there to listen as everyone shares stories of Grandma and Grandpa. I cannot think of one without thinking of the other. I think of Grandma’s great cooking and it being spoiled by Grandpa and his ice cream. I think of their faith. As a kid, I thought that if you lived across from the church then you just had to go to church often. As an adult, I realize that their faith was very intentional. I remember walking across the street for vigil Mass and seeing Grandma come home from daily mass in the morning. I think of Grandpa in church, and learning from him that God can hear your prayers even if you don’t say them at the same rhythm and speed as the rest of the church! I think of Grandpa’s stories and grin when he thought he got one over on you, and Grandma’s typical ‘Oh Louie’ response. I think of their marriage and relationship. How I never got the same answer from Grandpa or a matched answer with Grandma about how they got engaged, or even how many times Grandpa had to propose. How as a kid I always corrected Grandpa when he called me his girlfriend by saying “Grandma’s your girlfriend!.” But the memory of Grandma and Grandpa that I keep coming back to, that makes me hope and work for a marriage like that with my husband is about shoes. I can’t picture Grandpa wearing much more than white velcro shoes. I always figured it was because he couldn’t be bothered to tie his own shoes. But then one day I saw him kneel down to tie Grandma’s shoes. Here was a man who I thought didn’t want to fuss with keeping his shoes tied, but he knelt down to tie Grandma’s. That giving, concern for each other, and willingness to do something for her that he wouldn’t do for himself has just stuck with me as a great living example of how a marriage should be. I am sure that there were many ways they reciprocated this love and care for one another, and this is the example I keep coming back to. I miss Grandma and Grandpa, and pray this day is filled with great memories of them.
I don’t think I will ever meet a woman as king, loving, and patient as my Grandma Doris, or Andy, as Grandpa Louie often called her. Most of my memories of Grandma involve her and Grandma. I remember how she would chastise Grandpa Louie for sneaking the grandkids Central Dairy ice cream before dinner, or sometimes even for breakfast, and the inevitable “Oh Louie!” that would come. I remember coming to visit, and the front door was always unlocked. We didn’t have to knock, we just walked on in and would usually find Grandma reading or playing solitaire, and Grandpa napping somewhere. I remember coming back to Wardsville for Grandma and Grandpa’s 60th wedding anniversary and sorting through old Christmas and birthday cards, report cards, wedding announcements, and a scrapbook that had been put together. We’d point to a picture and ask about it, and she’d tell us all about the background. It seemed there wasn’t anyone in town she hadn’t babysat or grown up with. I remember Grandma’s insistence on going to mass at every opportunity-for the 15 minute daily mass, for Thanksgiving mass (which my mom, Lisa, thought was a holy day of obligation until she got married), or for adoration, and it was not uncommon for the priests to come over and visit with my grandparents after mass. Whenever I pray the Hail Mary I think of her. Grandpa Louie was often told that he was “blessed among women” with his five girls, but Grandma was his biggest blessing, and she definitely blessed all those that knew her. I love you, Grandma, and miss you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with my cousins and extended family. I have fond memories of the Scheuler family reunions at Uncle Louie and Aunt Doris farmhouse. The food was always fantastic, great to catch up with all my aunts ,uncles, and cousins. I wish we could be there in person , but we will be there in our hearts and thoughts. Love to the family. Cousin Cheryl Scheuler Byrd, and Richard Byrd.