Anders, Mary Frances Griffith - Mary Frances Anders, the daughter of William Wallace and Myrtle Leona (Barton) Griffith was born October 17, 1929, in Rushville, Missouri. She attended Rushville High School, graduating in 1947.

On May 1, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Harold Dean Anders at the courthouse in St. Joseph, Missouri. They became the parents of three children, Twila, Dale and William and made their home in Rushville until 1959, when they moved to Watson, Missouri. In 2011, they moved to Bellevue, Nebraska, where they lived to the present time.

Mary was a stay at home mom, raising and taking care of her three children. She was an active member of the Watson United Methodist Church and the Watson Ladies Aid. Mary passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Bellevue Medical Center, at the age of 84.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by daughter, Twila O’Loughlin; son, Dale Anders; great-granddaughter, Christina Auxier; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include husband, Harold, Bellevue; son, William Anders and wife, Sherry, Papillion, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Cindy Anders, King City, Missouri; son-in-law, Michael O’Loughlin, Boulder City, Nevada; four grandsons, Brian, Mark and Brett Anders and Darren O’Loughlin; three granddaughters, Jennifer Auxier, Dana Funk and Mandy Zink; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 26, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, St. Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Open visitation will begin 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, where the family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. that evening.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association or American Parkinson Disease Association.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Baker, Claudia Marie Ferguson - Claudia Marie (Ferguson) Baker was born September 1, 1924, in Linn, Missouri, to Cumberland Richard and Hattie Pearl (Bunch) Ferguson. Claudia was a 1942 Linn High School valedictorian and attended the University of Missouri at Columbia.

On September 1, 1949, Claudia was united in marriage to Clarence Jones Baker in Linn. They made their home on the Vogel family farm outside of Linn their entire married life.

Claudia was a life-long member of St. John's United Methodist Church where she served in numerous roles. She enjoyed playing the piano for worship services. In her earlier years, she was a member of Eastern Star and the Buckendorf Extension Club. On August 21, 1985, she met with other community members to found the Osage County Historical Society which stands today as a tribute to her foresight, industriousness and belief in the importance of preserving knowledge of our roots.

Claudia embraced her primary role as a homemaker through managing her home, cooking, gardening, sewing, volunteering in the 4-H club and at the Linn R-2 school. She was devoted to caring for her parents in their final years.

Claudia passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Tiffany Heights Care Center in Mound City, Missouri, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, of fifty-two years, infant son, John Richard and two brothers, Clyde and Clinton Ferguson. Survivors include one daughter, Aimee Seymour and husband, Lane, Fairfax, Missouri, three sons, Byron Baker, Clell Baker and wife, Janet, all of Linn, Clate Baker and wife, Ann Marie, Springfield, Missouri, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Baker, Linn; one sister, Marjorie Jenkins, Lee's Summit, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Amber Roberts, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kaitlin Roberson, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Emily Yoo, Columbia, Missouri, Benjamin Baker, St. Louis, Missouri, Bradley Baker, St. Joseph, Missouri, Bryce Baker, Linn, Christian Baker, Columbia, Grace Baker, Linn, Alexander Baker, Springfield; six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emmett, Avi and Olive Roberson, Daphne Baker, Avery Baker, and one soon-to-be-born baby boy; numerous nieces and nephews.

Claudia's smile and love remained her greatest asset during her declining years.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, July 2, 2014, St. John’s United Methodist Church, Linn, Missouri.
Interment: Linn Memorial Park Cemetery, Linn.

Online obituaries and condolences: www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri

Baruth, Wilma Frances Baldwin - Wilma Frances Baruth, the daughter of Arnot Franklin and Ethel (Payne) Baldwin was born November 2, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1982 and 1986 she graduated from Kansas State University with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Geography.

On April 18, 1954, Wilma was united in marriage to Jack Lowell Baruth and they became the parents of three sons; Scott, Wes and Ken. The family lived in numerous cities throughout the Midwest including Kansas City, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, Salina, Marysville and Lawrence, Kansas, where she held numerous positions in education, banking, life insurance, newspaper publications, economic development and real estate.

Wilma’s affiliations included; Regent and Vice Regent of Daughters of the American Revolution, Parker Community Historical Society, Marysville, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Association of American Geographers, and the Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Honor Society. Wilma Frances Baruth, 80, Tarkio, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include husband, Jack Baruth, Tarkio, Missouri; sons, Scott Baruth, Manhattan, Kansas, Wes Baruth, Tarkio, Ken Baruth, Murrieta, California; grandchildren, Shaun Baruth, Seoul, Korea, Tristan Baruth and Makayla Baruth, both of Manhattan, Alexandra Baruth, Anthony Baruth, and Austin Baruth, all of Tarkio, Andrew Baruth, Houston, Texas, Lauren Baruth Stromberg, Lawrence, Kansas, and Rachael Baruth, Kansas City; step grandson, Bryce Ried; two great-grandsons, Raiden and Tiberius Baruth; and brother, Franklin Baldwin and wife, Deloris, Miller, Missouri.

Funeral Services:
10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, at Elmgrove Cemetery, Cadmus, Kansas.

Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Graveside services were held at Willow Grove Cemetery under the direction of Adam Funeral Home for Anna Lee (Sparks) Bays of Gillette, Wyoming. Anna Lee Bays, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 1994, at Pioneer Manner Rest Home in Gillette after being in poor health for over seven years at the rest home. Anna Lee was born February 27, 1911, in Tarkio where she was then raised. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Leona Webb of Gillette and Margret Hurst of Lafayette, Louisiana; three grandsons, Jerry Webb, Neal Webb and Wayne Hurst; one great-grand­daughter; one great-grandson; one sister, Hazel Toombs, Ontario, California; and several nieces. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Bays; sons, Donald Bays, Darrel Bays and Albert Bays; father, Valley Sparks; mother, Jennie Sparks; two brothers, Galin and Clifford Sparks; and one sister, Mary Wertz. TARKIO AVALANCHE, Tarkio, Mo, Jun 30, 1994

Bays, Blanche Ella Dolph - Blanche Ella Bays, 82, Mound City, died Saturday, April 10, 1993, at Tiffany Heights, Mound City. 
She was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Cleveland, Mo., to Vernon Allen and Alma Elizabeth Duncan Dolph. She had lived in the Skidmore area and was a 1929 graduate of Burlington Junction high school.
Mrs. Bays was a homemaker and member of the United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Artie, in 1977, and a brother, Bert Dolph. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bays Buckles, St. Joseph; a brother, Harry Dolph, Marysville, Wash.; and a sister, Irene Wilson, Cedar Edge, Colo.
Graveside services and burial will be held this afternoon, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City. Johnson Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements. Jim Broker will officiate. MOUND CITY INDEPENDENT, Mound City, Mo, Apr 15, 1993

Boettner, Charles Oliver - Charles Oliver Boettner, the son of Lee and Frances (Caster) Boettner, was born February 10, 1923, in Hamburg, Iowa. He passed away on June 15, 2014, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, at the age of 91.

He attended Lone Cedar country school and graduated from Rock Port High School, in Rock Port, Missouri, in 1941. While attending Tarkio College, in Tarkio, Missouri, he joined the Army Air Corps in the spring of 1943.

On October 30, 1943, Charles married Vivian Rosenbohm in a small chapel in Tucson, Arizona, where he was attending flight training school. He received his commission and wings in April of 1944, at Williams Field in Chandler, Arizona. During the first years of their marriage they were stationed at eight bases throughout Arizona and California. First Lieutenant Boettner was stationed on Shemya, a small island in the Aleutian chain of Alaska where he flew a P-38 with the 11th Air Force, 344th Fighter Squadron. Following his discharge in 1946, Charles returned to the family farm where he especially enjoyed working with his livestock.

In later years, pitch, bridge and the activities of his grandchildren kept him entertained. Charles was a member for over 60 years of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port. He was also a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, where he served on the council several times. Charles was president of the Grange Hall Cemetery Association and a supervisor of the West Langdon Drainage District.

In the spring of 2011, Charles and Vivian moved off the farm and into a home in Rock Port. In the summer of 2012, they moved to Elkridge Village in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, J.D. Barr and Cecil Van Meter. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Boettner, of the home; three daughters, Anita (Herb) Sutter, Fairfax, Missouri, Vicki Melies, Elkhorn, and Jackie (Chuck) Perry, Sidney, Iowa; six grandchildren, Dayne Sutter, Jennifer (Troy) LaHue, all of Rock Port, Tim (Leslie) Sutter, Fairfax, Nicole Perry, Brian (Erin) Perry and Molly (Nick) Thompson, all of Omaha, Nebraska; ten great-grandchildren, Ashley Eichstadt, Eli Perry, Grady Thompson, Jovie Thompson, Kalen LaHue, Cortney LaHue, Halle Sutter, Jordan Sutter, Kamron (Crystal) Woodring and Sierra (Matthew) Kirkpatrick; three great-great-grandchildren, Everett Kirkpatrick, Payton Woodring and Parker Woodring; sister, Myna Lee Barr, Liberty, Nebraska; and sister-in-law, Helen Van Meter, Overland Park, Kansas.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Inurnment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.
There is no visitation.
Memorials: Grange Hall Cemetery or First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Boettner, Vivian Lucile Rosenbohm - Vivian Lucile (Rosenbohm) Boettner was born on September 7, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Emma (Tiemeyer) Rosenbohm. She passed away on January 11, 2015 in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the age of 91.

Vivian attended Benton country school and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1941. She attended Midland College for a short time before her marriage to high school sweetheart, Charles Boettner on October 30, 1943 in a small chapel in Tucson, Arizona where Charles was attending pilot training. The first years of their marriage were spent moving to eight air force bases while Charles served in the Army Air Corps.

While Charles was serving overseas, Vivian lived with her parents until his return in 1945. They lived on the Boettner family farm for 68 years before moving to Rock Port in the spring of 2011 and then again to Elkridge Village in Elkhorn, Nebraska in the summer of 2012.

Vivian was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church. She served as a member of the women’s circle. She was a member of the Lone Cedar Club, a 4-H leader, and an inactive member of Chapter DU of P.E.O. She liked being a homemaker, traveling, gardening, playing bridge, playing her organ and especially enjoyed the activities of her grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by husband, Charles, son-in-law Mike Melies, brothers-in-law Cecil VanMeter and J.D. Barr.

Survivors include three daughters, Anita (Herb) Sutter, Fairfax, Missouri, Vicki Melies, Elkhorn and Jackie (Chuck) Perry, Sidney, Iowa; six grandchildren, Dayne Sutter, Rock Port, Jennifer (Troy) LaHue, Rock Port, Tim (Leslie) Sutter, Fairfax, Nicole Perry, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Brian (Erin) Perry, Omaha, Nebraska and Molly (Nick) Thompson, also of Omaha; ten great-grandchildren, Ashley Eichstadt, Eli Perry, Grady Thompson, Jovie Thompson, Kalen LaHue, Cortney LaHue, Halle Sutter, Jordan Sutter, Kamron (Crystal) Woodring and Sierra (Matthew) Kirkpatrick; three great great-grandchildren, Everett Kirkpatrick, Payton Woodring and Parker Woodring; her sister Helen VanMeter, Olathe, Kansas and sister-in-law, Myna Lee Barr of Liberty, Nebraska.

Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 16, 2015, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Inurnment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.
The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 A.M., Friday, prior to the service, at First Lutheran Church.
Memorials: First Lutheran Church or Grange Hall Cemetery.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Brewer, Beverly A.Lautaret - Beverly A. Brewer, the daughter of Clyde and Rosa Lee (Frandsen) Lautaret, was born August 17, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. In that year, Beverly appeared as a baby in a motion picture about Napoleon. At the age of 2, her family moved to Elwood, Kansas, where she attended school, graduating in 1954.

In 1955, Beverly was united in marriage to Herb Kent. They became the parents of one son, Scott. They later divorced. For many years, Beverly was employed as a loan officer in the savings and loan industry in the St. Joseph, Missouri, area.

In 1974, Beverly was united in marriage to Donald Brewer in Monett, Missouri. Don’s employment required the family to move several times. They made their home in numerous Kansas and Missouri towns including; Rock Port, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Wathena, Kansas, and Monett, Missouri. While living in Rock Port, they owned and operated a grain elevator in Nishnabotna, Missouri, and started an agricultural trucking business. Following retirement, they moved to Branson, Missouri, where Beverly and Don were both employed at The Grand Palace hotel. In 2012, they returned to St. Joseph to be near their son, Scott, and his family. Beverly passed away Monday, December 22, 2014, at Carriage Square Healthcare Center, St. Joseph, at the age of 77.

Besides her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by two brothers, Ron and Gary Lautaret. Survivors include husband, Don, St. Joseph; son, Scott Kent and wife, Lisa, St. Joseph; grandson, Tyler Kent and wife, Kaydee, Nixa, Missouri; granddaughter, Jordan Kent, Kansas City, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Rigby Kent; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, Waldensian Cemetery, Monett, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M., Monday, December, 29, 2014, at Heaton Bowman Smith Chapel, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Campfield, Mark S. - Mark S. Campfield, Sr., 59, Tarkio, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Veterans Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.

Local Survivors: wife, Nancy Campfield, Tarkio; mother, Phyllis Campfield; brother, Mike Campfield, both of Rock Port.

The body has been cremated.

There is no visitation or memorial services.
Memorials: Mark Campfield Memorial Fund.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Clark, Nellie Faye Wypard - Nellie Faye Clark, the daughter of Walter A. and Susan N. Wypard, was born November 16, 1916, in Hamilton, Missouri. Nellie attended school in Hamilton, Missouri.

On August 20, 1935, Nellie was united in marriage to Clarence E. Clark of Breckenridge, Missouri. They became the parents of eight children. She was a matriarch of six generations. Nellie made her home with her daughter, Linda, for the past ten years in Kansas City, Missouri. Nellie passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014, at her home in Kansas City, at the age of 97.

Nellie was a homemaker who loved to garden and crochet. She made many beautiful quilts. Nellie also enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches and jigsaw puzzles.

Besides her parents and husband, Nellie was preceded in death by seven brothers, five sisters, two daughters and two sons. Survivors include sons, Franklin Clark, Hamburg, Iowa, and Derrell Clark and wife, Joyce, St. James, Missouri; daughters, Sandra Sue Jackson, Craig, Missouri, and Linda Baier, Kansas City, Missouri; 20 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 3, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Inurnment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.
There is no visitation.
Memorials: Nellie Faye Clark Memorial Fund.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Cook, Joan Charlotte Wells - Joan Charlotte Cook, the daughter of Oscar and Nellie Jane (Brown) Wells, was born November 8, 1935, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio schools.

On November 13, 1954, Joan was united in marriage to Harold “Buss” Cook at the Assembly of God Parsonage in Tarkio. They lived in Fairfax, Missouri, for a short time before moving to Tarkio, where she lived to the present time.

Joan was employed as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Northview Manor from 1970-2000, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio. Buss passed away July 26, 2010. Joan passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at her home in Tarkio at the age of 78.

Besides her parents and husband, Buss, Joan was preceded in death by daughter, Charlotte Cook; great-grandson, Logan Driskell; son-in-law, Steve Campbell; and brother, Lynath Wells. Survivors include daughters, Becky Curran and husband, Stephen, Savannah, Missouri, Ellen Slemp and husband, Terry, Tarkio; twelve grandchildren, Jason and Melanie Campbell, Rachelle Brown, Arius, Darius, Matthew, Marcus and Nene Campbell, T.J. and Dusty Slemp, JoAnna Driskell and Christopher Curran; thirteen great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Jimmy Hodge, Sharlyn Chitwood, Diana Wallace, Kathy, Jackie, Jimmy, Jerry and Rosemary; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2014, Assembly of God Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Drewes, Bane Menka - Bane Menka Drewes, 68, Mound City, died Sunday, April 11, 1993, at a hospital in Kansas City.
He was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Craig to Ernest H. and Virginia Randall Drewes. Mr. Drewes was a lifelong resident of Holt County, graduating from Mound City High School in 1941. He married Lois Thomas on March 1, 1948, in St. Joseph.
Mr. Drewes farmed in the Mound City, Craig, and Graham areas until his retirement in 1972 because of his health. From 1974-76 he worked in the sales department at Heck Implement. He established the Drewes Real Estate Company in 1978 at Mound City.
Mr. Drewes was a member of the First Christian Church in Mound City. He was a former member and past president of the Lions Club in Graham, and a member and past president of Kiwanis in Mound City.
Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Terry Drewes, Kansas City; one daughter, Ann Kunkel, Oregon; a sister, Faire Schoonover, Mound City; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 14 at the First Christian Church in Mound City, under the direction of Pettijohn & Crawford Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City. The Rev. Charles Hagee officiated.
Active pallbearers were Ron Ideker, John B. Hall, Dave Frede, Rex Field, Bob McCrory, and Lynn Binder. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Moore, J.B. McRae, Audrey Heck, Bob Crouse, Junior Yocum, Max Benne, Albert Richardson, and Fred Kling.
Memorials may be directed to: Kiwanis Fund for the Preservation of the Red Rock Monument and Trail, The First Christian Church or the St. Luke's Hospital Foundation Kidney Program, c/o The Exchange Bank or United Missouri Bank, Mound City.

MOUND CITY INDEPENDENT, Mound City, Mo, Apr 15, 1993

Ebert, Fern

Fern Caroline (Rolf) Ebert, the daughter of Harry and Clara Rolf, was born April 28, 1915, west of Blanchard, Iowa. She graduated from Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri and attended Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri. After receiving her teaching certificate, she taught in rural Northboro, Iowa schools and Shenandoah Elementary School, Shenandoah, Iowa.

On July 29, 1958, she was united in marriage to Lester Ebert. She then retired from teaching and they lived and farmed south of Blanchard in Missouri. She later moved to Shenandoah, where she lived to the present time. They loved traveling the United States and overseas. Fern was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westboro. Lester passed away in 1988. Fern passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Elm Heights Care Center, Shenandoah, at the age of 99.

Besides her parents and husband, Lester, Fern was preceded in death by her sisters, Darlene Hess and Marjorie Weehler and brother-in-law, James Chester Hess.

Survivors include brother-in-law, Eldon Weehler, Las Cruces, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Gladys Strauch, Maryville, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews


Fern C. Ebert, 99, Shenandoah, formerly of Blanchard, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at Elm Heights Care Center, Shenandoah.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 1, 2014, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri.
Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro.
There is no scheduled family visitation. Open visitation will begin 10:00 A.M., Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Farley, Ruby Grubb - Ruby Grubb Farley, the daughter of Millard Garfield and Dora (Poston) Grubb, was born October 20, 1926, in Blanchard, Iowa. She attended Hazel Grove country school, south of Blanchard and graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, in 1945.

On March 29, 1947, Ruby was united in marriage to Woodrow Wilson Farley at the United Methodist Church Parsonage in Tarkio. They made their home on the Tarkio College farm in Tarkio, then in 1961, purchased the Farley family farm outside of Elmo, Missouri, where Ruby lived to the present time. Woody passed away October 13, 2011.

Ruby enjoyed being a homemaker, caring and raising her children. She had a passion for needlework, crocheting and sewing. Ruby also enjoyed canning and gardening, but was never too busy to be a good neighbor. She was a member of the Elmo United Methodist Church, former member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Elmo Community Club. Ruby passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at her home, at the age of 88.

Besides her parents and husband, Ruby was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Farley; brothers, Warren, Everett and Fairley Grubb; sister, Elva Hartman; and one infant sister. Survivors include son, Glenn Farley and wife, Sally, Elmo; daughters, Danee Neely and husband, Ron, Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Gail Pennebaker and husband, Tom, also of Elmo; four grandchildren, Melissa Grace, Jevon Farley, Faye Weissner and Jessica Walter; eight great-grandchildren, Ella Grace, Treyton, Lane and Jaycee Farley, Elvis Walter, Greta, Ellie and Bo Weissner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 27, 2014, Elmo United Methodist Church.
Interment: Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Iowa.
Open visitation will begin 10:00 A.M., Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, where the family will receive friends that evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Memorials: SSM Home Care and Hospice, Maryville, Missouri, or Elmo United Methodist Church.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Farmer, William - William W. (Bill) Farmer was born on January 13, 1942 in Clinton, Missouri, to Wallace E. (Jr.) and Alice B. (Johnson) Farmer. Bill attended 1st-7th grades at Washington School in Clinton. The Farmers moved to Osceola, Missouri, where Bill graduated in 1960.

On August 20, 1962 Bill married Marilyn Kay Stephens in Osceola at his parents’ house. They moved to Springfield and attended Southwest Missouri State where Bill graduated with a history degree. After graduation, Bill taught school for two years at Rogersville, Missouri. In 1966 Bill joined the United States Army. He attended Officer‘s Candidate School at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia, as a 2nd Lieutenant. While in Georgia, their first born son, William Christopher, was born in 1968. Shortly after, he attended Flight School in Fort Hood, Texas. Bill deployed to Vietnam in June 1969. He was shot down while flying a Cobra helicopter in September of 1969. He spent three years recovering at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado. During their stay in Colorado, second son Michael Phillip was born in 1971. Bill was medically retired from the military as a Captain in 1972.

Upon his return to Missouri, Bill headed back to school and earned his Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from SMS in Springfield. He worked as a counselor at the Cox School of Nursing for a few years and then took a job with Disability Determination for the Social Security Administration office in Springfield.

Bill’s true passion was to run a newspaper. The printer’s ink became a part of him while working at the local paper shop during his High School years. In 1978, Bill and Marilyn had the opportunity to purchase both the St. Clair County Courier and the Appleton City Journal. This purchase brought Bill back to his High School stomping grounds and the family back to Osceola to live. Due to a brief illness he sold these two papers and taught for two years at Lakeland High School. Then the black and white print drew him back in. Nephew Will Johnson called and asked if he wanted back in the business. Bill and Marilyn purchased the Atchison County Mail in 1984 and is still run by the family today. Marilyn passed away on May 31, 2001.

In 2003, Bill was blessed with a 2nd love. He married Sue Ellen Badberg on June 6, 2003. Sue spent countless hours making sure that Bill had the love and care that he needed daily. She gave him the will to continue even when he thought he couldn’t go on. Bill loved his family and enjoyed taking in as many school events and activities of his boys and grandchildren as he could. Bill was a member of the American Legion Ralph Greer Post #49, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association, Northwest Missouri Press Association and the Missouri Press Association.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn, sister, Emily Johnson Stone, his brother Robert Johnson and sister-in-law Catherine Johnson. Bill is survived by his wife, Sue; son W.C. and wife Shauna; son Mike and wife Lisa, all of Rock Port; step daughter Deanna Campbell and husband Larry of Nebraska City, Nebraska, step son Will Badberg of San Antonio, Texas, grandchildren; Wm. Chandler, Kaleigh, Makenna and Holden Farmer, and Jason Cook all of Rock Port, Devon Cropp and Brittney Cropp of Nebraska City; Andrew Duck and William T. Badberg of San Antonio; great granddaughter Zailynn Cook of Rock Port; nieces, nephews and many friends. Bill passed away on January 1, 2015 at Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 72.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 11 from 1 -2 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port. Service conducted by Rev. Rodney Hopper will follow at 2 p.m. Military rites are under the auspices of The United States Army. The family will hold a private inurnment at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 or Rock Port R-II School District. Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com ~Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Flanagan, Rosalee Reta Slemp Ottmann - Rosalee Reta Flanagan, the daughter of Lee Alva and Rosa (Robinson) Slemp, was born November 5, 1930, near Rock Port, Missouri. Her early schooling was at Valley View Country School south of Rock Port.

On March 10, 1952, she married Harold Ottmann and they spent their married life farming south of Rock Port. In 1970, she became a co-owner of D & R Fabric in Rock Port. During this time, she tailored many beautiful garments for her customers and enjoyed sewing for many years. She was widowed at 40 when Harold passed away as a result of a tractor accident near Langdon on August 25, 1970. She married Maurice Flanagan in Rock Port on July 12, 1972, and they spent the majority of their married life in New Mexico until they retired in 1994 and made their home in Rock Port. Maurice passed away July 2, 2009.

Rosalee enjoyed sewing and gardening throughout her life. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Ralph Greer Post # 49, Rock Port. Rosalee passed away Friday, July 25, 2014, at her home in Rock Port at the age of 83.

Rosalee is preceded in death by her parents; spouses; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and James Hudson; and brother and sister-in-law, Alva and Erika Slemp. Survivors include step-children, Steve Flanagan, Gregg Flanagan and Kelly Welles; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and LoAnn Slemp, Aurora, Colorado; sister-in-law, Joan Zimmerman, Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Elaine (John) Eilers and Jim Hudson, all of Rock Port, Dave Slemp, Calistoga, California, Larry (Mary) Slemp and Steve Slemp, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Julie (Dan) Goin, Weatherford, Texas, and Carolyn (Jim) Johnson, Houston, Texas; eleven great-nieces and nephews; and six great-great-nieces and nephews.

There are no memorial services or visitation.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
Memorials: Atchison County Memorial Building Foundation or Rock Port Nutrition Center
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Freeman, Cheryl Elaine - Cheryl Elaine Freeman, the daughter of Charles Maynard and Inace (Riley) Freeman, was born October 30, 1957, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1976 and Tarkio College, graduating in 1989.

Cheryl was employed as a librarian at the Atchison County Library, Tarkio Branch for 21 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Tarkio, and helped serve children in the church nursery and with children’s church. Cheryl made a public declaration of her faith and was baptized Saturday, October 18, 2014. She said, “I’m scared but I trust Jesus and it’s worth it!” Cheryl passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at Community-Hospital Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 56.

Besides her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by sister, Tammy Sue Freeman and numerous aunts and uncles. Survivors include siblings, Mary Jane Driskell and husband, John, Tarkio, Connie Lou Burk and husband, Max, Kansas City, Missouri, and James Douglas Freeman and wife, Ria, Rogers, Arkansas; one nephew, Charles Turin Freeman, whom she considered her soul baby; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 24, 2014, Assembly of God Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Open visitation will begin 9:00 A.M., Thursday, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. There is no scheduled family visitation.
Memorials: Cheryl Freeman Memorial Fund or Assembly of God Church.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Fuelling, David L. - David L. Fuelling, the son of Herman Lee and Doris Sweet (Weir) Fuelling, was born July 30, 1941. He attended country school near Tarkio, Missouri, through the fifth grade then transferred to Tarkio Schools and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1960. David served his country in the United States Air Force at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoe, California, receiving his honorable discharge in 1963.

On August 4, 1963, David was united in marriage to Judy Ann Cole at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church where Jim Hannah was the best man and Patricia Mary Cole was matron-of-honor. They made their home in Rock Port for a short time. In 1968, they purchased their home in Tarkio, where they presently reside. In 1971, they became the parents of one son, David Michael.

David was employed by MFA, Tarkio, and Missouri Beef Packers, Phelps City, Missouri. David then owned and operated his own trucking business, as an over-the-road truck driver in the greater Midwest area. In the early 1980’s, David opened Fuelling Auto Repair in Tarkio. Tarkio Chamber of Commerce honored him for being a new business in 1981. Later in life, David returned to trucking until he retired in September 2013. He was a member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, for 27 years. David passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014, at his home in Tarkio at the age of 73.

Besides his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Fischer. Survivors include wife, Judy, Tarkio; son, David Michael Fuelling and wife, Tami, Newport, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tyler Lee and Danica Renae Fuelling; one brother, Richard Fuelling and wife, Jan, Dunkerton, Iowa; four nephews; and one niece.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Garst, James F. "Jim" - James F. “Jim” Garst, the son of Charlee Miles and Ardis Ann (McNeal) Garst, was born November 17, 1961, in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School in Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1980. Jim also attended Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph, Missouri.

On February 17, 2005, Jim was united in marriage to Tracey Davis at the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home on the Garst family farm west of Watson, Missouri.

From an early age, Jim had a passion for farming. He loved the fertile Watson soil that produced abundantly for their family operation. He participated in their diversification to include potatoes, which they were currently harvesting. Jim loved to travel and spend time with family and friends at the cabin at Big Lake. His love for family and farming was the number one priority in his life. Jim passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at his home in Watson at the age of 52.

Jim served as a founding board member of the Atchison County Wholesale Water District. He served on the Public Water District #1 and Watson Special Road District boards. He was a former member of the Watson Volunteer Fire Department.

Jim is survived by wife, Tracey, Watson; daughters, Tarah Garst and her daughters, Kynzie and Kynnedi, and Laura Garst and her daughters, Mya and Jayla, all of Omaha, Nebraska; step-daughter, Scarlett Kish, Watson; parents, Charlee and Ardis Garst, Rock Port, Missouri; sister, Dayan Garst, St. Joseph, Missouri; father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Kathy Davis, Rock Port; and many friends.

Funeral Service:
10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 16, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Inurnment:
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at High Creek Cemetery, Watson.
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Gilmore, Dorothy Marie Groff - Dorothy Marie (Groff) Gilmore, the daughter of Ora Franklin and Lena Mae (Blankenship) Groff, was born August 26, 1920 in Peru, Nebraska. She graduated from Pawnee City, Nebraska High School.

On November 20, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to Harry Eugene Gilmore in Clarinda, Iowa. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Peru, Nebraska. In 1946, they moved to Cody, Wyoming, where Dorothy was employed in food service and later owned her own restaurant. In September, 1962, they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where she attended cosmetology school and soon after owned her own salon. In 1979, they moved to Rock Port, Missouri, where she lived to the present time. Harry passed away in 1989. Dorothy passed away and was peacefully taken home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 8, 2014, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 93.

Dorothy was baptized on November 29, 1953, at the Methodist Church in Table Rock, Nebraska. She attended Grace Church of Rock Port.

Besides her parents and husband, Harry, Dorothy was preceded in death by one infant son, son, Charles Gilmore; daughters, Sandra Gilmore and Linda (Gilmore) Cooper; sister, Vivian Groff; brothers, Darrell Groff and Junior Groff; sisters-in-law, Janice Groff and Frances (Shipley)Groff; brother-in-law, Max Davis; and one son-in-law, Bob Slater. Survivors include, son, Garland Gilmore, Anchorage, Alaska; daughters, JoAnne Slater, Cody, Wyoming, Janice Gilmore and Kenneth Long, Whigham, Georgia, Nancy Slater and Bruce Slater, Anchorage, Alaska, Darlene Barnhart and husband, Byron, Rock Port; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Davis, Rock Port, Janet Kimble and husband, George, Deepwater, Missouri; brothers, Larry Groff, Maryville, Missouri, William Morrison and wife, Wanda, Santa Fe, New Mexico; sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Groff, Maryville and Norma Groff, Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment:
2:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2014, London Cemetery, Brownville, Nebraska.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Goad, Bobby W. - Bobby W. Goad, the son of Bobby Frank and Marie (Cockrell) Goad was born January 29, 1960, in Smithville, Missouri. He attended North Platte High School in Dearborn, Missouri, graduating in 1979.

On August 15, 1996, Bobby was united in marriage to Betty A. Viets in Jackson County, Missouri. They made their home in Watson, Missouri, their entire married life.

Bobby was employed in the construction business. He was a very skilled laborer who worked with concrete, drywall, welding and as a heavy equipment operator. Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his wife, Betty. Bobby passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014, at his home in Watson at the age of 54.

Bobby is survived by wife, Betty, Watson; son, Daniel Goad Gere, Indiana; parents, Bobby Frank and Marie Goad, Edgerton, Missouri; brother, Wesley Goad, Edgerton; sister, Janet Art, Stillwell, Kansas; and numerous aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Casual Family Visitation and Memorial Service:
10:30 A.M., Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Watson Community Building.
Private Family Inurnment at a later date.

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Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri

Greenwalt, Doris "June" Purtle - Doris "June" Greenwalt, age 89, died peacefully on November 28, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born to the late Frank and Beatrice (Mullen) Purtle on December 24, 1924 in Westboro, Missouri.

June grew up in Westboro and was involved with farm life at an early age. She received her education in the Westboro rural school system. On December 30, 1944, June was united in marriage to Harold "Bill" Greenwalt at the Congregational Parsonage in Shenandoah. To this union, Deborah, ZoAnna, and Claudia were born.

In addition to raising three children, June worked for the Earl May Seed and Nursery Company and occasionally worked in the local community until she retired.

June was a member of the First Christian Church of Shenandoah, she sang in the church choir and was very active in her church for many years. She was a 25 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and remained an active volunteer in the community. She took great pride in following the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding June in death were her husband Bill Greenwalt (2002), granddaughter Janie Hagglund (2002), brother Merrill G. (2003) and Stanley (2008) Purtle.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah and Colonel (retired) Lloyd Keeton of Rockledge, Florida; ZoAnna McAdams of Omaha, Nebraska; Claudia and Chuck Brooks of Farragut, Iowa; and twin sister Delores "Jean" Dillow of Salem, Oregon. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Julie (Joseph) Cassady, Jennifer (Jeffery) Post, Jill (Mathew) Lofton, Anthony McAdams, Tiffani Caleb, Amy (Tyrone) Howard, Claudia (Jerry) Stokes, Curtis (Leslie) Brooks, and Craig (Lesley) Brooks; 14 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Harley Greenwalt; and sister-in-law, Sandy Greenwalt; other relatives and friends.

Memorials in June's name are being directed to the Golden Living Center, Alzheimer's Unit, 1420 N 10th St, Nebraska City, NE 68140. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 1994, at the United Methodist Church in Westboro, Missouri, for Sadie (Vaughan) Hall of Tarkio. Reverend Rob Winger officiated. Interment was made in Center Grove Cemetery in Westboro under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Tarkio.
Sadie (Vaughan) Hall, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 22, 1994, at Community Care Center of America in Tarkio. She was born February 22, 1913, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, to Minnie (Southard) and Harley Vaughan. During her early years, Sadie attended school near Wynnewood. 
On December 27,1931, Sadie was united in marriage to Garland G. "Pete" Hall at Paul's Valley, Oklahoma. To this union ten children were born. In 1935, the Halls moved to northwest Missouri where Pete worked as a farmhand for several years and then started his own farming operation in 1942. They farmed in the Westboro and Blanchard, Iowa, area until retiring in 1971. The Halls continued to reside on their farm north of Westboro. Pete passed away October 26, 1991. For the last few years, Sadie had resided at Community Care Center in Tarkio.
Sadie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, with cooking and gardening as her favorite pastimes. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Westboro and the Eureka Social Club of Blanchard.
Survivors include: seven children, Harvey Hall, Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Mrs. Paul (Louise) Graham, Tarkio, Mrs. Raymond (Pauline) Hilbers, Oakland, Nebraska, Dean Hall and daughter-in-law, Diane, Blanchard, Mrs. Tom (Judy) Lawrence, Omaha, Nebraska, Mrs. Patrick (Betty) Walz, Sarasota, Florida, and Charles Hall and daughter-in-law, Sharon, of Northboro, Iowa; one brother, Lester Vaughan,  Wynnewood; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grand­children; and two sisters-in-law. TARKIO AVALANCHE, Tarkio, Mo, Oct 27, 1994

Henry, William L. Sr - William L. “Bill” Henry, Sr., the son of Thomas D. and Nellie (Forney) Henry, was born August 7, 1924, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended a one room country school in Fillmore, Missouri, graduating from Oregon High School, Oregon, Missouri, in 1941. Bill also attended University of Missouri in Columbia, before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy as a Merchant Marine during World War II.

Following Bill’s return from the war, he purchased a small farm in Loveland, Colorado, where he trucked fresh produce to the local farmer’s market. While working at the local bank, he also attended banking school at night. In 1949, Bill was united in marriage to Joan D. Bruce for 30 years and they became the parents of Georgia, Cherri and Bill, Jr. A devoted family man, Bill shared with his children the love of the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and gardening.

Bill was employed in banking in numerous locations and when the US Bank of Oregon bought the local bank in Hood River, Oregon, he became the youngest bank manager in their system at the age of 29. Bill retired in 1983 as a Senior Vice President of US Bank and the Chief Credit Officer for the Central Region of Oregon.

On August 7, 1993, Bill was united in marriage to Betty Rosenbohm at the United Methodist Church in Philomath, Oregon. They enjoyed traveling and spending the winters in Yuma, Arizona, where they later made their home. In 2011, they moved to Rock Port to be closer to family and friends. Bill passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 90.

Bill was a member of numerous banking organizations, as well as Kiwanis, Rotary and the Salvation Army. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rock Port.

Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by daughter, Georgia Henry; and brother, Raymond Henry. Survivors include wife, Betty, Rock Port; daughter, Cherri Hong and husband, Peter, Steilacoom, Washington; son, Bill L. Henry, Jr, and wife, Marsha, Yuma, Arizona; step-daughter, Judy Sutter; grandchildren, Michelle Calvert, Michael Knight, Me Ra Tausend, Shae and Shaun Hong; step-grandchildren, Rae Ann Kingsley and Julie Moody; eight great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 4, 2014, Rock Port United Methodist Church.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

Memorials: Rock Port Nutrition Center or Rock Port United Methodist Church.
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Horton, Raymond L. - Raymond L. Horton was born June 24, 1921, west of Nemaha, Nebraska, to Lester and Carolina (Erdman) Horton. His early education was in Nebraska schools and he began his work life after the 8th grade due to the Depression. He was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Langdon, Missouri.

Following his draft into the Army during World War II, he served at various locations with the most memorable being 22 months in Alaska. His correspondence courtship with Betty Underwood led to their marriage on December 16, 1944, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Upon completion of his service, they settled in the Langdon community where he began farming. He spent 14 years farming at various locations in Atchison County until allergies forced his transition to a new career in construction. The majority of his work years were spent tending to the plumbing needs of the community. Raymond passed away January 11, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 93.

Besides his parents and wife, Raymond was preceded in death by two infant brothers; sister, Eva Miller; son, Jerry; and great-grandson, Boone Gustafson.
Survivors include daughter, Cheryl Hurst, Raytown, Missouri; grandson, Christopher Hurst and wife, Mary, Overland Park, Kansas; granddaughter, Courtney Gustafson and husband, Noah, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Katherine Hurst, and Georgia, Judah, and Anna Gustafson.


Inurnment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Howell, Delmas W. - Delmas Wayne Howell, the son of Elmer L. and Grace L. (Resler) Howell was born April 14, 1927, in Phelps City, Missouri. He attended country school in the Phelps City area and graduated from Rock Port High School, in Rock Port, Missouri, in 1947. Delmas entered the United States Coast Guard and proudly served his country during World War II in the south Pacific.

On October 31, 1948, Delmas was united in marriage to Bonnie Deatz at the Rock Port Baptist Church. They became the parents of two sons, David and Gary and made their home in Rock Port.

Delmas was employed at the Atchison County Mail in Rock Port as a printer for 63 years. After retiring, Delmas and Bonnie moved to Maryville, Missouri, to live closer to their family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved following them to their various events. Delmas was a dedicated member of the Rock Port Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and helped in many other capacities for the church. He was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port. Bonnie passed away February 18, 2011. Delmas passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, at the age of 87.

Besides his parents and wife, Bonnie, Delmas was preceded in death by infant sister, Lulu Howell and one half-brother, Sonny Howell. Survivors include sons, David Howell and wife, Kathy, and Gary Howell and wife, Vivian, all of Maryville; grandchildren, Meagan Dwyer and husband, Seann, Parkville, Missouri, Molly Schwery and husband, Adam, Kansas City, Missouri, Abby Dropinski and husband, Jim, Maryville, Adam Howell and wife, Candice, Lincoln, Nebraska, Emily Howell and fiancé, Kyle Deere, Liberty, Missouri, and Libbey Howell, Maryville; great-grandchildren, Kelvin and Kendall Howell and Emmaline Dropinski; brother-in-law, Paul Deatz and wife, Lois; sisters-in-law, Beth Carey and Jane Amthor and husband, Joe; half-siblings, Ron and Kenny Howell and Gloria Ann Chaney; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

SERVICE:
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Rock Port Baptist Church.
INTERMENT: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.


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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Howell, John C. - John C. Howell, the son of Everett W. and Adelaide (Stanton) Howell, was born May 2, 1926, in Hamburg, Iowa. He attended country school north of town and Tarkio High School, graduating in 1943. He entered the United States Navy and served his country overseas on the USS Cortland. After receiving his honorable discharge, John attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Engineering in 1949.

John returned to Tarkio and made his home on the Howell family farm, north of Tarkio. On September 15, 1951, John was united in marriage to Donna Lee Bredensteiner at Chamberlain’s Wedding Chapel in Rock Port. He was employed as a teacher for the Veteran’s Agriculture class at Rock Port High School for ten years while also farming. John currently farmed on the family farm until the last few months.

John enjoyed farming and was very kind-hearted towards his livestock and especially his beloved dogs. John was a member of the Legion of Honor at Moila Shrine in St. Joseph, Missouri, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite with the Valley of St. Joseph and masonic member with Blue Lodge of Tarkio and Rock Port. John was also a past patron of the Walnut Chapter #532, Order of the Eastern Star and Fairfax Chapter #373, Order of the Eastern Star. He was a 65 year member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post # 199, Tarkio, where he also served as a past commander and chaplain, a former member of the Tarkio Lions Club and an 88 year member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church. John passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at his home in Tarkio at the age of 88.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by nephew, Kyland Wakefield. Survivors include wife, Donna Howell, Tarkio; daughter, Lisa Peterson and husband, Brian, Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughter, Veronica Bolton and fiancé, Mason Vette, Maryville, Missouri; grandson, Richard Bolton and Ashley Moritz, Kansas City; step granddaughters, Lauren Frost and husband, Brian, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Nakita Peterson, St. Joseph; step great-grandson, Sloan McQuerry; sister, Lois Wakefield, Bella Vista, Arkansas; brother, Wayne Howell, Mesa, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015, United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.


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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Jacobs, Weldon D. Jr - Weldon David Jacobs, Jr., 65, Tarkio, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio.

Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 27, 2014, Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church, Omaha.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Kempke Leonard H.
1929-2015
Rock Port, Missouri

Leonard H. Kempke, 85, Rock Port, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port.

The body has been cremated.

Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 8, 2015, Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Knight, Warren J. - Warren J. Knight, the son of John Henry and Gertrude Dorothy (Hineman) Knight, was born January 7, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Oak Bluff country school and Glenwood High School, Glenwood, Iowa, graduating in 1960. In August 1959, Warren entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country on numerous naval ships for 22 years. He retired in January 1981 as a Chief Petty Officer.

In 1965, Warren was united in marriage to Fumie Gibo in Naha, Okinawa. They became the parents of one daughter, Janet. They later divorced.

Warren always spoke highly and wanted to thank all of his caregivers at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care for his excellent care. Warren passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 72.

Besides his parents, Warren was preceded in death by sister, Linda Price; sister-in-law, Connie Knight; and his beloved dogs, Rascal and Pooter. Survivors include daughter, Janet Knight, Tarkio; sister, June Olsufka and husband, Edward, Tarkio; brothers, Ernest Knight and wife, Marcella, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Albert Knight and wife, Kathy, Omaha; two nieces, Teresa Farber and husband, Rick, Tarkio, and Barbara Schultee and husband, Darrell, Omaha; and nephew, John Olsufka and wife, Laura, Council Bluffs.

There will be no memorial services or visitation.
Memorials: Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, Missouri.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Kenneth R. Kruse was born in Tarkio, Missouri on October 31, 1945 to Frederick D. and Elda F. (Moore) Kruse. Kenneth graduated from Craig High School. 

A lifetime mechanic, he worked for Singleton's Garage in Craig, and later for himself.

Kenneth passed away on November 25, 2014 at a Fairfax, Missouri hospital at the age of 69.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Dorothy R. Alexander.

He is survived by his sister, Dalene Kruse of Mound City, Missouri; one nephew, and four nieces.

Kenneth enjoyed fishing, and splitting wood.

Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Chamberlain Funeral Home in Mound City. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Fairfax, Missouri.

Lawrence, Dott Flanagan - Dott (Flanagan) Lawrence, Rock Port, formerly of Maryville and Fairfax, Missouri, passed away in Rock Port on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was comforted by the presence of family and friends during her final months after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Iona Dott (Flanagan) Lawrence was the seventh of twelve children born August 9, 1920, to McDonald and Nancy (Choate) Flanagan of rural Fairfax. She graduated from Daleview High School, rural Fairfax, in 1936. On July 10, 1938, Dott was united in marriage to Harold R. Lawrence. They became the parents of four children. Harold passed away in August of 1960.

After leaving her farm home in the early 1960’s, Dott spent many years working in the food service industry in area hospitals and at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. She spent two years as a house mother at Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Northwest Missouri State University. After retiring from the university, she served many elderly people in the Maryville area as a part-time home health provider. Dott was a longtime member of the Fairfax Baptist Church.

Home maker described Dott perfectly. She loved to cook, and the results were always delicious. Dott was a born caregiver, and her ability to charm young children and babies rarely failed her. She will be greatly missed by all who have enjoyed her warmth and hospitality.

Besides her parents and husband, Dott was preceded in death by grandson, Josh Rosenbohm; daughter-in-law, Margaret Lawrence; brothers, Floyd, Mack, Jim, John, Maurice and Richard (Dick) Flanagan; sisters, Marie Martindale, Juanita Cohen, infant Irene, Leone New and Betty L. Sly. Survivors include daughter, Janice Rosenbohm, Rock Port; sons, Deene (Sarah) Lawrence, Larry Lawrence, Kent (Helene) Lawrence, all of Fairfax; grandchildren, Jony (Mark) Huff, Pasadena, Texas, Greg (DeAnna) Lawrence, Joplin, Missouri, Julie (Randy) Beck, Hollister, Missouri, Jane (John) Walter, Tarkio, Missouri, Harold (Leigh Ann) Lawrence, Rock Port, Kelly (Scott) Parshall, Skidmore, Missouri, Chris (Melissa) Rosenbohm, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Heather (Jason) Troxel, New Market, Iowa, and Nathan (Prihner) Lawrence, Kansas City, Missouri; step-grandsons, Terry Kemerling and Rick (Dona) Kemerling, both Fairfax; eighteen great-grandchildren, Heath (Marcy) Huff, Casey (Brian) Gurka, Jamie Huff, M.D. (Lee), Melinda (John) Tierney, Jennifer (Brett) Sinn, Kassandra (David) Lipscomb, Maranda Beck, Danielle Beck (Darrell James), Stephanie (Jeff) Brokaw, Jessica Walter, J.D. Walter, Abbey Lawrence, Allie Lawrence, Alex Lawrence, Aaron Lawrence, Lindsey Lawrence, Lantz Lawrence and Ava Rosenbohm; three step-great-grandchildren, Jenea (Andy) Salmond, Kody (Sandy) Kemerling and Morgan (Caleb) Jeffers; eleven great-great-grandchildren, Cici, Alice, Lucy, Lauren, Will, Clair, Blake, Bennett, Nellie, Winnie and Phoebe; four step-great-great-grandchildren, Noah, Ryann, Vic and Dia; two sisters-in-law, Jean Flanagan and Jane Campbell; and one brother-in-law, H.A. Sly.

FUNERAL SERVICE:
1:00 P.M., Monday, January 19, 2015, Fairfax Baptist Church, Fairfax, Missouri.
INTERMENT: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig, Missouri


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SERVICES: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Lutz, Edward Keith - Edward Keith Lutz, the son of Charles Edward and Mary Elsie (Wallace) Lutz was born August 21, 1939, in Nishnabotna, Missouri. He attended school in Nishnabotna and two years in Indianola, Iowa, before graduating from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, in 1958. Keith entered the United States Army and proudly served his country overseas in artillery in Germany from 1962 to 1964.

For many years, Keith was employed by Donald and Phil Graves. He was also employed at Fairfax Implement.

In 1982, Keith was united in marriage to Michelle Gamache. They became the parents of two daughters, Mary Caitlin and Carley Ann. They later divorced.

Keith was an avid outdoorsman who loved to spend time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed attending Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat football and basketball games. Keith enjoyed watching two of his favorites, Kansas City Royals baseball and St. Louis Blues hockey on television. Keith passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Maryville, at the age of 75.

Besides his parents, Keith was preceded in death by brother, Larry Lutz. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Caitlin Lutz and Carley Ann Creviston both of St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Gavin and Galen Stewart and Keatyn Creviston; brothers, Richard Lutz and wife, Debbie, Rock Port, Jerry Lutz, Maryville, and Marion “Tiny” Lutz, Fairfax; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 8, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Dorothey Neomi Major was born on January 29, 1938 in Rock Port to Harry E. and Donna Lea (Johnson) Mensen.

She graduated from high school in Emerson, Iowa, and then received her LPN license in Nebraska. Dorothey later received her associate’s degree in Texas, where she pursued a career in real estate. She had also worked as a customer service representative at Sprint.

Dorothey passed away on September 19, 2014 in Carrolton, Texas at the age of 76.

Preceding her in death were her parents; spouses, Harry Boyce, Lloyd Perry and Gary Major; siblings, Viola Clymer and Raymond Mensen; and son, James J. Boyce.

Survivors include her partner in life, James Reynolds of Texas; siblings, Elaine Eberhart of Texas, and Betty Wetzel of Iowa; children, H. Ray Boyce and Wilma M. (Perry) Nichols of Texas; grandson, Dustin L. Perry of Texas; and granddaughter, Jennifer Boyce of California.

Memorial services will be held on Sat., Sept. 27, 2014 at the Rock Port Christian Church

Thacker, Marion Edward - Marion Edward Thacker, the son of Raymond James and Glady Lois (Riley) Thacker, was born July 30, 1957, in Hiawatha, Kansas. He attended Horton, Kansas, schools.

In January of 1981, Marion was united in marriage to Mary Harlow. They became the parents of Rebecca and Laura and made their home in Ricketts, Iowa, Emporia, Kansas and Omaha, Nebraska. They later divorced.

In 2005, Marion moved to Springfield, Missouri, where he was employed at First Source, in appliance sales and repair. He was a skilled repairman who could work on anything. Marion enjoyed hunting, fishing and gold prospecting in Colorado. Marion passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 56.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Chubbic and husband, Larry, and Laura Boal and husband, Robert, all of Cambridge, Iowa; grandchildren, Katelyn, Riley and Allison Chubbic; siblings, Benny Thacker and wife, Sue, and Jimmy Thacker, all of Horton, Katie Austin, Sparta, Missouri, and Leon Thacker, Buffalo, Missouri; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014, Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri.
There is no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. All events will take place Saturday at Home Cemetery.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Mather, Claris Wilkinson - Claris Mather, the daughter of Roy Martin and Hazel Pearl (Wolf) Wilkinson, was born January 7, 1928, near Westboro, Missouri. She attended Westboro High School, graduating in 1946.

On February 7, 1946, Claris was united in marriage to Gilbert Guy Mather. They became the parents of one daughter, Debbie, and made their home in Tarkio, Missouri, their entire married life.

Claris was employed by Gately’s Dime Store for 18 years. She was also employed as a certified nurse’s assistant and a certified medication aid at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri, and North View Manor in Tarkio. Claris also worked in home health care and helped care for local handicapped children. Claris had a passion for helping people, young or old.

Claris was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Tarkio, where she taught Sunday school for more than 40 years and served as a director of the Baptist Women’s group and served as a leader of the prayer group and the hospitality committee. Claris enjoyed playing the clarinet and piano. Guy passed away November 20, 1993. Claris passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 86.

Besides her parents and husband, Claris was preceded in death by brother, Raymond Wilkinson; twin sister, Clara Laraby; and sister, Louise Cook. Survivors include daughter, Debra Lea Hall and special friend, Gary, Ridgeway, Missouri; two grandchildren, Matthew Thomson and wife, Stormie, and Tammy Potts and fiancé, Larry Brown; three great-grandchildren, Chloe Potts, Gage Crowley and Raegan Crowley; niece, Bonnie Miller and husband, Terry; and nephew, Donald Roy Cox and wife, Rita.

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 14, 2014, First Baptist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

McCoy, Shirley Ann - Shirley Ann McCoy, the daughter of Cecil Herbert and Gertrude (Story) Waits was born October 12, 1926, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Fairfax High School, graduating in 1944. Shirley attended Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri, for one year.

On June 20, 1947, Shirley was united in marriage to Jack J. McCoy at the Rock Port Christian Church, Rock Port, Missouri. They became the parents of two children, Donna Ann and Roger Jay. They made their home southeast of Rock Port their entire married life.

Shirley was employed at Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative as a bookkeeper for two years. She was a member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church, the Hob Nob Club in Fairfax and the Ralph Greer American Legion Auxiliary Unit #49, Rock Port. Shirley had a passion for sewing and made many of hers and Donna’s clothes for several years. She also enjoyed embroidery and reading. Jack passed away December 28, 2008. Shirley passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 88.

Besides her parents and husband, Jack, Shirley was preceded in death by grandson, John McCoy; two sisters, Phyllis Waits and Lois Waits Cohen; brother, Harold Waits and wife, Lorraine; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Kish and wife, Dorothy, Willis McCoy and wife, Mevelyn, and Lee Edward McCoy and wife, Margery. Survivors include children, Donna Wasserfallen and husband, David, Wellsville, Kansas, and Roger Jay McCoy and wife, Joannie, Rock Port; six grandchildren, Lois, Jackie, James, Jacob, Janette and Lisa; thirteen great-grandchildren, Emily, Zachary Martin, Kristin, Kara, Kristofer, William, Wyatt, Jamie, Riley, Chevy, Kelly, Julia and Zachary Wendele; two great-great-grandchildren, Jack Michael and Tavyn; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015, Rock Port United Methodist Church.
Interment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

McHugh, Janet M. Stevens - Janet M. (Stevens) McHugh, 65, Tarkio, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at Community Hospital – Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
INTERMENT: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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SERVICES: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

McMahon, Darlene Wallace - Darlene Wallace McMahon, the daughter of Glen Wayne and Betty Mae (Winchel) Wallace, was born July 11, 1950, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1968.

On October 13, 1972, Darlene was united in marriage to Dennis Ray McMahon, Sr. in Rock Port. They made their home in Des Moines, Iowa. Darlene was a loving mother to Lil-Larry, Betty Deann, Misty, Lori and Dennis, Jr.

Darlene stayed at home, caring and raising her children until they were grown. She was a hard worker who began employment delivering a paper route with her children before advancing to be the distribution manager of the “The Shopper News” in Des Moines. Darlene was also employed as a lawn care specialist at Wal-Mart, receiving Employee of the Month twice. Darlene retired in 2012. She was president of her own kitchen club, “where the coffee was always hot and the door was always open.” Darlene was a proud member of the Wallace family! Darlene passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014, at her home in Des Moines, at the age of 64.

Darlene was preceded in death by mother, Betty (Winchel) Kirk; father, Glen Wallace; step-mother, Ruth Wallace; daughter, Betty Deann McMahon; nephews, Andy Wallace, Jr. and James Wallace; and niece, Betty Mae Wallace. Survivors include four children, Larry (Tony) Wallace, Misty (Ed) Hamel, Lori (Todd) Albrecht and Dennis McMahon, Jr; ten grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler, Cheyenne, Damien, Calvin, Dakota, Devon, Mason, Braeden and Delaney; brothers, Larry Mack (Janie) Harbin, Maryville, Missouri, and Andy (Diana) Wallace, Fairfax, Missouri; sister, Lois Jean (Sonny) Noland, Macon, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 22, 2014, First Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Meek, E. Patricia "Pat" Harbison - E. Patricia “Pat” Meek, the daughter of Lauren Virgil and Mabel Pearl (Kemerling) Harbison was born May 21, 1935, in Tarkio, Missouri. After graduating from Tarkio High School in 1953, she briefly attended Tarkio College.

On September 21, 1955, Pat was united in marriage to Dean Meek at the United Methodist Church in Tarkio. They made their home their entire married life in Tarkio where they established, owned, and operated Meek and Sons Plumbing and Heating. In addition to being a homemaker, Pat was the office manager for the family business retiring in 2003. Dean passed away in 1997. Pat passed away, Friday, January 9, 2015 at her son Donnie’s home in Tarkio at the age of 79.

Pat’s faith was important to her. As a young adult, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tarkio where she was a Sunday school teacher and helped establish the children’s “Sunbeams” program. Later, she joined the United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and lending a helping hand at fellowship hour.

Pat supported her family and community in many ways. She was a member of the school’s Parent Teacher’s Association and enjoyed baking pies for various community events. She was a steady fixture at her son’s athletic, scouting, and other events. She was a booster for Tarkio High School and Tarkio College and a member of the Tarkio Chapter of Eastern Star.

Besides her parents and husband, Dean, Pat was preceded in death by son, Derek Meek and sister, Beverly Springer. She is survived by three sons, Donnie (Pam) Meek, Tarkio, David (Becky) Meek, Pittsburgh, Kansas, and Darrin Meek, Plano, Texas; twelve grandchildren, Timothy, Jonathan, Andrea, Angela, Dallas, Kayla, Madison, Keneedee, Synclaire, Anna, Dalanie and Paige; two great-grandchildren, Brynleigh and Deklan; sister, Luretta (Clifford) Smith, Tarkio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND INURNMENT: 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri.

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SERVICES: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Melvin, Isabel S. "Liz" - Isabel S. “Liz” Melvin, the daughter of Raymond W. and Lucy (Stiles) Smith was born August 26, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1948. Isabel then attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.

After college, Isabel was employed by Dr. Curfman, D.D.S., the Atchison County Collector’s office and the Bank of Atchison County, all in Rock Port. In 1952, Isabel was united in marriage to Harold Melvin. They became the parents of one son, David Scott.

Isabel was a member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church, where she played for the children’s choir for 42 years. She was a 60 year member of the P.E.O. Chapter DU, Rock Port, and served on the city council board for four years. Years ago, Isabel started the local farmer’s market at the park and served on the Greenhill Cemetery board for 20 years, where she was instrumental in starting the “parade of flags” at the cemetery. Harold passed away August 16, 1998. Isabel passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 84.

Isabel was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include son, Scott Melvin and wife, Shauna, Rock Port; three grandsons, Kyle Adam Melvin, and fiancé, Alexis Paul, St. Louis, Missouri, Denton Scott Melvin, Rock Port, and Dalton Shaun Melvin, Portland, Oregon; and cousin, Nancy Cotton.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 20, 2014, United Methodist Church, Rock Port.
Inurnment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Million, Phyllis Hamilton - Phyllis H. Million, the daughter of Clyde and Lillie Mabel (Dinsmore) Hamilton was born February 12, 1928, in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended Hamburg High School, graduating in 1946.

On March 18, 1948, Phyllis was united in marriage to Byron Harmes Million at the United Methodist Church in Hamburg. They became the parents of two children, Michael and Ann. They made their home north of Rock Port, Missouri, on their family farm where she has resided to the present time.

Phyllis was employed for a short time in the Circuit Clerk and Recorders office at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port. She was a devoted farmer’s wife who was actively engaged in the daily farm chores in addition to caring for her children. Phyllis was a dedicated member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the PEO Chapter DU, Rock Port, and a member of numerous Bridge Clubs. Byron passed away March 3, 2006. Phyllis passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 86.

Besides her parents and husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by sister, Bessie Bright and brother, Edwin Hamilton. Survivors include son, Michael Million and wife, Pamela, Oregon, Missouri; daughter, Ann Schwarm and husband, Gene, Loogootee, Illinois; five grandchildren, Michael Million, Bradley Million and wife, Misty, Blair Million, Alex Schwarm and wife, Samantha, and Andy Schwarm and wife, Monica; one great-grandchild, Monica Ann Million; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 18, 2014, United Methodist Church, Rock Port.
Interment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Moody, Ray "Dean" - Ray Dean Moody, the son of John Wesley and Katie Annetta (Knierim) Moody was born May 4, 1941, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended North Polk Country School and Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1959.

On November 22, 1963, Dean was united in marriage to Dorothy Arlene Olsen at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westboro, Missouri. They made their home in Omaha, Nebraska, for 25 years before moving to Herman, Nebraska, where they lived to the present time.

Dean was a professional “stage hand.” He constructed permanent and temporary stages for high schools, colleges and concerts throughout the country. In Omaha, he installed theatre sets and stages at the Orpheum Theatre, Civic Auditorium and Aksarben. For the past 5 years, he was employed with Nebraska Medical Center.

Dean was a former member of the South Omaha Eagles and of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees of the United States and Canada. Dean passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 73.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife, Dorothy Arlene, of Herman; two sons, Larry Dean Moody and wife, Carrie, Mead, Nebraska, and Donald Dean Moody and wife, Denell, Lincoln, Nebraska; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, John Donald Moody and wife, Johnita, Rock Port, Missouri; sister-in-law, Annette Hess, Richland, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 16, 2015, Linden Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri.


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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Moses, Bonnie J. - LATE NOTICE
Bonnie J. Moses
1933-2015
Tarkio, Missouri

Bonnie Jo Moses, 81, Tarkio, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri.

The body was cremated.

All Memorial Services Pending, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
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Nelson, Lyle G. Sr - Lyle G. Nelson, Sr., 82, Collins, formerly of Westboro, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014, at his home in Collins.

All Funeral Services Pending, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
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Rolofson, Warren E. "Pete" - Warren E. “Pete” Rolofson, age 89, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Warren Elbert “Pete” Rolofson was born October 24, 1922 in Princeton, Nebraska the son of Samuel Paul and Mae Louise (Slafter) Rolofson. He was raised near Lincoln, Nebraska graduating from the Teachers College High School in Lincoln with the class of 1941. He entered the United States Army serving during WWII. He was involved with the landing on Omaha Beach, The Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. One of Pete’s tasks during WWII was an opportunity to drive General Patton and President Eisenhower in his jeep. Upon his return from the war, Pete met Dixie Barnett and they were married on July 7, 1946 in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home in Westboro, Missouri. Warren later farmed near Fairfax, Missouri until moving to Tarkio where he worked at a Chrylser dealership. Warren and Dixie moved to Farragut, Iowa where he farmed until moving to Red Oak, Iowa in 1957. They have lived in the same house in Red Oak since 1971. Over the years, Pete worked for the Phillips 66 station, was a Red Oak police officer, a carpenter, worked for the railroad, the City of Red Oak Park Department, and retired from the City of Red Oak Water Department in 1985. Warren was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the American Legion, Lorraine Post #67. He enjoyed bowling for the Rainbow Café team, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and in his younger years, enjoyed being a Boy Scout Leader and a Little League Coach.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two infant siblings, sisters: Mildred Rosenlof, Dorothy Rolofson, and Grace Rolofson; brother: Gayle Leonard Rolofson; and son-in-law: Eugene Roof. Survivors include his wife: Dixie Rolofson of Red Oak, IA; children: Dean Rolofson and wife Patty of Tarkio, MO; Gayle Rolofson of Maryville, MO; Linda Roof of Riverview, FL; Danny Rolofson and wife Joni of Red Oak, IA; Carey Rolofson and wife Lindy of Platte City, MO; and Steve Rolofson and wife Angie of Platte City, MO; grandchildren: Dr. Tyler Rolofson, Jeremy (Polly) Rolofson, Pete (Bess) Rolofson, Mike (Marni) Nickolaison, Lynn Sundberg, Terra (Chad) Bosley, Natasha Howard, Shawn Rolofson, Brentt Hughes, Carisa (Curtis) Patterson, Jana Rolofson, Amanda (Ryan) Campbell, Brett Rolofson, Breann Rolofson, Zachary Rolofson, and Abigail Rolofson; great grandchildren: Suzzette, Sethan, Jolene, Jaden, Colin, Gwen, Savanna, Ashley, Grayson, Drake, McKayla, Ryan, Triston, Ryleigh, Garrett, and Noah; brother: Paul Rolofson and wife Gloria of Gresham, OR; sisters: Lucille Southard of Tarkio, MO; June Wensel and husband Charles of Mountain Home, AR; and Esther Southard of Fairfax, MO; brother-in-law: George Barnett and wife Ann of Tarkio. MO; many nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa. Burial will be in the Tarkio Home Cemetery in Tarkio, Missouri at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 8, 2012. Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 PM Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Roop, Donald W. "Butch" - Donald W. “Butch” Roop, 71, Rock Port, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at his home in Rock Port.

Donald W. “Butch” Roop, the son of Charles Henry and Leola Abigail (Wallace) Roop was born July 11, 1943, in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Irish Grove and Nishnabotna country schools before attending Rock Port High School in Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1961.

Butch was employed in the hide plant at Missouri Beef Packers in Phelps City, Missouri, and in Hastings, Nebraska. Butch also worked as a maintenance engineer for a school in Hastings, retiring in 2005. After retiring, Butch moved back to Rock Port where he was employed at McDonalds for a short time. Butch passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at his home in Rock Port at the age of 71.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two daughters, Niki Graham, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Trysha Roop, Hastings; one grandson, Vince Graham; sister, Virginia Cluck, Bendena, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Sapp, Glen E. - Glen Eugene Sapp, 79, Westboro, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, Missouri.

The body has been cremated.

All Memorial Services Pending, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
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William Ellis Shackelford was born on a farm south of Burlington Junction, Mo. on April 11, 1918 to and William Owen and Jessie Mae (Fullenwider) Shackelford. He graduated from Burlington Junction High School.

Ellis joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in the 128th FA Bn. 6th Armored Division, a part of Gen. George Patton’s Third Army.

On June 22, 1943 he married Bessie Marie Lewis. The new bride went to California with Sgt. Shackelford to be near him where he was stationed.   He was discharged in 1945.

After being discharged from the military, he and his wife made their home in Burlington Junction, where he engaged in a number of occupations.

Ellis was united in marriage to Helen Gertrude Howell in 1992. They moved to Maryville, Missouri in 1996.

Ellis passed away at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Mo. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 at the age of 96.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his two wives, Bessie in 1990 and Gertrude in 2007.   Survivors include stepdaughter, Carol Jean (Staples) Churchill and husband Robert and family of Madison, Alabama; friends, Wayne and Margaret Pierson and family, and James and Sue Mattson and family, all of Maryville; and several cousins.

Celebration of Life and graveside services and interment with military rites: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri, with Terry Henry, officiating. Memorials: The Veterans Assistance League, c/o Missouri Veterans Home, 111 Euclid, Cameron, MO 64429

Chamberlain Funeral Home & Monuments, LLC, Rock Port, Missouri

Shallenberger, Carole S. - Carole S. Shallenberger, the daughter of Victor Richard and Leola (Brown) Murdock, was born February 14, 1949, in Hamburg, Iowa. She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1967.

After high school, Carole married Duane Shallenberger and they became the parents of two sons; Greg and Kevin. In 1982, Carole met Bill Daugherty, and they were lifelong companions.

Carole was formerly employed in various department stores in the Omaha area, and as an Avon representative. She worked as a dog groomer and was a travel agent for Jacobson T Travel, which was later named Triple S Travel. In 1986, she purchased the business which she operated to the present time.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include companion and best friend, Bill Daugherty, Rock Port; two sons, Greg Shallenberger and his wife, Jennifer, and Kevin Shallenberger and his wife, Julie, all of Omaha; five grandchildren, Sara, Addie, Clayton, Macie, and Camden; one brother Richard Murdock, Florida.

Graveside Services and Interment:
10:00 A.M., Monday, September 22, 2014, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
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Shaum, Marilyn Katherine "Marnie" Ambler - Marilyn Katherine Shaum (always known as Marnie), the daughter of Paul C. Ambler and Katherine Norris Ambler, was born on March 10, 1922 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Her father, the long-time Mayor of Shenandoah, was a partner in a corn and bluegrass seed business. Her mother was a librarian at the Shenandoah Public Library. Marnie graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1939 and then went to Columbia, Missouri where she was a freshman at Columbia College. The following year she worked at the City National Bank in Shenandoah before moving to New York City where she worked at the Life Magazine News Bureau for the duration of World War II.

While living in New York, Marnie met James B. Shaum of Tarkio who was serving in the US Navy at the time. The couple married in New York in December 1944. After the war the couple moved to Philadelphia where Jim completed his Master’s Degree at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and Marnie worked at the McKee and Albright Advertising Agency. After graduation, Jim accepted a job as Business Manager of Tarkio College, and the couple moved to Tarkio. Over the next 7 years they became the parents of three children, Blaine, Paul and Betsy. In 1960 Marnie decided to complete her college degree and graduated from Tarkio College in 1964. She continued to pursue graduate studies in English Literature at Northwest Missouri State and the University of Nebraska.

Marnie was very active in the community. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter FF and a past President. She was a member of the Shenandoah Study Club and the American Association of University Women where she served as a President of the local chapter. She was a member of the Atchison County Republican Women, was President in 1980 and 1981, and attended the Republican National Convention as a delegate. She was a member of the Mule Barn Theater Guild where she served as President and Editor of the Newsletter. She served on the Development Council of the Fairfax Community Hospital. She was active in the Atchison County Historical Society and was instrumental in establishing the Atchison County Historical Society Museum in Tarkio. She served on the Tarkio College Alumni Board. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church where she served on the Session and as President of the Women’s Association. She was active in Community Betterment and received the Citizen of the Year award in 1981. Marnie passed away peacefully in her home in Tarkio on July 19, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Besides her parents, Marnie was preceded in death by her husband, and her sister and brother-in-law Bette and Jim Barnitz. Survivors include her sister-in-law Frances Lamson of Evanston, Illinois and her family; her son Blaine and wife Melani of Beverly Hills, California and three grandchildren, Katherine, Jamie and Abby; her son Paul and wife Claudia of New York, New York and two grandchildren, Holly and PJ; and her daughter Betsy and husband Charles of Birmingham, Alabama and two grandchildren, Melissa and Jesse.

Graveside Service and Interment:
11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Shaw, Harry P. - Harry P. Shaw, the son of Wilford James and Catherine Isabelle (Hammond) Shaw, was born November 3, 1945, in Red Oak, Iowa. He attended Milton and Irish Grove country schools in Watson, Missouri, and Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri. Harry served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

On August 15, 1982, Harry was united in marriage to Susan Hines at their home southeast of Fairfax, Missouri. Harry was employed at the Fairfax Implement Company before becoming self-employed as an over-the-road truck driver, pulling through all 48 states and Canada. Harry was a member of the Slo Rollers Car Club in Rock Port, Missouri. Susie passed away August 25, 2013. Harry passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society, Villisca, Iowa, at the age of 68.

Besides his parents and wife, Susie, Harry was preceded in death by brother, Charles Shaw and sister, Violet Angeline Shaw. Survivors include children, Louis Shaw and wife, Naomi, Fairfax, and Brenda Harber, Tarkio; stepchildren, Patty Clark and husband, David, and Harry Wooten and wife, Terry, all of Fairfax; seventeen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Shaw and wife, Brenda, Rock Port.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Eileen Lucille Sipes, 83, Forest City, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1993, at Heartland Hospital West, St. Joseph.
She was born Feb. 8, 1910, in Forest City to Edward Lee and Edith Watson Brodbeck. She was a lifelong resident of Forest City and graduated from high school there.
On Sept. 25, 1935, she was united in marriage to Dwight Sipes. Mrs. Sipes had worked at the Twins Cafe in Forest City for many years as a cook.
She was a member of the Forest City Christian Church.
Mrs. Sipes was also preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Frank, Maurice, George, and Emmett Brodbeck; and three sisters, Winnie Wilson, Kate Brodbeck, and Marjorie Buntz. Survivors include a son, David Sipes, Forest City:.two grandchildren; and four great-grand­children.
Graveside services and burial were held Sept. 13 at the Forest City Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Faust officiated. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, was in charge of arrangements.

MOUND CITY INDEPENDENT, Mound City, Mo, Sep 16, 1993

Kent D. Smith, 44, St. Joseph, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993, at a hospital in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Smith was president of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Siden-faden Chapel in St. Joseph, St. Joseph Memorials Inc., and Mc­Neill Grave Marker Co.
He was born in Axtcll, Kan., and he had lived most of his life in St. Joseph.
A frequent visitor to the Mound City area, he was part-owner of Greenhead Farms, a hunting lodge near Mound City.
Mr. Smith was an active member and past chairman of Ducks Unlimited. He was a past district chairman and was named District Chairman of the Year in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; his mother, Sally, of St. Joseph; a son, Jay D. Smith, of the home; two daughters, Kristi Smith and Kacee Smith, both of the home; and two sisters. The funeral was in St. Joseph. The family suggests memorials to Bishop LeBlond High School, St. Francis Xavicr Parish Center, or to the American Cancer Society.

MOUND CITY INDEPENDENT, Mound City, Mo, Sep 16, 1993

Smith, Rachel L. - Rachel L. Smith, 101, Rock Port, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Tiffany Heights Nursing Home, Mound City, Missouri.

The body has been cremated.

All Memorial Services Pending, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
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Snider, Earl W. - Earl W. Snider, 78, Fortescue, died Sunday, April 11,1993, at his home.
He was born in Oregon and graduated from high school in Oregon. In 1972 he married Betty Williams in Casper, Wyo. She survives of the home.
Mr. Snider had lived in Denver, Colo., where he owned and operated Snider Heating and Cooling Sheet Metal Works for 42 years. He moved to Fortescue in 1977.
Mr. Snider was a member of the Methodist Church in Oregon. He was a scoutmaster of Troop No. 50 in Denver and was awarded the Silver Beaver by the Colorado Council of Boy Scouts of America.
Four brothers preceded him in death. Additional survivors include a son, Ronald Snider, Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Patricia Lewis, Mobile, Ala., and Cheri Stauff, Denver, Colo.; a stepson, John Brannan, Denver, Colo; two stepdaughters, Freda Champion, Denver, Colo., and Peggy Calkins, Kirkland, Wise; three brothers, Clyde and William Snider, both of Long Beach, Calif.; and Charles Snider, Alametos, Calif.; three sisters, Margaret Hanner, San Diego, Calif.; Ann McClendon, Chula Vista, Calif., and Barbara Koonts, Anaheim, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services are pending at Olinger Mortuary in Denver, Colo. Arrangements are also under the direction of Pettijohn & Crawford Funeral Home, Mound City. MOUND CITY INDEPENDENT, Mound City, Mo, Apr 15, 1993

Sturm, Helen Mae Oakes - Helen Mae Sturm, daughter of Walter Earl and Edith Kate (Strait) Oakes, was born on March 28, 1932 in Atchison County, Missouri. Helen entered into rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at The Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, Iowa at the age of 82 years, 3 months, 3 days.

Born on the family farm, in northwest Missouri, Helen attended grade school at the Cross country school. She then attended Hamburg High School in Hamburg, Iowa, graduating with the Class of 1950. Following high school, Helen attended Peru State Teachers College in Peru, Nebraska.

On January 16, 1952 Helen was united in marriage to Ernest Richard Sturm in Falls City, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Pamela, Rebecca and Stephen. Following their marriage they resided in Shenandoah and later in Omaha and Bancroft, Nebraska.

Helen worked her way through high school due to having to pay room and board and out-of-state tuition. Over the years, she worked for Bell Telephone Communications as a telephone operator, at Tidy House and Extra Touch as their secretary. She was also a part owner with her husband of Iowa Credit Corporation. Helen then worked at Grape Community Hospital as the insurance and billing clerk before becoming receptionist for Dr. Jerry Schaaf. She last worked for Earl May's and Henry Field's nurseries before retiring in 1985.

Preceding Helen in death were her parents; husband, Ernest Richard Sturm; brother, Claude Oakes; sister, Betty Spiegel; sister-in-law, Mercedes Oakes; brother-in-law, Raymond Spiegel; and nephew, Kenny Bemburger.

Survivors include her three children, Pamela Athen and her husband Michael of Riverton, IA, Rebecca Sturm of Shenandoah, IA, and Stephen Sturm and his wife Carol of Leawood, KS; seven grandchildren, Hilary Hummel, Jay Parker, Jake Schubert, Jordan Schubert, Jamie Schubert, Megan Sturm and Jeffrey Sturm; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

Sundermann, D.A.
1942-2014
Westboro, Missouri

David A. "D.A." Sundermann, 71, Westboro, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, in an Omaha, Nebraska, hospital.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 16, 2014, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro.
Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Vance, Elizabeth Ann (Bailey) Vance, the daughter of Charles R. and Judy E. (Coleman) Bailey, was born October 2, 1977, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port Schools, Rock Port, Missouri. In 1994, she was united in marriage to Mike Vance. They became the parents of one son, Jason. They were later divorced. Annie was a homemaker and a certified nurse’s assistant at various nursing homes in the area of Atchison County, Missouri. Annie passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 37.

Annie was preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by one son, Jason Vance, Rock Port; three daughters, Cheyenne and Sierra Chase and Dakota Nebern, Murry, Nebraska; parents, Charlie and Judy Bailey, Hamburg, Iowa; brother, William H. Bailey, Hamburg; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.


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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Volker, Debbie Gildersleeve - Debbie Volker, the daughter of Lloyd William and Audie May (Porter) Gildersleeve, was born March 27, 1951, in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1969. Debbie then attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education.

On August 10, 1974, Debbie was united in marriage to Alan Volker at the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. They became the parents of one son, Brad, and made their home in Tarkio, Missouri, their entire married life.

Debbie was employed for 20 years as a school teacher in Macon, Missouri, Brownville, Nebraska, Westboro, Missouri, and Craig, Missouri. In 2000, she began employment as a dental assistant. Debbie was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, former member of the Rainbow Girls and was active in 4-H and the Missouri State Teachers Association. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, bowling, playing golf, shopping and attending Mizzou sports activities. Debbie passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at Garden View Health Care Center, Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 63.

Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd. Survivors include husband, Alan, Tarkio; son, Brad Volker and wife, Cassie, Overland Park, Kansas; granddaughter, Avery Volker, Overland Park; mother, Audie Gildersleeve, Rock Port; brother, Jay Gildersleeve and wife, Sue, Lincoln, Nebraska; numerous brothers and sisters-in law, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 21, 2014, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Walter, Wilma Jean Kerr - Wilma Jean (Kerr) Walter, 83, Long Beach, formerly of Rock Port, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014, at Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center, Long Beach.

All Funeral Services Pending, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Watts, Katherine J. Stickerod - Katherine J. Watts, the daughter of David H. and Della Marie (Grebe) Stickerod, was born March 28, 1924, in Rock Port, Missouri. Katy attended Liberty Country School and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1942.

On September 20, 1941, Katy was united in marriage to Virgil C. Watts in Bethany, Missouri. They married in secret just before Virg entered the military so that Katy could finish high school. They made their home in Chicago for two years while Virgil was in the United States Navy. After his service, they returned to Rock Port and lived there to the present time. Katy and Virg celebrated 73 years of marriage together. Virgil passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015.

Katy was employed at the Bank of Atchison County in Rock Port for 25 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port, a former member of the Rock Port Chapter #440, Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Auxiliary, also of Rock Port. Katy passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 90.

Besides her parents and husband, Katy was preceded in death by daughter, Cecelia Watts, 1970; sisters, Jennie Taylor and Eloise Redford. Survivors include sister, Annabelle Bailey, Garland, Texas; brother, David C. Stickerod, Rockville, Maryland; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 26, 2015, First Christian Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Watts, Virgil C. - Virgil C. Watts, the son of Vern Clayton and Alice (Starks) Watts, was born June 14, 1919, in Nodaway, Iowa. He attended Nodaway schools, graduating in 1936.

On September 20, 1941, Virgil was united in marriage to Katherine J. Stickerod in Bethany, Missouri. They married in secret just before Virg entered the military so that Kate could finish high school. On October 21, 1941, Virg entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country overseas in Saipan. He was honorably discharged on October 26, 1945.

Virg owned and operated Watts Cleaners in Rock Port, Missouri. Watts Cleaners was a fixture on Main Street of Rock Port, providing hard work and quality service to all of their customers. Virg retired in 1984. He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port, where he served as elder and taught Sunday school. Virg was a former member of the Rock Port Chapter #440, Order of the Eastern Star and served on the Fair Oaks Board of Directors. He was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post # 49, Rock Port and the Rock Port Golf and Country Club. Virg passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 95.

Virg was a committed Christian man and regularly shared his relationship with Jesus. Every Christmas season, he volunteered his time to raise money for the Salvation Army.

Besides his parents, Virg was preceded in death by daughter, Cecelia Watts, 1970; sister, Virginia Mathews; and brothers, Russell and Robert Watts. Survivors include wife, Katherine Watts, Rock Port; brother, Howard Watts, Branson, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Joan Watts, Villisca, Iowa and Annabelle Bailey, Garland, Texas; brother-in-law, David Stickerod, Rockville, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE:
10:30 A.M., Wednesday, January 14, 2015, First Christian Church, Rock Port.
INTERMENT: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port.

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SERVICES: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Willis, William Riley "Bill" - William Riley “Bill” Willis was born February 10, 1942 in Eagleville, Missouri, the son of John Riley and Alice Leona (Street) Willis. He passed away on Friday morning, November 14, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Bill grew up in northwest Missouri and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1960. Following high school he went to work as a self-employed heavy equipment operator running an excavation business for years. He was a life member of the NRA as well as active with Ducks Unlimited and Whitetails Unlimited. He loved to be outside whether it was running his dozer or hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed traveling and his trucks. If Bill wasn’t working he could be found watching football or a western on TV. His true love was his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, Melissa Ann Willis of Shenandoah, Iowa, Brian Willis and Cara Delp of Elkhorn, Nebraska, David Willis and his wife Jessica of Tabor, Iowa; grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Johnson, Harlie Danielle Jones, Tucker Bennet Willis, Emily, David and Elizabeth Willis; siblings, Donna Crum of Glenwood, Iowa, Judy Finley and her husband Ralph of Unionville, Missouri, Becky Streitenberger and her husband Fred of Essex, Iowa, Rickie Willis of Arkansas; along with other relatives and many, many friends

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Wilson, Steve Eugene - Steve Eugene Wilson, the son of Jack and Helen (Clark) Wilson, was born March 13, 1947, in Shenandoah, Iowa. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1965 and attended two years at Tarkio College. In May of 1966, Steve entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Vietnam era.

On October 31, 1971, Steve was united in marriage to Glenna Lee Haer at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in Rock Port and became the parents of two daughters, Sara and Mindy.

Steve was employed as a machine operator at Eaton Corporation for over 21 years. He was a member of the Military Order of The Purple Heart and of the American Legion Post #1000 of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Steve passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at his home in Monett, Missouri, at the age of 67.

Besides his parents, Steve was preceded in death by brother, Jack L. Wilson. Survivors include wife, Glenna, Monett; daughters, Sara Druery and husband Jim Druery, Waterloo, Iowa, and Mindy Wilson, Monett; granddaughters, Katherine, Ashley, Jewell and Rose; sister, Donna Upp, Overland Park, Kansas.

Funeral Service:
10:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Winstead, Roberta "Bobbi" - Roberta Winstead
1948-2014
Rock Port, Missouri

Roberta (Bobbi) Winstead, 66, Rock Port, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri.

The body has been cremated.

There will be no memorial services or visitation.
A private family inurnment will be held later at Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Woolsey, Thelma - Thelma R. Woolsey was born on March 10, 1923, in Tarkio, Missouri, to Irwin and Cora (Walter) Steck. She graduated from Tarkio High School and attended Tarkio College.

In 1946, Thelma was united in marriage to James F. Woolsey and they resided on the Woolsey farm homestead east of Tarkio and moved to town in 1980.

Thelma was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church. She was actively involved with the Mule Barn Theatre Guild, the Atchison County Museum and Tarkio Renewal. She was an avid antique collector and often served as an appraiser and estate liquidation manager. James passed away in 2002. Thelma passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tarkio, at the age of 91.

Besides her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by brothers, Merle Steck, Dale Steck, Lee Steck and Blaine Steck; brother-in-law, John Woolsey; and sister, Margaret Ryan. Survivors include sisters-in-law, Mrs. John (Dorthine) Woolsey and Mrs. Blaine (Audrey) Steck; nieces and nephews, William Ryan, Philip Ryan, Alan Ryan, David Steck, Kevin Steck, Amy Steck Schwartz, Annette Steck Bradshaw, Sara Steck Sulzman and J. Rod Woolsey; and great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 16, 2014, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Wright, Jeannie Kay Ohrt - Jeannie Wright, 55, of Iola, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Holy Cross Lutheran, 1200 Fox Fire Dr., College Station, TX with Pastor Mike Hafer officiating. Services will also be held in Westboro, MO at St. John’s Lutheran Church at a later date.

Jeannie was born on January 17, 1959 in Fairfax, Missouri to Paul and Mary Ann (Nelson) Ohrt of Tarkio, MO. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Science Education from Northwest Missouri State. Jeannie went to work at Nodaway Holt Independent School System before moving to Columbia, MO and taking a position as an Analytical Technician in a chemistry laboratory. In 1987 she moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University’s Ph.D. program in Interdisciplinary Studies with the Biology and Chemistry departments. In lieu of completing her PH.D., Jeannie accepted a position with a local chemical manufacturer, working for them for 10 years as a project manager for Environmental Fate Studies. In 1999, she and her husband, Michael started their own independent consulting company for analytical services to the Agrichemical industry. In 2006, Jeannie joined a local manufacturer that produced fiberglass hunting blinds in the capacity of Office Manager/IT Manger/Logistics Manager/Production Coordinator.

She was a woman of many talents, but her main love was her work with her church family. At Holy Cross Lutheran Church Jeannie served as the media manager, for the production of videos of services and special events for posting on the church’s website. She previously served as the music director for the children’s church program and children’s choir in addition to being the coordinator of the opening of Sunday school classes. Jeannie was also the director of VBS for 10 years.

Jeannie was open to any new experience in her life and work. She loved to travel, see new places and meet new people. She and Michael hosted many foreign exchange students over the years. Jeannie had a keen sense of humor that could be quirky yet gentle. Even through her final days, she ministered to her family and her caregivers with her loving spirit, her humor, and her steadfast fight for life.

Jeannie leaves behind her loving husband of 28 years, Michael Wright of Iola; her parents, Paul and Mary Ann Ohrt of Tarkio, MO; older sister, Paula Hoppe of Wahoo, NE; younger brother, Larry Ohrt of Westboro, MO; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.

Michael and Jeannie’s family would like to extend special thanks to Jeannie’s church families at Holy Cross Lutheran and St. John’s Lutheran in Missouri for their support during Jeannie’s long struggle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers, Jeannie would prefer donations be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St, Bryan, TX 77803. She hopes that these donations will help those who come behind her and help ease their suffering as the staff and volunteers were able to help her and her family

Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 East 29th Street, Bryan, Tx 77802