Bare, Edward F. - Edward F. Bare, M.D., 93, Overland Park, formerly of Tarkio, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park.


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Bargman, William Jon "Bill" - William Jon (Bill) Bargman, the son of Robert and Maxine (Dunkle) Bargman, was born March 14, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri, graduating in 1960. Bill also attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, for two years. 

On July 27, 1962, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Moses. They became the parents of children, Scott, Tracy, Mark, and Tricia and shared 55 years filled with life and love. 

Bill was a hard worker all of his life. As a young boy he worked in farming and in 1962, he was employed by Missouri Public Service Company. Even though the company’s name was changed to Utili Corp, Bill took pride in his job and remained employed for 43 years, until retiring in 2005. 

Bill never met a stranger, he found friends wherever he went. He loved his family, friends, fishing, outdoors, animals, KC Chiefs, KC Royals, music and telling stories. He simply loved life and will be forever missed. Bill passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 75. 

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by son, Mark, in 1995, and daughter-in-law, Julia Bargman, in 2010. Survivors include wife, Carol, of the home; son, Scott Bargman, Smithville, Missouri; daughters, Tracy Battmer, and husband, Kent, Kansas City, Missouri, and Tricia Bargman, Lee’s Summit; grandsons, Zach and Troy Bargman; granddaughters, Emily and Amanda Battmer; sister, Roberta Anderson, Omaha, Nebraska; and a niece, Nannette Williams, Omaha, Nebraska, and nephew, Roger Goodman, Rock Port, Missouri. 

Celebration of Life Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2017, Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit. 
Spring 2018 Inurnment: Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. 
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri

Barr, Merle Dean - Merle Dean Barr, the son of Willard Marian and Margaret (Rager) Barr, was born April 2, 1934, in Lebanon, Missouri. He attended Herman, Nebraska, High School.

On June 15, 1953, Merle was united in marriage to Helen Marceline Uhing at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. They became the parents of four children, Larry, Robin, Carla and Kim.

Because of Merle’s employment, the family lived in multiple cities in Nebraska and Missouri. Merle was employed for the Defense Plant in Mead, Nebraska, Lebanon Steel, Lebanon, and McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri, where he also earned his Electronic Technician Diploma. Later, Merle was employed by Control Data in Omaha, Nebraska, and following their purchase of the “Dairy Diner,” they moved to Fairfax, Missouri. In 1991, Merle was employed by Cooper Nuclear Station, Brownville, Nebraska, retiring in 1996. Merle passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Tiffany Heights Care Center, Mound City, Missouri, at the age of 83.

Merle was an active member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tarkio, Missouri, where he served in many capacities and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his parents, Merle was preceded in death by brother, Norman Barr. Survivors include wife, Helen Barr, Mound City; children, Larry Barr, Dayton, Ohio, Robin Whittington and husband, Jim, Fairfax, Carla Riley and husband, Gary, Tarkio, and Kim Barr, Overland Park, Kansas; six grandchildren, Toby, Carrie, Jamie, Tara, Shannon and Bridget; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Remington, Jordan, Alexandra, Will and Payton; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Schroeder, Tekamah; brother-in-law, Don Uhing and wife, Shirley, Uehling, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Interment: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Beasing, Harold G. "Tuffy" - Harold G. (Tuffy) Beasing, the son of Don and Hazel (Leseberg) Beasing, was born October 22, 1943, in Rock Port, Missouri. At the age of 16, he lived with his grandparents, Woody and Greta Sickler who helped raise him and were a great influence in his life. Harold attended Rock Port High School, graduating in 1961. At an early age, Harold was employed on the Leseberg family farm and then drove a truck for his uncle, Clyde Welch.

On December 7, 1963, Harold was united in marriage to his soulmate, Edie Welch. They shared 53 1/2 wonderful years of marriage. On April 25, 1968, Harold entered the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He received his honorable discharge January 25, 1970.

In 1972, Harold was employed as an auto transport truck driver for 27 years, retiring in 1999 due to health reasons. On April 8, 1986, Harold received his pilot’s license. Flying was one of his favorite pastimes, but was grounded in 1994, after a diagnosed brain aneurysm. Harold passed away Monday, August 7, 2017, at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, due to a massive stroke, at the age of 73. He was a wonderful uncle to his nieces and nephews and enjoyed taking them camping and on vacations.

Harold was preceded in death by his father, Don, grandparents, Woody and Greta Sickler, beloved nephew, Kerry Beasing; stepfather, Floyd Luellen; and father and mother-in-law, Hersal and Beulah Welch. Survivors include wife, Edie Beasing; mother, Hazel Beasing; brothers, Bob (Liza) Beasing and Reed Beasing and his daughter, Kylie, all of Rock Port; nephews and nieces, Marla Hampe, and her daughters, Jade, Brooke and Ava, Urbandale, Iowa, Bill (Timbre) Howell, and his children, Nick (Shadie) Howell and soon to be born, Bradley Grace, Rock Port, and Katie (Tyler) Romines and their daughter, Zoey Ann, Tarkio, Missouri, Tony Howell, Clint (Stacy) Hughes, and their sons, Jase and Kyler, Rock Port, Lori (Angelo) Erickson, and their sons, Alex and Aiden, Lisa (Chris) Yates and their daughter, Allison, all of Tarkio, Mike (Lisa) Welch and their children, Andrew and Emily, Hamburg, Iowa, Rex E. and Rex W. Husted, Kansas City, Missouri, Sheyenne (Timmy) Sinclair and their daughter, Felicity, Liberty, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Joyce) Welch and Richard Howell, all of Rock Port; sisters-in-law, Mary Finnell, Rock Port, and Sharon Hughes, Tarkio; and his cousin whom he thought of as a sister, Marvetta (Steve) Volker, Tarkio.

Graveside Service and Interment: 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 11, 2017, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Blacketer, Mary Ruth Davis - Mary Ruth (Davis) Blacketer, 93, Tarkio, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio. 

The body has been cremated. 

A Spring 2018 Graveside Memorial Service is Pending, Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri. 
Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. 
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Bogenreif, Gary G. "Bogie" - Gary G. (Bogie) Bogenreif, the son of Douglas Matthew and Ann Elizabeth (Mahaney) Bogenreif was born January 7, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, graduating in 1952. Gary attended two years at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. In January of 1954, Gary entered the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged January of 1956.

On September 5, 1955, Gary was united in marriage to Kathleen Anderson in Sioux City, Iowa. They became the parents of five children, Gary L., Sherry, Lori, Julie and Margee. The family moved to Rock Port, Missouri, in 1968. They later divorced. Gary made Rock Port his home for over 49 years.

Gary began employment at Needham Packing Company in Sioux City, Iowa, and later transferred to Needham Packing Company in Fargo, North Dakota. Following the family’s move to Rock Port, Gary was employed at Cox Hide Company and Missouri Beef Packers. In 1971, he started working for Continental General Insurance Company as an insurance agent for the Don Kampe Agency in Auburn, Nebraska. Later he founded Missouri Insurance Brokers, retaining several agents throughout the state. Even in his later years, he continued to help families with their insurance needs. Gary served on the Rock Port City Council as North Ward Alderman for 16 years, 10 of which he was president.

Bogie loved having fun with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and hunting. Gary passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 83.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by brother, Douglas Albert Bogenreif. Survivors include children, Gary L. Bogenreif, Westboro, Missouri, Sherry Anders and husband, Bill, Papillion, Nebraska, Lori Kent, Polo, Missouri, Julie Umbarger and husband, Mike, Westboro, and Margee Hendrickson and husband, David, Carter Lake, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one niece.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 20, 2017, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Borman, Jayne Elizabeth - 1957 - 2017 - Jayne Elizabeth Borman, 60, Tarkio, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio.

No memorial services or family visitation planned at this time.
Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
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Cremation Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Bowlin, Ruth L. Robinson - Ruth L. Bowlin, the daughter of Terry and Vada (Helmes) Robinson, was born April 7, 1933, in Westboro, Missouri. She attended school in Burlington Junction, Missouri. 

On July 30, 1949, Ruth was united in marriage to Hayden (Dugan) Bowlin in Troy, Kansas. They made their home in Tarkio, Missouri, and became the parents of seven children. 

Ruth was a stay-at-home mom, raising and caring for her children. She later worked as a Nurse’s Aide at different care facilities in Tarkio and was a Tarkio City Police Dispatcher from her home. Also, she was employed as a cook and school bus driver for Tarkio schools. Due to ill health, Ruth moved to Bellevue, Nebraska, in 2000. In 2009, she moved to St. Joseph, Missouri. 

Ruth loved spending time with her family and enjoyed stopping at every yard sale. Hayden passed away in 1990. Ruth passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, at the age of 84. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by children, Edward Bowlin and Kerry Diane Bowlin, one brother, and four sisters. Survivors include children, Linda Howard, Aurora, Missouri, Jimmy (J.D.) Bowlin and wife, Lilly, Grovespring, Missouri, Jerry Bowlin, Rock Port, Missouri, Dennis Bowlin and wife, Sherry, Tarkio, and Lisa Newmaster, Bellevue; thirteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. 

Graveside Service and Interment: 2:30 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2017, Home Cemetery, Tarkio. 
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Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Bressler, Paul K. - Paul K. Bressler, the son of Kenneth “Bud” and Evelyn (Cooper) Bressler, was born December 22, 1949, in Hamburg, Iowa. He passed away January 15, 2018, at his home in Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 68. Paul was baptized, received his first communion and was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port. Paul attended Rock Port High School, graduating in 1967. He also attended Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. 

Soon after, Paul was united in marriage to Patty Mensen. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri, for a short time before purchasing Paul’s great-grandmother’s farm in Rock Port. Paul and Patty later divorced. 

Paul was briefly employed at the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Weigh Station on I-29 before beginning his life-long career of farming. For many years thereafter, Paul could be found working on his farm, as well as the family farm, alongside his father, Bud, and brother, Dwane. 

Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nephews and niece, whom he loved like his own. He found it quite funny to offer them a bit of “dessert” out of his can of wintergreen skoal, though they never accepted. In his spare time, Paul also took pleasure in playing pool and socializing with his many friends. With his pool stick in hand, he could be known as a “shark” of sorts and few were up for that challenge. 

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Merritt. Survivors include brother, Dwane Bressler and wife, Joni, Rock Port; nephew, Eric Bressler and wife, Rebecca, Maryville, Missouri; niece, LoryAnne Daugherty and husband, Michael, and their children, Drake, Ashlynn, Kinleigh and Cooper Daugherty, all of Rock Port. 

Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. 
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Broermann, E. Gene - E. Gene Broermann, the son of William Henry and Therese Caroline (Kemper) Broermann, was born on October 29, 1927, in Westboro, Missouri. He attended Yale Country School, Westboro, through the 8th grade and graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri in 1945. Following graduation, Gene entered the United States Army and served his country during World War II, in the Philippines. He received his honorable discharge in 1947.

Gene married Mary Louise Dragoo, the love of his life and the only woman he ever dated on August 29, 1946, in Kansas. They became the parents of Richard, Nancy, Katherine and David and farmed and made their home on the family farm in the St. John’s Lutheran Church community, Westboro. As well as the livestock and grain operation, Gene owned and operated Broermann Trucking, moving agricultural products for many farmers in the area. He retired in 1991. During his retirement years, he and Mary Lou took great pleasure in caring for their great grandchildren.

Gene was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and in many other capacities. He was a faithful, sweet, good man who led a quiet life and worked with his hands. Gene also was a sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed baseball and football. He loved watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participate in various sports, 4-H, and other activities. He was a rock for his children and the best Papa ever. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and by example passed on a Godly legacy to his family for which they are eternally grateful. Gene passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Community Hospital- Fairfax, at the age of 89 years.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by one son, Richard; brother, Duane Broermann; stepmother, Olivia Broermann; and brothers-in-law, Johnny Dragoo, Jack Schmidt, Robert Lee Stanton, and Lowell Beckman. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, Tarkio; children, Nancy Smith and husband, Don E., Fairfax, Katherine Cox and husband, Mike, Tarkio, David Broermann and wife, Vickie, Cameron, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Broermann, Kerri (Larry) Ohrt, Melissa (Benne) Rogers, Angela (Jeff) Gilsinn, Chris (Mandy) Smith, Doug (Vanessa) Broermann, Damond Erickson and Danielle (Shane) Forst; 17 great grandchildren, Michael, Baleigh, Madison, Taylor, Tim, Ty, Caroline, Josh, Jasey, Jaxson, Blair, Sophie, Grace, Ben, Ava, Dalton, Dani; sisters-in-law, Rowena Broermann, Shenandoah, Iowa, Betty Beckman and Doris Ann Stanton, both of Tarkio; aunt, Patty (George) Laur, Westboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 3, 2017, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro.
Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro.
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Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Carter, Cathy Claire - Cathy Claire Carter, the daughter of Ivan and Claire (Brittain) Carter, was born January 8, 1949, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1967. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity Lutheran University in San Antonio, Texas, where she also took numerous graduate courses.

Cathy was employed as a bookkeeper for her father, Ivan, at Curfman Hardware in Tarkio and was later employed in accounting at Tarkio Public Schools. Cathy touched many young lives with her caring words of encouragement while working at Tarkio Schools. She retired in 2013.

Cathy was a 50 year member of the P.E.O. Chapter FF of Tarkio, a member of the Tarkio Christian Women’s Fellowship, supported various other groups and organizations, and had just celebrated her 50 year high school reunion. Anyone who knew Cathy knows of the passion she had for reading and her love for music. Cathy passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at her home in Tarkio, at the age of 68.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Ivan Dean Carter. Survivors include her mother, Claire Carter Jones, Tarkio; sister, Mary Beth Alsup and husband, Richard, Maryville, Missouri; niece, Leigh Beth Alsup, Maryville, and her children, Jessi, Matthew and Dawson; nephew, Damon Alsup and wife, Kate, Blue Springs, Missouri, and their children, Gianna and Barrett.


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Chastain, Ricky - Ricky Chastain, 61, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his Rock Port home.

He was born on July 7, 1956 in Fairfax, Missouri to Carrol W. and Neva D. (Harmon) Chastain. Ricky graduated from Rock Port High School in 1974.

Ricky did carpentry work. He also worked for Jim Burke. Ricky enjoyed people watching, and loved to play pitch.

Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his sister, Sharon Johnson of Rock Port, and numerous cousins.

Services: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, 2:00 pm, Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port. Memorials: To the funeral home, to help with expenses. Inurnment will be held at Linden Cemetery at a later date.

Chamberlain Funeral Home, Rock Port, Mo

Corder, Betty Jane Tiemann - Betty Jane Corder, age 88, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on December 25, 2017, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, Missouri. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 28th, at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore, Missouri. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 29th at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton, Missouri. Burial service will begin at 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 29th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Westboro, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions may be given to the Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 8306 E. 171 Street, Belton, MO 64012; St. John’s Lutheran Church, 22186 State Hwy. B, Westboro, MO 64498; or to Chapter KS P.E.O., 18910 S. School Rd., Raymore, MO 64083.

Betty was born on October 14, 1929, on a farm in Westboro, Missouri. She was the daughter of William and Lillian Tiemann. 

In May of 1951, Betty received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the Northwest Missouri State University. Betty taught elementary school in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Oregon, and Missouri. For one year, Betty taught the children of the United States Air Force troops who were stationed in Germany. Her assignment abroad gave her the opportunity to visit Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. Betty regarded her experiences in Europe as some of the best memories of her life. 

On June 29, 1961, Betty was united in marriage to Thad W. Corder. Together, Betty and Thad were blessed with three daughters, Patricia, Karen, and Linda. 

Betty was a member of the Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton, Missouri. 

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Tiemann; her husband of 49 years, Thad W. Corder; and sister-in-law, Marie Tiemann. 
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Iseman and husband, Kevin, Karen Allen and husband, Joe, and Linda Donaldson and husband, Jim; brothers, Warren Tiemann and wife, Mary, and Marlan Tiemann; and five grandchildren, Michael, Madison, Genevieve, Leslie, and Anna. 

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Deatz, Duane Grant - Duane Grant Deatz, the son of Merrill Grant and Helen Nora (Fischer) Deatz, was born October 12, 1928, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended several country schools and Rock Port High School, graduating in 1947. Following graduation, Duane farmed with his Dad on the Rupe Farm.

On February 1, 1951, Duane entered the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He received his honorable discharge on November 1, 1952.

On June 30, 1950, Duane was united in marriage to Barbara Colleen Smith at the Rock Port Christian Church. They became the parents of five children, Michael, Ron, Dan, Larry and Becky and made their home on the farm.

In 1988, they moved into Rock Port where Duane was employed with Rock Port Oil until 2000, when ill health forced his retirement.

Duane was a member of the English Grove Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church in Fairfax. He served on the Session and as an Elder. Duane was a board member of English Grove Cemetery.

Family was most important to Duane and he enjoyed spending time with friends and neighbors as well. He excelled in all sporting activities in High School and more recently, enjoyed watching baseball and football. Duane passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Tiffany Heights Care Center, Mound City, Missouri, at the age of 88.

In addition to his parents, Duane was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eric Curtis Deatz and Christopher Alan Deatz, sister, Shirley (Donald) Adams; and infant brother, Curtis. Survivors include wife, Barbara Deatz, Mound City; children, Michael Deatz, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ron Deatz and wife, Kay, Rock Port, Dan Deatz and wife, Robin, LaVista, Nebraska, Larry Deatz, Rock Port, and Becky Livengood and husband, Doug, Mound City; eight grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.


Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Driskell, Ronda - Ronda Driskell, the daughter of Virgil and Lorene (Shipley) Driskell, was born August 22, 1966, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1987. 

Ronda was employed by Northwest Missouri Industries in Rock Port, Missouri. She also washed and folded towels at Heartland Rec Center in Tarkio. Ronda enjoyed bowling and attended State Bowling with her team numerous times. 

Ronda attended the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio. Ronda passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her home in Tarkio, at the age of 51. 

In addition to her parents, Ronda was preceded in death by brother, Jerry Driskell. Survivors include siblings, Rosie Owen and husband, Brian, Mound City, Missouri, Roberta Bennett and husband, Harvey, Tarkio, Judy Webster and husband, John, Rock Port, John Driskell and wife, Mary Jane, Debbie Tullis and husband, Richard, and Nora Driskell, all of Tarkio; and numerous nieces and nephews. 


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio. 
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Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Ta

Duncan, Lucille J. West - Lucille J. Duncan, the daughter of Bruce Otto and Evva Louise (Powers) West was born May 20, 1931 in Hamburg, Iowa where she attended Hamburg, Iowa Public School graduating in 1948. 

On July 16th 1952, Lucille was united in marriage to Bernard (Bub) Duncan in Sidney, Iowa. They made their home in the Hamburg area and became the parents of three children. During her lifetime, Lucille was employed at the Northwestern Bell phone office, the Iowa State Bank, and as a receptionist at the Hamburg Medical Clinic all of Hamburg. In 2011, due to the flood, Lucille moved north of Rock Port to be closer to her children. She later moved into Pleasant View nursing home in Rock Port. 

Lucille loved to quilt, cook and read. Lucille passed away Saturday, December 02, 2017 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 86. 

In addition to her parents and husband Bub, who passed away in 1985, Lucille was preceded in death by an infant son, and brother, Harley C. West. Survivors include her son, Bruce (Valerie) Duncan, Rock Port; daughter, Sally (Roger) Aufenkamp, Tarkio, Missouri; brother, Larry (Martha) West, Bellevue, Nebraska; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. 

Graveside Service and Interment: 
11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Iowa. 
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Emrich, Larry Laverne - Larry Laverne Emrich, the son of Harold Lee and Ella Mae (Avery) Emrich, was born March 31, 1949, in Stanberry, Missouri. He attended Stanberry High School. 

In 1966, Larry was united in marriage to Carol McMichael and they became the parents of seven children. They later divorced. In 1992, Larry met Jeanie Williams in Grant City, Missouri. They were currently living in Rock Port, Missouri. 

Larry was employed as a residential roofing contractor, painter and worked for area farmers. His true love was breaking wild horses. Larry was also employed at Robbins Lighting in Maryville, Missouri, until ill-health forced retirement at an early age. Larry passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 68. 

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by step-father, Lewis Chapman, son, Erin Ray Emrich, brothers, Lee and Danny Emrich and Jessie Chapman. Survivors include wife, Jeanie, Rock Port; step-mother, Wilma Emrich, Florida; six children, Larry Dean Emrich, Auburn, Nebraska, Eric Emrich, Green Forest, Arkansas, Annette Tennant and husband, Brian, Barnard, Missouri, Rhonda Barrett and husband, Ryan, Norwalk, Iowa, Tina Davis and husband, Carl, Clarinda, Iowa, and Travis Emrich, Auburn; two step children, Debbie (Richard Thompson) Vaughn, Coin, Iowa, and Alicia Hogan and husband, Michael, Racine, Wisconsin; siblings, Vicki Brown, Susie Hughes, Jerry Chapman, Michael Chapman, James Chapman, Brenda Poppell, Alan Emrich and Johnny Emrich; sixteen grandchildren, Curtis, Racheal, Jacob, Brianna, Cody, Caleb, Lilly, Aren, Ashley, Brian, Jr., Bryson, Hannah, Jayla, Mason, Latanya and Sierra; and one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 22, 2018, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. 
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. 
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Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Flack, Keith Elliott - Keith Elliott Flack, the son of David Doyle and Margaret May (Henn) Flack, was born August 28, 1943, in Shenandoah, Iowa. He attended Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri, graduating in 1961.

In 1963, Keith was united in marriage to Kerry Sue Riley. They became the parents of four children, David, Angela, Tamra and Jonathan. They later divorced. On August 17, 1991, Keith was united in marriage to Shirley Maxine Reighard at the United Methodist Church in Sidney, Iowa, and Keith became a father to Lisa, Curtis (Pie), Marsha and Roxan.

Keith owned and operated Flack Amoco and also worked and managed numerous agriculture fertilizer and chemical supply businesses in northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa.

Keith was a member of the Westboro United Methodist Church, Rough Riders, Missouri High School Rodeo Association, Westboro Lions Club, Tarkio Chamber of Commerce and Tarkio Rodeo Association and Saddle Club. Keith passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 73 surrounded by loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by one infant brother, Gayle Flack, sister, Marjorie Cosand, brother, Ed Flack, and grandson, Lauren Jake Flack. Survivors include wife, Shirley Flack, Tarkio; eight children, David Flack and wife, Jessica, Crawford, Nebraska, Angela Slaughter, Tamra Faulks, all of Nemaha, Nebraska, Jonathan Flack and wife, Cari, Kersey, Colorado, Lisa Amechazurra and husband, Jess, Castle Rock, Colorado, Curtis (Pie) Reighard and wife, Carol, Richland, Iowa, Marsha Thomas and husband, Mike, Red Oak, Iowa and Roxan Chheng and husband, Bo, Lantana, Texas; twenty-five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Verl Flack and wife, Judy, Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Susie Flack, Glenwood, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Ford, Ron J. - Rev. Ron J. Ford, the son of Howard James and Deloris Easter (Roberts) Ford, was born June 12, 1958, in Joplin, Missouri. He attended Joplin High School, graduating in 1976. Ron also attended two years at Franklin Technical School and Missouri Southern in Joplin. 

On September 24, 1977, Ron was united in marriage to Judy Diane Prince at the First Gospel Workers Church in Joplin. They made their home in Joplin where Ron was employed by St. John’s Hospital in Environmental Services. Due to Ron’s work, they made their home in numerous Midwestern states. In December of 2007, Ron was employed by Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri. Shortly after, the family moved to Tarkio, Missouri. In 2014, they moved to Elmo, Missouri. In 2015, Ron retired due to ill health. 

On February 24, 1995, Ron trusted in The LORD Jesus Christ as his Savior. At this point, Ron was called into the Ministry and pastored numerous churches. They include: House of Prayer, Joplin, West Side Full Gospel, Web City, Missouri, Tarkio Full Gospel, Tarkio, and currently the Elmo Christian Church in Elmo. Ron carried credentials with Full Gospel Churches International and made several missionary trips to Mexico. 

Ron coached his son as well as many other athletes in Special Olympics. He was a member of the Fairfax Kiwanis. Ron passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at his home in Elmo, Missouri, at the age of 59. 

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by sister, Betty Ford. Survivors include wife, Judy Diane Ford, Elmo; daughter, Jennifer Marie Spence and husband, Jason, Miami, Oklahoma; son, Matthew Joseph Ford, Elmo; three granddaughters, Krista Ann Paxson and husband, Don, Sydnee Diane Wood, and Erin Spence, all of Miami; two great-granddaughters, Esme Ekstrom and Yevette Paxson; siblings, Jim Ford, Bob Ford and wife, Brenda, Dorothy Andrews and John (Pam) Ford; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 30, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri. 
Future Family Inurnment: Osborne Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri. 
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com 
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri

Freborg, Scott Steven - Scott Steven Freborg, 59, of Rock Port, Missouri, died Sunday December 3, 2017, surrounded by his children and devoted wife at Pleasant View Nursing Home. 

Scott was born on August 18, 1958, the son of John A. and Dorothy (Sveen) Freborg in the rolling prairies of northwestern North Dakota. Scott grew up the fourth of five sons in Tioga, which remained a community he loved very much. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. 

Scott attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After finishing his studies, he accepted a job at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Neb., where he spent the entirety of his 32-year career. 

Upon moving to the Midwest, Scott met Lisa Phelps, whom he married on October 9, 1987. After settling in Rock Port, they had two sons, Jordan and Myles. Beyond his work as an engineer, Scott led a calm, contented life and maintained a rich range of hobbies. Notably, he took great joy in acquiring bygone objects and returning them to their original, untarnished condition. 

Scott was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2012. Though the final years of his life were marred by the steady decline and fog of the illness that beset him, his family and friends will always remember Scott for his unassuming, steady nature, quiet generosity, and brilliant mind. 

He is survived by his wife, Lisa, of Rock Port, Mo.; two sons, Jordan and his wife, Katie, of Independence, Mo., and their son Ben; and Myles of Columbia, Mo.; four brothers, Mike of Alexandria, Minn.; Joel and his wife, Nicole, of Fargo, ND; Don and his wife, Betty, of Tioga, ND; and Jim and his wife, Chris, of Elk River, Minn., as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. 

Preceding Scott in death were his parents, John and Dorothy (Dot) Freborg. 

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 8, 2017, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, Missouri. 
There is no inurnment planned at this time. 
Memories of Scott, as well as a register book will be available beginning 9:00 A.M., Thursday, December 7, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com 
Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Graham, C. Junior - Cleo Junior Graham, the son of Cleo Miles and Pearl May (Hamilton) Graham, was born December 14, 1938, in Malvern, Iowa. He attended Homer Country School and Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri.

On March 19, 1961, Junior was united in marriage to Helen Grace Lester at the Church of God in Tarkio. They became the parents of three children, Phillip, Jeanne and Greg. For a short time, they made their home in California before moving back to Tarkio, where he lived to the present time.

While in California, Junior was employed at a Cracker Factory. His job was to knead large amounts of graham cracker dough by hand, he hated it!! This motivated a return to Tarkio, where Junior worked in farming. In the mid 1960’s, he was employed in the construction of the Missouri Beef Packers plant. Once operational Junior worked nearly every position within the plant, which made him indispensable in its daily operation. In 1983, Junior was employed by the Atchison County Highway Department, as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in December 2009.

Junior was a former member of the North Star Lodge #157 A.F. & A.M., Rock Port, and was a Boy Scout enthusiast. Junior passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port at the age of 78.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gracie, Junior was preceded in death by brother, Dick Graham. Survivors include children, Phillip Cleo Graham and wife, Michelle, Fairfax, Missouri, Jeanne Grace (Ed Bowman) Wallace, and Greg Shawn Graham, all of Tarkio; five grandchildren, Trent, Briana, Tiffaney, Tawni, Carley and grand lizard, Gonzo; five great-grandchildren, Kegan, Brady, Benjamin, Liam and Lance; five siblings, Bob Graham, Patsey Riley, Beverley Walker, Mary Jo Vance and Jerry Graham; brother-in-law, Paul Lester and wife, Karen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Assembly of God Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port.
Memorials: American Cancer Society
Online obituaries and condolences www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Graham, Louise - Louise Graham, the daughter of Garland G. and Sadie (Vaughan) Hall, was born December 19, 1937, in Colfax, Missouri. She attended Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri, graduating in 1955.

On September 21, 1958, Louise was united in marriage to Paul Graham at the Westboro United Methodist Church. They became the parents of three children, Linda, Joanne and Garland (Pete). They made their home in Omaha, Nebraska, for one year before moving back to Tarkio, Missouri. In 1966 they moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1968, they moved back to Tarkio, Missouri, where they made their home until 2015, when they moved to Bend, Oregon, to be near family.

Louise was employed as a secretary for an insurance company in Omaha, Nebraska and Tarkio College. She later was employed as the custodian at the Tarkio United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Louise was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio. Louise passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Bend, at the age of 79.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances, Mary and Linda Hall. Survivors include husband, Paul Graham; daughters, Linda Haber and husband, David, all of Bend; Joanne Garcia, Long Beach, California; son, Garland (Pete) Graham and wife, Lori, Elkhorn, Nebraska; eighteen grandchildren; three brothers, Harvey Hall and wife, Barbara, Roseburg, Oregon, Dean Hall and wife, Diane, Westboro, and Charles Hall and wife, Sharon, Shenandoah, Iowa; sisters, Pauline Hilbers and husband, Ray, Warsaw, Missouri, Judy Hall and Betty Waltz, both of Omaha, Nebraska.


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Greenwalt, Sharon K. Gwin - Sharon K. Greenwalt, the daughter of Robert Neal and Edith JoHanna (Blair) Gwin, was born May 9, 1947, in Longmont, Colorado. She attended school in Longmont and Eaton, Colorado, and graduated from Bayard, Nebraska, High School in 1965. Sharon also attended Junior College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, graduating in 1967.

On June 4, 1967, Sharon was united in marriage to Dennis Greenwalt by Rev. Marshall at the United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff. They became the parents of 2 sons, Rob and Brad.

Sharon was employed by a real estate company in Scottsbluff and a municipal airport in Torrington, Wyoming. Following the birth of her first child, Sharon became a stay-at-home mom, raising and caring for her family. In 1982, they moved to Rock Port, Missouri, and in 1984, Sharon was employed as a teacher’s aide at Rock Port Elementary, retiring in 2008.

Sharon was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Rock Port, where she served as director of Adult Bell Choir, Sunday school teacher and pianist. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Rock Port Pool Board and the Rock Port Senior Board. Sharon delivered meals on wheels and volunteered countless hours for many years at the Red Cross swimming lessons in Rock Port and enjoyed tending to her flower gardens. Sharon passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 70.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Bev Gwin. Survivors include husband, Dennis Greenwalt, Rock Port; sons, Rob Greenwalt and wife, Marvetta, Independence, Missouri, and Brad Greenwalt and wife, Jennifer, Warrensburg, Missouri; four grandchildren, Tyler, Bryce, Kale and Summer; two brothers, Roger Gwin, Scottsbluff, and Robert Gwin and wife, Valerie, Kearney, Nebraska; one sister, JoAnn DeMaranville and husband, Lynn, Fort Collins, Colorado; brother-in-law, Kent Greenwalt and wife, Beverly, Terrytown, Nebraska; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2017, United Methodist Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port.
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Hogue, Robert F. Jr - Robert F. Hogue, Jr., the son of Robert, F., Sr. and Alta Charlene (Freeman) Hogue, was born June 21, 1956 in Fairfield, California while his father was stationed on Travis Air Force Base. Robert attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1974.

Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for ten years as a Crew Chief for the F4 Phantom and a Flight Engineer on the C141 Starlifter. Following his honorable discharge in 1984, Robert was employed as a civilian flight engineer and eventual first officer for the air cargo companies, Evergreen International, Kalitta Air, Trans International Air and Emery Worldwide Airlines. He retired from the air cargo industry in 1998. Robert then drove a tractor trailer until September 2017. Robert passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 61.

Robert was a member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughters, Stephanie (Tim) Goodrich, Southampton, New Jersey, Charlene (Thomas) Eld, Bonney Lake, Washington, Christine Martinez, Navarre, Florida; five grandchildren; siblings, Travis (Marsha) Hogue, Rock Port, Missouri, Brenda (Kenny) Eggers, Riverton, Iowa, Allison Hogue, Sidney, Iowa; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 13, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Private family inurnment Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
Military rites, Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199

Houghton, Georgia Marie Boatright - Georgia Marie (Boatright) Houghton, the daughter of Lloyd E. and Audrey (Fogleson) Boatright, was born April 15, 1924, in Redfield, South Dakota. She attended Savannah High School, Savannah, Missouri, graduating in 1942.

On April 13, 1943, Georgia was united in marriage to Mason M. Houghton in Kansas City, Missouri, while he was serving in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his return from the war in 1945, they raised a family and ran a farming operation in the Tarkio, Missouri area. Mason passed away August 13, 2002.

Georgia was a homemaker, who over the years had been prominent in community activities. She was a member of the Tarkio First Baptist Church, having served as Sunday school teacher, YWA Leader, WMU director locally, regionally and at state level. Georgia was a 4-H Leader of York 4-H Club for many years and won a National Adult/Alumni Leadership award. She participated in Lone Star Extension Club and was Chairman of Tarkio Community Betterment for several years, leading the community to state awards and was presented a Governor’s Adult Leadership award. Georgia served as Co-Chair of the Tarkio Bi-Centennial Celebration in 1976 and was a trustee and chairman of the County Library Board, representing Atchison County on the State Library Board. She was named to a State Health Care Board where she represented consumers. Georgia supported Democrat Women at the local, district and state level and was an Atchison County Democratic Chair for many years. She attended the National Democratic Convention in New York City as delegate from Missouri when Clinton was nominated. Georgia was the Atchison County Easter Seals Chairman where she saw that many local health care needs were met and has received the Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the Year and Tarkio Citizen of the Year awards. Georgia passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, at the age of 93.

In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd A. Boatright; two half-sisters, Rebecca Roach and Margaret Boatright. Survivors include daughter, Judith Seymour and husband, Ned; son, Darwin Houghton and wife, Georgia, all of Tarkio; two grandchildren, Lori Seymour, Tarkio, and Trevor Houghton and wife, Mendy, Nebraska City, Nebraska; four great-grandchildren, Mason, Emma, Lilliana and Ellie Houghton, Nebraska City; half-sister, Diane Struver, New York City, New York.


Inurnment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Donald Paul “Don” Ireland was born on October 26, 1938 in Darlington, Missouri to Orville J. and Loretta A. (Chapman) Ireland. Don attended Stanberry High School, and later earned his GED.

On August 13, 1961 Don married Linda Sullender, and they became parents of three sons.  They later divorced. On Feb. 14, 1986 he married Patricia G. “Pat” French. She passed away in 2011. On March 21, 2013 he married Margaret Hardy, who survives of their Rock Port home.

Don served in the U.S. Air Force and in the Reserves. After the service he owned and operated Midland Insurance in Rock Port.

Don passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his Rock Port home at the age of 78.

In addition to his wife, Pat, Don was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Marshall, Raymond, Charlie and Francis Whitmore; and grandson, Camden Ireland.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret; sons, Vincent Ireland of Nebraska City, Nebraska, Logan (Pam) Ireland of Omaha, Nebraska, and Barry (Gemalyn) Ireland of Reno, Nevada; sisters-in-law, Frances Whitmore of St. Joseph, Missouri and Johnnieve Whitmore of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Aprille, Brylle, and Cyprille Ireland; great grandchildren, Kael and Luca Ireland; and nieces and nephews.

Don was a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port. He was a member of the Heart of America Carnival Glass Association, and a past member of the Million Dollar Roundtable.

Family visitation: Fri, Oct. 13, 2017, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, First Christian Church, Rock Port.  Services: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, 11:00 am, First Christian Church, where family will greet friends one hour prior to services.  Private family inurnment: McFall Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri. Memorials: First Christian Church Building Fund.

Jones, Peggy Carlene Nichols - Peggy Carlene Jones, the daughter of Carl D. and Elizabeth (Farmer) Nichols was born November 3, 1934 in Mangum, Oklahoma. Peggy graduated in 1952, from Garvey Hill Mark Keppel High School in Los Angeles, California.

On July 1, 1954, Peggy was united in marriage to Leonard Monroe Jones in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and they became the parents of three children, Leonard, Jr., Deborah, and Bradley.
They made their home in Azuza, California until 1967 when they moved the family to Sacramento, California. In 2002, they retired and moved to Arizona before making a final move to Rock Port to be closer to their daughter Debby and her family. Peggy passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her home in Rock Port.

Peggy spent 35 years employed as a credit counselor for both Sears & Roebuck and Breuner’s Furniture Store in Sacramento, California. Peggy loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren, shopping, and dining out. Before Alzheimer’s robbed her of the ability to read, you could find her sitting up until early morning reading Stephen King or one of her Health books.

Besides her parents Peggy was preceded in death by Son Leonard, Jr., sister, Kathleen and brother-in-law Jim Lawhead, two brothers, Melvin Douglas and Thomas Ray Nichols. Survivors include, husband Leonard, Sr., Rock Port; daughter, Deborah Miller and her husband, Ken, Rock Port, son Bradley Jones and wife, Laura Jean, Sacramento, California; grandchildren, Joseph, Billy, Elizabeth Jones, Sacramento, California; Jennifer Blakeman, Rock Port; Brandon Blakeman and wife Kirsten, San Diego, California; Steven Jones, Rock Port; Carlene Jones, Sacramento, California; local step-grandchildren Samuel Miller and wife Karen, Rock Port; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Anneliese Clauson, Rock Port; Trevor Jones, Adam and Alan Penn, Sacramento, California; Cassondra Jones and Marissa Proctor, Colorado; Christain Jones, Lorelai and Hayden Jones, Sacramento, California; local step-great grandchildren, Ethan, Hannah, Reed, Claire, and Grant Miller, Rock Port; one great-great grandson, Elliott Proctor, Colorado; sister, Imogene Scott, Rock Port, and brother David Nichols, South Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
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Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Kyle, David Theodore - Dr. David Theodore Kyle, the son of Newton (Newt) Parker, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Kyle, was born June 21, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Peru High School, Peru, Nebraska, graduating in 1950. He attended Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1954. In September 1954, David entered the United States Army, and proudly served his country for two years while stationed in Hawaii during the Korean War. He received his honorable discharge in September 1956. After being discharged from the Army, David attended UMKC School of Dentistry, graduating third in his class of 1961, earning a DDS degree. Dr. Kyle came back to Tarkio, where he practiced dentistry for 40 years.

Dr. Kyle served on the Tarkio City Council, former member of the Tarkio Rotary Club, Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, and North Star Lodge #157 A.F. & A.M., Rock Port, Missouri. He was also a member of the Tarkio Presbyterian Church and often volunteered at the Tarkio Nutrition Center for Meals on Wheels.

Dr. Kyle enjoyed playing tennis and biking, spending most days biking around Tarkio. For many years, he enjoyed playing snooker in the afternoon at the Tarkio Nutrition Center with friends. Dr. Kyle passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Cameron Missouri Veterans Home, at the age of 85.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Kyle was preceded in death by brother, Newton (Bud) Parker Kyle, Jr. and niece, Deborah Morrill. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Vicki Rae Kyle; children, David Michael (Alison) Kyle, Decatur, Georgia, Christopher Eric (Julie) Kyle, Birmingham, Alabama, Carrie Lynn Kyle (Mark) Byrne, Round Rock, Texas, and Craig Barton (Jill) Kyle, Columbia, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Margaret (Maggie) and Matthew Kyle, Decatur, Alexandra and Spencer Kyle, Birmingham, Colin, Ian and Ronan Byrne, Round Rock, and Connor and Carson Kyle, Columbia; twin sister, Rosemary (Lowell) Morrill, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Nancy Kyle, Tarkio; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the Cameron Missouri Veterans Home doctors and staff for the good care during the 18 months David was a resident, as well as Comfort Care Hospice during those last days of David’s earthly life.

Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 7, 2017, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Kyle, Nancy Eleanor Browning - Nancy Eleanor Kyle, the daughter of Frost and Marietta (Martin) Browning was born March 27, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1950. Nancy attended Tarkio College, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 1954 and had earned several hours towards her Master’s degree from Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska.

On August 7, 1955, Nancy was united in marriage to Newton Parker Kyle, Jr. in Tarkio. Nancy was employed as a teacher in Denver, Colorado, and then taught at Fremont Public Schools, Fremont, Nebraska. In 1972, they moved back to Tarkio, where Nancy later purchased The Flower Mill and owned and operated the floral shop until retiring in 1994. She was an avid cook and collector of cookbooks. Her cooking legacy has been influential in many of her survivors.

Newton passed away April 14, 2003. Nancy passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 85.

In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Arvene Browning, Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include daughter, Mary Kathryn (Kate) Fisher and husband, David, St. Peters, Missouri, son, Theodore Newton Kyle, Leesburg, Florida; grandson and wife, Kyle and Alexis Melvin; and great grandson, Vincent Paul Melvin, all of Rock Hill, Missouri.

Private Family Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a later date at Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Online obituaries and condolences www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Lambert, Sterling "Travis" - Sterling Travis Lambert, the son of Clinton Sterling “Bud” and Ruby Darlene (Volner) Lambert, was born November 1, 1987, in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 2007. Travis attended Northwest Technical School, Maryville, Missouri, for two years. 

In May 2015, Travis was united in marriage to Nicole Henriksen. They have been separated for the last year. Travis was employed by Kawasaki in Maryville, Graybill Tire and Repair, Rock Port, Eaton Corporation, Shenandoah, Iowa, Diversified Foods, Nebraska City, Nebraska, and Truck Wash America, Rock Port. In 2015, ill-health forced his retirement. 

Travis enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, playing video games with friends and attending concerts. He loved his family and spending time with them at family gatherings. Travis passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at his home in Watson, Missouri, at the age of 30. 

In addition to his father, Travis was preceded in death by brother, Jody Parsons; sister, Genie Parsons Perry; and nephew, Garrett Parsons. Survivors include mother, Darlene Lambert, Craig, Missouri; siblings, Lonnie Parsons and Donnie Parsons and wife, April, all of Watson, Jennifer Parsons Junior, Auburn, Nebraska, Charlotte Bammer, Kansas, and Clint Lambert, Maryville; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 13, 2018, Minter Funeral Chapel. 
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri 
Online obituaries and condolences www.minterfuneralchapels.com 
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Nixon, Jack Doyle - Jack Doyle Nixon passed away, after a lengthy illness, at Tarkio Rehab on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Jack was born on April 12, 1932, in Conway, Iowa, the fourth child of George L. and Cordice M.(Mason) Nixon. He was proud to announce that he came from the “Mason-Nixon Line.” He attended Conway and Leon schools in Iowa, graduating from Leon High School in 1951. Upon graduation, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served during the Korean Conflict as an electrician aboard his home ship, the Harry E. Hubbard destroyer. He was discharged at San Francisco, California, in February 1956. Shortly thereafter, Jack joined his brother Ted Nixon in their businesses, Nixon Brothers Amusement and Tarkio Vendo, which they operated for nearly thirty years. In addition they opened the Corral Arcade, a local fun spot and eatery in Tarkio, Missouri, during the 1980s. Later, Jack worked for Tarkio College and Northwest Missouri Industries. In 1972, Jack was united in marriage to Judi Weston-McIntyre at Tarkio. Jack, Judi and her son Todd resided in Tarkio; they were members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Mound City. Jack couldn’t be prouder of his stepson, when Todd followed in his footsteps and joined the Navy. 

Jack and Judi divorced in 1987. Soon after this, an amazing, happy, and surprising event occurred in Jack’s life. He connected with his then 24 year-old biological daughter Sheila Graves for the first time. Jack and Sheila would share many joyful and rewarding times together in the ensuing years. They traveled together enjoying each other’s company while getting better acquainted with each other. It was also during these years that Jack cared for his brother Ted during Ted’s illness and death in 1993. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post #199 in Tarkio, Missouri, and was honored for 50 years of membership in 2005.

He loved his sports! When he wasn’t rooting for Tarkio HS Indians and Tarkio College Owls, he was cheering NWMSU, the mighty Missouri Tigers, the KC Royals, and his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, Jack and Ted received the Athletic Booster of the Year award from Tarkio College. If he couldn’t watch sports on TV, just give him a radio and he was as content as could be. Jack also had a passion for fishing, he enjoyed going out on the water whenever possible. He had very fond memories of fishing in Brainerd, Minnesota, with his daughter, and he especially got a kick out of the Minnesota accents and the Ole, Sven and Lena jokes, “ya sure ya betcha.” Additionally, he was grateful for his friend, Paul Lester, who took him fishing after his debilitating stroke. Jack logged many hours on his computer and spent all of his spare time creating greeting cards for every occasion and sending funny stories and pictures. Jack was the family comedian. We loved his sense of humor and he enjoyed seeing people laugh and smile. Jack used to call the Tarkio sewage pond the “Lake LottaHockey.” He was always in a good mood. Jack was a very kind and tender-hearted, caring man who would brighten up any room. He had numerous friends because he lived his life by the motto: “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” To know Jack was to like Jack, he never met a person who didn’t like him. 

Preceding Jack’s death are his mother and father, brothers, George (Lyla) Nixon and Ted (Marilyn) Nixon, sister, Phyllis (James) Reeder, niece, Niki (Evaristo) Dominguez, nephew, Ron (MyAnh) Nixon and his beloved dogs Cuddles and Snoopy. 

Jack is survived by his daughter, Sheila Graves, Kingsley, Iowa; stepson, Todd (Karla) McIntyre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; nieces, Beverly Smith, Bellevue, Nebraska, Paula (Kurt) Dixon, Decatur, Alabama, Kathy (Wesley) Holland, Somerville, Alabama, and Janet (Owen) Peters, Fairfax, Missouri; nephews, Brad Nixon, Bellevue, Nebraska, and George (Leah) Nixon, Littleton, Colorado; two step-grandsons; a step-granddaughter; and several grand nieces and nephews, in addition to countless loving friends. 

As a family, we will miss Jack’s humor and personality. We all can take a lesson by how he lived his life being a kind, generous person who was always willing to lend a helping hand or be a personal caretaker for his mother and brother. Please feel free to share your memories of Jack with us. No memory is too short or too long. We thank you for being a part of Jack’s well-lived life. 

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 20, 2018, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. 
Inurnment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio. 
Online obituaries and condolences www.minterfuneralchapels.com 
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Schebaum, Andrew Ty - Andrew Ty Schebaum, the newborn son of Nic Schebaum and Ashley Miller, was born October 18, 2017, in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Andrew passed away Monday, October 23, 2017, at Children’s Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.

Andrew was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Carl Riley and Terry Sjulin, uncle, Ashton Meier, and aunt, Samantha Miller. Survivors include father, Nic Schebaum, Tarkio, Missouri; mother, Ashley Miller, Hamburg, Iowa; sister, Avery Miller; grandfather, Carl Eugene Riley; grandmother, Cyndi Meier; and grandparents, David Miller and Michelle Fiddler.

Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M., Sunday, October 29, 2017, First Christian Church, Tarkio.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Cremation Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Schebaum, Theresa L. "Teri" Dragoo - Theresa L. (Teri) Schebaum, the daughter of Orville and Alice (Smith) Dragoo, was born May 25, 1953, in Shenandoah, Iowa. She attended Shenandoah Schools. 

In the early 1970’s, Theresa was united in marriage to Harry Ellis. They became the parents of son, Derek Jason. They later divorced. 

On December 24, 1992, Theresa was united in marriage to DeWayne (Bo) Schebaum at the Rock Port Baptist Church, Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in Clyde, Kansas, until 2008 when they returned to Tarkio, Missouri. In 2015, they moved to Fairfax, Missouri, where they lived to the present time. 

Theresa was employed as a secretary at Henry Fields Nursery in Shenandoah and then attended cosmetology school. Following the move to Kansas, she was employed as an office manager for Shelter Insurance Company until ill health forced her retirement in 2005. 

Theresa had the biggest heart and was loved by all. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and aunt and welcomed her family into her home with open arms. Theresa spoke her mind, a quality her family admired. Theresa passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her home in Fairfax at the age of 64. 

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Betty and Jess Miller. Survivors include husband, Bo, Fairfax; son, Derek Jason Ellis and wife, Tiffany, Shenandoah; stepson, Derick Scott Schebaum and wife, Janice, Concordia, Kansas; grandchildren, Dalton, Dain, Devin, Cami, Autumn, Cory (Tiffany) Ribble, Laura and Gabe Schuetz; great-grandchildren, Gannon Ellis, Madeline, Ethan, Wyatt and Sierra Crowell and Brady Thompson; special niece, Grace; two sisters, Sheryl Schultz and husband, Randy, Macedonia, Iowa, and Michelle Perry and husband, Roger, Shenandoah; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 16, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri. 
Spring 2018 Inurnment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri 
Online obituaries and condolences www.minterfuneralchapels.com 
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Smith, Rowena E. "Rene" Harrington - Rowena E. (Rene) Smith, the daughter of Elmer and Sally (Flanagan) Harrington, was born August 23, 1931, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Fairfax High School.

In December 1968, Rene was united in marriage to Richard Smith. They made their home in Rock Port, Missouri, to the present time.

Rene owned and operated “Kiddie Kampus” day care in Rock Port for 27 years. During that time, she cared for 326 children. Rene and the day care children furnished teddy bears for children in Community Hospital-Fairfax and also to the police department for children in traumatic situations. She was dearly loved by the kids and their families.

Rene passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at her home in Rock Port at the age of 86.

In addition to her parents, Rene was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne, Clyde and Dale Harrington, sister, Delpha Whitham, and nephew, Gavin McCall. Survivors include husband, Richard Smith, Rock Port; four sons, Roger Oswald and wife, Alice, Macclenny, Florida, Ron Oswald, Jacksonville, Florida, Kerry Oswald and wife, Lisa, Green Cove Springs, Florida, and Kim Smith, Bethany, Missouri; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sister, Betty McCall and husband, Jake, Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Trauernicht, Ray - Ray Trauernicht, the son of Vernon F. and Eva P. (Thompson) Trauernicht, was born November 8, 1940, in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Wolfe country school in rural Fairfax, Missouri, and Fairfax High School, graduating in 1958. Ray also attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, majoring in math.

On August 7, 1965, Ray was united in marriage to Linda Leigh Hartman at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in the Fairfax and Rock Port, Missouri, communities their entire married life and became the parents of one son, Scott.

Ray was employed as a manager at MFA Exchange and then as a manager at Fairfax Elevator, both in Fairfax. He also worked as a grain auditor for the State of Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Ray was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. He was a 50 year plus member of the Elks Club, Falls City, Nebraska, and Fairfax Masonic Lodge #483, A.F. and A.M. Ray was a 32nd degree Knights Commander Court of Honor mason. He was a private pilot and licensed amateur ham radio operator WD0BBP for over 50 years. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his son and grandsons. One of Ray’s fondest memories was going to Africa to hunt with his son, Scott, and later with his wife, Linda. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, shooting clay, drinking coffee with friends and taking rides to see how the crops were doing in the area. Ray passed away surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 23, 2017, at his home in Rock Port, at the age of 76.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by sister, Ann Trauernicht Markham. Survivors include wife, Linda Trauernicht, Rock Port; son, Scott Trauernicht and wife, Cathy, Shawnee, Kansas; grandsons, Benjamin, Adam and Ryan Trauernicht; brother, Lee Trauernicht and wife, Jan, Lampe, Missouri; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Keith and Phyllis Ottmann, Kathy and John Davis, Donna Shineflew and Marilyn Gude.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 29, 2017, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.
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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Tunnell, Joyce A. Harris - Joyce A. Tunnell, the daughter of Norvell William and Dora Ann (Fuller) Harris, was born May 13, 1943, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School.

On July 28, 1966, Joyce was united in marriage to Charles Tunnell. They made their home in Tarkio and became the parents of one son, Michael. They separated in 1986. Since the 1980’s, Richard Howell has been her loving companion.

For a short time, Joyce worked as a waitress in Tarkio. She was then employed by Henry Fields, first cultivating plants and later as a supervisor in the shipping department until the business closed in the 1990’s.

Joyce loved watching Dallas Cowboys football and spending time with her grandkids. Joyce passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 74.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by siblings, Lillie Irvine, Junior Harris, Bob Harris, Kenneth Harris, Dorothy Mitchell and Jeanie Shores. Survivors include loving companion, Richard Howell, Rock Port, Missouri; son, Michael (Heidi Sybert) Tunnell, Tarkio; five grandchildren, Deaven, Hunter, Mc Kindsey, Kaiden and Chloe; brother, Jimmy Harris, Boone, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday, September 22, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri
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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Warbritton, James A. - James A. (Jim) Warbritton, the son of Ralph and Francis (Van Allen) Warbritton, was born August 7, 1932, in Ashland, Nebraska. He attended Ashland High School and in 1951, he joined the United States Army, where he earned his GED. Jim served in the Army, until retiring in 1978.

In 1989, Jim was united in marriage to Joan Rotter in Savannah, Missouri. They made their home in Tarkio, Missouri.

He was a member of the “Vine Street Gang,” loved restoring antique cars, and hanging out and drinking coffee at Tohill’s Garage. Jim passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 85.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Glenn and Jack Warbritton, and one niece, Jeri. Survivors include wife, Joan, Tarkio; daughter, Andrea Hall and husband, Lelan, Rolla, Missouri; two grandchildren, Shannon Bruns and husband, Jeff, Tarkio, and Melanie Abbott, Glenwood, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Brendon, Chloe and Sydnee Bruns and Bailey Abbott; brother, Bill Warbritton and wife, Laverne; and nephew, Mike Warbritton and wife, Janie, all of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

No memorial services or family visitation are planned.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
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Cremation Arrangements by: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.