Hardman, Marjorie Davene, aged two years and eleven months, died on Sept. 7 following an illness of four weeks. Funeral services were held at the Linden church, Monday, Sept 10, and burial was made at the Linden cemetery. [Sep 1928]

Hollister, Phyllis Lorraine Christian - Phyllis Lorraine (Christian) Hollister, the daughter of George and Matie (Cooper) Christian, was born March 16, 1921 in Linden, Missouri. She attended Rock Port Schools, graduating in 1938.

On June 26, 1941, Phyllis was united in marriage to Clark A. Hollister. They lived in Omaha, Nebraska and in Rock Port where Phyllis dedicated over 20 years of her life managing the Rock Port Nutrition Center. Phyllis was a member of First Lutheran Church, Rock Port and the Monday Bible Circle. She also taught Sunday school for over 20 years and was very active in the community. Phyllis passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Pleasant View Nursing Home of Rock Port at the age of 89 years.

Besides her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Clark, who passed away January 7, 1987. Survivors include her son, Jon Hollister; two grandchildren, Robert and Waymon Hollister; sister, June Lynn, all of Rock Port; nephew, Jack Lynn and his wife Deanna, Gretna, Nebraska, niece, Judy McCoy and her husband Floyd, Missouri City, Missouri, and many other relatives and friends.

Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Mo. Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port, Mo.

Billie Samuel Holmes was bom in Watson, MO. Mar. 2, 1936. He was one of four children born to Leo Dean and Ruby Mildred (Johnson) Holmes.
Bill attended High Creek elementary school, and later Watson High School.
On Feb. 25, 1956 he married Wanda K. Stephens in Watson. They became the parents of two sons. Bill farmed in the Watson area, and raised both grain and livestock. He died at the Community Hospital at Fairfax, Mo. June 16, at the age of 60.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Holmes, and by a granddaughter, Ashley Holmes.
Survivors include his wife Wanda of their home in Watson; his father, Leo D. Holmes, Watson; two sons, William Lee Holmes and Jeffery Zane Holmes, both of Watson; one brother, Gilbert D. Holmes, Watson; two sisters, Jean Pierce of Council Bluffs and Jenny Welch, Watson; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was a member of the Watson Baptist Church. He had served as mayor of Watson, and also on the town board. He was a board member of the Nishnabotna Drainage District, and the Watson Special Road District. He had served with the Watson and West Atchison County fire departments.
Funeral services were held June 16 at the Watson Baptist Church with Pastor Carrol: Fischer officiating. Interment was at the High Creek Cemetery in Watson. [Jun 20, 1996]

Carrie A. Horton, age 94 of Nebraska City, died June 2, 1998 at the Nebraska City Manor. She was a former resident of Langdon, MO and Hamburg [Iowa].
She was born Aug. 1, 1903 in Benkelman, NE; the daughter of Julius and Anna (Richter) Erdman. She was united in marriage to Lester Raymond Horton Jan. 23,. 1921 at Rock Port, MO. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nebraska City.
She is survived by two daughters, Eva M. Miller of Nebraska City and Evelyn Roop of Hamburg; two sons, Raymond L. Horton of Rock Port, MO and Dale Horton of Papillion, NE; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; brother Carl Erdman of Rock Port, and a sister Lena Schoonover of Rock Port.
Preceding her in death were her husband in 1985; two sisters. Augusta Palm and Mary Poppa and brothers Fred, Jacob and Julius Erdman as well as a grandchild and great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held June 6 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nebraska City. The Rev. David Nystrom officiated. Burial was in the Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port.
Gude Mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements. [Jun 18, 1998]

Lester R. Horton, was born Nov. 11, 1895, the son of James O. and Mary (Schonwetter) Horton, in Carthage, Mo. He died at the Valley View Care Center. Jan. 26, 1985 at the age of 89.
He was married to Caroline Erdman, Jan. 23, 1921 at Langdon, Mo.
Lester moved to Nebraska City from Hamburg in 1955. He retired after working at
Morton House Kitchens many years.
Surviving are his wife Caroline; children Mrs. James (Evelyn) Roop, Hamburg, Mrs. Jack (Eva) Miller,) Nebraska City, Dale Horton of Papillion, Nebr., and Raymond Horton of Rock Port, Mo.; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister and two infant children.

Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at the Peterson Mortuary in Nebraska City, with the Rev. Roger Bruns of Lincoln, Nebr officiating. Burial was at Hunter Cemetery in Rock Port, Mo. [Feb 14, 1985]

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Lester Horton, 89, died at the Valley View Care Center in Nebraska City Jan. 26. He was a former Hamburg resident.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline; children; Mrs. James (Evelyn) Roop of Hamburg, Mrs. Jack (Eva) Miller of Nebr. City; Dale Horton of Papillion, Nebr. and Raymond Horton of Rock Port, Mo.; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and thirteen great­grandchildren.
Funeral services were Jan. 28 at the Peterson Mortuary in Nebraska City with the Rev. Roger Bruns of Lincoln, officiating. Burial was in Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. [Feb 7, 1985]

Houchin, Billy Dean - Billy Dean Houchin, 47, of Riverton [Iowa], died Saturday, Oct 16, 1999, at the St Elizabeth Burn Center in Lincoln, Neb. He was severely injured in a house fire earlier in the week. He was born Oct 11, 1952, in Hamburg to Edward Eugene and Ethelmae Emma (Landers) Houchin. Bill spent most of his life in the Riverton area. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1970. He worked to UBC for several years before going out on his own as a carpenter.

Mr Houcin was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother Ethelmae of Shenandoah; one brother Eugene Houchin and wife Miriam of Shenandoah; and one sister Kathy Anderson and husband Terry of Northboro; three nephews: Matthew Houchin and wife Melanie of Maryville, Mo; Patrick Houchin of Shenandoah; and Robert Anderson of Fort Riley, Kan; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial services were Saturday, Oct 23 at the Shull Funeral Home in Riverton with Pastor Ron Nelson officiating. Music was by Pamela Koso and Deb Parkson. Memory Book was attended by Eileen Smith. Flower bearers were Wanda Thompson and Karen Hammons.

Interment was at the Linden Cemetery near Rock Port, Mo. A memorial has been established to the Billy Dean Housin Memorial Fund. Shull Funeral Home in Riverton was in charge of arrangements. [Valley News, Shenandoah, Iowa, Oct 26, 1999]

Hull, Eleazer Smith - Funeral services were held Tuesday for Eleazer Smith Hull of Tarkio, who died Sunday at the St Francis hospital [Maryville, Missouri], at the funeral home in Tarkio by Dr O.F. Kettelkamp. Burial was in the Home cemetery at Tarkio.

Mr Hull was born December 3, 1863. When he was 6 years old he moved from Illinois to Missouri and since has lived in Nodaway and Atchison counties.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs Homer Waldron, Westboro; a son, William P. Hull, Tarkio; a brother, Warren Hull, Burlington Junction, and a sister, Mrs Mary Colwell, Loveland, Colo.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Sep 15, 1949

Hill, Thomas Loftin - Thomas Loftin Hill, age 67, of Tarkio, formerly of Burlington Junction, died at 6:10 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, following a long illness. He had lived for two years in Tarkio and previously had lived for several years in Burlington Junction.

Mr Hill is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs Merrill Balley of St Joseph, and Mrs Raymond Teague of Omaha, Neb; one son Don Hill of O'Neill, Neb., eight grandchildren; three brothers, H.H. Hill, Burlington Junction and James H. and John L. Hill of Portland, Ore and two sisters, Mrs Inez Carlock of the state of Washington and Mrs Mollie Thornson, San Francisco, Calif. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Baptist church of Tarkio and burial will be in the Home cemetery there.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Mar 14, 1951

Haer, Melvin L. - Melvin L. Haer, the son of George A. L. and Verla Faye (Hecker) Haer, was born October 24, 1926 in Craig, Missouri. Melvin was a life long resident of the Craig community. He attended Corning, Missouri High School and graduated from Craig High School in 1944. Upon graduation, Mel was drafted into the United States Army and served as a paratrooper in the 505th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. After he received his honorable discharge, he operated a trucking business prior to beginning his farming career. On July 1, 1951, Mel was united in marriage to Betty Jo Schreiber at the Presbyterian Church in Mound City, Missouri, and together they began operating the family farm, near Craig, established by his grandfather in 1888. Mel operated this farm throughout his life. After his military service, Mel enjoyed playing baseball, and played with the Corning, Fairfax, and Craig baseball teams as a pitcher and played against many town teams in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa. Many of Mel’s opponents remember playing against him and would make that connection with his children in later years.
Mel’s love of baseball and sports continued after his playing days. He gave back to the Craig community as he willingly umpired many Little League and Pony League games. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren compete in various sports and their athletic endeavors. Mel and Jo raised their family on the home place where he actively continued to pursue his love of farming and enjoy his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mel’s community involvement included serving for many years on the Craig School Board and as Board President. He was a member of the Story-Hardin American Legion Post #164, Craig, and was proud that he was a member of this organization for 63 continuous years. Mel also served on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Craig, and was a member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Craig. He passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the age of 82 years, on his family farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark M. Haer, an infant daughter, and two brothers, Clarence and Glen Haer. Survivors include his wife, Jo, of their home; son, Gary (Mary) Haer, Gardner, Kansas, daughter-in-law, Lisa (Alan) Yocum, Mound City, Missouri, daughter, Jodee (Shawn) Minter, Rock Port, Missouri, son, Jason (Tiffani) Haer, Maryville, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, Jobeth, Tim, Megan, Ellen, Lauren, Abigail, Mitchell, Corbin, Braden, Gabriel, Tyler, Tegan, Truett, Tallyn; five step-grandchildren, Eric, Emily, Becky, Jennifer, Jodi; one great grandson, Cale; five step great granddaughters, Ellie, Mackenzie, Kiersten, Kylie, Amarissa; four step great grandsons, Jacob, Evan, Christian and Garrett, brothers, Darrell (Earleen) Haer, Aurora, Missouri, and Garth (Shirley) Haer, Villisca, Iowa.

Burial in IOOF Cemetery at Craig, Missouri. Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Hall, Velma Marie Culver - Velma Marie (Culver) Hall, the daughter of Harvey S. and Dora S. (Justus) Culver, was born to life April 29, 1918 in Burlington Junction, Missouri. On February 19, 1938, she was united in marriage to Verna Hall and they celebrated 51 years together. Velma was a lifelong resident of Northwest Missouri.

Velma was an avid reader. Her family recalls her love of dancing, cooking, sewing and doing all types of crafts, especially the numerous quilts made and given to family and friends. She made lap quilts and donated them to the Fairfax Hospital and Northview Manor. She was a member and served as President of the Tarkio American Legion Auxiliary. Velma was born to eternity on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at LaVerna Village Nursing Home in Savannah, Missouri.

Besides her parents, Velma is preceded in death by her loving husband, Verna Hall; daughter, Evelyn Lewis; son-in-law, Ben Stevens; one brother, Floyd Culver; and two sisters, Marjorie Culver and Darlene Hogue.

She leaves behind two daughters, Shirley Hanna and her husband, Larry, Joplin, Missouri and Ginny Stevens, Jacksonville, Florida; six grandchildren, Dan Stevens and his wife, Rhonda, Kelly Butner, Jason French and his wife, Kim, Wendi Lewis; four great-grandchildren, Ali Stevens, Hannah Butner, T.J. and Kyle French; sister, Betty Reed and her husband, Ferman, Maryville, Missouri; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Burial in Center Grove Cemetery near Westboro, Missouri. Services by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Harman, Fern Loretta Davenport Graves - Fern Loretta Harman was born on August 10, 1925. She attended school and graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri.
Fern was united in marriage to James Reed Graves, they were married 25 years. James preceded her in death.
She then married Bernard Harman. They were happily married 24 years. Bernard preceded her in death. Fern passed away January 2, 2008 at West Paris, Maine at the age of 82 years.
Fern worked as a waitress through the years, but enjoyed being a mother and housewife. She was a member of the Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa.
Fern is preceded in death by her husbands, and her parents, Louis and Addie Davenport; sister Alice Slemp and Brother Kenneth Davenport. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Elsman; three grandchildren, Kerry Thomas and his wife, Robin, Mindy Walker and her husband, William, and Clint Thomas and his wife, Holli; four grandchildren, Will and Ben Walker and Hannah and Carter Thomas and three step-grandchildren, Samantha, Kayle and Brianna.

Burial in Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri. Services by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Henson, Donald - Donald Henson, the son of Jason and Edith (Gigous) Henson, was born January 27, 1923 in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended schools in Holt County, Missouri, graduating from high school in Oregon, Missouri.

On January 23, 1943, Don enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his country overseas during World War II, serving as a surgical technician. He received his honorable discharge on February 2, 1946.

On July 9, 1949, Don was united in marriage to Geraldine T. Bowers. They made their home in Renton, Washington. He drove a truck for Puget Sound Power and Light until his retirement in 1987. He also served as a Deputy Sherriff and was employed at a plywood factory. Don passed away July 31, 2009 at his home in Athol, Idaho at the age of 86 years.

Don was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars in Seattle, Washington.

Besides his parents, Don is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Henson; daughter, Debbie Henson; brothers, J.C. Henson and Lester (Bud) Henson; sister, Charlotte Henson.

Don is survived by his son, Donald Henson, Jr., Seaside, Oregon; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Plotkevich, Bridgeport, Connecticut; numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial in Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri. Services by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Henson, Thomas Ray - Thomas Ray Henson, the son of J.C., Jr. and Helen (Riley) Henson, was born October 19, 1957 in Fairfax, Missouri. Tom attended Tarkio Missouri schools and was a member of the class of 1976.

Tom was employed for several area farmers, and, for the last five years, was an over the road truck driver, driving for Gary Henson Trucking, Tarkio, and leased to Scott Melvin Transport, Rock Port, Missouri. Tom enjoyed driving and seeing the areas of the country along his route. He deeply loved his family and friends. He was always willing to go out of his way to lend a helping hand to any family member or friend in need. Tom passed away August 30, 2008, at the age of 50 years.

Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by one niece, Farrah Henson, grandparents, J. C. Sr. (Slim) and Edith Henson, and Howard and Gertrude Riley. Survivors include two brothers, Gary Henson, and his wife, Judy, Tarkio, Tim Henson, and his wife, Debra, Maryville, Missouri, one sister, Linda Henson, Tarkio; one nephew, Jason Henson, three nieces, Terri Willis, Staci Denny, and Amberlee Henson; great nieces and nephews, Payton, Raegan, Chase, Clayton, and Ashlie.

Burial in Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri. Services by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Herron, W.H. - W. H. Herron, the son of Jesse and Mabel (Sauceman) Herron, was born November 9, 1917, in Watson, Missouri. He attended Shiloh Country School located north of Rock Port. W.H. proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps.

On March 22, 1945, W.H. was united in marriage to Lois Marie Cooper at the Lutheran Church Parsonage, Rock Port, Missouri, by Rev. McConnell. They made their home and farmed in the Rock Port community their entire married life. He loved farming, enjoyed visiting with friends and spending time with his family.

W.H. was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port, and the Langdon Road District Board and Nishnabotna Drainage District Board. W. H. passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port at the age of 90 years.

Besides his parents, W.H. is preceded in death by an infant son; two brothers, Robert Herron and Donald Dean Herron; one sister, Marietta Watkins, sister-in-law, Dorothy Herron, brothers’-in-law, Jack Watkins and Charles Knierim. Survivors include his wife Lois, of the home; one daughter, Peggy Smith and husband, Gary, Mondamin, Iowa; one son, Steve Herron and wife, Carol, Rock Port; four grandsons, Reno Herron and wife, Melanie, Tarkio, Missouri; Rebel Herron and fiancée, Jennifer Danley; Reven and Redge Herron; one great grandson, Ryder Cash Herron, all of Rock Port. Additional survivors include three sisters, Elizabeth Wintjen and Jessie Knierim, Rock Port; Betty Kesterson and husband, Bud, Shenandoah, Iowa; sister-in-law, Vera Herron, Kansas City, and many nieces and nephews

Burial in Grange Hall Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Hollister, Theresa Allison Buchele - Theresa Allison Buchele, the daughter of Luther and Joan Buchele was born November 13, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated in 1987 from Crestwood High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan after having attended both Crestwood and Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Theresa was one of the most generous people we've ever known. She never had much, but she was always willing to share whatever she had. She didn't know the meaning of the word "mine!" because if she had something that other people could use, she shared it. She used to get in trouble with her landlords because she had so many friends who needed housing, and she would let them all stay with her. Her landlords would get quite upset when they found out 5-6 people were staying in a one bedroom apartment!

Theresa’s commitment to her job at Full Circle Community Center in Ypsilanti came out of her sympathetic, non-judgmental and bighearted nature. There, Theresa worked as a member liaison officer for almost 20 years helping individuals with mental illness help themselves. Theresa was tremendous at making everyone who came through the door feel like family, and was instrumental in helping them take their first step towards individual dignity and self worth.

As a youth, Theresa took her role as a big sister seriously. She was terrified that Libbie and Heidi would have trouble in school like she did, so she spent hours playing "school" with them, teaching them letters and numbers. As a result, Libbie found kindergarten quite boring because Theresa had already taught her everything she needed to know, while Heidi felt she would rather have been home schooled.

Theresa took relationships and friendships very seriously. Once she had committed to someone, she was committed through thick and thin. She could be endlessly forgiving of others' mistakes (though much less so of her own), and was extraordinarily kind and gentle to people in need. But we had never seen Theresa as happy as she was once she found Jon, and moved to Rock Port, Missouri.

In moving to Missouri we believe Theresa at last found a balance allowing her to continue giving but also finally finding and receiving love and satisfaction in her personal relationships. Theresa absolutely loved children and badly wanted children of her own. We are so glad that she met and married John, and had the opportunity to be the mother of his children. Theresa passed away January 22, 2009 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 44 years.

We are so sad that she was taken away so quickly after finding such happiness. We will miss her terribly.

Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Luther Holroyd Buchele. Survivors include Jon, Waymon, Robert and Phyllis Hollister of Rock Port; Theresa’s mother, Joan Buchele of Ann Arbor; brother, Royd and Renee Buchele of Tecumseh, Michigan; sisters, Libbie Buchele and Eric Hoy of Washington, DC; and Heidi and Michael Harris of Ann Arbor, plus 5 nieces and nephews.

Burial in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Hudson, Jayden Michael - Jayden Michael Hudson, the son of Jarod and Angie (Morgenstern) Hudson,
Rock Port, was stillborn August 26, 2008 at a health care facility in Overland Park, Kansas.

Besides his parents, Jayden is survived by his maternal grandparents, Scott and Carla Morgenstern, Nemaha, Nebraska; paternal grandparents, Chris Lininger, Rock Port and Tim Noble, Hiawatha, Kansas; great grandparents, Deb Hudson, Rock Port, and Mary Hudson, Rock Port; Doris and Dale Ruud, Kimball, Minnesota; Don and Corinne O’Connor, Sun City, Arizona; three uncles, Eric Morgenstern, Nemaha; Jacob Sturtz, Rock Port; Dylan Noble, Hiawatha; great uncle Chuck Hudson, Rock Port; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Burial in Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Huff, Dorothy Lorine Christian - Dorothy Lorine (Christian) Huff, the daughter of Charles and Leona
(Hudson) Christian, was born in Watson, Missouri on February 14,
1921. She attended Watson school, graduating in 1940.
On November 1, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage to John
LeRoy Huff at the United Methodist parsonage in Tarkio, Missouri.
They resided in the Watson community, where Dorothy was a beautician
for over 50 years. John passed away in 2003, and soon after Dorothy
moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be closer to her family. Dorothy passed
away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Immanuel Fontenelle Home,
Omaha, at the age of 88 years.
Dorothy was a 50 year member of Rock Port Chapter #440, Order
of the Eastern Star. She was a life-long member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Watson and attended the Watson United Methodist
Church following the closing of the Presbyterian Church.
Dorothy enjoyed being surrounded by her family, camping, and had
dedicated her life to serving others.
Besides her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death
by one great granddaughter, Faith Hawks, one brother, Hershel and
one sister, Gladys. Survivors include two sons, John R. Huff (Mary),
Warsaw, Missouri and Louis A. Huff (Kim), Omaha; grandchildren:
Tony Huff (Melissa), Tami Steele (Mark), Daniel Huff (Nicole), Amy
Hawks (Kenny), Erik Huff, Kiana Huff, Joseph Huff, Tate Huff; greatgrandchildren:
Elisabeth Huff, Spencer Steele, Charleigh Rae Huff,
Matthew Huff, Wyatt Huff and Ryan Huff.

Burial in High Creek Cemetery near Watson, Missouri. Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Hays, Robert DeForest - Robert DeForest Hays was born Oct 28, 1913 in Clearmont, Mo. When he was six months old, his family moved to the farm north of Watson.

Bob attended high school at Watson and graduated in 1932.

The first year after graduation, Bob stayed home, helped with the farming, and worked for the Burlington Railroad. In the fall of 1933, Bob enrolled at the college in Maryville. He attended college for one year.

In the spring of 1939, Bob began working at the Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative. His job was obtaining right-of-way for the cooperative in order to bring central station electricity to the rural areas that Atchison-Holt serves today.

On Apr 26, 1941, Bob was married to Bernice Deinert in Rock Port, June 11, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army and spent the next 53 months in the service. He participated in five campaigns in Europe.

Returning to Rock Port and the REA, Bob worked for the cooperative for 40 years and retired Nov 1, 1979. He was a member of North Star Lodge, No 157 AF & AM where he served as master twice. He served on the board of the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, the High Creek Cemetery Association, and was a member of the Board of Public Works in Rock Port. He was also a member of the American Legion. Bob died Jan 5, 2000 at the age of 85 years.

Bob is survived by two daughters, Karen LaHue of Rock Port and Marty Stenzel of Clay Center, Ks; five grandchildren, two great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters; one brother, Bill Hays, of Rock Port; and three sisters, Lois Harmon, of Hemet, Ca; Mary Lindsay of Camdenton, Mo; and Joan Jochim of Hemet, Ca.

Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, who died in Dec 1977 and one brother Harold Hays.

Funeral services were held Jan 8, at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, with Pastor Tim Carey officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery.

Graveside military services were by the Ralph Geer Amican Legion Post #49. [Jan 13, 2000]

Hayes, Mary Catherine Moltsberger - Mary Catherine Moltsberger was born Dec 20, 1856 and passed away July 18, 1946 at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 2 days.

She was united in marriage to Nathan Bird Hayes Jan 16, 1876. Her husband and only daughter, Mrs Lulu Finnell, preceded her in death. She is survived by one grandson, Richard Finnell.

Mrs Hayes was well known in the Watson community and held in high esteem by all. She had lived here since childhood. She was reared in the home of an aunt, Mrs Flave Lane. Most of her life was spent on a farm northwest of town. Later she and her husband moved to Watson.

She was a member of the Watson Cumberland Presbyterian church and was a faithful attendant as long as her health permitted. She had been in poor health for several years and for the past four years has been a patient in the Hamburg hospital, where she passed away. She was a woman of strong convictions and sterling character, a good neighbor and highly respected by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held Staurday at the Presbyterian church conducted by Dr A.W. Tandy. Burial was made at the High Creek Cemetery. [Jul 25, 1946]

Hall, John - John Hall, for several years a farmer east of Hamburg [Iowa] and southeast of Riverton [Iowa], passed away at his home Friday, Sept 17, 1948, at the age of 69 years. He had long been the victim of a heart ailment and death came to him as he slept, about four o'clock in the morning.

Mr Hall was born in Schwarzenhasd, Germany, and came to this country at the age of sixteen. He finished his education in this country, and started farming at an early age near Rock Port. For many years he lived on a farm southeast of Rock Port, which he owned, and it was there that his children were raised and educated.

He was united in marriage to Miss Lena Ottmann, Feb 22, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Lorraine G. Hall of Beatrice, Nebraska, and Mrs Harold Stoner of Watson. There are five grandchildren: Gerald, Joan and Janet Sue Hall and William and Randall Stoner.

Mr Hall was a friend to all who knew him and made and kept many close friends. He was a member of the Lutheran church at Rock Port from the time of his youth, and his funeral services were held there Sunday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev L. C. Weitzenkamp. Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery at Rock Port. [Sep 30, 1948]