Sauceman, Ada Gipson - Mrs Ada Gipson Sauceman, wife of W.T. Sauceman of Maryville, died at the Leon Rest home in St Joseph at 12:05 o'clock Sunday morning, after a four and one-half year illness. She is a former resident of Westboro, Mo. She was married to W.T. Sauceman, June 30, 1904, in Rock Port, who survives.

She was born January 9, 1870 in Atchison county, the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Isaac Gipson.

Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs Emma Hopkins of Hamburg, two nieces and two nephews.

Mr Sauceman has made his home with his sister, Mrs Jesse Updike, 309 West Second street, since April, 1946.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Price funeral home. Burial will be in the Home cemetery at Tarkio.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Aug 26, 1946

Schaefer, Vernon Benedict - Vernon Benedict Schaefer, the son of John Carl and Gertrude M. (Schuetz) Schaefer, was born March 21, 1918 in Mercier, Kansas. He attended the Mercier schools in his youth.

On April 17, 1940, Vernon was united in marriage to Florence Mable Peregrine at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maryville, Missouri. For a short time, they lived and farmed in the Skidmore, Missouri area. In 1944, they moved to Westboro, Missouri where Vernon also farmed until retiring in 1980. Florence passed away on March 28, 1994. Vernon passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the University Of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, at the age of 91 years and 7 days.

Vernon enjoyed farming, fishing and playing cards, and most especially he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tarkio, Missouri.

He is survived by one son, Vernon L. Schaefer and his wife, Linda S., of Tarkio; granddaughters, Lesa A. Shaw and Michael Gast, Westboro, Jamie M. and husband, Charles Walker, Helena, Missouri, and Wendy Peregrine, Tarkio; grandson, Vernon A. Schaefer and his wife, Laura G., Tarkio; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters, Thelma McGee, Overland Park, Kansas, Rose Willis, Horton, Kansas; brothers, Howard and Leo Schaefer, Horton, Kansas, Lloyd Schaefer, Effingham, Kansas, and Kenneth (Ike) Schaefer, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Florence.

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

Schaffer, Wayne Wilks - Wayne Wilks Schaffer was born November 1, 1918 in Auburn, Nebraska to Dr. Brady B. and Lora (Dodds) Schaffer. Wayne attended Auburn High School and graduated in 1936. He then attended Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, for one year and Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri where he graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

On January 21, 1942, Wayne was inducted into the United State Navy and proudly served his country during World War Two. While stationed in the Philippines, he served as a pharmacist mate and x-ray technician. Wayne received his honorable discharge on October 26, 1945.

On August 3, 1944, Wayne was united in marriage to Emilie H. Langr in Sand Point, Idaho. After returning from the service, the couple moved to Chicago, Illinois, where Wayne did post-graduate studies at what is now the National University of Health Sciences. After practicing in Marshall, Missouri, they moved back to Auburn, where Wayne worked as production manager for Auburn Machine Works. In 1965, he resumed the practice of chiropractic with Dr. Gallup in Rock Port, Missouri. Wayne opened his own practice in Tarkio, Missouri in 1966, retiring in 1990. He continued to live in Tarkio until recently. Wayne passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port at the age of 90 years.

Wayne was an active member of the American Legion in Auburn and Tarkio, as well as the Legion’s Drum and Bugle Corp in Auburn. While there, he was a member of the Auburn Housing Board. As a member of the Auburn Christian Church and the Tarkio Christian Church, he served as Deacon and Elder. He was a member of various chiropractic associations and was a former Tarkio City Councilman. Wayne also served on the Tarkio Housing Board. He joined the Auburn Eagles Club, where he developed a skill for dancing. Since the age of 8, Wayne was an avid wood worker, a hobby by which he expressed his creative talents.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Emilie; one brother, Leon Schaffer and one sister, Ruth Schaffer. Wayne is survived by one son, Gary Schaffer and his wife, Martha, Nebraska City, Nebraska and one daughter, Betsy Thomas and her husband, Jerry, Rock Port, Missouri. Other survivors include seven grandchildren, Matthew Schaffer, Amy Reynolds, Lora Burki, Anne Reynolds, Mindy Walker, Clint Thomas and Kerry Thomas; six great-grandchildren, Brody Schaffer, Emilie Burki, Will and Ben Walker, Hannah and Carter Thomas; one sister, Muriel B. Reichardt; sister-in-law, Barbara Schaffer; numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Schumacher, Emma Jean Morgan - Emma Jean (Morgan) Schumacher, the daughter of James Byron and Virginia Belle (McDonald) Morgan, was born November 14, 1926 at Watson, Missouri. Following her father’s death when she was 2 years old, Emma Jean and her mother made their home with her grandparents. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Rock Port on June 19, 1940. Emma Jean attended Nishnabotna and Cooper Country Schools, graduating from Rock Port High School in 1944.

On March 2, 1947, Emma Jean was united in marriage to Lee Edward Schumacher at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Langdon, Missouri by the Rev.D. L. McConnell. They made their home on the Schumacher family farm and raised their two children, Alan Lynn and Kathryn Kay. Lee and Emma Jean retired from farming in 1986, moved into Rock Port in 1992 and later sold the family farm in 2001. Emma Jean passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Besides her parents, Emma Jean was preceded in death by her son, Alan who passed away in August of 1983. She is survived by her husband, Lee Edward; daughter, Kay Amthor and her husband, Wally, all of Rock Port; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Schumacher, Spring, Texas; grandson, Wyatt Amthor and his wife, Kari Beth, Rock Port and great grandson, Westyn Reed Amthor.

Burial in Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Sheldon, Leona Madge Bryant - Leona Madge Sheldon, the daughter of Thomas Elmer and Trella Myrtle (Lane) Bryant, was born on November 1, 1925 in Madison County, Arkansas. She attended grade school in Watson, Missouri, and graduated from Rock Port, Missouri High School in 1943. After receiving her teaching certificate, Leona taught country school during the war at Highland Country School, north of Rock Port.

On May 12, 1946, Leona was united in marriage to Marvin Wilmot Sheldon. They farmed in the Atchison County, Missouri and Farragut and Hamburg, Iowa areas, while Leona raised their family. She was also employed at the Hamburg Post Office for 16 years. Leona was a member of the Hamburg Church of Christ and enjoyed her garden and quilting. Leona passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg at the age of 84 years.

Besides her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, who passed away in 1997, and one brother, Rex Bryant. She is survived by her children, Steven W. Sheldon and his wife, Cheryl, Hamburg, Philip L. Sheldon and his wife, Carol, Portland, Oregon, Mary Elaine Crist and her husband, John R., Winigan, Missouri, John W. Sheldon and his wife, Karen, Hamburg, James Patrick Sheldon and his wife, Beth, Cheyene, Wyoming; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Bryant and his wife, Margaret, Redding, California and Gary Bryant and his wife, Patricia, O’Fallon, Missouri; three sisters, Norma Smith and her husband, Jack, Fontana, California, Lois Deatz and her husband, Paul, Mound City, Missouri and Marcia Emberton, Hamburg; numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial in Linden Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Sheppard, Charles "Chuck" W. - Charles W. Sheppard (Chuck) was born August 8, 1917 in Hibbing, MN, the son of V.A. & Grace (Houdyshell) Sheppard. The family moved to Richmond, Missouri in 1921, where Chuck attended Richmond Public Schools and graduated in 1935. Chuck attended Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. two years before transferring to the University of Missouri, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Business and Public Administration. He married Marjorie M. Coe of Tarkio, Mo. in 1941. Chuck entered the Air Corp Service in the fall of 1942, spending 24 months in the European Theatre of operations in England, France, Austria and Germany. He received his Honorable discharge from the service in 1946 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. After his discharge from Service, Chuck, Marjorie and family lived in Kansas City, Mo. where Chuck worked for T.W.A. in the treasury Dept. as a Senior Auditor. In 1948 the family moved to Tarkio, Mo. where Chuck and his brother-in-law, Ryland Coe, purchased an International Harvester farm machinery dealership which they operated for 21 years. In 1969 Chuck joined the Administration Staff at Tarkio College where he served the College for 11 years, retiring in 1980 as Vice President of Administrative Services.

Chuck was elected Mayor of the City of Tarkio in 1981 and held that office for 15 years. During his tenure as Mayor, the City received over $500,000 in CDBG grants. In 1992, with the assistance of Jim Cox, Airport Manager, the City received a million dollar ($1,000,000) grant for the improvement of the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport. He served as president of the Northwest region of the Missouri Municipal League and was a Board member of the Northwest Region Council of Government. He was a member of the 136 Highway Coalition. In 1986, he was selected as a member of the Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors, where he served for 6 years. He was President of the Tarkio Water Co. for 8 years. Chuck was a member of the Tarkio Chamber of Commerce and the Tarkio Community Betterment group. He received the Citizen of the year award in 1985 and the Adult Leadership Award from the Governor of MO in 1992.

Chuck was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Allen Schiffern American Legion Post 199. He was a member of the Tarkio Rotary Club for over 50 years where he served as Treasurer, Vice President and President. He served as District Governor in 1980-81. Chuck was an avid sports lover, enjoying football, basketball, baseball and golf. He served as President of the Tarkio Golf Club in 1973. He was a loyal United Methodist Church member, having served as a Sunday school teacher, lay leader and was Chairman of the finance Committee for several years. Chuck loved being involved with youth and became a Mentor during his retirement years.

In April, 2008, Chuck joined his wife, Marge, at Northview Care Center, where he lived until his death. While at Northview he served on the resident’s advisory committee providing input on food and quality of services at the facility. He loved Big Band music and felt some enlightment was needed during meals, so provided a CD player and music in the dining room where music was played during meals. It is nice to enter Northview and hear the music playing in his honor.

Chuck passed away at Northview Care Center on April 13, 2009, with his daughter, Elaine, and son-in-law, Gregg, by his side. His parents, wife, Marjorie Coe Sheppard, and only brother, Bud Sheppard preceded him in death.

To four children, Kathy, Steve, Elaine and Dianne he was known as Dad and to 14 grandkids and 8 great grandkids Chuck was known as Grandpa and all 22 would tell you there was none better than this man.

Survivors include his four Children-Kathy Caves and her husband, Tom, Monterey, California, Steve Sheppard and his wife, Vicki, Asheville, North Carolina, Elaine Broermann and her husband, Gregg, Shenandoah, Iowa and Dianne Bessert and her husband, Barry, Fort Collins, Colorado; 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

Showalter, Abraham "Abie" H. -

Abie went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous three and a half year battle with Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy, at the age of 73 years. Abie was born prematurely weighing only three and a half pounds on January 7, 1936, at the Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri, and was lovingly taken care of by his nurse, Louise Cordonier, who survives him. His parents were Abraham H. Showalter, Sr., and Muriel (Atkins) Showalter, Craig, Missouri.

At an early age of nine years old, Abie gave his heart to the Lord in a tent meeting in the city park at Craig. His entire life has been spent serving in church as a Sunday school teacher, church board member, building committee chairman and song leader. He was currently a member of the First Christian Church in Mound City, Missouri.

Abie attended Brush College (a one room country school) and was a 1953 graduate of Craig High School. He was Craig’s first State FFA Farmer under the direction of Mr. Richard Barrett, who survives him.

Abie played center for the Craig football team with Mr. Gene Ceglenski as his coach, who survives him. He played football until he contracted Polio in 1951. After having Polio, Abie realized he had to have another occupation. He considered two options for his life, becoming a pastor or an auctioneer. Although he was just 17 years of age, he felt God was leading him into the auction business. Abie applied and was accepted to Reisch American School of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa, graduating August 15, 1953.

On August 27, 1961, Abie married Mary Ann Guy, Forest City, Missouri. On March 1, 1968, God blessed them with a son, Jonathan Abraham.

It was a miracle that he was able to start an auction business, because he didn’t have any family involved. A well-known auctioneer, Jesse McIntyre, Shenandoah, Iowa, who survives him, took him under his wing and taught him how to run a successful business. Then, with God’s help, the Showalter Auction and Realty business grew. Abie sold auctions of all kinds over the four-state area. His early motto was “Large or small, we appreciate them all!” In 1962, Abie received his license to be a real estate broker and although he was a broker, his favorite method of selling farmland was by public auction.

Even though Abie was in a wheelchair for three and a half years, he stayed very active in his business. Abie was passionate about the auction business as he felt it enabled him to serve people. He sold registered Galloway cattle sales in several western states, as well as in the Oregon Sale Barn, Oregon, Missouri; the Fall City Sale Barn, Fall City, Nebraska; and the Shenandoah Livestock Barn. Abie and Carl McIntyre owned the Tarkio, Missouri, Sale Barn early in Abie’s career.

Abie also farmed and had a large herd of registered Galloway cattle that he showed at the Denver National Western, American Royal, Kansas City, Missouri, Nebraska State Fair, Missouri State Fair, Iowa State Fair and Kentucky State Fair. He enjoyed running a cow calf operation and feeding his cattle in the feed lot. Abie was a student of herd genetics and spent hours studying breeding catalog’s looking to incorporate the top performers into his bloodlines. He was a former member of the National Auctioneers Association, Missouri Auctioneers Association and Board of Directors of the American Galloway Cattle Association.

Abie was always willing to donate his time and talent to many organizations. He sold benefit auctions for the Mid-America Nazarene College, Olathe, Kansas; First Christian Church, Mound City; Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri; Community Hospital-Fairfax, Missouri; Atchison County, Missouri 4-H Sale; and many other various fundraisers throughout the area. He developed some very special friendships in the Amish community in Jamesport, Missouri, and was thrilled to assist with the Amish school auction.

Abie was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Gabriel Abraham Showalter; sister, Mary Muffly; two half brothers, David Showalter and Ralph Showalter; and two half sisters, Emma Holland and Naomi Miller.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; his son, Jonathan, who he was so proud of, and his gifted daughter-in-law, Julie; his three granddaughters who he loved so much, Victoria Ann, Morgan Elizabeth, and Sophie Claire; his nephew, Ronnie Flint, who was like a second son, his wife, Shelly, who was so helpful to him, and their children, Richelle, Colton and Brandon, who were like his own grandchildren; numerous other nieces and nephews; and so many friends.

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

Sickman, Carl Frederick - Carl Frederick Sickman, the son of Frederick William Henry and Mary Marie Caroline (Broermann) Sickman, was born November 5, 1917, on the family farm, three miles southwest of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He attended High Bank country school for 8 years and Northboro public school for 2 years. After his sophomore year, Carl quit school to help on the family farm.

On June 9, 1942, Carl enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. On March 14, 1945, Carl was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Vette at St. John's Lutheran Church. They became the proud parents of two children, Wanda and Lee Roy.

Carl lived and worked on the family farm his entire life. His time spent in the service would be the only time Carl ever lived away from the family farm he dearly loved. During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Carl was employed with the Rock Port Sale Barn. His health forced him to move into Tarkio, Missouri in 2006. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Carl passed away January 6, 2010 at the Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Center in Tarkio at the age of 92 years.

Besides his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, who passed away September 21, 1983; one granddaughter, Maridee Leigh Sickman, who died in infancy; and three brothers-in-law, Paul Holliway, Lee Joesting and Allan Wilson. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Samson, Fremont, Nebraska; son, Lee Roy Sickman and his wife, Mona, Tarkio; two grandsons, Tyler Sickman, Shenandoah, Iowa and Austin Sickman, Maryville, Missouri; two sisters, Marie Joesting, Nebraska City, Nebraska and Louise Wilson, Holdrege, Nebraska; one brother, Marion Sickman and his wife, Miriam, Fountain Valley, California; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Burial in St John's Cemetery near Westboro, Missouri. Services by Davis Funeral Home of Tarkio, Missouri.

Spurlock, Mary Margaret James - Mary Margaret (James) Spurlock, the daughter of Dean and Eva (Sly) James, was born April 7, 1911 in Rock Port, Missouri. Mary Margaret graduated from Rock Port High School and attended State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo.

For a short time, Mary Margaret taught rural school around the Burlington Junction – Tarkio, Missouri area. She was later employed at Bob Fay’s hardware store, sold life insurance for Kansas City Life and prepared tax returns. She spent most of her life however caring for her home and family.

Mary Margaret was a dedicated lifetime member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church and an active member of the Rock Port PEO Chapter DU.

Mary Margaret spent her 95th Birthday in her home with family and friends. In December of the same year she chose to go the Pleasant View Nursing Home where she passed away on the 24th of November 2009

Besides her parents, Mary Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert John Spurlock, who passed away in 1978 and one brother, J.D. James.

Survivors include one son, Stephen Spurlock, and his wife, Myrna, Maryville, Missouri; one daughter, Lynn Spurlock, Seattle, Washington one brother, Robert (Bob) James and daughter JoEllen; grandchildren, Lori Spurlock, Leslie Spurlock, Lisa Spurlock, Stephen Spurlock, Jennifer Adams and husband Scott, Claire Spurlock-Cohen and her husband Eric Fadiman; great grandchildren, Jessica Adams, Nicholas Adams, Dashiell Fadiman and Amelia Fadiman.

Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Stanford, Leona Gertrude "Onie" - Leona Gertrude “Onie” Stanford, the daughter of John Albert and Gertrude Alice (Wallace) Stanford, was born on September 13, 1919 in Langdon, Missouri. She was reared north of Phelps City, where she attended Cooper Country School in Langdon and Phelps City School.

After school, Onie cared for her parents. In 1949 her mother passed away, and in 1950 her father passed away. In 1951, she moved in with Mable Young and began working at the Central Café, in Rock Port, where she was employed until it’s closing in 1974. Onie then worked eight years at the Snack and Rak, and in 1982 was employed by the Blue Jay Bowl, both in Rock Port. In 1989, Onie began in-home health care for the elderly.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, shopping and watching TV. Onie attended the United Methodist Church in Phelps City while it was an active church. Onie passed away September 17, 2008 at Northview Manor Nursing Home in Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 89 years.

Besides her parents, Onie is preceded in death by two brothers, Jasper Stanford and John Stanford; five sisters, Maude Davis, Bertha Stanford, Mary Ann Stanford and Nellie Tinscher; one infant sister; and one infant nephew, John Ernest Stanford. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Geri Duren and her husband Steve, Rock Port, Connie Stanford, St. Joseph, Missouri, David Stanford, Atlanta, Georgia, Betty Hoark, Kansas City, Missouri, Sharlyn Criswell, Pueblo, Colorado; several cousins; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Burial in Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Stanford, David Scott - David Scott Stanford, the son of Jasper William and Erma Elizabeth (Thickstun) Stanford, was born July 7, 1959 in Fairfax, Missouri. David attended school in Rock Port, Missouri, graduating with the class of 1977. He then attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism.

Upon graduation from college, David moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was employed with Turner Broadcasting, Incorporated, and then CNN, a division of Turner Broadcasting. David created the first computer image seen on television for the initial broadcast of CNN. The last several years David worked as a background investigator. David passed away, Saturday, August 8, 2009, at his residence in Chamblee, Georgia, at the age of 50 years.

In his youth, he attended the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Langdon, Missouri and the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port

David’s parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his cousins, Geri Duren and her husband, Steve, Rock Port; and Connie Stanford, St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by an Uncle, Kenneth Thickstun and his wife Joann of Columbus, Ohio, and an Aunt, Wilda Blake of Bloomington, Indiana.

Burial in Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Steele, Naomi Million - Naomi (Million) Steele, the daughter of Jesse and Ruth (Hayes) Million, was born September 30, 1930 in Watson, Missouri. She attended schools in Watson.
In 1951, Naomi was married to Robert New and they were later divorced. She was united in marriage to William (Buff) Frede in 1953, and he passed away May 1959. In 1959, Naomi was married to Marion (Dynamite) Steele. They made their home in Rock Port, where Naomi lived to the present time. Dynamite passed away July 1982.

In her younger years, Naomi worked at the Hamburg Hospital as a nurse’s assistant, but spent the majority of her life as a child care provider, helping care for numerous children in the area. These children returned often to spend time with heir "grandma Roni". Naomi loved children, animals, reading, gardening and most of all sharing a cup of coffee with family and friends. She was a member of the Rock Port Baptist Church. Naomi passed away November 12, 2008 at the Northview Manor Care Center in Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Naomi is preceded in death by her parents, Wm.Jesse and Ruth (Hayes) Million, two brothers, Martin Million and Ross Million; two sisters, Adeline Irvin and Jessie Million and two brothers-in-law, Mert Irvin and Robert Baldwin.

Naomi is survived by her daughters, Carmen Ellison and her husband, Steve and Billie Morgan and her husband Dick, all of Rock Port; grandchildren, Brandon Morgan and his wife, Cara, Beau Ross Morgan, Cassidy Scadden and her fiance’, Nate Dunn, Ciera Nikki Ellison; great grandchildren, Mavryc Morgan, Mekhi and Melik Reed; sister, Ramona Baldwin; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Burial in High Creek Cemetery near Watson, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

Stoner, William J.H. "Bill" - William J.H. “Bill” Stoner, the son of John Harold and Agnes M. (Hall) Stoner, was born January 31, 1930 in Watson, Missouri. He attended High Creek Country School, and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1947. Bill then attended college and played football at Wentworth Military Academy, in Lexington, Missouri, graduating in 1949. Due to his father’s ill health, Bill moved back to the Rock Port area to farm.

On November 12, 1950, Bill was united in marriage to Doris Jean Stotts at the Chamberlain Wedding Chapel in Rock Port. They made their home on the Stoner family farm north of Rock Port, and became the parents of two children, Karen and Kevin. They lived on the farm until 2007 when they moved to Lincoln to be closer to family. Bill passed away September 16, 2008 at Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bill was a member of the High Creek Baptist Church, where he served as Treasurer and taught Sunday School until it’s closing. Bill then moved his membership to the Rock Port Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, Moderator, Sunday School teacher, on numerous committees, and was currently serving as a Deacon. He was a past president and served as a member on the High Creek Cemetery Board. In his youth, Bill was active in 4-H, serving also as a 4-H leader when his children participated. He was a Rainbow Girls Dad, a past member of the Rock Port Masonic Lodge, and a past member of the Rock Port School Board, where he served as president for several years. He also established the first American Family Insurance Agency in Rock Port. Bill loved the farm, which has been in the family since 1856 and has been enjoyed by seven generations of Stoners. His first priority was serving his LORD, his family and then others.

Besides his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Randall Stoner.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, Lincoln; one daughter, Karen Stoner and Amy Clark, Kansas City, Missouri; one son, Kevin Stoner and his wife, La Donna, Lincoln; five grandchildren, Jason Stoner and his wife Nicole, Brandon Stoner, Jared Stoner and Nikki Haxton, Scott Grass, Julie Grass and Eddie Diaz; seven great-grandchildren, Kelsie, Blake, Carson, Lena, McKenna, Ali, and Nadia; sister-in-law Shirley Stoner, Rock Port; niece, Jana Steinbeck and her husband Tim; nephew Steve Stoner and his wife Mary; other great nieces, nephews and cousins; extended family, Miana, Bill and Marcia, Tripp, Tom and Vince.

Burial in High Creek Cemetery near Watson, Missouri. Service at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.