St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery
AKA: Stone's Prairie Cemetery
NW of Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Surnames A - O
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHART, Marjorie Anne (RUSSELL) (JOHNSON) | Jan. 24, 1924 Rural Dolliver, IA |
Aug. 22, 2020 Oak Pointe Assisted Living, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was John and Maud Mary (Uren) Russell. She attended country school through the eighth grade and was a 1941 Ringsted High School graduate. On May 10, 1946 she was united in marriage to James W. Johnson in Los Angeles, California. They returned to Ringsted and made their home there for 37 years where she was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. James preceded her in death on February 3, 1983. In August 1986 Marjorie married Rev. Neal Ahart. Following Neal's call from the Lord they lived in Emory, SD, Climbing Hill, IA, Cassville, MO, Hartley, IA and finally Alcester, SD. Neal preceded her in death on April 26, 2019. Marjorie then moved to Monett, Missouri where she lived at Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care until August 22, 2020 when she was called home to her Lord and Savior. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Marjorie was preceded in death by both her husbands, her parents, two brothers, Robert Russell and William Russell, and one son, Steven (Vicki) Johnson. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| AHRENS, Ernst Adolf | Jan. 10, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 26, 1986 St. Louis, MO |
SSW: Frieda B. - Inscription: "Asleep in Jesus" - Research Note: Son of Otto Theodore Ahrens and Anna Sophia Dorthia Wolf. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| AHRENS, Frieda Bertha Louise (SCHNEIDER) | Oct. 25, 1902 Freistatt, MO |
Jan. 11, 1998 | SSW: Ernst A. - Inscription: "Asleep in Jesus" - Research Note: Daughter of Oscar Robert Otto Schneider and Louise Fritz buried in this cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BARRA, Anna Mae (RAMER) (KRUEGER) | Oct. 17, 1910 Rupper Town, TN |
Dec. 19, 2001 Bardstown, KY |
Research Note: Anna Mae (Barra) Krueger, 91, of Bardstown, Kentucky, formerly of the Monett area, died December 19 in Bardstown. Mrs. Krueger was born October 17, 1910, in Rupper Town, Tennessee, the daughter of Hans Carl and Emma (Warren) Ramer. She was a homemaker. She was married to John B. Barra, and he preceded her in death April 27, 1973. Survivors include one daughter of Lebanon, Kentucky; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery near Purdy under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home of Monett. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BARRA, John B. | May 5, 1903 | Apr. 27, 1973 | Research Note: His wife was Anna Mae Ramer. Son of Battista Barra born Italy and Mary Viro. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BEUSSE, George Herman | Nov. 22, 1840 Germany |
Mar. 21, 1911 Lawrence Co.,MO |
Research Note: The death certificate for George Herman Beusse reads that he was born Nov. 22, 1838 in Germany and that he died Mar. 20, 1911. He was buried in Stone's Prairie Lutheran Cemetery and died in Lawrence County. His father was John Herman Beusse. The certificate was signed Mar. 21, 1911. Stone reads Nov. 22, 1840 for birth date and Mar. 21, 1911 for death date, which may be incorrect. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Herman Beusse, born Nov. 1840, age 59, married 30 years, born Germany; Katie, wife, born Sept. 1844, age 55, married 30 years, mother of 3 children, 3 living, born Germany; John, son, born Aug. 1881, age 18, born OH; Maggie, daughter, born Dec. 1885, age 14, born MO. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Census Donna Cooper |
| BEVER, Elsie C. W. B. (GESKE) | Apr. 19, 1901 | Oct. 27, 1979 | SSW: James M. - Research Note: Daughter of Carl Fred Geske and Wilhelmine Mueller/Miller, listed on this page. James M. Bever, age 39, married Elsie C. W. Geske, age 38, on May 1, 1939 in Comanche Co., OK. - Another Photo | OK Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BEVER, James M. | June 30, 1899 | Aug. 11, 1982 | SSW: Elsie C. W. - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "1ST LT US ARMY WORLD WAR I and II" - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace |
| BLOCK, Fred Carl | Apr. 2, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 4, 1956 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha M. - Research Note: Proceeded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Lorene Speed, in 1944. Married Martha Krummel on Nov. 10, 1910, in Sarcoxie, MO. Son of Henry Block and Caroline Runge. Mrs. Emil Schad of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| BLOCK, Martha Minnie (KRUMMEL) | Feb. 27, 1884 Sarcoxie, MO |
May 29, 1963 Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Fred C. - Research Note: Daughter of August Krummel and Martha Billner. Mrs. Emil Schad of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Fred Block married Martha Krummel on Nov. 10, 1910 in Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BOTTORF, Anita Clara (MEISTER) | Aug. 6, 1916 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 5, 1966 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Richard Laverne - Research Note: Daughter of Theodore August Meister and Wilhelmine Minnie Ritzauer. Richard Bottorf of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BOTTORF, Richard Laverne | Jan. 24, 1920 Montrose, KS |
June 26, 1993 | SSW: Anita Clara - Research Note: Son of Lloyd Bottorf and Mary E. Robinett. His second wife was Indianola (McCracken) Norvell buried at Sparks Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BOUNOUS, David Edward | No Date | Oct. 20, 1953 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| BROWN, Janice G. | Nov. 19, 1957 | Nov. 17, 1977 | Research Note: Daughter of Margie Alice (Williams) (Pennel) Foster listed on this page. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Albert Henry | Nov. 1, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
May 27, 1933 Rural Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louise - Inscription: Be thou faithful until death and I will give thee a crown of life" - Research Note: Son of John Daniel Buchholz born West Prussia and Augusta Schimdt/Schmieicht born Germany. Louise, his wife, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Anna Cecila (SCHAD) | Sept. 17, 1895 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 22, 1933 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Otto C." - Research Note: First wife of Otto. Daughter of Casper Schad born Germany and Mary/Marie Storck born IL. Otto Buchholz, her husband, of Rt. D, Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her mother's full name was Marie Barbara Sophia Storck. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Augusta (SCHIMDT/SCHMIEICHT) | Aug. 10, 1856 | Dec. 18, 1928 | Inscription: "Wife of John" - Research Note: Wife of John Daniel Buchholz. Maiden name spelled many ways. Another spelling could be Sumnicht. | Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Johann/John | Aug. 11, 1828 Germany |
Aug. 31, 1920 King's Prairie Twp.,Barry Co., MO |
Translation: "Buchholz - Here rests in God - Johann Buchholz - Aug. 11 1828 - Aug. 31 1920 - The righteous soul - is in Gods hand and - no suffering is there"- Research Note: His death certificate states that he was a son of Andrew and Rose (Fulkman) Buchholz and that he was widowed and born in Germany. His wife, Louise, is buried at the Old St. John's Lutheran/Stone's Prairie Cemetery. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BUCHHOLZ, John Daniel | May 17, 1854 Germany |
Sept. 8, 1923 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate states that he was a son of John/Johann Buchholz, mother not named, married and born in Germany, died Sept. 8, 1922. Stone reads Sept. 8, 1923. Albert Buchholz of Monett, MO was the informant. - His wife was Augusta Schmidt/Schmieicht. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Louise (RUPP) | May 30, 1885 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Albert Henry - Inscription: "Be thou faithful until death and I will give thee a crown of life" - Research Note: Daughter of John Rupp and Caroline Schambach. Mrs. Alma Kaiser of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Albert H. Buchholz, age 28, married Louise Rupp, age 28, on Dec. 2, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Otto Carl | Mar. 19, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 6, 1972 | SSW: Ruby Evelyn - Research Note: Son of John Daniel Buchholz and Augusta Schmidt/Schmieicht. His first wife was Anna Celia Schad. Second married Ruby Evelyn (Herron) Meier. | Census WW II Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Ruby Evelyn (HERRON) (MEIER) | Sept. 22, 1909 Jacksonville, IL |
Nov. 4, 2004 Monett, MO |
SSW: Otto - Research Note: Daughter of Elmer and Viva (Cooley) Herron, married Richard Meier on August 19, 1928, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1935. She married Otto Buchholz on August 20, 1938, and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1972. | Monett Times Nov. 5, 2004 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| BUCHHOLZ, Wilhelm G. F. | Mar. 14, 1882 | Jan. 31, 1904 | Translation: "Wilhelm G. F. Buchholz - Born 14 March 1882 - Deceased 31 Jan. 1904 - The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places - yes I have a good inheritance Psalm 15 verse 6" | Photo Jay Trace Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle |
| BUENING, Elisabeth (GAETZ/GATZ) (MEINS) (KREI) | Sept. 7, 1866 Switzerland |
Jan. 20, 1942 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Rest in Peace - Mother Dear" - Research Note: Parents names given as only Gaetz. Mrs. Walter Jugulski of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. She second married John Krei and he was the informant. - IA marriage are typed up and it states that she married under Elizabeth Meins, age 54, born Switzerland, daughter of Ulrich Gatz and Elizabeth Lally to John Krei on Mar. 13, 1920 in Sioux City, IA. Elizabeth was widowed and it was her 3rd marriage. John Krei was 66, born Germany, son of Fred Krei and Sophia Schaffed, retired farmer, his 3rd marriage. - SS Claims Index for her daughter Ida, has her husband William Buening and maiden name given as Gates. | Death Certificate IA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUENING, Wilhelm Haus Frederick | Nov. 21, 1848 Germany |
May 31, 1930 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate has his name William John Buening. Parents not named. Says he was divorced. William Buening of Rural Neosho, Newton Co., MO was the informant. Burial place given as 3 miles West of Purdy, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUGENHAGEN, Theresa Karoline Wilhelmine (HEMMERLING) | May 2, 1854 Germany |
July 17, 1926 | Research Note: Husband was Wilhelm/William Friedrich August Bugenhagen. - Cassville Republican, January 17, 1895 - Estate of Wilhelm Bugenhagen, dec'd Therese Bugenhagen, Adm'r. Wilhelm's will is online at ancestry.com. He left everything to his wife at her disposal. If anything was left after Theresa's death, it was supposed to be divided between his children: William, Charley, Frank, Minna, Emma, Ernst and John. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Ancestry.com Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BURASCO, Diana Sue (SCHALLERT) (McMILLIN) | Mar. 29, 1944 | No Date | SSW: Richard - Research Note: Diana Sue McMillin, age 41, married Richard Franklin Burasco, age 48, on Oct. 5, 1985 in Barry Co., MO. Marriage license was obtained in Macon Co., MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Photo Jay Trace |
| BURASCO, Richard Franklin | May 15, 1937 Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
Apr. 2, 2007 Circle of Life Hospice Home, Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Diana S. - Research Note: Richard Burasco, age 69, of Purdy, died Apr. 2, 2007 at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, AR, following a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1937, in Springdale, AR, and was a son of Frank and Edith (Patterson) Burasco. He was retired from Rural Electric Co-Op. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Stone's Prairie and the Arkansas National Guard. He married Diane (Schallert) McMillin on October 5, 1985, in Purdy. - Richard Franklin Burasco, age 43, married Marion Marcellia (Talley) Burasco, age 39, on June 7, 1980 in Macon Co., MO. Richard F. Burasco, age 45, married Marion M. (Tally) Burasco, age 42, on Mar. 30, 1983 in Randolph Co., MO. - Temporary Marker - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace Monett Times Donna Cooper |
| CASPER, Adolph Gustav | Mar. 22, 1883 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 10, 1955 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emilie - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents were Martin and Caroline (Belinski) Casper. Emilie was given as his wife's name. Carl Cooper, Purdy, MO, gave the information. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, Augusta Christine (LOEHR) | Aug. 20, 1882 MO |
Oct. 4, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Martin - Research Note: She was widowed and usual residence was rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz. Mrs. Fred Schad of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - John Casper, age 27, married Augusta Loehr, age 20, on July 4, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, Caroline "Carrie" (BELENSKI) | Apr. 24, 1838 Germany |
Apr. 4, 1927 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was named Martin Casper. She was age 87 years, 11 months and 10 days old. Her father's name was Belenski and both of her parents were born in Germany. Adolph Casper of Purdy, MO, gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, Emilie Anna BUCHHOLZ | Nov. 23, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 9, 1946 Stella Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Adolph - Research Note: Daughter of John Buchholz and Augusta Schimdt/Schmieicht. Adolph Casper, her husband, was the informant on the death certificate. - Adolph Casper married Emeline Buchholz on Apr. 23, 1908 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, John Martin | May 5, 1876 West Prussia, Germany |
Dec. 20, 1964 Purdy, Barry Co., MO Home of Fred Schad |
SSW: Augusta C. - Research Note: Son of Martin Casper and Caroline Belenski. Mrs. Augusta Casper of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, Johnny P. | Oct. 6, 1905 | Dec. 25, 1922 | Research Note: Son of John Martin Casper and Augusta C. Loehr. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CASPER, Martin | Mar. 10, 1849 Germany |
July 20, 1938 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Albert Casper. Mother not named on the death certificate. He was the husband of Caroline (Belenski) Casper. Living with son John Martin Casper in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 census. Widowed in the 1930 census. Researchers say the surname was originally Karzperowski and changed to Casper over the years. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Ann E. (LEVERENZ) | Sept. 16, 1957 | No Date | SSW: Keith E. - Inscription: "Married May 27, 1977" - Back of Stone | Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Barbara Inez Marie | Apr. 24, 1957 | No Date | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Robert Lee | Findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| CONLEY, Charles Edward | Mar. 24, 1936 | Dec. 26, 1984 | SSW: Martha J. - Research Note: Son of Edward John Conley and Lorene Hunke. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Edward John | Dec. 19, 1910 | June 9, 1982 | SSW: Lorene H. - Inscription: "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Research Note: Son of Owen Conley and May N. Hess. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Keith Edward | Mar. 12, 1956 Kansas City, ? |
May 29, 2004 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Ann E. - Inscription: "Married May 27, 1977" - Research Note: He was employed by the Missouri Division of Family Services. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Stones Prairie and Vintage Vettes Corvette Club of the Ozarks. He married Ann Leverenz on May 27, 1977, in Springfield. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Conley, on December 26, 1984. His mother was Martha (Bradley) (Conley) Jennings. - Back of Stone | Monett Times June 4, 2004 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Lorene H. (HUNKE) | Oct. 21, 1909 | Dec. 24, 1989 | SSW: Edward John - Inscription: "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Research Note: Daughter of Frederick H. Hunke and Christina Jacobinia Storck. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Martha J. (BRADLEY) (JENNINGS) | July 4, 1937 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 1, 2012 Republic, MO |
SSW: Charles E. - Research Note: Obit had her birth date as Apr. 4, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Atnip) Bradley. She was united in marriage on June 19, 1953 to Charles Conley he preceded her in death on December 26, 1984. She later married Bill Jennings on September 15, 1994. She was retired from 1st State Bank in Purdy, a member of the First Baptist Church Brookline, and a member of the Monett P.E.O. She was preceded by both her parents: Frank and Anna; first husband: Charles; one son, Keith Conley, May 29, 2004 and one step-daughter: Misti Roedel. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CONLEY, Robert Lee | Dec. 27, 1941 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 4, 1994 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Barbara Ynez Marie. Son of Edward John Conley and Lorene Hunke. | Findagrave.com SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Luella Marie (BOTTORF) | Apr. 10, 1950 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 18, 2018 St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: Luella Marie (Bottorf) Doennig, 68, of Republic, MO, passed away Sept. 19, 2018, surrounded by a host of family and friends in St. Louis. Luella was born in Wheaton, MO, to Richard Laverne Bottorf and Anita Clara (Meister) Bottorf. Luella's parents, and one sister, Betty Hillen preceded her in death. Wife of Gerald Doennig. Luella was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was employed by Merrill Lynch for over 36 years. | Springfield News Leader Phyllis Long |
| ENKE, Dora | Dec. 26, 1890 | Aug. 3, 1903 | Inscription: "Here rests in God Dora - daughter of G and M Enke" - Research Note: Daughter of George Enke and Martha Schriber. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENKE, Edna L. M. | Oct. 6, 1911 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 18, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Asleep in Jesus" - Research Note: Death Certificate states that she was a daughter of George Enke who was born in Germany and that she was 8 years, 2 mos, and 13 days old, a school girl who died from the effects of tonsillitis. Mother not named on the death certificate. Her mother was Martha Schriber. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENKE, George | Feb. 3, 1857 Hanover, Germany |
June 30, 1946 Monett, Barry Co., MO check out second wife |
SSW: Martha - Inscription: "Asleep In Jesus" - Research Note: Son of George Enke and Freda Klinge both born Germany. Mrs. Hartwig Geske (daughter Mary) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - George Enke, age 32, son of George Enke and F. Klinge, married Martha Schreiber, age 21, daughter of W. Schreiber and Dorotha Ohl, on Sept. 26, 1889 in Effingham Co., IL. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - George Enke, born Feb. 1857 Germany, age 43, married 11 years; Martha, wife, born Feb. 1868 Germany, married 11 years, mother of 7 children, 4 living; Dora, daughter, born Dec. 1890 NE, age 9; George, son, born May 1892 NE, age 8; Mary, daughter, born Jan. 1894 NE, age 6; Bertha, daughter, born Oct. 1898 MO, age 1. | Death Certificate Census IL Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENKE, Hilda B. (BLOCK) | Oct. 4, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 30, 1965 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate has birth year 1916. Daughter of Paul Carl Block and Carolina Augusta Buchoutz/Buchholz. Her husband was William Enke and he was the informant, living in Joplin, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENKE, Julian Ernst Otto | Jan. 3, 1909 | Aug. 15, 1909 | Transcription: "Julian Ernst Otto Enke - Born 3 Jan. 1909 - Deceased 15 Aug. 1909" | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| ENKE, Martha Marie Wilhelmina (SCHRIBER) | Feb. 17, 1868 | Mar. 17, 1936 | SSW: George - Inscription: "Asleep In Jesus" - Research Note: George Enke, age 32, son of George Enke and F. Klinge, married Martha Schreiber, age 21, daughter of William F. Schreiber and Dorotha Ohl, on Sept. 26, 1889 in Effingham Co., IL. | IL Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Bertha C. (MUELLER) | Apr. 5, 1907 | Feb. 20, 1978 | Research Note: First wife of Fred Farmer. Daughter of Carl A. Mueller and Anna Gertrude Schad. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Clyde Glen | Jan. 15, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 6, 1991 | SSW: Emma M. - Research Note: Son of William Farmer and Sally M. Widener. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Erma Marie (STORCK) | May 2, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 21, 2002 Kansas City, Johnson Co., KS |
SSW: Clyde G. - Research Note: Daughter of George C. Stork and Talina K. Hinrich. She moved to Kansas City, Kansas, in 1950. She retired from the Jones Store after 25 years of employment. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Shawnee, Kansas, the Altot Guild, Dorcus Circle, and Hope Quilters, and was a volunteer at the Faith Village Thrift Store. She was married to Clyde Farmer, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Storck. | Monett Times July 22, 2002 Mary Homesley SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Fred | Feb. 8, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 19, 1999 McCune-Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William and Sally Maggie (Weidner) Farmer. He married Bertha Miller, Mar. 13, 1945, Columbus, Cherokee County, KS, she preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1978. He married Faye Edwards on Nov. 13, 1982, Purdy, Barry Co., MO. | Photo Jay Trace Monett Times Diana Cope |
| FOSTER, Margie Alice (WILLIAMS) (PENNEL) | Sept. 10, 1928 Galena, MO |
June 23, 2016 Lawrence Co. Manor, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Isthmael Paul - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Ray and Martha (Sims) Williams. She was united in marriage on October 24, 1969 in Purdy to Paul Foster; he preceded her in death on November 23, 2002. She was a cook for the Pierce City Schools and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church Stone's Prairie near Purdy, Missouri. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Ray and Martha; her husband Paul; and one daughter: Janice Brown. She first married Willia Alvin Pennel. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FOSTER, Paul Isthmael | Nov. 19, 1922 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 2002 | SSW: Margie A. - Inscription: "Married Oct 24, 1969" - Research Note: Son of Ralph D. Foster and Jewell Justis. Paul Isthmael Foster, age 17, first married Mary Anna Clapper, age 20, on June 18, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. R. D. Foster, father of Paul,, gave consent. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FURRY, Helen B. (SCHALLERT) (BENNETT) | Oct. 19, 1910 | June 6, 1981 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Alois Schallert and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Buchholz buried in St. John's Cemetery. She first married Lee Edward Bennett. Second William James Furry. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FURRY, William J. | Feb. 10, 1901 | Apr. 27, 1978 | Inscription: "MM I US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of John Henry Furry and Nettie Viola Day. His first wife was Anna. Second wife Helen Schallert. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GAETZ, Russell Richard | Jan. 3, 1917 Monett, MO |
Aug. 23, 2000 Monett Care Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma M. S. - Research Note: Obit has Jan. 31, 1917 as his birth date - stone reads Jan. 3, 1917. He was the son of Albert and Ida (Stebler) Gaetz. He was a farmer and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Hobbs-Anderson Post 91 Monett American Legion and Tom Wolfe Memorial Post 4207 Monett Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Wilma Geske on January 25, 1955, in Purdy, MO. He was preceded in death by one brother, George Gaetz. | Monett Times Aug. 24, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| GAETZ, Wilma Minnie S. (GESKE) | Dec. 23, 1922 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 26, 2003 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Russell Richard - Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Schad) Geske. She married Russell Gaetz on January 25, 1955, and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2000. She was also preceded by one brother, Elmer Geske. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Bertha Emilia Sophia (SCHAD) | Dec. 27, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 27, 1958 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Carl Fredrick - Research Note: Daughter of George Schad and Caroline Buchholz. Mrs. Russell Gaetz of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Carl Fred | Sept. 17, 1854 Germany |
July 20, 1929 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wilhelmine Pauline - Research Note: Son of Carl Geske (Johann Christian Geske) and mother's maiden name was Diettman (Wilhelmine Justine Friederkie Dittman). Selma Geske (daughter) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Carl Fredrick | Sept. 6, 1886 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1962 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Son of Carl Fred Geske and Wilhelmine Miller. His wife was Bertha Schad. Mrs. Russell Gaetz of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI WAGR 342 FIELD ATTRY 89 DIV WORLD WAR I" | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Elmer George | Oct. 22, 1928 | Aug. 15, 1992 | Inscription: "Asleep in Jesus" - Research Note: Son of Carl Fredrick Geske and Bertha Schad. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SFC US ARMY" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Hartwig Wilhelm George | Dec. 30, 1888 | Apr. 6, 1984 | SSW: Marie Johanna - Research Note: Son of Carl Fred Geske and Wilhelmine Miller. Married Marie Johanna "Mary" Enke, Jan. 29, 1914 in Monett, Barry County, Missouri. Full name on World War I Draft Registration Card is: Hartwig William George Geske. He is listed as having a wife and one child at that time. | Census WW I Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Marie Johanna "Mary" (ENKE) | Jan. 22, 1895 NE |
Oct. 22, 1984 | SSW: Hartwig Wilhelm - Research Note: Daughter of George Enke and Martha Schriber. Hartwig Geske, age 25, married Mary Enke, age 20, on Jan. 29, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Richard Herman Carl | Feb. 6, 1884 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 1967 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Research Note: Son of Carl F. Geske and Wilhelmina Mueller/Miller. Under "Name of husband or wife" on the death certificate, it says None. Mrs. Edgar Velton of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GESKE, Wilhelmine Pauline "Minnie" (MUELLER/MILLER) | July 1, 1858 Germany |
Oct. 15, 1932 | SSW: Carl Fred Research Note: Wilhemmine Pauline Mueller married Carl Fred Geske on Sept. 19, 1880 in Lawrence Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAGEBUSCH, Earl Wayne | Aug. 4, 1922 Wentworth, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 22, 1996 | SSW: Sylvia M. - Research Note Son of Henry Earl Hagebusch and Beryl M. Dreibelbis. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAGEBUSCH, Sylvia M. (LAUGHLIN) | July 22, 1928 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 2013 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Earl W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Raymond Laughlin and Clara (Young) Laughlin. She was united in marriage on June 28, 1946 in Columbus, KS to Earl Wayne Hagebusch, he preceded her in death on November 22, 1996. She was a retired legal secretary, a member of the Stone's Prairie Lutheran Church, an original Hospice volunteer and belonged to the L.W.M.L. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARPER, Marvin Wayne | June 2, 1921 Braddyville, Page Co., IA |
May 31, 2012 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Stella A. - Research Note: He was the son of James David and Fanny Jane (Browning) Harper. Mr. Harper was a heavy equipment operator, a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Berwick Church. | Lakin Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARPER, Stella A. (MANESS) | Apr. 17, 1921 Rockport, MO |
Feb 10, 1976 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Marvin Wayne - Research Note: Daughter of Alexander Maness and Nina Florence Starnes. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HASKELL, Geneva | Jan. 1, 1908 | Feb. 4, 1986 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Benjamin Otto | Apr. 27, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 1958 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Frank Hemmerling and Caroline Loehr. Under "Name of husband or wife" on the death certificate, it says None. Mrs. Elmer Rupp of Purdy, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Carl | Dec. 26, 1846 Germany |
Mar. 10, 1923 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Carl Hemmerling and mother not named on the death certificate. He was widowed. Frank Hemmerling of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Carolina. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Carl F. | Jan. 22, 1902 | July 26, 1982 | SSW: Norma C. - Research Note: Son of Frank A. Hemmerling and Caroline Tilda Loehr. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Carolina | Sept. 14, 1849 | Mar. 14, 1907 | Inscription: "Auf Wiedersehen" - Research Note: Wife of Carl Hemmerling. | Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Caroline Tilda "Carrie" (LOEHR) | Mar. 15, 1877 Looney Cooney, MD |
June 16, 1947 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frank A. - Research Note: Daughter of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz. Mrs. Elmer Rupp of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Frank Hemmerling, age 23, married Caroline Loehr, age 20, on Sept. 14, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Frank August | Sept. 13, 1874 Rising Sun, PA |
Jan. 18, 1949 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Caroline Tilda - Research Note: Son of Carl Hemmerling. Mother not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Albert Opalka of Monett, MO was the informant. - November 21, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Frank Hemmerling, who lives about five miles south of Monett happened to a very serious accident Thursday evening about six o'clock when he had the misfortune to get his left arm caught in a corn shredder crushing it so badly that amputation was necessary. Dr. Hawkins and Dudesnbury, assisted by Logan McKee, performed the operation Thursday night at Mr. Hemmerlings's home, taken the arm off just below the elbow. The shedder was a new one and Mr. Hemmerling was using it for the first time when the unfortunate accident occurred. Monett Star | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Fredrick William | Dec. 12, 1909 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 3, 1984 | SSW: Iona L. - Research Note: Son of Frank A. Hemmerling and Caroline Tilda Loehr. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Iona L. (MEISTER) | Mar. 11, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 10, 2010 Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fredrick W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Theodore and Minnie (Ritzauer) Meister. Iona was united in marriage to Fred Hemmerling February 15, 1942 in Purdy. He preceded her in death November 3, 1984. Iona was preceded in death by her parents and husband, along with siblings Raymond Meister and Anita Bottorf. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Marzella Elizabeth (MILLER) | Apr. 4, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 4, 2001 Sun Bridge Care and Rehab. Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: William C. - Research Note: Marzella Elizabeth Hemmerling, age 84, of Springfield, formerly of Monett, died July 4, 2001, at Sun Bridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield following a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1917, in Purdy, and was a daughter of John and Anna (Schad) Miller. She moved to Springfield in 1946 from Purdy. She was a retired teacher having taught in Republic for several years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield. She married William "Bill" Hemmerling on April 6, 1946, in Purdy, and he preceded her in death June 19, 1977. | Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERLING, Norma C. (HUNKE) | Feb. 24, 1908 | Feb. 29, 1972 | SSW: Carl F. - Research Note: Daughter of Fred H. Hunke and Christina J. Storck. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMMERING, William Casper | Apr. 25, 1912 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 19, 1977 | SSW: Marzella T. - Research Note: Son of Frank A. and Caroline (Loehr) Hemmerling. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HINRICHS, Areno | Oct. 7, 1845 Germany |
Jan. 14, 1928 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maria - Research Note: Death certificate listed under Henricks. Hard to read, guessing father Hickin Hinrichs and mother Saand? both born Germany. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO Areno Hinrichs, born Oct. 1845 Germany, age 54, married 21 years; Mary, wife, born June 1861 Germany, age 38, married 21 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Tena, daughter, born Apr. 1880, Germany, age 20; Lena, daughter, born May 1881 Germany, age 19. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HINRICHS, Maria (FULKENS?) | June 21, 1861 Germany |
Mar. 25, 1916 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Areno - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: Her death certificate is indexed as Mary Heinrich on the MO Archives web site. She was a daughter of R. Fulkens?, born Germany. Her mother not named. She was a wife of Areno Hinrichs. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| HUNKE, Carl Rudolph | Jan. 28, 1839 Germany |
Aug. 14, 1901 | Research Note: His wife was Henricka Katherine Johanne Mayer. Son of Friedrich Wilhelm Hunke and Dorothee Luise Obermeyer. - Computer Enhanced Negative - Another Photo | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle German Birth Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HUNKE, Christina Jacobinia (STORCK) | Sept. 7, 1884 Springfield, IL |
Nov. 7, 1954 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fred H. - Research Note: Daughter of Jacob Storck and Cecilia Goss. Fred Hunke, her husband, of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HUNKE, Fred H. | Oct. 23, 1882 Joliet, IL |
Aug. 19, 1958 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Christina Jacobinia - Research Note: Son of Carl Henke and Henricka Mayer. Mrs. Ed Conley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HUNKE, Henricka Katherine Johanne (MEYER) | Oct. 31, 1844 | Oct. 7, 1903 | Translation: "Here rests in God - Henr. Kath. - Johanne Hunke - nee Mayer - Born 13 Oct 1844 - Deceased 7 Oct 1903 - (unreadable)" - Research Note: Wife of Carl Rudolph Hunke. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| HUNKE, Son | Dec. 23, 1906 | Dec. 23, 1906 | Transcription: "Here rests in God - the little son of Fr. and Chr. Hunke Born and Deceased 23 December 1906" - Research Note: Son of Fred Hunke and Christina Storck. | Note Phyllis Long Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| HUNKE, Velma Annie | Mar. 4, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 21, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Fred Hunke and Christina Storck. Diphtheria was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JACKSON, Viva Lujene | Dec. 16, 1959 | Jan. 3, 1981 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Milton "Swede" | Feb. 5, 1938 Pierce City, MO |
Nov. 10, 2020 Oak Pointe, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was son of the late Arthur and Ellna (Doennig) Johnson. Milton graduated from Pierce City High School with the Class of 1956. In 1956, he began his honorable service to his country in the National Guard until 1959. He then served in the Reserves until 1962. For many years, Milton worked as a Production Supervisor for Hydro Aluminum, formerly Wells Aluminum, retiring in 1998. Milton was a baptized believer and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett. His service to the church included Elder, Board of Directors, Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee and various other committees. On June 5, 1965, Milton was united in marriage to his best friend, Kay Trump. They were blessed with over fifty-five years of wonderful memories made together. Milton was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roger Johnson. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KAISER, Alma Meta (BUCHHOLZ) | Sept. 20, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 20, 2007 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Loving Mom and Grandma" - Research Note: She was a daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Rupp) Buchholz. She was retired from Tyson Foods in Monett. - Temporary Marker | Monett Times Photos Jay Trace |
| KARNES, Augusta W. (MUELLER) | Dec. 19, 1901 | Jan. 31, 1987 | Research Note: Daughter of Carl A. Mueller and Anna Gertrude Schad. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KLAPPENBERG, Mary C. (HEMMERLING) | Nov. 17, 1878 PA |
Aug. 17, 1929 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Carl Hemmerling born Germany and Carolina. Wife of August Klappenberg and he was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KOSLOWSKI, Katarina | May 12, 1851 Germany |
Oct. 18, 1903 | Translation: "Here rests in God - Katarina Koslowski - Born 12 May 1851 - Deceased 18 Oct. 1903 - The ones who are saved by the Lords scars - their crown will shine in honor" | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| LANGOSCH, Carl Herman | Jan. 4, 1886 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
May 6, 1956 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Never married. Son of Ferdinand Langosch and Marguerite Schambach. Carrie Langosch of Monett, Barry Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANGOSCH, "Carrie" Caroline Dorothy | Feb. 2, 1882 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 3, 1965 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Never married. Daughter of Ferdinand Langosch and Marguerite Schambach. Mrs. Alma Kaiser of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LANGOSCH, Ferdinand | Aug. 6, 1856 Germany |
May 26, 1927 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Transcription: "Langosch - Dear father - Ferdinand Langosch - Aug. 6 1856 - May 26 1927 - Age 70 yrs 9 mos 21 days - We so live (unreadable)" - Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. His wife was Margaret Schambach. Otto Langosch of Monett, MO was the informant. - Ferdinand Langosch, age 23, son of Ludwig Langosch and Carolina Schuth?, married Margaret Schambach, age 22, daughter of Gottfried Schambach and ??? Blind?, on Oct. 25, 1879 in Kane Co., IL. - Another Photo | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Death Certificate IL Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANGOSCH, Margaret H. (SCHAMBACH) | June 17, 1857 England |
Jan. 29, 1946 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Ferdinand Langosch. Daughter of Godfred Schambach born Germany, mother's maiden name Blind? Miss Carrie Langosch of rural Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her father, Jacob Gottfried, is buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. - Ferdinand Langosch, age 23, son of Ludwig Jacob Langosch and Carolina Schuth?, married Margaret Schambach, age 22, daughter of Gottfried Schambach and ??? Blind? | Death Certificate IL Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANGOSCH, Otto George | Oct. 21, 1883 MO |
Nov. 12, 1944 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single. Son of Ferdinand Longosch and Margaret Schambach. Carrie Langosch (Sister) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Margaret H. Schamback. DC listed under Longesce. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEE, Paula Henrietta (SCHNEIDER) | Jan. 3, 1907 | Sept. 12, 1994 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Daughter of Oscar R. Schneider and Louise B. Fritz. | Findagrave.com SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| LICHTENHAHN, Adam | Dec. 18, 1857 Germany |
May 25, 1935 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate listed under Litchtenholn. Parents not named on the death certificate. His wife was Margaret Schaeffer. George Lichtenhahn of Purdy, MO was the informant. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Margaret. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LICHTENHAHN, Christine E. | Aug. 22, 1855 Saxon, Germany |
Jan. 19, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death Certificate states she was born Aug. 22, 1856 and that she was a daughter of Conrad Lichtenhahn. Never married. Her mother's maiden name was (given name Annie) Schaeffer. George Lichtenhahn of Purdy, MO was the informant. - Computer Enhanced Negative - Another Photo - | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| LICHTENHAHN, George | Mar. 28, 1860 Germany |
Apr. 8, 1936 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Son of Conrad Lichtenhahn and Annie Scheafer. Never married. Mrs. George Chadd of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. DC listed under Litchenhalm. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LICHTENHAHN, George J. | Feb. 8, 1889 | July 28, 1962 | Research Note: Buried next to his sister Minnie. Son of Adam Lichtenhahn and Margaret Schaeffer. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LICHTENHAHN, Margaret SCHAEFFER/SCHAFFER | Jan. 12, 1862 MD |
Apr. 10, 1935 MO |
Research Note: Wife of Adam Lichtenhahn. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Adam | Findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| LICHTENHAHN, Minnie W. | Dec. 19, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 22, 1958 Rural Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Adam Lichtenhahn and Margaret Schaeffer. Never married. George Lichtenhahn of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| LIGHT, Emma Mae (MANNING) | Feb. 3, 1924 Bee House, Coryell Co., TX |
July 17, 2015 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Charles and Aurdrie (Smith) Manning. She was united in marriage on May 30, 1942 in Snyder, Texas to Leroy Light. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Charles and Audrie. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church on Stone's Prairie in Purdy, Missouri, Helping Hands, and the Church Ladies Aide. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LILLEOIEN, Clarice Palmer | Jan. 30, 1913 ND |
Feb. 1, 1995 | SSW: Mildred - Research Note: Son of Ole Lilleoien and Matilda Bunde. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LILLEOIEN, Mary Ann | Feb. 2, 1949 Grand Forks, ND |
May 26, 2003 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Preceded in death by her father, Clarice Lilleoien, on February 1, 1995. Her mother was Mildred Miller. | Monett Times May 28, 2003 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| LILLEOIEN, Mildred Marie (MILLER) | Feb. 13, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 20, 2005 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clarice - Research Note: She was a daughter of John and Anna (Storck) Miller. She married Clarice Lilleoien on July 29, 1945, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death in 1995. She taught school in Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one daughter, Mary Ann; and three sisters, Elna, Marzella and Dorothy. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOEHR, Gustav Adolph | Nov. 9, 1890 MO |
Dec. 9, 1918 | SSW: Wilhelmine Louise (Sister) - Transcription: "Gustav Adolph Loehr - Born 9 Nov. 1890 - Deceased 9 Dec. 1918 - Death had been here and borne away a brother from our side just in the morning of his day in youth and love he died" - Research Note: Son of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz, both buried at Fairland Cemetery, Fairland, Ottawa Co., OK. | Census Phyllis Long Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| LOEHR, John George | May 14, 1880 MO |
June 25, 1907 | Transcription: "Here rests in peace our dear son - Joh. Georg Lohr Born 14 May 1880 - Deceased 25 June 1907 (unreadable)" Loehr on bottom of stone. - Research Note: Son of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz. | Census Phyllis Long Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| LOEHR, Laura | June 17, 1893 Stone's Prairie, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 16, 1916 Van Buren Twp., Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate gives date of death as Nov. 17, 1916, father George Loehr born in Germany and Henrietta Buchholz born in Prussia. She died of TB and the certificate gave the wrong place of burial and listed it as St. Agnes in Newton County. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| LOEHR, Wilhelmine Louise | Nov. 26, 1888 MO |
Nov. 19, 1918 | SSW: Gustave Adolph (brother) - Transcription: "Here rests in God Wilhelmine Louise Loehr - Born 26 Nov. 1888 - Deceased 19 Nov. 1918 - Is a star that is lost when the daylight is give she has faded away to shine brightly in heaven" - Research Note: Daughter of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| McMILLIN, Richard Edward | Dec. 24, 1942 Indianapolis, IN |
June 25, 2011 Kansas City, MO |
Research Note: Parents not named in the obit. He graduated from Purdy High School in 1961. He married Diana Schallert in 1962 and is survived by two children, and four grandchildren. He started his career as an entrepreneur opening his first shoe store in AZ. Sales were always his career. He exceeded sales goals with his photographic memory, self-motivation, and sense of humor and his love of people. In 1977 he won district Sales Rep of the Year with Bowman. He was also known as the "Nut who sold bolts." He enjoyed traveling his territory to visit his customers. On Jan. 15th 2006 he married Betty Hartung. Celebration of his life service will be at Northland Christian Church, Kansas City, MO, with a reception to follow on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 6:00 pm. A service at Stones Prairie Lutheran Church in Purdy, MO. on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm with burial following. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MEIER, Nolan Richard | Aug. 6, 1930 Alton, Madison Co., IL |
Nov. 27, 2010 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Richard and Ruby (Herron) Meier. He united in marriage to Betty Goodman on December 22, 1953. Nolan graduated from Purdy High School Class of 1949 and then attended Monett Jr. College. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a Charter Member of the Monett Rural Fire and the University of Missouri Dairy Advisory Boards. He also was on the boards of Mid-Am Dairy, Monett Farmers Co-op, UMB Bank and Lutheran Fire and Lightening Insurance. Nolan was preceded in death by his step-father Otto Buchholz and niece Viva Jackson. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MEILIER, Anita M. | Mar. 31, 1908 | Nov. 2, 1908 | Inscription: "Here rests in God - Anita M. Meilier - Born 31 Mar. 1908 - Deceased 2 Nov. 1908 - Rest Softly" | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| MEILIER, Benjamin F. | Sept. 23, 1906 | Jan. 23, 1907 | Inscription: "Here rests in God - Benjamin F. Meilier - Born 23 Sept. 1906 - Deceased 23 Jan. 1907" | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| MEINERT, Vrona K. C. | Jan. 4, 1908 | May 2, 1908 | Transcription: "Here rests in God - Vrona K. C. (not sure of the name) - daughter of W. and M. Meinert - Born 4 Jan. 1908 - Deceased 2 May 1908 - She was a quiet good child faithful like Gods angels are" | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER | No Date | No Date | Computer Enhanced Negative | Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Adelina Bertha "Lena" (LOEHR) | July 29, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
May 3, 1969 | SSW: Arthur Martin - Research Note: Daughter of George Loehr and Henrietta Buchholz. - Computer Enhanced Negative - Another photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Adolph | Oct. 14, 1911 | Feb. 20, 1993 | SSW: Elna G. - Research Note: Son of Arthur Martin Meister and Adelina Bertha Loehr. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Anton F. | Oct. 22, 1840 Rotenberg, Germany |
Sept. 21, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death Certificate states that he was born in Rotenberg, Germany. Parents not named on the death certificate. T. A. Meister was the informant. His wife was Gabriele Hoppfer. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Anton Meister, born Oct. 1840 Germany, age 59, married 34 years; Gabriele, wife, born Oct. 1846 MO, age 53, married 34 years, mother of 13 children, 11 living; Arthur, son, born Nov. 1881 MO, age 18; Walter, son, born Jan. 1884, age 16; Martha, daughter, born Apr. 1886 MO, age 14; Alma, daughter, born Apr. 1886 MO, age 14; Anton, son, born Oct. 1876 MO, age 23; Theodore, son, born Mar. 1878 MO, age 22; Louis, son, born Feb. 1875 MO, age 25. - Justices of the Peace for 1904 included A. F. Meister of Monett, MO. - July 15, 1896, Cassville Republican - Carl Appel of St. Louis is visiting at his old home in Capps Creek Township this week. Mr. Appel is a teacher in a German Lutheran Church. Tuesday, accompanied by A. F. Meister, he was visiting the New Cassville which he had not seen for a number of years. - Cassville Democrat Feb. 16, 1907 - THE GRAND JURY - Short Biography of The February Grand Jury: Anton F. Meister, foreman of the grand jury, was born in Saxony, Germany, Oct. 22, 1840, and came to America in 1860, and settled in Perry County, MO, on Dec. 20 of the same year, and has been a resident of this state for 47 years. He came to Barry county in 1892 and located in Capps Creek township. At the age of 26 he and Miss Gabilla Hopfer, a native of Perry county; were married. To this union were born thirteen children, 11 of whom are living; 8 sons and 3 daughters. Is a member of the Lutheran Church and a Democrat in politics. He is also president of the Barry County Mutual Insurance Company and one of our best citizens. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MEISTER, Arthur G. | Nov. 14, 1912 | Nov. 19, 1912 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Arthur Martin Meister and Adelina Loehr. | Findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| MEISTER, Arthur Martin | Nov. 11, 1881 Union Town, MO |
Mar. 14, 1936 Rural Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Adelina - Research Note: Son of Antone Meister and Gabriele Hoppfer. Adelina Bertha "Lena" Loehr, his wife, of Purdy, MO, was the informant on the death certificate. - Computer Enhanced Negative - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Elna G. (MILLER) | Oct. 13, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 2, 1999 Manor Health Care, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Adolph - Research Note: She was the daughter of John and Anna (Stork) Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church at Stones Prairie. She married Adolph Meister on December 6, 1936, in Purdy, and he preceded her in death February 20, 1993. She was preceded in death by one son, Virgil Meister, in 1946. | Monett Times Dec. 3, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Gabriele (HOPPFER) | Oct. 30, 1846 Perry Co., MO |
Mar. 20, 1934 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louis (son) - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of Anton Meister. Daughter of Michael Hoppfer born Germany. Mother not named on the death certificate. Walter Meister of Monett, MO was the informant. - Cassville Democrat, March 22, 1934 - Mrs. Gabriele Meister, aged 87, died at her home five and one-half miles northwest of Purdy, Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted Friday with a short service at the Stone Prairie Lutheran church at 2:30 in the afternoon. Services were conducted by Reverend Strassen, pastor of the church. Interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Blankenship funeral services. Mrs. Meister had lived on the farm where she died for 42 years. She was born in Perry County, Missouri. Her husband passed away about ten years ago. Mrs. Meister is survived by eight sons, Theodore and Walter of the home neighborhood, Harold of San Antonio, Tex., Ben and Tony of McAllen, Tex., and Will of Muskogee, Okla. and three daughters. Mrs. Amelia Kopp of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Alma Speaker of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Mrs. Martha Selvedge of Purdy. She is survived also by 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Meister was one of the county's very best citizens and was loved by all who knew her. She reared an excellent family of children, all of who attended her during her closing days. The Democrat joins the many friends of the bereaved family in extending sympathy in their sad hour. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Julia (LOEHR) | July 29, 1884 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 26, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Transcription: "Here lies in God - Juliana M. Meister nee Loehr - Born 29 July 1884 - Deceased 26 Dec. 1911" - Research Note: Stone reads 29th and death certificate reads 27th. It also states she was a daughter of George Loehr born Germany. Mother not named. T. A. Meister of Monett, MO was the informant. First wife of Theodore A. Meister. - December 31, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Theodore A. Meister and Juliana Loehr, Monett. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Louis | Feb. 22, 1874 Appleton, St. Clair Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1935 State Hosp., Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Gabriele (Mother) - Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: He was widowed. Son of Anton Meister and Gabriele Hoppfer. Hospital records were the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Mary S. (STIPP) | Nov. 10, 1921 Pierce City, MO |
Nov. 12, 1996 | SSW: Raymond T. - Research Note: Daughter of Tony Stipp and Emma Bartkoski. Raymond T. Meister, age 26, married Mary S. Stipp, age 23, on Nov. 26, 1944 in Comanche Co., OK. | OK Marriage Index SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, "Minnie" Wilhelmine Maria (RITZAUR) | Jan. 29, 1876 NY |
Nov. 4, 1961 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Theodore A. - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Ritzaur and Augusta Fenske. Raymond Meister of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Gangrene of right leg was the cause of death. Theordore A. Meister, age 38, married Minnie Ritzaur, age 38, on May 21, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Raymond T. | Aug. 18, 1918 | Apr. 1, 1993 | SSW: Mary S. - Research Note: Son of Theodore August Meister and Wilhelmine Maria "Minnie" Ritzaur. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Theodore August | Mar. 7, 1876 MO |
Jan. 16, 1953 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Minnie M. - Research Note: Son of Anton Meister and Gabriele Hoppfer/Hopfer. Raymond Meister of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of death. - First wife - December 31, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Theodore A. Meister and Juliana Loehr, Monett. - Second Wife - Theordore A. Meister, age 38, married Minnie Ritzaur, age 38, on May 21, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Virgil Leroy | July 3, 1938 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 1946 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Fell Asleep to Awaken in Heaven" - Research Note: Son of Adolph Meister and Elna G. Miller. Polio was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MEISTER, Walter Rudolph | Jan. 17, 1884 Cape Girardeau, MO |
Apr. 28, 1957 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Died at age 73. Never married. Son of Anton F. Meister and Gabriele Hoppfer. Raymond Meister of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| MEUSCHKE, Ernestine Emilie | June 19, 1839 Germany |
June 17, 1911 Capps Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Translation: "Ernstine Emilie Meuschke - Born 19 June 1839 - Deceased 17 June 1911 - I am the resurrection - and the life who believes - on me they will live - if he now dies" - Research Note: Her death certificate is indexed as Ernstiene Mauschke on the Secretary of State's listings. Parents not named. Fred Meuschke, her husband, was the informant. - Temporary Marker next to grave of Ernestine | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MEUSCHKE, Fanny | Apr. 20, 1868 | May 27, 1906 | Translation: "Here rests in God - Fanny Meuschke - Born 20 Apr. 1868 - Died 27 May 1906 - Fear not - I have saved you - I called you by your name - You are mine" Research Note: Daughter of Fred and Ernestine Meuschke. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| MEUSCHKE, Fred | Aug. 8, 1840 Saxony, Germany |
Jan. 14, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death Certificate states he was a son of Gottlob Meuschke and his mother's maiden name was Tskie?. Hedwig Meuschke of Rural Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Ernestine. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Frank/Fred Meuschke, born Aug. 1840 Germany, age 59, married 30 years; Ernestine, wife, born June 1839 Germany, age 60, married 30 years, mother of 6 children, 5 living; Liddy, daughter, born Nov. 1870 Germany, age 29; Fannie, daughter, born Apr. 1872 Germany, age 28; Meletta, daughter, born Oct. 1878 Germany; Liska, daughter, born Oct. 1880 Germany, age 19. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| MEUSCHKE, Lydia | 1867 | 1925 | Temporary Marker - Research Note: Daughter of Fred and Ernestine Meuschke. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MILLER, Anna Cecelia (STORCK) | Feb. 2, 1890 | Sept. 20, 1972 | SSW: John A. - Research Note: Daughter of Jacob G. Storck and Cecelia Goss. John Mueller, age 24, married Anna Storck, age 23, on Dec. 14, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. - December 11, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: John Mueller/Miller, 24, Purdy and Anna Storck, 23, Purdy. | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MILLER, Dorthy M. | Sept. 10, 1915 | Sept. 15, 1916 | Translation: "Dorthy M. - daughter of John and Annie Miller - Born 10 Sept. 1915 - Deceased 15 Sept. 1916 - (unreadable)" - Research Note: Daughter of John A. Miller and Anna C. Storck. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Photo Jay Trace |
| MILLER, Eugene "Gene" | May 21, 1927 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
April 9, 2012 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late John and Anna (Storck) Miller. He was the retired president of 1st State Bank in Purdy, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church on Stone's Prairie in Purdy, MO, where he was in the church men's club. Gene also served in the Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by both his parents: John and Anna and five sisters: Verna Mae Nations, Elna Meister, Marzella Hemmerling, Mildred Lilleoien, and Dorothy Miller. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MILLER, John Albert | Jan. 7, 1889 | Mar. 2, 1953 | SSW: Anna C. - Research Note: Son of Carl A. Mueller/Miller and Anna Gertrude Schad. Name went from Mueller to Miller some where along the line. Carl and Anna are listed on this page under Mueller. His mother's death certificate is listed under Miller. - December 11, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: John Mueller, 24, Purdy and Anna Storck, 23, Purdy. - John Mueller, age 24, married Anna Storck, age 23, on Dec. 14, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. | Census Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MOHLING, Barbara Lou (SCHNIEPP) | Apr. 6, 1929 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI |
Apr. 28, 1983 | SSW: Duane Henry - Research Note: Daughter of Reinold Edward Schniepp and Sylvia Augusta Dick. | SS Claims Index MI Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MOHLING, Duane Henry | Oct. 5, 1924 Waverly, IA |
No Date | SSW: Barbara Lou - Research Note: Duane Henry Mohling, age 26, son of Alfred Frank Mohling and Rosalie Elizabeth Pape, married Barbara Lou Schniepp, age 22, daughter of Reinold Edward Schniepp and Sylvia Augusta Dick, on June 3, 1951 in Wayne Co., MI. | MI Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MOORE, Imogene Marie (SCHALLERT) | Mar. 30, 1943 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 20, 2001 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Lester Schallert and Amanda Schad. She married James Moore on November 10, 1961. | Monett Times Oct. 22, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| MOORE, James Austin | Feb. 17, 1943 | No Date | Research Note: His wife was Imogene Marie Schallert. | Photo Jay Trace |
| MUELLER, Anna Gertrude (SCHAD) | May 10, 1869 Dankmarkhausen, Germany |
Nov. 3, 1947 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Carl A. - Research Note: DC listed under Miller. Wife of Carl Miller/Mueller. Daughter of Frederick Schad and Gertrude Loehr. John Miller of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her last name is listed as both Mueller and Miller on the death certificate and John Miller is the informant. Descendants have the spelling of Miller. Their son, Carl F., is buried at Purdy Cemetery under Miller. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| MUELLER, Carl A. | Nov. 18, 1855 West Prussia, Germany |
Apr. 13, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Anna Gertrude - Inscription: Written in German - Research Note: Son of Carl Miller and Rosena Wiesar/Wilson? both born West Prussia. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| NAGEL, Charlotte | Feb. 24, 1845 Germany |
Mar. 17, 1915 | Transcription: "Here rests in God - our dear mother - Charlotte Nagel - Born 24 Feb. 1845 - Deceased 17 March 1915 - The Almighty has sown the seed for harvest in eternity" - Research Note: Wife of Ferdinand Nagel. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| NAGEL, Ferdinand | Mar. 31, 1848 | Sept. 22, 1908 | Transcription: "Here rests in God - Ferdinand Nagel - Born 31 Mar 1848 - Deceased 22 Sep 1908 - After overcoming heavy suffering - I was transported to heavenly joy" - Research Note: His wife was Charlotte. | Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| NATIONS, Jerome Barton "J. B." | Dec. 15, 1930 Knox City, TX |
Jan. 6, 2003 Washington Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR |
SSW: Verna Mae - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel O. and Roberta (Joyce) Nations. He was a 1949 graduate of Purdy High School and attended the University of Missouri. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He moved to Cassville from Monett in 1960. He operated State Farm Insurance Agency for 35 years. He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran in Cassville. He was a member of the Cassville Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Cassville Golf Course. He was also a member of Irwin-Easley Post 118 Cassville American Legion. He married Verna Mae Miller on June 3, 1953, in Purdy, MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA" | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| NATIONS, Verna Mae (MILLER) | Apr. 23, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 12, 2012 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co.,MO |
SSW: J. B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of John A. Miller and Anna C. Storck. Siblings include Elna Meister, Dorothy Miller, Marzella Hemmerling, Mildred Lilleoien and Gene Miller, all of which predeceased her except for Gene. The youngest of the six children, she lived in Purdy until graduating from high school in 1948, and heading off to what was then Missouri State Teacher's College (now MSU) to pursue a teaching degree in home economics. After graduation, she taught for one year in Lockwood, Missouri. Her high school sweetheart, Jerome (J.B.) Nations, was off at that time participating in the Korean War. She was united in marriage to J. B. Nations on June 3, 1953, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stones Prairie, MO. Following a brief period of living in Kansas City and Monett, the couple made their home in Cassville where J.B. became a State Farm agent. Verna Mae taught school in Exeter briefly before quitting to devote her time to helping with the agency and raising the children. She and J.B. were instrumental in the founding of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Elmer | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Infant Son of Herman And Mary" | Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Herman | Feb. 1, 1864 Germany |
May 17, 1918 | Inscription: "He died as he lived a Christian" - Research Note: Herman Opalka, age 26, married Jane/Jennie Nelson, age 18, on July 14, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. Herman Opalka married Mary Hemmerling on Sept. 19, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. Mary was the daughter of Carl and Carolina Hemmerling listed on this page. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Ida | Abt. 1900 | July 9, 1920 | Research Note: Daughter of Herman Opalka and Jennie Nelson. - August 7, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Miss Ida Opalka died July 9, at her home northwest of Purdy, of blood poison. Funeral services were conducted at Lutheran Church northwest of Purdy and interment followed in the cemetery there. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, John | May 15, 1868 Germany |
Apr. 16, 1943 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mathilda - Research Note: Son of Mathis Opalka and Kathryn Zatoga both born Germany. Herman Opalka of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Loretta June | 1934 | 1935 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Mathilda (REHWINKLE) | Apr. 10, 1870 Germany |
June 6, 1944 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: Daughter of Andrew John Rehwinkle and Elvina Brunn both born Germany. Albert Opalka of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - John Opalka married Mathilda Rehwinkle on Dec. 12, 1891 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| OPALKA, Mathis | Feb. 24, 1837 Germany |
Feb. 18, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Frederick Opalka born Germany. Mother not named on the death certificate. It gives name as "Matthews" and date of birth in Germany as Feb. 24, 1836. John Opalka (son) of Purdy, MO was the informant. His wife was Kathryn Zatoga. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| PAINTER, John Robert | Dec. 21, 1940 Rural Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1, 2022 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was son of the late Carl Morris Painter and Leona Esther (Laney) Painter. Bob accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at eight years old and was baptized at Barnett's Crossing. He attended the grade school in Washburn, MO and 8th grade in Shawnee, KS, graduating from Wheaton High School with the class of 1958. In November of that same year, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy in Kansas City. He was sent to the USNTC in Great Lakes, IL for bootcamp. Bob completed two tours on the U.S.S. Henrico in the Orient. During his tours, Bob worked as an Engineman. He was honorably discharged at Treasure Island, San Francisco in December of 1961. Bob had worked for Jumping Jacks, EFCO and ultimately retired from Schreiber's in Mt. Vernon in 2001 where he had worked in Maintenance. Bob was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett, where he had attended since 1976. He was also a member, current Commander for the last four years and 2019-2020 Legionnaire of the year of the American Legion Post 91. He thoroughly felt honored to be a member of the Honor Guard for the American Legion and the V.F.W. On November 12, 1976 in Monett, Bob married Mary Jane "Janie" Fleming. They have been blessed with over forty-five years of wonderful memories made together. Bob was preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, Lisa Painter; one brother, Morris Leon Painter; and one sister, Margaret Mutrux. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| PETLITZER, Anna G. (SCHAD) | Mar. 29, 1892 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 13, 1965 Nevada City Hosp., Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Walter F. A. - Research Note: Daughter of George Schad and Augusta Buchholz. Mrs. Esther Morton of Nevada, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Walter Petlitzer, age 23, married Annie Schad, age 20, on Dec. 29, 1912 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| PETLITZER, Augusta (FELLWOCK) | Aug. 19, 1859 WI |
Feb. 6, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Transcription: "Here rests in God our dear mother - Augusta Petlitzer - nee Fellwock - Born 19 Aug. 1859 - Deceased 6 Feb. 1922 - I will both lie down in peace and sleep for you alone O Lord make me dwell in safety, Psalm 46" - Research Note: Wife of Julius Herman Petlitzer. Julius Herman Petlitzer married Augusta Fellwock on Jan. 12, 1879 in Lawrence Co., MO. Daughter of Ernest Fellwock and Teresa Lehman both born Germany. Ernest Petlitzer of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. DC listed under "Petlizer". - Another Photo | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle |
| PETLITZER, Edgar Herman G. | Sept. 11, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 28, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Walter Petlitzer and Anna Schad. Never married. Arnold Petlitzer of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| PETLITZER, Julius Hermann | Oct. 9, 1848 Germany |
Nov. 10, 1913 | Transcription: "Here rests in God our dear father - Hermann Petlitzer - Born 9 Oct. 1848 - Deceased 10 Nov. 1913 - Sleep softly in the coolness of the grave - until Jesus voice call Christ my life and death my victory" - Research Note: Julius Herman Petlitzer married Augusta Fellwock on Jan. 12, 1879 in Lawrence Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Translated by Ursula Petzold Nickle |
| PETLITZER, Walter Ferdinand Alexander | June 11, 1889 MO |
July 18, 1970 Nevada City Hosp., Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Anna G. - Research Note: Son of Julius Herman Petlitzer and Augusta Fellwock. Walter Petlitzer, age 23, married Annie Schad, age 20, on Dec. 29, 1912 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Resident of Walker Vernon Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
