St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery
AKA: Bricefield
Barry Co., MO
Surnames P - Q

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
PAINTER, Lisa Ann Jan. 26, 1968 Jan. 28, 1968 Inscription: "Beloved Daughter & Sister" Photo
Jim Pierce
PALKOWSKI, Jan June 24, 1880
Russia
May 24, 1918
Capps Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Death certificate dates are a little different, June 15, 1880 - May 23, 1918. He was a son of John and Frances Polkowski, both born Russia. Death Certificate
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PEARCE, Catherine E. 1921 1921 SSW: Virginia Rose - Research Note: Jim Pearce added that Pearce, Catherine E; (1921 - 1921) and Virginia Pearce (1922 - 1922) were both infant daughters of Christopher and Elizabeth (Kuklenski) Pearce. (no relation to me) Dates from Book-Past & Present
Frank Hatton
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PEARCE, Virginia Rose Oct. 11, 1922
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 8, 1922
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Catherine - Research Note: Infant daughter of Christopher V. Pearce, born OK and Elizabeth Kuklenski, born Pierce City, MO. Callaway was the undertaker. Death Certificate
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PERCH, Clarence Edward Apr. 3, 1909
Racine, WI
June 1, 1968
At Home,
Rural Monett,Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sophia - Research Note: Clarence Perch was a son of Charles Perch and his wife Frances Blasky. He was the husband of Sophia Victoria Keuchel and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Notes for Clarence Perch Death Certificate
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PERCH, Frances "Fannie" (BLASKY) May 30, 1873
Berlin, WI
Jan. 6, 1959
Capps Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Margaret Blasky (her mother) - Research Note: The death certificate has a different birth year from some of the other documents. She might not have been born May of 1862 as the 1900 census reads. The stone reads 1873 as her birth date, which is probably incorrect. Frances Perch (Blasky) born May 30, 1872 - Berlin, WI - died Jan. 6, 1959 - Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO. It reads that her usual residence was RR 2, Monett, MO and she had lived there 6 years. Her deceased husband was Charles Perch. She was a daughter of Joseph Blasky and mother not known (mother was named Margaret). Clarence Perch of RR 2, Monett, MO was the informant.- Notes for Frances Perch Death Certificate
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PERCH, Sophia Victoria (KEUCHEL) Jan. 14, 1910 May 21, 1985 SSW: Clarence - Research Note: Daughter of Frank Keuchel and Katherine Younker.
1930 Census Missouri; Barry; Capps Creek; District 3
Clarence Perch, head, age 22, married at age 21, born WI, father born Poland, mother WI, general store merchant
Sophia, wife, age 20, married at age 19, born MO, parents born Poland, clerk
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PHELAN, Richard "Rick" Dean Apr. 29, 1938
Brazil,
Clay Co., IN
Dec. 5, 2017
Springfield, MO
Research Note: His birth certificate says he was born in 1932 and a twin. Son of Matthew Joseph Phelan and Pearl Frances Hunt. - Richard (Rick) Phelan, formerly of (ready?) Brazil Indiana, Chicago Illinois, Ft. Lauderdale Florida, Los Angeles California, Portland Oregon, San Diego California, Miami Florida, Nashville Tennessee, and Branson Missouri passed away Tuesday December 5, 2017 in Springfield Missouri. Rick was 85 years old. For those fortunate enough to have known Rick, they will surely have countless memories that will bring smiles and laughter. Rick had a way of taking any ordinary situation and somehow have those around him laughing endlessly. Whether it was one of his impromptu one-liners, a classic facial expression that was exclusive to him, or some shenanigan that he would so innocently be engaged in, there was always something to laugh about when Rick was around. Anytime Rick moved to a new area, almost immediately he started developing yet another new group of friends. He enjoyed talking to people and taking a sincere interest in them and their situation in life. If they had pets, that was a polarizing draw that he could not resist. To Rick, it did not matter if the pets were dogs, cats, fish or birds, he loved them all. In 1980, he even found a way to smuggle two "had-to-have" roosters on a flight back to Los Angeles having a ready-to-go excuse if he was caught, claiming that the roosters were "very rare birds". He simply loved animals. Rick faced more medical complications and near-death experiences here on earth than most people would face in 150 lifetimes. Even though he had multiple strokes, countless major surgeries, hit by a car and hit by a city bus, Rick would always rebound and continue with his positive outlook on life. He amazed all who knew him and his ability to bounce back. With Rick, Heaven has gained a funny, caring, compassionate, and generous soul. While we will deeply miss him here on earth, we can all take comfort in knowing that he has once again been reunited with all his friends, family, and beloved pets who have also passed. In Heaven, there is sure to have already been a few innocent shenanigans, a lot of laughs, and I would suspect a few missing things that he might have innocently slipped into his pocket or a bag. Keep them laughing, Rick, we know you will. IN Birth Certificates
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PIERCE, James Edward Mar. 23, 1929
Floral, KS
Sept. 28, 2020
Veteran's Home,
Mt. Vernon, MO
Research Note: He was the son of William Franklin and Helen Beatrice (Moore) Pierce. Mr. Pierce attended school in Leon, KS. He was a member of the Army (1950-1952) where he was a medic and served during the Korean War. He was married to Lorene Rosewicz on Saturday, May 16, 1953 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pulaskifield, MO. Mr. Pierce spent many years as a truck driver where he explored much of the country. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pulaskifield, MO and the El Dorado, KS VFW Post #1174. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Pierce; and two sisters Wileva Vaughn and Wanda Wimberly. Lakin Funeral Home
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PIERCE, Lorene Frances (ROSEWICZ) Sept. 25, 1926
Rural Pulaskifield,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 7, 2020
MO
Research Note: Lorene Frances Pierce, 94, of Pulaskifield, MO passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 just nine days following the passing of her husband of 67 years. She was the eleventh and final child of Joseph and Frances (Younker) Rosewicz. James Edward Pierce and Lorene Frances Rosewicz were married May 16, 1953 as the first wedding couple in the re-built SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pulaskifield. The church had suffered a fire the previous year. In their 67 years of marriage, they lived in Kansas for 34 years and back to Missouri for 33 years, retiring to a homeplace just a quarter of a mile from where they were married. Lakin Funeral Home
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POZNIAK, Andrezej 1885 1903 Research Note: Possibly the same Andrew who was a son of Karol Pozniak and Tedifila (Kowalski) Pozniak. The stone next to it has Oiczez on it. - Notes for Andrezej Pozniak Notes
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POZNIAK, Aniela "Ella" (BELKA) Oct. 12, 1887
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 31, 1954
St. Vincent Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bartholomew - Research Note: Death certificate is indexed on the MO Archives web site as Anela Pozniak. Usual residence was Rural Purdy, Corsicana, Barry Co., MO. Her husband was Bartholomew Pozniak. She was a daughter of Frank S. (Francisco Xavior) Belka and Apolonia Pauline Stetner. Bart Pozniak of Purdy, MO was the informant. - 1905 Marriages, Barry County, MO - Pozniak, Bart, age 27 and Belka, Amella, age 17 on Feb. 21, 1905. - Notes for Aniela Pozniak Census
MO Marriage Records
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POZNIAK, Anna Marie (SCHRATTER) July 13, 1916
Pierce City, MO
June 16, 1996 Research Note: Daughter of Frank Schratter and Lucy Eskina. Wife of Narcis Leo Pozniak. SS Claims Index
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POZNIAK, Bartholomew "Bart" Aug. 14, 1877
Strelno, Poland
Apr. 7, 1963
At Home,
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Aniela - Research Note: Bartholomew “Bart” Pozniak was the husband of Aniela “Ella” Belka. He was a son of Karol or Karl “Charles” Pozniak and Teofila (Kowalski) Pozniak. Ernest Pozniak of rural Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He had Burgers Disease with gangrene in both feet and toes. - 1905 Marriages, Barry County, MO - Pozniak, Bart, age 27 and Belka, Amella, age 17 on Feb. 21, 1905 - Notes for Bart Pozniak Death Certificate
MO Marriage Records
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POZNIAK, David P. Apr. 2, 1952
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
May 31, 2009
St. Mary's Hospital,
Rochester,
Olmsted Co., MN
SSW: Kathleen K. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 2, 1975" - Research Note: David Pozniak, 57, Green Bay, WI, passed away Sunday morning, May 31, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Earnest and Ruby (Brattin) Pozniak was born April 2, 1952 in Monett, MO. He earned a B.S. degree in Dairy Science from the University of Missouri and an M.B.A. from Drury University in Springfield, MO. David married Kathleen (Kathy) McCabe on August 2, 1975 in St. Louis, MO. David was President and Chief Executive Officer of Schreiber Foods and a member of Schreiber's Board of Directors. David joined Schreiber in 1974 as Production Supervisor at the company's Carthage, MO., plant. He was named a Production Manager and then the Human Resources Director in 1978; Ingredient Sales Manager and then Director of Marketing in 1985; General Manager of International in 1992; Vice President of Purchasing in 1996; Senior Vice President-Global Trade and Development and a member of the Board of Directors in 1999; President and Chief Operating Officer- Global Trade and Development in 2001; and President and Chief Executive Officer in 2007. David acquired many friends all over the world during his career. David was active in the dairy industry and civic affairs. He was an Executive Board Member for the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Board Member for the National Cheese Institute. On the civic front, he served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA, Curative Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Housing Services. He founded the Threshold of Hope, which is a charitable foundation which feeds, clothes, and shelters the homeless around the world. David is survived by his parents, Earnest and Ruby Pozniak; his loving wife Kathy, his children: Kylene (Justin) Puckett and their children Prestin, Alia and Braden, David Pozniak II, Regan Pozniak; Brothers and Sisters: Michael (Linda) Pozniak, Donna (Richard) Bottorf, Stephen Pozniak, Kevin Pozniak; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle. He was preceded in death by a niece, Kori Pozniak; maternal grandparents: Roy and Inez Brattin, paternal grandparents: Bartholomew and Ella Pozniak. Buchanan Funeral Home
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POZNIAK, Earnest E. Mar. 25, 1921
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 6, 2011
At Home,
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was one of ten children born to the late Bart Pozniak and Ella (Belka) Pozniak. Earnest had been a lifetime area resident other than the three years that he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Earnest was awarded seven Bronze Stars for his bravery and service. Earnest was a hard worker and had been a Dairy Farmer all his working years. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic; a member of the Knights of Columbus; and served on the MFA Board for over fifty-one years. On May 24, 1948, in Purdy, Earnest married Ruby Brattin. They were blessed with over sixty-three years together. Earnest was preceded in death by one son, David Pozniak; one granddaughter, Kori Pozniak; two brothers, Virgil and Narcis L. Pozniak; and five sisters, Nettie Feeney, Josephine Ceselski, Clementina Golubski, Sophia Boyce and Agnes Roberts. Buchanan Funeral Home
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POZNIAK, Karol "Charles" 1842
Germany
1915
Corsicana, Barry Co., MO
SSW: Teofila - Research Note: Indexed as Charley Pozniak, his death certificate reads that he was 70 years old and his mother's maiden name was Kowalski. The cause of death was dropsy. 1900 Census Purdy Village, Barry, Missouri, gives Charles with wife Teofila age 57, and sons Bartholomew, Andrew, Mike, and Martin. She was the mother of 12 children, 7 living. The stone has Karol on it, born 1842 and died 1915. The death certificate has born Feb. 1844 and died Aug. 11, 1914. Phyllis Long's notes for Karol Pozniak Death Certificate
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POZNIAK, Kathleen Kim (McCABE) Feb. 22, 1953 No Date SSW: David P. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 2, 1975" Photo
Jim Pierce
POZNIAK, Matka No Date No Date Research Note: Frank Hatton's notes read: Pozniak, Matka - no dates. - Next to the Matka stone is one that reads Oiczez that looks like a match to the one that has Matka on it. Neither stones have dates. - Another Photo Note
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POZNIAK, Michal 1890 1901 Research Note: Pozniak, Michal - 0/0/1890 - 0/0/1901 - Phyllis posted that he probably was a son of Karol “Charles” Pozniak and Teofila (Kowalski) Pozniak. His stone matches the one for Pelogia Pozniak. - Notes for Michal Pozniak Census
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POZNIAK, Narcis Leo Feb. 20, 1916
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
June 25, 1992
MO
SSW: Norman L. - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Bartholomew and Rosella/Aniela "Ella" (Belka) Pozniak. His wife was Aniela "Ella" Schratter. Sister's Obit
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POZNIAK, Norman Lee Nov. 24, 1938 No Date SSW: Narcis Leo - Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of Narcis Leo Pozniak and Anna Marie Schratter. Census
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POZNIAK, Oiczez No Date No Date Research Note: Frank Hatton posted: Pozniak, Oiczez - no dates - It is next to a stone that reads Matka and it looks like a match to it. Neither one have dates. Dates from Book-Past & Present
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POZNIAK, Pelogia 1905 1907 Research Note: Frank Hatton posted: Pozniak, Pelogia 0/0/1905 - 0/0/1907. Her stone matches the one for Michal Pozniak. Dates from Book-Past & Present
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POZNIAK, Ruby Pearl (BRATTIN) Aug. 12, 1931
Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 23, 2019
At Home,
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was daughter of the late Roy Eugene and Inez Cecil (Lakey) Brattin. She graduated from Wheaton High School with the class of 1948 and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. On May 24, 1948, in Purdy, Ruby married Earnest E. Pozniak. They were blessed with over sixty-three years together until his passing on August 6, 2011. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest; one son, David Pozniak; one granddaughter, Kori Pozniak; two brothers, Durward Brattin and Ronnie Brattin. Buchanan Funeral Home
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POZNIAK, Sandra L.(HUNT) (SEAMAN) Dec. 31, 1954
Washington, PA
Jan. 10, 2005
Cox Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Beloved wife of Stephen" - Sandra worked in housekeeping at the Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Center and was a resident of Purdy, MO. She married Stephen Pozniak on July 3, 1999. She was the daughter of Cameron and Jane (Chappel) Hunt. Her body was cremated. Bi-County Obituaries for January 11, 2005
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POZNIAK, Teofila (KOWALSKI) 1840
Poland
1906 SSW: Karol - Research Note: Teofila Pozniak (Kowalski) was the wife of Karol “Charles” Pozniak born Feb. 1844 Poland. Teofila Kowalski born Apr. 1843 Poland, according to the 1900 census. - Information about her name was taken from her daughter’s death certificate. Notes
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PTROSKEY, Albert No Date Feb. 9, 1914 Research Note: Frank Hatton's notes read: Ptroskey, Albert - 2/9/1914 - His wife was Pauline H. Tanozyuski?, spelling most likely not correct. Dates from Book-Past & Present
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PTROSKEY, Pauline (TANOZYUSKI?) Nov. 28, 1853
Poland
Mar. 21, 1939
Van Buren,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: The death certificate is indexed as Pauline H. Petroski. Her husband was Albert Petroskey and she was the daughter of John Tanozyuski? and Anna Georhouska? both born Poland. Surname spellings probably not correct, hard to read. Ida Lolly of Pierce City, MO was the informant. Cause of death was unknown. Probably organic heart attack, dropped dead while raking leaves in her yard. Phyllis Long's notes for Pauline Ptroskey Death Certificate
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