001Jack Allen Martin was born April 14, 1924. Jack was the second child born to Gladys Estella “Stella” (Payne) and Henry “Hank” Lee Martin on the family farm two miles west of Watson, Missouri near the old river town of Sonora, where his brother, Bud, currently resides. The farm had belonged to his great-grandparents, Hiram and Elizabeth Payne and his grandparents, Jesse Jackson and Sarah Alice (Adams) Payne. Sunny Grove Country School was located across the road from his house. Since most of the teachers usually boarded at the Payne-Martin home, he was allowed to start school at an age younger than most students. He later attended classes in Watson in the old Catholic Church, and in the two-story brick Watson High School, graduating in 1941. He often drove his father’s 1929 Whippet truck to school. Jack’s son, Reed, still has the truck. Later, Jack purchased a 1925 Model T Coupe for $25. He had a reputation for being a fast driver. Some folks nicknamed him Barney Oldfield-after the racing legend of the time.
After high school, Jack learned to weld at Frye Aircraft in Omaha. He and his friend, Carl Frede, drove his 1938 Chrysler Coupe to Baltimore, Maryland, to work at the Martin Bomber Plant spot-welding airplane cowlings. When the Martin Bomber plant opened in Omaha, the men transferred back to work on the flight lines. Jack was inducted into the Army Air Force on the day before his 19th birthday in 1943. He underwent 17 weeks of Liberator Mechanics training at several bases across the United States before being sent overseas. He was mainly stationed in Italy and northern Africa. He participated in 33 bombing missions, flying in B-24 Liberators over Germany. He was a waist gunner and flight engineer with the 827th Squadron, 484th Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force. He was awarded several medals and ribbons for his service to his country. He had begun training on B-29’s in the states when the war ended. While still in the service, Jack married Vyvyan L. Madron, his high school sweetheart, on June 12, 1945, in Hiawatha, Kansas, at a Presbyterian Church. After being honorably discharged as a T SGT, Jack began his farming career. He and Vyvyan lived two miles east of Watson, where they raised Linda, Reed and JaNay.
During the 1950s, Jack and Bud had a custom corn shelling operation that included several grain trucks and a crew of men to scoop the ear corn. Besides his own land, he farmed land belonging to Jack and Elsie Morgan and Olin and Mildred Harmes for many years. In the late 1970s, Jack and Bud joined several other area farmers in the American Agricultural Movement. In 1978, they were among the thousands of farmers who made history traveling to Washington, D.C., to gather on the mall. After Jack’s strokes and heart operations, Reed took over most of the farming operation. Jack then began collecting windmills and going to auctions where he purchased farm antiques and small tractors, such as 8N Fords, and with Reed’s help, he restored them for resale. It was just a few years ago that the driveway to Watson Fireworks was lined with his antique collection. He loved to visit with fireworks customers, and it made his day when he sold an item or two.
Jack and Vyvyan liked to vacation in the southwest in the wintertime and in the mountains in the summer. Jack was always ready to “go” no matter where or when. In years prior to his poor health, Jack and Vyvyan attended the Rock Port United Methodist Church. He was also a 63 year member of the Hubert Woodward American Legion Post #156 of Hamburg, Iowa. Jack entered the Good Samaritan Society in Auburn, Nebraska, in June 2009, where he passed away early Thursday morning, February 24, 2011 at the age of 86 years.
Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Martin and brother-in-law, Willis “Kearney” Barnhart. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Vyvyan, of the home; daughter, Linda Gaylene Fries, and her husband, Dan, of Fairfax, Missouri, son, Allen Reed Martin, and his wife, Staci, of Watson, and daughter, JaNay Meleia Oestmann, and her husband, Jim, of Auburn; his five grandchildren, Jack Fries of Wichita, Kansas, Meleia and Alexa Oestmann of Auburn, and Montana and Brock Martin of Watson. He is also survived by his older sister, Marjorie Barnhart, of Rock Port, younger brother, Harold “Bud” Martin, of Watson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson.

002Paul Dennis Martin, son of Leo and Neva (Smith) Martin, was born May 29, 1934, in Quitman, Missouri. Paul attended Eurika School, and graduated from Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri.

Paul spent his childhood in the Nodaway and Atchison County Missouri areas. Paul worked on the family farm, for U.S. Government Grain Storage, Mooreman Feed Company, Westboro and Tarkio Missouri School Districts, and Eaton Corporation, retiring in 1994. Paul moved to Graham, Washington, in 1996, and worked part-time for Tiny's Tire Factory in Tacoma.

On July 19, 1953, Paul was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Matlock at Memory Wedding Chapel in Rock Port, Missouri. They became the parents of one daughter, Rita LaRae, and four sons, Dennis Lee, Paul Curtis, Philip Craig, and Danny Ray. They made their home in the Blanchard and Westboro Missouri communities.

Paul and Joyce enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and cookouts with their family and friends. Joyce passed away in 1991. Paul had a magnetic personality, and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting with the many friends he made from Missouri to Washington, always remembering everyone by name. Paul will be missed by all who knew him. Paul returned to Missouri in December 2010. Paul passed away March 15, 2011, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 76. Paul was a member of the United Methodist Church, Westboro.

Besides his parents and wife, Joyce, Paul was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Lee Martin. Survivors include his daughter, Rita Comstock and her husband, Raymond, Tarkio, Missouri; sons, Curtis Martin and his wife, Leah, Graham, Washington, Craig Martin and his wife, Bonnie, Tarkio, Missouri, Danny Martin and his wife, Robbyn, Eatonville, Washington; brother, Romaine Martin; sister, Luella Barlow and her husband, Don; aunt, Louise Milan; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.

Graveside Memorial Service & Inurnment: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri
003Derald W. McEnaney, the son of Cyril and Cecelia (Broxterman) McEnaney, was born November 29, 1934, in Falls City, Nebraska. He attended country school east of Tarkio, and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1953.

Derald proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army from December 9, 1954, to December 8, 1956.

On February 20, 1960, Derald was united in marriage to Sharon Lee Kelley, and they became the parents of two sons, Scott and Rodney. Sharon passed away in 1983. Derald passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2011 at his home in Tarkio, at the age of 76.

Derald was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed caring for his cows and running the combine, harvesting the straight rows planted by his twin brother and partner Gerald. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his grandkids and attending their activities. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tarkio, and the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio.

Besides his parents and wife, Sharon, Derald was preceded in death by three infant daughters, Naomi, Mary and Sherry McEnaney, sister, Delores Miller and brother, Gerald McEnaney. Survivors include two sons, Scott McEnaney, Fairfax, Missouri and Rodney McEnaney and his wife, Kristi, Tarkio; grandchildren Seth McEnaney and his wife Katie, Rock Port, Hanna McEnaney, Tarkio, and Michelle, Abigail and Jacob McEnaney, Tarkio; great-grandchildren, Jayme, Camdon, and Brenna McEnaney; brothers, Richard McEnaney and his friend, Barbara Pierson, Kansas City, Missouri, Arthur McEnaney and his friend, Sheila Dougan, St. Joseph, Delbert McEnaney and his wife, Carol, Shenandoah, Iowa, Don McEnaney and his wife, Carolyn, Tarkio, and Leon McEnaney and his wife, Kay, Shenandoah; sisters, Marcie Selkirk and her husband, Pete, Tonawanda, New York, and Anita Foster and her husband, Don, Palmyra, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews; companion, Cyndy White, Tarkio, and her family, Melanie Herron and her husband Reno; grandchildren, Sean, Blair and Presley.

Mass of the Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 5, 2011, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
004Gerald W. McEnaney, son of Cyril and Cecelia (Broxterman) McEnaney, was born November 29, 1934, in Falls City, Nebraska. He attended country school east of Tarkio, and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1953.

Gerald proudly served his Country during the Korean War in the United States Army from December 9, 1954, to December 8, 1956.

Gerald was united in marriage to Emma Lee Townsend, and they became the parents of two children, Leonard and Jerrone. They were later divorced.

Gerald was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed planting straight rows of corn, combining and his cows. His greatest enjoyment, however, was his grandkids and family and all their activities. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tarkio, the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, and was a Voyageur with the 40/8 Voiture #1402 MO. Gerald passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Delores Miller. Survivors include his son, Leonard McEnaney and his wife, Janene, Tarkio; daughter, Jerrone Willoughby and her fiancé, Eric Smith, St. Joseph, Missouri; very special friend and fiancé, Sharon Smith, Fairfax, Missouri; grandchildren, David McEnaney and his wife, Megan, Omaha, Rachel and Denise McEnaney, Tarkio, Sierrah and Marcus Willoughby, St. Joseph; brothers, Richard McEnaney and his friend, Barbara Pierson, Kansas City, Missouri, Derald McEnaney and his friend, Cyndy White, Tarkio, Arthur McEnaney and his friend, Sheila Dougan, St. Joseph, Delbert McEnaney and his wife, Carol, Shenandoah, Iowa, Don McEnaney and his wife, Carolyn, Tarkio, and Leon McEnaney and his wife, Kay, Shenandoah; sisters, Marcie Selkirk and her husband, Pete, Tonawanda, New York, and Anita Foster and her husband, Don, Palmyra, Missouri.

Mass of the Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2011, St. Paul's Catholic Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
005Gayla J. (Arnold) McIntosh was born in Shubert, Nebraska, on September 30, 1933, to John Charles and Florence Alvina (Carlson) Arnold. She was the youngest of six children. Gayla attended elementary and high school in Dawson, Nebraska, graduating in 1951. After graduation, she was enrolled at Tarkio College for two years.

Gayla was united in marriage to Roy McIntosh of Tarkio, Missouri, on June 1, 1953. They made their home in Tarkio, where they lived to the present time. This union was blessed with three children; John Leroy, Kimberly Ann, and Stuart Blake.
Gayla spent her working life as a secretary at Tarkio College, retiring in 1990. In her spare time, Gayla enjoyed counted cross-stitching, creating many beautiful pieces. She was a member of Tarkio P.E.O. Chapter FF, Tarkio Presbyterian Church, and a board member of the Tarkio Public Housing Authority. Gayla passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Community Hospital – Fairfax, of Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 77 years.

Gayla was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings; and son, Blake. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roy McIntosh, Tarkio; son, John McIntosh and his wife, Vickie, of Cleveland, Tennessee; daughter, Kim Lennemann and her husband, Paul, of Glenwood, Iowa; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Monday, March 7, 2011, Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio.
Inurnment: A private family inurnment will be held at a later date, at Home Cemetery, Tarkio
006Michael Thomas McMahon, the son of Gerald Stephen and Lois Lorraine (Anderson) McMahon, was born on May 4, 1965, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mike attended Rock Port schools, and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1983. After high school, Mike was employed in farming.

On September 14, 1985, Mike was united in marriage to Tammy Sands. They lived in the Rock Port and Tarkio areas, and in July, 1986, moved to Florida. While in Florida they became the parents of seven children, Cat, Michael, Noelle, MacKenna, Adam, Alex and Dakota. Mike was a manager for Publix Grocery Store, and also worked for Yawl Mulching doing landscaping. In 2006, they returned to Maryville, Missouri, where Mike was employed by the City of Maryville. They were later divorced.

Mike returned to Rock Port in 2008 and was employed by Oswald Ag in Tarkio and then the City of Rock Port. Mike passed away Monday, March 28, 2011, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 45 years. Mike’s children were his passion, and he will be sorrowfully missed by all his family and friends. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamburg, Iowa.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Edith Anderson and Stephen and Kathleen McMahon. He is survived by his children, Cat McMahon, Michael McMahon, Noelle McMahon, MacKenna McMahon, Adam McMahon, Alex McMahon and Dakota McMahon, all of Tarkio; parents, Jerry and Lois McMahon, Rock Port; brothers, Ronnie McMahon and his wife, Marilyn, Rock Port, Danny McMahon and his wife, Barb, Webster City, Iowa, Doug McMahon and his wife, Anna Beth, Mark McMahon and his wife, Marcy; sisters, Cathy Roup and her husband, Jim, and Elaine Lewis and her husband, Mick, all of Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., April 1, 2011, Grace Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port.
007Elaine Louise Meier, the daughter of Elmer F. and Elvira (Lohman) Steele, was born on February 9, 1931, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Elaine attended school in Red Wing, graduating in 1952. She then attended Dunwoody Business School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, receiving an Associate’s degree in business.

On June 25, 1955, Elaine was united in marriage to Clifford Eugene Meier in Trenton, Wisconsin. Following Clifford’s discharge from the Army, they made their home in the Westboro, Missouri area. Elaine loved children and enjoyed babysitting for her grandchildren and many other children in the area. She enjoyed camping and talking on the CB radio, recognized by the handle of “Fanny Whacker.” For a few years, she was also employed by H&R Block during tax season. Elaine was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro. Elaine passed away on November 15, 2011 at the Community-Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 80.

Besides her parents and husband, Elaine was preceded in death by granddaughter, Jodi Meier; brother, Donald Steele; one infant sister; and brothers-in-law, Vernie Aslakson, Bob Wynn and Burton Dodge. Survivors include daughters, Sheree Lynn Shaw and husband, Timothy, Westboro, Missouri and Sue Ellen Meier, Tarkio; son, Steven Eugene Meier and wife, Shari, Essex, Iowa; grandchildren, Shannon Shaw, Jason Meier and friend, Tiffany Musgrove, Heith Shaw and wife, Cassie; great-grandchildren, Brittney and Courtney Meier and Devon and Ethan Yoshida; siblings, Audrey Wynn, Willard Steele and wife, Joan, Vernon Steele and wife, Mary, Leonard Steele and wife, LuAnn, Joan Aslakson and Jeanie Dodge; sister-in-law, Donna Steele; brother-in-law, Robert Meier and wife, Orma, Tarkio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment: 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2011, St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.
008Francis L. “Mike” Michaelis, the son of Ralph Christie and Rachel Stella (Morse) Michaelis, was born on August 16, 1940. He attended school in Craig, Missouri and in Fairfax, Missouri.

Mike was united in marriage to Linda Lockhart and they became the parents of one daughter, Michelle. They later divorced. For more than thirty years, Mike worked fireworks for Jim Pearce. From 1974 to 2001, Mike was employed by Eaton Corporation, Shenandoah, Iowa. Mike passed away on September 15, 2011 at his home in Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 71.

Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by numerous siblings. Survivors include, daughters, Michelle Wilson, and husband, Garry, Fairfax, Angie Graybill, Clarinda, Iowa; son, Jeff Lockhart, Tarkio; six grandchildren, Brandon Michaelis, Kimberly Lyons, Laura Graybill, Jessica Grimes, Dustin Lockhart and Carrol Lockhart; and numerous great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Celebration of Life and Family Visitation:
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 21, 2011, American Legion Building, Tarkio.
Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
009Richard Eugene “Dick” Miller, the son of Lena Maxine (Bilby) and Wallace Miller, was born July 2, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri. He grew up on a farm east of Tarkio and attended Happy Hill and Morning Star schools in rural Atchison County, Missouri. Richard graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, in 1966. Following graduation, he enrolled in Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned a degree in Automobile Mechanics. In 1968, Richard was inducted into the United States Army and was assigned to the 377th Light Maintenance Company near Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, as an automotive mechanic. Before and after serving in Vietnam, Richard was employed by Clark Ford-Mercury in Rock Port. He later opened his own mechanic business, Miller Automotive, which he continued as Rock Port Automotive, Inc., until his death. Richard passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 63, after a valiant fight with cancer.

On August 12, 1972, he married Jacqueline (Jackie) Bergman, and the couple raised their two children, Tessa and Micah in Rock Port.

Richard is survived by his wife and son Micah Jeremy of Rock Port, and daughter Tessa Rae who lives in St. Joseph with her husband Andrew Schweder and sons Kaden Richard and Blake Timothy. Richard’s first grand-daughter, Ava Elizabeth, could be born at any moment. He is also survived by his sisters: Patricia Ann Marteney of Riley, Kansas, Sandra Sue Shelton and husband Darrell of Princeton, Missouri, Annette Kay Gude and husband Greg of Olsburg, Kansas; a brothers-in-law Richard Marteney of Wamego, Kansas and Marc Bergman of Arkansas; step-siblings Paul and Pat of Fort Worth, Texas. Richard was greatly loved and admired by many cousins, aunts, uncles, and 3 generations of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father Otis Monk, step-mother Edith Miller, and a step-sister Peggy Monk.

Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church, Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, both of Tarkio, Slo Rollers Car Club of NW MO, and the NRA. His many interests included gardening, music, restoration of vintage cars and trucks, tractors, hunting, target shooting, fishing, enjoying wildlife and the great outdoors, spending time at the family farm, building projects, any mechanical challenge, and all activities and time spent with his family and his many good friends.

Memorial Service:
1:00 P.M., Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
010Georgia Iola (Webster) Million, the daughter of Arthur Lowell and Bessie Nora (Stroud) Webster, was born on January 13, 1920, in Carp, Nevada. At the age of six, her mother passed away and she went to live with her grandparents where she helped raise her sisters. She attended the Forest City and Oregon, Missouri schools.

On May 3, 1936, Georgia was united in marriage by Judge H.P. Savage to Oscar Benard Million at the courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in the Oregon, Rock Port and Tarkio areas. Oscar passed away in 2002 and Georgia passed away on August 18, 2011, at her home in Tarkio at the age of 91.

Georgia enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to cook big family dinners on Sundays with homemade noodles, the favorite. During her time on the farm, she drove the tractor, gathered eggs and tended the animals. Making apple butter and dressing chickens were big family events. Georgia would work outside in her yard in her free time and loved to crochet afghan’s. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Georgia served on the Tarkio Housing Authority Board for over ten years and was a former member of the High Hope Extension Club in Rock Port. Georgia was formerly employed at the Dime Store and Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port.

Besides her parents and husband, Georgia was preceded in death by her son, Bernard (Benny) Million; daughter, Wanda Thayer; sisters, Nellie Shaw and Grace Mary Vallone. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Beverly Million, Omaha, Nebraska, and Peggy and husband Ed Ingram, Rock Port, Missouri; sons, Lennis and wife Kerry Million, Fairfax, Missouri, and Gene and wife Carolyn Million, Diamond, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren, Donna Lee, Terry Ann, Teresa, Neil, Nancy, Bernie, Joe, Jacque, Roy, Bruce, Meggan, Tammy, Matt, Kelly, David, Jon, Angie and Tami; forty-two great-grandchildren; brother, A.L. and wife Anna Lou Webster, Oregon, Missouri; and sister, Ruby and husband Larry Gooden, Haugan, Montana.

Services: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 21, 2011, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: High Creek, Watson, Missouri.
011Hallie Faye Morrison, the daughter of Frank and Teresa (Smith) Chastain, was born on August 14, 1917, in Rock Port, and was a Rock Port resident her entire life. She attended country schools.

On July 7, 1938, Faye was united in marriage to Earl Lawrence “Duke” Morrison.
Faye was a homemaker, and a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port. Her family was her pride and joy. Duke passed away on March 23, 1997. Faye passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 93 years.

Survivors include Faye’s granddaughter, Victoria Molthan, Tarkio, Missouri; grandsons, Lee Roy Lingerfelt, Jr., Craig, Missouri, Quint Lingerfelt, Rock Port; their mother, Hazel Lingerfelt Kemerling, Tarkio; seven great grandchildren, Shane, Casey, Dustin, Drew, Payton, Morgan, Quinn; eight great-great grandchildren; sisters, Esther Lingerfelt and Gladys Harmon, Rock Port, and Phyllis Rhoades, Fairfax, Missouri.

Besides her parents and husband, Faye was preceded in death by her son, Lee Roy Lingerfelt, Sr.; granddaughter, Kelly Rae Lingerfelt; brothers, Gene Chastain, Alan Chastain, Carroll Chastain, James Chastain; two infant brothers and one infant sister.

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.
012Donel Eugene “Toby” Mount, the son of Will and Minnie Bell Mount was born March 15, 1927 in Verdon, Nebraska. He attended schools in Hamburg, Iowa area.

Toby was married to Donnie May Henry in 1946 in Hamburg.During World War II, Toby enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country proudly in the Pacific Theater.

Toby was a heavy equipment operator in Southern California. He retired and returned to the Midwest in 1990. He passed away at Community Hospital Fairfax, Fairfax Missouri on Sunday September 11, 2011 at the age of 84.

Toby was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Dennis “Corky” Mount in 2000.

Survivors include: his companion and special friend, Marilyn Brown of Rock Port, Missouri; Daughter, Sharon Park and husband, Steve of Saint Anthony, Idaho; sons, Eric Mount and wife Cindy, Yorba Linda, California,Kevin Mount and wife Tammy,also of Yorba Linda;daughter-in-law, Karen Mount, Brea, California; four granddaughters Aileen, Rosie,Kelly and Caitlin Mount; step grandchildren Karl, Timothy, and Sandi Nakamura, and David, Michael, Joseph, Daniel and Aaron Park; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 16, 2011 at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
013Marvel Verlene (Sipes) Myers, the daughter of Noah S. and Bessie I. (Johnston) Sipes, was born in Westboro, Missouri, on May 17, 1918. She attended school in Westboro, and graduated in 1936.

Marvel attended Casters Beauty Academy in St. Joseph, Missouri, and received her certification in 1938. Following her graduation, she operated a beauty shop in Westboro for three years, and then was employed as a beautician in Rock Port for six years.

She married Garwood Myers on September 1, 1940, at the Tarkio Methodist Church. In 1948, Marvel opened her beauty shop in Rock Port, and maintained that business for the following 52 years until her retirement in January of 2000.

Devoted to her faith and the United Methodist Church, Marvel served on the Church Board for two years, was Chairperson of Missions for eight years, Secretary and President of Missions, active in the Evangelism Outreach program for eight years and a member of the Church choir for 50 years. She received a 20 year pin for Sunday School attendance.

Knitting was also Marvel’s passion and she made hundreds of washcloths, scarves, hats and afghans for her family and friends. She became a fixture at the Pleasant View Nursing Home with her weekly visits to friends. Marvel passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Granger, Iowa, at the age of 92 years.

Besides her parents, Marvel was preceded in death by her husband, Garwood, of 34 years; grandsons, Michael Jr. and Brent Myers; sister, Maude Nelson; brothers, Dean, Clark and Paul Sipes; and nephew, Jack Crain. Survivors include her son, Mike Myers, and great granddaughters, Jasmine Mozena and Anna Myers, as well as nieces, Jenay Barth and her husband, Dietmar, Belinda Cortabitarte and her husband, Jack, Gloria Glineski and her husband, Butch, Betty Athen; nephew, Steve Nelson and his wife, Olga; and many 2nd generation nieces, nephews and their families.

Services:
10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Rock Port United Methodist Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.
014Jessie (Warren) Naylor was born to Hugh Harrison and Naomi (Stewart) Warren on April 17, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended school at Norwin High School in Irwin, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1935.

On September 9, 1936, Jessie was united in marriage to John Joseph Naylor, II. They raised their family and made their home in the Irwin area. Jessie passed away on October 5, 2011 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care in Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 93.

For twenty-six years, Jessie served the Norwin Community as a “Welcome Wagon Hostess.” She organized the Newcomer’s Club to help those who were new in the community become better acquainted. For twenty-five years, Jessie was employed by Dr. Emilio Villegas, retiring at the age of 83.

Jessie was active in many theatrical and musical groups. She was a Charter Member of the Irwin Country Club’s Women’s League, a member of the Irwin Historical Society and was a member of her local bowling league. Jessie served as a deacon and was in the church choir at the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. After moving to Tarkio in 2007, Jessie became a member of the Tarkio Presbyterian Church.

Besides her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Naylor; son, John (Jack) Naylor; granddaughter, Karine Lyn Naylor; sister, Elizabeth Johns; and dear friend, Eugene M. Hartman. Survivors include daughter, Bonnie Naylor Fox and husband, William, Tarkio; grandchildren, John Naylor, IV and wife, Mary Ellen, Overland Park, Kansas, Erin LaFond, Columbia, Missouri, Kristin (Fox) Rhoades and husband, David, Wilmington, Delaware, Derek Fox and wife, Michelle, Columbia, Missouri, Shawn Fox and wife, Michelle, Kansas City, Missouri and Brendon Fox and wife, Katie, Rolla, Missouri; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Horrocks Naylor, Buena Vista, Colorado.

Services: 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment will be held at a later date at Union Cemetery, Irwin, Pennsylvania.
015Lela Pauline (Jackson) Painter, the daughter of Lloyd and Lela (Tallant) Jackson was born May 1, 1951, in Phelps City, Missouri. Lela attended the Phelps City and Rock Port Schools.

In 1967, Lela was united in marriage to Roy Wayne Esser. They became the parents of one daughter Amy. They were later divorced. On June 1969, Lela was united in marriage to Terrance Bendon. They became the parents of two children, Phillip, and Lanie. They were later divorced. In 1996, Lela was united in marriage to Jerry Painter. They made their home in Phelps City to the present time. Lela was a lifelong resident of Phelps City, who served on the town board and took pride in helping the town look its best. Lela passed away Monday, July 4, 2011, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 60 years.

Lela was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her nine grandchildren. She was a very hard and dedicated worker. She worked as a cook, waitress, cleaned houses and mowed yards. Lela enjoyed taking care of her flowers and garden.

Besides her parents, Lela was preceded in death by five brothers, Lloyd Jackson, Wilbur Jackson, Jack Jackson, Cletus Jackson, and John R. Jackson, Sr., and three sisters, Edith Record, Sally Anderson and Leola Lewis. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Painter, Phelps City; two daughters, Amy Matzen and fiance Terrance Weelborg, of Blair, Nebraska, and Lanie Smith and husband, Jason of Lawrence, Kansas and son, Phillip Bendon and wife, Samantha; nine grandchildren, Jared, Donnie, Ashley, Ryan, Drew, Jacob, Gabriel, Evan and Thaddeus; brother, Audley Jackson and wife, Clara, Rock Port; sisters, Joan Humphrey, Carnation, Washington, Jean Jochim and husband Jim, and Judy Lisle, both of Rock Port, Linda Fuston and husband, Pat, Hamburg, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services: 10:00 a.m, Saturday, July 9, 2011, Grace Church, Rock Port.
Private Family Inurnment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port
016Robert L. “Bob” Phelps, Sr., the son of Clyde and Mildred (Reed) Phelps was born January 21, 1928 in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port. After graduation, Bob was employed as a truck driver for Rupe and Phelps Trucking. From 1950 to 1952, Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

On August 4, 1950, Bob was united in marriage to Effie Margaret McKenzie at Chamberlain’s Wedding Chapel in Rock Port by Rev. Hauser Winters. After Bob’s discharge from the Army, they made their home in Rock Port, where they raised their three sons, Robert, David, Richard and grandson, Michael. In 1949, Bob was employed by Atchison-Holt Electric in Rock Port. In 1990, he retired as Line Superintendent after 41 years of dedicated service. Margaret passed away in 2005. Bob passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska, at the age of 83.

Bob was very active in community needs and betterment; helping Pat Lytle to establish the youth baseball league in Rock Port for elementary age children and also serving on the Cub Scout Council and Boy Scout Council and as a Cub Master and later a Webelo Master. Bob enjoyed the sport of golf, and was an instrumental part in the building of the Rock Port Golf and Country Club clubhouse and greens and in the installation of the water system for the golf course. He played in many tournaments and on many courses in the United States and in England and Scotland. Bob enjoyed his retirement to the fullest. He spent many summers golfing and winters in Arizona golfing and sightseeing. He and Margaret enjoyed many wonderful sightseeing tours.

Bob was a member and former Commander of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 of Rock Port. He also was a member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church in which he served in many capacities, the North Star Masonic Lodge #157 AF & AM, the Rock Port Chapter #440 Order of the Eastern Star, a charter member of the Rock Port Golf and Country Club, and was a current board member of the Fair Oaks Senior Housing of Rock Port.

Besides his parents and wife, Margaret, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Phelps. Survivors include three sons, Robert Phelps, Jr. and wife, Lahala, of Bonney Lake, Washington, David Phelps and wife, Janet, and Richard Phelps and wife, Tammie, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; six grandchildren, Michael and his wife Jennifer, Christina, Jeremy and his wife Samantha, Jason, Brandon and Brett; four great grandchildren, Olivia, Jaxson, Kambri and Karson; close friend, Ardith Cook, Rock Port; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 21, 2011, Rock Port United Methodist Church.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
017James R. “Jim” Postlewait was born on February 6, 1918, to Russell Graham and Leah (Bradley) Postlewait in Tarkio, Missouri. Jim attended Central Country School before graduating from Tarkio High School in 1935.

On January 1, 1938, Jim was united in marriage to Marjorie L. Cook. They made their home in the Tarkio area, where Jim farmed until 1972. For sixteen years, Jim was employed by the Missouri State Highway Department, before retiring at the age of 70.

Jim was a devoted husband and father and loved spending time with his grandkids. He was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau Ag Council. Jim was very active with the Boy Scouts and for more than thirty years served as a Club Leader for the Homer 4-H Club. Marjorie passed away in 2005. Jim passed away on October 11, 2011, at the Community Hospital-Fairfax, at the age of 93.

Besides his parents and wife, Marjorie, Jim was preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Postlewait and son, John Robert Postlewait; grandchildren, Jill Coulter and Stacie (Mather) Knop and sister, Laura Lincoln Cook. Survivors include daughters, JoAnn Temple, and husband, Kenton, Herrin, Illinois, Sandra Morgan, and husband, Joe, Dudley, North Carolina, Cindy Stevens, and husband, Rob, Tarkio, Missouri, Susie Mather, and husband, James, Tarkio, Missouri; son, Steve Postlewait, Maryville, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life:
11:00 A.M., Friday, October 14, 2011 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
018Donald J. “Corky” Price, the son of Bulah Ray and Carrie Belle (Wooten) Price, was born on February 11, 1931, in Watson, Missouri. Donald attended Star School in the “Star Hollow” area outside of Watson.

Donald was united in marriage to Betty Mae Batson on March 20, 1956. They made their home in the Watson and Westboro, Missouri, areas. During that time, Corky worked as a farm hand for area farmers. They moved to Tarkio in the late 1980's. Betty passed away September 5, 1999. Donald passed away on October 16, 2011, at the Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 80.

Besides his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by daughter, Rita Sue Morgan; brothers, Bill Price,Willis Price, and Donald Jack Mortimor; stepsister, Ruth Larson; infant siblings; stepmother, Bertha Mortimor; brother-in-law, Charles Smith; sister-in-law, Shirley Kay Price; and niece, Linda Parsons. Survivors include son, Gary E. Price and wife, Sherry, Fairfax, Missouri; daughter, Donna Nolan, Red Oak, Iowa; grandsons, John Hill, Andrew Price,and Garrick Price; granddaughters, Jelyna Price, Kathy Neeman,Megan Duncan, Candy Holloway and Ruby Moellenberndt;sister, Shirley Smith, Rock Port, Missouri; many
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment
11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2011, Millsap Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri.

019Glenda Marie Proctor, the daughter of Elmo W. and Genevieve E. (Dinsmore) Kimball, was born on March 6, 1943, in Sidney, Iowa. She graduated from Sidney High School.

Glenda was united in marriage to Meredith Keith Proctor in Rock Port, Missouri in 1964 and they made their home in Rock Port and Watson, Missouri communities all of their married life. Glenda was employed as a cook for numerous restaurants in the Rock Port area, including the Top Kick, Dairy Sweet, Trail Boss and the Downtowner. Glenda passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 67 years.

Besides her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Ralph Gessert. She is survived by her husband, Meredith Keith Proctor, Watson; brother, Monty Kimball; sisters, Janelle Nenneman, Ellen Waggoner, Mickie Gessert and Debra Strong; and sisters-in-law, Patty Proctor and Sharon Nelson.

Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment:
11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
020Clarence L. Richards the son of Wesley and Irene (McAdoo) Richards was born October 28, 1920 in Indianola, Iowa. He attended Mt. Hope School and the Northboro High School graduating in 1937 at the age of 16.

In 1939 Clarence enlisted in the United States Navy for six years and served his country during World War II. On June 14, 1944, Clarence was united in marriage to Clarice Norton in Washington DC at the Naval Aviation Base Chapel. Clarence received his honorable discharge in 1945 and was employed as a Maintenance Machinist for the Washington Gas and Light Company. In 1946 they moved back to Westboro to Clarice’s family farm and took over the farming operation. Clarence farmed for 42 years before retiring and moving to Mesa, Arizona. Clarence passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Elm Heights Care Center, Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 90.

Clarence was a former member of the Westboro United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school and was the superintendent for many years, transferring his membership to the Grace United Methodist Church when he moved to Mesa. He was active in the Blanchard Emmanuel Masonic Lodge #405, where he became a 32nd Degree Mason and was a past Master and secretary for nine years. He was also a Moila Temple Shrine member. He enjoyed baseball, football and traveling. They also enjoyed camping with the Holiday Ramblers in their motor home, and took a cruise to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary. Clarence was on the Board of Directors for the Iowa-Missouri Telephone Company for ten years and the president for two years. He was formerly the Chairman of the Trustees and Director for the Center Grove Cemetery.

Beside his parents and wife Clarice, Clarence was preceded in death by two brothers, Morris Glenn and Warren Darrell Richards and nephew, Donald Glenn Richards. Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Bailey and her husband James, Owensville, Missouri, and Craig Richards, Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jana Lynne Bailey, Zory, Poland, and Christyn Michele Grant and her husband Tony, Deep Gap, North Carolina; great-grandchild, Katrina Bailey Grant; siblings, Ruth Lenore Henry, and her husband Edwin, Indianola, Iowa, Ross Henry Richards and his wife Phyllis, Graham, Washington, Mary Joan Tiemann, and her husband, Warren, Westboro, John Wesley Richards and his wife Ruth, Coon Rapids, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Morris (Helen) Richards, Omaha, Mrs. Warren (Ruth) Richards, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
021Mary Helen Scribner , 95, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere, Illinois surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1915 in Lone Star, Missouri, the daughter of Ed and Maude(Runyan) Siddens. She attended Atchison County schools.

Helen was united in marriage to Erwin "Bill" Scribner on May 12, 1934 in Rock Port, Missouri. They farmed and made their home in the Tarkio, Missouri area until 1944, when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. In 1945, they moved back to Tarkio where Helen worked as a phone operator, and then as a bookkeeper for Lyle Rolofson. In 1956, Helen worked at the Flesher Pharmacy Drug Store until it closed. In 1972, Helen and Bill purchased the Mustang Motel in Syracuse, Nebraska. In 1993, due to Bill's health, they sold the motel and moved to Farragut, Iowa. Helen remained in Farragut until 2004, when she moved to Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere, Illinois to be closer to her family.

Helen loved to garden and tending to her flowers. She was a wonderful cook and loved to can the vegetables and fruit from her garden. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tarkio, Missouri, where she was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. Helen was a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend.

Survivors include her son, Arnold Ray (Carol) Scribner, of Rockford, Illinois; one grandson Curtis (Jennifer) Scribner, of Rockford; three great-grandchildren, Ryan (April), Nick (Lisa), Traci (Doug) of Rockford; six great-great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alexis, Liviya, Colton, River and Jace, all of Rockford; brother Rex Siddens of Rock Port, Missouri and sister Alta Marie Kirk of Riviera, Texas. Predeceased by husband Bill in 1994; her parents, brother, William Siddens, sisters Kathleen Colwell and Laverne Bogart.

Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Tarkio Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa
022Walter E. “Trick” Shandy passed away December 17, 2011, at the age of 83 in his home at the Fair Oaks apartments of Rock Port. Walter E. Shandy was born raised and lived his entire life in Phelps City, MO. It wasn’t until the flood of 2011 that Walter moved to the high ground of Rock Port, MO.

Walt was born October 7, 1928, to Phillip and Marie (Vanderslice) Shandy. On November 26, 1949, he was united in marriage to Georgia Hendrickson. They were blessed with two children Wayne Shandy and Connie (Shandy) Bottoni.

Walter was known as Trick to many of his relatives and friends. Brick and block mason was his trade that built many a wall and countless friendships through the years. He took great pride in his work and could point out many structures around the county that he had worked on. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with friends at Hoot Owl Bend on the Missouri River. In retirement, Walt enjoyed raising a garden and selling the produce at the local Farmers Market. The last few years Walter enjoyed anyone who stopped by to have a cold one with him and always had a story and a smile for them. He recently accepted Jesus Christ and was very proud of this. Walter loved his family and enjoyed many family reunions in Missouri and California that were always full of new and old adventures.

Walter is survived by his son Wayne and wife Connie Shandy of Rock Port, MO. Daughter Connie and husband Ron Bottoni of Rochester, NY. Granddaughter Stephanie (Shandy) and husband Matthew Dearmont of Rock Port, MO. Granddaughter Beth (Bottoni) and husband Kevin Fulkerson and great granddaughter Myra Fulkerson all of Spenserport, NY. Grandson Angelo and wife Felicia Bottoni of Oakland, CA. Sister Joyce (Shandy) and husband Ralph Asher of Hemit, CA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins who he was close to and loved seeing at family reunions.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, his grandson Wesley Shandy, his sister Naomi (Shandy) Mahue, brothers J.W. Shandy, Gordon, Don and Calvin Shandy.

Services: There are no scheduled services. The body has been cremated.
Inurnment: A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
023William Curtis Siddens, the son of William Harvey and Ina Mae (Kirk) Siddens, was born February 16, 1948 in Hamburg, Iowa. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1966. Curtis then graduated from an Omaha, Nebraska, technical school as an automotive mechanic. Upon returning to Rock Port, Curtis was employed as a mechanic by Conley Bennington Chevrolet. From 1973 to 1978, he was employed by Jake McCall, at Jake’s Towing and Repair in Rock Port. Curtis then operated his own automotive repair shop for a number of years. In 1985 he was employed by Ronnie Bennington at Bennington’s Auto Service until 2006. He retired in 2008.

On January 11, 1968, Curtis was united in marriage to Dena Mae Brown at the United Methodist Church in Hamburg, Iowa. They made their home in and around the Rock Port community. They became the parents of one son, Curtis Shayne. In 2005 they moved to Dena’s family farm north of Rock Port where Curtis lived at the present time. Dena passed away in 2007. Curt passed away, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 62 years.

Curtis was a 14 year active chairman of the Operation Jason Fishing Derby. He had a heart of gold and would do all he could to help someone in need. He enjoyed hanging out at Hoot Owl Bend with all his “River Rat” friends, tinkering in his garage, and going to Lincoln to visit his sister-in-law, Carolyn.

Besides his parents and loving wife Dena, Curtis was preceded in death by his father and mother- in-law, Jean and Mary Brown. Survivors include his son Shayne Siddens and his wife Samantha, Rock Port; sister-in-law, Carolyn Price, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service:
2:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011
Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port
Interment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port
024Donna Maurie Smith, daughter of Albert (Bud) Eugene and Nellie Mae (McKenzie) Jones was born on October 5, 1949, in Fortescue, Missouri. Donna attended school in Mound City, Missouri.

Donna was united in marriage to Leland Wilson Smith, Jr. on September 23, 1966, in Fortescue, Missouri and they made their home in the Tarkio, Missouri area. Donna loved to bake, play bingo, go to yard sales and spend time with friends. Donna’s greatest passion was taking care of the loves of her life, her grandchildren. Besides being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna was employed by Excel, Pleasant View Nursing Home, Northview Manor and Pizza Hut. Donna helped at the Tarkio Nutrition Center and with Allen –Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. She passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Community Hospital – Fairfax, in Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 62 years.

Besides her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Rex Bradbury and infant sister, Yvonne Jones. Survivors include her husband, Leland W. Smith, Jr.; sons, William Smith and wife, Kimberly and Robert Wayne Smith and wife, Amy; daughter, Lisa Gish and husband, Danny, all of Tarkio, Missouri; grandchildren, Gregory, Timothy, Nathan, Abbie, Brianna and Kalynn Smith, Michael, Samantha and Sabrina Wright, Daniel and Raelynn Gish, Darain Horr, and Alissa and Arthur Reeves; brother, Edward Bradbury, Casper, Wyoming and sister, Sue Jones Riffle, Troy, Missouri.

Private Family Memorial Services and Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials: Donna Smith Memorial Fund, care of Davis Funeral Home.
025Floyd Galen Southard, the son of Floyd Millard and Lois M. (Russell) Southard was born May 7, 1925 in Hand, Arkansas. He attended Happy Hill Country School east of Tarkio, Missouri in his youth and also attended Tarkio High School.

Galen was united in marriage to Mary Lucille Rolofson on May 17, 1947 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Tarkio. They lived and farmed in the Craig, Fairfax and Tarkio, Missouri areas. In September 2010, they moved into Tarkio where they lived to the present time. Galen passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 85 years.

Galen was a member of the Fairfax Baptist Church, Fairfax, and the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. Besides his parents, Galen was preceded in death by one daughter, Jolene Harriman and brother, Doyle Southard.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille, Tarkio; two sons, Gene Southard and his wife Roxanne, and Marvin Southard and his wife, Karon, all of Tarkio; six grandchildren, Jason, Mandy, Jamie, Greg, Jason, and Jamie; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:
11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.
026Reba L. Stoner was born in Page County, Iowa to parents Wilbur and Gladys White on March 27, 1930, joining sister Mariana. Reba attended Coin, Iowa grade and high schools, graduating in 1947. She married Wayne Thompson and to this union was born daughter, Beverly Kay, in 1947. They divorced in 1951.

In 1955, Reba met and married the love of her life, John W. Stoner and began this new marriage with a move to Portland, Oregon in 1956. While in Portland, Reba worked as an occupational nurse for Lipman Wolfe and Company. They remained in Portland until 1969 when the death of John’s father returned them to their deep Midwest roots and the farming community of Rock Port, Missouri. They would spend many happy years with John returning to farming and Reba working at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa.

Reba and John celebrated 50 years of marriage in April 2005, followed by John’s death in January 2006. With health issues following her husband’s death, Reba returned again to Portland to live with her daughter and was lovingly cared for by Eva Meindl until the time of her death. Reba passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Beverly, at the age of 81 years.

Reba’s greatest joy was her home and family. She was smart, creative, stubborn, patriotic, strong, determined, dependable, loyal, wise, and many called her “friend.”

Besides her parents, Reba was preceded in death by her husband, John in 2006 and sister, Mariana in 2007. Reba is survived by her daughter, Beverly K. Crooks, Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Lisa M. Behrndt, Daniel P. Wilcoxen, Amy K. Richard, Emily L. Washington, all of Portland, Oregon, and Scott Crooks of Beijing, China; great-grandchildren, Bryan Behrndt, Michael James, Samantha Wilcoxen, Kailey Wilcoxen, Marcus Wilcoxen, Madeline Wilcoxen, Mason Wilcoxen, Austin Harrison, Malia Richard, Zoe Richard, and Sydnee Washington.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, United Methodist Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
INTERMENT: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.
027Jerry “Wolfie” Sutter, the son of Ronald and Phyllis Sutter, was born on February 9, 1958 in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School and graduated in 1977.

Jerry was united in marriage to Joyce Smith on December 5, 1980 at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port. They made their home in the Rock Port area. They later divorced. Jerry passed away on September 10, 2011, at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St Joseph, Missouri, at the age of 53.

Jerry was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. For many years, Jerry farmed and had been a self-employed truck driver hauling grain and other agricultural products for area farmers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to the river, and spending time with Cayden.

Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evan and Matie Sutter, Tommie Smith and Helen and Louis Winkler. Survivors include his daughters, Holly Sutter, Rock Port, Missouri, and Heather Fasching and fiancé, Jeff Olson, Kansas City, Missouri; son, Jason Sutter and wife, Tina, Platte City, Missouri; parents, Ronald and Phyllis Sutter, Rock Port; grandchildren, Cayden Criger, Rock Port and Reid and Jack Sutter, Platte City, Missouri; sister, Debbie True, Rock Port; brother, Kevin Sutter and wife, Shelli, Westboro, Missouri; nephews Josh and TJ True, and Ryan Sutter; niece Alyssa Sutter; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and life-long friends, Rick and Kim DeBuhr, Rock Port.

Services: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port
028Keith L. Tunnell, the son of Hughes and Mildred (Snell) Tunnell was born October 12, 1946 in Hamburg, Iowa. Keith attended school in Shenandoah, Iowa and in Tarkio, Missouri.

On October 12, 1963 Keith was united in marriage to Rose Mary Driskell at the Christian Church in Rock Port. They made their home in Tarkio and became the proud parents of Ronald Keith, Randall Layton, Richard Hughes, and Shelly Roseann. They were later divorced.

Keith began working as a farm hand, before being employed by the Missouri State Highway Department in Tarkio for eleven years. He then was employed by Missouri Beef Packers for thirteen years. For twenty-one years, Keith was employed by Leggett and Platt as a machine specialist in Carthage, Missouri, before proudly retiring in October 2008. Keith enjoyed fishing, taking drives through the countryside and reminiscing with his children. Keith was an incredibly hard worker who knew the value of a dollar and how to save it. He loved spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandkids. Keith passed away September 6, 2011, at the Oregon Care Center, Oregon, Missouri at the age of 64 with his children at his side.

Besides his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his son, Richard Hughes Tunnell; brothers, Don and Eddie Tunnell; and sisters, JoAnn Merriett, Norma Eyman and Karen Welch. Survivors include sons, Ronald Keith Tunnell of Mound City, Missouri and Randall Layton Tunnell and his wife, Nicole of Denton, Texas; daughter, Shelly Roseann (Tunnell) Murphy of Mound City; seven grandchildren, Cody, Casey, Synthia, Levi, Sara, Madison and Jacobi; two great-grandchildren, Little Rich and Olivia; brothers, Bud Tunnell of Moline, Illinois, Charles Tunnell of Carthage, Missouri; sisters, Betty Coons and Rosalee Alamanza, both of Moline, Illinois; brothers-in-law, Jack Eyman and Merlin Welch, both of West Plains, Missouri; and one sister-in-law, Cherilyn Tunnell, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
029Jackie Jolene VanGundy, the daughter of Marvin Erwin and Eleanor Elaine (Ebert) Leseberg, was born February 12, 1960 in Fairfax, Missouri. Jackie graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri in 1978 and Nebraska University, Lincoln, Nebraska in 1982 with a Bachelor’s Degree.

In 1982 Jackie was employed by the Atchison County USDA in Rock Port. She would later work for the newly named Farm Service Agency in Blue Springs, Missouri and Sedalia, Missouri. She was presently in Mound City, Missouri as the County Executive Director for FSA in Holt County.

Jackie was baptized on June 19, 1960 and confirmed on June 9, 1974 at First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. While living in Sedalia she enjoyed a special relationship with her First United Methodist Church family. Jackie loved her family and spending time with them was a priority, especially with her fiancé Roger. Jackie passed away July 12, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 51 years.

Besides her parents Jackie was preceded in death by her son Martin Colby VanGundy. Survivors include fiancé, Roger Livengood; daughters, Vanessa Paige VanGundy and Kelcy Jo VanGundy, all of Tarkio, Dana Livengood and his wife Julie and their son Levi, Burlington Jct, Missouri, Curt Livengood and his wife Carrie and their children, Parker and Annalee, Tarkio; sister Marvetta Volker and her husband Steve, Tarkio, nephew Zane Holmes and niece, Mikaila Lair and her husband Brogan and their daughter Kinley; and a host of family and friends.

Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment:
3:00 PM, Friday, July 15, 2011, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri
030Esther Lucille Welch, the daughter of William Harmon and Greta Belle (Muntz) Leseberg, was born August 31, 1921 in Langdon, Missouri. Esther attended Cooper Rural School and Rock Port High School.

On February 25, 1943, Esther was united in marriage to Clyde E. Welch in St. Joseph, Missouri. They made their home in the Rock Port area. In 1946, they established the Clyde and Esther Welch Trucking Company which they continued to operate until 1980. Clyde passed away October 17, 2001 and Esther passed away at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri, on September 11, 2011 at the age of 90.

Esther enjoyed cooking, dancing, caring for her home, raising a large garden and tending to her beautiful flowers. Esther and Clyde were most happy when traveling in their homemade RV and attending family gatherings.

Besides her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Welch; brothers, Louis Leseberg and Marvin Leseberg; niece, Jackie VanGundy; and nephew, Kerry Beasing. Survivors include her son, Max Lee Thomas; sisters, Betty Sly, Fairfax, Missouri and Hazel Beasing, Rock Port, Missouri; grandchildren, Gayle Jennings, Michael Thomas, Jerry Thomas, Jamie Thomas and Laura Thomas; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

Graveside Service and Interment: 2:30P.M., Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
031Doris Gwen (Thompson) Wennihan was born April 21, 1929, to Leslie and Golda (Harvill) Thompson. On September 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Winford W. Wennihan, and they became the parents of four children, Leisa, Teresa, Mike and Matt. They farmed in Atchison County.

Doris was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Morning Sun Extension Club and First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Doris went to her heavenly home on April 3, 2011, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospice in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years.

Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Gibreal, Beverly Cobb and Peggy Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Winford Wennihan, Tarkio, daughters, Leisa Biermann and her husband, Bruce, Mound City, Missouri, and Teresa Salmond and her husband, Ed, Tarkio; sons, Mike Wennihan and his wife, Dena, Tarkio, and Matt Wennihan and his wife, Nissa, Clarinda, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Vince, Nate, Letitia, Tabitha, Ambera, Brett, Ashley, Troy, Taryn and Damond; six step-grandchildren, Bryan and Eric Krutz, Ashilyn and Tyler Nester and Trissy and Adi Williams; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Freda Faulkner, Florence, Arizona, Francis Kruger, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska and Betty Spratt, Tarkio; brothers Leslie Thompson and Johnny Thompson, Tucson, Arizona; and special family friends, Melvin and Marilyn Hicks.


Celebration of Life Service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2011, First Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
032Bonnie Winstead, the daughter of Ralph and Nellie (McCleary) Driskell was born December 26, 1936 in Dora, Missouri. Bonnie graduated from High School in Westboro, Missouri and completed one semester at Tarkio College. In 1975 she earned a medical transcription certificate.

On June 8, 1957 Bonnie was united in marriage to Wayne Winstead at the Westboro Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri. They became the parents of one daughter Shelly and made their home in Sheridan, Missouri for 52 years. Prior to moving to Sheridan, Bonnie worked for Interstate Nurseries in Hamburg, Iowa. She was also employed at the Grant City Cap Factory, Grant City, Missouri, and retired from the Great Western Bank in Sheridan in 1999. Although retired, she worked part time at the bank for a number of years. Wayne passed away in 2005. Bonnie passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her home in Sheridan at the age of 74 years.

Bonnie was a loyal and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was described by many as a strong woman with a sense of humor. She coped with her own losses in life and the difficulties of cancer with amazing strength, and through it all she found ways to support friends and family with cards, kind words, and phone calls on holidays, special occasions, or sometimes for no reason other than to let us know she cared. Most spoiled of all were her Grandsons who can tell you that with a gleam in her eyes, a quick hug, and a slick handshake, she could transfer a 20 dollar bill from her hand to theirs faster and more secretly than a pick pocket. Her mischievous ability to delight, and her cheerful, bubbly spirit popping in and out of our homes and workplaces will be missed. She was a member of the Sheridan Chapter #25 Order of the Eastern Star, the Floyd Ray Ames American Legion Auxiliary Post #0515, Sheridan and the Westboro United Methodist Church.

Besides her parents and husband, Wayne, Bonnie was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Mae (Jeannie) Nelson, one brother, Neal Driskell, father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Mildred Winstead. Survivors include, one daughter, Shelly Hiatt and her husband Kevin, Grant City; three grandsons, Brock Hiatt and his wife Amanda, Jordan Hiatt and Stevie Gatewood, and Kyler Hiatt; two great grandsons, Mason Hiatt and Peyton Hiatt; sisters-in-law, Connie Quimby and Joe Craven, and Sandra Henning and her husband Virgil, all of Tarkio; brothers-in-law, Terry Winstead, and his wife Julie, Westboro, and Lyle G. Nelson, Sr., Sidney, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services: 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
033Mildred was united in marriage to Ralph D. Winstead on December 27, 1933, in Bolivar, Missouri. They resided in the Westboro community the majority of their married life. Mildred was a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family business. Upon Ralph’s passing in 1970, Mildred began working at Woolworth’s Department Store in Shenandoah, Iowa, as a clerk and cashier until her retirement. She made her home in Westboro, and was a member of the Westboro United Methodist Church. Mildred passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care in Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 94 years.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; son, R. Wayne Winstead; daughters, M. Colleen Choate and Barbara Hamilton; sisters, Alma Lefforge, Minnie Lewis; grandchildren, Kim, John and Curtis Hamilton and Doug Quimby. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Henning and her husband, Virgil, Tarkio, Connie Quimby and friend, Joe Craven, Tarkio; son, Terry Winstead and his wife, Julie, Westboro; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Winstead; son-in-law, John Hamilton; and nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2011, Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
034Diane Grace (Wiley) Witty, the daughter of Roy and Blanche Gertrude (Murry) Wiley was born on January 2, 1937, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended school in Tarkio.

In 1953, Diane was united in marriage to William Freeman and they became the parents of five children, William, Kenneth, Gary, Terry and Karen. They were later divorced. Diane then married Raymond (Junior) Nixon and they became the parents of 1 child, Carol. They later divorced. On December 31, 1998, Diane was united in marriage to Ronald Witty. They made their home in Tarkio, where they lived until the present time. Diane passed away on December 1, 2011 at Bryan LGH Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 74.

Diane loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was employed by The Hen House Restaurant in Rock Port, for twenty years as a waitress and by Northview Manor Nursing Home, Tarkio, for six years.

Besides her parents, Diane was preceded in death by brothers, Wilbur and Darrel Wiley and Larry Roberts. Survivors include, husband, Ronald Leighton Witty, Tarkio; children, William Keith Freeman, Tarkio, Kenneth Freeman, Hamilton, Missouri, Gary Freeman and wife, Elaine, Maryville, Missouri, Terry Freeman, Paris, Texas, Karen Armstrong, Pierre, South Dakota and Carol Mulvania and husband, Eric, Tarkio; twenty grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy Wiley, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Beanie and Jerry Roberts, Tarkio; sister, Linda Sue Riley, Springfield, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services: 1:30 P.M, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.