001Bill “Beef” Alloway, the son of Everett Ralph and Edna Mae (Ashworth) Alloway was born May 23, 1928 in Maitland, Missouri. He attended the Crosen Country School in rural Holt County, Missouri and graduated from Mound City High School, Mound City, Missouri, in 1946. Following graduation, Bill was employed with the railroads for a short time before serving overseas in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948 with the World War II Occupation Forces.

Bill was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Carder on May 21, 1949 at First Christian Church in Falls City, Nebraska. They resided in the Mound City area where Bill was employed by the Missouri State Highway Department. He worked in Holt County from 1948 to 1961, at which time they moved to Rock Port, Missouri. He continued working with the State Highway Department in Atchison County as barn foreman, retiring in 1990, after 44 years of service.
Bill passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his home in Rock Port, at the age of 83.

Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing that love with his kids and grandkids. He was a member of the U.B. Shiloh Church in his youth and a member of Waterfowlers Hall Of Fame.

Besides his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. Alloway, and grandson, David Burke. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Alloway, Rock Port; two daughters, Sherry Gayler and husband, Marlin, and Cathy Herron and husband, Rick, all of Rock Port; son, Bill Alloway and wife, Brook, Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Shawn Herron (Phuoc Le), Jared Gayler, Dusty Herron, Brock (Caitlin)Alloway, Megan (T.J.) Rutledge, Cindi (Justin) Wennstedt, and Blair (Shawn) Usery; great grandchildren, Morgan and Maci Rutledge, Brogan and Brylie Wennstedt, sister-in-law, Margaret Alloway, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services:
10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011, First Christian Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

002Warren Dean Amthor was born to Harry Harvey and Marie Elizabeth (Hartman) Amthor on March 29, 1922, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended Rock Port Elementary for three years, Loss Grove Country School until 8th grade, and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1940.

Dean farmed all of his life in the Tarkio area, and had a hog operation that he loved. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, Missouri, served on the Church Council, and enjoyed woodworking and making furniture.
Dean passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, at his home in Tarkio, at the age of 89 years.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Henry Amthor. His survivors include his sister, Phyllis Clark, Tarkio; brother, Larry J. Amthor and his wife, Anne, Tarkio; nieces and nephews, Steve Clark, Nancy Hughes, Connie Johnson, Barry Amthor, Corey Amthor, Jeff, David and Robert Hill; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and caregivers, Melissa McAdams, Laura Schaefer, Karen Williams, Sharon Hughes, Ashley Marriott, Jordan Wallace, Kelsey Williams, Holly Gray, Amber Bywater, Jessica Merriett, Rachelle Brown, Ruth Campbell, Megan Hughes Capps, Darci Morey, Margie Ropp, Joanna Driskell, Pam Blackman and Shannon Stanfield.

Services: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.


003Helen C. Austin, the daughter of Charlie Smith and Catherine Caroline (Rieger) Funk, was born on June 3, 1934, on the family farm near Dawson, Nebraska. Helen graduated from Dawson-Verdon High School, in Dawson, then attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology Education.

On August 8, 1955, Helen was united in marriage to Nathan Robert Austin at the Tarkio United Methodist Church. They made their home in Tarkio and became the parents of five children: Patti, Gene, Tim, Marty, and Bob. Following Nate’s death in 1966, Helen devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.

Helen taught Biology at Tarkio High School for 32 years, retiring in 1998. She instilled a love of science in many, as evidenced by the number of former students who have pursued careers in a scientific field. For many years, Helen was the manager of the Tarkio Municipal Pool and director of Red Cross swimming lessons. She taught hundreds of children to swim while never once putting her own face in the water! She was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church, a founding member of the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and a former member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Mule Barn Theater Guild.

On a personal note, Helen was an avid Tarkio High School supporter even after her retirement. She enjoyed reading and was a frequent patron of the Tarkio library. She also enjoyed collecting Beanie Babies, playing Bingo, jigsaw puzzles, computer games, tending her flowers, keeping up with family and friends on Facebook, baking (especially her well-known pecan tarts and mints), preparing for Christmas months in advance, and babysitting her first great-grandchild, Jarrett.

Surrounded by loved ones, Helen passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years. Besides her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Nate, and son, Gene (1980). Survivors include daughter, Patti Griffith and her husband, Steve, of Minden, Nebraska; son, Tim Austin and his wife, Pam, of Westside, Iowa; daughter, Marty Farley and her husband, Barney, of Tarkio; and son, Bob Austin, of Tarkio; six grandchildren, Jessica Spinnato and her husband, Steve, Nate Jeter, Alison Austin, Erin Austin, Cathy Farley, and Wyatt Farley; two great-grandchildren, Jarrett Houston and Ryan Spinnato; three step grandchildren, Kile Griffith and his wife, Kari, D’Andra Derr and her husband, Miller, and Seth Griffith and his wife, Lindsey; eight step great-grandchildren; brother, Don Funk and his wife, Betty, of Burnsville, Minnesota; sister, Janet Aitken and her husband, Tom, of Falls City, Nebraska; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April, 23, 2011, United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.


004Carla J. Bolton went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2011 in Harlingen, Texas, due to complications related to her fight against cancer. She was born Carla Janell Purchase to Clarence M. and Alba E. (Deardorff) Purchase on May 3, 1927 in Burlington Junction, Missouri. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1945 and married Keith Bolton January 27, 1946.

Keith and Carla enjoyed farming in the Tarkio and Westboro communities, and in later years wintering in Harlingen.

Carla was a member of the United Methodist Churches of Tarkio and Westboro, the United Methodist Women, and at one time served as a children’s Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Morning Sun Friendship Club and had served many years as one of the leaders in the Morning Sun 4-H Club.

Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Alba Purchase, husband, Keith Bolton, daughter, Carol Ann Bolton, son Robert Lee Bolton, sister Betty Bell (Purchase) Crabtree and brother William Clayton Purchase. She is survived by her sons Donald Keith Bolton of Houston, Texas and his son Steven; sons of Robert Lee Bolton, Robert T. and William L.;Kenneth Ray and wife Galen Bolton of Junction, Texas, and their children Jacob, Brenda, and Sharilyne; Timothy Bruce Bolton of Tarkio, Missouri/Harlingen, Texas; James Richard and wife Norma Bolton of Houston, Texas, and their children Maranda, Michael, DeAnna, and Matthew; sisters-in-law, Addie Purchase of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Helen Bolton Scheiding of Longmont, Colorado; Gloria Bolton of Fairfax, Missouri; Pat Bolton of Fairfax, Missouri; Rosella Bolton of St. Joseph, Missouri; 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:
10:30 a.m. Saturday, January, 22, 2011
United Methodist Church, Tarkio
Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri
005Wilma Olive Bowen, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Huey) Makings was born on January 18, 1920, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Atchison County Rural Schools and graduated in Skidmore, Missouri, in 1937.

On February 28, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ralph Jackson Bowen in Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in Council Bluffs, Iowa for 60 years. In 1996, they moved to Kimberling City, Missouri, to be closer to their family. In February of 2000, they became residents of Springfield, Missouri. Jack passed away on March 22, 2000. Wilma passed away on July 21, 2011, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.

Wilma was formerly a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and of the Ridge Crest Baptist Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was a current member of the Ridge Crest Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. Wilma was very active in her church and taught Sunday school for more than 50 years. She taught herself to play the harmonica when she was a young girl. She also wrote poetry about many life experiences.

Wilma also led an active lifestyle, and would walk at least three miles every day until she reached her mid-eighties. She loved to travel and visited England and Hawaii, as well as many other places in the United States. She was a faithful blood donor and over the years belonged to the eleven gallon club.

Besides her parents and husband, Jack, Wilma was preceded in death by one brother, Willis Makings, and one sister, Maida McGrew. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Phyllis and husband, Elmer Bailey of Nixa, Missouri, Patricia and husband, David Howell, Springfield, Missouri and Jackie O’Connor, Springfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; one sister-in-law, Helen Bowen, Rock Port, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Services: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 24, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.
006Edwyna Maxine Brown, the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Hurst) Graham, was born on June 26, 1924, in Elmo, Missouri. She attended the High Prairie country school and graduated from Elmo High School in Elmo, Missouri. She then became a student at the Central Business College, Kansas City, Missouri. After graduation she was employed by the Commerce Trust Bank in Kansas City.

On February 12, 1945, Edwyna was united in marriage to Loren James Brown in Kansas City, Missouri, and they were married for 66 years. Edwyna and Loren made their home and farmed the Graham family farm in Elmo and became the parents of 3 children, Larry Lynn, Linda Lee and Lyle LeRoy. In 1954 they purchased and moved to a farm East of Tarkio. In 1984 they moved into Tarkio where she lived to the present time. Loren passed away October 28, 2004. Edwyna passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at Bryan L.G.H. Medical Center West, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years.

Edwyna was employed for First National Bank in Tarkio for more than 20 years. She was a fabulous wife, mother, grandmother and was a loyal friend and supporter of the Tarkio community. Edwyna and Loren loved to dance, fish and travel, and had visited all the continents except Antarctica and Africa. Even with their numerous travels, the family enjoyed many memorable gatherings at their cabin on Big Lake. She played cards with her girlfriends and was active in various community organizations. Edwyna was a member of United Methodist Church and Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary of Tarkio, the Moila Temple Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph, Missouri, and a former leader of Homer 4-H Club.

Besides her parents and husband, Edwyna was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence Graham. Survivors include her son, Larry Lynn Brown, Tarkio, grandson, Matthew L. Brown; daughter, Linda Lee Hall, Four Seasons, Missouri, granddaughter, Channing Pike, and her husband, Dillon, great-grandchildren, Isabella Bo and Josephine Harper Pike; and son, Lyle LeRoy Brown and his wife, Phyllis, Rock Port, Missouri, granddaughter, Stephanie Lininger and her husband, Randy, great-grandchildren, Brooke and Blake Loren Lininger, grandson, Jason Brown, great-grandchildren, Krystal, Madeline and Nancy Brown, grandson, Trent Brown and his wife, Tabitha, great-grandchildren, Taylor, Alexis and Kamren Brown, step granddaughter, Kristy Noland and her husband, Donny, step great-grandchildren, Shelbie, Addison, Michan, Rhett and Cody, step grandson, Jason Baugh, step great-grandchildren, Laura, Logan and Rylin.

Funeral Service:
2:00 p.m. Sunday, February, 13, 2011.
United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
007Owen Eugene Davenport, the son of Fred Earl and Melva May (Hume) Davenport, was born on February 7, 1927, in Fairfax, Missouri. He was one of 10 children, having three brothers and six sisters. He attended Fairfax and Tarkio, Missouri, schools.

On November 25, 1947, Owen was united in marriage to Nina Mildred Hughes at the Atchison County Courthouse by Judge Savage. They made their home in Tarkio their entire married life and enjoyed 63 years together before her passing on March 15, 2010.

Owen worked as a lineman with Missouri Service and St. Joseph Light & Power for 34 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. Owen passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 84 years.

Besides his parents and wife, Owen was preceded in death by infant twins, Tuckey Owen and Kerry Lynn; and nine siblings, Earl Frederick, Ida Pearl, Bergl Alfred, Kathryn Udora, Hollis Hope, Ruth Angela, Jessie Pauline, Charles Edward, Eunice Louise. He is survived by his son, Randy Eugene Davenport and his wife, Linda, Burlington Junction, Missouri; three grandchildren, Chris Davenport, New London, Missouri, Brian Davenport and his wife, Traci, Maryville, Missouri, Jennifer Nielson, Burlington Junction; seven great-grandchildren, Micaela Davenport, Nicholas Davenport, Nathan Davenport, Mackenzie Davenport, all of New London, Brianna Davenport and Jacob Davenport, both of Maryville, and Anastyn Nielson, Burlington Junction; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services:
2:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2011, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.
008Mattie Fern (Laflin) Fentiman, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Gamble) Laflin, was born on August 30, 1900 near Elmwood, Nebraska. Fern attended school in Elmwood.

Fern was united in marriage to Clifton J. Fentiman on March 5, 1919 in Lincoln, Nebraska. To this union one son was born, Dwane C. Fentiman. They made their home in Unadilla, Nebraska and farmed. In 1931, they moved to the Bigelow and Fortescue, Missouri areas and in 1945 they moved to Rock Port where Fern lived to the present time.

Fern was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rock Port, United Methodist Church Women Society, a 66 year member of Ralph Greer American Legion Auxiliary Unit #49, and 8/40 Salon 816. She was a former member of the Rock Port Chapter #440, Order of the Eastern Star and Rock Port Garden Club. Fern had volunteered for many years as a Gray Lady with the American Red Cross and enjoyed working numerous hours in her flower garden. Fern had a zeal for life and attributed her good health to staying active and doing positive things for others.

Clif passed away in 1969. Fern passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri at the age of 110.

Besides her parents and husband, Fern was preceded in death by her son, Dwane, and two sisters, Ima Mitzlaff and Mabel Thompson.

Survivors include, daughter-in-law, Helen Fentiman, Rock Port, two grandsons, Richard Fentiman and his wife, Suzanne, Rock Port, James Fentiman and his wife, Julie, Rock Port, great grandson, Barry Fentiman and his friend, Sarah Brumfield, Olathe, Kansas, great great granddaughter, Madison Fentiman, also of Olathe and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment: 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2011, Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood, Nebraska.
009Virgil C. Flake, the son of Fred and Ora (Case) Flake was born on July 8, 1921, in Ramona, Oklahoma.

Virgil was united in marriage to Gladys (Kunkel) Flake on January 23, 1940 at the parsonage in Fairfax, Missouri. To this union, two children were born, Loretta Kay and Allen Lee. After their marriage, they farmed in the Holt County area.

In 1953, Virgil and Gladys moved to Tarkio, Missouri, where they owned and operated a television and appliance store and a plumbing, heating and electrical business, until retiring in 1986. In 1995, they moved to Canon City, Colorado, to be near family. Virgil passed away on October 9, 2011, at his home in Canon City, at the age of 90.

Besides his parents and wife, Gladys, Virgil was preceded in death by daughter, Loretta Walker; great-granddaughter, Angela East; and sister, Irene Pruitt. Survivors include, son, Allen Flake, Canon City, Colorado; five grandchildren, Kristin Flake, Michelle Flake, Jill East, Cindy Gabel and Rodney Walker; sisters, Margene Bell and Marie Singleton; brother, Wilbur Flake; eleven great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services and Interment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the New Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Mound City.
010Beulah Belle Gayler, the daughter of Stephen and Sarah Elizabeth (Wood) Lawless was born on May 19, 1920, in Watson, Missouri. She attended Atchison County Schools and graduated from Nishnabotna High School in Nishnabotna, Missouri.

On August 26, 1939, she was united in marriage by Rev. M.D. Mulvania to John Bert Gayler at the Rock Port Baptist Parsonage. Due to the war and the different job opportunities available, they moved several times, making their home in Indiana and California before moving back to Rock Port, Missouri to retire. Beulah passed away on July 25, 2011, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port at the age of 91 years.

Beulah was a member of the Grace Church in Rock Port. She loved to cook and share meals with her family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, John Bert, Beulah was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Hubbard, three brothers, Kenneth Lawless, Ralph Lawless, and infant, Byron Lawless, and five sisters, Bess Bungenstock, Pearl Scharringhausen, Annabelle Humphreys, Helen Winkler, and Mildred Lewis. Beulah is survived by her granddaughters, Cindy and husband, Dayne Sutter, of Tarkio, Missouri, and Michelle and husband, Rodney Reed, of Shiloh Springs, Arkansas; six great-grandchildren, Sierra Sutter, of Fairfax, Missouri, Cory Coppock, of Clearlake, California, Zachery Reed, Connor Reed, Kaden Reed and Zoey Reed, of Shiloh Springs, Arkansas; sisters, Dorothy Salfrank, of St Joseph, Missouri, and Virginia Hain, of Independence, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 28, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
011Howard F. "Buck" Gearhart, the son of Bud and Marge (O’Driscoll) Gearhart was born July 19, 1967, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, in 1985. Upon graduation, Buck was employed by Graybill Tire and Repair, Rock Port, where he met his wife to be, Sherry Graybill. Buck’s job was everything to him. He enjoyed talking about his work and his customers would always ask for him, knowing that he knew their needs. He was employed for over 20 years with Graybill Tire and Repair.

On December 9, 1989, Buck was united in marriage to Sherry Lea Graybill in Sun City, California. They resided in Sun City for two years before returning to the Tarkio and Rock Port communities where they made their home for the remainder of their married life. Buck passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident in Mills County, Iowa, at the age of 43 years.

Buck was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Gearhart; and his grandparents, Mom Mom and Pop Pop O’Driscoll. He is survived by his wife, Sherry of Tarkio; two sons, Drew Gearhart, and Colton Gearhart and his wife, Becky, Tarkio; his mother, Marge Gearhart, Mound City, Missouri; father, Bud Gearhart, Canyon Lake, California; brother, Mark Gearhart, Forest City, Missouri; sisters, Denise Gearhart, Mound City, and Kim, West Palm Beach, Florida; half brothers, Wesley and James Gearhart; stepbrother, Michael Amato; father and mother-in-law, Vic and Marcialea Graybill, Tarkio; nephew, Shane McKittrick, Mound City; numerous nieces and nephews; other family members; and a host of friends
012Jack D. Gibbons the son of William Harvey and Bessie (Butts) Gibbons was born January 24, 1934 in Greenville, Missouri. Jack’s family moved to Tarkio, Missouri in 1945.

Jack’s first job was working on the farm for Carlie Erdman at the age of eleven. In 1956 Jack entered the United States Army and served his country until 1958 at Travis Air Force Base in California. After returning to Tarkio, Jack resided on and farmed the Bob and Katie Graff farm northeast of Tarkio from 1960 to 2000.

On January 9, 1961 Jack was united in marriage to Martha Vance in St. Louis, Illinois. They made their home on the farm and became the parents of three daughters, Tami, Jana, and Tina. Jack became a member of the Tarkio Assembly of God in 1962, where he served as a deacon and Men’s Fellowship President. Jack loved farming and working as a mechanic. After retiring in 2000 Jack and Martha moved to Platte City to be closer to their family. Jack passed away September 4, 2011 at his home in Platte City at the age of 77.

Besides his parents Jack was preceded in death by siblings, Charlie and Kenneth Gibbons, Agnes Hale, twin sisters, Nora Hardwick and Flora Stane, Jack’s twin brother Gene Gibbons, and Joe Gibbons, who is the twin of surviving brother Henry Gibbons; and infant twin granddaughters. Survivors include wife, Martha Gibbons, Platte City, daughters, Tami McCurdy and her husband Jon, Gardner, Kansas, Jana Hessemyer and her husband Kevin, Platte City, Tina Sutter and her husband Jason, Platte City; six grandchildren, Ashley McCurdy, Aaron, Megan and Logan Hessemyer, Reid and Jack Sutter; brother, Henry Gibbons; Special Friends, David, Rachel and Denise McEnaney, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services:
1:00 pm Wednesday, September 7, 2011, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio
013Charles Junior Gilmore, the son of Harry Eugene and Dorothy Marie (Groff) Gilmore, was born on November 22, 1948, in Cody, Wyoming. In his youth, he attended grade school in Cody, and high school in Alaska.

Charles was united in marriage to Helen Tran in 1969. They became the parents of one daughter, Carol. They were later divorced. In 1968, Charles entered the United States Army, and served his country during the Vietnam War until 1970. He spent many years working as a mechanic on the Alaskan Pipe Line. Charles moved to Rock Port, where he lived until the present time. Charles passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 62 years.

Charles was preceded in death by his father; sister, Sandra Gilmore; and an infant brother. He is survived by his son, Jerry Shively; daughters, Terry Shively and Carol Shively; grandson, Caleb Hamilton, all of Anchorage, Alaska; his mother, Dorothy Gilmore, of Rock Port; brother, Garland Gilmore, of Anchorage; sisters, JoAnne Slater and her husband, Bob, of Cody, Wyoming, Janice Gilmore and Kenneth Long, of Bainbridge, Georgia, Nancy Slater and Bruce Slater, of Anchorage, Linda Cooper and Joe Vanatta, of Cocolalla, Idaho, Darlene Barnhart and her husband, Byron, of Rock Port; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011, at Grace Community Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
014John Patrick “Doc” Glenn, son of James and Leola (Sjulin) Glenn was born November 15, 1944 in Hamburg, Iowa. Pat attended school in Sidney, Iowa where he was a standout athlete, musician and dramatic actor, graduating with honors in 1963. He devoted many happy years to the Iowa 4-H program culminating in his election as the State President from 1963-1964. Pat attended Iowa State University from 1963-1970, graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, and a life-long passion for Cyclone sports. He joined Farm House fraternity, the ISU veterinary professional fraternity, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. During his third year in vet school, Pat enlisted in the United States Army Officer’s Candidate School. Following graduation, he spent the remainder of his four year military commitment as a Post Veterinarian with the 3rd Army Headquarters, Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1968, Pat was united in marriage to Sherry Teachout. They became the parents of Jeremy James and Erin Beryl. They were later divorced. From 1970-1975, Dr. Glenn worked as a small animal veterinarian in Phoenix and Wickenburg, Arizona. In 1974, he purchased a practice in Guthrie Center, Iowa, where he practiced until late in 1976 and was forever affectionately known as “Doc.” Throughout his life, he cared for animals and enthusiastically shared that love with all who knew him. Pat was a member of the Guthrie Center Jaycees, Lion’s Club, the AVMA, and Guthrie Center Christian Church, where he formed a strong bond with Rev. Jerry Palmer with whom he enjoyed a spirited Cyclone-Hawkeye rivalry for many years. Doc passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit, Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 66 years and with family members at his side.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, mother, step father, E. B. Nennemann, and sister-in-law, Donna Glenn. Survivors include his children, Jeremy Glenn (Jennifer), Chicago, Illinois, Erin Feldmann (Greg), Iowa City; grandchildren, Allison, Lydia and Annabelle Glenn, Jacob, Nathan and Lauren Feldmann; three brothers, Jim Glenn (Donna), Sidney, Iowa, Bob Glenn (Delores), Hamburg, Iowa, Michael Glenn, Shenandoah, Iowa; sister, Neysa Sue Nennemann, Phoenix, Arizona; ten nieces and nephews, and a host of great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be graciously accepted by Iowa City Hospice, Pet Peace of Mind Program, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240.

MEMORIAL SERVICES: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
INURNMENT: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
015Janice Angelynne (Hord) Graves, the daughter of Finus Martin (F. M.), and Gladys (Mishler) Hord, was born July 17, 1939, on a farm outside of Altamont, Missouri. She lived on the farm and in Tarkio, Missouri during her childhood. Janice enjoyed her high school years in Flagstaff, Arizona and graduated from Choctawhatchee High, Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 1957.

Janice was employed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida from 1957 to 1961, Tarkio College 1961 to 1963 and the Tarkio Avalanche from 1988 to 1989.

On December 27, 1962, Janice was united in marriage to Samuel Bruce Graves, Sr. at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church in Tarkio. They made their home east of Tarkio and were blessed with four children, Sam, Jr., Todd, Trisha and Danny.

With her entrepreneurial spirit, she helped launch “The Gifted Cook”, a gourmet cooking store in St. Joseph, Missouri, and “Noggin Noodle” an educational toy store in Kansas City, Missouri, and was involved in the family farm operation. Janice enjoyed her monthly Bridge Club, Supper Club and bowling league. She loved summertime family vacations, the Christmas season, Bible Study, antiquing and her family and friends. Janice was baptized in the Christian faith at the age of nine and was a member of First Baptist Church of Tarkio. Janice passed away March 5, 2011, at her home in Tarkio surrounded by her family, at the age of 71 years.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Bruce, Tarkio; children, U.S. Congressman Sam Graves and his wife Lesley, Tarkio, Todd Graves and his wife Tracy, Platte County, Missouri, Trisha Johnson and her husband Jeremy, St. Joseph, and Danny Graves and his wife Rachel, Tarkio; thirteen grandchildren, Megan Graves, Trey Graves, Elizabeth Johnson, Max Graves, Emily Graves, Katherine Johnson, Katie Graves, Hank Graves, Lily Graves, Joe Graves, Gabe Johnson, Ben Graves, and Bo Graves; three sisters, Phyllis Woolsey, Niceville, Florida, Beverly Campbell, Camden, Alabama, Patricia Zortman, Fairhope, Alabama; sister-in-law Sandra Karns Roberts, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 9, 2011, First Baptist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
016Ora Junior Groff, the son of Ora Franklin and Lena Mae (Blankenship) Groff, was born February 12, 1924, at Peru, Nebraska. Junior attended schools at the Old District 16 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, and graduated from Peru High School in 1941.

Junior entered the United States Army in 1943 and trained in North Carolina and England. He landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was with CO A, 115th Infantry, 29th Division “Blue and Gray”, of the 9th United States Army, from Omaha Beach to the Elbe River, until the end of the war. Junior earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct, American Campaign, Europe-Africa and WWII Victory Medals. He was a Purple Heart Veteran, wounded in action, but sent back to finish out the war. A main objective of the 29th Division was to take St. Lo., a French town. It was a proud time in his life after reaching the objective. He was a member of the American Legion Post #8, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Upon returning home from the war, he was united in marriage to Norma Louise Boyer of Tabor, Iowa, on February 23, 1947, in Olathe, Kansas.

Junior operated the family farm from 1951 until the present time with the help of partners. He helped run the Malvern, Iowa, Sale Barn and the Rock Port Sales Pavilion. He also ran a gun shop for 26 years out of his home. Nothing ever compared to his love of the farm and raising cattle. He passed away March 21, 2011, at the VA Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 87 years.

Besides his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Groff; brother, Darrell Groff; sister-in-law, Janice Groff; brothers-in-law, Eugene Gilmore and Max Davis. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Norma Groff and son, Dale Groff, both of Rock Port; sisters, Dorothy Gilmore and Wilma Jean Davis, Rock Port, Janet Kimble and her husband, George, Deepwater, Missouri; brothers, Larry Groff and his wife, Frances, Maryville, Missouri, William Morrison and his wife, Wanda, Santa Fe, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Groff, Maryville; two grandsons, Brian and Gary Groff; great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Aston Groff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:
2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: London Cemetery, Auburn, Nebraska.
017Wilbur Dean Hannah, the son of Frank and Mina (Thompson) Hannah, was born September 3, 1926. He attended country school east of Tarkio and Tarkio High School. Wilbur served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during World War II. On February 1, 1947, he was united in marriage to Frieda Vivian Kirk in Hiawatha, Kansas. They became the parents of two daughters, Nancy and Janet. They lived and farmed east of Tarkio their entire married life.

Wilbur enjoyed farming, watching his cows, going to sales, visiting with people and his greatest joy was being with his family and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. Wilbur was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tarkio, where he served as a Deacon, Greeter and “the Candyman” in the church. He was also a member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio.

Wilbur had been a resident of the Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care where he enjoyed visiting and playing bingo with the other residents. Wilbur went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2011 at the age of 84 years.

Besides his parents, Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Comtois and her husband, Rene, Independence, Missouri, Janet Wennihan and her husband, Fred, Tarkio; three grandchildren, Amy Windes and her husband, Jason, Independence, John Wennihan and his wife, Beth, and Allen Wennihan, all of Tarkio; five great grandchildren, Braiden, Brooklyn and Bailey Wennihan, Carter Wennihan and Evan Windes.

Services: 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
018Alton H. Hanrath, son of William Henry and Louise Kathrina (Klute) Hanrath was born on November 20, 1916, in Westboro, Missouri. He began his education at Walden Grove Country School in a building that would be moved and become part of a hay shed on the home place. He was a proud member of the Westboro High School Class of 1934. In 1938, he completed a degree in Economics from Tarkio College and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Following college, Alton worked for Dr. Schmille, a local veterinarian, and assisted with caring for livestock on farms in the local community. He also earned his pilot’s license on February 10, 1941. In March 1941, Alton enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, 2nd Regiment, 2nd Division. His horse was Irish Indian. Years later, he attended the funeral for the last living cavalry horse in Fort Riley, Kansas. He spent many nights under the stars in and around Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona. In 2008, he retraced his time in Yuma, Arizona, with his children.

During World War II, he was assigned to the 9th Armored Division as a Tank Mechanic for the amphibious forces. He served in that capacity in Okinawa and other areas in the South Pacific. He was discharged in November 1945.

During military leave, he was united in marriage to Velva Hope Norris on April 15, 1944, in Hiawatha, Kansas. To this union were born three children, Bob, Ina Kay, and Donna. Alton and Velva made their home in rural Westboro their entire married life, where he farmed until his retirement in 1984.

Alton was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westboro, where he was baptized and confirmed. He served in many volunteer capacities at St. John’s, including Church Council, Church Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, PA person, and as a member of the St. John’s Cemetery Association. He was a past President of the Atchison County Farm Bureau, and a former member of the Westboro School Board.

Besides his parents and wife, Velva, Alton was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Hanrath; sister, Esther Malmberg; and son-in-law, Galen Payne. His survivors include son, Bob Hanrath and his wife, Kathy, Lincoln, Nebraska; daughters, Ina Kay Payne, Stilwell, Kansas, and Donna Hart and her husband, Chuck, Ft. Collins, Colorado; grandchildren, Scott Hanrath and his wife, Laura, Lawrence, Kansas, and Andrew Hanrath, Omaha, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Henry Hanrath and Ellen Hanrath, Lawrence, Kansas; sister, Fern Berry, Kansas City, Missouri; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Services: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri.
Interment: St. John’s Cemetery.
019Dollie Mae Herron, the daughter of Ross and Cecile Mae (Fischer) Herron, was born on January 27, 1936, at her home in Watson, Missouri. Dollie lived with her parents until the mid - 1970’s, when she moved to the Albany Group Home and was employed at the Sheltered Workshop in Stanberry, Missouri. In 1995, Dollie moved to Tarkio, Missouri, and made her home at the Park Place Group Home until the present time. Dollie passed away on October 24, 2011, at her home in Tarkio at the age of 75.

Dollie was one of God’s “special” children who would greet you with an outreached hand and a big “Hi’ya”. She loved to swing outdoors and usually could be heard singing, sometimes loudly, but always in perfect pitch. She would also rock in her chair and sing along with The Lawrence Welk Show, one of her favorites. Dollie liked to tease her brothers by playing a game of “hot hands”. They would tease back trying to take her necklaces off. Dollie loved to wear necklaces and bracelets and nobody got them off unless Dollie wanted them off. Dollie was a farm girl at heart. She once had a bottle lamb that followed her everywhere. She liked to look at the cows, squeeze on baby kitties, and play with her dog “Tinkie”.

Besides her parents, Dollie was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, Willard and Louise Herron. Survivors include brothers, Marvin Herron, and wife, Karen, and Gene Herron, and wife, Kathy, all of Rock Port; nieces, Valerie Duncan, and husband, Bruce, Thea Knox, and husband, David, Melissa Smith, and husband, Aaron; nephew, Kevin Herron; great nieces and nephews, Talya Culbertson, and husband, Sean, Eric Duncan, Karen Knox and David Knox.

Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Grange Hall, Rock Port.
020Louise Herron, the daughter of William Henry and Bertha Caroline (Spiegle) Staashelm, was born on March 17, 1932 in Tarkio, Missouri. Louise attended school in Tarkio, Tarkio Royal Country and Opp Country Schools, before graduating from Rock Port High School in 1951. Louise was employed by Chamberlain Wedding Chapel in Rock Port preparing flower arrangements while Willard was in the service. As a homemaker, she enjoyed taking care of her flowers, feeding and watching the birds and crocheting. She also loved traveling with Willard and Katie Beth, their beloved dog.

On March 20, 1955, Louise was united in marriage to Willard Keith Herron at Chamberlain’s Wedding Chapel in Rock Port. They made their home on their farm north of Rock Port their entire married life. Willard passed away on December 5, 2007. In 2008, ill health forced Louise’s move to Pleasant View Nursing Home where she passed away October 17, 2011, at the age of 79.

Louise was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port, and the Women’s Circle. She was a former member of the Centennial Club, Lone Cedar Club and served as “Cemetery Sexton” for Grange Hall Cemetery for numerous years.

Besides her parents and husband, Willard, Louise was preceded in death by niece, Patty Wilkinson. Survivors include, brother, William Otto Staashelm and wife, Darlene; brothers-in-law, Marvin Herron and wife, Karen and Gene Herron and wife, Kathy; sister-in-law, Dollie Herron; nieces, Valerie Duncan and husband, Bruce; Thea Knox and husband, David; Melissa Smith and husband, Aaron; nephew, Kevin Herron; great nieces and nephews, Talya Culbertson and husband, Sean, Eric Duncan, Danielle Rodabough, Karen Knox and David Knox.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.
021Helen Louise Hines the daughter of Claude and Oma Mae (Davis) Batson was born April 1, 1918 in Albany, Missouri. Helen attended rural schools in Gentry County.

On August 15, 1935, Helen was united in marriage to Charles W. Hines in Darlington, Missouri. They moved to the Tarkio, Missouri area in the late 1940’s. Helen was employed as a nurse’s aide at Pleasant View nursing home in Rock Port, Missouri. She also worked as a cook at various cafés. Charles passed away in 1986. Helen passed away January 1, 2011 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care in Tarkio.

Besides her parents and husband Charles, Helen is preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Charlie Hines; and two daughters, Phyllis Ann Hines and Iva Fern Hines. Survivors include three sons, Junior Hines and his wife Barbara, Billy Dean Hines and his wife (Sharon), all of Tarkio, and Butch Hines and his wife Alice, Schuyler, Nebraska; two daughters, Susie Shaw and her husband Harry, Fairfax, Missouri, and Faye Hines, Tarkio; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and special nephew, James Wallace Hines

Services: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio
022Robert Davis (Bob) Holbrook, the son of Donald Davis and Marion Luwella (Williams) Holbrook, was born May 31, 1938 in Seattle, Washington. Bob attended West Seattle High School and graduated in 1956. He then continued his education at Western Washington State University where he played basketball for one year.

Bob was united in marriage to LaRay Wilson in 1959, they became the parents of three daughters and one son. They were later divorced. In 1968, Bob married Cathi Redfern and became the parents to three daughters. They were later divorced. Bob was a sports enthusiast and excelled in basketball and baseball. Bob loved watching his grandchildren play sports. He also loved horse racing. Bob was formerly employed by Boeing Aircraft, he owned and operated a tavern in Seattle called the “Lion’s Lair” and retired three years ago as a surveillance officer in the gaming industry. He moved to Tarkio, Missouri two years ago to be closer to his family. Bob passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at his home in Tarkio at the age of 72 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Donald Davis Holbrook. Survivors include his mother, Marion Holbrook, Tarkio, children, Pam Watkins and her husband, Mike, Fort Mohave, Arizona, Randy Holbrook and his wife, Erika, Valdez, Alaska, Robin Christofferson and her husband, Danny, Oak Harbor, Washington, Stacey Henry and her husband, Jeff, Gresham, Oregon, Shannon Ratliff and her husband, Dean, Stockton, Missouri, DeDee Ellis and Pat Updike, Red Oak, Iowa, Bobbi Poppa and her husband, Scott, Tarkio, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren, Nic, Alan, Jacob, Alexis, Mitch, Spencer, Zachary, Chaylene, Kassidi, Kelli, Brandi, Dalton, Dain, Devin, Kamden, Brynnan, Jersi; 10 great grandchildren; and his beloved companion, pet dog, Bailey.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Riverton Crest Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.
023Bonnie Louise Howell, the daughter of Lee Sutter and Lois Lovell (Bartholomew) Deatz, was born September 4, 1931, in Fairfax, Missouri. Bonnie graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri in 1949.

On October 31, 1948, Bonnie was united in marriage to Delmas Wayne Howell at the Rock Port Baptist Church. They made their home in Rock Port, and became the parents of two sons; David and Gary. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in October of 2010.

Bonnie was employed by the Citizen’s Bank of Rock Port for 27 years, where she began as a teller and ultimately became Assistant Vice President. She was also an extremely dedicated member of the Rock Port Baptist Church where she held many offices throughout the years. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved following them to their various events. Within the past year, Bonnie and Delmas moved to Maryville, Missouri to live closer to their family. Bonnie passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, at the age of 79 years.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Bill Carey; and sister-in-law, Geneva Deatz. Survivors include her husband, Delmas, Maryville; sons, David Howell and his wife, Kathy, and Gary Howell, and his wife, Vivian, all of Maryville; grandchildren, Meagan Dwyer and her husband, Seann, St. Peters, Missouri, Molly Schwery and her husband, Adam, Platte City, Missouri, Abby Howell and her fiancé, Jim Dropinski, Maryville, Adam Howell and his wife, Candice, Lincoln, Nebraska, Emily Howell and Libbey Howell, both of Maryville; brother, Paul Deatz and his wife, Lois, Mound City, Missouri; sisters, Beth Carey, Omaha, Nebraska, and Jane Amthor and her husband, Joe, Atchison, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:
2:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2011, Rock Port Baptist Church.
Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.
024Beverly June Howell, the daughter of Alfred Russell and Stella Pauline (Price) Howell was born in rural Langdon, Missouri on August 1, 1943. Beverly attended Rock Port, and Fairfax Missouri High Schools, graduating from Forest City High School, Forest City, Missouri, in 1961, where she celebrated her 50 year class reunion this past May. Beverly then attended three years of college at East Central College in Union, Missouri.

In 1973, Beverly was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald Wesley Zook, Jr.. They made their home in Rock Port and St. Clair, Missouri. Don passed away in November 1980. Beverly moved to Savannah, Missouri in 1985, where she lived to the present time.

Beverly was employed by East Central College and Quaker Oats in St. Joseph as a computer operator and as a clerk typist in the Child Support Enforcement office in Savannah, where she retired in 2006. She was a member of the Rosendale Christian Church, Rosendale, Missouri and considered it a blessing to be a part of the church family and participate in spiritual needs of the congregation. Beverly was known for her love of animals and regularly made a home for strays. She enjoyed riding horses, reading, and was a hard worker, always staying busy whether at work or home. Her family considered her their hero, who never complained during her long battle with cancer. Beverly passed away with her family by her side, on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Besides her parents and husband Don, Bev was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Lynn and Lloyd Lee Howell; nephew, Terry Fansher and nieces, Penny and Janet Howell. Survivors include her son Michael Scott Howell and his wife Brenda; grandsons, Jacob Cameron and Michael Chase Howell, all of Savannah; siblings, Richard Dean Howell, Rock Port, Shirley Ann Fansher, Maryville, Missouri; Marion Russell Howell and his wife Mary, Oregon, Missouri and Billy Gene Howell and his wife Ingrid, Savannah, sister-in-law, Patty Howell, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 at Rosendale Christian Church, Rosendale, Missouri.
Interment: 12:30 P.M., Friday, Millsap Cemetery, Rock Port.
025Ruth E. (Sieben) Irvine, the daughter of William C. and Esther C. (Young) Sieben was born February 5, 1922 in Michigan City, Indiana. She graduated from high school in Michigan City in 1940 and worked for a short time as a secretary.

On October 23, 1943, Ruth was united in marriage to Richard Stanley Irvine in Liberal, Kansas. While Stan was serving during World War II, Ruth lived in Liberal and Michigan City. After the war, they made their home on the Irvine family farm, east of Tarkio, Missouri. Ruth was a stay at home mom, raising and caring for their two daughters, Susan and Patty. Ruth and Stan later moved into Tarkio, until retiring in 1986, at which time they moved to Sun City West, Arizona. Since 2006, they have made their home at Living Community of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Ruth passed away August 26, 2011 at her home at the age of 89.

Ruth was a long standing former member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church, and the Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, Sun City, Arizona. While in Tarkio, Ruth was also a member of the New Book Club and the Bridge Club.

Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Maurice Irvine, and sister-in-law, Virginia Irvine. Survivors include her husband, Stan Irvine, of Saint Joseph; two daughters, Susan Richard and husband Gary, Folsom, California and Patty Davis and husband Sheldon, Fairfax, Missouri; two grandchildren, Derek Davis and wife, Dawn and Courtney Graves and husband, Jarod, all of Fairfax; two great-grandchildren, Amber Lewis, Columbia, Missouri, and Baylee Lewis, Fairfax; sister-in-law, Margaret Irvine, Tarkio; nephews, Steve Irvine and wife, Eileen, and Larry Irvine and special friend, Jeannine Broermann, all of Tarkio.

Services: 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 29, 2011, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri.
026Winifred Lorene John, the daughter of William Hollis and Agnes (Thompson) Murphy was born on April 26, 1928, in Tarkio. She graduated from Maryville High School, Maryville, Missouri, in 1946.

On June 1, 1946, Winnie, was united in marriage to Russell Lorraine John, in Troy, Kansas. To their union were born four children, Daniel, Nancy, Mary Beth and Jo. They moved from Maryville to Tarkio in 1975. Winnie passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri.

Winnie was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church and was a former Cub Scout and Brownie Mother.

Besides her parents Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, in 1986.

Survivors include one son, Daniel Hollis John, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three daughters, Nancy S. (Dennis) Smith, St. Joseph, Missouri, Mary Beth (Harlan) Peterson, Aurora, Iowa, and Jo (Bruce) Lang, Tarkio; nine grandchildren, Eric, Adam, Noah, Katie, Emily, Polly, Kevin, John and Melissa; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, William H. (Marian) Murphy, Jr., Macon, Georgia.

027On November 1, 2011, Emma Elizabeth (Stewart) Jones, fondly known as "Liz", passed away in her home surrounded in loving prayer by her family. She was an innovator, an adventurer, and mostly especially a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Liz was born on October 8, 1922, in rural Fulton, Kansas, to Edgar Earl Stewart and Minnie Mae (Snyder) Stewart. When not mushroom hunting, or riding their mule, she attended elementary school in rural Fulton, Kansas, high school in Ft. Scott, Kansas, and received an associates degree from Ft. Scott Junior College. After college she studied in Kansas City and received her certification in radio telegraphy.

She was hired by Eastern Airlines to work in their Charleston, South Carolina control tower doing ground-to-air radio telegraphy in their sector -- a job not normally staffed by a woman. Liz was then recruited by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (currently the Federal Aeronautics Administration) where she worked in Kansas City, was posted at several airports, and then, finally, at the Gould Peterson Airport in Tarkio, Missouri.

Always an adventurer, Liz traded Bob Graff bookkeeping help for flying lessons. While spotting planes at the Tarkio airport, she took a tumble off of a pile of rock and fell into the arms of a handsome young man who was also taking flying lessons -- he enjoyed saying she "fell for him." He was just back from serving in the Navy in World War II and was partnering with his father on their farm. After repeated proposals, she finally agreed to become Mrs. F. John Jones, Jr. and became a farmer's wife. (She always was a bit proud that she got her pilot's license before Johnny!)

She raised three girls, Patti, Marcia and Beverly, and was involved in all their activities - dance and music lessons, Girl Scouts and 4-H. She was also active in her community with Garden Club, Bridge Club, AGC, United Methodist Women, Order of the Easter Star, and P.E.O. -- Chapter FF. In every organization, she not only participated, but held offices. Liz was on the Midland Empire Girl Scout Regional Council, Grand Matron and District Deputy for Eastern Star, President of United Methodist Women, and President of P.E.O. -- Chapter FF.

Liz was a firm believer in making her community better. She initiated the first county-wide blood drive and served as it's chair for many years. She was an election judge for the Republican Party and on the Development Council for Community Hospital -- Fairfax. Liz spent many hours volunteering for Community Hospital -- Fairfax, from helping with health screenings and working on the Communitee Golf Benefit to carefully pressing, starching, and folding over 600 linen napkins every year for the Celebrity Waiters Dinner. Liz and Johnny were strong advocates of a vital and continuing hospital for Atchison County substantially donating to the hospital's Capital Campaign.


From her early childhood, Liz knew the importance of a good education. She started 1st grade at the age of 4, and graduated from high school and started college at age 16. She encouraged all of her children and grandchildren to continue their education and seek college degrees. She had a strong affection for and was very proud of Cottey College -- a private 4-year women's college in Nevada, Missouri, owned and funded by P.E.O. -- and would provide updates on the "goings on" at Cottey to anyone who would listen.

Her grandchildren remember her as a card shark who loved playing gin rummy, bridge, and pinochle, and cooking special dishes for them. Also: her very "green" thumb which always produced an incredible garden; her homemade peanut brittle & apple butter; her knitting and weaving; her ability to sew anything, anywhere, at any time; her pancakes on Sunday morning; her songs to lift the spirit and make you laugh; and her ability to make you feel special. She unconditionally loved her family and let them know how proud she was of every one of them no matter what. Liz was a kind and generous lady who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Liz was preceded in death by her husband, F. John Jones, Jr., and a son, John Douglas, as well as her parents, E. Earl Stewart and Minnie Mae Stewart, and a brother, Lloyd E. Stewart.

She is survived by her daughters Patricia Elizabeth Stevens & her husband Joel B. Stevens III, Marcia Elaine Lane & her husband Alonzo E. Lane III, and Beverly Kay Jones & her husband Arthur D. White; grandsons Christopher N. Caprio & his wife Morgan L. Caprio; Alonzo E. Lane IV, and J. Stewart Lane; and special granddaughters: Rachel E. White, Sarah R. Watkins and Lauren Lee.

Funeral Services:
2:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri
028Virginia Dare (White) Kerr, the daughter of Newton Johnson and Emma Frances (Foster) White was born on September 24, 1926 in Charley, Texas. Virginia attended rural schools in Maud, Texas.

Virginia was united in marriage to Donald Kerr on July 31, 1943 in Reno, Nevada. They made their home in numerous different states, following Don’s construction work, before settling in Fairfax, Missouri, where they owned and operated Kerr’s Supermarket. After retiring in 1986, they moved to Mount Vernon, Missouri, to be closer to their family. Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 84.

Virginia loved to crochet and spend time visiting with her family and friends. She was a former member of the Fairfax Chapter #373 Order of the Eastern Star and played in the Ladies Card Club.

Besides her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Kerr; daughter, Darlene Paylor, grandchildren, Robert Burgess, Jr., Donnie Burgess, Lisa Marie Davis and Eric Tyler Kerr; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include, daughters, Sheila Burgess and husband, Bob, Cross Timbers, Missouri and Joetta Hicks and husband, Dan, Fairfax; sons, Clarence Kerr, Cross Timbers, and Les Kerr and wife, Brenda, Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.

Services: 11:00 A.M, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port.
029Daniel Dean Lair was born on October 29, 1943, in Hamburg, Iowa. Dan was raised by his uncle and aunt, Chauncey and Gladys Martin and attended Sunny Slope Country School, north of Rock Port. In 1961, he graduated from Rock Port High School. He then attended two years of college at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri and at Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri.

Dan was united in marriage to Terry A. Husing on June 30, 1963, at the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. They made their home north of Rock Port for 27 years, before moving to town in 1989. They later divorced. Dan passed away on September 1, 2011, in Rock Port at the age of 67.

Dan enjoyed farming the family farms north of Rock Port. In the early 1990’s he was employed by Eaton Corporation, retiring in 2002. Dan was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley LaMaster; aunt, Gladys Martin; uncle, Chauncey Martin; and grandparents, Frank J and Maude Brown. Dan is survived by his son, David Lair; daughters, Julee Howell and Amy Bradley and husband, Joey, all of Rock Port; eight grandchildren, Trystan Lair and wife, Maggie, Brogan Lair and wife, Mikaila, Ransom Lair, Payton Lair, Katie Howell, Nick Howell, Jackie Bradley and Abby Bradley; three great-grandchildren, Addison Lair, Dylan Lair and Kinley Lair; and three half–brothers, Bob Hines, Gene Hines and Dennis Hines.

Services: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 4, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
030Esther Marie (Fischer) Lawless, the daughter of Mary Theresa (Amthor) and Louis John Fischer, was born on January 7, 1912 in Cawker City, Kansas. She lived there three years with her sister, Ruby, and brothers, Floyd and Howard, before moving back to a farm outside of Mound City, Missouri. She attended elementary and high school at Mound City, graduating in May 1929. After graduation she worked at an insurance office in Mound City.

On January 25, 1933 Esther was united in marriage to James Russell Lawless in St. Joseph, Missouri. She met Russell through her brother, Floyd, who was married to Russell’s sister, Mabel. They would often go on movie dates together. Russell and Esther lived and farmed all their married life in Atchison County, Missouri, most of those years were spent on the family farm on “Route J”. Three girls were born to this union; Beverly Joye, Donna Kay and Wanda Gail. Esther was a devoted mother and homemaker. She raised chickens, milked the cows and always had a large garden. She canned lots of vegetables and enjoyed baking pies, cinnamon rolls and angel food cake.

Esther was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Rock Port. She liked visiting her neighbors and playing cards. Esther loved to sew and knit. She made many afghans and quilts for her children and grandchildren. After the death of her husband, Russell, on February 12, 1984, Esther continued to live on the family farm with her daughter, Joye, until October of 2003. She then moved to the Salem Lutheran Home at Elk Horn, Iowa to be near her daughter, Wanda. She was content with her life there and enjoyed bingo, music programs and chapel, especially looking forward to family visits. Esther passed away at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the age of 99 years.

Besides her parents and husband, Russell, Esther was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Kay Portis, sister, Ruby and her husband, Cecil Graham, brothers, Howard and wife Ruth Fischer and Floyd and wife, Mabel Fischer, brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Buelah Lawless and Dick and Verna Schonemann, and great great grandson, Thomas Elijah Gabhart.

Survivors include her daughters, Joye Cohen, Lenexa, Kansas and Wanda Smith and her husband, Douglas, Elk Horn, Iowa; four grandchildren, Kathy Gabhart and husband, Michael, Kansas City, Missouri, Kevin Cohen and wife, Julia, Lenexa, Craig Smith, Elk Horn, and Denise Obrecht and husband, Adam, Urbandale, Iowa; eight great grandchildren, Teresa Gabhart, Christopher Gabhart and wife, Roshonda, Caroline Gabhart, Tara Titsworth and husband, Josh, Natalie Holland and husband, David, Kelsey Cohen, Max Obrecht and Seth Obrecht; three great great grandchildren, Preston Titsworth, Gabriella Holland, Meria Rose Gabhart; and son-in-law, David Portis, Fairfax, Missouri.

SERVICES: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, First Christian Church, Rock Port.
INTERMENT: Grange Hall Cemetery, Rock Port.
031Lois Lester enjoyed life on this earth for 83 years but after dealing with extensive heart trouble, traded up to her new mansion in heaven. She is enjoying God's presence along with her grandparents - the Walkers' and McGinnis'; mother and father - Alma and Forrest McGinnis; brother - James W. McGinnis; children - Kay and Kelly Rowland; most recent husband - Earl Lester; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Born in Westboro, Missouri, on March 25, 1928, Lois lived most of her life in and around Tarkio with intervening residencies in Colorado, South Dakota, and other Missouri cities. During this time Lois was also married to Col. Darrell Rowland and Kenneth Hallanger.

Lois attended University of Colorado and took a break to marry and raise a family then resumed her education at Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, and earned a bachelor degree in Business Management. Lois performed administrative duties for the federal government and several corporations.

A very active life included participation in numerous social and charitable organizations, plus she supplied Beanie Babies to the children staying at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Lois was a member of Tarkio Presbyterian Church. Of course, these activities required the help and support of numerous friends and relatives.

Lois leaves behind a loving family including son, Kimbol "Kim" Rowland, and his wife, Linda of Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren, Melanie Calabrese and her husband, Cameron; and great grandchildren, Noah and Madeline, of Chandler, Jason Rowland and daughter, Claire, of San Diego, and Ryan Rowland and his wife, Deanna, of San Diego. There are numerous local cousins, including Lila Mae and Dale Faulkner, Mary Lou and Cleo Dukes, Opal Louise and Don Noble, Dean and Shirley Mather, Sharon McCall, Betty Jean and Dean Freeman, and Marvin and Kathy Walker; plus other relatives scattered throughout the country.

The family is eternally grateful for all the friends and cousins that made a difference in Lois' life over the years by looking after her and transporting her to and fro. Also, for reading her letters to the editor and complimenting her on those. Lastly, to those friends and cousins that made sure Lois was not alone during her final transition to eternity, we THANK-YOU.

Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2011, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.
032Esther Lucile Lingerfelt, the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Smith) Chastain was born on June 24, 1914 in Rock Port, Missouri. Esther attended rural country schools in her youth.

Esther was united in marriage to Thomas Cecil Lingerfelt. To this union, three children were born; Shirley, Robert and Geraldine. Thomas passed away in 1937. Esther later married Joe Lingerfelt and they made their home in Rock Port. They later divorced. Esther passed away on August 19, 2011 at the Pleasant View Nursing Home at the age of 97.

Esther worked for many years in food service as a waitress at the Central Café, Sale Barn Café and Coach House Restaurant, all in Rock Port. She was an exceptional seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her friends and neighbors in the community. Esther was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed shopping, especially for clothing and wristwatches. Esther attended Rock Port First Christian Church.

Besides her parents and husband, Esther was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lingerfelt; daughter, Geraldine Waltz; two great-great grandchildren, Carter Westergreen and Kaeliegh Elizabeth Westergreen; brothers, Eugene Chastain, Jim Chastain, Carol Chastain and Allen Chastain; and sister, Faye Morrison. Esther is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Dean) Rowley, Altoona, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren, Veronica (Bill) Bunt, Bridget Lingerfelt, Robin Kuhns, Tom Kuhns, Mark Kuhns, Jonathan (Barbara) Waltz, Tonya (Fred) Haskins, Maureen (Richard) Wolfe, Tim (Melanie) Wood, Linda (Mike) Cress, Joe (Julie) Wood, Elizabeth Marchant, Mike (Carol) Wood, Teresa Oliver, Sean (Heather) Wood, and Shirley Stanton; 37 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Rhoades and Gladys Harmon and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service,11:30 a.m.,Tuesday, August 23, 2011,Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. The body will be cremated following the service. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

033Kelly Rae Lingerfelt, the daughter of Lee Roy, Sr. and Hazel Bernice (Callaway) Lingerfelt, was born October 3, 1960 in Fairfax, Missouri. Kelly attended Rock Port Missouri Schools.

On June 30, 1979, Kelly was united in marriage to Roger Goodman in Omaha, Nebraska. They made their home in the Westboro, Missouri area and became the parents of one daughter, Quinn. They were later divorced.

Kelly loved gardening and working with flowers. She had been employed by Hurst Greenery in Westboro, and by Pella Corporation in Shenandoah, Iowa. Kelly passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at her home in Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 50 years.

Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Lee Roy Lingerfelt, Sr.; grandparents, Duke Morrison, and Harry and Gladys Callaway. Survivors include her daughter and granddaughter, Quinn Goodman and Abagail, Westboro; mother, Hazel Lingerfelt Kemerling and her husband, Red, Tarkio; sister, Victoria Molthan, Tarkio; brothers, Lee Roy Lingerfelt, Jr., Tarkio, Quint Lingerfelt and his wife, Ronda, Rock Port; nieces and nephews, Shane, Casey, Dustin, Drew, Payton, and Morgan; and grandmother, Faye Morrison, Rock Port.

Visitation:
Open visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio where the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM that evening.
A private family memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.
034Lela Ione Pershin Dukes, daughter of Forest Pershin and Audrey Raynor Pershin, was born March 26, 1913 near New Market, Iowa and departed this life at her home at Ellston, Iowa on December 29, 2011 at the age of 98.
Lela graduated from Gravity High School and then attended teachers college at Red Oak. She taught school north of Ellston at the Dickson Country School.
Lela married Vincent Dukes on February 27, 1932. At that time, she decided to stay home and work on the farm and raise a family.
Family and friends meant everything to Lela. She was the neighborhood grandma to many. She enjoyed dancing, gardening and playing cards. Lela was a member of the Ellston United Methodist Church.
Lela is survived by five children oldest daughter Jane Lee Feeback (Jim) of Mount Ayr, IA, daughter Dorothy Burgher (Gary) of Kellerton, IA, daughter Doris Jean Redman of Mount Ayr, IA, son Joe Dean Dukes (Jan) of Ellston, IA, and daughter Donna Rae Greenland (Kevin) of Ellston, IA. Lela is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law Phyllis Dukes and nieces and nephews.
Lela was preceded in death by husband Vincent in 1987, son Jimmy Dukes in 1972 and brothers Dale, Lee, Elbert and Mack Pershin