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Anna Margaret (Daugherty) Plummer, 96, Tarkio, Missouri, died Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Tarkio Rehabilitation Center and Healthcare in Tarkio.
Anna was born March 6, 1916, in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Sam and Annie (Ward) Daugherty.
Anna was a 1933 graduate of Burlington Junction High School. She worked in Food Service at Tarkio College.
She was united in marriage to Philemon (Fid) Plummer on April 24, 1937.
Anna was a member of the Burlington Junction, United Methodist Church.
Preceding Anna in death were her parents, husband, two brothers Fred and Buford Daugherty and one sister Bessie Daugherty.
Her survivors include; one daughter Janet (Fred) Schiersch, Kingston, Washington; two grandchildren Annaliese Schiersch, Hollywood, California and Steffen Schiersch, Kingston, Washington.
Friends may call anytime at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 18, 2012 in the Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Iowa. A memorial service is being planned for the weekend of November 3, 2012 in Tarkio.
Memorial: Atchison County Nutrition Center, 412 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491 |
002Joyce Irene Johnson was born March 25, 1943, in Clarinda, Iowa to Herbert & Clara (Herzberg) Sump. While growing up in rural Page County she attended country school at Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1961. Upon graduating, Joyce began her working career at he Clarinda Company. She became engaged to Richard (Dick) Johnson, and they were married May 18, 1962. They moved to a small farm northeast of Clarinda and this is where the two daughters were born. Shortly after the birth of their second child they moved two miles west of Clarinda, the current home, where their three sons joined the family.
She loved being at her children and grandchildren’s activities and thought nothing of getting only a few hours of sleep before heading to work after an evening ballgame, horse show, or county fair. The grandkids all had special moments with Grandma, annual trips to the zoo and county fairs, dominos, cards, girls day out, and nail day. She not only had the love for her grandchildren, but was also Grandma Joyce to many other special family friends who had a special place in her heart.
Joyce spent many hours not only with her family but in helping others. One such love was that of horses. She thoroughly enjoyed weekly trail rides with the Saddle Club during the summer, but best of all she loved running the crows nest for the local horse shows and the Page County Fair, continuing on long after her kids had left the home. She and Dick were also very devoted to helping the children that attend Camp Sunnyside, and the Pony Express Riders of Iowa. When February came she would gather up her dedicated crew and let us know the agenda for the ride day. The fun we had! She and Dick were lifelong card players with the card club, and in recent years, she enjoyed getting together with her Mahjong group.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herb and Clara Sump, infant sister Audrey Sump, brother and sister-in law Leonard and Marie Sump, brother-in-law Lee Brown, and in-laws Orville (Skinny) and Marjorie Johnson. Left to cherish her memory are, husband Dick of the home; children Kristene (Rick) Castle of Louisburg, KS, Julie (Dave) Walters of Guss, IA, Mark Johnson (Lori Holmes) of Williamsburg, IA, Tim Johnson of Des Moines, IA, and Craig (Bobbi) Johnson of Newburg, MO; and grandchildren Eric (April) Castle, Brad Castle, Meghan Walters, and Bailie Walters. Also surviving her are siblings, Clythia Brown, Ron (Barb) Sump, Doris Prouty, and Morris (Shirley) Sump; sister-in-law Phyllis (Dick) Snyder; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, with Rev. Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm Monday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Summit Cemetery, Yorktown, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to St. John Elevator Fund or Pony Express Riders of Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel www.EFC.cc |
003Clarice Pearl (Widboom)Lowe was born August 11, 1932 at Lake Sarah, Minnesota to Clarence and Pearl (Gordon) Widboom.
She attended business school in Minneapolis and worked in the banking industry. She was married to Thomas Walter Lowe and the couple had two children: Lori and Thomas Scott Lowe.
After her husband Thomas passed away Clarice moved to Omaha in 1986. She lived there until she needed assisted living in August 2012. At that time she moved into the Eiler House in Clarinda, Iowa. Clarice passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Eiler House at the age of 80.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; parents Clarence and Pearl Widboom; and brother-in-law James Anderson.
Clarice is survived by her children: Lori Wiebesiek and husband Dan of Clarinda, Iowa, and Thomas Scott Lowe of Omaha, Nebraska; three granddaughters Lindsay Nielsen, Omaha, Kaylie Nielsen, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and BrieAnn Nielsen, Clarinda; sisters Gloria Anderson of Owatanna, Minnesota, and Dolores Denney and husband Harold of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Private interment will be at Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, Minnesota. Memorials are suggested to New Market or Bedford United Methodist Churches, Friendz of Felines of Nebraska, or Westside Baptist Church of Omaha. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda, Iowa is in charge of arrangements |
004James Dean Smith was born October 31, 1955 in Red Oak, Iowa to Philip and Edna (Baker) Smith. He graduated from Villisca High School in the class of 1973.
Jim worked primarily as a farmer in the Villisca area with several farmers. He also was a skilled welder.
Jim passed away November 1, 2012 at the age of 57 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Francis Hemphill.
Surviving Jim are his siblings: Debra Haley and husband Calvin of Clarinda, Robert Smith and wife Esther of Grant’s Pass, Oregon and Gerald Smith of Red Oak; nieces and nephews: Lori Azevedo of California, Desiree Burch and husband JP of Clarinda, Stuart Haley and wife Dakota of Clarinda, Brandon Haley and wife Tamara of Greenfield, Iowa, Tamra Haley and significant other Hugo Cruz of Clarinda, Corrie Luebke and husband Jason of Minnesota and Carla Morrison and husband Ben of Wisconsin; many great nieces and great nephews; and special family friend the Fisher Family and a host of friends.
Memorial service for James 'Jim' Smith, 57 of Villisca, Iowa will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca. Visitation is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and continue until the start of the service at 6. There is no burial scheduled.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Jim Smith.
Wolfe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements |
005Donna Belle Johnson, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Malina Dobson & her husband, Konal in Council Bluffs, Ia. She was under the loving care of her daughter, Vickie Plummer.
Donna was born in Elmo, Missouri on Sept. 7, 1930 to the late Donald & Helen Walker of Clarinda, Iowa. She married Ralph Johnson on Sept. 5, 1948 and they were blessed with five children. Donna helped Ralph in his business, Johnson’s Plumbing in Clarinda, Ia.
In their retirement, the couple was often on the go, pulling their fifth wheel visiting their many children & grandchildren, friends & extended family. Donna loved to play games or cards and was an avid reader who really enjoyed the new library in Clarinda.
In addition to her parents, she was succeeded in death by an infant brother, Charles Marvin Walker, her husband Ralph Johnson in 2009, and her grandson, Jeremiah Johnson in 2011. Donna is survived by her children, Vickie Plummer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Teresa Chambers, James Johnson, Kirk Johnson & Kris Johnson, all of Slidell, La., and 12 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren.
Memorial services for Donna Johnson, 82 of Council Bluffs and formerly of Clarinda, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov 9, 2012 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel |
006Gerald D. Hunter, 82, of Villisca, passed away October 24, 2012, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Society Center. Gerald Dean Hunter was born to George Washington and Fleta Rose (Whitney) Hunter June 29, 1930, in Taylor County south of Nodaway, Iowa. He served in the Army National Guard for 19 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pearl (2002) and son Jeff Hunter.
Survivors include his son Mike Hunter of Nodaway as well as many nieces and nephews. Private family burial will take place at a later date.
Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements |
007David LaVern Curry was born June 12, 1953, in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Richard LaVern Curry and Helen Ruth (Payne) Curry. He entered into peace on Friday, October 19, 2012 at his home in Bedford, Iowa. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
David's father was active in the United States Air Force until David's sophomore year of high school. His family settled in Bedford, Iowa where his father continued to recruit for the Air Force and farm west of Bedford.
David graduated from Bedford Community High School with the Class of 1972, and a year later, on February 16, 1973, he was united in marriage to high school sweetheart, Debbie Ogle in Hopkins, Missouri.
David made an honest living as a commercial residential carpenter, living in California, Wyoming and Iowa. He had a 'spirit of freedom and adventure' and a love of nature that lead him in life. David enjoyed traveling, whether across the United States or around the world. He chased thrills through bow hunting for elk, paragliding, riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, and even just cruising in his Oldsmobile. David was competitive and enjoyed the challenges of shooting trap.
David also had a love for photography and capturing nature in all its true essence. His pictures capture his life far better than a thousand words ever could. The birds that came to David's feeders found special care and were often the subject of his photographs, along with the beauty of his wife's flowers. David found a special joy in music and spending time with his family and friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Helen Curry. He is survived by his wife Debbie Curry of Bedford along with extended family and friends.
David will forever be loved and remembered by all who had a the pleasure of knowing and loving him |
008Funeral services for Grace Mary Beck, age 83, of Lenox, who died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Hospice House in Creston were held Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lenox. Visitation wiere held Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox, IA. Burial were held at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the family at this time. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Grace Mary Callison was born in Newton, Iowa on August 20, 1929. She was the oldest daughter of Donald and Grace (Shenton) Callison. She attended schools in Newton, Altoona, and graduated from Allerton High School. After graduation, Mary began working for the Bell Telephone Company in Des Moines, IA as a telephone operator. Her father pastored a church near Clearfield, IA where she met Wayne Beck. They married on August 22, 1948. Mary and Wayne moved to Lenox where she then started working for the Hughes Law Firm. Later they moved to the Family Farm in Ringgold County where she enjoyed helping Wayne as a farm wife. Four daughters were born into this union: Trudy, Nancy, Peggy, and Mary Lou.
Mary enjoyed her gardening and helping with the huge strawberry patch and apple orchard. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lenox and an active member of the Calvary Neighborhood Club. Mary was known for her sense of humor, beautiful hand painted ceramics, a wonderful cook in the kitchen, and her love for animals. One of Mary and Wayne's favorite pass times were going to western dances. She loved watching golf and football, the Iowa Hawkeye's, sewing, Elvis Presley and being a caregiver to several Lenox residents. She was also known to always be cheering for the "underdog." She will be greatly missed by all and remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Wayne Beck of Lenox; her four daughters: Trudy (Terry) Weaver of Sharpsburg, IA, Nancy (N.L.) Pugh of Cameron, MO, Peggy (Tony) Althaus of Bellevue, IA, Mary Lou (Jim) Cabeen of Mason City, IA; twelve grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; her siblings: Don Callison, Caroline (Hank) Garner, George Callison; sister-in-law, Joan Callison; and many other friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Grace Callison; brother, Jack Callison; granddaughter, Jennifer Jodine Wolfe |
009Marilyn Hope Sunderman was born on December 8, 1937, in Clarinda, Iowa to John Wesley Weaver and Nadine J. Parker. She entered into rest at the Clarinda Regional Health Center on October 17, 2012 at the age of 74, after battling cancer.
Marilyn graduated from Junior College in Clarinda, Iowa and became an L.P.N. at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital where her passion was working in the Surgery Department. On August 20, 1966 she married Lester D. Sunderman. Marilyn and Lester lived on a farm southwest of Clarinda. Marilyn left the hospital to stay at home to raise her children and help with the farm. She later returned to caring for others when she began working at Goldenrod Manor. After retiring, Marilyn and Lester moved into town. One of Marilyn’s favorite activities was cooking and baking for her family and guests.
Preceding Marilyn in death were her parents, John and Nadine Weaver, brother-in-law Virgil Sunderman, sister Marian Cabeen, brother-in-law Howard Cabeen, and sister Beverly Strong.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Lester Sunderman of Clarinda; sister Betty Wilson and husband Bobby of Braddyville, Iowa; brothers: Jack Weaver and wife Evelyn of Clarinda, Gary Weaver of Omaha, Nebraska, and Bob Weaver and wife Barb of Blair, Nebraska; brother-in-law Merle Sunderman and wife Noreen of Clarinda; sisters-in-law Marie Sunderman of Ames, Iowa, and Lorraine Sunderman of Villisca, Iowa; children Steve Smock and wife Sandra of Katy, Texas, Lisa Durham and husband Chris of Penn Valley, California, and Amy Lawrence and husband Adam of Clarinda; children by marriage Roy Sunderman (deceased) and companion Bev Ritthaler, Janice Asfoor of Daly City, California, David Sunderman and wife Therese of Sidney, Iowa, and Ruth Davis of Houston, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda with Rev. Daryl Tompkins officiating. Interment is at the Clarinda Cemetery. Family visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor. She will be missed by all who knew her but her memory will live on through her family and everyone whose lives she touched |
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Anna Frances Shipley was born July 17, 1939 to Robert Willie Shipley and Helen Catherine (Batt) Shipley in Maryville, Missouri. She was united in marriage on October 14, 2006 to Larry F. Groff.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers and a sister, Susan Elizabeth Moberg.
Survivors include her husband, Larry F. Groff of the home and four brothers, Marvin (Pat) Shipley, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Donald Shipley, Rush Springs, Oklahoma, Robert Shipley (Deloris), Burlington Junction, Missouri, William Shipley, Marlow, Oklahoma; step-daughters, Julia Ann (Kevin) Cohen, Lenexa, Kansas, Becky Groff, St. Joseph, Missouri, Malisa (Chuck) Linthicum, Rock Port, Missouri; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dr. Frances Shipley, known throughout Missouri as well as nationally for her leadership and commitment to the field of family and consumer sciences, was born in Maryville, grew up in Burlington Junction and graduated from Burlington Junction High School. She continued her education in Northwest Missouri where she studied vocational home economics and graduated from Northwest in 1961.
After graduating from Northwest, Frances received a master's in home economics education from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She taught high school home economics in Coon Rapids and Grundy Center, Iowa for seven years and her work at Iowa State University which was completed while holding a Graduate Research Assistantship. In 1968, Frances accepted a faculty position at Northwest Missouri State in what was then called the Vocational Home Economics Department.
Dr. Frances Shipley's forty years at Northwest included many and varied administrative assignments such as classroom teaching in addition to the other roles as faculty member, Department Chair for thirty years, Graduate Dean for twenty years, liaison to the Graduate Advisory Council, the Faculty Research Committee, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost).
Northwest Missouri State University recognized Dr. Frances Shipley with the MACE Award, Tower Service Awards, Culture of Quality Award (1st recipient), President of the National Council of FACS Administrator Award, many state and national offices in the American Association of Family Consumer Sciences and the 2008 Indispensable Northwest Woman Award. Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences presented her with the Life Time Achievement Award.
Outside of the university, Dr. Frances Shipley participated in the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Alumni Group. Dr Frances Shipley was devoted to her church and served on many committees and was an active member of the Burlington Junction Alumni Association.
Memorial services for Frances Shipley Groff, age 73, of Maryville, Missouri who entered into peace Friday, November 9, 2012 at her home in Maryville, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the First Christian Church, Maryville, Missouri with Reverend Dale Stewart officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa |
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uneral services for Dee Slough, age 67, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday November 5, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church or to the Clarinda Country Club. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
DeAnna M. Slough was born May 5, 1945 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford Carmichael and LaMead (Pratt) Carmichael. She was a life long resident of Clarinda, attending Clarinda Schools and graduating from Clarinda High School in 1963. She continued education at Iowa Western Community College at a later date when her children were older. Dee was united in marriage on January 16, 1965 to James Slough at Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons, Scott and Steve.
Dee worked for Shore Motor Company in sales for over twenty eight years, retiring in 2007. She was a very successful sales person. Following retirement, she enjoyed working with her friend Betty at Betty's Dream.
Dee was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Clarinda Country Club where she loved to play golf and so enjoyed being with her golfing friends. She was a past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow. Dee and Jim enjoyed wintering in Texas. She loved to cook, always willing to try new recipes and especially liked Italian food and wine. She enjoyed working around the home with painting and interior decorating. Her family was her passion and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Dee was a strong willed woman always ready to lend an opinion.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim Slough of Clarinda, Iowa; sons, Scott Slough and wife Tami of Clarinda, Iowa and Steve Slough and wife Denise of Clarinda; grandchildren, Lindsey Slough and fiancé Ryan Booher, Cree Slough, Jacob Slough, Erin Slough, McKenzie Slough; great grandchild, Brylee Booher; brother, Larry Carmichael and wife Laurie of Grand Island, Nebraska; aunts; nieces; nephews and many, many friends |
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Funeral services for Leslie Freed, age 85, of rural Clarinda, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bethesda, Iowa. Leslie entered into rest Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 5-8 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa . Burial will be in the Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Leslie Freed Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home.
Leslie John Freed, son of Caleb John and Minnie Rachel (Johnson) Freed was born September 23, 1927 near Bethesda, Iowa. He attended Hillcrest Country School and graduated from Essex High School. Leslie served in the United States Marines Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to ConaMara Pollert on Valentine's Day 1954 at Rose Hill Church near Clarinda. They were blessed with four children, Michael, Marvin, Edgar and Melanie.
Leslie was a life long farmer. He was born and raised on the family farm and lived there his whole life with the exception of serving in the military. In addition to farming, Leslie also worked at the Shenandoah Sale Barn and read meters for the Rural Electric Company.
He was an active member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church where he served in many capacities. Leslie was also very active in the community, serving as a 4-H leader for many years, delivering meals on wheels, and was very generous with his time helping out many neighbors. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He spent endless hours watching their ball games. This was an activity that he continued to do and enjoy the rest of his life.
Preceding Leslie in death were his parents and sister, Lorene Nelson.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty eight years, ConaMara Freed of Clarinda, Iowa; sons, Michael and wife Sheila of Essex, Iowa, Marvin and wife Ruth of Shenandoah, Iowa, Edgar and wife Nicole of Dubuque, Iowa; daughter, Melanie and husband Reggie Drake of Wilton, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, (Mike and Sheila's children) Jennifer and husband Jeremiah Buttercase, Jamie and Jill, (Marvin and Ruth's children), Jonathan, Tim and wife Kathryn, (Ed and Nicole's children) Benjamin, Maria and Caroline, (Melanie and Reggie's children), Javin, Kortney, Kelsey and Kinsey Drake; two great grandchildren, Alisha and Cole Buttercase; sister, Elaine Royer and husband Wayne of Longmont, Colorado; nieces; nephews; and many friends |
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Funeral services for Dorothy Routh, age 85, of Lenox, who died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Lenox Care Center will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox United Methodist Church. Open visitation will be held Monday at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox from 3 to 7 PM. The family will greet friends Tuesday morning at the church from 9:30 until service time. Interment will be held at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the Methodist Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Dorothy Arlene (Preston) Routh, the youngest of four children blessing the union of W.J. and Lennie (Sturm) Preston, was born April 20, 1927, on the family farm 3 1/2 miles north of Lenox, Iowa.
As an active youth, Dorothy attended rural school. Later, at Lenox High, she was a first string guard on the girls' basketball team, a cheerleader and a member of Glee Club and mixed Chorus. During the war, she was a summer-time welder at a defense plant in Des Moines. After graduating from Lenox High with the Class of 1944, she taught school for three years at the same country school she attended as a girl.
On January 27, 1948, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Routh. They lived on a farm on "the high and dry" until March 1, 1948, when they moved to a farm six miles north of Lenox. It was while living here that Gary Mark (1949) and Gayle Elaine (1952) were born. Dorothy was always busy with her family as well as an extended family of nieces and nephews.
An outdoor girl at heart, Dorothy drove the tractor for her dad, even before she was able to pull back on the clutch! This love of the outdoors and farming continued all through her life as she and Marvin worked together on the farm they purchased east of Lenox. This was her home from 1963 until entering the Lenox Care Center in September of 2008.
Dorothy always took pride in her home and had a knack for creativity and making do with things she had. She was known for her angel food cakes and enjoyed cooking for her family, guests, and hired hands during harvest. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing its bounty. She was at her happiest when she was helping others. Dorothy was a life-time member of the Lenox United Methodist Church where she served in various women's groups and taught Sunday school for many years.
Dorothy will be missed, but her love and spirit for life will be treasured by her husband of 64 years, Marvin Routh of Lenox; son Gary Routh and wife Anne of Granger, Indiana; daughter Gayle Herring and husband Dennie of Bedford; grandchildren Kellie (Chad) Dean, Scott (Jasminka) Davidson, Aaron Routh, Adam (Stephanie) Routh, and great-grandchildren Andrew and Samantha, Jeorgia and Emily, Gabe, Austin and Paige and Corbin; two sisters-in-law, Oneita Routh and Elsie Preston; along with many other family members and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, W.J. and Lennie Preston; two sisters, Thelma Wenger and Velda Wilson; and a brother, Clifford Preston |
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Funeral services for Elizabeth Slaight, age 85, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 /Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to New Market Methodist Church. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Bertha "Elizabeth" Slaight was born in the family home southwest of Clarinda on July 30, 1927. She was the third child of Elmer Charles Couch and Mary Elizabeth (Winger) Couch. She attended Lee Grove grade school on the Page Center Road and graduated in 1942. Elizabeth worked in Clark and Alma Brockman's home helping with the family chores around the house.
Elizabeth was united in marriage to George Samuel Slaight in New Market, Iowa on August 3, 1947. They lived in New Market in the house that George had purchased before going into military service. George's mother, Luie (Thompson) Slaight lived with them until her death in 1966. After George passed away, Elizabeth continued to live there until moving to Clarinda in 2007.
Elizabeth was a waitress at the café in New Market for many years. She then worked in Bedford at O'Bryan's sewing factory until her retirement in 1992. She continued working doing child care in New Market for a few more years.
Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, George (1995); son, David George Slaight (2005); two sisters, Annabelle Meier (1994) and Beulah Marvin (1989); and a brother, Isaac Couch (1964).
She is survived by five granddaughters, Tracy Borders of Bothell, Washington, Angela Whited of Des Moines, Iowa, Katy Harfmann, Kristy Brust of Phoenix, Arizona and Karen Slaight of Virginia Beach, Virginia; seven great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends. Also surviving are special nieces who helped care for her, Pat Gant (Roger) and Reba Richie (Ryan) all of Clarinda |
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Gladys Abbott, age 96, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Nodaway, Iowa entered into peace Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. No services, will be held. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning, Iowa.
Gladys Ola Abbott was born in Putnam County, Missouri on October 23, 1916 to John and Delpha (Barnhouse) Abbott. She moved to Iowa at a young age where her parents farmed in Mills, Montgomery and Adams County Iowa.
Her father died at a young age and left Gladys and her siblings to carry on. Gladys and her mother farmed near Corning many years and later moved to Nodaway, Iowa. Gladys was able to do many jobs, such as cut hair, plow garden plots; she drove the school bus for Nodaway and Villisca schools for many years. She loved to dance and just have fun.
Gladys is survived by her nephew, Bill Miller of San Jose, California; sister-in-law, Cecilia Abbott of Wisconsin and many friends.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, brother and a nephew.
Condolences may be sent to Bill Miller, 1719 Bevin Brook Drive, San Jose, California 95112 |
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Maxine Strickland Loudon was born on the family farm in the Hepburn area on August 15, 1913 to Henry A. and Gertrude Mae (Williams) Strickland. At the time of her birth, their farmhouse was still under construction and the family lived in a cinder block garage, which allowed snow to filter down on her crib during her first winter. Two older brothers, Claude and Darwin, also helped toughen her. On one occasion, they left their baby sister alone under a tree all afternoon, forgetting about her until they returned home without her. Her first year of education was at Sam's School, a one room school near the farm.. She also attended Villisca Public School one year and Central High school in Omaha one semester while her mother was in cosmetology school; however the rest of her primary and secondary schooling was in Clarinda where she graduated in 1930 at age 16, having skipped 3 half grades.
In 1932 she graduated from Clarinda Junior College and in 1934 from Northwest Missouri State where she helped with expenses by working in the library, living with nuns and eating lots of popcorn. The next 3 years she taught English and Social Studies, and coached girls' baseball at Oregon High School in Oregon, Missouri, while boarding with the school board president's family.
On May 28, 1937, she married Hugh Loudon at her family farm. In 2007 they celebrated their 70th anniversary. Their honeymoon was their journey to Washington D.C. where Hugh was a congressional aide. Maxine spent a year and a half in Washington, where the highlight was meeting Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt at a formal tea in the White House.
In 1939, Hugh and Maxine lived in Omaha and she worked in the district census office. The following year they returned to Clarinda where their only child, Lyn, was born. During the 40's and 50's Maxine did sporadic substitute teaching and from 1960 to 1981 she worked in the Iowa Dept. of Social Services as a social worker. In 1964 Maxine and Hugh built their dream house that they enjoyed sharing with family and friends for almost 40 years. From the 60's onward they also traveled extensively visiting 60 countries and every continent except Antarctica.
Besides traveling, Maxine's interests included history and culture, entertaining, volunteering and especially spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the Library Board and Grey Ladies; she participated in the Clarinda Area Volunteers, recruiting drivers to deliver meals on wheels, and working at the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Maxine was a 50+ year member of PEO. She was also the longest continuous member of the First United Methodist Church and active in various United Methodist Women's groups.
She died October 24, 2012 at Westridge Quality Care and Rehabilitation Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Lyn, son-in-law Orville Dodd, sister-in-law, Elaine Strickland, several cousins, niece Melodie Della Cava (Lou), nephews, Jan Strickland (Sue), Robert Strickland (Gayle), James Loudon, and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hugh; brothers Claude and Darwin Strickland, sister-in-laws Ruth Strickland and Erma Loudon, brother-in-law Deloss Loudon
Maxine was beloved by her family and will be missed by many who knew her as a loyal, caring friend |
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Funeral services for Geraldine Major, age 82, of Creston, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, October 22, 2012 in Creston, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Mark Clark officiating. Open visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Friday, October 26, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery, Northboro, Iowa. Memorials may be given in her name. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Geraldine Frances (Burroughs) Major was born October 2, 1930, the third of nine children born, to Jesse and Ethel (Elkins) Burroughs in Shambaugh, Iowa. Geraldine attended country schools in the area and graduated from Clarinda High School with the Class of 1949. On May 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to Edison Major and they had two children, Nancy and Eddie.
Geraldine worked at Peerless Laundry and hung wallpaper for many people in the area. In 1975, she started working at NSK Corporation (Hoover NSK at that time) and worked there for 19 years, retiring in December of 1992. Geraldine and Edison moved to Creston in October of 2001 to be closer to family as Edison's health was failing. He passed away in January of 2009. Geraldine entered Creston Nursing & Rehab in April of 2011, after suffering a stroke.
Geraldine enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends, going to family gatherings, camping, balloon days, going to yard sales, (where she always found a bargain) going to church and church functions, but most of all, she loved being around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Geraldine enjoyed life to the fullest and she fought a hard fight to the very end.
Preceding Geraldine in death are her parents, Jesse and Ethel Burroughs; her husband Edison Major; a grandson, Cory Morrison; a sister, Patty Baker; two brothers, Jess and Marion Burroughs; a sister-in-law, Irene Major; eight brothers-in-law, Alvin Baker, Winfred Harms, Charles Williams, Robert Clark, Clem Major, Clarence Major, Vernon Major and Jim Major.
Left to cherish Geraldine's memory is her daughter, Nancy (Ernie) Morrison of Creston; her son, Ed (Bobbie) Major of Bellevue, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Traci (Blade)Martwick, Michelle (James) Allen, Cody Morrison, Renee (Glen) Hoyt, Amy (Kevin) Sharp and Sammi Sink; eleven great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Owen Allen, Makenzi, Gunner, Joslyn and Axel Martwick, Kacie and Kayleann Bishop and Jake Hoyt, Sterling and Adrianna Sharp, all of Creston; five sisters, Rose Harms, Shirley (Vernard) Thomas, Leona Clark and Jeanne Williams; a brother, Vince (Junell) Burroughs, four sisters-in-law, Dixie Major, Terry Major, Carolyn Burroughs and Florence Major; a brother-in-law, Don Major along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends |
018Graveside memorial service for Pauline H. (Westendorf) Crawford, 69 of Rochester, Minnesota will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Memory Cemetery in New Market, Iowa
Pauline passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She is survived by her husband Leonard Crawford of Rochester.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements |
| 019Byron Eugene Rohrer, age 46, passed away November 6, 2012 at his home |
| 020Pfc. Brandon L. Buttry, age 19 of Shenandoah was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 5, 2012 in Kandahar Province Afghanistan |
021Carolyn Kay West passed away on Monday afternoon at the Grape Community Hospital.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Carolyn Kay West was born on December 24, 1938 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Coes Clark and Lois Lillie (Flynn) Stake. Carolyn entered into eternal peace on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa.
Carolyn attended school in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School. On September 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to Duane Eldon West at the Congregational Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple made their home in Farragut.
Carolyn worked for Montgomery Wards and was best know as the secretary and bookkeeper for Duane E. West Trucking. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Farragut as well as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved to collect "things" and during the holiday seasons her home would always be beautifully decorated. The kids in Farragut loved to trick-or trick at Carolyn's home, because she always gave the best goodie bags!
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Beverly Almquist, father-in-law Everette West; nephew CJ Almquist, beloved son Randal B. West; brother Jack Stake; and most recently by her husband of 50 years Duane E. West.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Marlene Huggins of Newton, IA; son Gary West of Ankeny, IA; 4 grandchildren Dustin West of Unionville, MO, Dani West of Council Bluffs, IA, Carmeron Huggins of Iowa City, IA and Brandon Huggins of Newton, IA; one great-grandchild; sister Loreene Stoaks and husband Ron of Shenandoah, IA; mother-in-law Feanette West of Kansas City, KS; sister-in-law Evelyn West of Olathe, KS; brother-in-law Bud West of Maryville, MO; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends |
022Clarence L. Snyder "Junior" passed away on Sunday morning at the Shenandoah Medical Center. He is survivied by his wife Elaine of the home.
Memorials may be directed to the Shenandoah American Legion, The Shenandoah Public Library, The Shenandoah Medical Center Hospice Program or Iowa Public Television in lieu of flowers.
Clarence L. Snyder, Jr. son of Clarence L. Snyder, Sr. and Doris R. Snyder was born on February 28, 1922 in Corydon, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 90.
Clarence was a graduate of Shenandoah High School, and on September 12, 1941 married the love of his life Beth Elaine Mackoy. In 1942 he was called into the US Army serving with the 383rd Infantry Regiment of the 96th Infantry Division known as the "Dead Eyes". He saw service in the Philippines and Ryukyus Islands. He was in charge of a 12-man rifle squad and supervised the loading, aiming and firing of weapons such as mortars, machine guns, pistols, bazookas, grenades and the use of trench knives. He also instructed men in the use of camouflage, the ability to map read and tactical use of weapons. As platoon guide, he led men on scouting patrols into enemy territory, which included the taking of Okinawa and was enroute to Japan for a full-scale invasion when the surrender was announced and signed. He received the Bronze Star, the Bronze Arrowhead Star and two Purple Heart Ribbons.
Upon his return to Shenandoah, Clarence entered into business with his wife and parents, establishing the Snyder Motor Company from 1946-1969. He continued to visit the company regularly and enjoyed Saturday morning coffee with the guys. Clarence remained active in the Shenandoah and Farragut area through his farming interests. He was a life long member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 and the BPOE.
No one enjoyed people as much as Clarence. He was able to quickly identify and establish a rapport with people he met and could tell a joke better than most. He is remembered for his love of family, his friends and love of country. His wife and family are very appreciative of the acts of kindness by the many friends who knew Clarence by many names: Snyder, Junior, Snyd or Snyda.
Clarence is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years Elaine; sister-in-law Mildred Teachout; nieces and nephews Sherry Glenn and family of Urbandale, IA, Julie and Jack Cooper and family of Worcester, MA, Mackoy Teachout and son and Carolyn Gilbert of Farragut, IA, Holly and Al Krabbenhoeft and family of Portage, IN and David and Carol Evans of Eskanaba, MI; cousins Mary Ann Heitman of Germantown, WI; Christina Stemm of Herbertus, WI and Lee Ann Brockman of Ozark, MO; other friends in Iowa and Arizona |
023Dorothy Louise von Arx passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the Nebraska Medical Center.
Memorials may be directed to the Elm Heights Care Center or St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Dorothy Louise von Arx, daughter of Edward and Rosa (Studer) von Arx, was born at Home City, Kansas on February 6, 1919. Dorothy entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Dorothy was raised on a farm near Home City and attended country school. She later attended St. Malachy's School in Beattie, Kansas until her senior year when she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oelwein, Iowa. She graduated with the Class of 1938.
Dorothy moved to Shenandoah in 1950 and went to work for Snow White Laundry for two years. She later gained employment with Bramow Studebaker Auto Dealership. After working for Bramow's she took a job as a bookkeeper for the Allis Chalmers Implement Company, (Youngberg's and later Miller/Carnegy) where she worked for 27 years until her retirement in 1981.
Dorothy was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the St. Mary's Guild. She was a former member of the Shenandoah B.P.W. and the Three M Card Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters Gladys M. Thomas, Rosella Hayes and Virginia Easton. Those left to honor her memory include six nieces and nephews and five great-nieces and nephews along with a host of friends |
024Judy Marie Pace was born in Bakersfield, California on July 17, 1943 to John and Lillian (Hall) Pace. Judy entered into eternal peace on October 22, 2012 in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 69 years.
At the age of two Judy's family moved to Shenandoah when her father was discharged from the Army. She grew up in Shenandoah and was a member of the graduating class of 1961.
Judy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Judy had a great love for her nieces and nephews and enjoyed watching them grow up. She attended many basketball, softball, volleyball, baseball and football games that they participated in. Always going home with a sunburn after softball games.
Judy was a loving Mommy to her dogs. She loved her pets. Her new puppy J.J. is a real go-getter, as most of her family and friends will agree. And before J.J., her love of her poodles, Gunnar, Spike and Bridgett remained within her heart.
Early in life Judy enjoyed music and dancing, ceramics, fishing, riding horses and mushroom hunting. She also enjoyed her vacations with her sisters and family to Okoboji, South Dakota and Canada. Later in life Judy still enjoyed fishing when her health permitted and cookouts with family. She loved going to the casino and also eating out at El Portal with Karen, Joyce and Connie. Judy also enjoyed television, especially on football day with Iowa, Iowa State and Nebraska, mainly rooting for her Hawkeyes.
Judy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the First Christian Church in Shenandoah.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Lillian Pace, sister Patty Pace, nephew at birth Troy Todd Berrier and brother-in-law Ron Slauter. Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters Joyce Slauter and Connie Berrier and husband Tom; nieces and nephews Reggie Slauter, Gina Slauter and Matt Tomkinson, Wendy Palmer and husband Lyle, Kim Burns and husband Randy, and Tommy Berrier and Ashley Dumler; great nieces and nephews Rachel Morton and husband Scott, Koreen Polsley, Brooke and Tori Burns, Tyler, Aaron and Regan Burns, Mikayla, Courtney and Katelyn Palmer, Nickolas and Lucas Berrier; great-great nephews Aidan Morton and Hayden Burns and many other relatives and friends.
We were blessed to have Judy in our lives and we miss her already |
025Donald E. Jennings was born on January 27, 1931 in Alogona, Kossuth County, Iowa, the son of John and Florence (Smith) Jennings. He passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the VA Hospice in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 81 years, after suffering with COPD and other conditions for many years.
Don grew up in Algona where he attended local schools and he graduated from Algona High School in 1948. Following high school he served two years during the Korean War. On July 13, 1952 he was united in marriage to Vera Patton. This union was blessed with four children, Ann, Beth, Caren and Don, II.
After his service in the Korean War, Don attended the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1954. Don and his family lived in several towns in Iowa before moving to Shenandoah in 1961. In 1969 they bought the former Butz-Tawzer Funeral Home. They also opened up a funeral home in Elmo, Missouri. Don and Vera raised their children in Shenandoah. Don was a past member of the Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry several years. Don was a 60 year member and past Commander of the American Legion in Shenandoah and also Tucson Estates, Arizona. He was also a past member of the Lion’s Club and Ambassadors in Shenandoah. In Tucson Estates where the Jennings retired he was president of the TE Men’s Golf Association for three years and past president of the Vagabond Golf Group.
Don was active in funeral service all his life, being licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado and Arizona. He continued to work part time in Tucson and was still consulting up to the time of his death. After Don retired to Durango, Colorado in 1983, he and Vera joined the United States Peace Corps serving two years in Kenya, Africa and one year in Napal. They enjoyed traveling in Europe. One highlight was in Scotland where they both played the old and new St. Andrew golf courses. They traveled Mexico, Canada and Alaska in their 5th wheeler for a year. In 1993 they retired to Tucson Estates, a 55 years and older community near Tucson in Pima County.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and four sisters.
Don is survived by his wife, Vera of Tucson Estates, Arizona; his children, Ann (Steve) Shepard of Colorado, Beth (Chuck) Sparks of Georgia, Caren (Brad) Nixon of Colorado, Don (Gina) Jennings, II of New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; 7 great and 4 step-great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends |
026Thomas Jerome Maher was born October 1, 1931 in Imogene, Iowa, the son of Thomas Patrick and Catherine M. (Sweeney) Maher. He passed away on Monday morning, October 22, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 81 years and 21 days.
Tom grew up and attended school in Imogene. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On July 10, 1956 he was united in marriage to Ruby Charlene Lincoln in Shenandoah. This union was blessed with three children, Trent, Sheila and Patrick.
Tom built a house and moved to the Gravity area in 1956. He farmed for over 55 years and worked for 27 years at the Bedford Post Office. Tom was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah. He was also a member of the Gravity American Legion and the Gravity Fire Department where he held various offices for many years. He was a hard worker who liked to tinker and could fix or build anything. His true love was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby in February 2012; and four sisters, Evelyn, Myrtle, Mary and Patricia V.
Survivors include his children, Trent Maher of Ankeny, Iowa, Sheila Hahn and her husband Myron of Nebraska City, Nebraska, Patrick Maher and his wife Megan of West Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brett Hahn, Brianne Maher, Riley Maher, Blake Maher; a brother, Pat Maher and Carol Lee Hamblin of Imogene, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Doris Moore of Eugene, Oregon, Alice Lincoln of Llano, Texas; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Leon Lincoln of Overland Park, Kansas, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends |
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Bonnie May Davis 72, of Maryville, MO passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.
Bonnie was born on February 2, 1940, in Maryville, MO, to David Lee and Mildred Mae (Miller) Roderick. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-son, Allen Davis, and son Eddie Davis; daughter, Candy Amanda Davis; step-daughter, Bonitia Aley, and sisters, Anna Williams, Betty Pierson, and Stella Winchelle, and brothers, Andy Roderick, and Richard Roderick; step-son Russell Davis.
In 1962, Bonnie was united in marriage to Lawrence M. Davis in Bedford, IA, he passed away in 2006.
Bonnie was a Nurse’s Aide at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville for over 26 years, she attended Laura Street Baptist Church, and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge, both of Maryville.
Survivors include her children, Ola Mae Roberts, Skidmore, MO, James C. Wiltrout, Maryville, MO, Jack A. Wiltrout, Maryville, MO, Kirby L Davis, Ravenwood, MO, Nina M. Beason, Maryville, MO; step-children, Kristen S. Lynch, Mesa, AZ, and Jeff L. Davis, Apache Junction, AZ; brother, Jack Roderick, Maryville, MO; 31 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Davis’s body has been cremated, her memorial service will be at 10:30 AM, Thurday, November 1, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, Rev. Paul McKim will be the officiant. Inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville |
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Bernella Rose “Bernie” Simmons 76, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Sioux City, IA, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at her home in Maryville.
Bernie was born on November 13, 1936, to Joseph L. and Frances (Eckholt) Perk, in Crofton, NE. She had lived in Maryville the past 50 years.
She was a member and loyal supporter of the St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church in Maryville. She loved NWMSU athletics and the KC Royals.
On January 31, 1957, she was united in marriage to Delano E. Simmons in Sioux City, IA, he passed away on October 13, 2007. She was also preceded by her parents, her daughter, Brenda Simmons on April 4, 2010, and by siblings, Lucian “Bud” Perk, Clara Kleinschmidt, Mary Lou Goeden, and an infant brother, Robert.
She and her husband Del were the owner/operators of the former Little Chef Restaurant, and the former Simmons Village Restaurant, both of Maryville.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Simmons, Maryville, MO; grandchildren, Brad Simmons, St. Louis, MO, Jason Laws, and Tiffany Laws, both of Maryville, MO, Kim Klausen, KS, and Jenny Tennihill, AL.; and by siblings, Ann Sweeney, Ames, IA, Janita “Johnnie” Boltzar, Sioux Falls, SD, Donna Steckler, Yankton, SD, Betty Kaltenbach, Beresford, SD, Gene Perk, Yankton, SD, and Patty Kutcha, NE; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO, the burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, also of Maryville.
A parish prayer service and Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2012, with visitation to follow at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO |
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Colleen "Denise" Felker Weiss 66, of Maitland, MO, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Lees Summit, MO. She was born on February 7, 1946, to Steward and Florna Felker of Stroudsburg, PA.
Mrs. Weiss, or “Mama Weiss" as many of her students knew her was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher.
She was a math teacher, and began inspiring young minds in 1968, in Tarkio, MO. She then taught at Nodaway Holt, Maryville High School, and finally retired from Northwest Missouri State University in 2012, after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints.
Denise took great joy in her family, she loved cooking for her family, students, and welcomed many into her home. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren, flowers and pets. She was preceded in death by her parents.
On June 30, 1968, Denise was united in marriage to Barry K. Weiss in Stroudsburg, PA, he survives of the home in Maitland.
Other survivors include her children, David, and wife Julie Weiss, Maryville, MO, Sean Weiss, Columbia, MO, and Megan, and husband Clancy Dayley, Rexburg, ID; 3 grandchildren, Rachael, Connor, and Katie Weiss, of Maryville; and many other “adopted” children.
There will be a visitation from 5-7 PM Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the funeral home. The burial will be in the Groves Cemetery, Skidmore, MO.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Denise Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund, and can be directed to the Northwest Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO, 64468 |
030Donald Dean (Buck) Weaver was born December 4, 1936 near Blockton in Taylor County, IA, the son of Raymond O. Weaver and Joyce Laverna Scott Weaver. He attended grade school through high school in Blockton and graduated with the class of 1954. While in high school he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. During the summers he would pick up hay and mow yards. He also enjoyed getting together with his family and being ornery with his friends.
On July 26, 1958, Buck married Mary Fern Moon in Grant City, MO. To this union was born two children, Connie Joyce and John Raymond. Mary and the children traveled with Buck for two years for his work. Then in 1961, they purchased their home in Blockton, IA where they have continued to reside. During his working career he traveled throughout the state working for Bell Telephone Company and Contel Telephone Company. He then retired in 1993 after working for 39 years.
After retirement, Buck enjoyed spending his time working on computers, telephones, TVs, and radios; he loved to buy kits in order to assemble the radios. He had a Hamm radio license and spent time communicating with people around the United States and overseas. Buck also enjoyed working on his 1966 Mustang Convertible and his John Deere riding lawn mowers. He took pride in the community as he served on the town council and was the Mayor of Blockton for 10 years. Buck was known around the community for his annual Christmas music that he played over the loud speaker system in town. Buck was a member of the Blockton Christian Church where he attended regularly. The greatest joys of his life were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Buck entered into rest on November 1, 2012 at Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary (Blockton, IA), daughter Connie (Earl) Drake (Blockton, IA), son John (Deb) Weaver (Blockton, IA), grandchildren Nathan (Crystal) Drake (Britt, IA), Clint (Destiny) Drake (Blockton, IA), Sasha (Phil) Maxson (Blockton, IA), step grandchildren Jeramiah Spencer (Winterset, IA) and Laura Vaughn (Corning, IA), five great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter (on the way), and five step great-grandchildren. Sisters Mabel Fern Leight (Harlan, IA), Mary Ann Hildreth (Des Moines, IA), Marie (Paul) Campbell (Mt. Ayr, IA), Thelma Johnson (Blair, NE) and Sister-in-laws Virginia Weaver (Mt. Ayr, IA) and Jane (Roger) Manser (Chariton, IA).
Preceding him in death are parents Raymond and Joyce, grandparents Roy and Effie Weaver and Harley and China Scott, Brother Duane Weaver and sister Faye Weidler |
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Roy Alfred Good was born May 19, 1929 in Randolph, Iowa to Robert Lee and Elsie Cloe (Harrison) Good. He was raised in rural Glenwood and attended public school while working hard on the farm. Roy had six sisters and six brothers: Alice, Rossetta, Elsie, Mary, Betsie, Effie, William, Russell, Oscar, Archi, Robert and Homer.
Roy remained in the Glenwood area until he finished his education. He worked as a woodcutter along with teaching karate.
On June 25, 1949, Roy enlisted in the Navy. During this time, he also boxed. Roy was a WWII Veteran and POW for two years. Upon Roy's return, he worked at a packing hose, cut wood and instructed karate. Roy and Freda Kimsey were married on July 1, 1949 and to this union three children were born, Leonard, Joe and Betty Lou. Roy also had a daughter, Betty Townsend by Ruth Stuart. Roy and Freda continued cutting wood and trapping animals selling in a four state region. Roy loved dogs and trained them to be show and hunting dogs. His Mountain View Curr was his pride and joy. Roy and his dogs were listed in the Mountain View Curr and Breeder Organization and also worked with this organization. He loved to hunt coon and jack rabbits as well as raising cattle, hogs, dogs and emus. Roy and Freda made their home in rural Bedford. He was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion for several years. He was a very social man who always had something to say with a distinct way of getting his point across. Roy had a passion for country music and playing his guitar. He was known for his distinguished personality. Beneath the rough and course layers was a good man with a big heart.
Preceding Roy in death were his parents, wife Freda and siblings. He is survived by his children, Leonard Good of Shenandoah, IA; Jo Good of Texarkana, AR; Betty Lou May of Buffalo, WY; Betty Townsend of Sioux Falls, SD; 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; extended relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established. |
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Howard L. Neumeyer, 87, of Council, Idaho, formerly from Taylor County and Hopkins, Mo., passed away at his home July 28, 2012. He was born on May 3, 1925 to Henry and Connie Neumeyer.
After serving in the army during the Korean War, he returned home and met his future wife, Burnace Ray and her three children, Maxine, Kenny and Shirley. They became a family on March 23, 1953.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jason, Richard, and Sid Neumeyer, sisters Louise Archer and Verna McDonald, his wife Burnace and step daughter Shirley Pierce and a great-great grandchild.
He is survived by step daughter Maxine Laird and husband Larry, step son Kenneth Ray, step son-in-law Dick Pierce, brother George Neumeyer, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Graveside services were held August 2, 2012 at the Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette, Idaho.
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