Nodaway County, Missouri Obits - B - names

Most of these death/funeral notices are from the Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Baird, Betty Jeanne, 65, Rock Port [Missouri] died Thursday, Jun 24, 1993 at Heartland East Hopsital, St Joseph.

Born Jan 20, 1928 in Maryville to Harry R. Tilson and Lois Esther Carter, she was employed by Social Services, Division of Family Services.

She married Charles L. Baird Sept 6, 1947 in Maryville.

Mrs Baird was a 1945 graudate of Maryville High School and attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville. She was a member of the Rock Port Christian church.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include two sons, David Baird, Maryville and James Baird, North kansas City; two daughters, Mary jane Miller, Maryville and Betsy A. baird, Liberty; one brother, Bill Tilson, Topeka,Kas; six grandchildren; one nephew and numerous nieces.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 pm Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Services will be held at 10 am Monday at the First Christian Church, Rock Port. The Rev Daniel Price will officiate.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Monday in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville and will be conducted by Abbott James Jones OSB.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Maryville Forum, 1993

Baldwin, Sharon Jo, 62, Hopkins, died Sunday, October 1, 2006, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at the First Christian Church, Hopkins, with burial at the Hopkins Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Baldwin’s name to the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, Attn: Nichole Duval, 1120 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105 and also to the Hopkins Cemetery fund.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Balle, George Richards, 84, Burlington Jct., died Friday, May 12, 2006, at his home.

Services were held Tuesday, May 16, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, with Rev. Emmett Reed officiating. Interment was in Home Cemetery, Tarkio. Military flag folding presentation was under the auspices of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199.

Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, Tarkio, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Barnard, Carlos W., 71, St. Joseph, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at a local healthcare center. Mr. Barnard has been cremated under the direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home, St. Joseph. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Barnes, Audene Grace, 95, Grant City, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, with Pastor Matt Goodsill officiating. Interment was in the Miller Cemetery, Denver.

Memorials may be made to Grant City Baptist Church.

Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Barratt, George W., 80, died Thursday, January 4, 2007, at his home, in Maryville.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2007, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to George W. Barratt Scholarship Fund, in care of Northwest Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Bast, Amie Marie Fuller, 99, Grant City, died Monday, February 19, 2007, at Orilla’s Way, Grant City. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Inurnment will be in Braddyville, IA Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.

Baxter, Donald Gene, 72, Maryville, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.

Memorial graveside services were held on Monday, June 26, at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham.

The family requested memorial donations to the Village Care Center, c/o Special Care Unit. Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements were entrusted to the Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Beavers, William Rex, 63, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at St. Lukes Northland Hospital, Kansas City.

Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 13, at the First Christian Church of Grant City. Family and friends will gather from 6-8 pm, Friday, in the fellowship hall of the Christian Church. Viewing will be at the funeral home until 9 am, Saturday. Burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City.

Bennerotte, Gary Howard Dr., 65, Maryville, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Friday, March 23, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. A visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm, Thursday, March 22, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to the Dr. Gary Bennerotte Scholarship Fund, c/o Northwest Missouri State University Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Bixler, Robert John, 80, Maryville, died Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Beverly Living Center, Maryville.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial, with full military honors, was at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Blanchard, Roy, 63, of Hopkins, Mo, died suddenly this Thursday.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs Donald (Catherine) McIntyre of Shambaugh, Mrs Leroy (Helen Lee) Morrison of Hopkins; three sons, Dean of Clearmont, Glenn of Jamesport, Mo, Raymond of Leavenworth; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Harley of Skidmore, Mo; and four sisters, Mrs Albert Glines of New Market, Mrs Elmer Mascher of Coin, Mrs Wilbur Bush of Albany, Mo, and Mrs Lulu Blackney of Hopkins.

Services are being arranged at Swanson Funeral home in Hopkins [Missouri].

Clarinda Herald Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, March 5, 1964

Bland, John W.S. was born in Liberty, Union Co, [state?] Apr 24, 1843 and died in Hopkins, Missouri Feb 18, 1908. He left Indiana when he was 12 years old with his parents and came to Iowa, remained until 1869 then to Nodaway County, Missouri. In 1867 he married to Mary Chadwick and to them was born one daughter, Daisy Mattern of San Francisco, California. His wife died and in 1870 he married to Mary Hutchison. To them was born one daughter, Nora Davidson. He was a veteran of the Civil War being in the 36th Iowa Vol Infantry. He had three sisters and two brothers. Two sisters and one brother had made their home with him this winter, Mrs Candace Gregory, Miss Mary M. Bland, and E. Bland. Another brother, W.B. Bland is of Idaho and a sister, Mrs Abrenith Faulkner of Red Rock, Oklahoma. He joined the Church of Christ 19 years ago. Burial in the Shearer Cem [Page Co] [ Note from Pat O'Dell - this burial is in the Cox Cemetery south of Siam, Iowa in Nodaway Co, Mo]

Brackett, Stephen O., 58, formerly of Skidmore, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.

Mr. Brackett has been cremated and there will be no formal services held.

Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Bragg, Harold Edward “Babe,” 77, Braddyville, IA, died Friday, February 16, 2007, at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, IA. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the United Methodist Church, Braddyville, with Rev. Jan Phillips officiating. Interment was held in the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville. Memorials may be directed to the Braddyville United Methodist Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Service, Clarinda. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Bremer, Doris Lorraine, 78, Vacaville, CA, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Monday, February 19 at McCune Garden Chapel and funeral mass at 10 am on Tuesday, February 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vacaville. Private committal and burial will be in the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Kaiser Hospice, 975 Sereno Dr., Vallejo, CA 94589. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Brown, Howard 94, of Sheridan, died Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Village Care Center, Maryville, Mo.
He was born Dec. 6, 1912, the son of Lee and Flora (Stutesman) Brown. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School.
Howard married Penny Zelda Hicks on Sept. 28, 1948, in the State of Washington.
A farmer, he was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mavis Palmer and Ina Nally; and a brother, Orville Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Penny Brown, Maryville; two stepsons, Aaron Mosley, El Paso, Texas; and Homer Arnold Mosley, Upland, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Wanda Hallman, Ben Lomond, Ark.; a half brother, Orren Lester, St Louis, Mo.; two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Hopkins, Mo. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the New Hope Cemetery Fund in Mr. Browns' name.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements.

Buhman, Martha Schieber, 82, rural Stanberry, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at her home.
Mass of Christian burial was Friday, March 30, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct. Burial is in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception.
Memorials may be made to EWTN or Hands of Hope Hospice.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Burch, Ioma "Toots", 92, Braddyville, IA, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at her home in rural Braddyville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 4, at Clearmont Baptist Church, Clearmont, with Don Barnett officiating. Burial was in the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville. Memorials may be directed to the Braddyville Fire and Rescue. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, IA was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.walker-merrick-wolfe-barr.com. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Burch, Maryann Bovard, 86, Maryville, died Friday, January 28, 2005, at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 2, at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont. Memorials may be made to Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Burke, Edward, 95, Maryville, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.
Graveside Services were Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Nodaway County Cemetery, Maryville.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Byergo, Avilee, 84, Walla Walla, WA, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Regency at The Park, College Place, WA.
A Celebration of her Life will be at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Barnard Cemetery, Barnard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt Cremations and Funeral Services, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[119] Barmann, Lawrence, 94, Lawrence, KS, formerly of Maryville, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
Services are pending at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

[120] Barr, Geneva L., 91, Weatherford, OK, formerly of Burlington Jct, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at the Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Weatherford, OK.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 30, at the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct, with the Rev. Matt Limback, officiating. Burial was in the Ohio Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct., PO Box 290, Burlington Jct., MO 64428.
Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

[121] Barrett, Morlyn W. “Wynn,” 76, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in La Jolla, CA.
Private graveside services were held Thursday, June 7, at El Camino Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to the San Diego Hospice, Attention: Foundation.
Arrangements were under the direction of Sorrento Valley Chapel.

[122] Barrow, Mary Helen, Sister, OSB, 81, Clyde, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Our Lady of Rickenbach Healthcare, Clyde.
Mass of Christian burial was Monday, January 28, in the Benedictine Monastery, Clyde. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.
On-line condolences may be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.

[123] Beaver, Alfreda C., 101, Maryville, formerly of Elmo, died Monday, December 31, 2007, at Beverly LivingCenter, Maryville
Mrs. Beaver’s body has been cremated. Her graveside service were Thursday, January 3, at the Elmo Cemetery, Elmo.
Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

[124] Belcher, Lucille Elizabeth, 95, Barnard, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Carriage Square Health Care Center, St. Joseph.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 18, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial was in the Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.

[125] Bjork, Carol Sue, 62, Syracuse, NE, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, Syracuse.
Rosary was held on July 25 and Mass of the Resurrection on July 26 at St. Paulinus Catholic Church, Syracuse.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the family’s choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse.

[126] Blackford, Donald Lee, 72, Hopkins, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 8, at the First Christian Church, Hopkins. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.
Memorials may be made to either the First Christian Church or North Nodaway Athletics, both in Hopkins.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[127] Blackford, Freddie Wayne, 63, Maryville, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, at a St. Joseph hospital. Graveside service and burial will be held Thursday, December 6 at the cemetery in Braddyville, IA. Memorials may be made to the Freddie Blackford Memorial Fund, in care of the Bram Funeral Home of Maryville, Inc., 206 East South Hills Drive, Maryville, MO. 64468. Online condolences can be left at www.bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home of Maryville, Inc.

[128] Blackford, Ruth Eileen, age 90, of Atlantic, Iowa formerly of Clearmont and Burlington Junction, Missouri area died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Heritage House, Atlantic, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at the Evangelical Free Church, 22nd and Chestnut Street, Atlantic, Iowa with Pastor Terry Schoenfeld officiating. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005, .in the Clearmont Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri. with Don Barnett and Alvin Reed officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Foundation at the Heritage House, Atlantic, Iowa. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Eileen Blackford was born February 28, 1915, at Clarinda, Iowa. She was a 1933 graduate of Clearmont High School. On December 25, 1935, Ruth was united in marriage to Lee Blackford. They farmed in the Clearmont and Burlington Jun ction area. Ruth moved to Atlantic in 1982 after the death of her husband to be near her daughter.

She loved the Lord and was an active member of her church; she enjoyed her church work. Ruth also enjoyed crocheting, cooking and gardening. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Ruth in death were her parents; husband, Lee Blackford (10/26/1982); son-in-law, Richard Ferguson. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Ferguson of Atlantic, Iowa; grandchildren, Tammie Cass and husband Mike of Fountanelle, Iowa; Kevin Ferguson and wife Cyndi of Atlantic, Iowa; great grandchildren, Kelsie Ruth Cass, Christopher Cass, Shelbie Ferguson, Andrew Lee Ferguson and Jenna Ferguson.

Blackford, Ruth Eileen, 90, Atlantic, IA, formerly of Clearmont and Burlington Jct. areas, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at the Heritage House, Atlantic. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, at the Evangelical Free Church, Atlantic, with Pastor Terry Schoenfeld officiating. Burial was in the Clearmont Cemetery, with Don Barnett and Alvin Reed officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Foundation at the Heritage House, Atlantic. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, IA, was in charge of arrangements.

[130] Blankenship, Beverly Espey Wilson, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, August 24, and the service will be at 1 pm, Saturday, August 25 at the United Methodist Church, Warrensburg.
A full obituary will be printed in the next edition of the Nodaway News Leader.

[131] Bodtke, Myrtle Mae, 88, Greenfield, died Friday, August 10, 2007, at Greenfield Manor, Greenfield.
Memorial services were held August 14 at the United Methodist Church, Greenfield with the Rev. Sandy Smith officiating. Interment was in the Greenfield Cemetery.
Steen Funeral Home was in charge of professional arrangements.

[132] Bohlmann, John Peter, 51, Maryville, formerly of Skidmore, died Sunday, February, 17 2008, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.
Graveside service and burial were held Thursday, February 21, at the Nodaway County Cemetery, Maryville.
Online condolences may be left at www.bramfuneralhome.com.
Bram Funeral Home of Maryville Inc., was in charge of arrangements.

[133] Boswell, Pauline Lane, 80, Liberty, died Friday, April 20, 2007 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, Kansas City.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 26, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial was in Grant City Cemetery, Grant City.
Memorials may be made to Cedars of Liberty Assisted Living, 200 Ruth Ewing Road, Liberty, Missouri 64068.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[134] Bowman, Dorothy M., 92, Bennet, NE, died Friday, August 24, 2007.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 30, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln.

[135] Bowman, Mary E. Spangler, 98, Burlington Jct., died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Parkdale Manor Healthcare, Maryville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, at the First Christian Church of Burlington Jct. Burial was in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Jct. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Ballard and Third Street, Burlington Jct., MO 64428. Online condolences can be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

[136] Bownes, Cleta Jean, 74, Maryville, formerly of Blockton and Glenwood, IA, died Sunday, December 30, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 3, at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, with Pastor Leland LaRose officiating. Interment was in the Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan.
Memorials can be made in her name.
Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

[137] Boyer, Gilbert, 93, Barnard, Missouri, passed away at home Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
He was born January 1, 1915, in Burlington Junction, Missouri, to Ray Herman and Elma (Nicholas) Boyer.
He graduated from Burlington Junction High School in the class of 1933. Gilbert was a loving husband to Mary Alice Helzer who preceded him in death on August 15, 2003.
He was a member of the Graham Masonic Lodge AF & AM which joined the Savannah Lodge where he received a 50-year pin. He was a successful farmer and trucker, first in Burlington Junction and Graham, Missouri, before settling on his farm in the Barnard area in the early 1950’s.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy McKain; his parents and five brothers, Ralph Boyer, Ernest Boyer, Donald Boyer, Robert Boyer and David Boyer.
Gilbert was the father of seven children, six of whom survive him with their spouses: Carolyn Wells, Lake Worth, Texas; Patricia and Thomas Brost, St. Joseph, Missouri; son-in-law, Larry McKain, Gladstone, Missouri; Mike and Marcia Evans, Rock Port, Missouri; Ken and Barb Evans, Overland Park, Kansas; Mark and Jeaneen Boyer, Faucett, Missouri and Barbara Cowan, Barnard; grandchildren: Scott and Sandy Rasco, Michelle Herring, Shannon and Caitlin McKain, Annah Pettlon, Tricia, Karley and Joshua Evans, Alicen Boyer, Tim and Laura Cowan; great-grandchildren: Chris, Ashley, Mark and Karen Rasco, Hannah Herring, Keyton, Jaxon and Anastyn Pettlon; great-great-grandchildren: Kaleb and Caitlin Rasco; nieces and nephews.
Gilbert’s small country home overflowed with family and love at each holiday and family occasion. He appreciated the community and good neighbors that added to his enjoyment of life.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, February 15, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Funeral services are 10 am, Saturday, February 16, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial is in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnard United Methodist Church in Gilbert’s name.
Online condolences may be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

[138] Bragg, Darlene L., age 80, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2005, at the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri. She was born July 27, 1924, at Wilcox, Missouri, to Charles and Elva (Hosteter) Harden.
She graduated from the Burlington Junction High School in 1942. Ruby was a member of the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction and a member of the NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees).
She married Robert Bragg, August 4, 1955, at Tarkio, Missouri and they have shared forty-nine years of marriage. They have lived their entire married life in Burlington Junction.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Robert of the home in Burlington Junction, Missouri; two daughters, Darla Burson and husband Ron of College Springs, Iowa and Sally Farley and husband Glenn of Elmo, Missouri; two sons, Robert Bragg, Jr. and wife Norma of Elmo, Missouri and Stephen Bragg and wife Margaret of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wilford Harden and a sister, Donna Jean Harden.
Funeral services are Monday, April 11, 2005, at 2:00 P.M., at the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction, Missouri. Burial will be at the Wilcox Cemetery, Wilcox, Missouri. Visitation will be from 7-8 P.M. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the First Christian Church or to the West Nodaway Rescue Unit. Arrangements are under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

[139] Breit, Kathryn, 88, Bethany, formerly of Parnell, died Monday, September 3, 2007.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 7, at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Cindy Buhman officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell.
Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City.

[140] Bresson, Mary Juliana, Sister, OSB, 102, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Our Lady of Rickenbach Healthcare, Clyde.
Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, October 22 in the Adoration Chapel, Clyde. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

[141] Brown, Kenneth Truman Brown, 90, Grant City, died Friday, April 20, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.
Services were held Monday, April 23, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, IA.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice/Mt. Ayr in care of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, 200 South Front Street, Grant City, MO 64456.
Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Brown, Kenneth Truman, 90, Grant City, passed away
Friday, April 20, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo.
Kenneth was born Nov. 2, 1916, the son of Allie and Hazel
Brown at Blockton, Iowa. He was married to Virginia Lee
Wyman Feb. 5, 1938 at Troy, Kan. She preceded him in death
Oct. 28, 1996.

[142] Brown, Leo Francis, 63, Bedford, IA, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at his home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 18, at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford. Burial with military rites was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Central Iowa or the Bedford Ambulance Service.
Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[143] Brown, Robert J. “Bob,” 80, died Monday, September 17, 2007, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Association.
Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com.
Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements.

Maryville - Robert J. "Bob" Brown, 80, died September 17, 2007 at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Born on November 3, 1926 to Rollie J. and Mildred Brown in Albia, Iowa. He graduated from Albia High School where he was an All-Star basketball player. Bob married Irene Mumford in 1950. To this union two daughters were born. They later divorced and he married JoAnn (Havet) Grasty in 1974. Bob and JoAnn co-owned and operated Bob's Janitorial Service where they proudly served Eveready Battery Company for 17 years. Bob had previously been a member of the Elk's Club. Bob is survived by his loving wife of the home, two daughters, Janet Myers, Laguna Vista, TX and Marcia Jordan, Maryville, a sister, Margaret Peterson, Turlock, CA, two step daughters, Sharon Leslie, Savannah, MO, Shirley Carver, St. Joseph, MO, two step-sons, Gary Grasty, Clarinda, IA, and Albert Grasty of St. Joseph, MO. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-dad, sister, Barbara Blew and grandson, Clayton Myers.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main Street, Maryville. Following the services, Final Resting Place will be at 4:00 P.M. in the Forest City Union Cemetery, Forest City, MO. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call anytime after 9 A.M. Friday. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Association.

[144] Brown, Roberta N. Brown, age 95, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2005, at the home of her daughter.
She was born November 1, 1909, to William E. and Chloe Taylor Nicholas, Jr. near Burlington Junction, Missouri. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Elmo, Missouri.
She married John D. Brown, May 2, 1934, at Leavenworth, Kansas and he preceded her in death in 1985.
She had a B.S. in Education and taught for thirty-seven years before her retirement in 1972.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Robert Nicholas.
She is survived by a daughter, Cherye Rodgers, McKinney, Texas; a granddaughter, Michelle Rodgers-Babin and her husband, David, McKinney, Texas, a sister-in-law, Neva Nicholas, Burlington Junction, Missouri; a nephew and a great nephew.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Missouri. A private burial will be at a later time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

[145] Burch, Harold “Deke,” 93, Braddyville, IA, died Monday, September 24, 2007, in Clarinda, IA.
Services were held Saturday September 29, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Pastor Jim Crapson officiating. Interment was at the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Braddyville Fire and Rescue Squad.
Arrangements were under the direction of Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda.

[146] Burry, Louis Carl, 86, Maryville, formerly of Pickering, died Friday, April 27, 2007, at Beverly Living Center, Maryville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, with military honors conducted by James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[147] Byland, Michael J. “Mike,” Maryville, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at his home in rural Maryville.
Mass of Christian burial was Monday, October 22, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville. Military services were conducted at graveside by James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School, Maryville.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

[148] Bragg, Robert Lawrence, 80, Burlington Jct., died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, March 14, 2008, at the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct., with Pastor Matt Limback officiating.
Final resting place will be in the Wilcox Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, March 13.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church or Rolla Dicks American Legion Post 315, Burlington Jct.
Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

[149] Hopkins Journal April 6, 1967

Rites Held Here Saturday For Mrs. Delia Baldwin, 80

Mrs. Delia Baldwin, 80, died at 2:08 p.m. Thursday March 30, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, where she had been a patient over two weeks. Although Mrs. Baldwin had been in failing health, in recent years, she was able to care for her own home and attended church and community affairs until her last illness.

Delia Catherine King, daughter of the late William F. and Syntha Emannd Buzzard King was born May 30, 1886, near Pickering. She atttended Mount Pleasant rural school and later moved with her family to a farm near Hopkins.

She was married August 9, 1903 to Bert Baldwin. The couple spent their married life on a farm in the White Cloud community, southwest of Hopkins. After the death of her husband in 1938, Mrs. Baldwin remained on the farm until 1945. Then she moved to Hopkins, where she spent the remainder of her life.

She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church, Hopkins. She was a charter member of the White Cloud Social Neighbors Club and the 60-Plus-Club.

Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Champ Rice, (Sylvia), Pickering, Mrs. Vernon Colville (Ruby, Maryville, Mrs. Calvin Inman (Louise), Los Angeles, California and Mrs. Ellis Fine ( Jessie), Mrs. Eldon Clayton (Lorena) and Mrs. Erville Allison (Helen) all of Hopkins, two sons, C.T. Baldwin, Maryville, and Harold Baldwin, Hopkins, one brother, Harry King, Maryville, one sister-in-law Mrs. Allie Cleman, Hopkins, 27 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and a brother Edgar.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, Rev. Loyd Means, Gower, Missouri formerly of Hopkins, assisted by Rev. Fred Paxton, Savannah district minister officiated.

Mrs. Wayne White sand "Abide with Me" and "Beyond the Sunset, Sunrise", accompanied by Mrs. L. R. Wiley organist.

Serving as flower ladies were, Mrs. S. E. Jones, Mrs. Henry Brown, Mrs. Howard Null, Mrs. Edwin Burch, Mrs. Galen Ulmer, and Mrs. Edward Morehouse.

Pallbearers were Galen Ulmer, Albert P. Morehouse, Harold Ringold, Howard Ringold, Edwin Burch and George Lowry. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery.

Swanson Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements. The family met friends at the funeral home Friday evening at 7:30.

Relatives who came from a distance to attend the services were Mrs. Calvin Inman, Los Angeles, California, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fine, Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Duane Quinn and daughters, Debbie, Sharon and Sandy of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, Mrs. Phil Davis, Fort Collins, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Foster, Glenwood, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester King, Essex, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Baldwin, Creston, Iowa, Lt. Comdr. Robert Coleville, Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. George McCleave, Harrtonville, Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Baldwin, Excelslor Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Masters, Oregon, Maryland, Miss Cathy Rice, Monroe City, Missouri.

from: Patricia Morehouse morehousep@cfu.net