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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Feb 2007
Tammy Kay Partney, 48
Tammy Kay Partney, 48, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., went to be with the Lord Feb. 27, 2007.
She wished to thank everyone who poured out their love and prayers during her heroic battle with cancer.
"I have been loved by my husband, friends, family, teachers and youth. I was dying but now I live. I will meet you at the marriage supper of the Lamb. We will put on the righteousness of Christ and celebrate our new lives and bodies together in a place where there is no more sickness, sadness and sin. Remember what is most important and live each day as though it were your last. Laugh, love, live and give to others. Choose to be happy, forgive all who hurt you and put God first in all you do," Tammy said.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Randy (RW) and son, Zac (HBK) Partney of the home; daughter, Shannon Ratliff and husband, Craig, with granddaughter, Nicole of Shreveport, La.; parents Jim and Deloris Brewer of Independence, Mo; brother, Matt Brewer and wife, Mary, with children, Michael, Mark and Magen, of New Tribes in the Philippines; David Brewer and wife, Laura, with son, Jeff of Latour, Mo.; and mother and father in-law, Pat and Bob Partney of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Tammy was a dedicated Teacher's Aide working with special needs youth (who were very special to her) at Camdenton High School. She is also the author of Tammy's Tips and Tammy's Proverbs featured in Soul Magazine.
Memorial donations may be given to Missouri River Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the First Baptist Church in Camdenton.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time Saturday.
Burial will be in the Garber Memorial Cemetery in Laurie, Mo.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Feb 2007
Carol Jean Wright, 81
Carol Jean Wright, 81, formerly of Osage Beach, Mo., passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at home in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at the Mitchell Funeral Home of Marshalltown.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Feb 2007
Allman Merrell (Shorty) Musick, 90
Allman Merrell (Shorty) Musick, 90, of Brumley, Mo., passed away Feb. 27, 2007.
Shorty, as he was known to all, was the son of Joseph and Ethel Pierce Musick, born Sept. 12, 1916.
He worked for many years as a farm hand around the Brumley area and also as a dishwasher at Tan-Tar-A.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Shorty was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; one brother; and six sisters.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Services were held Feb. 24, at Hawkins Cemetery at Brumley.
Local arrangements were handled by Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach, Mo.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Feb 2007
Joseph W. Twilling, 83
Joseph W. Twilling, 83, of Marshall, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at The Living Center in Marshall.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Fr. Kevin Gormley and Rev. Mr. Richard Luebbering will officiate.
Prayer service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall with visitation following from 6:30-8 p.m.
Burial will be held at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall.
Memorials may be made to The Living Center or Fitzgibbon Cancer Center. Online condolences may be sent to campbell-
Born August 19, 1923, in Marshall, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph William Twilling, Sr. and Louise Marie Burgard Twilling.
In 1971, he married Betty J. Wyrick Epperson who survives.
He had lived in Marshall most of his life, was a graduate of Mercy Academy and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. He was a meat cutter and had also been a real estate agent. He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II.
Additional survivors include four sons, Bob Twilling and wife, Mary Ann, of Tucson, Ariz.; Tom Twilling of Kansas City, Mo.; Gary Twilling of Alma, Mo.; and John Twilling of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, JoAnn Graham of Marshall; two stepdaughters, Pam Rieves and husband, Kevin, of Marshall and Linda Brown and husband, David, of rural Marshall; one stepson, Keith Epperson and wife, Mary Kay, of Muscatine, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one brother, Art Twilling of Marshall; three sisters, Dottie Odell of Blue Springs, Mo., Jean Weinrich of Harrisonville, Mo. and Mary Lou Paxton of Marshall Junction; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Terry Twilling and one brother, Roy Twilling.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Feb 2007
Marlene Joan Lambie, 73
Marlene Joan Lambie, 73, of Camdenton, Mo., passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 22, 2007, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Mo. She was born Nov. 1, 1933, in Fargo, N.D., the daughter of the late Claremont and Bertha Lian Lybeck.
Marlene lived in Grand Forks, N.D. for 18 years and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School.
She was united in marriage to Rodger William Lambie on Aug. 22, 1954, in Grand Forks, N.D., and then moved to Kansas City in 1957. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Kansas City for 38 years and after moving to the Lake of the Ozarks changed her membership to Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach. She was also a charter member of the P.E.O. Chapter G.W. She enjoyed skiing, boating, gardening and especially cooking and trying new recipes, most of all sweets. She loved to read and collect inspirational sayings and poems and always liked to do handwork embroidery counted cross stitch. She also loved to travel and was an avid photographer.
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Her life was devoted to her husband and children, and she was a proud grandmother of her loving grandchildren. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and spending special one-on-one time with them baking, going to the lake, shopping, or just talking. Her main concern was making a happy, loving life for her husband and bringing up children in a happy, loving Christian home.
She is survived by her husband, Rodger Lambie, of the home; one son, Jim Lambie and wife, Diane, of Bucyrus, Kan.; three daughters, Barb Wismer and husband, Chuck, of Overland Park, Kan.; Shari Rawie and husband, Dennis, of Stilwell, Kan.; Sandie Spencer and husband, Rick, of Eleva, Wisc.; one brother, Doug Lybeck of Fargo, N.D.; one sister, Sue Solberg of Juneau, Alaska; uncle Bud Lian of Fargo, N.D.; 11 grandchildren, Stephen, Jenny, Kristen, Michael, Chad, Lauren, Allie, Megan, Mindy, Amanda, and Kyle; and many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach with Pastor Dave Beese officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Carol and Gene Gerschefske Columbarium at Kent Memorial Lutheran Church.
The family will receive friends from 10- 11 a.m., Saturday at the church.
Condolences may be sent to .
Memorial contributions are suggested to Kent Memorial Lutheran Church Elevator Fund or the American Diabetes Association
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Phone, 573-374-7688.
Marlene wanted to express her gratitude to her health care givers, clergy, and friends for all their kindness and excellent care.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 01 Mar 2007
F. 'Lee' LeMoyne Baker, 69
F. 'Lee' LeMoyne Baker, 69, of Lacon, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
Lee was born March 8, 1937, in Fairmont, Neb., the son of Howard B. and Delores Harger Baker. They preceded him in death.
Lee is survived by two daughters, Lisa Hollingsworth of Camdenton, Mo. and Linn and husband, Thomas Perkins, of Peoria; two sons, Greg Baker of Phoenix, Ariz. and Jon Baker of Glasford; sister, Glenda Stamper of Jamesport, Mo.; two brothers, Byron and wife, Patricia Baker, of Lena and James and wife, Paula Baker of Chadwick; stepmother, Nelda Baker of Freeport; and eight grandchildren.
Lee was a graduate of Western Illinois University and retired after 30 years of service as an electron micropocist, with the USDA Northern Regional Research Laboratory in Peoria. He was formerly employed with Caterpillar, Inc. at the Tech Center in Mossville and was also formerly a mathematics and science teacher at Lacon High School.
A private family service will be held with interment at Lena Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Clary Funeral Consultants in Peoria. Lee's Memorial Web site and online condolences may be accessed at
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 01 Mar 2007
Darl Robert Jackson Jr., 40
Darl Robert Jackson Jr., 40, of Independence, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 29, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Darl Sr. and Judith Cobb Jackson.
Darl was a past foreman for Nielson Lumber Company in Kansas City. He attended the Waldo Baptist School and graduated from the Van Horn High School of Independence in 1985.
Darl is survived by his parents, Darl and Judith Jackson, of Independence; two nieces, Amanda Knoche and Tiffany Knoche; and his paternal grandmother, Carrie Lindsey.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Monica Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Hedges Funeral Home in Macks Creek, Mo.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Parrack Grove Cemetery in Macks Creek.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Macks Creek.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 04 Mar 2007
James J. Eddy, 85
James J. Eddy, 85, of Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo.
He was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Livermore, Humboldt County, Iowa, a son of James Henry and Edith A. Rummens Eddy.
Mr. Eddy herded sheep, raised cattle, operated a saw mill and was a master mechanic at Page Boat Marina near Gravois Mills for many years. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served from Aug. 1, 1942 until 1945. He was in the 761st Military Police Battalion, Company C. He earned the American Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Clasp and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.
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He is survived by his wife, Ona Beverly Eddy of the home; two step-grandsons, Jonathon and Christopher Armstrong; and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepson, Thomas E. Armstrong; three brothers, Joe, Bill and Albert Eddy; and two sisters, Blanche Sheneman and Grace Walters.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, Mo. Military honors and interment will be at the Versailles Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
To send sympathy condolences for the family, visit
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell Garber Funeral Home of Versialles.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 05 Mar 2007
James Michael King, 55
James Michael King, 55, of Milford, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at his parents’ home.
He was born Dec. 6, 1951, the son of James and Jean Green King.
Michael was in housing maintenance in the construction field.
He is survived by his parents, James and Jean King, of Milford; two sons, Brian and Jeffery; one brother, Rodney; and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at the Hedges Funeral Home in Macks Creek, Mo.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.
Burial will be in the Green Cemetery in Climax Springs, Mo.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Macks Creek.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 05 Mar 2007
Marie F. Fau, 92
Marie F. Fau, 92, of the Lake Ozark Retirement Center, passed away March 4, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, Mo.
She was born Jan. 20, 1915, in Cicero, Ill., a daughter of the late Mariano and Catherine DeLise.
Marie was one of seven children born to Italian immigrants. She was raised in Cicero, where she married John Fau on Feb. 2, 1935. After marriage they lived in Berwyn and Elk Grove Village, Ill. In 1974, she and John moved to Lake of the Ozarks where they resided at the Plaza Beach Resort with their daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, Chic.
A homemaker most of her life, she was highly gifted at crafts, especially crocheting, cake decorating and ceramics. For almost 50 years she was an active member T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), where she served in a variety of leadership positions and in 1955 earned national honors for personal weight loss. For 10 years, she worked many volunteer hours for Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village. Marie and John were world travelers, including countries such as Japan, Turkey, Taiwan, Italy and Germany. They also visited several world fairs and traveled extensively throughout the United States. While at the lake, she enjoyed taking many trips on the OATS bus and acted as travel coordinator. In 2000, at age 86, Marie was elected OATS volunteer of the year for the local area. She had great love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marie was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and also attended services at the United Methodist Church in Camdenton, Mo.
Husband John Fau preceded Marie in death on Aug. 5, 1980; as well as two sisters; and three brothers.
Marie is survived by three children, son Ronald Fau and wife, Mary, of Springfield, Mo.; daughter, Judith Oostendrop and husband, Herman (Chic), of Camdenton; son, Wayne Fau and wife, Elizabeth, of Camdenton; seven grandchildren, David Oostendrop and wife, Kim; Cathy Doria-Medina and husband, George; John Fau and wife, Melissa; June Fau; Timothy Fau and wife, Marsha; Terri Crider and husband, Douglas; and Christopher Kuehl and wife, Jennifer; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Josephine Michalek of LaGrange, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends from 9:15 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, at the church.
Burial will be in the Dale Blair Cemetery in Camdenton.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Tracy's House P.O Box 1918 Camdenton, MO 65020.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 07 Mar 2007
Howard Garland Platter, 64
Howard Garland Platter, 64 of Lake Ozark, Mo., passed away Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007, at the Lake Regional Hospital. He was born on Nov. 28, 1942, to Garland Vincent and Alta Lucille Cotton Platter who preceded him in death.
Howard served in the United States Army. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Chapel in Osage Beach, Mo., where he served the Lord as elder in his congregation. He was married to Rayleen Louise Hoenes on Sept. 7, 1971, who survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Sabrina Platter of Kansas City, Mo.; Megan Upschulte and husband, Eric, of Columbia, Mo.; and Beth Platter of Lake Ozark; one granddaughter, Riley Nicole Upschulte; one brother, David Platter and wife, Beth, of Lake Ozark; one sister, Donna Brach of Cincinnati, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his parents; along with one brother, Frances Wayne Platter; and two sisters, Marilyn Sue Platter and Mary Ann Dickerson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 10, at Hope Lutheran Church in Osage Beach. Burial will be in the Riley Lamm Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 9, at Hope Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to the Riley Lamm Cemetery, Hope Lutheran Chapel Preschool Education Fund or Christ the King Preschool Education Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 07 Mar 2007
Dean Wayne Schmitt, 46
Dean Wayne Schmitt, 46, of Osage Beach, Mo., died, Monday, March 5, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his parents, Darline A. (Carver) Schmitt and Col. (Ret.) Ronald T. Schmitt; five siblings, Jacquetta Summers of Palm Bay, Fla.; Stephanie Urban and her husband, Fred, of St. Louis, Mo.; Stevan Schmitt and his wife, Rita, of Cedar Hill, Mo.; Christian Schmitt and his wife, Carolyn, of Valrico, Fla.; Ronda Schmitt and her husband, Jason Keene, of Eugene, Mo.; two godchildren, Gretchen (Smith) VonCloedt and her husband, Tim; and Blake Edward Schmitt; nine nieces and nephews, Greg Smith, Robbie Manetzke, Jackie Manetzke, Leah Hagen, Tommie Manetzke, Tia Keene, Chelsea Schmitt, Hayden Schmitt, and Bryon Urban; one great niece, Jessica Morgan; and by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mr. Schmitt was born July 7, 1960, in Fort Sill, Ok. He was raised in the St. Louis suburb of Bridgeton, Mo. and graduated from Pattonville Senior High School in 1979. He attended University of Missouri St. Louis and St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley where he attained his Paralegal degree. Mr. Schmitt worked for General Motors in Wentzville, Mo. from 1985 until 1995. In 1995, he indulged his true passion and went into the computer field as an A+ certified computer technician.
Mr. Schmitt was an avid reader, movie buff and computer gamer. Mr. Schmitt had a heart larger than life. He will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held in his honor at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Willmore Lodge, No. 1 Willmore Lane, Lake Ozark, Mo., with the family receiving friends beginning at 3:30 p.m.
The family requests that those choosing to make contributions do so to Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton is in charge of arrangements.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 07 Mar 2007
John P. Brown, 98
John P. Brown, 98, son of Harry Brown and Delphia (Eldridge) Brown, was born in Benton, Ill., on Dec. 19, 1908, and departed this life March 7, 2007, at his home.
John joined the United States Army on Dec. 8, 1942, and was honorably discharged on May 28, 1954.
On Aug 3, 1956, he was united in marriage to Betty Freeland and to this union two children were born, Sheila and Richard both surviving.
He was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church for the past 30 years. He enjoyed RV traveling, boating, flying and horses.
John was involved in many activities in the community. He was past president of the Bagnell Dam Chamber of Commerce, board member of Lake Association, past president and director of the Lake Ozark Lions Club, member of Camdenton V.F.W. Post 5923, former deputy sheriff of Miller County and mayor of St. Ann, Mo., from 1955 through 1957 and started several businesses in the community.
Those surviving include his wife, Betty; his children, Rick of Osage Beach, Mo. and Sheila Petershagen and her husband, Robert, of Vienna, Mo.; two grandchildren, Paula and Eric; four great-grandchildren, Sean, Cole, Dylan and Cara; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Harold and Tom; and two sisters, Leota and Jessie.
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, John will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. and services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 9, at Riverview Baptist Church, Highway 54 and 42, in Osage Beach, Mo., with burial at Greenmoore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, Mo.
Military honors will be by Zack Wheat American Legion Post 624.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 08 Mar 2007
Gilbert Edwin Hay, 72
Gilbert Edwin Hay, son of Elmer 'Whitey' and Mary Louise Gorman Hay, was born June 11, 1934, in Gillespie, Ill. He departed this life, Thursday, March 8, 2007, at his home in Camdenton, Mo., at the age of seventy-two years, eight months and twenty-five days.
On Aug. 18, 1956, in St. Margaret Catholic Church, St. Louis, Mo., he was united in marriage to Deloris Rose Waltemath. To this union two daughters and three sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Lauren Hay.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Deloris; two daughters, Patricia L. Hay of De Soto, Mo. and Ruth Ann Hay of Worden, Ill.; three sons, Kenneth M. Hay and wife, Deborah; and Steven P. Hay and wife, Mary, all of Granite City, Ill.; and W. Sean Hay and wife, Courtney, of Collinsville, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Hay and wife, Virginia, of Donnellson, Ill.; a sister Kathryn Walker of Thorndale, Pa.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gil was raised in the Wilsonville, Ill., area and attended grade school there. He graduated from Gillespie Community High School. He served honorably in the United States Army for two years. He graduated from the Ranken School of Mechanical Trades ' Industrial Electricity Night School Program in 1965. He also attended Southern Illinois University for two years. He worked for Davis Supply and Manufacturing Company, Acme Rustproof, Seigal Roberts Plating Company, Krey Packing Company and Granite City Steel. He began electrical work while with Acme Rustproof and Seigel Roberts.
Gilbert was baptized into the Catholic Church and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church of Camdenton. Prior to moving to the lake area, he was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and boating. His true love of his life was his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be given at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Monsignor Raphel Keyes officiating.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., Monday, at the church.
Burial with honors will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, Missouri River Hospice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or any other charity of the donor's choice in Gilbert Hay's name and may be left at the funeral home or the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 08 Mar 2007
Ernestine Ethel DeLacy, 88
Ernestine Ethel DeLacy, 88, formerly of Osage Beach, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at home in Studio City, Calif.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 10, at the Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Tex Delacy and son Richard DeLacy.
Ernestine was born June 19, 1918, in El Paso, Texas to Daisy and Ernest Kaufman.
She married Willard Patton (Tex) DeLacy on Feb. 21, 1937.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna DeLacy of Studio City, Calif., Pat Schwettman and husband, Tom Schwettman of Batesville, Ind.; and Lindsy Blake of San Diego, Calif., and one son, Michael DeLacy and wife, Mary DeLacy of Osage Beach, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Calvary Hill Cemetary of Dallas, Texas.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 08 Mar 2007
Harold W. Blakley, 54
Harold W. Blakley, 54, of Versailles, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Capital Region Health Center in Jefferson City, Mo.
He was born June 1, 1952, in Brookfield, Mo., the son of Luther and Carolyn Anderson Blakley.
On Sept. 15, 1973, at West Union Baptist Church in Versailles, he was united in marriage with Cinder Decker, who survives of the home.
Harold worked as a mechanic and owned and operated a lawn care service. He enjoyed fishing, collecting toy tractors and Mustang cars, but his main enjoyment was his grandchildren. He was a member of the Barnett Baptist Church.
In addition to this wife, he is survived by one son, Kevin Blakley and wife, Angie, of Camdenton, Mo.; two daughters, Kimberly Christensen and husband, Robert, of Camdenton; and Kara Blakley of Versailles; his parents, Luther and Carolyn Blakley of Meadville, Mo.; two sisters Janet Cordray and husband, Tom, of Browning, Mo,; and Shirley Cordray and husband, Bob, of Meadville; eleven grandchildren, Chelsea McNeal and Amber Christensen, both of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; Brittany and Justin Christenen, both of Camdenton; Stephanie and Katie Blakley, both of Sullivan, Mo.; Nicholas, Devin and Kyle Blakley, all of Camdenton; Logan Durham and Ariana Polys, both of Versailles; and many other relatives.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles
The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harold Blakley Memorial Fund.
To send sympathy e-mails to the family visit .
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 08 Mar 2007
Leonard Michael Loew, 84
Leonard Michael Loew, son of Michael and Bertha Pisczik Loew, was born May 17, 1922, in Chippewa Falls, Wisc. He departed this life Tuesday, March 6, 2007, in his home, near Stoutland, Mo., at the age of eighty-four years, nine months, and seventeen days.
On Sept. 6, 1948, in St. Pascal's Church in Chicago, Ill., he was united in marriage to Laverne Marie Marks. To this union one daughter and three sons were born.
His parents, and a brother, Donald Loew, preceded him in death.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Laverne, of the home; a daughter, Susan Loew of Chicago, Ill.; three sons, William Loew and Richard Loew, both of Chicago, and Michael Loew of Lebanon, Mo.; two grandchildren, Bobby Loew, and Tiffany Loew, both of Chicago; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school. After he and Laverne were married, they made their home in Chicago, then Northbrook, Ill., and eventually returned to Chicago. Leonard was employed by Anetsberger Brothers in Northbrook for many years. About 27 years ago, the family moved to the Stoutland area and Leonard worked for Playcraft in Richland, Mo., until retiring.
Leonard followed the Catholic faith throughout his life and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Camdenton, Mo.
In his spare time, he liked being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing and gardening. He also enjoyed raising rabbits. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
Leonard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be given at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Monsignor Raphel Keyes officiating, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton. Burial will be in the Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, at the church.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 11 Mar 2007
Harold Deene Asher, 81
Harold Deene Asher, son of Amos and Sarah Elizabeth Morrison Asher, was born, Oct. 3, 1925, in Camdenton, Mo. He departed this life, Friday, March 9, 2007, at his home in Camdenton at the age of eighty-one years, five months and six days.
On Aug. 25, 1948, in Camden County, Mo, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Parrack. To this union two sons and two daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Geraldine Asher of the home; four children, Janet Todd of Mountain Grove, Mo., Mike Asher of Camdenton, Johnny Asher and wife, Vicky, of Burlington, N. C. and Susan Asher and husband, Dave, of Nixa, Mo.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.
Harold was a life-long resident of Camden County. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Duffy and was honorably discharged. He worked for Show-Me Power as a hydro electric operator and retired after 36 years of service.
He was saved in 1961 and was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. In his younger years, he hunted quail, deer and squirrel. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will miss him greatly.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend J.R. McGuire and Reverend Dennis North officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 11 Mar 2007
Clara Wanetta Adkins, 76
Clara Wanetta Adkins, daughter of William Albert and Snoda Mae Miller Nations, was born Aug. 9, 1930, in Macks Creek, Mo.
She departed this life, Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of seventy-six years, seven months and one day.
On Dec. 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to Charles Jacob Adkins and to this union two children were born. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1990, after 42 years of marriage.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lee, Sherman and Eldon Nations; and two sisters, Lola Stoufer and Ora Harrell.
Survivors include her children, William Henry Adkins of Siloam Springs, Ark. and Christine Glaser and husband, Bill, of Climax Springs, Mo.; four grandchildren, Chrisanna Lane and husband, Craig, of Rio Rancho, N.M.; Calista Lee and husband, Andy, of Kansas City, Mo., Patricia Ann Robertson of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and Paul Jacob Adkins and wife, Yunni of Dallas, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Nations and wife, Jean, of Macks Creek, and Fred Nations and wife, Barbara, of Sugar Creek, Mo.; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Wanetta was proud to be a life-long resident of Camden County. She was raised in the Macks Creek area and after her marriage to Charlie, they resided in Climax Springs, where they lovingly raised their children.
Wanetta made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ozark Bethel Chapel in Climax Springs. She was a member of the ladies group there.
In her spare time, she enjoyed making quilts and had made a quilt for each family member to keep and cherish. She also enjoyed crocheting in her earlier years. She spent time outdoors, growing flowers and gardening and enjoyed bird watching. She was always willing to cook or help others in need.
Wanetta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created for her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, at the Ozark Bethel Chapel, in Climax Springs, with Pastor John Park officiating.
Burial will follow in Adkins-Counts Cemetery, Morgan County, Mo., under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 11 Mar 2007
Virginia Pearl Armstrong Johnson, 65
Virginia Pearl Armstrong Johnson, 65, of Iberia, Mo., passed away March 8, 2007, in Osage Beach, Mo.
She was born July 14, 1941, in Farmington, N.M., the daughter of Ned W. Armstrong and Amy Farr Armstrong.
She married Dale N. Johnson on Nov. 25, 1960, in Winslow, Ariz. He preceded her in death Jan. 17, 2003.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. Pearl was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Osage Beach.
She is survived by sons, Justin D. Johnson of Bartlesville, Okla., Christopher A. Johnson of Sedalia, Mo., W. Zech Johnson of Windsor, Mo., C. W. Johnson of Green Valley, Ariz., Norman J. Johnson of Columbia, Mo. and Mark E. Johnson of Chino Valley, Ariz.; daughters, V. Gale Nelson of Garland, Utah, and U. Pearl Thompson of Marshall, Mo; 43 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Chavez of Martinez, Calif. and Wistine Hutchinson of Lewisburg, Ohio; brothers, F. Philip Armstong of Orem, Utah, Harold W. Armstrong of Lonetree, Colo., Joseph N. Armstrong of Obrien, Ore., Richard F. Armstrong of Taylorsville, Utah and David B. Armstrong of Lawson, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Monday, March 12, at the Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Osage Beach, with Bishop Evan Connell officiating.
Burial will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Sumner, Mo.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 11 Mar 2007
Fayvilla Marinack, 72
Fayvilla Marinack, daughter of Edgar and Ollie Williams Reed, was born June 23, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo. She departed this life, Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at her home in Kaiser, Mo., at the age of seventy-two years, eight months and twelve days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Marinack; a son, Tommy Brown and two sisters, Joyce Thompson and Barbara Hewlett.
Survivors include a son, Rick Evans and wife, Robin, of Watertown, S.D.; four grandchildren, Reid Evans and wife, Liz, of Pella, Iowa; Malory Evans, Rebecca Evans and Brittany Evans all of Watertown; a great-granddaughter, McKenna Evans of Pella, Iowa; three sisters, Violet Statzel of Desoto, Mo., Betty Massa of Sullivan, Mo., and Josephine Hudson of Washington, Mo.; two brothers, Merritt 'Sonny' Hudson of Sullivan, and Roby Hudson of Charleston, Mo.; and other relatives and many friends.
Fay was raised in the St. Louis area and lived in many places throughout her life. She had spent several years in California and moved to the lake area 20 years ago.
In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and made many beautiful items. She also enjoyed playing bingo.
Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Fay was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created for her family and friends.
A private family service will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 13 Mar 2007
Julia Ann Benton, 64
Julia Ann Benton, 64, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away March 8, 2007, in Laurie, Mo., after a long fight with cancer.
She was born Oct. 7, 1942, in Salem Hospital in Salem, Mass., and grew up in Swampscott, Mass.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Sylvester Tilden and Cleora Veach Tilden; her brother, Richard Calvin Tilden; and her son, Samuel Murphree Benton.
She is survived by her husband, Barney G. Benton; daughter, Katherine E. Black; two grandsons, Jerri and Anthony Black; her brother, Thomas V. Tilden and his family; and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a member of First Baptist Church of Sunrise Beach, a veteran of the USAF, and had achieved her master's degree in library science.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., March 17, at First Baptist Church, in Sunrise Beach.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to First Baptist Church, in Sunrise Beach, or made to the Lake West Christian Academy Building Fund.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 13 Mar 2007
Dr. Richard Flores, 38
Dr. Richard Lee Roy Flores was born Sept.14, 1968, in Fresno, Calif., to Dolly Flores. He passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2007.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Flores; son, Gavin; and daughter, Sophia. In addition, his extended family includes mother, Dolly; father, Raymond; brother, Timothy; sister, Renee; nieces, Heather, Brittany, Michelle and Ashley; nephew, Timothy; as well as grandmother, Betty Jo; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Richard was loved dearly by his family and friends. He will be missed by all.
Richard was raised in Fresno, Calif., where he was an avid athlete, some of which included football, basketball and triathlons. He attended many colleges but chose the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he met and married his wife. For graduate studies he was recruited by many universities, but chose the University of Nebraska Medical College Lincoln.
Richard moved to Missouri, where he practiced at Central Ozarks Dental Clinic, before practicing briefly at Dentures and Dental Services in Camdenton. In his short career, Richard had become a highly reputable and desired dentist.
Some of his many achievements included mentoring students in calculus and organic chemistry, being one of the very few undergrads to be published and having his graduate studies work cited and presented at a continuing education course. He was also a member of the American Dental Association. He loved being a dentist, and he loved helping people, especially children; so much so that he would work every other Saturday with them.
He was an avid golfer, a superb handyman, and a best friend. Richard was a genuine lover of life and nature. He loved the outdoors and admiring it while driving in his Cobra with the top down. However, his family and friends were truly the main source of his happiness. Nothing was more important than spending time with them.
Unselfish, honorable, kind, passionate, (and the center of his universe); many words describe Richard but none can capture the true essence of the man. He was the inspiration, strength and role model for many. He lived his life with conviction. He was a noble example for his family and friends to follow.
Services for Dr. Richard Lee Roy Flores were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, with Jeffrey Myers officiating. Burial will be in Fresno, Calif.
A memorial to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has been established and contributions may be made through Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P. O. Box 28, Lebanon, MO 65536.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 13 Mar 2007
Jessie Lynn Landon, 17
Jessie Lynn Landon of Rome, Ga., was born March 19, 1989. She passed away March 12, 2007.
Jessie is survived by her parents Chuck and Vickie Landon of Rome; her brother, Joshua of Rome; her Gramma and Grandpa Carter of Des Moines, Iowa; uncle Steve and aunt Jeri Landon of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; cousins Jason Landon, Robyn Landon, Angela Landon, Bobby Landon and Chase Landon of Sunrise Beach; many aunts and uncles in Des Moines and Rome; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Jessie is in heaven now with her cousin Sunshine, her aunt Marlyn and her grandma and grandpa Landon.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 15 at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home of Rome. Phone 706-234-5302. Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 16, at the funeral home.
We love you Jessie !
You fought a good fight !
See you in heaven.
Love you forever, miss you more,
Aunt Jeri.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 14 Mar 2007
Dirk Edwin Kinney, 41
Dirk Edwin Kinney, 41, of Linn Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 13, at his residence.
He was born the son of C.W. and Bertha Webster Kinney on Feb. 26, 1966, in Kansas City, Kan.
Dick graduated from Harmon High School in Kansas City and attended Johnson Community College.
He attended the Rock Church of Linn Creek, Mo., for many years.
He loved to fish, hunt, work with computers and go four-wheeling. Most of all he loved getting a pie every week from his mother.
He is survived by his parents C.W. and Bertha Kinney of Camdenton; one sister, Carol Kinney of Kansas City, Kan; two brothers, Hurley of Eldon, and Richard and wife, Mary of Macks Creek, Mo; four nieces and nephews, Kelly, Becki, Jessi and Kyle; and other relatives and friends.
Dirk was preceded in death by his grandparents and one brother, John.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, at Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton.
Burial will be at the Hedges Cemetery in Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 14 Mar 2007
Hazel Schierbaum, 87
Hazel Schierbaum was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Dixon, Mo., the daughter of Fred Hiram and Minnie Rugg Gilbert and departed this life March 14, 2007, in Lake Ozark, Mo.
She was united in marriage to Maurice Edwin Schierbaum on Aug. 13, 1943, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 2000.
Hazel is survived by two nephews, Richard and his wife, Brenda Kreiser, of Jefferson City, Mo.; and Mark Roberts of Oakland, Calif.
Hazel was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, Karen; her father on July 23, 1981; her mother on Feb. 27, 1969; two sisters, Aline Christeson on Dec. 29, 1992; and Lois Kreiser on Sept. 8, 2005.
Hazel graduated from the Dixon High School and School of Mortuary Science of St. Louis. She and Maurice owned and operated the Gilbert Funeral Home for many years along with the Gilbert Furniture Store in Dixon.
She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem, along with a member of the Christian Church of Dixon.
She resided in Dixon all of her life until she moved to the Lake Ozark Retirement Home in March of 2005.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 16, at the Dixon Cemetery in Dixon.
Memorials may be given to the Christian Church of Dixon or the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 14 Mar 2007
James "Whit' Madison Whitledge, 62
James "Whit' Madison Whitledge, 62, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo. James was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Tampa, Fla., the son of Elgin and Oma Whitledge. The family then moved to Gideon, Mo.
Whit was the Superintendent of Schools for the Malden School District. He then retired to Osage Beach.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elgin Whitledge, Jr.
Survivors include one son, James Mitchell Whitledge and his wife, Katina, of Senath, Mo.; one daughter, Megan Elizabeth Whitledge of Camdenton, Mo.; Megan's half-brother, Devon Cory Thompson of Camdenton; one sister, Tammy and her husband, Pat Lee, of Gideon; one niece, Jessica Lee of Gideon; two grandsons, Jesse Dean Whitledge and James Whitledge of Senath.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., March 15, at Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach.
Memorials may be made to the Megan Whitledge Educational Fund.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 14 Mar 2007
Geneva Foster Iiams, 95
Geneva Foster Iiams, daughter of Thomas Randolph and Macy Holloway Foster, was born, Feb. 2, 1912, in Linn Creek, Mo. She departed this life, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of ninety-five years, one month and eleven days.
On July 20, 1942, she was united in marriage to Smith Haywood Iiams and to this union three daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Smith; one sister, Anna Machir Earnest; and two brothers, M.R. 'Doc' Foster and Thomas R. Foster II.
Geneva is survived by three daughters, Mary Kay Pittman and husband, J.D., of Linn Creek; Susan Dowden of Kansas City, Mo.; and Carolyn Haseltine and friend, Stanley Haseltine, of Springfield; one niece, Linda Hogan and husband, Buzz, of Modesto, Calif.; a nephew, Thomas R. Foster III and wife, Bobbi, of Longmont, Colo.; three granddaughters, Katie Dowden; Holly Haseltine and friend, Chris Garoutte; and Christy Oldani and husband, Dr. Timothy Oldani; two grandsons, John Pittman and wife, Patricia; and Jeremy Dowden; four great-granddaughters, Sophia Oldani; Brandi Boak and husband, Steve; Stacy Silverwood and husband, Ryan; Erin Burns and husband, Tommy; three great-great-granddaughters, Jessica and Hannah Boak and Ryley Silverwood; one great-great-grandson, Mason Silverwood; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Old Linn Creek and graduated from Linn Creek High School in the Class of 1929. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College (Missouri State University) in Springfield and later earned her Master's degree from Drury College in Springfield, in 1969. Her career as a school teacher spanned 33 years, all of which were in the Camdenton R-III School District.
Geneva was a lifelong member of the Linn Creek United Methodist Church, a 62-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a charter member of the Niangua Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a 50-plus year member of the Women's Literary Club of Camden County. She also was a member of Retired Teachers of Camden County and the Rebecca Circle of the Linn Creek United Methodist Church.
After retiring, Geneva enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with various family members. She especially loved picking up shells on the beach in Florida, knitting, needlepoint, bird and squirrel watching and enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also pleased to see or hear from any of her former students and enjoyed 'catching up' on what they were doing.
Geneva was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, at Linn Creek United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in the Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Mo., under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home, with Eastern Star services beginning at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Linn Creek United Methodist Church and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 15 Mar 2007
Roger L. Leenerts, 56
Roger L. Leenerts, 56, passed away March 13, 2007, at his home in Linn Creek, Mo. He was the son of Lawrence and Geneva Idues Leenerts. He was born on March 14, 1950, in Quincy, Ill.
Roger married Maureen Myhers August 21, 1971, and she survives. He is also survived by a son, Jeffrey, of Liberty, Mo; daughter, Wendy, of Quincy, Ill.; brother, John Leenerts and wife, Donna, of Quincy; two sisters, Karen and husband, Gary, of Quincy and Mary Ann Eilers and husband, Harlan of Augusta, Ill.; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Roger graduated from Central High School in Camp Point, Ill., in 1968. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from September 1968 through June 1971. He was a member of VFW Post 5410 and American Legion Post 1000.
Roger was a farmer and businessman from 1971 through 1986 in LaPrairie, Ill. Roger and his family moved to Lake of the Ozarks in 1986. He was involved in the petroleum and natural gas industry in Oklahoma and Northwest Missouri. Roger loved NASCAR racing, Oklahoma Sooner football, and boating at Lake of the Ozarks. He was a proud member of the Republican Party.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 16. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-11a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, Ill. Memorial can be made to the Lake Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Osage Beach, Mo.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 15 Mar 2007
Paul E. Nydegger, 78
Paul E. Nydegger, 78, of Lee's Summit, Mo., died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Kansas City, Mo. Paul was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
He graduated from Ft. Dodge High School in 1947 and Drake University in 1954. He worked for Mutual of Omaha for 33 years and retired in 1987. He enjoyed architecture and designed more than 2,000 residential homes in the Omaha area. His favorite passions included being with friends, playing the banjo, listening to music and boating with family and friends. He had many best friends.
He was a member of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church of Laurie, Mo. He belonged to Golden Kiwanis of Omaha, the Elks Lodge No. 2705 of Laurie. and Lake of the Ozarks Yachting Association.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Charlotte; four children, Dennis P. Nydegger and wife, Mandy; Debra J. Hansen and husband, Dale; Tim J. Nydegger and wife Judi; and Jeff L. Nydegger; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jane Whitney.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Swenumson.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, March 18.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 19, at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Overland Park, Kan., followed by burial at Longview Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at
D.W. Newcomers Funeral Home is Kansas City, Kan. is in charge of arrangements. Phone 816-761-6272.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 15 Mar 2007
William Harold (Bill) Brown, 80
William Harold (Bill) Brown, 80 of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away Wednesday evening, March 14, 2007 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo. Bill was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Warrensburg, Mo., the son of Hickman and Laura (Burlington) Brown.
He was united in marriage to Jean Parmley Feb. 25, 1951, in Jasper, Ark. They celebrated 56 years of togetherness, helping each other along life's troubled spots. Bill and Jean moved to Lake of the Ozarks in 1976 after vacationing at the lake for 10 years.
Bill served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He retired from civil service at Whiteman Air Force Base as the water/sewage superintendent and as maintenance supervisor at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He was a charter member of the Square & Compass Club at Whiteman AFB, a member of the Masonic Lodge 265 in Warrensburg; a member of the Zack Wheat American Legion Post No. 624 in Sunrise Beach and a member of the First Christian Church in Warrensburg. After moving to the lake he worked as a school bus driver, delivered boats for Drake Marine and Wilbus Marine and was the swimming pool technician at Millstone Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Brown, of the home; three children, Donna Herman of Linn Creek, Mo., Donnie Brown of Camdenton, Mo. and George Brown of Laurie, Mo.; four grandchildren, Ryan Marr and wife, Andrea of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; Mindy Burford and husband, Keith, of Lee's Summit, Mo; Matt Marr and wife Sophia, of Batesville, Ark.; and Kim Petty and husband, Brian, of Little Elm, Texas; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Charles Brown and wife, Diane of Newport News, Va.; and one son from a previous marriage, Ronnie Brown of Tipton, Mo.
Funeral and Masonic services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Dr. Jim Sutherlin officiating. Interment will be at Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie, with military honors under the auspices of the Zack Wheat American Legion Post No. 624 of Sunrise Beach.
Pallbearers will be Warrant Officer Ryan Marr, Staff Sargeant Matt Marr, Mindy Burford, Keith Burford, Justice Trokey and Warren Moffat.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.
To send sympathy condolences to the family online visit .
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Zack Wheat American Post No. 624.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 15 Mar 2007
Shirley Lou Breska, 69
Shirley Lou Breska, daughter of Edward and Lucille Richardson Campbell, was born March 31, 1927, in Chicago, Ill. She departed this life, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and thirteen days.
On June 11, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., she was united in marriage to Charles Edward Breska and to this union two children were born. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1993 after 43 years of marriage.
Also preceding her in death are her parents; a daughter, Karen Breska; and a brother, Sonny Campbell.
Survivors include her son, Thomas Breska and wife, Patricia, of Linn Creek, Mo.; three grandchildren, Erin Breska of East Peoria, Ill., Boston Hauser and Erika Hauser, both of Linn Creek, Mo.; brother, Gordon Campbell of Riverside, Calif.; a sister, Marge Myers of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a niece, Dawn Herweg of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; as well as a host of friends.
Shirley was raised in Chicago and lived there until 1979, when the family moved to the lake area. She was a volunteer for Lake Regional Hospital for more than 10 years.
She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Community Christian Church in Camdenton.
In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends and playing bingo. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with family and especially her grandchildren.
Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created for her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 18 Mar 2007
James J. Eddy, 85
James J. Eddy, 85, of Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo.
He was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Livermore, Humboldt County, Iowa, a son of James Henry and Edith A. Rummens Eddy.
Mr. Eddy herded sheep, raised cattle, operated a sawmill and was a master mechanic at Page Boat Marina near Gravois Mills for many years. He was a World War II Army veteran having served from Aug. 1, 1942 until 1945. His rank was staff sargeant and his job was travel control. James was in the 761st Military Police Battalion, Company C. He spent time in the Jefferson's Barracks; Ft. Riley, Kan., for basic training; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Wash.; and Fort Richardson, Alaska. For two years, he was motor sargeant, for one year he was a guard in Baltimore, Md. He was part of the Honor Guard for President F.D. Roosevelt's funeral procession; and he was in the parade honoring Omar Bradley. He earned the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Clasp and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.
He is survived by his wife, Ona Beverly Eddy of the home; two step-grandsons, Jonathon Armstrong and Christopher Armstrong, and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Thomas E. Armstrong; three brothers, Joe, Bill and Albert Eddy; and two sisters, Blanche Sheneman and Grace Walters.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles.
Vocal selections of 'Whispering Hope' and 'One Day At A Time' were played.
Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery, with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post No. 624 of Sunrise Beach, Mo.
Casketbearers were Roy Ellis, Ernie Hibdon, John Ensor, Gary R. Walters II, Chris Armstrong and Warren Wilson.
To send sympathy condolences for the family, visit .
Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 19 Mar 2007
Norman Vrlenich, 60
Norman Vrlenich, 60, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007. He was born June 23, 1946, in Berlin, Germany, the son of Jan Vrlenich and Margot Brien.
Norm believed 'a merry heart doeth good like a medicine.' He took God's charge to us to help others to be reconciled to Him as a personal call.
Norm had a unique way of using his humor to show us God's heart and invite us to join in the celebration of God's love and forgiveness. The only thing he wanted more than to see another hurting person brought into Christ's healing grace was to be there, face to face with Him, seeing Him smile and hearing His 'well done, Norm, welcome home.' Norm died as he lived, singing God's praises.
We are grateful for his legacy of laughter and caring.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; three children, Mark Vrlenich and wife, Laura, of Grain Valley, Mo.; Matthew Vrlenich of Grain Valley; and Michelle Turner of Ozark, Mo.; six grandchildren, Hannah and Grant Vrlenich (Mark's children); Quentin and Carter Vrlenich (Matt's children); and Megan and Jordyn Turner (Michelle's children); his mother and step-father, Margot and Cliff Brien of Woodinville, Wash.; his step-mother, Rachel Vrlenich of Glendale, Ariz.; a brother, Steve Vrlenich of Buena Park, Calif.; a brother-in-law and wife, David and Merry Lakebrink; a nephew, John Lakebrink; a niece, Kaylyn Joy Lakebrink; and his mother-in-law, Barb Lakebrink.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.
Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home, 109 North Truman Boulevard, Nixa, Mo., 65714, phone 417-724-2400, is in charge of arrangements.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 19 Mar 2007
Helen Elizabeth Cooper, 98
Helen Elizabeth Cooper, 98 years, 11 months and five days, of Whitley City, Ky., passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at her home.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at the Whitley City First Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Burgess and Bro. Ron Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.
She was born on April 4, 1908, in Pine Knot, Ky., to George Johnson and Minnie Ward Johnson.
She was a member of the Whitley City First Baptist Church for more than 75 years where she taught Sunday School and Training Union. Before her retirement, she worked as a cook at Dupont Lodge and Whitley City Elementary School and she worked at the Dixie Bargain Store. She also owned and operated Helen's Café.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Leamon 'Dick' Cooper, whom she married in 1931; a son, Jimmy Dale Cooper and his wife, Betty Cooper; and a brother, Floyd Edward Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Wayne Cooper and his wife, Christine, of Camdenton, Mo.; a daughter, Jean Blevins and her husband, Conley, of Whitley City; two sisters, Dorothy Timmons of Louisville, Ky.; and Esther Stockman of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at strunkfh@
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Helen Cooper.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 20 Mar 2007
Anna Lois Crainshaw, 72
Anna Lois Crainshaw, daughter of Less and Mary Ellen Folsom Crainshaw, was born, Aug. 19, 1934, in Climax Springs, Mo. She departed this life, Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of seventy-two years, six months and twenty-seven days.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Jo Patton and husband, Roger (son) of Climax Springs; two granddaughters, Cynthia Ann Patton of Climax Springs; and Michelle Lianne Lenser and husband, Oliver Mark, of Morwell, Victoria, Australia; five great-granddaughters, Anna Maria, Haleigh Dawn, Klara Jane, Samantha Maxine and Zoey Paige; a sister, Helen Sue Hammond of Climax Springs; a brother, Darrell S. Crainshaw and wife, Doris, of Climax Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Anna was a life-long resident of Climax Springs. She worked at Electrovert until she retired and became a full-time grandmother and great-grandmother.
She gave her life to God at an early age at Pearson Branch Church. She became a member of Climax Springs Assembly where she attended faithfully until her passing. She loved to cook for church dinners and everyone loved her chicken and noodles and sweet potatoes.
In her spare time she enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds, tending to her flowers and puttering around the house. She enjoyed going to church and reading her Bible. She was given a toy poodle, 'Peaches' and loved and treated it as a child.
Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will hold dear the memories she created for her family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, in Climax Springs Cemetery with Pastor Jason Moppin officiating.
Burial will follow in Climax Springs Cemetery under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the Cam-Mo Ambulance and Coffman Bend Fire Department for all of their assistance during Anna's illness. Also, the prayers and support of family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 21 Mar 2007
Claude Wesley Lambirth, 80
Claude Wesley Lambirth, son of Harry Nichols and Ethel McCabe Lambirth, was born Sept. 7, 1926, in Sedalia, Mo. He departed this life Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo., at the age of eighty years, six months and thirteen days.
On July 27, 1974, in Camdenton, Mo., he was united in marriage to Mary Pauline 'Polly' Hancock.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harry Lambirth, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Polly, of the home; children, Harry Lambirth and wife, Mary, of Ely, Minn.; Robert Lambirth of Sedalia; David Lambirth of Port Arthur, Texas; James Lambirth and wife, Jean, of Jefferson City, Mo.; Sharon Dinkelkamp and husband, Gary, of Hillsboro, Mo.; Bill Hale and wife, Jo, of Houston, Texas; Millicent Parker and husband, Mike; and Sandy Osborn and husband, Rick, all of Camdenton; grandchildren, Joe Parker, Marianne Parker, Brad Osborn, Kevin Osborn, Chris Hale, Shari Cooper, Wesley Lambirth, Katy Lambirth and Matthew Redman; great-grandchildren, Devon, Alexis and Braden; a sister, Katherine Lukacs and husband, Rich, of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Claude was raised in Sedalia and was a 1944 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged. He then began a career in plumbing and heating. He owned his own business for many years and retired in 1992. He then worked as an estimator for Iberia Mechanical Corp. until his health forced him to retire in 1998.
He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Ozark Chapel in Laurie, Mo.
Claude was a youth leader for several years at the United Methodist Church in Sedalia, and Camdenton United Methodist Church in Camdenton. He would take the kids on canoe trips and many other outings. He sincerely enjoyed these special times he spent with the youth.
He was an Eagle Scout and a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts of America and served many years on the advisory council. He and his father were awarded the Silver Beaver, which has only been bestowed upon few people in the state. He was always willing to assist boys in outdoor adventures and led many canoe trips with children.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and his computer. He liked time spent outside working in his yard and mowing the lawn. Most of all, he enjoyed his family and especially his grandchildren.
Claude was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m., Friday, at the church.
Friends may pay their respects and sign the guest book from 12-5 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 26, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to benefit the Boy Scouts of America and left at the funeral home or the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 21 Mar 2007
William Richard Anderton, 94
William Richard Anderton, 94, of Climax Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at the Windsor Estate Care Center in Camdenton, Mo. He was born on July 4, 1912, in Armourdale, Kan. a son of Joseph R. and Ellen Deborah Corder Anderton.
William married Pearl Bernice Shemwell in 1938, in Kansas City, Mo. They were married 58 years until her death in 1996. They made their home in Kansas City, Kan. until moving to the lake area in 1988.
He retired from the Kansas City, Kan., public school system in 1977. He was noted for crocheting beautiful lace tablecloths and made over 30 of them that he gave to valued friends and relatives.
He is survived by three daughters, E. Kathleen Casey-Shaw and husband, Ralph, of Climax Springs; Gaynel V. Wald and husband, William, of Folsom, Calif.; Margaret E. Dykes and husband, Odis, of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Margaret Lohrey of Kansas City, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Laura, Steven, Gail, Kara, Amanda, Thomas, Alicia, Debbie and Robert, 11 great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Francis and Harold.
Services and burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan.
Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 21 Mar 2007
Joann Capps Long, 65
Joann, daughter of Lester S. and Berniece B. Capps, was born Nov. 22, 1941, in Camdenton, Mo. She departed this life Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Windsor Estates Care Center in Camdenton, at the age of sixty-five years, three months and twenty-six days.
Joann was preceded in death by her parents, as well as a brother, Bud Capps.
She is survived by two daughters, Jolyn Arndt of Springfield, Mo. and Kim Brooks of Independence, Mo.; a sister, Lois Kelley and her husband, William, of Camdenton; four granddaughters, Nicole Arndt of Springfield, Leslie Brooks, Maryann Brooks and Jacquelynn Brooks, all of Independence; a sister-in-law, Georgene Capps of Camdenton; nieces and nephews, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joann was raised in the Camdenton area and was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the class of 1959. After graduating, she worked at various occupations in Kansas City, Texas, as well as the Camdenton area.
Joann loved to organize and attend her high school class reunions. Throughout the years, she had managed to keep a very close relationship with all of her classmates.
In her spare time, Joann enjoyed crafting and reading, as well as tending to her garden. She had the gift of being able to make many different things grow.
Joann was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she has created for her family and many friends.
Services for Joann Long will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time.
Burial will be in the Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery in Camdenton.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
A memorial has been established to the Windsor Estates Courtyard fund and may be made through the funeral home at 15 Clint Avenue, Camdenton, MO 65020.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 22 Mar 2007
Lurl Beth (Buffy) Atkins, 54
Mom was the name she treasured most. Lurl Beth Atkins, known to everyone as 'Buffy,' was born Feb. 6, 1953. She died March 11, 2007, in Columbia, Mo., of natural causes.
Buffy was a single foster mother who adopted seven children. Her children, and the more than 40 other foster children that shared her life, were the most important people in her life.
Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the family moved to Kennett, Mo., in 1955. They moved back to Poplar Bluff in 1964, living on Barron Road. Buffy attended Mark Twain Elementary School and Poplar Bluff Junior High School. The family moved to Columbia, Mo. in 1968. She was a 1971 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia. She graduated from Stephens College in 1975, with a degree in business administration and a minor in early child development. She started working part time in the family-owned, Roth's Department Store, retail business in Columbia, at the age of 14. Years later, she worked her way up to manager of Roth's Department Store and later was manager of Buffy's for Children until it closed in 1999. Employed by Columbia Public Schools since 2003, Buffy found great pleasure in working with young children in early childhood special education.
She is survived by her cherished children, Amy Atkins, 28, of Columbia; Tyler Atkins, 25, of Washington, D.C.; Holly Atkins, 20, of Hallsville, Ill.; Lindsay Atkins, 19, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Cary Atkins, 10, of the home; Abe Atkins, 10, of St. Louis, Mo.; and Jay Atkins, 9, of the home. She is also survived by her mother, Donna J. Atkins of Poplar Bluff; father, Charles L. Atkins and step-mother, Ellen A. Atkins of Columbia; two brothers, Doug Atkins of Naperville, Ill. and David Atkins of Osage Beach, Mo., and their families.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tyler Atkins for the care and education of the youngest children, Cary, Abe and Jay Atkins. Donations should be made payable to Tyler Atkins with notation that it is for Cary, Abe and Jay Fund, c/o Tyler Atkins, 406 Elm Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, or Commerce Bank of Columbia, 500 Bus Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65203.
Public visitation for friends and family to pay their last respects was held Friday, March 16, at Memorial Park Funeral Home, in Columbia.
A private memorial service was held the next day at her home in Columbia with family and friends.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 22 Mar 2007
Charles Warren Bish Jr., 67
Charles Warren Bish Jr., 67, of Laurie, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo. He was born Aug. 22, 1939. in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Charles Warren and Frankie Lenore Baublit Bish I.
He was united in marriage on March 22, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Cecilia Marie Bartosiak.
Charles was a heavy equipment operator for APAC. He loved his country, enjoyed fishing, gardening, working with heavy equipment and especially spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Bish of the home; mother, Frankie Lenore Bish of St. Joseph; his children; grandchildren; great-granddaughter; two brothers, Mark Bish and wife, Gayle, of Albuquerque, N.M.; Mike Bish and wife, Chelle, of Euless, Texas; two sisters, Linda Burge and husband, Dick, of St. Joseph; and Vicki Ritchheart of St. Joseph; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Warren Bish I.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 24, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Father Daniel Lueckenotte officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to .
Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Phone 374-7688.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 22 Mar 2007
Friedhelm Meier, 75
Friedhelm Meier, 75, of Laurie, Mo., passed away Thursday in Jefferson City, after a brief illness.
Services are planned for a later date. Local arrangements are being handled by Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 22 Mar 2007
Gertrude E. Harmon, 90
Gertrude E. Harmon, 90, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Osage Beach Health Care in Osage Beach, Mo. She was born in Excelsior Springs, Mo., on Aug. 20, 1916, to Joseph and Minnie Lee Farris.
Gertrude moved to Gravois Mills, Mo., with her son Raymond in 1999.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Harmon; her son, Arthur Bob Harmon; and two grandsons, Bobby Joe and Grover Fullbright, Jr.
Gertrude was a member of Victory Free Will Baptist Church and the Vrooman Dusters.
Gertrude is survived by her children, Grover Fullbright and Marcia of Collins, Mo.; Shirley Teegarden and Lee Roy of Vista, Mo.; Everett Harmon and Louise of Osceola, Mo.; Joyce Becker and Preston of Orange Park, Fla.; Raymond Harmon and Cindy of Gravois Mills; and Pat Harmon of Liberty, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 24, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Liberty, Mo.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 23, at White Chapel. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at the web site . Arrangements are under direction of the D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119. Phone 816-452-8419.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 22 Mar 2007
John Harrison Perkins, 95
John Harrison Perkins, 95, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1911, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of John and Eva Marie Sauer Perkins.
He was united in marriage on April 2, 1934 , with Cecilia Gleason.
John was a life-long resident of Kansas City, Kan., prior to his retirement, when they moved to Lake of the Ozarks. He built two homes on the lake. The original cabin is now occupied by grandchildren, Charles Svirk and Theresa Hsu. He was an active member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Mother's Shrine Parish for 30 years and was a 60-year member of Pipe Fitters Local 533 of Kansas City. He helped build the BMA Building at 10th and Main, the Bendix Building, and many other special landmarks in Kansas City.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Perkins, of the home; two daughters, Shirlee Fanning of Birmingham, Ala., and Teresa Svirk Perkins of Aurora, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cecilia Perkins; sisters, Marguerite Duesing Flippo and Eva Marie Martin-Coldback; and his half-sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 24, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father Edwin Cole and Father James Gleason officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery, with grandchildren serving as casket bearers. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday at the church. To send sympathy condolences to the family online visit . Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 25 Mar 2007
Helen L. Schaefer, 83
Helen Loethen Strothkamp Schaefer, 83, passed away March 22, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo.
Helen was born March 8, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of Joseph Allen and Isabelle (Green) Loethen and was united in marriage to William Peter Strothkamp. In 1958, she married Rodney Arthur Schaefer, the love of her life.
She was a retired civil servant, having worked more than 20 years as an oral surgeon assistant at Fort Leonard Wood. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Harper Chapel Methodist Church of Osage Beach, First Presbyterian Church of Rolla, Mo., Harmony Shrine, Order of the Golden Shillelagh and Club Teac. Helen was active as a Phelps County Hospital volunteer, amassing more than 2,000 hours. Helen and Rod made their home in Rolla until 2000, when they moved to Lake Ozark.
Helen is survived by her loving children, Pat (Paul) Ray, Osage Beach; William J. (Ann) Strothkamp of Bettendorf, Iowa, Larry Allen (Anna) Strothkamp, Belton, Mo.; her grandchildren, Patrick (Julie) Ray, Shawnee, Kan., Paula (Mark)Nolte, Lee Summit, MO, Sarah Strothkamp, Brownsberg, Ind., Molly Strothkamp of Mesa, Ariz., William Peter Strothkamp of Los Angles, Calif., Nicholas Strothkamp of Bettendorf, Iowa and Cedric Jalbert of Belton, Mo.; and one great-grandchild, Aidan Skogman of Brownsberg.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents; William Strothkamp; brother, Herman Joseph Loethen; and her loving husband, Rodney, may they rest in peace.
Funeral services for Helen Schaefer were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla.
Interment followed in the Rolla City Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends was held Saturday, March 24, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rodney and Helen Schaefer Scholarship Fund at UMR, in care of Null & Son Funeral Home, 1010 Kings Highway, Rolla, MO 65401.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 25 Mar 2007
Cecelia Jane Harper, 80
Cecelia Jane Harper, 80, of Sedalia, Mo., died Friday, March 23, 2007, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan.
She was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Pleasant Green, Mo., the daughter of William Mahlon and Gertie Lizzie Potter Tavenner. On March 2, 1946, she was married to Harry Wimer, who survives. On July 17, 1982, in Sedalia, she was married to Clifford Harper, who preceded her in death in June 2003.
Mrs. Harper co-owned and operated Independent Plumbing Co. for many years. She loved fishing, boating and the Cubs. She was a very generous person, giving to many charities and to her favorite causes and Democratic political candidates. She was fun-loving and kind to friends and family and loved to entertain at her lake home on Lake of the Ozarks.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jeanne Davis of Prairie Village, Kan. and Marjorie Griffin and her husband, Gary, of Sedalia; several nieces and nephews; great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and four sisters, Mary Lou Lossee, Joan Burge, Gertrude McFarland and Willetta Smith.
The body was cremated. There will be no visitation.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bob Potter officiating. Her ashes will be scattered near the graves of her parents in Pleasant Green at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel of Sedalia.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 25 Mar 2007
Nathan Leo Rechenmacher
Nathan Leo Rechenmacher of Eldon, Mo., passed away Saturday evening, due to auto accident.
Nathan was a student at School of the Osage High School and enjoyed sports and life.
He is survived by his parents, Steve and Becky Rechenmacher of the home; one sister, Jessey of Arizona; four brothers, Andy and his wife, Jennifer, of Jefferson City, Mo.; Jordan and his wife, Amanda, of Henley, Mo.; and Seth and Matthew, both of Eldon; grandparents, Garrant Rechenmacher and Dan and Billie Shorney; and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, at Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Mexico, Mo.,
Visitation will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday evening, at Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach, Mo., with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Burial will be at Lake Memorial Gardens in Osage Beach, Wednesday afternoon.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 25 Mar 2007
Victor K. Watkins, 80
Today we celebrate the life of Victor Kimball Watkins, who was born on April 2, 1926, and died March 23, 2007.
Vic was born in Hemple, Mo., to Jesse and Lucy (Auxier) Watkins. He lived most of his early years in and around Saint Joseph, Mo., with his parents and two brothers, Kenneth 'Red' Watkins and Wayne Watkins. All have preceded him in death.
Vic is survived by a loving wife of 40 years, Anita (Edwards); a devoted son, Victor Gary Watkins and his wife, Christi, of Henderson, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren who were the joy of his life. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Elsie Blair; Norma Houston and husband, Virgil; and Mary Lou Edwards, all of Camdenton, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews which held a special place in his heart.
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Victor proudly served his county in World War II and the Korean Conflict from 1943 to 1951, as a Petty Officer Commissaryman. He joined the Navy at the age of seventeen and served overseas and at home.
Following his military service, Vic worked for the Veterans Administration in Excelsior Springs, Mo. and Leavenworth, Kan. In addition, he owned numerous businesses throughout Kansas and Missouri. He and Anita moved to her hometown of Camdenton over 28 years ago. They became the owners, builders and developers of Watkins Subdivision in Camdenton. Vic remained active in the housing subdivision development and was well known around the area for his involvement in the building and construction business.
Vic was a member of the First Baptist Church of Camdenton. While in Leavenworth, he taught various classes for boys at the local church. He also served on a number of building boards.
Victor lived an active life and thrived on hard work. He will be missed for his quick wit and his love of laughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, at the First Baptist Church Camdenton with Reverend Bob AuBuchon and Reverend Merlyn Klink officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow in Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery, in Camdenton, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Heart Association and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 27 Mar 2007
Samuel David Hutchison, 19
Samuel David Hutchison, 19, of Montreal, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Montreal. He was a graduate of Camdenton High School and was working as a builder with his father.
He is survived by his father, David Hutchison and wife, Maggie Gagnon, of Camdenton, Mo.; his mother, Debra Foster of Montreal; a sister, Ashley Foster of Montreal; a step-sister, Sunny Maxwell of Columbia, Mo.; his paternal grandparents, Arnell and Billie Hutchison of Hazlehurst, Miss.; and his maternal grandparents, Roy and JoAnn Moore of Montreal.
A private family service will be held Thursday, March 29, at a family cemetery in Camdenton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 27 Mar 2007
Michael Preston Patrick, 60
Michael Preston Patrick, 60, of Camdenton, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo.
Michael was born Jan. 18, 1947, in McAllen, Texas, the son of J. Lee and Muriel Castor Patrick. He married Kathy Spurgeon July 14, 1990, in Hermann, Mo.
He retired in 2005, from Shell Pipeline, after 35 years. He was currently employed by Camdenton R-III Transportation Department. Michael was a member of the Owensville Moose Lodge. He loved fishing and motorcycle riding with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Steven Patrick of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Misty Perkens and husband, Jerry of Belle; parents-in-law, Milford and Vivian Spurgeon of Belle; sisters, Carol Curry of Oklahoma City and Kathy Gilbertson and husband, Stan, of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Seth and Madison Perkens and Lindsey Patrick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Larry Patrick.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, 108 S. Second Street, Owensville, MO. Phone 573-437-2155.
Rev. Bruce Elmore will officiate.
Burial will be at the Owensville City Cemetery.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 27 Mar 2007
Grace Marvin Kostolni, 92
Grace Marvin Kostolni, 92, of Osage Beach, Mo., passed away March 25, 2007, at her home. She was born Oct. 14, 1914, in Lamont, Ill., the daughter of George Spry and Helen Shepard.
She married Walter Kostolni Aug. 7, 1941, and to this union two daughters were born.
Grace worked in the education field in the counseling department.
She is survived by her daughters, Julia Lentz and her husband, Rodney, of Osage Beach and Sara Mustonen and her husband, Mike, of Minnesota; four grandchildren, Jackie Kutz, Marc Lentz, Alina Heydt, Kaj Amuston; one great-grandchild, Teazin Spay Naydt; and other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill., later in May.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 49, Camdenton, MO 65020.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 27 Mar 2007
Gloria Mae Bullock, 74
Gloria Mae Bullock, 74, of Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away Sunday evening, March 25, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo. She was born Jan. 30, 1933, at Martin City, Mo., and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Hattie and Roger Kalinka.
She was untied in marriage Jan. 14, 1950, with Clarence L. (Buck) Bullock, who preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2000.
Mrs. Bullock was a baker at the Laurie Care Center and a charter member of West Lake Christian Church in Laurie, Mo.
She is survived by one son, John Roger Bullock of Gravois Mills; one daughter, Sharon Kay Horton of Sedalia, Mo.; one brother, Claude Smoot of Independence, Mo.; one sister, Patricia McDaniel of Cameron; five grandchildren, Travis Montgomery Bullock, Trevor Howard Bullock, Tiffany Lynn Woodington, Lisa Horton Rogers and Amy Horton Buckley; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at West Lake Christian Church in Laurie, with Dr. Jim Sutherlin officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, at West Lake Christian Church.
To send sympathy condolences to the family online, visit .
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to West Lake Christian Church.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 27 Mar 2007
Beverly Frances Powell, 69
Beverly Frances Powell, daughter of Mac Frank and Rose Marie Pollitt Williams, was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo. She departed this life Saturday, March 24, 2007, at her home, in Buffalo, Mo., at the age of sixty-nine years, six months and five days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Michael Williams; and a brother, Mac Williams, Jr.
Beverly is survived by her children, Laura Powell of Buffalo and Michael Ray Powell of Centrailia, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Nick Powell, Justin Powell, Ashley Welborn, Elizabeth Powell, Kimberly Welborn, Emily Powell, Jaime Welborn and Obadiah Haines; one great-grandchild, Britt Powell; sister, Darlene Rowe of Camdenton, Mo; brother, Allen Ross of the state of Texas; step-sister, Nancy Schmoll of Kansas City, Mo.; step-brother, Chuck Fields of Kansas City, Mo.; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. She then made her home in Las Vegas, Nev., Louisiana and Kansas City, before returning to the lake area. Beverly had worked at Pizza Hut and also at Signal in Camdenton.
In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and being on her computer. She loved to be outside taking care of her flowers and gardening. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchild.
Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Macks Creek Cemetery, Macks Creek, Mo.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Mar 2007
Lueretta R. Childers, 86
Lueretta R. Childers, daughter of Thomas T. and Mary Stella Mitschele Finley, was born Dec. 21, 1920, near Decaturville, Mo. She departed this life Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of eighty-six years, and three months.
On June 24, 1956, in Lebanon, Mo., she was united in marriage to Oral Sidney Childers and through this union they lovingly raised three daughters and one son.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Geraldine Stewart; a grandson, Todd Brashier; a brother, Jess Finley; and nine sisters, Olga Finley, Ruby Goslinger, Alma Pratt, Bess Noble, Mabel Morris, Ollie Bishop, Mary Ullius, Sylvia Fonzo and Rachel Wells.
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Lueretta is survived by her husband of 50 years, Oral, of the home; her children, Brenda S. Childers of Osage Beach; John T. Childers of Blue Springs, Mo.; and Mary E. Brashier and her husband, Terry, of Rockford, Mich.; three grandchildren, Beth Stewart of Hollywood, Calif.; Mike Stewart of Santee, Calif.; and Trenton Brashier and his wife, Laura, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two great-grandchildren, Kiah Brashier-Fromage and Amber Brashier-Fromage of Greenville, Mich.; a brother, Tom Finley and his wife, Betty, of Camdenton, Mo.; a son-in-law, James Stewart and his wife, Barb, of El Cajon, Calif.; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Decaturville community in Camden County. She attended Old Linn Creek School and Camdenton schools before graduating from Camdenton High School. She then made her home in San Francisco, Calif., and Indiana, before returning to Camdenton. While Oral was serving in the military, they made their home in various locations until retiring to Camdenton in 1977.
Lueretta was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 4107 Ladies Auxiliary in Lebanon, and the Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association Unit 364. She had served as a Boy Scout Den Mother and as a Girl Scout leader and was always involved in her children s activities. She was a devoted homemaker and a full time mother.
In her spare time, she enjoyed walking on the beach collecting shells, and gardening. She was an excellent cook and loved to bake, especially pies that she was always giving away. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Lueretta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Private burial will be at the Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at the funeral home.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 28 Mar 2007
Betty G. Bond, 78
Betty G. Bond, 78, of Climax Springs, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Kan., died Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kan.
Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kan.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 30, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 3600 in Climax Springs, Mo.
Mrs. Bond was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Kansas City, Kan.
Her husband of 56 years, Eldon A. Bond, preceded her in death Nov. 23, 2004.
Survivors include her two sons, Monty Bond of Louisburg, Kan., and Gary Bond of Shawnee, Kan; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be expressed at
Arrangements are under the direction of the Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory of Lenexa, Kan. Phone 913-438-6444.
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Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 30 Mar 2007
Terra Lee Pinkerton, 22
Terra Lee Pinkerton, 22, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away Wednesday afternoon March 28, 2007 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
She was born on February 22, 1985 in Holt Summit, Mo., a daughter of Terry Sousley and Barbara Pinkerton.
Terra was a C.N.A for Homemaker Health Care in Camdenton, Mo.
She is survived by one daughter: Ana Marie Rodriguez, of Lebanon, Mo., her husband: Glen Maynard, of the home, father and step-mother: Terry Sousley and Melissa of Camdenton, Mo., mother: Barbara Burton, three sisters: Madison Carter, Priscilla Sousley, Vanessa Sousley all of Camdenton, Mo., three brothers: Charlie Pinkerton, of Arizona, Kyle Lowe and Aaron Lowe both of Springdale, Arkansas, step-grandmother: Roberta Rooffener, of Eldridge, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Saturday March 31, at 3 p.m. at the Hedges Funeral Home in Camdenton with Rev. Clifford Cannon officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Blair Cemetery in Camdenton, MO.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton, Mo.
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