Lorna June Saverda, 79, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Marshall, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Kansas City (MO) Hospice House. Born April 17, 1930, in Cedar County, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. Eason and Mamie A. Huff Eason.
She was a graduate of El Dorado Springs High School.
On Aug. 30, 1952, in El Dorado Springs, she married Lester C. “Bud” Saverda, who preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2004.
Mrs. Saverda, prior to moving to Olathe, KS, resided in Marshall for 53 years. She was employed at the Marshall Democrat-News, Wilson’s Foods and Mar-Saline Manor prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Marshall. She was a 45-year member of Marshall Chapter 408, Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a long time member of American Business Women’s Association and Fitzgibbon Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Baker.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Saverda-Allen; two granddaughters, Amanda Clark and Andrea Lane, and husband, Aaron; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Janiece Walthers.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Burial was in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.
Memorials may be made to Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership (ESTARL) or Kansas City Hospice House. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Nannetta Grace Neely
Nannetta Grace Neely, 68, Walker, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at her residence following an illness of several months. She was born July 16, 1941, in Overland Park, KS, to Pressley Jacob Stump and Ada Grace Shatto Stump.
She was married June 21, 1966, in Miami, OK, to Reuben Neely and he survives of the home.
She was born in Overland Park, KS, and spent some time in the Warsaw and Wheatland area. She went to Vernon County in 1966 and resided there ever since. She worked for a time at the Nevada State Hospital and Nevada City Hospital but considered her primary duty as being a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker to her loving family.
In addition to her husband, Reuben, she is survived by two sons, James Mark Neely - Clovis, NM, and Stan L. Neely – Nevada; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike Stump – Deepwater; one sister, Sylvia June Higginbotham – Collins.
Services began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Ray Dean Scism officiating. Interment followed in Berea Cemetery, Ketterman.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.
You may view the obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
She was married June 21, 1966, in Miami, OK, to Reuben Neely and he survives of the home.
She was born in Overland Park, KS, and spent some time in the Warsaw and Wheatland area. She went to Vernon County in 1966 and resided there ever since. She worked for a time at the Nevada State Hospital and Nevada City Hospital but considered her primary duty as being a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker to her loving family.
In addition to her husband, Reuben, she is survived by two sons, James Mark Neely - Clovis, NM, and Stan L. Neely – Nevada; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike Stump – Deepwater; one sister, Sylvia June Higginbotham – Collins.
Services began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Ray Dean Scism officiating. Interment followed in Berea Cemetery, Ketterman.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.
You may view the obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mary Maxine Piper
Mary Maxine Piper, 82, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Oct. 23, 2009, at Community Springs Healthcare in El Dorado Springs. She was born on Feb. 12, 1927, in Newton.
Mary Maxine attended college and worked for many years as an insurance agent for Liston Insurance Company in Kansas City.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Norval and Odessa Thomas.
Survivors include one son, Roger Piper - El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Linda Kay Holdeman - Kansas City, and Vickie Gilbert - El Dorado Springs; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Mary Maxine attended college and worked for many years as an insurance agent for Liston Insurance Company in Kansas City.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Norval and Odessa Thomas.
Survivors include one son, Roger Piper - El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Linda Kay Holdeman - Kansas City, and Vickie Gilbert - El Dorado Springs; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Minnie Koehn
Minnie Koehn, 83, journeyed from this life to begin eternal life with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 23, 2009, at Community Springs Care Center in El Dorado Springs. She was born July 11, 1926, to Isaac and Anna Kehn at Montezuma, KS.
Minnie attended a small country grade school and, at the age of 14, accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized. She realized her dream of attending college at Hesston, KS, to become a school teacher. She taught at two country grade schools near Copeland, KS. On Aug. 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Arthur Koehn at Montezuma, KS.
Being a teacher at heart, Minnie taught her children well the practical duties of life as well as all that matters to the heart. Her love for Jesus provided a foundation from which she gave her family and friends many spiritual values. Minnie’s example imparted kindness, dignity and respect to every person on earth. She was active in her community, being director of the Cerebral Palsy Center and participating in the Garden Club and Baptist Women’s Missionary Union. She was very active and supportive in her husband’s ministry, leading music, teaching Sunday School and Bible School for many years. Minnie loved the arts of nature, literature, music and embroidery painting. She especially loved blooming dogwood trees and birds. Her varied hobbies included painting, quilting, reading, gardening, puzzles, playing scrabble and photography. Her wit and humor brought smiles and laughter to many. Minnie treasured her children, 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of them, her husband and many friends.
Minnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy.
She leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Arthur Koehn; and seven children – Everett, and wife, Kathy – Kearney, MaDonna, and husband, Phillip Boyd – Hockley, TX, Rosanna, and husband, Kendall Boehs – Mountain Grove, Florene, and husband, Rex Manes – Walker, Christine, and husband, Richard Welsh – Murrieta, CA, Starrleen, and husband, Herb Heinen – Jefferson City, and Arthur Lyle - Flagstaff, AZ.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Music with song leader Craig Boehs and pianist Katie Kinnaman will be–It Is No Secret, In The Garden and This World Is Not My Own.
Casketbearers will be – Mack Johnson, Byron Boehs, Cory Koehn, Chan Johnson, Timothy Heinen and James Manes. Interment under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs will be in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.
Jessie Inis Merryfield
Jessie Inis Smith Merryfield, 105, passed away Oct. 23, 2009, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs. Inis was born July 31, 1904, in Harwood, the daughter of John Smith and Eva Eddlemon Smith.
Her father was a section foreman for the Katy Railroad and they moved to Schell City while she was an infant. Inis grew up and graduated from school in Appleton City. Upon graduating from the old Appleton City Academy (predecessor to the high school) in 1922, she worked in the Appleton City Post Office before marrying Caryll Merryfield on June 5, 1924, and moving to a farm north of Rockville. Two children were born to the Merryfields; a son, Glen, of Butler and a daughter, Shirley, of El Dorado Springs.
Inis was a member of the Methodist Church of El Dorado Springs and a former member of Royal Neighbors.
Inis spent her entire life in Missouri except for approximately two years when she and her husband moved to Southern California for Caryll’s health. They returned to the family farm in 1958 and lived there until they retired in the early 70s when they moved to El Dorado Springs. They purchased a home on Spring Street, living in the old Park Hotel until the home was ready for occupancy. Inis later lived with her daughter, Shirley, and son-in-law, Boyce Simmons, prior to moving to Community Springs Healthcare Facility.
Inis was preceded in death by her husband, Caryll; her parents, John and Eva Smith; sisters – Eunice Heiman, Gladys Rich and Pauline Young, and Pauline’s twin, Paul, who died in infancy.
She is survived by her son, Glen, and wife, IlaAnn; grandson, David Merryfield, and wife, Mary Ann; granddaughters, Diana Rich and Robin Lesmeister, and husband Francis - all of Butler; and great-grandchildren – Jesse Merryfield, Jeffrey Merryfield, Lacy Glass, and husband, Ryan, Denver Lesmeister, Dakota Lesmeister and Cheyenne Lesmeister; her daughter, Shirley, and husband, Boyce – El Dorado Springs; grandchildren - Todd Lancaster – Lake Havasu City, AZ, Brett Lancaster – St. Louis, Keri Morrell – Magnolia, MS, and Darcy Roberts – El Dorado Springs.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith and Rev. Patty Smith officiating. Music was Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art by Suzann Gladden – soloist and Rev. Patty Smith – pianist.
Casketbearers were – David Merryfield, Francis Lesmeister, Jesse Merryfield, Jeffrey Merryfield, Denver Lesmeister and Dakota Lesmeister. Honorary casketbearers were – Joe Hendricks, Jim German, Raymond Williams, Howard Prescott, Bill Neale and Frank Rogers. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Buddy Mack (Bud) Abrahamson
Buddy Mack (Bud) Abrahamson was born Dec. 11, 1941, in Cedar County, and passed away Oct. 22, 2009, in San Diego, CA.
Bud enjoyed various parts of the country and, after growing up in El Dorado Springs, spent most of his time in Aspen, CO, San Diego, CA, and Southern Idaho. Bud worked in a variety of fields but his primary fields were banking, property management and bookkeeping. When he wasn’t working he fulfilled his many passions—fishing, skiing, kayaking and playing the guitar. Later in life, he added yet another sport to his athletic abilities and that was golf. He enjoyed family vacations from the beach to the mountains. It was during these vacations that he was able to pass on to his grandchildren so many of the things he loved to do.
Bud is survived by a daughter, Sue Nan Abrahamson; son, Todd Abrahamson; daughter-in-law, Griselda Bonales; three grandchildren - Brendan Abrahamson, Chelsea Abrahamson and Sydney Filek; plus a lifelong friend, Mary Nan Marcum - all of whom live in San Diego, CA.
Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Bud enjoyed various parts of the country and, after growing up in El Dorado Springs, spent most of his time in Aspen, CO, San Diego, CA, and Southern Idaho. Bud worked in a variety of fields but his primary fields were banking, property management and bookkeeping. When he wasn’t working he fulfilled his many passions—fishing, skiing, kayaking and playing the guitar. Later in life, he added yet another sport to his athletic abilities and that was golf. He enjoyed family vacations from the beach to the mountains. It was during these vacations that he was able to pass on to his grandchildren so many of the things he loved to do.
Bud is survived by a daughter, Sue Nan Abrahamson; son, Todd Abrahamson; daughter-in-law, Griselda Bonales; three grandchildren - Brendan Abrahamson, Chelsea Abrahamson and Sydney Filek; plus a lifelong friend, Mary Nan Marcum - all of whom live in San Diego, CA.
Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Helen L. Smith
Helen Louise Caywood Smith, 88, was born Aug. 24, 1921, in Benton County, near Edwards. She passed away Oct. 20, 2009, in El Dorado Springs.
Helen was the daughter of Hannibal McKinley and Eula Glenn Martin Caywood. Her early childhood was spent in Emerson, IA, until age 11 when she moved with her parents, her older brother, Herbert, and younger brother, Evan, to Cedar County, near Olympia. During high school, she sometimes stayed with Glen and Amy Braden and their children at the Olympia Store, where she worked for her living. She was very attached to the Braden’s and continued her friendship with the daughter, Bonnie, for many years.
Helen graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1940. That summer she worked at the Vernon County Jail, cooking and cleaning for the employees and the inmates. For that she earned $3 per week, plus room and board at the jail house. A part of her first earnings went into a dime bank and when it was full ($5) she opened a savings account and was never without one again. She moved to Ft. Scott, KS, and for a time worked at Key Work Clothes sewing zippers in work jeans. After saving enough money, she attended Draughn’s Business College in Springfield while working at Kress’ 5 & 10 on the square. Eventually, she went to work at Sunflower Munitions Plant in KS.
On July 4, 1943, she married George Neil Smith who had been introduced to her by her brother, Evan. Their attendants were Don and Melba McPeak. George and Helen were both working at Pratt and Lambert Paint Company when George contracted spinal meningitis and for some time after that, he wasn’t expected to live. He finally was released from the hospital on Feb. 14, 1945, and their first daughter, Donna LaNeill, was born 10 days later. In 1948 the family moved to Greenville, TX, where Helen worked at the local Junior High School. On June 2, 1951, their second daughter, Lana Kay, was born. In 1952, they moved back to El Dorado Springs where George got a job working at the State Hospital #3 in Nevada and Helen did custom sewing. She had many customers and always kept impeccable records with measurements, etc. In 1954, Terri Lynne was born and the family was complete. In 1958, she began working in the Accounting Department at the State Hospital. Her supervisor always commented that her work and her attitude were exemplary. She worked there until 1987 when she retired.
She joined the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and for many years was the treasurer. She took her children and grandchildren to the First Baptist Church and it was when her first grandson, Lee, was born that she began working in the nursery. Long after Lee was grown, she continued to stay in the nursery, each day bringing in little crafts to help entertain the kids. She was in the nursery for 30 years.
Helen wasn’t much of a social person, preferring to sit back and listen to others. Her children never heard her raise her voice, but she was such a sweet soul that they wouldn’t have done anything deliberately to cause her distress. A harsh word was never said about Helen. She wasn’t outgoing herself, but had many friends. Helen was a thrifty person and until she was unable to tend to her affairs, kept perfect records of her important papers and her savings. She was an organizer and her home reflected that. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have reaped the benefits of her savings and generosity many times through the years.
In 1957 she and George built a home on the east side of town and Helen eventually lived there for 50 years until dementia finally made her give it up. In 2007, she moved to the Community Springs Nursing Home where she died patiently and quietly, just as she had lived.
She is survived by her three daughters - Donna, Lana and Terri; two sons-in-law, Loel Wilson and Dale Heitz; three grandchildren - Lee Wilson and Cliff and Ashley Heitz; four great-grandchildren - Lacie Smith, Adi and Asa Wilson and Parker Heitz; a brother, Herbert, and his wife, Geneal; a brother, Evan, and his wife, Carol; locally two nieces, Jaxcene Beisner and Jill Price; and other nieces and nephews.
She will be buried at a private service at the Bethel Campgrounds Cemetery in Benton County not far from where she was born. She will join George, her parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Life for her family will never be the same without this wonderful person. She was the epitome of goodness and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Helen was the daughter of Hannibal McKinley and Eula Glenn Martin Caywood. Her early childhood was spent in Emerson, IA, until age 11 when she moved with her parents, her older brother, Herbert, and younger brother, Evan, to Cedar County, near Olympia. During high school, she sometimes stayed with Glen and Amy Braden and their children at the Olympia Store, where she worked for her living. She was very attached to the Braden’s and continued her friendship with the daughter, Bonnie, for many years.
Helen graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1940. That summer she worked at the Vernon County Jail, cooking and cleaning for the employees and the inmates. For that she earned $3 per week, plus room and board at the jail house. A part of her first earnings went into a dime bank and when it was full ($5) she opened a savings account and was never without one again. She moved to Ft. Scott, KS, and for a time worked at Key Work Clothes sewing zippers in work jeans. After saving enough money, she attended Draughn’s Business College in Springfield while working at Kress’ 5 & 10 on the square. Eventually, she went to work at Sunflower Munitions Plant in KS.
On July 4, 1943, she married George Neil Smith who had been introduced to her by her brother, Evan. Their attendants were Don and Melba McPeak. George and Helen were both working at Pratt and Lambert Paint Company when George contracted spinal meningitis and for some time after that, he wasn’t expected to live. He finally was released from the hospital on Feb. 14, 1945, and their first daughter, Donna LaNeill, was born 10 days later. In 1948 the family moved to Greenville, TX, where Helen worked at the local Junior High School. On June 2, 1951, their second daughter, Lana Kay, was born. In 1952, they moved back to El Dorado Springs where George got a job working at the State Hospital #3 in Nevada and Helen did custom sewing. She had many customers and always kept impeccable records with measurements, etc. In 1954, Terri Lynne was born and the family was complete. In 1958, she began working in the Accounting Department at the State Hospital. Her supervisor always commented that her work and her attitude were exemplary. She worked there until 1987 when she retired.
She joined the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and for many years was the treasurer. She took her children and grandchildren to the First Baptist Church and it was when her first grandson, Lee, was born that she began working in the nursery. Long after Lee was grown, she continued to stay in the nursery, each day bringing in little crafts to help entertain the kids. She was in the nursery for 30 years.
Helen wasn’t much of a social person, preferring to sit back and listen to others. Her children never heard her raise her voice, but she was such a sweet soul that they wouldn’t have done anything deliberately to cause her distress. A harsh word was never said about Helen. She wasn’t outgoing herself, but had many friends. Helen was a thrifty person and until she was unable to tend to her affairs, kept perfect records of her important papers and her savings. She was an organizer and her home reflected that. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have reaped the benefits of her savings and generosity many times through the years.
In 1957 she and George built a home on the east side of town and Helen eventually lived there for 50 years until dementia finally made her give it up. In 2007, she moved to the Community Springs Nursing Home where she died patiently and quietly, just as she had lived.
She is survived by her three daughters - Donna, Lana and Terri; two sons-in-law, Loel Wilson and Dale Heitz; three grandchildren - Lee Wilson and Cliff and Ashley Heitz; four great-grandchildren - Lacie Smith, Adi and Asa Wilson and Parker Heitz; a brother, Herbert, and his wife, Geneal; a brother, Evan, and his wife, Carol; locally two nieces, Jaxcene Beisner and Jill Price; and other nieces and nephews.
She will be buried at a private service at the Bethel Campgrounds Cemetery in Benton County not far from where she was born. She will join George, her parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Life for her family will never be the same without this wonderful person. She was the epitome of goodness and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Faith Ann Burns
Faith Ann Burns, 47, El Dorado Springs, passed away suddenly at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.
Faith was married to Robert David Burns, who survives of the home. They had 25 years together, only being apart for six days throughout their marriage.
Faith had a big heart and would feed you, clothe you and even give you money when she really didn’t have any to spare.
Faith was her husband’s best friend. He states that, “She made his half a whole, and completed his soul, and he could never find anyone like her again.”
A son, Jason Robert Lee Burns, survives. He missed out on seeing his mom for over two months and will not be able to come for six months. His father says they will have a lot of stories to tell each other when he gets home.
Robert states that he and Faith brought out the best in each other he “…will love her 20 years from now as much as he did the last 25.” Faith was his life and she will be missed forever.
Robert is disabled and requests help with her funeral expenses. Memorial donations may be mailed or left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Thank you to all those that love and care, from Robert (her loving husband).
Arrangements under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Faith was married to Robert David Burns, who survives of the home. They had 25 years together, only being apart for six days throughout their marriage.
Faith had a big heart and would feed you, clothe you and even give you money when she really didn’t have any to spare.
Faith was her husband’s best friend. He states that, “She made his half a whole, and completed his soul, and he could never find anyone like her again.”
A son, Jason Robert Lee Burns, survives. He missed out on seeing his mom for over two months and will not be able to come for six months. His father says they will have a lot of stories to tell each other when he gets home.
Robert states that he and Faith brought out the best in each other he “…will love her 20 years from now as much as he did the last 25.” Faith was his life and she will be missed forever.
Robert is disabled and requests help with her funeral expenses. Memorial donations may be mailed or left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Thank you to all those that love and care, from Robert (her loving husband).
Arrangements under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
John T. Davis
John T. Davis, 97, El Dorado Springs, passed away at KU Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. He was born on March 6, 1912, in the Birdsong community of St. Clair County, the fifth of nine children born to George W. and Sarah M. (“Sadie”) Davis.
John graduated in 1932 from El Dorado Springs High school. He played on the football state championship team his senior year and participated on the track team. He was known as a good athlete and was recruited to play football at the University of Missouri, but his responsibilities on the family farm kept him from accepting. After graduation, he worked on the family farm until he moved to California to find work during the depths of the Great Depression. He returned to Missouri in 1939 to help work the family farm outside of Cedar Springs.
John served in the Army during World War II, participating in the invasion of North Africa. He landed with the 9th Division at Safi, Morocco, and was captured by Axis troops on March 28, 1943, near El Guettar, Tunisia. He was able to escape from Italian POW camp PG 59 near the end of August 1943 and made it back to Allied forces on Feb. 27, 1944. He served the remainder of the war as a drill instructor at Camp Hood, TX, rising to the rank of Tech Sergeant. For his war service, John was awarded the Bronze Star, POW and Good Conduct Medals.
After John’s return to the states, he married Lorene Spencer, his wife of 58 years, on Dec. 26, 1944. Upon his discharge from the army, he returned to farming near Cedar Springs, before moving to Kansas City, where he worked at Owen Cornings Fiberglass for 21 years. Upon his retirement he moved back to El Dorado Springs in 1974.
During his retirement years, John enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids. He was the favorite of all his grandkids and the seat next to him at the kitchen table was reserved for the little ones when they visited. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but his true passion was his garden. He was known as the “Tomato Man” around El Dorado Springs because of the home-grown tomatoes and other produce he sold from his house and at the local farmer’s market for over 30 years. He was a member of the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ and served as an elder in the church for many years.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene; father, George W. Davis; mother, Sadie (Caton) Davis; sisters - Fern Davis, Gladys Stephens, Flora Kruzik, Georgia Garrett and Bessie Scatena; brothers - Ellis, Mark and Jessie; brothers-in-law, Edward and Edwin Spencer; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Long.
John is survived by his three children - Linda Groom, and husband, Jerry - Harrisonville, Ruth Warstler, and husband, Richard - Dallas, GA, and Michael, and wife, Ruth - Harrisonville; brothers-in-law, Carroll Lee Spencer, and wife, Evelyn - Rantoul, KS, and Jim Spencer, and wife, Myrtle - El Dorado Springs; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many nephews and nieces.
John was a hero and role model to all who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed and will live forever in our hearts.
Services were held at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Saturday, Oct. 17. Mike Pace officiated and music was provided by the Church of Christ Singers - Bud Eason, Joan Hardin, Cherise Hardin and Larissa Hardin. Interment followed in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were - Richard Eason, Bud Eason, Talon Hardin, John Warstler, David Warstler and Jacob Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Buril Hardin and Daniel Warstler.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of John Davis to Fair Haven Children’s Home.
John graduated in 1932 from El Dorado Springs High school. He played on the football state championship team his senior year and participated on the track team. He was known as a good athlete and was recruited to play football at the University of Missouri, but his responsibilities on the family farm kept him from accepting. After graduation, he worked on the family farm until he moved to California to find work during the depths of the Great Depression. He returned to Missouri in 1939 to help work the family farm outside of Cedar Springs.
John served in the Army during World War II, participating in the invasion of North Africa. He landed with the 9th Division at Safi, Morocco, and was captured by Axis troops on March 28, 1943, near El Guettar, Tunisia. He was able to escape from Italian POW camp PG 59 near the end of August 1943 and made it back to Allied forces on Feb. 27, 1944. He served the remainder of the war as a drill instructor at Camp Hood, TX, rising to the rank of Tech Sergeant. For his war service, John was awarded the Bronze Star, POW and Good Conduct Medals.
After John’s return to the states, he married Lorene Spencer, his wife of 58 years, on Dec. 26, 1944. Upon his discharge from the army, he returned to farming near Cedar Springs, before moving to Kansas City, where he worked at Owen Cornings Fiberglass for 21 years. Upon his retirement he moved back to El Dorado Springs in 1974.
During his retirement years, John enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids. He was the favorite of all his grandkids and the seat next to him at the kitchen table was reserved for the little ones when they visited. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but his true passion was his garden. He was known as the “Tomato Man” around El Dorado Springs because of the home-grown tomatoes and other produce he sold from his house and at the local farmer’s market for over 30 years. He was a member of the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ and served as an elder in the church for many years.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene; father, George W. Davis; mother, Sadie (Caton) Davis; sisters - Fern Davis, Gladys Stephens, Flora Kruzik, Georgia Garrett and Bessie Scatena; brothers - Ellis, Mark and Jessie; brothers-in-law, Edward and Edwin Spencer; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Long.
John is survived by his three children - Linda Groom, and husband, Jerry - Harrisonville, Ruth Warstler, and husband, Richard - Dallas, GA, and Michael, and wife, Ruth - Harrisonville; brothers-in-law, Carroll Lee Spencer, and wife, Evelyn - Rantoul, KS, and Jim Spencer, and wife, Myrtle - El Dorado Springs; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many nephews and nieces.
John was a hero and role model to all who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed and will live forever in our hearts.
Services were held at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Saturday, Oct. 17. Mike Pace officiated and music was provided by the Church of Christ Singers - Bud Eason, Joan Hardin, Cherise Hardin and Larissa Hardin. Interment followed in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were - Richard Eason, Bud Eason, Talon Hardin, John Warstler, David Warstler and Jacob Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Buril Hardin and Daniel Warstler.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of John Davis to Fair Haven Children’s Home.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sanford D. Richards
Sanford D. Richards, 85, of rural Walker, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Sanford was born on Aug. 7, 1924, in El Dorado Springs to Julian Richards and Lela Mae Allison.
In 1943, after graduating from El Dorado Springs High School, Sanford married Wilma Nell Moore and joined the United States Navy. They were first based in Seattle, WA. Wilma Nell preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 1963. He later married Dorothy Miller, who preceded him in death in August 2000.
After returning from military service, Sanford bought his grandfather’s farm, which was called Ferndale Farm, where he resided until his death. Sanford worked for Joe Pohl Construction and later did custom bulldozing in the Vernon County area.
Sanford was a World War II Veteran; 50 year member of the Walker Masonic Lodge and a member of the Dederick Christian Church, where he served as an Elder and Board Member for numerous years.
Survivors include: son, Randall Richards, and wife, Diana Charles Richards - Chillicothe, IL, their sons Tyson and Travis Richards; son, Ronald Richards, and wife, Pamela Schoneweather Richards - Joplin, their children, Ronald Richards Jr., Shannon Richards Martin and Rian Richards Irwin, and stepchildren, Michelle Wiedenmann, Melinda Morgan, Melissa Wise and Meredith Anstine; son, Terry Richards - Nevada, his children Raul Richards, Johanna Richards, Brooke Foster and Rori Richards; daughter, Joy Richards Eason, and husband, Roger - Harwood, their children, Michelle McKinney Sanderson, Miranda McKinney, Marci Eason Brake and stepchildren, Brian Eason, Amy Jacobs, Amber and Amanda Eason; stepson, Kenneth Farris - Warsaw, his children, Doug, Scott and Shawn Farris and Pamela Ismert; his brother, J.D. Richards, and wife, Willie - Lubbock, TX, his sister, Carmen Dale - Springfield; 17 great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Sanford was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. The greatest man we ever knew.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Josh Frakes officiating. Interment will follow in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers are - Ronny Richards, Tyson Richards, Travis Richards, Paul Richards, Scott Farris and Shawn Farris. Honorary pallbearers are - Doug Sanderson, Scot Irwin, Tim Blake, Lee Martin and Doug Farris.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dederick Christian Church Building Fund in memory of Sanford Richards.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Harvey 'Buck' Lovewell
Harvey “Buck” Lovewell, 88, Osceola, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Big Springs Care Center in Humansville.
Harvey was a long-time Osceola area resident and retired mechanic.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Among local survivors is his wife, Opal, of the home; one son, Gene Lovewell – Osceola; and a daughter, Janice Wagner – Osceola; one brother, Jimmie; and three sisters; Nellie Melton, Rosie Floyd and Vera Mogan – all of El Dorado Springs.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola.
Harvey was a long-time Osceola area resident and retired mechanic.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Among local survivors is his wife, Opal, of the home; one son, Gene Lovewell – Osceola; and a daughter, Janice Wagner – Osceola; one brother, Jimmie; and three sisters; Nellie Melton, Rosie Floyd and Vera Mogan – all of El Dorado Springs.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Corbin Clayton (Clay) Sanders
Clay Sanders, 75, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with emphysema and congestive heart failure. He was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Sac City, IA, to Leland and Letha Sanders.
After his parents divorce in 1939, he lived in Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs, IA, until 1943, when he became the foster son of Merle and Grace Hall of Redline, IA. He lived and worked on their farm until 1948 when he moved to Salem, OR, to live with his mother, Letha Kibbey, and sister, Gloria. He attended Salem High School graduating in 1952.
He then returned to Iowa and enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He served in the Marines during the Korean War serving at Jacksonville, FL, and Cherry Point, N.C., as a jet aircraft mechanic and flight instructor.
After his discharge from the service, he returned to Harlan, IA, and worked as a lineman and line foreman with the City of Harlan and the Nishnabotna Valley REC. He began farming in 1968, doing custom farming for many of the farmers in the Harlan area and working for the Farm Bureau applying anhydrous ammonia.
On Dec. 24, 1970, he married Judy Peterson Kay. They continued farming near Harlan until 1976 when they purchased a farm near Princeton, MO. They farmed there and near Nevada, until March 1975 when they sold out the farming operation and Clay went to work for the City of El Dorado Springs as a lineman. He was promoted to Utility Director for the City of El Dorado in the fall of 1985 and served in that position until his retirement on March 31, 2000.
Clay had many interests, but especially loved square dancing and boating. Every warm weekend for the last 21 years, he could be found boating at the Lake of the Ozarks. Clay was very knowledgeable about many things and loved to solve problems. He was always happy when someone asked his advice about a problem. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Hartvickson, Portland, OR; a half-brother, Mark Sanders, North Pole, AK; his father, Leland Sanders; mother, Letha Kibbey; and foster parents, Merle and Grace Hall.
Leaving to mourn his passing are his wife, Judy; step-son, Randy (Michelle) Kay; step-grandson, Russell Kay; step-granddaughter, Melyssa Kay; brother-in-law, Leonard Hartvickson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Dee O’Grady, Omaha, NE, and Jim and Monna Juhl, Shelby, IA. Also surviving are his half-sisters, Jana (Marvin) Coon, Farmhamville, IA, and Helen Wissman, Fairbanks, AK; nieces and nephew.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 16, at Sheldon Chapel with Ray Bozarth officiating. Ray sang Someone To Care, Amazing Grace and Living On Borrowed Time.
Interment was in Harlan (IA) Cemetery under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Lynn C. Reasoner
Lynn C. Reasoner, 88, son of Elmer Ennis and Barbara (Mead) Reasoner, was born July 21, 1921, in rural Appleton City. He departed this life Oct. 10, 2009, in the Veteran’s Medical Center in Kansas City.
Lynn was born, grew up and spent his entire life on the family farm except four years spent serving his country in the U.S. Army. During World War II, Lynn was stationed off the coast of Alaska in the Aleutian Islands. He fought in the infamous Battle of Attu which forced Japan off U.S. soil.
On May 24, 1950, Lynn and Lydia Neiberger were united in marriage and to this union two sons were born. The Reasoners lived on the third generation family farm which Lynn had bought from his father many years ago.
Lynn made his living as a painter and had retired from that vocation after 60 years of painting the inside and outside of homes, churches and anything he had been asked to paint. He also ran the farm and kept cattle.
He served his church faithfully with his attendance and his service. He had been a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Appleton City for over 40 years.
Lynn had faithfully dedicated his life to caring for his church, his family and had always been a hard worker, doing his best at each endeavor. He loved and enjoyed his family and cherished the time spent with each member. Lynn had always kept his father’s 1918 Titan tractor in good working order. He still used it on the farm as well as enjoyed driving it in parades.
Preceding Lynn in death were his parents; one son, Dale C. Reasoner; and his three brothers, Lloyd, Ralph and Hirni.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Lydia, of the home; one son, Gene Reasoner, and wife Becky - Seymour, IN; a daughter-in-law, Jamie Shipley - Belton; three grandsons - Greg Reasoner, and wife, Cathy, and Josh Reasoner, and wife, Brooke - all of Seymour, IN, and Zac Reasoner, and wife, Lacey of Peculiar; three great-granddaughters - Stephanie Krietenstein, Karsen Reasoner and Olivia Martin; and numerous other relatives.
Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the First Baptist Church in Appleton City Rev. Dan Fuller, Rev. Chuck Todd and Brother J.P. Williams officiating. Songs were Because He Lives and Amazing Grace performed by organist IdaVee Claiborne, pianist Cynthia Compton and Michelle Todd, Janelle Wathen, Tracy Fuller and Larinee Dennis quartet and How Great Thou Art by vocalist Larry Sileven.
Casketbearers were - Greg Reasoner, Josh Reasoner, Zac Reasoner, Eddie Reasoner, Bill Peterson and Terry Piepmeier. Additional casketbearers - Les Smith, Chris Thompson, Darrell Reasoner, Cecil Foley Calvin Reasoner, Harold Compton and Harold Sage.
Military graveside services will be by the National Guard Military Team – Warrensburg.
Memorials are suggested to Appleton City First Baptist Church and Gideons International
Arrangements under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, website location www.hillandson.net.
Lynn was born, grew up and spent his entire life on the family farm except four years spent serving his country in the U.S. Army. During World War II, Lynn was stationed off the coast of Alaska in the Aleutian Islands. He fought in the infamous Battle of Attu which forced Japan off U.S. soil.
On May 24, 1950, Lynn and Lydia Neiberger were united in marriage and to this union two sons were born. The Reasoners lived on the third generation family farm which Lynn had bought from his father many years ago.
Lynn made his living as a painter and had retired from that vocation after 60 years of painting the inside and outside of homes, churches and anything he had been asked to paint. He also ran the farm and kept cattle.
He served his church faithfully with his attendance and his service. He had been a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Appleton City for over 40 years.
Lynn had faithfully dedicated his life to caring for his church, his family and had always been a hard worker, doing his best at each endeavor. He loved and enjoyed his family and cherished the time spent with each member. Lynn had always kept his father’s 1918 Titan tractor in good working order. He still used it on the farm as well as enjoyed driving it in parades.
Preceding Lynn in death were his parents; one son, Dale C. Reasoner; and his three brothers, Lloyd, Ralph and Hirni.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Lydia, of the home; one son, Gene Reasoner, and wife Becky - Seymour, IN; a daughter-in-law, Jamie Shipley - Belton; three grandsons - Greg Reasoner, and wife, Cathy, and Josh Reasoner, and wife, Brooke - all of Seymour, IN, and Zac Reasoner, and wife, Lacey of Peculiar; three great-granddaughters - Stephanie Krietenstein, Karsen Reasoner and Olivia Martin; and numerous other relatives.
Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the First Baptist Church in Appleton City Rev. Dan Fuller, Rev. Chuck Todd and Brother J.P. Williams officiating. Songs were Because He Lives and Amazing Grace performed by organist IdaVee Claiborne, pianist Cynthia Compton and Michelle Todd, Janelle Wathen, Tracy Fuller and Larinee Dennis quartet and How Great Thou Art by vocalist Larry Sileven.
Casketbearers were - Greg Reasoner, Josh Reasoner, Zac Reasoner, Eddie Reasoner, Bill Peterson and Terry Piepmeier. Additional casketbearers - Les Smith, Chris Thompson, Darrell Reasoner, Cecil Foley Calvin Reasoner, Harold Compton and Harold Sage.
Military graveside services will be by the National Guard Military Team – Warrensburg.
Memorials are suggested to Appleton City First Baptist Church and Gideons International
Arrangements under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, website location www.hillandson.net.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Mike Clark
Mike Clark, 57, Walker, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born June 24, 1952, in Nevada to Delbert Lynn Clark and Patricia Lee Spencer Clark.
He married Phyllis R. Huff on Nov. 3, 1972, in Nevada and she survives of the home.
Mike grew up in Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1970. He worked for Richardson Motor Company from 1971-1975. He and his father operated Clark’s Garage in Walker for many years. Mike owned and operated Dirt Works Race Cars in Walker for the past 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge #606, Walker.
In addition to his wife, Phyllis, of the home, survivors include one son, Gary Michael Clark, and his wife, Kimberly – Walker; three grandchildren – Emme Clark – Springfield, Aidan Sumpter and Abby Sumpter – both of Walker; and one brother, Paul Clark – Leawood, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Walker.
Those who wish may contribute to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
You may view condolences online at www.ferryfuneral home.com.
He married Phyllis R. Huff on Nov. 3, 1972, in Nevada and she survives of the home.
Mike grew up in Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1970. He worked for Richardson Motor Company from 1971-1975. He and his father operated Clark’s Garage in Walker for many years. Mike owned and operated Dirt Works Race Cars in Walker for the past 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge #606, Walker.
In addition to his wife, Phyllis, of the home, survivors include one son, Gary Michael Clark, and his wife, Kimberly – Walker; three grandchildren – Emme Clark – Springfield, Aidan Sumpter and Abby Sumpter – both of Walker; and one brother, Paul Clark – Leawood, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Walker.
Those who wish may contribute to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
You may view condolences online at www.ferryfuneral home.com.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Ryan Wayne VanGilder
Ryan Wayne VanGilder, 27, El Dorado Springs, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, due to an automobile accident. Ryan was born Aug. 24, 1982, in Lamar and lived most of his life in the Lamar area.
He worked as a die operator for Peerless Products in Fort Scott, KS. He was of the Christian faith and was baptized at age 12 at the Sheldon Christian Church. Ryan was the #1 Kansas City Chiefs fan and was a spectacular tattoo artist.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley VanGilder.
Ryan leaves behind his father and step-mother, Garry and Arlene VanGilder - Lamar; his mother and step-father, Lonna and Jimmy Jackson - Lamar; a brother, Jeremy VanGilder - Greenfield; two step-brothers, Dustin Jackson - Dallas, TX, and Jeremy Loveall - Lamar; four sisters, Heather VanGilder - Lamar, Taylor Jackson - Lamar; Cassy and Crissy VanGilder - Garden City; paternal grandparents, Ray and Faye VanGilder - Lamar; maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Helen Wilson - Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Anna VanGilder - Lamar; fiancee, Cassey Schmidt, and her children, Brenden, Adrian and Elisha Schmidt; nephew, Aiden Lovell; nieces, Lilly VanGilder and Meg Loveall; and a large extended family.
Services for Ryan were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Milford Christian Church, with burial in St. James Cemetery, northeast of Milford.
Contributions are suggested to Children’s Miracle Network in care of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
He worked as a die operator for Peerless Products in Fort Scott, KS. He was of the Christian faith and was baptized at age 12 at the Sheldon Christian Church. Ryan was the #1 Kansas City Chiefs fan and was a spectacular tattoo artist.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley VanGilder.
Ryan leaves behind his father and step-mother, Garry and Arlene VanGilder - Lamar; his mother and step-father, Lonna and Jimmy Jackson - Lamar; a brother, Jeremy VanGilder - Greenfield; two step-brothers, Dustin Jackson - Dallas, TX, and Jeremy Loveall - Lamar; four sisters, Heather VanGilder - Lamar, Taylor Jackson - Lamar; Cassy and Crissy VanGilder - Garden City; paternal grandparents, Ray and Faye VanGilder - Lamar; maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Helen Wilson - Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Anna VanGilder - Lamar; fiancee, Cassey Schmidt, and her children, Brenden, Adrian and Elisha Schmidt; nephew, Aiden Lovell; nieces, Lilly VanGilder and Meg Loveall; and a large extended family.
Services for Ryan were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Milford Christian Church, with burial in St. James Cemetery, northeast of Milford.
Contributions are suggested to Children’s Miracle Network in care of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sarah Louise Calhoun
Sarah Louise Calhoun, 83, Marvell, AR, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in her home after battling lung cancer. Sarah was born on Dec. 14, 1925, in Madison, IN, to Everett and Sarah Martin.
She had one older sister, Mabel. Her parents owned a grocery store during the depression and she would share stories of how fortunate their family was during this time.
She married Boyd Pearce Brooks in Madison, IN, in 1940 and had three children - Barbara Louise, Sandra Lee and Joyce Ann. She served in the ammunition plant in Indiana during World War II.
She married Dellas Vickers on Oct. 15, 1947, and together had two children, Dellas Ray and Sarah Elaine (Pittard). They resided in Wayne, MI. She worked in a bank for a few years prior to opening a business.
After the passing of their daughter, Joyce, in 1969, Dellas and Sarah sold their business and moved to the Stockton area, taking on the responsibility of raising grandchildren, William Thomas Moler and Sarah Elizabeth Moler (Trainer). They owned a cattle ranch southeast of Stockton as well as an antique store.
After Dellas’ death in 1979, she later married Montgomery Calhoun Jr. on Nov. 23, 1984. She lived in the Stockton and El Dorado Springs area up until the last 10 months in which she spent in Marvell, AR, near her daughter who cared for her.
Throughout her life, Sarah enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, gardening, shopping, collecting antiques, crocheting, needlepoint and reading.
Sarah was preceded in death by husbands, Boyd Brooks, Dellas Vickers and Montgomery Calhoun Jr.; sister, Mabel Poynter -Van Wert, OH; daughter, Joyce Ann Moler - Madison, IN; and two great-grandchildren.
Surviving Sarah in life are children - Barbara Louise Rogers - Independence, Sandra Lee Ramsey, and husband, Jerry - Independence, Dellas Ray Vickers - Winterpark, FL, and Sarah Elaine Pittard - Marvell, AR; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A few words that Sarah would say to sum up her life were,’“I did the best I could.”
Services were held at Bland-Hackleman Chapel in El Dorado Springs, on Saturday, Oct. 10, with a visitation before the service. Rev. Frank Burton officiated and music was provided by Rachael Lopez, Shelbi Dumar and Anna Smith. Interment followed in Stockton City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were John Ramsey, Dellas Baldelli, Dennis Cox, David Cox, Chad Conatser, Hobert Conatser, and DeAngelo Pittard.
She had one older sister, Mabel. Her parents owned a grocery store during the depression and she would share stories of how fortunate their family was during this time.
She married Boyd Pearce Brooks in Madison, IN, in 1940 and had three children - Barbara Louise, Sandra Lee and Joyce Ann. She served in the ammunition plant in Indiana during World War II.
She married Dellas Vickers on Oct. 15, 1947, and together had two children, Dellas Ray and Sarah Elaine (Pittard). They resided in Wayne, MI. She worked in a bank for a few years prior to opening a business.
After the passing of their daughter, Joyce, in 1969, Dellas and Sarah sold their business and moved to the Stockton area, taking on the responsibility of raising grandchildren, William Thomas Moler and Sarah Elizabeth Moler (Trainer). They owned a cattle ranch southeast of Stockton as well as an antique store.
After Dellas’ death in 1979, she later married Montgomery Calhoun Jr. on Nov. 23, 1984. She lived in the Stockton and El Dorado Springs area up until the last 10 months in which she spent in Marvell, AR, near her daughter who cared for her.
Throughout her life, Sarah enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, gardening, shopping, collecting antiques, crocheting, needlepoint and reading.
Sarah was preceded in death by husbands, Boyd Brooks, Dellas Vickers and Montgomery Calhoun Jr.; sister, Mabel Poynter -Van Wert, OH; daughter, Joyce Ann Moler - Madison, IN; and two great-grandchildren.
Surviving Sarah in life are children - Barbara Louise Rogers - Independence, Sandra Lee Ramsey, and husband, Jerry - Independence, Dellas Ray Vickers - Winterpark, FL, and Sarah Elaine Pittard - Marvell, AR; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A few words that Sarah would say to sum up her life were,’“I did the best I could.”
Services were held at Bland-Hackleman Chapel in El Dorado Springs, on Saturday, Oct. 10, with a visitation before the service. Rev. Frank Burton officiated and music was provided by Rachael Lopez, Shelbi Dumar and Anna Smith. Interment followed in Stockton City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were John Ramsey, Dellas Baldelli, Dennis Cox, David Cox, Chad Conatser, Hobert Conatser, and DeAngelo Pittard.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Bert Joseph McFadden
Bert Joseph McFadden, 76, El Dorado Springs, journeyed from this life to begin eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Oct. 4, 2009. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou McFadden; three children – son, Lonnie J. McFadden and wife, Cindy – Lamar; daughter, Lerri Burchett, and husband, Travis Burchett - El Dorado Springs; and daughter, Pam Beard, and husband, Rick Beard - Yates Center, KS. Bert is also survived by seven grandchildren: Emily Bennet and husband - Ron Bennett, Chris McFadden, Lizzie Biezugbe, Amber Strauch and husband - Kurt Strauch, Haley Williams, Gloria Greenstreet and husband - Jason Greenstreet, Seth Williams and wife - Emily and Jesse Beard; and seven great-grandchildren: Chase Bennett, Haley Bennett, Kiera Jo Strauch, Addy Williams, Aden Williams, Sawyer Williams, Dayton Williams and Wyatt Greenstreet.
Bert was born to ranch parents, Robert T. and Jeannette E. McFadden, in Broken Bow, NE, on Dec. 1, 1932. He attended high school in Lexington, NE, where he met his future wife and high school sweetheart, Mary Lou Beardslee. They were united in marriage in June of 1952 and operated the family ranch with Bert’s parents in the Nebraska Sandhills until moving to the Ozarks in Missouri in 1958. Here they continued to raise beef cattle and Quarter Horses perpetuating the bloodlines started in the late thirties and early forties by Bob and Bert.
It was Bert’s love of horses and all things horse that was the passion of his life. He was known not only for his vast knowledge of Quarter Horse pedigrees but also for his keen eye for judging a horse’s confirmation and disposition by the way he stood, traveled and handled himself. Bert had an uncompromising belief that a horse first needed to be able to perform, either in the ring or in the pasture. He demanded a horse have a good foundation beginning with the feet and legs, a good mind, stamina to do a full day’s work and if he had eye appeal, (color and confirmation), that was a bonus.
This belief was his code for living his life. Create a good foundation in the Lord Jesus Christ, keep your mind sharp and continue learning, be productive, honest and fruitful in whatever you set your hand to do, be loyal and true to your friends, be of service by helping where help is needed, and if you can look good doing it that is a bonus. Bert served as chairman and director of many boards including El Dorado Springs School Board, Saddle Club, United Methodist Church of Humansville, and the Land-O-Lakes Youth Fair where he was instrumental in the creation and formation of the Fair, as it exists today. As an auctioneer, Bert enjoyed helping the local youth by auctioning the livestock beginning in 1972 until his retirement in 2007. He made guest appearances at the Land O Lakes Youth Fair auction in 2008 and 2009 auctioning off the champion animals at the beginning of the sale.
Above all else Dad you were a devoted husband, caring Father and loving Grandfather. You were always there to hear our concerns and provide your insight and wisdom. You taught us so much and we will greatly miss you.
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 8, at the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. The eulogist was Lonnie McFadden. Soloist Gale Ingle sang How Great Thou Art. Casket bearers were: Chris McFadden, Ronnie Bennett, Seth Williams, Jason Greenstreet, Kurt Strauch and Ryan Larsen. Honorary casketbearers were: Donnie Drake, John Young, Orville Sibley, J.D. Wilson and Clarence Hackleman.
Interment was in El Dorado Spring City Cemetery under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Donna Louise Harlemann
Donna Louise Harleman, 76, Appleton City, was born March 2, 1933, to William Edwin and Hazel Lorene (Bailey) Mosher in Schell City. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
She completed 12 years of school at Schell City and graduated in 1951.
On March 14, 1952, Donna married Raymond Harleman and to their union three children were born - Donald Ray, Rita Louise and Ronald Earl.
Donna spent her entire life loving, caring and working for her family. She loved her family, friends and neighbors more than life itself.
Donna loved to go to work every day. She is one of the few people who could say she really loved her job. She had worked 18 1/2 years at International Shoe Company, two and a half years at Western Electric, two years at Hagel’s Manufacturing and 21 years at Johnson’s Telemetry. In February of 2008 she had to retire to care for Raymond who passed away January 17, 2009. Retiring wasn’t easy for her, she had been a dedicated employee for so many years she was just lost and yearned for the chance to return to work. In August of 2009 Donna was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, which took her from us all too soon.
Preceding Donna in death were her parents; one sister, Lillian Mosher; and her husband, Raymond.
Donna leaves behind two sons, Donald, and wife, Lucile, and Ronald, and wife, Sherry; a daughter, Rita, and husband, David Ryser; a sister, Wilma, and husband, Roger Burnett; five grandchildren - Ben Cochran, and wife, Lisa, Marcus Cochran, and wife, Misty, James Cochran, and wife, Barbara, Alex Ryser, and wife, Ashley, and Tyler Ryser; seven great-grandchildren - Kayla and Jacob Cochran, Ashten Alexander, Austin Cochran, Kamera and Draven Cochran and Kendall Ryser.
Donna will be sadly missed. Until we meet again, we love you, Mom.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Music selections were: Dust On Mother’s Bible, In the Garden, Hello After Goodbye – Sherry Harleman, and You Gotta Walk That Lonesome Valley.
Casketbearers were - Ricky Blankenship, James Cochran, Ben Cochran, Loren Smith, Marcus Cochran and Ron Harleman. Honorary casketbear-ers were Donald Harleman and David Ryser.
Interment was in the Taberville Cemetery under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.
Memorials are suggested to the Taberville Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
She completed 12 years of school at Schell City and graduated in 1951.
On March 14, 1952, Donna married Raymond Harleman and to their union three children were born - Donald Ray, Rita Louise and Ronald Earl.
Donna spent her entire life loving, caring and working for her family. She loved her family, friends and neighbors more than life itself.
Donna loved to go to work every day. She is one of the few people who could say she really loved her job. She had worked 18 1/2 years at International Shoe Company, two and a half years at Western Electric, two years at Hagel’s Manufacturing and 21 years at Johnson’s Telemetry. In February of 2008 she had to retire to care for Raymond who passed away January 17, 2009. Retiring wasn’t easy for her, she had been a dedicated employee for so many years she was just lost and yearned for the chance to return to work. In August of 2009 Donna was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, which took her from us all too soon.
Preceding Donna in death were her parents; one sister, Lillian Mosher; and her husband, Raymond.
Donna leaves behind two sons, Donald, and wife, Lucile, and Ronald, and wife, Sherry; a daughter, Rita, and husband, David Ryser; a sister, Wilma, and husband, Roger Burnett; five grandchildren - Ben Cochran, and wife, Lisa, Marcus Cochran, and wife, Misty, James Cochran, and wife, Barbara, Alex Ryser, and wife, Ashley, and Tyler Ryser; seven great-grandchildren - Kayla and Jacob Cochran, Ashten Alexander, Austin Cochran, Kamera and Draven Cochran and Kendall Ryser.
Donna will be sadly missed. Until we meet again, we love you, Mom.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Music selections were: Dust On Mother’s Bible, In the Garden, Hello After Goodbye – Sherry Harleman, and You Gotta Walk That Lonesome Valley.
Casketbearers were - Ricky Blankenship, James Cochran, Ben Cochran, Loren Smith, Marcus Cochran and Ron Harleman. Honorary casketbear-ers were Donald Harleman and David Ryser.
Interment was in the Taberville Cemetery under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.
Memorials are suggested to the Taberville Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jimmy Lee Johnson
Jimmy Lee Johnson, 55, formerly of Stockton, passed away in El Dorado Springs Oct. 1, 2009. He was born in Frankfort, KY, on Feb. 11, 1954, the son of Jewell Johnson and Delores (Coates) Johnson.
No services are planned at this time.
Final disposition is cremation.
Arrangements made by the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
No services are planned at this time.
Final disposition is cremation.
Arrangements made by the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
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