2010-2019, MO, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , MO, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship, Claudia Rae 62,
15Jan1949 - 09Apr2011, (Missouri),
MO-497-52-7821
Blankenship, Lucas S. 28,
01May1981 - 12Mar2010, (72), MO-493-84-7861
Adair
2011, Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, Obituary
Kirksville Daily Express (MO) - February 15, 2011
Barbara Jean Ross, 74 passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011 in
Kirksville, Missouri at the home of her daughter. The daughter of John Alonzo
and Mary Ruth (Pedigo) Fogle, Barbara was born on August 30, 1936 in rural
Downing, Missouri.
Following graduation from the Downing High School with the class of
l954, she was united in marriage to Jackie (Jack) Gene Ross on June 6, 1954 at
the Downing Baptist Church in Downing, Missouri and to this union four children
were born, Tresa, Diana, Donna and Mikel.
Survivors include her children, Tresa Whittom and husband, Gary of
Ely, Iowa, Diana Young and husband, Jay of Kirksville, Missouri, Donna Womack
and husband, Richard of Farmington, Missouri and Mikel Ross of Lambertville,
New Jersey; 5 grandchildren, Andrea Turner and husband, Matt of LaPlata, Missouri,
Nick Roberts and wife, Emily of Columbia, Missouri, Cody Whittom of Ely, Iowa,
Lauren Womack and Adam Womack both of Farmington, Missouri; 1 sister, Patricia
Richardson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; 1 brother-in-law, Wayne Hope of
Farmington, New Mexico; 1 aunt, Hazel Blankenship
of Kirksville, Missouri; nieces, nephews and other family members and many good
friends and neighbors.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack on
May 12, 2000; 1 sister, Marilyn Hope; 1 brother, Roscoe Fogle and 1
brother-in-law, Llewelyn Richardson; Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother and a very faithful member of the Downing Baptist Church of
Downing, Missouri where she was the Adult Women's Sunday School Teacher.
During her career at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Barbara began working in the Medical Billing department. During that time, she
attained the position of Business Office Manager where she was responsible for
the medical billing for KCOM and KOH as well as the staff of 20 employees.
Barbara retired in the fall of 2000 after 27 years of dedicated service. After
her retirement, Barbara was able to devote her energy to her passions: family,
church and community. She volunteered for the Downing Depot and Museum as well as
the Meals on Wheels and was always known for her warm smile, endless
generosity, and delicious food and baked goods she so lovingly made and gave to
so many.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at
10:00 a.m. at the Downing Baptist Church in Downing, Missouri with John
Davison, pastor of the Illinois Bend Community Church, south of Kirksville,
Missouri officiating. Twila Anderson, organist, Brenda Aeschliman, soloist and
the Downing Baptist Church choir will provide the music. The choir will provide
special selections of "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" and "A New
Name In Glory" and "The Lord's Prayer" will be provided by
soloist, Brenda Aeschliman. Pallbearers will be Nick Roberts, Cody Whittom,
Tommy Baxter, J. L. Newland, Gail Farley and Faron Mullinix. Burial will be in
the Downing City Cemetery in Downing, Missouri.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Atchison
2010, Rock Port, Atchison
Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.newspressnow.com/obituaries/2010/jul/22/j-elaine-blankenship/
Jane Elaine Blankenship, 59, Rock Port, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, surrounded by
her family and friends in Rock Port, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Preceded: parents, Ray Franklin and Willie Mae (Cowan) Kirk; infant
son, Cory Michael; brothers: Ray Jr. “June” and wife, Betty;
Kirk, James “Popeye” Kirk; Howard “Whimpie” Kirk; Harold “Dean” Kirk; sister,
Betty Jo Kirk.
Survivors: husband, Leland “Butch” Blankenship, Rock Port; daughter, Kary Blankenship
(Gary Collison), Blencoe, Iowa; sisters: Charlotte Delores (Jesus) Gutierrez,
Omaha, Neb.; Jonna (Dale) Healy, Grant City, Mo.; brothers: Woodrow (Jeanette)
Kirk, Colona, Ill.; Randy (Mei-Mei Chan) Kirk, Estero, Fla.; sisters-in-law:
Rose Kirk, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Phyllis Kirk, Underwood, Iowa; Linda (Jeff)
Huey, Omaha; Bonnie Klewine, North Platte, Neb.; father-in-law, Leland Leroy (Mary) Blankenship Sr., Auburn, Neb.; mother-in-law, Norma Groff,
North Platte; uncle, Charles
Blankenship, Auburn.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, Rock Port Baptist Church, Rock
Port. Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Atchison Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship, Jane
Elaine 59, 06Jun1951 - 19Jul2010, Rock
Port, Atchison, MO, MO-488-58-7528
Audrain
2011, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - September 7, 2011
Joseph Warren Tate, 86, of Mexico, passed away Monday, September 5,
2011, at Missouri Veteran's Home in Mexico. He is survived by one son, Bruce
Joe Tate and wife Karen of Rocky Mount; one daughter, Cheryl
Lyne Tate Blankenship and husband
Paul David of Lee's Summit; seven grandchildren; five
greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton at
2 p.m. on Wednesday September 7.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Boone
2012, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, Funeral
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - January 28, 2012
Thomas C. Blankenship, 63, passed away Jan. 25, 2012.
Services 11 a.m. Monday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield.
Burial with military honors 1 p.m. Monday, Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.examiner.net/obituaries/x1672350288/Thomas-C-Blankenship
Thomas C. Blankenship, 63, went home to the Lord; Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Harry S.
Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
He was born Oct. 22, 1948, in Cato, Mo., and attended Cassville
High School - 1966. He served in the United States Army, Vietnam Era Veteran
67-69, Construction Surveyor. Medals received for military service: National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Tom
enjoyed a career at Superior Asphalt, in Kansas City, Missouri, as a Highway
Construction Surveyor and was a proud member of the Construction Laborer’s
Union Local 663.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cleo K.
Blankenship and mother, Lois
K. Roney-Fox.
Survivors include Kathryn Ashley, sister, and spouse Ken; Melissa
Hillard, daughter, and spouse Gerald; Sonyette Bockelman, daughter, and spouse
Travis; Melissa Shull, daughter, and spouse Doug; 6 grand-children: Nathan,
Ethan, Christian, Kiera, J.W. and Alex; 2 nephews: James and Leslie.
Funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. at Redeemer
Lutheran Church, 2852 South Dayton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807. Burial with
Military Honors Monday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m., Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S
Southwood Rd, Springfield, MO, 65804.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Butler
Butler Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship,
Grover Cleveland 90, 31Dec1920
- 07May2011, Poplar Bluff, Butler, MO, KY-405-03-8546
Cape
Girardeau
+2010, Cape Girardeau,
Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1670656.html
Donald E. Blankenship, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at
Landmark Hospital. He was born March 2,
1930, in Cape Girardeau, son of Major and Faye Blankenship. He was first married to Delores Mae
Trickey. On March 15, 1983, he married Lavine Proffer Kinnison. She passed away
Sept. 7, 2000.
Donald owned and
operated a number of filling stations in Cape Girardeau. He also owned AAA Auto
and RV in Cape Girardeau. He was a former member of Red Star and Lynwood
Baptist churches of Cape Girardeau.
Loving survivors include three sons, Bruce Blankenship of Cape Girardeau, Randy (Debbie) Blankenship of Jackson, David Blankenship
of St. Louis; two daughters, Donna (Don) Bruce of Landcaster, Ohio, Michelle Blankenship of St. Louis; two stepsons, Mark Kinnison
of Perryville, Mo., Rick Kinnison of Texas; a stepdaughter, Phyllis Kinnison of
Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Bill
Blankenship of Illinois, Tim Blankenship of St. Louis; a sister, Doris Macke of Farmington, Mo.; six grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers. A private service will
be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1700488.html
Stacy Jo Blankenship,
39, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at her father's home, after
a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born July 19, 1971, in Cape Girardeau,
daughter of Johnny Gast and Jody Cook.
Stacy was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School. She completed
cosmetology school and owned and operated a salon in Scott City. She later
worked as a stylist in Junction City, Kan., until moving back to Jackson in
2008.
Loving survivors include a daughter, Jonnie Blankenship of Jackson; a son, Danyon Blankenship
of Mounds, Ill.; father and stepmother, Johnny (Linda) Gast of Jackson; mother
and stepfather, Jody (Frank) Hurt of Jackson; a sister, Laura Blankenship of Jackson; a brother, Josh (Jennifer)
Gast of Jackson; a niece, Heather Blankenship; three
nephews, Levi Asher, Caleb and Austin Gast.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cape Girardeau Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship,
Donald Eugene 80, 02Mar1930 -
02Oct2010, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO, MO-487-30-3409
Blankenship, Stacy
Jo 39, 19Jul1971 - 02Feb2011, Jackson,
Cape Girardeau, MO, MO-489-96-7429
Cass
2010, Belton, Cass Co.,
MO, Obituary
Published in Kansas
City Star on July 6, 2010
Hazel Blankenship,
85, Belton, Mo., passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at Crown Care Center in
Harrisonville, Mo. Services will be private.
Survivors include her sister, Gladys Bowser and many nieces and
nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Belton, Cass Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - June 7, 2011
Charles William "Bill" Blankenship, 67, crossed over on June 4, 2011 at home
with family at his side.
Visitation will be
from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, June 9 and the service at 8:00 A.M. Friday, June 10 at
McGilley & George Funeral Home Belton, MO. His last resting place will be
at 10:A.M. in the Missouri State Vet Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.
Bill was born
September 10, 1943 in Stanton, TX to Theodore and Verna Bell Blankenship. He was a forklift lift repairman for
various companies.
Bill is survived by
his wife, Bobbie of the home; three sons,
Billy, Chris and Carl Blankenship;
one daughter, Jean Gleason; his mother, Verna; three brothers, Dale, David and Rick
Blankenship; two sisters, Patricia
Lopez and Pam Leonard; 8 grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cass Co., SSDI,
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Blankenship,
Charles William 67, 10Sep1943
- 04Jun2011, Belton, Cass, MO, AR-430-82-0600
Blankenship, Hazel 85, 14Jun1925 - 05Jul2010, Belton,
Cass, MO, MO-493-22-7244
Blankenship, James
H. 78, 25May1932 - 24Oct2010, Peculiar,
Cass, MO, MO-493-30-0418
Blankership,
Lillian M. 81, 15Dec1928 - 22Oct2010, Peculiar, Cass, MO, MO-489-30-3320
Christian
Christian Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship, Doris
K. 81, 29Aug1928 - 21Mar2010, Ozark,
Christian, MO, MO-497-32-9149
Clay
2011, Gladstone, Clay Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - February 13, 2011
Shelley Lynn Mallory, 59, passed away February 9, 2011. A
visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15 from 11-12 pm at D.W.
Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO. A celebration
of Shelley's life will follow at noon with burial in Blue Springs Cemetery.
Shelley will be greatly missed for her "Tell it like it
is" attitude. She enjoyed working out in the yard with her flowers and had
an eye for decorating. She had walls in her home that were covered from floor
to ceiling with décor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.
Shelley is survived by her parents, Robert and Betty Benneson;
sisters Cheri (Bob) Blankenship and Sharon DiPentino; nieces and nephews Christi (Anthony)
Tafoya, Michael (Christina) Springer and Michelle (Cecil) Frauenhoff; great
nieces Taylor and Tatem; great nephews Alex and Ian and her Aunt Cheri (Bob)
Moore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Gladstone, Clay Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - April 10, 2012
Elsie M. Medley,
77, of Gladstone, Mo, passed April 8, 2012. Services will be held 1PM Thursday
April 12, 2012 at White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, Mo. Burial to follow
immediately after the service.
Elsie was born August 12, 1934 to Robert and Sarah (Boydston) Blankenship in Ridgley, Mo. She was a 1952 graduate of
Smithville High School. In September she married Glenn Medley, they were
married for 52 years.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn, sons:
Michael E. Medley, and Mark W. Medley, sister:
Mildred Huntley, brothers: Junior
Blankenship , and Marvin Blankenship .
Survivors include her son Gregory A. Medley, grandchildren Jarrod,
Kylah, Tristan Medley, sisters: Evelyn Phelps, Ruby Phelps, Maxine
Tester, Thelma Shreve, Shirley
Abbott, and Peggy Rick.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Liberty, Clay Co.,
MO, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/31/alice-e-harris/144369447
Alice E. Harris, 88, passed away July 29, 2010 in Liberty, MO.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 6-8 p.m., at D.W. Newcomer's
Sons White Chapel, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO. Celebration of life will
be Monday, August 2, at 1 p.m., at the chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview
Cemetery in Liberty, MO.
Alice was a life-time member of Harlem Baptist Church in Harlem,
MO, but attended Winnwood Baptist Church in recent years. She was proud to be a
strong Christian woman.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Orville in 1967;
brother, Marion (Marie) Collins and her sister, Mary (Audren) Garrett.
She is survived by her children, Carol June (Don) Blankenship and Lonny (Janette) Harris; grandchildren,
Rick (Theresa) Blankenship, Jennifer (Denis) Austin, Shelly (Sean) Ripple, Melissa
(Steven) Johnston, Karri Harris and Jason Harris; 15 great grandchildren, and 2
great-great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay Co., SSDI,
http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship, Terry
Lynn 47, 04Jun1963 - 02Nov2010, (Excelsior
Springs, Clay, MO), MO-493-78-3375
Cole
2011, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - November 6, 2011
Mr. Donald L. Ecton, age 78 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died
Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Villa Marie Nursing Center. Donald was born
March 27, 1933, in Elston, Mo., the son of Willis F. and Eula M. Surface Ecton.
A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Donald was employed
as a drywall finisher in construction for many years. He was then employed in
the coil winding department with A.B.B. for 20 years prior to his retirement in
1996. Donald served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean
Conflict.
Survivors include: two sons, Don F. Ecton and his wife Lisa of
Jefferson City, Mo. and Jeffrey D. Ecton of Farmington, Mo.; two grandsons,
Eric W. Ecton and Joshua T. Ecton and his wife Morgan; four step-grandchildren, Kayla J. Blankenship , Karin L. Ratcliff
and her husband Daniel, William
K. Blankenship , and Kenton W. Blankenship ; one great-grandchild, Hayley J. Ecton;
three sisters, Ethel Biele of Jefferson City, Mo., Ruth Hutinger and her
husband Jim of Jefferson City, Mo., and Beverly McCormick and her husband Lloyd
of Wright City, Mo.; one brother, Gene Ecton and his wife Billie of Harvester,
Mo.; one half-brother, Bert Ecton; one half-sister, Loretta Campbell; and one
step-sister, Connie Rabe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willis Ecton
Jr. and Robert Ecton; one sister, Verna McKinney; one infant brother, Jack
Ecton; and one grandson, Michael L. Ecton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November
8, 2011, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Joshua Hartley officiating.
Graveside services and interment with military honors will be conducted at the
Enloe Cemetery near Russellville, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Osage Bend, Cole Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - November 8, 2011
Robert Isidore Veit, 71, of Osage Bend, passed away Sunday,
November 6, 2011, at St. Mary's Health Center. He was born November 19, 1939,
in Osage Bend, a son of the late Joseph F. and Veronica A. (Lueckenotte) Veit.
He attended school in Osage Bend. On October 2, 1969, he was
married in Mary's Home, Missouri, to Linda Tellman, who survives at their home.
Robert was a longtime farmer and worked for Stockman Feed & Fertilizer for
over 20 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Osage Bend. He
loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his eight grandkids.
Along with his wife Linda, Robert is also survived by four children: Paul Veit of Osage Bend;
Brenda Adair (husband Will Sr.) of Osage Bend; Glenda Blankenship of Wardsville; Darla Gilpin (husband Mike) of Osage Bend; four
sisters: Lorraine Yanskey (husband J.R.) of St. Martins; Delores Schenewerk;
Virginia Bolten and Teresa Schubert (husband Terry), all of Jefferson City; one
brother: John Veit (wife Mary Jane) of Wardsville; eight grandchildren: Will Adair Jr., Justan Adair, B. J. Hoffman, Dewight
Hoffman, Shane Blankenship , Dakota Gilpin, Joseph Gilpin and Madyson
Gilpin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law: Lucas
Blankenship; and an infant
grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St.
Margaret Catholic Church, with Fr. Greg Meystrik officiating. Interment will
follow in the St. Margaret's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Crawford
2011, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/398147/Pilkenton-Sharon.php
Sharon G. Pilkenton of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of
Walter and Mabel G. (Hester) Holt on November 8, 1943 in Bernie, Missouri and
left from this life on Friday, August 26, 2011 in her home at the age of 67.
Sharon was the co-owner of Pilkenton Residential Care in Cuba.
Taking care of others was something she learned to do at a young age, whether
it be her children, grandchildren or one of the residents she was always there
to help. In her spare time she enjoyed antiques, gardening, woodworking and
being an avid reader.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mabel G.
(Hester) Holt; husband Norman W. Mahaney; one sister Brenda Sue Holt.
Those who are left to treasure her memory and to continue her
legacy are her husband Larry Pilkenton of Cuba; children Samuel and wife
Christine Mahaney of Springfield, MA, Andy and wife Tracey Mahaney of
Titusville, NJ; John and wife Shari Staples of St. James, MO, Jeff and wife
Gale Staples of Cuba, MO, Jerry Staples of St. James, MO, Tammy and husband Ray
Massey of Cuba, MO, Scott and wife Christy Pilkenton of Cuba, MO, Tim Pilkenton
of St. James, MO, Rick and wife Dana Pilkenton of Cuba, MO, Amy Dickhoener of
Cuba, MO; Grandchildren Jessica and
husband Jacob Leeper , Samuel Mahaney, Jr., Abigail, Sophie and Lily Mahaney,
Jill Staples, Shannon and husband
Jason Blankenship, Chris and Kim Staples, Adam Staples, Tony
McClain, Shadia Massey, Amber, Jeremy, Josh and wife Jenny Pilkenton, Maddie
Pilkenton, Tiffany, Katy, Hannah, Summer, Morgan and Harley Pilkenton, Evey,
Abby and Chase Dickhoener; Great-grandchildren Brooklynn, Letty , Riley,
Devonte, Cordasia, Autiana, Aven Lily and Aubrey; Two brothers Roy and Victor
Holt both of Cuba, Missouri; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and
many friends.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:30 p.m.
at Mizell Funeral Home with Andy Mahaney, officiating. As per her wishes
cremation rites will be accorded.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.newstribune.com/obituaries/2011/nov/09/fanny-blankenship/
Fanny Adelaide Blankenship, 90, of Cuba, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011, at her home.
Fanny was born April 14, 1921, at Vichy, to the union of the late Noah and
Lillias Branson.
Fanny was united in marriage in Harding, Arkansas on August 6,
1940, to Clarence O.
Blankenship of Dixon, Mo. He
preceded her in death on May 17, 1992. Fanny graduated from Vienna High School.
She was a past member of the Friendly Neighbor Dance Club. Fanny and her
husband spent many happy hours at the Senior Center in Vienna, where she did
volunteering and helped to make the center grow. She was a member of Vienna
Church of Christ. Fanny worked as a machinist with the Brown Shoe Co. in
Hannibal and Union, Mo. She retired from the Kellwood Company in New Haven, Mo.
and returned to her hometown of Vienna, Mo. Of all her jobs, Fanny was most
proud of working in the ammunition factory in St. Louis, Mo. during the war.
Fanny was an avid gardener. She had a green thumb and raised huge vegetable and
flower gardens. She canned hundreds of jars of produce and always shared her
bounty. This trait is still carried on by several of her daughters and
grandchildren. Fanny considered her greatest joy in life was raising her large
family and spent many happy times with them.
She is survived by four daughters,
Aloha (Bill-dec) Gerbes, Brazito, Mo. Alice (DJ) Shockley, Cuba, Mo., Dinah (Jim) Cooper,
Jefferson City, Mo. and Joyce (Dalton) Eickerman of Hermann, Mo.; four sons, Ike (Betty) Blankenship of Holts Summit, Mike (Carol) Blankenship of Macon, Georgia, Clarence Jr. (Patty) Blankenship of Hermann, Mo. and David (Donna) Blankenship of Owensville, Mo.; three sisters, Victoria Bolton, Jefferson
City, Virginia Mulinex, Macon, Mo., Isola Carlson, Galveston, Texas; 23 grandchildren, Jenni (Kevin) Lang,
Scotty (Theresa) Gerbes, Robert-Mark Roush, Jerry (Cindy) Roush, Phillip
(Charity) Green, Susan and Beth Callison, Donna Jean Potterbaum, Rick (Lisa)
Hoffman, Becky (Scott) Cooper, Christine
Blankenship, David Jr. (Stephanie) Blankenship, Angel Blankenship, Kelly (Brad) Maune, Kurt (Monica) Blankenship, Jason (Krystal) Blankenship, Melissa, Terry Lynn, Michelle Bryan, Matthew Blankenship; 40 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lillian
Annette Blankenship and Sharon-Bobby Ward; two sons-in-law, Bill Gerbes and Ray Ward; two
brothers, Ralph Branson and Milburn Branson who where both killed in World War
II.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday,
November 9, 2011, in the Vienna Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the
funeral home. Interment will be at the Visitation Cemetery, Vienna, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dent
2011, Salem, Dent Co., MO, Obituary
Vina E. Blankenship,
80, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. She
was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Licking, daughter of Frank Holden and Bessie
Brackett Holden. She and Bill
James Blankenship were married
in 1947. He died on May 5, 1989.
She and her husband moved to Salem in 1960. She worked at Rawlings
in Licking and later at International Shoe Company and Haggle Industries in
Salem. She was a seamstress and made
quilts. She enjoyed making doll clothes and other crafty items.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence
and Billy Holden; two sisters, Pauline Reed and Ivy Turner; and two
grandchildren.
Surviors include four children, Jo Ann Pyatt of
Salem, Kay Michel of Stratford, Conn., Karl Blankenship of Murphysboro, Ill., and Wayne Blankenship of Salem; two sisters, Mattie Campbell of
Bucyrus and Betty Young of Success; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
and other extended family members and friends.
Services were Saturday, March 5, at the Salem Chapel of the James
& Gahr Mortuary. Burial was in North Lawn Cemetery in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dent Co., SSDI,
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,
Blankenship, Vina
H. 80, 17Feb1931 - 26Feb2011, Salem,
Dent, MO, MO-497-30-2460
Dunklin
2012, Cardwell, Dunklin Co., MO, Obituary
The Paragould Daily Press, (AR) - April 3, 2012
Vera Mae Bishop, daughter of the late Leland and Wilma Jackson
Burgess, was born April 5, 1943, in St. Joseph, Mo., and passed away Sunday at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center [Paragould, Greene Co., AR] at the age of 68 years. She was married
to Jerry Bishop on Jan. 9, 2006, in Caruthersville, Mo.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Bishop of Cardwell; son, Tony
(Jennifer) Foster of Round Beach, Ill.; daughters, Traci (Rick) Walls of
Paragould and Tina (Brian) Harper of Bonne Terre, Mo.; brother, Joe Burgess of
Rector; sisters, Polly Lewis of
Aurora, Ill., Kathy Blankenship of Paragould, Donna Burns and Jo Ann
Austin, both of Hornersville, Mo., Vicki Burgess of Imboden; Brenda Priest of
Arbyrd, Mo., and Patsy Erlander of Compti, La. She is also survived by several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon Burgess, Jerry
Don Burgess and Junior Burgess; and sister, Mary Nell Burgess.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Senath
McDaniel Chapel in Senath with the Rev. Raymond Brentt officiating. Burial will
be in the Cardwell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Burgess,, Robert Burgess,
Barry Mansfield, Tommy Joe Burgess, Trenton Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Brian
Lewis, Jon Lewis and Jeremy Lewis.
Senath McDaniel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Senath, Dunklin Co., MO, Obituary
The Paragould Daily Press, (AR) - October 6, 2011
Wilma Burgess Curtright, 89, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas
Methodist Hospital. She was born July 14, 1922, in Leachville to the late Louie
and Lottie Whitlock Hodge. She was married to Bill Curtright, he preceded her
in death.
Survivors include son, Joe (Mickie) Burgess of Rector; daughters, Vera Mae (Terry) Bishop of
Cardwell, Mo.; Polly Lewis of Aurora, Ill.; Kathy (Jap) Blankenship of Paragould; Brenda Preast of Arbyrd,
Mo.; Jo Ann Burgess and Donna (Carl) Burnsm all of Hornersville, Mo.; Vickie
Burgess of Hardy; 36 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, 42 great-great
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by three sons, James Leon Burgess, Jerry
Don Burgess, and Junior Burgess; daughter, Mary Nell Burgess; two sisters,
three brothers, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist
Churhc in Senath with the Rev. Marvin Sullivan and Pastor Clara Lett
officiating. Burial will follow in the Lulu Cemetery near Senath.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2011, Washington, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=1315307&fh_id=11089
Joseph J. Pritchett (June 21, 1940 - November 14, 2011)
Visitation for Joseph J. Pritchett, 71, of Washington, Missouri
will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. from Miller Funeral Home.
Services and burial will be private.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Pritchett, nee Jackson, his
mother, Catherine Pritchett of Washington, one son, Joseph and wife Jennifer
Pritchett of New Haven, MO, two daughters,
Mary Blankenship of Osceola, MO and Olive and husband Rich
Sadler of Elsberry, MO, one brother, Robert and wife Diana Pritchett of
Washington, one sister, Ruth and husband Jerry Marquart of Washington, five
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene
2011, McElhaney, Greene Co., MO, Obituary
Neosho Daily News (MO) - March 25, 2011
Rev. Clifford Crawford passed away Tuesday March 22, 2011, at the
age of 91. Clifford was born in Seneca, to Hazel and Jim Crawford who preceded
him in death.
He graduated from Seneca High School and then attended Bolivar
Seminary and then pastored numerous Baptist churches in the four state area.
Clifford is survived by his two sons Stanley Crawford, Goodman, and
Gary L. Crawford, Neosho; four grandchildren, Tammy Franks, Neosho, Dee Ann Blankenship, Branson, Dondi Harmon, Portland, Ore.,
and Justin Crawford, Joplin; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great
grandchildren.
Clifford was preceded in death by his sisters Lucille Graham,
Roselee Crawford; and brother Harold Crawford. Clifford was a contractor and
local carpenter but later in life he enjoyed farming and gardening on his
acreage at McElhaney, Mo., where he spent the remainder of his days with wife,
Emma Burkehart Crawford, who survives along with three step-children, and
numerous step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Clark Funeral Home at 1 p.m.
Saturday, with a visitation for friends of Gary L. Crawford's and Stanley
Crawford's families following the service from 3 to 5 p.m. at 14813 Hammer
Road, Neosho.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/372866/Walrath-Mark.php
Mark Anthony Walrath, 48, Springfield, MO departed this life
Tuesday February 16, 2010 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO. He was born
January 14, 1962 in Springfield, MO to J. D. Blankenship
and Leona Walrath.
Immediate survivors include his two daughters, Misty Reno and her
husband Richard and Rachel Walrath.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday February 26, 2010 in
the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Mammoth
Cemetery in Gainesville, Missouri.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Springfield, Greene
Co., MO, Obituary
http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=51832&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship
Mary Kay Carson, age 61, passed away Sunday, January 10, following
a long battle with cancer. Mary Kay was born May 26, 1948 to Walter and Alta (Blankenship) Holman. She grew up in Mountain Grove,
Mo., and later made her home in Springfield, Mo. It was there that she met and
married Richard E. Carson. They were married on April 4, 1986. She was a member
of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish. Mary Kay was a classroom teacher from 1970 to
1979 in Jefferson City, Columbia and Willard, Mo. She was employed by Springfield
Public Schools since August of 1979 and served as a school librarian for the
district until 1986. During that time she completed her Master's Degree's in
Education and Library Science. In 1986, Mary Kay took the position of Library
Media Coordinator and served in that capacity. In 2001, Mary Kay was diagnosed
with primary peritoneal cancer. In July of that year, she retired from her
full-time position, but continued all of her Library Coordinator
responsibilities working in a part-time capacity until her death. Mary Kay was
very passionate about the library program, She was a pioneer in bringing school
library software into the program helping to build one of the premier public
school library programs in the state.
Mary Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alta (Blankenship) Holman. She is survived by her husband,
Richard E. Carson of Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, Barbara G. Pedersen and
her husband, Herbert of Duncanville, Texas, Sue A. Craig and her husband,
Robert of Blue Springs, Mo., and Marjorie L. Waara and her husband Jeffrey of
Mountain Grove, Mo. She has been a loving mother to many cats. She has two god
children, 33 nieces and nephews and 42 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16, in St. Agnes
Cathedral with Fr. Tom Kiefer celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Funeral
Hillard Fly Blankenship, September
12, 1915 - June 20, 2011. Funeral Service Saturday, June 25, 2011 |
11:00am at Klingner Cope Family Funeral Home at Mid 1635 North Benton,
Springfield, MO 65803
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary
Published in the News-Leader on June 23, 2011
Dr. Hillard Fly Blankenship was born on the family farm on September 12, 1915 near Purdy,
Missouri. His parents were Eula
Fly Blankenship and Herbert R. Blankenship. He and his parents moved to Springfield
when he was seven years old. He departed this life on June 20, 2011.
Hillard grew up in
Springfield. His favorite pet during his youth was a dog named Bob. He played
the clarinet in the world's largest Boy Scout Band. They played for many
parades and events including the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. He attended
Springfield High School. Hillard studied Engineering at Southwest Missouri
State University, where he met his future wife, Vivian Hagood.
Hillard volunteered
for military service in July, 1941. He was a member of the United States Army
Air Corps and entered service at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He participated
in training at McClellan Air Field in Sacramento, Calif. His unit was one of
the first units of the 8th Air Force to arrive in England and was stationed
near Manchester, England. He played the clarinet and saxophone in a dance band
that played for Saturday night dances. He achieved the rank of technical
sergeant during his service to his country.
Hillard and Vivian
corresponded by letters during World War II. They were married on December 23,
1945, in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Mo. In January,
1946, Vivian and Hillard moved to Chicago to attend the Northern
Illinois College of Optometry where they received their Doctor of Optometry
degrees. Hillard was a member of the Omega Epsilon Phi
Fraternity. They returned to Springfield and enjoyed 55 years of practice and
service. Hillard was a charter member of the Queen City
Lions Club. Vivian and Hillard did hundreds of free eye exams for the
Lions Club for disadvantaged children.
Hillard and Vivian
were members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the
AOA, MOA, the Elks, and the American Legion. Hillard and
Vivian were founding members of G.O.O.S, Greater Ozarks Optometric Society. Hillard loved to go camping and boating with family and friends, and one
of his favorite camping spots was Baxter State Park on Table Rock Lake. He
spent hours pulling his daughter and her friends on skis up and down Table Rock
Lake in his red and white Glass Craft boat.
Hillard was
preceded in death by his parents; his son,
John H. Blankenship; and his beloved wife, Vivian H. Blankenship.
Survivors include his daughter
and son-in-law, Sara Susan and Randy Gleason of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma; his grandson, David Randolph Gleason; his granddaughter, Susan Marie
Gleason; and his dog, Charlie.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral
home. Burial with military rites will follow in the Eastlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary
The Lebanon Daily Record, (MO) - August 1, 2011
Violet Loraine Collins, 70, of Springfield, died Saturday morning,
July 30, 2011, at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; two children, Terry
Collins and Carol, of Wayesville, and Charlene "Shelly" Cherner and
Gary, of Atlanta, Ga.; six siblings,
Lindell Anderson, of Fort Worth, Texas; William "Bill" Anderson, of
Ozark; Evelyn Crossland, of Springfield; Vera Rinck, of Doolittle; Marilyn
Anderson, of the state of Montana, and Joyce Blankenship,
of Laquey; four grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,
and other relatives.
Funeral services for Violet Loraine Collins will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Willard, Greene
Co., MO,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/index.html?mode=view&obit_id=199984
Earl August "Pat" Blankenship, of Springfield, Willard, Mo., died
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. He was born Aug. 11, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J., the
son of Myrl and Beulah (Benson) Blankenship.
Raised in Longwood, Fla., Pat served in World War II as a
torpedo-man 2nd class on the Navy destroyer USS Howorth in the Pacific fleet.
Following the war, he graduated from the University of Florida at Gainesville
with a degree in forestry and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
He married Betty Louise O'Dell, of Pittsburgh, on June 9, 1948, and they came
to Pittsburgh following graduation, where he obtained a job in the forestry
division of the City of Pittsburgh. Working his way up from a laborer, Earl was promoted to city forester in 1955, a position he held for 20
years. Earl was a member of the International Shade
Tree Conference and a founding member of the Society of Municipal Arborists He
ran his own business, Earl A.
Blankenship Tree Service,
following retirement from the City of Pittsburgh, and was a Mason-Shriner since
1967. In 1985, Earl and Betty relocated to Inverness, Fla.
Betty, his loving wife of 46 years, died there in 1994. He married Mildred
Crane Nelson on July 2, 1995, in Springfield, Mo., where he has lived ever
since. Pat was a member of the Willard Mt. Zion
Presbyterian Church, where he enjoyed the fellowship of many friends. In
addition to his parents and his first wife,
Earl was preceded
in death by a daughter, Rebecca Gale Leonard, of
Pittsburgh; a granddaughter, Anne Rebecca Matviya, of New Alexandria; a
brother, Robert, of Sarasota, Fla.; and a sister, Marjorie Grant, of Willard.
He is survived by sons, Robert and his
wife, Becky, of Longwood, Fla., and Damon and his wife,
Beth, of Pittsburgh; daughters, Christine Matviya,
and her husband John, of New Alexandria PA and Beth Ann Covelli and her husband, Greg, of St. Charles, Ill.; son-in-law,
Tom Leonard, of Ben Avon; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at the
Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Ave., Ben Avon, PA 15202
with the Rev. Jean Henderson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later time in
Longwood, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Lily 86, 26Nov1923 - 07Jul2010, Republic, Greene, MO, MO-492-20-6386
Blankenship, Earl
August 86, 11Aug1924 - 24Nov2010, Springfield,
Greene, MO, FL-267-20-7631
Blankenship,
Hillard F. 95, 12Sep1915 - 20Jun2011, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-500-12-8647
Blankenship, James
Leroy 73, 02Jun1937 - 08Jun2010, Springfield,
Greene, MO, MO-500-36-9002
Blankenship, Jim
L. 59, 31Jan1952 - 28Apr2011, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-491-60-7598
Blankenship, Nancy 74, 09Sep1935 - 25Aug2010, Springfield,
Greene, MO, MD-217-34-3275
Blankenship,
Thomas Roy 48, 29Nov1961 - 15Aug2010, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-497-70-4156
Henry
2011, Windsor, Henry Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/334504/Chambers-Thomas-Elwood.php
Thomas Elwood Chambers, 86, of Windsor, Missouri, formerly of Green
Ridge, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Windsor Healthcare and
Rehabilitation Center, Windsor, MO. He was born November 23, 1924, in Eldon,
Mo., the son of Thomas Edward Chambers and Elsie May (Rains) Chambers. On
August 25, 1945, in Sedalia, Mo., he married Elizabeth Harriet Farr. On January
7, 1972, he married Lillie Virginia (Gordon) Spickert, and she survives of the
nursing home.
Mr. Chambers lived in and around Windsor most of his life. He was a
farmer, raised cattle, and also worked for a time in construction building
houses. He was a 4-H leader in Horsemanship for the Eldorado 4-H Club. He
served the City of Windsor as City Marshal from 1965 to 1977 and then was city
foreman for the street department from 1977 to 1985. He loved coon and deer
hunting, horseback riding, and reading Western novels. He had attended the
Eldorado Methodist Church and was currently a member of the Assembly of God
Church, Windsor.
In addition to his wife, Virginia, he is survived by 3 sons, Donald
Chambers and his wife Jeanne, Windsor, Mo.; Monte Chambers and his wife Ruby,
Rock Springs, Wyoming; and Jim Bolton, Rock Springs, Wyoming; a step-son, Terry
Spickert, Columbia, Mo.; 2 step-daughters, Cheryl Crossland, Raymore, Mo.; and
Teresa Olson, Colorado Springs, Colorado; 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen
Willcockson, Leeton, Mo.; and Zana
Blankenship, Walker, Mo.; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Darrell Ray Chambers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Iron
2012, Ironton, Iron Co., MO,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - January 5, 2012
Reinagel, Audrey Jean (nee Regelsperger) Age 82 of Ironton, MO
passed away January 3, 2012.
Beloved wife of the late Victor H. Reinagel. Loving mother of
Michael (Cherri) Reinagel of Ironton, MO. Grandmother
of Rebecca Reinagel, Caroline
(Shawn) Blankenship, and
Brittany (Josh) Inman. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy DeLorenzo and Richard and
Carol Reinagel and aunt of Julie Cutler, Pat Faser, Nancy Wilkinson and Tom
Turner. Sister of the late Doris Turner. Dear great grandmother and friend.
Services: Funeral services, Friday, January 6, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Bryson Funeral Home Chapel Pilot Knob, MO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2011, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - September 5, 2011
Joyce Newport Blankenship Peeler, 65, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011.
Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, at D.W.
Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial
Gardens.
Joyce was born July 24, 1946 in Lebanon, MO, to James and Lucille
Newport. She was a 1964 graduate of Southeast High School and a member of the
Cornerstone Church.
She is survived by a daughter,
Tamera Landis; a son, Darron
Blankenship; a brother, Ronald
Newport; and 5 grandchildren: Ashley, Johnny, Shea, Brady, and Colvin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Grandview, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - November 11, 2011
Wayne A. Simmons, 78, of Grandview, Mo., passed away Nov. 10, 2011,
after a courageous battle with Kidney disease. Funeral services 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the funeral home in Salem. Burial in Greely Cemetery,
Bunker, Mo.
Wayne was born July 23, 1933, to Carol and Daisy Blankenship Simmons. He was an Army Korean Veteran and a medic
in Ft. Riley. Wayne was a member of Victory Baptist on Blue Ridge in KCMO. He
pastored numerous churches in Missouri and Kansas. After retirement he was a
custodian at Grandview High School, Butcher-Green Elementary, Blue Valley and
Food Service at Ray-Pec. Wayne's hobby was his children and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his
parents and brother, Harold Simmons.
Survived by wife of 56 years, Evon; daughters, Terry and Kurt
Stretch, Mattoon Ill., Linda and Mike Wilkerson, Kansas City Mo., and Angela
and Gary Donald, Archie Mo.; sister, Naomi and Sterling Sullivan, Kinmundy
Ill.; grandchildren, Kris and Chad Graves, Becky and Chad Potter, Brandon
Stretch, Philip Wilkerson, Kaylie Hester, Jacob Hester and Justin Donald.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Independence,
Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/57002/Morgan-John.php
John C. Morgan, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February
15, 2010 surrounded by his family. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Savannah Methodist Church, 5th & Main,
Savannah, MO 64485.
John was born August 25, 1941 in Savannah, MO to Charles and
Berniece (Cremeen) Morgan.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his loving wife, Myrna (Graham) Morgan;
children Jon Bryan Morgan and his wife Mia, Becky Zilts and her husband Bob, John Thad Blankenship and his wife Cheryl; grandchildren
Treston, Peter, Sasha, Chace, Milli; great-granddaughter McKenzie; brother Jim
Morgan and wife Barb; sisters Mary Hallman and husband Dale, Betty Richey and
husband Stephen; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Morgan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/56954/Clutter-MaryAnn.php
MaryAnn Clutter,
76, of Independence, MO passed away January 17, 2010 at her home. Services will
be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, at the chapel with burial to
follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery.
MaryAnn was born September 11, 1933 in Alton, MO to Gilbert and Gladys (Langley) Blankenship. She was a life member of the Kansas City School District
PTA, 32-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, 8 &
40, Girl Scouts and DeMolay. She was also a long-time member of the Nazarene
Church. MaryAnn will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two
sisters.
She is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Robert L.
Clutter; one daughter, Vickie Reynolds and husband Gregg; one son, Rickie
Clutter; one sister, Wanda Hollis; one brother, Wesley Blankenship; two grandchildren, Aaron Reynolds and Ann
Marie Whalen Clutter; and one great granddaughter, Alexis Lexie Reynolds.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - May 18, 2011
Muriel Pepmeier, 80, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, May 15,
2011 at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19,
2011 at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119.
Muriel was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Pepmeier;
and 2 sons, John Michael Alexander and Donald Pepmeier Jr.
Survivors include her son, James Alexander; daughters, Carol
Thompson and Patricia Defeece; granddaughter,
Kelly Blankenship; 3 grandchildren, and 5 great
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Raytown, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - February 13, 2011
Jessie L. Buesing Sr., 76, Raytown, MO, passed away February 7,
2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Lee's Summit. A committal service is planned for
2 PM, Feb. 18, 2011, at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave., KCMO, 64131.
Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Birdie
Buesing, and a son Robert Buesing.
He is survived by his wife Alberta Buesing of the home, his
children; Elizabeth Blankenship of Independence, MO, Jessie Buesing, Jr.
of Arizona, Calvin Buesing of Independence, MO, and Brenda Hostler of Kansas
City, MO, step-sons; Anthony Gerhart of Independence, MO, and Claude Gerhart of
Kansas City, MO, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Raytown, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - September 1, 2011
Jackie Lee Blankinship, 55 of Raytown, MO passed away Tues, August 30 at St. Joseph
Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Chapel of
Memories Funeral Home, 30000 E. Valor Dr., Grain Valley, MO. She will be laid
to rest in Swan Lake Memorial Park, Grain Valley, MO.
Jackie was born February 8, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. She is
survived by her husband of 25 yrs., Walt Blankinship; daughters,
Kathy Huff, Jennifer Arnzen
(Mike) and Jamie Ruff (Bobby); sons, Kenny
Blankinship (Debbie) and Jeff
Holtcamp (Keri); 29 grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, MaryLou
Cobb and Connie Sparks (Sparky).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sugar Creek, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - January 10, 2012
John E. Stephens, 85, Sugar Creek, MO passed away Jan. 7, 2012.
Services will be 10 am, Sat., Jan. 14 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W.
Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052; interment with Full Military Honors at
Mt. Washington Cemetery.
John was born July 13, 1926 in Independence, MO and was a life-long
resident of Sugar Creek. He worked at the Lake City Arsenal for thirty-three
years before retiring in 1984. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and a member
of the American Legion Post #340 in Sugar Creek, a Life Member of VFW Post
#3976 for over sixty years and a member of the Twenty-five Year Club at Lake
City Arsenal. John was a big football and baseball fan.
John was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years Mary Stephens, of the
home; daughter Kathey Blankenship and husband
Dennis, Cabot, AR; sons John J. Stephens and wife
Sandy, Sugar Creek, MO; Jim Stephens and wife Sondra, Kingsville, MO; eleven
grandchildren; twenty-seven great- grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jasper
+2011, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1731822.html?response=no
Nellie Flora Blankenship, 96 of Carthage, Mo., formerly of Jackson, died Thursday, May 26,
2011, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage. She was born Nov. 18, 1914, in
Hickory Flat, Ky., to Isaiah Calvin and Alice Alma Wakefield Grace.
She married Joe
Flint Blankenship on Jan. 13,
1932, in Benton, Mo. He preceded her in death June 27, 1973. She was a
homemaker, and later in life she was a cook for Franklin and Washington schools
in Cape Girardeau and did elder care.
She is survived by three sons,
John (Marilyn) Blankenship of Burfordville, Mo, Bill (Jane) Blankenship of Farmington, Mo., Ronald (Beth) Blankenship of Kevil, Ky; a daughter, Betty J. (Al) Ashton of Carthage; 20 grandchildren;
and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a granddaughter
and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the church with
Joe Chesser officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape
Girardeau.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary
The Carthage Press, (MO) - October 6, 2011
Willis Eugene "Gene" Wagner, 86, Carthage, passed away
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at his home after a lengthy illness. Willis Eugene
Wagner was born Jan. 23, 1925 in Dade County, Mo., the son of Yule Gentry and Martha Jewel (Blankenship) Gentry.
After high school, Gene
entered the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and the
Philippine Liberation Campaign. He was discharged from the Navy in 1946 in
Norman, Okla., and returned to the Carthage/Webb City area. He married Belva Roselle
Owen on Dec. 25, 1948, she preceded him in death on Aug. 23, 2006. Gene worked
for the Webb Corporation in Webb City for over 35 years. He loved mule riding,
quail hunting, coon hunting, fishing and camping with his grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons; Ronald Eugene Wagner, Carthage,
Donald Gentry Wagner, Oronogo, MO and Steven Randall (Becky) Wagner, Carthage;
six grandchildren, Travis, Donald and Belva Wagner, Miranda Browning, Whisper
Gubser and Amy Scott; seventeen great grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Belva, three
sisters and two brothers.
A celebration of life for Gene Wagner will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his home, 7868 County Road 178, Carthage, MO. John
Baugh Jr. will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary
The Joplin Globe, (MO) - January 30, 2011
Bonnie Ozelle Blankenship Kitts, of Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 27,
2011, in Joplin. She was born Aug. 2nd 1920, in Cartmel Community, near Stella,
Mo., to the late Roscoe and Lola Blankenship.
She was married to the late William W. "Bill" Kitts for
59 years. For the last several years she attended Blendville Christian Church
in Joplin.
Mrs. Kitts is survived by daughter, Donna Landrith and husband Don,
of Joplin; son Dale Kitts and wife Vicki, of Joplin; daughter, Cathy Jolly and
husband Sandy, of Greenbrier; son, Tom Kitts of Greenbrier, Ark. She is also
survived by a sister, Ila Jean Coy of Wichita, Kan.; nine grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrand children; as well as a host
of special nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Kitts was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Blankenship.
Services will be held at Parker Mortuary in Joplin on Monday, Jan.
31, at 11 a.m. with Virgil Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in
Macedonia Cemetery near Stella. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Webb City, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.joplinglobe.com/obituaries/x640617720/Sarah-Martha-Marty-Leib-Blankenship
Sarah Martha “Marty” Leib Blankenship passed on to paradise on Aug. 24, 2011. She was born Dec.
19, 1939, at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Mo., the second daughter of
Arthur Walter “Woggie” Leib and Merion (Locke) Leib. She was the former wife of
Cecil Lynn Blankenship.
Marty graduated from Webb City High School in 1958. She was active
in the Webb City Area Genealogical Society, the Webb City Nutrition Center and
was past historian for the Central United Methodist Church in Webb City. A long time lover of the printed word,
she was a past employee at the Webb City Sentinel and Wise Buyer. Marty accepted Jesus as her savior and
walked beside him all her days.
Marty is survived by four daughters, a granddaughter-in-law, three
sons-in-law, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren: daughter, Sarah Blankenship, and granddaughter, Dylan Kingsley, of
Kansas City, Kan.; daughter, Lara Shaw, and son-in-law, Justin, of Lincoln,
Neb.; daughter, Julia Blankenship, son-in-law, Joel Thornton, and
grandchildren: Grace, Mason and Ava, all of Tallahassee, Fla.; daughter, Jane Guarino and son-in-law, Robert, grandson,
Clayton, great-grandson, Cassius, all of Neosho, Mo.; and grandson, Adam
Richey, grand-daughter-in-law, Raygen, and great-grandson, Griffin, of
Jacksonville, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Julia Anne (Leib) Ory.
Please join the family for the memorial service at Central United
Methodist Church in Webb City at 5 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2011, and for coffee,
cookies and a celebration of Marty’s life in the fellowship hall following the
service. The cremains are to be interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in the
Snow-Leib family plot.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Webb City, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary
The Joplin Globe, (MO) Date: April 25, 2012
Dorothy Orpha Bedsaul Forshey, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 22,
2012, at the Webb City Health and Rehab. She was born on Jan. 27, 1915, to
Richard Huffman and Binda Vickers Huffman.
Dorothy worked as a waitress at the Conner Hotel and Keller's
Barbeque in Joplin, Mo., for many years and attended the Faith Assembly of God
church in Joplin. She was married to Frank Forshey and he preceded her in death
on Sept. 5, 1987.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Chester Bedsaul and wife, Betty, of
Philomath, Ore.; grandchildren,
Binda Long and husband, Corky, of Diamond, Mo., Jaime Blankenship , of Joplin, Jim Davis and wife, Twyla, of Joplin, Pamela Davis
and husband, Terry Floyd, of San Leandro, Calif., Julie Reavis, of Webb City,
Mo., Terry Chew, of Kansas, Jeff Chew, of Joplin, Chris Bedsaul, of Philomath,
Melinda Bedsaul, of Oregon, Nancy Bedsaul, of Oregon; step grandchildren, Ruby
Corbaley and husband, Terry, of Webb City, Rusty Crane, of Webb City; and a
host of great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, Jeff
Bedsaul and wife, Betty; and a daughter Francis Davis.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at
Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Larry Griffin and Garland Davis
officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jasper Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Nellie Flora 96, 18Nov1914 - 26May2011, Carthage, Jasper, MO, MO-488-42-3985
Laclede
2012, Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO, Obituary
The Lebanon Daily Record, (MO) - January 25, 2012
Raymond W. Wimberly, 71, of Lebanon, died Monday evening, Jan. 23,
2012, at St. John's Hospital-Lebanon. He was born Aug. 23, 1940, near Drynob, Mo.
to John W. and Myrtle Reid Wimberly, who preceded him in death.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Wimberly, and a
sister, Lillian Singleton.
On Feb. 23, 1963, he married Mary Kathryn Shumate. Throughout the
years he worked as a mechanic. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Laddusire and her
husband, Dennis, and Melissa
Blankenship, all of Lebanon;
three grandchildren, Jeremy, Stephanie, and Matthew; four great-grandchildren,
Skylur, Brayden, Khloe, and Daniel; two sisters, Peggy Joe Gibbs and her
husband, Howard, of Lebanon, and Barbara Bates, of Bates City; also several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Raymond W. Wimberly will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home with the Rev. Lanny
Witt officiating. Burial will be in Dotson Cemetery, under the direction of
Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laclede Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Dennis Dean 57-58, 30Sep1952 - 17Sep2010, Falcon, Laclede, MO, MO-497-60-7287
Lawrence
Lawrence Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Kenneth 75, 11Feb1935 - 25Sep2010, Marionville, Lawrence, MO, MO-497-40-8367
Lincoln
2010, Troy, Lincoln Co.,
MO, Obituary
http://thepeoplestribune.com/?p=8013
Patricia (Pat) Fern Shepherd , 68, of Troy died Friday, Dec. 17,
2010 at her home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in
Bowling Green with the Rev. J. T. Carnell, the Rev. Robert Warren and the Rev.
Aldon Veach officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m., at
the Auburn Presbyterian Church with burial in Auburn Cemetery near Silex.
She was born Oct. 19, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Mich., the daughter of
Kenneth Eulas and Lois Belle Stewart Sexton. On April 30, 1960 in Poplar Bluff,
she married Ivan Russell Shepherd. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25,
2000.
Survivors include four daughters, Tina Blankenship and husband, Kelly of Holts Summit, Becky Edwards and
husband, Bryan of Elsberry, Debbie Wetzig and husband, Terry of Jefferson City,
Trish Turner and husband, Jim of Bowling Green; five grandchildren, James Blankenship, Bryan Ande Edwards, Michael Edwards, Amy
Edwards, Matthew Colbert; three step-grandchildren, Emily Helton and husband,
Bryon, Joshua Wetzig, Sara Wetzig; one step-great-grandchild, Kristyn
Wetzig; two brothers, Don Sexton and wife, Lilly of Poplar Bluff and
Wilber Sexton of St. Charles; one brother-in-law, Edmond Shepherd of O’Fallon;
and one sister-in-law, Reva Shepherd of O’Fallon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Shirley
Vaughn, Doris Shepherd and Virginia Sexton, in infancy; two brothers, Mickey
Sexton and Harold Sexton, in infancy and parents-in-law, Ivan and Esther
Shepherd.
Pat was raised in and graduated from high school in Poplar
Bluff. She then moved to St. Louis and later to O’Fallon. In 1976 she
moved to Troy. She worked for Lincoln County Medical Center as a nurses aide.
In 1979 Pat attended Pike-Lincoln Vo-Tech School and obtained her LPN license.
In 1981 she began working for St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield as an
orthopedic nurse retiring from there in 2002. She was a member of the
Church of the Nazarene in O’Fallon where she taught preschool/kindergarten
Sunday school and later moved her membership to the Church of the Nazarene in
Bowling Green.
She loved camping and fishing with her family in her younger years
and following retirement she loved sewing, needlework, crocheting, quilting and
making baby blankets.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bryan Ande Edwards, Michael Scott
Edwards, James Preston Blankenship, Matthew Curtis Colbert, Darwin Shepherd,
Bryon Helton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Amy Edwards and Zane Morgan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linn
+2011, Marceline,
Linn Co., MO, Obituary
Linn County Leader (Brookfield, MO) - September 19, 2011
Clarence L. Schmitt, age 81, of Marceline, Missouri died Thursday,
September 15, 2011 at Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center, Marceline. Clarence was
born at Japan, Missouri on April 2, 1930 to William Jacob and Elizabeth
(Schelich) Schmitt. He married Mary Lou Berra on September 3, 1955 at Bourbon,
Missouri and she survives him.
Clarence was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the
Korean War. He was a press operator for Walsworth Publishing, a member of the
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and VFW Post #1471 all of Marceline. He was a
Marceline resident since 1975 moving from Sullivan, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou of the home in Marceline, four
sons and their wives, Steve and Jackie Schmitt, Marceline; Mark and Barb
Schmitt, Brookfield; Kenneth Schmitt, and Robert and Rachel Schmitt, all of
Marceline; one daughter, Cathy Schmitt, Marceline, two sisters, Virginia
Cibulka, Sullivan, MO; and Irene Walton, Berkeley, MO; thirteen grandchildren,
Roy, Chris, Angie, Kylee, Amber, Kristi, Jess, Willie, Emily, Ashley, Cody,
Addy, and Jaxon, and thirteen great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Shelby, Dakota,
Shawnee, Abby, Lily, Makenzie, Mollie, Kloee, Kyndal, Payden, Riley, and
Harper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Elsie Schmitt, Alvie Schmitt, Earl Schmitt, Anna Blankenship, Raymond Schmitt, Virgil Schmitt, Ralph
Schmitt, and Clara Rothmeier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Tuesday, September
20, 2011 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Marceline with Fr. Jerry Kaimann
officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery,
Marceline. Pallbearers will be James Rodgers, George Kelly, Tim Gardner, Matt
Rulon, Scotty VanZee, and B. J. Fessler.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Livingston
2011Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO, Obituary
Constitution-Tribune (Chillicothe, MO) - January 11, 2011
G. Vivian (Wilson) Haas, 92, a resident of Chillicothe, Mo., died
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 in Liberty, Mo. Vivian was born June 5, 1918 in
Creston, Iowa, to William Grier and Zenida Wilson, the youngest of five
daughters. She met Howard K. Haas in 1938 and they were married in 1939. The
lived in Fort Dodge, Iowa and moved to Chillicothe, Mo., in 1950.
After high school she attended a teacher's college and went on to
teach in a one-room school just outside of Creston, Iowa. During the 1970's she
worked at Chillicothe High School in the counselor's office. She was active in
P.E.O., 19 Club, Questers, Bizzy Belles, Daughters of the American Revolution,
Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century and Chillicothe United Methodist
Church. She enjoyed history and did extensive geneology research in both the
Wilson family and Haas family. She gave her time to assist others in searching
their family roots. She also enjoyed quilting and needlework and was an avid
reader.
She is survived by daughters, Shirley A. Blankenship and husband Walter, Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Lynn D. Hirst
and husband Wes, St. Joseph, Mo.; two sons, James H. Haas and wife Wilda, New
Bloomfield, Mo., and Robert W. Haas and wife Vicki, Liberty, Mo.; seven
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 58
years, Howard, Haas.
Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church,
Chillicothe, Mo., on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. Burial will be held in
Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
+2011, Palmyra, Marion Co., MO, Obituary
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - December 21, 2011
Nellie Mae Powell,
83, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at her home. Nellie
was born Dec. 27, 1927, at Bunceton, Mo., to Albert Carlton and Lucy Mae Williams Blankenship. Nellie was married to Lewis Hamlin Powell
Oct. 26, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1996.
Survivors include: children, Charles Edward Powell and wife, Luella
of Taylor, Mo., Linda Carol Begley and husband, Charles of Palmyra, Beulah
Marie Hayes of Palmyra and John Franklin Powell of Palmyra; grandchildren,
Kimberly Cobleigh of Lebanon, Mo., John Paul Begley of Palmyra, J. R. Powell of
Taylor, Brent Begley of North Platte, Neb., Tara Hayes of Neveda, Mo., Mistie
Lewallen of Palmyra, Trenton and Trey Hayes of Wentzville, Mo.; and 16
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son; infant
sister; infant great-grandson; siblings,
Frank Blankenship, Gladys Irene Peoples, Vencil
Clyde Blankenship, Orval Nicholas Blankenship, Margaret Pauline
NcNeal and Albert Lee
Blankenship; and son-in law,
Robert Hayes.
Mrs. Powell worked as a nurse's aide and medical technician at both
Maple Lawn Nursing Home and Blankenship
Residential Care in Palmyra.
Also, she had worked as a baby-sitter and as a cook at Zion Lutheran School.
Nellie completed her education at the age of 59 by receiving her GED in 1986.
She was a very active member of Zion PTL and taught Sunday School for many
years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Palmyra and served with the
ladies aide.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Zion
Lutheran Church in Palmyra. Rev. David Johnson will officiate. Burial will be
at the Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra. Casket bearers will be John Paul Begley,
J. R. Powell, Brent Wayne Begley, Trenton Robert Hayes, Trey Ryan Hayes, Tommy
Lewallen, Mistie Leigh Lewallen, Kimberly Kay Cobleigh and Tara Marie Hayes.
Honorary bearers will be Ruth Ann Wright and Diana Anderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miller
2011, Eldon, Miller Co., MO, Obituary
http://lakeexpo.com/articles/2011/01/13/obituaries/60.txt
Published:
Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:47 PM CST
Ilah Bernice Blankenship Warren Howard (January 15, 1927-January
11, 2011)
Bernice Blankenship Warren Howard, age 83 of Eldon, was called home
by the Lord on January 11, 2011. She was born January 15, 1927 in Syracuse,
Missouri a daughter of Fredrick W. Klein and Altha Thixton Klein.
On July 28, 1948 she married Stewart S. Blankenship who preceded her in death in 1977. She married Richard Warren who
preceded her in death in 1981. Bernice then married Robert Howard who preceded
her in death in 2006.
A resident of Eldon, Missouri for the past 61 years she used her
degree as a registered nurse to care and comfort many people. She was employed
at Humphrey’s Clinic-Hospital in Tuscumbia. Bernice then worked at Memorial
Hospital and Charles E. Still Hospital in Jefferson City. In 1950 Bernice was
employed by the Morgan County Tuberculosis Association to assist with a
countywide mass X-ray program. A total of 1,642 Morgan County residents were
X-rayed in only two days. After retiring from her nursing career she became a
business representative for the Congress of Independent Unions and served the
Eldon, Missouri office. Bernice retired from the C.I.U. in 1989.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Scrivner, Sherry Farrell
and husband Joe Farrell, Rita Rose and husband Richard Rose ; grandsons,
Matthew Scrivner and wife Toni, Mark Scrivner and wife Alyce, Louis Rose, Ryan
Farrell, Peter Rose; granddaughers , Sarah Rader and husband Todd, Meghan Opie
and husband Brandon. She had ten great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, four brothers, three
husbands and one son-in-law, Howard G. Scrivner.
Bernice’s birthday would have been Saturday, January 15 and on that
day the family will have a “Celebration of Life,” with the visitation at First
Baptist Church in Eldon at 10 a.m. and the service to follow at 11 a.m. with
the Hospice Chaplain Bart Larson officiating. A private interment will be at a
later date at the Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, Missouri.
Bernice loved the Lord. She loved spending time with her family,
cooking, working in her flower beds and listening to music. Bernice was a woman
filled with great strength that she received from her strong faith. She will be
missed by her family and care givers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Eldon, Miller Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - January 19, 2011
Flossie (Barton) Hall, 97, Eldon, passed away Monday, January 17,
2011, in Eldon.
Survivors include: two sons, Ronald Hall, Center, Mo. and James
Hall, Iberia; six daughters, Wanda Chandler, St. Charles, Amy Henley, Eldon,
Glenna Gardner, Eldon, Alicia Atwell, Eldon, Patricia Blankenship , Tuscumbia and Kathryn Albertson, Eldon; 15 grandchildren; 36
greatgrandchildren and 11 greatgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery, Eldon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Eldon, Miller Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - February 15, 2012
Stephen Ray Cottrell, 61, of Eldon, died Sunday, February 12, 2012,
at Lake Regional Health Systems, Osage
Beach [Camden Co., MO].
Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Rosemary and Kenneth
Douglas of Olean; son, Tracy Cottrell of Eldon; daughter, Tricia
Blankenship of High Point;
son, Stephen Cottrell of Eldon; son, Dustin Cottrell of St. Augustine, Fla.; 12
grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 15, 10-11 a.m. with a
memorial service at 11 a.m. at Ninth Street Christian Church of Eldon. His body
has been cremated and private interment will be at Robinett Cemetery, Brumley,
at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Iberia, Miller Co.,
MO, Obituary
http://lakeexpo.com/articles/2010/04/20/obituaries/32.txt
Published: Tuesday, April 20,
2010
Alice M. Blankenship,
age 84, of Iberia, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Miller County Care
and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Illinois on November 2,
1925, daughter of the late Elmer Thomas and Wynona (Perry) Mason. On July 5, 1966,
in Brumley,
Alice married Bill
V. Blankenship, who survives
at the home.
She is also survived by one brother, Elmer Mason of Crocker and several nieces
and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Leona Mae Dunlap.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20,
2010, in Red Cemetery in Maries County. Rev. Manuel Seaton will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Iberia, Miller Co., MO,
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - April 24, 2011
Mable Emogene
Wilson, age 90, of Iberia, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Lake
Regional Health System in Osage Beach.
She is survived by two sons, Ernie Wilson and Jim Wilson; one daughter, Judy Blankenship; eight grandsons, 10 great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nina Pendleton; and one brother, Bill Blankenship.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., with services immediately
following at 3 p.m., on Monday, April 25, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in
Iberia. Interment will be in Pankey Cemetery near Iberia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miller Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Jean
R. 80, 08May1929 - 02Jan2010, Eldon,
Miller, MO, MO-490-30-8866
Blankenship, Alice
M. 84, 02Nov1925 - 18Apr2010, Iberia,
Miller, MO, MO-494-20-4170
Moniteau
2011, California, Moniteau Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - February 15, 2011
Rita Kay Moseley,
61, of California, Mo., passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her home,
after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 14, 1949, the oldest
daughter of Ray and Helen (Keller) Blankenship of Latham, who preceded her in death.
She was married to Bobby Moseley, October 12, 1994, who survives at
their home. She was a 1967 graduate of California High School. After high
school, she was employed as a secretary for the State Highway Department and
State Farm Insurance. She spent most of the life as a homemaker, being an
excellent wife, mother and grandmother. For the last 11 years, she actively
helped her husband with their aircraft maintenance business in Fulton. She,
along with her husband, were active members of First Baptist Church, California.
Survivors also include four children and 13 grandchildren, Nikki
Kulus and husband Craig and their children, Victoria, Ethan, Lilly and Emma of
Lee's Summit. Mo.; Travis Smith and wife Melissa and their children, Charli,
Sam, Josh and Caleb of California, Mo.; Matthew Maverick and wife Debbie and
their children, Miranda, Brock and Skylar of Arkansas and James Moseley and
wife Asha and their children Alexander and Carmen of Port of Spain,
Trinidad-Tobago, West Indies; three sisters, Christie
Dowell of California, Mo.; Rebecca Hite of Kingsville and Arla Dearing of Clarksburg, along with many nieces, nephews and their
children.
A private service was held
at the California City Cemetery. A memorial service for family and friends will
be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at First Baptist Church in California.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, California, Moniteau Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - November 29, 2011
James R. (Bob) Moseley, 63, of California, Mo., passed away
suddenly on Wedensday, November 16, 2011, in Beijing, China. He was born on October 12, 1948, in California,
Mo., the son of Jimmy and Lucy Moseley, both of whom survive of California, Mo.
He was married on October 12, 1994, to Rita Kay (Blankenship) Moseley, who preceded him in death on February 13,
2011. He was a 1966 graduate of California High School and was an active member
of First Baptist Church of California. He held the title of A&P, AI and DAR
in the aviation industry as well as being a private pilot for many years. He
was most recently employed by Superior Air Parts in Beijing, China as Plant
Director. Bob was considered top in his field and spent the last 30+ years
honing his craft. He was dearly loved and will be missed by family and friends
alike.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Russell Moseley
of California, Mo.; one sister, Cindy Dobson of California, Mo.; children,
James Moseley of Trinidad West Indies, Dustin Young of North Dakota, Kasey
Young of North Dakota, Jessica Young of Kansas, Nickolas Young of Kansas;
stepchildren Travis Smith of California, Mo. and Nicole Kulus of Lee's Summit,
Mo.; 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at
11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church in California, Mo. Burial will be in
California City Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Greg Morrow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
New Madrid
New Madrid Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Carol
L. 57, 20Jan1954 - 24Apr2011, New
Madrid, New Madrid, MO, MO-491-62-7550
Nodaway
2010, Maryville, Nodaway
Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/obituaries/x157345172/James-Jim-Gordon-Blankenship
James "Jim" Gordon Blankenship, 71, of Barnard, Mo. passed from this life
on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Maryville. Born on
Sept. 24, 1938 in Starkville, Miss. to the late Robert and Irene (Andrews) Blankenship. Jim married Joyce
Elaine (Haist) on June 18, 1966 in Kansas City, Kan. He attended the Curtis
Chapel Church in Starksville many years ago. He was a veteran of the United
States Navy from 1956 to 1960. He retired in 1996 after 35 years of service as
a supervisor of Warehouse and Shipping at Owen-Corning Fiberglass, Kansas City.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Blankenship,
Barnard; brother, Bobby and
Gloria Blankenship,
Starksville; brother-in-law Larry and Elaine Haist,
Barnard; sister-in-law Bonnie and Wayne Collins, Barnard; half-brother Billy Blankenship, Starkville; half-sister Angie McGinness, Starkville; and cousin Barney and Rosemary Smith, Iola,
Kan., and also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his little dog Missy. He
is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Sanders in 2000, Helen Weathers in
2007, niece Terri Blankenship, and
sister-in-law Sara Blankenship in 1987.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 2 p.m.
at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 E. South Hills Dr., Maryville, with
Chaplain Floyd Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home an hour prior to the service. Final resting place will be in the
Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com/index.php/obituaries/details/567-terri-hope-blankenship
Terri Hope Hamline Blankenship, 64, of Maryville, Missouri (formerly of Independence, Missouri)
passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at her home, in Maryville. She was born June 10, 1946 in
Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Merle and Anne Belle (Waltz)
Hamline.
Terri graduated from Van Horn High School, Independence, Missouri
in 1964 and married William Eugene Sayles. They were divorced. She joined the
Army, becoming a Sergeant during the Vietnam Era. In 1986 she graduated from
the University of Kansas with a degree in Medical Records Administration and
worked for Beasley & Thomas. Terri married Billy Howard Blankenship October 2, 1999 in Maryville.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and
BPW in Maryville and the Registered Health Information Administration
Association “AHIMA”.
Terri was preceded in death by her husband, Billy on January 21, 2009 and her parents.
Survivors include her sons: Douglas (Cindy) Sayles, St Charles,
Missouri and Jason (Laura) Hagan, Maryville; grandchildren: Jacob Hagan, Catelyn Huber and Nicholas
Huber; brothers: Thomas Merle Hamline
III, Sweet Springs, Missouri and Steve Hamline, Denver, Colorado; sisters: Lori
Beth Hamline, Kansas City, Missouri; Sharon Bishop, Alaska; Vicki Tilford,
Chico, California and Cindy Tilford, Boise, Idaho and Max, the dog.
Graveside Services will be 10 am Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Floral
Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri with Military Services under the
direction of the Missouri Military Honors Program.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nodaway Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
G. 71, 24Sep1938 - 02Jun2010, Barnard,
Nodaway, MO, MS-426-78-6673
Blankenship, Terri
Hope 64, 10Jun1946 - 24May2011, Maryville,
Nodaway, MO, MO-495-52-8153
Osage
+2011, Meta, Osage Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - June 28, 2011
Inez Hollis, age
87, of rural Meta, died Saturday, June 25, 2011, in Maries Manor, Vienna.
Grandma's Quilt: today we look at the completed work of the
seamstress - a beautiful quilt that was the life of Inez Almetta Hollis of Meta, Missouri. The quilt was
lovingly pieced together by Inez over the years of her life. The first
stitch of the quilt was sewn on March 10, 1924, when Inez was born to Charley A. and Mary Vaughn Blankenship in
Maries County. After her mother's death when she was six years old, her father
married Helena Krone. Inez was one of 12 children of Charley and Mary. Her siblings
include: Boyd Blankenship , Kenneth Blankenship , Donley
Blankenship , Elsie Hickey, Maggie Scheulen, Reba
Vineyard, Margie Blankenship , Goldie Blankenship , and three infant siblings who died in
infancy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, and all
siblings, but together they form the shape of who Inez was and thus they have permanently outlined the beautiful quilt
which was Inez's life.
Added to the quilt on September 2, 1939, when they were married in
Vienna, and were married for over 71 years, there is a big heart shaped piece
found in the center of the quilt which is her husband Everett Hollis, who
survives her in their current home of over 60 years near Vienna. They first met
when Inez was staying with Margaret Brumble
(Everett's sister) and Everett stopped to visit Marg. Other pieces near the
center of the quilt include her three children, and their spouses, Katherine
and Harold Patterson, Vienna; Kenneth and Sandra Hollis, Meta; and Donna and
Ronnie Thompson, Vienna. The next layer of quilt pieces are those of her
grandchildren: Lindell and Lori Patterson, Vienna; Beverly and Paul Honse,
Vienna; Cindy and Randy Wansing, Dixon; Kevin and Lisa Patterson, Ankeny, Iowa;
Andrea Sharp, Meta; Becky and Tom Kleffner, Vienna; and Keith and Angie
Thompson, Argyle; with other areas of the quilt filled in by the 14 pieces
which are her great-grandchildren, Cody, Justin, Jessica, Katie, William,
Joshua, Cailey, Taylor, Tanner, Haley, Madison, Megan, Emily and Brooke.
In Inez's quilt, there are pieces which have been there for many
years. One of the pieces is made of leather to remind us of the years she spent
working at the Brown Shoe Company in Dixon, in addition to her time working at
the Highway Café in Vienna. Her educational patch was sewn in when she
completed the 8th grade in rural one-room schoolhouses in Maries County. Like
any quilt that has been used over time, some of the pieces have begun to fade.
Some years ago, Inez was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This
disease caused her to forget many of the memories and some of the people we
have recalled here. Even though they are faded, they still perfectly fill and
remain in the quilt which is Inez's life. Even the faded pieces still add
beauty to the quilt. Following her lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, on June 25,
2011, the seamstress sewed her final piece onto the quilt which was her life.
The quilt is now complete. Like every good quilt, Inez's life will bring her
family and all of us warmth and comfort for years to come.
Funeral services will be conducted for Inez at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday,
June 28, 2011, in the Mason Ridge Community Church, 10784 Highway 133, Meta
with Rev. Larry Neal officiating. Interment will be in the Vienna Public
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Meta, Osage Co., MO, Obituary
Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - December 1, 2011
Everett Lloyd Hollis, age 94, of Meta, passed away Monday, November
28, 2011, in the Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City. Mr. Hollis had been in failing health for some
time. He was born the eighth child of a family of 10 on August 26, 1917, at
Venus, in Maries County, a son of William and Dorothy Matilda (Wiles) Hollis
He was united in marriage on September 2, 1939, at Vienna, to the
former Miss Inez Almetta
Blankenship, and to this
union, three children were born. Everett was baptized early in life while
attending Lambeth Assembly of God Church. He had served as School Sunday
Superintendent and song leader for several years while attending there. He
attended church for several years, not missing a service. They attended Mason
Ridge Community Church for the past few years. He and his wife, Inez
Blankenship, were married for
over 71 years. After they were married, in 1939, they lived in Ellisville,
Missouri. He had a job working at a government TNT plant and also worked at a
dairy plant milking cows. After a few years, he and his wife moved back to
Maries County where he was a farmer for the rest of his life. He also had a
milk truck route where he would pick up milk from patrons in Maries County and
deliver to Lebanon, for processing; and he worked for the Maries County ASCS
office checking farms.
He is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Katherine and
Harold Patterson, Donna and Ronnie Thompson, and one son and daughter-in-law,
Kenneth and Sandra Hollis, all of rural Vienna; seven grandchildren, Lindell
and Lori Patterson, Beverly and Paul Honse, Kevin and Lisa Patterson, Andrea
Hollis, Cindy and Randy Wansing, Becky and Tom Kleffner, Keith and Angie
Thompson; 14 great-grandchildren, Cody Honse, Justin Noblett, Jessica Noblett,
Katie Milnes, William Patterson, Joshua Patterson, Cailey Patterson, Taylor
Wansing, Tanner Wansing, Haley Ragan, Madison Ragan, Megan Thompson, Emily
Thompson, and Brooke Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his wife on June 25, 2011;
his father in 1960; his mother in 1975; six brothers, Clyde Hollis, Rev. Ben
Hollis, Leslie Hollis, Ray Hollis, Eugene Hollis, and Willard Hollis; and three
sisters, Ella Gray, Gertrude Jones, and Margaret Brumble.
Funeral services will be conducted for Mr. Hollis at 1:30 p.m.,
Friday, December 2, 2011, in the Mason Ridge Community Church, 10784 Highway
133, Meta, with Rev. Larry Neal officiating. Interment will be in the Vienna
Public Cemetery, Vienna, under the direction of the Vienna Chapel of the
Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pemiscot
2011, Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., MO, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - August 17, 2011
Evan Donald Burns, 28, of Caruthersville, Mo., and formerly of
Vandalia, died at 1:28 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Evan was killed in the
line of duty while serving as a police officer for the Caruthersville Police
Department.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday at the First United
Methodist Church in Vandalia and continue until the time of services at 1 p.m.
The Rev. Joe Lawson will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Fairlawn
Cemetery with full "Fallen Officer" rites conducted.
Evan was born on May 16, 1983 in Alton, the son of Tabbie
Eckelberry and Michael P. Burns. He graduated from Vandalia High School in
2001. He attended Missouri Police Academy in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and
previously served as an officer in Brooklyn, Ill. He is a two-year veteran of
the Caruthersville Police Department and was employed part-time by the city of
Steele, Mo. Officer Burns was dedicated to serving his community and was the
recipient of numerous commendations for his outstanding service and
achievements in marksmanship. He conducted special training as a firearms
instructor. The governor of Missouri had ordered all flags to be flown at
half-mast in honor of Officer Burns.
Evan is survived by son, Cade; mother, Tabbie Eckelberry and
special friend Roger Brewer; father, Michael Burns; brother, Aaron Burns and
his wife, Keely (White) Burns; sister, Riana Whitehead; stepbrothers, Ray and
Brett Eckelberry; nieces, Jadalyn Whitehead and Addison Burns; and nephews, Dalton Blankenship and Jace Burns.
He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Donald and Lola Burns,
and grandfather, Larry Gannon; and great-grandparents, Beatrice and Christopher
R. Stauffer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pettis
2012, Sedalia, Co., MO, Death
Published in SedaliaDemocrat.com on March 12,
2012
Darlene Marie Blankenship, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Bothwell
Regional Health Center.
Family visitation and rosary will be held from 10:00 a.m. until
noon on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rea Funeral Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, Death
Darlene Marie Blankenship, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Bothwell
Regional Health Center. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Long Beach,
California. She worked as a machine operator for Missouri Pressed Metals,
Sedalia. Darlene loved gardening and fishing.
She is survived by a son,
Larry Blankenship and his wife Kynetta of Carrolton, MO and
three grandchildren, Taira, Brice and Katana.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother and two
sisters.
A viewing and family visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until
Noon on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rea Funeral Chapel. Rosary will begin at
11:30 a.m.,There will be no funeral service or burial. The body will be
cremated after the visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Platte
2012, Parkville, Platte Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - April 22, 2012
Alberta Vandepopulier, 85, of Parkville, MO, passed away at her
home on April 20, 2012.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 24 at the
McGilley Antioch Chapel with burial following in Deister Cemetery.
Alberta was born August 23, 1926 in Northmoor, MO. She attended
Brenner Ridge Grade School in Riverside, MO. Alberta married Gus Vandepopulier
on April 19, 1947. Together, they made a home near Parkville, MO, where they
raised three children: Betty Jean, Darlene and Gussie.
Alberta enjoyed crappie fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks,
listening to country music, hunting morel mushrooms, and shopping for bargains
at local grocery stores and garage sales. Alberta was known for her no-nonsense
attitude and speaking her mind. She was also known for nurturing and caring for
numerous family members throughout her life. Her support and devotion to family
members helped shape them in countless ways.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gus; her
parents MD and Grace Stanton; and great- grandchildren Baby Phil and Baby Luke.
Survivors include daughters, Betty Jean Wade Brzezinski (John) KCMO
and Darlene Anders (Steve) KCMO; son Gus Vandepopulier (Cathy) KCMO; sisters, Doris Blankenship (Donald) KCMO and Betty Bradford Thorton CO;
brother, Marvin Stanton (Beverly) KCMO; grandsons, Scott Wade (Jami) Olathe,
KS, Phil Anders (Joanna) Dallas, TX, and Andy Vandepopulier KCMO;
granddaughters, Tracy Wade KCMO, Brett Lewis (Milton) KCKS, and Nikki
Vandepopulier KCMO; great-grandsons, Jacob Wade KCMO and Jack Anders Dallas,
TX; and great- granddaughters, Darby Wade Olathe, KS and Alexandra Lewis KCKS.
She will be greatly missed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Platte City, Platte
Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=141371104#ixzz0jwSDx4K8
Published in Kansas
City Star on April 2, 2010
James Marvin Blankenship, 55, of Platte City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; sons Scott, Joshua and Justin
Blankenship; mother, Ada
Croskell; brothers Jerre (Patti) Blankenship,
Joe (Cheryl) Blankenship;
sister Judy (John) Waters and grandmother Dorothy
Clifton.
Services 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, at Hoover Christian Church,
with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial Platte City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Weston, Platte Co., MO, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - September 4, 2011
Ronald L. Miller, Weston, Mo., passed away Monday, August 29, 2011,
at the Garden Valley Nursing & Rehab. Center in Kansas City, Mo. A memorial
service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Vaughn Funeral Home in
Weston. The
Ronnie was born on June 27, 1940, in Weston to Edgar and Helen Francis (Blankenship) Miller. He was a 1958 graduate of the
Weston High School, and member of the First Baptist Church of Weston. He was a
department store retail sales manager for many years, having worked at Macy's,
and in later years for the Tuesday Morning stores in Brookside and Platte
Woods. Ronnie married Sandra Kay Lewis on May 14, 1960, in Weston. Together, they took great pride in the
historical past of their home, and in the Weston community, often times dressed
in period clothing during the various homes tours and events that they
supported as members of the Weston Historical Museum.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Betty
Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; his son, Michael
Edward Miller of Kansas City; his daughter, Debra Claybrook and her husband
William of Charles Town, West Va.; and his two grandchildren, Ashley of St.
Louis, Mo., and Scott Claybrook of Columbia, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI, Miller,
Helen, 69, 14Jul1918 - ??Aug1987, Weston, Platte, MO, MO-491-28-2395
SSDI, Miller, Edgar H., 78. 11Mar1910 - 10Jun1988, Weston,
Platte, MO, MO-495-10-5869
Platte Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
M. 55, 12Dec1954 - 31Mar2010, Platte
City, Platte, MO, MO-497-64-0915
Polk
2012, Bolivar, Polk Co., MO, Funeral
Published in the News-Leader on January 31, 2012
William Dee Blankenship, 65, Bolivar, formerly long time resident of the Dadeville, Mo.
area, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012.
Services will be Wednesday February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Dadeville United Methodist Church with interment following in Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery, Aldrich, Mo., under the care and direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral
Home, Walnut Grove, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Putnam
2011, Worthington, Putnam Co., MO, Obituary
Kirksville Daily Express (MO) - January 11, 2011
Jo Anne Clark 62 of Worthington, MO passed away Monday (January 10,
2011) at Northeast Regional Medical Center, where she had been a patient one
week. The daughter of Labe and Ruth (Thompson) Robbins, she was born June 9,
1948 in Des Moines, IA.
On November 23, 1962 in Worthington she was united in marriage to
James R. Clark, who preceded her in death on September 30, 2009. Also preceding
her in death were her parents, an infant daughter, Sarah Anne, and a brother,
Herman Richmond.
Jo Anne grew up in the Worthington
area and attended the Worthington Elementary School and Queen City High School.
She was a devoted mother whose number one priority was caring for her family.
In later years she became involved in community affairs; where she was Mayor of
Worthington, served on the Senior Housing Board, and operated Jo's Café in
Worthington. While living in Kirksville she was very instrumental in starting
and operating three separate Missions and a Soup Kitchen, which Jo Anne loved
doing, and worked at faithfully until ill health forced her to retire.
Jo Anne is survived by three children, Tammy Overton and husband
Orin of Unionville, Jimmy Clark and wife Tonya of Kirksville, and Roy Clark and
wife Lori of Queen City; one sister, Margaret Gregory and husband Wayne of
Kirksville; four brothers, her twin brother, Joe Robbins and wife Georgann of
Worthington, David Robbins and friend Rhonda Blankenship
of Livonia, MO, Edward Robbins and friend Sandy Rogers of Worthington, and Labe
(Junior) Robbins and wife Hallie of Worthington; nine grandchildren, Oliver
Overton and wife Cassie, Kyle Overton and wife Amanda, Tanner Overton and wife
Stephanie, Chaze, Sierra, Madison Ruth, Roy and Andy; two great grandchildren,
Abigail and Oriahnna and one arriving in August, and a host of nieces and
nephews. Jo Anne had a strong personal faith in God.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (January 12,
2011) at the McCune Cemetery on highway 136 in Putnam County with Kevin Collins
officiating. Pallbearers will be Oliver Overton, Kyle Overton, Tanner Overton,
Roy Clark, George Groseclose, and Tony Robbins. Honorary bearers will be Wayne
Gregory, Billy Robbins and Daniel Snowbarger.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Randolph
+2011, Moberly, Randolph Co., MO, Obituary
Moberly Monitor-Index and Democrat (MO) - August 1, 2011
Robert E. "Bob" Teacutter, 80, of Moberly, formerly of
Cairo, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. He had
been in failing health. Bob was born November 12, 1930, in Middletown, MO, to
Daniel and Laura (Blankenship)
Teacutter.
Prior to retirement he was a driver for Orscheln Brothers. He was a
member of the Cairo Baptist Church and had been a former Mayor of Cairo serving
18 years. He married Grace Seeley on February 20, 1950, in Wellsville, MO, and
she survives. Also surviving are a son, Alan Teacutter and wife Becky of
Columbia, MO; a daughter, Debbie and husband Jackie Mott of Madison; nine grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two
sisters.
Services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in
Vandalia, MO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Charles
2011, St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - January 24, 2011
Barklage, Gladys M. of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday,
January 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Loving wife of 63 years to Harold Barklage;
dear daughter of the late Edward and Selena Wolf; devoted mother of Betty
Barklage, Janet (Arthur) Rhomberg, and Nancy (Grant) Evans; cherished
grandmother of Aaron
Blankenship, Elizabeth Seim, Mark Blankenship, Eric Evans, and great-grandmother of
Selena and Sarah Seim; dear sister of Esther Torbitzky, Velma Vogt, and Kenneth
Wolf.
She is preceded in death by her brothers Winston and Edward Wolf,
Jr., and sister Sylvia Kneemiller. Mrs. Barklage retired from the City of St.
Charles School District after 25 years of service. She was also a very active
lifetime member of St. John U.C.C. where she taught Sunday School, and was a
member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 312. Services:
Funeral Service 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Baue Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment St. John U.C.C. Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Charles Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Leonard F. 89, 01Apr1922 - 01Jul2011, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, MO-500-16-4908
Saint Francois
2011, Bismarck, St. Francois Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/335419/Blankenship-Karon.php
Karon L. Blankenship Cooksey of Bismarck, Mo. was born July 29, 1951 in St. Louis,Mo. She
passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospital, being the age of
59.
Preceded in death by parents, Emerson Jake Cooksey and Fern Penning
Cooksey.
Survived by two sons, Britt Blankenship of Pevely, Mo. and Timothy J. Blankenship of OFallon, Ill.; also four grandchildren
survive; one sister, Sharon Weston of Bismarck,Mo.; two nieces and other
relatives and friends survive.
Funeral Service Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at
Horton-Wampler Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Clinton. Burial at St. Francois
Memorial Park in Bonne Terre, MO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Terre Du
Lac, St. Francois Co., MO, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/149893/White-Katherine.php
Katherine White, 83, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 5, 2010 at
Camelot Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born November 22, 1926 in St.
Francois County. She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of
Christ, Bonne Terre.
Preceded in death by Parents, James and Nancy (Blankenship) Kay; Husband, James A. White.
Survived by Sisters, Dola McNabb of Bonne Terre, Ruth Highley of
Fenton, Loretta Mac Kenzie of Brighton, MI; Many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held May 24, 2010 at 11:00, with inurnment
to follow at St. Francois Memorial Park Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Francois Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Karon
L. 59, 29Jul1951 - 23Apr2011, Bismarck,
Saint Francois, MO, MO-491-60-4627
Saint
Louis City
2011, Saint
Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch (MO) - March 13, 2011
Stein, Theresa M. (nee Shocklee),
fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Fri., March 11, 2011.
Beloved wife of John J. Stein; loving
mother of Mary (Greg) Blankenship, Lisa (Rick) Morris, Larry and the late Susan and
Thomas Stein; cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 2; our dear
sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to all.
Services: Funeral from Kutis Affton
Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tues., March 15, 10:15 a.m. to St. Anthony of Padua
Catholic Church (High Ridge) for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment J. B. National
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, St. Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - April 17, 2011
Blankenship, Phyllis Anne (nee Promnitz), passed away April 10, 2011. Wife of the
late Richard R. Blankenship;
survived by son Steven Robert Blankenship and grandsons Steven Michael Blankenship and Raymond Anthony Blankenship.
Services: Graveside Memorial Service 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April
20, 2011, at St. Paul Churchyard, 7600 S. Rock Hill Road, 63123.
Contact John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County, 314-894-8444
for more information.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, St. Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - May 29, 2011
Werner, Patricia "Patty" (nee Kyle) Lost her battle with
pancreatic cancer on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
Dear mother of Bill Walsh, Suzanne (Dewayne) Blankenship and Julie Marie Walsh; former wife of Tim Walsh; dear grandmother
of Kyle, Emily, Bryce and the late Dylan Blankenship;
dear daughter of the late Walter and Lois Kyle (nee Hardy); dear sister of Betty
(Bob) Goble and Tom (Lindy) Kyle; dear friend of Vern Miller; our dear aunt,
great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.
Private Interment at Thornfield Cemetery (Thornfield, MO.)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, St. Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - August 7, 2011
Smith, S. Lee 77 of St. Louis Missouri died at his home Saturday,
July 23 2011. He was born Dec. 21, 1933 in East Prairie, MO. Lee served in the
U.S. Navy during the Korean War, aboard the USS Prairie. In 1997 he retired
from Bank of America where he had worked for 47 years.
Lee is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patsy (Aubuchon); his son
Dennis Smith; daughter Barbara (Norman) Jones both of Patterson, MO; daughter
Karen (Freddie) Clopton, Bellevue Nebraska; and son Steven (Sherry) Smith, St.
Louis; seven grandchildren, Erin (Charlie) Mize, Poplar Bluff, MO, Terence
Herrera, Virginia Beach, VA, Weston Herrera and Steffen (Victoria) Herrera,
Omaha NE, Rachel Smith, St Louis, Jessica and Sean Riebeling; eight
greatgrandchildren, and one sister Marlene Blankenship of St Louis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindel and Virgie (Fugate)
Smith and brother Terry.
Services: Interment National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks.
Memorial Service with military honors Friday August 12 at 9 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Saint Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - January 7, 2012
Perkins, Virginia A. (nee Meyer) baptized into the hope of Christ's
Resurrection on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Loving wife of the late Thomas E.
Perkins; dear mother of Michael
(Kathryn), Ellen (John) Dalton, Kathleen Reynolds (Don Weber), Steven, Sr.,
(Christie), David (Debbie), Phillip (Robin), Cynthia (Curtis, Sr.) Blankenship, Thomas, Jr. (Susan) and Virginia; dear
grandmother of 28, great grandmother of 9; dear sister of Richard (Marilyn)
Meyer, Sue (Ed) Weckherlin and the late Kenneth, Donald and Walter Meyer. Dear
sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral: Monday, 9:00 am from John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, South
County, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd, 63129. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Saint Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - April 11, 2012
Norma J. (nee Treuel) Geitz, Monday, April 9, 2012. Beloved wife
for 66 years of Wilfred W. Geitz; dear mother of Richard P. (the late Barbara)
Geitz and Carolyn E. Geitz; dear grandmother
of Scott A. (Wende) Geitz and Kimberly A. (Beau) Blankenship ; great grandmother of Garin and Nolen Geitz and Jack and Lucy Blankenship; dear aunt, great aunt, great great aunt,
cousin and friend of many.
Services: Visitation Thursday, April 12, 3-8pm at Fey Funeral Home,
4100 Lemay Ferry Road south of Lindbergh, then to St. Johns Evangelical United
Church of Christ Friday, April 13 for services at 1pm. Interment Old St. Johns
Cemetery.
Norma was a member of St. Johns Women's Fellowship,
Sappington-Concord Historical Society and an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Saint Louis City, MO, Obituary
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April
12, 2012
Carol A. (nee Dockery) Blankenship, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Phil
Blankenship; dear mother of Samantha (David) Ranck and Phillip
Blankenship; sister of Gerald
(Mary Ellen) Dockery, Susan (the late Gary) Newman; sister-in-law of Pamela (Michael) Powell, Robert (Sandy) Blankenship and the late Mary Beth Dawson; aunt, great aunt, cousin and good
friend to many.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry
Rd. (at Butler Hill) Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m. Interment Shepherd Hills
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Saint
Louis City, MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - April 27, 2012
Richardson, George A. asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Beloved husband of 46 years of Judy Richardson (nee Stokes); loving father of
Ashlyn (Bob) Cunningham; dear grandfather of Callum and Adeline Cunningham;
dear brother of Leonard, Mark, and David Richardson, Mary Pruitt and the late Christine Blankenship; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and
friend. Mr. Richardson was a member of Teamsters Union Local 600 and the
American Legion.
Services: Visitation Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Sunday,
April 29, 4-8 p.m. then taken to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church (5252 So.
Lindbergh) Monday, April 30, for visitation at 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m.
Interment National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint
Louis
2010, Bridgeton, St. Louis
Co., MO, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/03/patrick-b-barry/144453331
Barry, Patrick B. 62, of Bridgeton, MO on Sat., July 31, 2010.
Devoted and loving husband of 25 years to Mary E. Barry (nee Simon); dearest
dad to Chuck (Trina) Blankenship and Darla Cox; loving grandpa of Alix and Tony Bosler, Cody and Julia
Blankenship, Sydney and
Zachary Tiesing; dear son of the late John Jack and Edna Barry; dear
brother-in-law of Anton Simon and Harold (Sandy) Simon; dearest uncle, cousin,
and friend to many.
Services: Funeral 10 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 5 at ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME.
11101 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Ann, MO (739-1133). Interment Jefferson
Barracks National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - February 15, 2011
McMahan, Helen V. (nee Humphrey) Feb. 10, 2011. The beloved wife of
the late Albert L. McMahan; dear mother of Darryl S. McMahan (Rhonda) and the
late Diane L. Snider; dear grandmother of Debbie Scheetz (Dan), Donna Blankenship (Jerry), Darren
McMahan, Jay Snider and the late Rick Snider; great-grandmother of 6 and
great-greatgrandmother of one, dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Memorial Service to be helt Sat. Feb. 19, 2011 at 1:00pm
at Arlington United Methodist Church, 3770 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO
314-739-0434.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Florissant, Saint Louis Co., MO, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - December 5, 2011
Seymour, Earlene (nee Stewart) Saturday, December 3, 2011. Loving
wife of the late Truman Seymour, beloved mother of Marilyn (Tim) Deming and the
late Jacquelyn Seymour, dear grandmother of Nicholas Deming and Kathleen
Crangle, great-grandmother of Gavin Crangle, dear sister-in-law of Eva
Blankenship . Earlene was a
member of Florissant Chapter #161 O.E.S. and First Christian Church of
Florissant.
Services: Funeral at Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd, Florissant,
MO, Tuesday, December 6, at 9 am. Interment 2 pm at Cedar Grove Cemetery,
Salem, MO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Louis Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Phyllis A. 72, 09Feb1939 - 10Apr2011, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-486-40-1545
Saline
2011, Nelson, Saline Co., MO, Obituary
The California Democrat, (MO) - December 14, 2011
Wilma L. Cornine, 88, of Nelson, Mo., died Monday, December 5,
2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.
Born November 8, 1923, in California, Mo., she was the daughter of the late
James David Newkirk and Beulah Mae Allee Newkirk.
On April 19, 1940, she married Sam Cornine who preceded her in
death on June 24, 1993. She had lived in Nelson since 1961 and was a retired
nurses' aide at Marshall Habilitation Center where she worked for many years.
She attended Heath Creek Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors include her children, Larry Cornine and wife Dorothy of
Independence, Mo., Judi Underwood of Blue Springs, Mo., Sammy Cornine of
Burlington, Kan., Gale Cornine and wife Alice of Nelson, Mo. and Ronnie Cornine
and wife Debbie of Danbury, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one
brother, James Newkirk of Tipton, Mo.; three sisters, Norma Howlett of Oak Grove, Mo., Jody Blankenship of California, Mo., and Sue Nutt of
Sedalia, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by two sons, Steve Cornine and Brian Cornine; two granddaughters, Joy Raines
and Amie Cornine; one brother, Charles Henry Newkirk; three sisters, Shirley
Volkart, Margaret Roweder and Katie Watts; and two sons-in-law, Jim Barton and
Russ Underwood.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011,
at Heath Creek Baptist Church, with Chris Harper, Minister officiating. Burial
was in Heath Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stone
2011, Kimberling City, Stone Co., MO, Obituary
O'Fallon Progress (IL) - October 27, 2011
Helen L. Wilson, nee Miller, 80, of Kimberling City, Missouri, formerly
of O'Fallon, born August 24, 1931, in E. St. Louis, Ill., passed away October
25. Helen moved along with her husband Tracy to Table Rock Lake in 1989 for
retirement, where they spent their days enjoying boating and traveling in their
RV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ida, nee
Belle, Miller; her husband of 56 years, Tracy Wilson, whom she married May 27,
1950 and who passed away November 13, 2006; her infant son Terry Wilson; her daughter Cathy Blankenship ; two infant brothers; her brother Charles "Buddy"
Miller; her sisters Marilyn Lattimer and Shirley Lowe; and her son-in-law Larry
Rundell.
Surviving are her daughters Tammy Lane and Deborah Rundell, both of
Kimberling City, Mo.; her brother Bill Miller of Belleville.; sisters Donna
Bodendick of Swansea, and Diane Stoneking of Freeburg; her grandchildren Chad and Brian Conner of Belleville; Ryan and Aaron Blankenship of
Nixa, Mo; Dustin Burgert of Springfield, Mo.; Crystal Konrad of Nixa, Mo.; a
great grandson Landon Konrad; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 28 at
Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St. in O'Fallon. Interment of
cremated remains will take place at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield,
Missouri, alongside her husband.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com