Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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KAHLE, Lloyd Elmer
b: Jul 1 1909, Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE
d: Dec 22 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lloyd Elmer Kahle, 86, Clinton, did Friday, December 22, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Kahle was born July 1, 1909, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Francis and Rena (Jones) Kahle. He was married to Ruth Gover of Iconium on August 15, 1934, in Harrisonville. Mr. Kahle lived in Independence before moving to Clinton in 1989. Mr. Kahle worked as a refrigeration technician for the Vendo Co. for about 20 years retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Everett Christian Church but in recent years attended the Church of the Brethren in Kansas City and in Deepwater. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; his daughter, Joann, and her husband, Don Brooks of Clinton; two grandchildren, Lisa R. Linn, Disney, Oklahoma, and Linda C. Cummings of Kansas City; two great-grandchildren, Meagan N. Linn and Alyssa D. Linn, Disney, Oklahoma. He also leaves Ruth's brother and sisters, Leona Winter and family of Osceola, the family of Everett Gover, now deceased, David Gover of Kansas City and Evelyn Gover of Independence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 26, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was at Iconium Cemetery. Pall bearers were Rob Linn, Steve Cummings, Terry Howerton, Don Lynn, Bob Allen and Ben Gover, all members of Lloyd's family.

KAHLE, Ruth GOVER
b: Feb 22 1913, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 28 2005, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2005 - Ruth Gover Kahle, 92, Clinton, died Friday, October 28, 2005, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. She was born February 22, 11913, at Iconium, daughter of Benjamin and Emma Scott Gover. On August 15, 1934, she married Lloyd E. Kahle. They had lived in the Kansas City area for many years where she was employed in the Notions Department of the Donnely Garment Co. She had resided in Clinton since 1989. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Don (Joann) Brooks of Clinton; two granddaughters, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Winter of Osceola and Evelyn Gover of Independence, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett and Jack. Services were held Sunday, October 30, with burial in Iconium Cemetery, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home.

KAHMANN, Leona Belle WILSON
b: Jul 21 1909, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 9 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leona Belle Kahmann, 91, Windsor, Mo., formerly of Clinton, Mo., died Saturday, September 9, 2000, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Nursing Home, Windsor. She was born July 21, 1909, on a farm near Urich, Mo., the only child of James Olen and Lena Leota (Kirby) Wilson. She worked as an alterationist for many years in Clinton. She also worked for Brown Manufacturing, and as an office nurse for Dr. Bradshaw for 13 years. She married Ralph Bradley Kahamann May 3, 1931 at the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Mo. Ralph died September 27 1971. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, active in Sunday school, choir, WMU, Amona Bible Study Group. She was a resident of Clinton until 1989 when her health failed and she moved to Sedalia where her daughter could care for her and then to Windsor, Mo. in February 1995. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Leatha and Bob Marker, Warrensburg, Mo.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held September 12, 2000 at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

KAHMANN, Ralph Bradley
b: Mar 18 1905, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 27 1971, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Ralph Bradley Kahmann was born in Windsor, Mo. on March 18, 1905, the son of August William and Katie Dell Bradley Kahmann. He passed away at the Clinton General Hospital September 27, 1971 after an illness of several months. He was married to the former Leona Wilson May 3, 1931 and they were blessed with one daughter, Leatha, who is now Mrs. Robert Marker of Sedalia, Mo. In addition to his wife and daughter Mr. Kahmann is survived by three brothers; Raymond H. Kahmann of Long Beach, California, Ernest E, Kahmann of Memphis, Tennessee and Earl W. Kahmann of Springfield, Mo. He also leaves three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kahmann was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton where he was a member of the choir and very active in church affairs as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were held September 29, at the first Baptist Church. Burial was in Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

KAHN, Kenneth Wagoner "Pete"
b: Mar 3 1915, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1992, Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ
bur: D. W. Newcomers Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Word has been received of the death of Kenneth Wagoner (Pete) Kahn of Phoenix, Ariz. He leaves his wife, Susie, of the home and a daughter, Joyce Kahn Wilcox and family, also of Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Kahn was with the Kahn Store in Montrose for many years. He and his wife owned and operated the Kahn Store in Deepwater and they also owned and operated a fabric store on the south side of the square in Butler. Also for a number of years he owned and operated a grocery store in Independence. Mr. Kahn was the uncle of Roberta Jeanne Toalson Miller, Nettie Mouse and Kay Holt, all of Urich, and Elnora Jordan of Neodesha, Kansas. Graveside services will be held Monday at the Floral Hill Cemetery.

KAHN, Max Purcell
b: Jun 7 1878, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 10 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Max Purcell Kahn died at his home on North 2nd street at 5 a.m., last Saturday, with organic heart trouble. He had his first attack of heart trouble when a small lad, following an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. He was taken to a celebrated specialist, who at first gave the family no hope, then took the case and did all within his power. He grew much better, but the doctor warned the family that if the heart attacks returned when he was grown, that nothing could be done. For several years he has had attacks and since last September, had been very ill much of the time, although part of the time he was able to be up. Last week a Kansas City specialist had been called, who advised complete rest, so the younger children were sent away so the house could be kept quiet. about tow hours before the final call came, his wife got him a drink and he said he had never slept so well for a long time. At five his wife was awakened by his gasping and he only drew two more breaths. Deceased was born June 7, 1878, at Montrose, Mo., where he grew to manhood, graduating from the Montrose public schools. He later attended Central College at Fayette, Mo. At the age of 18 he entered his father's store, where he applied himself well to the business of general merchandise and a few years later, he and his brother were taken into the firm. As the sons put their time into the business, it grew and grew until a branch store was started at Urich, which is equal to the Montrose store. Nearly two years ago, they moved here in order that their children might have the advantage of the Clinton high school. Since he lived here, he ran a wholesale produce business, never satisfied with having an idle minute on his hands. His health grew so bad, last fall it was decided best to quit his business here, but he still retained his interests in the Montrose and Urich stores. He was united in marriage July 1903 to Miss Mayme Grace Wagoner, who survives him with their four children: Charles, Lehman, Maxine, Billy and Kenneth. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Kahn, and one brother Carl of Montrose. Deceased was converted a number of years ago and united with the Montrose M.E. Church. Since moving to Clinton, he transferred his membership here. He was always a dutiful son, who loved his parents. He was most thoughtful of every wish and desire of his mother, and followed the wishes of his father. His home life was beautiful as he loved his wife and children, ever wanting them about him. He was unselfish and always desired the best for those he loved, no matter what was the personal cost to himself. Perhaps to 14 year old Billy, the shock of his father's death was greatest as the week before he bade his father a cherry good bye, and went to Y.M.C.A. Boy's Camp, as it seemed best for his father to be quiet. Billy is quite a fisherman, so saved his choicest and largest fish to bring home to his father. He did not learn of his death until he got home, as the boys could not bear to tell him. It was indeed a sad homecoming for the lad. Mrs. Kahn's father, Rev. W. F. Wagoner, her brother, C. W. Wagoner and sister Mrs. Dr. Hayden Osborne of Odessa, Mo., were all here for the funeral. The body was taken to the home of his parents in Montrose, where funeral services were conducted Monday morning with burial in Montrose Cemetery.

KAHN, Minnie
b: 1872
d: Feb 11 1897, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hebrew Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 13 1897 - Died after a lingering illness of three months, with stomach troubles, Miss Minnie Kahn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kahn. She quietly fell asleep Thursday afternoon at 3:25. She was 24 years old on the last 24th of December and leaves a large circle of friends, who will miss her sadly; also parents, two sisters and five brothers. The remains will be taken to Sedalia Sunday morning for internment in the Jewish cemetery.

KAHN, Ruby WAGONER
b: Nov 21 1882, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
d: May 19 1968, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ruby Kahn, 85, Deepwater, died May 19, 1968 at a nursing home in Independence. She was born in Odessa, and has lived in Henry County 43 years before moving to Kansas City 18 months ago. Her father, the late Rev. Frank Wagoner, was one of the pioneer Methodist Ministers in western Missouri. She was a member of the Deepwater Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Kahn. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Odessa, burial in Odessa Cemetery.

KAHN, Samuel
b: Sep 25 1833, Merzig, Germany
d: Jul 3 1898, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hebrew Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jul 9 1898 - Sam Kahn, one of Clinton's best known citizens, died at his home peacefully while sitting in the chair Sunday morning about 10 after being sick only a short time. His faithful wife had left him only a few seconds, when he was discovered dead. deceased was born in Merzig, Germany September 21, 1833 and for over 40 years has been a resident of this city, raising an interesting family. He was a Mason and a charter member in the Jewish organization at Sedalia, where his remains were taken for burial Tuesday morning.

KAHN, Solomon
b: Jun 4 1844, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, Fuerstenthum-Birkenfeld, Germany
d: Jul 19 1923, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO - Solomon Kahn, son of Moses Kahn, was born June 4th, 1844, in Birkenfeld, the Duchy of Oldenburg. He was educated at the home school until the age of nine, then he was sent to Arlouze, Belgium, to attend a French Catholic school. At the age of 14, he could speak and write in three languages - German, Hebrew and French. He spent three years as an apprentice, learning the dry goods trade. He began clerkship in Brussels, Belgium. He came to the United States in 1868; spent two years in Macon, then came to Montrose. He was the youngest of a family of 13. Only one brother and five sisters survive him. His father and mother were Orthodox German Jews. The religious training in the home was according to the strictest Jewish rules. Though separated from his people in early manhood, he had observed and kept holy many of the Jewish customs, and his happiest moments were in remembering his mother's and father's training. He was very charitable towards all religions. He gave materially and was ever willing to say there is good in all churches. He assisted in building churches in a radius of 25 or 30 miles around here. Since the year 1871 the name of Kahn has been favorably known over Henry county. Sol Kahn has had the distinction of being the oldest merchant in the southern part of Henry county and Montrose. The name Kahn is recognized as an honorable one and their goods as dependable. An extensive business has been built up from a small beginning in 1871. He saved $100 and when he came to Macon invested it in dry goods. Then in Montrose in partnership with Louis Baum, he purchased the store, which had been founded and operated by Kahn and David. At the end of two years, Mr. Kahn purchased his partner's interest and operated the business under his own name. The store progressed from year to year from a store carrying a stock of $4000 to a store with a stock of from 30 to 40 thousand dollars. A large building was erected in 1884. In 1904 an addition was built to care for the growing business. Of late years Mr. Kahn had retired from the active management and the Kahn Commercial Co. was organized in 1908 to operate the business. While Mr. Kahn held a substantial interest in the business, his son Carl Kahn is president of the company; Ed Rock, Secretary, and Max Kahn, another son, was manager. Mr. Kahn was married in 1876 to Miss Kate Marsh, born in Illinois, a daughter of George Marsh, one of the early settlers of Henry county. The children of this union are Max and Carl, successful merchants; Mr. Max Kahn died one year ago in June. Mrs. S. Kahn and son Carl, survive their father and loved husband. Mr. Kahn was a Democrat but never took any active part in political matters. He adheres to the faith of his fathers and was of Jewish persuasion in religious matters. If he was a friend he would go all the way with you and always carried out a promise in a deal, although he lost money on it. He was a man of vital energy and up until the last two or three weeks was always down at the store and helping look after their business. He suffered severely with heart trouble and though expecting his death in the near future, it came as somewhat of a shock to his many friends. The funeral services were held at his home Saturday morning at 9:30. Burial was made in the Montrose cemetery.

KAISER, Aimee Jo
b: Feb 24 1989, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 24 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2007 - Aimee Jo Kaiser was born on February 24, 1989, with her identical twin sister Anne Marie, in Kansas City. She died March 24, 2007, the result of an automobile accident. She made her decision to trust Jesus as her Savior and was baptized on December 24, 2000, along with her father Sam, and twin sister Anne, at Northeast Baptist Church, where she was a member. Aimee's true passions were her family and sports activities. Sports interested her in both aspects, whether it was playing against tough competition or cheering on her favorite team. Aimee from birth was a Mizzou Tiger for life. She attended Clinton High School for four years and while there she lettered four times at the varsity level in golf. Her golf achievements consisted of winning the conference championship twice, a two-time individual district champ and her senior year the team took the district title as well. In addition, Aimee was a two-time state medalist. A standout highlight in her golfing career was making a hole-in-one as a 14-year-old at the Starburst Golf Tournament in Waco, Texas. Not only could she hit it long and straight, she was an outstanding basketball point guard for the Lady Cardinals for three years. Aimee's loving family consists of parents Sam and Lisa Kaiser; twin sister Anne Marie; brother Patrick Daniel; maternal grandparents Darrel and Barbara Waisner of Springfield; paternal grandparents Denzel and Emaleta Kaiser of Liberty; Aunt Mindy Campbell and husband Rick, cousins Sarah and Ty of Fort Worth, Texas; Aunt Vicki Kaiser and cousins, Jamie and Mike of Raytown; Uncle Larry Kaiser and wife Diane of St. Augustine, Florida, and cousins Kurtis of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Kristina of Fairfax, Virginia, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Benson Center, Clinton, on Wednesday, March 28. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KAISER, Elizabeth Frances BROWN
b: Aug 18 1887, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 9 1937, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Brooding over ill health and possibly the fear of becoming helpless, caused Mrs. Fred Kaiser, in her despondency, to take her own life by drowning in a pond of less than two feet of water, near her home, southeast of Clinton between 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. April 9. Friday at 11:45 a.m. she gave her son Homer a note to take to her husband's sister, Mrs. George Land, who lives on the Kaiser home place, about one-fourth mile north of Fred Kaiser's. The note said: "Fred has gone to town and don't let him or Homer come home alone for I am doing a terrible thing. Be sure someone is here when he comes. There is a note on the table. Goodbye, little sister, don't let anything out until Fred gets home. He will probably not be gone very long." The Lands rushed to the Kaiser home where they found the second note: "My darling Fred and Homer: Forgive me for what I have done and meet me in heaven, if God will forgive, but I feel like I can't endure any longer. This is a hard thing to do but it isn't as much as leaving you and Homer - you have been so patient and good. Don't grieve for me, just try to be like I want you to be. Goodbye, God less you, and come over to the pond," where they found her lying face down in about two feet of water. One end of a piece of cloth had been tied to a flat iron, the other end about her neck. She was fully dressed, and her coat was at the edge of the pond. The coroner, Dr. S. B. Hughes, was called at once, and as he saw from the notes and other evidence that the case was suicide, no inquest was necessary. Her husband carried the body from the pond. Elizabeth Frances Brown was born August 18, 1876(?), near Calhoun, and married Fred Kaiser February 22, 1913. To this union was born a son Homer. Since their marriage, she and her husband lived on the farm except one year, when they lived in Clinton. Hers was a happy disposition, when in good health, with an independence of spirit that few possess. Since her illness last fall, she worried because she was unable to do her housework. The happiness of her husband and son was her first thought. She was an excellent neighbor, kind, willing to help. Deceased kept busy each moment of her life, taking pride in the upkeep of her house, sewing and mending. Last October she underwent an operation, and since seemed to grow weaker, yet she gallantly went about her work, assisted by her husband and son. Her sister-in-law meant much to her, for she liked to have her, as well as other neighbors, visit at the home. She was a member of the Christian church at Clinton, but usually attended Bethlehem, until her illness overwhelmed her. Besides her husband and son, she is survived by a brother John Brown, Clinton; a half-brother Wesley Smith, Sedalia, and half-sisters, Mrs. Ralph Pollard, Kansas City; Mrs. Ezra Ancell, Moberly; Mrs. Walter Ancell, Joplin. Funeral services were conducted at the Bethlehem church Sunday with burial in the cemetery nearby.

KAISER, Kenneth Marvin
b: Jan 14 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - (Kenneth Kaiser and Peggy Adair were killed in an auto accident on Highway 52, south of Clinton, at 12 o'clock noon on July 4, 1939) - Kenneth Kaiser, born January 14, 1922, was one of the finest and most promising boys that had grown up in Clinton in many years. He also attended the Washington Grade School, where his artistic ability was one of his distinguishing assets. A bright and alert student, he went on to the Clinton High School, where he was unusual as a commercial student and a leader in all groups. He was a member of the Glee Club and was the most gifted member of Miss Peckenpaugh's Art Club, and ever ready to make posters for all school activities, also was on the Student Council. His aunt, Miss Edna Kaiser, who teaches in St. Louis, was interested in the art work of her young nephew and helped him greatly with ideas and technicalities. Kenneth was active in the Hi-Y having been elected its secretary for the coming year and had derived much pleasure and profit from the Rotary Club Hobby Club last year, his entries attracted much comment at the Fair held in May. For three years he had been employed by the Barnett Grocery House where his good-natured energy, his courtesy and cleverness made him a general favorite. During the winter he worked after school and on Saturdays and in the summers all the week. He arranged many of the window displays at the wholesale house which often drew voluntary and favorable comment from the public as well as salesmen, who were there on business. Most important, Kenneth was a Christian, member of the Presbyterian Church where he was in C. E. Boye's Sunday school class and had been practicing for a part in a religious drama to be presented at the church Sunday night, July 9. Monday July 10, Kenneth planned to go to the Boy Scout camp at Osceola, and always ready as is the true scout, had his kit and scout box packed, for the trip. He was a Star Scout and this winter hoped to take examinations to become a Life Scout. Little did this splendid boy realize that the Great Scout Master, who guards and directs every Scout, was ready for him to come to the Camp Eternal. A Scout, always prepared, so was Kenneth - equally prepared for eternity as for l9iving. Kenneth was ready, and those who loved and admired him most find solace that he is with the God from whom his brave young life came. Kenneth is survived by his parents, and a sister, Doris Ann, and two brothers, Wendell and Donald, of the home, also his maternal grandfather, Walter Garrett, who makes his home at the Kaisers and is seriously ill with paralysis; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kaiser, who live two blocks furter east on Ohio Street. The Kaiser funeral will be at the Presbyterian church, to which Kenneth belonged, on Thursday. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KAISER, Lillie M. SHOTWELL
b: Sep 9 1867, Missouri
d: Jan 20 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sims Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. Raymer Kaiser died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock, after years of suffering with diabetes and complications. During the last two months a nephew Howard Shotwell, from Minnesota, had been ministering to her wants and giving her the most devoted care. Fore more than two years, Mrs. E. A. Emery, the Red Cross visiting nurse, has visited her, bathing and giving her every attention to make the weary days of suffering more possible to bear. In this case, as in many others, she has been an angel of mercy, bringing not only material comfort to the dear afflicted one, but also bringing cheer and Christian service. Deceased was a good Christian woman, who as long as she was able ministered to the needs of her neighborhood, and was ever ready with a sherry smile and a helping hand. Even to the last she bore her great suffering with fortitude. She was a member of the Woodman Circle, also of the Knights and Ladies of Security and Bethlehem Baptist church. Her father, J. W. Shotwell, who is in very poor health, lives near Coal with his daughter Mrs. Ethel Austin. She also leaves a sister Mrs. G. W. Smith, in Coffeyville, Kas.; three brothers - Wesley Shotwell, Clinton; Abel Shotwell, Atlanta, Ga.; Artie Shotwell, Lafayette, Colo. She also leaves her beloved husband and two grandchildren - Frances and Robert, who live with their mother at Houston, Mo. Her only son died several years ago. Her body was taken to the Sims-Wilkinson Undertaking rooms and prepared for burial. The funeral services were conducted at the Bethlehem Baptist church, with interment in the cemetery near by.

KALBERLOH, George F.
b: Jun 10 1922, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 30 1995, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Valley Center Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George F. Kalberloh, 73, Lowry City, died Thursday, November 30, 1995, at his home. Mr. Kalberloh was born near Lowry City and was a lifelong area resident and farmer. He was a former member of the Lowry City School Board and an ASC member for many years. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a longtime member of the Valley Center United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Ruth, of the home; three sons, Gale, Fred and Jim Kalberloh, all of Lowry City; three daughters, Mrs. Donna Hughes and Mrs. Sharon McLerran of Lowry City, and Mrs. Nancy Holt of Blue Springs; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 3, at the Valley Center United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Valley Center Cemetery.

KALBERLOH, Ruth
b: abt 1928
d: Sep 20 2008, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 22 2008 - Mrs. Ruth Kalberloh, 80, Lowry City, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Valley Center United Church of Christ near Deepwater. Burial will be in Valley Center Cemetery.

KALTENBACH, Earl W.
b: Nov 5 1933, Quincy, Adams Co, IL
d: Dec 7 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 30 2004 - Earl W. Kaltenbach, 71, Clinton, died December 7, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was born November 5, 1933, in Quincy, Illinois, to Earl W. and Lola Clara (Lawrence) Kaltenbach Sr. Earl retired from O'Reilly Automotive in 1998. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, where he was the worship leader, taught an adult Sunday School class, served on many committees, as well as working many months on the new church building. Earl loved his Lord with all his heart and it showed in his smile, attitude and joy in his witness. Earl will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves his wife Billie, of the home; three sons, Michael Valverde and Jeffery Valverde, both of Kansas City, and Mark Kaltenbach of Quincy, Illinois; two daughters, Patty Brennecka of Polo and Tammy Kaltenbach of Quincy, Illinois. Also surviving are his brother Aaron Kaltenbach and wife Judy, Katy, Texas, and his brother-in-law Merle McCaffey, Polo, Illinois; six grandchildren, Jason Grandstaff, Joshua Grandstaff, Diana Valverde, Vanessa Valverde, Christian Valverde and Brittany Leavell, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Northeast Baptist Church Thursday, December 9. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KALWEI, Agnes J. FESSLER
b: Jul 10 1911, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 20 2000, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2001 - Agnes J. Kalwei was born July 10, 1911, in Montrose, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Peoples) Fessler. She departed this life on December 20, 2000, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Joseph H. Kalwei on May 22, 1934. To this union five children were born. Joe and Agnes lived in the Germantown-Montrose area where they farmed until 1975 when they moved to Lee's Summit. She loved to cook for her family and apple pie was her specialty. She loved sewing and working with flowers. Her husband, parents, three brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn and husband, Willard Jurgensmeyer of Lee's Summit, Patricia and husband, Jim Sanders of Lee's Summit, Mary Lou and husband, Steve Swigart of Lamoni, Iowa; two sons, Robert Kalwei and wife Sue of Harrisonville, and Richard Kalwei and wife, Rebecca of Odessa, and one sister, Mary Brownsberger of Montrose. She had 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Our Lady of Presentation, Lee's Summit, on Tuesday, December 26. Burial was in the Lee's Summit Cemetery. Pall bearers were her grandsons, Brent, Robert and Troy Sanders, Terry and Joe Spring and Tony Kalwei.

KALWEI, Edward Anthony "Ed"
b: Jan 11 1918, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 5 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 7 2006 - Edward Anthony "Ed" Kalwei, 88, Kansas City, formerly from the Montrose and Clinton area, died Saturday, August 5, 2006. Funeral mass will be held Monday, August 7, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Ed was born January 11, 1918, at Montrose, son of John and Josephine Putthoff Kalwei. He was a farmer and had served in the United States Army during WWII. He married the former Wilma Grace Sexson. He loved all animals especially horses. Ed was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the American Legion for over 50-years. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kenneth Anthony Kalwei, three brothers, Leonard, Paul and John Kalwei, two sisters, Odella Licher and Bernadine Greufe. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; four daughters, Jo Anne Goddard Brakeville, Mary Josephine Kalwei, Jeanette Florence Delaune and husband Paul, Janet Marie Shipers and husband Scott; one brother, Benjamin Kalwei; four sisters, Margaret Greufe, Theresa Cook, Regina Cook, Josephine Cook and husband Paul; two grandchildren, Tina Ann Jones and husband David; Barry Eugene Brakeville and wife Beckie; two great grandchildren, Brandon and Taylor Jones; plus other numerous relatives and friends.

KALWEI, Florence J.
b: Jun 24 1915
d: Jan 2 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2000 - Florence J. Kalwei, 84, Montrose, died Sunday, January 2, 2000, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by five daughters, Sharon Goth of Clinton, Janice Kalwei of Covina, California and Betty Klass of Montrose, Kathy Gengler of Appleton City and Donna Vogel of Lee's Summit; two sons, Eugene Kalwei of Overland Park, Kansas, and Larry Kalwei of Harrisonville; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

KALWEI, Geneva E. COOK
b: Feb 4 1919
d: Dec 21 1992, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Geneva E. Kalwei, 73, Montrose, died early Monday, December 21, 1992 at her home. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and altar Sodality. Survivors include her husband Ben of the home; three sons, Timothy Kalwei, Steven Kalwei and Andrew Kalwei, all of Montrose; three daughters, Carolyn Kalwei of Denver, Colorado, Martha Gragg, Montrose, and Andrea Schell of Appleton City; 4 brothers, Bernard Cook of St. Louis, Irwin Cook of Prescott, Az., Joe Cook of Urich, and Paul Cook of Independence; one sister, Alma Tenholder of Montrose; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 26, 1992 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

KALWEI, Hugo John
b: Apr 6 1911, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1994, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hugo John Kalwei, 83, Montrose, died at his home Thursday, April 21, 1994. Mr. Kalwei spent nearly all of his life in the Montrose area where he was a farmer and construction worker, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. He was united in marriage to Rita Teeman on May 30, 1939, at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. To this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother Joe Kalwei. He is survived by two sons, Thomas J. and Marcellus Kalwei, both of Raytown; two daughters, Carol Jackson of Kansas City, and Linda Hilte of Montrose; one sister, Lois Mucke of Harrisonville; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. He was always a very devoted and loving husband and father, and his family and grandchildren were very special to him. He enjoyed farming and was proud of his cattle, pickup and his dog. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Saturday, April 23. Burial was in the St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

KALWEI, John William
b: May 6 1924
d: Apr 22 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 22 2003 - John William Kalwei, 78, Montrose, died at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Mr. Kalwei attended the business college in Sedalia and later was with the Taylor & Wagner firm and worked at Whiteman Air Force Base. He is survived by two brothers, Ben Kalwei of Montrose and Ed Kalwei of Clinton; four sisters, Margaret Greufe of Milo, Iowa, Theresa Cook of St. Louis, Josephine Cook of Independence and Regina Cook of Sedalia. Funeral mass will be Friday, April 25, at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

KALWEI, Leonard Henry
b: Nov 4 1904, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 7 1994, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leonard Henry Kalwei, 89, died Thursday, July 7, 1994, at Warsaw Health Care Center. Mr. Kalwei, son of John Gerard and Josephine M. (Putthoff) Kalwei, was born November 4, 1904, in Germantown. At the age of four his family moved to Montrose where he lived until 1991 when he moved to Lee's Summit. He served on the Board of Senior Housing in Montrose and other boards through the years. He was very active in the Montrose community and loved to help others. Mr. Kalwei farmed for a living and enjoyed calling square dances. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. Leonard and his wife, Orpha, moved to the Warsaw Health Care Center in April of 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Paul, and one sister, Della. Survivors include his wife, Orpha, of the home; one son, Harold Kalwei and wife Shirley, of Warsaw; three brothers, Ben and John Kalwei, both of Montrose, Ed Kalwei of Clinton; five sisters, Regina Cook of Sedalia, Theresa Cook of St. Louis, Bernadine Greufe of Iowa Falls, Ia., Margaret Greufe of Milo, Ia., and Josephine Cook of Independence; six grandchildren, Harold Jr., Shanda, Brett, Donna, Larry and Janie and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Montrose Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Monday, July 11. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

KALWEI, Orpha Elizabeth GOTH
b: Jan 21 1910
d: Nov 21 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Orpha Elizabeth Kalwei, 88, Clinton, died Saturday, November 21, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She is survived by one son Harold Kalwei of Belton; one brother Ernest Goth of Clinton; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, November 25, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

KALWEI, Wilma Grace SEXSON GODDARD
b: Dec 16 1919, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 13 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 14 2007 - Wilma Grace Kalwei, 87, Kansas City, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, December 17, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Born December 16, 1919, daughter of Charles W. and Nona (King) Sexson. She married Leo Goddard on March 4, 1940. He died in active service during World War II. They had one child, Jo Anne Brakeville. She then married Edward Kalwei on September 2, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Leo Goddard, and second husband, Edward Kalwei; one son Kenneth Anthony Kalwei; two brothers, Jesse and Pete Sexson, and one sister Dorothy DeLa. Survivors include four daughters, Jo Anne Brakeville, Mary Josephine Kalwei, Jeanette Florence (Paul) Delaune, Janet Marie (Scott) Shipers; two grandchildren, Tina Anne (David) Jones and Barry Eugene (Beckie) Brakeville; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Taylor Jones; two step-grandchildren, Blake and Belinda Mitchell; two sisters, Mary Gregg and Fern Taylor, plus several nieces and nephews.

KAMM, Kaitlynn Rose
b: 1995
d: Sep 7 1995, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kaitlynn Rose Kamm, infant daughter of Patricia Kamm of Clinton, died Wednesday, September 7, 1995, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 9, at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Survivors include her mother, Patricia Kamm, and grandparents, Eugene and Joan Peak of Clinton.

KAMMERICH, Andrew S. "Andy"
b: Aug 8 1918, Syracuse, Morgan Co, MO
d: Aug 10 2007, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tipton, Moniteau Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 13 2007 - Andrew S. Kammerich, age 89, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was born on August 8, 1918, in Syracuse, Missouri, the son of Andrew and Rosemary Heinnen Kammerich. Andy was married to his hometown sweetheart, Laura Richey on November 8, 1941 at Tipton, Missouri. They soon moved to Tipton where he worked for the Hercules Powder Plant in DeSota, Kansas for three years. He then started his own concrete wall construction company in 1949. In 1955, they moved to Warsaw where they would raise their daughter, Andrea Kay. Andy started a Ford Tractor Company in Warsaw which he owned and operated for seven years. He then returned to the concrete business full time and operated a very successful commercial concrete business, retiring in 1981. He followed his motto of "Find something no one else wants to do, do it and you will come out very well." Andy was very active in the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers at St. Ann’s. He was instrumental in forming the Jay Harris Council of the Knights of Columbus and helped with the development of their first hall as well as obtaining their present hall. Andy served as a director of the Osage Valley Bank, now known as Hawthorn Bank, for over 30 years. Following his retirement, Andy and his wife, Laura, spent many countless days and nights in the motor home traveling all 50 states and several countries, which included two visits to the Holy Land. They were members of a RV Club and spent many nights camping and enjoying the friendships they made. His devoted wife of 58 years, Laura "Shorty" Kammerich preceded him in death on February 28, 2000. Surviving is his daughter, Andrea (Andi Kay) White, of St. Louis, Missouri, two grandchildren, Brock Hockman of Kansas City, Mo., and Misty Hockman of St. Louis, and a great-grandson, Aiden Levi Hockman, other relatives and friends. Andy's life reflects a commitment to his family, church and community and he will be sadly missed. Funeral services and mass will be Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery in Tipton.

KAMMERT, Mary CALVIN BANNING
b: Aug 13 1898
d: Jun 9 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Graveside services for Mary C. Banning Kammert, 96, were held Monday, June 12, 1995, at the Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Kammert died Friday, June 9, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a son, Bob Banning of Branson; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

KAMPE, Addie Mae SHIFFLETT
b: May 1 1906, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
d: Aug 5 2005, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 31 2005 - Addie Mae Kampe was born May 1, 1906, in Humansville, to Gus and Ida Shifflett. She died at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, on August 5, 2005, at the age of 99 years. She was a homemaker. She was married to Arch Kampe, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed crocheting and making quilts for her family. She loved playing cards, especially with her great-grandchildren. Addie enjoyed life and lived by herself until she was 98-years-old when a stroke disabled her. Addie was preceded in death by her husband Arch; son Leonard (Gene) and a daughter, Ina Mae Mothersbaugh. She is survived by daughter, Nina Christy and husband Don, and one daughter-in-law Elsie Kampe, as well as 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Addie will be lovingly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Sunday, August 7. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

KAMPE, Anna Pearl SMITH
b: Apr 17 1908, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 27 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Anna Pearl Kampe was born April 17, 1908, near Clinton, the daughter of William H. and Eliza Jane (Evans) Smith. She departed this life May 27, 1992, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 84 years, one month, 10 days. She was united in marriage to Gus Harry Kampe on March 21, 1928. She was an assembly worker at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant before her retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary, both in Garden City. She had lived near Calhoun before moving to Garden City in 1951. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gus Kampe on August 5, 1971; one son Roy Lee Kampe; six brothers and five sisters. She is survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, May 30, 1992, at the Dickey Chapel in Garden City. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KAMPE, Betty Lou
b: Aug 30 1941, Arkansas
d: Apr 25 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Betty Lou Kampe, 51, Independence, died Sunday, April 25, 1993 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was a native of Arkansas and was married to Harless F. Kampe, formerly of Clinton. She was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church in Independence. Survivors include her husband Harless of the home; three sons, Terry, Tony and Tim Kampe, all of Independence; two sisters, Nora Hinchey of Independence and Delaine Holder of Little Rock; two grandsons. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, with graveside services at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

KAMPE, Gus Harry
b: Dec 22 1896, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 5 1971, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - G. H. Kampe, fifth youngest of nine children of Laura Jane and William Kampe, was born December 22, 1896, in Henry County, near Calhoun, MO, and passed away August 5, 1971, at Wetzel Hospital at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 13 days. He lived most of his life near Calhoun, MO, until moving to Garden City 20 years ago. He was united in marriage March 21, 1928, to Anna Pearl Smith. To this union one child, a son, was born, who with four brothers and two sisters, preceded him in death. Mr. Kampe is survived by his wife, Anna; two brothers, Ernest and Rolla Kampe, of near Calhoun, MO; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Kampe was a loving and considerate husband and took great pride in his home, garden and flowers. He was widely known for the fine vegetables he grew. He attended the Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was never too busy to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors and truly enjoyed doing so. Mr. Kampe was an Army veteran of World War I. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson-Dickey Chapel in Garden City, MO. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

KAMPE, Laura Jane KEARNS
b: Feb 8 1870, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH
d: May 9 1938, 6 mi W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO, May 1938 - Death released the spirit of Mrs. John Kampe from earthly ties at 2:30 a.m. May 9, 1938, at her home about six miles west of Calhoun. She had been ill a number of years with a stomach disorder, at times in intense agony, but had been worse since Christmas and was bedfast about three months. Her going was quiet and peaceful, the calm that follows storm. Her only son at home, Rolla, was ever ready to do all in his power to alleviate his mother's sufferings and a granddaughter, Miss Lottie Miller of Coal, daughter of Mrs. Pearl Shifflett, gave her beloved grandmother tenderest care, and by her youth lightened the weary, pain-filled days for Mrs. Kampe. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mike Kearns, was with her, also a neighbor, Mrs. John Trolinger and all the children. Laura Kearns, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Kearns, was born February 8, 1870, at Cincinnati, Ohio, and came to Henry County as a child with her parents where she had since lived. When about 20 she was united in marriage to John Kampe and to them were given nine children. Their home was near Calhoun, where all her life she enjoyed working outdoors with growing plants and her flock of poultry. She was devoted to her family and since the death of her husband three years ago, held the children and grandchildren closer to her. The home was always kept open to them and when her health permitted, she enjoyed visiting in their homes. She was a kind and good neighbor. Since a small child she had been a member of the Catholic church, being converted in Ohio. She is survived by the following children: Rolla of the home; John, Gus, Ed, Archie, Ernest and Herman, near Calhoun; Mrs. Bertha Wilson, Brownington, and Mrs. Pearl Shifflett, near Coal. There is also a sister, Mrs. Charles Hoehn, east of Clinton and brother Mike Kearns, northeast Clinton. There are 31 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Calhoun Christian Church. Burial in the Calhoun cemetery.

KAMPE, Leonard Eugene "Gene"
b: Feb 2 1936, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 16 1995, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leonard Eugene "Gene" Kampe, 59, Creighton, died Saturday, December 16, 1995, at his home. He was born February 2, 1926, and raised in the Calhoun area. He married Elsie Pearl Fields on July 1, 1955. They moved to Urich in 1959. He adored his family and grandchildren. He was the only son of Archie and Addie (Shifflett) Kampe. His father died in 1969. Gene started with the Missouri State Highway and Transportation Department in July of 1959 and retired with 35 years of service on July 1, 1994. Gene considered his family as his greatest asset. A family gathering always included the stories, jokes and laughter of many. But all were taught to be given and received in good faith. After telling about his family at an awards banquet, he was once asked about his hobbies. His only reply was "I just told you, my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!" Gene liked watching the wild animals, especially the deer. He would walk through the timber just to enjoy the wildlife and the beauty around him. He gave each of us the ability to enjoy the simple things in life as he did. Dad was known as the peacemaker of the family. Anytime a conflict arose Dad always would come to the rescue. He made us see the other person's point of view. He wanted to keep peace among everyone in his family. To our dad the best Christmas present he could ever receive would be for all his family to be home for Christmas. He always overlooked the faults done to him. He always said, "Two wrongs don't make a right." Gene is survived by two sons and five daughters, Evelyn and husband Audrey Vansel of Urich, Janice Britz of Leeton, Paul and wife Carol of Independence, Edith and husband Chet Ayler of Harrisonville, Albert and wife Lori of Harrisonville, Sara and husband Kevin Barclay of Raytown and Carrie of the home; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother Addie Kampe of Clinton; two sisters, Nina and husband Don Christy of Windsor and Ina Mothersbaugh of Clinton, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, December 19. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

KAMPE, Melvin Leroy "Bud"
b: Dec 19 1926, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 28 1998, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Melvin Leroy Kampe, son of Ernest M. Kampe and Lorena Goucher Kampe, was born on December 19, 1926, near Shawnee Mound, and departed this life Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at his home. He spent his childhood days near Calhoun. Then in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years. After returning home, he met and married Edna Fern Creach, daughter of Sherman and Mayme Creach. They were married on June 21, 1947. They had four children, Virginia, Lonnie, Carl and Marty. He was preceded in death by his oldest son Lonnie Leroy Kampe on July 20, 1972. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father and oldest sister Laura. He is survived by his wife Edna, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past June 21, 1997; his daughter Virginia Kampe Hughes and her husband Ronnie of Springhill, Louisiana; two sons, Carl Dean Kampe and his wife Joni of Clinton,and Marty Lynn Kampe and his wife Jennifer of Calhoun, and daughter-in-law, Aletha Kampe of Lee's Summit; his eight grandchildren, Brian Kampe of Lee's Summit, Angela Hughes Dod of Nashville, Arkansas, Troy Kampe of Tempe, Arizona, Garin Shane Kampe of Lee's Summit, Amy Hughes Otwell of Springhill, Louisiana; Wesley and Sherman Kampe of Clinton and Brittany Kampe of Calhoun; his two brothers, Chester and Vernon, and his four sisters, Evelena, Irene, Esther and Darlene, and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. His sisters nicknamed his Bud when they were little. Bud spent his life as an electrician. He wired many houses and businesses in Clinton, Calhoun and surrounding areas. When his health made it too difficult for him to continue to work, he and his wife enjoyed traveling and attending bluegrass festivals. He was a member of the Christian Church of Garden City. He was a charter member of Golden valley Bluegrass Club. Bud and Edna enjoyed countless hours at bluegrass festivals all over the Midwest. They enjoyed visiting with their bluegrass family and listening to bluegrass music. Melvin loved his wife and loved for them to load up in their motor home and go to a bluegrass festival. They enjoyed their time together at home watching wildlife that would come upon the porch to eat. He loved his children and was very proud of each of them. To his life came eight grandchildren, who ranged in age from 28 to 5. With each one brought anew joy to him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Saturday, January 31. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KAMPE, Nancy Alice SHIFFLETT
b: May 27 1900, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 30 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2001 - Nancy Alice Shifflett Kampe, 101, Clinton, died Tuesday morning, October 30, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born May 27, 1900, near Calhoun, the daughter of Duff Shifflett and Mary Lavina (Riley) Shifflett. She married Edward Kampe on April 9, 1913. Survivors include Margueriete Kinney, Elva Wilson and Jennavea Ridgway; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son and two daughters, Edna Hicks and Shirley Sapp; two brothers, Jake Shifflett and Jim Bert Shifflett. She was a member of Calhoun Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1, at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

KAMPE, Rolla H.
b: Aug 3 1911
d: Dec 25 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rolla H. Kampe, 86, Clinton, died Thursday, December 25, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Helen Ruth of Kansas City and nieces and nephews, also a dear friend, Jessie Hicklin. Mr. Kampe was a veteran of World War II and worked at Clearfield Cheese for several years. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Sickman-Dunning chapel, with burial in Calhoun Cemetery.

KAMPE, Stella GOUCHER KINNEY
b: Apr 13 1899, Valentine, NE
d: Nov 23 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Stella Kampe was born in Valentine, Nebraska the 13th of April, 1899, daughter of Henry and Susannah Goucher, and departed this life at Westwood Nursing Home, November 23, 1993 at the age of 94. Stella was raised on a homestead in northwest Nebraska. One of eleven children, she had a very colorful and exciting life. She loved to tell the story of when she was kidnapped by Indians as a small child and lived in a sod house on the Niabra River. At the young age of 15 she met and married her first husband Ira Shelton Kinney. From this union two children were born, Dewey and Dorothy. Her husband served in World War I where he was wounded in action. After returning to the states he died from the wounds. She then moved with her parents to Missouri in 1918. There Stella met John Kampe and fell in love. They caught a passenger train at Lewis Station and eloped to Fort Scott, Kansas where they were married on April 13, 1922. From this union five children were born: Bill, Bob, Virgil, Cecil and Pete. Stella was a very loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her own children she also raised a grandson, a niece and a nephew. Both of Stella's husbands served in World War I, three of Stella's sons served in World War II (Dewey, Bill and Bob), four of her sons served in the Korean War (Bob, Virgil, Cecil and Pete). And throughout these hard times she held her family together. Stella attended the Allen Street Baptist Church where she was baptized in 1966. Preceding her in death were one daughter, Dorothy Kinney, two sons, William and Cicil Kampe, and three daughters-in-law, Opal Kinney, Neomi and Katie Kampe, and one grandson, Earl Lee. Survivors include four sons, Dewey Kinney and Robert Kampe of Windsor, Virgil Kampe of Urich, and Walter Kampe of Cleveland, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at Sickman-Dunning Chapel on November 26, 1993. Burial was at the Calhoun cemetery.

KAMPE, Virgil Lee
b: Sep 13 1929, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 9 1996, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Virgil Lee Kampe, 67, Urich, died Saturday, November 9, 1996, at his home near Urich. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 12, at the Anderson Funeral Home, Third and Grandriver, Clinton. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery. Virgil Lee Kampe was born September 13, 1929, in Henry County, the son of John Walter and Stella Katherine Goucher Kampe. He was a lifelong resident of the Henry County area. He was married to the former Carol Rose Smith. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict and had worked as a signal builder for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey where he built towers, signals, kept light and performed numerous routine duties. He had worked for over 30 years for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department as a crew leader and heavy equipment operator. Mr. Kampe is survived by his wife Carol of the home; one son Rickie L. Kampe of Clinton; one daughter Brenda Kay Harbaugh and her husband James of Olathe, Ks., as well as two brothers, Robert Kampe of Windsor and Walter Kampe of Cleveland, Mo. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Christina Harbaugh and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

KAMPMANN, Dean Edwin
b: May 2 1917, Harrison Co, MO
d: Apr 8 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, Harrison Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dean Kampmann was born May 2, 1917, in Harrison County, the son of Arthur and Bertha Henry Kampmann, Saturday, April 8, 2000, after 82 years of life, service and influence, he quietly departed this life at Golden Valley Hospital. Dean was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1941-45. He first served with the 74th Engineers, who helped construct the Alaskan Highway. Later, he served with the 17th Airborne Infantry in the European Theatre. After his discharge fromthe Army, Dean worked for Missouri Public Service for 45 years. He served as a local serviceman in Ridgeway, until transferring to Clinton in 1969 as the operations supervisor. He served later in Marshall as area supervisor in 1982. Dean was a lover of life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He particularly enjoyed nature and the out-of-doors. Dean and his wife Pat, spent the winterrs in south Texas after Dean's retirement in 1982. He was an avid reader and loved to play golf. And he was especially proud of his son and daughter and his grandchidlren. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Pat of the home; his son Gary Kampmann and wife Janice of Orion, Illinois; his daughter Jackie Kampmann of Kansas City, and three grandchildren, Brett Kampmann of Mission, Kansas, Alicia Crites Kampmann of Bloomington, Illinois, and Drue Kampmann of Rock Island, Illinois. He will be greatly missed by the members of his family and his many friends. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, April 11. Graveside services and burial were held at the Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, on Wednesday, April 12.

KANEASTER, Delores Opal BRADEN
b: May 30 1933, Knobby, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 18 2002, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 21 2002 - Delores Opal Kaneaster, 69, Warsaw died Friday morning, October 18, 2002, at Odessa. She was born on May 30, 1933, at Knobby Missouri, the daughter of Otto and Opal Spry Braden. She grew up in Benton County and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1951. On October 23, 1959, she married George Kaneaster at Kansas City. Following their marriage, they made their home in south Kansas City. She was employed at Paul's Drive-In for 16 years and later for House of Lloyd's for 10 years. In 1993 she retired and they moved to Warsaw. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Warsaw. She is survived by her husband, George, of the home; two sons, Ray Casto and his wife, Anita, Odessa, and Rick Kaneaster and his wife, Joanne, Clinton; five grandchildren, Laura, Jennifer and Amanda Kaneaster of Warsaw, Danny Casto of North Kanas City, and Leslie Casto of Harrisonville; three great-grandchildren, Trace Christian of Warsaw and Cholie Kaneaster, also of Warsaw, Brenden Casto of North Kansas City; one brother, Bob Braden and his wife, Nora, Kanas City, several nieces, nephews and cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 22, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

KANTNER, Andrew Henry
b: Apr 5 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: May 20 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Andrew Henry Kantner was born April 5, 1906, at Hartwell in Henry County, MO, the son of Edward and Mary Grasher Kantner. He died in May 1980. He attended school at the old Holy Rosary Academy in Clinton and finished at White Grade School As a young man, Mr. Kantner farmed with his father and his uncle, Charley Kantner. On April 8, 1931, Mr. Kantner married Margaret Elizabeth Bergschneider of Urich, with vows exchanged at the Holy Trinity Church in Urich. The couple moved to a farm seven miles northwest of Clinton and made their home there until about eight years ago when they moved to a farm in the Coal community. They moved to Clinton in October of 1979. Mr. Kantner was an active and, later, retired member of the Laborers Union, Local No 588 of Sedalia. He was a member for 27 years and worked with Westport Construction Co in Clinton. Some of his accomplishments were work on the new Clinton Senior High School, the Kansas City Power and Light plant at Montrose, and the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton, where he was a very active member of the parish over the years, also of the Knights of Columbus, St. Henry's Council No 1125 at Montrose. He was a 3d Degree Knight. The Kantners had eleven children, and Mr. Kantner was a very good father who will be sadly missed by his family. Preceding Mr. Kantner in death were his parents; a daughter, Barbara, who lost her life in an automobile accident in 1967; two grandchildren, Naomi and Kathleen Rundle. Survivors include his wife of the home; and the following children: Mary Tenholder, Betty Tenholder, Wilma Seaton, Sister Mary Andrea, Ruth Rundle, Kathy McLerran, John, Patty Carter, Linda Lewis, Brenda Carter. Funeral services were held May 24 with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

KANTNER, Edward D.
b: Aug 20 1873, New Baden, IL
d: Dec 23 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - E. D. Kantner died Sunday, December 23, at 4:25 p.m. at his home 7 miles northwest of Clinton, after suffering about a year from cancer. He had been bedfast since November 30th. Edward, son of Margaret and John Kantner, was born August 20, 1873, in New Baden, Ill., and lived there until 1892, when he came to Missouri with his parents and lived near Clinton and Hartwell. He was a Catholic all his life and a devoted member of the Holy rosary Church, which he helped build. He also helped build the Holy Trinity Church of Urich. He was ever thoughtful of his wife and family, always giving advice to help in any way, also helping his neighbors and friends whenever he could. He did lots of carpenter work, also was a successful farmer. Several years before his marriage he and his brother Charley batched and farmed together, being real companions. In whatever they did they were always together, then after his marriage they made a place in their home for the brother. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Grasher, December 27, 1904 and if he had lived four more days he would have been married 30 years. Four children were born to this union, which were at his bedside at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his passing besides his wife, his children, Andrew Kantner, near the old home; Mrs. Eddie Oswald, Mrs. Walter Gieselman of Urich, and Miss Rosie Kantner at home; four brothers and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Billhartz, and John Kantner of Highland, Ill.; Adolph and Jake of Hartwell, and Charley Kantner who made his home with them; also two grandchildren, Mary Ann and Betty Louise Kantner, who were a great delight to him, also a host of relatives and friends. The funeral will be at the Holy Rosary Church in Clinton, Wednesday. Burial in Englewood.

KANTNER, John Henry
b: Oct 29 1946, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 11 2005, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Barker Cemetery, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2005 - John Henry Kantner, 58, Odessa, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at his home. He was born October 29, 1946, in Clinton, the son of Andrew Henry Kantner and Margaret Elizabeth Bergschneider Kantner. On November 4, 1982, he married Pam Jean Morgan Peerson in Kansas City. She survives of the home. He was a truck driver for Fleming Food, Church Hill Trucklines, TOX Truckline and Oxygen Service Co. He and his wife co-owned The Dawg House screen printing and embroidery service business in Odessa for many years. He retired in 1995 after being disabled in an auto accident. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1964. He joined the United States Navy June 4, 1964, and received an honorable discharge October 16, 1967, with foreign sea service for one year and 13 days on the USS Lexington. He was an appointed member of the Special Zoning Board for the City of Odessa and was member of the Teamsters Local #41 Kansas City. He was a member of St. George's Catholic Church of Odessa. (obit clipped) Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, at the Ralph O. Jones Chapel, Odessa. Burial will be in Barker Cemetery, Odessa.

KANTNER, Margaret Elizabeth BERGSCHNEIDER
b: May 12 1912, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 29 2001, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 3 2001 - Margaret Elizabeth Kantner, 89, Clinton, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. She was married to Andrew Kantner, who died May 20, 1980. She is survived by one son, John Kantner and wife Pam, Odessa; nine daughters, Mary Ann Tenholder and husband Willard, Warrensburg, Betty Tenholder and husband Al, Butler, Wilma Seaton and husband Tommie, Arkansas, Sister Andrea of Independence, Ruth Rundle and husband Bryan, Nebraska, Kathy McLerran and husband Tommy, Arkansas, Patty Carter and husband Steve, Clinton, Linda Lewis and husband Kenny, Jefferson City, and Brenda Carter and husband Ron, Lee's Summit; 26 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Elmer Bergschneider of Urich. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, and daughter Barbara. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Wednesday, August 1. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. - The following was read at Mrs. Kantner's funeral: Margaret Elizabeth Bergschneider Kantner. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend, Christian and minister, and to some of us ... a saint. Someone told me that most saints were ordinary people doing ordinary things - extra-ordinarily. This is what Mom did. She was born Mary 12, 1912, in western Henry County. On April 8, 1931, Margaret married Andrew Henry Kantner. Starting a family during the Depression was hard, but their love for each other and for God helped them through many hardships and many joys for 49 years, at which time her husband, companion and friend was called to heaven. To this union they brought 11 children, Mary Ann, Betty, Wilma, Rosalie (Sr. Andrea), Ruth, Kathy, John, Patty, Barbara, Linda and Brenda. From these children she was blessed with 26 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Margaret and Andrew raised their children in the Hartwell community while attending Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They sacrificed to have all their children receive a Catholic education and to provide a loving and supportive family that was God-centered. In addition to raising her family, Margaret volunteered at the church and was the cook at Holy Rosary School when it first opened and was housekeeper for Fr. McQuinn while he was pastor. Andrew and Margaret bought the West Side Cafe in January 1966. While Andrew managed, the daughters worked as waitresses and Margaret was the anchor that held everything together. Her cooking, baking and tireless energy helped to make the business a success. In 1967, tragedy struck when Barbara died in a car accident. Margaret's faith and strong values helped the family through the crisis. In 1972, they sold the cafe, retired and moved to a small farm in the Coal community. A lot of fond memories occurred there. Almost every Sunday, families would gather there to visit, play ball, work in the garden, or just to sit under the carport and relax. But as always Mom insisted that dinner was to be served and she had a knack of turning leftovers into a banquet. There was always enough, no matter how many just dropped by. During these times were some of Mom's fondest memories. In Luke 12, Verse 34, it says: "For where your treasure is, there also will our heart be." It was very evident that God and family were what Mom treasured most. But when Andrew's health began to fail, they moved to Clinton, and on May 20, 1980, her companion, lover and friend was called home to the Lord. Again, Margaret's faith and determination helped the family through this loss. To fill the void, Mom started going to dances, which she loved to do and was very good at. She joined the Kitchen band and played for the residents at nursing homes in the area. Then one day she announced that she was going to visit Sister Andrea at the mission in Brazil. I remember all the kids were very concerned, considering Mom never drove a car or had been out of Henry County much. But despite our concerns she went and enjoyed it so much she went a second time. Once after a bus trip to see "An Old Ozark Mountain Christmas", I asked her about her trip. She stated that it was beautiful, but her memory must be about gone, because when she was growing up on a farm south of Urich it wasn't anything like that. Even after back surgery and triple bypass heart surgery, Mom didn't slow down. She stayed active and watched her family continue to grow. I am amazed how Mom could remember all of the birthdays and anniversaries of all the family members. As all families do, in these last few years, we were concerned about Mom's health but when approaching her about moving in with one of us, the answer was always no. She had things to do and she didn't have time to babysit us. She enjoyed bus trips to dinner playhouses, going to the casino and playing the nickel slots, putting large puzzles together and doing crafts. Margaret had resided at Bristol Manor for the last two years, when she wasn't gallivanting around the countryside attending birthdays, graduations, weddings, holidays, family reunions and, most importantly, new births. She will be greatly missed by the residents and caretakers for her good nature and willingness to help whenever it was needed. Throughout all of Mom's 89 years, going to Mass was a top priority. Church and Eucharist were not debatable. She was going and someone had to take her. I think she could have learned to drive, but this was her way of insuring the family would be there also. While each of us has our own special memories of Mom, the memories are all similar in that they are about the same special person. These last several days, the daily scripture readings for Mass are in the Book of Exodus. These readings and reflections made me aware of Margaret's journey, as like the Israelites the journey was long and filled with experiences, they kept their eye focused on the promise of the Lord, a land filled with milk and honey, the promised land. Mom has crossed the "River Jordan" to be with Dad, Barb, family members and friends, to rest in the arms of Jesus. And as with Moses, we must stay behind to fondly remember Margaret, and to finish God's work, as we continue our journey to the promised land. Mom, we love you and miss you ...

KARAFF, Donald James "Jim"
b: Apr 26 1933, Kirksville, Adair Co, MO
d: Aug 24 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Knox City Cemetery, Knox City, Knox Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 30 2000 - Donald James "Jim" Karaff, 67, Windsor, died August 24, 2000, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 26, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Blue Springs Chapel. Interment was at Knox City Cemetery, Knox City. Jim was born April 26, 1933, in Kirksville. He was a supervisor for Union Pacific Railroad and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Windsor Chapter of the Odd Fellows Lodge, a member of the Cattlemen's Association and he was a greeter at the Clinton Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L. Karaff, and brothers, William Karaff and Richard Karaff. He is survived by daughters, Nancy L. Homan, Grain Valley, Donna J. Behee, Independence, and Teresa Marie Meyer, Overland Park, Kansas; one son Michael L. Karaff, Jefferson City; brothers, Jerry Karaff, Wichita, Kansas, Ronald P. Karaff, Michael T. Karaff, Lyndell Karaff, all of Ft. Branch, Indiana; sisters, Pat Richardson, Ft. Branch, Indiana, Pam White, Patoka, Indiana; uncle Eugene Karaff, Blue Springs, and 10 grandchildren.

KARBINAS, John
b: Apr 12 1962, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Apr 3 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 6 2001 - John Karbinas, 38, Windsor, formerly of Sedalia, died late Tuesday evening, April 3, 2001, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, after a battle with cancer. He was born April 12, 1962, in Sedalia, the son of Robert John Karbinas and Jeanne C. (Bennett) Karbinas. On December 6, 1991, in Sedalia, he married Linda Sue Hallman who survives of the home. He had worked at the Payless Cashways Warehouse in Sedalia. He was a member of the Windsor First Baptist Church, the Sedalia Masonic Lodge #236 AF & AM, Show-Me Big Bucks Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Matthew R. Karbinas, Sedalia, and Robert "Andrew" Karbinas, of the home; a daughter, Amanda Dawn Karbinas, also of the home; his father and step-mother, Robert "Bob" and Waunita Karbinas, Sedalia; his mother, Jeanne Escober, San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Steven J. Karbinas, Clinton; a sister, Robin Staus, Kansas City, Kansas; two half-brothers, Scott Hasty and Rick Hasty, both of Joplin; a half-sister, Shena Hasty, San Antonio, Texas; two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a six-year-old sister, Stacey Marie Karbinas. Graveside services will be Saturday, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg.

KARMAN, Vera Mae HARMS
b: Dec 10 1934, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 7 1991, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Vera Mae Karman, 56, Cole Camp, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 1991 at Ellis Fischel State Cancer Center, Columbia. She was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Cole Camp, daughter of Walter and Hilda Bremer Harms. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Karman, Mesa, Az.; two daughters, Verna Mullins and Linda Karman, both of Cole Camp; and three granddaughters.

KARNS, Carolyn Kay
b: Jul 12 1942, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 24 2002, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 6 2002 - Carolyn Kay Karns, 59, Clinton, died Thursday, January 24, 2002, in St. Petersburg, Florida. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, February 10, at Clinton Manor. She was born in Clinton. She was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ. She is survived by her sister, Anita Eckhoff and stepbrother, Carl Barnhart of Clinton; her sons, Marty Pope and his wife Dee Ann, Independence, and Thomas (Tom) Pope of Tampa, Florida, and a grandson, Reuben Isaac Pope, Independence.

KARR, Harold Hubert
b: Jul 20 1914, Flora, IL
d: Sep 22 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Hubert Karr, age 77, passed away September 22, 1991 at his home. He was born in Flora, Illinois, the son of Laura Belle and William Alexander Karr. His family later moved to St. Louis, where he graduated from Central High School. He worked for Shapleigh Hardware Company in St. Louis. He married the former Margaret Shipley of St. Louis in 1940. The couple lived in Rolla until Harold entered the service in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army until 1946, earning two bronze stars. After leaving the service, Harold and his wife moved to Clinton. He worked for National Manufacturing Company of Sterling, Illinois from 1961 until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. He was a member of the American Legion and a former board member of the Henry County United Way. He was active in the Boy Scouts, having served as scoutmaster for Troop 430 and merit badge counselor. In recognition of his involvement with the Boy Scouts, he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. His survivors include his wife, Margaret Karr of the home; two sons, Joe Karr of Kansas City, and James Karr of Sioux City, Iowa; a daughter, Peggy Karr of Independence; a sister, Dorothy McLaughlin of Tulsa, Ok.; four grandchildren, Seaman Recruit JoAnna Karr of the Navy, Julie Karr of Kansas City, Andy and Kristen Karr of Sioux City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on September 25, 1991. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KARR, Margaret SHIPLEY
b: Jun 4 1918, Murrayville, Morgan Co, IL
d: May 20 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2000 - Margaret Shipley Karr, 81, Clinton, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 4, 1918, in Murrayville, Illinois, daughter of Mark A. and Margaret Dames Shipley. She married Harold Karr in 1940. He preceded her in death along with her parents, four brothers, Guy Dyer, James Dyer, George Dyer and Donald Shipley; two sisters, Frances Sellers and Mary Daniels. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary, a former Camp Fire Girl Leader and Cub Scout Den mother. She worked at Mary Jane's Fabrics for 14 years as manager. Survivors include two sons, Joel W. Karr and wife Rhonda, Kansas City, and James M. Karr and wife Barbara, Ozark; one daughter Peggy J. Karr, Independence; one sister, Irene Coor, Camp Point, Illinois; four grandchildren, JoAnna Blankenship, June Karr, Andrew Karr, Kristen Karr, one great-grandchild Christopher Blankenship. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

KARR, Viola A. CROWDER
b: Nov 2 1906
d: Jun 2 1982
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Viola A. Karr was born Nov. 2, 1906 and died June 2, 1982. Funeral services were held at the Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home Friday, June 4, 1982. Casket bearers were grandsons. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, Mo.

KATES, William L. "Billy"
b: Nov 16 1948
d: Mar 17 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2003 - William L. "Billy" Kates, 54, Independence, a water proofer-construction worker, died Sunday, March 17, 2003, at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 19, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

KAUFFMAN, Ben
b: Jun 11 1908, near Collins, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 9 1992, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ben Kauffman was born June 11, 1908 near Collins, Mo., one of nine children born to Matt and Eliza Brooks Kauffman. He passed away October 9, 1992 at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. While he had experienced declining health the past few years, his death was unexpected. Ben grew to manhood in the Collins area and remained there his entire life. On November 6, 1929, he was united in marriage to Mildred Fern Deafenbaugh. This union was blessed with two children. Ben and Mildred made their home the past fifty-one years on a farm across the creek from where he was born. Ben farmed and also ran a road grader for St. Clair County some ten or twelve years. He was a member of the Collins Christian Church. Ben was a soft-spoken gentle man. He made no efforts to impress anyone and thus was greatly respected in his community and church. He suffered many years with his hands but devised ways to remain active in the farming he loved. He and Mildred had a good marriage and their children received unfailing attention and love. He will be sadly missed by many. Ben was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Merle Kauffman, a half-brother, Walter Kauffman, two sisters, Sally Parker and Susie Mayer, a half-sister Nova Hanshew, and most recently his especially beloved son-in-law Joe Green. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Mildred, of the home; one son Willard of Collins; one daughter Mrs. Wilma Green of Independence; three brothers, Dick Kauffman of Clinton, Perl Kauffman of Cedar Springs, and Curtis Kauffman of Humansville; one sister, Mrs. Opal Crawford of Canon City, Co.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 11, 1992 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was at Robinson Cemetery.

KAUFFMAN, Dick B.
b: Oct 29 1910, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dick B. Kauffman, 84, Clinton, died Thursday, December 15, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. Graveside services will be held Sunday, December 18, at the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. He was born October 29, 1910, in St. Clair County, the son of Madison and Eliza (Brooks) Kauffman. He lived most of his life in the Clinton area and worked for the Clearfield Cheese Company. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. He is survived by one daughter, Arlene Smith, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one stepdaughter, Phyllis Ballard Maehl, Springfield; two brothers, Curtis Kauffman, Humansville, and Perl Kauffman, ElDorado Springs; one sister Opal Crawford, Cannon City, Colorado, and five grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren.

KAUFFMAN, John Leo
b: Jun 23 1917
d: Feb 1 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 2 2000 - John Leo Kauffman, 82, Clinton, died Tuesday, February 1, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his wife Alice of the home; one son Robert Kauffman of Thomasville and two daughters, Nancy Goodloe of Lexington and Linda Hoffman of Clinton; a brother William Kauffman of Kansas City; two sisters, Geneva Madden and Charleen Hutton, both of Clinton. Funeral services will be Thursday at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

KAUFFMAN, Mildred Orick FOX
b: Aug 9 1915, Crocker, Pulaski Co, MO
d: Aug 14 2001, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Cole Camp Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2001 - Mildred Orick Kauffman, 86, Warsaw, died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at her home. She was born August 9, 1915, at Crocker, a daughter of Joseph Frederick and Martha Ellen (Walters) Fox. In 1933, she was married to Cleo Kauffman, who died November 11, 1936. She was a member of the Warsaw Christian Church in Warsaw. She was a promotions director at Benton County Enterprise in Warsaw for over 50 years. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Kauffman of Warsaw; two sisters, Marjorie Smith of Bolivar and Nora Lee Grimes of Republic; a brother, Charles Fox, Cole Camp; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Billy C. Kauffman,; a sister, Georgia Ashinhurst, and two brothers, James Fox and William Fox. Funeral services will be Friday, August 17, at the Warsaw Christian Church, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Cole Camp Cemetery.

KAUFFMAN, Wallace Pete
b: Jun 6 1917, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 1 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 6 2000 - Wallace Pete Kauffman of Clinton was born June 6, 1917, at Garden City, the son of Jesse McGruder and Anna (Neuenschwander) Kauffman. He departed this life Saturday, January 1, 2000, at his home in Clinton at the age of 82 years, six months and 25 days. Wallace owned and operated 92 Mobile Service Station in Crawford, Colorado, until his retirement at the age of 76. Earlier he had worked on aircraft and missile sites. He received his education in the Garden City Public School System and at an early age became a member of the First Baptist Church, Garden City, Wallace was a Navy veteran of World War II and had lived in Crawford, Colorado, before moving to Clinton in 1994. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Lester, David, Vincent, Jesse and Robert Kauffman, and a sister Naomi Kauffman. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Hartzler, Indian Wells, California, Orpha Albright, Crawford, Colorado; three sisters-in-law, Rose Kauffman, Raymore, Genevieve Kauffman, Greeley, Colorado, and Delores Kauffman, Portland, Oregon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Graveside services were held Monday, January 3, at Garden City Cemetery.

KAUMANS, Irene Estelle JURGENSMEYER
b: Nov 5 1920, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 9 2007 - Irene Estelle Kaumans, daughter of Bernard "Ben" and Rose (Walther) Jurgensmeyer was born November 5, 1920, at Montrose, and died unexpectedly April 20, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Except for working in St. Louis in her early twenties, Irene spent all of her life in the Montrose area. She attended most of her elementary years at Lookout School, a mile from her parents' farm home, but stayed in town with family friends on weekdays for second grade and then eighth so that she could receive formal religious instruction at St. Mary's School. She and Carl J. Kaumans were united in marriage April 6, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose and began their life together on a small farm west of town. To this union three children were born, the youngest less than three weeks old when Carl was killed in a coal mining accident in April of 1952. Irene accepted her role as sole parent of her children with determination and love and considered homemaking her most important job. In the 1960s, she began also working away from home as a restaurant cook, then at a sewing factory, later as a nurse's aide at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, and finally as assistant postmaster in Montrose, a position from which she retired in 1990. She served as 4-H community leader and PTA president while her children were young but maintained a lifelong commitment to her church's Altar Society, still helping at the St. Ludger's Labor Day dinner this past fall, lending her skills at quilting this past winter, and taking food for funeral dinners this spring. Within recent years she was involved with the Montrose Senior Center and helped with fundraising activities. Irene knew few idle moments. She was an accomplished seamstress for her family but also created over 200 items of clothing for children overseas so they might receive something handmade and new. She embroidered, crocheted, and quilted since she was a young girl and added counted crossstitch to her repertoire after her children were grown. She took pleasure in growing a variety of flowers - especially peonies, iris, daffodils, roses, and daylilies-and raising her own vegetables. Her oldest grandchild helped her become enthusiastic about identifying and feeding birds that found their way to her farm, but Irene also enjoyed seeing the beauty and cultural attractions of North America. She traveled to Canada and most of the fifty states, quite often on guided tours. Mrs. Kaumans liked to maintain ties with family and friends. Recipients of her Christmas cards considered them a treat because they usually contained personal greetings or letters individually handwritten. She never missed sending birthday cards to her children and grandchildren and knew the birthdays of her nieces and nephews and even many of her numerous cousins. While anniversary and sympathy cards were often sent from her mailbox, she delighted in the growth of her extended family, personally welcoming new members, particularly those who added to the number of place settings at her holiday dinners. She was both a community and family historian, researching and completing a genealogy of the Kaumans and Jurgensmeyer families, and was able to tell who around Montrose was related to whom and how, where people used to live, and who their children were. She collected a treasure chest of memories in several scrapbooks of newspaper clippings of both family and local interest that complements a large assortment of family photographs. Irene stressed the importance of education. "No one can take your education away from you," she would tell her children, and was pleased all three earned college degrees and that all ten grandchildren attended or are attending college. Among the many causes to which she contributed, she supported the St. Mary's School Endowment Fund. A faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Church since her baptism as an infant, Irene set aside several times each day for prayer and attended Mass on Sundays and most weekdays; at the time of her passing she was serving as co-chair of the parish Prayer Chain. Never wanting to criticize and always willing to help, she was a humble but excellent teacher who taught by example how to lead a moral, Christian life even when the circumstances of family illnesses and deaths took their toll. Preceding Irene in death were her parents; her husband; one daughter Dorothy Munsterman Schwartz; a son-in-law Don Munsterman; three brothers, infant George Jurgensmeyer, Ralph Jurgensmeyer, and James Jurgensmeyer; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Jurgensmeyer; and all 10 of husband Carl's siblings, as well as their spouses. Survivors include her two remaining children, Carol and husband Bill McEwan, Appleton City, and Roger Kaumans and wife Denice, Lee's Summit; son-in-law Larry Schwartz; sister-in-law Blanche Jurgensmeyer; ten grandchildren, Doug, Dana, Kimberly, Stephanie, Valerie, and Greg Munsterman; Craig and wife Juvy McEwan, Carla McEwan; and Jonathan and Kathleen Kaumans; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services were Sunday, April 22, at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was beside Irene's husband at St. Mary's Cemetery outside of Montrose.

KAUMANS, Irene J. SICKMAN
b: Sep 1 1911, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 25 1997, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Irene J. Kaumans, 86, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at Rosewood Health Center, Independence. Funeral services will be Friday, November 28, at Redemptorist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. She was born September 1, 1911, in Germantown, the daughter of William H. Sickman and Elizabeth A. Putthoff Sickman. She was a member of Redemptorist Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was a resident of the midtown area for 37 years and worked for the garment industry for more than 30 years, retiring from Brand and Pruitz Coat Factory in the mid-1970s. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted in 1968. Survivors include one son William Webster Kaumans, Phillipsburg, Kansas; one daughter Sandra Bagby, Independence; one brother John Sickman, Clinton; three sisters, Blanche Wigger, Olathe, Kansas, Marie Fick, Germantown, and Lavina Pittsenbarger, Grandview; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

KAUMANS, Mary Marjorie HALFEN
b: Oct 25 1915, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Marjorie Kaumans was born October 25, 1915, in Montrose, the daughter of Nicholas and Alberta Maude (Ferris) Halfen, and died in Kansas City (Platte County, MO) on January 11, 1992, at the age of 77. She was a lifelong resident of Montrose until she moved to Kansas City in May 1992 to reside with her daughter, Mary Jane Wingett; son-in-law, Garry Wingett, and grandson, Jason Wingett. She graduated from Missouri Teachers College in Warrensburg and was a school teacher until her marriage to Christian H. Kaumans on December 7, 1940, in Montrose. He was a coal miner and operated a tavern. He died June 25, 1971. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by four sons, James Kaumans, San Diego, California, Gerald (Jake) Kaumans, Windsor, John Kaumans, Sheldon, and Stephen (Tony) Kaumans, Albuquerque, New Mexico; two daughters, Mary Jane Wingett, Kansas City, and Martha Shadrick, Lebanon; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris; daughter, Patricia Sue, and a son, Paul Michael. She had two brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. She was also a member of St. Mary's Altar Society and the Montrose Senior Citizens. Funeral services were held January 14 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose. She will be remembered as a caring, giving person who always had a smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Her life centered around her children and grandchildren. Those who knew her well consider themselves truly blessed to have had their lives touched by her.

KAUT, Brandon Calvin
b: Oct 12 1984, Mountain View, Howell Co, MO
d: Jan 27 2007, Maryville, Nodaway Co, MO
bur: Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2007 - Brandon Calvin Kaut, 22, son of Cindy and Gordon "G.C." White and Kevin Howell, was born October 12, 1984 in Mountain View and was tragically killed Saturday, January 27, 2007 in an apartment fire in Maryville. At 18 months of age, Brandon and his mother moved to Appleton City/Taberville area where he had grown up. He was baptized at Pape Christian Church. He attended school at Appleton City, graduating in 2003 from Appleton City High School. In high school, Brandon had been active in art and drama classes which he loved and excelled. He liked working with computers and was a member of the Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Quiz Bowl Team, National Honor Society and had one of his many poems published in Teachers' Selection Anthology of Eleventh Grade Poetry. Even though he had not been active in music classes in school, he was very musical, writing songs, lyrics, poetry and playing guitar. During his last two years of high school Brandon had lived with his mentor, teacher and friend, Larry Swisher and wife Raymona. They became his second family in those years, guiding and supporting him toward his goals. Following high school, Brandon moved to Maryville where he attended Northwest Missouri University. He had become very proficient at photography and planned to open his own studio. He had studied graphic design and was also very competent at web design. He was currently working at Kawasaki in Maryville and doing photography on the side. He was preceded in death by his brother Shannon White, and two step-grandfathers, Green Morgan and Gordon White. Survivors include his father Kevin Howell of Ozark; his mother Cindy and husband Gordon "G.C." White of Schell City; two brothers, Kendall and Triston White of Schell City; paternal grandparents George and Marilyn Howell of Summerville and Janice Howell of Mountain Home, Arkansas; maternal grandparents Calvin and Verna Kaut of Summerville; maternal step grandparents Jay and June Jelks of Rockville. Funeral services were Monday, January 29, at Hill & Son Funeral Home of Appleton City. Burial was in Taberville Cemetery.

KAVANAUGH, Earl H. Dr.
b: Feb 2 1885, near Musselfork, Chariton Co, MO
d: Mar 15 1937, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Dr. E. H. Kavanaugh, who had known for some time that the Angel of Death walked beside him, did not fear or struggle as they linked arms and journeyed down into the valley at 1:00 p.m. Monday from Oak Hill Sanitarium, Warrensburg. Dr. Kavanaugh had been in the hospital three weeks, following a sudden seizure, when his life was despaired of and since which time he had gradually surrendered his strength. He had been ill many months and after going through the St. Louis Barnes Hospital clinic just before Christmas, knew his tenure of life was limited. Earl H. Kavanaugh was born near Mussel Forks post office, Mo., February 2, 1885, one of five children born to Charles and Mary Crane Kavanaugh. After attending the local schools he entered the college at Glasgow and then deciding on dentistry for his life's work attended the St. Louis Dental College. There he became equipped for his profession which he admirably and efficiently served. July 19, 1913, Dr. Kavanaugh and Miss Rose Bayne, near Hamden Post Office, were united in marriage, establishing an ideal home in Appleton City. Three children blessed their union, a little son, who died in infancy, Miss Rosemary and Calvin, a lad of 13, who survive, lovely children, sources of price, comfort and satisfaction to their parents. Before coming to Clinton to make their home in 1922 they enjoyed a short residence in Windsor. August 8, 1930, his wife was stricken and death claimed her - when one of the finest women and most superior mothers ever in Clinton was called Home. In 1932 Dr. Kavanaugh and Miss Ola Williams of Appleton City were married. Into his home she brought the blessing of another good gentlewoman's influence and with kindness and loyalty guided his children. Mrs. Kavanaugh, with the son and daughter, also survives her husband. A little less than a year ago they moved to Warrensburg to give the children the advantages of the State Teachers College, although as long as his health permitted, Dr. Kavanaugh kept his practice in Clinton, driving back and forth. One brother Will, of near Jefferson City, and three sisters, Mrs. Troy White of Kirkwood, Mrs. Wallace Sears of Marshall, and Mrs. Hattie Rice of Huntsville are the other members of the family. Dr. Kavanaugh was a successful professional man, a worthy citizen, active in civic affairs and loyal member of the Franklin Street Methodist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and of the Order of Eastern Star, where his work and interest were much alive. He was an enthusiastic Rotarian, serving on committees and fostering civic enterprises. He was one of the first Chamber of Commerce chairmen for the hoped for Henry County hospital in Clinton. With the same industry that he gave himself to work, he devoted hours to play, enjoying bowling, at which he was proficient, and golf, being a member of the Clinton Country Club where he was able to shoot a good score. He was a good mixer, possessed of an affable nature which made him a good friend, and often was in the company of men much younger, golfing or bowling, making them a fine companion. Devoted to his children and his home, he will be greatly missed, where his vacant chair will bespeak a worthy father and husband. The funeral services were conducted at the Franklin Street Methodist Church Wednesday. The body was borne to rest in Englewood.

KAVANAUGH, Gerald Girard
b: Jun 16 1960, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 12 2006, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2006 - Gerald Kavanaugh, 45, Chicago, Illinois, died Sunday, March 12, 2006. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 18, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, with burial in St. Ludger Cemetery. He was born June 16, 1960 in Kansas City, son of Paul A. and Eloise Tilling Kavanaugh. He was an Eagle Scout and served in the United States Army for six years. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Louis and Mary Kavanaugh. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Robert Kavanaugh, John Kavanaugh; three sisters, Paula Antonacci, Angela Baumgartner, Claudine Kavanaugh; grandmother Eva Tilling, plus three nieces and five nephews.

KAVANAUGH, Rose BAYNE
b: Jul 23 1890, Hamden, Chariton Co, MO
d: Aug 8 1930, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. E. H. Kavanaugh is in Heaven. Her spirit left her body at 9 p.m. Friday, August 8th, at the Lakeside hospital in Kansas City. She had not been well for sometime, and on Saturday, August 2, became worse and bedfast. her condition did not improve and her suffering was intense. As local physicians failed to relieve her, she was hurried to the hospital in Kansas City, leaving here Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock. An operation was performed, and it was thought that she was getting along nicely until acute nephritis set in about 10 o'clock Friday morning. The hospital did not realize how serious her condition was an did not send for her husband until late that afternoon. He arrived just ten minutes before she lapsed into unconsciousness. She gave him a smile and happy word of greeting, and was unable to speak any more. Rose Bayne was born at Hamden, Mo., July 23, 1890, where she spent a happy girlhood and went to school, later attending a private school at Salsbury. She taught for several years and July 19, 1913 was united in marriage to Dr. E. H. Kavanaugh. They started housekeeping at Appleton City, where he opened a dental office. They lived there until a little over seven years ago when they moved to Clinton and this has been their home since. Three children were given to this union, one died in infancy. Rosemary is 12 and Calvin is 7 - lovely children. Mrs. Kavanaugh was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Baptist church. After her marriage, she and her husband joined the M. E. Church, South, and they held membership there at the time of her death. She was a faithful teacher of the first grade boys and girls in the primary department, giving them fine instruction from the greatest Book. She was generous with her talent in music and sang alto in the choir of the M. E. Church, South, being regular in her attendance. She also played the piano and trained her small son and the other children in music so that they might have a part on the church programs. She was an active member of the Susannah Wesleys and also of the Eastern Star, of which she was associate matron. Besides her husband and two children, she leaves to mourn her death, two brothers, William Bayne, St. Louis, and Roy Bayne, Ft. Cobb, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Roy Holman, Macon, Mo.; Mrs. Fred Brewer, and Misses Elizabeth and Margaret Bayne of Hamden, Mo. Mrs. Kavanaugh was Clinton's ideal mother, her home coming first in her life and thought. She surrounded her children with the best life had to offer, instructing them in the things spiritual, teaching them good manners, fine ethics and the laws of health. Every meal was studied so that their food was well balanced and they would grow up with healthy bodies to fill useful places in life. She was such a happy little mother, with that understanding love that directed her children in the right paths by letting them live many enchanting hours in the land of make-believe so fascinating to children. They were allowed to dress up to play house and store. A fascinating lemonade stand enticed passersby with cooling drinks and happy faced children. She and her husband were congenial of taste, giving the utmost devotion to these fine children. A neighbor said, "It was the happiest home I was ever in, and run the smoothest. Somehow we could just sense the love there." She was a woman of culture and fine mental attainments but realized that a woman's influence means more when she raises good children that it does in a career. Her funeral was conducted at the M. E. Church, South, Sunday afternoon.

KAYS, Ardella Mae BRUNJES
b: Jul 22 1924, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
d: Sep 6 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stover Cemetery, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2006 - Ardella Mae Kays, 82, Clinton died September 6, 2006 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 8, 2006 at Stover Cemetery. She was born July 22, 1924 in Stover, Missouri, daughter of Gavert and Emma (Albers) Brunjes. She was a homemaker and loved cooking and antiques. Preceding her in death is her parents, one brother, Norman Brunjes, and two sons, David and Daniel Kays. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Kays, one son, Michael Kays, two sisters, Lavera Lane and Valera Schuman, six grandchildren, Kim Daugherty, Alison Krause, Michelle McCormick, Mark Kays, Bryan Kays, and Chris Kays, and ten great-grandchildren.

KAYS, David James
b: Nov 20 1942, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 13 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Stover Cemetery, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David James Kays, son of Harry D. and Ardella M. (Brunjes) Kays, was born November 20, 1942, in Kansas City, and died February 13, 1995, at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 52. He had worked for AT&T as a plant maintenance and construction mechanic for 28 years before he retired in 1990. He then started Kays Refrigeration, in Leeton. He was a member of the Cold Springs Mason Lodge, Leeton, Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, Mary Commandery, Demolay Chapter Knights Templer, and Cryptic Mason, all of Warrensburg. He was also a member of Pleasant Bethel Baptist Church, Leeton, and Elks Lodge, Clinton. He is survived by one son, Mark Kays, Maui, Hawaii; two daughters, Alison Krause, St. Louis, Kim Daugherty, Clinton; his father Harry Kays, Clinton; his mother Ardella Kays, Clinton; one brother Mike Kays, Belton, and Linda Kays, Clinton, as well as seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Thursday, February 16. Burial was in the Stover Cemetery.

KAYS, Harry Don
b: Nov 21 1921, Gravois Mills, Morgan Co, MO
d: Aug 7 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stover Cemetery, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 25 2005 - Harry Don Kays was born November 21, 1921, at Gravois Mills, son of Hugh B. and Lela Bonine Kays. He died at his home in Clinton, Sunday, August 7, 2005. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had worked as a tool and die inspector with Bendix/Allied Signal, retiring in the middle 1980s. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church. While working at Bendix/Allied Signal, he was a member of their bowling team. He loved to read westerns and also enjoyed his fishing. Everyone who knew Harry had only good things to say about him. He thoroughly enjoyed going to the Clinton Senior Center and had many stories to tell. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, David and Daniel Kays, and three brothers. Survivors include one son, Michael Kays and wife Sherry, Belton; one daughter Linda Kays, Clinton; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother Norman Kays, Independence, and one sister, Lucille Woolery, Versailles. Graveside services were held August 12 at Stover Cemetery.

KAYS, Louise "Lou" HUMPHREY
b: Jun 28 1929, Bowen, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 21 1996, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Louise (Lou) Kays, 66, of Kansas City, MO, died early Sunday morning, January 21, 1996, at the North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO. She was born June 28, 1929, in Bowen, MO, the daughter of Luther C. (Boots) Humphrey and Elsie May Hicks Humphrey. On June 9, 1962, in Miami, OK, she married James (Jim) M. Kays, Sr., who survives of the home in Kansas City. Mrs. Kays graduated from the Leeton, Missouri, High School and later owrked for Sears and the Folger's Coffee Company, in Kansas City, for several years. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Elsie Humphrey, Gladstone, MO; a son, James M. Kays, Jr., Gladstone, MO; a daughter, Teresa Guyer, Gladstone, MO; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon, January 25, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. (NOTE: Louise Humphrey Kays and John W. (Jack) Newbill were first cousins. Louise died on 1/21 and John on 1/22. Their funerals were on the same day, Jacks in the morning and Louise's in the afternoon.)

KAYS, Mary E. CHAMBERS TURNER
b: Jun 19 1921, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Aug 6 1995, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Hickman Cemetery, near Clarksburg, Moniteau Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary E. Turner Kays, 74, Clinton and formerly of Clarksburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995, at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus in Jefferson City. She was born June 19, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Carl D. and Hannah Bardwell Chambers, who preceded her in death. She was married April 17, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Frank F. Turner, who preceded her in death April 25, 1987. She was then married May 1, 1992, in Clarksburg to Harry D. Days, who survives of the home. She was a homemaker and mother to three daughters and worked for Sears in the Unit Control Division. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and graduated from high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Survivors include three daughters, Sandi Burdick with her husband John of Magnolia, Texas, Linda Thompson with her husband Autrey of Houston, Texas, and Carla Gattis with her husband Chris of Chesapeake, Virginia; one stepdaughter Linda Kays of Clinton, and one stepson Michael Kays of Belton; five grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two stepsons, David and Daniel Kays. Services will be Wednesday, August 9, at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Chapel in California, Mo. Burial will be in Hickman Cemetery near Clarksburg.

KAZISKA, Tricia Marie
b: 1991
d: Aug 25 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Tricia Marie Kaziska, Kingsville, infant daughter of Larry David Hibbs and Anne Marie Branum Kaziska, passed away Sunday, August 25, 1991, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. She leaves her father, Larry David Hibbs, Blue Springs; her mother, Anne Kaziska, Kingsville; three brothers, Matthew Joseph Kaziska, Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Scott Alan Kaziska, Kingsville, and Larry David Hibbs, Jr., Blue Springs; paternal grandparents, Larry Charles Hibbs, Joplin, and Jackie JoAnn Hibbs, Buckner; paternal great-grandparents, Floyd Estelle Burch and Dorothy Mae Burch, Levasy, and Leota Hibbs, Weston, Mo. Graveside services were Tuesday, August 27, at Holden Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden.

KEANE, Michael Ryan
b: Sep 28 1988, Terre Haute, IN
d: Sep 27 2007, Indianapolis, IN
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2007 - Michael Ryan Keane, of Sullivan, Indiana died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The 2007 graduate of Sullivan High School was born September 28, 1988 in Terre Haute, IN to William F. "Bill" Keane and Jolinda L. Sperry Keane. He was a freshman at Indiana State University and a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. He was a bass guitarist with the band "Voxt Revolution" and a drummer in the "Free Nights and Weekends Band" and also filled in as a drummer and guitarist at the Crossroads Community Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Judge Floyd L. Sperry, Betty Cook Sperry and John "Joe" Keane. Survivors include his parents of Sullivan, one brother Robert Keane of MO, one sister Cathy Blevens and her husband Eric of Dugger, the love of his life Briauna "Bri" Davis of Fairbanks, his grandparents Virgil Bradley and his wife Virginia of Clinton, MO and Wanda Sperry of Warsaw, MO, two nieces Amber Blevens and Ashley Blevens, four uncles, Mark Sperry and wife Tammy, of Tighwad, MO, Kevin Sperry of Clinton, MO, Calvin Sperry and wife Kathy of Altamont, IL, and John Keane of Clinton, MO, one aunt Karen Bleything and husband Larry of Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Center Ridge Cemetery.

KEARNEY, Martha Eleanor WALDORF
b: Sep 23 1842, Ohio
d: Feb 21 1930, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The funeral services for Mrs. Martha Eleanor Kearney were held at the home of her son Willis W. Kearney at 926 South Main street on Sunday. Elder Macrae spoke most comforting words concerning the life of the deceased. For the most part he used extracts from a book written and published by herself, entitled "Pattie, or Leaves from a Life". In this book she told her life story - how, when very small, she was deprived of participating in play and other childish amusements, because of being so frail. On one occasion, when other children were going on an outing, her mother consoled her by telling her she would read to her from the large family Bible in which were numerous pictures that she would tell her about. She looked at them in childish wonder, not asking to be told the story of either, until she came to the one she called her favorite, which was the picture of the baby Jesus on his Mother's lap. Her mother told her all about Jesus, and in later years when asked just when she began loving the Savior and wanted to serve Him, her memory would always go back to the time she looked at his baby picture and was told the story by her mother. In speaking of Mrs. Kearney the minister said her life had been spent in both the sunshine and the shadow. When about 9 years of age, when it was very cold, she begged to go to school. Her parents finally consented. She went, but in a day or two came home with a very sore throat, which later developed into spinal meningitis. For weeks she was unconscious; then one morning she called for her mother and asked her to light a candle and bring her a drink. Her mother brought the drink, but there was no need for the candle, as it was day time and it was then found she was blind. She remained in that condition for a number of days, and finally regained her sight, which rejoiced her parents, but another sorrow came to them when it was revealed that she was unable to hear. When they talked to her she could see their lips moving,but could not hear, and at first thought they were just whispering to her. She remained deaf the remainder of her life. She told in her life story how she contented herself believing that all things are for the best. She had an implicit faith in God, and even though she was deprived of her hearing she was cheerful, knowing that in living a life of righteousness, as she did, would gain for her a home in the Mansions above. The text used was "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." She was one of the good mothers who has passed o to a rich reward.

KEARNS, Nora Blanch
b: Jul 26 1879, Scio, Harrison Co, OH
d: Sep 27 1899, SE of Huntingdale, Henry Co, MO
bur: Brown Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 7 1889 - Died about a mile and a quarter southeast of Huntingdale at 2:15 p.m. September 27, 1899, after an illness of about seven weeks, Miss Nora Blanch Kearnes. Born in Scio, Ohio July 26, 1879. When she was four, her parents moved from Ohio to Quarles. Leaves a mother, two brothers, four sisters. On last Sunday, she informed her family that she was going to leave them and then she began to sing a hymn. Buried in the Brown Cemetery, three miles northeast of Quarles, where her father was buried a little over a year ago.

KECK, Amelia "Emaline" HOLLY
b: Oct 9 1844, Montgomery Co, OH
d: Jul 25 1891, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1 1891 - Friday evening, July 17, Mrs. Emelia Keck, wife of C. Keck, was stricken with paralysis, about seven o'clock, which resulted in her death on the 25th ult. About five o'clock that evening, Mr. Keck was at the house after water and told his wife it would be late before they could be in for supper. She seemed to be feeling good and had been cheerful all day, tho she had complained a few days previous. When they went to the house for supper, about seven, Mrs. Keck was sitting on the step, but seemed to pay no attention to anyone. Her husband sat down beside her and, as he did, she fell over. He caught her and, with the assistance of his sons, she was carried into the house but the last words she spoke was to the little adopted girl, who she told to see about the meat for supper as they took her through the house. Medical skill was called - three of Clinton's best physicians - who did all that was possible, with the aid of kind and loving neighbors, but alas! after a week's anxiety, her spirit was called to that home where suffering is no more. The husband left without a true and noble wife, the children without a devoted and loving mother. Subject of this sketch was born in Montgomery county, Ohio October 9, 1844 and in 1856 came to this state, settling in St. Clair county, on what is called Hillegas Prairie. January 21, 1864, she married C. Keck, who at that time was engaged in carrying the mail from Sedalia to Clinton, his contract commencing August, 1862 and ending July, 1866. He, however, employed someone to carry the mail and, shortly after their marriage, bought 170 acres of land from James H. Kennedy, where they moved, and improved the farm, and lived happily until her death. Six children were born to them, five sons and one daughter, all living. Funeral was at the home of Rev. Taylor Bernard, and burial in Englewood. Rudolph Holly of Warsaw, a brother, with three sisters from Sedalia, came to attend the funeral.

KECK, Arthur Holly
b: May 12 1884, NW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 14 1937, near Sigler, AZ
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton, MO - Arthur Keck Dies On Way to Henry County - Arthur Keck, who had lived most of his life in and near Clinton, died at 11:00 p.m. October 14, 1937, near Sigler, Ariz., following a stroke of paralysis which struck him as he and his wife, accompanied by their son Charles, and two other Henry countains, Billy Braun and Harvey Lee Randolph, were en route home from Pasadena, Calif., where Mr. Keck had been the past seven months for his health. As his condition did not improve, he had decided to return to Henry County. They were driving their car and truck, and had stopped near Sigler to fix the truck lights. Mr. Keck complained of being tired and said he would lie down in the meantime. After the lights were fixed, the boys and Mrs. Keck found Mr. Keck unconscious, having suffered a stroke. He lived about three hours. Mr. Keck was taken to Williams, Ariz., and word was sent his daughter, Mrs. Dot Gilbert, northwest Clinton, also his other son, Meredith, at Pasadena, the latter going immediately to Arizona and from there accompanied the others to Clinton with the car and truck, arriving Sunday evening. Mrs. Keck accompanied her husband's body to Kansas City where they were met Sunday by Consalus and Peck funeral service and the body brought back by them. Mr. Keck was born May 12, 1884, at the old Keck home, northwest Clinton, to Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Keck. His mother died when he was yet a child and soon after, his father and family moved to Clinton, where the lad was reared and educated. He also attended a business college at Sedalia. During his youth, he spent seven or eight years in the west and after his return married Miss Sallie Ann Meredith, February 15, 1911. Three children were given to them, all of whom survive. Deceased lived on the farm after his marriage, where their children were born, but later he and family moved to Clinton where he was elevator man at the Farmers Elevator at Clinton. A few years later, he moved back to the farm, then again made the move to Clinton as he had the same position at the elevator. He had been living in Clinton about a year before going to California seven months ago seeking relief from high blood pressure which affected his heart. His physician there did not believe him in a critical condition, and pronounced him able to travel, before starting back. His wife and sons hoped that Missouri climate would be more favorable to him. Mr. Keck was well-known in the community where he had lived, and reserved for his family, the best part of himself; especially adored and adoring was his only daughter. His stay in California was lightened by a visit from henry County relatives last summer, by his brother, John, and newly-made friends. Deceased joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Fields Creek about 19112, remaining a member there until the church was abandoned. He was a man firm in his own conviction and in his life could be traced characteristics of his German ancestry. Besides his wife and daughter, Mrs. Dot Gilbert, and sons, Chas. and Meredith, he is survived by brothers, Fred Keck, near Clinton; John Keck, Long Beach, Calif.; and Herman Keck at Fairbanks, Alaska, also a foster sister, Mrs. Walter Moffett of Windsor, who with her daughter, Mrs. Irvin Whitten, Windsor, came to Clinton to be with Mrs. Keck. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the First M. E. Church. Burial was at Englewood. Pall bearers were Billy Braun, Harvey Lee Randolph, Earl Smith and three nephews, Herman, George and Robert Keck.

KECK, Charles Franklin
b: Jun 8 1919, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 8 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 2001 - Charles Franklin Keck, son of Arthur Holly and Sallie Ann (Meredith) Keck, was born June 8, 1919, in Henry County and died March 8, 2001, at the golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 81 years. Charley was an oil distributor for Standard Oil and owned a service station at the corner of Second and Green Street for 20 years. He was married to Margaret Tubbesing, who preceded him in death. He loved being with people and had a great sense of humor. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf. One of his favorite days was the day he teed off and shot a hole in one. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers-in-law, family gatherings, playing croquet and pinochle. He always enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona with his friends. Charley always took great pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was especially happy to be able to celebrate his 80th birthday with his family and friends. Charley enjoyed his church where he rededicated his life to the Lord in 1993. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton Country Club, 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, Golden Valley Shrine Club, 50-year member of the Elks Lodge and in September he would have been a 50-year member of the Ararat Temple. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; his mother and father and one brother, Meredith Keck. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Keck,; one son, James Keck and wife, Kay, Newburgh, Indiana; one daughter, Karen Albin and husband, Bob of Castle Rock, Colorado; one step-son, Gerald Newman and wife, Janet, Clinton; one step-daughter, Virginia Graham and husband, Tom, Clinton; one sister, Mary Kay Gilbert of Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Shane Keck, John Keck, Brian Smith, Mike Smith, Chris Keck, Jeff Albin, Clint Albin and Katie Pokorski as well as nine great-grandchildren, Thomas Albin, Charlie Albin, Zach Smith, Ashton Smith, Trey Keck, Denton Keck, Shelton Keck, Shayla Keck and Shelby Keck. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, Saturday, March 10. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

KECK, Constantine
b: Jul 4 1835, Frendenburg, Germany
d: Jan 30 1918, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Constine Keck was born July 4, 1835, in Frendenburg, Germany. There were seven children, he being the third. Two brothers are living, one in Germany, and one in Sedalia. Mr. Keck lived in Germany until he was sixteen years of age, coming at that time with his uncle to the United States, landing at New Orleans, coming up the river to St. Louis, finally locating at Boonville. In 1863 he came to Henry county, and during the civil war, carried passengers and the United States mail from Clinton to Sedalia. January 21, 1864, he was married to Emaline Holly, of Montgomery county, Ohio, who was born Oct. 9, 1843, her parents also being natives of Germany, coming to the United States and settling finally in St. Clair county. Mr. Keck lived in Clinton three years, moving from there to his farm 3 miles north of Clinton, in 1866. Mrs. Keck died here July 26, 1891, being 47 years old. Mr. Keck resided on his farm until 1895, moving to Clinton, buying his property on west Gravel street, where he died Jan. 30, 1918, being 82 years, 5 months and 26 days. Mr. Keck has six children, all living, two being absent from Clinton: John, in Arizona; Herman, in Alaska; Frank, Fred, Arthur and Mrs. Geo. S. Russell, living in Henry county; 11 grandchildren, 4 boys and 7 girls. Mr. Keck was married a second time to Mrs. Susan Mann, of Cooper county, in 1903, who survives him. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church. The remains were laid in Englewood Cemetery.

KECK, Joseph Frank
b: Feb 5 1865, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 20 1920, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Monday morning, the community was saddened when the news came that Frank Keck had been found dead in his barn, having shot himself between his eyes with a .22 rifle. He had been in poor health for several years, and no matter what was done, it seemed he grew worse. He had traveled extensively, hoping to get better, but had not improved. His sufferings had made him melancholy, and it seemed he had to desire to live, and recently had made frequent remarks about his severe condition. His physical condition evidentially affected his mind temporarily, which caused him to commit the deed, as he had gotten up as usual, started the fire and cut the meat, and had gone to the barn and gotten part of the feeding done. They only departure from his usual custom was that he did not call his family when he arose. His dead body was found about 6:30 by his oldest son George in the cow stable, where he had started to feed the cows. When Mrs. Keck awoke she called the boys and told them to go help their father, as they had planned to butcher that day. It was then the tragedy was discovered. He was born in Clinton, Feb. 5, 1865, being the eldest child of the late C. Keck and wife. Later his parents moved to the farm, 3 miles north of Clinton. There he grew to manhood and March 20, 1895 he married Miss Hattie Smith, north of Clinton. To this union four children were given who are left to comfort their beloved mother. They are: Miss Anabel and George, Herman and Robert. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Geo. Russell, on West Gravel St., and four brothers, Herman Keck, Fairbanks, Alaska; John Keck, Long Beach, Cal.; Arthur and Fred Keck, who live on the old Keck home place. After his marriage, they moved to the home farm 3 miles north of Clinton; later moved to the McVey farm, then spent a year in California, where Robert was born. They returned to Henry county about 15 years ago and bought the farm where he died. This place he and his wife made into a real home, improving the house and modernizing the farm and equipment. He always stood for progress in his community, and had well tilled land, properly cared for and had a fine herd of dairy cows and other stock, also inspiring his sons with the dignity of farming and stock raising, and showing them the best way. He also was an enthusiastic good roads man. A few weeks ago, when his health became so poor, he decided it was bet to sell and did so, intending to move to Colorado. His death is mourned by the community and the most heartfelt sympathy is extended to his bereaved ones. The funeral services were conducted at his late home, 2 1/2 miles northwest of Clinton, Wednesday. Interment in Englewood Cemetery.

KECK, Margaret Ruth TUBBESING
b: Jul 17 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1987, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margaret Ruth Tubbesing was born July 17, 1917, in Henry County, the daughter of William and Lizzie Ludemann Tubbesing. She passed away at her home, 405 Price Lane, Clinton, Thursday morning, July 30, 1987 of an apparent heart attack. Margaret was married to Charles F. Keck December 25, 1940, in Yuma, AZ, and to this union two children were born. They now survive with their father. They are: Jim Keck of Newbergh, IN, and Mrs. Karen Albin of Littleton, CO. She is also survived by five sisters: Viola Holt, Laura Crooks and Huldah Tubbesing, all of the Clinton area; Mary Smith, San Luis Obispo, CA; and Bertha Whittier of Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many good friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Margaret was well known in the community as a saleslady in the Kriesler Drug on the Clinton square for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 1, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

KECK, Scott K.
b: Dec 28 1946
d: Apr 14 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2008 - Scott K. Keck, 61, Clinton, died Monday April 14, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born December 28, 1946, to James Herman Keck and Margaret Ellen (Mitchell) Keck. He was a dairy farmer with his brother Jim until his retirement in March of 1998. He held various positions at Mid-Am Dairy Co-op and Tri County DHIA; hosted hundreds of school children and judging teams on his dairy farm and was very active with the youth of Clinton, coaching numerous Little League Baseball teams. Scott also received the FFA State Farmer degree in 1964. Scott served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969, working in heavy equipment maintenance at Ft. Blevair, Virginia, serving one year in Korea, and ending his service at Ft. Leonard Wood. He was one of the original Clinton Booster Club members and helped write the by-laws of the organization. He kept stats for football and basketball teams at various times. He also served on the Henry County Fair Board for 36 years in various positions, only missing two annual fairs in his lifetime due to serving in the military. Scott enjoyed attending fairs in surrounding and various counties, looking for ways to improve and make the Henry County Fair and fairgrounds better. He spent countless hours working to get the fairgrounds ready for the fair, and the football field ready for high school football games. Scott served on the Farmers Elevator Board of Directors for 18 years, serving as secretary 17 of those years. He was the Fields Creek Township Assessor, Collector and Democrat Committeeman. He also worked with the City of Clinton when the Fair Board sold ground for the Civic Center, and was a member of the Economic Development Board. He received the 1999 Agri-Business Person of the Year award, and the 2000 Henry County Friend of 4-H award. He was presented the Legacy Award from the American Red Cross for donating over 19 gallons of blood prior to becoming sick in 2000. Scott enjoyed working with the Deepwater Labor Harvest Picnic committee and the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Scott also served as a volunteer coordinator between the Community Service Director and the 27th Judicial Circuit Court. Survivors include two brothers, James R. "Jim" Keck and his wife Martha of Clinton, and Richard R. Keck and his wife Patty of Clinton; fifteen nieces and nephews, several cousins, and his beloved dog Sassy. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KECK, Susan RAMSPEAR STEWART MANN
b: 1845, Cooper Co, MO
d: Jan 21 1920, Pilot Grove, Cooper Co, MO
Pilot Grove Weekly Record, Jan 23 1920 - Mrs. Susan Keck Dies, Was Born in Cooper county in 1845, Died at the Home of Her Sister Mrs. Mary Brownfield - Mrs. Susan Keck died suddenly Wednesday morning, January 21, 1920 in Pilot Grove at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Brownfield, with whom she had been since early last fall, when she came to make a visit to her sister. Thanksgiving morning, Mrs. Keck slipped on the ice and received injuries from which she has since been confined to her room and to the house the past few weeks being able to walk about the home without being aided. Except for a very bad cough Mrs. Keck seemed much better than usual Tuesday and after a hearty supper retired feeling well. About one o'clock in the morning she became suddenly very ill and complained of a severe pain on the left side. Although suffering severely at times she was active and directing ministrations for her relief and death came when she had dropped into an apparent natural sleep, those with her not knowing when she passed away. Mrs. Keck, who was Miss Susan Ramspear, was born 74 years ago and reared near Pilot Grove. She was first married to J. W. Stewart and to that union one child was born, Mrs. Clara Schupp, of Union, Mo. After the death of the first husband she became the wife of Mr. John Mann, and for the first time left Pilot Grove, making her home at New Lebanon during the life of Mr. Mann. Later she was married to C. Keck of Clinton, Mo., and for many years that place has been her home, her husband having died two years ago. Mrs. Keck had her plans made for returning to her Clinton home and was anxiously awaiting the time when she might make the trip in safety. In her early girlhood she became a Christian and united with the Mount Vernon church and her life has been of quiet submission and unfaltering faith. Besides the one daughter she leaves one surviving member of her family, Mrs. Brownfield, at whose home she died. The funeral was preached at the Pilot Grove Presbyterian church Friday afternoon (today), after which the body was taken to the Mount Vernon cemetery, one mile south of town, and laid to rest by the side of her first husband and near the last resting place of many members of her family.

KEDIGH, Calvin B.
b: Nov 12 1915, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 4 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2004 - Calvin B. Kedigh, 88, Kansas City, died Thursday, November 4, 2004, at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Kansas City. Funeral services were Monday, November 8, at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home in Kansas City. Graveside services were at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich. He was born in Urich to Edith and Benedict Kedigh on November 12, 1915. He was a graduate of Urich High School in 1933. He married Jesse M. Patt in 1938 and she died November 3, 1997. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His work career extended over 40 dedicated years with J.C. Nichols as building superintendent and upon his retirement he continued as a private contractor. He is survived by his two children, Bobby K. Kedigh and wife Carolyn, Sandy, Utah, and Linda K. Tierney and husband Pat, Kansas City; seven grandchildren, Richard Kedigh (Becca) of Sandy, Utah, Suzanne Butterfield (Dean) of South Jordan, Utah, Julie Lucas (Fred) of Marion, Utah, Kim Marlow (Jim) of Kansas City, Karen Geren (Eric) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Janet Tierney and Jennifer Tierney, both of Kansas City; nine great-grandchildren, Jessie Danielle, Nichole, Forrest, Hunter, Autumn, Dillon, Benjamin, Ryan and Canyon, as well as one brother Bobby K. Kedigh of Urich, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

KEDIGH, Charles Leroy
b: May 10 1939, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 18 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2004 - Charles Leroy Kedigh was born May 10, 1939, in Urich, son of Edward and Gertrude Bunger Kedigh, and died April 18, 2004, at Research Medical Center. He married Reba Self at Peculiar April 28, 1962. He was a maintenance crew leader for MoDOT and retired in 1994 after 32 years. His mother preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Reba Kedigh, of the home; his father, Edward Kedigh, Urich; three sons, Butch Kedigh and wife, Kimberly, Bill Kedigh and wife Terri, Aron Kedigh and wife Susan, all of Urich; two daughters Rhonda VanDyne and husband Bill, Urich, Tera Vanderburg and husband Darrin, Clinton; one sister, Sandra Holste and husband Jay, Springfield, Illinois; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held April 21 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery.

KEDIGH, Doris Elaine BARTH
b: Aug 27 1925, Piper, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 13 1997, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doris Elaine Kedigh, 71, died Sunday morning, April 13, 1997, at her home in Urich. She was born August 27, 1925, in Piper, the daughter of Edna Marie Johnson and Clarence Cullin Barth. She completed her school in Urich, then was united in marriage May 22, 1943, to Bobby Ray Kedigh, also of Urich. From this union three children were born; Charlene, Karen and Dayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Chris Goodman of Urich, and brother, Bill Barth of Raytown. Doris was a dedicated member of Evangel Presbyterian Church, Hartwell Sewing Club, Grand River Homemakers Club, Democrat Club of Henry County, Ecumenical Women's group, VFW Auxiliary and the inner Church Council. She served as memorial chairman for the American Cancer Society of Henry County, vice president of Henry County Homemakers Club Council and was an inactive member of Eastern Star. She also volunteered time at the Henry County Museum and the Samaritan Center in Clinton. Doris was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter and community servant. She was most happy being with family and doing for others - taking pride and joy in everything she did. She touched the lives of so many and will forever be with us in our hearts and our memories. She is survived by her husband, Bob; two daughters, Charlene Bishop of Clinton and Karen Raker of Lee's Summit; one son, Dayne Kedigh of Lee's Summit; seven grandchildren and one sister, Winnie Estep of Gladstone. Funeral services were at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home April 16. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

KEDIGH, Edward F.
b: Oct 13 1915, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 24 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 25, 2007 - Edward F. Kedigh, 91, Urich, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at Camden Health Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 27 at the Presbyterian Church in Urich, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery. He was born October 13, 1915, in Urich, son of Omer and Inez Hargrave Kedigh. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Gertrude, and second wife Myrtle; one son Charles L. Kedigh; one brother William Kedigh; one sister Margaret Rollins, and one stepson Bill Wheeler. Survivors include his daughter Sandra Holste; three stepsons, Jim Wheeler, Bob Wheeler and John Wheeler; one stepdaughter Mary Green; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, plus several nieces and nephews.

KEDIGH, Jessie Mildred PATT
b: May 2 1915, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 3 1997, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jesse Mildred Patt Kedigh was born on May 2, 1915, in Urich, to Richard and Ocie Patt. She died November 3, 1997, at the St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City at the age of 82 years. Jessie married Calvin B. Kedigh on April 18, 1938, in Liberty. Jessie was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed sewing and cooking. those who knew her loved her sense of humor and friendship. She will be remembered often and missed deeply. Survivors include her husband, Calvin, Kansas City; sister, Ruth Kelland, Lodi, California; son, Bob K. and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kedigh, Sandy, Utah; daughter, Linda and son-in-law, Pat Tierney, Sandy, Utah; grandson, Richard; granddaughters, Suzanne, Julie, Kim, Karen, Janet and Jennifer; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Mount Moriah and Freeman Chapel of Kansas City Thursday, November 6. Graveside services and burial were held at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich, November 6.

KEDIGH, Mary Jane SLAYTON
b: Aug 7 1923, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 19 1991, Memphis, Shelby Co, TN
bur: Woodhaven Cemetery, Millington, Shelby Co, TN
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Jane Kedigh, 68, Millington, Tennessee, died August 19, 1991 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis following a brief illness. Services were Thursday, August 22, 1991 at Raleigh Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Burial was in Woodhaven Cemetery, Millington. Mrs. Kedigh was born August 7, 1923 near Urich, the daughter of Rolla William and Evelyn Armilda Simons Slayton. She spent her childhood years in Urich and was a graduate of Urich High School. She was united in marriage in November of 1947 to William E. Kedigh and to this union one daughter was born. In 1975 Mrs. Kedigh became the first female moderator of the Presbytery of West Tennessee of the United Presbyterian Church in the USA. In that position she was the highest elected officer in the Presbytery that included 26 churches in West Tennessee. She served as a delegate to the United Presbytery USA General Assembly in 1973 and from 1972-74 was president of the West Tennessee Presbyterial Association. Mrs. Kedigh was active in women's groups at Millington Presbyterian Church and served as director of the Flaming Arrows, the youth organization for the United Presbyterian Church of West Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Cmdr. William E. Kedigh (USNR-ret.), her parents and one brother. She is survived by her daughter, Kini Kedigh-Liberman of Memphis; one sister, Mildred Ireland of Blue Springs; and one brother, James Slayton of Urich.

KEDIGH, Michael
b: Dec 11 1840, Wurttemberg, Germany
d: Jul 13 1925, SE of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Michael Kedigh died at his home southeast of Urich, at eight o'clock Monday morning, with heart trouble. He had not been well for some time and he had laid down on the cot to rest, when a short while after his wife found him dead. He simply went to sleep as gently and peaceable as he had lived. He was born in Germany December 11, 1840. When five years old he came with his parents to America, first settling in Ohio. He came to Henry county in 1870 and settled on the farm where he died, it having been his home ever since. His first wife passed away years ago. His second wife, who was Margaret Henny, survives him. He leaves the following children by his first marriage: Mrs. Emma Martin, Geyserville, Calif.; Jake Kedigh, Ballard; John Kedigh, Mountain, Ark.; and two sons are left by the second marriage to comfort their mother: Ben and Omer Kedigh of Urich. He also leaves 14 grandchildren. He had been a member of the Lutheran church for years and put Christianity into every day living, looking for the good in people and things. He inspired others to higher ideals and better living by his confidence in them. He was held in the highest esteem in his community, loved by young and old. He was always a conservative, good business man and farmer. He loved his family and his home and desired the best for his loved ones. The funeral was at his late home Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the Hickory Grove cemetery.

KEDIGH, Myrtle Mae BAXTER WHEELER
b: Oct 15 1918
d: Jan 6 2001, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 11 2001 - Myrtle Mae Baxter Kedigh was born October 15, 1918, daughter of James Finely and Lula Valley King Baxter. She married Robert Wheeler on November 28, 1936, and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1965. She married Edward F. Kedigh on October 14, 1975, and he survives of the home. She was a member of the Weaubleau Methodist Church and attended the Evangel Presbyterian Church in Urich. Additional survivors include four sons, Robert E. Wheeler and wife, Nellie, Clinton, James Wheeler and wife, Pat, Humansville, John Wheeler and wife, Janice, and William Wheeler, all of Urich; one daughter, Mary green and husband, Robert, Greenwood; one step-son, Charles Kedigh and wife, Reba, Urich; one stepdaughter, Sandy Holste and husband, Jay, Springfield, Illinois; two brothers, C. E. "Pete" Baxter, Butler, and Flavil "PeeWee" Baxter, Osceola; 16 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and nine step-great-grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held January 9 at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Honorary pall bearers were grandsons Ronnie VanWinkle, Kent Woodward, Richard Tripp, Marcus Escalante, Butch Kedigh, Bill Kedigh, Arian Kedigh and Nathan Holste. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

KEE, Roger Allen
b: Dec 28 1953, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 2 2001, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: National Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 23 2001 - Roger Allen Kee, son of Ruby R. "Ted" and Lela Bernice (Tatum) Kee, was born December 28, 1953, in Kansas City, and died at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, on July 2, 2001, at the age of 47 years. Roger spent his early childhood years in the state of California. In 1969 he moved to Warsaw with his parents where he continued to make his home. On February 18, 1985, he married Tina Marie Bucklew (Humpal). Roger was a construction laborer and worked for the Penzel Construction Company of Jacksonville. He was a member of Local 663, Sedalia. He was also a member of the National Trap Shooting Club. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Roger is survived by his wife, Tina, of the home; three children, Gage Kee, Chasity Bucklew-Kee and Shawnah Kee, all of the home; his brother, Kenneth A. Kee and wife, Kristin and three nieces, Christin, Payton and Baillie, all of Bloomfield, New Mexico. Graveside services and burial was held in the National Cemetery, Warsaw, on Friday, July 6.

KEECHLER, Ervin E.
b: Jul 5 1905, Buffalo Co, MO
d: Feb 9 1989, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, NE
North Platte Telegraph, Friday, Feb 10 1989 - Ervin E. Keechler, 83, of Lincoln, Missouri, and former North Platte area resident, died Thursday at Lincoln. He was born July 5, 1905, in Buffalo County to Henry and Mary Pope Keechler, He married Flossie Hutches on February 26, 1927, in North Platte. Mr. Keechler ranched 15 miles northwest of North Platte until 1979 when he moved to Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Flossie, of Lincoln, Missouri, and other relatives. Services will be Sunday at the Adams and Swanson Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

KEECHLER, Flossie HUTCHES
b: Dec 19 1902, Custer Co, NE
d: Mar 22 1997, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, NE
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Flossie H. Keechler, 94, Lincoln, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home in Lincoln. She was born December 19, 1902, to James and Amanda Spence Hutches in Custer county, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in teaching. She married Ervin Keechler in February 1927. She taught in the country schools in and around North Platte, Nebraska, from 1926 until her retirement. She and her husband moved to Benton County in 11970 and had resided there since. She was an active member of the Seventh day Adventist Church and in her community all her life. She is survived by one foster brother, Chester Hutches of Prosser, Washington; one nephew; two nieces, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989; two brothers who died in infancy and one sister, Elsie. Funeral services will be Friday, March 28, at Adams & Swanson Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.

KEEFER, Albert H.
b: Sep 12 1851, Mt. Vernon, OH
d: Apr 26 1935, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Albert Keefer, whose home was on South Orchard street, answered the heavenly call at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26. He had been in ill health since last December when he fell down the steps at his home and suffered a severe blow on his head, but did not seem critically ill until a short time before his death Friday. He was born September 12, 1851 at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. His parents died when he was small and he was reared by an older brother until old enough to make his own way in the world. When quite young he began to make his own living without assistance from anyone and soon started railroading. Most of his life he worked for a railroad, being an employee of the Katy when he came to Clinton 45 years ago. He was retired at the age of 70 after giving many years of faithful, dependable service to his chosen work. All the railroad men knew him for his quiet friendliness and never failing reliability. Martha Frances Bayes and Albert Keefer were united in marriage November 1, 1874, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and they later came to Clinton where they built a home on South Orchard street. They were ideally happy and in 1924 they celebrated their Golden Wedding at the home of her sister-in-law, in Troy, Ohio, where they were visiting at the time. Mrs. Keefer preceded him in death August 27, 1925. Mr. Keefer and Mrs. Mary Belle Baldwin were married July 16, 1927, and she gave him every comfort and care during the years of their marriage, nursing him lovingly during his last few months of ill health. Many years ago Mr. Keefer was converted and joined the First M. E. church in Clinton. When he was able, he attended the church services, deriving much comfort and joy from the worship of his Master. He was kindly and good-natured, although the casual acquaintance seldom saw the wit and humor that he kept from all but his closest friends and relatives. As one became better acquainted with him one could see his many fine qualities, his sympathetic nature, his sincere friendliness. Surviving Mr. Keefer besides his wife are three children: Ivory H. Keefer, Clinton; Mrs. Jennie Bunger, Kansas City; Will Keefer, ElDorado, Mo. There are also two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The son Will Keefer, started to Clinton Tuesday when he received word his father was ill. He was accompanied by his wife, their daughter, and their two grandchildren. A few miles from their home in ElDorado a blow out caused them to have an accident and Mr. Keefer was injured so badly he was taken to the hospital at Parsons, Kans. Mrs. Keefer received small injuries, but she came on to Clinton, while the daughter and the grandchildren returned home. Services were Sunday at the First M. E. Church. Burial was in Englewood.

KEEFER, Ivory Howard "Irish"
b: Feb 22 1877, Lenexa Johnson Co, KS
d: Jan 15 1940, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - I. H. Keefer died at his home at 607 South Carter Street, Monday at 6:00 p.m. January 15, 1940. He had been critically ill since Christmas with a kidney ailment and other complications, and had not been well for several years. During his last illness his wife's sister, Mrs. Donna Lane of Los Angeles, Calif., came to assist at the home. Ivory Howard Keefer, better known as "Irish" was born February 22, 1877, at Lenexa, Kans., coming with his late father, Albert H. Keefer and family, to Clinton when a child. September 26, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Kincaid, who survives him. There is also one brother Bill Keefer of New Franklin, who with his wife arrived at the Keefer home Friday. Mr. Keefer was an engineer on the Frisco for some time, and in spite of Ill health, tenaciously clung to his work, of which he was fond. About 1935 he had to relinquish this work and since, had been employed at nights at the fire house, resigning this position a few weeks ago, due to failing health. Mr. Keefer was a member of the Second Street Methodist Church. He was devoted to his wife and her interests and to their home. In his illness, he learned that death was inevitable and he was ready to go, his spirit becoming more and more eager for a release from his wasted and worn body. Funeral services were conducted at the Second Street Methodist Church Wednesday. Burial at Englewood in the family lot.

KEEFER, Martha Frances BAYES
b: Feb 4 1856, Mt. Vernon, OH
d: Aug 27 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 1925 - Mrs. Albert Keefer passed away very suddenly from hart failure, at 7:20 p.m. Thursday of last week, at her home on South Orchard street. She had been in very poor health since in the spring, and the first of April her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. James Bunger, of Buffalo, N.Y., came to be with her, so the daughter could give her every attention needed. She was sitting up in a chair when the final summons came and she quickly passed away without suffering. Deceased's maiden name was Martha France Bayes. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was 69 years, 6 months and 23 days of age. She was united in marriage with Albert Keefer, Nov. 1, 1874, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 1, 1924, at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Maggie Bayes at Troy, Ohio. About a year after their marriage they came West. They have resided in Clinton for 35 years and the last 33 years have lived at the present address. She is survived by her husband and 3 children: William Frederick Keefer, of Sedalia; Ivory H. Keefer, Clinton; Mrs. James Bunger of Buffalo, N.Y.; also 2 grandchildren, Madalyn and Frances Keefer of Sedalia, who came to Clinton with their parents Friday morning. She also leaves four sisters and three brothers - Mrs. Chas. Hogle, Piqua, Ohio; Miss Gertie Bayes, Mrs. Etta Perrin, Mrs. Will Schrumpfs, and Will Bayes, all of Wayne, Nebr.; Joe Bayes of Wisconsin and John Bayes of Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hogle, Piqua, Ohio; Will and Miss Gertie Bayes, Wayne, Nebr., and Miss Lulu Keefer of Wichita, Kans., came to attend the funeral. Mrs. Keefer was a kind and loving wife,m mother and grandmother. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintance, for all who knew her loved her. A cheery word and smile were her greetings to everyone. She held a deep affection in her heart for the two granddaughters, and always looked forward with pleasure to their visits into her home. She had been a member of the First M. E. church since girlhood, and was a faithful follower of the Master, whom she loved and trusted. Funeral services were conducted at the First M. E. Church Sunday and interment was in Englewood.

KEELING, Marjorie L.
b: Apr 11 1921
d: Jun 4 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Marjorie L. Keeling, 76, Lowry City, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mrs. Keeling was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Warren of the home; son Russell Keeling of Oak Grove. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 7, at the Lowry City Cemetery.

KEELING, Warren Isaac
b: Sep 3 1923, Tomahawk, Searcy Co, AR
d: Jun 10 1997, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Warren Isaac Keeling was born September 3, 1923, in Tomahawk, Arkansas, to Alfred and Sarah Shipman Keeling. He died June 10, 1997, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City from injuries received in an automobile accident on June 4. On August 27, 1951, Warren was united in marriage to Marjorie Lee Larue in Harrison, Arkansas. To this union a son was born. Marjorie preceded Warren in death on June 4, 1997, from injuries received in the same automobile accident. For several years they traveled and lived throughout the country as Warren's construction work demanded. He worked for several years in the Kansas City area as a supervisor for the George F. Rientjes Construction Company. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Hugh, Kenneth and Alfred Keeling. He is survived by his son Russell and his wife Kay; two sisters, Lenore Langdon of Southgate, California, and Pauline Horton of Marshall, Arkansas; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Graveside services were Saturday, June 14, at Lowry City Cemetery.

KEELING, Winnie Kay
b: Dec 18 1941
d: Aug 12 1997, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Winnie Kay Keeling, 55, Oak Grove, died Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs. Mrs. Keeling was an asset management employee of Waddell and Reed. She is survived by her husband Russell of the home and two daughters. Funeral services will be Friday, August 15, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Cremation.

KEENEY, Sara Opal GADBERRY KAMPE
b: Jun 20 1913, Powersville, Putnam Co, MO
d: May 1 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2003 - Opal (Kampe) Keeney was born June 20, 1913, at Powersville, daughter of Isaac and Anna Springer Gadberry. She died May 1, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents; first husband, Herman A. Kampe in 1966; her second husband, Moss Keeney in 1980 one son Louis Kampe; one daughter Leona Hunt; one brother Frank Gadberry; one sister Frona Gadberry, and one great-grandson David Hunt. Survivors include three sons, Kenny Kampe and wife Terri, Buffalo, Harless Kampe, Independence, Stanley Kampe, Tucson, Arizona; two daughters, Barbara McCartney and husband Robert, Clinton, Denna Vickers and husband Huey, Tucson, Arizona; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 5 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KEENY, Giles Bernard
b: Jul 1 1886, San Francisco, CA
d: Sep 2 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Schaberg Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Sep 8 1961 - Giles Bernard Keeny, 75, a resident of Urich, since 1952, died Saturday, Sep. 2, at Clinton General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Aug. 1. He was born in San Francisco, Calif., July 1, 1886, and spent his boyhood in Meriden, Conn. He was educated at Ohio State University and Yale University, and as a construction engineer traveled widely. During World War I he served as a lieutenant with the 603rd Engineers, AEF in France, where he met and married Adrienne DeBourg, of Bordeaux, who died in 1936. The couple is survived by one child, Mrs. Violette Knabb, of Detroit, Mich. In 1941 he married Miss Mildred Edwards, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., who survives him. Other survivors are: A brother, William F. Keeny, Sr., Hamden, Conn.; a step-sister and a step-brother, Mrs. Amy Yale and Norman Peck, Meriden, Conn. Mr. Keeny was a member of the Urich Presbyterian Church; Clinton Lodge No. 548, AF&AM; the Scottish Rite at Kansas City Council No. 45, R and AM; Kansas City Chapter No. 28 RAM; Sanford-Brown, Jr., Post No. 124, The American Legion Kansas City; and Urich Chapter No. 38, Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sep. 5, at the Schaberg Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will be Friday, Sep. 8, at Glastonbury, Conn. - A Tribute to Giles Keeny - Giles Keeny of Urich left behind him one of the greatest engineering monuments of our times: The Harbor of Monrovia, Liberia. Along the curve of the West Africa Bulge runs one of the strongest surfs in the world. The only way of landing was on a surf boat propelled by Kru boatmen, who alone were able to manipulate a craft through these towering, thundering waters which crashed against a high rocky shore. Giles Keeny had a voice that could penetrate that roar - and well he needed it, because every inch of that harbor had to be built through that roaring surf - and his commands had to be heard if it were to be built. Today, Monrovia has a large, safe harbor. A hundred ships fly the lone star flag of Liberia, thanks to Giles Keeny, his voice and his brain. - R. E. Barclay

KEERAN, James Gerald
b: Sep 19 1937, Miller Co, MO
d: Oct 22 1992, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
bur: Spring Garden Cemetery, Eldon, Miller Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James (Jim) Gerald Keeran, 55, Eldon, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1992, at Versailles. He was born Sept. 19, 1937 in Miller County, Missouri, the son of Robert Lee and Edna Pearl Simpson Keeran. Mr. Keeran lived in Miller county most of his life. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his mother Pearl Keeran of Eldon; one brother Bill Keeran of Warsaw; two sisters Mary Lee Claypole and Elwanda Holloway, both of Eldon. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992 at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Burial was in Spring Garden Cemetery.

KEERAN, William E.
b: Sep 26 1933, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 28 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 31 2000 - William E. Keeran, 66, Windsor, died Friday, January 28, 2000 at his home. He was born September 26, 1933, in Kansas City, the son of Robert L. Keeran and Edna Pearl (Simpson) Keeran. On October 6, 1997, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Donna R. Hargrove, who survives. He was a truck driver for Windsor Concrete in Windsor for over 10 years. He also served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for several years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Donald Washburn and wife, Karen, Danny Washburn and Stoney Keeran, all of Windsor; two daughters, Barbie Wilson and husband Tague, Kansas City, Joedie Davidson and fiancee, Jackson Stevens, Green Ridge; four grandchildren, Michael Wuellner, Jr., Brandy Houk, Billy Washburn and Amber Rhoades; two sisters, Marylee Claypole and Elwanda Hollaway, both of Eldon; a niece, Denise Claypole; three nephews, Bill Claypole and wife, Darla, Phillip Romeis and wife, Brenda, and J. W. Hollaway and wife, Renee; four great-nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Tessa, Jason and Jessica; a brother-in-law, Richie Brock; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Barbara Allen, all of Richmond. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Keeran. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 6, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

KEESEY, Ora M. McMILLIN
b: Aug 25 1916, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ora M. Keesey was born August 25, 1916, in Benton County, the daughter of Otha and Una (McLain) McMillin. She died July 3, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 77. She lived in the Brownington area for many years. She was a homemaker and mother. She is survived by one son James Berry of Hannibal; one daughter Joyce Watson and husband James of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother James McMillin of Butler; two grandchildren, Tina and Jimmy Watson; a granddaughter-in-law Julie Watson, and one great-grandson Jerred Watson. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 6, at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Consalus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

KEETON, Alfred E.
b: Feb 22 1924, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 15 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alfred E. Keeton, 68, Appleton City, formerly of Kansas City, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1993 at Veterans Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at the Roscoe Christian Church; burial in the Benton Green cemetery near Roscoe. Mr. Keeton was born in Kansas City and moved to Appleton City in 1980. He was a commercial painter until retiring in 1980. He was a Mason. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart. Survivors include three sons, Carl E. Keeton and Craig C. Keeton of Stilwell, and Stanley W. Keeton, Phoenix; a brother, Jim Keeton, Oklahoma City; two sisters, Joy Velaer, Kingsville, and Genevieve Keeton, Appleton City; and eight grandchildren.

KEETON, Mae E.
b: Dec 17 1918, Soldier, IA
d: Jan 1 1995, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mirs. Mae E. Keeton, 76, ElDorado Springs, died Sunday, January 1, 1995, at her home. She was born in Soldier, Iowa. She was a longtime St. Clair County area resident. She taught science and home economics for over 20 years, retiring in 1970. Mrs. Keeton was a member of Jolly Farmers, the Order of the Eastern Star and Pleasant Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Roy of the home; two sons, Robert Keeton of Stockton, and John keeton of St. Charles; one daughter, Vera Keeton of Stockton; four grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 3, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Pleasant Springs Cemetery, ElDorado Springs.

KEETON, Roy Edward
b: May 29 1909
d: Dec 1 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 3 2002 - Roy Edward Keeton, 93, ElDorado Springs, a retired secondary education teacher, died Sunday, December 1, 2002, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 5, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Pleasant Springs Cemetery, ElDorado Springs.

KEETON, Susan J. HALL
b: Aug 16 1936, Los Angeles, CA
d: Aug 23 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Susan J. Keeton, 60, Clinton, died Friday, August 23, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. A memorial service will be Saturday, August 31, at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clinton. Mrs. Keeton was born August 16, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Donald and Jean Hall. She was married to James William Keeton, who survives. She had worked for a number of years as a bookkeeper for United Parcel Services. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father Donald Hall, Monte Bello, California; five children, Teri Cave, Grandview, Linda Caddell, Belton, Greg Todd, Little Rock, Arkansas, John Todd, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Lori Vaught, Belton; four stepchildren, Karen Kenagy and Pam Wilson, both of Carthage, Kenneth Keeton, Independence, Rick Keeton, Kansas City; one sister, Letty Roseinskey, Santa Barbara, California; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

KEIL, Flo DEMITT
b: 1867
d: Aug 14 1887, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 20 1887 - The fair young wife of William F. Keil departed this life Sunday at the residence of her father-in-law, J. W. Keil. She had been ill with typhoid fever for several weeks. The little 8 month old daughter, left to cheer the young father, is with the grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Keil, where ever watchful care will do all possible to supply baby wants. Mrs. Keil was 21 years old and she and her older sister, Fannie, were carefully reared by their father, Austin Dimmit of this city, until a little over three years ago when she became the wife of Mr. William Keil, and until her death, wore her wifely honors.

KEIL, Joseph W.
b: Apr 2 1837, Austria
d: Aug 20 1897, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - J. W. Keil, who has been a resident of this city since 1870, and aged 60, took his life last Friday, by taking strychnine and paragoric. Deceased was a native of Austria. He left a note saying an inquest was not needed, as he did it himself. He carried a $2000 policy with the A.O.U.W. order, also a $2500 policy with Connecticut Mutual. The funeral was largely attended at the family residence and remains were taken to Englewood in charge of the I.O.O.F. And thus passes away another good man, a fine jeweler, a model husband and kind father.

KEIL, Louise A. PLATH
b: Mar 3 1838, Germany
d: Apr 12 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Louise Keil died at the Clinton Hospital at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday. Just nine weeks before she had fell and broke her hip. Other complications set in and immediately it was realized that her stay on earth would be short. She was removed to the Clinton Hospital from her home so her remaining days could be made as comfortable as possible. Everything possible that skill, training and loved hands could do was done to ease her. Her devoted granddaughter, Miss Flo Keil, was ever at her bedside, ministering to her every need assisted by the trained nurses. Her son, Chas. J. Keil, was also with her much doing what he could. Death came as a release from intense suffering. Even before her accident for a number of years her health had been very poor and she had suffered much. Mrs. Keil was a native of Germany, coming with her brothers to America at the age of 18. Her maiden name was Louise Plath, and she was 83 years old March 3rd. She married Joseph W. Keil April 7, 1860, at Huntsville, Ala. He died August 28, 1897. They moved to Clinton in 1870 when he established a jewelry business in Clinton, which is now run by his son Chas. J. Keil. Four children were given to this union, three of whom survive as follows: Wm. F. Keil, San Jacinto, Calif.; Clifford G. Keil, Seattle, Wash.; and Chas. J. Keil, Clinton. There is just one grandchild, Miss Flo Keil, a daughter of Wm. F. Keil. When Miss Flo's mother died when she was 8 months old, the grandmother opened her hand and heart to this little granddaughter and raised her as her own, giving her every advantage possible, raising her as her own child. She has been amply repaid, for there never has been a better granddaughter than Flo. She had ministered to every want of this good woman, who was both mother and grandmother. She has been most patient, never tiring in the care day nor night. Mrs. Keil was a woman who endeared herself in the hearts of her friends. Nothing was too much trouble for her to do. In sickness and in health she was ever ready to lend a helping hand. She was a splendid housekeeper and an ideal homemaker. She was hospitable and kind and the children of her neighborhood as they grew up remembered this good woman, whose cakes and cookies were always so good, and whose flower gardens were so beautiful and trim, glowing with the first flowers of the season and gladdening many a lonely heart and passerby. The writer could not help but think as she passed out where Mrs. Keil lay a corpse and saw the pansies blooming in the flower beds, how many times before the earliest ones in town had bloomed there. Her granddaughter Flow, had them already planted, so if she returned they would be blooming and it would please her to see them. They were ready for her when she came home and bloom now in memory of a busy, useful life. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran church in her youth, but after moving to Clinton united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. She was a good Christian woman, using every opportunity to do good. The funeral services were conducted at her late home Thursday afternoon, after which her body was laid in Englewood Cemetery.

KEIRSEY, Charles Sampson "Sam"
b: Mar 31 1899, near Ballard, Bates Co, MO
d: Jun 11 1994, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles Sampson "Sam" Keirsey, age 95, of Butler, died June 11, 1994, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born March 31, 1899 to William D. and Margaret Cole Keirsey near Ballard. Sam, one of four children, was a lifelong resident of Bates County. He graduated from Butler High School in 1918. On October 12, 1922, he was united in marriage to Blanche E. Taylor and to this union a daughter was born. His wife preceded him in death on February 4, 1992. Sam taught school for a short period of time at Fairview, but was better known as a farmer with an interest in breeding Hereford cattle and showing and trading horses and mules. Sam also worked as a government agent in selling Scully's Land. He was instrumental in forming the Rural Electric Association and was the last member of the original board. He was a charter member of the Bates County Farm Bureau, Past Master of the butler Masonic Lodge #254, member of the Ararat Shrine, Past Worthy Patron of the Butler Ch. #478 Eastern Star, and an active and longtime member of the Butler Rotary Club. He also belonged to the Butler First Baptist Church. Sam is survived by one daughter Virginia Gentry Jones and husband Veryl of Clinton; one brother Cole Keirsey and wife Jane of Grand Lake, Co.; one sister Mary Lee Mitchell of the home in Butler; a sister-in-law Jennie Mae Steele, of Butler; three grandchildren, Susan Crocker, Sam Gentry, and Patricia Gentry; two great-grandchildren, Gentry Crocker and Jack Gentry; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Blanche, and one sister Norma. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 15, 1994, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

KEITH, Glenn Edward
b: Nov 23 1926, Peculiar, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 7 2003, Grandview, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2003 - Glenn Edward Keith, 76, Grandview, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003. Service of remembrance was Saturday, January 11, at E.K. George & Sons Grandview Chapel. Burial was in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. He was the uncle of Rudy Romdall of Clinton. He was born November 23, 1926, in Peculiar, where he graduated in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II from 1943-1946. After his Naval career, he attended CMSU and Finlay Engineering College. He married Nina Jane Romdall, September 5, 1948. In 1952, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, discharged in 1954 as a Staff Sergeant. He worked for Lingle Refrigeration Co. and later co-owned Crown Craft Cabinets. He was a master carpenter. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Keith, and his parents, Glenn D. and M. Constance Keith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nina Jane, of the home; daughter, Janet and husband Tim Sabin, Lee's Summit; granddaughters, Melody Wooten, Misty and husband Bobby Ashby, Alexa and Kaitlin Sabin, and great-grandsons, Elijah and Quinton Ashby; nephew, Rudy Romdall of Clinton.

KEITH, James M.
b: Jun 21 1919, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: May 12 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2001 - James M. Keith, 81, Clinton, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services were Monday at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born in Deepwater. He was a long-haul truck driver for Trans America Freight Lines, St. Louis, before he retired in 1976. He was a member of the Teamsters Local No. 600, St. Louis. He was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Deepwater High School. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; one son, Mike Keith and wife, Karen, Clinton; three daughters, Kathy Wood of Clinton, Carol Nichols and husband, Carl, Azle, Texas, and Patty Bloodgett and husband, Cable, Portland, Oregon; one brother, Alfred Wood and wife, LaWanda of Neosho; one sister, Gladys Dunning and husband, Everett of Clinton, as well as 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

KEITH, Maxine M.
b: n/a
d: Jan 25 1999, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 27 1999 - Mrs. Maxine M. Keith, Lowry City, died Monday, January 25, 1999, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Clyde, of the home; three sisters, Aline Berry, Springfield, Josephine Akins of Mankato, and Mary Elizabeth Roberts of Kansas City and one grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday, January 29, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Lowry City Cemetery.

KEITH, Ruth Elizabeth JONES
b: Jul 14 1921, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 15 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2004 - Ruth Elizabeth Jones Keith was born July 14, 1921 in Henry County, the daughter of Garland S. and Bertha Schneider Jones. Friday, October 15, 2004, having shared her life on this earth for 83 years, she died at Golden Valley Hospital after an extended illness. She lived most of her life in rural Henry County and later in Urich and Clinton. It is fair to say that Ruth invested most of her life in caring for others. She was dedicated to loving and caring for her two children, Mike and Kathy, but when Kathy was only a toddler and Mike was waiting to be born, Ruth began providing total care for her mother, who was bedridden with arthritis. In addition, she cooked and cleaned for the family and was an active participant in her parents' dairy business, milking cows seven days a week. She also served the needs of her disabled husband James, until his death. Following her mother's death, Ruth worked for awhile as a telephone operator with United Telephone Co. She also discovered a love for antiques and refinishing old furniture. She was especially proud of her collection (and knowledge) of carnival glass. In later years, she was an avid reader. She enjoyed her yard and flowers, becoming an "armchair gardener" when failing health prevented her doing the physical labor required to maintain her yard and flowers. Through all this, Ruth maintained a home that was a welcoming place for her children's friends, and in later years, for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth was also a longtime member of the Christian Church of Clinton and participated for many years in the "All Faiths Bible Club". Ruth was preceded in death by her husband James M. Keith; her parents, Garland S. and Bertha Jones, and by her brother Charles, who was killed on Iwo Jima March 14, 1945. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Kathy Wood, and her son, Mike Keith and wife Karen, all of Clinton. She also is survived by her sister Margaret Chamberlain and husband Bob, St. Louis; six grandchildren, Mark Simpson, Cheryl Simpson, Shelly Simpson, Brad Keith, Aaron Keith and Ryan Keith; by five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gladys Dunning, Clinton, and brother-in-law, Alfred J. Wood and wife Lawanda, Neosho. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, October 18. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KEITH, Sarah Spencer WILSON
b: Mar 16 1855, Greenville, SC
d: May 24 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 1928 - Mrs. Sarah Spencer Keith died at the home of her son J. C. Keith on West Allen street, at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, May 24th, after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases. She had been bedfast since November 1st. She was born at Greenville, S.C., March 16, 1855. Her maiden name was Wilson. Her husband C. M. Keith died 41 years ago, and she made her home with her son C. M. Keith Jr., nearly all of that time with the exception of when she visited her other children. Three months ago, Mrs. J. C. Keith went to Chattanooga, Ten., and brought her to Clinton, where she spent her last days. The other children surviving are S. Y. Keith of Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; C. M. Keith, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. F. L. Booker and Mrs. A. P. Locke, Hawthorne, Calif.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church since a girl and was a good Christian mother. She was always a willing worker, doing whatever her hands found to do. Mrs. Booker and S. Y. Keith came for the funeral, which was held at her late home Sunday afternoon. Interment in Englewood Cemetery.

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