Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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O'BANION, Clarence S.
b: Dec 2 1915, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 27 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Yeater Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clarence S. O'Banion, 77, Clinton, died Thursday, October 27, 1994, at Meadowbrook Manor in Clinton. He was born near Osceola and was a lifelong area resident. He is survived by his mother, Maggie O'Banion of Clinton; two brothers, John W. O'Banion of Osceola and Cleo O'Banion of Alba; one half-brother, Robert Greathouse of Osceola; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Veach of Osceola, Mrs. Violet Lindsey of Osage Beach, and Mrs. Lucille Peek of Clinton. Funeral services were Monday, October 31, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Yeater Cemetery near Osceola.

O'BANION, Hester Lucille AKERS
b: Mar 5 1930, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 21 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hester Lucille Akers O'Banion was born March 5, 1930, in Blairstown, the daughter of William and Audrey (Caldwell) Akers. She passed away February 21, 1994, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, at the age of 63. Lucille lived in this area most of her life. She was married to Benie O'Banion and for a time they made their home in Montrose. She was a housewife and mother. She lived in Clinton for a number of years, moving to Independence just seven months ago. She is survived by two sons, William O'Banion, Mt. Zion, and Oscar O'Banion, Independence; two daughters, Molisa O'Banion, Independence, and Mandy Lou Kendall; one stepson George Kraft; two brothers, William Akers and Thomas Akers, both of Independence; two sisters, Betty Carpenter, Independence, and Mary Ratliff, Gladstone; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Benie on January 12, 1977. Funeral services were Thursday, February 24, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

O'BANION, James
b: Feb 20 1932, Brighton, Polk Co, MO
d: Aug 4 1994, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Yeater Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James OBanion, 62, Osceola, died Thursday, August 4, 1994, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born February 20, 1932, in Brighton to Jess Edgar and Maggie Cameron OBanion. James was a longtime Osceola and Clinton resident. He was preceded in death by two children. He is survived by his mother, Maggie OBanion of the home; three brothers, Clarence OBanion and John OBanion of Clinton, Cleo OBanion of Jasper, and one half-brother, Bob Greathouse of Osceola; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Veach of Osceola, Mrs. Lucille Peek of Clinton and Mrs. Violet Lindsey of Eldon; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, August 8, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Yeater Cemetery.

O'BANION, William Thomas
b: Dec 18 1961, Phoenix, AZ
d: May 5 2000
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 19 2000 - William Thomas O'Banion was born December 18, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona, son of Bennie and Hester Lucille O'Banion. He died on May 5, 2000, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He lived in the Clinton and Montrose areas most of his life. He was a member of Freedom of the Road Riders. A daughter Virginia O'Banion, Chilhowee; sisters, Molisa Moulder, Deepwater, and Mandy Kendall; brothers, Oscar O'Banion, Independence, Michigan, and George Craft, survive him. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton.

O'BANNON, Alan Trent
b: Sep 19 1946, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 1 2003, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 4 2003 - Alan Trent O'Bannon, Creighton, was born September 19, 1946, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, and died May 1, 2003, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. He was baptized at the age of 12 at the Urich Christian Church and recently attended the Creighton Christian Church. He attended school at Creighton and Urich and was a truck driver by profession. He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert; two brothers, David L. and Kerry G.; one nephew, Kevin D. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Helen Lochner Scranton; two nieces; several great-nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Creighton Christian Church on Monday, May 5. Interment was at Garden City Cemetery.

O'BANNON, David Lee
b: Jan 10 1940, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Sep 21 2000, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
bur: Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David Lee O'Bannon, 60, Gravois Mills, Mo., died Thursday morning, September 21, 2000, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Mo. He was born January 10, 1940, at Creighton, Mo., the son of James Robert and Helen Lochner O'Bannon. He was married to Billy A. Olmstead October 18, 1975. He was a retired iron worker in Kansas City, Mo. and later worked at the Family Center in Versailles. He graduated from Urich, High school in 1957. He was a member of the Urich Christian Church, the iron workers local #10, the Moose Lodge in Sedalia, Mo. and Laurie Mo. He is survived by his wife, Billy A. O'Bannon of the home; his mother Helen Scranton of Urich; three daughters, Ginger Rae Furrnell of Nashville Tenn., Paula Spry of Warsaw, Mo. and Karen Ann Bridwell of Gravois Mills; one brother, Alan O'Bannon of Creighton, Mo.; two grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Dale O'Bannon, and one brother, K. G. O'Bannon. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 23, 2000 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Mo.

O'BANNON, Gene Floyd
b: Feb 11 1924, N ov Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 1 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 9 2007 - Gene Floyd O'Bannon, 82, East Lynne, MO, died Monday, January 1, 2007 at Camden Health Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, January 5 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, Creighton, MO. Gene was born February 11, 1924 in the Dover district, north of Creighton, MO, the son of George Floyd and Emma Faye (Chisler) O'Bannon. At the age of 10 months, he moved with his family to New Mexico. They spent three years there before moving back to Missouri. Gene married Thelma Rea on March 29, 1944. They farmed near Leeton and East Lynne, later moving to East Lynne where he worked at the elevator there. Gene was a feed salesman for Quisenberry Mills in Kansas City and later worked for the water department in East Lynne. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Helen Cox Smith and one granddaughter, Janet L. Green. He leaves his wife, Thelma, of the home; two daughters, Jeanetta and her husband, Justin and Anna; two sisters, LaDon Townsend and Edna Lee Emick, both of Urich, MO; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Gene was a fun-loving and friendly person to everyone.

O'BANNON, Kerry Gayle "Cage"
b: Jul 11 1945, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 23 1999, Oak Grove, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 29 1999 - Kerry Gayle "Cage" O'Bannon, 54, Oak Grove, died on Thursday, December 23, 1999, at his home. Cremation. Memorial services will be held Thursday at his home south of Oak Grove. Cage was born on July 11, 1945, in Kansas City, the son of James R. and Thelma H. (Lochner) O'Bannon. He married Alvina Bergschneider on March 10, 1972. He had been employed as a tool room technician at Ball Corporation in Kansas City. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 8907. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Alvina O'Bannon of the home; his mother, Thelma Scranton of Urich, and two brothers, David O'Bannon of Gravois Mills and Alan O'Bannon of Belton.

O'BANNON, Kevin Dale
b: Apr 12 1964, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 23 1995, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kevin Dale O'Bannon was killed on September 23, 1995, when his pickup was hit by the Amtrak train in Sedalia. He was born on April 12, 1964, in Sedalia to David L. and Ruth (Long) O'Bannon. Kevin was married to Michelle Musgrave on June 8, 1986, who survives. Two sons were born to them, Christopher Dale and Justin Bradley. He grew up and attended school in Sedalia. He worked for Rival Manufacturing Company for seven years as a heavy equipment operator. Besides the above mentioned relatives, he is also survived by two sisters, Ginger Furnell, Nashville, Tennessee, and Paula Jones, Clinton; his grandmother, Helen O'Bannon Scranton of Urich; his stepfather Robert Rialti, Sedalia; his stepmother Billie O'Bannon of Gravois Mills; a half-brother Robert T. Rialti, U.S. Marines; a half-sister Angie Rialti, Columbia; three stepbrothers and one stepsister. Funeral services were held on September 27 at the McLaughlin Funeral Chapel with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

O'BANNON, Rachel M. SHELTON
b: Mar 31 1913, near Latour, Johnson Co, MO
d: Mar 10 2008, 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, Mar 12 2008 - Rachel M. O'Bannon, 94, Creighton, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, March 14, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, with burial in Garden City Cemetery. She was born March 31, 1913, near Latour. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son Garey O'Bannon; brother James A. Shelton; sister Alma Sloan, and two grandchildren.

O'BANNON, Trenton Rae
b: 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 2 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 2 2006 - Trenton Rae O'Bannon, infant son of Clark S. and Kimberly D. O'Bannon, died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on Thursday, February 2, 2006.

O'BRIANT, Lura Lee VICE
b: Oct 18 1919
d: Jun 13 2006
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2006 - Lura Lee O'Briant, 86, died peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13, 2006, surrounded by her family. Lura was born in Adair County, the youngest daughter of G. T. and Musie Swisher Vice. Preceding her in death were her parents, both brothers, her sister, husband McWallace O'Briant, and two grandsons. Married to McWallace O'Briant, they became the parents of one son and five daughters, all of whom survive; Kevin Mac O'Briant of Phoenix, Arizona, Lynn Morris (Dennis) of Sun City, Arizona, Lauri O. Roberts (Jo) of Clinton, Lois Griffin (Ken) of Phoenix, Arizona, Leslie Slaughter (Jim "harry") of Hills, Iowa, and Linda Heffernan (Jonathan) of Honolulu, Hawaii. Also surviving are seven grandsons, five great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters and a nephew. She was a graduate of the Kirksville State Teachers College (Truman State University) and enjoyed a brief career teaching in the public schools and a long term career as a homemaker. After raising their family she became an employee of A.C.T. in Iowa City, Iowa, until her retirement. She was a member of the O.E.S. Chapter in Oxford, Iowa, Lenora Library Club and for many years was the treasurer of the Oxford Cemetery Association. The First Federated Church in Oxford was the beneficiary of her faithful support. Upon her request, cremation services were provided by Best funeral Services in Phoenix, Arizona, with a private family memorial service. Committal services will be held at Pratt Cemetery near Kirksville at a later date. Lauri and Jo Roberts were longtime owners of the Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home in Clinton and Lura visited Clinton on many occasions.

O'BRIANT, McWallace
b: Mar 24 1921
d: Dec 23 2001, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
bur: Cremation
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2001 - McWallace O'Briant, 80, Oxford, Iowa, died Sunday, December 23, 2001, at the Greenwood Manor Nursing Home in Iowa City, Iowa, after a brief residency. He was a former business/industrial arts teacher and business owner/manager before his retirement. He was a member of the Christian Church and a Free Mason. Survivors include his wife, Lura, of the home; one son, Kevin O'Briant, Phoenix, Arizona; five daughters, Lynn Morris of Glendale, Arizona, Lauri Roberts of Clinton, Lois Griffin of Fosters, Alabama, Leslie Slaughter of Hills, Iowa, and Linda Heffernan of Bowie, Maryland; five sons-in-law, seven grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson. At his request he was cremated and private committal services will be held at the Glenwood Cemetery in Glenwood, Missouri.

O'CONNOR, Carolyn Joyce TRAINER
b: Nov 27 1930, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 28 2004, Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 30 2004 - Carolyn Joyce O'Connor, 74, died Sunday, November 28, 2004, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 2, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born November 27, 1930, in Clinton, to Philip and Elsie Trainer. She graduated in 1948 from Clinton High School and worked for the USDA as a milk market administrator lab technician, retiring in 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jeanne Ann Gorman. She is survived by her husband Vincent of the home; son Jerry and wife Candy Johnson, Olathe; sisters, Mary Helen Hosack and Kathleen VanOrmer; brother John Trainer, and two grandchildren, Jared and Lindsay Johnson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

O'DELL, Dixie Lea SNIDER
b: Mar 14 1932, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 14 1996, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Underwood-Steinbeck-Brandtonies Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dixie Lea O'Dell, 64, Adrain, died Tuesday, May 14, 1996, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born March 14, 1932, in Appleton City, the daughter of George and Dorothy Belew Snider. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Bud" O'Dell, and her brothers, Chester Snider and Charlie Snider. She is survived by her son, Kenny Swisher of Belton; her daughter, Nancy Bateman of Newport, Washington; her brothers, Bill Snider of Caldwell, Idaho, and Cecil Snider of Montrose; her sister, Reva Swater of Denison, Iowa; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her body was donated to KU Medical Center. Arrangements were under the direction of the Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home.

O'DELL, Edward S.
b: Jan 5 1907
d: Nov 23 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edward O'Dell, 85, Hyde Park Nursing Home in Kansas City, died Monday, November 23, 1992 at Menorah Medical Center. He is survived by two brothers, Robert O'Dell of Lakeland, Florida, and Byron O'Dell of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Neva Mining of Clinton is a stepdaughter. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Englewood. Sickman-Dunning is in charge of arrangements. Mr. O'Dell was a Navy veteran of World War II.

O'DELL, Helen Frances CHAMBERLAIN
b: abt 1911
d: Jun 10 2007, Wickenburg, AZ
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 13 2007 - Helen Frances O'Dell, 96, Wickenburg, Arizona, and formerly of Clinton, died on Sunday, June 10, 2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 16, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Helen married her beloved Russell O'Dell on August 9, 1932, and he preceded her in death. They made their home throughout the Midwest and in 1970 they moved to their farm outside Clinton. Then in 2000, two years after Russell's death, Helen moved to Wickenburg, Arizona, with her son Jerry, who also passed away in 2004. Helen loved her family and took great care to see to their happiness. Helen will be greatly missed. She loved Arizona and her greatest joy was taking rides through its beautiful countryside. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy O'Dell and wife Marg, Wickenburg, Arizona, and Dennis O'Dell, Clinton; three grandchildren, Jimmy O'Dell Jr., David O'Dell, Jennifer Richey and four great-grandchildren.

O'Dell, James Garvin
b: Feb 12 1941, Lordsburg, NM
d: Jul 13 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Roswell, NM
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 17 2006 - James Garvin O'Dell, 65, Warsaw, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Boone Hospital, Columbia. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 19, at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Roswell, New Mexico. He was born February 12, 1941, in Lordsburg, New Mexico. He was devoted to his church, family and livestock and had been a Benton County cattleman for 14 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Clinton Ward. He is survived by his wife Charlotte O'Dell, Warsaw; daughter Terra Betancourt, Universal City, Texas; son Christopher O'Dell, Cypress, California; three grandsons, Colten O'Dell, Daniel Betancourt and Cameron Zieger; mother Coreene O'Dell, Roswell, New Mexico; sister Paulette Wheat, Roswell, New Mexico; three aunts, Patricia Walker, El Paso, Texas, Norma O'Dell, Duncan, Arizona, and Margaret McCormick, Phoenix, Arizona, and cousins, Deb O'Dell Nelson and Harold Goodman.

O'DELL, Jerry L.
b: Aug 25 1933
d: Apr 6 2004, Wickenburg, Maricopa Co, AZ
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 12 2004 - Jerry L. O'Dell, 70, Wickenburg, Arizona, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in Wickenburg. Graveside services and burial will be Wednesday, April 14, at Englewood Cemetery.

O'DELL, Joseph L.
b: Nov 1 1928, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 16 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Medford Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joe L. O'Dell, 70, Clinton, died at Golden Valley Hospital Monday, August 16, 1999. He had lived in Clinton since 1971. He was born November 1, 1928, in Independence, the son of Lemual O'Dell and Mary Pollard O'Dell. He was an inspector for General Motors at the Leeds Plant in Kansas City for 28 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Chilhowee RLDS Restoration Branch and United Auto Workers Local 93 in Kansas City. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a medic in the European Theatre. He married Louise Watterman on July 18,m 1952, in Independence. She survives of the home. Additional survivors are two daughters, Jan Hebblethwaite and husband Jack, of Houston, Mo., and Sharon Hutchison and husband Shane, of Holden; two sons, Butch Rayhill and wife Joyce, Independence, and Tim O'Dell and wife Jennifer, Windsor; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Addie Stallcup, and two brothers, Tom Brown and Lawrence Brown. Funeral services will be Friday, August 20, at Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden. Burial will be in Medford Cemetery, south of Holden.

O'DELL, Russell Leo
b: Dec 30 1908, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 17 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Russell Leo O'Dell was born December 30, 1908, in Calhoun, and died Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 89. He was the son of William E. and Mattiae Whitlock O'Dell. On August 15, 1931, he was united in marriage to Helen Chamberlain. He worked as a millwright contractor and owned Kansas City Millwright Company for many years. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1896, Clinton Elks Lodge #1034 and was a Gold Card Member of Local 1529 Millwrights of Kansas City, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Helen, of the home; three sons, Jerry O'Dell of the home, Jimmy O'Dell, Glendale, Arizona, and Mike O'Dell, Clinton; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie Woldridge, North Kansas City, Betty Ball, Kansas City, Virginia of Raytown and Leona. Funeral Mass was held Monday, September 21, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

O'DONIEL, Raymond Wesley "R. W."
b: Jul 18 1948, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
d: Dec 24 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2005 - Raymond W. "R.W." O'Doniel, 57, Windsor, died Saturday, December 24, 2005, at his home in Windsor. He was born July 18, 1948, in Marshall, the son of John Ezra O'Doniel and Virginia Mae (Willard) O'Doniel. He worked for many years for the Column Roofing Company at the Phoenix, Arizona, location. While in Arizona, he was a member of the Phoenix Memorial Gun group and worked as a stunt man for "Wild West" shows at Tombstone and was also a stunt man performing in several movies, including both "Gambler" movies with Kenny Rogers and John Wayne's last movie. After moving back to Missouri, he worked at Four Seasons Nursing Home in Sedalia for several years. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Elkhart, Indiana. Survivors include a son, Mitchall O'Doniel, Windsor; three daughters, Kathy Lamborn, Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Gerald, Lincoln, Virginia Marie O'Doniel, Union; two bothers, Ben O'Doniel, Windsor, and Sonny O'Doniel, Versailles; two sisters, Linda Beam, Sedalia, and Shirley Hodges, Apache Junction, Arizona; 24 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Penny Roberts. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be Thursday, December 29, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia.

O'FARRELL, Joann
b: Sep 1 1937
d: Aug 24 1992, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joann O'Farrell, 54, Rt. 3, Montrose, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1992, in an auto accident near Osceola. She is survived by her husband Clifford M. O'Farrell of the home; four sons, C. E. "Hoot" O'Farrell, Appleton City; Patrick O'Farrell, Independence; Larry O'Farrell, Montrose, and Gary O'Farrell, Appleton City; her mother and stepfather, Ruth and Jarrett Bunch of Harrisonville; a brother Jackie Lee Craycraft of Lockwood; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

O'FARRELL, Larry Dean
b: Jan 12 1961
d: Apr 25 2004, near Bellingham, Whatcom Co, WA
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 29 2004 - Larry Dean O'Farrell, 43, Bellingham, Washington, and formerly of Montrose, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, near Bellingham, Washington. He is survived by his parents, Clifford and Donis O'Farrell of Montrose; his wife Vicky O'Farrell of Montrose; three brothers, Hoot O'Farrell, Montrose, Patrick O'Farrell, Independence, and Gary O'Farrell, Appleton City; three stepdaughters, Lynn Dull, Sedalia, Kim Weekly, Independence, and Misty Meredith, Montrose. Funeral services will be Friday, April 30, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

O'MEARA, Thelma E. ARCHER
b: Aug 4 1914, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 11 1998, Grandview, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Holy Rosary Cemetery, Wea, KS
arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Star, Sunday, Dec 13 1998 - Thelma E. (Archer) O'Meara, 84, Grandview, MO. passed away, December 11, 1998, at Life Care Center of Grandview. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 14, at Holy Rosary Church, 226th & Metcalf; interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Wea, Kansas. Mrs. O'Meara was born August 4, 1914, in Kansas City, MO. She was a retired manager for Soil Service Nursery, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Church. She was also a member of Southside Senior Center. She and her husband, Thomas P. O'Meara, lived in Council Grove, Kansas, and were members of St. Rose Catholic Church for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas P. O'Meara, in 1991; and three brothers, John D. Archer, Howard W. Archer Sr. and Russell P. Archer. Survivors include sons, Jerry Joe O'Meara, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Russell Thomas O'Meara, Stillwell, Kansas, and Daniel Kelly O'Meara, Kansas City, MO.; daughters, Mary Jane Atchity, Kansas City, MO., Barbara Jane Tozer, Lake Eufaula, OK. and Nancy Bell Ewing, Belton MO.; 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

O'NEAL, Andrew Christopher "Bus"
b: Nov 6 1915, Stanberry, Gentry Co, MO
d: Nov 29 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - A. C. (Bus) O'Neal was born in Stanberry on November 6, 1915. He died Sunday, November 29, 1998, at his home in Clinton. His parents were Nona Sullivan O'Neal and Charles O'Neal. He had two brothers and five sisters. His mother, father, two brothers, two sisters and his wife all preceded him in death. He lived in Stanberry until he was three, then moved to St. Joseph. At 11 he moved to Kansas City. At the age of 17, he joined the CC Camp and then the Navy, where he served for 22 years from 1939 to 1961. Upon retirement, he moved to Urich where he lived for 37 years before moving to Clinton in 1997. Mr. O'Neal drove a school buss for the Ballard School District for approximately 18 years. He commented that this was one of the most enjoyable times of h is life, because of his love for young people. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially going to auctions where he visited with many of his friends. Andrew Christopher loved animals and always had several special ones. His nieces and nephews loved hem very much, just as he did them. Above all he loved the flag and his country. Surviving are his sisters, Marie E. Sayles, of the home, Marguerite P. Guinn, Kansas City, and Ruth M. Patterson, Sugar Creek; numerous nephews and nieces and great- and great-great-nephews and nieces. Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 2, at White Chapel Cemetery in Kansas City.

O'NEAL, Clarence Preston
b: Jul 19 1916, Pleasant Hill, TX
d: Mar 26 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, TX
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2002 - Clarence Preston O'Neal, son of Oscar J. and Laura Epsie Dunnam O'Neal, was born July 19, 1916, in Pleasant Hill, Texas, and died March 26, 2003, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. C. P. was an Army veteran of World War II where he received the Army Good Conduct Medal. He married Mary Will "Billie" Brown on February 14, 1942, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and she preceded him in death November 23, 1974. In 1980 he married Florence Louise Hill in Dallas, Texas. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Dallas, Texas, for 25 years. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clinton, a past member of the VFW Post 3992 in Mt. Vernon, Texas, where he was the quartermaster and a member of the VFW Post 1894, Clinton and the Gem and Mineral Club of Grand Prairie, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary Will O'Neal; three brothers, Oscar, Richard and M.D., and two sisters, Lydia and Cleta. He is survived by his wife, Louise, of the home; two daughters, Mary Colleen O'Neal of Dallas, Texas, and Anna Kathleen Woodard of Ennis, Texas; two stepsons, Tom Hill and Sam Hill, both of Clinton; one sister, Martha Hicks of Porterville, California, as well as three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clinton, on Friday, March 28. Graveside services and burial was held at the Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Texas, on Saturday, March 29.

O'NEAL, Coraellen NOYES
b: Jul 11 1911, Belton, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 29 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 7 2003 - Mrs. Coraellen Noyes O'Neal of Clinton, formerly of Creighton, was born July 11, 1911, near Belton, the daughter of Frank E. and Minnie E. (Rose) Noyes. She departed this life Sunday, December 29, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, after a short illness at the age of 91 years, five months and 18 days. Coraellen was united in marriage to Robert Leo O'Neal on November 28, 1930. Coraellen attended Mt. Pleasant Country School in rural Belton and graduated from Warrensburg High School. She then attended college in Warrensburg and earned a 60-hour lifetime teaching certificate. She taught at several schools, including Creighton, Urich and Dayton. Her first year's teaching salary was $100 a month. After taking correspondence courses and attending summer school sessions at CMSU, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1957. She worked for the University of Missouri Extension as an Extension Home Economist in Stockton, Carthage and Butler. She took a sabbatical and received her Master's degree from MU in 1966. In 1973, Coraellen retired at Butler and five years later moved to Creighton to be near her family. She lived the last six years of her life at the Gran Villas Residential Care Center in Clinton. Coraellen was a member of the Creighton United Methodist Church and other Methodist churches where she had lived. She taught Sunday School to both children and adults. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. Growing up on a farm, Coraellen enjoyed nature, especially birds, bugs, moths and butterflies. Sewing was a necessity early in her life. Later, she used her sewing skills to teach her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many 4-H youth in the community. Her family was never sure that Grammie would give them for Christmas. This Christmas she made bandanas for all the great-grandchildren. With a sewing machine and a hot glue gun, she could make anything. Painting was a pastime Coraellen loved. Everyone in the family has at least one of her paintings. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O'Neal, in 1952; an infant daughter, Roberta Frances O'Neal, and one sister, Adabelle Thompson. She is survived by two daughters, Delores Meyer and husband Charlie, Creighton, and Patricia Ives and husband, Burt, Sedalia; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Herb Noyes, Ulysses, Kansas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, January 3, at the United Methodist Church, Creighton, under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, near Creighton.

O'NEAL, Helen C. JOHNSON
b: Nov 7 1919, Alton, MO
d: Jul 23 2008, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 23 2008 - Helen C. O'Neal, 88, Deepwater, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Alton to Thedford Burl Johnson and Ora May Blankenship Johnson. Helen worked as an assembly person for Bendix for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. She moved to Deepwater in 1994 from Kansas City, Kansas. Helen was a member of the Stepping Stones Garden Club in Warsaw and the Mt. Zion Faith & Hope Extension Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Blaine O'Neal; her parents; a brother Gene Johnson, a sister Menelia Dingus, and a daughter-in-law Patricia O'Neal. Surviving are three sons, John O'Neal and wife Terese, Lenexa, Kansas, Jim O'Neal and wife Stephanie, Deepwater, and Jerry O'Neal of Deepwater; one sister Norma Adams and her husband Jim, Deepwater; two brothers, Carlos Johnson and his wife Isolina, Bridgeton, and Frank Johnson and wife Imogene, Holden; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Prayer services will be Friday, July 25, at Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at a later date in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

O'NEAL, Patricia E. POLLISTER
b: Feb 7 1945, New York, NY
d: Apr 11 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 14 2004 - Patricia E. O'Neal, 59, died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. She was born in New York City, New York, on February 7, 1945, to Arthur and Priscilla Pollister. Survivors include husband, Jerry O'Neal, Deepwater; daughter Kim Diefenbach, Kansas City; grandsons Logan and Lucas; brother Jim Pollister, Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, and nieces Penny Price and Pamela Albicelli. She will be laid to rest in Maine next to her parents and her son Wes, who preceded her in death.

O'NEAL, Victoria Lee FITZHUGH BOWEN
b: Jul 25 1939, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 4 2007, Junction City, Geary Co, KS
bur: Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, Dickinson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2007 - Victoria Lee O'Neal, a resident of Chapman, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City, Kansas, at the age of 67. She was born July 25, 1939, in Osceola, to Curtis Lee and Greta Mae Clark Fitzhugh. She attended grade school in Osceola and graduated with the Class of 1957 from Osceola High School. She moved to Kansas City where she worked as a clerical secretary at various jobs. In 1960, she married Glendal (Jerry) G. Bowen in Kansas City. They made their home in Kansas City until they moved to Chapman, Kansas, in 1976. They were divorced in 1982. In April 2000, she married Roger M. O'Neal in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had worked civil service at Fort Riley, Kansas, was employed as a secretary in Topeka, Kansas, and she also had worked for the Chapman School District. She is survived by hr husband Roger M. O'Neal of their home in Chapman, Kanas; one son Sean O'Neal of Lawrence, Kansas; five daughters, Nicki Shry, Chapman, Kansas, Lisa Juniper of Hemet, California, Rae Bowen of Chapman, Kansas, Rebecca George of Baldwin City, Kansas, Holly Long of Lawrence, Kansas; one brother Curtis Lee Fitzhugh Jr., Leawood, Kansas; 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Edward (Scotty) Lowry. The time and date of the memorial service to be held at the Londeen Funeral Chapel in Chapman, Kansas, will be announced at a later time. Burial of the ashes will be at the Indian Hill Cemetery in Chapman, Kansas.

O'QUINN, Billy Rev.
b: Jan 7 1930
d: Mar 16 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Huff Chapel Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - The Rev. Bill O'Quinn, 63, 107 North Gall, Clinton, a Methodist minister, died Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was Methodist district superintendent. Services will be Thursday at the Platte Woods United Methodist Church; burial in Huff Chapel Cemetery, Lebanon. Mr. O'Quinn had been superintendent of the Lake District of the United Methodist Church since 1991. He was pastor of the Platte Woods United Methodist Church from 1982 to 1991; was superintendent of the Springfield district of the United Methodist Church from 1977 to 1982; and had been pastor of churches in Springfield and St. Joseph. He received a bachelor's degree in religion from Central Methodist College in 1951, a bachelor's degree in theology from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1954, and an honorary doctorate of divinity from Central Methodist College. He formerly served on the board of Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph and the board of curators at Central Methodist College. He was a trustee of the St. Paul School of Theology and served on the board of the Missouri West Conference Asbury Fellowship. He was a former member of Optimist and Rotary clubs. He was born in Lebanon and lived in Platte Woods and Springfield before moving to Clinton in 1991. Survivors include his wife Janice O'Quinn of the home; a son Shade O'Quinn, Roeland Park, Ks.; three sisters, Ruth Starnes, Lebanon, June Mathis, Camdenton, and Ann Bates, Kansas City; and two grandsons.

O'TOOLE, Richard Frances
b: Jun 16 1926, Denton, Cass Co, MO
d: Oct 21 1993, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Frances O'Toole, age 67, Holden, passed away Thursday, October 21, 1993 at his home. He was born June 16, 1926 in Denton, Mo., the son of Richard P. and Frances (Behm) O'Toole. He lived near Holden most of his life. June 19, 1948 he married Francys Arlene Raker in Kansas City, Ks. Mr. O'Toole had been a mechanist for Missouri Valley Wallpaper Company in North Kansas City, and at Rockledge Manufacturing Company in Holden during the 1940s and 50s. He was a farmer for many years. He drove a school bus for the Holden R-III School District for ten years during the 1970s and 80s. He owned and operated the Do Drive In at Holden the past 31 years. Mr. O'Toole was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Holden and of the Knights of Columbus. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. He served on the Holden City Council during the 1960s and he was a charter member of the Holden Optimist Club. He leaves his wife Arlene of the home; three daughters, Dolores Hancock, Independence, Patty Emmerich, Manhattan, Ks., and Dianne Callahan, Holden; two sisters, Rose Mary Kirby, Tucker, Ga., and Mildred Brewer, Los Angeles, Ca., and eight grandchildren. One sister, Barbara Mendon, preceded him in death. Funeral Mass was Monday, October 25, 1993 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Holden. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holden.

OAKES, Christine DOUGLAS
b: May 22 1914, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 14 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Christine Douglas Oakes, 85, Windsor, died Monday afternoon, June 14, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born May 22, 1914, in Windsor, the daughter of Lee Jackson Douglas and Alice Martha (Milburn) Douglas. On November 28, 1936, in Clinton, she married William Carter Oakes, who preceded her in death February 7, 1992. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, Chapter BA PEO, Windsor, and the Windsor Garden Club. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Velma Douglas, Lee's Summit; a niece and nephew, Shirley and Virgil Walkenhorst, Raytown; a great-niece, Stacey Walkenhorst, Green Wood; a great-nephew, Douglas Walkenhorst, Lee's Summit; two great-great-nieces, Krysti and Kacie Walkenhorst. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milburn B. Douglas. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, June 18, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

OAKES, William Carter
b: Sep 10 1912, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 7 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carter Oakes, 79, Windsor, died Friday, February 7, 1992, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born in Windsor on September 10, 1912, son of Marvin R. and May Carter Oakes. He was married November 26, 1936, in Clinton to Christine Douglas, who survives at the home. Mr. Oakes retired November 1970, from the Army after serving more than 26 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor, the American Legion post No. 82, Windsor, past member of the City Park Board, a member of the Board of Senior Housing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by several cousins. Graveside services were Saturday at the Laurel Oak cemetery, under the direction of Hadley Funeral Home.

OAKES, Zachary Chase
b: Oct 13 1996, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 3 1996, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Highland Sacred Garden Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Zachary Chase Oakes, 2 1/2 months old, Sedalia, died Wednesday, January 3, 1996, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born October 13, 1995, in Kansas City, the son of Bruce Oakes and Twila Griffin. He was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church at rural Clinton. He is survived by his parents, Bruce E. Oakes and Twila Dawn Griffin of Sedalia; his grandparents, Judy and Dale Oakes of Sedalia, Nancy and Rick Winn of Windsor, and Linda Griffin of Sedalia; great-grandmother Opal Weatherby, Windsor; great-grandparents, Max and Irene Oakes of Sedalia, Billy and Lillian Ulmer of Sedalia, and Charlie and Velma Johnson of Duquoin, Ill.; step-great-grandmother Raylene Winn of Clinton. Funeral services were Saturday, January 6, at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery, Sedalia.

OAKS, Ida M. BURT
b: Jan 25 1867, Indiana
d: Oct 5 1909, Cedar Co, MO
Died, Mrs. Ida M. Oaks, a daughter of S. M. Burt and wife, who was born in the state of Indiana Jan. 25, 1867. Her father and mother moved from Indiana in the fall of 1868 to Henry county, Mo. Moved to Cedar county in 1881. Ida Burt was married to T. H. Oakes in 1889. To this union one son was born. She died Oct. 5, 1909. Typhoid fever was the cause of her death, although she has been in poor health for more than a year. Interment at the Mound cemetery west of Ivy. She did not belong to any church although she believed in a Supreme being. Her kind words and deeds will always be remembered by those that knew her. She leaves a husband and one son, father and mother, two sisters, one brother and many friends to mourn their loss. They are very thankful to their good neighbors and friends that were so kind to help them during her sickness.

OBERKROM, Patricia Ann "Pat" JOHNSON
b: Oct 11 1935, Burlington, Coffey Co, KS
d: Oct 2 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Patricia Ann (Pat) Oberkrom died Thursday, October 2, 1997, at her home in Clinton, at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 21 days. Pat was born October 11, 1935, in Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Helen Parkhurst Johnson. In 1939, at a young age, she came to the Clinton area and graduated from Clinton High School. Pat was united in marriage to Sam Oberkrom, who preceded her in death February 6, 1983. She worked for a number of years as a sales associate at Wal-Mart. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. She is survived by three sons, Barry Oberkrom, Shawnee, Kansas, Kent Oberkrom, Clinton, and John Oberkrom, Arlington, Texas; her mother, Helyn Johnson, Clinton; one brother, Mikel Johnson, Clinton and eight grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 4, at Englewood Cemetery.

OBERMEIER, Carl Roland
b: Jan 27 1921, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Nov 11 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Resurrection Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl Roland Obermeier died Wednesday, November 11, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 77 years, nine months and 14 days. He was born January 27, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of William and Louise (Hahner) Obermeier. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was a graduate of Rockhurst College. On June 9, 1945, in Kansas City, he married Imogene "Jean" Davis, who preceded him in death July 9, 1996. He lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. He was a controller for Armco Steel and worked in Middletown, Ohio, from 1969 to 19777, returning to Kansas City in 1977 where he retired in 1982. He moved from Overland Park to Clinton in 1989. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Clinton, the Henry County Historical Society, Knights of Columbus 1896 and was a volunteer at the Clinton Samaritan Center. Mr. Obermeier is survived by four daughters, Teresa Sterling, Houston, Texas, Carol Swindler, Porterville, California, Diane Wheeler, Garfield, Arkansas, Mary Jo "Jody" Claspill, Greenwood; three sons, James Obermeier, Spring, Texas, Louis Obermeier, Weatogue, Connecticut, Larry Obermeier, New Lenox, Illinois; one sister, Freda White, Overland Park, Kansas, and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jean, and a grandson Brian Larson. Funeral mass was held Monday, November 16, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas.

OBERMEIER, Imogene Margaret "Jean" DAVIS
b: Aug 6 1924, Osage City, Osage Co, KS
d: Jul 9 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Resurrection Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Imogene Margaret "Jean" Davis Obermeier was born august 6, 1924, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Merna Alonzo Davis and Mary Elizabeth Watson Davis. She died Tuesday, July 9, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 71. On June 9, 1945, in Kansas City, she was united in marriage to Carl Obermeier. Mrs. Obermeier moved to Clinton in 1989. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the golden Valley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, also, board and committee member of the Henry County Museum. She is survived by her husband Carl; four daughters, Teresa Sterling, Houston, Texas, Carol Swindler, Porterville, California, Diane Wheeler, Garfield, Arkansas, and Mary Jo "Jody" Claspill, Greenwood; three sons, James Obermeier, Spring Hill, Texas, Louis Obermeier, Weatogue, Connecticut, and Larry Obermeier, New Lenox, Illinois; 18 grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 11, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Burial was in the Resurrection Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas.

OCHSNER, Caroline
b: Oct 26 1835, Germany
d: Jul 21 1907, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Sunday morning, Mrs. Caroline Ochsner died in the 72nd year of her age at her home on North Second, with dropsy. She was born in Germany and had been a resident of Clinton about 38 years. Her devoted husband, with two daughters, Mrs. R. Levy and Mrs. A. C. Magill, and stepdaughter Mrs. Carrie Bowmann, survive her. A member of the German Lutheran Church and dearly loved by a wide circle of friends.

ODELL, Mrs. John
b: n/a
d: Oct 1897, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Terrible Death - Mrs. John Odell, wife of a miner at North Station, met a terrible death Monday. She had been to Clinton to do some trading and on her return home, she lit her pipe after leaving town. She soon discovered her dress on fire and jumped to the ground, rolling over and over, trying to extinguish the flames, but could not, and every bit of clothing was burned off. She was fearfully burned, but she got into her buggy and drove to a nearby house and secured some clothing and went on home where, after terrible suffering, she died in a short time. Her remains were taken to Bethlehem for burial.

ODLE, Calvin
b: Dec 19 1859, Ray Co, MO
d: Jan 9 1937, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO - Calvin Odle died at his home in Montrose, January 9. Calvin Odle, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Odle, was born in Ray County, Missouri, December 19, 1859. August 20, 1884, he was married to Mary C. Keeble at Teays Chapel. In 1901 they came to Montrose, where they have since resided. For 20 years he was associated with the J. D. Mann Grain Company and was a valuable assistant in the grain and elevator business. When this firm was dissolved by the death of Mr. Mann, he took the position of night watch at the Montrose Savings Bank and ably and efficiently performed his duties until two years ago, when he became ill. Sometime ago his condition became acute and Thursday his children were summoned to his bedside. Loving hearts and hands did all that could be done to relieve his suffering. Cal, as all knew him, was a familiar figure on the streets of Montrose and was loved by both old and young. He was especially fond of children and young people and every boy or girl in town called him by name and waved a greeting to him each time they saw him, be it many times a day. He was faithful and loyal to friends and true to the trust they reposed in him. Someone has said, "To have a friend, you must be a friend." Perhaps that is why Cal could count so many of his acquaintances as his friends. He was the father of five children. The older sons, Jess and Edd, died several years ago. Richard lives in Montrose; Mrs. Lela McKinney and Wade, Pittsburg, Kans. The widow, three children and four grandchildren are left to cherish his memory. All were present at the funeral to pay their last tribute of love and respect to the departed husband and father. The funeral was held at the home Monday, January 11. Burial in the Montrose cemetery.

ODLE, Clara B. LONG MYLAR
b: Apr 15 1914, Missouri
d: Apr 30 2001, Houston, Harris Co, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2001 - Clara B. Odle, daughter of Preston and Estella (Rombold) Long, was born April 15, 1914, in Missouri and died April 30, 2001, at the Houston N.W. Medical Center in Houston, Texas, at the age of 87 years. Clare was married to Kenneth Mylar, who preceded her in death. To this union one daughter, Karen, was born. Clara then married Marvin Buel Odle and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1974. Clare was also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen. She is survived by her son-in-law, Robin Dutton and three grandchildren, Marci, Holly and Brad Dutton, all of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by one sister, Ethel Clary and two sisters-in-law, Betty Long and Ruby Long, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, May 4. Graveside services and burial were held at Englewood Cemetery Saturday.

ODLE, Clem Gray
b: Jan 8 1904, near Riverside, CA
d: Oct 8 1979, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Clem Gray Odle, oldest son of John Henry and Annie Logan Odle, was born January 8, 1904, near Riverside, California and passed away October 8, 1979, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 75 years and nine months. In early manhood, he worked in Colorado and on the King Ranch in Texas. While in service during World War II, he married Myrtle M. Fowler March 31, 1944, and moved to Falmouth, Mass., where he finished his term of service and worked in Army camps another year. In the spring of 1946 they moved to a farm near Clinton, where they enjoyed their cattle, horses and chickens until ill health forced them to move to Clinton. He had spent the past three years in hospitals and nursing homes, where his wife tenderly cared for him daily. His parents, a sister, Gladys Michael, and a brother, Marvin Buel Odle, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; a brother, Harold Odle; a sister-in-law, Clara Odle; two nieces and four great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 10, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ODLE, George William
b: Jun 10 1901, Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 20 1988, Atlantic, IA
George W. Odle, 87, a resident of 1209 East 8th Street in Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 20, 1988 at the Atlantic Care Center. The son of James William and Henrietta Nellie Scheele Odle, he was born June 10, 1901 at Coal, Mo., and was reared in Clinton, Mo. He attended the Coal Elementary school and was married to Imo Genevieve Reese on March 28, 1928 at Oakland, Iowa. At the age of 25 he moved with his wife to Iowa and lived and worked in the Atlantic area most of his life. He was a plumber and windmill repairman and was self-employed for 15 years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of First Church of Christ at Atlantic and was baptized in 1954 at Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Imo; two daughters, Marjorie A Schneider of Atlantic and Suzzette Rosetta of West Sacramento, Cal.; a son, James W. Odle of Milltown, Ind.; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 step-great grandchildren; three sisters; Opal Mueller of Carter Lake, Iowa, Ruby Johnson of Clinton, Mo, and Martha Johnson of Montrose, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter in infancy, Levern Odle; and three sisters, Pearl Johnson, Leonna Dickie and Hilda McMillian. Roland's Funeral Service, Atlantic, Iowa.

ODLE, Henrietta Nellie SCHEELE
b: Feb 28 1872, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Feb 6 1950, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - Buried in Wedding Gown of 1897 - Mrs. Henrietta Odle, who died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, February 6, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, Montrose, was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery Thursday afternoon in her wedding gown of 53 years ago, fulfilling the wish of her late husband, who died in 1936. The wedding dress of Ivory cashmere had a full gored skirt with grosgrain ribbon bows on each gore. The tight bodice was embroidered in seed pearls and the leg o' mutton sleeves were fashioned to a point over the hand. The dress was preserved in tissue paper as pretty as the day it had been made - every stitch by hand in 1897. Mrs. Odle, mother of seven children, gained weight while younger but in her sunset years wore the same size dress as when a bride. On a number of occasions, when the family chanced to get the dress out to show a friend or for Mrs. Odle to model, Mr. Odle expressed the wish that Mrs. Odle wear it for her shroud and thus complete its earthly mission of service. Rev. Wilbur Gutridge brought comforting words to the large assemblage of kinspeople and friends at Bear Creek Church Thursday, Feb. 9, when this beloved mother was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery, by her grandsons: Willard, Harold and Ralph Johnson, Donald Mueller, Robert McMillian and Loyd Vernon Dickey. Vansant Funeral Home, Clinton, was in charge. Mrs. Odle lived among her six children, following the death of Mr. Odle, until last summer when she became bedfast from a pelvis fracture suffered in July at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Johnson and Mr. Johnson, Montrose. Helpless and unable to feed herself, but free from pain the past several months, Mrs. Odle slipped away in her sleep, closing the book on a useful life but never writing finis to the chapters embossed on the hearts of her children and friends. Mrs. Odle exemplified motherhood, loving to the point of sacrifice, and teaching life's greatest lessons by worthy example. Their home, not rich in worldly possessions, was bright with hospitality and the radiance of friendly sincerity which warms the soul. She was never too tired to do a friendly deed or to help in sickness and sorrow. She was a good cook and served her family with gladness, anticipating young appetites in the evening after school, with fresh lightbread on the oven door, sweet cream butter to "spread", hot sizzling doughnuts, stitch with sugar, and all knew where the great stone jar of hominy was kept and lad or lassie could "fill up" before helping with the chores or doing the odd jobs which teach youngsters responsibility in the home. The family studied the Sunday School lesson and they all piled in the wagon and attended prayer meeting or maybe a neighborhood party where old and young went -- and played together. Never was anyone turned away from the Odle home for Mr. Odle always knew there was plenty on the table and he could invite neighbor or stranger to "have a bite". Theirs was a happy home ruled with the priceless heritage of love. Mrs. Odle was born Feb. 28, 1872, at St. Louis, Mo. The family moved to Windsor when the deceased was quite young. There she grew to womanhood and was married. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Clinton, having moved her membership there the short time she resided in Clinton following Mr. Odle's death at Coal. Her married life was spent near coal, on a farm and there her seven children were born. One, Mrs. Loyd Dickey preceded her in death. The others are Mrs. Lewis Johnson, Montrose, Mrs. Carl McMillian, Deepwater; George Odle, Marne, Ia.; Mrs. Aaron Johnson, Appleton City; Mrs. Walter Johnson, Montrose; Mrs. Chester Mueller, Walnut, Ia. There are also 27 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and an only sister, Mrs. Jim Hartle, Eagle, Co.

ODLE, Infant
b: n/a
d: n/a
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Tidings, Montrose, MO - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Odle were stricken with grief last Wednesday by the death of an infant son, which died at birth. The child was born Wednesday evening and the funeral was conducted from the home. Interment was in the Montrose Cemetery last Sunday. The immediate members of the family were in attendance at the funeral and to offer solace to the bereaved parents. Those who were present at the funeral were Mrs. Odle's Mother, Mrs. Carter and children Oppie and Ruth Carter of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Odle of Pittsburg, Kansas and Mrs. Lee McKinney and two children, Donna Lois and Willard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carter and baby from Deepwater.

ODLE, James W.
b: Jan 21 1865, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 11 1936, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO, Apr 16 1936 - Many months of declining health was terminated Saturday, April 11, for James W. Odle, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, near Montrose. Mr. and Mrs. Odle went to their daughter's home about two months ago so they might be cared for, as both were in frail health. James W. Odle, son of John and Matilda Odle, was born January 21, 1865, at Fields Creek, northwest of Clinton. At an early age he was converted to the Christian faith and united with the Fields Creek church. The past several years he resided near Coal, where his friends were legion and he was held in high esteem by the entire community. Henrietta Scheele and Mr. Odle were united in marriage January 2, 1897, and they were given seven children. The youngest daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Dickey, preceded him in death in 1931. Surviving him besides his beloved wife are the following children: Mrs. Carl McMillian, Deepwater; George Odle, Atlantic, Iowa; Mrs. Aaron Johnson, Mrs. Walter Johnson and Mrs. Lewis Johnson, near Montrose; Mrs. Chester Mueller, Marne, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; a brother, Calvin, a half-sister and five half-brothers. All the children except the son, George, who was in an Iowa hospital, were present for the funeral. The funeral was conducted at Bear Creek church Monday.

ODLE, Myrtle Mefford FOWLER
b: May 9 1901, Henry Co, MO
d: May 3 1981, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Myrtle Mefford Fowler Odle was born in Henry County on May 9, 1901 to Charles Fox Fowler and Mahala Ann Leonard Fowler and passed away at her home in Clinton on May 3, 1981. She was married to Clem Odle March 31, 1944 and moved to Falmouth, Mass., where he was in service. They lived there for two years, then moved to a farm near Clinton, where they enjoyed their livestock, and chickens until their health forced them to move to Clinton in 1976. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles and Leonard, two sisters, Girtrude and Anna, and also her husband, Clem Odle. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Harold Odle; sister-in-law, Clara Odle, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, May 7, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ODLE, Richard Cordett
b: Sep 4 1892, Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO
d: Jan 17 1988, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO - Richard Cordett Odle, son of Calvin and Mary Cumberland Odle, was born September 4, 1892, in Pleasant Gap, Mo. He passed away on January 17, 1988 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler at the age of 95 years, four months and 13 days. Dick lived all of his life in the Montrose area except his last two years when he resided at Medicalodge in Butler. He worked for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad for 38 years, and retired in 1952. He was a veteran of World War I, and was the last member of veterans from WWI in VFW Post 88290. He was a member of the United Presbyterian-Methodist Church, and the American Legion. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Bettie. He is survived by one daughter, Mozelle Clemmons of El Dorado Springs; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Dick will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 19, at Eckhoff Hill in Appleton City. Burial was in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Mo.

ODNEAL, Helen M. MERRYFIELD
b: Jul 26 1922, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 7 2005, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2005 - Helen M. Odneal, 83, Windsor, died Friday morning, October 7, 2005, at Saint Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born July 26, 1922, in Windsor, the daughter of Orlo Ellsworth Merryfield and Anna (Abington) Merryfield. On January 2, 1947, in Paola, Kansas, she married William Lee Odneal, who died December 13, 1979. She worked at the United Telephone Comp[any for several years and also was secretary at the Windsor High School for almost 20 years. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, the church choir and several bridge clubs. Survivors include her son Dr. William J. Odneal, Ste. Genevieve; two daughters, Sally Armstrong, Windsor, and Susan Smith, Overland Park, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Patrick, Sean, Jared, Alex, Katie, Andrew and Kristin; two brothers, Lloyd E. Merryfield and Bill A. Merryfield, both of Windsor, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alta Cooper and Louise Humphrey. Funeral services were Monday, October 10, at Windsor United Methodist Church. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ODOM, Moses Allen
b: May 22 1851, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 9 1918, Pekin, Tazewell Co, IL
bur: Woodrow Cemetery, Cincinnati Twp, Tazewell Co, IL
Old Pekin Resident Dies Sunday Morning - Moses Allen Odom died at 8:30 Sunday morning (June 9 1918), at his home, 1001 Henrietta Street, after an illness due to paralysis. Deceased was a son of Elijah and Martha Browning Odom and was born in Henry County, Missouri on May 22, 1851. He was married to Margaret Crooks in Missouri on May 9, 1872. He came to this state more than forty years ago and had resided in Pekin for a number of years. He was a member of the English M.E. church, the Modern Woodmen and the court of Honor, and was highly regarded among his acquaintances. His death will be deeply mourned in the family circle and wherever he was known. Mr. and Mrs. Odom were the parents to the following children: William Odom, Kansas City; Mrs. Myrtle Best, deceased; Mrs. Millie Catlin, Stafford, Ill.; Mrs. Ida May Cummings, Pekin; and Robert Lee, deceased. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Anna Hofer, Vancouver, British Columbia; Mrs. Mattie Derringer, Montrose, Mo.; and Edward Odom, Colorado. There are eleven surviving grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the residence Tuesday and from the Woodrow church. Commitment will be at the Woodrow cemetery and the services at the grave will be in charge of the Woodmen.

OECHSLI, Rudolph
b: Mar 25 1836, Canton Berne, Switzerland
d: Oct 18 1902, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
At Rest - Again the Angel of Death has entered our community and claimed for his victim our friend and brother, Rudolph Oechsli. On Saturday October the 18th 1902, at 9:45 pm, the Master's call: It is enough, come home - came to him, and our brother passed away peacefully, and his soul bade farewell to this Earth, and on joyful wings took its flight to the beautiful land beyond, to be forever with Jesus. His suffering in the last few weeks was great and intense, but he put his trust in Jesus, and endured it patiently, never murmuring or complaining; at last his suffering is all over, the conflict is ended, the victory is won, and the angels carried him away to his immortal home. Rudolph Oechsli was born the 25th day of March 1836, in Canton Bern, Switzerland where he was educated and grew to manhood. In 1855 he bade farewell to the land of his childhood days and came to America, first settling in the state of Ohio, where he lived until 1859 when he came west and located at Warsaw, Benton County, MO. In 1861 he moved to Sedalia and in 1870 he came to Windsor and has lived in and near here ever since. Bro. Oechsli was converted in 1886, and united with the Evangelical Church at Zion and was always faithful and liberal in supporting the cause of Christ. We know whereof we speak as for 20 years the writer has associated with the departed and many times did we meet and worship together in the little Church and we know how he delighted to sing God's praise with us. Now he sings with the redeemed ones in the Father's home on high. He was married to Maddie Rode (errata: "Rolli") in 1859. Seven children were born to them, five sons and two daughters. The two daughters preceded him to the better land. He leaves his faithful companion to mourn over the loss of a kind and faithful husband. His sons, John and George of Montana, Harry of Washington, and Frank and Charley of Windsor mourn the loss of an affectionate father. Two brothers and two sisters are left to mourn the loss of their brother. May they all be reunited on the shores of eternal bliss. Monday morning, October the 20th, his many friends and neighbors met at his late residence in Windsor to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. A quartet sang several hymns and then we followed his remains to their last resting place in Laurel Oak Cemetery where he was tenderly laid away, where he will sleep till the glorious resurrection morning. Good-by and farewell Bro. Oechsli. Ruhe in Frieden.

OECHSLI, Zelma Lee PICKERILL
b: Sep 19 1921, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 22 2007, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Zelma Lee Oechsli, 85, Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at her home in Warrensburg. She was born September 19, 1921, in Windsor, the daughter of Darius Fisher Pickerill and Nellie Ellen (Gordon) Pickerill. On May 28, 1939, she married Clifford Oechsli, who preceded her in death March 11,1994. Zelma Lee graduated from Windsor High School. Zelma Lee and Clifford owned and operated a grocery store, in Windsor, for many years and then worked at the former Citizens Bank of Windsor until their retirement in 1980, when they moved to John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, Mo. She was a member of the John Knox Village Church and choir. She enjoyed singing in several performance musical groups, at John Knox, and was an active volunteer within John Knox Village. She moved to Warrensburg in 2005 to be near her family and transferred her church membership to the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Warrensburg. She was a past member of The Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Elliott and son-in-law, Larry Elliott, Warrensburg; 2 granddaughters, Nancy Huff, Warrensburg, Stacy Elliott, St. Louis, Mo.; 3 great-grandchildren, Christopher Huff, Benjamin Huff and Anna-Elizabeth Huff, all of Warrensburg; two nephews, 2 nieces and several cousins. In addition to her husband, Zelma Lee was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Harold Pickerill and Darius F. Pickerill, Jr. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 26, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

OESTREICH, Archie E.
b: Jul 9 1912, Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO
d: Mar 1 2000, Chillicothe, Livingston Co, MO
bur: Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 2 2000 - Archie E. Oestreich, 87, Chillicothe, died at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, on Wednesday, March 1, 2000. He was born July 9, 1912, the son of John H. and Emma B. (Adelman) Oestreich in Salisbury. On January 23, 1937, at Carrollton, he married Velma C. Henderson of Salisbury. She survives of the home. He moved to Chillicothe in the early 1930s to work for the new Chillicothe Ice Plant. In 11936, he started employment with Brownfield and Bird Candy Company as a salesman. After the candy company closed in 1956, he purchased the Uptown Package Shop which he operated until he sold it with the intention of retirement in 1976. Finding that he was not ready to retire, in 1976 he contracted with the Thomas Murphy Company as an advertising specialties salesman which he continued until failing health forced retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge Number 89 AF&AM and a York Rite member of that Lodge. He was a member of the Chillicothe Shrine Club, Molia Shrine Temple St. Joseph, and the Chillicothe Elks Number 2770. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Chillicothe. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Darrell Oestreich and wife Paulette, Overland Park, Kansas, and Ivan Oestreich, Clinton; six grandchildren; a sister-in-law Alethia Oestreich of Tucson, Arizona, and a nephew, Elmo Oestreich, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at the Chillicothe United Methodist Church Saturday. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe.

OESTREICH, Velma C.
b: Jul 24 1911
d: Dec 12 2001, Chillicothe, Livingston Co, MO
bur: Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2001 - Velma C. Oestreich, 90, Chillicothe, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at Indian Hills Residential Center. She was married 63 years to Archie Oestreich who died March 1, 2000. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ivan Oestreich of Clinton and Darrell and Paulette Oestreich of Kansas City; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 15, at the United Methodist Church in Chillicothe. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.

OFFIELD, Virginia O.
b: Dec 24 1912
d: Jul 15 2003, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 16 2003 - Virginia Offield, 90, Osceola, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. Graveside services will be Friday, July 18, at Osceola Cemetery.

OGAN, Zadith SULLIVAN
b: Apr 10 1870, Illinois
d: Jul 29 1929, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ogan at Rest - Zadith Sullivan was born in Illinois April 10, 1870, daughter of P. H. and Mary Margaret Sullivan. Died at her home near Montrose, July 29, 1929. She came with her parents to Missouri in early childhood. She was married to George Ogan, March 2, 1892. To this union two daughters were born - Mrs. Ray Graham, of Montrose, and Mrs. Ralph Angle, of Clinton. she is survived by her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren - Mary Virginia and George Ogan Angle; father and two brothers - Beecher and Bert Sullivan, Montrose, and a host of friends. She was of Methodist faith, always being a great believer in honesty and integrity. She had been in failing health for over two years, but always kept a cheerful disposition and was so appreciative of everything done for her. She loved flowers and spent many happy hours with them. She was devoted to her family, always thinking and planning for their good and looking ahead for the future happiness of her grandchildren. She certainly appreciated the visits and tokens of love of a host of kind friends during her last illness.

OGG, Clara RUCKEL
b: Dec 8 1907, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Mar 16 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Parker Cemetery, Creighton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO - Clara was born December 8, 1907 near Creighton, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence Henry and Clara Belva (Little) Ruckel. She departed this life March 16, 2007 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Clara attended Highland School and high school at Garden City, Missouri. Her education continued with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Missouri State College and graduate work at the University of Missouri and Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Clara taught school for 25 years in the Creighton and Richmond, Missouri areas. On December 22, 1944, Clara married J. Carney Ogg, a Richmond farmer. After his death in 1954, she became a Home Economist with the University Missouri Extension Service in Albany and Savannah, Missouri. Clara retired to Harrisonville, Missouri and became involved in club work and community organizations such as: Community Betterment Association, United Way, Red Cross, Cass Medical Center Auxiliary and the Cass County Historical Society. She was active in the Mary Sibley Chapter DAR, Federated Women's Club, Cass County Retired Teachers Association, National Association of Federal Employees and the United Methodist Church. She received the Woman of the Year award in both Harrisonville and Albany. Clara was often recognized for her work in various organizations. She felt it necessary to keep busy and always had a calendar filled up. Clara enjoyed traveling as she went to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the British Isles. Special trips were made with her three sisters. These trips were entitled “The Flight of the Hens”. Family was important to Clara. She took pride in her nieces and nephews and the events in their lives. She was know as Aunt Kay to them. Clara was a talented person with skills in painting, sewing and cooking. Family members cherish her china painting pieces. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Mary Koch and Harriett Jenkins; a step-daughter, Jean Ogg; a niece Rae Ann Sitzes; nephews, Robert and Jacob Sitzes. She is survived by her sister, Rachel Sitzes, Sikeston, Missouri; nephews, J.R. Koch, Creighton, Missouri, Jerry Jenkins, Garden City, Missouri and Edward Sitzes, Bracketville, Texas, nieces Mary Carol Thornburg, Creighton, Missouri and Susan McDonald, Eagle River, Alaska; 17 great-nieces and nephews; 21 great-great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment in the Parker Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

OGG, Thomas W. Judge
b: Nov 24 1857, Richmond, Madison Co, KY
d: Mar 2 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Judge Thomas W. Ogg died at his home at the corner of Grand River and Sixth streets at four a.m. Friday, March 2, with heart trouble and complications. He had been in failing health for the past two years and bedfast for several months. Thomas W. Ogg was born November 24, 1857, in Richmond, Madison county, Kentucky. As a young man he came with his parents to Howard county, Mo., where he received his education. His father died when he was young, and as a young man of 18 Judge Ogg took charge of the farm. He was a progressive farmer and supremely interested in the work. His farm was always kept up to a high state of cultivation and he specialized in high grade livestock. At his death he owned 120 acres of the original home farm in Bethlehem township, over which he kept careful supervision. Judge Ogg served his county faithfully and efficiently as associate judge eight years, then as presiding judge four years. In 1912 he was elected county treasurer and served four years. He was also on the Clinton township board and served as treasurer. His official career was one of which to be proud. Endowed with all the qualities of a natural leader, Judge Ogg made each term of office he held an outstanding success. During his term as county treasurer there was never a penny unaccounted for and his books always balanced. It was during his term as county judge that the old railroad bonds were paid off and Henry county staged one of the greatest celebrations ever held. Judge Ogg made four campaigns for county office and was never defeated. A close guardian of the public's money, Judge Ogg looked first to the welfare of the community and promoted the spirit of progress among the people of Henry county. He was a road enthusiast and many of the excellent hard-surfaced and graveled roads in this township are largely due to his thrift and industry as he utilized the natural resources in the construction of the roads. The paving around the square was also one of the notable accomplishments made during the term of Judge Ogg as county judge. Educated principally in the school of experience, nevertheless, he was a constant student and read extensively so that he was able to talk on a diversity of subjects. Progressive in his ideas and actions, Judge Ogg stirred the people of the county to action. As a result the county business was placed upon a more substantial plane and readjusted, setting a good example for following administrations. He was united in marriage with Miss Frances Josephine Massey, October 11, 1901. She survives with his sister, Mrs. Mattie Gaines, who has always lived at his home. He has a half-brother, Jabe Dooley, who lives eight miles north of Clinton, and a half-sister, Mrs. Fannie Stanley, who lives in Battle Creek, Michigan. Judge Ogg was converted in his youth and united with the Christian Church, belonging to Freedom many years. He was an elder in the Christian Church and held many of the official capacities. For a number of years he was president of the Henry County Sunday School Association. He was a member of the Elks and Masonic Lodges for many years. The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Englewood.

OLDAKER, Robert C.
b: Jun 23 1953
d: Dec 26 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2000 - Robert Oldaker, 46, Clinton, died December 26, 1999, at his home. Survivors include his mother, Onia Oldaker, Sheldon; two brothers, Arnold and Emory Oldaker, and one sister. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Englewood Cemetery. Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

OLDERT, Bill
b: Sep 7 1917, Lacy, IA
d: Apr 4 2008, rural Windsor, MO
bur: Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Green Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Bill Oldert, 90, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, April 4, 2008, at his home. He was born September 7, 1917, in Lacy, Iowa, the son of Henry Bernard Oldert and Grace (VanDyke) Oldert. On April 7, 1942, in Hollandale, Minnesota, he married Ruby Christina Ditlevson, who preceded him in death on October, 11, 1998. While living in Minnesota, Bill farmed, raising potatoes, onions and sugar beets. He later owned and operated a laundry mat, for several years, in Austin, MN. After moving around the country, Bill settled, with his family, in Springfield, MO, where he owned and operated a carpet and upholstery cleaning business for over 30 years. Bill moved to Windsor in 2003, to live with his daughter Cynthia and her family. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include 3 sons, Gary William Oldert, Owanka, South Dakota; Lee Anthony Oldert and Kenneth Neil Oldert, both of Avondale, Arizona; 2 daughters, Cynthia Sue Lowe, Windsor, Missouri; Kristie Kay Newton, Dallas, Texas; 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter; 3 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Edward Oldert, state of Texas; 2 half-sisters, Aletha Kosche, and Pearl Potts, state of Texas. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Hein Oldert; a sister, Bertha Jacobson and a half-sister, Hazel Goodchild. Funeral services will be Friday, April 11, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.

OLDHAM, A. W.
b: May 23 1833, Ohio
d: Jul 8 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jul 15 1905 - A. W. Oldham, one of Henry county's pioneers, died at his home on South Orchard Saturday with old age. He was 72, born on May 23, 72 years ago in Ohio, and came to Clinton before we had a railroad. His aged companion is left to mourn his loss, together with a son, D. A. Oldham, and daughter Mrs. Alice Fritts, living in St. Clair county. A member of the M. E. Church and for about a half century, had been a member of the IOOF, which was in charge of the funeral. Services were at his home but the funeral will be preached later.

OLDHAM, William J. Rev.
b: Aug 9 1923
d: Jun 10 2008, Louisburg, Miami Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 13 2008 - Rev. William J. Oldham, formerly of Clinton, died on June 10, 2008, in Louisburg, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and his wife of 56 years, Joanne C. Oldham. He pastored churches in Missouri, West Virginia and Ohio. He is survived by three daughters, Suzanne an Walter Dotson of Bucyrus, Kansas, Sara and Richard Barnett of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kate Oldham of Ceredo, west Virginia; one granddaughter, Erin and Gregg Lee of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; one great-granddaughter Caitlin Lee; a special niece, Linda and Don Neel of Indianapolis, Indiana, and their children, Scott, Melissa and Bill Boyer. Services will be in the chapel at University Heights Baptist Church, Springfield, on Tuesday, June 17. A private graveside service will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery, immediately following the service.

OLIPHANT, Artie Joseph
b: Nov 4 1881, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 25 1951, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, Aug 2 1951 - Clinton and Henry County friends were distressed by the news of the death of Joe Oliphant on July 25 at his home on Highway 35, near Clinton, where he had been ill for some time, becoming bedfast in March of this year. Lovingly cared for by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Geer, he faced his condition and suffering with a fine courage and never a word of complaint that might have burdened his family heavier. The visits of many friends and kinspeople, especially his grandchildren, were the highlights of his days and his warm handshake and smile were bestowed on friend or stranger alike, revealing the sincerity of his interest in people that had been characteristic of his life. Artie Joseph Oliphant, son of Samuel Joseph and Rebecca Jane Moody Oliphant, was born Nov. 4, 1881, at Warrensburg, Mo. One of a family of eight he was reared there and as a young man went into business in Kansas City. Prior to his coming to Clinton in 1939, he operated a restaurant in Garden City. He opened the Oliphant restaurant in Clinton, today Smitty's west side of the square, where for five years he was a familiar and popular figure. Pleasing his customers and making friends, he was really missed when he sold his business and retired to the quieter life of his farm where his yard and garden reflected his care. When his health began to fail he spent long hours in the out-of-doors and the wave and greeting of passersby were always acknowledged. Surviving this good man, fine husband and father are his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Geer of Clinton; and two grandchildren, Larry Arthur and Karen Ruth; also one sister, Mrs. Ab Fisher of Urich. Funeral services were conducted at the Vansant Funeral Home July 27 and the body was laid to rest in Urich Cemetery. Pall bearers were C. S. and Keith Hartzler, John Oliphant, A. O. Fisher, Glen Shaw and Sterling Goodard, his nephews.

OLIPHANT, Joseph Barney
b: Mar 28 1893, Bates Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 4 1961 - Last rites for J. B. Oliphant, 68, of 516 East Lincoln St., a Clinton carpenter who died July 23 at Clinton General Hospital, were conducted Tuesday, July 25, at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Joseph Barney Oliphant was born March 28, 1893, in Bates County, the second eldest of eight children of Oscar William and Hattie Ann Middaugh Oliphant, two brothers preceding him in death. When a small child he moved with his family to the Urich and Hartwell communities where he grew to manhood. A few years were then spent in Kansas where he met and married Laura Carbah on Oct. 9, 1922. He had worked in the salt mines in Kansas then turned to carpentering as his life's work. After a short residence in Kansas he and his wife came to Clinton which since had been the home. A son, Joseph Junior, now of Wichita, Kan., blessed this union. When a young man he united with the Urich Christian Church. A devoted husband and father, Mr. Oliphant delighted in his home and family, his vegetable and flower gardens. He took great pride in looking after cattle for Henry Frederick Poague, deriving much pleasure from the animals. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman. In March of 1960 Mr. Oliphant suffered a heart attack which forced him into a semi-retirement. On May 15 he again was stricken and since was hospitalized until he succumbed. Besides his wife and son he leaves three grandchildren whom he adored; a brother, Frank, Clinton; four sisters, Mrs. Rhetta Hart, Picher, Okla., Mrs. Chester (Vina) Russell, Williams, Ore., Mrs. Earl (Viola) Hodges, Vacaville, Calif., Mrs. Francis (Jessie) Akers, Clinton; an aunt, Mrs. Josie Cowan, Ventura, Calif.; many other relatives and friends.

OLIVER, Mildred Lucille LARSEN POTTS
b: Nov 4 1909, Tabor, Fremont Co, IA
d: Feb 10 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hermann City Cemetery, Hermann, Gasconade Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 4 2005 - Mildred Lucille Oliver, 95, died February 10 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. She had been a resident there for the past 12 years. Mildred was born November 4, 1909 in Tabor, Iowa, to Peter Quist and Gertrude Friis Larsen. She had four brothers and two sisters. On July 15, 1928, Mildred was married to Robert Beard Potts. Five children were born of this marriage, Robert, Shirley and Peggy Sue Gatzemeyer, Clinton. Two baby boys died at birth. Robert Beard Potts died April 14, 1953. Mildred was married to B. Frank Oliver on June 2, 1967. Frank died in June 1969. Mildred was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Clinton. She also belonged to the White Shrine in Jefferson City and the Order of the Eastern Stars in Hermann. She was a life member of the VFW in Clinton. Mildred started her first job as a telephone operator and continued in this field for many years. Later she became a clerk/bookkeeper for Missouri Power and Light in Hermann and then moving to Linn where she retired at 65. Survivors include her son Robert and his wife Shirley Potts, Warrensburg; daughter Shirley Oetterer of Villa Ridge and daughter Peggy and son-in-law Maurice Gatzemeyer of Clinton; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death were two grandchildren, Byron Todd and Duane Edward. Mildred loved music and after moving to Clinton joined the Clinton Senior Syncopator Band and played music many places with them. She would spend hours searching through her music for songs for them to play and sing. Mary Johnson and Mildred also played several places together sharing their talents. She also wrote poetry and had one poem that was put to music and a record made of it. Two of her poems were published in Ideals magazine. Mildred suffered from Alzheimer's and through this long journey there were many, many people who helped her through this time. Thank you seems so little to say for so much that was done. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Saturday, February 12. Graveside services and interment was held in the Hermann City Cemetery, Hermann.

OLSEN, Myrtle L. STRICKLAND
b: May 2 1934, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 12 1997, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, FL
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Myrtle Strickland Olsen, 62, St. Petersburg, Florida, died Sunday, January 12, 1997, following a long illness. She was born near Deepwater, attending schools in Appleton City and Lowry City. She is survived by her husband Jan, of the home; her mother Opal Strickland; one daughter Chris Lingelbach and husband Jim, and their children, Jennifer, Tamara and J.C.; a sister and brother, Nina Bertolini of St. Petersburg and Glen H. Strickland of Atlanta. Locally survivors include an uncle and aunt, Gene Strickland of Deepwater and Ruth Gilkey of Clinton, and cousins, Kay Parks, Bill Gilkey of Clinton and June Stoneking of Lee's Summit. Graveside services will be Friday, January 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg.

OLSON, Alice F. HAMMOND
b: Nov 19 1924, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 12 2005, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery NA-PE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 15 2005 - Alice F. Olson, 80, Sweet Springs, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, Marshall. Memorial graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 20, at Englewood Cemetery. She was born November 19, 1924, in Clinton, daughter of Lee and Elizabeth Lucas Hammond. She married William Olson, who preceded her in death. She worked for the Jones Store Company as a cosmetic manager for over 20 years. Her parents and 13 siblings also preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Nicholas Olson and wife Katherine, Copper Canyon, Texas, and Brenda Cosgrove and husband Stephen, Sweet Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

OLSON, Elling "Swede"
b: 1907
d: Mar 13 1995, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clinton friends have learned of the death of former resident Elling "Swede" Olson, on Monday, March 13, 1995, at Boone County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral arrangements are pending. Cremation. Mr. Olson was a pharmacist at Watkin's Drug Store on the east side of the square at one time. After the store closed, he traveled for a drug company and later lived in Columbia, where he worked at Boone County Hospital. He would have been 88 this year. Survivors include his wife Betty, also a son, Larry Olson and seven grandchildren.

OLSON, Joan A. LAMPE
b: Nov 21 1943, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
d: May 29 1998, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Concordia, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joan A. Olson, 54, Warrensburg, died Friday, May 29, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. She was born November 21, 1943, at Marshall, the daughter of Henry Herman and Esther Elizabeth (Kessler) Lampe. She was married to Larry Olson on October 13, 1972. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Warrensburg. She had been a member of Mary Martha Guild, and served as treasurer and member of the Church Altar Guild. She also served as treasurer of the church. She was officer and director for the Bankers Education alliance, a 1966 graduate of the Lafayette County Leaders 2000. She served as secretary of Concordia Chamber of Commerce, and member of the LWML and past member of the Concordia Community Chorus. She was executive vice president of the Concordia Bank from 1992 to the present. She began her career with the Concordia Bank in 1961. She h ad been a Concordia resident until moving to Warrensburg in 1972 where she has been a resident for the past 26 years. She was a graduate of Concordia High School, Class of 1961. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Joan Olson of Warrensburg; three sisters, Phyllis Embree and husband Dale, Blue Springs, Betty Harfield of Concordia and Sandy Slayton and husband Jim of Urich; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Clark, and one nephew, Samuel Harfield. Funeral services were Monday, June 1, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Concordia.

ONIONS, Richard Dean
b: Jun 28 1953, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Apr 14 1993, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Dean Onions, 39, Kansas City, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 14, 1993, at the home. Services will be private. Mr. Onions was born in Kansas City, Kansas, and live din Clinton from 1971 until he returned to Kansas City, Kansas, in 1985. He was a security guard for more than five years. Survivors include three brothers, Robert A. Onions, Colcord, Okla., Thomas L. Onions, Merriam, and John D. Onions, Kansas City, Kansas, and five sisters, Joan Kenslow, Belton, Laura Gochenour, Janet Robinson and Deborah Copenhaver of Kansas City, Kansas, and Barbara Lusher, Overland Park.

ONWILER, Allen Streeter
b: Apr 11 1889, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 29 1966, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Gouge Funeral Home, Windsor, MO (historical)
Clinton MO - Allen Streeter Onwiler, 77, Windsor, died Friday at 9:15 p.m. at Resthaven, Windsor. He was born April 11, 1889 near Calhoun, son of the late Joseph & Mary Onwiler. He grew up in Henry County and on Feb. 28, 1912 he was married to Mary Frances Brown also of Calhoun. They were the parents of two sons. Mr. Onwiler was a member of the Calhoun Christian Church. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Howard, and by his wife, Jan. 18, 1963. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Onwiler, Windsor, one granddaughter, Glenna Faye Onwiler, Kansas City, Ks; two sisters, Miss Stella Jackson, Calhoun; and Mrs. Lily Anders, Clinton. Funeral services will be held at the Calhoun Christian Church.

ONWILER, Brian Dale
b: abt 1968
d: Apr 18 2008, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 21 2008 - Brian Dale Onwiler, 40, Clinton, died Friday, April 18, 2008, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. His wishes were to be cremated with no services and his ashes taken to Maui, Hawaii, where he had previously made his home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edwin and Dorothy Onwiler; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Marie Milam, and one uncle, Jerry L. Milam. He is survived by his parents David M. Onwiler Sr. and wife Marilyn L. (Milam) Onwiler; one brother David M. Onwiler Jr. and wife Melinda, all of Clinton; three uncles, Dale F. Milam and wife Peggy of Chesterfield, South Carolina, Edwin E. Onwiler Jr. of Kansas City, Larry Onwiler and wife Cathy of Lee's Summit; a great-aunt Frances Patrick of Urich; cousins, Kim Erickson, Stephen Milan and wife Leneen, Robert Milam, all of Melbourne, Australia; his faithful dog Kena, and numerous friends he left behind in Maui.

ONWILER, Edwin E. Sr.
b: Jun 22 1919, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 9 1993, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edwin E. Onwiler Sr., son of George Washington and Mabel Martin Onwiler, was born June 22, 1919, in Urich, and passed away June 9, 1993, at Veteran's Hospital, Columbia. He attended school in the Urich and Creighton areas. On November 23, 1940, he married Dorothy Hewitt. He served in the National Guard with the 128th Field Artillery and later served in the U.S. army, serving in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He went to work for the Missouri Power and Light in Clinton and in 1951 it was bought bout by Missouri Public Service, which he continued to work for until he retired in 1981. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, on November 24, 1990, and one sister. He is survived by three sons, Edwin E. Onwiler Jr. of Kansas City, David Onwiler and Larry Onwiler, both of Lee's Summit; one daughter, Mary Ann Arney, Lee's Summit; two brothers, Martin Onwiler, San Juan, Texas, and Kenneth Onwiler, Calhoun; two sisters, Evangeline Depew, Urich, and Jean George, Springfield, as well as nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Friday, June 11, 1993. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

ONWILER, Joseph Martin
b: Jul 21 1911, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 25 1996, San Juan, TX
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - A former resident of the Calhoun and Urich areas died December 25, 1996, at his home in San Juan, Texas, after a lingering illness. Joseph Martin Onwiler, son of the late George and Mable Martin Onwiler, was born July 21, 1911, in Calhoun. He lived in Hastings, Nebraska until his retirement. He leaves his wife Kay of the Home; two daughters, Audrey and Marlene, and one son Harold; a brother Kenneth Onwiler, Calhoun; two sisters, Evangeline Depew, Urich, and Jean (Mrs. Alfred) George, Springfield; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister Ruth Munday, and one brother Edwin Onwiler.

ONWILER, Kenneth Lee
b: Aug 14 1915, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 3 2006
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 7 2006 - Kenneth Lee Onwiler, 90, Calhoun, died Thursday, August 3, 2006. Memorial services will be held August 12, at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Kenneth was born August 14, 1915, at Calhoun, Missouri, son of George Washington and Mable Martin Onwiler. He married the former Geraldine Windmiller and she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church, the American Legion and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved to fish. In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joseph and Edwin Onwiler; two sisters, Ruth Munday and Evangeline Depew. Survivors include three sons, Dennis Onwiler and wife Elsie; Dwayne Onwiler and wife Joann; Kenneth Dale Onwiler and wife Janice; one sister, Jean George and husband Alfred; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

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