Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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RUCKEL, George Baxton
b: Jan 12 1872, Rose Hill, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 6 1943, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Missourian, October 14, 1943 - George B Ruckel Dies Near Creighton Prominent Farmer of Sherman Township Died Friday From Hospital Illness - The death of George B. Ruckel removed a well known and prominent farmer and stockman from the community west of Creighton who had lived there many years and stood as a landmark in that community. George Baxton Ruckel, eldest child of George W. and Ellen Smith Ruckel, was born in Rose Hill, Johnson County, Mo., January 12, 1872 and departed this life October 6, 1943 at the age of 71 years, 8 months, 24 days. When he was four his parents moved to a farm near Creighton, Cass County, where he lived with them until he established a home of his own. Mr. Ruckel and Miss Elizabeth L. Little were united in marriage April 10, 1912 at the bride's home, near Blairstown, Johnson County. Her parents were John and Harriett Quick Little, pioneer residents of that community for many years. The marriage service was read by the late Rev. D. W. Britton, a will known and beloved Methodist minister. Hardly more than two months had elapsed when a terrible tornado swept away nearly all their possessions and he and his wife barely escaped with their lives. He set to work, and steady and uncomplaining labor built up the fortune he had lost. His home was his kingdom and he was tireless in his efforts to maintain and improve it. He was a good neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand. he was the soul of integrity, and one of those rare persons whose word as good as his bond. He was a peaceable nature, never entering into controversy or taking up cause against a neighbor. He liked to attend Sunday school and other services of the church and had a great respect for the Bible and its teachings. Saturday, October 2, he underwent surgery at St. Luke's hospital, Kansas City. He seemed to be recovering rapidly, Wednesday evening when his wife went to her lodging she was most hopeful for his ultimate recovery. Between 7 and 8 o'clock his spirit took it's flight with no sadness or farewell. Besides his faithful companion of over thirty years he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ida Hopkins, Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Chas. Wade, Creighton, Mo., and his brother, Clarence Ruckel of Creighton. His younger brother, Mark B. Ruckel passed away in 1917. Also he leaves four nephews, seven nieces, two great-nephews, one great-niece and one great-great niece, for all of whom he had a deep affection. To those nearest and dearest are added many other relatives and friends who will always cherish the memory of all the sterling qualities of George Ruckel. An honest man's the noblest work of God. The funeral service was conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev. Ira McClymonds of Knobnoster, Mo. Flower bearers were nieces, Misses Eleanor Wade and Clara Ruckel, Mrs. Harold Jenkins and Mrs. John Koch. Interment was in the Page Cemetery.

RUFENACHT, Annabel SNYDER
b: Mar 13 1916, Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 26 2012, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Annabell Rufenacht, age 96 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, March 30, 2012 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Annabell was born March 13, 1916 in Mt. Zion, Missouri, the daughter of William and Grace (Delozier) Snyder. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the Faith and Hope Extension Club where she was a founding member. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kenneth; one brother, Bill Snyder and a sister, Thelma Blackwell as well as an infant sister. She is survived by her three sons, John Frank Rufenacht of Raymore, Missouri; Kenneth Lester Rufenacht and Dean William Rufenacht, both of Mt. Zion, Missouri; five grandchildren, Heather Daniels, Krisa Cantrell, Mindy Smith, Zach Rufenacht and Cheri Gaylord as well as eight great grandchildren, Elijah, Aidan and Owen Smith, Tyler and Talyn Daniels, Hayden and Abbie Cantrell and Aliza Rufenacht. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

RUFENACHT, Helen E. WRIGHT
b: Jan 12 1912, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Valley Center Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 16 2001 - Helen E. Rufenacht, daughter of Taylor and Catherine Wright, died Saturday, January 6, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. Helen was born on January 12, 1912, near Lowry City. On March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, she was elected secretary of the first meeting of the Kelly Union Sunday School and later, organist. While working at "Doc Wright's" drug store in Lowry City, she met John G. Rufenacht whom she married on June 14, 1941, in Clinton. As a farmer's wife and a part of the community of Valley Center, Helen worked alongside her husband to produce a comfortable life in the midst of the many disappointments of small farm life. Helen worked many part time jobs during the more difficult years of arming, while continuing her role of wife and mother. A son, John G. Rufenacht, was born on June 4, 1946. As with many farm wives, her small amount of recreation time was spent in the production of superb needlework, fishing at the local pond and playing the piano in the living room. After the death of her husband, a public sale of the farm was held on June 16, 1984. She and her family attended the Valley Center United Church of Christ in her early married life and later the family joined the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. Helen and her neighbors of Valley Center always remained close and supportive of each other until her death. Helen is survived by her son, John G. Rufenacht of Kansas City; one sister, Czrena Shulse of Clinton; three brothers, Avis Wright of Deepwater, Dayton Wright of Collins and Dennis Wright of Lawson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 10, at the Valley Center United Church of Christ. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery.

RUFENACHT, Marcia Jane JONES
b: Aug 21 1944, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2011, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 18 2011 - Marcia Jane (Jones) Rufenacht was born in Clinton on August 21, 1944. Her parents were Floyd and Dorothy Jones of Calhoun. She had one sister, Cheryl, who died at 16 months of age after battling leukemia. Among highlights of her childhood were her birthday celebrations that usually fell on "Mule Day" at the Missouri State Fair with cake and ice cream in the mule barn. Marcia attended grade school and high school in Calhoun. She graduated in 1962. She then attended William Woods University in Fulton and graduated in 1964 with an Associate of Arts degree. After graduation she enrolled in the Electronics Institute of Kansas City and became skilled in computer science. Upon completion of her training, she accepted a position with Mobile Oil. In 1965, she married John Frank Rufenacht of Deepwater. She then moved to Seattle where Frank was stationed in the U.S. Army. She rode the ferry to work each day while continuing her employment with Mobile Oil. She also visited the Cascade Mountains and went to British Columbia with her uncle, Veryl. The couple moved back to Missouri after Frank's tour of duty, where Marcia worked for General Services Administration (GSA) while Frank completed his college degree. The couple then spent a year in Topeka and another year in Wichita. The couple later moved back to Grandview and Marcia resumed her job at GSA as a computer analyst. Marcia and Frank moved to Raymore in 1974. They welcomed their only daughter Mindy Dean on January 20, 1976. Marcia took off work for four years to spend time with Mindy then returned to work at GSA, where she retired in 1997 after 23 years of service. In her free time, Marcia loved to read books, shop antiques and was fascinated with Jacqueline Kennedy and Princess Diana. She passed on her love of reading to Mindy who received her, undergraduate degree in English. Her family and friends called her a wonderful listener and confidant. She had a good sense of humor and was known for her laugh, which was contagious when she got "tickled", as she called it, when she thought something was funny. She was always dressed for the occasion and enjoyed spending time with her parents and family and friends, as well as going to Mindy's activities and dance competitions. Marcia was thrilled to see her family grow when Mindy married Robert Smith in 2000 and she welcomed triplet grandsons, Elijah, Aldan and Owen, in September 2007. She battled cancer for the last two years of her life with quiet dignity. She appreciated the love and support of her family and friends. Frank and Mindy hope you cherished the many years of good memories of her as much as they will. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, January 11. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

RUFFIN, Susie Margaret CRAIG
b: Apr 21 1892, Chariton Co, MO
d: Feb 13 1966, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Gouge Funeral Home
The Sedalia Democrat (Pettis Co, MO) Feb 14 1966 - Mrs. Susie Margaret Ruffin, 73, 307 East Benton, Windsor, died at the Windsor hospital at 6 a.m. Sunday. Born in Chariton County, Mo., April 21, 1892, the daughter of the late Zenith Stewart and Mary L. Craig. In early life she moved with her parents to Pettis County near Green Ridge. On Oct 2, 1912, was married to Eri Calvert Ruffin, and they spent all their married life on their farm in Pettis County. Mr. Ruffin died on June 19, 1960. Preceding her in death besides her husband was one daughter, Phynas Craig and one sister, Ida Bell Marshall. After the death of her husband she has since resided in Windsor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Belford Jackson, Leeton; one son Emmett Ruffin, Route 1, Green Ridge, one granddaughter, Mrs. Jim Reed, Green Ridge; two grandsons, B. Darrell Jackson, New Haven, and Kent R. Jackson, New Orleans, La., one great grandson, four sisters, Mrs. Ozellah Gregory and Mrs. Ollie Mines, both of Sedalia; Mrs. Ethel Bond, Otterville, and Mrs. Lucy Taylor, Windsor. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Windsor, on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

RUKES, Evalena LILE
b: Nov 3 1894, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 17 1980, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Mrs. Evalena Rukes (Lile) of 1426 Grandview Drive, died May 17, 1980 at Johnson County Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov 3, 1894 in Clinton, the daughter of Charles M. and Emily Jane Lile. She was the youngest of 13 children, all of whom preceded her in death except one sister, Rosa Ogg of Sterling Colorado. Mrs. Rukes attended school in Clinton and married Jesse R. Rukes on Sept. 30, 1918 (sic 1913) in Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri. They lived on a farm east of Clinton for several years and for 25 years had owned and operated the Clinton Transfer Co., until the death of Mr. Rukes on December 3, 1966. Mrs. Rukes also was preceded in death by a son, Charles Raymond Lile, who died in 1959. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Maxine)Turney, 1426 Grandview Drive; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton tomorrow. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

RUMANS, Virginia D. DYER STANFIELD
b: Sep 6 1899, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 25 1991, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Virginia D. Rumans, 92, formerly of Windsor, did Wednesday, December 25, 1991, at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville. She was born in Windsor on September 6, 1899, daughter of C. T. Dyer and Fannie J. Young Dyer. She was married in 1922 in Windsor to Earl W. Stanfield, who preceded her in death. On November 8, 1949, in Arkansas, she married Joseph R. Rumans, who died August 4, 1950. She was a clerk at the International Shoe Co. in Windsor for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Windsor and of the C.W.F. of the church. She belonged to the Henry County chapter of DAR. Survivors include a daughter Earlyne Sims of Pleasant Hill; one son Robert W. Stanfield Sr. of Miami, Oklahoma; three grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery at Windsor.

RUNNER, Mary S. GAUPP
b: Aug 25 1868
d: Sep 3 1895, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO, Sep 7 1895 - The angel of death in an unexpected moment, visited the peaceful community of Quarles and claimed for its own Mrs. Mary Runner, wife of W. W. Runner. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gaupp and was born Aug. 25, 1868. Married Dec. 30, 1890 to Mr. Runner. United with the M.E. church when quite young and was a devoted member of the class of Quarles. A kind neighbor, a devoted wife and mother. She leaves a heart broken husband and two little children, the youngest only four days old. To her sorrowing husband, she has gone to return to you no more but there has been forged by the hand of God a link in the golden chain that will bind around you all the strongest and holiest influes of life. Burial at Englewood.

RUPE, Leo Grace EMICK
b: 1904
d: Jun 24 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 26 2000 - Leo Grace Rupe, 95, Urich, died at Westwood Nursing Home Saturday, June 24, 2000. She is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Emick of Urich and Clyde Leroy (Bill) Emick of Raymore, several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Urich Christian Church. Graveside services will be Tuesday at the Urich Cemetery.

RUPE, Lucille Bernice SMITH JULIAN
b: Mar 11 1912, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 14 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Lucille Bernice Smith was born March 11, 1912, in Windsor, one of four children to Ralph E. and Velma Green Smith. She graduated from the Windsor High School in 1929, In April 15, 1934 she married Alfred Julian. Her early employment included the Brown Shoe Company of Windsor, the Rusk Hatchery and lather she managed the Ralph Julian Hatcheries. During her life she also co-owned and operated a number of businesses, including the Quality Hatchery, The Catley-Julian Lumber Yard and the Kemper-Julian Partnership. She also served as the treasurer of the Clinton Township Board for 31 years. Alfred preceded her in death on March 1, 1970. On November 25, 1975, she married Kenneth D. Rupe who survives of the home. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Windsor and later was baptized in and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She was also active in a number of organizations, the Eastern Star, the White Shrine, Business and Professional Women's Club, charter member of the Clinton Country Club, and a member of the Meadow Lake Country Club. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, she is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane Park of Raymore, Kathryn Ann Brown of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Linda Sue Freeman of Kansas City: one son James E. Rupe of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren, Mike, Jason, and Juli Brown, Jill Park, Stacy Lynn and Jill Ann Murry, and one great-grandchild, Jessica Ann Murry, and a multitude of friends. Funeral services were Monday, June 17, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

RUSCHE, Richard A. "Dick"
b: Nov 15 1936, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 12 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2003 - Richard A. "Dick" Rusche, 66, Calhoun, died Sunday, October 12, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born November 15, 1936, in Kansas City, the son of Edmund William Rusche and Edna May (Zirschky) Rusche. On September 15, 1955, in Kansas City, he married Sharon Ann Spickler, who survives of the home. Mr. Rusche was a self-employed paperhanger in Kansas City for over 15 years and worked for the Kansas City Postal Service for six years before coming to Windsor where he owned and operated T.V. Clinic for 15 years. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. Survivors include his wife of the home; six sons, Christopher A. Rusche, Richard E. Rusche and Michael J. Rusche, all of Windsor, David J. and Timothy A. Rusche, both of Calhoun, and Kenneth H. Rusche, Kingsville; four daughters, Victoria L. Levy, Kansas City, Jennifer L. Hix, Julie A. Spalding and Cheryl J. Knecht, all of Calhoun; a brother, Ed "Spud" William Rusche, state of Arizona; 34 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Christina Marie Rusche. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 16, at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

RUSH, Billy Joe
b: Dec 1 1937, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 1 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Billy Joe Rush, 42, of Chilhowee, Mo., passed away Saturday morning, March 1, 1980, Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Mo. He was born December 1, 1937 at Blairstown, the son of Orvil Robert and Mildred Marie Terry Rush.He was united in marriage with Carol Belew on July 3, 1960 at Kansas City, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Henry and Johnson counties. He was the owner and operator of the A & R CB Sales and Service in Chilhowee for several years before moving to Clinton in August of 1979. Surviving him are his wife, Carol , of the home; two sons, Billy Dale Rush and his wife, Diane of Clinton, and Jeff Rush of the home; two brothers Junior R. Rush, Kansas City, and Robert B. Rush, Lee's Summit; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Loun, Kansas City, Kansas and Mrs. Haden (Catherine) Claxton of Kansas City; and his mother of Mildred Marie Rush of Blairstown, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father on January 21, 1980. Funeral services were held Monday March 3, 1980 at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee, with burial in the Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee.

RUSH, George "Webster"
b: abt 1914
d: 1994
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 11 1994 - George "Webster" Rush, 80, died after a brief illness at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday, May 9, 1994. He was a native of the Shawnee Mound community, a son of Jattie and Leona Akens Rush. He and his wife, Charlotte, lived in Red Oak, Iowa, until 1949, when they moved to Idaho, then to Montana and Arizona. They lived in Fremont, Nebraska. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Rush, of Fremont, Nebraska; four sons, Daniel, Richard, John, and Tony, all of Fremont, Nebraska; four daughters, Edna R. Brady of Visalia, California, Margo Rush of Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Fisher and Debrah Hass, both of Fremont, Nebraska; a son they raised, Eugene Foster of Fremont, Nebraska; two sisters, Ruth Pearl Miller of Buckner, and Josephine Greenfield of Independence; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also by other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 1994, at the Sellergren-Lindell Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa.

RUSH, Junior Robert
b: abt 1926
d: 1994
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Junior Robert Rush, 68, of Kansas City, formerly of Osceola, died Sunday, January 2, 1994 at Vencor in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Faye of the home; two sons, Dennis W. Rush, Farley, Mo., Michael L. Rush, Weatherby Lake, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Tooley, South Kansas City; two sisters, Verna Lee (Peggy) Loun, Kansas City, Ks., Catherine (Katy) Claxton, Kansas City; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 4, 1994 at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, Kansas.

RUSH, Mildred Marie TERRY
b: Dec 9 1908, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 22 1992
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred Marie Rush, 83, Blairstown, died September 22, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Katy Claxton. She was born December 9, 1908, in Osceola, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Terry. She married Orvil Robert Rush on July 25, 1924, in Osceola. She lived in Blairstown and was employed as a cook at the Blairstown School for many years. Survivors include one son, Junior Rush of Kansas City; two daughters, Katy Claxton of North Kansas City, Peggy Loun of Kansas City, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; one sister, Marguerite Finter of Windsor. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Robert and Billy Joe Rush. Funeral services were Thursday, September 24, 1992, Consalus Chapel, Chilhowee. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Johnson County.

RUSH, Orvil Robert
b: Feb 1 1903, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 21 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Orvil Robert Rush, 76, of Blairstown, passed away Monday morning, January 21, 1980, at Golden Valley Memorial in Clinton. He was born February 1, 1903 at Osceola, Mo., the son of Daniel Webster and Mary Frances (Barbour) Rush. He was united in marriage with Mildred Marie Terry on July 25, 1924 at Osceola, Mo. He was a resident of Blairstown, Mo. for more than 44 years. He retired as an assistant section foreman for the Frisco Railroad in 1965 after more than 40 years of service. Surviving him is his wife of the home in Blairstown; three sons, Junior R. Rush, Kansas City Mo., Robert B. Rush , Lee's Summit, and Billy Joe Rush of Chilhowee; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Loun, Kansas City, Kansas , and Mrs. Haden (Catherine) Claxton, Kansas City, Mo. one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bullock, Hawthorne, California; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 23, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee. Pall bearers were grandsons, Dennis and Michael Rush; Orval R. and Kenneth W. Rush; Andy and Robert Claxton; Dale and Jeff Rush; and Larry Rawson.

RUSH, Richard Eugene
b: abt 1948
d: 1970
arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home
Richard Eugene Rush, 22, of 8134 Summit, Kansas City, Mo. died June 23, 1970 at the home. Mr. Rush was a lifelong area resident. He was a Lithographer for Commercial Lithographing and Printing Company. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Holmeswood Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Dorothy Elaine (Houston) Rush; two sons, David Anthony Rush and Todd Elliott Rush all of the home; his parents Junior R. and Wilma Faye (Dennis) Rush; two brothers, Dennis Wayne Rush and Michael Lee Rush all of 8404 Kenwood , Kansas City, Mo; the paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Orval R. Rush of Blairstown, Mo; the maternal grandmother Mrs. Ruth Dennis Gregg of Urich, Mo. Services were at the Muehlebach Chapel; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

RUSH, Virgil A. Jr.
b: Jan 19 1929, Galmey, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2012, Peoria, IL
bur: White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home
Virgil A. Rush, Jr., 83, of Brimfield, Illinois, formerly of Clinton, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born January 19, 1929 in Galmey, Mo., the son of Virgil Augustus Rush, Sr., and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martha (Kee) Rush. Virgil owned and operated used car lots in Little Rock and Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Springfield, Mo. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Talley of Clinton, Mo., Vickie Blankenship with whom he made his home of Brimfield, Ill., and Kim Coleman of Clinton, Mo.; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lora Rogers of Springfield, Mo., Gloria Williams of Annapolis, Maryland, and Eva Lee Cates of St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Christopher Frazee and Shanna Frazee; and a nephew Leland Rogers. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.

RUSH, Wilma Faye DENNIS
b: Apr 19 1929, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 28 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 30 2008 - Wilma Faye Rush, 79, Kansas City, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 peacefully at home. Funeral services will be Friday, October 31, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, Overland Park, Kansas, with burial following in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Faye was born April 19, 1929 to Dick and Ruth Dennis of Urich. Her love of fashion and design led her to collect vintage clothes and costumes. A passionate grandmother, insightful counselor, and steadfast friend, she will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Junior R. Rush, and a son Richard E. Rush. Faye is survived by her sons Dennis W. Rush of Farley and Michael L. Rush of Kansas City; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

RUSHFORD, Lillian "Jim" HURBERT
b: Oct 31 1904, Burlingame, Osage Co, KS
d: Dec 30 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lillian (Jim) Rushford, 89, Windsor, died Friday evening, Dec 30, 1994, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home, Windsor. She was born Oct 31, 1904, in Burlingame, KS, daughter of Oscar S. Hubert and Mary Charlton Wilson Hubert. On April 5, 1925, in Arcadia, KS, she married Frank Keller Rushford, who died July 17, 1983. Mrs. Rushford retired from public school teaching in 1973 after 37 years divided between Windsor Elementary School; Gillis Home in Kansas City; and in the Windsor-area rural schools of Hickory Point, Hughes, and Hopedale. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Estelle Rushford, Windsor. The body was cremated.

RUSK, Daisy BARKER
b: Jan 11 1878, near Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 9 1919, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daisy Barker Rusk - b: Jan 11, 1878 - d: Mar 9 1919 - bur: Teays Chapel Cem., Henry Co. - Daisie Barker Rusk, the subject of this sketch, was born near Sedalia, Pettis county, Missouri, Jan. 11th, 1878; departed this life March 9th, at her home, near Deepwater, Mo., where she had lived for a number of years. She was married to W. H. Rusk March 25, 1903; with whom she walked for almost 16 years, sharing with him the burdens and sorrow of this life and enjoying the blessings together, the later being so many more than the former they almost forgot the other. To this union 3 children were born, two daughters and one son - Miss Gladys, the older being 15 years at her mother's death; Willie and Ethel. Besides these she leaves her husband, mother, one brother and three sisters to mourn their loss, but their loss is Heaven's eternal gain. She was converted at a prayer meeting while quite young and united with the Teays Chapel class, M. E. church, South, in whose communion she lived until God transferred her to the church triumphant, where they may join each other to live together forever. Farewell wife and mother. We'll meet you again where flowers bloom forever and sorrow is not known. She was a good loving mother, a true affectionate wife and kind neighbor. Her funeral was held by the writer at her home church, Teays Chapel.

RUSK, David Wilson
b: Mar 24 1862, Weldon, IL
d: Mar 28 1944, SW of Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 13 1944 - D. W. Rusk Died Tuesday, March 28, 1944 at the family home, southwest of Windsor, on highway 52, after a short illness. David Wilson Rusk, son of Martha and Perley A. Rusk, was born in Weldon, Ill., March 24, 1862. At an early age he joined the Methodist church, remaining a devoted member throughout these years. December 11, 1883, he was united in marriage to Maggie M. Miller. To their union five children were born, two preceding him in death, P. M. Rusk and Lillie Rusk Moss. Surviving him are his devoted wife and three children, E. L. Rusk, Windsor; Mrs. I. G. Walters, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. J. D. Barber, Atlanta, Ga.; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters. His was a life of kindness and devotion to his family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday at the funeral home in Windsor. A niece, Mrs. Poague Dalton, of Jefferson City, and a nephew, Earl Rusk, of Illinois, attended the services.

RUSK, Mary Sarepta HARNIT SWAYZE
b: Sep 9 1846, Edenberg, PA
d: Apr 22 1935, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Wm. Rusk died Monday, April 22, at her home near Deepwater, following a brief illness which began with a stroke the week before. Mary Sarepta Harnit, daughter of Samuel and Sara Cory Harnit, was born September 9, 1846, at Edenberg, Pennsylvania, and was 88 years, 7 months and 13 days at her death. She was married to James Swayze in 1867 who died in 1871. To this union were born three sons, one dying in infancy. The other two, J. M. Swayze of Waverly, Kans., and Ira T. Swayze of Kansas City, survive. In 1878 she was married to Wm. Rusk and came to Missouri to make her home. Mr. Rusk departed this life 12 years ago, the same date and almost the same hour that she passed away. Two children blessed this union, Sara Rusk Faris, deceased, and W. H. Rusk, who lives near the old home. There are 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was the youngest of a family of seven and the last of her family. She made a confession of her faith in Christ in early childhood and grew up under rigid discipline of the Christian church, but when she came to Missouri she united with the Presbyterian church at Westfield in order to labor with her husband in the Lord's cause. She gave most unselfishly to any work that pertained to the following of the Master. She was a gifted musician and gave generously of her talent in that way. She was a militant worker in the temperance cause and as an ardent prohibitionist, believed in voting as she played. Her greatest ambition was to help make the world a better place in which to live. For many years she had been an active worker in the W.C.T.U. also a member of the G.A.R. While her going marks the closing forever of a home that always had an open door for friends and strangers alike, its memory will live long in the minds of the many who have enjoyed its hospitality and influence. Mrs. Rusk had a busy life. The duties of her home were many. She not only reared her own four children, but the four motherless children of her husband. Several others had found a home at various times under her roof. However, with all her tasks she found time to go outside her home to assist her friends and neighbors in any way she could. She was never too tired or too busy to minister to the suffering and the dying. She had felt for several years that her life's work was finished and asked God daily to take her home. It can be truly said by all who knew her that she was a wonderfully devoted mother. The funeral was preached at the Deepwater Presbyterian church Wednesday of last week. Burial was in Englewood.

RUSK, William H.
b: Jan 10 1834, Morgan Co, OH
d: Apr 22 1923, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William Rusk, whose tired body we consigned to its rest last week, was of Scotch-Irish ancestry. Was born in 1834, of staunch, old blue-stocking, Presbyterian blood. Located in 1868, with one or two other families on the prairie, six miles southwest of where Deepwater is now located, and continued to live there until called to his Eternal Home. He was a charter member, and first Elder in the Westfield church, over the line in St. Clair county. This church did a great work in establishing law and order, as well as Christianity in that "Younger Family" neighborhood. By reason of many removals, it so happened that Uncle Billy was not only the first, but also was the last Elder in the church. A movement was started the very Sabbath of his departure, looking to repairing the church building and also to revive the church itself that it may again become the power for good, for which it once was so well known. In the campaign of 1880, Mr. Rusk identified himself with the Prohibition party, and he and his good wife were loyal and earnest members of, and workers in the W.C.T.U. and happily both lived to see the fruition of their great labors and sacrifices in the abolition of the nefarious liquor traffic. Mr. Rusk was an inspiration, not only to his local community, but also to the county, state and national workers in that great cause. Few men have ever lived so long, so quietly, so unobtrusively and yet so effectively, as did the subject of this sketch, and the outpouring of the entire community to his funeral, was a most telling evidence of how effective was that life.

RUSS, Carl
b: abt 1913
d: 1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl Russ, 79, Chula Vista, California, died Sunday, September 6. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russ, formerly of Clinton and the Truman Lake area. Mr. Russ married the former Emma (Peggy) Pendleton in 1940. He was a member of the United States Navy for 25 years and was embployed for 15 years by Ryan Aeronautics. Mr. Ross retired from that company in the 1970's. Survivors include two daughters, one great-granddaughter, several cousins and other relatives. Funeral services in California are pending.

RUSS, Martha A. TORBUT JENNINGS
b: 1849
d: 1894
Kind companion and dear mother thou art gone. No more to dwell with us, And hast thy kindred spirit flown? The loss--how great to us! Gone - From the home circle of William Russ, in Speedwell township, February 20. Mrs. Martha A. Russ, a kind wife and a loving mother. Mrs. Russ, once and so lately known in the society of Clinton, was born in Knoxville, Tenn., May 29, 1849. Her maiden name was Martha A. Torbut. In the early part of her life she came to Clinton, and in 1863 was married to Robert A. Jennings. Unto their union were born five children, three girls and two boys, all of whom survive their mother. In 1885 she was married to her second husband, William Russ, who will be long and kindly remembered by his friends and the citizens of Clinton as the foreman of the Tebo flouring mill. Unto this union were born one boy and one girl, the latter having preceded her mother beyond the skies. Mrs. Russ was for many years a member of the Missionary Baptist church. She leaves unusual regret in the minds of all who knew her virtures that so kind a neighbor, loving wife and gentle mother is lost to her noble husband, amiable daughters and kind sons, who have the sympathy of all who know them. Mrs. Russ died as she had lived, in the triumph of a living faith. When she called her husband and children, one by one, to bid them farewell and commend them to the keeping of a loving Savior, she calmly looked death in the face, and every action seemed to say - If this be death, I soon shall be From sin and sorrow and danger free And my ransomed soul, from earth roam Far, far above the starry dome. Call not back the dear wife and mother Anchored safe where storms are over, For we will try and trust to find her In our Heavenly Father's mansion fair. - From the Osceola, MO. paper : She died Feb. 20, 1894 She is buried in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair Co. She died 2 years after moving from Clinton. The Clinton Eye, Saturday, February 24, 1894: Mrs. Wm. Russ a former resident of this place, died at her home near Schell City, Tuesday. She was a most estimable lady and her death is universally regretted. For many years her husband held a responsible position in the Tebo Mills, but failing health caused him to move to his farm. (Her children were: Decatur Jennings, Elizabeth J., Emma A., Nettie A., John Claude Jennings and Walter Russ, a daughter died young and her name is not known at this time.)

RUSSELL, Albert LeRoy
b: abt 1921
d: 2002
bur: Urich/Peebly/Russell Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 6 2002 - Albert LeRoy Russell, 81, Lowry City, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at his home. He was a farmer. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Peebly-Urich-Russell Cemetery, Lowry City.

RUSSELL, Elizabeth C.
b: abt 1927
d: 2000
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 10 2000 - Mrs. Elizabeth C. Russell, 73, Lowry City, died Sunday, October 8, 2000, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Peeby Urich Russell Cemetery, near Lowry City.

RUSSELL, John Wiley
b: Dec 18 1845, Guilford Co, NC
d: Dec 8 1932
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
John Wiley Russell - Mr. John W. Russel, passed away at his home in Leeton, Mo., Dec. 8, 1932, at the advanced age of 87 years. He was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, Dec. 18 1845, and came to Missouri with his parents Wm. A. and Ann S. Russell, soon after the close of the Civil War. The family first came to the Post Oak neighborhood, where Mr. Russel taught school a few years. January 14, 1875, he and Sarah Lillian Garrett were married, and settled on a farm in Jefferson township. For several years he served as deputy assessor of Johnson county and became widely and favorably known. He joined the Sardis Primitive Baptist church in early life and served the church, also the Mt. Zion Association, as clerk for nearly half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Russell bought a home in Leeton, Mo., and in the spring of 1928 rented the farm and moved there, where eighteen months ago he suffered a partial stroke of paralysis. A second stroke came early in November last, after which he slowly grew weaker passing into the glory would as above stated. Besides his wife, there are left two daughters, Mrs. Henry M. Myers, of Sedalia, Mo., and Mrs. Alfred Silvey, of Kansas City; and one son, Wm. Adrian Russell of Los Angeles, Calif.; also six grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great grandson. The funeral was conducted at the Primitive Baptist church in Leeton. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral and burial was under the direction of the Huston Funeral Chapel.

RUSSELL, Kenneth Weber III
b: Jun 15 1957, Denville, KY
d: Apr 23 2012, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Kenneth Weber Russell III, age 54, of Calhoun, Missouri, passed away at his home Monday, April 23, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with interment at a later date in Tyn Rose Cemetery, Rio Grande, Ohio. Kenneth was born in Denville, Kentucky the son of Kenneth Weber Russell, Jr. and Helen Lee (Brown) Russell. He worked as store manager for Russell's True Value in Stockton and Russell's Variety in Windsor. He also worked for Clinton Office Supply in Clinton. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Helen Russell of Greenfield, Missouri; one brother Robert Russell of Georgetown, Kentucky; two sisters Lee Ellen Trowbridge of Laffaytte, Lousiana and Donna Faye Pelfrey of Stockton, Missouri; five nieces and nephews and two great nieces and nephews.

RUSSELL, Ola
b: Jul 28 1890, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 28 1965, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Miss Ola Russell, 308 N. Second St., Clinton, were held Oct 30, 1965. Miss Russell suffered a severe stroke early Tuesday morning Oct 26, and was in a coma. She failed to gain and succumbed Thursday at Clinton General Hospital. She had spent her entire life in and near Clinton. Miss Russell, a retail clerk, had been at work at McCune's on Monday and had planned to work the day she became ill. Ola Russell, daughter of George and Kathryn Keck Russell, was born in Henry County, was noted for her courteous manner and interest in the needs of customers, making many friends through these contacts. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Consalus, Mrs. Ida Wysong, Mrs. Hazel Ross and Mrs. Kathryn Douglass; three nephews, Eugene R. Consalus, Russell Ross, Jack Ross; and two nieces, Mrs. Robert Kurland and Mrs. Betty Jane Houts.

RUSSELL, Ray
b: Feb 24 1930, Mitchell, IN
d: Jul 18 2002, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaCygne, KS
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 29 2002 - Ray Russell of Urich died at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the age of 72 years. Ray was born in Mitchell, Indiana, on February 24, 1930, to Albert and Elfie Russell. He lived in LaCygne, Kansas, and at the age of 13 left home to ride the trains. He traveled all across the USA and occupations ranged from truck driver to logger and diesel mechanic. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1952 after serving two enlistments. Ray and his family moved to Urich from Piedmont, Alabama, in December 1990. He was active in his community and served as alderman on the Urich City Council from April 1997-April 1999. He was elected mayor of Urich in April 1999. He was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Billy Russell of Paola, Kansas; a grandson, Christopher Weaver, Piedmont, Alabama; a granddaughter, LeeAnn Green of Cedartown, Georgia; his eldest son, Michael Ray Russell of Urich. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Starr Lynn Russell; one son, Matthew Russell; eight daughters, Judy Baker, Linda Martinez, Chonnie Russell, Deanna Russell and Shanna Marble, all of Urich, Laurie Perkins of Glencoe, Alabama, Karen Smith of Wichita, Kansas, and Kathy Hicks of Redding, California. His older brother, Charles Norton of Cherryvale, Kansas, also survives him, as does his younger sister, Elsie Penn, Paola, Kansas. He will be greatly missed by his 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many, many friends. His greatest joys in life were his family and a good bowl of beans! and his red stuff! Graveside services and burial was held in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaCygne, Kansas, on Monday, July 22.

RUSSELL, Rebecca Ann BAILEY
b: Aug 9 1844, Putnam Co, IN
d: Jan 30 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Rebecca Ann Russell, the widow of Richard Russell, deceased, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 1929, at her late residence on North Washington street, Clinton, Mo., at the ripe old age of 84 years, 4 months and 20 days. She was the widow of Richard Russell, who departed this life in February, 1900, a very generous, lovable and kindly man, and who was loved by all his neighbors and friends. Mrs. Russell, since the death of her husband, had lived in Clinton and was much attached to her church, being a member of the Presbyterian church which she attended with much regularity until she had grown too feeble to attend, yet she felt that she should be there, to lend what little help she could in the cause of the master. What noble ideas mothers of her age had, of the life one should live here, that to so live, they would inherit eternal life over there. These mothers, such as she, are fast passing away. They were your mothers and mine, such love, inspiration and hope they had for us, their constant teachings, was directed towards the pathway that ever led to the promise of eternal life. The services were held by the pastor of the Presbyterian church Friday, February 1, and interment was in Englewood cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her beloved husband. All her children living, were at her bedside when she passed away - George S. Russell, William Russell and Mrs. Jas. H. Wilson, and a number of her grandchildren.

RUSSELL, Richard
b: Jul 7 1838, Cambridgeshire, England
d: Feb 28 1900, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The death of Richard Russell occurred at his farm three miles west of Clinton Wednesday at 6:30 from pneumonia. This gentleman was born in Hillrow, in the parish of Haddenham, in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1835. His brother, William Russell, came from England to Sedalia in 1858 and Richard followed a few years later. In 1866, he married Miss Bailey, of St. Clair county, and they moved to their present home three miles west of Clinton in 1867. His wife and four children survive. Two sons live near the homestead on their farms and Frank, another son, moved to Perry, Okla. last fall but hastened to his father's bedside in answer to a telegram. He was delayed 24 hours by snow and arrived Thursday. The only daughter is Mrs. Wilson of Clinton, whose husband was lately admitted to the Henry county bar. His brother, William, of Sedalia, was in attendance and another brother, Gifford, was expected from Ohio. A member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and one of Henry County's most respected and prosperous farmers. He had been suffering from a cold about two weeks and one week ago helped unload some hay and became overheated and cooled off too quickly and by Saturday morning was seriously ill. Dr. Britts was summoned and has been almost constantly at his bedside. Burial in Englewood, after the funeral at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

RUSSELL, Thomas G. "Tommy"
b: abt 1947
d: 2004
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 5 2004 - Thomas G. "Tommy" Russell, 57, Lowry City, a golf course owner, died Saturday, April 3, at his home. Memorial services will be Tuesday, April 6, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

RUSSELL, Wayne Joseph
b: Oct 5 1982
d: Apr 1 2012, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Wayne J. Russell, age 29 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Friday, April 6, 2012 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri with interment in Englewood Cemetery. Wayne was manager of Muttley's Gun and Pawn, Warrensburg, Missouri. He was a Clinton former volunteer fire fighter and was a former member of Clinton Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his father John Russell, Sr., brother Patrick Waggoner, grandparents Jean and Frank Monaco, grandfather John Iwaniec, and nephew Nicholas Russell. Survivors include his wife, Crista; two daughters, Kinlea Russell, and Maddelynn Russell; one son, Kyler Russell, stepdaughter, Alyssa Caskey; his mother, Elaine Waggoner, Clinton; his sister, Laura Hall, Clinton; five brothers, John Russell, Clinton, Jimmy Russell, Clinton, Frank Russell, Kansas City, Robert Russell, Cameron, and Kyle Waggoner, Lee's Summit; grandmother Sophie Iwaniec, Chicago, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

RUTH, Helen E.
b: Nov 13 1924
d: Dec 26 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 31 2003 - Helen E. Ruth, 79, Kansas City, died Friday, December 26, 2003, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be graveside Saturday, January 3, 2 p.m. at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

RUTH, Kenneth W. Sr.
b: Sep 23 1948
d: May 28 2003, Osage Beach, Camden Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2003 - Kenneth Ruth, 54, Hermitage, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach. Mr. Ruth was a warehouse supervisor and had lived in Clinton, prior to moving to Hermitage. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Ruth of the home; two sons, Kenneth Ruth Jr. of Independence and Randy Ruth of the home; two daughters, Deborah Jackson and Kimberly Jackson, both of the home; his mother, Helen Ruth of Kansas City; one brother, J. D. Ruth of Kansas City; one sister, Dana Wilson of Harrisonville, Arkansas, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley O. Ruth, and two sisters, Donna Ruth and Darlene Fife. Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, at Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

RUTHERFORD, Edna O. "Teddy" JOHNSON
b: Jul 8 1916, Westerville, NE
d: Nov 28 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 5 2002 - Edna O. (Teddy) Rutherford, 86, Clinton, died Thursday, November 28, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Home. She was born July 8, 1916, in Westerville, Nebraska, daughter of Louis and Orpha Johnson. She married "Bud" Rutherford in 1943. She was a graduate of the University of Nebraska. She served in the Women's Marine Corps and was employed by Peabody Coal Company until her retirement. She was active in the Clinton Christian Church, Clinton Senior Center and a 50-year member of the American Legion. Private services will be held at a later date.

RYLAND, Hollis Ivan
b: Jan 19 1913, Missouri
d: Oct 19 1994, Sierra Madre, CA
bur: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Hollis Ivan Ryland, 81, Sierra Madre, California, died October 19, 1994, in Sierra Madre. Funeral services will be held Monday, at Husman-Sparks-McDowell Chapel, Odessa. The burial will be in the Odessa Cemetery. The Odessa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will provide a military graveside service. Mr. Ryland was a graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was a veteran of World War II and was an active member of the Reserve Officers Association. He held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture and was with the agency for over 34 years. His wife, Juanita E. Lane Ryland, died August 20, 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Since 1984, he resided in Sierra Madre, California. He is survived by a son, Stephen and a granddaughter, Amanda Ryland, both of Sierra Madre; a brother, Laurence Ryland of Odessa, and a sister, Marian Vahrenberg of Chillicothe. (Hollis Ivan Ryland was born Jan 19 1913 in Missouri.)

RYLAND, Laurence R.
b: Jan 12 1918, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Mar 20 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Mar 22 1995 - Laurence R. Ryland, 77, Odessa, Mo., died Monday, March 20, 1995, at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 23, at the First Christian Church, Odessa; interment following services in the Odessa Cemetery. Mr. Ryland was born January 12, 1918, in Odessa, Mo. He attended Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, for 2 years. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII, in the Pacific Theater. He was a farmer. He served one term on the R-7 School Board. He served on the Odessa Cemetery Association Board, the MFA Advisory Board and was a State Delegate. He served on the ASCS Committee for Sni Bar Township. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was a Deacon and Elder. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Glen Ryland, on May 26, 1968. Survivors include his wife, Dortha Louise Ryland, of the home; a son, Richard Curtis Ryland, Chillicothe, Oh.; a daughter, Janet Sartin, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Marian Vahrenberg, Chillicothe, Mo.; and four grandchildren.

RYLAND, Stephen Lune
b: abt 1950
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 20 2004 - Stephen Lune Ryland, 54, former longtime resident of Clinton, died Sunday, February 15, 2004, near his home in Sierra Madre, California. A Pasadena resident for 33 years, he worked as a consulting geologist/seismologist and owned Cal-Gold/Pasadena Map Company. He attended Cal Tech & UC Riverside. He is survived by his wife Rose, and their daughter Amanda. Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at Santa Anita Church in Arcadia, California. Douglass & Zook Mortuary, Monrovia California was in charge of arrangements.

RYLES, Ronald Lee
b: abt 1961
d: Apr 28 2002
bur: Cremation
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 1 2002 - Ronald Lee Ryles, 41, Deepwater, died Sunday, April 28, 2002. Cremation. He was born May 6, 1960, at Weaubleau, son of Boyce Don and Elsie Kidwiler Smith. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Winkler, Deepwater, his wife, Sara Ryles, Clinton; three sons, Matthew Ryles, Jeremy Kampe, both of Clinton, and Matthew Shields, Lincoln; one daughter, Kimberly Ryles, Clinton; one brother, Boyce Don Smith, Jr., of the home; three sisters, Brenda Bandy, Urich, Carol Angel, Deepwater, Cheryl Lowry, Weatherford, Texas; seven nieces, three nephews, two great-nieces and four great-nephews.

RYLES, Shirley Ann
b: Mar 31 1935, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 5 1936, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Shirley Ann Ryles, 18 months old daughter of Cecil and Margaret Hart Ryles, was called back to the arms of her Creator Monday. The baby, who had been a victim of intestinal flu, was born March 31, 1935. After a service by Rev. A. S. Olsen at the home on South Orchard, the little body was taken to Field's Creek for burial. Besides the parents, one brother, Donald Lee Ryles, a new born child of five days survives. The bereaved young parents have a community heart felt sympathy for their hours of happiness in their little son are mixed with acute grief of giving up their daughter. Shirley Ann, who was thought to have summer complaint, was taken to Mercy Hospital, Kanas City, Sunday morning where it was decided the child had intestinal flu. She died at 7:15 Sunday evening and the Wilkinson Ambulance went for the little body Monday.

RYUN, Gracie Irene
b: Mar 2 1912
d: Oct 22 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dover Cemetery, Dover, Lafayette Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Oct 24 1999 - Gracie Irene Ryun, 87, Deepwater, MO, passed away Friday, October 22, 1999, at Clinton Health Care Center, Clinton, MO. Funeral services will be Monday, October 25, at Walker-Nadler Chapel, Lexington, MO; burial in Dover Cemetery, Dover, MO.

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