Bloomer, Nehemiah 6 Dec 1860 - 10 Jul 1941 CCR 17 Jul 1941 p1

[Note: Son of James & Eve (Forgey) Bloomer; married 1 Aug 1880 CCM Elizabeth Roller 1862 - 1887; married 7 Feb 1889 CCM Annie Roller 28 Apr 1871 - 2 Oct 1934]

Nehemiah Bloomer, of Elm Grove, died last Thursday at the age of 80. He is survived by six children. Survivors are Mrs. L.H. Mooney, and Mrs. Sherman Smith of Rogersville, and Mrs. Paul Estes and Mrs. Bob Green of Ozark. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Elm Grove Church, under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Bloomer, Oren Lamar 16 Sep 1913 - 3 Mar 2000

[Note Son of Nehemiah & Annie (Roller) Bloomer; married 18 May 1935 Mary Edith Bledsoe 10 Mar 1917 - 20 May 2005]

Oren Lamar Bloomer was born near Rogersville and was the son of Nehemiah and Annie Roller Bloomer.  On 18 May 1935 he and Edith Bledsoe were married  in Sparta where Mr. Bloomer spent most of his life as a farmer and carpenter.  He was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and served as an elder for 45  years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim Bloomer, and four sister, Rosie Green, Annie Mooney, Eva Estes, and Katie Smith.  Survivors include: His wife, Edith; three children, Nellie Ann Speak, Sparta, O. Franklin Bloomer and his wife, Letha Rae, Sparta; and Mary Jo Cox and her  Husband, Dwight, Ozark; twelve grandchildren and their spouses, Raymond Speak, Cheryl and Mark Friend, Teresa and Rick Jones, Melinda and Terry  Jester, Taye and Jerry Verfurth, Trent Bloomer, Twyla Collins, Renee and Todd Newman, Gregg and Kathy Cox, Shelly and Wayne Hughes, Amy and Jeff  Knight, Colby and Pepper Cox; and twenty-one great grandchildren. Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.

 

Bloomer, Robert Gene "Bobby" 7 Feb 1970 - 30 Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Feb 2006

[Note: Son of Warren & Kathy (McCormick) Bloomer]
Bobby left this life on Jan. 30, 2006, to be with his Savior. He is survived by the love of his life, Shannon Marsh, of the home; one son, Tyler Jack, the light of his life, Springfield, Mo.; his mother, Kathy Tyler of Springfield, Mo.; his father, Warren Bloomer of Holt Summitt, Mo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Mandi and Eric Pilkinton, Republic, Mo.; one nephew, Cameron Enochs, Lincoln, Neb.; two nieces, Kiara and Avery Pilkinton, Republic, Mo.; and a host of other loving family members and friends. Bobby was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on Feb. 7, 1970. He lived in Jefferson City until he was two years old and then moved to Springfield, Mo., before moving to Mt. Vernon, Mo., where Bobby completed grade school and went to high school. He played baseball in high school. And just played. He was employed by Southwestern Insulation & Materials, in Nixa, Mo., for the last nine years. He loved his job and the people that he worked with and for. Bobby loved watching sports, but he loved playing even more. He played softball on a team with his best friends. Camping, canoeing, jet skiing, and swimming were a few of the things he loved. Cheering on his son's football, baseball and basketball games was right at the top of his many joys in life. Bobby was preceded in death by his loving sister, Cindy Bloomer Enochs; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Madeline Bloomer; and his maternal grandparents, Henry McCormick and Irma Wake. Services and visitation will be held at the Northside Assemblies of God, 2310 N. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65803. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, with the service starting at 1 p.m., with Pastor Rick Washam and Pastor Frank Whitney officiating. We will be honoring both Bobby Bloomer and Rob Stokes with a joint service.

 

Bloomer, Roscoe 3 Jan 1907 - 25 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989

[Note: Son of Mier & Maude (Wheeler) Bloomer; married 12 Sep 1930 Velma Johnson]

Roscoe Bloomer, 82, of Rogersville, died June 25 at Springfield Community Hospital following a long illness. Services for Mr. Bloomer were held June 27 in the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Rev. Paul Swadley officiated. Burial was in Smith Cemetery. Mr. Bloomer was born Jan. 3, 1907 in Christian County to Mier and Maude (Wheeler) Bloomer. He was married to Velma Johnson Sept. 12, 1930. Mr. Bloomer worked as bookkeeper at the Chevrolet Garage, and also had a State Farm Insurance office in Rogersville. He was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Velma; a sister, Beatrice Bradley, Springfield; three nephews, Doyle, Jerry and Larry Bradley, all of Springfield; three nieces, Delores Melton, Springfield, Vedall Cunningham, Kansas City, Kansas, and Ponnie Jo Hartzell, Island of Azores, Portugal. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.

 

Bloomer, Treva F. (Reed) 25 Feb 1931 - 11 Mar 1999  CCH-N 17 Mar 1999

[Note: Daughter of Harvey Joshua & Grace (Shipman) Reed; married James J. Bloomer 29 Nov 1930 - 6 Apr 1988]

Treva F. Bloomer, age 68, of Ozark, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, in Springfield Health Care Facility. She was born February 25, 1931 and was the daughter of Harvey and Grace (Shipman) Reed. She was a member of Highlandville Church of Christ. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. Survivors include: two sons, Tim J. Bloomer, Springfield, and Jerry Lee Bloomer, Clever; three grandchildren, James LeDarin, Jessica Renee, and Jonathan Michael Bloomer; six sisters, Mary and Cynthia Abbott, Irene Maggard, Jewell Anderson, Betty Braden, and Wyona Shortt; and a brother, Charley Reed. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James J. Bloomer; an infant daughter, Deborah Ann; a brother, Harley Reed; and two sisters, Kathryn Stutesmun and Esta Abbott. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation was 4-6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

 

Blount, Levita E. 30 Sep 1934 - 3 Sep 2009 SN-L 6 Sep 2009

[Note: married Ken “Kenneth” Blount]

Levita E. Blount, 74, Nixa, Mo., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was born in Jerseyville, Ill., on September 30, 1934. Levita worked for Catapillar Tractor Co. She was married to Ken "Kenneth" Blount, who survives her. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Steven (Teresa) Blount; two grandchildren, Victoria Lyn and Autumn Jewel; and two sisters, Alberta (John) Stear and Margie Gillan. Funeral services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home East at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2009. Memorial contributions to Seasons Hospice are preferred in lieu of flowers.

 

Blue, Elizabeth C. (Haws) 1894 - 10 May 1985 OH 16 May 1985 p11

[Note: married Peter Hugh Blue 20 Jul 1882 - 17 May 1969; no SSDI record found; may be the daughter of a woman whose maiden name was Betchloff, as CDI gives that as maiden name of mother of Ford Vincent Haws born 1912 KS died Santa Rosa, CA]

Services for Elizabeth L. Blue, 91, Ozark, were held May 13 in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery west of Ozark. Mrs. Blue died May 10 in Ozark nursing and Care Center. She was a longtime Christian County resident and a member of Cassidy Methodist Church near Ozark. Survivors include three sons, Floyd and Paul, both of Springfield and Wesley, Kansas City; two daughters, Evelyn McCann, Smyrna, Ga. and Harriet Gorsek, Belleville, Ill.; two brothers, Ford Haws, Santa Rosa, Calif. and Clarence Haws, Topeka, Kans.; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

 

Blue, John Fredrick 18 Mar 1924 - 1 Mar 1960  CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4

[Note: Son of Peter Hugh & Elizabeth C. (Haws) Blue; married Wilda Mae Lee]

Funeral services for John F. Blue, 35, of Ozark, who died Tuesday morning at Burge Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness, were held at 1 p.m. today in Ozark Baptist Church with Rev. Alden Jaynes and Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, Mr. Blue was employed by Dameron Electric Co. prior to his illness. He was a member of  Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilda Blue; two daughters, Sheila and Tammy of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blue of Ozark; four brothers, Floyd and Paul Blue of Springfield, Wesley Blue of Kansas City, Kan. and Harold Blue of San Diego, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Eveline McCann of Anderson, Ind. and Mrs. Harriett Gorser of Springfield, Ill.

 

Blue, Orion Alfred “Poss” 25 Dec 1920 - 13 Sep 1938 CCR 15 Sep 1938 p1

[Note: Son of Peter Hugh & Elizabeth C. (Haws) Blue]

The body of the unidentified youth found in the Frisco switchyard at Monett Monday was identified by Mrs. Elizabeth Blue of the Richwood community west of Ozark as that of her son, Orion, 17. The youth left home five weeks ago in company with Kenneth Ball of Springfield and nothing had been heard of him until the news of his tragic death. The two boys separated in Colorado. He evidently was on his way home and met death in an attempt to board a moving train in the Monett railroad yards. His head had struck a tie, instantaneous death resulting from a fractured skull. The body of young Blue was found by Frisco switchmen and taken to a Monett funeral home, where no means of identification could be found, other than the initials “O.B.” tattooed on the left forearm. Mrs. Blue heard a radio broadcast of the incident and as the initials were those of her missing son, and the general description of the youth fitted him perfectly, she contacted the local sheriff’s office, where arrangements were made to take her to Monett. There she made positive identification. Orion was a graduate of Ozark high school with the 1938 class and was active in the school’s athletic program. A quiet, unassuming lad, athletically built and with a strong, competitive spirit, “Poss,” as he was known to school associates, numbered among his friends everyone who knew him. Immediate survivors include his father, Peter H. Blue, Kansas City, an inspector for the Frisco, his mother, Elizabeth Blue, four brothers, John, Floyd, Paul and Wesley, and one sister, Evelyn. Orion was the oldest child. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ozark Baptist church with Rev. Charles Maples officiating. Interment was in the Richwood cemetery under the direction of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark. Pallbearers were from among his team mates and associates. They were Lee Hawkins, Roger Crain, J.T. Shipman, King Shollenberger, Billy Johnson, and Leo Cummings. The girls quartette of the 1938 graduating class composed of Amie Jean Thompson, Genevieve McCauley, Rachel Frazier and Ruth Nix, sang at the service.

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Blue, Orion Alfred 25 Dec 1920 - 13 Sep 1938 CCR 22 Sep 1938 p1

We wish to express our very deep appreciation to everyone for acts of kindness and sympathy at the death of our beloved son and brother, Orion Blue. Especially do we wish to thank our neighbor, Mrs. Ella Whittington, and daughter, Dorothy, for their thoughtfulness, and Sheriff Joe Monger and Deputy Ira Thompson for their services in identifying the body of our loved one.

Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Blue and family

 

Blue, Peter Hugh 20 Jul 1882 - 17 May 1969    CCR 22 May 1969 p8

[Note: married Elizabeth C.  Haws 1894 - 10 May 1985]

Peter Hugh Blue, 85, a retired railroad man, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in his home here after a lingering illness. He had lived in Ozark 10 years, moving from the Richwood community where he had lived for some years after retiring in Kansas City from the Rock Island Railroad following 43 years service. Mr. Blue is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, Floyd and Paul, both of Springfield, Harold, San Diego, Calif.; and Wesley, Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Gosek, Belleville, Ill. and Mrs. Robert L. McCann, Palm Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery west of Ozark.

 

Bluebaum, Bertha Magdalene (Rauch) 17 Mar 1878 - 1 Feb 1976 OH 5 Feb 1976 p6

[Note: Daughter of Philip & Magdalene (Sluche) Rauch; married Gottlieb Samuel Bluebaum 23 Jan 1872 - 29 Jan 1955]

BILLINGS - Mrs. Bertha Magdalene Bluebaum, 97, a lifelong Billings resident, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in her home after a long illness. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Schaefer, Marionville and Emma B. of the home; a son, Paul of Billings; a brother, Albert Rauch, Springfield; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings with the Rev. Carl L. Hille officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Billings

 

Bluebaum, Gottlieb Samuel 23 Jan 1872 - 29 Jan 1955    CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1

[Note: Son of Henry & Marie (Lucking) Bluebaum; married Bertha Magdalene Rauch 17 Mar 1878 - 1 Feb 1976]

Funeral services for Gottlieb S. Bluebaum, 83, who died suddenly of a heart attack on the main street of Billings on January 29 were held Monday afternoon January 31 in the Harris Funeral Home at Billings, with Rev. Harry O. Heim officiating. Burial was in St. Peters Evangelical Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was born at Freelandsville, Ind. and settled on a farm near Billings in 1879. He retired in 1937 and spent the remainder of his life in Billings. He was a member of St. Peters Evangelical Church at Billings. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Rauch Bluebaum of the home; a son, Paul Bluebaum of Billings, route one; two daughters, Miss Emma Bluebaum of Springfield and Mrs. Arthur Schaefer of Marionville, route one; three grandchildren, one great grandchild, other relatives and friends.

 

Bluebaum, Herbert R., Sr. 24 May 1905 - 21 Nov 1970   CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1

[Note: Son of  Fredrick William & Anna (  ) Bluebaum; married  Pauline 19 Feb 1915 - 26 Nov 1992]

Herbert R. Bluebaum, Sr., 65, Billings, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at his home after a short illness, He had recently been hospitalized. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a daughter, Mrs. Luella Thomas, Billings; a son, Herbert Bluebaum, Jr., of the home and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Billings United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Karl Bauer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.

 

Bluebaum, Louise Isabell (Wieck) 10 Oct 1914 - 21 Jul 2006 SN-L 23 Jul 2006

[Note: Daughter of Otto Reinhold Theodore & Emilie Pauline (Krueger) Wieck; married 10 Jun 1937 Paul Walter Bluebaum 6 Sep 1903 - 12 Nov 1994]

Louise Isabell Bluebaum, lifelong resident of the Billings, Missouri, community passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, in her home at the age of 91 years. She was the eldest daughter of Otto Reinhold Theodore Wieck and Emilie Pauline Krueger Wieck. She was born October 10, 1914, in the family home south of Billings and was a career homemaker. She was united in marriage June 10, 1937, to Paul Walter Bluebaum who preceded her in death November 12, 1994. Survivors include a son, Edward L. and Georgia Ann Bluebaum of Houston, Mo.; a brother, Arthur Wieck of Billings, Mo.; a sister, Lucille Shaver of LaPort, Ind.; nephews, Fred Schaefer of Marionville, Mo., Richard Schaefer of Dallas, Texas, and George Shaver of Bridgman, Michigan. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Susan Dixson of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Kira Bluebaum of Kansas City, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Bayleigh Dixson and Katlynn Dixson of Mountain Grove, Mo. Funeral services will be Monday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Billings with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home.

 

Bluebaum, Selma 1901 - 21 Jul 1969    CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8

[Note: Daughter of Fredrick William & Anna (  ) Bluebaum]

Miss Selma Bluebaum, 68, of Billings, died Monday morning in the state hospital at Nevada. A member of St.. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Billings, Miss Bluebaum is survived by one brother, Herbert of Billings, one niece and one nephew. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Church of Christ in Billings with the Rev. Carl Bauer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.

 

Blunt, Stephen Dale 27 Jan 1948 - 1 Jun 2009 AdamsFH & SN-L 3 Jun 2009 & CCH-N 11 Jun 2009

[Note: Son of Winton Olin & Wanda June (McClure) Blunt; married 1998 Kathy Clifford]

Stephen Dale Blunt, age 61, Ozark, died Wednesday, June 1, 2009. He was born January 27, 1948, the son of Winton O. and Wanda June (McClure) Blunt.  Steve served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked in law enforcement after college and was currently Christian County Circuit Court bailiff.  Steve and Kathy Clifford were united in marriage in 1998.  Survivors include: his wife, Kathy Blunt, Ozark; his mother, June Blunt, Springfield; his son, Kenny Clifford and wife Keisha, Ozark; three daughters, Jenna Clifford, Ozark, and Jennifer Blunt and Stephanie Rhodes and husband Shawn, Springfield; two grandchildren, Aaliyah and Alex Clifford; his brother, Dan Blunt and wife Patty, Florida; and a niece, Mary. Steve was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.  In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Steve’s memory to the family.

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Blunt, Stephen Dale 27 Jan 1948 - 1 Jun 2009 SN-L 7 June 2009
Stephen Dale Blunt, age 61, of Ozark, passed away June 1, 2009. He was born January 27, 1948, to Winton and June Blunt, in Springfield, Missouri. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Springfield, Missouri. Stephen served his country in the U.S. Air Force, serving time in Greenland as well as Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He left the service as a sergeant with the canine unit in the military police. Stephen received his bachelors degree in criminology from Drury University in 1978. Stephen retired from the Springfield Police Department in 1995, with the rank of corporal. During his time at SPD, he founded the Springfield D.A.R.E. program and was the founder of the Grant Beach Satellite Police Station. After retirement, he continued his career in law enforcement as a deputy with the Christian County Sheriffs Department. He was an integral part of opening the new judicial facility in Ozark, Mo., and worked as a baliff for both judges Orr and Luna until the day of his death. Stephen had a multitude of hobbies throughout his lifetime, including but not limited to, fishing, trap and skeet shooting and building model trains. Those that knew Stephen well are also familiar with his ability to tell a good tale. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Winton Olin. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; his mother, June, Springfield; his daughters, Stephanie Rhodes and husband, Shawn, Rogersville, Jennifer Blunt, Nixa, and Jenna Clifford, Ozark; his son, Kenny Clifford and wife, Keisha, Ozark; his brother, Daniel and wife, Patti; niece Mary, Longwood, Fla.; his grandchildren, Aaliyah and Alex Clifford, Ozark; and a host of family and friends. Stephen will be greatly missed.

 

Blunt, Stephen D. 27 Jan 1948 - 1 Jun 2009 CCH-N 2 Jun 2010

In Memory

We thought of you today, but that is nothing new; we though about you yesterday, and the days before that too; we think of you in silence, we often speak your name; now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame; your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part; God has you in his keeping, we have you in out hear - author unknown. Love always and forever.

Kathy, Kenny, Jenna, Keisha, Aaliyah and Alex

 

 

Blunt, Winton Olin 28 Oct 1925 - 23 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006

[Note: Son of Olin & Grace (Holdway) Blunt; married 25 Oct 1946 Wanda June McClure]

Winton Olin Blunt, 80, of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 in his home. Winton was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Springfield, Mo., to Olin and Grace (Holdway) Blunt. He was united in marriage to Wanda June McClure on Oct. 25, 1946. To this union were born two sons, Stephen Dale and Daniel Jefferson. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and two brothers, Bert and Bill. Winton graduated from Senior High School in 1943. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, returning to Springfield to become an officer of the Springfield Police Department. In 1953, Winton became a Trooper for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, working throughout southwest Missouri in Troop D; He retired in 1981 as a Sergeant in the Branson area after 28 years of distinguished service. Winton is survived by his wife, June; sons, Stephen and wife, Kathy, Ozark and Dan and wife, Patty, Florida; sister, Doris McQuenston, Nixa; granddaughters, Stephanie and Jennifer Blunt, Springfield and Mary Blunt, Florida; several nieces and nephews; as well as many friends and family. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Greenlawn South Chapel. Services will be held Monday, March 27, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn South, Rev. Sam Connelly officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery.

 

Boatman, Ora E. (Stillings) 21 Aug 1904 - 3 Jul 1982  OH 8 Jul 1982 p2

[Note: Daughter of Elias & Cassie (Nelson) Stillings; married Jasper “Jack” Boatman - may be the “Francis“ Boatman 02 Feb 1904 - Apr 1985; SSDI lists as dying in Springfield]

Services for Ora E. Boatman, 77, Springfield, were held July 7 in Breedon Free Will Baptist Church west of Ava with the Revs. Joe Lafferty and Lee Harmon officiating, Burial was in Stillings Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Boatman died July 3 in Springfield Medicenter after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Jasper “Jack”; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elma Wiles, Route 3, Ava, Mrs. Elsie Ward, Ozark, and Mrs. Lotus Swearengin, Route 3, Ava; and two brothers, Ervin Stillings, Route 3, Ava and Elbert Stillings, Springfield.

 

Boatright, Bryan Lee 26 Apr 1981 - 7 Oct 2007 SN-L 10 Oct 2007

[Note: Son of Bobby & Nancy (Stever) Boatright]

Bryan Lee Boatright, 26, Billings, formerly of Republic, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007. He was born April 26, 1981, in Springfield, Mo., to Bobby and Nancy (Stever) Boatright. He graduated from the Republic High School. Bryan was employed at the Diesel Exchange. His paternal grandparents, Rosco and Eathel Boatright preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents; two sons, Colby and Kyle; brothers, Brent, Willston, North Dakota, and Brad, Republic, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Tom and Ann Stever, Springfield; his fianc’ Melissa Wolf, Republic; other relatives and many friends. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, in Wade Chapel Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Beck officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Friends may call 1 to 7:30 p.m. this afternoon in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, 601 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO 65806. Online condolences may be made at www.meadors funeralhome.com.

 

Boatwright, Alexander Christopher 10 Mar 1858 - 25 Mar 1939 CCR 30 Mar 1939 p1

[Note: Son of James & Narcissa (Dickerson) Boatwright; married 1881 Mary Etta Jane Beamon 6 Jan 1861 - 21 Sep 1946]

Alexander Christopher Boatwright was born March 10, 1858, in Dalton, Georgia, the son of James and Narcissa Dickerson Boatwright. He passed away at his home near McCracken on Saturday, March 25, 1939, at 10:15 am, at the age of 81 years and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Beamon in 1881 and to this union were born eight children. One son, Frank Boatwright, preceded his father in death only a year ago. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Mary E. Boatwright, four daughters, Mrs. Julia Bray of McCracken, Mrs. Anna Parks of Kansas City, MO, Vinnie DuBois of Kansas City, Kansas and Mrs. Mamie Nowles of Glasco, Kansas; two brothers, Will and Steve Boatwright both of Georgia and two sisters, both of Georgia. He is also survived by twenty-four grandchildren. He was converted early in life and has lived a faithful Christian life. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church at McCracken at the time of his death. He was formerly a member of the Masonic Lodge at Glascoe, Kansas. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 26, at 2:30 pm in the Linden Chapel, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding of Nixa officiating. Interment was made in the Linden cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Boatwright, Alonzo C. 11 Aug 1889 - 2 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6

[Note: Son of  Alexander Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright; married  Pearl J. Clevenger  Oct 1886 - 31 Dec 1963]

OZARK - Services for Alonzo C. Boatwright, 88, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Boatwright, a native of Glasco, Kan. who had lived in the Ozark area for many years, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mamie Burnett, Glasco, Kan. and a granddaughter, four great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

 

Boatwright, Franklin M. 14 Apr 1900 - 17 Jan 1938 CCR 20 Jan 1938 p1

[Note: Son of Alexander Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright; married 1921 in Huron, SD Ruby Oman]

Frank Boatwright, 38 year old son of A.C. Boatwright of McCracken, was killed at Leavenworth, Kans., Jan. 17, when the walls of a building he was helping raze, crashed, pinning him and another workman beneath the debris. Mr. Boatwright lived at 3012 N. 39 th St., Kansas City, Kans., and had been working on the razing project in Leavenworth for about six weeks. The work was being done by a Chicago wrecking concern. The fellow workman, Charles Gunter of Kansas City, Mo., was seriously injured. The building being razed was at the Soldier’s Home and five partitions of the structure fell on the men. Mr. Boatwright is survived by the widow, Mrs. Ruby Boatwright, five children, Audrey, Frances, Dona, Ruth and William, all of the home. The eldest child is 16 and the youngest 5. The body arrived in Ozark Wednesday. Funeral services were being held today with burial in the Linden cemetery. The Chaffin Funeral Home was in charge.

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Boatwright, Franklin M. 14 Apr 1900 - 17 Jan 1938 CCR 27 Jan 1938 p8

Franklin M. Boatwright, son of Chris and Mary Boatwright, was born at Sparta. He died in Kansas City, Kans., Jan. 17, 1938, aged 37 years, nine months and three days. He was the youngest of 14 children. With his parents he moved to Glasgow, Kans., at the age of four. It was there he received his common school and business college education. He was converted about 14 years ago and united with the First Methodist church at Miller, S.D. In 1921 he was united in marriage to Ruby Oman at Huron, S.D. After living there six years, they moved to the McCracken neighborhood, later locating in Kansas City. To this union were born five children, Audrey, Frances, Dona Dean, Ruth Ann and Billy, all of whom, with their mother, survive. He also leaves his father and mother, four sisters, Mrs. Julia Bray of Sparta, Anna and Vinnie Boatwright of Kansas City, and Mamie Boatwright of Glasgow, Kans.; by three brothers, James and Lon of Sparta and Charlie of Glasgow. Funeral services were conducted at the Linden Chapel Thursday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Burial was made in the Linden cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.

 

Boatwright, James Dillard 2 Sep 1935 - 6 Feb 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994

[Note: Son of Leonard & Urma (Shipman) Boatwright; married Julia; married 1 Oct 1982 Shirley Strader Craig]

James Dillard Boatwright, 58, Sparta, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994 in his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1935 in Sparta, the son of Leonard and Urma Shipman Boatwright. He was united in marriage to Shirley Strader Craig, Oct. 1, 1982 in Springfield. He was a retired forklift operator for Sweet Heart Cup and a United States Air Force Veteran. James enjoyed going to auctions and coon hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, Sparta; two sons, Scott Boatwright and his wife, Aletha, Nixa, Christopher Boatwright and his wife, Julie, Ozark; one daughter, Ellen Smithson, and her husband, Roger, Bruner; three stepchildren, Lillie Craig, Springfield, Karen Craig, New Orleans, La., Steven Allison, Sparta; his sister, Beatrice Yetter, Elgin, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery.

 

Boatwright, James Wilson 12 Oct 1886 - 28 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6

[Note: Son of Alexander Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright; married Julia Marcey]

J. W. Boatwright, 85 of Bartow, Fla., died May 28th. Mr. Boatwright lived many years in Christian County. He is survived by one daughter, Lucille Keltner, Springfield; one son, R. J. Boatwright, Bartow, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Boatwright, Glascoe, Kan. and Lon Boatwright, Ozark; one sister, Mamie Burnett, Glascoe, Kan. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Fla.

 

Boatwright, Jennifer Rebecca 17 Feb 1975 – 20 Jun 1997  CCH-N 25 Jun 1997

[Note: Daughter of Roger & EllenSue (Boatwright) Smithson]

Jennifer Rebecca Boatwright, 22, Strafford, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Cox Medical Center, South. She was born February 17, 1975. Jennifer was a 1993 graduate of Strafford, and recently completed broadcasting school. She was manager of an Express Lanes Convenience Store. She attended Hope Community Church, Springfield. Survivors include: her parents, Roger and Sue Smithson, Bruner, a step-brother, Gregg Smithson, Humansville; grandparents, Spike and Joann Jackson, Strafford, and Clell and Dean Smithson, Taneyville; two uncles, Scott Boatwright, Nixa, and Chris Boatwright, Ozark; two aunts, Patti Coble, Nixa, and Twila Clayton, Highlandville; great-grandparents, J.C. and Thelma Millard, Springfield, and Alma Smithson, Taneyville and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, J.D. Boatwright. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Gary Hay officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.

 

Boatwright, Leonard James 26 Dec 1910 - 16 Feb 1964  CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1

[Note: Son of James William & Julia Delima (Macey) Boatwright.; married 31 Dec 1930 CCM  Urma Shipman 30 Nov 1906 - 1 Apr 1989]

Leonard Boatwright, 53, of 1300 West Chase, Springfield, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday at  his home following a long illness. A former resident of Ozark and Sparta, he has resided in Springfield for the past six years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of McCracken. Survivors include his wife, Urma; a son, J. D., 1929 Cherry, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Yetter, Elgin, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Keltner, 1110 South Ferguson, Springfield; his father, J. W. of Springfield; his mother, Julia Boatwright, 1110 South Ferguson, Springfield; and four grandchildren.

 

Boatwright, Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) 6 Jan 1861 - 21 Sep 1946  CCR 26 Sep 1946 p1

[Note: Daughter of  Carter & Ellen (White) Beamon; married 1881 Alexander Christopher Boatwright 10 Mar 1858 - 25 Mar 1939]

Mrs. Mary Etta J. Boatwright was born in Charleston, Ill., on Jan. 6, 1861, and passed away at her home in McCracken on Sept. 21, 1946. She moved with her family to Missouri in 1968 when her father settled near Sparta as a homesteader. She was united in marriage to Christopher Boatwright in 1881 in Marysville, Kansas. She was converted early in life and united with the Sparta Baptist church. Surviving are three sons, James and Lon of MCCRacken, and Charley of Glasco, Kansas; four daughters, Mrs. Julia Bray, Mrs. Mamie Burnett of MCCRacken, Mrs. Vinnie DuBois of Kansas City, Kans., and Mrs. Anna Parks of Kansas City, Mo.; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Ellis of St. Anthony, Idaho. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Linden Chapel by Rev. B.F. Ward. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.

 

Boatwright, Pearl J. (Clevenger) Cannon Oct 1886 - 31 Dec 1963 CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1

[Note: Daughter of  James Robert & Laura C. (Kinder) Clevenger; married 18 Mar 1906 CCM  Clyde Cannon 4 Apr 1884 - 20 Feb 1912;  mar/2 Alonzo C. Boatwright 11 Aug 1889 - Sep 1977]

Mrs. Pearl Boatwright, 77, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home in Ozark. Mrs. Boatwright, a long-time resident of the Sparta-Ozark community, was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, Springfield; three brothers, Clyde Clevenger, Sparta, Lester Clevenger, Knoxville, Tenn. and Ralph Clevenger, Ontario, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Bray, Sparta; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. William T. White and the Rev. Lawrence Childers will officiate and burial will be in Linden Cemetery.

 

Boatwright, Urma (Shipman) 30 Nov 1906 - 1 Apr 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989

[Note: Daughter of  Dillard  & Mida  (Cannon) Shipman; married 31 Dec 1930 CCM  Leonard James Boatwright 26 Dec 1910 - 16 Feb 1964]

Services for Urma Boatwright, 82, Ozark, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in Harris Funeral Home. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Boatwright died Saturday, April 1 in Riverview Manor.

 

Bode, Larry Gene 2 Jul 1941 - 2 Jan 1991  NN-E 10 Jan 1991

[Note: Son of Henry & Lillian (Alexander) Bode; married Norma]

Larry Gene Bode, 49, Ozark, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 1991, in his home. Born in Hermann July 2, 1941, he was the son of Lillian Alexander and Henry Bode. He had lived in the Ozark area for 15 years. He was a former truck driver and member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his mother and stepfather, Lillian and Roy Carver; a son, Larry Bode, and his wife, Mary, Ozark; two daughters and their husbands, Anita and Don Hausman, Ozark, and Deborah and Mark Mead, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers, Henry Bode, St. Peters, and Donald Bode, Jefferson City; and two grandsons, Derek and Blake Hausman. Mass of Resurrection was Friday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. A prayer service was held Thursday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Building Fund.

 

Bodenhamer, Leo W. Sep 1881 - 3 Dec 1961 CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas Hart Benton & Margaret B. (  ) Bodenhamer; married 1 Nov 1903 Rena Ann McCoy 10 Aug 1880 - 20 Feb 1915]

Funeral services for L. W. Bodenhamer, 80, who died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Ky. were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at First Baptist Church in Princeton, Ky., with the Rev. D. Perry Ginn and Rev. R. M. Stovall officiating. Mr. Bodenhamer, a native of Ozark, had been in the dry cleaning business in Princeton since 1937. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Darrell E. Bodenhamer of Princeton and James A. Bodenhamer of Roanoke, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Newcomb of Princeton; a brother, Oscar Bodenhamer of San Bernardino, Calif; a sister, Nancy Bull of Stockton, Calif .;and two grandchildren

 

Bodenhamer, Lillian (Lawing) 1888  -  10 Jul 1963   CCR 18 July 1963

[Note: Daughter of  William T. & Rennie (Webber) Lawing]

Mrs. Lillian Bodenhamer, 74, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, July 10, at Barstow, Calif., after a lingering illness. Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie of Lancaster, Calif., and Betty Jean of San Bernardino; five sons, Chester, Allen and Harold of San Bernardino, Ronald of state of Michigan, and Merritt of San Lorenzo, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Dora McCulloch of Rexburg, Idaho, and Mrs. Ralph Hartley of Ozark; three brothers, Herbert Lawing of Rosemead, Calif., Horace Lawing of Eureka, Mo., and Homer Lawing of Ozark. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 14, in San Bernardino, with interment beside her husband, Oscar Bodenhamer.

 

Bodenhamer, Martha Cordelia (Page) 28 Apr 1867 - 11 Oct 1905 CCR 26 Oct 1905

[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Mariah Jane (Gimlin) Page; married 13 Sep 1897 Charles Green Bodenhamer 28 Jun 1870 - 1 Nov 1959; tombstone says died 18 Oct, obit says d 11 Oct]

In memory of Martha C. Bodenhamer, who died Oct. 11, 1905, and was buried the following day at the new grave yard at Selmore. Religious services were conducted by Rev. Swafford. Martha C. Bodenhamer was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Page, she was born April 28, 1867, being at the time of her death 38 years, 5 months and 13 days old. She was converted when about 17 years old, joined the Baptist church at Prospect and lived a consistent and faithful member until death. Sept. 13, 1897, she was married to Chas. G. Bodenhamer, She leaves a husband, two children, girl aged 7, boy aged 2, an aged father 81 and mother, 68, five brothers and four sisters to mourn her loss. The church to which she belonged lost a faithful member, the community a good neighbor, one who could never do enough for her neighbors and friends. She was confined to her bed for nearly 7 weeks and go up so she could walk out in the year, then a relapse came and in two weeks, she died. Dr. Bruton did all he could for her and was assisted at different times by Drs. Robertson, Young and Farthing and the faithful nursing of near relatives, neighbors and friends. Her mother-in-law who had been sick four or five months, died three days before Martha passed away. Martha made a very affectionate talk just before she died, saying she was ready to go but sorry to leave Charley and the children and, at last exhorted to all, meet me in Heave. So lovely and patient her live had been, Full of work for the Savior dear Then when he called her home to him She went without a fear. Oh, let us all at the close of day Have our candle burning bright, And when the Master calls for us Answer gladly, “Its all right.” God bless her husband and children in their loneliness and may their last days be bright because of the hope of heaven and meeting loved ones.  Written by a Friend.

 

Bodenhamer, Oscar 1883 - 18 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas Hart Benton & Margaret B. (  ) Bodenhamer; married Lillian Lawing; no California death certificate found]

Oscar Bodenhamer, 78, died at his home in San Bernardino, Calif. Dec 18. Funeral services were at San Bernardino Chapel. Mr. Bodenhamer, a native of Ozark, was a member of the San Bernardino Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian (Lawing) Bodenhamer; five sons, Ronald of Michigan, Meritt of Lorenzo, Calif., Allen and Harold of San Bernardino; two daughters, Mrs. Margie Rivers of Lancaster, Calif. and Mrs. Betty Burton of Escondido, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Bell of Stockton, Calif. and Mrs. Hattie Griffith of Springfield, MO.; and several grandchildren.

 

Bodenhamer, Rena Ann (McCoy) 10 Aug 1880 - 20 Feb 1915 CCR 26 Feb 1915 p1

[Note: Daughter of  Andrew & Mary J. (McGinnis) McCoy; married 1 Nov 1903 CCM Leo W. Bodenhamer Sep 1881 - 3 Dec 1961]

A Shocking Suicide - Mrs. Rena Bodenhamer Becomes Temporarily Deranged and Ends Life

While doing the evening chores around home Saturday evening after  his return from a business trip to Ozark, L. D. Bodenhamer, living about 5 miles south east of Ozark, discovered the body of his wife, lying in the barn loft dead from the effects of a dose of poison and a horrible slash across the throat with a razor. Mrs. Bodenhamer was formerly Miss Rena McCoy and was about 35 years of age. She had been in bad health for some time and the supposition is that she had become despondent and concluded to end her troubles in the manner stated. She left a note to her sister and one was found in her bosom, to the husband, stating in the main that she was tired of life. It is understood there was no estrangement between husband and wife, both living the honest, hard working life of the average farmer. Coroner Wasson of Nixa was called and reached the scene of the tragedy about 10 o’clock at night, during the interval the body had remained in the barn as found. An investigation revealed no new facts and no jury was called. Funeral services were held Sunday conducted by Rev. W. T. Vanover with interment at the McCoy cemetery. The tragedy was a great shock to the community and a severe loss to the immediate family as the deceased leaves besides the husband two little children aged about three and six years to battle on in life and who are deserving of the sympathy of their friends and relatives.

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Bodenhamer, Rena Ann (McCoy) 10 Aug 1880 - 20 Feb 1915 CCR 26 Feb 1915 p1

Mrs. Rena A. Bodenhamer was born August 10, 1880. She professed faith in Christ in March 1897 and united with the Prospect Baptist church. Something life five years later, she was married to Mr. Lev Bodenhamer. To this union was born two sons, Tilford ages 7 and Dorel aged 3. She departed this life. February 20, 1915. She leaves an aged mother, husband and two sons and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The following is the note written to her husband and found by her body: “Good bye, Papa. I am gone. DO the best you can with the children and try and settle your telephone trouble and try and be a better man. Not that I think you are in the wrong, and I can say that you have been a true father and a good husband, truthful and kind.  Yours forever, Rena.  Tell Oscar, Lillian and Nannie to try and forgive me.   Contributed

 

Boehm, Arthur August 28 Jan 1910 - 27 Oct 2005 SN-L 29 Oct 2005

[Note: Son of Edward & Pauline (Greiswell) Boehm; married Mildred]

Mr. Arthur August Boehm, 95, Republic, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, in Sonshine Manor in Republic. Arthur was born Jan. 28, 1910, in Lorton, Nebraska, to Edward and Pauline (Greiswell) Boehm. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mildred. Mr. Boehm served in the Army during World War II and was a life long member of St. Paul UMC. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Boehm of Springfield; his sister, Edna Breshears of Springfield; three grandchildren, Amy McComas and her husband Kevin of Ozark, Missy Bisno and her friend Tony Wiley of St. Louis, and Scott Bisno of Portland, Oregon; six great- grandchildren, Elliot, Eliza and August McComas, Alex Wiley, and Otto and Mabel Bisno; and his niece, Jody Clifton. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with Pastor Victor Porter officiating under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com. The family would like to express their gratitude for the outstanding care given to Mr. Boehm by Seasons Hospice and Sonshine Manor.

 

Boehm, Roy E. 5 Feb 1919 - 17 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988

[Note: married Jane ? - 1970; married Charlotte]

Roy E. Boehm, 69, of Springfield, died at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 17 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Boehm were held Oct 20 at White Chapel Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. A longtime resident of Springfield, Mr. Boehm was a retired sporting goods wholesaler. He was a veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service in Europe. Mr. Boehm was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, in 1970. His survivors include his wife, Charlotte, a son, Larry, Springfield, two stepsons, Mike Weatherly, Chicago, Illinois, and Allen Weatherly, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Sharon Stoddard and Wanda Potter, both of Nixa; a sister, Edna Brashears, Springfield; two brothers, Arthur Boehm, Springfield, and Edward Boehm, , Las Vegas, Nevada; and ten grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer society.

 

Boehme, Charley 1874 - 9 Apr 1942 CCR 16 Apr 1942 p1

[Note: brother of Harriet Pauline (Boehme) Leonard McCauley 18 Oct 1898 - 25 Jul 1991]

Mrs. A.C. Leonard received a message Thursday of the death of her brother, 67-year-old Charley Boehme of Ellinwood, Kan. Mr. Boehme was seriously injured on Tuesday when a team which he was working in a field became frightened and ran away. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Ellinwood.

 

Boehning, Anna M. 12 May 1887 - 12 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8

Funeral services for Miss Anna M. Boehning, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Diamond Christian Church with Paul Ingram officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Miss Boehning died last Saturday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness.

 

Boehning, Lila Mae (Hitt) 19 Jan 1907 - 17 Aug 1999  CCH-N 25 Aug 1999

[Note: Daughter of Daniel Louis & Mary Ellen (Martin) Hitt; married William Glen "Bill" Boehning]

Lila Mae Hitt Boehning was born January 19, 1907, passed from this life in St. John's Hospital in Joplin, August 17, 1999, at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 29 days. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Glen "Bill" Boehning in 1966; her parents Daniel Louis and Mary Ellen Martin Hitt; four brothers, Elmer, Robert, Fred and Lloyd Hitt; and two sisters, Mabel Gordon and Lois Corner. She will be sorely missed by her four children, Mariana Jane Archer Medders and spouse Truman of Ozark, MO, Rochelle Lloyd and spouse Joyce Boehning of Mission Viejo, CA, Julia Mae Manca di Vellahermosa of Villa d'Orri, Sardinia, Italy and John William and spouse Ruth Boehning of Seneca, MO: ten grandchildren, Joan Workman Morris of Topeka, KS, Elaine Bonanno Russell of Tulsa, OK, Jacob C. and spouse Valerie Archer, of Ozark, MO; Deborah Sherwood High of Mission Viejo, CA, Michael Boehning of Seneca, MO, Mark Boehning of Mission Viejo, CA; William Manca di Vellaherniosa of Sardinia, Italy; Craig Boehning, Rob Boehning, and Julie and spouse Bobby Wilson all of Joplin, MO; twelve great-grandchildren, Rebecka and spouse Willi Nelson, Samuel and Rachael Workman, Angela Bonanno, Vanessa and Justine Archer, PFC Derek Sherwood, Melissa Boehning, Christopher Boehning and Emmalee, Sara and Zach Wilson. She is also survived by a brother, Warren and spouse Mary Beth Hitt of Dallas, TX, three special friends, Lela Hutchinson and Velma McGehee of Seneca, and Eudora Moon of Lee, KS and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Many others friends and relatives who knew this special and unique lady will mourn her passing. Lila was baptized into the Lord's church at age 18 and was a member of the Seneca Church of Christ from its planting in 1939 to the present. Her husband, Bill, was an elder of the Seneca church from 1939 until his death. "Mungie" was a remarkable, musical woman who will be well remembered as one who appreciated education in every area and was always a strong, constant supporter of her family, friends and the church. In 1979, an Appreciation Day in her honor was hosted in Springfield, MO, by her family. She was being lovingly cared for in her home by John and Ruth when she passed away and had also been cared for in her home by Julia for a extended previous period of time. Lila requested cremation by Adams Funeral Home in Ozark with no further services. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford, MO.

 

Boelke, Janice Lynn (Brinkman) Sullivan 9 Sep 1961 - 23 Aug 2011 SN-L 25 Aug 2011

[Note: Daughter of Harold D. & Cora Loy (Lyon) Brinkman; married ? Sullivan; married 3 Jul 2011 Dennis Boelke]

Mrs. Janice Lynn Sullivan Boelke, 49, Republic, formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011, in St. John's Hospital. She was united in marriage to Dennis Boelke July 3, 2011. Her father, Harold Brinkman, preceded her in death. Janice is survived by her husband, Dennis, of the home; a daughter, Emilee Sullivan, Springfield; her mother, Cora Brinkman, Clever; a stepdaughter, Jordan Boelke, Galena, Mo.; three stepsons, Nathan Boelke, Branson, Nicholas Boelke, and Jarett Boelke, both of Galena; two brothers and their wives, David and Laura Brinkman, Springfield, and Harold Dennis and Shirley Brinkman, Knoxville, Tenn.: nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011 in the Clever First Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 26 in the church, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Clever First Baptist Church building fund or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

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Boelke, Janice Lynn (Brinkman) Sullivan 9 Sep 1961 - 23 Aug 2011CCH-N 31 Aug 2011 on-line

Janice Lynn Sullivan Boelke, 49, Republic, formerly of Clever and Springfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born Sept. 9, 1961, in Aurora, the daughter of Harold and Cora (Lyon) Brinkman. Janice married Dennis Boelke on July 3, 2011, at the Galena Community Church in Galena. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She was an insurance claims consultant with the St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Janice was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by: husband Dennis, of the home; daughter Emilee Sullivan, Springfield; mother Cora Brinkman, Clever; stepdaughter Jordan Boelke, Galena; three stepsons, Nathan Boelke, Branson, Nicholas Boelke and Jarett Boelke, both of Galena; two brothers and their wives, David and Laura Brinkman, Springfield, and Harold Dennis and Shirley Brinkman, Knoxville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in the Clever First Baptist Church. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, in the church, with pastors George Wisley and Doug Minton officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mt. Vernon. Memorials were suggested to the Clever First Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of choice. Online condolences could be posted on www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.