Chichura, Andrew Stephen, d. 2002 - Christenson, Dura, d. 1991

Chichura, Andrew Stephen 7 Aug 1944 - 18 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002

[Note: Son of Stephen N. & Helen (Oresick) Chichura; married Janice D. Gimlin]

Andrew Stephen Chichura, 58, of Fishers, Ind., passed away Aug. 18, 2002, in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 7, 1944, in Wildwood, N.J., the son of Stephen N. and Helen "Oresick" Chichura. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Chichura was employed as a professional pilot for 32 years, the last 15 years he spent with ATA, flying an L1011 aircraft, as captain. In October of 1991, he received 2 support medals from the Department of Defense, for flying troops to Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Survivors include his wife, Janice D. (Gimlin) Chichura, Fishers, Ind.; a daughter, Andraya M. Chichura, Hazel Park, Mich.; two sons, Michael A., Branson, and David L., Bolder, Colo.; and two sisters. Funeral services were held Aug. 22, in Carmel, Ind. A graveside service was held Aug. 24, at Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Orbis International, Inc. 520 8th Ave., llth Floor, New York, NY 10018.

Childers, Alta Lee (Wolfe) Anderson 31 Aug 1896 - 11 Jan 1940 CCR 18 Jan 1940 p4

[Note: Daughter of Charley & Minerva Adeline (Gideon) Wolfe; married ? Anderson; married 11 Apr 1923 CCM Jasper W. Childers ]

Alta Lee Childers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Wolfe, was born Aug. 31, 1896, at Clever, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 11, 1940, at the age of 43. Survivors include the husband, Jasper N. Childers, a son, Charles Joe, of the home and a daughter, Mrs. Chester Vaughn of Springfield. An infant daughter, Jettie Lee, preceded her in death only a few hours. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hamlin Memorial Baptist church, Springfield, with burial in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Childers, Eva Evaline (Letz) 31 Aug 1876 - 6 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1

[Note: Daughter of Willie & ? ( ) Letz; no legible tombstone in Wise Hill Cemetery]

Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Evaline Childers, 71, who died Dec. 6, were held Sunday afternoon at Maples Funeral Chapel in Clever, conducted by Rev. J.L. Dull of Marionville. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one son, Archie, of Clever, and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cobb, of Everton, Mo. She was a member of the Clever Christian church.

Childers, Jettie Lee 9 Jan 1940 - 9 Jan 1940 CCR 18 Jan 1940 p4

[Note: Daughter of Jasper W. & Alta Lee (Wolfe) Childers]

Childers, Joseph Robert 1 Jan 1938 - 3 Sep 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990

[Note: Son of Rev. Lawrence Dale & Clara ( ) Childers; married Darlene]

Joseph Robert Childers, 52, Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 3, 1990, in his home, following an illness of one month. Born Jan. 1, 1938, he was the son of the Rev. Lawrence and Clara Childers. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He owned and operated Joe's Tire Shop, Springfield, which is continuing to be operated by his family. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; a son, Joseph Robert Childers Jr., Ozark; three daughters and their husbands, Tawanna and Dennis Hankins, Cheri and John Corless, and Melody and Jerry Halford, all of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Jason and Tiffany Hankins, Amy, John Jr., and Tammy Corless, and April and Jeramy Halford; three brothers, William and James Childers, both of Rogersville, and John Childers, Rockford, III.; two sisters, Jewell Grant, Bolivar, and Betty Lancaster, Springfield; Teresa Shull and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Longstaff officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home.

Childers, Lawrence Dale, Rev. 1 Jul 1895 - 20 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4

[Note: Son of James Jefferson & Susan Catherine (Talley) Childers; married Clara 17 Nov 1898 - Jun 1985]

The Rev. Lawrence D. Childers, 74, of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. A resident of Springfield for 55 years, Mr. Childers was a retired Missionary Baptist minister. Survivors include his wife, Clara; five sons, James Childers and William Childers, both of Rogersville, Larry Childers of Republic, John Childers of Rockford, Ill. and Joseph Childers of Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Lancaster of Springfield and Mrs. Jewell Grant of Rothville; a brother, Howard Childers of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Chloe Smith, Vallejo, Calif. and Mrs. Lillie Holland, Springfield; 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.

Childers, W. H. 27 Mar 1866 - 15 Sep 1914 CCR 18 Sep 1914 p1

[Note: married Martha Jane Offuit 5 May 1875 - 2 Dec 1962; no info on DC except died by drowning]

28 Dead; Many Injured - Train Turns Over Into Torrent

Frisco passenger train No. 5 encountered a washed out track caused by a terrific cloud burst, while crossing a culvert at Brush creek, a small stream just this side of Lebanon, Mo., early Tuesday morning, causing a loss of life of some 28 or 30 and the injury of several more;

Partial List of Dead

J. H. Stockstill, Springfield, Mo. Geo. Coxey, Green Forest, Ark. C. Neal, Ketchum, Okla. H. W. Newkirk, Hannibal, Mo Henry Waggoner, Harrison, Ark. W. A. Childers, Clever, Mo. Elizabeth Rostetter, Alliance, O. Mrs. John Meyers and daughter, Thayer, Mo. Daisy Perry, Address Unknown, Vernon Calvin, Rumley, Ark. Elsie Calvin, Rumley, Ark. W. W. Naylor, Springfield, Mo. W. A. Childers, of Clever, was quite well known in Ozark and was a stock buyer and shipper at Clever. Friends of Tim Bain, a well known stock buyer and shipper of Elk Valley were very much wrought up over his safety, as it was known he had taken a car of stock to St. Louis Sunday and would return Monday night, but fortunately it turned out he was on another train that leaves St. Louis a little later than the ill-fated one.

Chilton, Arvill Ray 2 Dec 1920 - 20 Sep 2008 SN-L 22 Sep 2008

[Note: Son of Dan Smith & Ivy Myrtle (Short) Chilton; married 15 May 1941 Marguerite Lewis 20 Aug 1922 - 13 Sep 2005]

Arvill Ray Chilton, 87, of Billings passed peacefully and was "gone with the wind" in the early morning of September 20, 2008, in the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was born December 2, 1920, in Ellington, Mo., the son of Dan Smith Chilton and Ivy Myrtle (Short) Chilton. Arvill was married to his one and only sweetheart, Marguerite (Lewis) Chilton on May 15, 1941. Arvill proudly served his country during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. He was a retired member of the Carpenters Local #978. Arvill was a great husband and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Arvill's wife, parents and two brothers, J.D. Chilton and L.C. Chilton, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons and their spouses, Sonny and Yoshiko Chilton of Bois D‘Arc, Dan and Sandy Chilton of Billings and Larry and Liz Chilton of Ft. Smith; two daughters and their spouses, Diane and Jerry Benson of Rogersville and Barbara and Bill Schulenberg of Oregon City, Ore.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three sisters, Buelah Cox and Eva McConnell of Springfield, and Lois Manes of Norfolk, Va. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2008, in Fasken Cemetery, Carthage, with Michael Kanai and Don Smith officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Fasken Cemetery Fund, c/o Robert Stukey, 7079 Karst Road, Carthage, MO 64836.

Chilton, Marguerite (Lewis) 20 Aug 1922 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005

[Note: Daughter of Emmett E. & Orda May (Simmons) Lewis; married 15 May 1941 Arvill Ray Chilton 2 Dec 1920 - 20 Sep 2008]

Marguerite Chilton, 83, Billings, died at 11:47 a.m., September 13, 2005, in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born August 20, 1922, in Carthage, Mo., the daughter of Emmett E. and Orda May (Simmons) Lewis. She was united in marriage to Arvill Chilton on May 15, 1941, in Avilla, Mo. Mrs. Chilton was a fabulous homemaker, wonderful wife, loving mother and grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her parents and a brother, Murray Lewis, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Arvill, of the home; three sons and their spouses, Sonny and Yoshiko Chilton, Bois D'Arc, Dan and Sandy Chilton, Billings, and Larry and Liz Chilton, Ft. Smith, Ark.; two daughters and their spouses, Diane and Jerry Benson, Rogersville, and Barbara and Bill Schulenberg, Oregon City, Ore.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Lewis, Springfield, Leroy Lewis, Lubbock, Texas, and Jim Lewis, Battlefield; two sisters, Fern Smith, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Verna M. Sadler, Lubbock, Texas; many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2005, in Fasken Cemetery, Carthage, with Rev. Don Smith officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 50595, Springfield, MO 65805, or People Helping People, 496 US Hwy 60 E., Republic, MO 65738.

Chisholm, Deah Leigh (Caffey) 8 Jan 1966 - 30 Aug 2011 SN-L 1 Sep 2011

[Note: Daughter of Ron & Carole ( ) Caffey; married Edward Chisholm]

Deah L. Chisholm, 45, Billings. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.

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Chisholm, Deah Leigh (Caffey) 8 Jan 1966 - 30 Aug 2011 GreenlawnFH

Deah Leigh (Caffey) Chisholm was born January 8, 1966 in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life, August 30, 2011 in Cox South Hospital. She graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1984 and attended Drury College where she played volleyball. De enjoyed many sports, both as a participant and as a fan, especially to her beloved St Louis Blues. She loved being with family and friends, always a gracious host with her husband. She pursued many interest including photography, birdwatching, spending time outdoors, gardening, camping, canoeing, waterskiing, and decorating the beautiful home that she and Ed built. Past employment was with several shoe stores in Springfield and in St Louis, wholesale salon supply offices and was recently with Dent Magic Tools. De was preceeded in death by her infant son Aaron, both sets of Grandparents, an Aunt and an Uncle. She is survived by her loving husband Edward, beloved daughter Shae Nicole Carroll, precious granddaughter Raelyn, step-children Sheena Bell, Tom and Michelle Chisholm and Justin Chisholm, parents Ron and Carole, sisters, Cris and Robert Burk, Holli and Frank East, nephews Wyatt Burk and Mason East, niece Preslee East, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was a very giving person and continued to do so after her passing by organ donation. Memorials services will be held September 10, 2011 at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Donations may be made to Children’s Miracle Network at Cox South. Online Condolences can be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com Rest in Jesus' arms "our sweet Dede."

Chisholm, Gladys (Holley) 4 May1908 - 4 Nov 2004 SN-L 6 Nov 2004

[Note: married 1971 James Chisholm]

Gladys (Holley) Chisholm, age 96, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in Century Pines, Ozark, Mo. Mrs. Chisholm was a licensed Assembly of God minister. She pastored Eastland Community Church for 18 years. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, James Chisholm; her daughter, Mary Griffin and husband Jim; two granddaughters, Kathie Burton and husband Bill, and Sharon Johnson and husband Danny; two great-grand- daughters; two great-grandsons; two great-great-grand- daughters; and two great-great-grandsons. The family wishes to thank her friends and the staff of Century Pines for their care and prayers. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rosalee Dunn officiating. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.

Published 11/06/04

Chittim, Mary I. (?) Martin 17 May 1914 - 20 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992

[Note: married ? Martin; married Clayton Chittim]

Mary I. Chittim, 77, Route 8, Ozark, died at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20 in her home. She was a retired restaurant owner and, along with her late husband, Clayton Chittim, had operated Wrangler Inn Restaurant, Springfield. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Martin, Jr., Fruitland, N. M. and Lloyd "Bud" Martin, Ozark; a daughter, Kay Ferrell, Ozark; two sisters, Virginia Triechel, Sun City, Ariz., and Ann Fulmer, Whitesboro, Texas; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services are at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Chitwood, Emmitt K. 29 Jul 1915 - 1 Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6

[Note: married Edna]

Emmitt K. Chitwood, 57. Belton, died Nov. 1 at his home of cancer. He had been ill three months. Mr. Chitwood lived in Douglas County 20 years and moved to Kansas City in 1960. He had worked in Ava for Kerr Stables., He was born in Vinita, Okla. July 29, 1915. He was a groundsman for Saddle and Sirloin Club in Mission, Kana. and was a member of the Grandview Assembly of God Church. He leaves his wife, Edna of the home; two sons, Kenneth and David both of Moberly; five daughters, Mrs. Sue Richardson, Riverside, Lou Frost, Kansas City, Alberta Sallee, Kansas City, Peggy Stoddard, Kansas City, Kans. and Patsy Chitwood of Moberly; five step-sons, Gerald and William Ingram, both of Lake Latawana, Mo., Paul Carpenter, Grandview, Elmer Carpenter, Denver, Colo. and Clarence Carpenter, Parkview; one step-daughter, Margaret Finkler, Grandview and 10 grandchildren. Services were Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Grandview Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Belton Cemetery under the direction of George-Grandview Chapel in Grandview.

Chitwood, Jason Michael 25 Oct 1976 - 26 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998

[Note: Son of William G. & Janet Elaine (Spreacker) Chitwood]

Jason Michael Chitwood, age 22, of Nixa, died Monday, October 26, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Greene County. He was born October 25, 1976 and was the son of William G. and Janet Elaine (Spreacker) Chitwood. He lived throughout his life in Nixa and graduated from Nixa High School in 1996. He was employed by Dayco and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include: his parents, Bill and Janet, and a sister, Cheryl, Ft. Scott, Kansas; two nieces, Brandi and Amber Chitwood; his grandmother, Mamie Chitwood, Nixa; aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, William Chitwood, formerly of Omaha, Arkansas; grandparents, Joe and Charlotte Spreacker, and great-grandparents, J. L.. and Anna Spreacker, all formerly of Lebanon; and a cousin, Michael Journagan, formerly of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Chitwood, Mamie L. (French) 9 Jul 1903 - 17 May 2000 CCH-N 24 May 2000

[Note: Daughter of William Watt & Laura (Sheffield) French; married William G. Chitwood]

Mamie L. Chitwood, age 96, of Nixa, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She had been a resident of Christian Health Care in Nixa for several years. She was born July 9, 1903 in Guian, Arkansas, the daughter of William Watt and Laura (Sheffield) French. Mrs. Chitwood was a member of First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include: five children, James T. Chitwood, Jefferson City, Marie McGehee, Springfield, Jean Journagan and her husband Leo, Springfield, William G. Chitwood, Jr. and his wife Janet, Nixa, and Billie Friend and her husband Carl, DeFuniak Springs, Florida; twelve grandchildren; and numerous great- and great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Chitwood in 1975; a son, William "Pete" Chitwood; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home: Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Choate, America Frances (Scott) 22 Apr 1855 - 29 Dec 1931 CCR 7 Jan 1932 p4

[Note: Daughter of William & Francis (Slate) Scott; married 15 May 1877 CCM Emmanuel Choate 1844 - 30 Oct 1919; mother of Frances (Choate) Eisenhour Coin 16 Mar 1878 - 17 Jul 1945; Anna (Choate) Clines 8 Dec 1879 - 4 Feb 1963; Hugh Choate 4 Oct 1882 - 18 Mar 1952; Myrtle Belle (Choate) Riley 26 Mar 1888 - 31 Aug 1970; William Choate 24 Jan 1891 - Apr 1973; Everett Choate 2 Mar 1894 - Jan 1970 - SSDI has 2 Mar 1895 birthdate; Blanche (Choate) Breman 21 Nov 1897 - ?; and three infants buried Ponce de Leon with no name or dates on stones; step-mother of Joseph Choate 4 Sep 1873 - ? and Harvey C. Choate 20 Oct 1875 - ?]

America Frances Choate was born in Sparta, April 22, 1855, and departed this life, Dec. 29, 1931, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Riley, near Clever, MO. She was 76 years, 8 months, and 7 days of age. She was united in marriage to Emanuel Choate, May 15, 1877. To this union were born 9 children, 5 boys and 4 girls. Two boys died in infancy and the following survive: Frances Eisenhour, Reeds Springs; Anna Clines, Galena; Hugh Choate, Springfield; Myrtle Riley, Billings; William Choate, Galena; Everett Choate, Clever; Blanche Breman, Detroit, Michigan. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was converted at an early age and united with the Sparta Baptist church and later moved her membership to Rock Springs, where it still remains. She was a loving mother and a devoted Christian. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, 1931, at 11 a.m., at the Ponce de Leon church, conducted by Rev. Ross Carter of Ozark. Burial was made in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Choate, Anthony Dean 1949 - 13 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989

[Note: Son of Carl & Donna ( ) Choate; married Jacque]

Anthony Dean Choate, 39, of Springfield, died at 5:12 p.m. Feb. 13 at St. John's Regional Health Center from an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Choate were held Feb. 16 at the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Burial was in Danforth Cemetery. Mr. Choate is survived by his wife, Jacque, Ozark; a son, Adam Cave, Springfield; a stepson, David Squibb, Willard; a daughter, Tonya Deann Willis, Springfield; a stepdaughter, Shelly Bayliff, Springfield; four brothers, Steve, William, Roy and Charles Thomas, all of Springfield, and Terry, Thayer; two sisters, Carla Sneed, Strafford, and Donna Crews, Springfield; and by his parents, Donna and Carl Choate, Springfield.

Choate, Eula (Gray) 19 Nov 1919 - 12 Feb 2012 SN-L 14 Feb 2012

[Note: Daughter of John Albert & Zona Iona (Weatherman) Gray; married John Choate]

Eula Choate, 92, Nixa. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

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Choate, Eula (Gray) 19 Nov 1919 - 12 Feb 2012 GreenlawnFH

Eula Choate, age 92, of Nixa, MO., passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Christian Health Care Nixa. She was born in Chestnutridge, MO., on November 19, 1919 to John Albert and Zona Iona (Weatherman) Gray. Eula was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband John Choate and all her siblings. She is survived by a niece Marcella Sims and her husband Jerry. No services are planned at this time. Cremation services have been entrusted in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

Choate, James G. 6 May 1964 - Jun 2004 SN-L 30 Jun 2004

Mr. James G. Choate, 40, Chadwick, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Sunday in his home. Services are 11 a.m. today in Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, with burial in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring

Choate, Josephine 4 Apr 1910 - 8 Jul 1913 CCR 18 Jul 1913 p1

[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Ida (Watts) Choate]

A three year old daughter of Joe Choate the Spokane merchant died last week of Infantile Paralysis and was buried Thursday at the Spokane cemetery.

Choate, Maggie Derrick 30 May 1902 - 12 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8

Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Derrick Choate, 77, Springfield, mother of Mrs. Rosalie Essick, Nixa, were held Monday at Greenlawn North with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery near Elkland. Mrs. Choate died Dec. 12 at her home of natural causes.

Choate, Maurice 22 Sep 1920 - 25 Jul 1936 CCR 30 Jul 1936 p1

[Note: Son of Everett & Flonnie Merle (Bedford) Choate]

Maurice Choate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Choate, aged 15 years, 10 months and 3 days, passed away from this life after an illness of three days. He leaves his father and mother and other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted July 26th at 2:30 p.m. at Spokane, with Rev. Grey officiating, with burial in the Spokane cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 31 July 1936). Contributed by Bill Goss.

Choate, Marshall R. 8 Mar 1923 - 24 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988

[Note: married Agnes]

Marshall Choate, 64; of Route 2, Willard, died Wednesday in his home after a long illness. Services for Mr. Choate were held Saturday at Greenlawn North Chapel, Springfield, with Jesse Roberds officiating. Burial was in Brighton Cemetery. Mr. Choate was a retired farmer. His survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons, Ray, Willard, and Dennis, of the home; six daughters, Zelma Fullington, Susie Burton and Carolyn Perkins, all of Willard, Velma Williams, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Anna Fries, Nixa, and Elizabeth Pratt, Springfield; three brothers, Hershel, Willard, Bobby, Springfield, and B.A., Morrisville; two sisters, Reva Bell, Morrisville, and Verba Horner, Springfield; and 16 grandchildren.

Chorn, Arben C. 15 Apr 1918 - 13 Jan 2007 SN-L 18 Jan 2007

[Note; Son of Jessie & Myrtle ( ) Chorn; married Maxine; married Mary Louise]

A.C. Chorn, of Springfield, Mo., died from a massive stroke on January 13, 2007, at the age of 88 years. AC had retired from the Springfield Public Schools, where he worked in the maintenance department for several years. AC's first wife, Maxine, preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; his stepson, Bob Haswell; a brother, Johnny Chorn, of Houston, Texas; and a nephew, Earnest Chorn, of Stockton, Mo. AC was preceded in death by his mother and father, Myrtle and Jessie Chorn; brothers, Willard and Heavy Chorn; and a sister, Sarah Virginia Blanton. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2007, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn. Interment will be in Patterson Cemetery in Taney County, Mo. A. C. was born April 15, 1918, and raised on a 40 acre homestead in what is now known as Hercules Glade, in the Mark Twain National Forest. They were poor but so was everyone else in those times. He often told of those days in the one-room log cabin, where he would awaken to have snow on the feather comforter that had blown in through a crack in the wall. It was a good year when dad could buy each of his kids a new pair of shoes, a pair of overalls, and a shirt. All their neighbors would herd cattle, hogs, turkeys, and sheep along those wagon trails to Chadwick to the railroad. His father and mother were Pentecostal believers, and he once told me about seeing a young lady fall under the Spirit onto a hot stove and was not burned. Following his father's death in 1933, AC and his older brother Willard were drafted into the Army where they served in the Second World War. A. C. was shipped to Iran and drove big 6X6 supply trucks from the Persian Gulf into southern Russia. He never spoke of the times when raiders would attack these supply trains, but he told of many other adventures that happened there. What a great change, in such a short time, for this young man from an Ozarks hill farm to go to the cradle of civilization where he saw Queen Esther's Palace, Daniel's Tomb, and drove a big 6X6 truck up onto the Zageroot in UR of The Caldeas. The most lasting memory was how seasick he got on the boat trip through the Tazman Sea on the way over. My stepfather taught me to hunt, fish, and enjoy nature. His mother was a full blood Cherokee Indian from Oklahoma, so he knew how to set traps and snares. One night when our boat motor failed, and left us up Beaver Creek, we slept on the ground next to a small campfire we built. The most fun we had was when I took him fishing in Canada. He caught a seven pound Northern pike on a four pound Ultra light rig. We all shall miss him, for he was a good man.

Chorn, Cynthia Alice (Tolert) Gentry 1906 - 23 Apr 1970 CCR 30 Apr 1970 p8

Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Alice Chorn, 63, of Billings were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Stumpff Chapel at Reeds Spring with the Rev. Carl Fortner officiating., Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery under direction of Ralph Thieme. Mrs. Chorn was found dead in her home at 6:40 p.m. Thursday. She was a native of Galena and ha lived in Springfield for many years before moving to the Billings farm several years ago. She is survived by a son, Marvin Gentry, Billings; two grandchildren; and four brothers, Frank Tolert of Pierce City, Fred and Lee, both of Galena and Ed of Reeds Spring.

Chrisman, Addalina Patti 8 Apr 1897 - 20 Nov 1903 CCR 26 Nov 1903

[Note: Daughter of Lafayette James & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Gonce) Chrisman]

Card of Thanks

We wish to than our many friends for their help and kindness during our daughters’ illness and most especially Mrs. John Tyndle, Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. Lona Vaughan, Mrs. Keeton and Miss Emma Conner; also Drs. Robertson & Bruton for their untiring efforts in trying to save out daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Christmas

Chrisman, E. M. 1882 - 15 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1

[Note: married Effie]

E. M. Chrisman, 78, of Springfield, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. John’s Hospital after a long illness, Mr. Chrisman, a retired livestock dealer, had lived in Springfield 56 years, having moved there from Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Effie, one son, John of Springfield, and daughter and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Thieme Chapel with Rev. W. E. Dowell and Robert Baker officiating, Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.

Chrisman, Everett Jackson 27 Sep 1889 - 5 Jul 1931 CCR 9 Jul 1931 p4

[Note: Son of Lafayette James & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Gonce) Chrisman; married 6 Feb 1910 Arilla Pollard 1892 - ?; DC says b 17 Sep 1889; WWI registration say b 28 Sep 1889]

Everett J. Chrisman, 41, of 834 South Robberson Avenue, died at the home Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. He is survived by his wife, Rilla Chrisman; three daughters, Mrs. Ila Blair, Agnes Chrisman and Lillian Chrisman, and two sons, Albert and Leonard Chrisman, all of the home address; one sister, Mrs. Maude Cave of Rogersville, MO and four brothers, Manford Chrisman of Springfield, Walter Chrisman of Fordland, and Hobart and Orbry Chrisman of Fresno, CA. Funeral services were held at the W.L. Starne mortuary Monday afternoon at 2:30.

Chrisman, Hilary Ebenezer c1885 - 7 Jul 1940 CCR 11 Jul 1940 p1

[Note: Son of James Edward “Eddy“ & Almeda (Taylor) Chrisman; married c1910; widowed before 1930 census; wife‘s name on 1920 Fort Worth census too hard to read]

H.E. (Ebenezer) Chrisman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Chrisman, died suddenly, following a heart attack last Sunday at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, according to word received here this week. He was related to the Breazeale and Kissee families of Ozark, as well as many other residents of Ozark and Springfield. His parents lived for many years on what is known as the John Chrisman farm on Finley river northeast of Ozark. They left here 49 years ago.

Chrisman, James Elrod 10 Nov 1884 - 16 Nov 1904 CCR 17 Nov 1904

[Note: Son of Lafayette James & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Gonce) Chrisman; name from tombstone & other records differs from name in news item]

Another Killing

Word reaches us as we go to press that Walter Bain and Eldon Chrisman of into a difficulty at Prospect Wednesday night, resulting in Chrisman cutting Bain on the head and Bain shooting and killing Chrisman.

Chrisman, John Maloney 23 Oct 1841 - 24 Aug 1914 CCR 28 Aug 1914 p1

[Note: Son of Gabriel & Margarett (Maloney) Chrisman; married Mary Neal]

Ill Three Weeks, War Veteran Dies - John M. Chrisman, Pioneer Resident, was Wounded in Rebellion Battle

John M. Chrisman, 72 years old, died yesterday morning at 11 o’clock in his home, 618 South Jefferson street, after a serious illness of three weeks. He had been in failing health about three years. Mr. Chrisman was a widely known resident of Springfield, having resided in the city more than thirty-three years. He was born in Lee county, Virginia in 1841. He removed to Missouri with his family when 9 years old and resided near Ozark, Mo up to the time of the Civil War.

Enlists In Home Guard

When the war was declared, he enlisted in the Home guard of Missouri, and was stationed at Springfield when the battle of Wilson Creek was fought. He then enlisted in the 14th Missouri infantry and was later transferred to Co. M. of the 4th Missouri cavalry and served with that regiment to the end of the war. He was injured badly by the explosion of a shell on October 9 near California, Mo. While stationed at Sedalia, Mo., in January 1865, Mr. Chrisman was attacked by smallpox, the effects of which caused the loss of his eyesight. After being mustered our of the Union army, her returned to his home near Ozark and resided there fifteen years, Retiring from farm work, he removed to Springfield and resided for the remainder of his life at his home on South Jefferson street. He was a member of John Matthew’s post No. 69, G. A. R.

Holds Funeral Wednesday

In addition to his widow, Mrs. Mary Neal Chrisman, he is survived by a son, Oscar Chrisman, 909 King’s Highway, three sisters, Mrs. Martha Meadows, Oldfield, Mo., Mrs. Mary Breazeale, Ozark, Mo., Mrs. Beckie Watts, of Rogersville, Mo. A brother, Edward Chrisman, of Comanche, Okla.. also survived. All of the relatives are expected to be here to attend the funeral services. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the home, the Rev, E. W. Bowers, of the First Christian church, officiating, Burial will be in Hazelwood cemetery. - Springfield Republican, August 25.

Chrisman, John Roy 25 Sep 1920 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988

[Note: Son of Roy Clifford & Pearl (Turner) Chrisman; married Geraldine]

John Roy Chrisman, 67, of Springfield, died at 12:40 p.m. Sept. 9 at St. John's Regional Health Center. Services for Mr. Chrisman were held Monday in the Greenlawn North Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Coltharp officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A retired clothing store owner, Mr. Chrisman served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; three sons, Billy, of Kilgore, Texas, John Jr. and Leo, both of Springfield; four daughters, Jeanette Storey and Cassandra Chrisman, Ozark, Carolyn Chrisman, New Franklin, and Vicki Chrisman, Springfield; four brothers, Jack W. and C. Ward, both of Springfield, Robert L., of south San Francisco, California, and Richard N., of Springfield; and eight grandchildren.

Chrisman, Lafayette James “Fate” 27 Oct 1854 - 13 Jan 1926 CCR 15 Jan 1926 p1

[Note: Son of James Gordon & Elizabeth Martin (Ferguson) Chrisman; married 1 Jun 1876 CCM Mary Ellen “Ella” Gonce 1860 - 29 Jun 1930]

L. J. (Fate) Chrisman, for many years a resident of this vicinity, but of late years a resident of Springfield, died at 6:30 Wednesday morning, January 13, in a Springfield hospital. The deceased leaves the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Louis Cave of Rogersville; and six sons, Roy, Manford and Everett Chrisman, all of Springfield; Walter Chrisman of Oklahoma and Orby and Hobart of Fresno, California. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Vaughan cemetery, adjoining the I.O.O.F. cemetery, southeast of Ozark.

Chrisman, Mary Ellen “Ella” (Gonce) 1860 - 29 Jun 1930 CCR 3 Jul 1930 p1

[Note: Daughter of Abraham Rudolph & Mary A. ( ) Gonce; married 1 Jun 1876 Lafayette James Chrisman 27 Oct 1854 - 13 Jan 1926; mother‘s maiden name may have been Frazier]

Mrs. Ella Chrisman for many years a resident of Christian county and a daughter of one of the early settlers of the county, was born in Tennessee and died at Fresno, Calif., June 29, 1930, at the age of 70 years. Early in life she united with the Church of Christ and has always lived a devoted Christian life. In June 1876, she was married to Mr. L.J. Chrisman and to this union were born nine children, six of whom are living, as follows: Mrs. L.N. Cave, Rogersville; Manford Chrisman of Springfield; Walter Chrisman, Rogersville; W.H. Chrisman, Fresno, Calif.; and R.O. Chrisman of Fresno, Calif. There are 19 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, July 1, 1930, at her home in Fresno.

Chrisman, Ona May (McCoy) 1896 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6

[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Mary Ellendar (Smith) McCoy; married 1 Sep 1917 Levy O. Chrisman]

Services for Mrs. Ona M. Chrisman, 80, of 1809 North Hampton, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Klingner Chapel with the Revs. Bob Dasal and W. L. Murdaugh officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Chrisman, a native of Selmore, died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Willadean Barnett, 1265 South New, and Mrs. Wilma Jean Wolfe, 1851 East Walnut; two sons, Glen of Kansas City and James of 1824 East Monroe; a sister, Mrs. Lona Kissich, 1801 West Elm; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family, who requests donations be made to the Boulevard Baptist Church building fund, will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.

Chrisman, Pearl (Turner) Feb 1882 - 19 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8

[Note: Daughter of Pleas & Sarah ( ) Turner; married 25 Dec 1901 Roy Clifford Chrisman]

Mrs. Pearl Chrisman, 87, of Springfield died at 11:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital. Mrs. Chrisman, a resident of Springfield for about 50 years, was the widow of Roy Chrisman who died in 1928. She was a member of Central Assembly of God Church. Surviving are five sons, Ward, Springfield, Jack, Nixa, John, Rogersville, R. N., Springfield and R. L., Burlingame, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Lyman Kerr, Ozark; and two sisters, Mrs. Vera Wolf, Rogersville, and Mrs. Maude Cassidy, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Noel Perkins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Chrisman, Richard N. "Dick" 5 May 1926 - 2 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Oct 2006

[Note: Son of Roy Clifford & Pearl (Turner) Chrisman; married 22 Mar 1951 Joan Schupbach]

Richard N. "Dick" Chrisman, 80, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 2, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center. Dick was born May 5, 1926, in Springfield, the youngest of nine children born to Roy Clifford and Pearl Turner Chrisman. He was a graduate of Springfield Senior High. His education was interrupted by his U.S. Navy service during World War II. He returned to graduate from SMS and later earned a master's degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Dick spent 12 years in education as a basketball coach and math and history teacher, serving at Clever High School, Central High School and Hillcrest High School. Several years after joining his brothers at White Castle Company, Inc., he and Roy Street founded Springfield Building Maintenance, Inc., which evolved into a commercial real estate development and property management company. He was still active in the company at the time of his death. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for the past 51 years and was also a longtime member of Hickory Hills Country Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joan Schupbach Chrisman, they married March 22, 1951, in Springfield; twin daughters, Jen Kennally, Overland Park, Kansas, and Jan Sederholm, Springfield; daughter, Anne Pinter and husband, Dave, Marietta, Georgia; cherished grandchildren, Lauren Moore, Kate Kennally and Kevin Clark; a brother, Robert Chrisman and wife, Julia, San Antonio, Texas; sisters-in-law, June Chrisman, Springfield, Mary Gahagen, Ozark, Imogene Young, San Antonio, Texas, and Hazel Phipps, Carthage. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, October 5, 2006, in St. Paul United Methodist Church (now First UMC) with the Reverend Wesley J. Arington officiating, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 4535 West Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802 or the Springfield Boys and Girls Clubs, 1410 N. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65802.

Chrisman, Robert Orbry “Obrey” 15 Sep 1898 - 6 Feb 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950

[Note: Son of Lafayette James & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Gonce) Chrisman; married Lois]

Word has been received here of the death last week of Robert O. Chrisman, 51, of Fresno, California, a native of Ozark and known to friends here as “Obrey.” He was a salesman for the Fresno office of the California State Automobile Association. Death followed a stroke. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in a downtown office building and was rushed to a Fresno hospital where he died a short time later. He had been employed by the association for the past seven years. Before that, he was a salesman for twenty years for the Frank E. Beckett Company, a Fresno automobile concern. He went to Fresno in 1920 from Springfield. He was a member of the Springfield Solomon Lodge, No. 271, A.F.&A.M. and of the Fresno County Sportsman’s Club. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lois Chrisman, and a brother, W.H., both of Fresno, and a brother, E.M. Chrisman, of Springfield.

Chrisman, Roy C. 18 Jul 1879 - 29 Dec 1928 CCH 3 Jan 1929 p5

[Note: Son of J. L. & Ella (Gonce) Chrisman; MO DC spells his name Christman, but his father Chrisman]

Roy C. Chrisman, 49, of 1216 North Lyon Avenue, died Saturday night at the home of friends at Red Top, Mo., north of Springfield, where he had gone to spend the week end. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Miss Madge Cox, San Francisco; Mrs. Madie/Marie [note - illegible in paper] Vilhour, Sparta; Misses Mildred and Glorine Chrisman and Jack, Ward, Robert, Roy, Jr. and Richard, all of the home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock today at Gospel Tabernacle on Boonville Avenue. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery under direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral home - News-Leader.

Christensen, Eva E. (Campbell) 2 Sep 1911 - 7 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999

[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Etta (Rock) Campbell; married 6 Feb 1943 Thomas Arnold Christensen 20 Nov 1917 - 27 Jan 1997]

Eva E. Christensen, age 87, of Ozark, died Monday, June 7 1999, in Riverview Residential Place. Ozark. She was born September 2, 1911 in Spring Bluff and was the daughter of John Alexander and Etta (Rock) Campbell. On February 6, 1943 she and Thomas Arnold Christensen were married in St. Louis. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Ozark. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997. She. was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne, and nine brothers and sisters. Edith, Maudie, Sadie, Charles, John. Daisy, Elmer, Mazie and Ann. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Teresa Christensen, grandson, Zack Christensen, nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were Wednesday, June 9, in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Rod Kelley officiated and Eldena Bilyeu sang "Amazing Grace".

Christensen, Kenneth 19 Jun 1905 - 10 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998

[Note: married 11 Dec 1971 Olga Caroline]

Kenneth Christensen, age 92, of Ozark, died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born June 19, 1905, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kenneth and his family came to the United States a few years later. Before moving to Cedar Creek and then to Ozark, Mr. Christensen was a Comptroller for a bank in Chicago, Ill. On Dec. 11, 1971 he and Olga Caroline were married. He was a member of the Ozark General Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Olga, of Ozark Riverview Residential Place; three children, Martin Christensen, Kay Johnson, and John Christensen, all of Chicago, Ill.; three step-children, Joanne Kuester, Cedar Creek, Sharon Parille, Carol Stream, Ill., and Robert Sullivan, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 13, in the Ozark General Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Ill., on April 16.

Christensen, Linda W. (McWhirter) Krum 15 Jan 1944 - 15 Mar 2012 SN-L 20 Mar 2012 & CCH-N 21 Mar 2012 & AdamsFH

[Note: Daughter of Odis & Tressie ( ) McWhirter; married ? Krum; married Jul 1978 David Christensen]

Linda W. Christensen, age 68, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012, after battling a long illness. She was born January 15, 1944, in Sentinel, OK, the daughter of Odis and Tressie McWhirter. In July, 1978, she married David Christensen. Linda worked as a travel agent for many years with Great Southern Travel. Linda loved to travel and has traveled all over the world. Linda was an avid reader and loved novels. Linda always had a smile on her face, and always spoke her mind. Linda never knew a stranger, and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include: her husband, David; one son, Kavin Krum and wife Stephanie, of Vacaville, CA; one step- daughter, Anne Christensen, of San Clemente, CA; six sisters, one brother, and six grandchildren. Linda is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 1:00 PM, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa

Christensen, Paul Karl, Gunnery Sgt. 1 Apr 1948 - 3 Feb 2003 CCH-N 12 Feb 2003

Paul Karl Christensen Ret. U.S. Marines, 54, Nixa, died Feb. 3, 2003, in his home. He was born April 1, 1948, in New York. He served his country in the U.S. Marines, retiring in 1989. He was a decorated Viet Nam veteran and received many honors including the Navy Cross. He also served as court bailiff in Christian County for Judge Mitch Hough. Christensen is survived by special friends Susan Seay, Nixa, and Karen Christensen, Springfield, and their families; a brother and sister, Rob and Sylvia; and his foster family, the Giangolas, New York. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Christensen, Thomas Arnold 20 Nov 1917 - 27 Jan 1997 CCH-N Jan 1997

[Note: Son of Louis & Ruby Ann (Richardson) Christensen; married 6 Feb 1943 Eva A. Campbell 2 Sep 1911 - 7 Jun 1999 ]

Thomas Arnold Christensen, 79, Ozark, died Monday, January 27, 1997, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born November 20, 1917, in Marion, Kansas, and was the son of Louis and Ruby Ann (Richardson) Christensen. On February 6, 1943, he married Eva Campbell. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Christensen was retired from Boise Cascade in St. Louis as manager of the printing and supply department. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark. His son, Wayne Thomas Christensen, preceded him in death in 1988. Survivors include: His wife, Eva; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Christensen, Ozark; a grandson, Zack Christensen, Ozark; a brother, Dale Christensen and his wife, Eunice, Marion, Kansas; and a sister, Annie Jean Winkley and her husband, Lawrence, Marion, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial willbe in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Ozark.

Christensen, Wayne Thomas 10 Jun 1946 - 14 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988

[Note: Son of Thomas Arnold & Eva (Campbell) Christensen; married Theresa]

Wayne Thomas Christensen, 42, of Ozark, died at 6:50 p.m. Sept. 14 from injuries received in an automobile accident south of Ozark. Services for Mr. Christensen were held Saturday in the United Methodist Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Mike Walters officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Christensen had been a resident of Ozark for four years. He was National Sales Manager for Native Wood Products. An Army veteran, he was a member of the United Methodist Church. His survivors include his wife, Teresa; a son, Zachary; and his parents, Thomas and Eva Christensen, all of Ozark. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Ozark United Methodist Church.

Christenson, Dura (Harness) 24 May 1905 - 3 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991

Dura Christenson, 86, Chestnutridge, died Wednesday, July 3, 1991, in her home. She was born May 24, 1905, in Irvington, Iowa. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include a son, James Christenson, Chestnutridge; a sister, Catharine Dean, Neshkoro, Wis.; two brothers, Elmer Harness, Marietta, Ga., and George Harness, Walworth, Wis.; four grandchildren, William J. Christenson, Chestnutridge, the Rev. Robert Christenson, Worthington, Minn., Jay Christenson, Springfield, and Elizabeth Christenson, Hales Corner, Wis. The funeral was held Saturday in First Baptist Church, Walworth, Wis. Burial was in Brick Baptist Church Cemetery, Walworth. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.