Knapp Lucille (Jones) 27 Jan 1926 - 24 Dec 2009 SN-L 27 Dec 2009

[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Gladys (Foster) Jones; married Arthur Knapp]

Kathern Lucille Knapp was born January 27, 1926 to Joseph Jones and Gladys Foster in Clever, Missouri. She passed away December 24, 2009 at the age of 83 years, 11 months. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Knapp; and her brother, Joe Jones, Jr. Her surviving family includes: son, Don Knapp and wife Joyce of Rolla, Missouri; daughter, Linda Tevebaugh of Springfield; brother, Larry Jones and wife Sue of Ozark, Missouri; five granddaughters: Amanda Tevebaugh of Springfield; Cisely Tevebaugh of Springfield; Abigail Unzicker and husband Bill of Martinez, California; Stephanie Stoecker and husband Charles of Friville, France; Emily Knapp of Davis, California; three great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Lucille graduated from Clever High School in 1943. She graduated from St. John's Nursing School in 1946. Lucille and Art were united in marriage in Temple Baptist Church on February 14, 1947. Her medical career in nursing included working at O'Reilly's Veteran's Hospital, Columbia Medical Center, Houston Memorial Hospital, and St. John's Hospital in Springfield. After many years of being a registered nurse, Lucille became one of the first graduates from St. John's School of Anesthesia in 1961. She finished out her medical career as a CRNA with PAS, Inc. After retiring from the medical field, Lucille served as an officer for the St. John's Alumni Graduates Association. She was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Lucille was a kind-hearted, caring, and giving Christian lady who was deeply loved by her family and friends. She always remembered loved ones' birthdays and special occasions with a card or a note. She will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know her and love her. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. in Springfield. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Springfield National Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd. Springfield, MO 65807. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

 

Knapp, Max J. 31 Aug 1936 - 9 Aug 2011 SN-L 11 Sep 2011

[Note: Son of John Noah & Dollie ( ) Knapp; married 1954 Joan Durham ? - 2004]

Max J. Knapp, 75, of Nixa and Liberty, MO, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011. His life will be celebrated with a memorial service at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave, in Springfield, MO, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, September 13. Burial will follow the service. Max was born on August 31st, 1936, in Derby, KS. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Knapp; parents John Noah and Dollie Knapp; and a brother Eddie Knapp. He is survived by his children and spouses Kurt and Tracy Knapp of Ozark, MO, Dale and Janet Knapp of Kansas City, MO, and Kim Biery of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Brett Biery, Megan and Tim Ritter, Michael and Jamie Biery, Amy Knapp, Jacob Knapp, Tammy Biery, Hannah Knapp, Josh Knapp, and Joseph Knapp. Max graduated from Bentley High School in 1954, marrying his Jr. High and H.S. sweetheart, Joan Durham, and shared an amazing 48 years together before her passing in 2004. A loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Granddad, he will be missed greatly by family and friends alike. He was a radio mechanic at TWA for 30 years, and loved working outdoors, but mostly just loved Joan and his family. Flowers or cards may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-rivermonte.com

 

Knaust, Infant died 1981 OH 31 Dec 1981 pB12

[Note: Infant of Cal & Judy (  ) Knaust]

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who extended their sympathy in the loss of our baby and who stood by us in the unfortunate events which occurred afterwards. We would also like to apologize to anyone who was inadvertently harmed by those events.  Judy and Cal Knaust, and Jon Siegrist.

 

Knell, Wendell Dwayne 23 Mar 1962 – 18 Dec 1995  CCH-N 27 Dec 1995

[Note: Son of Wendell H. & Edda (Wescott) Knell; married 12 Aug 1989 Mary Beth Glidewell]

Wendell "Dwayne" Knell, 33, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Dwayne was the son of Wendell H. and Edda Wescott. Knell was born March 23, 1962 in British Columbia, Canada. He was united in marriage to Mary Beth Glidewell, Aug. 12, 1989, at Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. To this union was born one daughter, Elizabeth Jeanette, 4, and one son, Ian Wendell, 2.  Dwayne obtained a B.S in Physics and Electronics from  SMSU in 1989, and was pursuing a MBA at the University of Phoenix online. He was employed at United Parcel Services in Springfield as a manager. Survivors include: wife, Mary Beth, daughter, Elizabeth, and son, Ian, of the home; parents, Wendell H. and Edda Knell; and grandmother, Opal Knell, all of Carthage. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, in Selmore Christian Church with the Reverends Faust Matthews and Elton White officiating. Burial following in the Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Kniffin,  Lohren Victor “Vic” 20 Jan 1928 - 26 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006

[Note: Son of Joseph Fred & Della Marie (Burgess) Kniffin; married 19 Oct 1948 Naomi Kathleen Harrison]

Lohren Victor "Vic" Kniffin, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He was born January 30, 1928, in Sutherland, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Fred and Della Marie (Burgess) Kniffin. He grew up in Lebanon and Mt. Vernon, Missouri, before the family moved to the Kansas City area. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II as a Radar Technician and instructor. On October 19, 1948, he and Naomi Kathleen Harrison were united in marriage. Mr. Kniffin was a lithographer who always maintained a strong work ethic and took pride in everything he accomplished. He was a member of Communication Workers of America Union. He retired in 1992. He put his family above all and was a wonderful and unselfish father. He taught his family that their reputation and ethics were important to maintain. Mr. Kniffin enjoyed fishing and took great pride in having a beautiful green yard that neighbors could also enjoy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Naomi; three sons and their wives, Gordon and Rosemary Kniffin, New Braunfels, Texas, and their daughter, Mary Kathleen Kniffin; Bruce and Sherry Kniffin, Las Vegas, Nevada, and their children, Ashley Kniffin, Denver, Colorado, and Blake Kniffin, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Fred and Pam Kniffin, San Antonio, Texas, and their children, Tracey Kniffin, College Station, Texas, and Andrew Kniffin; a daughter, Barbara Kniffin, Denver, Colorado; a brother, Joe Kniffin and wife, Doris, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Kniffin and George Kniffin, and his parents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.

AND

Kniffin, Lohren Victor “Vic” 20 Jan 1928 - 26 Jan 2006 CCH-N 1 Feb 2006

            Lohren Victor "Vic" Kniffin died Jan. 26, 2006. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors.

 

Knight, Carol Lee (Keithley) Keeton 1885 - Sep 1966 SN-L 2 Sept 1966

[Note: Daughter of James Carrol & Laura Alice (Bilyeu) Keithley; married 1900 Martin L. Keeton 19 Feb 1847 - 20 Oct 1938; married ? Knight]

Greenfield, MO - Mrs. Carol Lee Knight, 81, Lockwood died 10:30 p.m.

at  Lockwood Memorial Hospital. Former resident of Springfield  Member of Christian Church in Springfield    Survived by three sons - Roy Knight, Wichita, KS; Richard Knight   Livingston, TN; and Howard Keeton, Springfield; two sisters - Mary   Jaqua, Aurora and Myrtle Falvey Santa Cruz, CA; and ten grandchildren.

 

Knight, Charles died 12 Feb 1905 CCR 15 Feb 1905 p1

Murdered at Hercules

At a dance at Jeff Clayton’s near Hercules, Monday night, Ward Maupin stabbed Charles Knight to death. As reported by the Republican’s correspondent, Knight and Maupin left the room in which the dance was held, arm in arm, talking and laughing, A few minutes later, three pistol shots startled the occupants of the room and they immediately proceeded to investigate. Knight met Will Ducket at the door and exclaimed “Ward, you have cut me all to pieces!” and expired immediately after being carried into the house. Maupin hastily decamped for tall timber, leaving his cap and overcoat in the house and his horse hitched to the fence. He had not been seen or heard from at the time one correspondent wrote, but t has since between located and Him Vanzandt, deputy sheriff, left here her this morning to apprehend hum.  LATER:  Maupin came in this afternoon and surrendered himself to the prosecuting attorney - Taney County Republican.

 

Knight, Debra Ann (Powell) 2 Jan 1955 - 16 Sep 1993 OH 22 Sep 1993

[Note: Daughter of Kenny & Sharon (  ) Powell; married Jerry Knight]

Debra Ann Powell Knight, 38, Ozark, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1993 in her home. She was born 2 Jan. 1955, in Peoria, Ill. She had been an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bartonville, Ill. Ten years ago, she and her family came to live in this area. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Knight; three daughters, Kimberly Ann Sutton and Kari Ann and Kasey Ann Knight, all of Ozark; her mother and stepfather, Sharon and Norman Bauer, Peoria, Ill.; her father, Kenny Powell, Bartonville, Ill.; grandmother, Margaret Bryan, Peoria, Ill.; and sister, Pam Schaefer, Bartonville, Ill. Services were held Saturday, Sept 18, in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund in her daughters’ names c/o Southside Bank, 2119 S.W. Adams St., Peoria, Ill. or to the American Cancer Society.

 

Knight, James W. 5 Feb 1945 - 2 Feb 2012 SN-L 5 Feb 2012

[Note: Son of Henry & Aileen ( ) Knight; married Trina]

            James W. Knight, 66, Billings, MO, departed this life to be with his precious Lord on February 2, 2012, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though his battle was brutal, his faith never faltered. He was surrounded by his wife and all five of his children as he left his earthly body. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Truman, AR, and was lovingly raised by his wonderful parents, Henry and Aileen Knight, in Stamps, AR. James proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He was a retired Registered Respiratory Therapist and had worked for both St. John's and Cox Hospitals. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charles Speakman. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Trina Knight of Billings, MO; daughter, Cheryl Richardson (Terry Wayne) of Benton, LA; daughter, Marie Runyan (Erick) of Houston, AR; son, William "Bill" Henry Knight (Connie) of Willard, MO; son, Rodney Hood (Laurie) of Springfield, MO; daughter, Tonja Manchester (Dixie) of Springfield, MO; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. James was a Christian man, with an unwavering love for God, his family, and his country, and was fiercely loyal to all three. He deeply loved listening to gospel music, reading and sharing God's word, and serving his Lord Jesus. James enjoyed playing golf, duck hunting, watching college football, and was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan. He reveled in spending as much time as possible with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and never missed an opportunity to tell them how much they meant to him. His sense of humor, contagious laughter, and the sparkle in his beautiful brown eyes will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Monday, February 6, in Parkcrest Assembly of God Church, Springfield. Interment to follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Knipp, Suzy (Vallereux) 15 Apr 1938 - 29 Oct 2007 SN-L 1 Nov 2007

[Note: Daughter of Robert & Margaret (  ) Vallereux; married Billy Ray Knipp 28 Mar 1932 - Jul 1982]

Suzy Vallereux Knipp went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, October 29, 2007. Born to Robert and Margaret Vallereux in Pasadena, Calif., on April 15, 1938, she was the oldest of three girls. She graduated in 1956 from South Pasadena High School and immediately went to work for the Bell Telephone Company. She met and married the love of her life, Billy Ray Knipp of Kingsville, Texas. During their marriage they lived in Texas and California and had two daughters. Suzy came to the Springfield, Mo., area in 1995 and went to work for Springfield Community Hospital. She continued to work there when it became Walnut Lawn and she retired from the Cox Health Systems. She was devoted to her daughters and grandchildren. She loved following her grandson's major league baseball career with the Padres and enjoyed knitting, watching Agatha Christie movies and playing with her cat. Suzy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill; and her parents. She is survived by her daughter Kim Germano and children, Lisa, Grace and Justin Germano, all of Claremont, Calif.; daughter Liz Mathis and husband, Chris of Altadena, Calif.; sister Jeanne Lee and husband, Ben, of Springfield, Mo., and family, niece Connie Beasley and husband, Jeff and their daughter, Jordan, of Nixa, Mo., nephew Rick Hoover of Las Vegas, Nev., and his sons, Brandon and Mark Hoover of Springfield, Mo.; niece Kathy Borg and husband, Ken, Anaheim, Calif.; sister Caryl Vallereux of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and her daughters, Debbie Downs of the State of Washington and Cherie of Green Forest, Ark.; and her dearest friends, Linda "Walker" Newberry, Sparta, Mo., and Adrienne Casson of Whittier, Calif. Suzy has been cremated and sent home to her daughters to be buried next to her husband, Billy Ray, in California. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, in Boulevard Baptist Church, 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, Mo., with Pastor Doug Shivers officiating.

 

Knisell, Patrick Neal, Jr. 8 Apr 1976 - 8 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4

[Note: Son of Patrick Neal & ? (Jarvis) Knisell]

OZARK - Graveside services for Patrick Neal Knisell, Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Knisell, Sr., Route 2, Ozark, were held at 3 p.m. in the Ava Cemetery, with the Rev. Billy Cole officiating. Burial will be under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. The infant died shortly after birth Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Besides the parents, survivors include a sister Shelly of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jarvis of the state of California; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Argie Johnson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Knisell, Ava; paternal great grandparents, Mrs. Opal Williams of Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Knisell of St. John’s Mo. and paternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Fowler, St. Louis.

 

Knoblock, Leo Edward “Dick” 9 Feb 1910 - 18 Mar 1998  CCH-N 1 Apr 1998

[Note: Son of Ed & Maude (Williamson) Knoblock; married 2 Apr 1934 Wilma Lee Traylor 1 Mar 1912 - 15 Jan 1994]

Leo Edward Knoblock was born Feb. 9, 1910 at Coffee County, Kan. to Ed and Maude Williamson Knoblock.  Leo died on Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Leo was 88 years, one month and 9 days of age. Leo was a former Nixa resident but recently made his home with his daughter Patricia of Sparta. Leo was united in marriage to Wilma Lee Traylor on April 2, 1934 at Neosho Rapids, Kan. Leo was a retired inspector with the Coleman Company of Wichita. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma on Jan. 15, 1994, his parents, three sisters and one brother.  Leo is survived by his daughter Patricia and her husband Constantin Urgureanu; a son Bobby of Duluth Minn., three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren . Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday March 21 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home in Nixa. Rev. Terry Kindrick officiated. Burial followed in the McConnell Cemetery at Nixa. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Knoblock's memory to American Health Care.

 

Knoblock, Wilma Lee (Traylor) 1 Mar 1912 - 15 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994

[Note: Daughter of Lee & Sarah (McGuire) Traylor;  married 2 Apr 1934 Leo Edward Knoblock 9 Feb 1910 - 18 Mar 1998]

Wilma Lee Knoblock, 81, Nixa, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at 9:37 a.m. in Nixa Park Care Center following a long illness. Wilma Traylor was born March 1, 1912 in Coffey County, Kansas, daughter of Lee Traylor and Sarah McGuire. In 1934, she was united in marriage to Leo Knoblock. For 30 years, she was the cafeteria manager for the school district in Wichita. She also enjoyed cooking and caring for her home and family. Mrs. Knoblock was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Leo Knoblock; a daughter, Patricia Ungureanu, and her husband, Constantin, Nixa; two grandchildren, Tammy Kocher, Ozark, and Kim Goza and her husband Sam, Dallas, Texas, and one great-grandchild, Thomas Elston, Nixa. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

 

Knott, Myrtle D. (Browning) 20 Jul 1890 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9

Aurora - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle D. Knott, 82, of Aurora, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Peterson Chapel in Aurora with the Revs. Paul Colthrap and Peter Whittier officiating, Burial was in Spring River Cemetery in Verona. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Monett and Kenneth of Vista, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Salchow of Billings, Mrs. Mabel Light of Aurora, Mrs. Roberta Pendleton of Verona, Mrs. Lenna Pool of Texarkana, Tex., Mrs. Grace Gardner of Placentia, Calif; one brother, Jay Browning of Verona; three sisters, Mrs.. Maude Shue of Verona, Mrs. Callie Moore of Bakersfield, Calif, and Mrs. Lora Beehler of Denver, Colo.; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

 

Knox, Fred 11 Oct 1917 - 16 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994

[Note: Son of Turner & Media Frances (Rogers) Knox; married Daisy]

Fred Knox, 76, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1994 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Oct. 11, 1917 in Bradyville, Tenn., and was the son of Turner Knox and Media Frances Rogers Knox. He was a resident of Ozark since 1986. Before retirement, Mr. Knox was employed by Wayne County Hospital, Eloise, Mich., as a licensed psychiatric attendant. He was a life member of the Council Chapter Consistory, Masonic Lodge, Detroit, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; two brothers, James Knox, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Robert Knox, Tenn.; nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Saturday in Riverside Gardens Cemetery, Woodbury, Tenn., under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Masonic services were provided by Cannon Masonic Lodge.

 

Knox, Willard C. 18 Oct 1927 - 23 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989

[Note: Son of J. Willard & Ruth (  ) Knox; married Vernadene]

Willard C. Knox, 61, of Nixa, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield after a long illness. Services for Mr. Knox are scheduled for 2 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 26) at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Leonard Knox officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Knox was born Oct. 18, 1927 in Lewis, Kansas to J. Willard and Ruth Knox. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a life member of the Independent Telephone Pioneers Association. He was a field engineer for R.E.A. Surviving are his wife,   Vernadene, of Nixa; four sons, John Knox, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bob Knox, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Scott Knox, of Springfield, and Chris Knox, of Nixa; and nine grandchildren.

 

Knudson, Evelyn Eleanor (Cook) 28 Dec 1932 - 18 Mar 2011 SN-L 20 Mar 2011 & CCH-N 23 Mar 2011

[Note: Daughter of Theodore & Macy (Miller) Cook; married 8 May 1954 Daniel Knudson]

Evelyn Eleanor Knudson, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011, in her home. She was born December 28, 1932, in Pettus, West Virginia, the daughter of Theodore and Macy (Miller) Cook. She served her country as a U.S. Marine in 1953 and 1954. On May 8, 1954, she and Daniel Knudson were united in marriage. Mrs. Knudson owned and operated Evelyn's Day Care in Branson West, and upon moving to Nixa, she worked at the Morning Star Daycare at Nixa First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Dan; three children, John Knudson, Nixa, Judith Knudson, Nixa, and Jerry Knudson, Branson; seven grandchildren, Aubrey, John Nathan, Stephanie, Trevor, Amber, Jacqueline, and Tracy; five brothers; and one sister. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 24, in Adams Funeral Home, with Chaplain Cliff Rawley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

Knutson, Margaret Josie (Malone) 4 Nov 1910 - 31 Mar 2006 SN-L 2 Apr 2006

[Note: Daughter of Sam & Maude (Smoot) Malone; married 20 Dec 1927 Youel Knutson 20 May 1907 - 12 Mar 2003]

Margaret "Josie" Knutson, 95, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2006, in her home in Springfield. Josie was born November 14, 1910, in Tribbey, Okla., to Sam and Maude (Smoot) Malone. She married Youel Knutson on Dec. 20, 1927, and they celebrated 75 years together. Josie was an active member of the Community of Christ Church for many years. Josie was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers; two sisters; and a daughter, Betty Thames of Nixa. She is survived by two sons, Gerald Knutson and Audette, Tom Knutson and Suzan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Mary Campbell of Springfield, Velma Bondurant and Paul of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Knutson, Youel A. 20 May 1907 - 12 Mar 2003 SN-L 13 Mar 2003

[Note: Son of Alonzo & Iona (  ) Knutson; married 20 Dec 1927 Margaret Josie Malone 4 Nov 1910 - 31 Mar 2006]

Youel A. Knutson, 95, Springfield, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003 in his home. The son of Alonzo and Iona Knutson, he was born May 20, 1907 in Indian Territory, Okla. Mr. Knutson was a retired operating engineer with Skelly Oil Co. in Texas. He was a longtime pastor of the Community of Christ Church in Borger, Tex- as for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Knutson, to whom he had been married 75 years; three daughters, Mary Campbell of Springfield, Velma J. and her husband, Paul Bondurant, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Betty J. and her husband, Prentiss (Pat) Thames, Nixa, Mo.; two sons and their wives, Gerald L. and Audette Knutson, and Tom R. and Suzan Knutson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Evangelist Gerald L. Knutson officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Community Church of Christ Building Fund or Outreach International. Youel was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed.

 

Koblick, Marian S. (Maples) 15 Apr 1934 - 27 April 2004  CCN-L 3 May 2004 & SN-L 29 Apr 2004

[Note: Daughter of  Halleck R. & Marian B. (Davey) Maples]

Marian S. Koblick, resident of Highlandville, died Tuesday, April 27 in St. Charles, Mo. Marian lived most of her life in the St. Louis area and moved to Highlandville in the early 90s to care for her parents, Halleck R. and Marian B. Maples, during their final years. She was a friend of Bill W., raised three children and was a counselor and mentor to many people. She is survived by her loving children, Carl Koblick of St. Charles and Melinda Lackey and husband Herndon of Forest Hills, New York, and Kelly Koblick and his wife Sherri of St. Louis; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her sister, Nan Renaud of Little Rock, Ark.; and her brother, Hal Maples of St. Charles; as well as many dear friends. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to: Solutinos for Economic Empowerment and Dignity (SEED, 6836 108th St. New York, N.Y. 11375. Make checks payable to "Funds for the City of New York for SEED" A visitation was held at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa on Friday, April 30 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were May 1 at 10:00 am. at Riverdale Baptist Church.  From Nixa, take 160 South, 4 miles, and just before Finley River Bridge, make a right on Riverdale Road. Church is on right in 100 yards.

©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

 

Koch, Daisy Elizabeth (Smith) 15 Nov 1909 - 9 Jun 2001  CCH-N 20 June 2001

[Note: Daughter of William E. and Rose Elizabeth (Sallee) Smith; married 3 Jul 1926 William E. “Bill” Koch 1904 - 13 Apr 1963]

Daisy Elizabeth Kock, 91, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2001, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born Nov. 15, 1909, in Ozark, the daughter of William E. and Rose Elizabeth (Sallee) Smith. She was married to William E. Koch On July 3, 1926. Daisy retired as a dietician for St. Joint's Regional Health Center. Preceding her in death were: her husband. Bill; three children, Fern Elizabeth Hedgpeth, James William Koch and Raymond Koch; and four brothers, Guy, John, Willard and Glenn Smith. Survivors include: two grandsons, Joe David Hedgpeth and Ronald Gene Hedgpeth and his wife, Norma Jean, all of Nixa; five great-grandchildren: two great-great-grandchildren: two sisters-in-law, Lucy Smith, Ozark, and Mildred Smith. Springfield; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Ted Smith officiating. Burial followed in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was Monday in the Funeral Home.

 

Koch, Homer Franklin Sep 1897 - 22 Jun 1956  CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1

[Note: Son of James Albert & Lola Myrtle (Melton) Koch; married 15 Jan 1921 CCM Dovie Faught]

Funeral services for Homer Franklin Koch, 59, a native of Christian County, who died Friday, June 22 in a Springfield hospital, were held June 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. J. Edward Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa, under direction of Harris. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Drucilla Williams of Independence, Mo. and Mrs. Imogene Whitehead of Springfield; five grandchildren; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Koch of near Nixa; two brothers, Bill Koch and Neal Koch, both of Nixa.

 

Koch, James Albert 1876 - 10 Dec 1958 CCR 18 Dec 1958 p3

[Note: Son of Samuel & Mary (Miller) Koch; married 20 Dec 1896 Lola Myrtle Melton 15 Sep 1880 - 15 Apr 1968 ]

Funeral services for James Albert Koch 82, who died Wednesday, Dec. 10 at his home southwest of Nixa, were held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Koch was a farmer and resided most his life in the Nixa community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Koch of the home, two sons, Bill Koch of Nixa and Neal Koch of the home, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

 

Koch, James W. 23 Dec 1935 - 12 Jun 1981 OH 25 Jun 1981 pB9

[Note: Son of William E. & Daisy Elizabeth (Smith) Koch; married Kay who married first ? Stanford]

James W. Koch, 45, was dead on arrival last Friday afternoon at Lucas County Hospital, Chariton, Iowa. He became ill while on a business trip. Mr. Koch was a lifelong Nixa community resident and a truck driver for Nixa Feed Mill. He was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352, Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Kay; four stepdaughters, Ladonna, Kandy, Kimberly and Nikki Stanford, all of the home; and his mother, Mrs. Daisy Koch, Springfield. Funeral services were held  Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa, officiated by the Rev. Kenneth Bandy. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark. Masonic rites were conducted Monday night.

 

Koch, Lola Myrtle  (Melton) 15 Sep 1880 - 15 Apr 1968  CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1

[Note: Daughter of Ansel Marion & Abigail (Landers) Melton; married 20 Dec 1896 James Albert Koch 1876 - 10 Dec 1958; no legible tombstone]

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle L. Koch, 89, of Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating, Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Koch died at 7 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are her son Neal of the home; a half-sister, Mrs. Anna Kissee, Ozark; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

 

Koch, Neal Francis 13 Feb 1915 - 8 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8

[Note: Son of James Albert & Lola Myrtle (Melton) Koch]

Funeral services for Neal Koch, 55, Nixa, who died Wednesday were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Donald Mabe officiated, and burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Koch, found dead in a panel truck about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, had been under a doctor’s care for a heart condition, He had apparently suffered a heart attack. A life-long resident of Nixa and a veteran of World War II, he is survived by one nephew and two nieces.

 

Koch, Samuel 6 Jul 1830 - 13 Jan 1917 CCR 26 Jan 1917

[Note: Son of  George & Margaret (Tupple) Koch; married 1855 Maria Sep 1840 - ?;no legible tombstone; Samuel is the first name from censuses and DC, but James in obit - probably confused with his son]

James Koch, aged about 87 years died at his home north of Highlandville, Tuesday, January 23. The deceased was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning which necessitated the calling of the coroner to view the remains.

 

Koch, William E. “Bill” 1904 - 13 Apr 1963   CCR 18 Apr 1963

[Note: Son of  James Albert & Lola Myrtle (Melton) Koch; married 3 Jul 1926 Daisy Elizabeth Smith 15 Nov 1909  -  9 Jun 2001]

W. E. “Bill” Koch, 59, of 2107 North Main, was dead on arrival at St. John's Hospital Saturday afternoon following a heart attack.. Formerly of Nixa, he had been an employee of a lumber yard there and a school bus driver before moving to Springfield about 18 months ago. He was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Daisy, a son, James, 2001 North Main; a brother, Neal, Route 1, Nixa; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Koch, Route 1, Nixa; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Donald Mabe and the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.

 

Kocher, Edward Lee “Eddie” 11 Apr 1939 - 3 Dec 1983 OH 8 Dec 1983 p 8

Services for Edward L. Kocher, 44, Nixa, were held Dec. 6 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Fred Carrington officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Kocher died Dec. 3 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Kocher, a native of Sedan, Kan., was a policeman for nine years in Haysville, Kan, He moved in 1972 and was police chief for Nixa for the past four years,. He was an independent Baptist minister who pastored God’s lighthouse west of Nixa. He was a woodcarver. Survivors include his wife. Patricia L.; two daughters, Mrs. Kim McCafferty, Nixa; and Tammy, of the home; a grandson; a brother, Jeff, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Frances Joslin, Dodge City, Kan.

 

Koeneman, Carl 9 Oct 1905 - 11 Mar 1933 CCR 16 Mar 1933 p1

[Note: Son of William & ? ( ) Koeneman; surname spelling on DC varies from obit]

Max and Dwight Hawkins returning to Ozark after Saturday night midnight show in Springfield discover car over embankment near James River bridge -- three killed instantly, fourth dies Tuesday morning.

Max and Dwight Hawkins, sons of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hawkins of Ozark, returning from a Saturday night midnight show in Springfield early Sunday morning discovered a car over the embankment near the James River bridge. Mrs. Mildred Tatum Weaver, 20, Harry Edward Gibson, 21, and Carl Koenneman, 27, all of Springfield, were killed outright in the accident, and Carl Durham, 25, also of Springfield, was fatally injured. He died Tuesday morning in a Springfield hospital without regaining consciousness. As Max and Dwight came to the scene of the accident, the top of their car brushed a telephone guy wire, suspended across the highway and fearing a hold-up, drove on. As they rounded the curve just prior to making the straight climb up the James River hill on Highway 65, one of the boys looked back and saw the tail light of the wrecked automobile still burning in the ravine into which it had crashed. They debated the matter and decided to return and investigate. They turned around at the filling station at the Mentor turn-off, returning to the scene where they found the wrecked coupe and the occupants scattered about. The boys immediately enlisted the aid of Mr. Gooch, who operated a nearby filling station and examination revealed that three of the victims were dead and the fourth seriously, if not fatally, injured. Mrs. Gooch then drove to Galloway where an ambulance from Springfield was called and the dead removed to Springfield undertaking establishments and Durham rushed to a hospital there. The accident is supposed to have happened at least 25 or 30 minutes before its discovery. The cause of the accident and its circumstances will probably never be revealed.

 

Koeneman, Edna (Fly) Perkins 9 Apr 1908 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 21 Nov 2005

[Note: Daughter of Horace Webster & Ida May (McNeely) Fly; married Edward Perkins; married second George Koeneman]

Edna Koeneman, 97, Springfield, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005, in her home. She was born April 9, 1908, in Cape Fair, Mo., to Horace Webster and Ida May (McNeely) Fly. Mrs. Koeneman was a member of the Nixa General Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and sewing and had completed more than 100 afghans. Two husbands preceded her in death, Edward Perkins, the father of her children, and George Koeneman. A daughter, Lea Ellen Williams, passed away November 21, 2004. She is survived by three daughters, Lillian Elkins, Kalamazoo, Mo., Bonnie MacDonnold, Republic, and Betty White, Billings; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Nixa General Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Comer and Pastor Sid Nutt officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Heart Association.

 

Koenig, Amelie 1 Oct 1858 - 9 Oct 1932 CCR 13 Oct 1932 p1

[Note: married c1882 Joseph Koenig 10 May 1861 - 18 Aug 1948; name spelled Amelie on tombstone; Emalie on DC]

Mrs. Emilie Koenig, wife of Joe Koenig, passed away Sunday Oct. 9, at their 5 miles south of Ozark, aged 74 years and 8 days. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home with Rev. Steve Bilyeu officiating. Burial was made in the Ozark Odd Fellows’ cemetery under the directions of T.B. Chaffin.

 

Koenig, Ashley I. 20 Apr 1911 - 4  Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6

[Note: Son of Henry Carl & Alma Darcus (  ) Koenig]

OZARK - Services for a former Chadwick resident, Ashley I. Koenig, 66, Dallas, Tex. were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Koenig died at 4 a.m. Sunday of an apparent heart attack in his Dallas home. He had lived in Dallas 30 years. He was a native of Bourbon who moved to Chadwick in 1935. He resided there until going to Washington as an architect in World War II. He also worked as an architect on a federal project at Oak Ridge, Tenn. Mr. Koenig had lived in Dallas the past 30 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Koening, Doris Ilene 1924 - Feb 2011 SN-L 11 Feb 2011

[Note: no SSDI found]

Doris Ilene Koening, 86, Ozark. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri.

Koenig, Elizabeth (Rauch) 13 Aug 1870 - 14 Jun 1952 CCR 19 Jun 1952

[Note: Daughter of Nicholas & Agnes M. (Fleischman) Rauch; married 30 Dec 1890 Charles Koenig 13 May 1870 - 20 Oct 1941]

Elizabeth Rauch Koenig was born on August 13, 1870 in Mitterhausen Hessen, Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany, the daughter of Nicholas and Agnes Rauch and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Yoachum at Billings, on June 14, 1952. At the age of 10 years she came with her parents to America and settled on a farm near Billings. At the age of 14 years, she was confirmed into St. Peter’s Evangelical church at Billings, having as her confirmation verse I Timothy IV: 8 (For bodily exercise profiteth little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come). On December 30, 1890 she was united in marriage to Charles Koenig and to this union one daughter and four sons were born. Mr. Koenig passed away in 1941. Mrs. Koenig’s Confirmation, wedding, and Golden Wedding anniversary were held in the original St. Peter’s Evangelical church which is now the church hall, having the same witnesses at their Golden Wedding anniversary that witnessed their marriage in 1890. Most of Mrs. Koenig’s life was spent in the Billings community with the exception of the first 10 years in Germany and a period from 1913-1924 at Dickens, MO, at which place she was active in Sunday School work helping to organize the Sunday school and for many years taught Sunday school in Billings, was a choir member, and a member of the Guild. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Yoachum of Billings; four sons, Rev. William F. Koenig of Essimore, CA., Henry Koenig of Denver, CO., Paul Keonig of Dickens, MO., and Edward Koenig of Billings; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Rauch, of Billings and two sisters Mrs. Gus Kreuger and Mrs. Henry Engleking, both of Springfield, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Christian church conducted by Rev. Karl Baur of Kansas City, MO, with Rev. William Koenig making a few appropriate remarks. Burial was made in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home.

 

Koenig, Harold Wayne 2 May 1926 - 20 Jun 2007 SN-L 1 Jul 2007

[Note: Son of Edward & Velma (Gold) Koenig]

Mr. Harold Wayne Koenig, 81, of 2587 Forest Trail, Sophia, N.C., died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC. A memorial graveside service will be conducted at the Smart Cemetery in Billings, Mo., in October. Mr. Koenig was born on May 2, 1926, in Billings, Mo., the son of the late Edward and Velma Gold Koenig. He was a retired carpenter and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Koenig Gray, of the home; son, Lloyd Edward Koenig of Becker, Minn.; sisters, Dixie Smith of Temple, Ariz., and Doris Gose of Springfield, Mo.; granddaughters, Shannon Marie Koenig, Kathleen Koenig and Breanna Koenig; and great-grandsons, Deven Hadsock and Shane Hadsock. Memorials may be made to the Smart Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, 391 Smart Road Association, Billings, MO 65610. Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

 

Koenig, Henry F. 23 Mar 1900 - 21 May 1982 OH 27 May 1982 pB10

[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Rauch) Koenig; married Alla M. 1903 - ? ]

Services for Henry Koenig, 82, Billings, were held May 24 in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Rex Henderson officiating. Graveside services were held May 26 in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Colo. with the Rev. Walter Bolgergrain officiating. Mr. Koenig died May 21 in Aurora Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara, Billings; two sons, Tom, Potomac, Md., and Gene, Albuquerque, N. M.; a brother, Ed, Billings; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

 

Koenig, Jacob Fred 28 Dec 1894 - 6 Jul 1982 OH 15 Jul 1982 p3

[Note: Son of ?  & Christina Dorothy (Brandt) Koenig; stepfather was M. L. Hendrix on 1910 Lawrence Co. MO census; no SSDI record found]

Graveside services for Jacob Fred Koenig, 87, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Billings, were held July 10 in Marionville IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. J. C. Breidenstein officiating. Burial was under the direction of Bradford- Surridge of Marionville. Mr. Koenig died July 6 in a Long Beach, Calif. hospital after  long illness. He was a member of the German Church of Billings and Dahlia Society of California. Survivors include two sons, Leon and Leroy, both of the state of California; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

 

Koenig, Joseph 10 May 1861 - 17 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948

[Note: MO DC says born Austria, not Australia; married Amelia 1 Oct 1858 - 9 Oct 1932; married Sarah J. (Land) Payton 1 Apr 1869 - 16 Sep 1949; died self-inflicted gunshot wound; called “Joe King“; built an ocean-going boat in his field, took it down White River to Mississippi; lived on it a couple of years before selling it and returning home]

Joseph Koenig was born May 10, 1861, in Australia, and died August 17, 1948, at his home near Christian Center where he had been a resident since 1886. After the death of his first wife, he was married to Sarah J. Payton, who survives, along with one nephew and one niece. Funeral services were held August 20, at Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery near Ozark.