Klapp, Lily Myrtle (Klapp) Martin 5 Oct 1875 - 31 Jan 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Calvin Haywood & Narcissa Emma (Dean) Klapp; married Charles Martin; apparently went back to maiden name; Chaffin Funeral Home records gives father as Calvin Hazelwood; tombstone spells name Lillie]
Mrs. Lily Myrtle Klapp was born October 5, 1875 at Highlandville, MO, and passed away at her home in Ozark on January 31, 1952. She was united in marriage to Charles Martin of La Crosse, WI, who preceded her in death in 1925. She was united with the Highlandville Baptist church at an early age. Surviving are a son, Glen, of the home; a brother, Charles Klapp of Buffalo, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church with Rev. Reg Maples officiating. Interment was in the Highlandville Cemetery with the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark in charge of arrangements.
Klapp, Mary Rachel (Terry) 16 Jun 1892 - 29 Oct 1930 CCR 6 Nov 1930 p4
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Martha (Plumlee) Terry; married 18 Aug 1916 James A. “Jimmie” Klapp 14 Aug 1882 - 26 Dec 1941]
Mary Rachel Terry was born in Carroll county, Ark., June 16, 1892, and departed this life Oct. 29, 1930, aged 28 years, 4 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Jimmie Klapp, Aug. 18, 1916. To this union were born five children, four of whom are living. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alta West and Mrs. Golda Lee, and also an aged mother to mourn her loss. She was united with the Baptist church at Mt. Zion about 17 years ago. She was a kind and loving mother, daughter and sister, and always loved everybody. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Oct. 30, 1930, at 2 o’clock at the Highlandville church by Bro. White with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Klapp, Narcie Wanda 5 May 1931 - 1 Sep 1939 CCR 7 Sep 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Delphia (Jones) Klapp]
Narcie Wanda Klapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klapp, was born May 5, 1931, and departed this life Sept. 1, 1939, at the age of eight years, three months and 26 days. She is survived by her father and mother, and two sisters, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Steve Bilyeu at Highlandville with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Klehm, Dorothy (Sanders) 1926 - July 2006 SN-L 13 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Amy (Jones) Sanders; no SSDI found]
Mrs. Dorothy Sanders Klehm, 79, of Harrisburg, Ark., died Monday. Born in Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Amy Sanders; four brothers, Wayne, Horace, Cloves and Milford Sanders; two sisters, Rachel Osborne and Gladys Mabe. She is survived by three sisters, Lois Black, Ruby Lovell and Lena Keltner. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at Delaware Cemetery in Nixa, Mo. Weston Funeral Service of Harrisburg, Ark., is in charge of services.
Kleigle, LaKada Pauline (Hayes) 13 Feb 1919 - 15 Aug 1993 OH 18 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of Murry M. Gaylord & Ida Mae ( ) Hayes; married Matt Kleigle]
LaKada Pauline Kleigle, 74, Nixa, died at 9:33 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1993 at Cox Medical Center South Emergency Room, following an apparent heart attack. She was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Phroso, Okla., the daughter of Murray W. Gaylord and Ida Mae Hayes. She had been a resident of Nixa since 1982, formerly of El Reno, Okla. she was a retired nurses aide and attended Christ’s Church Unity of Springfield. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, ElReno, and was a very active member of the Nixa Senior Citizen’s Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt Kleigle; her parents; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include a son, Ernest Dwayne Haworth, Calumet, Okla.; three daughters, Sally Vahle and husband, Jim, Nixa; Phyllis Cecil and husband, Don, Canton, Texas, and Majorie Joy Mallory and husband, Tom, Van Buren, Ark.; a sister, Addie Odell, California; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 19, at the Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main, with the Rev. Doug Bottorft officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Klein, Edna May (Givan) 3 May 1907 - 1 Dec 1962 CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hiram L. & Lena Newland (Vaughan) Givan; married Nicholas Klein]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nicholas Klein, 55, a former resident of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart officiating. Burial will be in Vaughan Cemetery. Mrs. Klein died Saturday at Los Angeles, Calif. where she lived. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Survivors are her husband, Nicholas; a son, Nichols, Jr., Los Angeles; two daughters, Dorine and Susan, both of the state of California; four brothers, Hiram Givan, Ozark, Forrest and William, both of Porterville, Calif. and Edwin, Garden Grove, Calif; six sisters, Mrs. Geneva Jacobs and Mrs. Mary DuPree, both of Americus, Ga, Mrs. Beatrice Gearhart and Mrs. Alice Kunc, both of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Ellen James, Burbank, Calif. and Mrs. Eleanor Shaffer, Rededa, Calif; and seven grandchildren.
Klein, Rodney Gail 9 Oct 1962 - 1 Nov 2007 CCH-N 7 Nov 2007
[Note: Son of Harold & Wanda (Paxson) Klein]
Rodney Gail Klein, 45, Ozark, passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, Ill. He was born in Boonville on Oct. 9, 1962, the son of Harold and Wanda (Paxson) Klein. Rodney grew up in Versailles and graduated from Versailles High School in 1981. After graduating from Central Missouri State University, he began his teaching careen at Richmond where he also coached football and basketball. He moved to Ozark where he taught and coached until 2000. He was awarded the Richard Fairfield Co-Coach of the year for 3-A girl’s basketball in 1999 and 2000. Rodney was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Ozark. Rodney is survived by his mother, Wanda Klein, Versailles; two children, Avery and Logan Klein, Ozark; two brothers, Cloyce Klein and his wife, Lora of Eldon, and Darren Klein and his wife, Karen, Columbia, one niece and five nephews, and many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father on June 30m 1984 and his sister, Pam, on March 13, 2005. Visitation was Nov. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services were Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Versailles, Rev. Robert Ross and Dr. Todd Forman will officiate. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or to the Rodney Klein Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a deserving student at Ozark High School in care of Kidwell Garber Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell Garber Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.kidwellgarber.com
Klepper, Bela C. 8 Jul 1882 - 5 Jun 1967 CCR 8 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. (Smith) Klepper; married Dora May Biers 8 Sep 1890 - 27 Oct 1989]
Bela C. Klepper, 84, of 909 Kimbrough, Springfield, a former funeral home and furniture store owner and building contractor, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital where he had been a patient for a day. Born on a farm in Greene County near Rogersville, he had lived all his life in this area and had lived in Springfield the past 21 years. Before moving to Springfield, he had resided in Ozark may years, where he operated a funeral home and furniture business. Earlier, he had also operated a funeral home in Rogersville. In recent years, before his retirement, Mr. Klepper was a building contractor in the Springfield area. Surviving are his wife, Dora; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Sidebottom, Route 3, Springfield, and Mrs. Winifred Wayland, Forsyth; two sons, Stanley, San Jose, Calif, and Forest, Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, Ebb. Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Reuben Burks, Springfield, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Klepper, Donald Gene 1930 - 4 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Ebb & Virgie ( ) Klepper; married June]
Donald Gene Klepper, 39, of Springfield, co-owner of the Barclay-Love Oil Co., died at midnight Sunday in St. John’s Hospital. He had been ill 10 months, suffering from a brain tumor. Mr. Klepper was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville and of Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477 of Rogersville. He was a native of Greene County. Survivors include his wife, June; one son, Tommy Klepper of the home; his mother, Mrs. Virgie Klepper, Rogersville; two brothers, Leslie, Rogersville and Claxton, Caruthers, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Arvetta Carlew and Mrs. Nadine Mooney, both of Rogersville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel at Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery west of Rogersville, with Masonic services at the grave.
Klepper, Dora May (Biers) 8 Sep 1890 - 27 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Alice Rosella (Keith) Biers; married Bela Klepper 8 Jul 1882 - Jun 1967]
Dora May Klepper, 99, Springfield, died in the Americana-Fremont Health Center at 5:50 p.m. Friday after a short illness. She was born to John Henry Biers and Alice Rosella Keith in 1890 near Forsyth and was one of eight children. She moved with her family to Texas in a covered wagon when she was about 4 years old. She remembered how her brother, Ed, pulled 50-pound bags of cotton at age 5. When it was time to rest, she ran to the shade tree where she opened her little quilt box and pieced quilts. She pieced six quilts before she started school. This industrious nature stayed with her throughout her life. After three or four years, the family moved back to Forsyth where her grandparents lived. She lived most of her life in Taney, Christian and Greene counties. Mrs. Klepper was a charter member of the Ozark Baptist Church where her husband, Bela, led the singing a great deal of the time. The two were in the funeral home and furniture business in Ozark for about 25 years. They were married in 1910 near Ozark while Mr. Klepper was foreman on the Capt. Taylor farm. In 1944, they moved to Springfield, where he went into the contracting and building business, and Dora into the upholstery business from their home. She was still upholstering chairs at age 90. She remained strong, living alone, and in good health until she was hospitalized on Sept. 2 Mr. Klepper preceded her in death by 22 years. She is survived by two sons, William S. Klepper, Springfield, and Forest Klepper, Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Pauline Sidebottom, Springfield, and Katheleen Dennis, Branson; two sisters, Bonnie Morgan, Gunnison, Colo., and Addie Doneen, Wenatchee, Wash; seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Klepper, Ebb 1892 - 17 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. “Sallie“ (Smith) Klepper; married Virgie]
Ebb Klepper, 74, Rogersville, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital after a short illness. He was an employee of the Greene County Road and Bridge Department and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Virgie; three sons, Leslie, Rogersville, Clayton, Caruthers, Calif., Donald, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Arvetta Galloway, Rogersville, Mrs. Nadine Mooney, Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Burks, Springfield; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins, assisted by Rev. Jim Melton, officiating. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery.
Klepper, John F. 1890 - 24 Dec 1939 CCR 28 Dec 1939 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. “Sallie“ (Smith) Klepper; married 13 Nov 1910 CCM Iva Garrison]
John F. Klepper, 49, died Christmas morning in a California hospital the result of injuries received in a wreck Saturday. He lived at Carruthers, CA, the accident occurring at a small town near there. He was the brother of B.C. Klepper of Ozark and a native of the Rogersville community. His sister, Mrs. Nannie Hodgin, of Rogersville and Mrs. Ellen Wilson left last week for California to spend the winter with his family arriving just a few hours before his death. Details of his death were not received by relatives here in time for publication this week.
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Klepper, John I. d 24 Dec 1939 CCR 4 Jan 1940 p1
A letter was received by the family of B.C. Klepper this week giving particulars of the fatal auto crash which resulted in the death of his brother, John Klepper, in a Selma, Calif., hospital on December 24. The letter stated that Mr. Klepper left his home at Caruthers, Calif., about 9 o’clock Saturday morning, Dec. 23, to test cows at his dairy ranch between Caruthers and Selma. As he was returning home his car was struck broadside by another car at the intersection of the road to the ranch and Elm Ave., Highway. Mr. Klepper was thrown clear of the car, sustaining a frontal skull fracture, a broken jaw and broken left ankle. He was rushed to the hospital at Selma, where he died at 5:26 Sunday morning without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Ellen Wilson of Ozark and Mr. Klepper’s sister, Mrs. Nannie Hodgin of Rogersville, arrived at Caruthers at 3 p.m. Saturday, only a few hours after the accident. Funeral services were held at the Lisle Funeral Home at Fresno, with burial in the Bellmont Memorial Park there. Mr. Klepper was a 32nd degree Mason and the Masonic lodge had charge of services at the grave. The letter stated that more than 500 people attended the funeral services. Cards taken from sprays of flowers at the funeral total over 240, showing the esteem in which Mr. Klepper was held in his community. He had lived in California the past 22 years. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Iva Garrison Klepper, one son, Arthur and a daughter, Christine, both of Caruthers; five brothers, Bela C. of Ozark, Sterling, Jim and Ebb, all of Rogersville, and Tom of Keyport, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hodgin and Mrs. Lon Miller, both of Rogersville.
Klepper, Kermit Wade 23 Mar 1921 - 23 Mar 1923 CCR 30 Mar 1923 p1
[Note: Child of William M. “Mal” & Stella M. (Miller) Klepper; no Chaffin record]
The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Mal Klepper died at 1:30 p.m. March 23, 1923 at the Young Sanitarium. The little one was prepared for burial by undertaker T. B. Chaffin and taken to the home where funeral services were held Friday, conducted by Rev. J. J. Parten with burial in the Smith Cemetery
Klepper, Leslie R. 31 May 1913 - 14 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Ed & Bergie (Humble) Klepper; married 8 Apr 1933 Laura Martin]
Leslie R. Klepper, 75, of Rogersville, died Dec. 14 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Klepper were held Dec. 17 in the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery. Mr. Klepper was born May 31, 1913 in Greene County to Ed and Bergie Humble Klepper. He married Laura Martin April 8, 1933. A member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Mr. Klepper was also a member and past master of the Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477 for more than 40 years, and was retired from Frisco Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Donnie; and by a sister, Nadine Moonie. Surviving are his wife, Laura; two sons, Art and Les, both of Rogersville; a daughter, Judy Atkinson, Rogersville; a brother, Clayton, Caruthers, California; a sister, Arvetta Carlew, Rogersville; five grandchildren; two step grand-children; a great-grandchild and a step great-grandchild.
Klepper, Robert M. "Bob" 3 May 1849 - 4 Aug 1926 CCR 6 Aug 1926 p1
[Note: Son of Barney & Mary (Malery) Klepper; married Sarah E. “Sallie“ Smith 4 Aug 1855 - 6 Sep 1939 ; birthdate on MO DC disagrees with obit]
Uncle Bob Klepper, aged about 72 years, father of B. C. Klepper of Ozark, died at his home Two miles west of Cody, Wednesday, August 4, 1926. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. J. Parten of Ozark, were held at the Smith cemetery Thursday afternoon.
Klepper, Sarah E. “Sallie“ (Smith) 4 Aug 1855 - 6 Sep 1939 CCR 7 Sep 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of Sterling & Louisa ( ) Smith; married 4 Jan 1874 Robert M. Klepper 3 May 1849 - 4 Aug 1926]
Sarah E. Smith was born in Greene county, Mo., near Rogersville on Aug. 4, 1855, the daughter of Sterling and Louisa Smith. She passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, shortly before 7 o’clock, at her home four miles west of Rogersville, following a heart attack. She had been in ill health for some time. She was in ill health for some time. She was 84 years, one month and two days of age at the time of her death. She had spent her entire life in Greene county, having died on the same farm on which she was born, and having lived on this farm during her entire lifetime. She was united in marriage to Robert M. Klepper on Jan. 4, 1874. He preceded her in death in 1926. To this union were born 12 children, three having died in infancy, and one son, Mallory, who preceded his mother in death in February 1935. Survivors include six sons, Sterling, James and Elbert, all of Rogersville, Thomas H. of Keyport, Wash., John H. of Caruthers, Calif., and Bela C. Klepper of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Nannie L. Hodgin and Mrs. Etta Miller, both of Rogersville. Other survivors include 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Harmony Baptist church which was organized in 1884. Funeral services will be held from the Harmony Baptist church of which she was a member at the time of her death, at 2 p.m. Friday with the pastor, Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Interment will be made beside her husband in the Smith cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark. Pallbearers will be J.H. Smith, W.E. Smith, Albert Smith, Fred Horner, Lewis Smith, and Jack Smith.
Klepper, Stella Mae (Miller) 1883 - 25 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: married William Mallory Klepper 24 Dec 1881 - 23 Feb 1935]
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Mae Klepper, 85, Carterville, a former resident of Rogersville, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harmony Baptist Church near Rogersville with Gene Weece officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery under direction of Mason of Joplin. Mrs. Klepper died Thursday evening in McCune-Brook Hospital in Carthage. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Survivors include a son, Ted, Carterville; two brothers, Bill and Spencer Miller, both of Rogersville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Klepper, Sterling E. 1875 - 17 Sep 1940 CCR 19 Sep 1940 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. (Smith) Klepper; married 14 Jul 1901 Allie Kelley]
Sterling Klepper, 65, lifelong resident of Rogersville, died Tuesday morning in his home there following a lingering illness. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Harmony Baptist church. The Rev. Floyd Hanks of Ozark officiating. Surviving are the widow, Allie; two sons, Walter of Ozark and Bee of Hanford, Cal.; one daughter, Mrs. Florence Prine of Springfield; three brothers, Elvert and Jim of Rogersville, and B.C. of Ozark, and three sisters, Mrs. Nanny Hodgin and Mrs. Eddie Miller of Rogersville and Mrs. Ellen Wilson of Ozark.
Klepper, Thomas H. 2 Sep 1886 - 16 Jun 1940CCR 20 Jun 1940 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. (Smith) Klepper; married 1920 Gina Stearsteadt]
Thomas H. Klepper was born in Greene county, Mo., near Rogersville, on Sept. 2, 1886, the son of Robert M. and Sarah E. Smith Klepper. He passed away at the Navy Hospital at Bremerton, Wash., on Sunday, June 18, 1940, at 11:30 p.m. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1911 and was stationed at the Bremerton Navy Yards. He was later stationed at Keyport, Wash., and served overseas with C. A, 63rd Coast Artillery. Following the armistice he returned to Keyport, where he served in various capacities in the federal munitions plant there until he suffered a paralytic stroke 2-1/2 years ago. He had been confined to his home since that time. He was united in marriage in 1920 to Miss Gina Stearsteadt of Bremerton and to this union were born three children, Gloria, Lanora and Rose May, who, with their mother, survive. He was very active in church work at Keyport and was a member of the Masonic lodge at Bremerton. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ettie Miller and Mrs. Nannie Hodgin, both of Rogersville, also four brothers, Sterling, Jim and Elvert Klepper, all of Rogersville, and B.C. Klepper of Ozark. Mrs. Ellen Wilson of Ozark, a foster sister, also survives. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 20, at 2 o’clock in the Steltz Funeral Chapel in Bremerton. Interment was at Bremerton.
Klepper, Virgie 2 Aug 1896 - 30 Sep 1983 OH 6 Oct 1983 p5
Services for Virgie Klepper, 87, Rogersville, were held Oct. 2 in Harmony Baptist church with the Revs. Loy Reed and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery under the direction of Marsh. Mrs. Klepper died Sept. 30 in her home after a long illness. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Leslie, Rogersville, and Clayton, Caruther, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Aretta Carlew, Rogersville; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Klepper, William Mallory 24 Dec 1881 - 23 Feb 1935 CCR 28 Feb 1935 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Sarah E. (Smith) Klepper; married 6 Mar 1904 Stella Mae Miller 1883 - 25 May 1969]
Former resident of near Rogersville dies Saturday of injuries received in fall from his barn loft at his home near Stotts City-was brother of B.C. Klepper of this city-Funeral held Tuesday. William Mallory Klepper residing near Stotts City died t the Springfield Baptist hospital Saturday, the result of injuries sustained Friday in a fall from the loft of his barn while throwing feed to cattle. Mr. Klepper was born and reared near Rogersville and was a brother of B.C. Klepper was born and reared near Rogersville and was a brother of B.C. Klepper of Ozark. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Harmony Baptist church with Rev. A.S. Hanks and Rev. Luther McReynolds officiating. Burial was made in the Smith cemetery. K.K. Kelly of Seymour was in charge as funeral director. John M. Pile read the following obituary and eulogy: William Mallory Klepper was born Dec. 24, 1881, the son of Robert M. Klepper and Sarah E. Smith. He departed this life on Feb. 23, 1935, aged 53 years and 2 months, his death being the result of injuries sustained in a fall from the loft of his barn at his home near Stotts City. He was united in marriage on March 6, 1904, to Stella Miller. To this union three children were born, two of whom, with the mother, survive. They are Ruth, aged 23, and Ted, aged 15. The third child, Wade, passed away at the age of two years. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Klepper of Rogersville, two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hodgin and Mrs. Etta Miller, both of Rogersville, six brothers, Sterling E., James A., and Ebb, all of Rogersville, T.H. of Keyport, Wash., and John F. of Carrouthers, Calif., and B.C. of Ozark, together with a host of other relatives and friends. He was born near Rogersville where he grew to manhood. About 10 years ago he professed his faith in his Master and united with the Harmony Baptist church. About four years ago he moved to near Stotts City. The above are but the basic facts of a man’s life. In them is nothing that would picture to you the fact that William Mallory Klepper was more, in the house of flesh and bone that his spirit inhabited, than the common run of man. It would be unfair, unjust and unkind to the memory of this outstanding son, husband, father, brother, kinsman and friend, should we abbreviate this obituary with the mere statements that he was born and lived and died and is today buried. I stand here before you to read this obituary, not because of an intimate relationship with him who lies before us in the throes of death, but because the affectionate heart of a brother bleeds with anguish and sorrow and hopes that from these words there might be plucked some sweetness of soothing consolation. We realize that nothing we shall say shall reach the ear of him of whom we speak. And it need not that it should. We build not a eulogy fitting to his character, in the hope that he in death might be made any bigger or more noble. We build this eulogy to his life in the hope that what is here said might burn itself on the memory of those who hear, to the end that the life of William Mallory Klepper shall be remembered until they too are swallowed up by death and that his noble memory shall be a guiding star and inspiration for them to live as he lived. True greatness is not always builded by an acknowledgement from the world. William Malory Klepper in his love for his home and his loved ones, his affection for those of kindred birth, and his uncompromising devotion to his friends, has builded for his memory a greatness unexcelled in the annals of man. The very fact that here today is assembled a large concourse of people declares the fact that there was something about him of whom we speak which magnified him with his fellow men. A dream of happiness often turns quickly to a remembrance of sadness. We see the dawn of a new day as the rising sun casts its rays over the fleecy clouds, changing them into flying ribbons of a golden hue, only to turn and see the huge cloud come to blight the hopes of a perfect day. And so comes the messenger of Death. But though the visit of William Mallory Klepper was unfinished, those who mourn have a beautiful treasure to possess until eternity -- it is the treasure that the sacredness of his parenthood has been theirs; that they have felt the warmth of his hand as a brother and that he has heard and understood their hearts’ desire as companion and father. William Mallory Klepper seemed to understand the hearts of men and labored for their contentment and happiness just as the angel quiets the anxiety of a prepared soul. And now in closing I take the liberty of revamping the words of John Temple Graves when he spoke a eulogy to his friend, Hendry W. Grady. From what I have learned of William Mallory Klepper, well might they be used as a eulogy to him. If we would speak a eulogy that fills this day, let us build within the hearts he loved a monument tall as his kindly acts and as lasting as the he filled. No fire that can be kindled on the altars of our speech can relume the radiant spark that perished. No blaze in all our eulogy can burn beside the sunlight of his useful life. After all is said there can be nothing grander than such living. I have seen the light that gleamed at midnight from the headlight of some giant engine, rushing onward through the darkness, heedless of danger and fearless of peril, and I thought it was grand. I have seen the light come over the eastern hills in glory, driving the lazy darkness like mist before a sea-born gale, till every leaf and twig and blade of grass glittered in the myriad diamonds of the morning ray, and I thought it was grand. I have seen the lightning leap at midnight athwart the storm swept sky, shivering over chaotic clouds, mid howling winds, till the clouds and sky and shadow-haunted earth flashed into noonday splendor, and I thought it was grand. But the grandest thing, next to the radiance that flows from the Almighty’s throne is the light of a noble and a beautiful and a useful and a devoted life, wearing itself in tender benediction about the destinies of men and finding itself at last at home in the bosom of the everlasting God. Thus ends the life of William Mallory Klepper.
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Klepper, William Mallory 24 Dec 1881 - 23 Feb 1935 CCR 28 Feb 1935 p8
Card of Thanks
We desire to publicly express our most sincere and heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our many friends at Stotts City, Mt. Vernon, Springfield, Rogersville and Ozark for their acts of kindness, floral offerings and sympathy expressed during the brief illness and death of our beloved, William Mallory Klepper. We especially thank Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Kelley of Seymour for their services so freely given. Mrs. Stella Klepper and family, Mrs. Sarah E. Klepper, Mrs. Ellen Wilson, Mrs. Mandy Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Hodgin, Lon Miller and family, Will Miller and family, Spencer Miller and family, Sterling Klepper and family, Ebb Klepper and family, J.F. Klepper and family, T.H. Klepper and family, B.C. Klepper and family.
Klesen, Jsoeph L. 25 Jul 1946 - 23 Sep 2009 CCH-N 30 Sep 2009
[Note: Son of Joseph Klesen & Rosemary Helen (Knize) Klesen; married 20 Mar 1993 Ava Gail Sanders]
Joseph L. Klesen, 63, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Sept. 23, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. He was born on July 25, 1946, in New Kensington, Penn., to Joseph Klesen and Rosemary Helen (Knize) Klesen. He was raised around the world and graduated from Chalmette High School in New Orleans in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Army following graduation. He went through Warrant Officer Rotary Wing Flight School in 1967. Joseph served two tours in Vietnam where he was awarded the Silver Star and other service and Campaign Ribbons. He received a Direct Commission and served in various ground and aviation assignments until his retirement as a Major in 1985. He married Ava Gail Sanders on March 20, 1993, in Benton, Ark. He moved to Bella Vista five years ago from Weatherford, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife,Ava Gail Sanders Klesen of Bella Vista, Ark.; one daughter, Stacy Marie Klesen of Powder Springs, Ga.; and step-daughter, Karen Mason Buckland of Siloam Springs, Ark. A Funeral Service will be at 9 a.m. today, Sept. 30, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5248, Bella Vista, Ark., 72714 or to Bella Vista Veteran’s Wall of Honor, P.O. Box 3085, Bella Vista, Ark., 72715. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.
Kleyh, Grace Lynn Jun 2011 - Jun 2011 SN-L 19 Jun 2011
[Note: Daughter of Jason & Farra ( ) Kleyh]
Grace Lynn Kleyh, infant daughter of Jason and Farra Kleyh, Nixa. Arrangements: Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte.
Klindt, Ethel Loraine “Lori” (Albert) Taylor 5 Feb 1924 - 1 Mar 2011 SN-L 6 Mar 2011
[Note: Daughter of Edward Perry & Lucy Loraine (Haley) Albert; married Theodore Schnitzler Taylor 5 Jun 1924 - Sep 1979; married Earl J. Klindt 16 Jan 1920 - 23 Aug 2003]
Ethel Loraine (Lori) A. Klindt made her transition to a higher plain at age 87 on the morning of 03/01/2011 in her sleep, painlessly after a short illness. Residing in Nixa since 11/19/2005 with her son and daughter in-law, Thomas and Conetta Taylor, she enjoyed attending Christ Church Unity. Born in Camas, Washington 2/5/1924, to Edward Perry Albert and Lucy Loraine Haley Albert Woodworth. She is survived by sons Steven Dale Taylor, Paul Roger Taylor; and granddaughter, Ambrosia Renee Taylor. Lori was preceded to the next plain by her father; mother; husband, Theodore Schnitzler Taylor; second husband, Earl J. Klindt; and grandson, David Steven Taylor. She was a WAVE in Naval Intelligence in World War II, graduate with BS degree of University of Wisconsin at Menomonie, a home economics teacher and State of Oregon Case worker for Adult and Family Services until she retired in1986. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held in Christ Church Unity, 2214 W. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. Tuesday March 8, 2011 at 1 p.m. Full Military honors will conclude the service. A church provided reception will follow afterwards. If you knew Lori please send your stories to
Klinefelter, Fleetah A. (Cox) 23 May 1868 - 20 Feb 1931 CCR 26 Feb 1931 p5
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & ? (Wilfong) Cox; married Jesse B. Klinefelter 15 Mar 1866 - 9 Aug 1929; born Minnesota; buried Arkansas City, Kansas]
Was known here. A St. Louis dispatch under the date of Feb. 20 carried the story of an investigation being conducted over the tragic death of Mrs. Fleetah A. Klinefelter, who was found dead in bed. Her husband, Jesse B. Klinefelter, was found shot to death in their apartment, Aug. 9, 1929. Mr. Klinefelter traveled this territory and was well known by several Ozarkians. Miss Fleetah Welch (now Mrs. Max Miller) of this city is named for Mrs. Klinefelter.
Klineline, Wilburn “Red” 12 Feb 1922 - 20 Aug 2010 SN-L 22 Aug 2010 & CCH-N 25 Aug 2010
[Note: Son of Hubert & Lillian (McCrite) Klineline; married 12 Mar 1943 Pauline Strafford]
Wilburn "Red" Klineline, age 88, Ozark, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010. He was born February 12, 1922 in Ava, the son of Hubert and Lillian (McCrite) Klineline. In 1942 he met Pauline Stafford at a square dance. On March 12, 1943 they were united in marriage and they continued square dancing until recently. Red served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He later worked as a truck driver for Kraft and Lily Tulip until his retirement. Red was an avid fisherman and member of Wagon-Ho mule and wagon club. Survivors include his wife Pauline, Ozark; two daughters, Fonna and Paula; his granddaughter, Kim; his grandson, Ken and also Mike; three great grandchildren, Kim, Jacob and Hannah; four sisters, Dorothy, Mildred, Virginia and Irene; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Red was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Alonzo "Pete" Klineline; a foster daughter, Betty; and Russell Klineline. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 27, in Ava Cemetery, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, in care of the funeral home.
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Klineline, Wilburn K. “Red” 12 Feb 1922 - 20 Aug 2010 CCH-N 30 Nov 2011
[Note: married Pauline Stafford]
Pauline Stafford Klineline places a rose on her beloved husband’s grave, who served his country in World War II as an Army corporal. W. K. (Red) Klineline was recipient of six Bronze Stars in the European campaigns from Oct. 15, 1942, to Feb 6, 1946. Red, as all his friends and relative knew him, passed away Aug. 20, 1910. She also visits many of her departed relatives, including her father, Ernest Stafford who was a soldier in World War I from 1915 to Feb. 25, 1919. Her great-grandfather, Elisha William Stafford was a Union soldier in the Civil War, March 17, 1862 to March 28, 1865. She then travels to Red’s great-grandfather’s grave, Henry Klineline who was also a Union soldier, Sept. 21, 1861 , to Nov. 2, 1864. Pauline comes from a long line of military men. Both of her sons-in-law served our country, Ja Bishop (Fonna’s husband) served in the Navy and Bob Hudgins (Paula’s husband) served in the Marine Corps.
Klinger, Christian O. 10 Jan 1891 - 30 Dec 1976 OH 6 Jan 1977 p7
NIXA - Services for Christian O. Klinger, 85, Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield. The Revs. George Smith and Jack Moore will officiate and Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery there. Mr. Klinger, a former painter and paper hanger in Springfield, died at 7:16 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.
Klobuchar, Curtis Gene "Curt" 6 Dec 1933 - 1 Oct 2005 SN-L 6 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Pete & Henrietta ( ) Klobuchar; married Gertrude Fayollat]
Curtis Gene "Curt" Klobuchar, age 71, of Nixa, entered into the arms of his Lord, with his loving family surrounding him, on October 1, 2005. He was born December 6, 1933, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Pete and Henrietta Klobuchar. During his high school years, Curt distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete at Collinsville High School in Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Curt was a member of St. John's Chapel United Church of Christ in Springfield. He was a longtime employee of Monsanto Company. During his retirement years, Curt enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, gardening, and fishing. He lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas, for 11 years before moving to Nixa six years ago. Curt will be sadly missed by his loving wife and children, and all those who knew and loved him for his ever present willingness to lend a helpful hand to family, friends and neighbors in need. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude (Fayollat) Klobuchar; children, Kim Mooney and husband, Mike, of Troy, Ill., Beth Oliver of Clayton, Mo., Kyle Converse and husband, Mike, of Troy, Ill., and Scott Klobuchar and wife, Jackie, of Pocahontas, Ill.; step-children, Dr. Jeff Bergmann and wife, Meg, Columbia, Ill., and Tracy Everright, of Collinsville, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Klobuchar, Jr.; a sister, Kay Launhardt and his parents. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on October 8, 2005, in St. John's Chapel, United Church of Christ, 4344 S. Fremont, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Chapel U.C.C. or to the American Heart Association.
Kloefkorn, Donna Louise (Eden) 16 Aug 1937 - 1 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Dale & Leota (Wagner) Eden; married 1957 Ivan T. Kloefkorn]
Donna Louise Kloefkorn, age 67, Ozark, passed away Monday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Saturday in James River Assembly, Clark Chapel. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Kloefkorn, Donna Louise (Eden) 16 Aug 1937 - 1 Nov 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
Donna Louise Kloefkorn, 67, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004. She was born Aug. 16, 1937, the daughter of Dale and Leota (Wagner) Eden. Her father preceded her in death. In 1957 she and Ivan T. Kloefkorn were united in marriage. Mrs. Kloefkorn and her husband were active in the Assembly of God ministries. She was president of Stonecroft Ministries in Salt Lake City. She served as pianist and vocalist at James River Assembly and also taught Sunday School. Survivors include: Her husband, Ivan; three sons, Dale Alan Kloefkorn, Rock Springs, Wyo., Roger Dean Kloefkorn and his wife, Tammy, Rock Springs, Wyo., and David Glen Kloefkorn and his wife, Dana, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Tracy, Rachel, Sarah, Amanda, Hannah, Luke and Holly; her mother, Leota Eden Cornwell, presently residing in Maranatha Village, Springfield; and a brother Wayne, Eden, N.D. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in James River Assembly of God Church, Clark Chapel. Burial followed in Hopedale Cemetery Ozark.
Kloppenberg, Flora Amelia (Amsler) 2 May 1878 - 23 Mar 1961 CR 30 Mar 1961 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah Ann (Alt) Amsler; married 27 Mar 1907 Charles Kloppenberg - spelling from tombstone]
Services for Mrs. Flora Amelia Kloppenburg, 82, longtime resident of Billings who died at Ruffin Rest Home at 11 a.m. Thursday, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Mrs. Kloppenburg was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, John, of Dolton, Ill; one sister, Miss Laura Amsler of the home; one brother, Frank B. Amsler of Kansas City, and two grandchildren.
Kloppenburg, Harry Lee 10 Jun 1918 - 18 Oct 2001
[Note: Son of Herman John & Mary Ellen (Schmill) Kloppenburg; married 15 Nov 1940 Mildred Elizabeth Metzelthin
Harry Lee Kloppenburg, 83, a life time resident of Billings, Mo., passed away at home on Thursday, October 18, 2001. He was born on June 10, 1918 to Herman John and Mary Ellen (Schmill) Kloppenburg. He was united in marriage with Mildred Elizabeth Metzelthin on November 15, 1940. Harry was a well known craftsman involved in the Silver Dollar City National Crafts Festival for 36 years and was an active member for many years of the Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association Inc. He was a featured craftsman at the Smithsonian Institution’s “A Man & His World” Exhibition held in Montreal, Canada in 1970. Harry was a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379 and Galena Chapter Eastern Star, and was named Mason of the Year in 2000. He was active in the farming community of Billings and owns a Century Farm north of Billings. On the farm, one of his favorite hobbies was “toying” around with his antique tractors, farm implements, and automobiles. He was an active member in the Billings United Methodist Church. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Jerry Herman. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; son, C. Wayne Kloppenburg of Beverly, Mass.; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Richie Brown of Billings, Mo.; a sister, Eunice Wise of Webb City; a brother, Roy Kloppenburg of Springfield; and three grandchildren, Mark Edward Kloppoenburg of Florida, Ellen Kay Brown of Houston, Mo. and Joshua Spain Brown of Billings, Mo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Masonic Rites performed, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The chapel will be open at noon, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network or Billings United Methodist Church.
Kloppenberg, Jerry Herman 9 Oct 1941 - 5 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of Harry Lee & Mildred Elizabeth (Metzelthin) Kloppenberg]
Funeral services for Jerry Herman Kloppenburg, 25, Route 2, Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Billings High School. The Rev. Tommy Daniel officiated, and burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings, Mr. Kloppenburg died about 1 a.m. Friday when his car left a Mo. 174 curve, struck a culvert and overturned several times seven miles east of Mt. Vernon.
Kloppenburg, Joan Elizabeth (Tuhey) 30 Jun 1926 - 7 Apr 2006 SN-L 9 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Matilda (Casperson) Tuhey; married 11 Nov 1946 Roy J. Kloppenburg 3 Oct 1926 - 21 Jan 2002]
Joan Elizabeth Kloppenburg, 79, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 7, 2006, at Christian Healthcare West, after a long illness. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to John and Matilda (Casperson) Tuhey. Joan graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, as well as Burge School of Nursing. She was united in marriage to Roy J. Kloppenburg on November 11, 1946, in Springfield, Mo. Into this union two children were born. Joan was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 43 years. She was active in many aspects of the church including being the church secretary for a short time and communion steward and member of the ladies' Ruth Circle. She was a member of the Dogwood Sunday School Class. She formed many friendships and shared great memories with other church members. Joan worked many jobs while living in Springfield. She worked as a registered nurse for the Greene County Health Department in cooperation with Springfield Public Schools with students quarantined at home. She also worked as a pediatric nurse in Dr. Clayton's office for many years. She and her husband then started their own business, Queen Size Shoe Stores in Springfield and Joplin. Joan was one of two founding members of the Ozarks Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Springfield, over 25 years ago. Many friends crossed her path as she made these changes in life. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents; were one brother, Donald Tuhey; and her husband of half a century, Roy J. Kloppenburg. She is survived by two sons; Kevin Kloppenburg of Springfield, as well as Ray Kloppenburg and his wife, Ann, of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew and Hannah Kloppenburg, all of St. Louis, Missouri. Also surviving are her two brothers, Jerry Tuhey of Ozark, Missouri, and Edward Tuhey of Nixa, Missouri, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Wesley United Methodist Church with the Reverend William Moore officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65807, in memory of Joan Kloppenburg. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Kloppenburg, Mary Ellen (Schmill) 18 Dec 1894 - 20 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Clara (Conrad) Schmill; married Herman Julius Kloppenberg 14 May 1888 - 21 Nov 1934; surname on tombstone Kloppenberg]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Kloppenburg, 62, who died Thursday, June 20, at St. Johns hospital, Springfield, were held Sunday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the Billings Methodist church, with Rev, Harold Bassett and Rev. S. D. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Widow of the late Herman John Kloppenburg who died in 1941, she was a longtime and active member of the Billings M. E. Church. Survivors include two sons, Harry of Billings and Roy of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Eunice Wise of Springfield, five grandchildren, eight brothers and two sisters.
Kloppenburg Mildred Elizabeth (Metzelthin) 17 Apr 1919 - 23 Sep 2011 SN-L 24 Sep 2011
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Gertrude (Bond) Metzelthin; married Harry Kloppenburg]
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Kloppenburg, age 92, of Billings, Mo., died on Friday, September 23, 2011, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville, Mo. She was born on April 17, 1919 in Billings, the daughter of Herman and Gertrude (Bond) Metzelthin. Her husband, Harry; her parents; a son, Jerry Herman Kloppenburg; and five siblings, preceded Mildred in death. She is survived by: a son, C. Wayne Kloppenburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Richie Brown, all of Billings, Mo.; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., with Eastern Star Rites at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Linda Nelson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. Contributions may be made to the Billings United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
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Kloppenburg, Mildred Elizabeth (Metzelthin) 17 Apr 1919 - 23 Sep 2011 CCH-N 28 Sep 2011
Mildred Elizabeth Kloppenburg, 92, a lifelong resident of Billings, died, Sept. 23, 2011, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born on April 17, 1919 in Billings, the daughter of Herman and Gertrude (Bond) Metzelthin. Mildred was united in marriage to Harry Lee Kloppenburg on Nov. 15, 1940. Together they were active in the farming community of Billings, and owned a Century Farm north of Billings. Mildred was an active member in the Billings United Methodist Church and the Galena Chapter Eastern Star. And was a past Worthy Matron. Her husband, Harry; her parents; a son, Jerry Herman Kloppenburg; and five siblings, Ivon Salchow, Pauline Bluebaum, Dorthy Kasinger, Mary Louis Maples and Willard Metzelthin, preceded Mildred in death. She is survived by: a son, C. Wayne Kloppenburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Richie Brown, all of Billings, Mo.; three grandchildren, Mark Edward Kloppenburg, Florida, Ellen Kay (Brown) Willis, Summersville, and Joshua Spain Brown, Billings; five great grandchildren, Bethany, Stacie and Courtney Willis, Ethan Brown, and Kaylee Hood; two sister-in-law, Geneva Metzelthin and Eunice Wiser; other relatives and many friends. Visitation was 2 to 4 p.m., with Eastern Star Rites at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Sep. 26, in the funeral home, with Rev. Linda Nelson officiating. Burial followed the service in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. Contributions may be made to the Billings United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
Klugman, Betty (Chapman) 17 Nov 1924 - 30 Dec 1979 OH 3 Jan 1980 p2
[Note: Daughter of Vonnie V. & Flossie Jane (Biers) Chapman; married Irving Klugman 30 Dec 1922 - 30 Dec 1980]
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Klugman, Irving 30 Dec 1922 - 30 Dec 1980 OH 3 Jan 1979 p2
[Note: married Betty Chapman 17 Nov 1924 - 30 Dec 1979]
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Klugman, Greg 15 Aug 1949 - 30 Dec 1980 OH 3 Jan 1979 p2
[Note: Son of Irving & Betty (Chapman) Klugman]
Former Ozarker Betty Klugman Died in Crash
Betty Chapman, Klugman, formerly of Ozark, her husband, Irv and their son, Greg, were killed in an auto accident Dec. 29, in Los Angeles, relatives here reported Monday, Mrs. Klugman was a graduate of Ozark High School. Among those surviving are Mrs. Klugman’s mother, Mrs. Flossie Chapman, Nixa; one son, Mark, one daughter, Stacy of Calif.; one brother, Joe Chapman of Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Lola Horn, Nixa and Mrs. Beulah DeSpain, also of Texas.
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Klugman, Betty (Chapman) 17 Nov 1924 - 30 Dec 1979 OH 3 Jan 1980 p2
[Note: Daughter of Vonnie V. & Flossie Jane (Biers) Chapman; married Irving Klugman 30 Dec 1922 - 30 Dec 1980]
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Klugman, Irving 30 Dec 1922 - 30 Dec 1979 OH 3 Jan 1980 p2
[Note: married Betty Chapman 17 Nov 1924 - 30 Dec 1979]
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Klugman, Greg 15 Aug 1949 - 30 Dec 1979 OH 3 Jan 1980 p2
[Note: Son of Irving & Betty (Chapman) Klugman]
Services for Irv, Betty and Greg Klugman, Granada, Calif. were held Thursday in the Mount Sinai Funeral Home in Burbank, Calif. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Klugman, 55, her husband, Irv, about 45 and her son, Greg, 30, were killed Saturday night in a head-on crash as their car crested a hill on a highway near their home. It was reported the accident involved another car which was drag racing on the wrong side of the road. Mr. Klugman was born in Springfield and was a graduate of Ozark High School. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Flossie Chapman, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah DeSpain, Arlington, Texas and Mrs. Lola Horn, Springfield; a brother, Joe Chapman, Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Stacy and a son, Mark, both of California.
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Knabb, Ima Daisy (Haworth) 1905 - 13 Dec 1966 CCR 15 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: married Dr. Henry Knabb, Sr.]
Mrs. Ima Daisy Knabb, 61, of Springfield, died at 11:30 p. m. Tuesday in Burge Protestant Hospital after a lingering illness. She was the widow of Dr. Henry Knabb, Sr. Mrs. Knabb had lived in Springfield for 40 years and was a school teacher who taught at Oak Grove School for 35 years and at Bell, Victory and Glidewell Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church and University Women’s Club. Mrs. Knabb was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the National Education Association, The Missouri State Teacher’s Association, and the Friendship Club. She is survived by two stepsons, Dr. Harris E. Knabb and Dr. Henry F. Knabb, Jr., Springfield; one brothers, Charles J. Haworth, Hartville; three sisters, Mrs. William Nickel, Mt. Grove, Mrs. Roy Smalley, Sr., Linwood, Calif and Mrs. H. O. Wolfe, Ozark; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thieme Chapel in Springfield, with the Rev. Thomas S. Fields, assisted by the Rev. Allen Harrison, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Knackstedt, Anthony Leroy “Tony Wood” 26 Feb 1954 - 9 Jun 1982 OH 17 Jun 1982 p10
[Note: Son of Leroy E. & ? (Wood) Knackstedt; stage name Tony Wood; SSDI gives 26 Feb 1954 DOB; California Death Index gives 26 Apr 1954 & gives mother’s maiden name as Wood]
Services for Anthony (Tony Wood) Knackstedt, 28, West Hollywood, Calif., were held June 15 in Birch Funeral Chapel with the Rev, John W. Graham officiating. Burial was in Ray Spring Cemetery. Mr. Knackstedt died June 9 of undetermined causes. He was a musician. Survivor include a daughter, Stacy, Chino, Calif.; his father, LeRoy, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Linda Nicely, Sparta; a brother, Chris, Springfield; and grandmothers, Mrs. Delia Knackstedt, Everton and Mrs. Olga Gilmore, Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Teen Challenge of the Ozarks, P. O. Box 429, Springfield, Mo 65801
Knackstedt, Leroy E. 27 May 1930 - 2 Jun 2000 St. Petersburg (FL) Times 4 Jun 2000
[Note: Son of Edward & Delia (Collinge) Knackstedt; married Ruby J. “Jan”’ Wood]
Leroy E. Knackstedt , 70, of Largo, died Friday (June 2, 2000) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Windem, Kan., and moved to Largo in 1990 from Springfield, Mo. He worked as a structural steel salesman for Schill Steel Co., Springfield, Mo., was a member of Missouri Avenue Baptist Church, Clearwater, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 and past commander of Chapter 143, Largo. He was also a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Madeira Beach and the 32nd Infantry Regiment Association. Survivors include his wife, Ruby J. "Jan"; a son, Christopher A., Seattle; a daughter, Linda Wood, Chadwick, Mo.; a brother, Lloyd Knackstedt, Kansas City, Kan.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.
Knapp, Joan (Durham) 25 Sep 1936 - 2 Dec 2004 SN-L 5 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Louis S. & Pearl A. ( ) Durham; married Max J. Knapp]
Joan Knapp, 68, Nixa, Mo., died at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at the family home in Christian County. Mrs. Knapp was born Sept. 25, 1936, the daughter of Louis S. and Pearl A. Durham in Greensburg, Kan. She moved to Christian County, Mo., in January 2002 after living 37 years in the Kansas City area. Joan retired after 20 years of service from the Federal Housing Administration in 1996 as the Director of Multifamily Housing for the State of Kansas and half of the State of Missouri. Survivors include her husband, Max J. Knapp, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kurt and Tracy Knapp of Nixa, and Dale and Janet Knapp of Kansas City, one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Greg Biery of Clyde, Kan.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Chris and Frances Durham of McAllen, Texas, Lee and Annette Durham of Sacramento, Calif., and Wilma Durham of Wichita, Kan.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Shirley and Joe Wood of Aurora, Ella and Bill Lohnes of Sequim, Wash., Billie and Larry Kozdury of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Anna Marie Brooks of Wichita, Kan.; and nine cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Josh Knapp, Megan, Amy, Hannah and Joseph Knapp, and Brett, Michael, and Tammy Jo Biery. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. There will be no formal visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made in Joan's name to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.