GenealogyBuff.com - Benton County, Missouri Obituary Collection - 13
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Howard Tweedy
August 5, 2005
Howard Ray Tweedy, age 64, of the City of Lake Waukomis, Missouri, passed away, Friday, August 5, 2005 at North Kansas City Hospital.
He was born on June 24, 1941 of a farm near Fristoe, Missouri, the son of Clarence & Lillie Antwiller Tweedy. Howard grew up in Benton County, attending the one room Liberty School and graduating from Warsaw High School in 1959.
Howard was a people person, he never met a stranger and would be the first to admit that he was fortunate to carve out a successful career in sale and sales management, which enabled him to meet people form all walks of life and from all parts of the country, traveling from coast to coast and border to border just doing what he enjoyed. A time-demanding career didn’t mean that other very important people would be ignored. He held a serious interest in the participation of his children’s school and sporting events, such as summer little league baseball and softball, which demanded transportation and participation of every pitch and swing of the bat, win or lose, he supported them to give their best.
Howard served as mayor of the city of Lake Waukomis for five terms. He was president of the Homeowners Association of Lake Waukomis and city alderman. Howard received the 2005 Lake Waukomis Lifetime Achievement Award. He also served as treasurer on the Platte County Mayors’ Council. Howard was described as a very low-key gentleman of his community, who paid little attention to himself, and more to the betterment of those who knew him.
Howard is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Hubert and Herman Tweedy.
His is survived by the most important person of his life, his wife Janet, three children, Ronda Lynn Mansell and her husband Lee and son Tanner, of Kansas City, Missouri, Adam Ray Tweedy and Andrea Eve Tweedy, both of Lake Waukomis, Missouri
Funeral services for Howard Tweedy will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Rev. Warren Campbell, officiating.
Burial will be held at the Fristoe Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lee Mansell, Kelsey Jacobs, Raymond Moore, Jr., Kevin Moore, Shawn Johnson and David Johnson.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fristoe Cemetery c/o the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri
Annie M. Busse
July 27, 2005
Annie Marie Busse, age 90, passed away Wednesday evening, July 27, 2005, at her home in Woodland Shores Development near Warsaw, Missouri.
She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on August 4, 1914, the daughter of Odell and Louise Rogiers De Clerck.
She grew up in Michigan, Illinois and Missouri, finally making her home in Kansas City. She had been employed as an electronics assembly worker for the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City for over thirty years retiring in November of 1981.
On May 29, 1967, she was married to George L. Busse in Kansas City. Following their retirement they moved to their lake home near Warsaw.
Annie was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Post #5925 of Lincoln, Missouri, American Legion Auxiliary of Post #217 of Warsaw, Missouri, and the Disabled American Veterans Post in Jeffeson City, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, George, of the home, one son, Jackie Threlkeld, seven step-children, George Busse, Jr. of Thayer, Kansas, Timothy Busse, of Altona, Kansas, Thomas Busse, of Licking, Missouri, Georgette Dixon, of Overland Park, Kansas, Sharon Forman, of Mims, Florida, and Dee Kissel, of Thayer, Kansas.
She also leaves twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, one sister, Alice Nelson, of Moline, Illinois, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Benton County Hospice for their care and assistance during Annie’s final days and a special thank you to a great friend and neighbor, Darlene Brocker, for her loving devotion.
There will be a Memorial Reception of Family and Friends after 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 29th at the Busse home. Cremation.
Chalmer W. Barb
July 26, 2005
Chalmer W. Barb, age 81, of Warsaw, was born on September 12, 1923, at Edmondson, Missouri in Benton County, the son of Olen Clay and Ruby Hill Barb, and went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 26, 2005.
Chalmer attended rural schools in Benton County for 8 years and worked several years doing farm work. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in April of 1941 and served until March 9, 1942. In 1944, during World War II, he enlisted in the armed forced and served in the infantry from July 13, 1944 until April 23, 1946. After basic training, his unit was sent to France as a replacement unit and became part of the 39th artillery. After the war ended in Europe his unit was sent back to the states and Chalmer was honorably discharged from duty.
On January 25, 1945, he was united in marriage with Ruth Williams of Lincoln at the court house in Kansas City, Kansas. Unto this union, four sons were born, Martin G., Robert E., William L., and James C.
Chalmer gave his heart to the Lord on February 14, 1971. He was baptized and joined the First Baptist Church of Warsaw where he served faithfully in attendance and was a deacon from January 20, 1980 until his health kept him from serving He had also served as trustee for the church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and two brothers, Earl and Junior Clay Barb.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruth, of the home, four sons, Martin and his wife, Sherry, of Mission, Kansas, Robert and his wife, Debra, of McKinney, Texas, William and his wife, Jackie, of Warsaw and James and his wife, Cynthia, also of Warsaw, seven grandchildren, Nathan Barb, and his wife, Jodi of Warsaw, Jacqueline Panas, and her husband, Jeff, of Florence, Alabama, Thomas Barb and his wife, Andrea, of Mission, Kansas, Myron Barb and Sarah Barb, both of Springfield, Missouri, Donna Barb of McKinney, Texas and Kevin Barb, of Kansas City, Missouri, two great-granddaughters, Justine Barb of Warsaw and Creighton Panas, of Florence, Alabama, a brother, John L. Barb and a sister, Darlene Allen, both of Warsaw, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Chalmer Barb will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, at the First Baptist Church of Warsaw with Rev. Doug Gripka officiating.
Burial and military rites will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, near Warsaw.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., Friday at the church prior to the services.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Barb, Thomas Barb, Myron Barb, Kevin Barb, Jeff Panas, and Gary Barb.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jacque Panas, Sarah Barb, Donna Barb, Jodi Bard, and Andrea Barb and the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to the Benton County Cancer Fund in care of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Jimmie "Catfish" Chapin
July 26, 2005
Jimmie Lee "Catfish" Chapin, age 68, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.
He was born on November 9, 1936 in Warsaw, the son of John and Fern Long Chapin.
He attended school in Edmondson and Sedalia before moving to Kansas City, in 1953, where he was employed as a machinist until retiring in 1991 and returning to Warsaw.
Jimmie enjoyed fishing as long as his health permitted, as well as playing bingo and most importantly spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. Jimmie was also actively involved with Alcoholics Anonymous for 29 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Johnnie Chapin, one sister, Cleda Kern, a brother-in-law, Herschel Hylton, a sister-in-law Annette "Babe" Chapin and daughter, Mary Lou.
Jimmie leaves behind his wife Carol Chapin of the home, sons Mark Lee Chapin (Tara Edelstein) of Warsaw, Vernon "Chris" Gregory (Tayona) of Royse City, Texas, Mark S. Gregory of Nashville, Tennessee, Glenn Gregory (Patrina) of Nashville, Tennessee, daughters, Theresa "Teri" Baker (Tony) of Gladstone, Missouri, Angel Rose of Mosby, Missouri and grandchildren Cassie Siglar, Axel Rose and Stormy Rose, sisters, Marge Leinhouser (Bob) and Linda Hylton, brothers Don Chapin, Ron Chapin (Patti) and Raymond Chapin (Shelia) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Services for Jimmie Lee "Catfish" Chapin, will be held Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Timothy Brown, officiating.
Memorial donation may be given to the Benton County Hospice.
Ottis Carl Hammond
July 23, 2005
"Til We See You In Heaven"
Ottis Carl Hammond passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri.
He was born on February 1, 1928, in Warsaw, Missouri, the son of Jake Ottis and Lily Mae Fischer Hammond.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jesse, Gene and Fred and one sister, Mabel.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jackie Gunn Hammond, of the home, eight children, Carl, Frances, Robert, Brenda, Dana, Jack, Toni and Jill, 26 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many many, relatives and long-time friends.
Ottis and Jackie lived on their family farm in Camden County for 45 years, in the house he built. He attended school at Point Lookout and Warsaw. He worked as a farmer, a farrier, a rock mason and a carpenter.
Ottis accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1959. His faith in God sustained him as we celebrate his life and his home going.
Funeral services for Ottis C. Hammond will be at 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Pastor John D. Park officiating.
Burial will be in the Cable Ridge Cemetery, near Edwards, Missouri. No Visitation.
The family suggest memorial contribution be made to the Cable Ridge Cemetery in care of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri.
Virginia S. Milliner
July 22, 2005
Virginia S. Milliner, age 75, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away Friday afternoon, July 22, 2005, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.
She was born near Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 2, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Ella Elizabeth Turner Scikman.
As a teenager she moved with her family to Kansas City, Kansas, and attended there attended Stoney Point school.
On April 4, 1958, she was united in marriage to Charles L. Hookham. They made their home in Kansas City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1957.
On October 7, 1977, she was married to Norman Milliner. They also made their home at 5118 Freeman in Kansas City, Kansas. For some thirty years, she and her family had taken into their home and cared for many foster children that had been abused, neglected or unwanted. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, caring for her own family with the love and devotion of a guardian angel. To the benefit of her family, friends and neighbors she loved to crochet, making blankets, and sweaters, and clothing for dolls and toys. She also enjoyed reading magazines, story books and her Bible.
On August 27, 1982, she and Norman moved to their home near Edwards, Missouri.
Virginia is survived by her husband, Norman, of the home, three sons, Charles Skinner, of Kansas City, Kansas, Norman Dale Milliner, Jr. of North Kansas City, Missouri, and Anthony Milliner, of Kansas City, Kansas, five daughters, Susan McConnell, of Pueblo, Colorado, Sherry Ripley, of Steelville, Missouri, Winona Phelps, of Springhill, Kansas, Kathy Halbert, also of Kansas City, Kansas, and Valerie Rodriguez, of Shawnee, Kansas, seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday morning, July 26, 2005, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw with Rev. John Ripley officiating.
Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Garden Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening at the funeral home.
Clara E. Hollenberg
July 22, 2005
Clara Elinor Elizabeth Hollenberg, age 82, of Warsaw, Missouri, was born on October 8, 1922, the daughter of Leonard and Clara Blasé Haas.
God called her to Himself in Heaven on July 22, 2005.
Clara became a member of the Lutheran Church upon marriage and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Warsaw, Missouri.
She was married to H. Delmar Hollenberg on December 25, 1941, in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Clara was a homemaker, a helpmate in the family farming operation, a wonderful wife and mother, who enjoyed cooking, gardening and the out-of-doors.
Her husband preceded her in death on November 11, 1995, at their home in Center, Missouri.
In early 1997, Clara moved to and made her home at Warsaw, Missouri, where she is known to many simply as "Mom."
Clara is survived by two daughters, Jackie Martin, and her husband, Lou, of Cottleville, Missouri, and Sue Fergerson, and her husband, Jim, of Warsaw, Missouri, five grandchildren: Debbie Janis, of St. Peters, Missouri, Bradley Martin, of O’Fallon, Missouri, Jody and Paul Fergerson, of Versailles, Missouri, and Robert Fergerson, of Cole Camp, Missouri, eleven grandchildren; five sisters, two brothers, other relatives and many friends in Warsaw, Center, St. Charles and St. Louis County area.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon July 26, 2005, at the Center Cemetery in Center, Missouri, with Rev. Morris Meseke officiating.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.
Kathryn Lesseg Poole
July 22, 2005
Kathryn Lesseg Poole age 90, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away, Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home, in Lincoln, Missouri
She was born on December 13, 1914 in Webster Groves, Missouri, the daughter of Otto Peter Becker and Anna Lena Gier Becker. She was christened on June 8, 1919 by Pastor George Lueke, Jr., of Evangelical Lutheran Christ Church of Webster Groves, Missouri; sponsers were Mabelle Hartman and Orville Newlin.
Kathryn enjoyed being with her family more than anything else. She loved cooking and baking and her family will miss her special meals and desserts. She also loved to crochet and made them many beautiful Afghans and dolls. Her favorite pastimes were working crossword puzzles and watching the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Royals and the K.C. Chiefs. She also liked watching the men’s P.G.A. and recently started watching Texas Hold’em tournaments.
She was united in marriage to Alfred H. Lesseg on April 22, 1939, in Creve Cour, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 16, 1979.
She then married Ralph T. Poole on April 9, 1981, in Edwards, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1995.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister Janette Koch Robbins and three brothers, William R. Becker, John A. Becker and Robert O. Becker, grandchildren, David Wayne Kirtley and Deborah Drave Bartlett.
Kathryn retired in 1971 from T.G.&Y; Variety Stores. She was the office manager for the store in Argentine, Kansas and later, for the store at 78th and State, Kansas City, Kansas.
Kathryn has lived in Benton County for the past 34 years, 10 years at Woodland Chores Resort, in Warsaw, 14 years at Forthview Resort in, Edwards and 14 years in Lincoln.
Surviving are two, daughters, Jerrie Lesseg Dupree and her husband Bill of Silsbee, Texas and Jeanne Lesseg Ozias of Lincoln, Missouri, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and one son Ron Lesseg and his wife Sandy of Overland Park, Kansas. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Sherry Blades King and her husband Bob, Kathryn A. Blades Larison and her husband, Stan, Tony Byergo and his wife, Tammy and Jenniver Bartlett Hess, three great-grandchildren, Sierra King, Austin Hess and Samantha Byergo, and other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services and interment for Kathryn A. Lesseg Poole will be held 12:00 (Noon) Monday, July 25, 2005 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, in Kansas City, Missouri, at I-435 and Holmes.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, 2005 at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, in Lincoln, Missouri, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
