GenealogyBuff.com - Benton County, Missouri Obituary Collection - 34
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Takoda Dareios Holbert
Born: October 28, 2014
Died: February 24, 2015
Takoda Dareios Holbert, of Warrensburg, MO, infant son of Brianna Holbert and Tim Tuaquoi, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
He was born on October 28, 2014, at the Western Missouri Hospital in Warrensburg, MO.
Although here on earth for only four months, Takoda’s memories and his love is felt by all that knew him and along with his devoted family will miss him dearly.
Along with his parents, Takoda is survived by his maternal grandparents, Shane Holbert, and his wife, Sam, of Sedalia, Brandy Anderson and her husband, Ed, of St. George, Utah, his maternal great-grandmother, Renea Ruzick of Cole Camp, MO, and Kevin Holbert, and his wife, Katy, of Sedalia, great-great-grandparents, Robert and Nayda Farkas of Raytown, MO, his paternal grandmother, Jane Tuaquoi, and paternal great-grandmother, Lena Robinson, both of Ohio, several aunts and uncles, Felicity Hill, Shane Donaven, Hunter Anderson, Emily Anderson, James Anderson, Drexel Anderson, Jazmine Holbert and Izaiah Holbert.
Takoda was preceded in death by an aunt, Raven Holbert, a great-great- grandmother, Marie Holbert, a great-grandfather Terry Ruzick and a cousin, Josh Holbert.
Funeral services for Takoda Holbert will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Visitation will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, prior to services.
Burial will be in the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, MO.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Marilyn Jane Wilson
Born: September 16, 1934
Died: February 25, 2015
Marilyn J. Wilson, age 80, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at her home near Warsaw.
She was born near Utica, New York, on September 16, 1934, the daughter of George and Catherine Tullock Schrieber.
She was married to Wes Wilson and they owned and operated the Osage Bluff Lodge near Warsaw.
She is survived by her husband and three daughters.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Dr. James E. Spring
Born: September 26, 1949
Died: March 02, 2015
U.S. Veteran
Dr. James E. Spring, age 65, of Warsaw, passed away Monday March 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Ruddle and Louella (Houston) Spring.
He grew up in the St. Louis area and graduated from Affton High School in 1967. He went on to receive a BA in Zoology in 1971 from the University of Missouri and his doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1975. Jim then served his country in the United States Air Force as a Captain and Dental Flight Surgeon from 1975 until 1977.
He was united in marriage to Paula Longtin on August 7, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois. They made their home in Kansas City, moving to Warsaw in 1977, after he was honorably discharged from his service in the Air Force.
He opened his dental practice in Warsaw, and has been serving the Warsaw community for the past 38 years.
Dr. Spring was an officer and member of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Missouri. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Kansas City Dental Society and past president of the Missouri Central Dental Society. He was appointed to a task force for health care in the state of Missouri, and was a six-time delegate to the MDA (Missouri Dental Association) annual meeting.
Dr. Spring was actively involved in the Warsaw community and the Warsaw school system. He was Mayor Pro-tem and Ward 3 Alderman for the City of Warsaw. He was a member of Warsaw Chamber of Commerce since 1977, receiving the Chamber Heroic Service Award. He was a member and past President of the Warsaw Lion’s Club, the Warsaw Park Board, Warsaw R-IX North Elementary PTC, John Boise Middle School PTC, and the Warsaw Daycare Board. He was a past committee chair for the Warsaw Jubilee Days and a current board member & treasurer for the Benton County Health Department Board. He was a sponsor for the Warsaw trails program, Warsaw youth softball and a past coach for the youth basketball and football teams. He was honored by the Benton County Food Pantry for contributive service and by the Benton County Relay for Life as Caregiver of the Year. In 1996, he established the Richard G. Longtin Memorial Scholarship to be given annually to the Valedictorian of the Warsaw High School.
He is survived by his wife Paula, of the home, a daughter, Megan Spring, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, his sister, Dr. Joyce West, of St. Louis, Missouri, a niece, Dr. Kristine Annable, of Okemos, Michigan, a great-niece Katie Burkhardt and great-nephew, Will Burkhardt.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Warsaw, with Dr. John Boise, officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton County Health Department, the Richard G. Longtin Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Benton County Cancer Fund.
Arrangements for his service and cremation are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.
Eugene T. Oseka
Born: May 20, 1941
Died: May 21, 2014
Eugene T. Oseka, age 73, of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of Papillion, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at his home.
He was born on May 20, 1941 in Arcadia, Nebraska, the son of Thomas and Julia Oseka.
He served in the U.S. Army as a medic and worked forty-two years for the Omaha Housing Authority Painters Union, retiring in 2002.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jeri in 2001, two sisters Elaine Dresp and Louise Andrews and a niece, Julie Buesing.
He is survived by his loving companion, Jacquelyn Godi of Warsaw, Missouri, two sisters Janice Hoffmann and her husband Donald of Iowa, and Marcia Ansley and her husband George, of Texas, three nieces; Theresa Dresp, of Minnesota, Rita Gauthier and her husband Mike of Nebraska, and Ellen Ham and her husband Tim, of Nebraska, several great-nieces and nephews.
He was a big Husker Fan who loved to make people laugh, go bowling, fish and travel. He was cared for dearly by his many friends and neighbors throughout Nebraska and Missouri. Forever in our hearts.
Funeral Mass for Eugene T. Oseka will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at the church with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7:00 P.M.
Graveside services and Military Rites will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Cavalry Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home, of Warsaw, Missouri.
Jennifer Lynn Wright
Born: January 06, 1991
Died: November 13, 2011
Jennifer Lynn Wright, age 20, of Warsaw, passed away early Sunday morning, November 13, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Warsaw.
She was born on January 6, 1991, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie Belk and Tracey Wright-Belk.
Jennifer grew up in Warsaw, until moving to South Dakota, in 1998. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota in 2009. Jennifer returned to Warsaw with her parents in 2010.
She worked as a waitress for Taco Villa in Warsaw. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and taking pictures. She was known to be always on the go. However, her most enjoyable activity was the time spent with her family. She had a "Big Heart" for those around her and she will be dearly missed by those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Earl Wright, her maternal grandfather, Allen Jones and one uncle Jay Jones, in 2001.
She is survived by her parents, Tracey Wright-Belk and Charlie Belk, of Warsaw, her biological father, James Wright, of Warsaw, her maternal grandmother, Roberta "Sis" Jones, of Warsaw, her paternal grandmother, Evelyn Wright, of Lincoln, Missouri, two brothers, James Allen Wright, of Belton, Missouri and Jesse Dale Wright, of South Dakota, a step-brother, Jacob Dean, of Clinton, Missouri; six aunts, Virginia Jones, of Rapid City, South Dakota, Vicki Jones, of Pierre, South Dakota, Susan Pilcher, of Warick, Rhode Island, Renee McCormick, of Lathrop, Missouri, Edith "Boo-Boo" Paris-Noland, of Republic, Missouri, and Geni Rahmer, of Kansas City, Kansas, uncles, Jeff Jones, of Billings, Montana and uncle, Kevin Noland, of Warsaw, nieces, nephews, cousins, including two special cousins she considered sisters, Miriah Paris and Amy Noland, both of Republic, Missouri, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Services for Jennifer Lynn Wright will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the River Church, in Warsaw, with Pastor Sam Hinkle, officiating.
Shirley Ann Hunter
Born: December 27, 1935
Died: May 27, 2015
Shirley Ann Hunter, age 79, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.
She was born on December 27, 1935, in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Alvin and Esther Heerman.
She grew up in Concordia, MO, and graduated from Concordia High School in 1953. In 1959, she moved to the Kansas City area where she worked for Kelly Springfield Tire in North Kansas City for 30 years.
On November 7, 1964, she was united in marriage to William E. Hunter in Kansas City, MO. They made their home in Kansas City, until retiring in 1989 and moving to Warsaw.
After moving to Warsaw, Shirley began working at J & D Pharmacy and worked until her health failed.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Warsaw. She enjoyed playing cards and playing golf and had been a member of Shawnee Bend Ladies Golf Club.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William in 1994, and a granddaughter, Shannon Rogers.
She is survived by three daughters, Debby Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Roxy Hunter of Milpitas, CA, and Teresa Younts of Kansas City, MO, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, a sister, Gerrie Brackman, of Concordia, MO, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Shirley Hunter will be Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 1:30 P.M., at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Morris Meseke officiating.
Burial in Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, MO.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M., at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Memorials may be made to Shawnee Cemetery Fund in care of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Charles Embrey Jones
Born: January 23, 1933
Died: April 14, 2015
U.S. Veteran
Charles Embrey Jones, 82, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015 at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 82.
Charlie was born in Napton, Missouri, to Mary Embrey and Johnny S. Jones. After graduating from Marshall High School, Class of 1951, he enlisted in the Army and served in Germany as a general’s aid. Following the army, Charlie studied business at the University of Missouri in Columbia and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Charlie ran a small engine repair business in Warsaw for over 50 years. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed the company of everyone who came into his shop. For many years, he was a member and Past Master of the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #653 AF & AM of Warsaw, the Kansas City Valley of the Scottish Rite, Benton County Scottish Rite, Ararat Shrine Temple of Kansas City and the Warsaw Shrine Clubs. As a member of the Golden Valley Shrine Club, he enjoyed driving his mini-rod in parades around the state, supporting the work of the Shriners Hospital. Charlie was also instrumental in the construction of the Warsaw Municipal Airport and served on the Airport Board.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Charles Embrey Jones, II.
Charlie was the devoted husband of Treva Henshaw Jones and loving father to Sabin James and her husband, Kurt, Christopher Jones and his wife, Elena, Phillip Kreisler and Michelle McLerran, and included Marlie and Randy Nystul. He adored spending time and spoiling his grandchildren, Hannah James, Olivia James, Matthew Kreisler and his newest grandson Daniel Alexander Jones born January 5, 2015 and he loving included Emma King, Lauren and Rachael Morgan, of which he is watching over them all.
Charlie leaves one sister, Susie and her husband, Warren Hughes of Clearwater, FL, two brothers, Turner Jones of Columbia, MO, and Steve Jones and his wife, Audrey, of Napton, MO, sister-in-law Joy Craighead and her husband, Ronny, of Mission, KS, sister-in-law Linda Phillips of Clinton, MO, and his much-loved nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorial services for Charlie Jones will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 25, 2015 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, MO.
Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Teacher Care Fund, which gives financial assistance to Warsaw students who need help with school supplies, after school activities and graduation expenses, c/o Reser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 910, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.
Robert Phillip Clymer
Born: May 13, 1943
Died: March 31, 2015
Robert Phillip Clymer, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, surrounded by loved ones.
Robert was born on May 13, 1943 to Robert and Ruth Clymer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was the eldest of 4 children. As a child his family relocated to the Joplin, Missouri area where they operated a restaurant. Robert graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1962.
In 1969, Robert moved his family to Blue Springs, Missouri. With over 34 years of service at General Motors, Robert retired in 1999 and moved to Warsaw, Missouri, and a place on the Lake of the Ozarks.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.
Robert is a member of the Church of Christ in Lincoln, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Joy Ann Clymer of Warsaw. His children, Robyn (James) Hayley and Robert Clymer of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Michael Clymer of St. Joseph, Missouri. His grandchildren, Devlin, Angelina and Analyce Hayley, Sabrina and Cody Clymer of Las Vegas, Nevada. Samantha, Sierra, and Stephanie Clymer of St. Joseph, Missouri. A great-grandson Tayton Clymer of Las Vegas.
Memorial services for Robert Phillip Clymer will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri.