GenealogyBuff.com - Benton County, Missouri Obituary Collection - 40
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Hershel E. Clark
Born: December 16, 1935
Died: June 24, 2016
Hershel E. Clark, age 80, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home.
He was born on December 16, 1935 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Tom and Iola Belle (Michaels) Clark.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy Cothern on May 28, 1954. They made their home in Kansas City, and California, before moving to Warsaw in 1966.
He is a member of the Community of Christ Church.
Hershel is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Clark, of the home, three children; Teresa Moerschel of Wheatland, Missouri, Donna Moerschel and her husband Gary, of Independence, Missouri and Michael Clark and his wife Debbie, of Warsaw, three grandchildren; Alison Laramore and her husband Brice, of Kansas City, Lindsey Smith and her husband Nathan, of Richmond and Chelsea Clark, of Warsaw, four great-grandsons Weiland, Jack, Colton and Connor.
He is also survived by two nephews, Jerry and Roger Clark of Independence, Missouri, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral.
Graveside Services will follow the funeral at the Cross Timbers Cemetery in Cross Timbers, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community of Christ Church c/o the Reser Funeral Home 101 W. Main Street Warsaw, Missouri.
Norma Lee Bratcher
Born: January 14, 1934
Died: June 27, 2016
Norma L. Bratcher, age 82, of Lincoln, went home to the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri.
She was born on January 14, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Paul Wesley Biggs and Mary Catherine Roberts Biggs.
Norma grew up in Avondale, Missouri.
She married Robert V. Bratcher in 1951 then made their home and raised their three daughters in Gladstone, Missouri.
Norma retired from the Jones Store Company in 1986 and moved with Bob to their Lake home in Shady Shores near Warsaw, Missouri.
Her loved ones which precede her are her husband of 43 years, Bob, beloved daughter Vickie Johnson, 10 year companion Terry Dean and son in law, Greg Hollar.
Surviving family, daughter, Connie Hollar of Warsaw, Missouri, Robin Wagoner and her husband David of Houston, Texas, grandsons; Bobby Johnson, William Wagoner and Evan Wagoner, sisters; Jeanne Little, Paula Smith and her husband Ron and brother Bob Biggs and his wife Joyce and other family and friends.
Visitation for Norma Bratcher will be held Wednesday evening June 29, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 30th at the River Church in Warsaw, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday at the White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, Missouri.
Kenneth L. Seal
March 08, 1941 - July 08, 2016
Kenneth Lee Seal, age 75, of rural Warsaw, MO, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home following several years of treatment for Leukemia.
He was born on March 8, 1941, in Bell, California, the son of Joseph E. and Alice (Horner) Seal.
He grew up in California and was united in marriage to Linda Lacina on February 10, 1968. Following their marriage, they made their home in southern California, where Kenneth worked as an assembly line worker for a Ford auto plant. He took early retirement in 1996 and in 1998, they moved to Missouri. They settled near Warsaw in 2004.
Kenneth attended the Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Warsaw. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours woodcutting. He recorded movies and had a large selection of DVD's. He was a great fix-it guy and could repair almost anything.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James D. Seal, step-daughter, Debra A. Papp and grandson, Ronnie Mayo Jensen.
Surviving is his wife, Linda, of the home, a brother, Ronald Seal of California, 5 grandchildren, Michelle Rice, Kim Sandefur, Jennifer Sattler, Anna Sattler, James Papp, 13 great-grandchildren, Richard Sandefur, Brittany Sandefur, Desiree Rose Jensen, Aidan Beard, Jacob Jensen, Cody Johnson, Kiara Suarte, Ethan Sattler, Alana Rice, Mason Rice, Lola Sattler, Trey Sattler and Sebastian Sattler, two great-great-grandchildren, Marilyn Galloway and Bentley Mayo Jensen, extended family, Mike and Carla Perkins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 14, 2016, at National Cemetery, Warsaw, MO, with Rev. Barry Edwards officiating.
Arrangement entrusted to the care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
James V. Spieles
April 29, 1935 - July 14, 2016
U.S. Veteran
James V. Spieles, age 81, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.
He was born on April 29, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James E. and Martha (Renner) Spieles.
He was an veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. Most of his time was spent in Roswell, New Mexico.
He made his home in Chicago, most of his adult life until moving to Warsaw, several years ago.
He is survived by one son, Christopher Spieles of Chicago, two daughters, Denise Spieles, of Burbank, Illinois, and Suzanne Vincze of Chicago, 5 grandchildren, and his Air Force buddy and long-time friends, Jim and Sally Brown of Warsaw, other relatives and friends.
Jim's wishes were cremation. No services.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
Dennis Paul Glaab
October 31, 1955 - July 15, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Dennis Paul Glaab, age 60, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home after a battle with cancer.
He was born on October 31, 1955, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Paul and Betty Glaab.
He grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Bryan High School in 1973. In 1975, he entered the United States Air Force where he was based in Texas.
In 1995, he moved to Warsaw.
He was united in marriage to Shelley Frazier in Miami, OK, and they made their home in Warsaw.
Dennis had owned and operated Warsaw Taxi Service for 20 years. Following his taxi business, he worked for Warsaw Pizza Hut for several years.
He enjoyed bowling, camping, reading, sports and playing video games with his son, Dillon.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jason Glaab, on June 27, 2014.
He is survived by his wife, Shelley, of the home, one son, Dillon Glaab, also of the home, a daughter, Sheri Glaab, of Omaha, NE, two grandchildren, Anthony Glaab, and Gentry Wood, both of Omaha, NE, other relatives and friends.
There has been a "Go-Fund Me" account on Facebook, set up to assist family with expenses or a memorial can be left at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Larry J. O'Hare
February 16, 1944 - July 16, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Larry J. O’Hare, age 72, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home.
He was born on February 16, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John and Catherine (Hoenick) O’Hare. He grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1962. He later enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
On November 2, 1974 he was united in marriage to Vicki Wood. They made their home in Kansas City, moving to Warsaw in 2002.
He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 2, the American Legion and VFW in Shawnee, and the Masonic Lodge in Kansas City.
He is survived by his wife Vicki O’Hare, of the home, one son Clint O’Hare and his wife Nikki of Kansas City, three grandchildren; Brendan, Delaney and Mackenzie and a brother Michael O’Hare and his wife Miriam of Atchison, Kansas.
Arrangements for his cremation are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home of Warsaw.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date.
Joan L. Menke
December 24, 1936 - August 11, 2016
Joan L. Menke, age 79, of Overland Park, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Sunrise of Overland Park Living Center.
She was born on December 24, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Brown) Layton.
She grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Holy Family High School.
On January 9, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert V. Menke, making their home in St. Louis. They moved to Kansas City in 1960.
Joan worked in the bakery at the A&P; Grocery Store and later at Black & Veatch Engineering Firm. In 1996, Robert and Joan moved to Warsaw, Missouri.
She was a member of the St. Regis Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, and the St. Ann Catholic Church of Warsaw. She also was a member of the Stephen Ministries.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Helen Layton, her husband Robert V. Menke, one son John Joseph Menke and a daughter-in-law, Carol Menke.
She is survived by five children; Dave Layton and his wife Cindi of Raymore, Missouri, Jim Menke and his wife Patti, of Scottsdale, Arizona, Jerry Menke, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Jean Jackman and her husband Roger, of Olathe, Kansas, and Julie Menke of Warsaw, one sister, Jean Prichard and her husband Sid of St. Louis, Missouri, nine grandchildren; Shannon Layton, Matthew Layton, Kelli Tucker, Ben Menke, Jon Menke, Michelle Menke, Jason Dalton, Tammy Schnegelberger and Jessica Hansen, twenty great-grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass for Joan L. Menke will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw, Missouri.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass.
Graveside services will follow the mass at the Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw.
Raymer A. Berryman
April 22, 1931 - August 13, 2016
Raymer A. Berryman, age 85, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia, Missouri.
He was born on April 22, 1931, in Benton County, Missouri, the son of Henry and Velma (Raymer) Berryman.
On August 1, 1949, in Warsaw, he was united in marriage to Frances E. Shinn. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri, before moving to Cross Timbers, Missouri, where Raymer also worked with his father in the service station business.
After selling the gas station, they moved to Versailles for one year. The family moved to Warsaw and Raymer, owned and operated the Sinclair and Fina gas stations. They purchased the farm at Cross Timbers and became dairy farmers. They returned to Warsaw, where he worked for the City of Warsaw. They retired to Nemo in 1993, before moving to Sedalia in 2011.
He was a life member of Hermitage Masonic Lodge #288 and had received his 50 year membership pin. He had also served as Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department of Cross Timbers, MO. He and Frances enjoyed many hours of square dancing and he loved riding horses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Frances, on October 30, 2012, sister, Hazel Helms, and two brothers, Warren and Lloyd Berryman.
Surviving is two daughters, Jeanean Sieving of Sedalia, MO, and Deborah Arnold and husband, Jonathan, of Cheyenne, WY, four grandchildren, Jessica Hinck, Angie Lawson, Jeremy Sieving and Allison Moore, nine great-grandchildren, a brother, Jerry Berryman and wife, Lyla, of Warsaw, a sister-in-law, Bernadette Berryman of Harrisonville, MO, a brother-in-law Paul Shinn of Warsaw, MO, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be given in Raymer's memory to the charity of the donor's choice.
