Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
JoANN STUHLMAN
JoAnn Stuhlman, 66, of Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of Raytown, Mo., died Friday, June 30, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Carson Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Chapel, with burial in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum.
Friends may call 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the chapel.]
JoAnn was born July 23, 1933 in Kansas City, Mo.
She retired from the Blue Valley School District’s food service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Stuhlman, in 1990.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda S. Peres, Emporia, Kan., and Jennifer O’Donial, Amoret, Mo.; two sons, Richard K. Stuhlman, Lee’s Summit, and Vincent R. Stuhlman, Hanford, Calif.; two brothers, Larry J. Dick, Emporia, and Kenneth Dick, Shawnee, Kan.; her loving companion, Harold L. Johnson, Pleasanton; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(Arrangements: Carson Funeral Home- Blue Ridge Chapel)
HENRY W. THALHEIM
Henry W. Thalheim, 81, of Lee’s Summit died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Langsford Funeral Home, with burial in Lee’s Summit Cemetery.
Friends called from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Henry was born Dec. 30, 1918, to Fred and Lucy Thalheim.
Henry served in the Army during World War II, and worked for Allis Chalmers in Independence for more than 23 years.
He retired in 1970.
Henry also loved to work on boat motors.
He and Della, his wife, managed a boat shop called Beacon Marine in Independence from the late 70s to early 80s.
This was his favorite thing to do, enjoying every minute of it.
Henry was preceded in death by his first wife, Marrietta Drake; his second wife, Della Jump; his parents, Fred and Lucy Thalheim; a brother, Arthur Thalheim; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Marion Rich; and a nephew-in-law and good friend, Joseph Sadlee. Henry leaves two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy Thalheim, of the home, and Charles Denny and June Thalheim, Sedalia, Mo.; a sister, Betty Moore, Lee’s Summit; four grandchildren, Helen Marie and husband Steve, Kelley Lynn, Harlin Keith and Victoria Thalheim, all of Lee’s Summit; one great-granddaughter, Kaylea, Lee’s Summit; and one great-step-grandson, Xavier, Lee’s Summit; a sister of 72 years, Betty Moore, Lee’s Summit; quite a few nieces, nephews and cousins, Danny and Genevera Bolling, Lee’s Summit, Richard and Michelle Bolling, Anthony, Tamie Lynn and Lacho, Independence, Tammy Kay and Chris, Warrensburg, Mo., Billy Jonas, Raytown, Jim and Carol Moore, Lee’s Summit, Chandra and Brandon Moore, Ginny Sadler, Pam Sadler, Roby, Julie Fuller, Neil, Judy and Maria Smith, Harrisonville, Mo., Scott Thalheim, Nikki and Nicole, Tim Thalheim, Blue Springs, Lucille Weaver, and Minnie Nash, Appleton, City, Mo.
His sister, Betty will miss him dearly.
Betty and Henry have lived next door to one another for such a long time.
They have always been there for each other.
A special thanks to Jim and Carol for stopping to see Uncle Henry at Research, he was so happy to see you both.
Thanks to Linny Smith of Lee’s Summit for what you have done.
And a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Research Hospital.
You were so good to Henry.
Mark Osterley, thanks for mowing and cleaning up his yard.
Thanks to all of you for the food, flowers and cards the family has received.
Henry will always be in our hearts, no more suffering, no more pain, we will miss you much.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home)
WILLIAM E. “BILL” ANDERSON
William E. “Bill” Anderson, 45, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Lake Lotawana, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Truman Medical Center East. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson was born Aug. 28, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kan.
He worked for I.B.S. Industries.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Anderson; step-father, Roy Webb; and mother, Virginia Webb.
He is survived by four sisters and brothers-in-law, Helga and Earl Frisbey, Lake Lotawana, Sharon and Lester Hanson, Tucson, Ariz., Peggy and Steve Donavan, Port St. Lucia, Fla., and Betty Gene and Chandler Roberts, Kansas City; four brothers and sisters-in-law, John Anderson, Independence, August and Cheryl Anderson, Chandler, Ariz., Eric and Michelle Anderson, Davie, Fla., and Robert and Sandy Anderson, Ogden, Utah; and several nieces and nephews.
(Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel)
BIRDIE LEE BATMAN
Birdie Lee Batman, 65, of Lone Jack passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Speaks Midtown Chapel, with burial in Mound Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Oblation Fund of the Oak Grove Restoration Branch.
Birdie was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Independence.
She was a member of the Oak Grove Restoration Branch, and an avid collector of miniatures.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gerald L. Batman, of the home; her children, Lamont R. and Peggy S. Batman, Centerview, Mo., Dana A. Batman, of the home, and Kelly L. Batman, of the home; two grandsons, Jeryn L. and Austin R. Batman; and two brothers, William W. Kelley, El Paso, Texas, and Lance Kelley, Lone Jack.
(Arrangements: Speaks Midtown Chapel)
PAUL JAMES COOK
Paul James Cook, 77, of Blue Springs, formerly of Independence, ascended peacefully to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 3, 2000, at his home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, with burial in Valley Memorial Gardens.
Friends called from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the chapel.
The family suggests contributions to the New Liberty Baptist Church, 32310 E. Colbern Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075, directed to the Paul J. Cook Memorial Fund.
Paul was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Bolivar, Mo., the son of Rev. I.M. and Ella Cook.
He married Bethel Jaunita Darby on Feb. 1, 1942.
Paul worked as a skilled craftsman in the remodeling and maintenance business.
He had been a gunner with the 14th Armored Division in the European theatre during World War II.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 5789, Lee’s Summit.
Paul was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Ann Wisemore.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bethel Cook, of the home; six children, Jerry Cook, Jim Cook and John Cook, all of Lee’s Summit, Julie Wilson and Jeannie Tapley, both of Independence, and Joyce Cunningham, Estero, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and relatives.
Paul will be remembered for his unconditional love and devotion to his family and friends.
His children praise God for Dad as he influenced each of them to live “Christ-filled” lives.
SUSAN KORSCHOT
Susan Korschot, 48, of Lee’s Summit passed away Friday, July 7, 2000, at Research Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Saint Mark’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
A Sharing of Memories of Susan is 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Susan was born Dec. 13, 1951, in Pontiac, Ill.
She earned her master’s degree in speech pathology from Illinois State University.
Susan was a speech therapist for many years, later giving total devotion to the lives and activities of her family.
She was a member of Saint Mark’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, John C. Korschot; her children, Amy, 18, Drew, 16, and Calla, 12, all of the home; her mother, Helen Skipton, Pontiac; two brothers, Bob Skipton, Lake Bluff, Ill., and Steve Skipton, Cottage Grove, Ore.; and a sister, Ann Hansen, Glenview, Ill.
Susan will be loved and missed by her family and many friends.
(Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel)
WILLIAM ELMER BAILEY
William Elmer Bailey, 88, of Butler, Mo., died Friday, July 7, 2000, at his home in rural Butler.
His body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center for anatomical study and research of Parkinson Disease.
A memorial service is to be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association.
He was born Feb. 11, 1912, to John William and Arcelia Anna Hopkins Bailey in Ubly, Mich.
In 1920, Bill’s family moved to Independence.
William went to school at William Chrisman High School where he graduated in 1930.
He considered one of his greatest achievements being editor-in-chief of the Annual Gleam.
He also received a teacher’s certificate, but never taught.
He grew up in the shoe repair trade with his father and brother, and operated a chain of four shoe shops, some for 25 years.
William also owned and operated a farm on Spring Branch Road, Truman Road, and M-7, where he owned dairy cattle and later changed to orcharding.
William worked at the Remington Arms plant at Lake City starting only three days after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and retired in March 1976 with 29 years of service.
On July 10, 1959, he was united in marriage with Anna Gertrude Witzke.
William joined the R.L.D.S. church in 1920 in Ubly.
He was baptized by his grandfather, Evangelist Patriarch J.J. Bailey.
He was a member of the Walnut Park congregation for several years and later transferred to the Butler congregation.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Muir; two sisters, Vernetta Bailey and Duelda Dutzel; and a half-brother, Everett Bailey.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ann, Lee’s Summit; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Mark Davenport, Butler; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Shaun Davenport and fiancé Jammie Sanders, Raytown, Mo., and Stacy and Michelle Davenport, Butler; a granddaughter, Kristie Davenport, Warsaw, Mo.; three great-grandchildren; a niece who he raised for several years and her husband, Lou Ann and Earl Hilliker, Jonesville, Mich.; three great-nephews, William, Michael and Timothy Hilliker; a great-niece, Susan Matte; many cousins; and other relatives.
(Arrangements: Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler)
