Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
EDMUND P. OWEN
Edmund Phrys Owen, 91, passed away March 19, 2004, at Raymore Health Care.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. on his birthday, Friday, March 26, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Cremation.
Memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11430 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64145.
Ed was born March 26, 1912, in Ethel, Mo., the fourth of six children to Richard E. and Nina Irene Owen.
He was married to Opal Octavia White on Dec. 7, 1933.
Their beloved daughter, Carolyn Joyce Owen was born Sept. 5, 1940.
After Opal’s death in 1970, Ed met and married Margaret Talley Ritch on Nov. 10, 1972.
Ed and Margaret enjoyed traveling, playing cards, walking and genealogy.
Before they moved to Raymore Health Care a few years ago, “Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ed” hosted many memorable Thanksgiving dinners and summer barbecues for their blended families.
Ed was a devoted railroad employee and consultant during his working life.
During his twilight years, he loved to visit and reminisce with friends and family.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in August 2001; and his daughter, Carolyn, in February 2003.
He is survived by his twin brother, Ellis Rhys Owen and his wife, Dorothy Owen, Phoenix, Ariz., and numerous nieces and nephews all over the United States.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 S.W. Third St., Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3700)
1SGT. KENNETH R. MARLEY, RET.
Kenneth R. Marley, Ret., 68, of Lee’s Summit, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004, at his home.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit; burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery, also in Lee’s Summit.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 S.E. U.S. 50, Lee’s Summit, Mo., 64063, or the American Stroke Foundation, 11902 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, Kan., 66213.
Mr. Marley was born June 30, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan.
He was an agent for Old American Insurance Company.
He served his country with the Missouri Army National Guard, initially part time, and later on a full-time basis.
He served for more than 42 years, until his retirement in 1995.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as an Army recruiter.
He was a member of American Legion, Post 21, Independence; lifetime member of Missouri National Guard Association; and past member of Boy Scouts of America, Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
He had received a bachelor’s of science degree from Parkville University.
Kenneth enjoyed traveling, wood working and his water garden.
He was preceded in death by his son, Shanon C. Marley; and his mother, Reva D. Marley.
Survivors include his wife, Elfriede, his son, Shawn K., his father, Chester C. Marley, and sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Robert Strawn, all of Lee’s Summit; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 S.W. Third St., Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3700)
PATRICIA LAWRENCE GUINNIP BRADEN
Patricia Lawrence Guinnip Braden, 63, of Lee’s Summit, passed away March 16, 2004, at her home.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Langsford Funeral Home; burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to services, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 501 N.E. Missouri, Lee’s Summit, Mo. 64086.
Patricia was born June 23, 1940, in Pleasant Hill.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who touched many children’s lives through her home daycare.
She was actively involved with her church family and her many friends.
Patricia’s family enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and being outdoors with her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Braden; mother, Estella Braden; and brother-in-law, Charles Pfaff.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim Lawrence; son, Kirt Lawrence, his wife, Barbara, and their children, Nicole, Megan and Kylie; son, Kent Lawrence, his wife, Tina, and their children, Makenzie and Parker; step-daughter, Melissa Yarnell, her husband, Paul, and their children, Amanda and Joshua; honorary son, Kevin Birkmeyer; sister, Maxine Pfaff; and best friend, Paul Guinnip.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 S.W. Third St., Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3700)
ROSEMARY BARB
Rosemary Barb, 72, Warsaw, Mo., died March 11, 2004, in Sedalia, Mo.
Services were March 15, at First United Methodist Church of Warsaw; burial in Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.
Survivors include a daughter, Leah Clarke, Lee’s Summit.
(Arrangements: Reser Funeral Home, 660-438-5151)
FRANCES J. BARNARD
Frances J. Barnard, 83, Lee’s Summit, died March 12, 2004, at Wilshire at Lakewood.
Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church; burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 S.W. Third, Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3700)
CLARENCE C. BUTHOD
Clarence C. Buthod, 71, formerly of Jefferson City, Mo., died Monday, March 1, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo.
He was born July 30, 1932, in Wesphalia, Mo., the son of Louis and Johanna Schaefer Buthod, who both preceded him in death.
He was a 1951 graduate of Loose Creek High School, leaving early to serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, where he earned a Purple Heart award.
Survivors include three brothers, Marvin V. Buthod, Norman J. Buthod, and Walter J. Buthod; four sisters, Florence M. Branson, Grace M. Lansford, Dorothy M. Riegel and Rose J. Edler; and many nieces and nephews, including Greg Buthod, Lee’s Summit.
CAROL J. PETERSON
Carol J. Peterson, 68, Lee’s Summit, died March 11, 2004, at Park Place Care Center.
Memorial services were at 11 a.m. March 15, at Deerbrook Covenant Church, Lee’s Summit.
Contributions may be made to the Deerbrook Covenant Church Building Fund.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 816-524-3700)
ALICE MARIE CLEAR STRATTON
Alice Marie Clear Stratton, 74, formerly of Lee’s Summit, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Funeral services are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Langsford Funeral Home.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Mo.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, prior to service, at the funeral home.
Alice was born Nov. 19, 1929.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jonathan Stratton, of the home; three children, Lori Harp and husband, Bob, Stephen Clear and Carl Stratton and wife, Pam; five grandchildren; and seven brothers.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 S.W. Third, Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3700)
MARGARET M. VANDEVENTER
Margaret M. Vandeventer, 91, of Lee’s Summit, passed away March 12, 2004.
Visitation is 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, followed by funeral services at 3 p.m., at Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, I-435 and Holmes Road.
Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret was born Jan. 4, 1913, in Montrose, Mo.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, and a member of its Joy Club.
She will be remembered as an excellent seamstress and an avid fisherman.
Mrs. Vandeventer was preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Vandeventer, in 1987.
Survivors include her son, Jerry Vandeventer and his wife, Liza, Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Karen Colby and her husband, Curtis, Independence, Mo.; four grandchildren, Sharon, Patrick, Christine and Brian; three great-grandchildren, Shannon, Malorie and Ryan; and four sisters, Agnes, Helen, Valeria and Dorothy.
(Arrangements: Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 816-942-2004)
ALVIN RAY DEFREECE
Alvin Ray DeFreece, 75, of Warsaw, Mo., died March 8, 2004, at Baptist Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., March 11, at South New Home Missionary Baptist Church; burial in South New Home Cemetery.
(Arrangements: Reser Funeral Home, 660-438-5151)
VELMA F. FOSTER
Velma F. Foster, 92, of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Clinton, Mo., passed away March 4, 2004, at John Knox Village Care Center.
Funeral services were Monday, March 8, in Clinton.
She had been a resident of John Knox Village since 1996.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Carleton C. Foster; and son, Corless Foster.
She is survived by sons, Carroll Foster and wife, Neola, Lee’s Summit, and Donald Foster and wife, Phyllis, Macon, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
