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Nancy C. Parker, 1947-2004, Stover
Nancy C. Parker, 57, of Stover, born June 11, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa, a daughter of Robert and Marcella Goetz Munhofen. She was died earlier. On Feb. 10, 1989, in Elk Point, S.D., she was died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004.
He was married for 51 years to Treva May Beard, who survives of the home.
Mr. Rothenberger moved to Sedalia when he was young. When he was 17, he and his younger brothers, Leslie, Dale and Marvin won the Missouri State Barbershop Championship. He and his brothers also sang on the radio. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. After leaving the Navy, he moved to southern California. His favorite jobs were owning a driving range and driving a bus for special needs "kids" after his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and reading. He also shared his garden bounty with all his neighbors, family and friends. He taught Sunday school and was generous and helpful to all who knew him and to several who did not. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughters, family and friends.
Also surviving two daughters, Janelle Taylor, of Pennsylvania, and Jean Mowery, and her husband, Karl, of California; six brothers and sisters, Gladys Miller, Pauline Wilson, Leslie Rothenberger, Wanda Logan, Dale Rothenberger and Hazel Stone; and two granddaughters, Rachael Mowery and Mellany Taylor.
He was predeceased by a brother, Marvin.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Sedalia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Colonial Mortuary in Santa Ana.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Antioch died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004.
She was Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
The family suggest memorial contributions to Benton County Hospice in care of the funeral chapel.
William T. Barton, 1906-2004, Jefferson City
Judge William Tellison Barton, 98, of Jefferson City, born Oct. 30, 1906, in Pilot Grove, a son of William T. and Lillian Iona Camp Barton. On Feb. 17, 1932, in Bellflower, he was died March 19, 1991.
Judge Barton attended elementary schools in Jonesberg and Warrenton and high school in St. Louis. He received a bachelor's degree from Central Wesleyan College in 1928. He attended Kansas University Law School. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Missouri Law School. He had been a member of the Missouri Bar since 1930. He had been actively engaged in the general practice of law since that time. He was a former prosecuting attorney, public administrator and city attorney. He then served five consecutive terms in the Missouri House of Representatives where he was the minority floor leader during the 60th General Assembly of Missouri.
While in the legislature, he introduced several bills. He was the original sponsor of the secret ballot legislation and was co-author of a bill to create the resources and development department, which is now called the economic development division. He helped write unemployment compensation laws and introduced several other bills that were passed in the general assembly. After leaving the legislature, he worked for the legislative research department. He set up the original bill-drafting department, writing and drafting bills for senators and representatives.
He was honored by five governors with various appointments and awards. He was appointed by Gov. Lloyd C. Stark to the committee to revise the 1939 Missouri statutes, was honored by Gov. Forrest C. Donnell with an appointment to the commission to study the cost of government and review its efficiency, was appointed by Gov. Phil M. Donnelly as a judge on the Missouri Public Service Commission and was reappointed by Gov. James T. Blair for another term as judge with the commission.
After retiring from the commission, he went into general law practice in Jefferson City. He served as general counsel for the Missouri Sheriff's Association and for the Sheriff's Retirement System, where he drafted legislation for their associations.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he had been an elder. He was at elder emeritus at the time of his death, he was an associate member of Inglish and Monaco Law Firm at the Monroe House Law Center, where he was an attorney and mentor for young lawyers of the firm.
Surviving are two sons, William T. Barton III, of Hartsburg, and Gary L. Barton, of St. Maries, Idaho; eight grandchildren, William T. Barton IV, Kay Foster, Thayne Barton, Steven Barton, Darrell Barton, Andrea Streeter, Sauci D. Belvoir and Pepe L. Barton; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Buescher Memorial Home in Jefferson City, with the Rev. Curtis L. Keith Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Riverview died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at his home.
He was married to Pauline Kish, who survives of the home.
Mr. Smith attended Mark Twain Elementary School and Smith-Cotton High School, before joined the Navy. He served in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Oriskany. After his tour with the Navy, he attended Spartan School of Aviation in Tulsa, Okla. He worked for Alpine Helicopter and Precision Aircraft in Everett, Wash., before relocating to St. Paul, Minn., in October 1982. He worked for Northwest Airlines, retiring as an aircraft training instructor this year.
He traveled all over the world, extensively in Asia. He took recent trips to the South Pacific. He moved to Lake Minnetonka in 2002. He loved to fish and go out on his boat. He liked going to estate sales, auctions, flea markets and antique shops. He was an avid bicyclist and would often meet his wife for dinner in towns far away.
Also surviving are a son, Michael James Smith, of Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Angela Lee Smith, of Euless, Texas; two stepsons, Jason Richard Kish, of Mound, Minn., and Nicholas Tschurl Kish, of Woodbury, Minn.; four brothers, David L. Smith, Earl W. Smith and Fred W. Smith, all of Sedalia, and Robert G. Smith, of Smithton; a sister, Emilee R. Scheibel, of St. Louis; two grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.
The body was cremated. Services are pending.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Parker Hughes Clinic, 2848 Patton Road, Roseville, MN 55113.
