Gayle F. Jones
Gayle Faye Jones, 49, Fair Play, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, in her home from cancer. She was born June 15, 1951, in Rome, N.Y., and grew up in St. Charles. She lived and worked in St. Louis for many years and moved to Stockton in 1988 to be near her parents, Clarence and Daisy Lane. She was employed at Hagale Industries for several years. She later worked as supervisor at Mashburn's in Bolivar until she became ill with brain cancer Jan. 3, 2001. She was cared for at home by her family. Survivors include her husband, Gary, and 13-year-old son, Joel, both of the home; a daughter, Heather Miller, her mother, Daisy Lane, and one grandson, Jacob Miller, all of Fair Play; and two brothers, Dennis Lane of Stockton and Irvan Knosp of Bolivar. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Lane, in 1989. Services were Saturday, April 21, in Grace Fellowship Church, east of Fair Play, with Joe Rouser officiating. Burial was in Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Bear Creek, under direction of Brumback Funeral Home.
James P. Francka Jr.
James Procop Francka, Jr., 64, Bolivar, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in St. John?s Regional Health Center, Springfield. The son of James Sr. and Tracy Ruzicka Francka, he was born April 26, 1936, near Bolivar. He was a farmer and former manager of the meat packing plant at Pleasant Hope. He was a Little League baseball coach for many years and former president of the Polk County Summer Sports League. He had also been a 4-H leader, member of the Pleasant Hope Lions Club and Brighton Saddle Club. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. A graduate of Pleasant Hope High School, he served in the U. S. Army. On August 29, 1959, he married Carolyn Jones. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, of the home; his parents, James and Tracy Francka, Bolivar; four children, Gerald Francka and his wife, Tommie Jo, Bolivar, Jeffrey Francka, Bolivar, Barbara Young and her husband, Scott, Springfield, and Theresa Francka, Bolivar; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Judy Francka, Bolivar; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Monte Sharpe, Hartville, Ohio, Evelyn and Joseph Kroutil, Florissant, and Rosemary and Junior Sechler, Pleasant Hope; and six grandchildren, Savannah Francka, Kyle Francka, Heather Francka, Heath Francka, Daily Young and Kayla Francka. Funeral mass was Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Pat Wissman celebrant. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and Jude Kroutil, Jammie Francka, Donnie Ballard, Steven Sechler, Reggie Sharpe, Brian Sharpe, Greg Sharpe, Jeffrey Sharpe, Burt Sharpe and George Sharpe. Pallbearers were Mark Kroutil, John Kroutil, Brian Francka, Chris Francka, Randy Sechler, Brent Sechler, Monte Sharpe and Tim Kolmar. Interment was in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
D. June Keesler
D. June Keesler, 70, Bolivar, died Monday, April 23, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 26, 1930, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Leonard James and Madelene Ann Renbarger Hall. She was a graduate of Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colo. On Sept. 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Donald Keesler in Grand Junction and to this union two children were born. She had been a secretary at Southwest Baptist University and a member of the SBU Women's Club and Territorial Daughters of Western Colorado. Her church membership was with Pomme de Terre Baptist Church in Pittsburg. She is survived by her husband, Don Keesler of the home; her mother, Madelene Hall of Grand Junction, Colo.; a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard Kim and Anna Keesler of Jefferson City; a daughter and son-in-law, Donita Marie and LeRoy Slater of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, Arthur Jerry Hall of Oceanside, Calif.; a sister, Phyllis George of Grand Junction, Colo.; three grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers, M. James Hall and M. Don Hall. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Joe Rouse, Deacon John Gilmore and Associate Pastor Don Hogan officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Burial will take place in August in Colorado.
Lois Phillips McAdoo
Lois Phillips McAdoo, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Bolivar, died April 12, 2001, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was the daughter of the Rev. Thomas Henry Phillips and Zella Grace Sherman Phillips. She was a long-time member of Lane Avenue Baptist Church. Her husband, W. Quinn McAdoo, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Ann McAdoo; a sister, Freda Folkerts; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Services were Monday, April 16, at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel with Dr. Wayne I. Nicholson officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Kay Frances McGowan
Kay Frances McGowan went to be with the Lord at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Kay was born Feb. 14, 1947, to Harry R. "Bob" and Mildred (Cully) Hammons. In addition to her parents, Kay is survived by her husband, Patrick G. McGowan, and two children, Michael Patrick of Springfield and Ashley Kay of Bolivar; her future son-in-law, Justin Ballard of Bolivar; her brother Robert and sister-in-law Krista and their children, Chad Robert and Jennifer Lynn of Springfield; her mother-in-law, Lil McGowan of Buffalo; and several aunts, uncles and cousins living throughout the Midwest. Kay graduated from Bolivar High School in 1965 and from Southwest Missouri State University with a degree in home economics in 1969. She went on to receive an elementary teaching certificate from Southwest Baptist College. She taught fifth grade at Morrisville Elementary for seven years before becoming a homemaker. While at SMSU, she was active in home economics organizations and in the SMS Marching and Concert Band. She was lead twirler for three years in the marching band. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bolivar and a charter member of the Fidelis Club in Bolivar. Private family services were held Tuesday, May 1, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Davidson and the Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Musical selections were "The King is Coming" and "Because He Lives" with Brad Wommack as the soloist and Bill Brown as the pianist. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery with Bagpipe selections by Ron Maupin. Casketbearers were Tory McGowan, John McGowan, Sean McGowan, Chad Hammons, Michael Cully, James McGowan, Brett McGowan and Justin Ballard. Memorial contributions in memory of Kay can be given to the American Cancer Society, the Polk County Humane Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the care of Butler Funeral Home, PO Box 11, Bolivar, MO 65613.
Bertha Lollar McGuire
Bertha Lollar McGuire, 95, Greenfield, passed away at 12:53 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Dade County Nursing Home, where she had resided since September of 2000. Bertha was born April 12, 1906, near Arcola to John and Alice Divine Lollar. Bertha Lollar and Orville McGuire were united in marriage Feb. 15, 1924, by Sister Sarah Crank of Greenfield at the home of Orville's uncle, Deck Hughes. Farming was their livelihood for many years until they became owners of The Village Inn Restaurant, Greenfield, in 1955. Upon Orville's retirement, Bertha and her sister-in-law, Marie Cameron, became co-owners of The Village Inn Restaurant. Bertha was a member of many clubs, including the Literacy and Civic Club, the Shaw W.P.T.A., the Dade County Republican Women's Federation, the Columbia Chapter No. 448 Order of the Eastern Star, holding various offices, including Worthy Matron. She worked for the Head Start Program for many years. She received the Lance Award for volunteer work with the Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the Christian Church in Greenfield. Bertha became a Christian early in life. Her Christian life was exemplified in everyday living by doing unto others as she would have them do unto her. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, six brothers, four sisters and two sons-in-law, Dean Gillen and Bob Butler. She is survived by three daughters, Alice Butler of Bolivar, Betty Gillen of Greenfield, and Lois Tella and her husband, Scotty, of Springfield; two sons, Harold McGuire and his wife, Marquetta, of Gadsden, Ala., and Larry McGuire and his wife, Judy, of Greenfield; 11 grandchildren, Brent Butler, Jana Butler Vieth, Donald Gillen, Mark Gillen, Kenneth McGuire, David Tella, Douglas Tella, Diane Tella, Angela McGuire Lacy, Annette McGuire Black and Dallas McGuire; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Lollar McCarter; one sister-in-law, Marie Cameron; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mom McGuire was a loving and deeply loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We cannot change the divine laws, but we can face the days ahead with hope and courage, thankful for the joys we had with the one we loved. We can truly say, the world was made a better place because Mom McGuire passed our way. As planned, mom, our next reunion will be in heaven, but, until then, you will be sorely missed by your family. Services were Monday, April 23, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel with Anthony Gillen, John Vieth and Johnson Hughes officiating with Greenfield Order of Eastern Star Columbia Chapter No. 488. Burial followed in Greenfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dade County Nursing Home, the Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the Dade County Senior Center.
Geraldine Locke
(July 13, 1925 - November 9, 2014)
Geraldine Locke, 89, of Humansville passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville. She was a twin and one of 6 children born in Collins, Missouri to Austin and Beulah Hensley.
Geraldine was saved on May 5, 1939 and later graduated from the Collins High School. She was a homemaker and worked hard on the farm with her husband and daughters. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and quilting. She worked in the garden and canned the produce that she raised. She was a very good cook.
She was a member of the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church before health issues kept her from attending.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brother Alvin Hensley and twin brother Burldine Hensley; sister Mildren Spoor; grandson Dennis Coffin and son-in-law Bill Witt.
Geraldine is survived by daughters Fay Coffin and her husband Dean of Collins, Missouri and Darlene Witt of Humansville, Missouri; brother Dale Hensley and his wife Laurie; sister Rosie Routh and her husband Bill; sister-in-law Irene Hensley; brother-in-law Herschel Spoor; grandsons Dewayne Coffin, Dale Coffin, Kenneth Witt, Lynn Witt; great-grandchildren Jay, Jeff, Darren, Destiny, Samantha, Michelle, Dustin, Lexie and Bobby; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services for Geraldine Locke will be held 2 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Murray Funeral Home in Humansville with burial immediately following in the Humansville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Wednesday prior to the funeral service.
Delbert B. Newton
Delbert B. Newton, 75, Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Bolivar, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. He was born May 12, 1925, in Cedar Vale, Kan., the son of George Wiley and Grace Barnes Newton. He had lived in Fort Collins since 1991. He married Betty J. Hines on Dec. 2, 1943, who preceded him in death on June 1, 1998. Also preceding him in death were his parents and four brothers. Survivors include his son, Rev. Ron Newton of Kenmare, N.D.; a daughter, Nancy J. Drieth of Fort Collins, Colo.; one brother, Floyd Newton of Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters, Nancy Morgan and Jeanne Delk, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; and seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, April 13, at Drake Road Chapel, Fort Collins, Colo., with the Rev. William Craighead officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Allnutt Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Corey Drieth, Heather Drieth, Kendra Drieth-Redlich, Misty Gunderson, Holly Lawson and the Rev. Glen Newton. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Jewish Hospital for Pulmonary Fiborsis Research c/l Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Ft. Collins CO 80526.
Ruth V. Price
Ruth Verle Moffet Price, 71, Bolivar, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. She was born May 15, 1929, in Chariton, Iowa, to Ruben and Emma Mae Karmm Moffet. In 1947 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Price and to this union five children were born. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1975. Also preceding her in death are her parents and one sister, Reba. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Osceola. She had lived at the Parkview Nursing Home in Bolivar for the past three years. She is survived by three sons, Bob Price and his wife, Glindell, David Price and his wife, Tina, and Daniel Price; two daughters, Mary Ruth Price and Vera Sue Michaud and her husband, Gene; her brothers, Jim Moffet, Andy Moffet and twin brother Bob Moffet; three sisters, Eva, Oma and Ruby; 13 grandchildren, Robert Sterling, Matthew Lee Price, Johnny William Skouby, Angela Dawn Wright, Melissa Rose Skouby, Chad Andrew Skouby, Richard Lippa, Anthony Lippa, Alanda Lippa Powell, Monica Lippa, Carmine Lippa, David Andrew Arduser, Nathan Ryan Price and Jessica Price; five step-grandchildren, Gene F. Michaud Jr., Yulonda J. Michaud, Herman Hanks Long, Rebecca Josephine Long and Robert Ivan Long; seven great-grandchildren, Emily Josephine Skouby, Chase Levi and Coltin Tanner Wright, William Craig, Timothy Powell, Loren Coleman and Emily Marie Lippa; and other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, April 14, at First Baptist Church of Lowry City. Casketbearers were Richard Lippa, Johnny Skouby, Anthony Lippa, Carmine Lippa, David Arduser and Robert Price. Honorary casketbearers were Matthew Price, Chad Skouby, Herman Long and Robert Long. Burial was in Iconium Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
Juanita H. Standley Rees
Juanita Helen Standley Rees, 87, of Joliet, Ill., formerly of Bolivar, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2001, in the Embassy Care Center of Wilmington, Ill., after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Juanita was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Madison, Ill., the daughter of Harry Ray and Minnie Lee Henderson Standley. Juanita received her associate of arts degree in music from Southwest Baptist College in 1934 and was a piano teacher for many years afterwards. She held many positions in the churches they attended in California and later in Illinois where they lived for 38 years before retiring to Lynchburg, Va., in 1979, such as piano and choir director, church secretary at their church in Chicago for 28 years, director of the vacation Bible school, Sunday school teacher and starter of a weekly Bible study for women which continues to this day. Many found her to be a trustworthy confidant. A talented seamstress, she sought to improve her skills by attending the Ray Vogue School of Design on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue during the 1950s. There she studied dress design, millinery, pattern making and tailoring. Later she created hats for the exclusive French Room at Marshall Fields in the Loop. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Nita and Wendell Outhous of Berwyn, Pa., Camilla and Arthur Anderson of Shorewood, Ill., Campbell David Jr. and Charlotte Rees of Forest, Va., and Nancy and Mark Evans of Kimberton, Pa.; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, April 21, 2001, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Campbell David Rees Jr. officiating. Musical selections were "The Love of God" and "I'd Rather Have Jesus" by Nancy Evans, "Finally Home" by Camilla Anderson and the congregational singing of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" lead by Stephen Anderson and accompanied by Susan Hedgpeth. Casketbearers were Campbell David Rees Jr., Joel Rees Anderson, Stephen Arthur Anderson, Paul David Reeder, David Joseph Outhous and J. Wendell Outhous. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
