Bernice Shuler
Bernice Shuler, 68, Bolivar, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South. The daughter of Bertha Cowden and Richard Asberry Lawson, she was born March 10, 1931, at Adonis. She was a beautician for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. Her parents and a sister, Zelma Barker, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Tony Newcomb, of Bolivar; two granddaughters, Jaime Lyn Newcomb and Jennifer Leigh Newcomb, both of Jacksonville, Ill.; her close, dear friend, Jim Welch; and three nieces, Delores Lumpe, of Sedalia, Hazel Andrews of Bolivar and Phyllis Wilkinson of Springfield. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 9, in Greenwood Cemetery with Brother Garland Pool officiating. Pallbearers were Gregory Heimsoth, Tim Taylor, Vernice Black, Lee Needham, Ron Hale and Bob Andrews. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
Marguerite L. Storm
Marguerite L. Storm, 90, Bolivar, died at 7:18 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short illness. She was born Feb. 13, 1909, in Hinton, Okla., to James William and Viola Wilkinson Clayton. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Bill Clayton of Brighton, and a stepdaughter, Helen L. White of Baton Rouge, La. Services will be Thursday, Sept. 16, in Oklahoma with burial in the Masonic Cemetery in Custer City, OK. Local arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
JoAnn E. Strandgard
JoAnn E. Strandgard, 65, Bolivar, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1934, in Fremont, Neb., to Ivan and Dorothy Pettit. She had been a customer service representative with Bass Pro Shops and was a member of Sunnyland Christian Church in Washington, Ill. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, John W. Blazer, Larry and Debbie Blazer and Tommy and Nancy Blazer, all of Bolivar, and Mike and Becky Blazer of Louisville, Ky.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Tim Winfrey of Pleasant Hill, Mary and John Lentz of Springfield and Susan and Joe West of Reeds Spring; a brother, Jim Pettit of East Peoria, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a niece, a nephew and six great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in Pitts Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Hillcrest Memory Garden Cemetery in Washington, Ill.
Wilma Louise Tipton
Wilma Louise Tipton was born Oct. 29, 1918, in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Emmett Arthur and Pmaymie Caldemeyer Pride. She died on Sept. 20, 1999, at Parkview Health Care Facility in Bolivar at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 22 days. She grew up in the Rosemont neighborhood of East St. Louis, attending public schools and graduating from East Side High School in 1936. She was married to Raymond Eugene Tipton on June 4, 1938, and had celebrated 55 years of marriage at the time of her husband's death in 1994. The Tiptons lived in East St. Louis until the 1970s, then lived in Belleville, Ill., until they moved to Bolivar in 1989. Wilma trusted Christ as her Savior as a young girl. Her trust in God developed a remarkable optimism and cheerfulness in her that was a blessing to all who knew her. Her optimism was seen in recent years in her victory over cancer and how she dealt with her husband's death. Wilma and Ray became sweethearts as teenagers at Lansdowne Baptist Church and after their marriage served in many volunteer roles at the 15th Street Baptist Church for four decades. While living in Belleville, they were active members at Westview Baptist Church and were active members at First Baptist Church since moving to Bolivar. Wilma served her churches in many ways, including 50 years as a preschool teacher, 30 years as church clerk, a YWA leader and as a deacon's wife. Since the 1970s, Ray and Wilma were also active in the Gideon ministry of scripture distribution. Wilma had worked for many years as a secretary for the Walworth Valve Company and the J.J. Altman Construction Company in East St. Louis, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 1994 and a brother and sister in the 1940s. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ray Leininger of Bolivar; three grandchildren and their spouses, Andy and Elizabeth Leininger of Minsk, Belarus, Beth and Steve Moore of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Sarah and Tom Jones of Bolivar; 10 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Rachel and Rebekah Leininger of Minsk, Belarus, Katy, Nathan, Emily and Claire Moore of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Madelynne, Abigail and Samuel Tipton Jones of Bolivar. Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Bob and Charles Tipton; a sister-in-law, Ruby Tipton; three nieces, six nephews and a host of friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in First Baptist Church, Bolivar, with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. He will be assisted by Steve Moore and Andy Leininger. Music will be provided by George and Susan Baker. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Opal P. Truitt
Opal P. Truitt, 89, Humansville, died at 6:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. Survivors include her husband, Cecil, of the home; and four children, Joyce Borchardt of Novato, Calif., Wayne Truitt of Stockton, Shirley Keller and Robert Truitt, both of Humansville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Opal Martin Truitt
Opal Martin Truitt, 89, Humansville, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at Big Springs Care Center, Humansville. The daughter of Samuel Benjamin and Armintha Eckert Martin, she was born July 15, 1910, near Collins. She attended Vine Hill grade school and graduated from Humansville High School in 1928. She received her L.P.N. license and started her nursing career at George Dimmit Memorial Hospital in Humansville. At the time of her retirement, she was employed at Bolivar Nursing Home. She was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church and was baptized Sept. 4, 1940. She was married to Cecil Truitt on April 10, 1930, at Garnett, Kan. They resided the past 60 years on the farm north of Humansville. They were the parents of two sons, Wayne and Robert, and two daughters, Joyce Borchardt and Shirley Keller. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Essie Miller and Ina Dunn; and one brother, Ray Martin. Survivors include her husband, Cecil, of the home; her children and their spouses, Joyce and Ken Borchardt of Novato, Calif., Wayne and Darlene Truitt of Stockton, Robert Truitt and Shirley and Lloyd Keller, all of Humansville; 11 grandchildren, Greg and Jeff Borchardt, Kim Hammer, Dianne Truitt, Debbie Maloney, Denise Wheeler, Allan, Randy, Donald and Steve Keller and Jean Stiles; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were Friday, Sept. 24, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with David Jones officiating. Pallbearers were Randy Keller, Allan Keller, Steve Keller, Donald Keller, Shawn Maloney and Michael Maloney. Interment was in Robinson Cemetery east of Collins.
Emily Eve West
Emily Eve West, daughter of Michael and Cherie West, Springfield, was stillborn Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Steve and Marilyn Fish of Fair Play and Susan Lacrosse of Twin Lakes, Wis.; and her great-grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Welch of Waukegan, Ill., Ruby and Kathy Schoelzel of Burlington, Wis., and Glen and Edna Fish, Lake Geneva, Wis. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hartley Cemetery, southwest of Fair Play under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar.
E. Nadine Wilson
E. Nadine Wilson, 82, Fair Play, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short illness. She was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Aldrich to Harry and Nellie E. Blair Dotson. She had worked in local restaurants in the Fair Play and Bolivar area for many years. On April 25, 1932 she was united in marriage to Roy M. Wilson. Survivors include longtime friends and caretakers Garry and Sandra Jackson, his sister, Connie Capine, and their children who knew her as their grandmother: LaQuita Middleton, Vincent Capone, Mark Jackson, Jenny Jackson and Holly Jackson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cleo Dotson, in 1934; her father; her husband in 1960; and her mother and stepfather, Nellie and Homer Rhodes. At her request, no formal funeral was held, but graveside services were Sunday, Sept. 12 in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, with Rev. Sylvia Ireland officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Gideons. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Emmitt O. Winfrey
Emmitt O. Winfrey, 85, Pine, Idaho, died early Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at the VA Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after a long battle with leukemia. The son of Richard and Vernie Brannon Winfrey, he was born Jan. 24, 1914, in Sentinel, where he was raised and educated. He married Georgie Pickett in Morrisville. He served in World War II for the 831st Amphibious Unit and drove trucks, moving prisoners to the back lines. He traveled through most of the western states, moving to Idaho in 1954, to the Nampa-Caldwell area, and traveling to Arizona for the winters. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Virginia "Ginger" and Leon Reed of Hansen, Idaho; a son and his wife, Don and Deana Winfrey of Pine, Idaho; grandchildren Tonya and Don Carle and Jon Reed of Hansen, Idaho, Daniel Winfrey of Pine, Idaho, and Jennifer Baugh of Boise, Idaho; great-grandchildren Ben, Matt and Andy Carle of Hansen, Idano, and Brodie Baugh of Boise, Idaho; one brother, J.V. Winfrey, state of Missouri; four sisters, Cleo Vest and Bonnie Cawthorn, state of Missouri, Charlene Carty and her husband, Leonard, state of Arizona, and Minnie Brady, state of Oregon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgie; a son, Rex; and a sister, Cora. Services were under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell, Idaho.
Faye Wollard
Wauneta Faye Henson Wollard, 82, Bolivar, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law four miles northwest of Bolivar. She was born Nov. 30, 1916, near Dunnegan to Hiram James and Mary Alma Ables Henson. She was the third of six children, the others being Maggie Mae, Neta Wilma, Emma Lorene, Oren Stanley and Thelma Jewell. Faye was a lifelong resident of Polk County, having lived near Dunnegan, Cliquot and Bolivar. She met her future husband, Cecil Leroy Wollard, about 1933 and they were married Oct. 19, 1938, at the courthouse in Bolivar. They settled on a hill four miles northwest of Bolivar where she lived the remainder of her life. This union was blessed with two sons, Marvin Leroy and Larry Lee. Faye and Cecil celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 19, 1998. She was a faithful member of the Southern Hills Baptist Church (formerly Second Baptist). She was baptized, along with her husband and children, in October 1956. SHe was active in the church, helping with Vacation Bible School and other church functions. She was a member of the Ruth (Senior Ladies) Sunday school class. Faye is survived by her husband of almost 61 years, Cecil, of the home; one son and two daughters-in-law, Larry and Judy Wollard of Bolivar and Betty Wollard of Springfield; three grandchildren and their families, which include four great-grandchildren, Scott Clark and his children, Trevor, Paige and Brandon of Englewood, Colo., Julie Wollard Trout, her husband, Brian, and son, Christian, Bolivar, and Justin Wollard, also of Bolivar. Also surviving are four step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, including Michelle Long Windmoeller of Columbia and Christian "Cree" Long of Springfield; four step-great-great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Emma and Pete Galyan of Fillmore, Calif., and Thelma Fish of Bolivar; one brother, Stanley Henson of Nevada; and a sister-in-law, Jewell Wollard of Bolivar, as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Henson and Alma DeWill; two sisters, Maggie Lee and Neta Hook; and one son, Marvin Wollard, who died in 1998. Services were Sunday, Sept. 26, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Berryhill officiating. Musical selections were by Mary Jenkins and Tammy Kelley. They sang "How Great Thou Art," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet." Casketbearers were Jim Fish, Darrell O'Hair, Dale Henson, Deryal Wollard, Don Wollard and Norman Johnson. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Home Health Services Hospice.
