Windmill Ridge Funeral Service in California, MO

Rose P. "Rosie" Scott

November 19, 1925 - June 7, 2017

Rosa (Rosie) Pearl Scott, 91, of California, Missouri passed away June 7, 2017 ¬at Moniteau Care Center, California Missouri. She was born on November 19, 1925 the daughter of Emmett Oliver and Ruth Melissa (Jenkins) Rohrbach. On November 24, 1945, in California, Missouri Rose was married to Floyd E. Scott who preceded her in death on May 4, 1984. Rose was a member of the Friendship Baptist...
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Norman Nivens

February 2, 1923 - May 22, 2017

Norman Nivens, 93, of Jamestown passed away on Monday, May 22 at the Harry S Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Norman graduated from Centertown High School in 1942. He was Captain of the Centertown Red Birds basketball team. After high school, Norman served in the Army's 671st Tank Destroyer Batallion during World War II from 1942-1946. He was a charter member of the Centertown...
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Larry L. Dusenberg

May 6, 1943 - May 18, 2017

Larry Louis Dusenberg, 74, of Jamestown, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Moniteau Care Center, California, Missouri. He was born on May 06, 1943 in Boonville, Missouri to Louis and Martha (Kirschman) Dusenberg both of whom preceded him in death. In 1961, Larry graduated from New Franklin High School. Larry earned his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1966, then...
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John Frank "Johnny Frank" Kubli

September 22, 1949 - May 10, 2017

John Frank 'Johnny Frank' Kubli, 67, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his home near California, Missouri. He was born on September 22, 1949 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Frank "Chick" and Frances (Jenkins) Kubli, both of whom preceded him in death. John graduated from California High School in 1967, and in 1969 he graduated from Linn Technical School as an...
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Sharon Rose Hoskins

November 27, 1952 - May 9, 2017

Sharon Rose (Potter) Hoskins, 64, of California, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 09, 2017 at her daughter's home in Hartsburg, Missouri. She was born on November 27, 1952 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas to Rev. Billy and Rose (Reichel) Potter. She graduated High School in Joplin, MO in 1970 and then began her career as a Hairdresser. In 1975 she met her future husband Arthur W. Hoskins while he...
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Ralph Douglas Silvey

May 30, 1943 - April 13, 2017

Ralph Douglas Silvey, 73, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home in California, Missouri. He was born on May 30, 1943 in Independence, Missouri. Ralph attended grade school in Latham and is a 1961 graduate of Tipton High School. On December 8, 1962, Ralph was married to Sharon Salzman at the Bunceton Baptist Church. Ralph worked for Fischer Pool Table for a...
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Rayma Jo "Jody" Smith

January 7, 1935 - April 13, 2017

Rayma Jo 'Jody' Smith, 82, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Valley Park West California, Missouri. She was born on January 07, 1935 in Columbia, Missouri to William and Lula Imogene (Hill) Rule both of whom preceded her in death. On August 24, 1956 Jody was married to Harold Dean Smith, who preceded her in death on June 19, 2013. She was a member of Salem Baptist...
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Dennis Gerald Parkes

October 12, 1940 - March 18, 2017

Dennis Gerald Parkes, 76, of California, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 12, 1940 in Barnett, Missouri to Clayton and Alta (Flippin) Parkes, both of whom preceded him in death. In 1961, Dennis graduated from Tipton High School. During some of his elementary school years he lived in New Mexico and Colorado and graduated 8th grade...
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Beth Ann Rackers

October 12, 1964 - March 7, 2017

Beth Ann Rackers, 52, of Boonville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 07, 2017 at Unlimited Opportunities in Boonville, Missouri. She was born on October 12, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Charles F. and Carol B. (Kueffer) Rackers both of whom survive in California, MO. Along with her parents, Beth is survived by her sister Julie Miller (Doug) of California, MO, two nieces, Elle and Mari....
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Johanna Reuter

May 8, 1928 - February 17, 2017

Johanna "Jo" Albertin Reuter, 88, passed into the Gates of Heaven on February 17, 2017 after a brief illness at Boone Hospital. She was born May 8, 1928 in California, Missouri to the late Fred K and Laura D Albertin. She was the youngest of four children. Two siblings, Ida M Ducey and Fred A Albertin, preceded her in death. Dorthea Stambaugh survives and resides in Fulton, MO. An adventurous...
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James "Richard" Murphy

June 5, 1951 - February 6, 2017

James "Richard" Murphy 65 of Boonville, MO passed away unexpectedly February 6, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born June 5, 1951 in California, MO the son of James H & Dorothy L (Pace) Murphy. Both of whom preceded him in death. Richard attended California High School and Graduated from University Southern Mississippi. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a big heart...
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Betty Rose Swillum

October 5, 1944 - January 27, 2017

Betty Rose Swillum, 72, of California, Missouri passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on October 05, 1944 in California, Missouri to Carl and Ruby (Kaiser) Gerlach. Betty graduated from California High School in 1962. In 1963 at the Annunciation Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Ronald "Ron" Swillum who survives of the...
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Richard "Rick" Hastings

November 14, 1968 - January 20, 2017

Richard "Rick" Hastings passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, Friday January 20, 2017, joining his Heavenly Father. Rick was born November 14, 1968 in Parsons, Kansas. Rick was the tenth and youngest child welcomed into the family of Ted and Jean Hastings. Rick loved music and working as a DJ for gatherings. He was intrigued with trains and motorcycles collecting memorabilia for...
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Betty G. Schrader

September 18, 1935 - January 16, 2017

Betty G. Schrader, 81, of California, MO passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at California Care Center in California, MO. She was born Sept. 18, 1935, daughter of Edward T. and Florence K. (Baer) Kiesling. Betty attended Martin Box School completing the 8th grade. She was married on October 21, 1963 to Lloyd Schrader, he preceded her in death on March 17, 2000. Betty worked at California...
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Shelley Gabert

September 2, 1961 - January 12, 2017

Shelley Gabert, 55, of California, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born on September 02, 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Shelley attended Stover High School until her senior year when she transferred to California High School graduating in 1979. She attended University of Missouri School of Journalism graduating in 1983. ...
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Gerald Wayne Morris

March 24, 1932 - January 5, 2017

Gerald Wayne Morris, 84, of California, Mo. passed away Thursday, January 05, 2017 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. He was born on March 24, 1932 in Russellville, Missouri to Earl and Lessie (Hale) Morris. Gerald graduated from Russellville High School in 1950. On January 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Larna Rohrbach who survives in California, Mo. He was a member of...
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John "Poppy" Senior Lehman

August 17, 1922 - December 31, 2016

John (Poppy) Senior Lehman, 94, of California, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the home of his daughter. John was born August 17, 1922 south of California on the family farm the only child of John and Ada (Senior) Lehman. He was united in marriage on September 9, 1946 to Ruby Henley in Wichita, Kansas and she preceded him in death in 2000. He was a 1940 graduate of...
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Larry Wyckoff

January 31, 1944 - December 16, 2016

Larry Wayne Wyckoff, 72 of Jamestown, MO passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at his home following a five month illness. He was born on January 31, 1944 the only son of Eugene and Rose Helen Dietzel Wyckoff both of whom preceded him in death. Larry attended school at Jamestown. He worked for two years for MFA and then worked forty-three years for Spieler's, Inc., retiring in January 2016. ...
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Ricky Lane Wierman

September 3, 1962 - December 13, 2016

Ricky Lane Wierman, 54 of California, MO passed away December 13, 2016. He was born September 3, 1962 in Bristol, Colorado the son of Sidney Dale and Grace Ann (Moore)Wierman both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Moniteau County and attended California High School. On August 24, 1985 Ricky was united in marriage to Missie Dowell. Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, fish...
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Thomas D. "Tom" Nivens

August 10, 1955 - December 8, 2016

Thomas Dean Nivens, 61, of Jamestown, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 08, 2016 at SSM Saint Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born on August 10, 1955 in California, Missouri to Norman and Nevelyn (Edwards) Nivens. When Tom was born, the Nivens family lived in Marion, MO. Norman's job moved the family to Owensville, MO and Boonville, MO before finally settling down...
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Richard "Dick" Hadley Spieler

October 24, 1930 - December 8, 2016

Richard "Dick" Hadley Spieler, 86, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Herbert and Florence (Butler) Spieler, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Kramer Grade School and graduated from California High School in 1948. On October 28, 1951 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart...
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Gail L. Hall

February 3, 1934 - November 20, 2016

Gail L. Hall, 82, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 03, 1934 near Latham, Missouri the son of Aubrey E. and Margaret Irene (Allee) Hall. He attended Latham Elementary School and graduated in 1951 from California High School. Gail worked at Weber Shoe Factory in Tipton and Pettigrew Store in Latham, Kunton and Gould Construction on the...
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Micah Dain Hall

July 10, 1989 - November 9, 2016

Micah Dain Hall, 27, of Jamestown, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2016 at Jefferson City, Mo. He was born on July 10, 1989 in Columbia, Missouri to Deryl and Stacy (Potter) Hall. He attended Jamestown High School. Micah enjoyed computers, working with electronics, tattoos and listening to classical music. He looked forward to camping with his family, fishing and spending time with...
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James L. Martin

September 9, 1940 - November 2, 2016

James L. Martin, 76, of California, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at California Care Center in California, Missouri. He was born on September 9, 1940, near Clarksburg, Missouri, to Loy and Sarah (Sansbury) Martin. Jim graduated from California High School, worked on the family farm and attended the Kansas City Art Institute. Shortly after enlisting in the Navy, he married...
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Corey L. Kramel

October 31, 2016

Corey Lee Kramel, 22 of California, MO passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Corey was born in Jefferson City on June 1, 1994 the son of Roger and Tracy (Korte) Kramel. Corey was a dedicated servant to his country and had a huge impact on his hometown. He was a friend to many and most importantly he was a loved and adored brother, son and engaged to...
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Nellie Lucille Hayes

December 26, 1924 - October 17, 2016

Nellie Lucille Hayes, 91, of California, Missouri passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on December 26, 1924 in Willard, Kansas to Harry and Gertrude (Jones) Smith both of whom preceded her in death. She worked at H.D. Lee Pants Factory in Lebanon, MO, Tipton Manufacturing, Stride-Rite Shoe Factory all of Tipton. Nellie was married to...
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Susan L. Wilkerson

July 8, 1968 - October 12, 2016

Susan L. Wilkerson, 48, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence in California, Missouri surrounded by her family. She was born on July 08, 1968 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Roger and Sherry (Endicott) Sheeley. Susan enlisted in the US Navy Reserves and then later served and retired from the Missouri National Guard in 2014. Currently she was...
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Kathryn Ann Lenger

April 30, 1939 - September 25, 2016

Kathryn Ann Lenger, 77, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2016 at her home. She was born at Boonville April 30, 1939 the daughter of George F. and Minnie (Hutchison) Robinson both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Boonville High School 1957. She attended Hannibal- LaGrange College. On October 9, 1960 Kathryn was married to Aubrey H. Lenger who preceded her in...
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Shelby Jean Wilkerson

August 23, 1939 - September 20, 2016

Shelby Jean Wilkerson, 77 of California, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Windmill Ridge Funeral Home in California, Missouri. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24 at the funeral home. Interment will immediately...
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Joan Kubli

October 30, 1940 - September 10, 2016

Joan Kubli, age 75, passed away at her home on September 10, 2016. She was born in California, Missouri on October 30, 1940 to the late Alfred and Carmen Murphy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Roslene Forbes and Ethel Lampman. Joan is survived by her husband, Franklin Kubli Sr., children, Rose Mary Plessner (Dale), Debra Sinkevich (Edward), Franklin Kubli...
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David Paul Kelsay

October 31, 1946 - July 21, 2016

David Paul Kelsay, 69, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at California Care Center California, Missouri. He was born on October 31, 1946 in California, Missouri to Kenneth and Ethel (Gunn) Kelsay. David graduated from Tipton High School in 1964. On March 11, 1967 David was married to Paula Hackney at First Baptist Church in California. He was a custom harvester...
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Everett Dean Dietzel

October 25, 1922 - June 29, 2016

Everett Dean Dietzel, 93, of Jamestown, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 25, 1922 near Sandy Hook, Missouri the son of John and Barbara (Schull) Dietzel. He attended Fairview School. Everett was a Veteran of World War 2 having served in the United States Army. Everett's wife Frances preceded him in death in 1991. Frances and Everett lived in...
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Samuel "Sam" Faith

June 23, 1934 - June 27, 2016

Samuel Neil Faith of California, MO passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at California Care Center. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Bernie, MO, the son of the late Levi Pinkney and Nora Ellen (Watkins) Faith. He graduated from Bernie High School, and later Forest Park Community College and Florissant Valley Community College in the St. Louis area receiving Associate Degrees. He served in the...
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Duane Wicker

December 17, 1932 - June 25, 2016

Duane Wicker, 83, of California, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home California, Missouri. He was born on December 17, 1932 in IN, to Omer and Vivian (Gardner) Wicker both of whom preceded him in death. He was a lifelong farmer who had a strong love for God and his family. He served in the United States Air Force. Duane is survived by his wife Jeanette Wicker of the...
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Amie Nikeia Gensler

July 21, 1979 - June 10, 2016

Amie Nikeia Gensler, 36, of Jamestown, Missouri passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at her home near Jamestown, Missouri. She was born on July 21, 1979 in Marshall, Missouri. Amie was one of the most honest and kindest people you could meet. She was a free spirit living life to the fullest, she had a gypsy soul. She loved her daughter and surrounding herself with family and friends. Survivors...
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Judy Leslie Blankenship

May 21, 2016

Judy Leslie Barbour Blankenship of Grandview, MO passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Judy was the daughter of Virgil L. and Goldie (Hill) Barbour which preceded her in death. She was born on October 9, 1943 in Latham, MO. Judy graduated from Tipton High School in 1961 and moved to state of California immediately following. She loved living in California where she lived with her siblings and...
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Loyd "Homer" Leech

April 1, 1940 - April 6, 2016

Loyd 'Homer' Leech, 76, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2016 at California Care Center California, Missouri. He was born on April 01, 1940 in Putnam County, Missouri to Earl and Cholie (Humphrey) Leech. On October 19, 1963 in California, Missouri Loyd was married to Ruby Frances Dillon who preceded him in death on February 2, 2000. He worked until his retirement for...
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Verna M. Hodge

October 19, 1948 - March 19, 2016

Verna M. Hodge, 67, of California, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Capital Region Medical Center Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born on October 19, 1948 in New Jersey to Orman and Helen (Harmon) Jackman, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated high school in Kansas City, MO, she earned her LPN and RN from State Fair Community School. For several years she worked...
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Rose H. Wyckoff

September 1, 1918 - March 13, 2016

Rose H. Wyckoff, 97 of Jamestown, Missouri passed away March 13, 2016 at California Care Center in California, Missouri. She was born in the Plowboy Bend Bottoms, near Lupus, Missouri on September 1, 1918 the daughter of John and Barbara Schull Dietzel. She went to Fairview School. Rose was a homemaker. On February 1, 1941 Rose was united in marriage to Eugene Luther Wyckoff, who proceeded...
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Walter W. Shirk

March 4, 1954 - March 1, 2016

Walter W. Shirk, 61, of California, Missouri went peacefully to his heavenly home surrounded by his family and pastors on Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on March 04, 1954 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania to Menno and Barbara (Wanner) Shirk. On August 2, 1974 in Reading, PA Walter was married to Debra (Sweigart) Shirk who survives of the home. ...
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Ruth Pohle

October 22, 1925 - February 6, 2016

Ruth Pohle, 90 of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2016 at Riverview Heights Health & Rehabilitation in Lexington, Missouri. Ruth was born on October 22, 1925 at the family farm in Norman Valley, south of St. James, Missouri. She was the only child of James and Mary A. Bottorff. She attended the Adams and Wolf Grade School and graduated from John F. Hodge High School in St....
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Jan Irey

March 15, 1957 - January 25, 2016

Jan Irey, 58, of Latham, Missouri passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Capital Region Medical Center Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born on March 15, 1957 in Sedalia, Missouri to Robert and Mary (Sanders) Thomas; her father preceded her in death. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1975 and then graduated from Metro Business School with her Associates Degree in Business. On April...
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Evelyn H. Lehman

December 22, 1927 - January 23, 2016

Evelyn Hulda Sophia Linhardt Lehman, 88, departed this life on January 23, 2016 for her heavenly home at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1927, a daughter of Louis and Lorene Schubert Linhardt, both deceased. On November 26, 1949 Evelyn was united in marriage to David J. Lehman, who survives of the home. Mrs. Lehman was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. ...
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Lillian M. Henley

January 13, 1921 - December 14, 2015

Lillian M. Henley, 94, of California, Missouri passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on January 13, 1921 in Schenectady, New York to John and Esther (Vogel) Killough. After graduating from school she served in the United States Navy as a Nurse. On January 21, 1945, Lillian was married to Nolan W. Henley who preceded her in death. For...
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Freddie W. Blankenship

October 23, 1946 - December 9, 2015

Freddie W. Blankenship, 69, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 23, 1946 in Barnett, Missouri to Waid and Grace (Rohrbach) Blankenship both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Eldon High School in 1964. Freddie served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the Marines where his Unit...
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Christine Cheryl Luetkemeyer

December 13, 1952 - November 9, 2015

Christine Cheryl Luetkemeyer, 62, of California, Missouri passed away Monday, November 09, 2015 at California Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on December 13, 1952 in Sedalia, Missouri to Raymond and Sammie Brown. She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. She enjoyed baking, traveling, nature related activities, and other hobbies. Christine is survived by her two...
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Tracy E. Strobel

February 17, 1938 - November 5, 2015

Tracy E. Strobel, 77, of Centertown, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 05, 2015 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on February 17, 1938 in Moniteau County, Missouri to Ed and Sedonia (Schubert) Strobel. Tracy graduated from California High School in 1956. She was a lifelong member of Salem United Church of Christ and served as the Assistant Sunday School Director...
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Jean VanDieren-Coleman

February 26, 1930 - November 3, 2015

Jean VanDieren-Coleman, 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 at St. Joseph's Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on February 26, 1930, in Rock Island, IL, to Jim and Hester (Peed) Smith. Jean was married to Jack VanDieren in 1949 and later to George Coleman in 1991. She was a Realtor with J.D. Reece Co. in Kansas City for over 25 years and an active member of Village...
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Betty Ruth (Birdsong) Mann

October 30, 2015

Betty Ruth Birdsong Mann, age 86, passed away on October 30, 2015 in Irvine California. She was born in Clarksburg, Missouri, the fourth child of J. Warren Birdsong and Olive Groom Birdsong. She attended Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, and earned a Master's degree in educational guidance at the University of Wyoming. She taught in Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, and Germany...
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Donald "Donnie" Flippin

January 22, 1940 - October 27, 2015

Donald D. "Donnie" Flippin, 75, of California, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. He was born on January 22, 1940 in California, Missouri to Herman and Tessie (Bowlin) Flippin both of whom preceded him in death. He attended California High School through 1958. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of California, MO. On November 10...
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Kenneth Wayne McMillian

November 1, 1939 - October 23, 2015

Kenneth Wayne McMillian, 75, of California, Missouri passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at California Care Center, California, Missouri. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Camdenton County, Missouri (now known as Sunrise Beach) in a log cabin, to Stanley and Verna (Arnold) McMillian, both of whom preceded him in death. Kenneth attended California High School. On January 23, 1962, he entered...
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Gary Wayne Baughman

March 14, 1964 - October 10, 2015

Gary Wayne Baughman, 51, of California, Missouri, formerly of Clarksburg, MO passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Villa Marie Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on March 14, 1964 in Clarksburg, Missouri to Earle and Joan (Elliott) Baughman both of whom preceded him in death. As a child Gary was very active in Boy Scouts. In 1983, He graduated from Tipton High School and later graduated...
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Dan S. Rowlison

November 26, 1956 - September 30, 2015

Pastor Daniel Scott Rowlison, 58, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at First Christian Church California, Missouri. He was born on November 26, 1956 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Harold and Joan (Henry) Rowlison; his father preceded him in death. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1975. On Aug 12th 1978, at Northglenn Christian Church Dan was...
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Dolla M. Dillon

June 27, 1947 - September 20, 2015

Dolla M. Dillon, 68, of California, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Capital Region Medical Center Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born on June 27, 1947 in Cooper County, Missouri to Harry Gensler and Margaret (Parker) Mims both of whom preceded her in death. Dolla attended California R-1 School in California, MO. She was member of the Main Street Baptist Church. On...
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Nevelyn Nivens

March 10, 1930 - September 16, 2015

Nevelyn Lucille Nivens, 85, of Jamestown passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon, September 16 and boarded that white chariot for her journey into the Great Beyond. She had chosen to enter Moniteau Care Center in March 2014 when her health began to fail. Born into well-known Cooper and Cole County families, she was the first of seven children of John Garnett Edwards and Virginia Byler. ...
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Herbert Lloyd Reichel

December 25, 1920 - September 13, 2015

Herbert Lloyd Reichel, 94 , of California, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Columbia, MO . He was born on December 25, 1920 in McGirk, MO, to John Edmond and Mary (Sartain) Reichel. Lloyd graduated from Centertown High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Army during WWll earning a Bronze Star. He was...
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Carol Barbour

May 9, 1939 - August 30, 2015

Carol L. Barbour, of California, MO died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on May 9, 1939 the daughter of Emmett Oliver and Ruth Melissa (Jenkins) Rohrbach. Carol attended Red Brush School for 7 ½ years and finished the eighth grade at High Point R-3 School and graduated from California High School. On August 16, 1959 at Friendship...
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Larry D. Zismer

January 20, 1945 - August 28, 2015

Larry Zismer, 70, of California, Missouri passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Tipton Oak Manor Tipton, Missouri. He was born on January 20, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Florence (Singelton) Zismer both of whom preceded him in death. On August 15, 1969 at Grain Valley, MO Larry was married to Janice S. Potter who survives of the home. Larry served two tours of duty in Vietnam with...
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Ginger Kyle Moore

July 27, 2015

Ginger Kyle Moore, 62, of California, Missouri passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 27, 1953 in Eldon, Missouri to Jess and Carol (Hutsler) Cummings; her father preceded her in death. Ginger graduated in 1971 from the School of the Osage at Lake Ozark, MO. She earned her BME at Central Missouri University (University of Central Missouri) in 1975 with a minor...
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Larry Ray Hall

October 9, 1963 - July 26, 2015

Larry Ray Hall, 51, of Latham, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at University Hospital Columbia, Missouri. He was born on October 09, 1963 in Boonville, Missouri to Gail and Hazel (McClain) Hall. His mother preceded him in death Larry Ray graduated from Tipton High School. For many years, Larry Ray owned and operated Hall's Remodeling. He enjoyed working with wood in his shop. He...
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Beverly Eileen Reed

April 15, 1948 - July 23, 2015

Beverly Eileen Reed, 67, of California, MO passed away July 23, 2015 at Landmark Hospital of Columbia, MO. She was born April 15, 1948 in Georgetown, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Joseph and Audra Lucille Grosvenor Hanna both of whom preceded her in death. Beverly attended Tipton High School and St. Fair Community College. On May 23, 1964 Beverly was married to Albert Reed, Jr who survives...
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Daniel Ray Bolinger

October 8, 1962 - June 22, 2015

Daniel Ray Bolinger born October 8, 1962, son of Kenneth L. Bolinger (deceased) and Janette Bolinger Moore passed away in his home June 22, 2015. He is survived by his mother and step father, Janette and Ronald Moore of Jefferson City, MO, sister, Julie Purcell and brother-in-law Bruce Purcell of Columbia, MO, two nephews Cameron J. Purcell of Denver, CO and Andrew Purcell of New York, NY.
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Carol Thurman Albertin

January 22, 1942 - June 12, 2015

Carol Thurman Albertin 73, of California, MO passed away June 12, 2015 at Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by her family. Carol was born January 22, 1942 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of William Bias & Edith (Clark) Bias Velha. She attended Jefferson City Public Schools and acquired her GED in 1963. For 22 years, Carol worked at Chesebrough-Ponds (Unilever) and then retired from...
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Donna Ruth Longan

December 22, 1934 - June 7, 2015

Donna Ruth (Pope) Longan went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 07, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Donna was born December 22, 1934 at Bagnell, MO the daughter of Fredrick Lee Pope and Ruth Elizabeth (Hert) Pope. Donna married Leslie Lee (Les) Longan, Jr. on December 20, 1952 in El Paso, TX. She graduated from California R-1 High School in 1952. She was a...
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John A. Dorn

December 23, 1926 - May 17, 2015

John A. Dorn, 88, husband of Marian Kueffer Dorn, died peacefully at his home in California, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born December 23, 1926, in California, John A. was the son of the late John Andrew and Mayme Pihale Dorn. John A. and Marian were married on November 5, 1949. Together they have three daughters, Nancy (Randy) Hubbard, Columbia, Debby (Ed) Rush, Hickory,...
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Anna Margaret Stauffer

April 22, 2015

Anna Margaret Stauffer, 86, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her residence California, Missouri. She was born on November 24, 1928 in McGirk, Missouri to Thomas and Dollie (Gintz) Schull both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1946. On March 9, 1947, in Jamestown, Missouri she was married to Alwin Stauffer, who preceded...
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Gerald Arden Riggs, Jr.

July 4, 1954 - April 21, 2015

Gerald Arden Riggs Jr., 60, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Good Shepard Care Center Versailles, Missouri. He was born on July 04, 1954 in Latham, Missouri to Gerald and Grace (Hayes) Riggs, Sr. Gerald graduated from Versailles High School in Versailles, Missouri. On September 13, 1975 at Fortuna Baptist Church Gerald was united in marriage to Kathy Dorsey. Gerald was...
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Jerry D. Wierman

September 27, 1960 - April 19, 2015

Jerry D. Wierman, 54, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 27, 1960 in Eads, Colorado the son of Sydney and Grace (Moore) Wierman. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jerry is survived by: 1 daughter, Shannon Matchett (Jamian) of Tipton; 3 brothers, Rick, Michael and Wayne Wierman; 5 grandchildren, Ethan, Katy, and Johnny Matchett and Lila...
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Sonia Louise Oliver

January 20, 1954 - March 25, 2015

Sonia Louise Oliver, 61, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on January 20, 1954 in Austin, Texas to Keith and Dorothy J. (Harford) Oliver. Sonia is survived by: One Sister Susan Oliver, of Jefferson City, MO; Nieces Cheryl Dorr, Sarah Prewette, Rebekah Hodill, Leah Sanders and Rachel Sanders; One Nephew...
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Ralph Sanders

March 19, 2015

Ralph C. Sanders, age 84, of California, MO passed away March 19, 2015 at his home. He was born March 16, 1931, the son of Oscar and Theresa McDaniel Sanders both of whom preceded him in death. On Friday, April 13, 1950, Ralph was married to Mary M. Blalock, who preceded him in death in 2006. They were members of the First Christian Church. He graduated from Clarksburg High School in 1949. ...
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Elizabeth Medlin

April 16, 1916 - March 17, 2015

Elizabeth Medlin, 98, of Latham, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Moniteau Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on April 16, 1916 in Latham, Missouri to Joseph and Rosa Prine. Elizabeth graduated from Latham High School in 1934. Along with the rest of her graduating high school class, she was baptized in the Smith Creek and was a longtime member of Latham Christian...
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Pauline M. Crawford

October 19, 1929 - March 5, 2015

Pauline M. Crawford, 85, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 05, 2015 at Boone Hospital Center Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 19, 1929 in rural Moniteau County to Truman and Bertha (Schwab) Kubli. Mrs. Crawford taught in the rural California R-1 School District. On December 30, 1950, Pauline was married to R. W. Crawford at Friendship Baptist Church. Pauline was a...
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Edwin Henry Strobel

October 19, 1924 - December 15, 2014

Edwin Henry Strobel, 90, of California, Mo. went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 15, 2014 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. He was born to Adam and Mathilda (Fluegel) Strobel on October 19, 1924 near Lohman, MO. Edwin was baptized at the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church on November 1, 1924 in Lohman. He attended Mt. Hope School. Edwin was confirmed on...
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William Franklin Welch

September 26, 1961 - December 7, 2014

William Franklin Welch, 53, of California, Mo., passed away, Sunday, December, 7, 2014, at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City after a lengthy illness. Frank worked at Mike Jenkins saw mill for most of his life. Survivors include: his siblings, Diana (Dale) Fletcher, Rita (Tom) Lindenbusch, Brenda (Mark) Hood, and Faith Trower. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Clarence and Darlene...
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Twila Thomas

April 14, 1948 - December 5, 2014

Twila Thomas, 66 of California, MO, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Moniteau Care Center in California, Mo. On April 14, 1948, she was born in California, MO the daughter of Aubrey E. and Margaret Irene Allee Hall, both of whom proceeded in death. Twila graduated from Tipton High School. Before moving to California to be near her brothers and sister, she...
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Walter "Curley" Wood, Jr.

September 15, 1936 - November 25, 2014

On November 25, 2014, Rev. Walter "Curley" Wood, Jr. left his beloved earthly home and now resides in his heavenly mansion and is walking on streets paved with gold. His parents, Gladys Lee (Allen) and Walter Wood, Sr. were blessed with this son on September 15, 1936 in McGirk, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Phyllis Lee (Wood) Bonecutter, an infant sister Nina Ball Wood,...
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Lonnie Albert Suggs

August 28, 1979 - November 20, 2014

Lonnie "Smelly" Suggs, 35, of California, MO departed this life on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1979 in Columbia, Mo. the son of Jim and Jane (Hill) Suggs. Lonnie grew up and attended school in Latham, MO and earned his GED in 2006. He graduated from Metro Business College with a Business degree and went on to establish, own and operate Suggs Smelly Scents...
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Greg Hammen

January 2, 1964 - November 4, 2014

Gregory Dean Hammen, 50, of St. Louis, formerly of California passed away November 4, 2014 at his home in St. Louis. He was born January 2, 1964 in Jefferson City the son of Larry and Sharon Snodgrass Hammen. Greg attended school in California graduating in 1982. He received his Master's Degree in Education from University of Missouri-Columbia and his Bachelor's Degree from Lincoln...
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Paul Lay

January 31, 1939 - October 17, 2014

Paul Lay, 75, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1939 in Tyrone, Missouri to Perry Oscar and Dora Margaret Frame Lay. . On July 1, 1962 in Rolla, he married to Joan Carol Pritchett who preceded him in death on August 25, 2014. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Paul was self-employed. Paul is survived by...
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Robert N. "Bob" King

January 27, 1928 - October 16, 2014

Robert N. "Bob" King, 86, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away at his home Thursday, October 16, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on January, 27, 1928 in Millersburg, MO the son of Alexander Hubbard and Mabel Ruth Peyton King. Bob served in the United States Army Air Force. At Bridal Cave in Camdenton, MO on July 4, 1950 Bob married Wanda J. Moore who survives of the home. Bob...
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Edith Marie Velha

July 6, 1920 - September 1, 2014

Edith Marie Velha, 94, of St. Martins, Missouri, went to meet her savior on September 1, 2014. Edith was born July 6, 1920, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to James William and Elah Augusta (Green) Clark. Edith spent her childhood in Maries County, but later returned to Jefferson City. She married Elmer Bias in 1938. They had two daughters. In 1946, she married Victor Vernon Velha in Kansas...
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Vicki Joyce Murphy

June 21, 1949 - August 30, 2014

Vicki Joyce Murphy, 65, of California, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at her home in California, Missouri. She was born on June 21, 1949 in California, Missouri to Chester Keil and Lois (Carpenter) Keil Prenger both of whom preceded her in death. Vicki was baptized and a member of First Baptist Church in California. On November 27, 1966 at the First Baptist Church she was...
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Joan Carol Lay

March 31, 1946 - August 25, 2014

Joan Carol Lay, 68, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1946 in Kirkwood , Missouri to Roney and Flora (Jameson) Pritchett. On July 1, 1962 in Rolla, she married to Paul Lay who survives of the home. She was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Joan also enjoyed flowers, puzzles and being around her family. Joan is also survived by:...
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Don "Donald R." Moore

October 23, 1932 - August 13, 2014

Don (Donald R.) Moore, California, Mo., was born October 23, 1932 in Cooper County Mo. He was the son of Carl and Bonnie (Carver) Moore, both deceased. He grew up in Bunceton, Mo., and graduated from Bunceton High School in 1950. Don served in the US military. He was employed throughout his lifetime by Scheriffs Truck Line, SKK and Beaufort Truck Lines and concluded his life's work as a...
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Elnora Frances Gieschen Koenke

December 28, 1919 - August 8, 2014

Elnora Frances Gieschen Koenke, 94, of California, MO passed away Friday August 8, 2014 at Villa Marie in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on December 28, 1919 in Fortuna, MO to Elvin and Lizze (Devine) Hofstetter, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Fortuna High School. Elnora worked in the nursing field at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Boone...
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Velma L. (Bleich) Strobel

February 7, 1928 - August 3, 2014

Velma Louise Bleich Strobel, 86, of California, Mo. went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born a daughter of Ernest Theodore and Louise Alvina (Strobel) Bleich on February 7, 1928 at the family farm located on the Moniteau and Cole County line. Velma was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on March 11, 1928. She...
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Carol Joan Ernst

February 24, 1946 - June 27, 2014

Carol Joan Ernst, 68, of Prairie Home, MO died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City, MO. She was in Jamestown on February 24, 1946, the daughter of Clarence William and Katherine Lee Wingate Tuttle, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1964. She was a very active member of the Moniteau Advent Church. On April 16, 1966, she was...
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Philip Winston Schull

March 1, 1948 - June 23, 2014

Philip Winston "Sonny" Schull, 66, of Osawatomie, KS died Monday, June 23, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Philip, known as Winston or Sonny was born March 1, 1948 to Thomas William and D. Philipina Gintz Schull in California, MO both of them preceded him in death. He graduated from California High School in 1966 and then joined the Navy. After a battle with cancer in...
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Dean Curtis Gillilan

December 10, 1937 - April 30, 2014

Dean Curtis Gillilan, 76 , of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on December 10, 1937 in Kearney, New Jersey to Dean H. and Margaret Todd Gillilan. Dean "Curt" came to Missouri with his family in 1946 to live on the farm with his parents. Later when his parents returned to New Jersey,...
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Ronald "Bo" Abbott

August 30, 1953 - April 23, 2014

Ronald "Bo" Abbott, 60 of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in California, Missouri. He was born on August 30, 1953 in Jefferson City a son of Charles Edward Abbott and Frances Viola Cundiff. On February 1, 1982 Bo was united in marriage to Beverly Sue Strobel who survives of the home. He worked in maintenance at the California R-1 School. Other survivors include5...
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Lelan Fulks

December 13, 1935 - April 10, 2014

Charles Lelan Fulks, 78, of California, MO died Wednesday April 9, 2014 at his home. Lelan was born December 13, 1935 in Moniteau County the son of James George and Ruth Omega Robertson Fulks. He graduated from Tipton High School. From October 8, 1958 through September 30, 1964 Lelan served in the US Army as a Specialist 4. Though the years he worked as a carpenter, truck driver and farmer....
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Edward J. Rennert

October 22, 1932 - March 13, 2014

Edward John Rennert, 81, of Fortuna, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Edward was born on October 22, 1932, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to John and Adella (Leinwander) Rennert. He was married on October 15, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Bessie Lee Lamm whom preceded him in death on December 30, 2009. Edward has one surviving brother, John Rennert of Seattle,...
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Sean Lee Parkes

March 31, 1967 - March 9, 2014

Sean Lee Parkes 46, of St. Martins passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, MO. On March 31, 1967 in Boonville, Sean was born the son of Dennis and Ruth (Bittle) Parkes. He attended California High School and Jefferson City High School. He was employed at ABB for 20 years as a welder and was a member of UAW Local 2379. He enjoyed camping, barbecuing,...
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James LeRoy Ramer

December 7, 1935 - February 27, 2014

James LeRoy Ramer died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at age 78. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline L. Ramer, and his two daughters, Sarah Ramer and Susan Bledsoe (James Hurt), all of Boonville, MO and his daughter's-in-law, SueEllen Ramer-Vest of North Carolina and June Ramer of Kearney, Missouri. Mr. Ramer was preceded in death by his mother, father and two sons, Robert and Eric Ramer. Jim...
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Alma M. Hile

February 5, 1944 - February 11, 2014

Alma Hile, 70, of California, MO died February 11, 2014 at her home. On February 5, 1944, in Jefferson City Alma was born the daughter of Paul J. and Pauline (Singer) Hagenhoff both of whom preceded her in death. On April 4, 1964, she was married to Floyd Hile who preceded her in death on December 20, 2000. Alma worked for the Missouri Division of Family Services and after her retirement...
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Melinda Sue Ogg

June 3, 1967 - February 2, 2014

Melinda Sue Ogg, 46, of McFall, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 02, 2014. She was born on June 03, 1967 in Jefferson City, Missouri to John and Lanna (Wilson) Simpson; her father preceded her in death. She attended elementary school in Centertown and high school in Kansas City, KS. She was married on Oct. 10, 1998 at Witicha, KS to David E. Ogg who survives of the home. For several...
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John Edward Alldredge

December 28, 1962 - January 29, 2014

John Edward Alldredge, 51, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at his home. He was born on December 28, 1962, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Sam Alldredge and Rita (Simmons) Marcum. He graduated from California High School in 1981 and the University of Missouri Columbia in 1985. He worked as a commodities trader in the poultry industry for over 20...
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William Robert "Bob" Mann

January 19, 2014

William Robert "Bob" Mann, age 87, was born in Eureka, Kansas and passed away January 19, 2014 at home in Irvine, CA. He was the second child of Ira Nathaniel Mann and Carrie Edith Birdwell Mann, who preceded him in death. The family moved to California in 1936 where Bob attended school in Newport Beach and Santa Ana. He joined the Merchant Marines and served in the Pacific during World War II. ...
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Murrie G. Gensler

November 28, 1960 - January 5, 2014

Murrie G. Gensler, 53, of California, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 05, 2014 at California Care Center California, Missouri. She was born on November 28, 1960 in El Paso, Texas to William and Darlene (Lewis) Goff both of whom preceded her in death. Murrie was a devoted homemaker who loved being around her family. On May 4, 1985 she was married to Walter "Buck" Gensler. She worked at...
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Larry H. Barbour

March 16, 1938 - December 13, 2013

Larry H. Barbour, of California, MO died December 13, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 16, 1938 the son of Herbert and Florence Leonard Barbour. On August 16, 1959 at Friendship Baptist Church Larry was married to Carol Rohrbach who survives of the home. He was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church where he served many years both as a Deacon and Sunday School Director and sung...
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