Obituaries

Published 9-1-10

Scott A. Topel, 45
Scott A. Topel, age 45 of Eldon, Missouri, died on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Scott was born May 6, 1965 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Rich and Anita (Goss) Topel.

Scott worked as a letter carrier for the Lake Ozark Post Office for the past ten years and he served as a volunteer fireman with the Osage Beach Fire Protection District for the past twenty-seven years.

In addition, Scott drove a cab in the lake area for the past two years. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Scott is survived by his parents, Rich and Anita Topel of Osage Beach, Missouri; his fiancé, Shady Brooks of Eldon, Missouri; one step-son, Alex Weyer of Eldon and one step-daughter, Crystal Morrison of Florida; one brother Rich Topel of Osage Beach, Missouri and one sister, Cathy Topel of Kansas City, Missouri; one nephew, Mac Topel of Osage Beach, Missouri, along with several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Walk On The Water Faith Church in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Memorial donations are suggested to the family.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.
 

Published 8-25-10

William Joseph Ruby, 79
William Joseph Ruby, son of John Fred and Margaret Hartauver Ruby, was born, February 13, 1931 in Roseland, Illinois. He died Tuesday August 17, 2010, in his home, Roach, Missouri at the age of seventy-nine years, six months and four days.
On February 16, 1952 in Roseland, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann VanDerhye and to this union, four daughters were born. Together they shared the past fifty-eight years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parent.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ruby of the home; four daughters, Debbie Adams of Park Forest, Illinois, Lori Nelson and husband Paul of Whittier, California, Sandy Adams and husband Gene of South Chicago Heights, Illinois and Janet Boothe and husband Todd of Linn Creek, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Alexis Wilson and husband Charles of Park Forest, Illinois, Jason Boothe and wife Erica of Camdenton, Missouri, Jamie Dudley and husband Jamey of Camdenton, Missouri, Cody Adams of Park Forest, Illinois, Joshua Adams of Park Forest, Illinois, Nolan Adams of San Diego, California, Michael Boothe and wife Megan of Camdenton, Missouri, Daniel Adams of Park Forest, Illinois and Collin Adams of South Chicago Heights, Illinois; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Sromek and husband William of Roach, Missouri and Dorothy O'Donnell and husband Tom of Broomfield, Colorado and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bill was raised in Roseland, Illinois and was a graduate of Pullman Tech in Roseland.

He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korea War. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he returned to Crete, Illinois where he began a career with Illinois Bell Telephone.

He retired in 1980 after thirty years of service to the company. He and Dorothy retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1986.

He was baptized into the Catholic Church and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Camdenton.

Bill was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5923 in Camdenton.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and wood working. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 21, 2010 in St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Burial with military honors followed in Allee Memorial Gardens, Camdenton.

Memorial donations may be made to Regional Hospice in care of the funeral home or left at the church the day of the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Marilyn Kaye Winings, 66
Marilyn Kaye Winings, age 66, of Eldon, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri.

She was born November 25, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of William E. and Betty J. (Patterson) Hanks.

“Kaye” as she was known, worked as a clerk at 54 Quick Stop, Osage Beach. She loved meeting people and talking with them. In her spare time she enjoyed writing and poetry.

Kaye is survived by three daughters, Susan Swain of Tampa, Florida, Laura Stilwell of Long Beach, California, and Machelle Grospitz of Osage Beach, Missouri; one sister, Donna England of Tacoma, Washington and three grandchildren, Bobby Hartman, Tristan Prussing and Prairie Stilwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Pancreatic Cancer Association.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Cremation arrangements were placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.
 

Published 8-18-10

Ray Kendall Eckles, 81
Ray Kendall Eckles, son of Walter and Catherine Tangler Eckles, was born, March 15, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. He died Sunday, August 8, 2010, in South Hampton Place, Columbia, Missouri at the age of eighty-one years, four months and twenty-four days.

On February 21, 1953 in Peace Lutheran Church, St Louis, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Wilma J. Schleifer and to this union three children were born. Together they shared fifty-one years of marriage until her passing on April 13, 2004.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Rollin LaPoint.

Survivors include a son, Guy Eckles and wife Penny of Columbia, Missouri; two daughters, Karen Lappin and husband Jim and Kim Klann and husband John all of St. Louis, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Bob Fleis, Baylee Eckles, Jake Lappin, Branden Klann, Kendall Eckles, Brittany Klann, Thomas Eckles, Brianna Klann and Brittney Bess; one great-grandchild, Cayden Clay; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Gertrude and Ed Rhode and Marie and George Newman and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Ray was raised in St. Louis and graduated high school there. He was an honored veteran of the Marine Corp and served in the Korean War.

He and Wilma made their home in South County St. Louis where he worked for Beaumont Graphics. They later retired to Lake of the Ozarks.

Ray made a profession of faith and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Camdenton, Missouri.

In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf, dining at Tupelo Honeys and visiting with family and friends.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in Peace Lutheran Church, Camdenton.

A second service was held Friday, August 13, 2010, in Peace Lutheran Church, St. Louis.

Burial with military honors will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Malcom Doil Parrish, 62
Malcom Doil Parrish of Climax Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the University of Missouri Columbia Hospital after a brief battle with acute Leukemia at the age of sixty-two years, eleven months, and eight days.

Doil was born September 4, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Malcolm Doil and Lorraine Priscilla Cooper Parrish.

He was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the Class of 1965.

Doil was united in marriage to Judy Ann Bentch on August 19, 1967 and to this union two children were born.

Doil was a lifelong resident of Camden County and worked as a businessman and farmer in Climax Springs for over forty years.

He was a founding member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Climax Springs, which later became known as the Northwest Fire Protection District, and also served as a volunteer EMT in the district for many years.

For fifteen years he was co-owner of an aerial photo company called Midwest Photography.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home; a daughter Terri York and husband David of Marshfield, Missouri; his mother Lorraine Parrish of Climax Springs; two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kelsey York of Marshfield, Missouri; three aunts as well as many cousins, who all mourn his sudden passing.

Doil was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Doil Parrish, his father, Malcolm Doil Parrish, his maternal and paternal grandparents; as well as two aunts and two uncles.
Doil was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and nephew, and will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in Climax Springs Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Climax Springs Cemetery or the choice of the donor.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton. Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.


Lillian Neil, 95
Lillian Neil of Camdenton, Missouri died Friday, August 13, 2010 in her home surrounded by family. She was born October 9, 1914.

Lillian owned an interior design business in the Chicago-land area and later retired for nearly thirty years to New Mexico.

She was an avid dancer, tennis player and golfer, and a wonderful conversationalist. She fought the good fight and lived a long and active life.

Lillian is mother to the late James C. Capshaw and is survived by her daughter Connie D. Mattes; her ten grandchildren; her twenty-six great-grandchildren and her six great-great grandchildren. We will miss you, Nana.

No funeral services are planned. Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
 

Published 8-11-10

Stanley Joseph Conner, 54
Stanley Joseph Conner, son of Tobe and Flora Mae Wood Cain was born, September 11, 1955 in Tuscumbia, Missouri. He died Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of fifty-four years, ten months and eighteen days.

On June 12, 1976 in Old Path Baptist Church of Eldon, he was united in marriage to Betty Darlene Burch and to this union three children were born. Together they shared thirty-two years of marriage before her passing on December 30, 2008.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Flora and Tobe Cain.

Survivors include his children, Helen Chistensen and husband Charley of Montreal, Missouri, Joseph Conner and wife Joy of Eldon, Missouri and Gina Conner of Montreal, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Anna, Ashley, Matthew, Madaline, Olivia, Elizabeth and Joseph; two sisters, Bonnie “B.J.” Friedly of Windsor, Missouri and Margaret Ahart of Tuscumbia, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Stanley was raised is Eldon and lived most of his life there. He moved to the Montreal area five years ago. He worked as a cook at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.

Stanley made a profession of faith and was a member of Myetta Missionary Baptist Church. While living in Eldon, he was a member of Old Time Gospel Church.

He was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed hunting. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 5, 2010, in Myetta Missionary Baptist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton


Donna Lee Puckett, 66
Donna Lee Puckett, daughter of Frank and Evelyn Parkerson Kalina, was born, April 9, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri. She died Sunday, August 1, 2010, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of sixty-six years, three months and twenty-three days.

July 2, 1971 she was united in marriage to Tommy Otis Puckett. Together they shared the past thirty-nine years of marriage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Douglas Kalina; a granddaughter, Brianna Kalina and two brothers, Frank Kalina, Jr. and William Harry Kalina.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy Puckett of the home; a son, Jordie Puckett and wife Donna of Camdenton, Missouri; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Cook and husband Milton of Cameron, Missouri and Libby Hulett and husband Ron of Camdenton, Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Chris Loomis and husband Bill of Sunrise Beach, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Donna was raised in the Kansas City area and later moved to Independence, Missouri. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School in the class of 1962. She worked for the Business Men’s Assurance Company. She and Tommy moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1989 where she worked for Ron Hulett Automotive and later Mike Shepherd Chrysler.

In her spare time she enjoyed boating and fishing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially playing games with them.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Charles F. Welek, III,
Charles F. Welek, III, was born on July 4, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles F. Welek, II and Margaret Bothmann Welek.

He is survived by his second wife, Ginny, (Virginia R. Smith) of Lake Ozark, MO and three sisters: Marge Welek Murphy and husband, Bob Murphy of St. Louis, MO; Betty Welek Tracy of St. Louis, MO; and Mary Welek Atwell of Roanoke, VA.

He is also survived by seven children: Charles F. Welek, IV and wife, Diane Lemcke Welek of Lake Ozark, MO; Mary Welek McBride and husband Kevin Mc Bride of Roswell, GA; Pattie Welek Hall of Charleston, SC; Rita Welek Kloster of Hillsboro, MO; Geri Welek Schary and husband, Jeb Schary of Dallas, TX; John Welek and wife, Fran McGuire Welek of Columbia, MO; and Margie Fagan Welek of Overland Park, KS. as well as by 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

After graduating from St. Louis University High School as Valedictorian of his class in 1942, he joined the Naval Program and was commissioned in 1943.

He then served in the Pacific theater as a Lieutenant and Commander of an LCT and was honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1946 after spending one year in Japan during the occupation.

Returning to St. Louis, he spent 18 years as President of Welek Fabrics, a third-generation business founded by his grandfather in 1896.

In 1970 he moved his family to the Lake of the Ozarks after starting Welek Realty which he ran until 1990.

During his real estate career at The Lake, he was involved in numerous developments including Black Hawk Estates and Arrowhead Estates.

He was also Harold Koplar’s first Sales Manager for his Four Seasons land development company.

In 1990 he moved to Naples, Florida, where he opened Welek Realty of Naples which he operated until he moved back to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2005.

A man of many talents, a strong mind, determined spirit, wonderful sense of humor and warm and cheerful personality, he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation was held Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Hwy 42, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 11, at 11:00 am, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Ozark, MO

Expression of Sympathy can be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Charles F. Welek, III Memorial Fund, c/o Lake Regional Health Center, 54 Hospital Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065
 

Published 8-4-10

Ila Fern Irwin. 93
Ila Fern Irwin, daughter of Joseph R. and Margaret A. Kasper Smith, was born April 14, 1917 in Ellsworth, Kansas. She died June 10, 2010 at Magnolia Place, Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of ninety-three years, one month and twenty-seven days.

Ila Fern was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Betty’s father, Dwight Jeffries; her son Rick’s father, Clarence Irwin and her only brother, George Smith.

She is survived by her two children, Betty Silvers of Greenville, South Carolina and Rick Irwin and wife LaDonna of Blue Springs, Missouri; grandsons, Richard Jeffries and wife Jennifer and Payton Irwin and great-granddaughters, Jordan and Julia Jeffries.
Ila Fern was a former resident of Linn Creek, Missouri.

Graveside services and burial were held Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Laughlin Cemetery, Camdenton, Missouri under the direction of Allee Holman Howe of Camdenton.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Jerry Phillip Stroessner, 68
Jerry Phillip Stroessner, passed away this week at his home in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Jerry was born on September 22, 1941 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Margaret and Herbert Stroessner. Jerry worked for Ameren UE for over thirty years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Jerry is survived by his wife Julia; daughters, Jackie and Beth, sons-in-law, Kevin Tyree and Clay Sublett, as well as four grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Abigail and Jack. He is also survived by two brothers, David Stroessner and Michael Schubert.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Herbert and his brother, Tom Schubert.

A Visitation/Service was held for Jerry on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Disabled Veterans, or the Shriner’s Hospital.

Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.


Albert Keith Baughman, 84
Albert Keith Baughman, son of Arthur Paul and Maime Ethel Shockley Baughman, was born September 25, 1925 in Segrada, Missouri. He died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Lake Regional Health Systems, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-four years, ten months, and two days.

On March 27, 1948 in Camdenton, Missouri, Albert was united in marriage to Ethel Bernice Moulder and together they have shared sixty-two wonderful years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Sarah Jean and Timothy Philip Baughman; as well as two brothers, Jackie Cole and Hal Baughman.

Albert is survived by his wife Ethel of the home; four children, E. Marie Gasau and husband Jerry of Carbondale, Colorado, Susan Friend and husband Jim of Lenexa, Kansas, Pat Baughman and wife Emelise of Chapman, Nebraska, and Melinda Esparrago and husband Tony of Overland Park, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Jacob Gasau and wife Kelly, Aaron Gasau, Jared Friend and wife Jenny, Hillary Friend, Rebecca Baughman, Amanda and Allison Baughman, and Dominick Esparrago; three great-grandchildren and one due in November; a sister, Juan Mauss and husband Dean of Climax Springs, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

Albert was born in Segrada and moved to Climax Springs with his family at a very early age.

After graduating from Climax Springs High School, Albert entered into the United States Navy and served his country proudly during World War II.

After the war, Albert returned to Climax Springs where he met and married Ethel. He also served as Postmaster for several years.

He and Ethel moved to Kansas City in the early fifties where he worked various jobs before going to work for Allied Signal/Bendix, retiring in 1992.

While living in Kansas City, Albert was a member of local lodge I.A.M. & A.W.L.L. 314.

After retiring, Albert and Ethel moved back to Climax Springs and lived a quiet life on their farm.

Albert loved to go fishing and in his spare time enjoyed gardening and watching the deer on his farm.

He treasured the time spent with his loving wife Ethel and enjoyed visits from his children and grandchildren.

Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Faith Baptist Church, Climax Springs, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Burial with military honors followed in Cable Ridge Cemetery, Edwards.

Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home or at the church the day of the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Mary Patricia “Pat” Higgins, 79
Mary Patricia “Pat” Higgins, daughter of William T. and Katharine P. Owens Higgins, was born, November 4, 1930 in Macomb, Illinois. She died Monday, July 26, 2010, in her home, Sunrise Beach, Missouri at the age of seventy-nine years, eight months and twenty-two days.

Survivors include her brother, William T. Higgins, Jr.; four nieces; one nephew; fifteen grand-nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.

Pat’s career spanned more than thirty years as an educator.

She taught liberal arts and science and was chair of the social studies department in the Pattonville School District, St. Louis. She retired in 1983.

In retirement, Pat enjoyed reading, boating and watching sports of all kinds.

Pat was a loving sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, August 2, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. .

The family requests, memorial donations be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in lieu of flowers.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
 

Published 7-28-10

Anita Blakely Riley, 49
Anita Blakely Riley of Lake Ozark, Missouri, died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born December 11, 1960 in Clayton, New Mexico, the daughter of Herbert and Verena (Allen) Blakely.

Over the years she owned several businesses and was currently co-owner of Double Diamond Boat Sales in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family, but more than anything, she loved working and traveling with her husband, Richard.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Riley of Lake Ozark, Missouri; parents, Herbert and Carrell Blakely of Clayton, New Mexico and Verena and Barney Gayler of Caddo Mills, Texas; siblings Alan Blakely of La Veta, CO., Sherry Huddleston of Harper, KS and Gaylene Smith of Fort Worth, TX; stepbrothers Richard Azar, Doug Azar, Mick Pugh, Rick Pugh, Gary Gayler, Trey Gayler; stepsisters Gail Porter, Polly Azar, Roberta Creel; nephews Chase Huddleston, Jared Huddleston, Brandon Blakely, Dustin Blakely; nieces Krystal Saylor and Rhonda Suitor, along with numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, H.R. and Winifred Blakely and Art and Thelma Allen.

Funeral Services were held Monday, July 19, 2010, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Interment was at Harper Cemetery, Harper, Kansas.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.


Charles David Manns, 65
Charles David Manns, son of Charles Junior and Minnie Arlene Canida Manns, was born, November 19, 1944 in Sedalia, Missouri. He died Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of sixty-five years, eight months and three days.

On August 8, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Anderson and to this union three sons were born. Together they shared the past forty-five years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Manns of the home; three sons, Kevin Manns of Overland Park, Kansas, David Manns, Jr. of Shawnee, Kansas and Michael Manns and wife Tina of Spring Hill, Kansas; four grandchildren, Zachary, Melissa, Sara and Rachel Manns; three brothers; two sisters; one half-brother; and three half-sisters; one uncle; two aunts; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Charles was raised in Sedalia, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri.

He later moved to Merriam, Kansas where he met and married his wife. Together they moved to Shawnee, Kansas where they raised their boys.

Charles worked for Smith and Loveless Inc. of Lenexa, Kansas in the steel fabrication business.

He retired as Vice President of the local Steel Workers Union. He and Carol retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2003. They were both members of the Elks Lodge in Warsaw, Missouri.

In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and wood crafting. He made friends wherever he went and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor.

We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Visitation was from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2010 in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Shawnee, Kansas.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
 

Published 7-21-10

Donald W. Meyer, 76
Donald W. Meyer, asleep in Jesus, Monday, July 12, 2010 at home in Linn Creek, Missouri.

Donald was born October 1, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William C. and Esther (Maack) Meyer, and grew up in Hermann, Missouri.

He was baptized by his grandfather at Marcus Lutheran Church in St. Louis, and later confirmed at the Lutheran church in Washington, Missouri.

Donald was united in marriage on July 3, 1954 in Bay, Missouri, to Doris A. Buschmann, and together they had shared the past 56 years until his death.

Donald served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1954-1956, stationed in Germany.

Donald was superintendent of the Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri for 38 years. He loved his job and was proud to take good care of the grounds there.

In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and boating at the lake, and spending time with family.

Donald is survived by his loving wife Doris, of the home; three daughters, Julia M. Russian of Spring, Texas, Donna S. Beeman and husband, Ron, of Linn Creek, Missouri, and Jane D. Hale and husband, Mark, of Warrenton, Missouri; two sisters, Marian Kline and husband, Raymond, of St. Charles, Missouri and Barbara Kiehl and husband, Harold, of Creve Couer, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Nicole Burrell Bernard Russian, Jr., Rebecca Russian, Alesha Russian, Julie Beeman, Joseph Beeman, Blake Hale, and Joshua Hale; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob Burrell, Nathan Burrell, Brenna Burrell, Isabelle Russian, Dylan Jackson, Kaitlyn Jackson, Logan Beeman-Brown, and Emma Sue Beeman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Hope Lutheran Church, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Interment and Graveside service was held Friday, July 16, 2010 at Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri

Memorial donations are suggested to Hope Lutheran Church, Osage Beach, MO, or Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.


Nola Ellen Webster, 85
Nola Ellen Webster, daughter of Charles Henry and Rachel Cuemy Allen Moore, was born, October 8, 1924 in Camden County, Missouri. She died Monday, July 12, 2010, in Lakeside Meadows, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-five years, nine months and four days.

On December 27, 1946 in Camden County, she was united in marriage to Guy Webster and to this union, six children were born. Together they shared nearly fifty years until his passing on March 9, 1996.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Stevie Guy “Bud” Webster; three daughters, Jackie Ferguson, Sharon Kay Webster and Carol Fay Webster; nine sisters, Winnie Allen, Beulah Wardlow, Edith Stone, Sophia Looney, Velva Looney, May Stover, Flossie Foust, Ruby Riggs and Florence Green and a brother, Norman Moore.

Survivors include two sons, Ace Webster and wife Cory and Milton Webster and wife Jamie all of Camdenton; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Jo Williams of Lebanon, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Nola was a life-long resident of Camden County. She worked for over forty years for Blair Cedar. She was a talented musician and song writer who enjoyed playing Bluegrass music on the fiddle.

Nola made a profession of faith and attended several local churches throughout her life.

She loved gospel music, and going to church “sing-ins.”

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, canning and garage sales. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed hosting large family gatherings. She made the best fried taters and elderberry jelly around.

She loved Camden County History and especially Ha Ha Tonka. She loved children and to many she was known as “Granny”. She made many beautiful quilts and gave most away for people to enjoy and treasure.

Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her little buddy Hunter.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends, who lovingly called her Mommy and Nolie.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Hill officiating.

Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Camdenton.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
 

Published 7-14-10

Janice K. Hines, 63
Janice K. Hines of Camdenton, Missouri, died on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Osage Beach Health Care Center, Osage Beach.

Janice was born February 15, 1947 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Luvern and Phyllis (Davies) Janke.

Janice owned and operated Beer-Bate & Booze Shop, 3-B Limo Services both in Camdenton and worked at Hy-Vee Pharmacy as a cashier.

Janice is survived by two daughters, Kassandra Nielson, and husband, Mike, of Fairbault, Minnesota, and Kristin Hines, of Camdenton, Missouri; one son, Kirk Hines, of Owatonna, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Jacob Nielson and Mckayla Hines; a special friend, James Monroe Evans, of Camdenton, as well as several other relatives and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Services were held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com


Jones “Duke” Rich, 63
Jones “Duke” Rich, age 63, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

He was born October 15, 1946 in Moss, Tennessee, the son of James (Lester) and Jewell (Huffines) Rich.

Duke owned and operated Duke’s Auto Body in Camdenton. He loved cars, and enjoyed NASCAR, Street Rods and going to car shows. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with friends, and his “breakfast bunch”. More than anything though, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and spending time with them.

Duke is survived by two sons, James (Doug) Rich, and wife, Leah, of Macks Creek, Missouri and John Rich, of Camdenton, Missouri; one brother, Kuell Rich, of Tipton, Indiana; two sisters, Joann Coonrod, and husband, Charles, of Kokomo, Indiana and Syble Ciston, of Akron, Ohio; five grandchildren, Taylor R. Rich, Tyler Saultz, Chandler Saultz, Christopher D. Rich and Zach J. Rich, along with several other relatives and many friends.

Duke was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jewell Rich, and two sisters, Iva May Trautman and Geniel Deryck

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Memorial donations can be made to the charity of donor’s choosing.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

 

Published 7-7-10

Tom Reinhart, 73
Tom Reinhart, age 73, of Four Seasons, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. Mary’s Health Center, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on June 14th, 1937 to Walter and Violet Vorwerk Reinhart in Higginsville, MO. He lived a number of places in his life, ultimately retiring to Lake of the Ozarks in 2000.

Tom graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in industrial engineering in 1961. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and a life-long Missouri Tiger fan.

Tom was employed by Johnson Controls most of his career, only taking a break from 1979 through 1988 to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit and run his own business in Tulsa, OK.

He retired from Johnson Controls in 2000 and he and Jan moved to Four Seasons to enjoy lake living full time.

Never one to take life easy, shortly after moving to the lake Tom was elected as a Trustee for the Village of Four Seasons. He was instrumental in the building of the hiking and biking trail in the village, in adding two playgrounds, and was looking forward to the opening of the bark park that is currently under construction.

He was a lifetime member of Rotary International and enjoyed golf, reading, red wine and long dinners full of robust conversation with his family and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Violet Vorwerk Reinhart.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janice Esser Reinhart, his children, Paige Schuler of Colorado Springs, CO, Tracy Miller of Overland Park, KS, and Leigh Reynolds of Kansas City, MO, as well as his grandchildren, Zachary and Delaney Schuler, Nicole Miller, Jackson and Tessa Reynolds, and his sixth grandchild to be born in November. He is also survived by his sister, Mariella Kelley of Kokomo, IN.

Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, June 29 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in honor of Tom to either Rotary International Foundation www.rotary.com, or KidneyWise, www.kidneywise.com.

Condolences can be left online at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/TomWReinhart

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.


Janis Marie Webster Rowell, 45
Janis Marie Webster Rowell, daughter of Lester Joel “Mannie” Webster and Edith Fay Caviness Webster, was born, August 18, 1964 in California, Missouri. She died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in her home, Climax Springs, Missouri at the age of forty-five years, ten months and five days.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her daughters, Anna Bowen and husband Kenneth of Harrisonville, Missouri and Amanda Himes of Camdenton, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kelsie, Kaidyn and Ashton Bowen; her mother, Edith Webster of Riverside, Missouri; three sisters, Julie McQueen of Macks Creek, Missouri, Susie Neff and husband Bobby of Camdenton, Missouri and Gina Stevenson and husband Jeff of Kingsville, Missouri; three brothers, Jesse Thomas of Camdenton, Missouri, Aaron Anderson and wife Renee of Lebanon, Missouri and Donnie Lyle of Camdenton, Missouri; her grandmother, Lola Webster of Camdenton, Missouri and her step-mother, Maxine Webster of Camdenton, Missouri; special friends, Steve Himes and Darell Rowell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Janis was raised in the Camdenton area and lived most of her life there. She was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the class of 1982. She worked as a Chef for several restaurants including, Tan-Tar-A, Shooters and Vista Grande.

Janis made a profession of faith and was a member of Webster Groves Missionary Baptist Church.

In her spare time she enjoyed doing photo collages and making latch-hook pictures. She had a knack for working with flowers and plants. She enjoyed playing cards and especially had fun playing dice.

Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with family and friends.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend.

We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 28, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Camdenton.

Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
 

Published 6-30-10

Marilyn Marie Mizer, 55
Marilyn Marie Mizer, daughter of Chester Robert and Beulah Mae Buffalow Jones, was born, August 27, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. She died Friday, June 18, 2010, in her home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of fifty-five years, nine months and twenty-two days.

On January 19, 1973 in Decaturville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald Jack Mizer and to this union, two children were born. Together they shared the past thirty-seven years of marriage, full of memories and happiness.

She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, David Jones.

Survivors include her husband, Don Mizer of the home; a son, Michael Mizer and wife Amanda of Camdenton, Missouri; a daughter, Melissa Perryman and husband Davey of Conway, Missouri; six grandchildren, Austin, Mikayla and Madison Mizer and Cody, Trey and Lydi Ann Perryman; her father, Chester Jones of Decaturville, Missouri; a sister, Nancy Grossenheider of Roach, Missouri; two brothers, Richard Jones and wife Alice of Camdenton, Missouri and Danny Jones and Lana of Decaturville, Missouri; a half-sister, Janet Cochran and husband Roger of Brumely, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

As a child, Marilyn’s family moved from Kansas City to the Camdenton area and she has lived in this area since.

In the early part of her working life, she was a secretary for H.D. Lee in Lebanon and later worked at the movie theater in Camdenton that her uncle and dad ran.

When Consumer’s Market opened in the lake area, she started working there. She continued to work there until they closed.

She went on to establish Bear Country Market in Conway. She later owned and operated a daycare with her daughter and at the time of her passing was doing the book work for her husband’s business.

Marilyn made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Diggins Apostolic Church near Seymour, Missouri.

Don and Marilyn spent many years square dancing. They were members of several local square dance clubs and travel throughout the U.S, Ireland and England dancing. They also enjoyed taking road trips and finding “treasures” at flea markets and antique shops. Marilyn loved children, especially her grandchildren.

She was most happy, spending time with her family and friends.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Kenneth Leslie Denny, 69
Kenneth Leslie Denny, son of Virgil Leslie and Annie Lee Looney Denny, was born, April 14, 1941 in Camden County, Missouri. He died Monday, June 21, 2010, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of sixty-nine years, two months and seven days.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Alma and Lois Denny.

Survivors include his children, Renee Hunt and husband Alfred of Macks Creek, Missouri, Les Denny and wife Vicky and Keith Denny and wife Annette all of Camdenton, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Brooke Strohkirch, Krista Nunn, Brittany Stephens, Brandon Hunt, Nickie Denny, Blake Hunt, Whitney Denny, Morgan Denny, Taylor Denny and Kassi Denny; six great-grandchildren, Jacob Nunn, Landon Strohkirch, Preston Stephens, Kenslei Nunn, Trey Strohkirch and Lucas Nunn; two brothers, Dennis Denny and wife Velma of Lincoln, Missouri and Densil Denny and wife Gretta of Camdenton, Missouri; three sisters, Jo Ann Hall and husband Floyd and Colleen Hall all of Sweet Springs, Missouri and Carol Fuhrer and husband Bob of Lake Havasu, AZ; the mother of his children, Shirley Crain of Macks Creek, Missouri; two uncles, Arb Denny and wife Betty and Goss Denny and wife Ruthie all of Camdenton, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Kenneth was a life-long resident of Camden County. He worked over forty-two years as a truck driver for Lake Ozark Ready Mix.

Kenneth made a profession of faith and attended Myetta Missionary Baptist Church all of his life.

He loved children, especially his grandchildren. He was a foster parent for many years and also helped raise several nieces and nephews. He loved family dinners and church singings.

He was a big fan of NASCAR and dirt track racing; he especially enjoyed the local dirt tracks. He also loved the PBR bull riding events. Most of all, he loved time spent with family and friends.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, 2010 in Myetta Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Burial followed in Myetta Cemetery, Camdenton.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.


Robert Roy Schlecta, 79
Robert Roy Schlecta, of Roach, Missouri died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Landmark Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.

Robert was born October 30, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred Schlecta and Mary Baker Schlecta.

Robert was united in marriage to Vivian “Joyce” Miller on December 23, 1950 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Debra Stefanski of Roach, Missouri and Pamela Craig of Sacramento, California.

Grandchildren Keven Craig, Heather Shaw, Jeremy Craig, and Amanda Craig and his great-grandchildren Kacie Craig, Alexia Craig, Ashleigh Craig, Zachery Shaw, Melody Craig, Christian Bezada, Hannah Shaw, Sarah Craig, and Ethan Craig.

Robert is also survived by his brother Raymond Schlecta of Kansas and brother-in-laws, Robert Miller and

Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Baker Schlecta, wife, Vivian Joyce Schlecta, and siblings Fred Schlecta, Wesley Schlecta, Louise Houser, Mary Jean Morris, and William Schlecta, and son-in-laws Steven Craig and Eric Stefanski.

He spent his working career as a truck driver in Kansas City, Missouri of which he retired as. He was a volunteer Firefighter and fire chief at Prairie Hollow Fire Dept.

Robert is a member and past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #87 in Kansas City, Kansas, a member of Sonlight Christian Church in Kansas City, Kansas.

Robert retired and made his home at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1985. He loved lake living, hunting and fishing. He was a man of integrity and his word. He was loved by his family.

Services were held at Walk on the Water Faith Church in Osage Beach, Missouri on Saturday, June 26, 2010, officiated by Dr. Larry Ollison.

Memorial donations are suggested to Walk on the Water Faith Church, for help with his medical expenses.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

He will be missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.
 

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