Joyce drove a school bus for several years for the Salisbury School District, the St. Joseph Catholic School and she drove kids to St. Joseph school from Wien.  She also worked at the Biltwell Clothing Factory for six years. 

Survivors include her husband, Clyde of the home, two sons and two daughters-in-law; Kevin and Debbie Perry of Salisbury, Cliff and Lisa Perry of Moberly, three daughters and three sons-in-law; Debbie and Dallas Engel of Liberty, MO, Judy and John Guilford of Salisbury, and Karen and Steve Morrison of Kirksville; three sisters, Georgia Mae Farrel, Donna Jean De Voss and Vonda Lee Perkins all of the State of Michigan; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter at infancy, Vonda Jean Perry.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home with burial in Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Salisbury. Visitation will be from 5 til 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus or St. Joseph School Foundation.

Officiants: Earl Atkinson and John D. Bixenman
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Debra Sellers
Pallbearers: Jonathan Perry, Danny Engel, Dallas Engel, Carl Perkins, Jeff Cunningham, Ron Hayes

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Alice worked many years as secretary for Bud Shull Chev-Olds Co of Brunswick, MO.  She was a member of the Pleasant Woods Baptist Church and was a former member of the Key of Friendship Chapter ABWA (Charter Member.).

Alice is survived by her husband Charles of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law; Paula Louise and Stephen Hall of rural Salisbury, Karla Kay and Jason Shannon of Madison, MO, mother Evangeline Striegel of Salisbury, mother-in-law Ann Walser of Salisbury, six sisters Martha Clements of Kansas City, MO, Roberta Hardwick and husband Marlyn of Brunswick, Frances Kitchen of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joan Clark and husband Don, Antoinette Clark and husband Dan, and Vivian Bales and husband Marion all of Salisbury, one brother Carl Striegel Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada, three grandsons Stephen Elisha Hall and Luke Alexander Hall of Salisbury, and Devon Andrew Shannon of Madison, sister-in-law Judith Martin of Moberly, two brothers-in-law Larry Walser and wife Suzanne of Salisbury and Keith Walser and wife Denise of Salisbury.  She was preceded in death by her father Carl Striegel Sr., one brother James Joseph Striegel, and father-in-law Earl Walser.

Visitation is 6 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Eastlawn Memory Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center or Home Care of Mid-Missouri Hospice.

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Lorene married William J. Adams on March 5, 1939 in Dalton and he preceded her in death on March 3, 1989.  Mrs. Adams was a homemaker and of the protestant faith.

Lorene is survived by two daughter's and a son-in-law; Sue and Marvin Hughes of Dalton and Mandy Taylor of Boonville, one half sister, Jenny D. Grant of Macon, MO and several nieces, nephew, cousin and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son-in-law, George Taylor.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with interment in Dalton Cemetery.  Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. till service time Thursday.  Memorials are suggested to the Dalton Cemetery.

Officiant: Rev. Earl Howell
Organist/Vocalist: Howard Glasgow
Pallbearers: Willie Adams, William Adams, John Adams, Albert Robinson, Quenton Grant and Virgil Redding

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Survivors include her parents of the home, one five month old brother Connor Audsley of the home, paternal grandparents, James and Denise Audsley of Slater, maternal grandparents, Joe and Rhonda Weimer of Salisbury. paternal great grandparents, Junior and Dorothy Sue Audsley of Slater and Roy and Beverly Mackey of Slater, maternal great grandparents, John and Mary Margaret "Toots" Kruessel and Dorothy Weimer all of Salisbury, several aunts, Tara Weimer and her fiancé Eric Eddy, Tennille Weimer and Tegan Weimer all of Salisbury, and Jamie Audsley and Uncle Curtis Audsley both of Slater, great aunts including her godmother, Brenda Kressig and great uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral Mass will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2003 at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial at 4:00 p.m. in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 til 8:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home with Rosary/Wake service at 7:30 p.m..  Memorials can be made to the Connor Audsley Education Fund.

Officiant: Fr. Phil Moriarty
Casketbearers: Curtis, Clint, Cliff and Casey Stundebeck, Drew Weimer and Eric Eddy

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Mrs. Hallowell was of the protestant faith and was a housewife.

Other survivors include a son, Jack DeWeese and his wife Rhonda of Tulsa, OK, three daughters, Joan DeWeese of Marceline, MO, Diana Richardson and her husband Ronnie of Independence, MO, and Stephanie Guest and her husband Earl of Liberty, MO,  five grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Coy, and one sister, Juanita Ruffner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Keytesville City Cemetery.  Visitation is Friday from 6 til 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Keytesville City Cemetery.

Officiant: Rev. Rick Hall
Organist: Jean Marie Harvey
Vocalist: Debra Sellers and Connie Hullett
Paullbearers: Floyd Guildford, Jim Guilford, Charles Cooper, Tim Henke, Steve Kacvinsky and Jerry Hayward

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Ashley was born in Brookfield, Missouri on September 18, 1984 the daughter of Dennis Lynn and Terry Lea Turner.  She was a member of the Girl Scout Senior Troop 745 and achieved the Silver Award, Chariton Shining Stars 4H, FCCLA, serving as past President and Regional Officer, Past President of the National Honor Society and Science Club, SADD, attended Girls State, HOBY, Community Betterment Youth Leader and participated in band at  Salisbury High School.   She was scheduled to attend Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, MO in the fall.  She was a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church.

Victoria was born in Columbia, Missouri on March 18, 1987 the daughter of Dennis Lynn and Terry Lea Turner Hulett.  She was a member of the Girl Scout Senior Troop 745 and achieved the Silver Award, President of the Chariton Shining Stars 4-H, current President of FCCLA and was a Regional Officer.  She participated at FCCLA National STARR events in 2002 and received Gold for illustrated talk and was a member of the National Honor Society.  She was a member of SADD, FBLA, Science Club and was scheduled to attend the Missouri Business Academy this summer.  She attended Salisbury High School and was past class office.  She was a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church.

Surviving are their parents of the home, one brother Dennis Lynn Hulett II of the home, paternal grandmother Martha Hulett of New Cambria, Missouri and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

They were preceded in death by their material grandparents Lee and Evelyn Turner and their paternal grandfather Victor Hulett.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, May 30, 2003 at the Salisbury High School in Salisbury, Missouri.  Visitation will be from 4 - 8 Thursday at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, Missouri.  Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery at Lagonda, Missouri.  The family suggests memorials to a scholarship fund in memory of Ashley and Victoria.  Arrangements are by the Gilleland & McElwain Funeral Home in New Cambria.

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Eva had lived in the Bynumville area for over 30 years, moving to Salisbury about four years ago.  She was a homemaker and had worked for Herff Jones Yearbooks for a short time.  She enjoyed embroidery.

Eva is survived by her husband Edwin, a daughter Diane Finley of Kansas City, MO and a sister Maxine Flarity of Oregon.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister.

Visitation is 2 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Minister:  Pastor Glen Drewitz
Vocalist: Susie Mahnken & Kenny Boss
Pallbearers: Tom Enderle, Leo Weimer, Gary Scheiderer, Norman Lenger, Ray Slaughter, and Charles Stallo
Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Harman, Alan Harman, Neal Harman, Mark Mahnken.

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Lucille is a lifelong resident of Chariton County, MO.  She worked as an inspector and sacker for Summers Potato Chip Factory, as Chariton County Tax collector and for Banquet Foods in Marshall, MO.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; Bobby and Margaret Drew of Salisbury, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Deborah and James Smith of Columbia, MO; Beverly "Sue" and Elvin Hall of Levasy, MO and Joyce Kennedy of Glasgow, MO, a daughter-in-law Janet Drew of Salisbury, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, an adopted sister, Ruth Ann Stewart of Columbia, MO, and one niece.  Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jackie Drew and sister Louis Vice and brother Duane Hayes.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 24th from 3 - 5:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Asbury Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Asbury Cemetery.

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Richard joined the Merchant Marines in 1943, resigned from the Merchant Marines and joined the Army serving with Company C (Parachute) 127 Airborne Engineer Battalion, He was last stationed in Sendae, Japan during WWII.

In 1958 he married Mary Athleen (Teckemeyer) Hendricks, who survives of the home in Marshall, MO.

Richard was a self-employed truck driver and also drove for the Ruan Trucking Co., retiring in 1980.  He was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, Wyandotte Masonic Lodge #3 of Kansas City, KS where he was raised to Master Mason in 1977, and of the Scottish Rite Temple in Merriam, Kansas.  Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling.

Richard is survived by his wife, a son Richard Dean Hutton and wife Cindy, of Raytown, MO, three grandchildren Todd Eric Hutton of Overland Park, KS, Jacob Tow Hutton of Belton, MO, and Drew Allen Hutton of Tonganoxie, KS, six great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister LaVerne Schlueter.

Visitation is 1 - 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 9th with services following at 2:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Burial in Salisbury City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Salisbury City Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Mary Biesemeyer
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Debra Sellers
Pallbearers: Todd Hutton, Jacob Hutton, Drew Hutton, Walter Belcher,  Rusty Jackson, Marvin Kern

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Bernice graduated from Salisbury High School, she was a secretary for Beechcraft in Wichita, KS during WWII and worked at Biltwell Clothing Factory in Salisbury.  She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Salisbury, and she enjoyed gardening, flowers and quilting.

Survivors include her son James F. Mott of Salisbury and a sister-in-law Velma Basler of Cape Girardeau, MO, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters Marybelle Adams and Genevieve Gooch.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Salisbury with burial in the Salisbury City Cemetery.  Visitation is from 10:00 til servicetime Wednesday at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the Peace Lutheran Church or Missouri Kidney Foundation.

Officiant: Pastor Chris Beckman
Organist:  Susan Littleton
Pallbearers: T.R. Fitzpatrick, Ronald Fitzpatrick, Billy Jeff Mott, L.H. Schnetzler, Tommy Cloyd and Jon Moore

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.

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Gertrude was a 1927 graduate of Salisbury High School and attended Kirksville Teachers College for two years.  She was a homemaker and had taught school at Lingo, MO from 1929-30.  Gertrude was a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years, also a member of the Rebecca Lodge of the Easter Star and the Missouri Republican Women.  She served as an election clerk in her ward for many years.  Gertrude enjoyed many hobbies, such as playing cards, gardening, sweepstakes and lotteries, swinging and pets.

Gertrude is survived by a son Eldon Freese of Salisbury, two brothers Hubert Leathers of St. Louis, Alfred Leathers of Waukon, IA, two sisters Mildred Finke of St. Louis, MO and Imogene Klaus of St. Louis, MO, five grandchildren, Derek Freese, Kevin Freese, Barin Menaugh, Ron Pace and Rodney Pacer, ten great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers Wilburt and Ralph Leathers, and a sister Fern Tietter.

Visitation is 6 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7th at the Summerville Funeral Home with burial in Salisbury City Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Salisbury United Methodist Church or the Howard County Hospice.

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Linda was a graduate of Brunswick High School.  She was baptized and confirmed in the St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick.  Mrs. Grotjan worked as a police dispatcher, police woman at the Knob Noster police dept and as municipal police court judge Knob Noster, MO.  After leaving Knob Noster she made here home in Marceline, MO and worked at Walsworth Publishing until she married and moved to Dalton, MO.  After the '93 flood she and her family moved to Salisbury.

Survivors include her husband Dale of the home; one son Marty M. Grotjan, Knob Noster, MO; one daughter Mary E. Grotjan of the home; two sisters, E. Virginia Sharp of Clark, MO, Sheila Carothers and husband Allen, Columbia, MO; one brother Charles Drew of Keytesville, MO and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation is Monday, May 5th from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO. Services are 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th at the funeral home with burial in Keytesville City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Keytesville City Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Nathan Argent
Musicians: William Parrish, Rachael Ivy, Branden Gladback, daughter Mary Grotjan
Pallbearers: Rock Conway, Wesley Sharp, Ernie Carothers, Darren Littleton, Branden Gladback, Jason Peterson
Honorary:  Sage, William Parrish, Jeff Wix, Conan Heitz

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Jimmie worked for Muelburger as a construction foreman.  He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Parkville.

Jimmie is survived by two sons Jimmie Lee Ellis, Jr. of N Little Rock, Arkansas, Christopher Robin Ellis of Kansas City, MO and daughter Debra Lynn Domerese of Gower, MO, grandchildren Derek Domerese of Gower, MO, Ashley Ellis of Calgill, MO, Nathan Tayler of Gower, MO, Lindsie Ellis of N. Little Rock, AR, Logan Ellis of N. Little Rock, AR, Garrett Ellis of San Diego, CA, two brothers Raymond Ellis of Claycomo, MO, John Ellis, N. Kansas City, MO, four sisters Patsy Gill of Indpendence, MO, Judy Turner of N. Kansas City, MO, Shirley Asbell of Kansas City, MO and Jeanette Nevins of Trimble, MO.  He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother Charles Ellis.

Graveside services were held Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Asbury Cemetery, rural Keytesville under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.

Officiating: Ronald Domerese

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Mrs. Wienhaus was a housewife, she worked as a bookkeeper for Orscheln's for many years and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.

Survivors include a sister, Marjorie (Melvard) Dooley of Salisbury, two brothers, Eugene (Ruby) Thompson of Macon, and George (Jo Ann) Thompson of Monroe City, MO.  Several nieces and nephews including Alfred Wienhaus of Clifton Hill,  one aunt, Louise Harlan of Salisbury.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister at infancy.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, May 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 6 til 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Association.

Officiant: Fr. William Korte
Organist: Tricia White
Vocalist: Carol Stundebeck
Pallbearers: Nick Wienhaus, MIke Wienhaus, John Burks, Marvin Henke, Jerry Thompson and Stan Thompson
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Wienhaus, Leonard Henke, Harold Henke, Carl Boss, John Boss, Fred Henke

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Miss Huss was a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Edward F. Huss, George A Huss, Raymond E Huss, Marvin J Huss and Anthony J Huss, five sisters, Agnes H. Huss, Edith Lucille Huss, Karleen M Huss, Mary Ann Huss and Eva Irene Huss.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6 till 8:00 p.m. with a rosary said at 7:30 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School Foundation.

Officiant: Fr. William Korte
Organist: David Sturm
Vocalist: Carol Stundebeck
Pallbearers: Raymond Meissen, Clint Asbury, Chris Sturm, Bob Sturm, Terry Sturm, Paul Sturm

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Mrs. Fuenfhausen was a longtime resident of Salisbury until moving to Columbia in 1997.  She was a graduate of the St. Joseph Catholic School in Salisbury.  She was a sales clerk for Bernards Jewelry store for many years and she also worked at other various businesses in Salisbury.  She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salsibury.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Ruth Fuenfhausen of Columbia, five grandchildren, Carol Utterback, Bill Fuenfhausen, and Cathy Walz all of Columbia, Christine Fuenfhausen of Hallsville and Carl Fuenfhausen of Mexico, MO; seven great grandchildren and one step grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Maurice Fuenfhausen, three brothers Edwin, Ray and Gene Bardot and two sisters, Helen at infancy and Iren Schroeder.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 6 til 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Officiant: Fr. William Korte
Rosary lead by: Ernest Nanneman
Organist: David Sturm
Vocalist: Carol Stundebeck
Pallbearers: Bob Grotewiel, Fred, Ralph, Marvin Henke, Leroy Weimer, Hugh Farnen

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Mrs. Kistler was a homemaker and a member of the Keytesville Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a foster son Melvin Ashburn of Hawkpoint, MO, two brothers, Raymond Gheens of Keytesville and Richard Gerald Gheens of Seattle, WA, three grandchildren and two foster grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Ronald Wayne Kistler, three brothers, Ralph, Jim and Edgar Gheens and two sisters Marie McCubbins and Opal Gheens at infancy, and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Keytesville Baptist Church with burial in Asbury Cemetery south of Keytesville.  Visitation will be Thursday from 6 til 8:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the Asbury Cemetery or Keytesville Baptist Church.

Officiant: Rev. Rick Hall
Organist: Cheryl Jackson
Vocalist: Kenny Boss and Rebecca Ashburn
Pallbearers: Jim McCubbins, WIllie Brown, Bryan Hayward, Tom Enderle, Irvin Maddox, Freddie Riescher, James Robinson
Hon. Pallbearers: Larry Gheens, Norman Bentley, J.C. Jones, Gerald "Suz" Calvert, Frank Coy, Edgar "Butch" Gheens

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Leonard married Regina Rustemeyer on February 4, 1947 in Salisbury and she preceded him in death on June 6, 1968.  He married Carolee Struble on July 29, 1978 in Brunswick, MO and she survives of Salisbury.

Leonard was a lifelong livestock and grain farmer, and he was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.

Other survivors include his seven sons: Virgil (Julie) Henke of Salisbury, Richard (Sharon) Henke of Mexico, MO, Kenny (Diane) Henke of Salisbury, Donald (Patty) Henke of Marceline, David (Karal) Henke, James (Betty) Henke and Terry (Mindy) Henke all of Salisbury; three daughters Emogene (Bob) Sturm of Salisbury, Karen (Steve) Fischer of Wein, and Connie (Rod) Sommer of Kearney, MO; four brothers, Wilfred, Marvin, Harold and Fred all of Salisbury; two sisters Lorene Meissen and Norma Lou Linneman both of Salisbury; twenty-four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Regina, and one sister, Bernilda Fessler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Visitation is Monday from 2 till 8:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home at Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Association.

Officiant: Fr. William Korte
Organist: Tricia White
Vocalist: Carol Stundebeck
Pallbearers are his Grandsons: Brian and Chris Sturm, Kevin and Kenny Fischer, Jeff Henke, Justin Henke, Aaron Sommer and Doug Henke

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Bob was a graduate of Glasgow High School in 1945.  He served in the US Navy in WWII from September 1945 til August 1946.

On February 3, 1951 he married Jean Bange in Glasgow, MO to this union was born five children.  Bob and Jean moved to their present home in rural Salisbury in 1952.

He was a financial loan officer for Production Credit in Moberly and Keytesville from 1963 til 1986 and for Tri-County Bank in Glasgow from 1986 till 2001.  Bob also was a farmer, a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury, the Salisbury Knights of Columbus where he previously had served as Grand Knight.  He was a member of the Glasgow American Legion and he served on various church and school boards.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jean of the home, three sons and daughter's-in-law; Roger and Jane Fuemmeler, Wes and Beverly Fuemmeler all of Salisbury, Mitch and Dawn Fuemmeler of Farmington, MO, one daughter and son-in-law; Debbie and Bill Carroll of Salisbury; two brothers, Fr. Jim Fuemmeler of Camdenton, MO and Tom Fuemmeler of Kansas City, MO; one sister Mary Brown of Olathe, KS; 14 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and an Aunt Betty Baker of Kansas City, MO.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Darla Holt, May 1995, one brother William Fuemmeler and a grandson.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:30 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with internment in the Church Cemetery.  Visitation is Sunday from 4 till 8:00 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with Rosary at 7:30 p.m.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School Foundation.

Officiants: Fr. William Korte and Fr. Jim Fuemmeler
Organist: David Sturm
Vocalist: Karen Morrison
Pallbearers: Jared Carroll, Daniel Holt, Kyle Fuemmeler, Doug Kruessel, Brian Fuemmeler, Patrick Simpson
Honorary Pallbearers: Tim Monnig, Leo Himmelberg, Jim Aholt, Bob Kussman

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Helen married Warren Simpson on April 19, 1952 in Salisbury and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1996.

Mrs. Simpson along with her husband owned and operated the Simpson Trading Post in Salisbury for 25 years. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury and the Ladies Altar Sodality.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Simpson, a daughter and son-in-law; Donna and Walter Brandt, a brother, John Kruessel, a sister, Mildred Fuemmeler, three granddaughters, Jenifer Brandt, Jaclyn (Brian) Miller, Jannelle Brandt and two great grandchildren, Colin and MacKenzie all of Salisbury and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, George and Clarence "Jack" Kruessel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Visitation is Tuesday from 5 til 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m.  Rosary at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School Foundation.

Officiants:  Fr. William Korte and Fr. Phil Moriarty
Organist: Tricia White
Vocalist: Kenny Boss
Pallbearers: Jeff Kruessel, Glenn Kruessel, Richard Fuemmeler, Rick Brundage, Walter Brandt, Brian Miller, Steven Kruessel, Herman Kruessel

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Bernice lived most of her life in Salisbury except for living in Chicago from 1945 til 1973.  She was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Reform Church in Harvey, IL.

Bernice is survived by a son Lawrence Wayne McCart of Peri, PA and daughter Noreen Merz of Columbia, MO, brothers Sherman Earl Howard, Eugene Howard, Kenneth Howard, Melvin Howard, Welsey Howard and sisters Mary Lou Cunningham and Nora Roberta Littrell, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Virgil Howard.

Visitation is 1 - 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with services following at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial in Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Minister: Pastor Willard Kassulke
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Kenny Boss
Pallbearers: Randy Billups, Greg Cruse, Leonard Cruse, Larry Latamondeer, David Black, and James Pfeifle
Honorary Pallbearers: Warren Lemming, Gale Billups, Eddie Hanke, Ken Hulett

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Frances worked for the Biltwell Clothing Factory, Slater Garment Co. and for a plastics company in Lawrence, KS.  She was a member of the Apostolic Penecostal Church in Moberly.

Survivors include two daughters: Sharon Sparks and her husband Kenneth of McLouth, KS and Novalee Kilgore and her husband Jerry of Monmouth, IL; two sisters, Nevalee Davis of Moberly and Mary Schieni of Salisbury, MO; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held, Friday, June 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with internment at Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Salisbury. Visitation will be from 6 til 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Apostolic Penecostal Church Building Fund, 2197 Six MIle Ln, Moberly, MO  65270.

Officiant: Rev. Vernon McGarvey
Musician: Nadeen Pagano, Valerie Stevens and Glynnda McGarvey
Pallbearers: Kenny Sparks II, Barry Hammar, Jason Kilgore, Sean Stevens, George Scheini

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Rita married Ernest Perkins on September 17, 1946 in Salisbury and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1987.

Mrs. Perkins was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury and was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. Rita worked as a seamstress for the Biltwell Clothing Factory in Salisbury for 30 years retiring in 1987.

Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Carol Jean Perkins of Chula Vista, CA, Edward and Sally Perkins of Keytesville and Ernie and Lee Perkins of Salisbury; one daughter and son-in-law Linda and Bob Bonenberger of Aurora, CO; three sisters, Celeste Massie of Salisbury, Armella Loftin of St. Louis, MO and Hildred Addler of Springfield, MO; six grandchildren, Angie Billue, Rachel Yung, Nic and Wes Perkins, Dustin Perkins and Amy Bonenberger ;four great grandchildren, Jordan, Mitchell, Caitlin and Alyssa; a sister-in-law, Lucille (Herbert) Johnson of Mike, MO; several nieces and nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Leo and Roman Reichle.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, August 1, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation is Thursday from 6 til 8:00 p.m. with rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School Foundation.

Officiant: Fr. Charles Zmudzinski
Organist: Tricia White
Vocalist: Kenny Boss
Pallbearers: Sam Yung, Troy Billue, Bart Massie, Kenneth Massie, Wes Perkins, Nic Perkins, Jordan Perkins,  Dustin Perkins

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Mrs. Oden was a homemaker and was of the protestant faith.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Kay Oden of Carrollton, MO, Bill and Linda Oden of Brunswick, MO and a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jim Settles of Parkville, MO; 14 grandchildren, many great grandchildren; one brother, Jack Little of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Mary Flores of Kansas City, MO and Darlene Malone of Springfield, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Gerald Lee Oden in 1962, a daughter Ethel Jan Oden in 1966, a great grandson A.J. Summerville at infancy, four brothers, Donald, Daryl, Lawrence, and Clifford, and three sisters, Irene McConkey, Margaret June Gunter and Virginia Carr.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hale Cemetery, Hale, MO under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO.  Memorials are suggested to the Hale Cemetery Assn.

Officiant: Rev. Gale Brown
Pallbearers:  Randy Summerville, Rick Summerville, Jerry Oden, Marty Oden, Barry Oden and David Oden

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She was a homemaker and a former member of the Prairie Hill Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, four sons and four daughters-in-law; Bill and Karen Buffington of Keytesville (Lake Nehai), Larry and Elaine Buffington, Tom and Kay Buffington and Paul and Karla Buffington all of Salisbury, one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Raymond McNeall of Keytesville; one brother and sister-in-law Bob and Evelyn McAdams of Salisbury; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Hubert McAdams and one sister, Carol Grimmer.

Private family graveside services will be held Monday, July 28, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie Hill Cemetery under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the Prairie Hill Cemetery Assn.

Offiicant: Rev. Elmo Terry
Pallbearers:  Jeff Buffington, Mike Buffington, Brian Buffington, Chris Buffington, Darin Byrd, Brian Littleton

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Sylvia married Ralph Richard Penrod on March 28, 1929 at the Baptist church in Salisbury  Mrs Penrod was a housewife, she and her husband farmed in the Bynumville area most of their life  They moved to Salisbury in 1967 and later to Brookfield in 1995 and then to Kearney.

Mrs Penrod was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed gardening along with her husband. They became well known in the area for their expertise in gardening.  She belonged to several area gardening clubs and also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Survivors include her one daughter, Alma Burton of Salisbury, three sons and daughter's-in-law, Wesley and Twila Penrod of Kearney, MO, Wayne and Donna Penrod of Excelsior Springs, MO and Gary and Sharon Penrod of Minnesota City, MN, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Penrod was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph on Jan 9, 1997, four brothers, Archie, Cecil, Conrad and Ralph (at infancy) and one sister, Flossie Sherwood.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO with burial in the Johnson Cemetery in Lagonda, MO. Visitation is Wednesday from 6:30 pm. till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Johnson Cemetery Association.

Officiant: Brother David Schawo
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Debra Sellers
Pallbearers: Randy Penrod, Mark Penrod

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Keith is survived by two sisters, Wilma Clark of Brunswick and Bonnie Drummond of Keytesville, one half-brother, Kenny Ray Jolliffe of Salisbury, step-father, Charles Jolliffe of Salisbury, three step-children, Archie Montgomery of Glasgow and Billy Fuenfhausen of Battlefield, MO and Sherry Page of Keytesville, seven step grandchildren, many step great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roland Woolridge.

Memorial graveside services will be held Wednesday, Sept 10, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elliott Grove Cemetery in Brunswick, MO under direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the Elliot Grove Cemetery Association.  No visitation.

Officiant: Rev. Rick Hall

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Tyler was a graduate of Salisbury High School Class of 2001.  Tyler was a student at MACC and was employed with A-1 Agri in Moberly, and he attended the Family Fellowship Church in Moberly.

Survivors include his mother, Joyce Jacobs of Salisbury, two brothers, Andy of New Cambria and Travis of Salisbury, three sisters Sheri of Springfield, MO, Tricia of Illinois and Jennifer of Colorado, maternal Grandmother, Helen Rice of LaGonda, paternal Grandmother, Mildred Jacobs of Salisbury, nieces and nephews and his dear companion, Heather Palmer.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Rice Cemetery in LaGonda, MO.   Visitation will be Sunday from 5 til 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Tyler Jacobs Memorial Fund, c/o Summerville Funeral Home, 506 N Blevins Dr., Salisbury, MO  65281

Officiant: Pastor Vic Comstock
Pallbearers: Doug Cruse, Cory Weimer, Johnnie Clark, Matt Lewis, Andy Emmerich, Travis Jacobs

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Carl grew up in Marceline where he graduated from the Marceline High School, Class of 1970.  He moved to Kansas in 1970. He attended Penn Valley College.  He was a self-employed finish carpenter and general contractor.  Carl was a member of the Harley Owners Group.

Survivors include his mother Frances Asher of Louisville, KY, his father, Carlos Asher of Marceline, one brother, Glen Asher of Louisville, KY, one sister, Amy Asher Bickley of Louisville, KY, two stepbrothers, Bill Moore, Marceline, MO and David Moore, Ft. Madison, Iowa, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept 3, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with visitation from 1:00 p.m. til servictime.  Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery North of Salisbury.  A visitation will also be held Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral home in Lawrence, KS from 6 - 8:00 p.m.

Officiant: Rev. Mary Biesemeyer
Pallbearers: Kenny Rousseleaux, Bob Yates, Mike Marriott, Kenny Waller, Michael Smith, Danny Cook, Earl Asher, Basil Asher, Lane Asher and Jeff Cook

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She and her husband lived in Paris, Missouri where they operated an implement business until World War II. After the war, they moved to Salisbury and operated McClain Implement Company until 1966.  At that time, they moved to Columbia where they lived until returning to Salisbury in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother, Rev. Delbert Dick; and a sister, Mrs. Cleta Pearl Binkley.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Larry Harman of Salisbury; grandchildren, Chris and wife Rachel Harman of Moberly; Amy and husband, Derrick Bachtel, of Lee's Summit; great-grandson, Thad Harman of Moberly and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church. She had lived at Chariton Park Care Center since January 1999.

Visitation will be Monday evening 6 - 8 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Kenny Ward officiating.  Burial will be in Fitzgerald Cemetery in Bynumville. Memorials are suggested to the Fitzgerald Cemetery Association or Pleasant Woods Baptist Church.

Officiant:  Rev. Kenny Ward
Organist: Tricia White
Vocalist: Pat Cloyd
Pallbearers:  Chris Harman, Derrick Bachtel, Richard and Leon Fuemmeler, Darrell and Kevin Asbury

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Thelma worked as a secretary for the Woodland Hospital for many years and then worked as an administrative advisor for the Department of Army (ROTC) for 15 years retiring in 1978.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Dan and Sherry Scott of Armstrong and a daughter and son-in-law; Leslie and Richard Fuemmeler of Armstrong, four grandchildren, Shane (Jessica) Scott of Moberly, Derek Fuemmeler of Bardstown, KY and Dustin Fuemmeler and Dalton Fuemmeler of Armstrong.

Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sharon Cemetery east of Armstrong under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Cemetery Association.

Officiant: Rev. Harold Yung

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Mr. Stowers was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life, working for various construction companies including Associated Electric Co for 10 years.

Survivors include his wife of the home, two sons and a daughter-in-law; Joe and Carrie Stowers of Salisbury, Ronnie Stowers of Salisbury, two daughters and a son-in-law; Tamara and Michael Miracle of Rocheport, MO and Katie Stowers of the home.  Three grandchildren, Chase Stowers, Cole Miracle and Trevor Stowers, five brothers, Bobby, Pete, Cecil, Duane and Dennis Stowers all of West Virginia.  Four sisters, Ann Jarrell and Janice Miller of West Virginia, Carol White and Sue Spence both of Florida, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at  the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with Interment in Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Salisbury.  Visitation is Friday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.

Officiant: Pastor Kenny Ward
Vocalist: Debra Sellers
Pallbearers:  Scott Stapleton, Adam Stapleton, Charles Bella, David Bella, Michael Miracle, Jim Eckenrode, Jim Walker

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Greg was a graduate of Salisbury High School and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Columbia College.  Greg was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.  Greg moved to Oakland in 2001, having lived in Salisbury, Columbia and St. Louis.  He was a professional musician.

Greg is survived by his parents Bob and Susan Hardwick of Salisbury, Paternal grandmother Mrs. John Hardwick of Gower, MO, brother Andrew J. Hardwick of Sunrise Beach, MO, two sisters Anne and Maggie Hardwick both of Salisbury, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation is 4 - 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary Thursday, October 9 at the Summerville Funeral Home, Inc in Salisbury.  Mass of Christian burial is 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury, MO.  Burial will be Saturday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph School Foundation.

Ministers: Father William Korte & Father Pat Piercal
Organist: Nancee Gladden
Vocals: St. Joseph Childrens Choir
Pallbearers: John R Hardwick, Andrew Hardwick, Michael Teepe, Bob Teepe, Jim Kothe, Mike Kothe
Honorary Pallbearers: Okey Thornton, John Alexander, Russ Cox, Jeff Cockerham, Fred Robbins, Ed Bradley, Richard Bradley

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Paul was a lifelong Salisbury resident and farmer.  He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.

Paul is survived by three sons David Emmerich and wife Susie of Salisbury, Dan Emmerich of Forth Worth, TX and Nick Emmerich and wife Jamel of Salisbury, two daughters Marjorie Kelley and husband Terry of Blue Springs, MO and Shirley Byle and husband Rich of Independence, MO, a very special friend Helen Bartholomew of Salisbury, a brother Ward Emmerich of Salisbury, eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by twin sons Gus and Henry Emmerich, parents, and brothers Harold and Francis Emmerich.

Visitation is Tuesday, November 25, from 5 - 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 Rosary/Wake service at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 26th at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph School Foundation.

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Oscar was a farmer, worked in construction and for the City of Salisbury for seven years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marceline.

Oscar is survived by his wife Marjorie, step children, Jamie Richmond of Moberly, MO and Margo Cupps of Aurora, IL, brothers Robert "Rusty" McCloud of Salisbury, Raymond "Mac" McCloud of Salisbury, Bill McCloud of St. Charles, MO and Kelly McCloud of Keytesville, six step grandchildren and a step great grandson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harold McCloud, and sisters Mildred Callahan and Helen McCloud.

Visitation is 1 - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, with services following at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Musselfork Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Musselfork Cemetery Association.

Minister: Pastor Willard Kassulke
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Debra Sellers
Pallbearers: Tom Foster, Dale Boley, Wayne Welch, Don Welch, Charles Grisham, Laverne Jackson

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Nadine was a lifelong area resident.  She lived in the Indian Grove area until moving to Keytesville in 1979.  Nadine was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Salisbury, a 50 year member of the Merry Mixer Club of Indian Grove, MO and a member of the Friendly Circle Club of Keytesville.

Nadine is survived by a daughter Dorothy Biere and husband Paul of Salisbury, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, sister-in-law Mrs. William Friesz, several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Linda Hurst, brother Theodore, George A, Frank and WIlliam Friesz, sisters Mary Joliffe, Goldie Taylor and Anna Stiegier.

Visitation is 6 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, Nov 21st at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Salisbury with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Salisbury.

Minister: Pastor Willard Kassulke
Organist:  Karen Heddeshiemer
Pallbearers:  Bob Friesz, Gail Friesz, Gerald Friesz, Victor Legendre, Ron Legendre, J.L.Taylor

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Gladys was a lifelong area resident.  She was a homemaker.

Gladys is survived by a daughter Mary Gaskins of Marshall, MO, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands John Oliver Neilson and Charley Ivan Foglesong on September 1, 1976 and 8 brothers and sisters.

Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Keytesville City Cemetery under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Brunswick Nursing Home or the Keytesville City Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Norman Bentley, Junior Littleton, Edwin Calvert, Charles Coy, Gerald "Suze" Calvert, Wallace Enyeart

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Eloise has lived in the Keytesville community since 1955 moving from Kankakee, IL.  She was a 1st grade teacher for one year in S.E. Missouri and then she worked for the state of Missouri from 1969 - 1983 as a caseworker for the Division of Family Services.  She was a member of the Keytesville United Methodist Church, and former youth leader.  She was also active in the Help One Another Club for 45 years, DAR, leader for the Keytesville 4H Club and Keytesville PTA.

Eloise is survived by her husband Joe, a son Joe E Jones, Jr and wife Phyllis of Keytesville, MO, four daughters Dr.Jeanie Gordon of New Franklin, MO, twins Caron Gebhardt and husband Eldon of Salisbury, Carol Link and husband Walter of Ft Wayne, IN, and Elizabeth Friesz and husband Charles G, Jr of Bethany,  MO, brother James Jackson, Jr, two sisters Hester Barfoot of Kit Carson, CO, and Frankie Fay Willett of Hollister, MO, seventeen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8 at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Services are Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Keytesville United Methodist Church with burial in Keytesville City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Keytesville United Methodist Church.

Minister: Rev. Neva Reese
Pallbearers: Joe E Jones III,  Andrew Gordon,  Matthew Gebhardt,  Nathan Link,  Adam Friesz,  Seth Link
Honorary Pallbearers:  Caleb Gebhardt, Ben Link, Mike Friesz, Clinton Jones, Logan Jones

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Lorene married Raymond Perkins on November 8, 1929 and he preceded her in death on June 15, 1986.

Mr and Mrs Perkins lived in and farmed near Musselfork, MO for many years. They also lived in Illinois and California before moving back to Salisbury.

Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Norma Jean Oldham, grandchildren and, brothers and sisters.

Visitation is from noon til 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2003 at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with a graveside service Monday, December 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Salisbury Baptist Church.

Officiating: Rev. Stan Henderson

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Lois was a graduate of Salisbury High School.  She had lived in Moberly since 1983.  Lois was a homemaker and a member of the Northpark Baptist Church in Moberly.  She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, past member of the Sr. Regents of Moberly, Moose Lodge and enjoyed playing bingo and dancing.

Lois is survived by three sons Jack Sommerfeld and wife Angela of Keytesville, Richard Sommerfeld and wife Delaina of Keytesville, Tom Sommerfeld and wife Shelia of Cairo, MO, three daughters Wendy Huntsman of Cairo, MO, Lisa Sommerfeld of Marshall, MO and Becky Brockman and husband Scott of Jacksonville, MO, a brother Kenneth Farthing of Fayetteville, AR, two sisters Joyce Baer of Salisbury, MO and Sandra Patterson of Georgia, twenty-three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, great grandsons.

Visitation is 6 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21 at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 22 at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the German Cemetery Association.

Minister: Rev. Howard Smith
Organist: Jean Marie Harvey
Vocalist:  Ken and Connie Hulett
Pallbearers:  Rick Sommerfeld, Jack Sommerfeld, Tom Sommerfeld, Billy Bondy, Jamie Warren, Clint Cross
Honorary Pallbearers:  Rush Johnson, Jr.,  Wayne Biggs, Charlie Hershey, Don Babcock

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He married Mary Perry Roosevelt in 1960 and she preceded him in death on Jan 23, 2002, also preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Ralph, Jim and Edgar Gheens and three sisters, Opal Gheens, Marie McCubbins and Rebecca Kistler.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and he worked for Boeing Aircraft Company for 10 years. 

He is survived by one brother, Raymond Gheens of Keytesville, MO, numerous nieces and nephews.  Memorial graveside services will be held Saturday, Dec 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Stan Henderson officiating at the Asbury Cemetery south of Keytesville under the direction of the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.  Memorials are suggested to the Asbury Cemetery Association.

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She was born May 3, 1925 in Prairie Hill, MO to Hugh Lee McAdams and Mary Edna Powell. Memorials services will be Monday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO with burial in the Prairie Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, 10 - 11:00 a.m..  Memorials may be made to the Prairie Hill Cemetery.

She married Leroy Nelson, May 10, 1942 in Kahoka, MO.  They moved from Salisbury to the Quad City, Illinois area in 1953.

Involvement in the community previously included P.T.A., Girl Scouts, league bowling.  She also enjoyed playing cards.

They retired in May 1981 to Lexington, Tennessee.   Survivors include her husband, Leroy Nelson of Lexington, TN, son and daughter-in-law Russell and Kathy Nelson of East Moline, IL, four grandchildren John, Kim, and Jake Nelson of East Moline, IL and Sr. Airman Yancy Nelson stationed in Germany, a sister Mrs Marvin (Delma) Henke of Salisbury, a brother Bill (Jan) Ponder of Salisbury.  She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather Harold Ponder, a sister Thelma Kinnaird.

Her feisty personality and deep love for her husband, family and friends will live on in all the memories she left behind.

Minister: Rev. Nathan Argent
Organist: Jean Marie Harvey
Vocalist: Kathy Nelson
Honorary Pallbearers: John Nelson, Jake Nelson, Kim Nelson, Yancy Nelson, Larry Moore, Rodney Ponder

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