McCormick Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| ALLEN, Eliza | 1895 Pierce, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 27, 1907 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Eliza Allen was the daughter of Rev. Levi Allen and his second wife, Sarah Bailie Allen. She died of Typhoid Fever. | Calloway Funeral Home Book 1889-1939 Michael Stone |
| ALLEN, Ernest | Mar. 31, 1887 | July 1, 1887 | No Data | Photo Don Warner |
| ALLEN, James D. | July 12, 1881 | Jan. 2, 1882 | No Data | Photo Don Warner |
| ALLEN, John C. | Oct. 18, 1873 | Mar. 15, 1875 | No Data | Photo Don Warner |
| ALLEN, Levi Meshack Abendego, Rev. | Oct. 17, 1849 Carroll Co., TN |
Feb. 17, 1909 2 Miles NE of Monett, MO |
Research Note: Callaway Funeral Home buried Rev. Levi Allen on Feb. 18, 1909. He was age 59 years and 4 mos. old. He was a farmer and a minister. The cause of his death was bowel trouble. Michael Stone's post: Rev. Levi Allen, is the son of Cornell Tipton Porter and Lucinda (Curtis) Allen. His full name was Levi Meshack Abendego Thomas Allen. Nancy E. Allen, was Levi's first wife, Nancy Elizabeth Marshall. She was the daughter of Thomas H. Marshall and Sarah Elizabeth Meser. All the other Allens in this cemetery, are assumed to be their children. Levi remarried on Apr. 25, 1899, to Sarah E. Bailie, in Barry Co. | Photo Don Warner Callaway Funeral Home Donna Cooper Note Michael Stone |
| ALLEN, Nancy Elizabeth (MARSHALL) | Feb. 20, 1856 | May 28, 1888 | Research Note: Nancy E. Allen, was Levi's first wife, Nancy Elizabeth Marshall. She was the daughter of Thomas H. Marshall and Sarah Elizabeth Meser. She married Levi Allen on June 22, 1871 in Lawrence Co. MO at the home of the bride's mother. 5 children known to have lived. | Photo Don Warner Note Michael Stone |
| ALLEN, Rhoda | July 10, 1880 | Aug. 1880 | No Data | Photo Don Warner |
| ALLEN, Thomas | Apr. 8, 1877 | July 26, 1877 | No Data | Photo Don Warner |
| ASHLEY, Elaine Carol (STEFFEN)(CHARLES) | Apr. 23, 1924 Minneapolis, MN |
Aug. 22, 2017 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her birth parents were Elmore William Charles and Nileen Averil (Wynn) Steffen. Elaine's parents divorced when she was six and her father married the wonderful woman she knew as Mom. Her name was Anna Marie (Wolf). Elmore and Anna had three children together, making Elaine the second oldest of seven. Elaine graduated from Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls, IA, with the Class of 1942. She did secretarial work. On Easter Sunday, April 25. 1943, she married Royce Onley Ashley of LaPorte City, IA, at St. Peter's American Evangelical Lutheran Church, Santa Ana, CA, where he was stationed in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. After an Honorable Discharge from military service on January 21, 1946, Royce returned to his family and farming in his home state of Iowa. Then in January 1957, Elaine and Royce packed up their truck and a small trailer and moved their family of four children to Monett, MO. They soon bought an 89 acre farm northwest of town with his GI Bill. This came to be known as Ashley's Acres, where Elaine and Royce lived for 50 years, during which time they raised five children, many hogs, cattle, other animals, and crops. Elaine was a homemaker and the farm's secretary. She also sold Stanley Home Products for over 20 years. After retiring from the hog business, Elaine and Royce traveled for 20 years from Alaska to Hawaii to Florida and in between, often stopping to visit family and friends across the country. Elaine was very interested in genealogy, the research of which she incorporated into their travels. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, one brother, and her husband Royce of 71 years. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ASHLEY, Leon Sterling | June 8, 1944 Santa Ana, CA |
Nov. 20, 2020 Citizen's Memorial Hosp., Bolivar, MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Royce Onley and Elaine Carol (Steffen) Ashley. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Santa Ana, CA, where his parents were stationed while Royce was serving in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Leon attended grade school in Fredericksburg, IA. In January of 1957, the family, which by then included four children, packed up their truck and a small trailer and moved to Monett, MO. They soon bought an 89-acre farm northwest of town, in the Pierce City School District. During his school years, Leon participated in FFA and 4-H, along with helping on the family farm. It was in his Senior year that Leon set a new school record in track in the mile run. He held that school record for 24 years. He completed his schooling with honors and graduated with the Class of 1962. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ASHLEY, Royce Onley | Sept. 10, 1922 Dysart, Tama Co., IA |
Dec. 5, 2014 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Leland Monroe and Eva Lois (Grobe) Ashley. Being raised on a farm in Blackhawk County, IA, Royce started farming at age 10. He also did custom threshing. Royce graduated from LaPorte City High School with the Class of 1940. He then attended business college, studying banking. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on September 24, 1942, and served our country during World War II. On Easter Sunday, April 25, 1943, Royce married Elaine Carol Steffen of Cedar Falls, IA, at St. Peter's American Evangelical Lutheran Church, Santa Ana, CA, where he was stationed. After an honorable discharge from military service on January 21, 1946, Royce returned to farming in his home state of Iowa. In January of 1957, Royce and Elaine packed up their truck and a small trailer and moved their family of four children to Monett, MO, where Royce worked as a masonry apprentice. They soon bought an 89 acre farm northwest of town with his GI Bill. This came to be known as Ashley's Acres, where Royce and Elaine lived for 50 years, during which time they raised five children, many hogs, cattle, other animals and crops. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BALDEN, Esther Tilla (SCHMELING) | Apr. 12, 1914 | Oct. 20, 1976 | Research Note: First wife of George Henry Balden. Daughter of Reinhold Franklin Schmeling and Ella Sophia Dorthea Block. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner |
| BALDEN, George Henry | Nov. 8, 1917 | Nov. 30, 1981 | Research Note: Son of Lewis James Balden and Rena Nettie Price. His first wife was Esther. George Henry Balden, age 59, married Velma Caroline Matthews, age 54, on Oct. 1, 1977 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BALDEN, Gordon Ray | Mar. 5, 1954 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 19, 2023 Sarcoxie Nursing Home, Sarcoxie, MO |
Research Note: Mt. Vernon, MO resident. He was the son of the late George Henry Balden and Esther T. (Schmeling) Balden. Gordon graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1972. As a man of honor, Gordon served his country for over fourteen years in the Army National Guard. For many years, Gordon had worked in construction before becoming self-employed as a tile setter. Afterwards, Gordon worked in flooring sales. On July 16, 1976, Gordon married Terri Lynn Bradley in Monett. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BATTERMAN, Carl "Henry" Heinrich Wilhelm | June 12, 1909 Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany |
Aug. 23, 1997 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha C. - Research Note: Henry arrived in New York at age 19 from Germany on Oct. 15, 1928. Son of Johann Heinrich Batterman and Anna Henriette Koch. | Photo Don Warner NY Passenger List Phyllis Long |
| BATTERMAN, Martha C. (BUSING) | Oct. 6, 1912 | Apr. 23, 1976 | SSW: C. Henry - Research Note: Martha, age 1 year, 3 months old, arrived in New York with her parents from Bremen, Germany on Feb. 21, 1914. Daughter of Johann Herman Busing and Margareta Henrika Janssen. | Photo Don Warner NY Passenger List Census Phyllis Long |
| BAUER, Elna (LEHDE) | Feb. 20, 1893 | June 21, 1987 | SSW: Fred W. - Research Note: Photo at findagrave.com by Connie. Wife of Fred W. Bauer. Fred w. Bauer married Elna D. Lehde on Jan. 12, 1922 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. Daughter of Fred and Anna Lehde. | Headstone Connie Stockton Schmidt MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| BAUER, Fred W. | Sept. 14, 1896 MO |
Apr. 22, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elna Lehde - Research Note: Military Stone: Inscription: "MO PFC US ARMY WW I". Photos of stone at findagrave.com by Connie. Son of Henry Bauerand Elizabeth Bezold. His wife was Elna Lehde and she was the informant on the death certificate. Rural Monett, Lawrence Co., MO resident. | Headstone Connie Stockton Schmidt Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BAUER, Lee Roy Joseph | December 21, 1929 Happy, TX |
Feb. 4, 2015 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Irvin Louis Bauer and Edna Marie (Dollard) Bauer. Following his school years, Lee Roy served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. On January 27, 1956, Lee Roy and Gladys Leseberg were united in marriage at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Canyon, TX. To this union, three children were born. Throughout Lee Roy's working years, he spent most of it farming, ranching and working for several road districts as a heavy equipment operator. In 1969, Lee Roy and Gladys moved their family from Canyon to Verona, MO. That is where they resided until moving to Marionville in 2006. Lee Roy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Monett, a member of the V.F.W. Post #430, Canyon, TX, and served two terms as school board member for Verona. Preceding Lee Roy in death was one brother, Franklin Bauer; and one sister, Junell Blalack. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BREMER, Della O. (BROCKSCHMIDT) | June 11, 1916 | Aug. 19, 1980 | SSW: Herbert W. - Research Note: Daughter of Richard Henry John and Rosette Brockschmidt. Della Brockschmidt, age 21, married Herbert Bremer, age 27, on Aug. 1, 1937 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BREMER, Herbert W. | Jan. 25, 1910 | Nov. 27, 1994 | SSW: Della O. - Research Note: Son of John D. and Lydia L. Bremer. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| BREMER, Irene Erma (KAISER) | July 27, 1915 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 2000 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: Irene Erna Bremer, age 85, of Freistatt, died Sep. 8, 2000, at her home. She was born July 27, 1915, in Freistatt, and was a daughter of Arnold and Julie (Schoen) Kaiser. She was a lifelong Freistatt resident. She married Erhard F. Bremer on December 6, 1944, in Pittsburg, KS, and he preceded her in death September 4, 1961. She was preceded in death by one son, Lamuel Bremer. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Sept. 11, 2000 Donna Cooper |
| BREMER, Lucas Fredric | Mar. 13, 1984 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
May 28, 2022 Barnes-Jewish Hosp., St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: Lucas is welcomed to his Heavenly home by his Maternal Grandmother Irene Bremer and his Mother, Patricia (Kidd) Bremer. His father was George Bremer. The mother of his children was Ashley. He graduated Monett High School in 2002, and made the Monett community his home. He was a member of the New Site Baptist Church of Monett. Lucas worked at Gasser's Body Shop for a number of years before going to Jack Henry and Associates, Inc. for 8 years and was currently employed with a great group of friends at Crown Power and Equipment in Monett, MO. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| COX, Gerda A. (FRITZ) | Aug. 7, 1907 | Mar. 28, 1982 | Research Note: Daughter of Adolph Gustav Fritz and Anna E. Stellwagon. Wife of Basil Monroe Cox. Basil is buried at Cox Cemetery, Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| DAVIS, Dorothy Marie (KNAUST) | May 13, 1919 SD |
Aug 15, 1996 MO |
SSW: John M. - Research Note: Daughter of Ludwig C. Knaust and Eda L. Witt. John M. Davis married Dorothy Knaust on Apr. 17, 1938 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner SS Claims Index Phyllis Long MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| DAVIS, John Miles | Dec. 4, 1914 Bates Co., MO |
July 22, 1989 MO |
SSW: Dorothy Knaust - Inscription: PFC US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Elmer Davis and Emma P. Mahan. 1930 census he is living in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO with his mother Emma P. and stepfather William G. McVay. | Photo Don Warner Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Bertha (JOECKEL) | Feb. 17, 1920 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
May 29, 2015 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin and Augusta (Kaiser) Joeckel. Bertha attended Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt and was a drummer in the Drum and Bugle Corp. She worked as a telephone operator for the Freistatt Telephone Exchange, which was run by her parents in their home, and later as a clerk at Best Cleaners in Monett. Bertha married Oren Doennig on July 14, 1942, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt. She lived in Monett for a short time, then joined her husband in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was stationed during World War II. In 1946, they returned to Monett and she worked with Oren at their business Doennig's D-X Service Station, until retirement in 1984. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Charles Henry | Sept. 11, 1881 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 30, 1961 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha E. - Research Note: Son of William Doennig and Elizabeth Brandhorst. His wife, Martha, of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, David R. | July 15, 1948 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 2015 Barnes-Jewish Hosp., St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: Son of Oren and Bertha (Joeckel) Doennig. He graduated from Monett High School and from Missouri Southern State College in Joplin with a degree in Political Science. He then attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned his Master's degree in Library Science. David and Sue (Luebber) were married May 24, l969 in Joplin, MO and recently celebrated their 46th anniversary. His career began at the Monett Public Library in Monett, MO in l970 as the adult services librarian. Two years later he became the director of the library. He was instrumental in the formation of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. During his tenure several new facilities were built or remodeled including the library at Monett, Aurora, Miller and Marionville. He later became the director of the Stone County Library where new libraries were built in Galena, MO and Crane, MO. He was involved in several state library organizations including the Missouri Library Association, the Missouri Public Directors Association and MOREnet. David served as an officer in these organizations. David was on the Monett Housing Authority that created Sunset Villa, a senior living facility and also was a manager. After being a part of the Monett City Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years, he retired in 2015. He was a certified Firefighter I and II instructor and also had certification in Fire Photography. He was very proud to have been a Missouri High School Official and received recognition for serving 25 years as an official for basketball, baseball and his favorite sport football. David served as an officer for the Joplin Officials Association and was a rules interpreter. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Eldor Jack | Nov. 29, 1914 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
May 15, 2003 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Husband of Oleta (Perkins) Doennig. Son of Charles Henry Doennig and Martha Emily Fellwolk. | Photo Don Warner Census Connie Stockton Schmidt |
| DOENNIG, Emil August Heinrich | Jan. 19, 1897 Lawrence Co., MO |
May 30, 1977 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Erna M. - Inscription: "May 11, 1924" - Research Note: Son of Carl Heinrich "Henry" Wilhelm Doennig and Sophia Luisa Marie "Mary" Brandhosrst. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Erna M. Anna Sophia (OSTERLOH) | May 5, 1907 Freistatt, Lawrence Co, MO |
Oct. 4, 1998 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emil A. - Inscription: "May 11, 1924" - Research Note: Hilda Anna Schoen, her sister's 1997 obituary, gives her maiden name. Daughter of William Friedrich Osterloh and Sophia E. L. Krueger. | Photo Don Warner Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Judith Marie (SLACK) | Sept. 25, 1938 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Mar. 29, 2015 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Roy E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 25, 1957" - Research Note: She was the only child born to Irvin and Margaret (Wolfgarth) Slack. Judith graduated from Pierce City High School and was a member of Chapel of Grace Church. For over forty years, Judith operated the Myrtle Street Day Care as well as she was a wonderful homemaker and care giver. Most recently, she had worked at Subway in Monett. On September 25, 1957, Judith married Roy Emil Doennig in Freistatt, MO. To this union, two children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. | Photo Don Warner Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Martha E. (FELLWOCK) | June 14, 1886 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 2, 1964 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles H. - Research Note: Daughter of Herman Fellwock and Louise Sachtelehen. Mrs. Harold Fritz of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Oleta (PERKINS) | Aug. 20, 1918 Wichita Falls, TX |
Mar. 20, 2017 Fairview Southdale Hosp., Edina, MN |
Research Note: She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Thompson) Perkins. Oleta worked at the Juvenile Shoe Factory in Aurora and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora. On December 28, 1943, she married Eldor Jack Doennig in Cassville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2003. Her parents, William and Elizabeth; husband, Eldor; brother, Willie Perkins; four sisters, Juanita Holman, Betty Jennings, Velma Brubaker and JoAnn Keffer preceded her in death. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Oren William | Apr. 9, 1920 Minden Springs, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 4, 2015 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the fifth child of Charles and Martha (Fellwock) Doennig. His family moved to town while he was young, and he was educated in the Monett school system. Oren began working at age 16 during the Great Depression. He drove truck for his father’s grocery delivery route that ran from Monett to Branson, and he worked in his father’s moving business. In 1940, while farming a small acreage northeast of Monett, Oren met his life-long love, Bertha Joeckel. The couple married in July of 1942, just before he was inducted for Army service during World War II. Oren and Bertha were married for almost 73 years, with Bertha preceding him in death in May of this year. Oren was sent to Camp Carson near Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was placed in Company M of the 89th Division. Later, he joined the 14th Infantry – Panama Unit, and ended his Army career in the 71st Division working at Camp Papago Park Prisoner of War Camp near Phoenix, Arizona. He also worked in Phoenix as a mechanic for a local dairy. Bertha joined him in Phoenix, and despite the war, the couple greatly enjoyed their life there. In 1946, they moved back to Monett to care for family, and Oren opened a service station at the corner of Frisco and West Broadway. He and Bertha operated Doennig D-X Service for 42 years before retiring. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOENNIG, Roy Emil | Jan. 10, 1931 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 14, 1991 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Judith M. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 25, 1957" - Research Note: Son of Emil August Heinrich Doennig and Erna M. Anna Sophia Osterloh. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| DOSS, Arno W. | Sept. 10, 1909 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 3, 1983 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Isaiah 41:10" - Research Note: Son of Arno Wilhelm Doss and Anna Regina Moenkhoff. His wife was Laura Hildegard Korff. | Photo Don Warner Note Connie Stockton Schmidt Census Phyllis Long |
| DOSS, Laura Hildegard (KORFF) | May 14, 1913 Newton Co., MO |
May 15, 2011 Cox Hosp., Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Henry and Anna (Meyer) Korff. She married Arno W. Doss Nov. 26, 1933, in Sarcoxie. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Oscar and Etkar Korff, and five sisters, Freda and Esther Schilling, Erna Dawson, Olinda Korff and Adela Groves. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DOSS, Rose (KOENEMANN) | July 20, 1922 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Mar. 26, 2005 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Peace and Love" - Research Note: Rose Doss, age 82, of Monett, died March 26, 2005, at her home. She was born July 20, 1922, in Freistatt, and was a daughter of William and Henrietta (Krueger) Koenemann. She worked at Tyson of Monett and retired from Schreiber Foods in quality control. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin, Edgar, and Vernon Koenemann. - Rose I. Koenemann, age 25, married Roy C. Doss, age 26, on Apr. 25, 1948 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Mar. 28, 2005 Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| ENLOW, Harold James | Jan. 24, 1953 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 4, 1995 | Research Note: Harold James Enlow, age 21, married Glenda Baine Holle, age 22, on Aug. 10, 1974 in Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| FALKENSTEIN, Edgar George | Sept. 20, 1927 | Apr. 18, 2013 Spring, Harris Co., TX |
Research Note: Edgar Falkenstein, Sr., age 85, of Spring, TX, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the McCormick St. John's Cemetery in Monett, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO. Edgar George Falkenstein, age 29, married Margaret Edith Pierce, age 26, on July 5, 1957 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. Photo of stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. SSW: Margaret. | Buchanan Funeral Home MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| FALKENSTEIN, Margaret (PIERCE) | Jan. 16, 1931 Pineville, McDonald Co., MO |
Jan. 19, 2009 St. John's Health Care Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Temporary Marker. Margaret E. Falkenstein, age 78, of Aurora, died January 19, 2009 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born January 16, 1931, in Pineville, and was a daughter of Perry and Gladys (Smith) Pierce. She was a 1948 graduate of Purdy High School and was retired from MWM Color Press in Aurora. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora. She married Edgar Falkenstein on July 5, 1957, in Freistatt, MO. Photo of stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. SSW: Edgar G. | Monett Times Jan. 21, 2009 Donna Cooper |
| FISCHER, John August, Rev. | Nov. 18, 1897 Algona, Kewaunee Co., WI |
June 24, 1988 Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Martha M. - Research Note: Son of John Henry Fischer and Maria Louisa Weber. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FISCHER, Martha Marie (BADEN) | Dec. 17, 1898 Independence, Montgomery Co., KS |
Dec. 5, 1991 | SSW: Rev. John A. - Research Note: Daughter of John P. Baden, age 23 when she was born, born Germany and Margareta Christina Ehlen, age 21 when she was born, born Germany. Johann "John" August Fischer, age 28 born Algona, WI, married Martha Baden, age 27 born Independence, KS, on June 27, 1926 in the German Church, SAD, Hankow, China. | Photo Don Warner Census KS Birth Records US Consular Marriages Phyllis Long |
| FLEMING, Chesteen Franklin | Feb. 19, 1923 Birch Tree, Shannon Co., MO |
June 27, 2004 At Home, Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Melba R. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 19, 1943" - Research Note: Chesteen Franklin Fleming, age 81, of Monett, died June 27, 2004, at his home. He was born February 19, 1923, in Birch Tree, and was a son of Pete and Ellen (Donahue) Fleming. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Hubert Kleiboeker Post 419 Freistatt American Legion for over 50 years. He married Melba Rosetta Fritz on December 19, 1943, in Freistatt. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Fow in 1988; four brothers, and three sisters. - Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "PFC US ARMY - WW II" | Photo Don Warner Monett Times June 28, 2004 Donna Cooper Note Phyllis Long |
| FLEMING, Melba Rosetta (FRITZ) | Mar. 13, 1923 Freistatt, MO |
May 6, 2018 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Chesteen F. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 19, 1943" - Research Note: Daughter of Albert Fritz and Dora Doss. Melba Fritz, age 20, married Chesteen Fleming, age 20, on Dec. 19, 1943 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. Ellen Fleming, mother of Chesteen, gave consent. - As a child, Melba attended school at Freistatt and Minden Springs, south of Freistatt and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt. After moving to Monett, Melba became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. As a young woman, Melba cleaned houses before starting her career at Jumping Jack Shoe Co. in 1959 and retired in 1985. On December 19, 1943, Melba married Chesteen Franklin Fleming at Trinity Lutheran Church. They were blessed with over sixty years together before his passing on June 27, 2004. Also preceding her in death was one daughter, Karen Fow; one brother, Erwin Fritz; one sister, Ludella Conway; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Fritz; one nephew, Roger Fritz; and one niece, Diana Alcorn. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FOSTER, Margie Alice (WILLIAMS) (PENNEL) | Sept. 10, 1928 Galena, MO |
June 23, 2016 Lawrence Co. Manor, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Ray and Martha (Sims) Williams. She was united in marriage on October 24, 1969 in Purdy to Paul Foster; he preceded her in death on November 23, 2002. She was a cook for the Pierce City Schools and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church Stone's Prairie near Purdy, Missouri. Survived by a son with the surname Pennel. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Ray and Martha; her husband Paul; and one daughter: Janice Brown. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FOSTER, Paul I. | Nov. 19, 1922 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 2002 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Ralph and Jewell (Justus) Foster. He was retired from Jumping-Jacks Shoes and was an Army veteran of World War II. He married Margie Williams on October 24, 1969. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Brown; two brothers, Ralph Foster and David Foster; and one sister, Ruth Mulvaney. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FOW, Karen Sue (FLEMING) (HILL) | Apr. 4, 1949 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 1988 | Research Note: Daughter of Chesteen F. Fleming and Melba Rosetta Fritz. Karen Sue Fleming, age 21, first married Steven Edward Hill, age 28, on July 11, 1970 in Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Father's Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| FREDERKING, Bertha (KAYHS) | Apr. 18, 1892 Wattenscheid, Germany |
Apr. 17, 1973 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louis A. - Research Note: Daughter of Gottlibe Kayhs and Caroline Gerling. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FREDERKING, Herman August Ludwig "Louis" | Aug. 5, 1886 Nashville, Washington Co., IL |
July 4, 1975 Lockwood, Dade Co., MO |
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Son of Henry Frederking and Louisa B. Hesemann. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Adelheid Elizabeth Christine (KAISER) | July 15, 1899 | Apr. 17, 1998 | SSW: Arno A. - Research Note: Daughter of Herman Christian Rudolph Kaiser and Charlotte Eckert. Adelaide Kaiser married Arno Fritz on Nov. 1, 1918 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Alvin | 1900 | 1986 | Research Note: Son of Emil Otto Fritz and Frieda Marie Bussert. His wife was Norinde Charlotte Kaiser. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Armin Oscar | Feb. 25, 1931 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 8, 1998 MO |
Inscription: "US MARINE CORPS KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Alvin Fritz and Norinde Kaiser. | Photo Don Warner SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Arno A. | July 8, 1894 | July 27, 1973 | SSW: Adelheid E. - Research Note: Son of Adolph Gustav Fritz and Anne E. Stellwagon. Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "MO Pvt. US Army WW I". | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Carl Emil | July 31, 1928 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 2021 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Alvin John Carl Fritz and Norinde Charlotte Kaiser. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Donna Teresa (DUNCAN) | May 18, 1932 Dallas Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 2002 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK |
SSW: Nolan A. - Research Note: Donna Teresa Fritz, age 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Monett, died January 16, 2002, in Tulsa. She was born May 18, 1932, in Dallas County. She was office manager for American National Insurance Agency in Broken Arrow, OK. She was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior and past member of the Altar Gild. She was a Monett High School graduate. She was married to Nolan Fritz. Daughter of Walter Duncan and Edith Looney. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Jan. 22, 2002 Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Dora Louise (DOENNIG) | May 8, 1905 Freistatt, Lawrence Co, MO |
Dec. 29, 1988 MO |
SSW: Harold E. - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Heinrich Doennig and Martha Emily Fellwock, listed on this page. Dora Doennig married Harold Fritz on Apr. 26, 1925 in Forest Park, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Harold Emil | June 28, 1898 Lawrence Co., MO |
May 14, 1984 MO |
SSW: Dora L. - Research Note: Son of Adolph Gustav Fritz and Anna E. Stellwagon. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Loren John | June 7, 1909 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 4, 1965 Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX |
Research Note: WW II Veteran. Son of Adolph Gustav Fritz and Anna E. Stellwagon. He was a pipefitter. Mrs. Louise T. Fritz was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Emma Louise (Tuten) (May) Fritz. She first married John Hunter May. She died 1990 and is buried at Omega Cemetery, Appling County, Georgia. | Photo Don Warner Census TX Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Nolan A. | Sept. 25, 1930 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 18, 2013 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK |
SSW: Donna Duncan - Research Note: Son of Harold E. Fritz and Dora L. Doennig. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Norinde Charlotte (KAISER) | Dec. 18, 1890 Friestatt, MO |
Feb. 16, 1968 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of August R. Kaiser and Wilhelmina Moeller. Norinde Kaiser, married Alvin J. Fritz on Mar. 1, 1925 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. Residence was rural Verona, Barry Co., MO. Alvin was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| FRITZ, Orbin E. | Jan. 7, 1936 | Mar. 20, 1989 | Research Note: Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie. Inscription: "S113, US Navy, Korea". Son of Harold E. Fritz and Dora L. Doennig. | Headstone Connie Stockton Schmidt Census Phyllis Long |
| GLIEDT, Albert Edward | Feb. 8, 1927 Chester, Randolph Co., IL |
June 30, 2004 Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA |
SSW: Fae B. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 8, 1954" - Research Note: Albert E. Gliedt, age 77, of Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Monett, died June 30 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Chester, IL, and was a son of Martin Robert and Alma Clara (Lampe) Gliedt. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, AR, and former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett. He was an Army veteran of World War II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He married Fae Bateman on October 8, 1954, in Sacramento, California. - Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "1st LT, US, Air Force, US Army, WW II, Korea". | Photo Don Warner Monett Times July 2, 2004 Donna Cooper |
| GLIEDT, Fae B. (BATEMAN) | July 20, 1926 | No Date | SSW: Albert E. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 8, 1954" - Research Note: Fae Bateman, age 28, married Albert e. Gliedt, age 27 on Oct. 8, 1954 in Sacramento Co., CA. | Photo Don Warner CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| GOODMAN, Hertha Elizabeth (FRITZ) | Nov. 16, 1905 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 29, 1995 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Adolph Fritz and Anna E. Stellwagen. | Photo Don Warner SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| HELMKAMP, Kenneth E. | Sept. 26, 1925 | Apr. 17, 1980 | Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of William E. Helmkamp and Frieda A. Kaiser. Kenneth E. Helmkamp, age 21, married Luella R. Tiesel, age 18, on Nov. 14, 1945 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| HILDERBRAND, Goldie Estel | Nov. 1907 | Jan. 2, 1908 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Callaway Funeral Home buried this 2 month old child on Jan. 3, 1908. | Callaway Funeral Home Donna Cooper |
| HIRSCH, Christopher | No Date | June 20, 1983 | Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Son of Jerry and Joyce (Renfro) Hirsch. | Photo Don Warner Brother's Obit Phyllis Long |
| HIRSCH, Joshua Linn | Oct. 19, 1984 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 2005 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Loving Son, Brother and Uncle" - Research Note: Joshua Linn Hirsch, 20, of Pierce City, died January 21, 2005, at Cox Monett Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born October 19, 1984, in Springfield. Son of Jerry and Joyce (Renfro) Hirsch. He was a graduate of Monett High School and was employed at Southwest Meat Supply. He was preceded in death by one brother, Christopher Hirsch; maternal grandmother, Ruth Renfro; and paternal grandfather, Wright Hirsch. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Jan. 24, 2005 Donna Cooper |
| HOLLE, Dorothy Earlene (HURD) (VOLKL) | Sept. 11, 1929 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 5, 2016 Maplewood Alzheimer's Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Martin O. - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Thomas Earl Hurd and Oda Agnes (Carroll) Hurd. Dorothy graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1946. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was involved with the ladies quilting group as well as the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. During elections, Dorothy enjoyed volunteering at the polls. Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl E. Volkl and to this union four children were born. Dorothy later married Martin O. Holle in October of 1973 in Monett. Dorothy was preceded in death by one son, Charles Volkl; one step-son, Rick Holle; her brothers, Seba and one brother in infancy; and her sisters, Wetonneau, Glessnor and Kathleen. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner |
| HOLLE, Martin Otto | Nov. 25, 1924 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 9, 2007 Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy Earlene - Research Note: Martin O. Holle, age 82, of Pierce City, died July 9, 2007, at Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. He was born November 25, 1924, in Freistatt, and was a son of Carl and Selma (Langer) Holle. He was a farmer and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Holle. - Martin O. Holle, age 25, first married Ella Dean Peterson, age 17, on Apr. 2, 1950 in Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. Esther Peterson, mother of Ella, gave consent. She second married Carl Edward Volkl. - Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "S Sgt, US Army, WW II". | Photo Don Warner Monett Times July 10, 2007 Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| HOLLE, Ricky Gene | August 7, 1962 Monett ,Barry Co., MO |
November 18, 2014 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Martin Holle and Ella Dean (Peterson) (Holle) Volkl. Rick graduated from Mt. Vernon High School with the class of 1980. For over thirty-four years, Rick had worked for Friend Tire Company, most recently as a Fleet Manager. Those that Rick worked with were considered family to him. He thoroughly enjoyed drag racing, spending countless weekends at Mo-Kan and at Rogersville. In his class, he was track champion several times. On July 11, 1980, Rick married Gena Bradley. To this union, one daughter was born. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOLLE, Stanley Wayne | May 27, 1954 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 2022 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Martin and Ella (Peterson) Holle. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| JACKSON, Maxine V. (MEIER) | Apr. 3, 1929 | No Date | SSW: Oran S. - Inscription: "Married April 15, 1950" | Photo Don Warner |
| JACKSON, Oran Selvwyn | Feb. 9, 1922 Kings Prairie, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 14, 2005 Cox Medical Center South, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maxine V. - Inscription: "Married April 15, 1950" - Research Note: Oran Selvwyn Jackson, age 83, of Monett, died August 14, 2005 at Cox Medical Center South in Monett. He was born February 9, 1922, in the Kings Prairie community, and was a son of Roscoe and Anna (Reddington) Jackson. He was a retired carpenter and also served as St. John's Lutheran custodian. He was a Navy Air Corps veteran. He married Maxine Meier on April 15, 1950, in Stones Prairie. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Viva Jackson, in 1981; one brother, Norman Jackson; and one sister, Wautheda Wilson. - Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "S1, US Navy". | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Aug. 15, 2005 Donna Cooper |
| JOECKEL, Edgar E. | Sept. 7, 1916 | Jan. 11, 1983 | Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Benjamin and Augusta Joeckel. Buried next to Esther Marie Joeckel. Photos of both stones together at findgrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| JOECKEL, Esther Marie (OTT) | Apr. 9, 1917 | Mar. 18, 1990 | Research Note: Daughter of Fred and Minnie Ott. Esther Ott, age 28, married Edgar Joeckel, age 31, on Dec. 28, in Lockwood, Dade Co., MO. Buried next to Edgar E. Joeckel. Photos of both stones together at findgrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. | Photo Don Warner MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Arthur | Sept. 8, 1904 | Aug. 27, 1991 | SSW: Ellna - Research Note: Son of Carl Johnson and Ingrid Svenson. Arthur Johnson, age 29, married Ellna E. Doennig, age 26, on Apr. 12, 1934 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Ellna Elizabeth (DOENNIG) | Jan. 27, 1908 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 2000 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur - Research Note: Ellna Elizabeth Johnson, age 92, of Monett, died September 8, 2000, at Cox Monett Hospital. She was born January 27, 1908, in Freistatt, and was a daughter of Charles H. and Martha E. (Fellwock) Doennig. She was a lifelong resident of the Monett and Pierce City areas. She married Arthur Theodore Johnson on April 12, 1934, in Joplin, and he preceded her in death August 27, 1991. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Johnson, on April 30, 1983; and one sister, Dora Fritz, in 1988. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Sept. 11, 2000 Donna Cooper |
| KAISER, Lois A. (SCHOEN) | Feb. 13, 1934 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 2009 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Funeral home marker. - Lois Kaiser, age 75, of Pierce City, died February 15 at her home. She was born February 13, 1934, in Freistatt, and was a daughter of Gerhardt Schoen and Hilda (Osterloh) Schoen. She retired in 1998 from Schreiber Foods in Monett. She was secretary at Liberty Neighborhood Watch, Lutheran Brail, and Lutheran Women's League at St. John's Lutheran Church. She married Paul Kaiser on January 3, 1954, in Freistatt. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Schoen; and one sister, Lou Grenling. - Photo of permanent stone at findgrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. SSW: Paul W. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Feb. 17, 2009 Donna Cooper |
| KAISER, Paul Wayne | Nov. 6, 1932 At Home, Mt. Vernon, MO |
Dec. 26, 2016 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: SSW: Lois A. - Photo of stone at findgrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. He was son of the late Martin Leonard and Emily (Bernthal) Kaiser. Paul was drafted into the Army in 1950 and served his country honorably as a tank driver during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1955. During his working years, Paul was a farmer and a business man. For many years he owned and operated the Cree-Mee Drive-In and then Paul's Market, both located in Pierce City. Lastly, he was elected as Western District Judge of Lawrence County. Paul was a longtime and very devoted member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett, where he had served as Elder and past President. He had also been past Commander of the American Legion Post 65. On January 3, 1954, Paul and Lois Schoen were united in marriage in Freistatt, MO. They were blessed with three children. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2009. Paul then married Pat Fenske on August 6, 2010 in Pierce City. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; and siblings, Wilbur Kaiser, Dorothy Bracht and Nadine Oberman. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Headstone Connie Stockton Schmidt |
| KLEIBOEKER, Arno August | Apr. 3, 1914 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 23, 2002 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Esther - Inscription: "April 24, 1938" - Research Note: Arno August Kleiboeker, age 88, of Monett, died October 23, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. He was born April 3, 1914, in Freistatt, the son of Oscar and Beata (Holle) Kleiboeker. He married Esther Mildred Frederking on April 24, 1938, in Freistatt. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Frieders, in 1968; and his American Field Service daughter, Pia Vlieger-Garrett, in 2001. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Oct. 24, 2002 Donna Cooper |
| KLEIBOEKER, Esther Mildred (FREDERKING) | Mar. 12, 1915 Nashville, Washington Co., IL |
Jan. 21, 2014 At Home, Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Arno A. - Inscription: "April 24, 1938" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Louis and Bertha (Kayhs) Frederking. At the age of fifteen, Esther worked as a domestic for the Baer family of St. Louis. On one occasion she met Amelia Earhart, famed aviatrix, in St. Louis, MO. On April 24, 1938 she and Arno Kleiboeker were married, sharing sixty-four years before his death in 2002. Esther assisted her husband in his business activities, as well as selling Avon products for a number of years. She was also a census taker. In the 1970's she served in the hospital auxiliary for St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett. She volunteered at Loaves and Fishes for 27 years and was the chairwoman of the meal packers for a number of years. For 38 years, Esther worked as a committee woman for the Lawrence County Republican Central Committee, supporting this committee for 34 years. In 1998 she received the Rosemary Pitt Award from the state of Missouri for her exemplary service in electoral matters. She was a faithful lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and participated in many church activities including LWML, Friend's Club, Ladies Aid and the Braille Society. At the age of 98 she joined the American Legion Auxiliary in Freistatt. Preceding her in death were one daughter, Judith (Kleiboeker) Frieders, in 1968. | Photo Don Warner Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, David Frank | Jan. 22, 1946 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 2021 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Enos and Vonda (Laloge) Klingsporn. He was a retired mechanic, enjoyed going to the I-70 Speedway to watch racing and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents: Enos and Vonda and one son: James Roberson. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, Enos Frank | June 4, 1916 Cole Camp, Benton Co., MO |
May 17, 2006 Monett Health Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Vonda H. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 4, 1940" - Research Note: Enos Frank Klingsporn, age 89, of Monett, died May 17, at Monett Health Care Center. He was born June 4, 1916, in Cole Camp, and was a son of Otto and Frieda (Kaiser) Klingsporn. He owned and operated Hull Express and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett. He married Vonda LaLoge on October 4, 1940, in Carthage, MO. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times May 17, 2006 Donna Cooper |
| KLINGSPORN, Esther M. (DOSS) | July 3, 1918 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 15, 2000 Monett Health Care Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Urban P. - Research Note: Esther M. Klingsporn, age 82, of Monett, died August 15, at Monett Health Care Center. She was born July 3, 1918, in Freistatt, and was a daughter of William and Anna( Moenkhoff) Doss. She was a lifelong area of the Freistatt and Monett areas. She was employed for many years at the Dairy Queen in Monett and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett. She married Urban Klingsporn on September 9, 1939, in Monett, and he preceded her in death January 21, 1994. She was preceded in death by one brother, Arno Doss; and three sisters, Rosa Hesemann, Elda Layman, and Lora Doss. | Photo Don Warner Monett Times Aug. 16, 2000 Donna Cooper |
| KLINGSPORN, Frieda M. (KAISER) | Oct. 24, 1879 St. Peter, IL |
Apr. 11, 1965 At Home, Monett, Lawrence Co., MOMO |
Research Note: Wife of Otto Klingsporn. Daughter of August Rudolph Kaiser and Wilhelmina Moeller. Nora Klingsporn of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Frieda Kaiser married Otto Klingsporn on Dec. 2, 1900 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. Photo of stone at findgrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. | Headstone Connie Stockton Schmidt Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, Nora C. | Apr. 6, 1902 | Oct. 3, 1989 | Research Note: Daughter of Otto Friedrich Daniel Klingsporn and Frieda M. Kaiser. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, Otto Friedrich Daniel | Sept. 13, 1870 Racine Co., WI |
Apr. 3, 1956 Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a retired farmer, wife's name was Frieda Kaiser. He was a son of Daniel Ludwig and Charlotta Klingsporn. Rolland Klingsporn of Monett, MO was the informant. | Photo Don Warner Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, Urban P. | Feb. 25, 1914 | Jan. 21, 1994 | SSW: Esther M. - Research Note: Son of Otto Friedrich Daniel Klingsporn and Frieda M. Kaiser. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| KLINGSPORN, Vonda H. (LALOGE) | Apr. 27, 1922 Chase Co., KS |
Dec. 30, 2011 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Enos F. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 4, 1940" - Research Note: She was the first child of Leo Isador R. and Esther (Bullard) LaLoge. She was preceded in death by her husband Enos F. Klingsporn, brothers Delbert LaLoge and John Maxwell, and a sister Ruby (LaLoge) Childress. Mrs. Klingsporn came to Monett as a teenager and remained. She was a longtime employee and manager of Norris Grain Company on Front Street. | Photo Don Warner Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Phyllis Long |
| KREHMEIER, Emmett Earnest | Aug. 25, 1908 Hobery, Lawrence Co., MO |
Mar. 9, 1961 Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was Monett, MO. Son of William Krehmeier and Charlotte Klingsporn. His wife was Mary Krehmeier. Hospital records at Columbia, MO was listed as the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| KREHMEIER, William Carl Fredrick | Dec. 3, 1883 Beaucoup, IL |
Aug. 7, 1965 At Home, Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Ernest Krehmeier and Fredrica Brinkman. Mrs. Mary Krehmeier of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. William Kremeier, age 22, married Charlotte Klingsporn, age 33, on Oct. 15, 1905 in Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| KRUEGER, Hilda Anna Louise (BLOCK) | Oct. 18, 1896 | Mar. 19, 1982 | SSW: Richard - Inscription: "Wed Dec. 14, 1919" - Research Note: Daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Block and Caroline S. Runge. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| KRUEGER, Leroy Henry | Nov. 2, 1920 Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 23, 2011 At Home, Freistatt, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Richard and Hilda (Block) Krueger. He was a graduate of Pierce City High School with the Class of 1939. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. For over forty years, Leroy worked for the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a fresh fruit and vegetable Inspector. Leroy was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett, as well as he was a member of the V.F.W. Post 4207 and the American Legion Post #91. On June 19, 1954 in Rogers, Arkansas, Leroy and Frances Graham were united in marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Orville Krueger. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KRUEGER, Richard Ludwig | Dec. 17, 1894 | Mar. 12, 1981 | SSW: Hilda - Inscription: "Wed Dec. 14, 1919" - Research Note: Son of Gustav Krueger and Maria Emily Gruenke. Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "PFC, US Army, WW I" | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| LEE, Dola Adolia | Oct. 30, 1903 | Sept. 12, 1987 | SSW: Homer F. | Photo Don Warner |
| LEE, Homer F. | June 23, 1895 | Jan. 27, 1971 | SSW: Dola Adolia - Research Note: Son of William Monroe Lee and Sarah Elizabeth Allen. Photo of Military stone at findagrave.com by Connie Stockton Schmidt. Inscription: "Missouri, MUS 3, CL 311, Cavalry, WW I". | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| LEMKE, Esther Mathilda Wilhelmine (WURL) | May 14, 1895 Shawano, Shawano Co., WI |
July 17, 1980 | SSW: Gustav - Research Note: Daughter of Freidrich Wurl and Hulda Holtz. | Photo Don Warner WI Birth Index Phyllis Long |
| LEMKE, Gustav | June 25, 1897 Poland |
Sept. 27, 1992 MO |
SSW: Esther - Research Note: WW I Draft Reg., he was in Oconto Co., WI. Nearest relative was Daniel Lemke. Son of Daniel Lemke and Emelia Krueger. Arrived in New York from Bremen on June 5, 1901 with his parents and siblings. | Photo Don Warner Census Passenger Lists Phyllis Long |
| LESEBERG, Ella | Jan. 26, 1913 SD |
June 23, 1997 MO |
Research Note: Buried next to Gustav Herman Leseberg, her husband. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| LESEBERG, Gustav Herman | July 10, 1903 NE |
Apr. 25, 1992 MO |
Research Note: Son of Gustav Leseberg and Alwine Gemlke. Buried next to Ella Leseberg, his wife. | Photo Don Warner Census Phyllis Long |
| LIGHT, LeRoy | Sept. 23, 1924 Pyron, TX |
June 30, 2016 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Arthur Franklin and Bettie Elizabeth (Barnes) Light. He was united in marriage on May 30, 1942 in Snyder, Texas to Emma Manning; she preceded him in death on July 17, 2015. He was a carpenter and a farmer, a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church Stone's Prairie near Purdy, Missouri, and a member of the American Legion and Monett V.F. W. He was preceded in death by both his parents: Arthur and Bettie and his wife Emma. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LIGHT, Emma Mae (MANNING) | Feb. 3, 1924 Behouse, TX |
July 17, 2015 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Charles and Aurdrie (Smith) Manning. She was united in marriage on May 30, 1942 in Snyder, Texas to Leroy Light. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Charles and Audrie. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
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