St. Clair County Obits

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ROACH, Myrtle Ivy Parscale Wolf
Myrtle Ivy Parscale Wolf Roach, daughter of James D. and Nancy Elizabeth Hawkins Parscale, was born August 25, 1906, in Red Top, Missouri, and passed away Saturday, January 4, 1992, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola, at the age of 85 years. She had lived in Deepwater, Los Angeles, California, and Independence, before moving to Lowry City in August 1991. She was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church, Deepwater. She was married to Albert Wolf and to this union five children were born, Jack, Wanda, Wayward, Loutta and Charles. Albert died in 1947. Later she married Bill Roach. They were married until his death in 1980. Preceding her in death are her parents, two husbands and three children, Wayward, age 3, Loutta, age 39, and Charles, age 57. She is survived by one son, Jack Wolf, Pawhusak, Oklahoma; one daughter, Wanda L. McMillian, Independence; one daughter-in-law, Rose Wolf, Clinton; one brother, Chester Parscale, Clinton, and one sister, Anna Goslin, Deepwater, as well as eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Deepwater Baptist Church Tuesday, January 7, 1992, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James Brack officiating. Pallbearers were Fred Hills, Larry Hills, Marvin Hill, Russell Dean Hills, Gene Hills and Mike Hills. Burial was held at the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

ROBBINS, David Leroy
Clinton Daily Democrat, 31 March 2002
David L. Robbins, 71, Appleton City, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Robbins of the home; four sons, David A. Robbins, Rogersville, Donald G. Robbins, Philippine Islands, Dwayne E. Robbins and Darrell L. Robbins, both of Appleton City; three brothers, Melvin K. Robbins of Windsor, Ronald Dewey Robbins, Liberty, and Danny Robbins, Kearney. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at Clinton Memory Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.

ROBBINS , Dwayne E.
Hill & Son Funeral Home
May 29, 1963 - January 14, 200. Dwayne E. Robbins, son of David Leroy and Ruth Ann (Staples) Robbins, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1963. He passed away at his home in Appleton City, Missouri on January 14, 2006 at the age of 42 years. Dwayne lived in Kansas City, Green Ridge, Lowry City and Appleton City since 1991. He worked a good part of his life doing construction work; he also worked for Appleton City School for five years and most recently worked for Wal-Mart until his health did not allow him to continue working. Dwayne was united in marriage to Rebecca Nation on December 30, 1989 in Lowry City, Missouri. Dwayne’s family was very important to him. He enjoyed his work and liked building and making things better. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife Becky and stepson Nat Robbins Thornley, both of the home; his mother Ruth Robbins of Appleton City, Missouri; three brothers, David Allen Robbins of Springfield, Missouri, Donald Gene Robbins of the Philippine Islands and Darrell Lee Robbins of Appleton City. Dwayne’s positive outlook on life even after he knew his condition was terminal was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Services - Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Tuesday, January 17, 2006 1:30 PM. Minister - Reverend Steve Bearden. Visitation - Hill & Son. Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Monday, January 16, 2006 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Interment - Urich Cemetery Urich, Missouri. Memorials - American Cancer Society or Twin Lakes Hospice.

ROBBINS , Dwayne E.
Kansas City Star, 16 January 2006
Dwayne E. Robbins - Dwayne E. Robbins, 42, Appleton City, MO, formerly of K.C., died Jan. 14, 2006. Services 1:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 17 at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial in Urich Cem., Urich, MO. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Mon., Jan. 16 at the funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Twin Lakes Hospice.

ROBBINS, Ruth Ann Staples
St. Clair County Courier, 24 November 2006
21 November 1940 – 15 November 2006. Ruth Ann Robbins, the daughter of Allen Crawford and Edith Rose (Rathbun) Staples, was born November 21, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed away November 15, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 65 years. Ruth lived in the Kansas City area until 1976 when she moved to Green Ridge, Missouri. She moved to Lowry City in 1987 and then to Appleton City in 1999 where she spent the remainder of her life. Ruth was a very friendly and outgoing person and enjoyed visiting with her friends. She liked to read and travel and was the director of the Appleton City Library. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Trinity Lutheran Church. She taught secondary special education for 23 years and retired from Appleton City High School. She was united in marriage to David Robbins on July 21, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. To this union four sons were born. She was preceded in death by her husband David and son Dwayne. She is survived by her parents, Allen C. Staples and Edith R. Lemen; three sons: David A. Robbins of Rogersville, Missouri, Donald G. Robbins of the Philipines and Darrell L. Robbins of Appleton City; a half brother John Martin Lemen of Odessa, Missouri; four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Nat, Jay and Jeanie; and one great-grandson, Jacob. Services for Ruth were Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton City, with Pastor Daniel Mackey officiating. Musical selections were congregational hymns "I Am Jesus' Little Lamb", "The Lord Is My Shepherd", "Go Rest High On that Mountain", "My Heart Goes On" and "For the Good Times" with Judy Landall, organist. Casketbearers were David Robbins, Donald Robbins, Darrel Robbins, Dewey Robbins, Danny Robbins adn Ronnie Parks.
Interment was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, under the direction of Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Memorials may be made to the Appleton City Library and American Heart Association.

ROBBINS, Ruth Ann Staples
Kansas City Star, 18 November 2006
Ruth Ann Robbins, 65, Appleton City, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, passed away November 15, 2006. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, November 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton City, with visitation 9-10 a.m. Burial Clinton Memory Gardens. (Arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, 660-476-2135)

ROBERTS, Betty Winn
St. Clair County Courier, 23 April 2006
Betty Winn Roberts, 79, Overland Park, Kan., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Indian Creek Health Center. Betty graduated from the Osceola high School. She retired from the Johnson County Multiple Listing Service after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley and Amrine Winn, and her husband, Bill Roberts. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Obermueller, Overland Park, Kan; two sisters, Jeanne Winn of Prairie Village, Kan., and Bonnie; and her husband, Mike of Ozark; two granddaughters, Amrine and Rhea Obermueller of Leawood, Kan.; and their father, Brice Overmueller. Graveside services were held at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Friday, April 12, at 1 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the charitable organization of the donor’s choice.

ROBERTS, Beulah May Moore
Beulah May Moore was born January 5, 1905 and departed this life March 25, 1931, being 26 years, 2 months and 18 days of age. On January 20, 1926, she was married to Claud Roberts of Roscoe, Mo. To their union three children were born: Carl Dwight, age three; Billie, nearly two yeas old and an infant daughter, Jannie Lou.
Interment was made in the Oyer Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Mr. Kirkland in the Oyer Baptist Church, Mrs. Roberts being a member of that church. She leaves to mourn their loss, a father and mother and a host of relatives and friends.

ROBERTS, Gerald Lee
St. Clair County Courier, 2 June 2006
Gerald Lee Roberts, 70, Weaubleau, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. The son of Harry and Frances Gangbin Roberts he was born Feb. 25, 1936, at Los Angeles, Calif. A resident of Weaubleau the past two years, he was a retired pipefitterand welder. Survivors include nine children, Dennis Roberts of Fleminton; Richard Gregory of Albuquerque, N.M.; Jimmy Roberts of the state of Oregon; Jesse Medeblas of the state of California; Debbi Steven of Victorville, Calif.; Geri Hess of Riverside, Calif.; Michelle Creekmore of Arcata, Calif.; Leslie Crow of Clovis, N.M.; and Connie Hankins of Houston, Texas; his former wife, Gloria Shamblin of Weaubleau; and several grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.

ROBERTS, Marion L.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 1 October 2001
Marion L. Roberts, 75, Osceola, died Saturday, September 29, 2001 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Frankie, of the home. Cremation and burial at a later date in Liberty. Contact Vansant-Mills Funeral Home for details.

ROBERTSON, Agnes Brown
Clinton Daily Democrat, 23 December 2004
Agnes Robertson, 91, formerly of Folsom, California, died at Sunrise Healthcare Center in Roseville, California, Monday, December 20, 2004. Agnes was born in Deepwater November 17, 1913, the firstborn child of Walter E. Brown and Leah (Carder) Brown. On February 2, 1932, in Osceola, she was united in marriage to William George Robertson of Clinton. They celebrated over 70 years of marriage until his death July 27, 2002. Other family members preceding her in death were her parents; one brother Neal Brown; three sisters, Lovell and Ivonne Brown and Opal (Brown) DeLozier. In 1937, along with her husband and daughter Margaret, and her aunt and uncle and cousin, they migrated to California in an old 1928 Chevrolet truck covered over with canvas and metal, "Grapes of Wrath"-style as she always related when talking of their trip out west. They arrived in Lincoln, California after 10 days traveling. They remained in Lincoln until 1945, then moved to southern California where Bill found better employment. After his retirement in 1969 they moved back to northern California where they remained the rest of their lifetime. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and James R. Carpenter of San Jose, California; one son Robert G. Robertson and wife Cheryl, Camino, California; one sister Nona Mae Lambert of Pasadena, California, and one brother Walter L. Brown of Deepwater. She also leaves five grandsons, Steve Carpenter and wife Deanna, Auburn, California, Gary Carpenter and wife Kelly, also of Auburn, California, Dale Carpenter and wife Nancy, San Jose, California, Dan Carpenter, also of San Jose, and Will Robertson of Chesapeake, Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ted DeLozier of Brunswick and Ronnie Dines of Sheldon; five nieces, Betty (DeLozier) Hafner of Ocala, Florida, Linda (Lambert) Jenkins, Mesa, Arizona, Karen (Lambert) Rentz, Henderson, Nevada, Leah (Lambert) Dean, Phoenix, Arizona, and Sandra (Lambert) Shaalan, Walnut, California. She is also survived by her husband's nieces and nephews who she loved as her own, Dale and Mary Batschelett, Betty J. Braun, Darlene and Shelby Woods, all of Clinton. Graveside services were conducted at the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, California, Thursday, December 23, at 11 a.m. with Rev. McGowan officiating. Services were entrusted to Lassila Funeral Chapel of Lincoln, California.

ROBERTSON, Wilburn E.
St. Clair County Courier, 14 July 2006
Wilburn E. Robertson, 79, of Monegaw Springs, was born on Dec. 18, 1926, in Cedar Springs, to John and Lucinda Harvey Robertson and passed away on July 4, 2006, in his home. He worked 27 years for Safeway Trucking Co., retiring in 1979. Wilburn was a 50 year member of the Masons-Scottish Rite in Kansas City, Kan., and a member of the Teamsters Local #955. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kent and Stevie and one grandson, Lamonte, his parents and his brother, Wayne. Wilburn is survived by his wife, Marjorie, his sons, Mike of Monegaw, Ernie of Branson, daughter Cindy of Belton, son, Monty of Kansas City, Kan., son, Scott of Monegaw, grandchildren Mary Ann, Karri, Chris, Jenny, Josh, Chad, Zeb, Michele, Paul, Ashley, Kimberly, Kent, Jake, Jamie, Clint, Janelle and Jessica; great-grandchlidren Christian, Ryan, Stewart, Makenzie, Madison, Caden, Gavin, Cole, Payten, Andrew, Emily, Kylie, Larry, Amanda and Libby; his sister, Eunice Kennedy of Kansas City, Kan. Memorial services were Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Minister Frankie Dutcher will be officiating. Music selecton was "Amazing Grace", "Danny Boy", "Why Me Lord" and "I Did It My Way". Final disposition was cremation. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

ROBINSON, Richard Eugene
Clinton Daily Democrat, 24 June 2003
Gene "Yank" Robinson, 78, Rockville, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Osceola Cemetery.

RODGERS, Mayor Leslie
St. Clair County Democrat, 21 January 1915
Mayor Rodgers is Dead - End of a Busy Life Came Early Tuesday Morning. - The death of Leslie Rodgers, which occurred at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, while not unexpected, cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community. Few people in the county who did not know and honor Leslie Rodgers. He was born in Carroll County in 1843 and resided there until the early 1882 when he removed to Osceola and entered the employ of Hon. John H. Lucas as an abstractor. This balance he followed to the end, being at the time of his death president of the Osceola Abstract and Loan Company and a large stockholder in several other enterprises.
His wife died several years ago and he never remarried, devoting all his affection on his son and daughter, the latter of whom he idolized, and who returned his affection with an ardor seldom witnessed. Mr. Rodgers was stricken with sickness a couple of years or more ago and to his close friends he stated that it would result fatally. They tried to laugh him out of the belief, but he grew gradually worse from the first, and for several months it was recognized that the end was near. He still met all with a smile, put his house in order and stated that he was ready for the summons. His end, like his life, was calm and peaceful. Two years ago next April Mr. Rodgers was elected Mayor of the town and this position he was holding at the time of his death. Probably no man in Osceola or the county was as well acquainted with land and land values as Leslie Rodgers. He knew from personal inspection or close investigations every quarter section in the county and could give off hand its topography and improvements and its ability to be cultivated. In this he was an oracle and his word was taken without question by both buyer and seller. Leslie Rodgers was an honest and a truthful man, and would have scorned to do an unkind act even for self-gain. He left his children well provided for, but every dollar is an honest dollar earned by faithful service and saved by economical methods. He might have been worth more, as the world judges a man's worth by his dollars and cents, but he was too honest to take advantage of the ignorance of others and too charitable to turn a deaf ear to the appeals for help. He passed away in his sleep, having been conscious and expressing satisfaction with his condition as late as 11 p.m., when his children bade him good night and went to snatch a few hours' rest from their waiting and watching. Truly when the recording angel opens the book of life and turns to the page of Leslie Rodgers he will render the verdict - "This was the noblest work of God - an honest man." The funeral took place at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and after eulogy by the Rev. Henry Howard the Odd Fellows took charge of the body and followed by a vast concourse of sorrowing friends laid it beside his wife in God's Acre on Sunshine Hill.

ROEDER, Margaret Nelle Meloy
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 May 2003
Margaret N. Roeder, 74, Osceola, a grocery store cashier, died Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

ROEDER, Richard Jonathan
St. Clair County Courier, 9 February 2007
Richard J. Roeder - Richard Jonathan "Dick" Roeder was born on April 10, 1914 in Osceola to Grover and Nellie Holcomb Roeder and passed away on Feb. 1, 2007 at Truman Lake Manor. Richard attended Bradford school and graduated eighth grade with the highest test scores in the county. He worked on his parents farm as well as uncle Bill's nursery and also in Iowa and California. After returning from the service he worked at Lewis-York Chevrolet and ran the Roeder service station for thirty years. At an early age, Richard was a member of the Vista Methodist Church. Later he became a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Osceola. He taught junior high Sunday school class when his children were young, as well as being a Scout Master and was involved in Boy Scouts for years. He was honored with the Silver Beaver award for his leadership in the Boy Scouts. Richard joined the Army on March 18, 1941 and was assigned to the horse Calvary. When it disbanded he served as a Medium Tank Crewman in the 19th Tank Battalion. He went into the Army to serve for a year but stayed in for four years, six months and 12 days. He was discharged on Sept. 30, 1945 and received three Bronze Stars and a good conduct medal for service in three campaigns, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. His battalion was given a Presidential Citation for their participation in the Battle of the Bulge. Richard was a board member of the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department for many years and he also serviced the trucks for the fire department, he served city councilman for one term, was a member of the American Legion, VFW and also a member of Gideon's International for many years. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Nellie Roeder; his son, Kenneth Roeder; three sisters, Elizabeth Roeder as an infant, Mimme Packs and Eunic Hedgpeth. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Nadyne Roeder of the home; one son, Jim Roeder; one daughter, Hazel Hooper and her husband, Jack; one sister, Ruth Beach; one brother, Ernest Roeder; five grandchildren, Lori Nimmo and her husband, Andrew, Michael Roeder and his wife, Amy, Brian Roeder, Chasity Sherron and her husband, Christopher, Katherine States and her husband, Derrick, Matthew Brophy, Angel Brophy and Mondo Basurto, Jason Keeper; eight great-grandchildren, Chelsea Nimmo, Garretet Nimmo, Mackenzie Sherton, Delanie States, Phoebe States, Jessica Roeder, Samantha Roeder, Trinity Basurto and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 3 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Rev. Fred Stevens. Musical selection played was, "Because He Lives" and "It Is Well With My Soul" with Richard Sunderwith, soloist and Gail Ingle, accompanist. Casketbearers were Bill Harris, Jack Hoope, Lowry Belisle, Dwayne Eldridge, Harvey Beach and Dale Roeder. Honorary casketbearers were Bob Harris, Marvin Walker and Jim Finley. Military honors were done by AMVETS #114 Honor Guard.
Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were done by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

ROEDER, Richard Jonathan
Clinton Daily Democrat, 2 February 2007
Richard J. "Dick" Roeder, 91, Osceola, died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He was a World War II veteran and long time service station operator in Osceola. Among survivors is his wife, Nadine, of the home. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 3, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

ROHLFING, Ethel Irene Hearting 
Clinton Daily Democrat, 27 February 2003
Ethel Irene Rohlfing, daughter of Fred August and Anna Emmaline (Leetsch) Hearting, was born October 23, 1927, in St. Clair County, near Appleton City. She departed this life at St. Joseph health Center in Kansas City February 20, 2003, at 75 years of age. Ethel spent her whole life in rural Appleton City. She began teaching elementary school immediately following her high school graduation and taught for over 50 years in the public school system, retiring from Appleton City Schools in 1998. Mrs. Rohlfing served tirelessly in the education system, never stopping her own education as she earned her Specialist Degree to become a better and more qualified teacher, never ceasing in her desire to help all her students acquire the best education possible. She had continued to teach summer school even after her retirement and worked as a gate keeper at every athletic event through the school year. She was a club and project leader in St. Clair County 4-H clubs for 40 years. Mrs. Rohlfing was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City. Ethel and Martin Rohlfing were united in marriage and to this union six children were born. Her family was always very important to her and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Alfred Rohlfing, and two brothers, Wilfred and Elmer Hearting. Survivors include her husband, Martin, of the home; three sons, Richard Rohlfing of Appleton City, Roger Rohlfing of Bexley, Ohio, and David Rohlfing and wife Theresa, Appleton City; two daughters, Anna and husband Bill Mason, Spangdahlem, Germany, and Irene and husband Tim Komer, Clinton; seven grandchildren, Angela and Victoria Rohlfing, Samuel Mason, Amanda and husband Joie Booher, Martin and Rebekah Komer, and Sheila Rohlfing-Broege; one great-grandson, Arizona Booher; one brother, Walter Hearting of Appleton City, and four sisters, Florene French and Irma Stephan, both of Appleton City, Helen Livingston, Waynesville, and Mabel Siegismund of Rockville. Mrs. Rohlfing touched many lives and all who had the privilege of knowing her, having her as a teacher or being associated with her in any way will miss her greatly. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton City, Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. with Pastor Douglas Punke officiating. Pallbearers were Bob Wafel, Mike Hering, Harold Sage, George Moore, Kelly Niemann, Leland Browning and Tom Holt. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Jake McEwan, Ron Hargrave, David Hackett, Harold Loman, Mike Stevenson, Dennis McCullough, Brian Johannigmeier and Shawn Johannigmeier. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

ROSBRUGH, Marvin A.
The Joplin Globe, 14 December 2004
Marvin A. Rosbrugh, age 93, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away on Dec. 12, 2004, at the University
Medical Center, Columbia, Mo. He was born the second son of W.S. “Willie” and Myrtle (Bull) Rosbrugh on Feb. 20, 1911, in rural St. Clair County, near Rockville, Mo. Marvin attended grade school in St. Clair County, graduated from the Taberville High School in 1927, Appleton City High School in 1929, and received his BS, MS and education specialist degrees from Central Missouri State University. He taught school for 40 years, beginning in a one-room school in rural St. Clair County, and taught or was an administrator in Appleton City, El Dorado Springs, Osceola, Lowry City, Stockton and Waynesville, all in Missouri. Marvin was a lifelong member of Phi Delta Kappa, with 52 years of recognition. Marvin was an avid farmer all his life, and caring for his Angus cattle was his joy. He was an active 4-H leader and was recognized in 1955, as the longest 4-H leader. He was also active in University Extension Service and Farm Bureau. He was instrumental in establishing the Tri-County Chapter of American Family Association and was very active in Church of the Nazarene. He was a charter shareholder and director of Community Bank of El Dorado Springs. Marvin traveled worldwide and across the United States, having visited 50 foreign countries. Marvin married Elma Lucile Nolte on March 26, 1934. To this union were born seven children who survived to adulthood, Marian Walker and husband, Charles, of Omaha, Neb., Lolis Rosbrugh, of the home, John Rosbrugh and wife, Phyllis Headlee, of St. Louis, Mo., James Rosbrugh and wife, Karen Weidenbach, of El Dorado Springs, Ruth Pendleton and husband, Doug, of Joplin, Dr. Mary Beth Benton and husband, Stan, of Columbia, Mo., and Marjorie Barnes and husband, Vance, of Richland, Mo. He is survived by a sister, Velma Culbertson and husband, Nolan, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a brother, Elvin Rosbrugh and wife, Nadine, of El Dorado Springs; six children; 14 grandchildren; five
step-grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife on March 19, 1995; his brother, Hermon; an infant sister, Elinor; his daughter, Marjorie; and two grandsons. Marvin had strong family beliefs and a deep Christian heritage. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be missed deeply. Funeral services for Marvin A. Rosbrugh will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. at Hackleman Chapel in El Dorado Springs. Interment will be at the Mount Zion Cemetery, near Rockville, Mo., under the direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial scholarship fund will be established at the Community Bank of El Dorado Springs.

ROSEBROUGH, Clara Matilda Kimzey
Clinton Daily Democrat, January 1995
Mrs. Clara M. Rosebrough, 83, Urich, died Sunday, January 1, 1995, at her son's home in Windsor. She was born on a large farm near Kirk, CO, which was homesteaded by her parents, Charles Headley Kimzey and Matilda Lydia Ann North Kimzey. She formerly lived in the Roscoe, El Dorado Springs and Warrensburg areas. Clara had four sisters and one brother: two sisters died in infancy; Florence and Henry Dee died in childhood. On April 30, 1932, she was united in marriage to Herman Monroe Rosebrough at the Kimzey property below the Christian Church in Roscoe, MO. They were blesses with nearly sixty-one years together prior to Herman's death in January of 1993. She was a retired civil service employee from Whiteman Air Force Base, retiring in 1970. She was a member of the Roscoe Christian Church. Clara's greatest joy was her husband and children and their families. She was an excellent homemaker and provider of love, meals, and comfort and held a strong belief in God. Clara held several jobs in her work career. She worked at a cafe in the old Ward Hall in Roscoe. When Herman served in the Marines in WW II, Clara remained on the farm with the four children until he returned on December 5, 1945. She managed to save enough money in spite of hardships to purchase a home in Kansas City when Herman returned. In March of 1946, Clara went to work at the Jones Store in downtown Kansas City. On December 1, 1948, she began a long career with the Civil Service, working at the Bureau of Internal Revenue until March of 1953, when they moved from the city to a farm near Windsor, MO. In August of 1954, Clara went to work at Whiteman Air Force Base, working as a supervisor in Base Supply. The last ten years prior to Herman's death, they lived in Eldorado Springs, MO. Clara's ability to make anywhere home is most evident in the fact that she moved 19 times since her marriage in 1932. She made it a point to be happy in her new surroundings each time. She moved to Urich in May of 1994, and was very proud of her new apartment. During her illness, her son Bert and wife, Kay, cared for her with great devotion until her death on January 1. Her sister was able to be with her the last few weeks. She is survived by three sons, Walter M. Rosebrough of Kansas City, Raymond M. Rosebrough of Ingleside, TX, and Bert M. Rosebrough of Windsor; one daughter, Mrs. Nova Fay Bergschneider of Urich; one sister, Miss Nova North Kimzey of Huntington Beach, CA; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Zella Byrd of Kansas City, KS; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.

ROSEBROUGH, Herman Monroe
Clinton Daily Democrat, January 1993
Herman M. Rosebrough was born February 12, 1914, near Oyer, MO, in a log cabin. He died in January 1993. He was the son of Frank Monroe Rosebrough and Julia Welsh Rosebrough who preceded him in death. He attended grade school in Kansas City, KS, and completed high school at Roscoe, MO. On April 30, 1932 he married Clara M. Kimzey, who survives him. To this union four children were born: Walter, Raymond, Bert and Nova Fay. In the early years of marriage, he farmed with his father-in-law, Charles Kimzey; worked at Swift and Company in Kansas City, KS, farmed at Larned, KS, operated Goodrich Hardware Store in Roscoe, worked on county roads and helped build the sidewalks around the Osceola square. In 1942 he became a fireman at Pratt & Whitney Defense Plant. In May 1943 he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in the South Pacific. He was on a ship off the coast of Japan when Hiroshima was bombed. He said they turned the ship around and returned to Guam. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on Dec 4, 1945. He returned home to employment as a guard with Westinghouse, later working as a machinist. In 1943 he moved his family to a farm near Windsor. He farmed and worked at Whiteman Air Force Base as a pressman in the base print shop and at  base supply. He also worked for Trails Regional Library in Warrensburg as a bookmobile driver and clerk for 14 years. He retired to his farm near Leeton in 1971. He and Clara moved to El Dorado Springs in 1981. In April 1992, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Thanksgiving Day was always a special joy for him when all his family made efforts to be together where possible. Herman is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; his four children and their spouses, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Zella Byrd, of Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Melvin Rosebrough. He was buried in Roscoe, MO Cemetery.

ROSICKA, Mitchellene 
Clinton Daily Democrat, 27 February 2004
Mitchellene Rosicka, 87, Osceola, a housewife, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Graveside services will be Monday, March 1, at Crestview Memorial Gardens, Bolivar. Visitation will be 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

ROSS, Charles Alfred
Clinton Daily Democrat, 11 June 2004
Charles Alfred Ross was born September 21, 1921, in Lowry City, the fifth child of Tom and Lena Ross. He departed this life May 25, 2004, at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton at the age of 82. On November 10, 1942, Charles was united in marriage to Wilma Dody and to this union five children were born - Keith, Kenneth, Karl, Karen and Kathryn. Charles entered the service of our country in World War II in November 1942, serving three years in the Pacific. After coming home in 1945, he worked as a mechanic at Goslin Garage until he leased the city Service Station on the corner of Main Street and Ohio in Clinton. As farming was always in his thoughts, Charles, along with his family moved to Lowry City and rented a farm for two years. When the old Alva Martin farm six miles east of Clinton came up for sale, he found that his dream of owning and tilling his own soil had finally come true. In later years carpentry became his main work interest. Charles taught his three boys and two girls to work hard during the week, be in church every Sunday and to never work on the Lord's Day. Charles was industrious, inventive and meticulous in his work, always trying to find an easier and more productive way of doing things. Charles became a Christian at the age of 13 during a revival at Lowry City Baptist Church. When Charles returned to the Clinton area he joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church were he served as song leader and was ordained a deacon June 20, 1965. When the Kaysinger Basin began taking the land and eventually took the Bethlehem Church, Charles and his family joined the First Baptist Church of Clinton where he served for 37 years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orville and T.J., and one sister, Hallie Hilty. He is survived by his wife Wilma, of the home; Keith and Sherry of Clinton, Kenneth and Linda of Pleasant Hill, Karl and Sandy of Kansas City, Karen and Mike Keith of Clinton and Kathryn and David Fine of Fresno, California. Charles is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth and husband Harmon Moore of Birmingham, Alabama, Lena Belle Jeffress of Monitou Springs, Colorado, and Dorothy and husband Clarence Alysworth, Platte City; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 28 at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with Pastor Randy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery with a military ceremony. Pallbearers were grandsons, Randy Ross, Tim Ross, Chad Ross, Brooks Ross, Korey Ross, Christian DeLozier and Charles Evens. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Webber, Ken Robbins and Curtis Cooper.

ROSS, Lottie Esther Hilty
Clinton Daily Democrat, 18 April 2002
Lottie Esther (Hilty) Ross was born April 28, 1910 to Fred and Hannah (Newenschwander) Hilty, in the Valley Center Community, near Lowry City. She grew up in this rural community, attending the Valley Center School and Church. She graduated from the Lowry City High School and then the Warrensburg Teachers College. After graduation she taught at Hillsdale Elementary School. She also worked as a nurse's aid at the Wetzel Hospital. Lottie married Orville N. Ross in 1936 and except for a brief time in 1936 and 1937 she spent her life in the White Oak area. They bought a farm west of Clinton in 1948 and made this their permanent home. O. N. preceded her in death in 1994 after 57 years of marriage Lottie loved to play the piano and sing and she did so on many occasions. She was a devoted wife and mother to her three children and was there to help and share their life at every opportunity. Lottie had a quick sense of humor and at about 80 years of age, she developed a tinge of jealousy when one day O. N. wanted to stay at their son's house a little longer to watch "Wheel of Fortune". Lottie said, "You just want to see Vanna White. Come on, I will be your Vanna." An on another occasion when one of her sons visited her, she seemed not to recognize him, so he asked, "Mother, do you know who I am?" She said, "If you don't know, go to the front desk, they will tell you." Lottie led a good life and her reward is certainly to be with her husband in the "Mansion on the Hilltop". She left peacefully during her sleep at Westwood Nursing Center on April 7, 2002, and one could almost have heard her say when she arrived, "I have been waiting and am happy to be here." Lottie was a good wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, O. N.; four brothers, Palmer, Wesly, Joe and Ben. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Gamache and husband Peter, Florence, Colorado; two sons, Paul Ross and wife Georgia, Urich, and Phil Ross of Clinton; one brother, Roy Hilty and wife Alice, Parshall, Colorado, and Ruby Sargent of Kansas City, Kanas, as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hugh Ward officiating. Pallbearers were Stan Hilty, Keith Ross, David Hilty, Craig Ross, Jeff Ross and Richard Shields. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

ROSS, Orville Nelson
Clinton Daily Democrat, March 1994
Orville Nelson Ross, son of Tom and Lena (Woods) Ross was born July 19, 1910 in Medford, North Dakota, and passed away March 16, 1994 at Golden Valley Hospital, at the age of 83. Orville will be remembered as a devoted husband and father. He was loving and generous to his children and very proud of his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was recognized as being a patient man and a kind man. Orville served on the White Oak Church board for many years and on the REA board for many years. He loved farming, raising cattle and associating with many friends. You and I and many others have enjoyed sharing his life. Orville was a man of strong faith. We take comfort knowing he is with his Lord for eternity. Orville was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, T. J. Ross. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; two sons, Paul Ross and Phil Ross, both of Clinton; one daughter, Sharon Contantini, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Charles Ross, Clinton; four sisters, Lena Jeffress, Colorado Springs, Dorothy Aylsworth, Platte City, Elizabeth Moore, Plainsfield, Ind., and Hallie Hilty, Clinton; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, March 21, 1994. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ROTERT, Cletus Anthony
Clinton Daily Democrat, 22 September 2000
Cletus Anthony Rotert, 68, Sedalia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Delores Rotert, of the home; one daughter, Debbie Mesmer, Kansas City; one son, David Rotert, Columbia; three sisters, Ellen Jurgensmeyer, Montrose, Mary Kubajak, Clinton, and Dorothy Mead, Raymore; six brothers, Charles Rotert, Montrose; Donald Rotert, Clinton, Elmer Rotert, Montrose, Gene Rotert, Rockville, Kenny Rotert, Montrose, and Vernon Rotert, O'Fallon; four grandsons. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ludger's Catholic Church, Germantown, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Services are under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.

ROTERT, Viola Mary Putthoff
Clinton Daily Democrat, 6 January 2004
Viola Mary Rotert, daughter of Theodore and Johanna (Fick) Puthoff, was born October 15, 1914, in Germantown. She departed this life December 30, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at 89 years of age. Viola lived most of her life on the family farm in Germantown, moving to Clinton in 1980. Viola and Theodore William Rotert were united in marriage October 17, 1933, at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown and to this union six children were born. Mrs. Rotert loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her church was very important to her and she was very active in its work. Viola liked flowers and birds and enjoyed reading. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Rotert, Kansas City, Alan Rotert, Clinton, and Robert Rotert, Appleton City; three daughters, Maureen Bettels, Butler, Karen Burns, Joplin, and Annette Swaters, Deepwater; 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Teresa Lesmeister and Jeanette Rotert, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. Father Ed Oen officiated. Pallbearers were Joseph Hosman, Brent Bettels, David Swaters, Brian Schoen, Gregg Melvin and Eric Rotert. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

ROTH, Irene Margaret Love 
St. Clair County Democrat, 6 June 1940
Irene Margaret Love Roth was born near Iconium in St. Clair County, July 10, 1917 and died near Wickenburg, Arizona May 26, 1940. She was 23 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. She lived with her parents and attended Liberty school until 1925 at which time the family moved to Independence, Mo., where she finished her education. She confessed faith in Christ at the age of 12 but did not join any church. She was united in marriage to Fred Roth four years ago. To this union was born one son, Conrad D. Roth, who is two years old. Marguerite and her family lived in Kansas City until nine months ago when they moved to Los Angeles, California where she made her home until the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband Fred Roth and son Conrad D. of Los Angeles; her father O. L. Love of Warsaw, Mo.; seven sisters, Mrs. C.F. Rhenrold, Miss Eva Fay Love, Mrs. Clarence Dukes, Mrs. Carl Boden, Miss Grace Love, Mrs. Herbert Drake, Mrs. J.T. Hope and one brother, Troy Love. Funeral Services were held at the Iconium Baptist Church and the body was laid to rest in the Iconium Cemetery.

ROTHGEB, Larry Eugean 
Clinton Daily Democrat, 29 November 2002
Larry Eugean Rothgeb, son of Kenneth Rothgeb and Maudie Rothgeb Sizemore, was born March 30, 1966, in Clinton and died November 18, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 36 years. Larry was a laborer and a member of the Deepwater Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his father, Kenneth Rothgeb and his mother, Maudie Sizemore, both of the home; his wife, Janice Rothgeb, two sons, Phillip Rothgeb and John Johnson and his daughter, Victoria Johnson, all of Clinton, one brother, James Sizemore, Osceola; one granddaughter, Kelsey Johnson, and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, November 21, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Robert Eckley officiating. Pallbearers were Richard Lender, Ray Wilson, John A. Bysor, Kelly Bates, Richard Hamilton and Bobbie Bailey. Honorary pallbearers were Johnnie Loyd, Derrick Witherspoon, Eddie Jackson and Tim Bysor. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

ROYSE, Millie Permelia Green
Newspaper clipping, 1971 written in pencil
Millie P. Royse, St. Clair Pioneer, Dies at 102 - Mrs. Millie P. Royse died at the Community Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs at the age of 102 years, three months, and 10 days. Born May 27, 1869, she was the second daughter of Elizabeth Frances and Nicholas Benton Green. In 1894 she was married to William Royse. Two children were born to them. A son died in infancy, and a daughter, Lois, died in 1969. Aunt Millie as she was always called, joined the Baptist church at an early age. She was baptized by the Rev. Shackleford of the Roscoe community where she was reared, and where she spent most of her life. In her earlier life she taught school in St. Clair county for several years, getting her teachers training at the Weaubleau Institute. After passing of her husband in 1942, she sold their farm and moved to Appleton City where she lived until she took abode in first the Powell rest home in Appleton City, and then at the Community Nursing home in El Dorado Springs.
Funeral services were conducted in the Eckhoff funeral home in Appleton City Sept. 8 at 2 p.m., by the Rev. Mike McKenzie of the Appleton City Baptist church. Burial was in the Benton Green cemetery near Roscoe. Survivors include seven nieces, two nephews, other relatives and friends.

RUFENACHT, Helen E. Wright
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 January 2001
Helen E. Rufenacht, daughter of Taylor and Catherine Wright, died Saturday, January 6, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. Helen was born on January 12, 1912, near Lowry City. On March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, she was elected secretary of the first meeting of the Kelly Union Sunday School and later, organist. While working at "Doc Wright's" drug store in Lowry City, she met John G. Rufenacht whom she married on June 14, 1941, in Clinton. As a farmer's wife and a part of the community of Valley Center, Helen worked alongside her husband to produce a comfortable life in the midst of the many disappointments of small farm life. Helen worked many part time jobs during the more difficult years of arming, while continuing her role of wife and mother. A son, John G. Rufenacht, was born on June 4, 1946. As with many farm wives, her small amount of recreation time was spent in the production of superb needlework, fishing at the local pond and playing the piano in the living room. After the death of her husband, a public sale of the farm was held on June 16, 1984. She and her family attended the Valley Center United Church of Christ in her early married life and later the family joined the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. Helen and her neighbors of Valley Center always remained close and supportive of each other until her death. Helen is survived by her son, John G. Rufenacht of Kansas City; one sister, Czrena Shulse of Clinton; three brothers, Avis Wright of Deepwater, Dayton Wright of Collins and Dennis Wright of Lawson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 10, at 10 a.m. at the Valley Center United Church of Christ with Rev. Kent Parsons officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Neuenschwander, Arthur Lee Neuenschwander, David Hilty, Paul Wright, N. T. Wright and Harold Wright. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

RUFENACHT, Velma Neuenschwander
Springfield News-Leader, 3 April 2008
Velma (Neuenschwander) Rufenacht - Velma Neuenschwander Rufenacht, 91, Springfield, formerly of Lowry City, peacefully passed away March 31, 2008, in Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab Center, Hollister. She was born October 7, 1916, in Chloe, Mo., the daughter of Eli and Norah Jenkins Neuenschwander. Following graduation from high school, Velma attended Central Missouri State Teachers College, earning 60 hours and a teaching certificate. She taught in rural elementary schools in the Deepwater area before leaving the teaching profession to help on the family dairy farm. 25 years later, she went back to Central Missouri State University, earning a bachelors degree in elementary education and a masters degree in library science. She taught at Lowry City High School, Osceola High School, and retired after 29 years from the Clinton School District, where she was high school librarian.  Velma was preceded in death by her parents, and husband of 53 years, Raymond.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lynn Grimes and husband, Rob of Ridgedale, Mo.; son Mark of Springfield; sister Lottie Salsbury of Deepwater; grandson Alan Grimes of Kansas City, Mo.; granddaughter Debbie Stark and husband, Devin of Clinton; and two great-grandsons, Brandon and Blake Stark. Services will be Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m., in the Valley Center United Church of Christ, Deepwater. Burial will be in the Valley Center Cemetery under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. Family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., in the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Missouri Retired Teachers Association Building Fund in care of the funeral home.

RUPERT, Elsie Klostermier
Appleton City Journal, 16 April 1914
Died at the home of her brother, Jas. Klostermier, April 6th, 1914, Mrs. Elsie Rupert, wife of Rev. Rupert. Mrs. Rupert was formerly Miss Elsie Klostermier, and grew to womanhood at Rockville, where she leaves many friends to regret her untimely death, she being in the prime of her life. Mrs. Rupert was a cousin of the Meyer family of this place.

RUSH, Mildred Marie Terry
Mildred Marie Terry Rush, 83, Blairstown, died September 22, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Katy Claxton. She was born December 9, 1908, in Osceola, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Terry. She married Orvil Robert Rush on July 25, 1924, in Osceola. She lived in Blairstown and was employed as a cook at the Blairstown School for many years. Survivors include one son, Junior Rush of Kansas City; two daughters, Katy Claxton of North Kansas City, Peggy Loun of Kansas City, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; one sister, Marguerite Finter of Windsor. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Robert and Billy Joe Rush. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 1992, Consalus Chapel, Chilhowee. Officiating was Pastor Lee Ward. Pallbearers were Dennis Rush, Jeffrey Rush, Kenneth Rush, Michael Rush, Orval Rush, Larry Rawson, Dale Rush and Robert Claxton. Honorary pallbearers were Andy Claxton and Rick Claxton. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Johnson County.

RUSH, Orvil Robert
Orvil Robert Rush, 76, of Blairstown, passed away Monday morning, January 21, 1980, at Golden Valley Memorial in Clinton. He was born February 1, 1903 at Osceola, Mo., the son of Daniel Webster and Mary Frances (Barbour) Rush. He was united in marriage with Mildred Marie Terry on July 25, 1924 at Osceola, Mo. He was a resident of Blairstown, Mo. for more than 44 years. He retired as an assistant section foreman for the Frisco Railroad in 1965 after more than 40 years of service. Surviving him is his wife of the home in Blairstown; three sons, Junior R. Rush, Kansas City Mo., Robert B. Rush , Lee's Summit, and Billy Joe Rush of Chilhowee; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Loun, Kansas City, Kansas , and Mrs. Haden (Catherine) Claxton, Kansas City, Mo. one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bullock, Hawthorne, California; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 23, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee, with Pastor Lee Ward officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee. Pallbearers were grandsons, Dennis and Michael Rush; Orval R. and Kenneth W. Rush; Andy and Robert Claxton; Dale and Jeff Rush; and Larry Rawson.

RUSS, Martha A. Torbut Jennings
Kind companion and dear mother thou art gone. No more to dwell with us, And hast thy kindred spirit flown? The loss--how great to us! Gone - From the home circle of William Russ, in Speedwell Township, February 20. Mrs. Martha A. Russ, a kind wife and a loving mother. Mrs. Russ, once and so lately known in the society of Clinton, was born in Knoxville, Tenn., May 29, 1849. Her maiden name was Martha A. Torbut. In the early part of her life she came to Clinton, and in 1863 was married to Robert A. Jennings. Unto their union were born five children, three girls and two boys, all of whom survive their mother. In 1885 she was married to her second husband, William Russ, who will be long and kindly remembered by his friends and the citizens of Clinton as the foreman of the Tebo flouring mill. Unto this union were born one boy and one girl, the latter having preceded her mother beyond the skies. Mrs. Russ was for many years a member of the Missionary Baptist church. She leaves unusual regret in the minds of all who knew her virtures that so kind a neighbor, loving wife and gentle mother is lost to her noble husband, amiable daughters and kind sons, who have the sympathy of all who know them. Mrs. Russ died as she had lived, in the triumph of a living faith. When she called her husband and children, one by one, to bid them farewell and commend them to the keeping of a loving Savior, she calmly looked death in the face, and every action seemed to say - If this be death, I soon shall be From sin and sorrow and danger free And my ransomed soul, from earth roam Far, far above the starry dome. Call not back the dear wife and mother Anchored safe where storms are over, For we will try and trust to find her In our Heavenly Father's mansion fair. Osceola, Missouri newspaper states she died Feb. 20, 1894. She is buried in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair Co. She died 2 years after moving from Clinton.

RUSS, Martha A. Torbut Jennings 
The Clinton Eye, 24 February 1894
Mrs. Wm. Russ a former resident of this place, died at her home near Schell City, Tuesday. She was a most estimable lady and her death is universally regretted. For many years her husband held a responsible position in the Tebo Mills, but failing health caused him to move to his farm. (Her children were: Decatur Jennings, Elizabeth J., Emma A., Nettie A., John Claude Jennings and Walter Russ, a daughter died young and her name is not known at this time.)

RUSSELL, Albert Leroy
Clinton Daily Democrat, 6 May 2002
Albert LeRoy Russell, 81, Lowry City, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at his home. He was a farmer. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Peebly-Urich-Russell Cemetery, Lowry City.

RUSSELL, Elizabeth Gertrude Peer
Clinton Daily Democrat, 10 October 2000
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Russell, 73, Lowry City, died Sunday, October 8, 2000, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Peeby Urich Russell Cemetery, near Lowry City. Visitation will be Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

RUSSELL, Thomas G.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 5 April 2004
Thomas G. "Tommy" Russell, 57, Lowry City, a golf course owner, died Saturday, April 3, at his home. Memorial services will be Tuesday, April 6, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

RYAN, Carrie Elizabeth Blankenship
St. Clair County Courier, 17 August 2005
Carrie Elizabeth Ryan, known affectionately as Maw Maw, was born on April 4, 1909 to Moses Asa and Caroline Elizabeth Yeager Blankenship in Seminole, Texas. She passed away on August 2, 2005, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Carrie met E.O. Ryan in Cisco, Texas in a church service and on February 13, 1934, the two were married. To this union two daughters were born, Mary Lynn and Joan Gardner. In the spring of 1955 they moved to Lowry City where they farmed for several years. They later moved to the Weaubleau area to be near their daughter. In later years, Carrie worked at Sac-Osage Hospital in the Dietary Department. The last two years of her life were spent at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters, her husband, two great grandchildren and two sons-in-law. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Lynn Brock, Weaubleau, and Joan Gardner, Clinton; eight grandchildren, Sandy, Donna, Linda, Rusty, Ryan, Kelly, Pam and Nancy; 10 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Her three greatest loves were God, family and fishing. Her greatest expectation was going home to the Lord and being reunited with loved ones. Services were held Thursday, August 4, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Pastor Terry Colwell officiating. Casketbearers were Timothy Grace, Leroy Holmgren, Byron Glor, Zachary Grace, Adam Holmgren and Mickey Kottwitz. Honorary casketbearers were Ryan Gardner and Gene Quick. Soloist Gail Ingle sang “Gathering Flowers for the Masters Bouquet”. Interment was in the Lowry City Cemetery.