H. Dale Hooker d. 3 April 2009

H. Dale Hooker, 89, Springfield, formerly of Lebanon, Missouri passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 in his home.

A native of Dixon, Missouri, Dale served in the United States Navy during World War II. He owned and operated Dale's Sporting Goods in Devil's Elbow from 1950 until 1968.

He served on the board of Laclede Electric Cooperative in Lebanon and then became the general manager of the Coop for several years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Lebanon Rotary Club, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He had served on the Lebanon City Council, the Hughes Foundation Board, and as president of the Lebanon Country Club. Early in his life he had been a Deputy Sheriff of Pulaski County.

He was united in marriage to Aileen Parker in 1941, and to this union two children were born. Aileen passed away in 1986. In 1988, he married Rita Y. (Bear) Campbell.

He was also proceeded in death by his parents, Harrison Pryor and Flora Harrison Hooker; and a son H. Dale Hooker, II.

Dale is survived by his wife Rita, of the home; a daughter Anne Williamson, Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-sons, Mark, Jim, Scott, and Greg Campbell; a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in the Holman-Howell Funeral Home of Lebanon, with Rev. Andy Bryan officiating. Graveside service and burial will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, in the Dixon Cemetery, Dixon, Mo. Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home.

A memorial to the Diabetes Association has been established and contributions may be made through Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 28, Lebanon, MO, 65536.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
7 April 2009
Page 11

Leora Lee Chambers 1922-2009

Leora Lee Chambers, of Rolla, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009, at the Parkside Assisted Living Center at the age of 86.
She was born in Flat, Mo., on June 23, 1922, to the late Joseph R. and Lydia (Glasscock) Lewis.
In May, 1941, she married Herbert L. Chambers who preceded her in death on April 11, 1991.
Mrs. Chambers graduated from the Bloodland High School. She and her husband established and operated Herb and Lee’s Resort on the Big Piney River for many years. She was an avid Quilter and a member of the Beulah Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters.
She will be greatly missed by her surviving family which includes three children, Ron Chambers, of Lebanon, Mo., Myrna Calhoun and husband Smith, of Springfield, Mo., and Brenda Fowler and husband Jerry, of Hawk Point, Mo.; one brother, Herbert Lewis, of Rolla; one sister, Audra Acker, of Rolla; five grandchildren, Lynn Chambers, Lori Crabtree, David Calhoun, Michael and Brian Fowler; two step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and dear friends.
A funeral service for Leora Chambers will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Null & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Nixon officiating.
Interment will follow in the Big Piney Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Research.

Billy Thomas Berry 1934-2009

Billy Thomas Berry, 75, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Rolla.

He was born July 24, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., son of James Thomas and Ruby Hazel Newcom Berry. He married Mary Ellen Berry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and a granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary; four children, Douglas Ray Berry of Thailand, Mary Lou Sullins of Licking, Joel Thomas Berry of Waynesville and Tom Allen Berry of Big Piney; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 3, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Connie Bell officiating. Burial was in Big Piney (Hopewell) Cemetery.

Jason Saipan Te'o 1982-2009

Jason Saipan Te'o was born in Berlin, Germany US ARMY Hospital, where his family was stationed in the Berlin Brigade US Army Europe, on August 17, 1982. He left Germany when he was three years old and started pre-school at Pence on Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri when he was 5.

Jason was a graduate of Dixon High School, where he was awarded a football scholarship from Missouri Valley College. He decided to discontinue college and seek employment, when his knee injury was not allowing him to continue football.

He worked in several jobs, but his passion was in music. He worked as a DJ and a manager for a night club and another job during the day. He enjoyed video games online, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, music, parties, surfing, and motorcycles.

Jason passed away at 1:18 AM Sunday, November 15, 2009 in the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 27 years.

Jason is survived by his parents: Saipan and Dareen Te'o of Waynesville, MO; maternal grandmother: Betty Rush of Waynesville, MO; one daughter: Savannah Rose Taylor of Jefferson City, MO; one brother; Manu Te'o and one sister: Andrea Te'o, both of Waynesville, MO; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Chaplain (MAJ) John Sutton officiating. June Leoso read Psalm 23 and Cdr. MCPO (Ret) Francis Nikolao read Romans 8:31-39. Jasons' brother Manu Te'o read the obituary and his father, Saipan Te'o recalled his wonderful memories of his son. Several family member and friends recalled their wonderful memories of Jason. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied the congregation as they sang "Amazing Grace". Jason's family sang a traditional Samoan Hymn, "Lo Otanu'u". Serving as escorts were Manu Te'o, Erik Thorsen, Phaniel Richard, Niko Falaniko, Mac Gaono, Dewayne Clark, and Tommy Rush.

Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Floyd officiating. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Helen Struemph 1923-2009

Helen Struemph, 86 of Waynesville, MO, passed away at 8:25 A.M. Friday, October 16, 2009 in the Life Care Center of Waynesville.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 19, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 19, 2009 in the funeral home.

Mrs. Struemph is survived by her grandson: John Burgess and his wife Linda of Waynesville, MO; two granddaughters: Elaine Burgess and her husband Richard and Pam Seda and her husband Steve, all of Waynesville, MO; daughter-in-law: Martha Burgess of Waynesville, MO; 7 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

2 March, 1923 - 16 October, 2009

Celina Marie (Brough) Pyles 1927-2009

Celina Pyles, 81 of Kaiser, MO, passed away at 9:11 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, MO.

A graveside service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, April 7 at Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery, under direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Visitation is at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Pyles is survived by four children: George Pyles, Jr. of Sierra Vista, AZ, Karla Thornsberry of Columbia, MO, Sherry Terrien of Leavenworth, KS and Terry Pyles of Osage Beach, MO; four siblings: Richard Brough, Clarence Brough and Judy Dluzak all of Bourbonnais, IL and Doreen Crevinson of Manhattan, KS; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Celina Pyles and left at the funeral home.

11 November, 1927 - 3 April, 2009

Herman Kenneth Paulette, Jr. 1937-2009

Herman Kenneth Paulette, Jr., son of Herman Kenneth Paulette, Sr. and Jodie Iva Mildred Mitchell Paulette, was born August 2, 1937, in Midland, Texas. He departed this life Friday, July 17, 2009, in Christian Health Care North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-one years, eleven months, and fifteen days.
His parents preceded him in death.
Herman is survived by a son, Kenneth Paulette, of St. James, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born in Midland, Texas, but lived most of his life in the Waynesville, Missouri area. He helped with his family’s restaurant business for several years.
Herman had made his profession of faith in Christ and was baptized into the St. Robert Baptist Church.
In his younger years he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activity was fishing.
Herman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday July 21, 2009 at the Waynesville City Cemetery in Waynesville, Missouri. Friends may call to the funeral home at their convenience under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri.

Flora June (Belleville) Kelly 1944-2009

Flora June Kelly, " June Bug", age 64 of Waynesville, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in the Life Care Center in Waynesville.

She was born March 17, 1944 in East Crondelett, Illinois, the daughter of William and Bonnie (Loless) Belleville.

She worked as a waitress and a homemaker.

Surviving are daughter, Bonnie Merrilo and her husband Don of Moscow, Missouri; sons, Jim Davis of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri ,Terry Tanner of Pennsylvania and Donald Kelly of Illinois; three sisters, Alice Lawrence of Crocker, Betty Dixon of Illinois and Helen Tanner of Richland,; two brothers, Don Belleville of Illinois and Billbob Belleville of Indiana along with several other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters: Bobbie June and Debbie Dawn, and one sister, Mary Jane.

Graveside services will be held in Waynesville City Memorial Park Cemetery, at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009.

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

Gerry Lynn (Kelley) Gibson 1953-2009

Gerry Lynn Kelley Gibson was born July 2, 1953, to Kenneth and Lorraine (Ray) Kelly in Waynesville, Missouri. Gerry was married to Fred Gibson in August, 1969. Gerry Lynn professed her faith at an early age and was raised in church all her life.
Gerry enjoyed playing softball and won many trophies; also bowling league's. Spending time with her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She also enjoyed singing and playing the piano and the organ in church and at home.
Gerry was a waitress for years in many local restaurants in the area including the Hub, Deville, Fuggitts, Ted Williams and Dottie's Restaurant.
Gerry passed from this life Feb. 3, 2009, in Jefferson City at the age of 55 years.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Melissa (Gibson) Greenwood.
Gerry is survived by two sons: Freddie Gibson and Randy Gibson, both of St. Robert; five brothers: Dale Kelley and his wife, Lucile, of Waynesville, Rick Kelley and his wife, Teri, of St. Louis, Charles Kelley and his wife, Theresa, of St. Louis, Tony Kelley of Ill., Jim Kelley and his wife, Sherry, of Waynesville; five sisters: Brenda Medley and her husband, William, of Newburg, Christina Banning of Waynesville, Linda Whiting of Okla., Sandra Salveston and her husband, Dave, of Mont., Phyllis Smith and her husband, Jim, of Evening Shade; two grandchildren: John Hunter Greenwood and Ethan Jacob Greenwood. Gerry will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, from 5 to 8p.m. at the New Beginnings Revival Center, 24675 Hwy 17 Waynesville. The funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the New Beginnings Revival Center in Waynesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teague and Sons Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Waynesville Memorial Park in Waynesville, Missouri. All arrangements were made under the direction of Teague and Sons Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Elaine (Johnson) Mazza 1949-2009

Elizabeth Elaine Mazza, daughter of the late Lloyd and Susie Johnson, was born January 28, 1949 in Sanford, North Carolina. As a young girl, Elaine and her family moved to the Virginia Beach, Virginia area where she graduated from Princess Anne High School.


On June 17, 1986 in Arlington, Virginia, Elaine was united in marriage to Harold Mazza. They shared over 22 years of marriage together and five children: William, Daniel, Derren, Debra and Donna.


Elaine and Harold moved to the Waynesville / St. Robert, Missouri area and she became employed at the US Army Engineer School on Fort Leonard Wood as a secretary. She was employed there for 18 years.


In her spare time, Elaine enjoyed working out in her yard. She was constantly planting and moving flowers, trying to make her yard as beautiful as possible. She was also a pet-lover. She would care and nurture for any animal, especially dogs.


Elaine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of St. Robert. She was also a very active member in the Relief Society with the church.


Elaine passed away at 5:43 A.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 60 years.


Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Harold Mazza of the home; three sons: William Whitehurst of Newport News, VA, Daniel Whitehurst of the Bahamas and Derren Mazza of the state of Michigan; two daughters: Debera Boyer and Donna Bird both of Milton, PA; two brothers: Harold Johnson of the state of Florida and Darrell Johnson of the state of North Carolina; 17 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; several other relatives and friends.


In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by one brother, Ron Johnson.


Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 31, 2009 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of St. Robert, Missouri with Bishop Herman Blau officiating. Sharing their wonderful memories of Elaine were her husband, son, daughter-in-law and William Oberholtzer. The songs I Believe in Christ and Families Can Be Together Forever were sung by the congregation. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.


Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elaine Mazza to the American Kidney Foundation and may be left at Memorial Chapels of Waynesville.

Flora June (Belleville) Kelly 1944-2009

Flora June Kelly, " June Bug", age 64 of Waynesville, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in the Life Care Center in Waynesville.

She was born March 17, 1944 in East Crondelett, Illinois, the daughter of William and Bonnie (Loless) Belleville.

She worked as a waitress and a homemaker.

Surviving are daughter, Bonnie Merrilo and her husband Don of Moscow, Missouri; sons, Jim Davis of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri ,Terry Tanner of Pennsylvania and Donald Kelly of Illinois; three sisters, Alice Lawrence of Crocker, Betty Dixon of Illinois and Helen Tanner of Richland,; two brothers, Don Belleville of Illinois and Billbob Belleville of Indiana along with several other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters: Bobbie June and Debbie Dawn, and one sister, Mary Jane.

Graveside services will be held in Waynesville City Memorial Park Cemetery, at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009.

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

Clarice Faye "Godfrey" (Benge) Elrod 1921-2009

Clarice Faye (Godfrey) Elrod, 87 of Waynesville, Missouri passed away at 11:11 P.M. Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Waynesville, Missouri from conditions associated with the advanced stages of Alzheimers.


Clarice, or Godfrey as she was called by her friends, was born on August 7, 1921 in Magazine, Arkansas to the late Joseph T. and Emma A. (Spain) Benge.


She was married to the late Bonnie B. Godfrey in 1945 and they had one son, James. In 1967 she married Gene T. Elrod and they were married 20 years, until his death in 1987.



Godfrey worked at one of the Service Clubs at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas before moving to the Waynesville area in 1958. She worked at Fort Leonard Wood and other businesses in this area. She also owned two bars in the area – the Hideaway in Devils Elbow and the Country Club Lounge in St. Robert, where she worked until June 2006. She treated her customers like family-always giving advice and running a tight ship.




Godfrey leaves to cherish her memory one son: James E. Godfrey and his wife, Carol of Waynesville, MO; two grandson: James Godfrey and his wife Tracee of Longview, WA and Jason Godfrey of Springfield, MO; three great-grandchildren: Addyson Greek of Joplin, MO, Morgan Godfrey and Samantha McIntosh both of Longview, WA; two sisters-in-law: Christine Miller and Clesia Benge, both of Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Godfrey was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; five brothers; one sister and an infant granddaughter, Jaime Michelle Godfrey.




She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her feisty personality, which kept all who knew her on their toes.



Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 17, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Soloist Becky Lercher sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "Softly and Tenderly".



Burial will be held at a later date in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.




Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Clarice "Godfrey" Elrod to the Alzheimer's Research and may be left at Memorial Chapels of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mary M. (Barbee) Geiger 1923-2009

Mary M. Geiger, daughter of the late Americus and Phyllis Dora (Huff) Barbee, was born July 11, 1923 in Mariana, Arkansas where she grew up and attended school. As a young girl, Mary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.

Mary was united in marriage to Charles Geiger, Sr. They shared many wonderful years of marriage together and eleven children: Mary, Barbara, Lucille, Charles, Lillie, Edna, Clarence, Claude, Christina, Juanita and Doyle and adopted son William.

During her working years, Mary spent the majority of her time working for Tyson's Restaurant in Junction City, Kansas. She did various jobs, but mostly was a waitress and cook.

At the age of 70, Mary received her high school diploma and a class ring. She was very proud of the fact that she was able to finish school and even went on through correspondence courses to obtain her Associate's Degree in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

In her spare time, Mary enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She was a very talented seamstress and according to her family she was "a heck of a good cook".

Mary went home to be with her Lord at 1:12 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Life Care Center of Waynesville at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Mary will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She is survived by 9 children: Mary Blanding, Barbara Geiger, Lucille Coleman and Charles Geiger, Jr. all of St. Robert, Missouri, Lillie Sanders, Edna Geiger and Clarence Geiger all of Junction City, Kansas, Claude Geiger of the state of Nebraska and William Henry Geiger of Springfield, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, one son, two daughters and two granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Margurite Bauder 1925-2009

Margurite Bauder was born July 10, 1925 in Lillington, North Carolina and passed away at 3:55 A.M. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in the St. John's Regional Medical Center of Lebanon, Missouri. She had attained the age of 84 years, 5 months and 19 days.

Margurite grew up in Lillington, North Carolina and graduated from high school. At an early age, she was baptized and attended the Presbyterian Church.

On May 9, 1942, Margurite was united in marriage to Richard James Bauder. They shared over 49 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Richard James, Jr., Brenda and John Frank Bauder.

During her working years, Margurite was employed in food service. She was a hard worker and took great pride in providing for her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden, tending to her flowers and watching the hummingbirds. She was a wonderful cook and when she was able, she enjoyed playing Bingo. She was a member of the Francis J. Lynch VFW Post 3168 Ladies Auxiliary.

Margurite was a very giving lady and was known for her volunteer work. In fact, just this year, Peter Kinder, Lieutenant Governor of the state of Missouri, came and presented a plaque to Margurite honoring her for her many years of volunteer work. Since 1991, she has accompanied her daughter to work five days a week to help at the school. She helped with many Kiwanis dinners and breakfasts, packed the football teams lunches, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her.

Margurite is survived by two children: Brenda Scheetz and her husband Chuck of St. Robert, MO and John Frank Bauder and his wife Gail of Denton, TX; three grandchildren: Shanon Hawk, Chrissie Clanton and Joanne Moody; three great grandchildren: Johnathan Daniel and Samantha Lyn Clanton and Nathan James Moody; other relatives and a host of friends.

Margurite was preceded in death by her mother: Frances (Collins) McCoy; her husband: Richard Bauder; one son: Richard, Jr.; and three brothers: Dylan, Mac and Lawrence.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 31, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Margurite's daughter, Brenda recalled her wonderful memories of her mother. Soloist Becky Lercher sang "One Day At A Time", "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Amazing Grace". Serving as escorts were Jim Stockmann, Duane Doyle, Richard McKinnon, Mark House, David Alexander and Leo Gladden. Serving as honorary escorts was Richard McClain, Gary Young, Kenneth Lewis and Charles Pointer.

Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Margurite Bauder and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

10 July, 1925 - 29 December, 2009

William Nelson Anderson 1923-2009

William Nelson Anderson, 86, of Lebanon, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at his home in Lebanon.

He was born June 14, 1923, at Hanna, Mo. to Orville Preston Anderson and Lavada Frances Hammock, who preceded him in death.

He also was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Rev. David Biggs; three sisters, Leta Quesenberry, Mary Belton and Opal Anderson, also five brothers, Leslie, Roscoe, Kermit, Harry and Glen Anderson.

On March 22, 1946, he married Irene "Flo" Long.

He was a retired truck driver for Wilson Freight Lines and served in the United States Army for three years.

He was a faithful and active member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include his wife, Irene; two sons, Bill Anderson and his wife, Kathy, of Waynesville; Harry Anderson and his wife, Natalie, of St. Clair; three daughters, Sandy Biggs, of Metairie, La.; Shera Storie and her husband, Charlie, of Waynesville and Debbie Anderson, of Lebanon; a sister, Ruth Goodrich, of Waynesville; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Services for William Nelson Anderson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Paul Womack officiating.

Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Park under the direction of Shadel's Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Weather permitting, he will be transported to Waynesville Memorial Park in his 1986 Dodge Pickup.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral chapel.

A memorial has been established to St. John's Hospice in Lebanon.

Helen LaVesta (Alexander) Henry 1921-2009

Helen LaVesta (Alexander) Henry was born January 17, 1921 in Parker, Kansas. She was the eighth of nine children born to the union of the late George W. and Lena May (Walthall) Alexander.

Hedy, as she was affectionately known, went home to be with her Lord the morning of September 20, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her loving neighbors and friends. Hedy attained the age of 88 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Hedy attended elementary school in Parker and graduated from Parker Rural High School in 1939. She attended Fort Hays State College and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. In 1941, she signed a contract with the Bonner Springs, Kansas school district, to teach Kindergarten at McDanield School. This commitment lasted for twenty-five years. Hedy retired in May, 1966.

On November 4, 1965, Hedy was united in marriage with James F. Henry of Cuba, Missouri. Jim preceded her in death on September 21, 1994.

In June, 1966, Hedy and Jim moved to Missouri. Jim, a retired Air Force veteran, began working at Ft. Leonard Wood. They were the first to build a home at Old Farm Estates at Waynesville, where they resided until the Lord called each of them home. In her spare time, Hedy enjoyed collecting frogs and displaying them in her home.

Hedy and Jim loved the Lord and were active members of the Waynesville Church of the Nazarene. Hedy was also a life time member of the Eastern Star.

Hedy was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother: Elmo W. Alexander of Lodi, California, her very good friend since childhood: Jean Rude of Portland, Oregon, along with several nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Hedy was preceded by seven siblings, all residents of Kansas: Harold J., Harry J., Kenneth W. and Otto L. Alexander and Albert C. Warbritton, Flossie A. Sullins and Velma E. Cuddy.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in the Waynesville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jason Stevens and Rev. Richard Bushey officiating. Pianist Sharon Bushey played “Ivory Palaces” and accompanied the congregation as they sang “Sweet By and By”. Sharon and Richard Bushey sang “True Love” and Mr. Bushey also sang “Then I Met the Master”. Soloist Lori Jo Bushey sang “The Lord’s Prayer”. Serving as escorts were Daniel (Joe) Breidenbaugh, Wayne Barnhart, Leroy Lofton, Frank Hollingshead, Dick Clayton and Vance Ewing.

Interment was held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in the Ozark Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Rolla, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Hedy Henry to the Waynesville Church of the Nazarene and may be left at the funeral home.

Herbert Fred Henry Goosen 1925-2009

Herbert Fred Henry Goosen passed away November 8, 2009 in the Christian Health Care Facility, North, Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 84 years and 4 months.

Herb was born July 8, 1925 in Benton County, near Cole Camp, Missouri. He was the youngest son of four children born to the union of the late John and Ida (Frisch) Goosen.

Herb grew up in Benton County where he attended Dillon School and the Lutheran School. Even as a young boy, Herb worked long, hard hours on the family farm, a lifestyle and work ethic that would serve him well throughout his life.

Herb had a wide range of skills, working in several laundry and dry cleaners: Fashion Dry Cleaners in Jefferson City, Rice's Cleaners in Waynesville. He owned and operated Iberia Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Iberia and Crocker. He also worked as a funeral director and drove an ambulance. Herb served as a police officer in Crocker and as an assistant chief of police in Richland. He also drove a school bus for Richland Schools and retired as a corrections officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections. He enjoyed horses, whether riding, showing, trading or breaking them, as well as working his mules with their wagons. In his later years, he loved four wheeling and spending time visiting with friends at the Warren Senior Center in Richland.

On April 7, 1946, Herb was united in marriage with Mary Laverne Attwood, and to this union four children were born: Joyce, Linda, Danny and David. Mary preceded Herb in death on July 15, 2008.

Herb is survived by his four children: Joyce Goosen of Sweet Springs, MO, Linda McLean and her husband Charlie of Buckner, MO, Danny Goosen and his wife Meghan of Philadelphia, PA and David Goosen of Portland, OR; five grandchildren: Nathan McLean and his wife Taryn, Aaron McLean and his wife Amy, Mary Boese and her husband Justin, Chad Clark and Deserrai Davis: four great grandchildren: Tarah, Alyssa, Hunter and Dani; many other relatives and friends.

Herb was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Kalen Clark, three sisters: Idella Williams, Selma Eidson and Stella Rambow.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Rev. Daniel Garcia officiating. The songs "Amazing Grace", "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" and "I'll Fly Away" were played. Serving as escorts were Nathan McLean, Aaron McLean, Chad Clark, John Kullman, Francis Hobbs, Justin Boese, Junior Holloway and Clyde Jones.

Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Garcia reading the poem "I'm Free". Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Herb Goosen to the Warren Senior Center of Richland or the Regional Hospice of Lebanon.

Mary Louise Ward 1944-2009

Mary Louise Ward, daughter of the late Adolph H and Irene B. (Burmeister) Kramer, was born October 18, 1944 in Fairmont City, Martin County, Minnesota. Mary was a graduate of Trimont High School in Timont, Minnesota.

On May 23, 1964 in Trimont, Mary was united in marriage to George R. Ward, Jr. They shared many wonderful years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Gail L., G. Robert and Mark D.

Mary became employed with the City of Waynesville as and administrative clerk after the family moved to the Waynesville area. She was employed there for many years and everyone who came to City Hall was greeted by her.

Mary’s pride and joy was her family. She treasured every time that she could spend with her family and friends, especially the grandchildren.

Mary passed away at 1:31 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 4 days.

Mary will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her three children: Gail Ward (David Todd) of Austin, Texas, G. Robert Ward III (Chrystie) of Tempe, Arizona and Mark Ward, Sr. (Amber) of Cuba; several grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother: Daryl Kramer (Jean) of Kenyon, Minnesota; several nieces, a nephew; aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. The song “What A Friend in Jesus” was played. Mary’s friend and co-worker, Carol Welch recalled her wonderful memories of Mary. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Ward to the Waynesville City Park Fund and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Lawrence C. "Larry" Jansen 1953-2009

Lawrence C. "Larry" Jansen of Crocker, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at St. John Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

He was a retired Army serviceman. He was born April 28, 1953.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Frank Charles Jansen, and a brother, Frankie Joseph Jansen.

He is survived by one daughter, Laura Jansen of Waynesville, Mo.; his mother, Clarice Jansen of Pocahontas; two sisters, Debbie Hibbard and René Tyler of Pocahontas; and two brothers, David Jansen of Reyno and Ronnie Jansen of Pocahontas.

Funeral services with full military honors were in Antioch Cemetery.

John Parker 1965-2009

October 13th, 1965 - December 11th, 2009



John Preston Parker was born October 13, 1965 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. John was one of two children, but the only son born to the union of Charles Preston and Sue Lee (Chalfant) Parker.

John went home to be with his Lord December 11, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 44 years, 1 month and 28 days.

John attended Richland schools from kindergarten through high school. He graduated with the Class of 1984. He continued his education at Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville.

When John was seven years old, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Eureka Baptist Church. In 1994, he was called to the ministry. He returned to Richland in 1995 to serve as the youth pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church with his dear friend, Chuck Baker. In 1999, he accepted the Senior Pastor position at First Baptist Church in Dixon, serving in that capacity until 2005. He worked at Lowe’s Chevrolet for about a year before he and his friend, Rick Wilson opened Carstar Motors in St. Robert.

On June 4, 1994, John married Sherry Dawn Lane. This union was blessed with two wonderful sons: Joshua Caleb and Seth Preston Parker.

John loved riding his Harley, listening to music and playing golf. But his heart’s passion was his Lord and his family.

John was very dearly loved and will be sadly missed by two sons: Joshua and Seth Parker and their mother, Sherry all of Dixon; John’s mother: Sue Parker, and sister: Lynn Smith, and her husband, Glenn, all of Springfield; two nieces: Niki and Courtney; a great niece: Audrey; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friend: Nancy Vallone.

John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Preston Parker.

Services were held at 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 14, 2009, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Pastor’s Chuck Baker and Rocky Carroll officiating. Guitarist / Soloist Rocky Carroll sang “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).”

Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of John Preston Parker and may be left at the funeral home.