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St. Clair County Obits

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VAHLE, John Lester
Clinton Daily Democrat, 30 December 2002
John Lester Vahle, 92, Lowry City, a retired automobile mechanic, died Thursday, December 26, 2002, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola with military honors. Burial in Macedonia Cemetery, near Osceola.

VAN ALLEN, Adaline Waine
St. Clair County Republican Newspaper, 6 April 1893
We learn that Mrs. Van Allen, who is well known in this city, died very suddenly last Friday at her home near Chalk Level. We did not learn the cause of her death. She was the mother of Mrs. Jno. S. Wilson, of Warsaw.

VAN ALLEN, Adaline Waine
St. Clair County Republican, 13 April 1893
Death of Mrs. Van Allen - DIED - At her home in Chalk Level at 12 o'clock, Thursday, March 30, Mrs. Van Allen, aged 73 years and 10 months. Mrs. Van Allen was born in New Scotland, Albany County, N. Y., in June, 1819. She was the wife of Phillip Van Allen, an old citizen of St. Clair County. Her husband and three children survive her.

VAN ALLEN, Judge Philip
St. Clair County Republican , 27 March 1902
Died on March 19, 1902, Judge Philip Van Allen, after an illness of eleven weeks, at the age of eighty years and five months. He was born on a farm at Jerusalem, Albany County, New York. He had six brothers and one sister. One brother past eight-six years of age survives him. He came to St. Clair County in 1870 and resided on his farm one-half mile south of Chalk Level to the day of his death.

VANBUSKIRK, Edmond Eugene
Hill & Son Funeral Homes, LCC, Appleton City, Missouri
Edmond Eugene VanBuskirk, son of James Floyd and Elizabeth Kathleen (Carrier) VanBuskirk, was born in
Rockville, Missouri August 27, 1925. He passed away November 28 2007 at St. Johns Medical Center in
Joplin, Missouri at 82 years of age. Edmond lived in the Appleton City, Missouri area all of his life. On
September 16, 1946 Edmond and Lois Jean Culbertson were united in marriage in Fort Scott, Kansas and to this union three children were born. He farmed and had worked as custodian at Montrose Public School for 16 years. He was Sunday School Director at the First Baptist Church for 35 years and retired as custodian for the church in August of 2005 after approximately 30 years of service. He held a membership at the Appleton City First Baptist Church and also the Church of God (Holiness). Mr. VanBuskirk dedicated his life to his family and The Church. He enjoyed baseball and liked listening to ball games on the radio. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Lois of Appleton City; his children, Shirley and husband Michael Gwin of Romayor, Texas, Linda and husband Steve Saia of Carl Junction, Missouri, and Terry VanBuskirk of Appleton City, Missouri; one sister Lavon and husband Jim Sommers of Loveland, Colorado; a brother-in-law Leon Culbertson and wife Anna; seven grandchildren: Shawn Gwin, Amy (Gwin) Smith, Matthew Dutton, Lindsay Dutton, Jeremy VanBuskirk, Corey VanBuskirk, and Jared VanBuskirk; and six great-grandchildren. Service:  First Baptist Church in Appleton City, Missouri on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Ministers: Pastor John Scofield and Reverend Chad Pollard. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Interment:  Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri. Memorials: Alzheimers Association or Appleton City Cemetery Association

VANBUSKIRK, Flora
Appleton City Journal, 8 August 1918
Another Pioneer Gone - This city loses another excellent pioneer citizen in the person of Mrs. Flora VanBuskirk, who died at her late home in this city August 1st, following an illness of several weeks duration. She was almost seventy-six years of age and had been a resident of this city for many years. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. E.S. Brownlee, followed by interment in the city cemetery. A more extended obituary will be given next week.

VANBUSKIRK, Kathleen Carrier
Kathleen VanBuskirk of Appleton City was the daughter of Elizabeth Carolyn (Jones) and Abner Lee Carrier. She was born in Rockingham County near Shenandoah, Virginia, on October 6, 1905. She died at her home in Appleton City on March 24, 1997, at 91 years of age. In 1916 she moved with her family from Virginia to a farm south of Appleton City. Kathleen was united in marriage to Floyd VanBuskirk of Appleton City on November 24, 1924, at the Butler Christian Church Parsonage. The first 12 years of their marriage were spent on a farm south of Appleton City where their children, Edmond and Lavon were born. In 1936, the family moved to the community of Ohio, east of Appleton City, where Floyd and Kathleen lived until 1971 when they retired and moved to Appleton City. Kathleen was a member of the Green Valley Methodist Church until its closure, at which time she transferred her membership to the Trinity United Methodist Church of Appleton City. She enjoyed being an active member of the church, the King's Daughters Sunday School Class, the Order of the Eastern Star Olive Branch Chapter #157, the United Methodist Women's Fellowship, quilting and doing things for others. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, on January 25, 1987; her brother, Joseph Carrier, and her sister, Virginia Heiserman. She is survived by her brother, Lynwood Carrier, and his wife, Florence; one son, Edmond VanBuskirk, and his wife, Lois; her daughter, Lavon Sommer, and her husband, James; grandchildren, Shirley (VanBuskirk) Gwin, Linda (VanBuskirk) Sala, Terry VanBuskirk, Larry Pipes, Barbra (Pipes) Mistron, Rodney Pipes and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. Rev. Fred Smith and Rev. Craig Ballard officiated. Eastern Star service was conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star, Olive Branch Chapter #157. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

VANDERPOOL, Helen Irene Chiles
Clinton Daily Democrat, 12 June 2001
Helen Vanderpool, 89, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Westwood. Sickman-Dunning will be in charge of services which will be announced. Mrs. Vanderpool was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Survivors include a son, Ronnie Dale Vanderpool of Buckston, Maryland.

VANHOYE, Pierre Joseph Sr.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 5 February 2003
Pierre Joseph Vanhoye Sr., 78, Osceola, died Monday, February 3, 2003, at St. Joseph Health Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 6, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Longview Funeral Home. Interment will be at Longview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Vanhoye was born November 12, 1924, in Bicknell, Indiana, and was a supervisor for Gas Service Co. before retiring. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He is survived by a daughter, Carole White and husband Larry; son, Pierre Vanhoye, Jr., both of Independence; daughter, Nancy DeLuca and husband Dan, Blue Springs; daughter, Shawn Hart and husband David, Raymore; brothers, Marcel Cretel, Leon Cretel, both of Lincoln, and Roland Cretel, Osceola; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

VANSICKEL, Ashley Leeann
Ashley Leeann VannSickel, 23 months old, Osceola, died Tuesday, June 14, at the Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Ashley was born in Osceola. She is survived by her parents, Billy and Denise VanSickel of the home; two brothers, Brandon VanSickel of Camdenton and Brian VanSickel of Norfolk, Virginia; two sisters, April VanSickel of Camdenton, and Deanna Puffett of the home; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill VanSickel of Osceola; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Puffett of Collins; her maternal great-grandmother, Esther Posusto of Buffalo; one step-brother, Clint Barnhart of Osceola; two step-sisters, Tracy Barnhart and Kelly Barnhart, both of Jacksonville, Florida; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Resthave Memorial Gardens Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.

VANSICKEL, William Epraim
Clinton Daily Democrat, 4 October 2002
William E. "Bill" Vansickel, 77, Osceola, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at the Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. He was a retired iron worker. Funeral services are Monday, October 7, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

VANT LEVEN, Margaret V.
St. Clair County Courier, 18 May 2007
Margaret V. Vant Leven, 91, homemaker, passed away May 11, 2007. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, May 18 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. Survivors are stepson Hugh MyVan Vant Leven of Danville, Wash., and several step grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Friendship Baptist Church and Trinity Hospice.

VAUGHN, Leif Erik
Clinton Daily Democrat, October 1991
Leif Erik Vaughn, infant son of Tim and Shawna Vaughn, passed away Sept. 27, 1991, at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Wa. He was born July 24, 1991, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Wa. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Shawna Vaughn; one sister, Morgan, all of the home; his maternal grandparents, Gale and Peggy Kalberloh of Lowry City, and Carol Welch of Blairstown; his paternal grandparents, Tim Vaughn of Deepwater and Sharon Vaughn of Lowry City; his paternal great-grandparents, George and Ruth Kalberloh and Wanda Goans, all of Lowry City, and his paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Romain Vaughn of Fristoe, and Mrs. Dorothy Deatherage of Lowry City. Funeral services were Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Landaker Cemetery with Rev. Dane Sommers officiating under the direction of the Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola.

VEACH, Benjamin Franklin
Clinton Daily Democrat, July 1993
Benjamin Franklin Veach was born August 28, 1905 in Osceola, to Charlie and Annabelle Welch Veach. He died Friday, July 23, 1993 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. Ben worked 29 years for Sheffield Steel in Kansas City, retiring in 1960. He was a Baptist. On July 14, 1964 he was united in marriage to Angie Elizabeth Willis Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of the home; three sons, Roy Lee Veach of Santa Monica, Ca., Gene Veach of Kansas City, and Ben Veach, Jr. of Freeman; two daughters, Evelyn Mount of Grandview, and Arnita Higginbotham of Windsor; three step-sons, George W. Snyder of Lowry City, Donald W. Snyder of Rockville, and Kenneth E. Snyder of Lowry City; one step-daughter, Patsy Beaty of Louisburg, Ks.; one sister, Lillie Becker; 26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 1993 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with Rev. Bob Fenwick officiating. Pallbearers were Harry Fulwider, Harold Snyder, Gene Veach, Donald Snyder, Phil Morrison, George E. Snyder. Burial was in Landaker Cemetery near Lowry City.

VEACH, John M.
St. Clair Democrat, 18 February 1915
John M. Veach was born in Coles Co., Illinois, August 14, 1837, died in his old home in Butler Township, February 14, 1915, making the days of his earthly life 77 years, 6 months, and 21 days. His death was caused from stomach and heart trouble. Though in poor health for several months, he seldom grew despondant.
He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Putz, December 25, 1870. To this union were born six sons and three daughters, two sons and one daughter having died in infancy. He came to Missouri in 1878 where he has been a resident of Butler Township for 33 years. He was a great believer of schools and education, always devoted his time and energy for more schools and betterment of schools, was a believer in civic righteousness and the up building of the government. He always voted for clean men in politics regardless of their party affiliations. But he advocated policies on the strength of their merit and not because they were gotten up by any certain party. He was never known to be narrow or prejudiced in his views, and believed in progress and liberty. He was a great lover of Missouri and especially St. Clair County. He united with the Baptist church at High Hill and was baptized August 8, 1902 by Rev. A.H. Dent. We had often heard him say that he was not afraid to die. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and six children also four grandchildren who have learned to love and will miss their grandpa. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. T.J. Simmons and Bro. W.K. Henderson. After which the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery.

VEACH, Johnny Lee
Clinton Daily Democrat, 30 December 2002
Johnny L. Veach, 63, Osceola, a retired General Motors employee, died Friday, December 27, 2002, at his home. Graveside services were Monday, December 30, 11 a.m., at Yeater Cemetery, near Osceola. Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola was in charge of arrangements.

VEACH, Sarah Ruth O'Banion
Clinton Daily Democrat, 23 May 2003
Sarah Ruth Veach, 89, Lowry City, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She is survived by her three sons, Lester of Richmond, Roy Veach and Howard Veach, both of Osceola; two daughters, Mary Winfield of Lee's Summit and Audrey Warden of Diamond Springs, California; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Yeater Cemetery, Osceola.

VEST, Geraldine Boswell
Geraldine Vest, 87, Weaubleau, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Geraldine was born in Collins, on Dec. 26, 1920, to the late Louis and Settie Jane Boswell. She and the late Forrest Gilbert were united in marriage in 1941. Two children were born of that marriage. She and the late Clyde Vest were married until his death in 1984. Geraldine loved working in the garden and canning all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She loved to go fishing with her kids and grandkids and always had a sack full of fried egg sandwiches. In later years, she loved to meet her friends for coffee and visit every day. In addition to her husbands, Geraldine was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Murl (Tiny) Boswell, and sisters, Pearl Apple, Faye West and Mae Shockley. She will be remembered and missed by her family: son, Louis Gilbert and wife, Susan – Rolla; daughter, Glenda Gipson and husband, Ray – Weaubleau; sister Pauline Hinkle – Weaubleau; grandchildren – Tania Lambert and husband, Paul – Rolla, Chris Gilbert – Rolla, Dallas Bowling and husband, Ryan – Nixa; four great-grandchildren – Eden, Mercedes, River and Hope – all of Rolla, and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday, Feb. 18, at the First Baptist Church of Weaubleau with Rev. Jimmie Stewart and Paul May officiating. Special music was, “Amazing Grace,” Revelation,” “I Call It Home” and “Knowing You'll Be There,” with Louie Dee Gilbert. Casketbearers were Roger Foster, J. W. Lantrip, Paul Lambert, Gary Martin, Ryan Bowling and Joe Vernon. Honorary casketbearers were Chris Gilbert, Paul May and River McCann. Interment was in the Robinson Cemetery under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home – Osceola.

VICKERS, John William
 John W. Vickers Dead - Funeral services for the late John W. Vickers of Kansas City were held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church by Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Barcafer. The former delivered the sermon and Mrs. Barcafer read the obituary. Interment was in the Bethlehem cemetery beside his wife and numerous kinsmen. A large crowd of friends and former neighbors were present to pay their last respects to their esteemed friend, several from Kansas City and Lowry City being present besides Henry Countians. Mr. Vickers died Thursday, August 27, after several weeks illness. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. John W. Vickers was born 85 years ago this September in Illinois and come to Henry County as a lad of three with his parents, Absalom and Elizabeth Vickers. He lived on a farm in the Bethlehem neighborhood many years. While residing on this farm, he possessed a team of fine mares, Morgan and Quincy, in which he took a great pride and was loathe to give up when he left the farm. He was a splendid horseman himself and understood and appreciated fine animals. Several years ago Mr. Vickers moved to Kansas City, then to Liberty and finally to Lowry City to be near two sons, now dead. He lost his wife, Mrs. Emma Vickers, daughter of Josiah Woods and wife, while at Lowry, and after that he went to Kansas City, where he lived 15 years. He made his home with Oscar Vickers, the only remaining child of four given him and his wife, who gave his father tender, devoted care in his declining years. Mr. Vickers had four sisters, Mesdames P. S. Jennings, John L. Wood and R. A. Levy, all of whom preceded him in death, and Mrs. Nettie V. Baker, now in Casper, Wyo., who is in her 88th year. Mr. Vickers was an uncle of Dr. W. T. Jennings and Mrs. M. W. Barcafer of Clinton.

VINCENT, Janie Lea Green
St. Clair County Courier, 22 December 2006
Janie Lea Vincent was born on Oct. 5, 1951 in Sedalia to Idella M. Hall and James L. Green and passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Janie was preceded in death by Larry L. Vincent, her husband of 40 years and her mother, Idella Hall. Janie is survived by her son, Larry Vincent and his wife, Kerri, their two sons, Anthony and Cody, her two daughters, Toni Vincent and her three daughters, Brandy, Valerie and Destiny, Bobby Ball and her companion Troy Copple and their daughter Ashley, two brothers-in-law, Sam Hall and Jerry Vincent, niece, Tara, nephews, Michael, Sam Jr., Daryl, other relatives and many good friends. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Officiated by Rev. Danny Ferguson. Music selection played will be "When I Get Where I'm Going".
Casketbearers will be Larry Vincent, Cody Cooper, Sam Hall, Anthony Cooper, Michael Vincent and Marty Bloznik. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements will be made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

VINCENT, Larry Lee
St. Clair County Courier, 2 June 2006
Larry Lee Vincent, 62, of Lowry City, passed away May 29, 2006, in his home. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Osceola, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

VINCENT, Larry Lee
St. Clair County Courier, 9 June 2006
Larry Lee Vincent was born March 6, 1944, in St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau to James Emerson and Kathryne Matilda Birk Vincent. He passed away May 29, 2006, at his home. Larry served his country from 1962 to 1965. He was honorably discharged receiving a medal in marksmanship and good conduct. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Lucy Birk; his father, James E. Vincent; stepfather, John Hall and mother-in-law, Idella Hall. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Janie Lea Vincent; son, Larry James Vincent and his wife, Keri Wynn; daughters, Toni Vincent, bobbi Ball, Kathryn Michelle Shuler and Dawn Rachelle Lemieux-Maynard; his mother, Kathryn Matilda Green; two brothers, Jerry Vincent and Sam Hall; grandchildren, Anthony, Cody, Brandi, Valerie, Destiny, Ashley, Tori, Cade, Broc and Brauer, Brittanie and Brooke, other relatives and several good friends. Services were held June 2 at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. The minister was Rev. Danny Ferguson. The music was "When I Get Where I'm Going" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". Final disposition was cremation. Arrangements were by the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

VINSON, Michael Paul
Hill & Son Funeral Home
June 22, 1945 - March 18, 2005. Michael Paul Vinson, 59, died Friday March 18, 2005 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born June 22, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Paul and Bloncile (Galloway) Vinson. Michael grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from South East High School. He attended Pittsburg State College in Pittsburg, Kansas. He served in the Army in Viet Nam. On September 17, 1971 Michael married Connie McEwan. He moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1979. Michael was an agent with American Family Insurance. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Connie of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; son Chris and wife Shalece Vinson of Worthing, South Dakota; daughter Stefanie and husband Darin Hage of Harrisburg, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Shelby, Clay, Dylan and Sydney; a sister Judy Boserine of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and a house daughter, Lea Heising of Germany. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Monday March 21, 2005 at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

VOGEL, George Arch
Clinton Daily Democrat, 15 September 2003
George A. Vogel was born to George F. and Eleatha L. Vogel in White Oak, Oklahoma, January 16, 1928. He was the only son. He had two sisters, Tessie Ilene and Treva Jean. The family moved to Appleton City in 1939 where he was raised. George joined the United States Army where he was trained as a small arms weapons mechanic. He served his country in World War II as a Private First Class. He also enjoyed boxing while in the Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he worked at Crouch's Studebaker dealership in Clinton as a mechanic. In November 1965, he graduated in the top of his class from the Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration in Kansas City through the Aero Mechanics School as an airframe mechanic. On September 6, 1963, George married Rosa Lee Stowell of Independence. At that time George and Rosa Lee both worked for Benson Manufacturing Company in Kansas City. The couple made their home in Raytown before moving to rural Deepwater in 1969. George and Rosa Lee owned and operated the Coast to Coast store in Clinton for many years and later managed the Kerr-McGee Service Station, also in Clinton. George owned and operated Vogel's Garage in Clinton and then worked at United Wood Enterprise, Inc. before retiring. George and Rosa Lee had six children, Terry, Sherry, Kelly, Steve, Robert and Jennifer. Tragically Robert and Jennifer died April 22, 1974. George, being "the rock" of the family, alongside his wife, Rosa Lee, managed to raise not only their remaining four children, but the many others who looked to him as a father figure. During his lifetime, George was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine Temple. He had compassion for others and was known as someone who would be the first to help those less fortunate, never wanting any recognition. He enjoyed hunting, but his real love was fishing. When not working, one could find George with his fishing pole in hand and his son or one of his friends along with him. George died Monday, September 1, 2003, at the home of his son with his family present. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Rosa Lee Vogel in August 2002. Also preceding him in death were his children, Robert and Jennifer; his parents and a sister, Treva Vogel. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Steve and Melanie Vogel of Deepwater and Terry and Hye Okoff, Cole Camp; two daughters, Kelly Anderson and her husband Leonard, Deepwater, and Sherry Vogel of Lake Oswego, Oregon; a sister, Tessie Vogel, Appleton City; seven grandchildren, Lauren Vogel, Debbie Williams, Jodie Vogel, Ryan Houk, Tim Vogel, Jamie Meyer and Brian Vogel; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Dominic Meyer. George supported the Republican Party and the NRA. He had a great sense of humor that everyone will miss greatly. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, September 5, at the Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home, Clinton. Dr. David Maggi officiated. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. D. Anspaugh, Ryan

VOGEL, Hunter William
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
August 9, 2005 - Hunter William Vogel, infant son of Chad and Amanda Vogel of Montrose, Missouri, was born and passed away on August 9, 2005. Survivors include his parents Chad and Amanda Vogel, sister Abby Vogel, grandparents Bill and Debbie Vogel of Montrose, Missouri, Jerry and Germaine Wilson of Clinton, Missouri and Keith and Mary Lou Schussler of Montrose, Missouri. Aunts, uncles and cousins include: Toby Schussler of Portland Oregon, Noah Schussler of Independence, Missouri, Jared Westhusing and Amanda Oehring of Grandview, Missouri, Savanna Westhusing of Montrose, Missouri, Jeremy and Kellie Wilson of Springfield, Missouri and Joey Wilson and daughter Maddi of Clinton, Missouri.

VOGEL, Rosa Lee Stowell 
Clinton Daily Democrat, 23 August 2002
Rosa Lee Stowell Vogel was born to George S. and Angie Stowell in Independence on November 8, 1938. She was an only child. She grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1958. She married George A. Vogel on September 6, 1963. The couple made their home in Raytown before moving to rural Deepwater in 1969. Since that time Rosie and George made their home on their farm in rural Deepwater. Rosie died Saturday evening, August 10, 2002, at her home with her family present. George and Rosie had six children, Terry, Sherry, Kelly, Steve, Robert and Jennifer. Tragically, Robert and Jennifer were taken from the family on April 22, 1974. With Rosie's strong determination and will, alongside her husband, George, she managed to pull the family together in spite of their loss and raise, not only their remaining children, but many others who affectionately knew her as "Mom". During her lifetime, Rosie devoted much of her time to her family and was considered an excellent housewife and mother. When her sons were young, Rosie was a den mother for Cub Scouts. She also had many other skills outside the home. In the early 1970s, she assisted her husband in owning and operating the Clinton Coast To Coast store and later managing the Kerr-McGee Service Station, also in Clinton. She also worked at Unitog and Felhoelter's Dairy Farm. In the late 1980s, at the age of 50, Rosie began a new career as she entered nursing school at State Fair Community College and successfully graduated and became an LPN in 1989. From there she worked at Westwood Nursing Home and Truman Lake Manor where she retired in October 2000. A talented musician, Rosie could play beautiful piano and often volunteered her talent at church, local Bible schools, senior centers, nursing homes and several of the Deepwater dinner theatres. She was known as someone who could play any piece of music, many times solely by ear. Rosie played the organ, accordion, guitar and violin. Another talent Rosie enjoyed was gardening, which she dearly loved. Some of Rosie's favorite times were spent in her garden. Her loving touch in her garden blessed many tables with fresh grown vegetables. Upon her passing, Rosie was the current president of the Prairie Queen Garden Club of Appleton City. Rosie was a religious woman and was an active member of the Community of Christ Church of Clinton. In August 1999, Rosie was ordained in the church as a teacher. Rosie is survived by her husband of 38 years, George Vogel, of the home; her mother, Angie Stowell, Independence; two daughters, Sherry Vogel Thatcher and her husband Darrell, Sherwood, Oregon, and Kelly Anderson and her husband Leonard, Deepwater; two sons, Terry Vogel and his wife, Hye OK, Chilhowee, and Steve Vogel and his wife Melanie, Deepwater, and a sister-in-law, Tessie Vogel, Appleton City. Grandchildren include Brian Vogel, Jamie Meyer, Tim Vogel, Ryan Houk, Jodie Vogel, Debbie Vogel and Lauren Vogel. Great-grandchildren include Hunter and Dominc Meyer. Rosie was preceded in death by her father, George S. Stowell, and children, Robert and Jennifer Vogel. Rosie touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. Her caring smile, free spirit and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. While she leaves a void in all of our lives, her memory will be cherished and will remain in our hearts forever. Arrangements were being handled by Park Lawn Funeral Home. Services were held at the Community of Christ Church on Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. Internment was at Appleton City Cemetery.

VOGEL, Tessie Ilene
Clinton Daily Democrat, 24 June 2004
Tessie I. Vogel, 77, Appleton City, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at her home. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at First Baptist Church, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery, under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.

VOGEL, Tessie Ilene
Hill & Son Funeral Home
Tessie Ilene Vogel, daughter of George F. and Eleatha L. (Cotton) Vogel, was born July 31, 1926 in White Oak, Oklahoma. She departed this life at her home in Appleton City, Missouri June 22, 2004 at 77 years of age. Tessie’s family moved to the Appleton City area in the 1930’s graduating from Appleton City High School and later from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, Missouri with a degree in Library Science. During her career she taught mostly English classes at Raymore, Butler, Virginia, Puerto Rico, Appleton City, Montrose and Deepwater. Following her retirement she substituted at local schools, worked part time at Petals West Florist, and volunteered many hours of service at the Appleton City Library. Tessie was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Prairie Queen Garden Club, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Retired Teacher’s Association, Appleton City Rebekah Lodge #724, the Order of the Eastern Star #157 Olive Branch Chapter, and the Wilma Weeks Circle at the First Baptist Church. Tessie enjoyed life to the fullest. She liked to travel and had visited all fifty states during her lifetime. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Preceding Tessie in death were her parents, a brother George Arch Vogel, a sister Treva Vogel, a nephew Robert Lee Vogel, and a niece Jennifer Elaine Vogel. Survivors include two nephews, Terry Vogel and wife Hye of Cole Camp, Missouri and Steve Vogel and wife Melanie Weaver of Deepwater, Missouri and two nieces Sherry Vogel of Lake Oswego, Oregon and Kelly and husband Len Anderson of Montrose, Missouri.

VOGT, Elsa A.
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
August 10, 1911 - July 1, 2008. Elsa Vogt was born August 10, 1911 near Rockville in Bates County, Missouri. She was the third of eight children born to Leonard and Lydia (Hammer) Vogt. At the age of four, Elsa was struck by infantile paralysis (polio). She nevertheless attended public and parochial (Lutheran) schools in Prairie City, Missouri. Elsa stayed on the home farm most of the time until 1940. She then moved to Los Angeles, California and worked in electronics for 30 years. After that she returned to Missouri and stayed with her mother in Prairie City for two years. In 1973 she bought a home of her own in Appleton City, Missouri. Elsa is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and always sang in the choir. She recently moved to a senior citizens’ apartment complex in Appleton City. Elsa is very close to her family and her hobbies are knitting, crocheting, quilting and sewing. Elsa was always happy and friendly to everyone she met. Preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, Viola Russell, Clara Bracher and Florence Gast; and three brothers, Ernest Vogt, Leonard Vogt and Oswald Vogt. Survivors include her brother Arthur Vogt of Rochester, New York; a sister-in-law Esther Vogt of Appleton City, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. Service: Trinity Lutheran Church Appleton City, Missouri Monday, July 7, 2008 11:00 AM. Minister: Pastor Daniel Mackey. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri July, 6 2008 6:30 - 7:30. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: Trinity Lutheran Church.

VORWARK, Lawrence L.
Lawrence L. Vorwark, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2001, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born on Jan. 8, 1931, in Odessa, the son of Julius and Mable Kueck Vorwark. In 1948, Lawrence graduated from the Mayview High School. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran with his tour of duty beginning on Jan. 19, 1949 and being Honorably Dischared on Jan. 19, 1956.
Lawrence retired from General Motors Leads plant on April 1, 1982. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 93.
In 1987, he and his wife, Roberta, moved to El Dorado Springs from Wellington, Mo. Here on the farm, Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Frances Ilene; and one brother, William Ralph. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, of the home; five children-Stan Vorwark-Lexington, Curtis Vorwark-Cassville, Larry Vorwark, Michael Roadcap and Robert Roadcap-all of Stockton; one brother, James Earl-Blue Springs; one sister, Mary Agnes-Poplar Bluff; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Ralph Benham officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jerry Chambers, Ed Alexander, Kenny Alexander, Larry Vorwark, Basil Alcorn and Al Osborne.

VOYLES, Joan Elaine Jensen-Williams
St. Clair County Courier, 13 October 2006
Joan Elaine Voyles was born Feb. 3, 1937 in Royal, Neb. to Roy Vernon and Esther Warner Jensen and passed away on Oct. 2, 2006, near Collins. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Esther Jensen.
She is survived by her two children, Robert Charles Williams, Bolivar and Shandy Eugene Williams, St. Louis; four brothers, Eugene Leroy Jensen, Orrick, Jerry Vernon Jensen, Corder, Dennis Roy Jensen and Joseph Lawrence Jensen; her sister, Janice Fae Jensen Klug, Nebraska; other relatives and friends. Services for Joan were Friday, Oct. 6, at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Orchard, Neb., with Reverend Eldon Elsberry officiating.
Casketbearers were Darrin Jensen, Darryl Frerking, James Jensen, Scott Nelson and Dale Nelson. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Orchard, Neb. under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
 


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