| Virginia Lee Furr Valade | Age 85, West Plains MO -
Died 9:35 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2008, in Brooke Haven Healthcare.She was born
March 27, 1923, in Washington, D.C., to James and Juliette Lyon Furr. In 1938,
she was married to Joseph Adrian Valade Sr., who preceded her in death in 1966.
Mrs. Valade enjoyed her family and spent her last few years enjoying the many
beauties of the Ozarks. She was a devout Catholic and attended St. Mary’s
Catholic Church.Mrs. Valade is survived by 14 children, Marie Julliette
Blackwell, husband, Bill, Albany, N.Y., Joseph Adrien Valade Jr., wife, Ann,
West Plains, Mo., Joseph Albert Valade, Wilmington, N.C., Marie Madelene
Copeland, Decatur, Ala., Joseph Andre’ Valade, wife, Diane, Ruckersville, Va.,
Marie Virginia Klusman, husband, Mike, Mtn. View, Mo., Joseph Anthony Valade,
wife, Lese, Schaghticoke, N.Y., Marie Christina Murray, husband, Ron,
Casleton, N.Y., Marie Annette Moelter, husband, Frank,, Wilmington, N.C., Joseph
Allen Valade, wife, Pat, Greenville, Va., Joseph Augustine Valade, Wilmington,
N.C., Joseph Alexander Valade, wife, Deanna, Rocky Point, Va., John Francis
Valade, wife, Donna, Lumberton, N.C., Paula Anne Thielmier, husband, Steve,
Memphis, Tenn.; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marie Clayton, husband, Harry,
Warrenton, Va. Her parents; husband; and three sons, Joseph Armand Valade,
Thomas Francis Valade and Paul Francis Valade, precede her in death.Private
service will be held at a later date under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ledbetter Cemetery and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Edith 'Leona' Fisher Vance | Born March 15, 1924 at Mountain View, MO the daughter of Samuel Franklin O.
and Rosalee (Brooks) Fisher. She passed away December 16, 2008 at Mountain View,
MO at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Glen O. Vance Sr. on
May 28, 1940 in Mountain View, MO and to this union five children were born.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Franklin O. and Rosalee
Fisher; her husband Glen O. Vance, Sr.; one infant daughter Ruby Louise; one son
Donald Vance; two sisters Edna West and Betty Smith; numerous Aunts and Uncles.
She is survived by two sons Glen O. Vance Jr. and wife Pat of Mountain View, MO,
Charles Vance, Sr. and wife Sue of Mountain View, MO; one daughter Linda Sue
Martin of Mountain View, MO; one step son Dudley Ginter and wife Glenda of Lake
City, MI; two brothers Jr. Fisher of Mountain View, MO and Bill Fisher and wife
Mary of Mountain View, MO; one sister Mary Wake of Mountain View, MO; one
daughter in law Ella Faye Vance of Warrenton, MO; 7 grandchildren; 20 great
grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Leona was saved at the age of 12 years with her sister Edna in the Jacks Fork
River by Brother Selby. She loved to fish, cook, doing cross word puzzles and
reading. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly
missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Friday,
December 19, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Bro.
Chester Webster officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain
View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. |
Deanna Laraine King Vandiver | Age 64, West Plains
MO - Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Vandiver died 9:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1,
2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1944, in Oregon County, Mo., to Calton
Edmon and Alice Pauline Willard King. On Feb. 23, 1969, she was married at
Brandsville, Mo., to George Vandiver. Mrs. Vandiver collected porcelain dolls,
enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her husband,
George Vandiver, of the family home; two children, Niki Moss and husband, David,
and Clint Vandiver and wife, Amy, both of West Plains; five grandchildren, David
Michael Moss, Brady Aaron Moss, Zachery Aaron Vandiver, Christian Michael
Vandiver and Hannah Lynn Vandiver; brothers and sisters, Clarence Edward King of
Sylva, Mo., Rhoda Elizabeth Watkins and husband, Ted, Othel Jackson King and
wife, Joyce, Gloria May Brotherton and husband, Jess, James Richard King and
wife, Leslie, Donald Ray King and wife, Jan, Joe Neal King and wife, Melinda,
all of West Plains, Bobby Lee King and wife, Judy, of Springfield, Mo., Alice
Jean Johnson and husband, Larry, of Koshkonong, Mo., Shirley Kay Moritz and
husband, Jim, Drury, Mo., and Johnny Wayne King and wife, Donna, of Yellville,
Ark.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Granville Vandiver, Vera Webber, Sue
Priester, Mary Ann Collins, Tammy Stubbs and Stan Vandiver; many nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Keith and Venita Butler. Her parents and one
sister precede her in death. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or National Alliance For
Autism Research and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Patricia Ruth Senteney | Daughter of the late Fred and Nora Leslie Senteney, was born Oct. 24, 1925, in
Indianapolis, Ind., and entered into eternal rest Nov, 1, 2008. at the age of 83
years. She was united in marriage March 15, 1949, in Brandsville, Mo., to Homer
E. Vandiver. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Pyatt, Ruth Ann Brazeal,
Susan Henson, Michael Vandiver and Jesse Vandiver; nine grandchildren; and three
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one
brother, two sisters and one son-in-law. Graveside services at Union Hill
Cemetery, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, with visitation on
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m. Services are under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains |
Betty Jo Hunt Varnell | Died
Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Mountain Home at the age of 70. She was born
Thursday, April 28, 1938 in Hocomo, Missouri, the daughter of Delbert and Lela
Briggs Hunt. She married Martin Varnell on December 22, 1989 at Mountain Home,
Arkansas and had lived in this area most of her life. She worked with the Ozark
Community Home and Hospice Home Health Care, working with disabled individuals.
She was a beautician for many years. She was a great homemaker, baker and loved
her friends and big family gatherings. Survivors: Betty Varnell is survived by
her husband, Martin Varnell, 2 sons, Steve (Teresa) Evans of Isabella, MO and
Mark (Dedra) Evans of Flippin, AR, step-son, Mark Varnell of Little Rock, AR, 2
daughters, Tina (Rick) Evans-King of Jolpin, Mo and Terry Word of Joplin, Mo,
brother, Jim (Peg) Hunt of Kansas City, MO, sister, Pam (Dave) Parker of Kansas
City, MO, 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in Death by: She
was preceded in death by her parents and 1 grandchild. Visitation: Visitation
will be from 5-8 P.M., Monday, December 8 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral services for Betty Jo Varnell of Mountain Home, AR, will be
10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with
Pastor Halbert Smith officiating. Burial: Amy Union Cemetery, Hocomo, Missouri.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ozark Community Home. |
Christine Vaughan |
Age 86, West Plains MO. Died 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in National Health Care, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Free Union Church, Leota, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Florence Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Delores Imogene Moore Venson | Age 80, West Plains
MO - Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Moody Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Venson died 3:40 a.m.,
Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Jan. 2, 1928, in
Mt. Carmel, Ill., to Yurchel and Mary Deisher Moore. She was married to Martin
William Pfister, who preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1972, and was later
married to Bobby Venson. Mrs. Venson worked in the fabric department of
Wal-Mart, retiring in 1990 and also was a caregiver for seven years. She loved
to paint and was a member of the West Plains Artist Guild. Mrs. Venson was a
gardener and seamstress, and was always helping others. She was a member of the
Moody Church of Christ. She is survived by two children, Linda DeBra of West
Plains, and Jerry Pfister and wife, Donna of Moody, Mo.; three grandchildren,
Denise Knott and fiancé, Leslie Chasez, Greg Pfister and Melanie Pfister; five
great-grandchildren, Courtney Knott, Ryan Hargrove, Jessica Hargrove, James
Knott and Austin Pfister; one great-great-grandson, James Perry Knott; two
brothers, Harold Moore and wife, Sandy, and Delbert Moore and wife, Marilyn; one
sister, Reva James; and several nieces and nephews, including Jeannette and Sue.
Her parents; husbands; two brothers, Larry Moore and Joe Moore; and one infant
brother, Charles Moore, precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made
to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Novella Eldringhoff Verplancke | Age 80, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 2008, at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Verplancke died 9:43 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2008, in West Vue Nursing
Center. She was born Nov. 6, 1927, in White Church, Mo., to Conrad and Pauline
Baser Eldringhoff. On May 14, 1949, she was married at White Church, Mo., to
Clarence Verplancke. She was a LPN graduating with the first class of the West
Plains Voc-Tech School and retired from Southwest Truck Body as the company
nurse. Mrs. Verplancke was of the Catholic faith, with her membership in St.
Mary’s Catholic Church for 49 years. She is survived by her husband, Clarence
Verplancke of West Plains; two children, Mary Rhine and husband, Gary, of West
Plains and Greg Verplancke and wife, Carolyn, of Mountain Home, Ark.; two
grandchildren, Jennifer Harris and husband, Joe L. Harris, Jr. and Nathan
Verplancke and wife, Mandy, all of West Plains; four brothers, Maurice
Eldringhoff and wife, Darlene, of Summersville, Mo., Al Eldringhoff and wife,
Geneva, of White Church, Mo., Stephen Eldringhoff and wife, Nellie, of Hocomo,
Mo., and Paul Eldringhoff of West Plains; one sister, Rosalie Chase of Eureka,
Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; two sisters, Electra and
Katherine; and one brother, Don, precede her in death. Burial was at Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and left
at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Jason
Spurling, West Vue Nursing Home and Pleasant Valley Manor nursing staff for
their medical care and Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for your kindness and
support. |
Clifford Carl Vigdal | Age 79,
Willow Springs, died 3:45 a.m. today, Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Willow Care
Nursing Home, Willow Springs. He served with the U.S. Navy during World
War II. The body will lie in state at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit. |
Evelin Sue Deatherage Vincent |
Age 68, Moody - Funeral services for were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10,
2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Deatherage died
3:28 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born Sept.
13, 1939, in Moody, Mo., to William Lee and Faye Elizabeth Simmons Deatherage.
On Jan. 17, 1959, she was married at Moody, Mo., to Wayne Leroy Vincent who
preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 2005. Before her retirement, Mrs. Deatherage
had been employed at Baxter Lab and Marathon. She enjoyed camping, hunting and
fishing. Mrs. Deatherage was of the Baptist faith with her membership in the
Center Grove Baptist Church for fifty years. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy
Vincent and wife Darlis of West Plains, Mo., and Carmon Vincent and wife Bobbie
Jo of Moody, Mo.; five grandchildren, Bradley Vincent, Tiffany Vincent, Dana
Vincent, Austin Vincent and Rhonda Green; and one sister, Virgie Bridges and
husband, Gaylon of Viola, Ark. Her parents, and one great nephew, Bobby Bridges,
precede her in death. Visitation was Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial was held at Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moody
Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
John Lee Vivone | Long time
resident of Willow Springs, unexpectedly passed away while at his home Saturday,
Aug. 2, 2008, due to natural causes. Born to John and Elizabeth Vivone on June
22, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, he was 54 years old. Although John was born in
Texas a state which he dearly loved, he spent most of his childhood years
growing up in Willow Springs, where he attended the local schools. He was a
graduate of Willow Springs High School, class of 1972. He was a member of the
Willow Springs Masonic Lodge and a member of the Angus Cattle Association. John
was described as a hard-working man who has worked numerous jobs throughout his
life, especially in the field of construction. However, he mostly enjoyed
working on his farm raising cattle. He loved the farm life and all that it
afforded him, where he could be out in the country enjoying the outdoors. John
also enjoyed hunting and fishing. But most of all he loved spending time with
his son, Josh, whether it be arrowhead hunting or working on his truck. Any and
all time spent with his son was what brought him the greatest joy. John will be
missed by family and all who knew him. John was preceded in death by his
parents. He is survived by his son, Joshua L. Vivone of Rolla, Mo., and his
brother, Jim H. Vivone of Willow Springs. Funeral services for John will be held
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Willow Funeral Home located at 106 E.
Third Street in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Wednesday’s service at the
Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona. Arrangements are under the direction of
Willow Funeral Home. |
Gordon Murray Voelschow | Age 57, Caulfield, MO. Born Jan. 31, 1951, in Charles City, Iowa, to Robert
and Marcia Murray Voelschow. He died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at
the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Voelschow had
received an Associate Degree in Business Management and on July 24, 1970, was
married at Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Sharon Sawyer. Mr. Voelschow was a veteran,
having served with the U.S. Army and was employed as an assistant manager at
Wal-Mart in West Plains. He was a member and treasurer of the Pioneer
Saddle Club, and was a volunteer and president of the board of the Helping Hands
Equine Therapy. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Voelschow, of the family
home; two children, Christine Hilborn, husband, Andrew, and Sean Voelschow,
wife, Deana, both of Denver, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Miranda Lewis, Michaela
Lewis, Devon Voelschow, Zachary Craft, John Paul Craft, Michael Craft, Hannah
Hilborn, Hailey Hilborn and Heidi Hilborn; his father, Robert Voelschow,
Odebolt, Iowa; one brother, Neil Voelschow, wife, Phyllis; three sisters, Diane
Hoban, husband, Denny, Ila Young and Joy Elder, husband, Mike; his father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Marvin and Barbara Sawyer, Humboldt, Iowa; one
brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. His mother
and two sisters, Betty Voelschow and Jerry Lynn Voelschow, precede him in death.
The family will receive their friends from 5 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9,
2008, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Anne K. Kalwas VokacGoldie May Redburn VonAlLmen | Willow
Springs - Passed away quietly on
Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, while at home surrounded by her family. Born on
Feb. 8, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Anna (Bubik) Kalwas, she was 93
years old. Mrs. Vokac grew up in the Chicago area, where she lived until moving
to Willow Springs, Mo., three years ago. She was a member of the American
Legion Post 703 in Fox Lake, Ill., and the Homemakers Extension of Lake County.
She enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening and bird watching. She will be
greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Mrs. Vokac was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Vokac in 1986; a son, John Charles
Vokac; and a sister, Clara Ocenesak. She is survived by her children, Thomas
Vokac and his wife Lucy of Naperville, Ill.; James W. Vokac and his wife, Judy,
of Willow Springs, Mo.; and Barbara Nyden of Willow Springs, Mo. Mrs. Vokac is
further survived by her three granddaughters Elizabeth Vokac of Chicago, Ill.;
Jeanette Nyden and her husband, Timothy Lohraff of Seattle, Wash.; and KathLaine
Snyder and her husband, Larry, of Fairfield, Ohio. Numerous nieces,
nephews and friends further survive. A visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 21,
2009, at the Willow Funeral Home. A visitation was held on Monday, Feb.
23, 2009, at the K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, in Fox Lake, Illinois. The
funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the K.K. Hamsher Funeral
Home. Interment followed the service at the Grant Cemetery in Grant
Township, Ill. In lieu of flowers Mrs. Vokac’s family suggests
remembrances in her name be directed to the Nature Conservancy, Worldwide
Office, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203 |
| Age 86, East Peoria, IL and formerly of West Plains, MO - Funeral services will
be Dec. 17, 1998 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West
Plains, with Roger Freeman, Houston officiating. Mrs. VonAllmen died Dec. 14,
1998 at Fondulac Woods Health Care Center, Peoria, IL. She was born Feb. 19,
1912 at Rover, MO, the daughter of William Franklin Redburn and Sylvia May
(Childers) Redburn. On Dec. 27, 1927 she was married at Rover, MO to Lee
VonAllmen, who preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1960. Mrs. VonAllmen worked as a
house mother of the Methodist Medical Center, Helen House, for student nurses;
was employed at Bergner's Warehouse; worked at Sullivan's Shoe Store; and had
been the evening receptionist at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. She was of the
Baptist faith, with her membership in the Shiloh Baptist Church at Rover, MO.
Survivors include two children Colleen Wallace and husband Don, of Washington,
IL; and Ben J. VonAllmen of Ingleside, IL; four grandchlldren, Donald Gene Judd;
Kathy Wendt; Keith Lee VonAllmen; and Heidi L. VonAllmen; and one
great-grandchild, John H. Wendt; one sister, Elsie Huddleston, Rover, MO;
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; one son Wayman Gene VonAllmen; two brothers; and one sister. The body
will lie in state Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Family
visitation will be Thursday. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL,
15/Dec/1998) |
KENNETH LEE VONALLMEN | Age 48, of
Nixa, MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr. VonAllmen died at 7:55 a.m.,
Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. He was
born on May 15, 1958, in West Plains, Mo. to Wayne and Betty McCracken VonAllmen.
Mr. VonAllmen was a graduate of Texas State Technical School and was a veteran,
having served with the U.S. Army. On July 16, 2005, he was married at Nixa, Mo.,
to Robin Moran. He was an auto body technician and had been employed at Friendly
Ford in Springfield, Mo. Mr. VonAllmen was an artist and craftsman; he enjoyed
restoring cars and making dream catchers. Mr. VonAllmen was baptized at the
Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains and was a member of the Nixa
Christian Church, Nixa, Mo.He is survived by his wife, Robin VonAllmen of the
family home; five children, Nathan VonAllmen and Cindy Fels, Eva VonAllmen,
Hanna VonAllmen, Jessica Hopkins and Carol Huff and husband, Ricky, all of Nixa,
Mo.; one grandchild, Mykel VonAllmen of Nixa, Mo.; his parents, Wayne and Betty
VonAllmen of West Plains; two brothers, Doug VonAllmen of West Plains and Carl
VonAllmen of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Terri VonAllmen of West Plains and
Pam Jones and husband, Mark of Tipton, Okla.; and numerous nieces and
nephews.One brother, Michael, and one sister, Brandy, precede him in death.
Burial was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
children and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home |
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