"K" Surnames-Missouri Obit Extractions
KABREY Edith L
age 88
b. Oct 3 1908 Oswego KS
m. Jan 28 1928 Oswego KS
d. June 25 Parsons KS
preceded by; husband, Howard C (11/28/69); 1 son
survived by; son, Howard Carl; daughter,
Carol Nibarger; brother, Elmer Cunningham;
sisters, Bernice Fowler, Louise Johnson,
Maurine Turner & Ann Stice; 7 grandchildren;
16 gr-grandchildren
Murdock FH, Oswego KS
burial; Oswego Cemetery, Oswego KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KAMPMANN Elmer R
St Charles MO
age 97
d. June 18 2003
preceded by; wife, Inez O
survived by; extended family
Baue FH, St Charles MO
burial; Memorial Gardens, St Charles MO
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KAY Herman Raymond Jr
Joplin MO
age 75
b. 7/7/1932 Joplin MO
m. 9/12/1964 Granby MO
d. 10/30/2007 Joplin MO
USMC Korea
preceded by; parents, Herman Raymond Sr &
Elizabeth; granddaughter, Ashtin Kay Langston
(2002); grandson, Zachary Kay (1990); daughter,
Cowana Kay
survived by; wife, Judith (Marks); children, Tina
England, Justin Kay, Stacy Williams, Debbie Russow,
Don Daniels, Rayma Bain, Robin Johnson & Christina
Russell; sister, Carolyn Lee; grandchildren, Greg
Waterman, Cody & Devon England, Salina & Cannon
Kay & 16 other grandchildren; gr-granddaughter,
Chloey Ashtin Waterman
Faith Fellowship Church
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Ozark Mem. Pk Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KECZKEMETHY Kirsten Ann
NOTICE: Joplin MO
age 19
b. 5/18/1988 Toms River NJ
d. 9/17/2007 (auto accident)
survived by; parents, William & Lynn; brother,
Karl; grandparents, George & Mildred Keczkemethy,
Joann Jung; extended family
Calvary Chapel Church
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
entombment; Ozark Mem.Pk. Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEELEY Leon Marvin
NOTICE: FH - Joplin MO - 2/10/06
age 73
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Mt Hope Cemetery, Webb City MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEENER Charles "Sonny"
Jay OK
age 60
d. 12/26/2006
First Baptist Church, Jay OK
Turner FH, Jay OK
burial; Jumper Cemetery, Jay OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEISTER Charles Edward
NOTICE: Wyandotte OK
age 65
d. March 1 2006
Paul Thomas FH, Miami OK
burial; Wyandotte Cemetery, Wyandotte OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEITH Louise Mullins
NOTICE: Grove OK
age 84
d. Jan 24 2006
Worley-Luginbuel FH, Grove OK
burial; Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEITH Randy
Jay OK
age 44
d. 9/14/2007
Assembly of God Church, Gravette AR
Ozark FH, Southwest City MO
burial; Maysville Cemetery, Maysville AR
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEITHLY Gail (Kemp)
age 81
b. Dec 19 1916 El Dorado Spgs, MO
d. Jan 30 1998 Nevada (MO) Reg Med Ctr
m. May 26 1940 Schell City MO
preceded by; husband, W Garland Keithly
survived by; son, Garland K; daughter,
Janet S Keithly; sister, Betty June
Hawk; grandchildren; 6 gr-grandchildren
Nevada United Methodist Church, Nevada MO
Milster FH, Nevada MO
burial; Mt Pleasant Cemetery, nr Dederick MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELEMEN Emil F
d. July 20 2006
Army Air Force WWII
survived by; wife, Dorothy (Bradbury); sons,
Michael L (Patricia) & Fred J; grandchildren,
Elizabeth (Tyson) Heidmann, Catherine
(Michael) Chirco, Anne & Brett Kelemen; extended
family
Seven Holy Founders Church
Kutis So.Co. Chapel, Butler Hill MO
burial; Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KELLER Archie R
age 93
b. Nov 12 1903 Cook Co IN
m. Feb 10 1934 Neosho MO
d. June 21 1997 Grove OK
preceded by; wife, Blanche Skinner Keller (8/30/95)
survived by; daughters, Sarajo Keller & Janice
Greninger; 6 grandchildren; 7 gr-grandchildren
Adcock FH, Fairland OK
burial; G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLERMANN Conrad Roy
St Peters MO
age 57
d. June 16 2003
survived by; wife, Nancy; son, Patrick; sister,
Katherine L Kumpis; extended family
Baue FH, St Charles MO
burial; Bethlehem Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KELLEY Anna Mae
age 83
b. Sept 6 1922 North Platte NE
m. Jan 4 1941 Miami OK
d. Feb 28 2006 Columbus KS
preceded by; parents, John Henry & Goldie Ester
(Thayer) Lakey; husband, Virgil Kelley (1/19/06);
daughters, Mary Elizabeth Kelley & Virginia Montee
survived by; daughters, Beulah Marvin, Judy
Richardson, Ruth Holland & Rhea DePratt; sons,
John David & George Kelley; 16 grandchildren; 15
gr-grandchildren; 7 gr-gr-grandchildren
Bath-Naylor FH, Columbus KS
burial; Lone Elm Cemetery, Scammon? KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLEY Geraldine B
Cassville MO
age 83
d. 1/5/2007
Fohn FH, Shell Knob MO
burial; Bunnell Cemetery, Frankfort IN
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLEY Stephen Michael
Memorial from family
b. 11/20/1942
d. 9/12/2006
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLIM Alta M
NOTICE: Cassville MO
age 81
d. Jan 26 2006
Fohn FH, Cassville MO
burial; Corinth Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLOGG Vernal Wilburn
Wyandotte OK
age 86
d. 12/14/2006
Miller Flats Assembly of God Church, Wyandotte OK
Paul Thomas FH, Commerce OK
burial; Hart Cemetery, Seneca MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLY Don M
Cushing OK
age 76
b. 10/23/1930 Fort Smith AR
m. 1958 (Mary Jane Sandlin)
m. 4/1982
d. 1/2/2007 Cushing OK
preceded by; wife, Edith (Combs) (1996); brothers,
Jimmy & John D; daughter, Kathleen Kelly
survived by; son, Sean (Mary); daughters, Dana (Bob)
Stilwell & Tracy (Michael) Leonard; stepchildren, Gary
(Alissa) Combs, Lisa Combs & Denise (Wayne) Tetlow;
brother, Paul Richard (Gloria);
sister-in-law, Minnie Kelly; grandchildren, Aaron & Kayla
Kelly, Jasmine Stilwell, Christian & Shannon Leonard;
5 step-grandchildren; extended family
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cushing OK
Palmer Marler FH, Cushing OK
burial; Euchee Valley Cemetery, Cushing OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KELLY George F
b. Jan 26, 1926 Long Island, NY
no death date
US Navy WWII/Korean War
survived by; wife, Gertrude; brother
Harvey; children, Judith (Phil) Hart,
Maureen (Matt) DiBattista, Brian Kelly;
13 grandchildren; 1 gr-granddaughter;
sons, Frank & Edward & daughter-in-law
Diane Chimero
St Peter's Catholic Church
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO 3/29/04
KELTON Bert C
age 79
b. May 22, 1924 Muskegan MI
d. March 25, 2004 MO
USMC WWII/Korean War
preceded by; wife, Bess Crow Kelton; 3
daughters, Donna, Mary Eilene & Karen Kelton
survived by; son, David; 2 daughters, Teresa
Hart & Mitzi Day; stepdaughter, Cynthia
Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 4 gr-grandchildren
cremated
burial; Ross Cemetery, Neodesha KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
Sentinel, Webb City MO
KEMP Wilford J
NOTICE:
age 88
d. June 21 2005
Knell Mortuary, Carthage MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEMPF John A
age 92
b. Feb 8 1905 Brunswick
d. Jan 30 1998 Joplin MO
m. June 19 1927 Independence MO
Oct 1977 Booneville MO
preceded by; wife, Mayme Ellen Swearingen
Kempf (9/22/76); wife, Verna Roepe Kempf
(12/8/94); 1 daughter
survived by; daughters, Patricia Lincoln &
Caroline Palmer; 5 grandchildren; several gr-grandchildren
Hedge-Lewis FH, Webb City MO
Carr FH, Fayette MO
burial; Fayette City (MO) Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KENNON, Bonnie June (Hunt)[Clemons]
age 78
b. June 5 1927 Spring City MO
d. Aug 5 2005 Carterville MO
m. Aug 1945 Columbus KS to Leonard F Clemons
(d. May 1969)
m. Oct 27 1984 to Harold Kennon
preceded by; parents, Elmer & Alma Hunt; son
Roger; daughter, Nancy; brothers, Oliver
& Bob; sister, Alberta
survived by; husband, Harold; son, Jerry
Clemons; daughters Linda (Larry) Murrell,
Kathy (Tom) Redeagle & Vicky Carnes; son,
Jim (Kathy); step children, Tom, Chuck,
Reta & Mike Kennon; sisters, Leona York,
Georgia Mae Stark, Josephine Campbell &
Shirley Gouge; brothers, Bill, Richard &
Johnny Hunt; 11 grandchildren; 21 gr-grandchildren
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Mt Hope Cem, Webb City MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KENNON Lee E
d. July 21 2006
survived by; daughter, Erin K Kennon; sister,
Joyce M (Frank Jr) Mandernach; extended family
Alexander FH
burial; Mt Lebanon Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KENT Ida Louise (Rush)
Asbury MO
age 82
b. 7/17/1923 Pittsburg KS
m. 10/1/1944
d. 6/27/2006 Asbury MO
preceded by; husband, Ensign Lacey L (2004);
parents, Dr Floyd Harold & Belle Patterson Rush;
infant daughter (1948); grandparents, John S & Laura
Lucas Rush & William Lemuel & Ida White Patterson
survived by; son, Dr Harold Kent; daughter, Dr
Hazel Coltharp; sisters, Laura Alexander & Kathleen
VanDenbrink; 5 grandchildren;
First United Methodist Church
Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg KS
burial; Highland Pk Cemetery, Pittsburg KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEPHART Inez Going
age 86
b. Jan 15 1910 Monkey Island OK (nr Grove)
m. Dec 15 1934 Grove OK
d. July 9 1996 Tulsa OK (Doctors Med.Ctr)
preceded by; husband, Elmer (4/10/60)
survived by; son, Bobby Joe; 3 grandchildren;
2 gr-grandchildren
Worley-Luginbuel FH, Grove OK
burial; Zena Cemetery, Grove OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEPLAR Mildred F
age 94
b. Oct 28 1905 Kansas City MO
m. July 5 1924 Eldorado KS
d. Feb 20 2000 Joplin MO
preceded by; parents, William & Alice
Hartgrove; husband, Edward; sons, Bill & Richard Keplar
survived by; sons, Harry, George & Bob;
daughters, Alice Markle, Mary Lou Drew
& Ruby Keplar; sister, Caroline Osler;
28 grandchildren; numerous gr-grandchildren
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
Oak Grove Baptist Church
burial; Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Eldorado KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KERBY W.R.
NOTICE: Miami OK
age 84
d. Jan 23 2006
Northwest Baptist Church, Miami OK
Paul Thomas FH, Miami OK
burial; Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Miami OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KERRY A W "Bill"
age 89
b. Sept 18 1908 Brockway PA
m. Sept 13 1941 Kansas City KS to
Carroll Elaine Dixon Maddox
d. Nov 27, 1997 Gravette AR
preceded by; wife
survived by; 2 sons, Linn Maddox & Kim
Kerry; 2 daughters, Anne Lawrence &
Jean Phipps; sister, Mabel Rugh; 9
grandchildren; 2 gr-grandchildren
Noel United Methodist Church
Ozark Fun. Home, Noel MO
burial; Noel Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KESSINGER Madeline L (Thurman)
age 79
b. June 16, 1917 Joplin MO
d. Aug 8, 1996 Joplin MO
Mo
survived by; son, Jim Kessinger; 2
brothers, Leroy & John Thurman; 2
sisters, Ruth Snyder & Doris Jean
House; 7 grandchildren; 7 gr-grandchildren
Crafton-Cantrell FH, Aurora MO
burial; Maple Pk Cemetery, Aurora MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KETRON Clarence
NOTICE: FH - Joplin MO - 1/25/06
age 79
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Ozark Memorial Pk Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEY Edna Estelle
NOTICE: Carl Jct MO
age 91
d. 11/1/2007
First Presbyterian Church, Carthage MO
Knell Mortuary, Carthage MO
burial; Park Cemetery, Carthage MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEY Sherry M
Sheldon MO
age 57
d. 12/25/2006
Ferry FH, Nevada MO
burial; Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Dederick MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KEYES Hilda
Leasburg MO
age 85
d. June 14 2003
preceded by; husband, Albert
survived by; grandsons, Bruce (Marsha) &
Brent (Rhonda) Keyes; 7 gr-grandchildren;
3 gr-gr-grandchildren; extended family
Britton FH, Cuba MO
burial; Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg MO
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KIDD Wanda Mae
NOTICE:
age 78
d. Nov 2 2005
Cooper-Althouse FH, Miami OK
burial; Mt Hope Cemetery, Afton OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIEFER Margie N
NOTICE: Shell Knob MO
age 82
d. Feb 16 2006
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Shell Knob MO
Fohn FH, Cassville MO
burial; Lake Park Mem.Gardens, Shell Knob MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KILE Laurel Jeanne
NOTICE: FH 10/29/05
age 84
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
cremation/private committal of ashes at later date
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIMBROUGH Gary Lee Jr
age 24
b. July 14 1971 Neosho MO
m. June 17 1993 Harrison AR
d. July 8 1996 Joplin MO (death ruled homicide)
USMC
survived by; wife, Melinda Camille Rosewicz
Kimbrough; daughter, Kiera Anne Kimbrough;
stepson & stepdaughter, K.C. & Camisha
Rosewicz; mother & stepfather, Pat & Dave
Bly; brother, Brent Kimbrough; sister,
Kimberlee Harris; stepbrother, David Paul
Bly; stepsister, Dana Marie Edgell; grand-
mothers, Gladys Sanders & Edith Oxford;
step-grandparents, Mr & Mrs Ernest Bly
Clark FH, Neosho MO
burial; Union Cemetery, Stella MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIME David L
St Louis MO
age 29
b. 12/2/1977 San Francisco CA
d. 1/4/2007
survived by; parents, Dale (Bonnie) & Mike (Mary)
McIntosh; sisters, Kerri Kime & Katlin McIntosh;
extended family
Toedtmann-Grosse FH, New Haven MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIMES Anna Frankie
NOTICE: FH - Baxter Spgs KS - 12/25/2006
age 99
Derfelt's FH, Baxter Spgs KS
burial; Pleasant View Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIMES Gladys Tollefson
age 88
b. Dec 12 1909 Everest KS
d. Feb 13 1998 Neosho MO
m. June 6 1931 Council Grove KS
preceded by; husband, John M (4/1/85); 2 daughters
survived by; daughtes, Marcia Kimes & Cynthia
Benward; sister, Mary Mitchell; 7 grand-
children; 5 gr-grandchildren
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Ozark Mem Pk Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KINDRED Robert E
NOTICE: FH 9/12/2007 Webb City MO
age 86
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Bryce Sherwood
age 17
d. Feb 3 2006 Wilmington DE (struck by bus)
survived by; mother, Lisa King; sisters, Sara &
Ladeana King, brother, Brock King; grandparents, Sonny
& Carolyn Dunn; gr-grandfather, Tommy Walton;
extended family
Campbell-Biddlecome FH, Seneca MO
cremation
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Carole
NOTICE: Carthage MO – FH – 12/6/06
age 71
Ulmer FH, Carthage MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Frederick William
Joplin MO
age 93
b. 5/30/1914 Joplin MO
m. 2/26/1949 Chicago IL
d. 10/19/2007 Joplin MO
Naval Air Transport Svc, WWII
preceded by; parents, Morgan Louis & Inis Elizabeth
(Stotts); sister, Arlene Covey
survived by; wife, Mary Jean (Ellspermann); daughters,
Janet (Andy) Johnson, Nanci (Randy) Roberts & Susan
Kathleen (Mark) Powers; son, Frederick (Elizabeth Lane);
grandchildren; Lang Christoffer (Tonya) Johnson,
Drew Steffan Johnson, Erin Elizabeth & Austin Morgan
King, Michelle Lauren & Kevin Randall Roberts; gr-
granddaughter, Ella Soren Johnson; extended family
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Dudman Spgs Cemeter, east of Carthage MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING James Lee "Jim"
age 71
b. Jan 15 1935 Omaha NE
d. Feb 10 2006 Fayetteville AR
US Army - Korea
preceded by; parents, Harold L & Louise King;
stepfather, Elmer Mitchell
survived by; wife, Merena M King; daughter, Diana
(Richard) Alderman; sons, James LeRoy (Mari), Lee
A & Kevin W King; grandchildren, Amber Michelle,
Jared Ryan, Merena Shawntel & Nikki Merena Marie
Alderman; great-grandson, Ayden Michael King
Benton Co FH, Rogers AR
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Julian
age 82
b. Aug 22 1923 Seneca MO
m. Oct 15 1944
d. Nov 2 2005 Seneca MO
US Army WWII
32nd Degree Mason, Lodge #247
preceded by; parents, Theodore & Maude King;
brother, Norman
survived by; son, David (Lois); 3 grandsons;
1 gr-grandson; 2 gr-gr-granddaughters;
brothers, Harold & Daryl
Campbell-Biddlecome FH, Seneca MO
burial; Seneca (MO) Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Mary J
Wyandotte OK
age 77
d. 12/13/2006
Paul Thomas FH, Miami OK
burial; Fairland Cemetery, Fairland OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Nicholas Grant "Nick"
NOTICE:
age 18
d. June 17 2005
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miami OK
Cooper-Althouse Funeral Hme, Miami OK
burial; Ottawa Indian Cemetery, Miami OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Sterling W
age 89
b. 9/7/1917 Jasper MO
m. 9/14/1940 Benton Co AR
d. 8/27/2007 Atlas Community MO
preceded by; parents, Wilfred & Creola (Patrick);
wife, Olive Olga (Smith) (1/30/2001); daughter,
Ann Elaine King; son, Johnathan
survived by; sons, Kenny (Shirley) & Steven
(Rose); brother, Melbert; 9 grandchildren; 14
gr-grandchildren; several gr-gr-grandchildren
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Sterling Cemetery, Atlas MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KING Toni Marie
NOTICE: Vinita OK
age 57
d. Jan 23 2006
Vinita Kingdom Hall, Vinita OK
Thomas FH, Welch OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KINION John Kenney I
NOTICE: FH 11/12/05
age 68
Derfelt's FH, KS
Lowell Friends Church, Lowell KS
burial; Dixon Cemetery, Cherokee City AR
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KINNEY Patricia Ann
NOTICE:
age 58
d. July 30 2005
Cotrell Funeral Chapel, Poplar Bluff MO
burial; Ozark Mem Pk Cem, Joplin MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRBY Dorothy Blanche
NOTICE: Anderson MO
age 90
d. Feb 22 2006
Walker-Dowd FH, Anderson MO
burial; Noel Cemetery, Noel MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRBY Kermit Ray
NOTICE: Nashville MO
age 80
d. Nov 18 2005
Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg KS
Nashville (MO) Christian Church
burial; Nashville (MO) Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRCH Edwin D
NOTICE:
age 88
d. July 11 2005
Friskel FH, Frontenac KS
burial; Garden of Memories Cemetery, Pittsburg KS
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRK Lela Lavay "Teddy"
age 84
b. Sept 14 1913 at Sherwin
d. Nov 28 1997 Columbus KS
preceded by; 1 son
survived by; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-
grandchildren; 1 gr-gr-grandchild
Murdock FH, Columbus KS
burial; Edgmand Cemetery, nw of Columbus
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRK Stanley R
age 75
b. Dec 11 1922 Spokane WA
d. Jan 8 1998 Springdale AR
m. April 24 1949 Noel MO
US Army WWII Vet
survived by; wife, Dorothy (Sergeant);
sisters, Bonnie Lou Tolly & Marie Alice Grissom
Ozark Funeral Home, Noel MO
burial; Noel Cemetery, Noel MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRK Theodore Franklin "Bud" "Pops"
age 82
b. May 25 1923 Picher OK
d. Feb 17 2006 Joplin MO (Freeman Hosp)
preceded by; parents, George Douglas & Rilea Jane
Gilbert Kirk; wife, Etta Alene Jones Kirk (1969);
wife, Ellender Etta "Helen" Foote Kirk (4/05);
daughters, Carolyn Sue Kirk & Rosemary Stein;
gr-grandson, C.D. Sharbutt; brothers, Douglas
Leroy & Jackie
Lerow Kirk; sister, Bessie Margaret Wright; half-
brothers, George Rily, Ualy, Ernest Laward,
Juddson Atison, John Erie, Anza, John Pruitt Jr
& Weles Berges Kirk; half-sisters, Lucia Matilla,
Maueela, Mahlaa, Neomia, Leona Hazel & Elizabeth
Frances Kirk
survived by; children, Kenneth (Lourea) , Debbie
Chew, Buddy & Shirley, Ted & Sherry,
Terry & Melissa, Ellie Burner, Jimmy & Teresa
Palmer, Alvin & Gloria, Ellender "Mae Mae"
Carden, Penny Jo & Dusty Graham, Angel & Curtis
Sharbutt, Elizabeth & Jason Sharbutt &
Annastashia Kirk; sisters, Eula May Dyer &
Edna Snow; 43 grandchildren; 55 gr-grandchildren;
1 gr-gr-grandchild; many nieces & nephews
Paul Thomas FH, Picher OK
burial; Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRKMAN Ovella M
age 75
b. Dec 13, 1928 Anadarko, OK
m. Aug 18, 1967 Bobby Lee Kirkman, Joplin MO
d. March 26, 2004 Joplin, MO
preceded by; husband (March 25, 2000); 2
sisters, Cherry Ann Cupp & Rosie A.
Terry; brother, Charles Cupp
survived by; sons, Robert, Johnny & Danny
Hancock; daughter, Allene Smith; sisters,
Maybell Cook, Margaret Sturgis, Joyce
Melton, Dorothy Reynolds, Opal Cupp,
Mary Simonson & Patsy Edward; brother,
Everett Cupp; 11 grandchildren; many gr-
grandchildren & gr-gr-grandchildren
Southside Community Church of God
Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO
burial; Ozark Memorial Pk Cemetery, Joplin
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KIRKSEY Bertie L
age 81
b. April 2 1915 Durham AR
d. June 26 1996 Tulsa OK (Bapt.Reg.Hlth Ctr)
m. Aug 21 1932
preceded by; husband, Ezra Thomas Kirksey
(9/29/1965)
survived by; sons, Cecil, Harold & Tom;daughter,
Janelle Pittman; 16 grandchildren; several gr-
grandchildren
Cooper-Althouse FH, Miami OK
burial; GAR Cemetery, Miami OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KITCHEN Clarence Robert "Bob"
Joplin MO
age 68
d. 12/26/2006
Housh FH, Sarcoxie MO
burial; Sarcoxie Cemetery, Sarcoxie MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KLEIN Helen (Klipsch)
age 93
d. June 17 2003
preceded by; parents, William & Anna; brother,
William; granddaughter, Kristin Sue
survived by; daughter, Sue Klein (George H) Schmitt;
grandchildren, George Michael, Joseph Christopher,
Susanne Nicole & Elizabeth Theresa; gr-grand-
daughter, Jasmine Marie; extended family
St Gregory The Great Catholic Church, Bluffton SC
Sauls FH, Bluffton SC
burial; Resurrection Cemetery, St Louis MO
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KLIX Glen L
NOTICE: Commerce OK
age 76
d. Feb 18 2006
Paul Thomas FH, Picher OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KLUMPP Richard
NOTICE: Nevada MO
age 74
d. 7/27/2007
Ferry FH, Nevada MO
burial; Newton Burial Pk, Nevada MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KNIGHT Benjamin E "Ben"
age 80
b. Dec 4 1925 Rockwell City IA
m. April 9 1954 Dallas TX
d. Feb 19 2006 Neosho MO
US Navy
preceded by; parents, Vern & Gertrude (Bestor) Knight;
brother, Charles Wilson
survived by; wife, Rose Ann Crooks Knight; sons, Paul
(Trish) & Mark (Martha); daughters, Ginger Knight &
Chris Cook; sisters, Mary Duecker & Margaret Havens
grandsons, Brandon, Cory (Tammy), Benjamin Paul,
Dustin & Matthew Knight; gr-granddaughter, Lanee Knight
Clark FH, Neosho MO
cremation
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KNIPE Pat
NOTICE:
age 66
d. Sept 10 2005
First Assembly Church, Jay OK
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay OK
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KNOBLOCH Bennett W
age 78
b. Oct 3 1917 Buffalo NY
d. June 23 1996 Aurora (MO) Comm.Hosp.
US Army Vet
survived by; wife, Jimmie; 3 sons, Dale B,
William D & James; daughter, Debbie
Horbatits; sisters, Ethel Todd & Mary
Jane Esslinger; 13 grandchildren
Fossett-Mosher FH, Mt Vernon MO
cremation/services later in NY
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KNOPF Alice Rose (Hammann)
d. June 17 2003
preceded by; husband, Frank J
survived by; sons, William J & Michael F;
daughters-in-law, Susan & Tamara; grandson, Timothy
Buchholz Valley of Flowers Mortuary,
Florissant MO
burial; Sacred Heart Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KNOWLTON Alecia Nicole
NOTICE:
infant daughter of Dainelle Johnson & Shane
Knowlton
d. Sept 14 2005
Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar MO
burial; Fullerton Cemetery, Carthage MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KOEHLER Mary
age 87
b. 9/29/1916 Paola KS
d. 4/14/2004
preceded by; parents; brothers, Jerome &
Bernard Koehler; sister, Frances
survived by; inlaws & other family
Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City MO
burial; Holy Cross Cemetery, Paola KS
source; Ks City Star, Ks City MO
KOHLER William Glen
age 16
b. April 24 1981 Orange CA
d. June 19 1997 Newton Co MO
survived by; parents, William E & Valerie J
Kohler; sister, Billiejean Renee; grand-
parents, Nadine Thacker, Dale & Sarah Blackburn
Rocketdyne Road Church of Christ, Neosho MO
Campbell-Biddlecome FH, Seneca MO
cremation
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KOON Michael Gage "Mickey"
age 6m
b. Jan 15 1996 Joplin MO
d. July 9 1996 Springfield MO (Cox Med.Ctr.So)
survived by; mother, Amy Koon; grandparents,
George & Norman Koon; gr-grandparents, Sylvia
Jones & Ethel & Harrison Koon
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
private burial
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KOOPMAN Marilyn E
NOTICE:
age 58
d. July 11 2005
Bath-Forbes-Hoffman FH, Chetopa KS
no services
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KOPFF Mildred A "Mil" (Merlo)
age 87
d. June 18 2003
preceded by; parents, Luigi & Teresa (Berra)
Merlo; brothers, Emmanual, Louis, Charles,
Henry, Joseph; sisters, Josephine Merlo,
Caroline Gianino & Theresa Merlotti; extended family
St Ambrose Church
Calcaterra FH, St Louis MO
burial; Resurrection Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KOTKA Eula Mary
age 94
b. Sept 9 1901 Martinsville MO
m. April 3 1918 Ava MO
2nd, Aug 8 1964
d. July 7 1996 Mt Vernon MO
preceded by; husbands, A.E. Justice (1/19/61)
& E Victor Kotka (8/19/69)
survived by; son, Dale Justice; 8 grandchildren;
21 gr-grandchildren
Fossett-Mosher FH, Mt Vernon MO
burial; I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mt Vernon MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KOUGH Mamie
NOTICE: Liberal MO
age 87
d. 7/23/2007
Konantz-Warden FH, Lamar MO
burial; St Charles Mem.Gardens, St Charles MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KRANTZ Dennis Jack
age 45
b. Dec 12 1950 Muscatine IA
m. April 4 1978 Muscatine IA
d. July 6 1996 Miller MO (apparent heart attack)
survived by; wife, Jolene Frances Bleadorn Krantz;
daughter, Cherakee Krantz; son, Jason; half-
sister, Glena Stark
Morris-Leiman-Mosher FH, Miller MO
burial; Misemer Cemetery, Miller MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KREWSON Norma L (Harnagel)
Cuba MO
86y 11m 21d
b. Dec 27 1911 St Louis MO
m. Feb 17 1963 St Louis MO
d. Dec 18 1998 Cuba MO
preceded by; parents, Alfred & Helena Harnagel
survived by; husband, Martin W; son, Martin W Jr
(Karen); brother, Alfred; brother-in-law, Murel
(Blondie) Krewson; 7 grandchildren; 18 gr-
grandchildren; extended family
Britton FH, Cuba MO
burial; Oak Grove Cemetery, St James MO
source; Cuba Free Press, Cuba MO
KRIECKHAUS Arthur "Tuck"
age 88
b. Feb 10, 1909 Joplin, Mo
m. Mary Prince Dec 15, 1946 Columbus, Ks
d. Nov 18, 1997 Joplin MO (St John's Hosp)
survived by; wife; 4 sisters, Harriett
Porter, Helen Keith, Millie Stowell & Marjorie Ryan
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Mt Hope Cemetery, Webb City MO
source; Joplin Globe, Joplin MO
KRIECKHAUS Mary Tracey Prince
age 90
b. March 19 1915 Carterville MO
m. 1946
d. Sept 28 2005 Joplin MO
preceded by; parents, Ivan Prince & Treva
Boyd Prince; husband, Arthur "Tuck";
sisters, Betty Smith & Peggy Lemmons;
brothers, Russell, Paul, Roland, John & Tom Prince
survived by; sister, Marjorie (Arnold) Workizer;
brother, Robert Prince; extended family
Parker Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Mt Hope Cemetery, Webb City MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KRUEGER, Edgar O
NOTICE:
age 78
d. July 14 2005
Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt MO
Buchanan FH, Monett MO
burial; Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KRUG Bessie E "Betty" (Young)
d. June 12 2003
preceded by; husband, Edward; son, Donald Bayer
survived by; daughter, Leonora (Hank) Doerle;
grandchildren, Justin (Julia), Terry, Matthew
(Christy), Warren (Maria) Doerle & Kimberly
Ahlsted; gr-grandchildren, Michael & Matthew
Treacy, Brandyn, Jacob & Annaliese Doerle;
extended family
Buchholz Spanish Lake Mortuary
burial; Calvary Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KRUSE Anna
age 63
b. Aug 8 1933 Bocksberg Germany
m. Aug 11 1957 Germany
d. June 23 1997 Joplin MO
preceded by; 1 son
survived by; husband, Gilbert; sons, Mitchell,
Cameron & Kendall
Clark FH, Neosho MO
burial; I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Neosho MO
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
KRUTSINGER Bob C
age 81
Joplin MO
b. 11/9/1925 Diamond MO
m. 12/25/1952 Huntsville AR
d. 2/14/2007 Joplin MO
US Army Korea
preceded by; parents; son, Bobbie Craig; brother,
Raymond
survived by; wife, Donnie (Johnson); sons, Robert
& Greg; daughters, Susan McDonald, Deanna McKay
& Sharene Hart; brother, Leon; 9 grandchildren;
4 gr-grandchildren
Carl Jct Christian Church, Carl Jct MO
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin MO
burial; Ozark Mem.Pk Cemetery, Joplin MO
source; Jasper Co Citizen, Carl Jct MO
KSYCKI Sister Mary Joecile S.S.N.D.
d. June 11 2003
survived by; sisters, Mary Ksycki, Sister Martin
Ksycki O.L.V.M. & Victoria (Louis) Bochantin; extended
family
Notre Dame Motherhouse
Kutis FH
burial; Motherhouse Cemetery
source; Post Dispatch, St Louis MO
KYRIAS Betty J Fehrenbach
age 70
b. Aug 14 1925 Baxter Springs KS
m. July 3 1947 Baxter Springs
d. July 4 1996 Joplin MO (St Johns Hosp)
survived by; husband, Stephen C; sons, Mark &
Thomas N; daughters, Carol Ann Kyrias &
Mary K Kyrias-Gann; brothers, Joseph R &
William G Fehrenbach; sister, Virginia O'Banion;
5 grandchildren
First United Methodist Church, Baxter Spgs KS
Abbott FH, Baxter Springs KS
cremation/burial, Baxter Springs (KS) Cemetery
source; Jopl.Globe, Joplin MO
