Marsha Kay Hemme, 72, of Marshall, Missouri, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 24, 2015, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.

Born on August 1, 1943 in Plevna, Missouri, Marsha was the daughter of the late Stephen Zahn and Margaret Pulse Zahn. Marsha was raised in LaBelle, Missouri, where she was a 1961 graduate of LaBelle High School. She was employed at Bank of LaBelle for 24 years and was a vice-president and loan officer.

Marsha lived in Marshall the last 20 years, and prior to retirement, was employed in the office of Marshall Municipal Utilities.  On April 22, 2005, she married Robert O. (Bob) Hemme, who survives of the home. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her husband, Bob; she is survived by two children, Ronald Eugene Hutcherson and wife, Amy, of Grapevine, Texas, and Debra Kay Giles and husband, Rob, of Macomb, Illinois; four step-children, Faith Brown and husband, Bobby, of Houstonia, Kathy Johnson and husband, Greg of Clinton, Mark Hemme and wife, Sherry of Sedalia, and Gary Hemme and wife, Melissa of Sedalia; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; three siblings: Jim Zahn of Canton, Mary Jacobs of Canton, and Donnie Zahn of LaGrange; as well as nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Zahn and Richard Zahn; and one step-son, Steven Hemme.

Memorial services were held January 9, 2016, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating.

Inurnment was in Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com

  Mr. Eric James Moeller, age 26, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2015.

He was born Tuesday, May 30, 1989, in Freehold, New Jersey, a son of Michael and Shelley (Buswell) Moeller, and moved to Franklin, Tennessee with his family in 1996. Eric graduated from Page High School in 2008 and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Eric was united in marriage with Alexa Anderson on October 11, 2015. He was a member of the Church of the City, formerly named the People’s Church of Franklin.

He served as a full time personal trainer at Franklin Athletic Club in Franklin, Tennessee.

Eric is survived by his wife, Alexa; parents, Michael and Shelley (Buswell) Moeller; brother, Ryan Moeller; grandmother, Sarah Myrldene Buswell; grandfather, Leroy Moeller; along with loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins in Knox County, Missouri, and Lewis County, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life service was held December 27, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Williamson County Animal Shelter or Happy Tales and the family asks that you also please do a good deed in Eric’s name. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. www.williamsonmemorial.com

  Shermaine Riggins passed away on January 18, 2016, in Marshall, Missouri, at the age of 68.  She leaves behind her husband, Bill Riggins.  She is also survived by her two daughters, Andrea Cobb and husband, Barry; Megan Shepard and husband, Brad; her grandchildren, Lexie and Evan Cobb, Ava and Brant Shepard, Kalee Arnold and husband, Jacob; and her sister in law, Norma Slocum.

Shermaine was born on November 8, 1947, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Cordie and Dorothy (Miller) Slocum of Hurdland, Missouri.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bill.  She grew up in a tight knit community and had many wonderful stories of her childhood. She graduated from Knox County High School and was a star basketball player despite being 5’ 2”. She has remained close to her childhood friends and has been active in maintaining those ties through her position as Hurdland School class reunion co-chair.

She would tell you her greatest achievement was marrying William L. (Bill) Riggins.  They met while at the University of Missouri when she was working as a manager of an apartment complex in Columbia, Missouri. They married just nine months later on September 5, 1970, at the AP Green Chapel on campus and have been blissfully married for the past 45 years.  They have remained avid MIZZOU supporters through the years.

Bill and Shermaine turned a passion for agriculture and love for each other into a thriving business they ran together for twenty-four years.  When they retired in 2005, she turned her efforts to the community.  Since that time, she has enjoyed being active in PEO, Monday Club, Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary, and the Chamber of Commerce.  She has served on the board of both the Salt Fork YMCA and the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater.  She enjoyed playing bridge and golf with friends, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She and Bill enjoyed traveling and were able to take many trips to various countries and throughout the United States.

She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends, colleagues, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.

Friends may call after 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Services for Shermaine will be held at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 2 p.m. The family will also hold a Celebration of Life Reception honoring Shermaine on Friday, January 22, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the Martin Community Center.  All are welcome to join the family for either, or both events.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the Salt Fork YMCA or the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater.  For more information, contact Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home at 660-886-5700. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com

  Mary Margaret Kriegshauser, 89, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina.  Mary was born on July 27, 1926, near Baring, Missouri, the daughter of Harold and Nellie Delaney Early.

She attended school in Baring through the third grade, when the family moved to Edina.  Mary attended and graduated from the St. Joseph Grade School and High School with the Class of 1944.  On April 3, 1948, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, Mary married Carl Thomas Kriegshauser and they were the parents of seven children.

Mary was accepted into St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Quincy, Illinois and graduated in 1947.  She then worked as an RN for Grim-Smith Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri.  Mary was an RN Consultant for Knox County Nursing Home, and assisted with the hiring of the first staff.  She also taught and tested for CNA and Med Tech classes there, as well as at Prairie View Nursing Home in Lewistown, Missouri.  Before retirement, in 1987, she worked for the Knox County Health Department in Edina.

After Carl returned from WWII, they took over operation of the Kriegshauser Brothers Furniture Store and Funeral Home, with Carl’s brother Paul.  Mary assisted in both facilities until their retirement in 1996.

Mary was a member and volunteer of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, St. Ann’s Alter Society, Baring Country Club and Edina Country Club.  Mary and Carl enjoyed delivering meals for the Nutrition Site, playing bridge, their supper club, spending time with friends, family and especially their grandchildren.  She was a great cook, neighbor and friend.

Mary is survived by four sons;  Mike (Susan) Kriegshauser of Eldon;  Matthew Kriegshauser of Edina; Stephen (Lisa) Kriegshauser of Columbia;  and Patrick (Tammy) Kriegshauser of Kirksville; one daughter, Ann (Danny) Bayles of Moberly; sixteen grandchildren;  Bo Bayles, Bari Bayles-Riddle, Summer Kriegshauser, Delaney Kriegshauser, Will Kriegshauser, Arielle Kriegshauser-Cordes, Thomas Kriegshauser, Nicole Johnston, Lauren Springer, Derek Kriegshauser, Dylan Kriegshauser, Mitch Kriegshauser, Vin Kriegshauser, Devin Noonan, Steffan Kriegshauser, Haven Kriegshauser; two step-grandsons;  Christian Dixon and Joe Oswald;  three step-granddaughters;  Jessica Beckmann, Reagan Garff and Erin Oswald; great grandchildren; Claire Johnston, Graham Johnston, Lucas Springer, Benton Springer, Ender Noonan, Taylor, Ashland, and Kiley Oswald, Caroline and jalen Beckmann and Charley Garff, along with a brother-in-law (Bob Elsea), numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carl in 2014, a son Nicholas Kriegshauser in 1998 and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Kriegshauser in infancy;  sisters, Cora (Dick) Kelly, Elizabeth (Joe) Kiley, and Rita Elsea; and brothers, J.T. (Frances) Early and Pete (Mary V.) Early.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina.  Visitation will be Friday, January 22, 2016, after 2:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina.  A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Edina.

Music will be provided by Brent Karhoff, Beth Frye and Jim and Kyle Clark.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, Thomas Kriegshauser, Bo Bayles, Will Kriegshauser, Derek Kriegshauser, Dylan Kriegshauser, Mitch Kriegshauser, Vin Kriegshauser and Steffan Kriegshauser.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Mary Kriegshauser may be left to St. Joseph Foundation, Knox County Nursing Home or the Knox County Nutrition Site.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Doss Funeral Home, 208 N. 4^th Street, Edina, Missouri  63537.

Vesta Grace Dent, 81, of Kahoka, Missouri, formerly of Newark and Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

She was born on October 11, 1934 near Plevna, Missouri, the daughter of Ray Edward and Grace Ballinger Prosser.

She graduated from the Edina High School in the Class of 1942.

Vesta married Robert Lee Dent on April 16, 1952 in Edina, Missouri, before graduation since Robert was leaving for the military. She would join him in California after graduation.

They would return, after Robert served during the Korean Conflict, to farm near Newark, Missouri. In 1984 they had a farm sale and moved to Edina, Missouri and started the Dent Auction House, where she worked the kitchen and clerked before Robert's health failed.

She was a member of the Bee Ridge United Methodist Church, southeast of Edina, Missouri but also attended the Edina and Kahoka United Methodist Churches in later years.

She enjoyed painting china, quilting, knitting and meeting with the 80’s Ladies but most of all she cherished the time spent with family.

Vesta is survived by a daughter, Kathy and Tom Shipley of Kahoka, Missouri; two sons, Dale Dent and his fiancé Sheri Scott of Newark, Missouri and Steve and Linda Dent of Avalon, Missouri; grandchildren, Aaron Dent, Justin Burkhardt, Nakita Dent, Bryce Dent, Bryana Dent, Alicia Burkhardt, Holly Dent Hicks, and Robert Dent; great grandchildren, Soliga Burkhardt, Christian Burkhardt, Austin Burkhardt, Travis James Burkhardt, and Faith Burkhardt, Alexis Sturm and Grace Dent; a sister-in-law, Virginia Prosser of Mexico, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Clyde and Rose Dent of San Antonio, Texas and Richard and Charlotte Dent of Oak Grove, Missouri; along with numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and a host of friends.

Vesta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lee Dent in 1996; a grandson, Travis Burkhardt in 2003 and a brother, Ray Prosser, Jr.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.

Visitation will be after 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 23, 2016, with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Bee Ridge Cemetery, southeast of Edina, Missouri.

Pastor Barbara Hagerla will officiate and music will be provided by Audrey and Jim Dent. Casket Bearers will be Bryce Dent, Travis Sturm, Justin Burkhardt, Mark Klocke, Robert Mitchell and Gary McKenzie. Honorary Bearers will be Bryana Dent, Alicia Burkhardt, Duane Fountain, Kenneth Klocke, Bobby Simmons, Quentin Greenley, and Larry Lumley.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Vesta Dent may be left to the Bee Ridge Cemetery Association. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

 L.P. "Pete" Mayfield, age 71, of rural Baring, MO, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, in the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, MO.

Pete was born July 16, 1944, in Scotland County near Greensburg, MO, the son of L.P. “Pete” Mayfield and Lillian Hackett Mayfield. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Adams in Memphis on March 1, 1964.

Surviving are, his wife of 51 years, Jeanne Mayfield of Greensburg; two daughters, Monica Zahn of Edina and Michele “Mitzi” McLaren (David) of Columbia, Missouri; and two granddaughters, Kiley Marshall of Columbia, and Chelsea Zahn of Edina.  Pete was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Heath Zahn; and brother-in-law, Vaughn Biggs.

Pete attended Myer Elementary School and graduated from Memphis High School in 1962. He lived his entire life in the Greensburg community, engaged in farming and truck driving, was a lifelong Harley-Davidson owner, rider and road warrior, covering thousands of miles both near and far. Pete had a zest for life, knew no strangers, and always enjoyed being surrounded by good friends, neighbors, and family. Pete served as Knox County Presiding Commissioner for 20 years, dedicated to bettering our community. He was a member of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning board for a number of years, served as Baring Country Club board member, and was an active member of the Knox County Democratic Committee.  Pete was a member and Past Master of Greensburg Masonic Lodge #414 A.F. & A.M., where this year he would have received his 50-year pin, as well as a member of Moila Shrine Temple, V.F.W. at Memphis, and the Greensburg Baptist Church.

Pete was an avid supporter of his granddaughters and their numerous activities, especially softball, basketball and trap shooting.

Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, with family receiving friends from 5-8 p.m. at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina. Masonic Rites will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening by Greensburg Lodge #414 A.F. & A.M.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina. Mike Fox will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Greensburg Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Trever Bryant, Scott Bryant, Kevin Holdren, Russell Schutlz, Tony Snelling, Richard Clark, and David Poston. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at the Knox County Community Center (Edina) following interment. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Honorary bearers will be Virgil Doss, Bill Holdren, Tommy Small, Mike Hamlin, Shane Hamlin, Richard Harper, Albert Dye, Donald Bruegenhemke, Gary Young, George Hunolt, Troy Clubb, and Steve Gattin.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Memorials may also be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

Victoria Burks, age 66, of Wyaconda, Mo, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her home.

Vickie was born April 16, 1949 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Victor E. and Mary Dorine Briley Young.

On November 5, 1966, she married Donnie Burks at the Kahoka Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband of almost 50 years, Donnie, of Wyaconda; three sons, Charles Donald (Tracy) Burks, Jr. of Kahoka, Emmanuel Lee (Juanita) Burks, Sr. of Columbia, and Curtis Alan Burks of Wyaconda; one daughter, Mary V. Paul of Wyaconda; Michelle Coop of Kahoka, a granddaughter she raised as her own; grandchildren: Glenn A. House, Jr. of Wyaconda, Jessica N. McCluskey of Wyaconda, Heidi Burks of Luray, Sean (Heather) Barnhart of Columbia, Chris M. Barnhart of Columbia, Emmanuel L. Burks, Jr. of Moberly, and Jonathan Burks of Columbia; great-grandchildren: Mavryc and Oryan House, Heavenlly House, Gabreila Bennett, Bentley House, Tyree, Deonta and Destanie Haroldson, Trayton Coop, and Cameron, DiJon and Temperance Barnhart; one brother, William (Brenda) Young of Kahoka; five sisters: Ruby “Dodie” Simmons, Evelyn O’Day, Ava Carter and Dianna Sommers Toben, all of Kahoka and Rita (Vaughn) Barry of Alexandria; brother-in-law, Bill Hayden of Kahoka; nieces and nephews including Mira Maggard of Lebanon, MO, and Chad Young of Burlington, IA who were very special to her; as well as other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor E. Young and Mary Young Helm; step-fathers, Clifton Helm and Richard Gregory; brothers, Victor Young, Jr. and Samuel E. Robison; sisters, Joan Hayden and Sandra Ringenberg; brothers-in-law, Jeff LeMaster, Gary Simmons, Floyd Sommers, and Steve Toben; and a nephew, Larry Hayden.

Vickie had worked in several nursing and boarding homes in Kahoka and Keokuk including Sunny Acres, for Josephine Shoup, Lee County Convalescent Home, LaHoma Gutting, and the Clark County Nursing Home. She later worked at the Garment Factory in Memphis and retired from the Industrial Opportunities in Kahoka.

Vickie was a member of the Kahoka Christian Church. She loved to cook, crochet, and sing. She sang many songs her dad sang to her as a little girl and then discovered Karaoke which she enjoyed with her daughter, Mary. When her children were small, there were always kids hanging around the house and she enjoyed them and made them welcome. She was always encouraging her children and those around her. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and an Elvis fan.

Memorial services were held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Kahoka Christian Church with Rev. James Campbell and Mrs. Kathy Campbell, pianist. Selections were “Dancing in the Sky”, “I Will Always Love You”, “In the Garden”, “Old Shep”, and “The Old Rugged Cross.

Memorials were suggested to the family.

The family was assisted by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be made at www.wilsonfunernalservice.com

Robert Davis “Bobby” Mauck age 75 of Knox City, Missouri, left his earthly home on January 25, 2016 to be with his savior.  Bobby was born on June 20th, 1940 in Knox City, Missouri, the son of Williams Robert and Lelah Davis Mauck.

He was united in marriage to Frances Lee Tedder in Wichita Falls, Texas, on May 2nd, 1967.  To this union were born four children.    Surviving is his wife of 48 years, two sons, Kenneth Lee Hargrave (Juliet) of New London, MO, Robert Lee Mauck (Sherri) of Knox City, MO, two daughters Deborah Ann Dick (Jim) of Edina, MO, Angela Marie Miller (Clint) of Edina, MO.  He was blessed with 11 grandchildren: Jeremy (LaMayra), James (LaTrisha), Amanda, Deloris, Kenneth, Kyle, Brittney, Nathan, Savannah, Robert, and Mitchell.  Other survivors include 8 great grandchildren Jaydin, Alexus, Laila, Faelyn, Ronnie, Paul and two more on the way along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Bobby grew up on the family farm.  Farming was his life, sports of any kind was his love.  He grew up with a ball in his hand.  Bobby’s passion for sports lead him to the world of fast pitch softball.  Bobby played for O’Donnell’s, Milts, and the Ozark National teams during his softball playing years.  Bobby’s weekends would be filled with traveling in the motor home to all destinations playing softball with his second family.  After hanging up his softball glove he moved on to coaching and sometimes giving advice in his subtle way to all the local athletes.  Bobby was a St. Louis Cardinals fan but was an even bigger Knox Co. Eagles fan.  He relived his playing days through his children, grandchildren and all the athletes he considered his children.  Bobby was a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge #414 A.F. & A.M.  He had been a member of El Kadir Shrine Club and the Moila Shrine Temple.  Bobby was also a member of the Bankers Life and Casualty bowling team.  He graduated from Knox City School in 1958.  He attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College from 1958-1961.  Bobby sold insurance for Bankers Life and Casualty Company from 1973 to present.  Bobby always had a taste for good food and took pride in his ability to cook for others.  He never met a stranger and never hesitated to tell you a good story.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents William and Lelah Mauck, one sister Sherry Gouldschaal and brother in law Glenn Goudschaal, sister in law Dodie Leftwich and brother in law Cliff Leftwich, and brother in law Frank Tedder.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, MO.  Father Colin Franklin will officiate the services and be assisted by Deacon Ken Berry.  Burial will be in the Knox City Cemetery, Knox City, MO.  Music will be provided by Jim and Kyle Clark.

Casket bearers will be Todd Goodwin, Robert Hubble, Shane Clary, John Gilbert, Jason Barnhill, and Kelly Miller.  Honorary bearers will be J.V. Norton, John Dennis Mauck, Steve Hudnut, Rusty Leftwich, John C. Miller, Terry Max Goodwin, Gerry Goudschaal, Rodney Lewis, and Brian Houston.

Visitation will be held after 3p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2016, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. with Masonic Services at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the funeral home.

Memorials in memory of Robert D. Mauck may be made to the new Knox County High School Softball Complex. Memorials may be left at or mailed to the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537. www.hudsonrimerfh.com

Tillman “Tim” Dewitt Kratzer, 65, of Keokuk died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home.

He was born on November 2, 1950 in Schuyler County, MO the son of Oswald Dewitt and Madeline Mathis Kratzer.  He graduated from Scotland County R-1 in Memphis, MO.

On October 27, 1984, Tim was united in marriage to Wanda Smith in Arbela, MO.  She survives.

He is also survived by two sons, Clint Hamelton of Florida and Tyler (Amber)  Kratzer of Keokuk, three daughters, Tina (Bill) Lymer of Kirksville, MO, Heather (Jason) West of Augusta, IL and Tasha (Eric) Speer of Basco, IL, eight grandchildren, Lasia Dunlap, Ashton (Kolett) Dunlap, Morgan (Danny) Speer, Logan Speer, Jenna Jackson, Mallory Lymer, Jada Jackson and Taylor Kratzer, five brothers, Gene Kratzer of Arizona, Jack (Jean) Kratzer of Ft. Madison, Larry Kratzer of Texas, Chuck (Betty Kratzer) of Donnellson, IA and Jim Kratzer of Memphis, MO, one sister, Carolyn (Marion) Huls of Texas, many nieces nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Henry Gray, his mother and father-in-law Leta and Melvin Smith.

During his lifetime Tim fulfilled his dream of being a car salesman along with Mr. Brilon and owning his own business. He owned and operated Kratzer Motors in Keokuk and it was important to him to help people in his community have a decent car to drive or a new lawn mower.  Prior to that he had been employed at Shottenkirk in Ft. Madison, Bob Brilon and Sill Motors both in Keokuk.

He was a member of the Keokuk Elk’s Lodge #106 where he served as a trustee and loved spending time with his good friend Wayne Laubersheimer.

Tim was a great outdoorsman.  He loved to hunt and run his bird dogs with Gene Rockhold, David Marshall and Chuck Martin.  He had a great passion for trap shooting and was on a trap shoot league year after year.  He won a Missouri State Championship and was featured in the Trap and Field magazine.   Tim was a people person by nature and had the gift of never meeting a stranger.  He loved to be the life of the party and will long be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  Burial will be in the Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, IL.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Vigen Memorial Home with the family meeting with friends at that time.

On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Alberta Catherine York, age 83, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Alberta was born November 2, 1932 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Albert Christian and Ina C. Geiker Vonholt.

Survivors include her seven children: Leland Michael (Ronda) York of Kahoka, Ina York of the Dominican Republic, Thresa (Kevin) Zipprich of Deland, IL, Kimberly Hatfield of Kahoka, Roberta (Shawn) McAfee of Kahoka, Al (Jennifer) York of Champaign, IL and Martha Jacobson of Kahoka; a daughter-in-law, Vera (Ernie) Morris of Kahoka; a brother, Melvin (Joan) Vonholt of Clayton, IL; 15 grandchildren: Joe (Stacy) York of Colorado, Heather (Brad) Nelson of Revere, Hilary (Chance) Hedrick, Denise (Matt) Shannon and Sarah (Peter) Coulter, all of Kahoka, Michael (Misty) Zipprich, and David Zipprich, of Deland, IL, Andrew McAfee of Galesburg, IL, Scott McAfee and Emily McAfee, both of Kahoka, Haley York of San Antonio, TX, Harrison York and Morgan York, both of Champaign, IL, John (Anna) McNees of San Antonio, TX, and Jarrett (Kiara) Clem of Champaign; 16 great-grandchildren: Jillian, Jackson and Samantha York, Caleb and Jed Nelson, Gloria, Kevin and Kenzie Shannon, Trevor, Bailey and Spencer Zipprich, Terrigan and Brylee McAfee, and Lexie, Mireya, and Sophia McNees ; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dennis York, in 1989; an infant daughter; and son-in-law, Melvin Hatfield in 2012.

Alberta lived a simple life, caring for her children and teaching them respect and values. She loved to sew, do needle work, and quilt with the Peaksville Church Quilting Group. She also loved to can and make angel food cakes and noodles. Alberta had a very strong faith and loved doing for others and her church. She was custodian for many years at the First Baptist Church and at the Kahoka Post Office. She was a member of the courtesy committee of her church and was willing to serve in any capacity where she was needed. She began a mission of making sleeping mats out of grocery bags for those in need and helped her daughter, Ina, in her mission in the Dominican Republic. It was there that Alberta had an accident and with the love and support of her family was able to return to Kahoka as a resident of the Clark Co. Nursing Home until she was called home to meet her Lord and Savior whom she served so faithfully.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Kahoka with Rev. Richard Lamborn officiating. Musicians were Iris Phillips and Evonne Adams. Special music was “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Honorary pallbearers were: Forrest Phillips, Gene Phillips, Keith Phillips, Matt Gutting, Mike Gutting, Buddy Kattleman, Clifford Gares, Rodney Gares, and East Burke.

Pallbearers were John McNees, Andrew McAfee, Scott McAfee, Joe York, David Zipprich, Michael Zipprich, Bill Vonholt, Harrison York, Jarrett Clem.

Burial will follow in the Kahoka Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. Sunday until 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.

Memorials were suggested to the Clark Co. Nursing Home Activity Fund.

Arrangements were handled by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

John “Cowboy” Earl Leggett
1941 – 2016

John “Cowboy “ Earl Leggett,74, of Keokuk, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born on March 27, 1941 in Keokuk, the son of Frederick and Daisy Leggett.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper.

John had been employed as a Union Iron Worker for Local 263 in Dallas, TX from 1967 – 1979. From 1979 – 2001 John worked out of Local # 577 in Burlington, IA. His work took him to places all over the United States. He retired in 2001, but occasionally came out of retirement for a job where he was needed.

He loved his family and they were very important to him. John had a passion for Harley Davidson Panheads. He loved his motorcycle lifestyle and loved his union and biker brothers.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #41 in Keokuk.

John is survived by his mother, Daisy Leggett of Keokuk, two daughters, Angie Cash and Lis Barbour both of Colorado, one son, Steve Leggett of Keokuk, two grandchildren, Cody (Lindsay) and Chanc Leggett, two great-grandchildren, Alice and Gabrial Leggett, and one sister, Carolyn Leggett of Keokuk .
He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Dan Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Foursquare Church or the Heritage Center in Keokuk.

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

  Audrey Yoakum, age 73, of Clarence, Missouri, formerly of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvie and Agnes Yoakum; sister-in-law, Reta Yoakum; brother-in-law, Kennie Hustead; a niece, Teresa Ahlbom; a nephew, Kevin Yoakum, a great nephew, Jeffrey Phillips and a great-great-nephew, Lathen Yoakum.

Audrey is survived by her brothers and sisters, Eugene Yoakum of Brashear, Wanda Hustead of Marceline, Gary Yoakum (Mary Ann) of Edina, Keith Yoakum (Barbra) of LaPlata, Leroy Yoakum (Donna) of Kirksville, Melvin Yoakum of Hurdland, Martha Smith (Jack) of Shelbina, and Bev Arnold (Tony) of Clarence and many friends.

Audrey’s greatest joy in life was holding and rocking all the babies of her siblings; she adored her baby dolls; loved displaying her freshly polished nails and wearing her beautiful hair bows and jewelry; but her greatest love was her family, and will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.  Burial was in the Winigan Cemetery.

Memorial gifts are suggested to Clarence Care Center, Kirksville Regional Center for children with Disabilities, 1720 E. LaHarpe, Kirksville, MO, or United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas City, 1044 Main St., Suite 600, Kansas City, MO.   Memorials may also be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

  Jean Murphy Doubet Coram, aged 87, died peacefully at her home in Columbia, Missouri, on January 18, 2016, after suffering in poor health for the past year.

Jean was born in Anna, Illinois, on June 9, 1928, to Clyde George Murphy and Maud Virginia Harris. The youngest of four children, Jean was devoted to the memory of her deceased parents and older brothers and sister, Leonard (Buddy), Dolph, and Martha Murphy Burton, and longed for their heavenly reunion.

Jean is survived by her three children, Debbi Doubet (Howard) Allred of Centerville, Utah, Vicki Doubet (Mark) Simmons of Manchester, Missouri, and Ric Doubet of Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Drew Allred, Elizabeth (Ravi) Cerar, Mallory (Kelby) Perry, Malaki Doubet; and a great grandson, Reddick Cerar.  Jean also leaves behind a niece, Julie (Rob) Patterson, nephew, Mike (Freda) Burton, and grand nephews, Brett (Kourtney) Burton and Steve Burton.  Step-children include Steve and Colleen (O’Brien) Coram of Kearny, Nebraska; and step grandchildren; Melissa Coram, Amy (Matt) Harris, and Luke and Gabriel Paddox. Jean also leaves behind many dear friends and associates whom she loved and appreciated.

Jean was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and Peoria, Illinois.  She graduated from Farmington High School and Proctor Hospital School of Radiology. She married Robert Doubet on April 3, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois.  The family moved to a farm in Knox County, Missouri, in 1960, where her bottled vegetables and meats lined the rows of shelves in the basement of their farm in Baring, Missouri.  She raised dogs, made her own butter, cooked delicious meals, which included sumptuous main courses, always varied and delightfully seasoned, beautiful handmade breads and rolls, homemade jams and jellies, and delightful desserts. In her years on the farm Jean fed dozens of visiting relatives and friends, neighbors, farm hands, and her family. Jean was a tireless worker and few of us could keep up with her zeal for a well-kept home and surroundings. She loved gardening and spent hours planting and tending her lovely flower beds and bushes. Jean appreciated music, loved dancing, and had a beautiful soprano voice.  Jean was known for her compassion and her service to those in need as well as to her family, friends, and neighbors. She loved her family and devoted her life in service to them.

Jean worked for Truman State University for 10 years, and after her marriage to Roscoe Coram in 1982, she worked for the Community Action Agency for 15 years in social service and was also Scotland County Coordinator in Memphis, Missouri, during that period.  Rocky and Jean eventually moved to Kirksville, Missouri, where Jean loved living there in their beautiful home together and amongst her wonderful friends and neighbors.  Jean’s recreational passion was visiting the local Amish communities, where she enjoyed the handmade wares and fresh produce.  Jean always gravitated back to the country life to which she had devoted herself for so many years, and learned to love. She will miss her Amish friends and associates.

Jean was a life-long member of the Episcopal Church and enjoyed her fellowship at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville, Missouri, for over 40 years.

Memorial services for Jean Coram will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville, Missouri, on February 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM.  Flowers are appreciated.

  Ruth Thomas, age 88, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in her sleep at the Life Care Center, Waynesville, Missouri near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

She was born on October 29, 1927, in Jefferson, Iowa the daughter of Melvin and Lucy Moore in Jefferson, Iowa.  Her family moved to Marshall, Missouri where she went to school and worked at a Shoe Factory, and later Kraft Foods.  Ruth married Jake Thomas November of 1950.

After moving to LaBelle in 1967, Ruth worked at home raising her son Michael.  In 1972 she started working at the LaBelle School Cafeteria.  In retirement, she did wood working and crafts, but her true passion was making quilts.  Ruth was always supportive of her family and loved to travel.  She visited her son and his family in multiple states as well as traveling to Germany to spend an Advent Season.

Ruth attended First Baptist Church LaBelle, Missouri and volunteered at the LaBelle Senior Center making quilts and rug rags.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jake; her sisters, Grace French of Marshall, Missouri, and Mable Egan of Sweet Springs, Missouri.

She is survived by her son, Chaplain (Colonel) Michael Thomas and wife Sandy of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; grandchildren, Ashley Ulrich and her husband, Richard of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Curtis Thomas and his wife, Audrey of St. Robert, Missouri; as well as nieces, nephews, and sister-in-law, Jean Teegarden of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri.   Chaplain (Colonel) Michael Thomas officiated for the services. Burial was in the LaBelle Cemetery.  Music was provided by David McKay.

Casket bearers were Kenneth Rush, Kyle Clay, David Davis, Tony Hudson, Keith Tasco.

Memorials may be made to the LaBelle Senior Center.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.

  Roberta “June” Shepard, age 90, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

June was born June 22, 1925, north of Canton, Missouri, the daughter of John Herman and Elsa Abney Hudnut Hart.

At the age of one, her family moved to Knox County, Missouri, where she attended school at the Oklahoma Rural School and graduated from the Edina High School in the Class of 1944.

On April 1, 1944, in Edina, Missouri, June was united in marriage with Charles Robert Luke.  Charles preceded June in death on October 11, 1956.

On July 28, 1965, in LaBelle, Missouri, she was united in marriage with Francis Dean Shepard and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1998.

June was employed by the Burnham Manufacturing Company in Edina known as (the Glove Factory) for 48 years, sewing gloves.  June loved cooking and canning.  After her retirement she cooked at the Edina Livestock Auction and especially enjoyed cooking at the Edina Country Club.

June was a member of the Edina United Methodist Church, Clancy Club, Red Hats Club, Quilt Club and the Cutups.  June liked to kid and be kidded.  She always had a laugh.

June is survived by step-son, Daniel Lee Shepard and wife, Tina of Fayetteville, North Carolina; step-grandson Aaron James Shepard also of Fayetteville, North Carolina; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elisa Hart; three brothers, David Corydell and Irene Hart, Cletus Vetal and Eyloe Hart, and Harold Dale and Dorothy Hart; two sisters, Virgie Carmelita and Lloyd Latimer, and Frances Georgena and Robert Hayes; also preceding her were brother-in-law, Dewey and Midge Shepard.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.   Pastor Sam Smith officiated for the services.  Burial was in the Linville Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Phil Gragg, Jerry Hayes, Larry Hayes, John Hayes, Dale Hart and James Hart.

Memorials in memory of Roberta June Shepard may be made to Hospice of Northeast MO or the Knox County Nursing Home.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

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Mary Jean (Long) Moon of Canton, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 04, 2016 peacefully in her home. She was 87.

She was born Sept. 5, 1929, in rural Canton, Mo., to Howard and Mildred Long. She married Eston Moon on Feb. 1, 1947.

Mrs. Moon graduated from Canton High School in 1946. She supported her husband who was a lifelong farmer in Gregory Landing and helped raise their two boys, John and Terry.

Mrs. Moon is survived by John Moon and his wife, C.J., formerly Kahoka, Mo., and currently of Denver, Colo.; and Terry Moon and his wife, Julie of Canton; six grandchildren, Terra Logsdon (Mark) of Eldridge, Iowa, Kate Moon (Jordan) of Wheaton, Ill., Corey Moon and his daughter Bria of Canton, Mo., Audrey Moon of Byron, Ill., Neal Moon of Rockford, Ill., and Kelsey Moon of Canton; her sister-in-law Barb Carskadon of Canton; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Her parents, her brother Charlie and sister Lutie, her husband and her grandson, William Moon, preceded her in death.

Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 6 for Eston and Mary Moon.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Northeast Missouri, Bluff Springs Cemetery Trust, or Christian Church Food Bank.

  Mr. Harlie Aubrey Spratt, age 92, of Ewing, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

  Born on May 3, 1923, in Nelsonville, Missouri, Harlie was the son of Harlie Caryl and Anna Belle Hurt Spratt.  He married Doris Anderson June 14, 1942; on March 9, 1962, he married Lovena Olson, and following her death, he married his special angel, Frances Ludwig on December 21, 1991.

Harlie worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and later worked for Gardner Denver in Quincy for 32 years. After retiring he drove a School Bus for the Lewis County C-1 School District and was a volunteer firefighter for the R-4 Fire Protection District for many years. He served as Lewis County Commissioner for several years and President of Ewing Sr. Housing Board until he retired in 2015. Harlie was involved in prison ministry in Illinois and Missouri from 1989 until his death.

He was known for his wood working and especially his Jesus fish of which he made and gave away over 7000.

Harlie belonged to the Ewing Assembly of God Church where he served as song leader, Sunday school teacher, church bus driver and church treasurer for over 40 years.

Survivors include his wife, Frances of Ewing; children, Karen Sue Sharpe of Nashville, Tennessee, Harlena (Mickey) Finn of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Tommy (Ray) Padavic of Quincy, Illinois, Pam (Herb) Dalton of Kansas City, Missouri, Vanessa (Danny) Kayser of Mendon, Illinois, Debbie (Terry ) Faulconer of Maywood, Missouri, Kim (Rick) Walter of Leawood, Kansas, Brent (Kathy) Ludwig of Hampton, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Vicki Olson of Columbia, Missouri; brother, Hubert Spratt of Riverdale, Iowa; thirty-two grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and two special friends, Lovina Raleigh and David Hathaway; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lovena; daughter, Sandra Howerton; son, Jack Olson and grandson, Eric Olson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, in Ewing, with Rev. Elmer Hagood and Rev. Charles Sharpe officiating. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery, Durham Missouri.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, in Ewing.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Agape House or the REC Program in care of Ball-Davis Funeral Home, Ewing, Missouri.

Music will be Congregational Hymns: “My Wonderful Lord” and “Love Lifted Me” with guitarist, Marvin Mersery and “It is Well with my Soul” sung by Harlie’s daughters.

Pallbearers will be: Dennis Mayer, Phil Pennington, Johnnie Sparks, Marvin Mersery, Tom Schroder, E.H. Smith and Kevin Allison

Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Hathaway, Donnie Walker, Claude Olson, Glen Olson, Rev. Ted Middleton, Rev. Gary Whitaker.

Elmo F. Tuley, 97, of Lewistown, Missouri died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Country Aire Retirement Estates at Lewistown.
The son of Ernest and Crystal Hamilton Tuley, Elmo was born on February 6, 1919, at Monticello, Missouri.
Elmo united in marriage with Vivian K. Meyer on February 21, 1948, at Hannibal, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on May 19, 2009.
Elmo served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was engaged in farming and a member of the Ewing Saddle Club and Canton Fraternal of Eagles Club, Big Tree Aerie #1800.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcha Wiskirchen and husband Charles of Warrensburg, Missouri; son, Michael Don Tuley & wife, Marcia of Lewistown, Missouri; two granddaughters, Angela Stoecklein and husband, Jeff and Amy Madrid; three great-grandchildren, Collin Stoecklein, Kylie Madrid and Jordyn Madrid; brother, Ernest Dewey Tuley and wife, Martha of Quincy, Illinois; two brothers-in-law, Donald K. Meyer of East Peoria, Illinois, and Wendell Meyer of Plain City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wheeler.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2 p.m., at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Lewistown, Missouri, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial with graveside military honors by Lewis County Memorial Post #578 will be in the Lewistown Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Willie Gaus, Willie O’Brien, Vernon O’Brien, Mark Shuman, Jon Schmidt and Gary McCaskill.
Honorary Pallbearers: Steve Lynn, Eldon Gaus, William “Butch” O’Brien, Gilmer Johnston and Richard Maples.
Memorials may be made to the Lewistown Cemetery Association.

Elmer “Al” Garcia, 85, of Wayland, MO died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born February 7, 1931 in Oakley, CA the son of Adrian and Rose Garcia. On December 20, 1975 he was united in marriage to Sydney Harrison in Hamilton, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Rose Harrison of Burlington, IA and Heather Marie Queen and her husband Drew of New Hampshire, two sons, Samuel Martin Garcia and his girlfriend Cindy Currey of Lawrence, KS and Richie Garcia of CA, six grandchildren, Kari, Michael, Kelsey, Ryan, Sofie and Madaline, two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Kyson, three sisters, Nancy Garcia of Woodland, CA, Mary Sloan of Oakley, CA and Virgie Peterson of West Sacramento, CA, three brothers, Manuel Garcia of West Sacramento, CA, Henry Garcia and his wife Sandy of Greenfield, MO and George Garcia and his wife Carman of Woodland, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Eddie Garcia, Joe Garcia and Johnnie Garcia.

Al had been a merchant marine and ran oil tankers from California to Alaska.
He had been employed by Amour Dial in Ft. Madison, IA until his retirement in 1993.

Al enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time visiting with his friends and neighbors.

There will be no services.

Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

River Moonlite Bugh went to ride with God’s crew on Saturday, March 26. River was the kind of brother that loved his sisters more than anything. He teased his sisters, out of love, and made sure he was the only one who did so, with Jesus in his heart. River was the kind of friend you wanted to have
on speed dial to come pull you out of a ditch. He was always smiling and had an adventure in mind. River was the kind of son every parent wished they had. He did everything with his whole heart and Jesus beside him, so it was easy to be proud of him. River was the kind of cousin who made you feel like you were special.  He made every holiday, birthday party or game night a little more exciting.  River was the kind of football teammate you wanted beside you. He pumped up the team with his spirit and led the team with his passion and knowledge for the game. River was always working and would do any job you asked him to do with the love of Jesus in his heart. He was employed by Mill Creek Water District, Mill Creek Farms, Texas Roadhouse, Poage Auto Plaza and UPS. He was also so proud to serve on the Coatsburg Volunteer Fire Department.

River was born on February 16, 1996, and had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. He attended St. James Lutheran School where he built his faith and bible knowledge and met many of his lifelong friends. He then attended Baldwin South Intermediate School where he became known for his unique haircuts.  As a young athlete, River loved his teammates and coaches from YMCA t-ball and football, to Cyclone wrestling, to Little Tigers Taekwondo. You could find River riding his bike, fishing, swimming, climbing trees, or doing something outside and getting dirty.

Next he attended Quincy Junior High School where he enjoyed his time as a Comet! He loved the new friends, teachers, teammates, and coaches. It was during this time that he began working on small engines, riding motor bikes, 4 wheelers, go-carts, and anything else with wheels.  As an outdoorsman he became a skilled coyote hunter, deer hunter, fisherman and wood cutter.

At age fifteen, he walked into Quincy Senior High School and became the Blue Devil he always wanted to be; there he never met a student, teacher, or staff member whose name he didn’t know or friend he didn’t become. On and off the field he was a leader but also a great supporter. While at high school he wrestled, was in New Faces, Beta Club, was Senior Class Representative in Student Council, Vocational Student of the Month, in National Technical Honor Society, was on Homecoming Court, volunteered and mentored at Baldwin South, organized a Senior Flash Mob for a senior prank, was the Class of 2014’s class clown and was in a state winning group called CARS:  Caring About Riding Safely.

Although he loved every minute of each activity, no moments were as cherished as those spent on the football field with his teammates. A lifelong dream fulfilled through hours of sweat and determination, River lived for every workout, practice and game. He relished each hit, block and sack that he made, but enjoyed the blessings of the relationships he built even more.  Recognized with athletic and academic All-Conference in the Western Big Six, River was so proud to be a part of the 2013 team and their accomplishments of winning a playoff game, having the most victories in school history and beating Rock Island on their own field!  Two honors he was especially proud of were being selected to play in the Do or Die Bowl, and being chosen by his peers as team captain.

After high school he received a Full Leadership Scholarship to attend John Wood Community College to pursue a degree in Fire Science. At John Wood he was part of the Student Government Association, Wood Pile, Trail Blazers Live, the Zombie vs Humans Challenge, Dodgeball Tournaments, and was on the Dean’s List. When not at school or working, you could find him riding his Honda CBR 600, playing softball, or “where the party’s at” on the dance floor.

For what was next he was torn between becoming a fire fighter as planned, joining the Marines, or becoming a Physical Education teacher and coaching football. As he began talking about the future with his family, he didn’t ask what would make the most money, or what would be hard, or what would be easy, he asked which would help the most people. That was just River. “Don’t hesitate, don’t think about it, do it, do it for Jesus,” River’s words of wisdom. Because without Jesus, none of these things would have been possible.

Survivors include his parents Larry and Tracy (Crist) Bugh, his older sister Royal Sunset Bugh, and his younger sister Raven Summer Bugh, both of Quincy; his grandparents, Roy and Judy Bugh of Ewing, MO, Mike and Barb Crist of Quincy, and Sue and Mark Sorensen of Quincy; his great grandfather, Bob Krietemeyer of Ewing, MO, his great grandmother, Rhoda Crist of Quincy, and his great grandmother, Virginia Werner of St. Louis, MO; aunts and uncles, Kathy (Brent) Burchett, Tammara (David) Goldschmidt, Michael (Cindy) Crist, Kendal Kendrick, and Mike  (Mauli) Sorensen; cousins, Baley and Avery Burchett, Noah, Jonah and Amos Stovall, Nicholas, Leo, Mary, Reuben and Laura Goldschmidt, Thatcher, Ziven and Arrow Crist, and Chris and Katie Sorensen, as well as many extended family members, friends and teammates.

River was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Vera Krietemeyer, Henry Herzog, Robert Shouse, Joe Crist, Mary and Louie Schaefer, Ruby and Albert Bugh, and Ed Gosch.

River’s family would like to thank the good samaritans who stopped to help him at the scene of the accident.

Services: 1:00 on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Brett Sanner and Rev. Dr. Bill Barker of LifePoint Church officiating.

Visitation:  2:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Madison Park Christian Church

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to the River Bugh Memorial Fund at First Bankers Trust Company

Website: www.hansenspear.com