Gladys Hurley, 94 of Kirksville passed away Saturday (August 19, 2017) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center.

The daughter of Robert and Eva Mae (Hunsaker) Hudson, she was born October 14, 1922 in Eddyville, Iowa. The family moved to Davenport, Iowa, and then to Novelty, Missouri, where Gladys grew up and graduated High School. She moved to Chicago after graduation where she met and married James Chaney. They lived in the Chicago suburbs where she raised her family until her husband’s death. She later met and married John Hurley and they lived in California until his death when she moved to Kirksville to be close to family. She worked at Kirksville Manor Care Center where she enjoyed helping people.

Gladys was a member of Meadowbrook Christian Church and enjoyed baking.

Gladys is survived by two sons, Dennis Chaney and wife Barbara of Queen City, MO and Keith Chaney and wife Marsha of Ozark, MO; one stepdaughter, Linda Hurley Watkins of San Dimas, CA; one stepson, Steve Hurley of Hemit, CA; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Greenhaw of Republic, MO, Paige Chaney of San Jose, CA, Ryan Watkins of Las Vegas, NV, Shawna Archer of Upland, CA, Michelle Hurley, Stevie Hurley and Jason Hurley; one great grandson, Finley Greenhaw; two sisters, Lavon Price and husband Robert of Kirksville and Wanda Hall of Macon, MO; one sister-in-law, Janat Longley of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands; three brothers, Merle, Meredith, and David; and three sisters, Lodeema, Mable, and Betty.

Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2017, with the funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Novelty Cemetery in Novelty, MO.

Mary E. Hill, age 74 of Kahoka, MO, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL where she had been a patient since Monday the 14^th.

Mary was born October 11, 1942 at Donnellson, IA , a daughter of Walter and Alta Neff Schweer.

On May 18, 1981, she was united in marriage to Carl L. Hill at the First Baptist Church in Wayland.

Survivors include her husband, Carl, of Wayland; one son, Ray Dickson III of Bon Terre, MO; three step-sons, Carl Hill of Hunnewell, MO, Howard Hill (Teresa Evans) of Keokuk, IA and Tom Hill of Fort Madison, IA; two grandchildren: Mary Ellen (Ethan) Jones of Philadelphia, MO and Carl Hill of Monroe City, MO; a great grandchild, McKinze Jones of Philadelphia, MO; one brother, Donald (Lillian) Schweer of Donnellson, IA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Everett Hill of Kahoka and Betty Cady as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ione Banzhaf.

Mary graduated from Donnellson High School and Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL. She was employed for 30 years as a dental assistant for Dr. Messer in Keokuk.

Mary was a good, self-less, and caring person. She cared more about others than she did about herself and truly enjoyed taking care of Carl following her retirement. They enjoyed eating out, playing cards and visiting with their friends. She looked forward to Monday morning breakfast with her girlfriends in Hamilton and Sunday night coffee with their friends at McDonald’s in Keokuk. She loved collecting salt and pepper shakers.

Memorial services were held Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. Goldie Laymon officiating. Inurnment was at Sand Cemetery at St. Francisville.

Memorials are suggested to the Sand Cemetery.

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

There is one thing you must know before reading this obituary. No one- no wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, great-grandma, aunt or cousin was ever loved as much as we loved her. It’s just not possible. Now, you could make a case for your loved one and try to change our minds, but you won’t.

Ella Mae Cannon, 85, of Kahoka passed away August 20, 2017 at the Clark County Nursing Home. She was born on June 23, 1932 in Vincennes, IA to Verna Marmion and James Thompson. She was raised by her grandparents Frank and Rosetta Kendall Marmion. Growing up, she received the full dose of stubborn, Irish love and self-assuredness. She learned from an early age to have pride of place and family and how to live well within your means. She believed that with hard work came opportunity, and with opportunity came hard work. Ella left school after 8th grade to help look after her younger sisters, Rosie and Ruby. To experience such hardship and remain such a selfless person was a testament to her character.

Like many women of her time, Ella made up for the lack of formal education by excelling at a wide variety of jobs: plucking chickens, glazing donuts, arming land mines and driving a fork-truck. She always said that education was the most important gift one could be given, and had she the opportunity she would have studied interior design. Unlike many women of her time, she had many opinions and she didn’t hesitate to share them.

In early 1953, she met the ornery brother of her roommate and on October 10th of that year, she became Mrs. Kenneth H. Cannon. They made their home in Alexandria, Mo and had 4 children: Karen, Brenda, Kirby and Mark.

Ella had a quiet dignity about everything she did. From the way she dressed, to keeping house, her job responsibilities and especially caring for loved ones. Her children’s successes were her joys and their failures were her heartbreaks. This continued into their adult lives. When she and Kenny moved to Kahoka, the family would still gather at noon every day to have dinner in the informal living room, which was actually the garage. On a summer day, you could drive by and see the big garage door open and a happy family enjoying a meal.

Ella had a true appreciation for the little details which was evident in her award-winning place settings, her penmanship, her immaculately painted fingernails and in her kindness. Ella would give you the shirt off her back and include instructions on how to care for it.

Ella faced life’s challenges with a dramatic flair, and abundance of class and a gentle good humor. After her husband’s death in 1994, Ella took great comfort from the Alexandria Presbyterian Church. They became like family- which came easily as most were related anyway. She was a member of the church bereavement committee and with the church visited the nursing home to play bingo, the Primrose Extension Club and supported the Clark Co. Relay for Life. Everyone who came into contact with her felt, even after a few short minutes of polite conversation, that she was a dear friend who cared a great deal about them. Ella found the time that often many of us can’t-to make extended family, especially her in-laws and nieces and nephews, feel loved as though they were hers the whole time.

On Ella’s behalf, her children would like to thank her family and friends for their prayers and support during this difficult time. Her caregivers, especially those at the Clark Co. Nursing Home gave her love and dignity when she needed it the most. What a profound loss it was to lose her- to watch someone so small wage such an epic battle to stay with us. The little things in life aren’t so little after all. We thank God for the opportunity to love her and have been loved by her in return.

In addition to her husband, Kenneth, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark, her parents James Thompson and Verna Humes, her grandparents Frank and Rosetta Kendall Marmion; mother and father-in-law Wesley and Bernece Cannon; brothers-in-law David "Bud" Fox, Leo Hallinan, Robert Cannon, Guy Cannon, Russell Steele and Robert Boley; sisters-in-law Charlotte Fox,Anna Cannon, and Lois Cannon; nephews Jeffrey Steele, Joseph and Isaac Jones; and great-grandson John Patrick Keyser.

She is survived by her daughters Karen (Randy) Smith and Brenda (Roy) Brown , both of Kahoka, MO; her son, Kirby (Lisa) Cannon of Marquette, MI; grandchildren Kelsey Smith Lesinski of St. Charles, MO, Lindsey (Tyler) Smith Roach of Morrisville, NC, Gabe (Jaime) Cooper of Ottumwa, IA, Karessa (Patrick) Cooper Keyser of Hannibal, MO, Joshua Ledbetter of Nashville, TN, Jason (Bambi) Brown, Justin Brown, Heather (Chauncey)Wilson and Michelle (David) Hess, all of Kahoka, MO; nineteen great grandchildren: Aiden Lesinski, Cash and Hunter Cooper, Pierce and Grace Keyser, Jade Pearsall, Brennan Fuller, Brytin, Brea and Brylyn Wilson, Drenda, Dereck, Delana and Drake Hess, Karah, Klayden and Kacen Brown, and Luke and Macie Brown; sisters Rose Boley, Ruby Hallinan Joann Humes; sisters and brothers-in-law Keith and Joan Cannon of Kahoka, Rodney and Arlene Cannon of Punta Gorda, FL, Edwin and Delores Cannon of Kahoka, and Barbara Steele of Keokuk; along with cherished nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. David Castrodale and Mr. Jim Richardson officiating and Mr. Kevin Fox, eulogist.

Mrs. Paula Fox was pianist and Mrs. Karessa Cooper Keyser vocalist. Selection was “How Great Thou Art”. Additional music was recordings “Irish Farewell Song”, “Because You Loved Me”, “If You Love Her, Let Her Go”, “You Raise Me Up” and “May the Road Rise Up To Meet You’.

Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Marmion, Doug Steele, Alex Steele, Harry Cannon, David Cannon, Kevin Fox, Dennis Boley, and Pat Cannon.

Pallbearers were Chris Canon, Steve Boley, Kent Fox, Mike Boley, K.J. Cannon and Steve Cannon.

Visitation was held Friday after 9 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Burial followed in Sand Cemetery in St. Francisville with hymns “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “Time to Say Goodbye”.

Memorials are suggested to the Alexandria Presbyterian Church or H.E. Sever Memorial Library.

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

John Eugene Fry, 68, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 in his home.

He was born August 27, 1948 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Kenneth and Josephine (Polhans) Fry in Wyaconda, MO. On August 30, 1969, he married Betty Louise Wurz in Kennewick, WA.

John graduated from Wyaconda High School C-1 with the Class of 1966. From there, he enrolled in the “Kiddie Cruise” at the age of 17 and joined the Navy to serve his country during the Vietnam War. For a non-swimmer, this was no easy feat. John loved to share the story of how he barely passed his swim test, literally on the backs of his boot camp buddies.

John worked for 33 years as an operator for Ameren Union Electric. Through all those years of shift work, he always did everything he could to attend his children’s school and sporting events. Since his retirement in 2003, John dedicated his time to family by watching as many of his grandsons’ games as possible and traveling the U.S. to visit those he loved. He was always thankful for the opportunity provided by Ameren for an early retirement so that he could spend this precious time with family and friends. This also allowed him to travel to pottery conventions and events with his wife, Betty, where they made many wonderful friends.

He was best known for his love of family, his humor and his embellished stories. His talents include stirring the pot in the coffee group, leaving a room in stitches, and he was a master of the inconspicuous bird.

John was a member of All Saints Parish in Keokuk, IA. He was often heard telling anyone who would listen, “We really only have three things in this life, Faith, Family and Friends.”

He is survived by his wife, one son, Nathan (Stacey) Fry of West Point, IL, one daughter, Dana (Grant) Smith of Sunnyside, WA; three grandchildren, Ramsey and Mason Fry, and Rachel Smith; three sisters, Mary Clatt of Kahoka, MO, Joyce Morgan of Tecumseh, MO, and Cathy (Darrel) Seats of Deming, NM; three sisters in law, Carla Mulholland, Margaret (Kenneth) Howard, and Patricia English; two brothers in law, Richard (Colleen) Wurz and Charles (Chris) Wurz, all of Kennewick, WA; his uncle, Bill (Betty) Fry of Kahoka, MO, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother in law, Carl and Doris Wurz, and brothers in law, Lanny Clatt, Dan Morgan, and George Mulholland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the All Saints Parish in Keokuk with Father Lathrop officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 4 – 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, John and his family have requested memorials to Southeastern High School Athletic Boosters, Quincy Medical Group Oncology Department or Lee County Hospice.

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

Clifford E. Wollam, Sr., age 65, of Kahoka, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home.

Cliff was born January 7, 1952 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Arthur Eugene and Deloris Riffle Wollam and was raised near Sweet Home Hill near Revere.

He was married to Kathy Butler and they were the parents of four children: Angela, Cary, Christopher and Clifford.

Survivors include his mother, Deloris Wollam of Kahoka; his children: Angela (Terry) Johnston of Memphis, Cary (Karl) Weishaar of Crestwood, KY, and Clifford E. (Aye) Wollam, Jr. of Wildwood, MO; grandchildren: Kirsten Johnston and her fiancé Corvin Drummond and his son, Aden, of Memphis, Kylee Johnston of Memphis, Kale Weishaar and Luke Weishaar both of Crestwood, KY and Amber and Alexander Wollam, boh of Wildwood, MO; brothers and sisters: Linda Wollam of Keokuk, Ed Wollam of Kahoka, Roger (Lee) Wollam of Mission Viejo, CA and Margaret (Hurl) Wollam-Vreeland of Portsmouth, VA; an aunt, Virginia LeMaster of Montrose; uncle, Walter of Jobe of Keokuk; long-time friend, Bruce Coppler of Revere; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Christopher; one brother, James A. Wollam; and nephews, J. R. Clemens and Jason Ray Burdette.

Cliff was a 1970 graduate of Clark Co. R-1 High School. One of his first jobs was as a "bouncer" at the former Palace in Keokuk. Following high school he worked for Bailey’s Discount Store until going to work for Ball GMC on July 15, 1985. He retired after thirty years on December 31, 2016. He was a talented diesel mechanic and was a mentor to many of those he worked with.

Cliff was a very active member of the Kahoka Jaycees whose chapter was noted throughout Missouri for their involvement in community affairs. He loved to hunt and fish, attend bow shoots as well as participate in them. He also enjoyed trap shooting and drinking coffee each day with his friends.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka after 9 a.m. Monday with family receiving friends from 6-8 followed by an informal time of sharing.   Special music was “I Can Only Imagine” by Mercy Me and “A Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Cremation will follow with inurnment to be held at a later date in the Kahoka Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial for Clark Co. R-1 student attending a technical school has been established and checks may be made payable to "Clifford Wollam, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund" at the Kahoka State Bank and may be left at funeral home or at the bank.

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

Richard Michael “Mike” Kimble, age 65, of Belton, Missouri, passed away Friday. August 25, 2017. “Mike” was born March 15, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, son of Richard “Dick” Kimble and Margaret Ann Beatty Kimble of Baring, Missouri.

Services for Mike will be Thursday, August 31, 2017, at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Rd. Grandview, Missouri.  A Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m., visitation from 2-4 p.m. and the funeral service at 4:00 p.m.  Inurnment at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 2, in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Baring, Missouri.  Contributions are suggested to Valley Of Hope, Boonville, Missouri.

Mike left Baring his sophomore year and graduated from Pattonville High School, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1970. Mike then went on to barber college and has been a barber for the past 45 years, having Mike’s Barber Shop in Belton, Missouri, for the past 33 years after getting his start at Colonial Barber Shop with Cecil on the Plaza.

Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and was a proud Catholic. He was always an athlete and loved his sports, baseball, football, golf, snow skiing, swimming, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and bowling. Mike was always fishing with friends and family. On the day his daughter was born, he caught a fish that weighed more than her.

He filled out a book and said his proudest family moments were his wedding in Lake Tahoe where he and Jan were married in 1981, the birth of his daughter Carinne in 1984, raising Rick and Carinne, and getting back close to the Lord Jesus Christ.  Mike always loved the Baring Lake and has been going there his entire life.

Survived by daughter, Carinne McNamara and, husband Shaun; stepson, Rick Henderson; brother, Bert Kimble and wife Marilyn; sister Mary Ann Kimble; sister Susan Wilson, her husband, Chris; three grandchildren, Courtney Henderson, Caleb Jester and Shelby Henderson; four great-grandchildren, Carson, Colby, Collin and Colton; Aunt Betty Lyle, Aunt Marie Kimble, many, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com  Arrangements are under the care of McGilley & George Funeral Home, Belton Missouri.

Marie Walker, 93, of Kahoka, died August 31, 2017 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born September 18, 1923 in Kahoka the daughter of Lewis and Kathie Kirchner Schmid. On July 1, 1949, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Walker in Little Rock, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1973.

Marie liked to garden and enjoyed taking the bounty of her garden to the kitchen where canned a variety of things. She enjoyed making quilts and sewing. She was always glad to have company and cooked many meals.

She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Altar Society and Ladies American Legion.

She will be remembered for sending cards and notes, showing how much she cared about family and friends.

She is survived by two sisters, Opal Moore of Covington, TX, and Mary Shores of Quincy, sister in law, Darlene Schmid of Kahoka, along with several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband she was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Anna Rose Roberts, a brother, Vernon Schmid, three brothers in law, and a nephew, Matt Moore.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kahoka. Burial will be in the Kahoka Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka with the family meeting with friends at that time. A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Kahoka Cemetery or Clark County Nutrition Center.

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

Mary Louise McKee, 106, passed away on August 31, 2017 at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. She was surrounded by the staff that loved and cared for her over the past several years.

Mary Louise (known as Mary Lou and in later years as Mary) was born in Des Moines, IA to Purley Wilks and Pearl Hinkle McKinley on October 6, 1910. After moving to Springfield, MO in 1918, Mary Lou and her three older brothers grew up and all attended Drury College.

After graduating in 1932 during the Great Depression, she briefly moved with her parents to a farm near Paris, MO. She was soon offered a scholarship to attend one semester of graduate school at Missouri University for social work. For several years, she worked at relief offices for the Work Progress Administration in Fulton, Moberly and Kahoka. After moving to Kahoka, she met and later married Dale ‘Mickey’ McKee on June 19, 1936. Mary Lou and Mickey were parents of one son, Thomas McKee, who passed away in 1985.

In 1949, Mary Lou rejoined the workforce for the County Superintendent. Soon after, she was recommended for a teaching position. She returned to school and received a degree in Education, then began teaching in the fall of 1953. She taught 1st grade for the next 22 years, before retiring in 1975.

Mary Lou had fond memories of the years that she and Mickey traveled together after they retired. Mickey passed away on August 5, 1994.

Mary Louise McKee was a remarkable and independent woman of her time. She was kind, caring and humble. She will be most remembered and greatly missed for her devotion to her church, her family, her friends and the community that became her home.

She is survived by her niece, Dora A Caulfield and many great nieces and nephews and their families.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at the Kahoka Christian Church with Pastor Jim Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Kahoka Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services with the family meeting with friends from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Kahoka Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, Mary Lou requested donations to Kahoka Christian Church, Kahoka Cemetery Trust or the donor’s choice.

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

  Reverend Eugene Dewayne Wellborn, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at his home in Kirksville.  He is beloved and missed by his wife of 61 years, LaVerne Dudeck Wellborn.  Rev. Wellborn was born on May 5, 1934, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Florence and Herman Wellborn.  He was the older brother to his sisters, Elaine Armbruster (and husband David) of Pearland, Texas, Becky Hiatt (and husband Edwin) of St. Claire, Missouri, and sister-in-law Shirley Keller of St. Louis, Missouri.

As a youth, Dewayne was always active in the local church, and through his experiences, including a summer work camp in Jamaica, West Indies was inspired to become a missionary. Dewayne graduated from Kirksville High School. He worked as Art Supervisor with the Kirksville elementary schools while continuing his education at Kirksville State Teacher’s College (Truman University) earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Education. As a man of faith, he then attended the College of the Bible (Lexington Theological Seminary) for two years in preparation for mission work overseas in Jamaica.  Reverend Wellborn obtained his Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Sent by the United Christian Missionary Society, Christian Church Disciples of Christ on a mission to Jamaica in 1958, he was an assistant principal and then acting principal of Oberlin High School.  Oberlin was a church sponsored vocational and college preparatory school until it eventually transitioned to the Jamaican secondary educational system.  He continued his mission work with the local churches and taught at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College developing the student teaching program.  During this time, he was actively involved with the YMCA, Boy Scouts of Jamaica, and Up With People.  Dewayne also served as a member of the Jamaican Ministerial Council for the Disciples of Christ.

In 1979, he returned to his hometown, where he served as the Associate Minister at the First Christian Church.  He went on to serve as pastor of the churches at Illinois Bend, East Center, Knox City, and for more than 30 years the Edina Christian Church.  For many years he served as the chairman of the Knox County Ministerial Alliance.  He enjoyed the fellowship of fifth Sunday cluster meetings and always looked forward to their Singspirations.  Rev. Wellborn was a caseworker advocating for children at the Division of Family Services.  He continued his advocacy at Preferred Family Health Care providing community integration for their clients.

As a member of The Friends of St. Mary’s, he dedicated his time and service to the restoration and preservation of the church in Adair, Missouri. He was also an active member of the Senior Circle and R.S.V.P., delivering books to shut-in residents for the public library and volunteering at blood drives.  Dewayne helped establish the Knox County Food Bank. For a number of years, he was the chairman of the Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Association.  Dewayne’s favorite pastimes were horses, buggies, and cooking apple butter.  He was often seen driving his horse and buggy during the Knox County Corn Festival.

He is cherished by his children: Dewayne Jr. and wife, Angela Wellborn of Jacksonville, Florida; Dwight Wellborn and husband, Tommy Ford of Ferndale, Michigan; Denese Wellborn-Chaverri and husband, Hernan Chaverri of Heredia, Costa Rica; Deborah Wellborn and husband, Christopher Diaz of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Chuck and wife, Kayla Watson of Bismarck, North Dakota.

He is beloved by his grandchildren: Dewayne III, Ashley, Hernan, Tatiana, Tamara, Tiffany, Bradley, Jacob, and his great grandchildren Cid, Emma, and Iris.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews:  Karen, Sharon, Todd, Brian, Amy, Pam, Eddie, Denny, Beth Kay, Randy, and Jay (deceased).

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2017, in the First Christian Church in Edina, MO.  Officiating the services will be Reverend Jim Pitney assisted by Reverend Sandy Browning and Reverend Maynard Blackwood.  Music will be provided by Rita Worthington and Wynona Banks.

Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. till time of services at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017, in the First Christian Church in Edina.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northeast Missouri or American Cancer Society.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, 2100 East Shepherd Ave., Kirksville, MO, 63501.

Alice L. Shirey, 80 of Canton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at the Lewis County Nursing Home, in Canton.

The daughter of Lester and Naida Mitts McFarland, Alice was born on January 10, 1937 in rural Williamstown, Missouri.

Alice was united in marriage to Arthur L. Shirey on April 18, 1957 at the Canton Christian Church in Canton, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on March 4, 2012.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Canton and the Quincy Cursillo.  She worked at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk, Iowa, for over 20 years.  She liked to spend time with her kids and grandkids, antiquing and going to yard sales.
She is survived by her three sons, Dan (Linda) Shirey of Canton, Mo., Kevin (Maria) Shirey of Canton, Mo. and Craig (Candi) Shirey of Talladega, Alabama; eight grandchildren, Kelly Flanagan, Sean Flanagan, Chris (Julie) Flanagan, Seth (Heather) Shirey, Tyler (Kayla) Shirey, Matt (Amanda) Shirey, Craig (Jessica) Shirey, Jr. and Courtney (John) Ross; thirteen great-grandchildren, Dana Flanagan, Kennedy Flanagan, Abigail Flanagan, Ian Flanagan, Emily French, Brynlie Shirey, Carter Shirey, Oliver Shirey, Owen Shirey, Kelby Shirey, Kasey Shirey, Colin Shirey and Arie Shirey; a sister, Lola McDermott of Canton, Mo.; two brothers, Bob McFarland of Corpus Christi, Texas and Ray McFarland of Ferris, Il.; and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, Nancy Penick and two brothers, Joe McFarland and Jim McFarland.

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Canton, Missouri with Father Christopher Aubuchon officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery at Keokuk, Iowa.

Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:15 A.M. until the time of services at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Canton.

Memorials may be made to the Blessing Dialysis Center.

Honorary Grandson Pallbearers: Sean Flanagan, Chris Flanagan, Seth Shirey, Tyler Shirey, Matt Shirey and Craig Shirey, Jr.

Raymond Dale Priebe, age 82 of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Dale was born April 6, 1935 at home near Williamstown, MO, a son of Romayne and Dena Breidenstein Priebe.

Dale was first married to Norma Pitford and they were the parents of Wayne and Debbie.

He then married Carolene Malone Orton and they were the parents of Danny. On January 13, 1976 he was united in marriage to Ruby Crandal Heiser and she brought to the marriage her children, Becky, Candy and Roby. She passed away on February 1, 1998. He shared the rest of his life with his long-time companion, Martha St. Clair, until her death on November 8, 2015.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Debbie) Priebe of Wyaconda, MO, and Danny (Sharon) Priebe of Lancaster, MO; a daughter, Debbie (Jeff) Trindle of Liberty, MO; three stepchildren: Rebecca (Alvin) Metternich of Carthage, IL, Candace (Tom) Bryant of Keokuk, IA and Roby Hammond of Kahoka, MO,who was raised in the home with Ruby and Dale; grandchildren and step grandchildren: Michelle Priebe of Keokuk, IA, Kirk (Noi) Priebe of Boynton Beach, FL, Lynn (Seth) Felgar of Warsaw, IL, Eric (Jenny) Zinnert of Lee’s Summit, MO, Ashlee (Juan) Mendez of Liberty, MO, Lauren (Matt) Schroeder of St. Charles, MO, and Brieanna, Dystine, and Danny Priebe of Lancaster, MO, Colton Hammond of Rolla, MO, Caleb Hammond of Kahoka, MO and Andy, Heath and Scott Miller, Tonya Davis, and Kayla, Dana, and Thomas Bryant; great grandchildren: Jade Priebe, Dalton and Gavin Zinnert, Kinslee and J.D. Mendez, and Emma Schroeder; sister-in-law, Vera Crandal of Wayland; as well as step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby; brother, Gene Priebe, sister, Eileen Calvert; and son-in-law, John Hammond.

Dale farmed all of his life and most of it he spent as a self-employed mechanic. He retired from Tri-State Implement formerly of Kahoka. He was a member of the Fox Valley Two-Cylinder Club, the Tin Lizzy and Illiamo Model T Chapters of the Model T Ford Club of America and of SEIACC Antique Car Club. He was the proud owner of a 1921 Model T Truck which received the honor at Mt. Pleasant of the National Truck of the Year. It was the first truck in Clark County and helped to build the Kahoka square. Model T’s and tractors were his love, as well as his garden. Dale enjoyed visiting with people and time spent at the Clark Co. Senior Center.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Charlie Pitford officiating. Special music was “My Old Man” and “Big Green Tractor”.

Pallbearers were Erick Zinnert, Kirk Priebe, Jade Priebe, Juan Mendez, Seth Felgar and Scott Miller.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home after noon on Wednesday with family receiving friends from 6-8.  Memorials were suggested to the Clark Co. Senior Center.

Burial was in the Kahoka Cemetery.

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

     Ernest “Ernie” Morris, 66, of Kahoka, died peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at his home in Kahoka surrounded by his family.

     He was born June 9, 1951 in Orick, CA the son of Cecil Dorman and Bessie Betsy Hardee Morris.  He married Ellen Virgin Henderson on April 15, 1971, they later divorced.  On August 5, 2000, he married Vera Young York in Kahoka.  She survives.

      He is also survived by four daughters, Sara (Mark) Johnson and Judy (Sean) Crouch all of Joplin, MO, Denise (Matt) Shannon and Sarah (Peter) Coulter all of Kahoka, MO, 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

     He has spent the last 24 years residing in Kahoka.  He retired in 2004 from Conrad America in Houghton, IA where he worked as a machine operator.

     Ernie enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, watching old westerns and NASCAR and barbequing.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

     According to his wishes, there will be no services or visitation.

     Memorials may be made to the family or Hospice of Northeast Missouri. Memorials may be mailed to Vigen Memorial Home 278 West Main Street, Kahoka, Missouri 63445.

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

Jane Marilyn Caldwell, age 82, of Leonard, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Jane was born on January 17, 1935, in Leonard, Missouri, the daughter of Carl Louis and Mildred Pauline (Peoples) Belt.   On May 23, 1953, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) Church Caldwell in Clarence, Missouri.
She is survived by her three children, Lesa Blackford (David) of Shelbyville, Missouri, Lynne Barron (Mark) of Moberly, Missouri, and Tim Caldwell (Rhonda) of Leonard, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, Mindy Blackford-Witherow (Shawn), Megan Thrasher (Matt), Molly Denton (Justin), Courtney Ramsey (Jared), Nicole Roark (Corey), Andrew Wise (Victoria), Eric Wise (Bry), Haley Hardy (Bub), Jace Caldwell, Zachary Caldwell, and Tate Caldwell; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jim Belt (Donna Kay) of Leonard, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one grandson, Matthew William Wise.

Jane was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, Missouri, the Salt River Nursing Home board, and the Shelby County Saddle Club.  She enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball, sewing, reading, and showing horses.  She loved babysitting her grandchildren and going to her grandchildren’s sporting events. Most of all, she cherished her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, Missouri.  A rosary service will be held Monday, September 11, 2017 at 3:30pm followed by a visitation from 4 to 8 pm at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, Missouri. Burial will follow the funeral service in the St. Michael’s Cemetery near Leonard, Missouri.  Memorials may be made to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors or St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Michael H. "Mike" Clay, 61, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home.

The son of Henry Eldon and Edna Lucille (Young) Clay, Mike was born August 22, 1956 in Kirksville, Missouri. On April 14, 1995 in Columbia, Missouri, Mike was united in marriage to Marva Johnson who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Ciara Clay and Kimberly Versey both of Kirksville, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry Clay of Adair, Missouri, and Terry Clay of Kirksville, Missouri; two sisters, Shirley Barnes of Kirksville, Missouri, and Imogene Becker of Newark, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Joslynn Foster and Brianna Cornelison.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Clay.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Adair County and graduated from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1974. He worked as a self employed floor-waxer a number of years in and around Adair County.

It was Mike's wish to be cremated and a memorial service to honor his life will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with Pastor Harold Engle officiating. Family will receive friends for one hour before in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Memorial donations may be made to Mike's daughter, Ciara Clay and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.

Albert Burton (Bud) Crank, age 92, of LaBelle, Missouri, and formerly of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in the Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, Missouri.

Mr. Crank was born October 6, 1924, in Edina, Missouri, the son of Alexander Burton and Celeste Agnes Frobes Crank.  He was united in marriage to Janet L. Hinds and to this union three children were born.

Surviving are his children, Sandee Crank Sundeen, Linda Sue Crank Kirschner and Alan Burton (Skip) Crank all of Niceville, Florida; four grandchildren, Christopher Robert Kirschner, Cody Lee Kirschner, Ace Bongae Crank and Blaze Yongi Crank; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Samantha Kirschner; many nieces and nephews; and a good friend and caregiver for many years, Sue Whitaker of Ewing, Missouri.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Helen Carol Pflum, Elizabeth Jo “Betty Jo” Karhoff and Martha Ely.

Bud graduated from High School in Edina, Missouri.  He served his country in the United States Marines during World War II from 1945 to 1948.   After his military service he was employed in farming for Louis and Gertrude McBride.  He was later employed by Quincy Soybean (ADM) for over 40 years until his retirement in 1989.  He loved attending and meeting friends at Bluegrass Festivals with his longtime friend, Burnell Ethridge.  Bud was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ewing, Missouri.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017, in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Edina, Missouri, with Father Basil Eruo officiating for the services.  There will be no visitation.  However everyone is invited to Lucky’s Café in Edina for a meal and to visit with family immediately following the graveside service.

Full Military Honors were conducted graveside by Cyril A. Graham American Legion Post # 261 and Knox County Memorial Post # 4822, V.F.W.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice and may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO, 63447.

Doris Johnson, 95, of Fort Madison, passed away at 8:30 A.M. Wednesday September 13, 2017 at The Madison.

Born October 8, 1921 at Revere, Missouri the daughter of Harry Mac and Sylvia June Sample Gutting. On September 1, 1946 at Fort Madison, Iowa she married Ira Johnson, Jr. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2012.

Survivors include her daughter Nancy Kuhljuergen of Fort Madison, two grandchildren: Kaitlin and Evan Kuhljuergen. One sister-in-law Rachel Gutting of Mesa, Arizona and Kahoka, Missouri. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ira, and several brothers.

Doris was a member of the Fort Madison United Methodist Church.
Her body has been entrusted to the Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday September 15, 2017 in Soldiers Circle, Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison with Pastor Lanette Van officiating.

The Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com

Peyton Lee Mitchell, 30, of Keokuk died Monday, September 11, 2017 in Keokuk.

He was born on April 6, 1987 in Quincy, IL the son of Robby and Rhonda (Gilbert) Mitchell.

Peyton’s favorite job had been working as a photographer for 3XWrestling in Des Moines, IA.

He had a passion for watching movies and listening to music. Peyton enjoyed photography, disc golf and video games. He was an avid reader. He loved his cats, Lula, Wiki-leaks and Bascetti Cat and his dog Maynard. His main goal in life was to help people. Peyton had a good heart and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

He is survived by his parents, Robby and Rhonda Mitchell of Keokuk, two sisters, Mabyn Mitchell of Keokuk, and Moriah (Adam) LeVeck of Kahoka, MO, one brother, Jacob Mitchell of Iowa City, IA, two nieces, Jaida and Ezza Matlick, grandfather, Bob Burwell of Tolono, IL, four uncles, Roy (Angie) Gilbert of Kahoka, Mike (Peggy) Mitchell of Davenport, IA, Gary (Lisa) Mitchell of Tolono, IL, and Allen (Jodi) Burwell of Tolono, IL, several cousins and many friends.

Peyton was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Joy Gilbert and Joyce Burwell and Paul Peyton Mitchell.

A Gathering of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Phillip Darnell officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services from 2 – 3 p.m. with family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Humane Society.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Russell Lee Mathes, age 90, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Scotland Co. Hospital in Memphis, MO.

Russell was born September 4, 1927 at home in rural Scotland County, a son of Paul and Marie Cook Mathes.

He married Marna Martin on June 26, 1949 at the First Christian Church in Memphis, MO and they were the parents of Randy and Ritchie.

Survivors include his wife, Marna, of Kahoka; two sons, Randy (Barbara) Mathes of Arbela and Ritchie Mathes of St. Louis; two grandsons, Travis (Carrie) Mathes of Kahoka and Jamie (Megan) Mathes of Arbela; three great-grandchildren: Bentley Mathes of Kahoka and Kayleigh and Xander Mathes of Arbela; three step great-grandsons: Maddox, Kaleb, and Brayden Worrell of Kahoka; as well as several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Mathes; and his father and mother-in-law, Crate and Fern Martin.

Russell was involved in farming all of his life. In high school he had been a member of the Memphis High School FFA and he always said that is where he acquired his love for agriculture. Russell managed the MFA elevator in Wyaconda and later the elevator in Kahoka before retiring with 27 years of service with the MFA. He enjoyed woodworking and had a passion for restoring old tractors and farm machinery or as he called it “gathering up the green”. He loved to breathe life into tractors that would have otherwise ended up in the scrap yard. He would spend hours with anyone who would stop and look at his collection. Russell was a member of the Fox Valley Two-Cylinder Club, the Clark County Mule Festival Committee, a retired director of the Clark County Rural Water District where he fought tirelessly to bring rural water to the rural residents of the county, and a life-time member of the Masonic Lodge. He took pride in his farm and loved spending time with his livestock.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Barb Hagerla and Mr. Travis Mathes officiating. Special music was “Go Rest High”, “I Did it My Way”, “Crying for Me” and “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”.

Private inurnment will be at a later date in the Etna Cemetery.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home after 9 a.m. on Wednesday with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until time of services at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Scotland County R-1 FFA Chapter for a one-time scholarship in Russell’s memory for a student pursuing a career in Ag Business. Checks may be made payable to Scotland County R-1 FFA Chapter.

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

Bobby Lee Heevner, age 74, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 in the emergency room of Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis, MO.

Bob was born November 3, 1942 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Howard and Maribel Sigler Heevner.

He married Mary Hagmeier and later divorced.

Survivors include his children: Mary (John) Pablonis of Kahoka, Sparky Heevner of Warrensburg, MO, and Robert Heevner of Kahoka; twelve grandchildren: Justin Weddle of Kahoka, Candace Weddle of Burlington, Kristine Karels of Keokuk, Robert Webster of Kahoka, Hailey (Jerrod) Kauffman of Columbia, Tamra Karels of South Carolina, Elizabeth Ferdig of Queen City, MO, Amy Archer (Chad Halbert) of Colorado Springs, CO, Tyler Pablonis of Kahoka, and Kennedy, Payton and Chase Heevner of Warrensburg, MO; several great grandchildren; two brothers, Sparky Heevner of Kingman, AZ and Mike Berry of Keokuk, IA; dear friends, Hilda Sargent, Destry Robertrs, Sean Macomber, and Mac Irvin;  as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mark Berry; and, daughter-in-law, Jarret Heevner.

Bob enjoyed John Wayne movies, WWE Wrestling, and woodworking.  In Texas, he was known as “Bob the Builder”.  His family was his pride and joy.  Bob was an accomplished welder and was formerly employed by Hawkeye Steel and Gregory’s in Kahoka. His main love was law enforcement.  He was a former employee of both Clark and Scotland Counties Sheriff’s offices.

Memorial Services were held Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.  Officiating was Mr. Jim Smith.  Special music was “I Did It My Way”.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Tuesday with family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wilson Funeral Home for payment of final expenses.

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

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Eaton, 81, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on September 17, 2017 at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

The daughter of Albert Theodore “Teed” and Ruby (Kelley) Sykes, she was born January 10, 1936 near Hurdland, Missouri.

On December 26, 1969, in Kirksville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Zelwin B. “Zel” Eaton.

Jackie attended part of the first grade in the Hurdland Grade School and continued in the Kirksville Public Schools, graduating with Kirksville Senior High School Class of 1953. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics education from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She received a Master of Arts degree in mathematics education. She later completed requirements for Guidance Counseling certification for the junior and senior high school levels.

She began her 30-year teaching career in high school mathematics at the Green City High School in Green City, Missouri. She then taught mathematics in the Ophelia Parrish Junior High School in Kirksville, Missouri, and later was a guidance counselor in the Kirksville Junior and Senior High Schools. The last four years of her teaching career were at Northeast Missouri State University in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. She later was employed part-time at Hudson-Rimer in Kirksville, Missouri. For the past 12 years she was part-time secretary/receptionist at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.

Jackie served several years on the Adair County Historical Society Board of Directors as secretary. She also served many years on the Board of Directors of the Adair County Humane Society where she was treasurer for many of those years. She served on the Telecommunications Committee for the City of Kirksville and was a member of the American Association of University Women and served as secretary and treasurer. In 2007, Governor Matt Blunt appointed her to the Well Installation Commission with the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Missouri. In 2012, she was voted a member of the National Society Collegiate Scholars.

She was a past member of District, State, and National Mathematics Education Associations; Missouri State Teachers Association; Kirksville Community Teachers Association, where she served as secretary; State Guidance Counseling Association; Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teacher’s Sorority; Pi Delta Kappa; Kirksville Sweet Adeline’s; and the Kirksville Community Chorus.

Jackie was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Kirksville, Missouri, where she had been a member of the Board of Directors many years. She served as secretary of the Board, Chairperson of the Education Department, member of the Building committee to erect the present sanctuary building, Sunday school teacher for many years, and served on a Pastor Selection Committee.

She enjoyed her family traveling, teaching and her students, serving the community, cake decorating, collecting Hummel figurines, raising flowers, music, and especially her pets, Benji and currently Fritz, both rescue dogs, and step-dogs, A.J. and Rocco.

Surviving are husband, Zel Eaton, very good friends Jeff and Gail Doss and Missy Decker, several cousins and friends.

She was preceded by her parents, Ruby (Kelley) Sykes and Albert “Teed” Sykes.

Visitation will be Wednesday after 2:00 p.m., September 20, 2017, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, Missouri.  A Celebration of Life officiated by Pastor John Davison will follow the time of visitation.

Burial will be in the Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville, Missouri.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Jackie Eaton may be left to the Adair County Humane Society. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Travis-Noe Funeral Home 1008 W. Potter Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri 63501.