ELVA CATHERINE (MOONEY) KELLER , 95, of Louisiana, Mo. formerly of Rockport were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Gail Aurand officiated. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mooney Cemetery at Atlas. Mrs. Keller died Friday, July 4, 2008, at the Maple Grove Nursing Home in Louisiana. She was born Dec. 12, 1912 in Rockport to James and Stella Jane Ogle Mooney. She married Ray Keller Oct. 23, 1944 and he preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1989. She is survived by two sons, Mike Keller of Rockport and Pat Keller and wife, Joyce of Pleasant Hill; and one daughter, Jane Daniels and husband, Walter of Curryville, Mo.; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Frances Grimsley of Louisiana. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Delbert Mooney, Thomas Mooney and Gerald Mooney and one great-grandson, Charles Taylor who died Sept. 9, 2007. She graduated from the Rockport High School at Rockport, Illinois. She had been employed at the Louisiana Nursing Home and later at the Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana, Missouri until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Louisiana. Pallbearers were Glen Williams, Bill Keller, David Grimsley, Michael Grimsley, Bill Grimsley and Dennis Dell. Memorials may be given to AmHeart Hospice or to the Donor's choice in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, Missouri 63353
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MARGARET ANTHONY KENNEDY , 83, of Jacksonville died at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville Monday, May 19, 2008. She was born January 28, 1925 in Pike County the daughter of James and Ava Orr Anthony. She married Russell Hull, Sr. in 1951 and they later divorced. She later married Charles Kennedy Sept. 9, 1972 and he preceded her in death Feb. 9, 2008 after 35 years of marriage. She is survived by eight children, Eileen (husband, Bob) Hayes of Jacksonville, Martha (husband, Steve) Wooldridge of Chapin, Judy (husband, Bud) Davidson, Joyce (husband, Cary) Allen, Jan (husband, Ed) Glossop and Cathy (husband, Ed) Beauchamp all of Jacksonville and Karen (husband, Walt) Layne of Chapin and Michael Kennedy of Jacksonville; 16 grandchildren, Kasie Wooldridge, Karie Wooldridge, Jim Wooldridge, Michele Wooldridge, Melissa Tyler, Matt Davidson, Scott Allen, Cory Allen, Angie Johnson, Hilary Phillips, Andrew Allen, Ted Ferkel, Jr., Rachael Kennedy, Justin Layne, Byron Beauchamp and Rita Moore and 10 great-grandchildren. Margaret lived a very colorful life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, reading, listening to all kinds of music and in her younger years, dancing. She had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. Her children and grandchildren will have many stories to remember her by. Margaret has peace at last. She finally knows where Elvis is. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Griggsville Cemetery. The family met friends from 11-1 Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, the Jacksonville Food Pantry or the charity of the donor's choice
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WILLIAM KESPOHL - Pittsfield IL Nov 30 - William Kespohl, a prominent and respected citizen, aged 75 years, dropped dead on the street today of apoplexy..
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MRS. PETR KITTEL - The reported passing of Mrs. Peter Kittel, wife of our former pastor of seven years ago, at her home at Forest City, Ark. Was received with sorrow by her hosts of friends in and out of this church. She was a very lovable lady and was held in high estimation in our city. To Rev. Kittel is extended the condolence and sympathy of his Barry parishioners of former days, in which the church reporter joins.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Barry Adage, 9/5/1928 Page 64

FOREST RAY KLINE , 79, was born Sept. 2, 1928 in Perry Mo. He died Tues. May 6, 2008, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was the fourth child and second son born to Josiah David Kline and Ida Lorene Hendricks Kline. When Mr. Kline was about two months old the family returned to the family farm north of Barry where he spent the rest of him life with the exception of his time in the Air Force. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1946 then entered the Air Force in 1948 he served four years and was stationed at Shephard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. Texas where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. On Christmas Eve, 1949, he married Lorene Martha Doepel at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nealyville. Lorene survives in rural Barry. He was baptized and confirmed at this church in 1960. Mr. Kline and his wife farmed together all their lives. He was a conservationalist, serving on the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation Board, he was a pioneer in no-till farming, designing and building one of the first no-till planters in this area. He surveyed, built and maintained his farm waterways and terraces. Mr. Kline was a top seed corn salesman for SuperCroft Seeds, D.E.F. Seeds and Crow Hybrids for 30 years. He was also published in the SuperCroft news letters for his work. He was a life long member of the Barry American Legion Post #222 and a past member of the Liberty Lions Club. He was a member of the Adams County Farm Bureau and served as Richfield Township Board Trustee for 12 years. Also an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield where he served as usher and church elder. Mr. Kline and his wife were able to travel and tour Hawaii, Europe, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. They were also avid motorcyclists and traveled the entire continental United States, including Alaska and Canada on a Honda Gold Wing and are past members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association chapter N. of Quincy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years and four children, Mrs. Motley (Pamela) Hedges of Richland Wash., Mrs. Tony (Jackie) Mosley of Lansing, Mrs. Jody (Jodie) Mauck of Plainville, David Kline and his wife Vikki of Quincy; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Kissere and husband Tracy, Paul Hedges, Allison Hedges, Thomas Mosley and wife Cathy, Jonathan Mosley, Tiffani Hanlin and husband Tracy, Amber Perriner and husband Matt, Tyson Mauck, Jarred Mauck and wife Kim, Casey Kline and wife Erin, Tanner Kline and Carter Kline; nine great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Joe (Pat) Robinson of Barry and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, J.D. Kline; and a sister, Marjorie Watts. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m Saturday, May 17 in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield with Military services by Barry American legion Post 222. Final disposition will be private, memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
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IVA E. KURTZ , 92, of Barry, was born Nov. 20, 1915, in New Canton, to Alfred and Elsie (Hathaway) McNary. They preceded her in death. She died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She married woodrow Kurtz April 17, 1937, in Louisiana, Mo. He preceded her in death April 15, 1985. She is survived by one son, Woodrow Kurtz, Jr. of Hull; four daughters, Charlotte Moyer, husband Ben, of Barry; Kathryn Sydney, husband Roger, of Litchfield, Ky.; Sue Loos, husband Jim, of Big Clifty, Ky.; and Mary K. Blackorby, of Barry. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three Sisters, Eliza Kurtz, Golden Barnard and Ella Rife; one daughter, Elcy Elizabeth Smith; two sons-in-law, Kenny Blackorby and Howard (Bud) Smith. Iva was a wonderful mother, grandmother, homemaker and cook. She loved being with her family and enjoyed crafts. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Quincy.
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