 The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has announced that Charlene Atkins, secondary mathematics instructor at Kingsville R-I, is one of two educators recently selected by the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) Board of Trustees to receive the 2008-2009 Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship. This award is presented on behalf of Dale and Margo Seymour in the amount of $2,000.
Applications are received from full-time classroom teachers working at the required grade level to pursue graduate courses to improve their mathematics content knowledge.
This is a competitive grant available to math instructors across the nation with only two applicants selected each year. The second award was presented to a high school math teacher in Stanwood, Iowa.
The Holden School Science Olympiad teams participated in regionals held February 23 at UCM.
The high school team (C Division) took second and will now move on to the state competition to be held in Columbia on March 15. Overall, the Holden teams brought home 28 medals.
Medal winners in the C Division were: Michael Gober, second in astronomy; Dan McCarty and Curtis Christopher, third in Boomilever; Michael Gober and Rob Curry, second in cell biology; Dan McCarty and Curtis Christopher, second in electric vehicle; Jacob Billingsley and Michael Gober, third in experimental design; Amanda Ellison and Jacob Billingsley, fourth in fermi questions; Suzan Stocker and Rob Curry, first in oceanography; Dan McCarty and Curtis Christopher, first in robot ramble; Stevi Happy and Rob Curry, first in rocks and minerals; Suzan Stocker and Curtis Christopher, first in sounds of music; Dan McCarty and Michael Gober, third in wright stuff.
Winners in the B Division were: Brett Mason and Casey Lim, second in write it do it; Casey Lim and Weston Farmer, second in evolution; Casey Lim and Brett Mason, first in road scholar.
Nancy Casey of Blue Springs and Butch Shore of Holden were blessed to have the privilege of exchanging vows before God, family and friends on Sunday, January 27, at three o’clock in the afternoon at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Holden.
This was the sixth ceremony in Butch’s three-generation family tradition to be held at the St. Patrick’s Church.
Reverend Nancy Cantrell, pastor of the Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, and Father Pete Savidge, St. Patrick’s Church, jointly officiated at the double ring ceremony.
Butch was honored to be accompanied at the altar by his three children, Scott Shore, best man; Lisa Thompson and Kim Burkeybile.
Nancy was then richly blessed to have her three sons, Randy Casey, Rusty Casey and Rocky Casey, join her at the altar as her attendants.
The couple joined their guests for a dinner reception immediately following at the Hallar Community Center before being escorted to the Plaza in a stretch limousine to enjoy their wedding night. The newlyweds honeymooned on a seven-day Mexican Riviera Cruise - only the beginning of an adventurous new life together.
Mr. and Mrs. Shore wish to send a special thank you to all their family and friends who joined them in making their family celebration a beautiful beginning.
After a 16-year district championship drought, the Holden High School Lady Eagles’ basketball team garnered another title as they defeated a fired-up Sherwood team, 43-41 in overtime, in the Class 3, District 14 Basketball tournament held at the HHS gymnasium last week.
It didn’t come easily, as the Lady Marksmen came ready to play and Holden looked decidedly flat for most of three and one-half quarters. As a matter of fact, for most of the game it didn’t look like there would be a sectional matchup for Holden with Sherwood leading by five at the end of the first quarter, and seven when time expired in both the half and third quarter.
Late in the fourth period, the Lady Eagles finally erased the lingering deficit and drew even with Sherwood. Shortly thereafter they took their first lead of the match.
Regulation ended at a 37-37 tie. In the overtime period, after Sherwood had once again tied the game at 41-41 on a clutch three-pointer from sophomore Kristen Floyd, the Lady Eagles got the ball back with 9.1 seconds left. With only two seconds remaining, junior forward Lauren Geisler rebounded an errant shot and put it back in the bucket as the buzzer sounded, giving Holden the win and their first district title since 1991.
The district title propels the Lady Eagles into sectional matchup with Skyline of the Mid-Lakes Conference tonight (Wednesday, March 6) at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.
The Lady Tigers from Skyline were the champion of District 13, defeating Stockton 76-71 in a 6 p.m. contest Saturday.
With a record of 25-3, Skyline is led by junior guard Maci Wisdom, 14.4 points per game; and 6’ 0” senior forward Kristi Wilkerson, 13.9. Also scoring in double figures for the Lady Tigers from the south is 5’ 4” junior forward Emily Reyes at 13.2. Wilkerson has drained 35 three-pointers this season for an average of 36.5 percent.
Speaking on the championship tilt, head Lady Eagle coach Travis Fleming stated, “The girls showed a lot of character, battling through a poor shooting first half and fighting a Sherwood team that came with an upset in mind. In the first half, we shot five for 22 from the floor and a blazing one for seven from the foul line. We were getting good looks, but we just couldn’t get the ball to go in.
“In the second half, we continued to struggle from the floor, but our defense picked up the slack and gave us a couple of easy baskets here and there to keep us in the game. In the fourth quarter, we limited Sherwood to just two baskets and our pressure finally got to them and we capitalized on the opportunities,” he added.
Individual praise was passed out by the coach to Geisler for big buckets including her basket with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie and her game-winning rebound and put-back to win the game. He also praised Calla Burden who hit a huge bucket on Holden’s first possession of the OT and Stacey Calhoun for playing great defense and really frustrating Sherwood’s guards. He also recognized Valerie Lambert’s two free throws in the OT to extend Holden’s lead to three.
“It was a true team effort and we had to have it when nobody really brought their A game. These kids are hard-nosed and work for everything they get. They battled through and that’s why they are champions.”
Statistics for the win over Sherwood included: Geisler, eight points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals; Lambert, eight points, two assists and one steal; Dani Jo Riley, six points, three rebounds and one steal; Kelsey Carver, five points, six rebounds and one assist; Burden, four points, three rebounds and one assist; Calhoun, four points, one rebound, one assist and five steals; Kelsey Whitehead, four points and three rebounds; and Eleanor Brown, four points, four rebounds and two steals.
Holden 58
Knob Noster 46
The girls didn’t have an easy semifinal game either. They had to overcome a very talented Lady Panther team from Knob Noster, winning the game by 12.
Knob led throughout the first half, but the Lady Eagles took control in the second half.
Coach Fleming gives the girls credit for their intensity and toughness in the win over the Lady Panthers who had beaten Holden earlier in the year.
Stats for the semifinal win were: Lambert, 13 points, four assists and three steals; Burden, 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal; Carver, 10 points, two rebounds and five assists; Geisler, eight points, three rebounds and three assists; Calhoun, eight points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal; Whitehead, five points, four rebounds and one assist; Riley, two points and two steals; Deanna Quisenberry, one point, one rebound and one assist; and Brown, one rebound and three steals.
Holden 54
Hogan Prep 16
The Lady Eagles had little trouble in the opening round against seven-seeded Hogan Prep. Twelve girls got their names in the district scorebook in the blowout.
They were: Lambert, 12 points, one rebound, six assists and one steal; Carver, eight points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal; Geisler, eight points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal; Riley, six points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal; Whitehead, six points and four rebounds; Burden, four points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal; Calhoun, four points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals; Katie Passler, two points and one steal; Kelsey Holmes, two points, one rebound, two assists and one steal; Brown, three rebounds, two assists and two steals; and Jenna Brockhaus, one rebound.
By Steve Sullins
Editor
The number two-seeded Holden Eagles’ boys basketball team were upset last Thursday night by six-seed Pembroke Hill, 58-56, in the semifinal round of the Class 3, District 14 Basketball Tournament held at the HHS gymnasium.
The Raiders broke the hearts of Eagle fans with a rebound and stick-back with two seconds left on the regulation game clock. Holden’s long shot to salvage victory went awry and the season was over for the Eagles.
But it was s season of note, as the Holden boys, at 17-7, won more games and lost fewer than any team in at least 40 years. The Eagles were also the undefeated champion of the Show-Me West Conference in their last season competing in that league. Next year, the Holden athletic programs will participate in the Missouri River Valley Conference’s Eastern Division.
“I’m really proud of this team this year,” praised head coach Dale Wescott. “This was a special group of boys who accomplished a lot for their school.”
In the game against Pembroke, it didn’t look like it was going to be much of a matchup as the Eagles blew the Raiders out in the first half. They led by as much as 18 and still possessed a 14-point advantage at halftime.
“We played really well in the first half,” Coach Wescott continued. “Travis (Wescott) had 12 points before intermission, but Pembroke Hill really put the clamps on him in the second half. They came out after the intermission and started a physical defense that we didn’t handle very well. We also had some players with injuries in the second half including Bryce Evans, Andrew Sanderson and Deron Binkley.”
The Eagles still led by eight at the end of the third quarter, but saw that erode into the eventual last-second defeat.
Statistics for the season-ending loss included: Sanderson, 25 points and two assists; Wescott, 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists; Bryce Evans, 10 points, six rebounds and three assists; Zak Anstine, four points and two assists and Binkley, two points, 11 boards and five assists.
Holden 65 Butler 53
The boys in blue and white also had a hard-fought game in the first round of the tourney, but with better results for Eagle faithful defeating the Butler Bears, 65-53.
The first three quarters were tight, with Butler holding a one-point first quarter lead. Holden regained the momentum in the second quarter and led by three at halftime and stretched that to 41-37 at the end of the third quarter. A 24-point fourth stanza blew away the Bears and earned the Eagles the right to advance in post-season play.
“Butler played hard and we were tight especially in the early going. They gave a good effort,” Coach Wescott continued. “This was the third time we had played them and they were going to make sure that somebody besides Andrew (Sanderson) and Travis (Wescott) beat them. They did a good job of holding both my leading scorers to 13 apiece, but Bryce (Evans) really came up big by being the first leading-scorer of the year other than Andrew or Travis.”
Besides his starters, the coach also praised reserves Taylor McConville and Trevor Yancey for coming off the bench and giving the team a big lift. “Taylor put in two baskets near the end of the first half to give us the lead and Trevor hit two big three-pointers.”
Stats were: Evans, 15 points; Wescott, 13 points; Sanderson, 13 points; Binkley, 11 points; Yancey, six points; McConville, four points; and Anstine, three points.
By Steve Sullins
Editor
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OBITUARIES
DIXIE JANE ARNOLD
Dixie Jane Arnold, age 76, Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Lee’s Summit Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
She was born July 6, 1931 in Manes, Missouri the daughter of James Otis and Leeanna (Forester) Wilson. She lived in Kansas City, Missouri most of her life and moved to the Kingsville community five years ago. For many years she was a secretary for Hagerty, Rose and McPherron Insurance Agency in Kansas City. She was a member of Elm Spring Baptist Church near Kingsville.
Surviving her passing are one daughter, Linda Sue Kephart; and her granddaughter, Eva Kephart, both of Kingsville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Ben Cast & Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO with the Reverend Dwight Decker officiating.
Musicians were Merle Arbo, organist; Mary Jo Sisk, soloist. They performed “How Great Thou Art.”
Pallbearers were Randall Kephart, Eva Kephart, Lloyd Sisk, Bill Kephart, Merle Arbo and Ferman Martin.
Interment was in Elm Spring Cemetery, Kingsville, MO.
OPAL M. COLSTER
Opal M. Colster, 83, Centerview, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Opal May Colster was born April 9, 1924 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the daughter of Claude Barker and Cassie May Sims Barker. She graduated from the College High School in Warrensburg. Opal married John “Gilbert” Colster on June 10, 1943 in Warrensburg. She was a lifelong resident of Centerview.
Survivors include two daughters, Kay Reynolds and her husband Jack of Warrensburg, and Linda Siegfried and her husband Don of Centerview; a son-in-law, Bill Cozad of Centerview; a sister, Leona Small and her husband Buck of Odessa; six grandchildren, Scott Siegfried and his wife Lisa of Centerview, Kevin Dolan and fiancee Michelle Amelung, of Holden, Todd Dolan and wife Laura of Centerview, Andrea Leland and husband Matt of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Johnna Natali and husband Matt of Rockledge, Florida, and Stephen Cozad of Centerview; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert on July 20, 1994 in Warrensburg; a daughter, Jackie Cozad; three brothers, Lawrence, Talton and H.C. Barker; and two sisters, Vivian Baldwin and Nadine Moore.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Bill Runyon of Church of Hope in Centerview officiating.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Interment followed services in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Warrensburg.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be left to the Church of Hope Building Fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.
ZELMA MARIE WOOLERY SIMS DILKS
Zelma Marie Woolery Sims Dilks, 97, of Holden, formerly of Kingsville, passed away on March 1, 2008, at the home of her daughter Sharon, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on a farm south of Fortuna, MO, on December 16, 1910, and was the first-born child and only daughter of Emma Fannie Thormann and James Franklin Woolery. She attended primary school in Fortuna and graduated from Versailles High School where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team. She earned her teaching certificate from Missouri State Teachers’ College in Warrensburg. In October, 1933, Marie was married to Gilbert W. Sims of Versailles.
Marie and Gilbert lived in Kansas City when their only child, Sharon, was born in 1942. In 1944, Marie and Sharon returned to her parents’ farm to live when Gilbert was shipped to Europe to serve in WWII. Upon Gilbert’s return in 1946, Marie and her family moved to Independence. Marie was an active participant in her daughter’s school and Girl Scout activities and taught a Brownie troop to sew. She was an excellent seamstress and created most of her and her daughter’s wardrobes. Marie worked as a Welcome Wagon hostess and then as a Stanley Home Products dealer before and after Gilbert’s death of heart failure at age 44 in 1955. She was an active member of the Intercity Church of God where she made many friends, including Mabel and Isaac Dilks.
After Isaac’s becoming a widower, with both he and Marie being the parents of teenage daughters, Marie and Isaac married and merged their families in January, 1959. Marie took cake decorating classes and began creating beautiful wedding cakes and catering weddings. Planning for Isaac’s retirement, they bought a farm near Kingsville, MO, and moved into their nearly completed home in 1963. Once again, Marie was a “farm girl.” There they raised cattle, goats, chickens and geese and grew fruit trees and a sizeable garden. They moved with three black cats with them but before long counted 35 cats, all black. Due to their distance from the city, Marie discontinued catering weddings but continued to produce imaginative cakes for family and friends. Marie trained to become an insurance agent where she won a sales award and a trip to Mexico with her company. With her love for animals, Marie was a softy for strays. Rags, her companion for 16 years, was her “found-on-the-highway puppy”. Daisy was her “found-in-front-of-the-grocery-store-in-a-rainstorm puppy.” Lady, her last dog, was a foundling from an elderly lady who moved to a nursing home and couldn’t keep her.
Marie had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and enjoyed life to the fullest. She read constantly and, in the last few years, a great day was the day she received four magazines and a Capper’s Weekly in the mail. She almost always had a project going, sometimes several at once. Friends and family were often recipients of her rag rugs, hot pads and crochet-covered clothes hangers. One ongoing project which gave her great satisfaction was writing her column “Notes by Marie” for the local newspaper, The Holden Image, beginning in 1989. In her column, she shared her philosophy of life, her childhood memories and her love for family and friends and her furry, four-footed companions. She was an advocate of supporting local business and often included interviews with business owners and her shopping experiences in her column. Marie didn’t mince words and spotting a neglected animal would be inspiration for her next column.
With advancing age, farm chores became too difficult to manage so Marie and Isaac moved to Holden in 1989. Marie still enjoyed fresh vegetables by planting them in her flower beds. She and Isaac joined their friends often at the Senior Center in Holden. Marie joined the Rootin’ Tootin’ Kitchen Band and was part of the enthusiastic percussion section. Isaac passed away from congestive heart failure in February 1993. Marie continued to live in her home, as independent as always, until the summer of 2007 when she fell and broke her hip at age 96.
Marie is predeceased by her parents, brothers Claud and John, husband of 22 years, Gilbert Sims; husband of 34 years, Isaac C. Dilks; and great-grandchildren Cari Shelden and Andrew Dilks. Survivors are her daughter Sharon Henderson and husband, Larry of Independence, MO; sister-in-law Aldena Woolery of Fortuna, MO; stepdaughter, Mabel Cleo Young and husband Don of Homeland, CA; stepson Isaac D. Dilks of Latour, MO; stepson Roland Dilks and wife, Jeanette of Paola, KS; stepdaughter Donna Brashear of Trenton, MO; stepdaughter Joann Cope and husband Lowell of Lincoln, NE; grandsons Christopher Henderson and Michael Henderson, stepgrandchildren Beverly Anderson, Brenda Shelden, Darlene Payne, Carolyn Lamb, Donald Wayne Dilks, Debbie Dilks, Rick Dilks, David Dilks, Janice Monley, Tammy Kiger, Bruce Brashear, Brian Brashear, Gary Brashear, Dean Cope, Ken Cope, 31 stepgreat-grandchildren, 32 stepgreat-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
In accordance with Marie’s wishes, a closed casket memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden, MO, on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Marie’s home after the service. Marie will be interred beside her first husband, Gilbert, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, with graveside services at Freedom Cemetery north of Versailles, MO. Donations are to be directed to the American Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.
EVERETT LEE MONTGOMERY, SR.
Everett Lee Montgomery, Sr., of Pleasant Hill, Missouri was born January 18, 1916 in Garden City, Missouri, the son of Robert M. and Tena (Conradi) Montgomery. He departed this life Monday, February 25, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pleasant Hill, at the age of 92 years, one month and seven days.
On December 3, 1939, Everett was united in marriage to Georgia Doris Beamer in Clinton, Missouri.
Everett was employed as a supervisor in the maintenance department at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri before his retirement in January of 1979. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Harrisonville and later in Pleasant Hill. He enjoyed spending the winters in Florida, going to spring training camp with the Kansas City A’s and later with the Royals. Everett made many good friends with the players and would drive their cars back to Kansas City after spring training. He was personable, active, loved to talk and share stories. H enjoyed going to coffee with his friends, collecting and working on old telephones. Everett had lived in Latour before moving to Harrisonville in 1957 and to Pleasant Hill in 1996.
Besides his parents, he was was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, on December 16, 1991; a brother, Allen Montgomery; and two sisters, Irene and Clara Montgomery.
He is survived by a son Everett L. “Pete” Montgomery, Jr. and wife Pat, Kingsville, Missouri; two daughters, Linda Harris and husband Bob, Ann Clemmons and husband Ed, all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; nine grandchildren: Gregg Montgomery, LaDonna (Rick) Fizer, all of Holden, MO, Danny Hammons, Arlington, Texas, Kevin (Heather) Coleman, Kingsville, MO, Lori (Ron) Baker, Robin (Phillip) Campos, Kerri Harris, Sheri Villegas, Donny Hammons, all of Pleasant Hill, MO; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO with Elder Donna Harper and Reverend D. Kent Deubner officiating.
Music was “How Great Thou Art,” and “Where the Roses Never Fade,” by Samantha and Sara Baker and Donny Hammons.
Honorary pallbearers were Coleman Gregg, Josh Fizer, Evan Montgomery, Matthew Campos, Crosby Coleman and Conor Coleman.
Casket bearers were Gregg Montgomery, Kevin Coleman, Danny Hammons, Donny Hammons, Phillip Campos, Ron Baker and Rick Fizer.
Interment was in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Meals on Wheels.
To view the video tribute or send the family online condolences, please visit www.dickeyfh.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.
GAVEN ANDREW PETERSON
Gaven Andrew Peterson, infant son of Debra Mann and Carl Peterson of Independence, Missouri, passed away at birth on Monday, February 25, 2008, at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Joshua, Cody and Tyler; a sister, Crystal; maternal grandparents, Philip and Annette Mann of Kingsville, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Genevieve Burger, Independence, Missouri; great-grandfather, Elmer Vaughan, Holden, Missouri; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services and interment were held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008, at Holden Cemetery, Holden, MO, under the direction of Ben Cast & Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO.
MICHAEL SHANE SCOTT
Michael Shane Scott, age 29, Blairstown, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008, as the result of an auto accident, in Holden, Missouri.
He was born January 12, 1979, in Clinton, Missouri, the son of Luther L. and Nancy Gail (Raines) Scott. He had lived in Blairstown most of his life.
Michael attended and graduated from Sherwood High School. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Holden and had been a welder, boilermaker and tree trimmer.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Scott, Blairstown, MO; one son, Jesse Scott, Harrisonville, MO; two daughters, Micheal Scott, Harrisonville, and Katelyn Scott, Independence, MO; four brothers, Terry Scott and wife, Jody Sellers, Randy Scott and wife Sheri, Jimmy Scott and wife Alice, and Derek Scott, all of Blairstown, MO; three sisters, Rhonda Foley and husband Chad, and Pamela Duncan and husband Gary, Holden, MO, and Lisa Williams and husband Ron, Odessa, MO.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Scott on October 23, 2007.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Ben Cast & Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO with the Reverend Bill Perkins officiating.
Pallbearers were Terry Scott, Randy Scott, Jimmy Scott, Chad Foley, Ron Williams, Mark Moritz, David Shats and Gregg Poe.
Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Scott, Micheal Scott, Katelyn Scott, Jimmy Max Scott, Derek Scott, Colten Scott, Cory Duncan and Tyler Donegan.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008, at the funeral home.
Interment was in Scott Memorial Park, Blairstown, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Mike Scott Memorial Fund and may be left at the funeral home.
OPAL M. TALLEY
Opal M. Talley, 81, of Oak Grove, MO (formerly of Holden, MO), passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Oak Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Opal was born April 26, 1926, in rural Holden, MO, the daughter of Sherman and Frances (Bryson) Whiteman. She married William Russell Talley on September 14, 1946. They lived in Holden until moving to Oak Grove two-and one-half years ago. They had been co-owners of the Lawler Oil Company in Holden. Opal worked as a cook for the Holden School District for 21 years. She had also worked at the Hipsh & Dunhill Shirt Factory in Holden. Russell and Opal served as volunteers at the Lee’s Summit Hospital for five years. Opal had previously attended the New Liberty Presbyterian Church in Denton, MO.
Opal was preceded in death by four sisters: Margaret Olson, Cora Thomason, Dorothy Arnold and Lucille Arwood; and four brothers, Claude, Forrest, Marvin and Bill Whiteman.
Her survivors include her husband of 61 years: Russell Talley of the home; one son, Dale Talley and wife Flavia of Oak Grove; three granddaughters, Rhonda Robaina of Lee’s Summit, Lore Jacobs and fiance Lonnie Therigo of Oklahoma City, OK, and Karen Ashmore and husband Brian of Moberly, MO; one sister, Dolly Layman of Kansas City, KS; five great-grandchildren; Halle and Gunner Robaina, Alicia and Adam Jacobs, and Addison Ashmore.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove with burial in the Holden Cemetery, Holden, MO.
The family received friends from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice.
FRANCIS JOSEPH TROPPITO
Francis Joseph Troppito, age 67, Kingsville, MO, died Friday, February 29, 2008, at home.
He was born April 10, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Joseph John and Willow (Yoemay) Troppito. He married Donna Ryan.
Mr. Troppito was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kansas City. He worked as a taxi driver, a general construction worker, and for the Metro Auto Auction. He also had served an enlistment in the U.S. Army. He had lived in Kansas City most of his life and near Kingsville the past 20 years.
Surviving his passing are his wife, Donna Troppito; and daughter, Angela Marie Varn, both in Myrtle Beach, SC; a son, Joseph J. Troppito, Kingsville, MO; and a sister, Madaline Troppito, Kansas City, MO.
Cremation under the direction of Ben Cast & Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO. |