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Ebert, Leland
R. Ebert, age 77; formerly of Omaha, NE and
Hamburg, IA passed away on Sunday; January 20, 2008 at
the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, IA.
Leland was born on July 26, 1930 in Atchison County,
MO; the son of Carl J. and Johanna (Rolf) Ebert. He was
baptized September of 1930 and confirmed August 8, 1943
at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Westboro, IA. He
received his early childhood education at the Mayflower
Country School and later graduated from Rock Port High
School with the class of 1948.
Following graduation, Leland joined the United States
Air Force and served his country during the Korean
Conflict.
Leland was a farmer and later worked for Safety Kleen
in Omaha, NE as a sales representative. He was a long
time member of the Masonic Lodge in Omaha, NE, the
Eagles, and the V.F.W.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son Lee
Allen Ebert of Hamburg, IA; granddaughter Jordyn Nicole;
brother Roland Ebert of Omaha, NE; sister Jo Carlene
Norwood of Glendale, AZ; nieces: Marvetta Volker and
Jackie VanGundy both of Tarkio, MO, nephews: Kevin C.
Ebert of Winnebago, NE and Kim Seyler of Mesa, AZ;
great-nephew Jordan Zane Holmes of Tarkio, MO;
great-nieces: Mikaila Holmes, Vanessa Paige VanGundy and
Kelcy Jo VanGundy all of Tarkio, MO; other relatives and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters:
Phyllis Jean Ebert and Eleanor Ebert
Leseberg and a nephew Roland Paul “Chum” Ebert.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Thursday; January 24, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church
in Rural Westboro, MO with Pastor Richard Pearson
officiating. The burial will follow at St. John’s
Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday;
January 23, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rash-Gude
Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA.
Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran
Church.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Erickson, Cleva – Funeral
services were held at 11 am Saturday, November 28, 1992,
at the United Methodist church in Westboro, Missouri,
for Cleva Pearl (Nuckolls) Erickson of Westboro
[Missouri]. Reverend Rob Winger officiating. Interment
was made in Center Grove Cemetery in Westboro under the
direction of Davis Funeral Home of Tarkio [Missouri].
Cleva Erickson, age 65, passed away
Wednesday, November 25, 1992, at Community Hospital in
Fairfax, Missouri. She was born May 23, 1927, in
Clearmont, Missouri, to Anna B. (Hutt) and Oscar V.
“Boss” Nuckolls. She attended Clearmont schools and
graduated from Clearmont High School in 1945.
On June 16, 1945, Cleva was united in
marriage to James Herbert Erickson in Troy, Kansas. They
resided on a farm near Clearmont before moving to a farm
east of Westboro in 1946. Here they lived and farmed
before moving to their home in Westboro in 1976.
Cleva was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother. Her life was devoted
to helping others and she was constantly volunteering a
hand to anyone in need. Her biggest joy was watching her
children and grandchildren grow and prosper. She was
active in attending sports’ events of all kinds,
especially when her family was involved.
A tremendous amount of Cleva’s time
was devoted to her church and its work. She was a
faithful member of the United Methodist church in
Westboro where she had served on various boards and was
a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a past
board member of Northwest Missouri Industries and was
very active in the ladies’ activities of the Westboro
Lions Club.
Survivors include: Cleva’s husband,
James Herbert Erickson, of the home in Westboro; four
sons, James Stephen Erickson and daughter-in-law,
Clydean of Cameron, Missouri, Dennis Glenn Erikson and
daughter-in-law, Yolanda, of Tarkio, Ronald Scott
Erickson and Donald Alan Erickson, born of Westboro; a
daughter, Vickie Jean Erickson of Tarkio; grandchildren,
Michelle Annette Rawlings, Cristi Lynn Erickson, Damond
Brett Erickson, Angelo Antuna Erickson, Jeremiah James
Erickson, Michaela Rachelle Erickson, Angelica Marie
Erickson, Danielle Lynn Erickson, Joshua Luke Erickson,
Jared Scott Erickson and Anntonette Raquel Erickson; one
great-granddaughter, Madelyn Brook Rawlings; two
brothers, Frank Nuckolls and Gerald Nuckolls, both of
Missoula, Montana; and one sister, Mrs James (Leota)
Williams of Gladstone, Missouri.
Besides her parents, Cleva was
preceded in death by one son, Daniel Ray Erickson, on
May 1, 1988; six brothers, Billy, Leo, Alfred, Roland,
Huston and Orville Nuckolls; and one sister, Belle.
Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church
in Westboro or the Westboro Baseball Program.
Tarkio Avalanche, Tarkio,
Missouri, Dec 3, 1992
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Erickson, James – Funeral
services were held at 11 am Tuesday, January 18, 1994,
at the United Methodist Church in Westboro, Missouri,
for James Herbert Erickson of Westboro. Reverend Rob
Winger officiated. Interment was made in Center Grove
Cemetery in Westboro under the direction of Davis
Funeral home of Tarkio.
James Herbert Erickson, age 73,
passed away Saturday, January 15, 1994, at the
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was
born December 12, 1920, in Watson, Missouri, to Ruth
(Peebles) and Joseph H. Erickson. He attended schools in
College Springs and Blanchard, both in Iowa, and
graduated from Tarkio High School in Tarkio in 1938.
On June 16, 1945, Jim was united in
marriage to Cleva Pearl Nuckolls in Troy, Kansas. they
resided on a farm near Clearmont, Missouri, before
moving east of Westboro to farm with his father and
sons. In 1976, the Ericksons moved to their home in
Westboro. Jim was a devoted and loving father and was
very much in love with his wife, Cleva, who unexpectedly
passed away November 25, 1992.
Jim was progressive in his approach
to farming, purchasing one of the first self-propelled
combines in Atchison County. He took great pride in
teaching his sons the value of hard, honest work –
climbing off the tractor at nightfall and hauling a load
of cattle to market for a neighbor. He was an active
member of the Westboro Lions Club; the Little League
Baseball Club, coaching for many years; and was a
faithful member of the United Methodist church in
Westboro. Above all else, Jim was a farmer, a father,
and a husband. His only regret was his family losing
both their mother and father in the same year.
Survivors include: four sons, James
Stephen Erickson, and daughter-in-law, Clydean, of
Cameron, Missouri, Dennis Glenn Erickson, and
daughter-in-law, Yolanda, of Tarkio, Ronald Scott
Erickson, and Bonnie, of Tarkio, and Donald Alan
Erickson, also of Tarkio; daughter, Vickie Jean
Erickson, Tarkio; grandchildren, Michelle Annette
Rawlings, Cristi Lynn Campbell, Damond Brett Erickson,
Angelo Antuna Erikson, Jeremiah James Erickson, Michaela
Rachelle Erickson, Angelica Marie Erickson, Danielle
Lynn Erickson, Joshua Luke Erickson, Jared Scott
Erickson, Anntonette Raquel Erickson, and Ryan Dale
Erickson; one great-granddaughter, Madelyn Brook
Rawlings; stepmother, Sylvia Erickson, White Bear Lake,
Minnesota; and three sisters, Barbara Wade, Denver,
Colorado, Francis Ballenger, Kansas City, Missouri, and
Jackie Nuckolls of Tarkio.
Besides his parents and wife, Cleva,
Jim was preceded in death by on son, Daniel Ray
Erickson, May 1, 1988. Memorials may be directed to the
United Methodist Church in Westboro or the Westboro
baseball Program.
Tarkio Avalanche, Tarkio,
Missouri, Jan 20, 1994
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[104] Elder, Ava M. Schneider was
born on May 19, 1909 near Frankfort, KS. She passed away
on February 20, 2007 at her home in Elm Heights Care
Center in Shenandoah, IA, at the age of 97 years. Her
parents were John C. and Leona M. (Thacker) Schneider. Ava
attended rural schools near Frankfort and graduated from
Frankfort High School. She attended Peru College in Peru,
NE and Maryville College in Maryville, MO and obtained her
teaching certificate. She taught in rural schools in
Kansas and Missouri before moving to Hamburg, IA.
She worked at the Iowa State Bank in Hamburg, IA for 23
years before retiring to Rock Port, MO in 1974 to be
closer to her daughter Jean and her family. After retiring
she enjoyed being a Snow Bird and traveling to Phoenix, AZ
to visit a lifelong friend, and Daly City, CA and
Pensacola, FL to visit her brothers and their families.
She also enjoyed her church activities, visiting with
friends and being involved with all her daughter and
grandchildren's activities.
She was active in the First Christian Church in Rock Port
and was a Sunday School Teacher and involved in Christian
Women's Fellowship, and Madonna Circle. She had also
served on the Nutrition Site Council in Rock Port.
In 1998, she moved to Shenandoah, IA to be closer to her
family. While living at Elm Heights, she enjoyed playing
BINGO, spiritual activities, playing trivia, and seeing
plays her grandchildren were in. She also enjoyed frequent
visits by her grandchildren and especially when her
great-grandchildren would visit.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Duane A. Schierkolk
and wife Kimberly of Shenandoah, IA, Darren E. Schierkolk
of Denver, CO, and Marjorie A. Schierkolk of Shenandoah,
IA and son-in-law Donald E. Schierkolk of Rock Port, MO.
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Caleb H.
Schierkolk and Ciara J. Schierkolk of Shenandoah, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers
Levi Clifford Schneider, John R. Schneider, her sister
Marjorie E. Dick, her daughter Marjorie Jean Schierkolk
and great-grandson Wyat A. Schierkolk. She was also
preceded in death by Harry Elder.
Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port
Burial: Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Kansas
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[105] Erdman, Arlene Agnes Thompson,
the daughter of William and Delilah (Slemp) Thompson, was
born Oct 6, 1919 near Rock Port, Missouri. She was
baptized at the South United Methodist Church in Rock Port
in 1925 and attended Valley View School South of Rock
Port.
On June 20, 1936 Arlene was united in marriage to Carl
August Erdman at the Lutheran Church in Rock Port by Rev.
McConnell. She transferred her membership to St. Peters
Lutheran Church, Langdon, Missouri and was confirmed in
1937, where she also taught Sunday school for 20 years.
They lived and farmed near Langdon, until 1945 when they
moved to a farm near Tarkio, where they farmed for 28
years. Following retirement in 1974 they moved into Rock
Port, where they lived to the present time. Arlene passed
away Friday, April 27, 2007 at Pleasant View Nursing Home,
Rock Port at the age of 87 years.
Arlene loved water and swimming, especially when she had
the opportunity to swim in the ocean. She also enjoyed
spending time with her many nieces and nephews as well as
gardening and flowers. Arlene was a very kind and gracious
woman who always enjoyed doing for others.
Arlene was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Rock
Port, the Prayer Group and the Thursday Afternoon Circle.
Survivors include her husband Carlie, Rock Port;
sisters-in-law, Geri Thompson, Omaha, Nebraska, Lucille
Thompson and Lena Schoonover both of Rock Port; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by four
brothers, James, Lloyd, Donald and Wayne (Mandy) Thompson,
one sister Madge Huffman.
Burial: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port
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[106] Evans, Evelyn Kay Volker, the
daughter of Harold H. and Sarah E. (Close) Volker, was
born July 3, 1943 in Maryville, Missouri. She attended
Daleview Country School and Fairfax High School, Fairfax,
Missouri, graduating in 1961. Kay then attended and
graduated from St. Joseph Beauty School, St. Joseph,
Missouri, and opened a beauty shop in Tarkio.
Kay was married to J. D. Evans and was later divorced. For
the last several years Kay was a resident of Wichita,
Kansas, where she lived to the present time. For a number
of years Kay worked for the Salvation Army in Wichita. Kay
passed away June 18, 2007 at Via Christi St. Francis
Regional Medical Center in Wichita at the age of 63 years.
Besides her parents Kay was preceded in death by one
brother, James R. New, and one sister, Phyllis Burke.
Survivors include her brother, Harold (Bud) Volker and his
wife Cheryl, Tarkio, Kay’s companion of 14 years, Larry
Williams, Wichita; four step-sons, Kim Evans, Watson,
Missouri, Steve Evans, Tarkio, Reed Evans and Rocky Evans,
both of Rock Port, Missouri; brother-in-law, Gilbert
Burke, Rock Port; sister-in-law, Kay New, Liberty,
Missouri; friend and former sister-in-law Charlene Volker,
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio
Inurnment: Tharp Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri (adjacent to
Sharp’s Grove Church).
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Elsworth, Arthur,
90, died July 9 [1986], at the Sidney Care Center.
Art farmed around Hamburg for sixty years.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Blades of
Albuquerque, N. Mex and Forest Elsworth of St
Petersburg, Fla; eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 11, at the Rash Funeral
Home with Rev Mike Rogers of Sidney, officiating.
Interment was in High Creek Cemetery. [Jul 17, 1986]
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Ellsworth, Agnes Klute,
80, of St Joseph, Mo, formerly of Westobor, Mo, died
Sept 14, 2000, at her home in St Joseph. She was born
Feb 24, 1920, in Westboro to Henry and Laura Klute. She
graduated from Yale High School in Westboro. She lived
in New Market prior to moving to St Joseph. She worked
for the former Pearl Nuway Laundry and was a route
carrier at the former Whittaker Cable Co. She was a
member of the Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church, where
she was an elder and deacon, treasurer of the Sunday
school class; Women's Association; pianist and organist
of 29 years at the church; volunteer for Meals on
Wheels; and member of the Whitaker Reunion Club.
Mrs Ellsworth was preceded in death by her parents;
sister Ruth M. Crane; and one grandchild.
Survivors include four sons, Charles W. Stevens, Henry
E. Ellsworth, both of St Joseph; Bob D. Stevens of
Salem, Ore; and Richard E. Ellsworth of Kansas City,
Kan; four daughters, Katherine F. Harbison, Carolyn L.
Ledford, both of St Joseph; Mary E.
Ellsworth-Hendrickson and Elizabeth A. Current, both of
Kansas City, Mo; 16 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sept 17 at Gladden-Stamey Chapel
in St Joseph, Mo. Burial was at St John's Lutheran
Cemetery in Westboro, Mo. Gladden-Stamey Funeral Chapel
was in charge of arrangements. [Valley News,
Shenandoah, Iowa, Sep 17, 2000]
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Evans, LaVada Mae Walter -
LaVada Mae Evans, the daughter of Ernest Henry and Minnie
Elizabeth (Sunderman) Walter, was born June 27, 1931 in
Hamburg, Iowa. She attended Lone Willow Country School in
Northboro, Iowa and Farragut High School, Farragut, Iowa,
graduating in 1946. LaVada then attended nursing school
for one year. She was employed for several years, by Van
B. Tracy, D.D.S. in Shenandoah, Iowa as a dental
assistant. LaVada was also a member and attended St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in Northboro, Iowa.
On October 27, 1950, LaVada was united in marriage to John
Clark Evans at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Northboro, and made their home in Tarkio. They became the
proud parents of two sons, Clark and Curtis. LaVada was a
stay at home mom and homemaker until the boys left home.
LaVada then worked 21 years for Colfax Farmers Mutual
Insurance in Tarkio for Chris Martin, and later for Kelly
Rohlfsen as an executive assistant until retiring.
LaVada was blessed with athletic ability, allowing her to
be a basketball standout in high school, from which she
earned numerous awards. She also enjoyed bowling, earning
state and national awards in the early 1960’s.
She was a devoted Brownies leader and Cub Scout den mother
for Den # 88, with Betty Martin. LaVada passed away
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Community Hospital –
Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 78 years.
Besides her parents, LaVada is preceded in death by her
husband, John Evans and one brother, Gilbert Walter.
Survivors include her sons, Clark Evans and his wife,
Holli, Norcross, Georgia and Curtis Evans, Tarkio;
step-grandchildren, Tiffany Shellhamer and Tony Sgro;
three step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna
Walter; niece, Sandy Byers and her husband, Gary, and
their two children; niece, Brenda Christensen and her
husband, Greg, and their two children; niece, Marsha
Kubica and her husband, Mark, and their three children,
all of Omaha, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Janett Adams,
Tarkio; niece, Michelle Halferty, Platte City, Missouri,
and her two children, niece, Sharolyn Adams, Tarkio, and
her daughter.
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