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WILLIAM R. DRAKE
William R. Drake, 64, was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Osceola the son of Clarence William Drake and Connie Martha Leach and departed this life on July 17, 2004. He fought a valiant fight against cancer.
Bill was an avid stock car fan and at one time owned and drove one. He was also a hunter, fisherman and music fan of Mel McDaniel, knowing him personally.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father.
He is survived by his sisters - Martha Jones - El Dorado Springs, Judy Cline - Tonasket, WA, and Linda Dykes - Erick, OK; his brother, John M. Drake - Potosi; very dear and faithful friends, Leroy and Wanda Langley and Sherri and Bill Gibson; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
Cremation. Gravesides will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at his parents grave in the Osceola Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Fund.
ROBERT J. SCHMIDT
Robert J. Schmidt, 68, El Dorado Springs, was born May 23, 1936, in Independence, the son of William John and Frances Christine Schmidt and passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill Schmidt.
Survivors include his daughter, Vicki Tipper - El Dorado Springs; his five brothers - Jim and Bud - both of Califonia, Jerry - Washington; his three grandchildren - Mike Tipper, Matt Tipper and Brandi Tipper - all of El Dorado Springs; other family and friends.
Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Bill Krudwig officiating under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
James L. McKinley
James Lloyd McKinley, 103, was born July 25, 1901, in St. Clair County, to James and Icie (Suggs) McKinley and passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility, El Dorado Springs.
Mac, as he was called by friends, grew to manhood on the old McKinley farm west of Monegaw Springs.
On March 4, 1936, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was discharged Sept. 30, 1960. During his military tenure he was stationed in France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Africa. At the conclusion of his military career he retired to Tiffin and El Dorado Springs, where he remained until his health failed. He was moved to the Appleton City Nursing Home, then to Rest Haven, El Dorado Springs and later to Community Springs Healthcare Facility, El Dorado Springs, where he remained until his death.
Mac was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas; and five sisters - Ethel Whitley, Pernia Heath, Roxie Keeton, Marie Weant and Flora Nelson.
Survivors include his sister, Winnie Mistler - Sacramento,CA; eight nieces and two nephews and their families.
Services were held Sunday, Oct. 3, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola with Rev. Gene Gray officiating. Musical sections were "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Onward Christian Soldiers."
Military services were provided by the Military Honors Team, Ft. Leonard Wood. Interment was in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
Pallbearers were James Brackenridge, Jerry Brackenridge, Robert D. Moore, Gerald D. Moore, James W. Heath and Larry Applegate.
Helen Jane Haynes Morlan
Helen Jane Haynes Morlan, 86, Stockton, was born on Nov. 6, 1917, in Cedar County the third daughter of Everett and Eliza Shaw Haynes and passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, El Dorado Springs.
On April 6, 1940, she was united in marriage to Albert Herman Morlan in El Dorado Springs. To this union was born one son and four daughters.
Helen was a devoted wife and homemaker. She especially enjoyed quilting and preparing food for each family member. Visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were highlights of her life.
She was a member of the Church of God (Holiness), Stockton serving as treasurer for many years.
After retirement, they moved from Stockton to El Dorado Springs. In 2000, they moved to the Stockton Nursing Home.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years; one great-grandson, Clancey Silvers; her parents; and three sisters - Pearl Thomas, Iva Thomas and Lois Chambers.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Morlan and wife-Betty - El Dorado Springs; four daughters - Kathy Jones, and husband-Jackie - Stockton, Jane Snavely and husband-Duane - Gardner Funeral Home, New Franklin, with Rev. Dan Pritchard officiating.
Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, under the direction of Markland-Nevada.
Ashli Nicole O'Dell
Ashli Nicole O'Dell, 17, a senior at El Dorado Springs High School, was born June 21, 1987, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gregory Wayne O'Dell and Cynthia Lynn Shropshire and passed away Wednesday night, Nov. 24, 2004, as a result of a motor vehicle accident southwest of El Dorado Springs.
She lived most of her life in El Dorado Springs after moving from Nevada.
Survivors include her parents, Cindi Shropshire and Gerrit Brouwer, of the home in El Dorado Springs; Greg and Lana O'Dell - Nevada; one sister, Emily Ricketts - Nevada and Merylin and Linda Colvin - Nevada, formerly of Archie, was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Excelsior Springs, to Rial Hunt Wallace and Marjorie Rella Riley Dodd and passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
Ken married Shirley Ann Burris on Oct. 29, 1955, who preceded him in death. He then married S. Irene Henderson on Nov. 30, 1975, in Nevada. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery, Milford.
Those who wish, may make memorials to the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Nevada, MO 64772.
