Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
JoANN STUHLMAN
JoAnn Stuhlman, 66, of Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of Raytown, Mo., died Friday, June 30, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Carson Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Chapel, with burial in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Friends may call 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the chapel.]
JoAnn was born July 23, 1933 in Kansas City, Mo. She retired from the Blue Valley School District’s food service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Stuhlman, in 1990. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda S. Peres, Emporia, Kan., and Jennifer O’Donial, Amoret, Mo.; two sons, Richard K. Stuhlman, Lee’s Summit, and Vincent R. Stuhlman, Hanford, Smith of Lee’s Summit for what you have done. And a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Research Hospital. You were so good to Henry. Mark Osterley, thanks for mowing and cleaning up his yard. Thanks to all of you for the food, flowers and cards the family has received.
Henry will always be in our hearts, no more suffering, no more pain, we will miss you much.
(Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home)
WILLIAM E. “BILL” ANDERSON
William E. “Bill” Anderson, 45, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Lake Lotawana, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Truman Medical Center East. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Mt. Texas, and Lance Kelley, Lone Jack.
(Arrangements: Speaks Midtown Chapel)
PAUL JAMES COOK
Paul James Cook, 77, of Blue Springs, formerly of Independence, ascended peacefully to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 3, 2000, at his home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, with burial in Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends called from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the chapel.
The family suggests contributions to the New Liberty Baptist Church, 32310 E. Colbern Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075, directed to the Paul J. Cook Memorial Fund.
Paul was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Bolivar, Mo., the son of Rev. I.M. and Ella Cook. He married Bethel Jaunita Darby on Feb. 1, 1942.
Paul worked as a skilled craftsman in the remodeling and maintenance business.
He had been a gunner with the 14th Armored Division in the European theatre during World War II. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 5789, Lee’s Summit.
Paul was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Ann Wisemore. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bethel Cook, of the home; six children, Jerry Cook, Jim Cook and John Cook, all of Lee’s Summit, Julie Wilson and Jeannie Tapley, both of Independence, and Joyce Cunningham, Estero, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and relatives.
Paul will be remembered for his unconditional love and devotion to his family and friends. His children praise God for Dad as he influenced each of them to live “Christ-filled” lives.
SUSAN KORSCHOT
Susan Korschot, 48, of Lee’s Summit passed away Friday, July 7, 2000, at Research Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Saint Mark’s Catholic Church. Friends may call from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. A Sharing of Memories of Susan is 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Susan was born Dec. 13, 1951, in Pontiac, Ill. She earned her master’s degree in speech pathology from Illinois State University. Susan was a speech therapist for many years, later giving total devotion to the lives and activities of her family.
She was a member of Saint Mark’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, John C. Korschot; her children, Amy, 18, Drew, 16, and Calla, 12, all of the home; her mother, Helen Skipton, Pontiac; two brothers, Bob Skipton, Lake Bluff, Ill., and Steve Skipton, Cottage Grove, Ore.; and a sister, Ann Hansen, Glenview, Ill. Susan will be loved and missed by her family and many friends.
(Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel)
WILLIAM ELMER BAILEY
William Elmer Bailey, 88, of Butler, Mo., died Friday, July 7, 2000, at his home in rural Butler. His body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center for anatomical study and research of Parkinson Disease. A memorial service is to be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association.
He was born Feb. 11, 1912, to John William and Arcelia Anna Hopkins Bailey in Ubly, Mich.
In 1920, Bill’s family moved to Independence. William went to school at William Chrisman High School where he graduated in 1930. He considered one of his greatest achievements being editor-in-chief of the Annual Gleam. He also received a teacher’s certificate, but never taught.
He grew up in the shoe repair trade with his father and brother, and operated a chain of four shoe shops, some for 25 years. William also owned and operated a farm on Spring Branch Road, Truman Road, and M-7, where he owned dairy cattle and later changed to orcharding. William worked at the Remington Arms plant at Lake City starting only three days after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and retired in March 1976 with 29 years of service.
On July 10, 1959, he was united in marriage with Anna Gertrude Witzke.
William joined the R.L.D.S. church in 1920 in Ubly. He was baptized by his grandfather, Evangelist Patriarch J.J. Bailey. He was a member of the Walnut Park congregation for several years and later transferred to the Butler congregation.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Muir; two sisters, Vernetta Bailey and Duelda Dutzel; and a half-brother, Everett Bailey. Bill is survived by his wife, Ann, Lee’s Summit; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Mark Davenport, Butler; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Shaun Davenport and fiancé Jammie Sanders, Raytown, Mo., and Stacy and Michelle Davenport, Butler; a granddaughter, Kristie Davenport, Warsaw, Mo.; three great-grandchildren; a niece who he raised for several years and her husband, Lou Ann and Earl Hilliker, Jonesville, Mich.; three great-nephews, William, Michael and Timothy Hilliker; a great-niece, Susan Matte; many cousins; and other relatives.
(Arrangements: Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler)
