Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Donald Hurshman
Donald Eugene Hurshman, 72, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away at his home Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Donald was born May 28, 1935 to David and Gladys (Vance) Hurshman of Orrick, Mo. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1952, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a Chief Gunnersmate. On June 28, 1960, in Yokohama, Japan, Donald married Hisako Watanuki. Donald loved to work in his garden, and was a devoted and loving husband. Donald is survived by his wife, Hisako Hurshman, of the home; sons, Mike Hurshman and wife, Brenda, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Kenneth T. Hurshman and wife, Brenda, Rayville, Mo.; brothers, Kenneth Hurshman, Orrick, Mo., and Chester Hurshman, Holden, Mo.; sisters, Juanita Baker, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Lola Negaard, Palmdale, Green ville General Store in Kearney. Besides her husband, also surviving are three children, Damien Nyugen, Carrollton, Callie Nyugen, San Francisco, Texas, and Kenneth Renfrow III, St. Joseph; her step-mother, Kathy Cockrum, Excelsior Springs; and one grandson, Damien James Nathanyl Nguyen. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
David Rimmer
Norman David Rimmer, age 61, passed away early Sunday morning, March 2, 2008, at his home in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Born June 27, 1946 in Excelsior Springs, he was the son of Melvin and Helen Bollinger Rimmer. He was married to Dorothy Elaine Bush. Surviving are two sons, David Alan Rimmer, Richmond, and John Oliver Rimmer, Kearney; his mother, Helen Valentine Rimmer, Gladstone; one brother, Howard Rimmer, and a sister, Sheryl Davis, both of Gladstone. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Rimmer had been employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, with the family receiving friends at that time.
Danny R. Williams
Danny R. Williams, 57, Lawson, Mo., passed waay Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Liberty Hospital. Danny was born on July 1, 1950 in Wyandotte County, Kans., the son of Guss and Mary (Morgan) Williams. He married Leanna (Lotz) Iowa, and Gary Williams, Atlantic, Taylor County, Taylor County, Texas, and Nancy Piper and husband, Gary, Platte City, Mo.; and three grandchildren, Drew Rohlfs, Blane Rohlfs and Brock Rohlfs. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Andrew Rohlfs in 1983. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday March 22, 2008 at the Lawson United Methodist Church, Lawson, Mo. Inurnment will be in the Lawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Polley Funeral Home, Lawson, Mo. The family suggests memorials contributions be given to the Lawson United Methodist Church.
Elsie Green , 82, Knob Noster, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Carmel Hills Living Center in Independence, Mo. Elsie was born February 12, 1925 to parents Alvie and Bertha (Heinz) Wheeler in Mildred, Mont. In 1941, Elsie married Ralph L. Green , Independence, Mo.; son, Bryon Green , Warrensburg, Mo.; grandson, David Green , Independence, Mo.; brother, Montey Wheeler, Billings, Mont.; sisters, Jessie Nigg, Faye Mason, Mildred Ayers, Sharon Monarko, and Eva Busby, all of Montana. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bob and Lloyd Wheeler, sister, Margaret Dougherty, and stillborn son, Mark David Texas. She was not only a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, but a friend to everyone she ever met. She will truly be missed. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Visitation will be held the previous evening between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Burial will take place at the Hillcrest Cemetery, also in Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Florence Paterson
Florence Nadine Paterson, 80, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Kans., passed away Monday, December 24, 2007 at Liberty Terrace in Liberty, Mo. Born December 22, 1927 in Pleasanton, Kans., she was the daughter of James Monroe and Tina Alice (Montgomery) Lewis. On October 28, 1949 in Kansas City, Kans., she was married to Cecil Howard Paterson, Sr., who preceded her in death May 13, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, four brothers and a granddaughter, Katie Nilges. She is survived by four children, Cecil Paterson, Jr., and wife, Gayle, Kansas City, Kans., Janet Grosko and husband, Larry, Gladstone, David Paterson, Liberty, and Julie Nilges and husband, Wayne, Lawson; four sisters, three brothers, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Florence was a member of a family of 12 brothers and sisters. She was reared in Pleasanton, Kans., and was a 1946 graduate of DeSoto High School. Following graduation she worked as a telephone operator until her marriage and she then devoted herself to being a homemaker and raising her family. She was a hospital volunteer and enjoyed bowling and traveling including trips to Branson. She was a member of the Faith Community Church of North Kansas City. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the family, which they will donate to charities of their choice.
Faye Walters
Bertie Faye Walters, age 95, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Excelsior Springs Medical Center. Born June 21, 1912 in Ray County, Mo., she was the daughter of Bovard and Bessie Ann (McCoy) Arnold. On May 20, 1929 in Olathe, Kans., she was united in marriage to John William Walters, who preceded her in death in 1969. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, John Walters, Jr.; a grandson, Donald Walters; a great-grandson, John Paul Walters, two sisters and one brother. Faye is survived by two granddaughters, Connie Fluesmeier, Excelsior Springs, and Debra Powers, Louisburg, Kans.; nine great-grandchildren, John, Amy, Jami, Cassie, Nancy, Ryan, Chris, Chad and Shane, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. For 30 years, Mrs. Walters owned and operated the Faye Walters Dress Shop in Excelsior Springs before retiring in 1975. Faye was well-known for her oil paintings and she also enjoyed quilting. She was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Pisgah Baptist Church on Hwy. 10, east of Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be after 12 noon Sunday at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs.
Geraldine L. Aull
Geraldine Lucille (Haight) Aull, age 92, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, Mo. Prior to entering the hospital she had been a resident at the N.Y., Nathan Douglas and Melanie Bache, both of Kansas City; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Aull was raised in Elmira, Washington, D.C., and Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Born September 8, 1916 in Ray County, Mo., he was the son of Homer Lee and Myrtle Maggie (Covey) Clevenger. He was married to Edith Lilly Payne, who preceded him in death April 10, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Garnett Clevenger. Mr. Clevenger was born and raised in the Vibbard community where he attended rural schools and later Excelsior Springs High School. A veteran of WWII, he was inducted into the United Sates Army on October 14, 1942 serving two years, five months and 24 days, receiving the rank of Tec 5. He was honorably discharged December 21, 1945. Following his military service, Gene worked briefly for the Peppard Seed Company before becoming employed with the Veteran's Administration. He worked in Excelsior Springs for about 25 years until 1963 when he went to work for the VA in Dallas, Wisconsin. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. The Elder Darle Siegel will officiate. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside. No public visitation is planned, however, friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Comfort Care Hospice of Cameron or Excelsior Springs Hospice.
Geraldene Elgin
Geraldene Elgin, 85, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2008 at the Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Geraldene was born on August 27, 1922 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the daughter of Howard W. and Nelle E. Keith. She was employed by the Gates Rubber Co. and the McCleary Clinic. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Creason and husband, Dale, Excelsior Springs, Mo., one granddaughter, Amy Shelor, and two great-grandchildren, Mason and Payton Shelor. Besides her parents, Geraldene was preceded in death by one grandson, James Creason and two brothers, Cecil and Francis Keith. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Services are under the direction of Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
George E. Ellett
George Edward “Hair” Ellett, 54, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Friday evening, March 14, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Born March 30, 1953 in Quindara, Kans., he was the son of Herbert Hadley and Alice Fredda Calvert Ellett. Mr. Ellett was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School and a life-long member of the Excelsior Springs community. He had been employed for 30 years for the Missouri City, Texas and Texas. He is survived by his father, Henry Elliott, and mother, Geraldine Elliott, and sister, Claudia Barber, all of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; brother, Henry Elliott, sister, Deborah Stickleman, stepson, Derek Marriott, all of Kansas City, Mo.; stepson, Christopher Marriott, and stepson, Micah Marriott, both of Bremerton, Wash.; and his wife, Bonnie Elliott, Texas. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., at the Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home with Masonic Rites accorded. Burial will be in the Polley Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2270 River Road - Des Plaines, IL 60018 or the Scottish Rite Learning Center, 12871 Research Blvd - Austin, TX 78750.
