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SUZANNE T. BELLINGHAUSEN
Suzanne T. Bellinghausen, 73, was born June 22, 1927 in Leavenworth, KS to Henry and Bertha Theel. She passed away Feb. 13, 2001. As middle child of nine children, she discovered her appreciation for laughter and the human spirit from her family.
After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she moved to Kansas City, MO to find a job. There she met Paul Dean Lundy and they married on Dec. 24, 1946, Christmas Eve the day they both had off work.
In 1948, to try their hand at farm and family, they moved to Harwood. It was the last time she moved, even though farming proved difficult over the years. She grew deep roots in the area she soon loved and, by the sea of her love, the family bloomed even in drought.
Paul Lundy died prematurely in an automobile accident, October 1966. She was strong and supported her family working as a secretary for Walker High School. On Jan. 2, 1970, she married Jermone Leo Bellinghausen, who soon became the loving husband, father and grandfather.
An active member of her community, she served on the Harwood Township Board, taught ceramic and craft classes, danced with the Harwood Squares and was elected as the Township tax collector for several years. She gratefully performed all with a warm and open home.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome "Red" Bellinghausen; her five children-Cheryl L. Conway, Debbie Kay Hartline, Dan Alfred Lundy, Dennis Vernon Lundy and Catherine Ann Rinehart; 12 grandchildren-Tim Hartline, Wendy Salinas, Cindy Hartline, Danielle Klopfenstein, Jeffrey Conway, Brandon Emerson, Paul Lundy, Brian Lundy, Ashley Lundy. Sara Rinehart, Grace Lundy and Christine Lundy; three great-grandchildren-Cody Hartline, Sam Salinas and Sierra Hartline; her brother, Lawrence Theel, her sister, Bonnie Bradfield and many nieces and nephews. Along the way she also gathered other children into her life, enhancing all as her own. Suzanne, a mother and artist, could hardly separate her gifts. With her family as her mural, she colored each distinctly, blending life with love.
Funeral service were Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 at the Schell City Christian Church, with Pastor Marvin Jamison officiating. Musical selections were provided by Donna Fisher. Organist was Sharon Goodman. Pallbearers were Kenny Hallam, Louis Hallam, Dale Stark, Dennis Wallace, David Hines and Jerry Coy. Interment was in the Lefler Cemetery near Harwood. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, Vernon County Cancer Relief or the charity of the door's choice in care of the funeral home.

LYNN M. EWING
Lynn M. Ewing Jr., 70, passed away on Feb. 17, 2001 at his home in Nevada on Nov. 14, 1930. He was the son of Lynn M. Ewing Sr. and Margaret Blair Ewing Coffey, and the nephew of James T. Blair, former Governor of Nevada High School in 1948 he attended Princeton University. He received an AB in 1952 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1954 from the University of Nevada in 1956, where he began the practice of law with the firm of Ewing, Ewing, Ewing, Missouri Bar Association and the Vernon County Bar Association, and a fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. He served on the Missouri House of Representatives in 1959 and served three terms representing the citizens of Vernon and Barton counties. He earned recognition from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 1960 as the best first term member of the house, and in 1962 as the member with the greatest growth in leadership. He was appointed by Speaker of the House Tom Graham to serve as the chairman of the Committee of the Whole during the impeachment proceedings against St. Louis Circuit Judge Poelker. He formerly served as the chairperson of the Vernon County Democratic Central Committee. Mr. Ewing was elected to Nevada Regional Medical Center twice, the Nevada Chamber of Commerce, on the Nevada Economic Development Corporation. He also served as a board member of Citizens State Bank, Nevada Rotary Club and was named citizen of the year in 1975. He received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary. Mr. Ewing was a member of All Saints' Episcopal Church and served the church as a vestry member, senior warden and lector.
Mr. Ewing was appointed by Governor Warren Hearnes to serve on the Missouri Academy of Squires. He was a member of the Missouri. He served on the Missouri-Columbia Jefferson Club. He was a charter member of the University of Nevada.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mimi Savidge and Rev. Scott Hall officiating. A second service was held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Mimi Savidge officiating. Interment followed in the Deepwood Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested in his memory to All Saint's Episcopal Church, the Deepwood Cemetery Association or the American Cancer Society, in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 894, Missouri State Baptist Convention for two years, president of Missouri Baptist State Executive Board for 15 years, Texas and lived in Florida until 1994 when she moved to Kansas City to be with her family. She was a member of Raytown Church of Christ. Twila was preceeded in death by two husbands, Ray Brown and John M. Capps; her son, Kenneth Brown, and stepson, Robert Brown; and one brother, Clarence Hillsman. The loved ones she leaves behind are her son, Frank D. Brown-Raytwon; three brothers-Clyde Hillsman (Max)-Schell City, Clark Hillsman-El Dorado Springs and Jim Hillsman-Warrensburg; eight grandchildren: Frank Jr.-Raymond M., Michael K.,-Lance, Scott and Vickie Brown, Stefanie Faith, Kerrie Liddelow; and one great granddaughter, Jamie Liddelow. She has many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends who will help keep her memory alive. Twila devoted her life to her family and will be greatly missed.

MAYNARD GARRISON
Maynard Garrison, 80, departed this life on March 1, 2001, after an extended illness. He was born March 11, 1920 in Cedar County to Carrie and Calvin Garrison.
He was a lifelong resident of Cedar County. Maynard spent some years at Stockton Group Home before moving into his own home in El Dorado Springs.
Maynard is survived by his guardian, Karen Jackson, and a host of extended family that will greatly mourn his passing. Maynard really enjoyed his friends and was fond of having parties at his home, no matter the occasion. He was an avid gardener and took meticulous care of his plants.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Eula Garrison. Service were Sunday, March 4, at Hackleman Funeral Home with burial in Clintonville Cemetery. Pall bearers were Chuck Dalton, Jerry Brasher, Dan Williams and Victor Tallman. Honorary pallbearers were Roscoe Gamble and Ron Burnau.

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