Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Robert Russell Broge, 73
Jul 12, 2007
Robert Russell (Russ) Broge was married in Monroe, Wisc.
Russ was a friendly person who was well liked by all wherever he went, from the coffee shop to the music parties.
He was always willing to give a helping hand to his friends and neighbors. He retired about 12 years ago as a truck driver which gave him more time to devote to improve his golf game and invent and create things. He was a master inventor whose challenge was to take several items and consolidate them to discover a totally different, but useful item. He moved to Missouri about 13 years ago. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, and enjoyed being outdoors and working in his lawn.
He was preceded in born May 3, 1931, in Malden, Mo., and departed this life July 6, 2007, at the age of 76.
Lou and Doris Lee were united in marriage on June 15, 1951, in St. Louis. They were blessed with three children.
Lou was preceded in Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America Foundation, Inc. Mtn. Grove, or the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield.
Inez Jean Stierlen, 75
Aug 2, 2007
Inez Jean Stierlen, the daughter of John and Pauline Klein, was passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, on July 25, 2007, at the age of 75 years. Inez moved to the Ava area, from Eager, Ariz., in June 2006 for health reasons. Inez was faithful to her Lord.
On Aug. 20, 1967, Inez was united in marriage to Lester Stierlen. This union of two families lasted for 40 years. Inez and Lester enjoyed traveling and visiting family all over the U.S. Inez especially enjoyed cooking, the travel, her family and especially the "wee" ones.
Inez was preceded in born Feb. 23, 1924, in Douglas County, and departed this life Aug. 23, 2007, in Lebanon, at the age of 83.
Elnora was a resident of Lebanon for the past 20 years. On Feb. 14, 1958, Elnora and John Gerald Prock were united in marriage in Fresno, Calif. Elnora was a musician and singer. She played the bass guitar and drums with her husband. Elnora attended the Church of Christ.
Elnora enjoyed making crafts. At one time she had a flower shop in Ava and in Lake of the Ozarks. Elnora loved being with her family and was very proud of them.
Elnora was preceded in Interment followed in the Souder born Jan. 29, 1955, to Ernest Jr. and Virginia Kester in Ava. He left this life on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. He was preceded in passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2007. He was born March 15, 1948, in Gainesville, the son of A.B. and Wanda (Pride) Clemons.
Doyle grew up on a farm in western Christian County and was an avid outdoorsman. In 1966 he graduated from Nixa High School. On Oct. 17, 1969 he and Retha Kay Wyman were united in marriage.
Doyle was employed by Schatz Underground as a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was currently employed by the Christian County Road Department.
Survivors include his wife, Retha; his parents, A.B. and Wanda Clemons, Nixa; a sister, Katrina Clemons, Nixa; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many friends.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
