Mayme Marie Grays, 80, of New Bloomfield, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Villa Marie in Jefferson City, Mo. She was born April 8, 1933, in New Bloomfield. the daughter of the late Ervin and Anna Marie Ferguson Cave. Mayme is survived by her nephew, Fred Cave and his wife Diane of Holts Summit, as well as several cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Cave and her sister, Mable Miller. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit with Pastor Geneva Whittler officiating. Burial will follow at Oakley Chapel Cemetery in Tebbetts. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251. Funeral services are under the direction of Debo Funeral Home, 10920 Old U.S. Highway 54, Holts Summit, MO 65043. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.debofuneralhome.com.

Opal B. Roberson, 88, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. Opal was born September 29, 1925, in Monroe County to Emmett Forrest and Coreta Prewitt. Opal married J. Raymond Roberson on October 18, 1941 in Madison, Missouri. She was a homemaker that supported her husband and took exceptional care of her family. Also, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Opal dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, J. Raymond Roberson; four children, Bruce Roberson (Linda) of Kansas City, Daniel Roberson of Hallsville, Patty Russell (Kent) of Jefferson City, and David Roberson (Lynn) of Owensboro, Kentucky; a sister, JoAnn Johannaber (Don) of Paris, Missouri; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Opal was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Croft; and a brother, James Forrest. The visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, Missouri. The funeral service will follow immediately in the chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and Breast Cancer Research all of Columbia, Missouri. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

Robert Lee Rykert, age 81 years, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center. He was born on January 18, 1932, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Floyd and Sally Rykert. Robert served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 and later was a welder in the state of Florida prior to his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary on Monday, December 9, 2013 from 11:00 until 11:30 am. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 in the Freeman Chapel. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Donald Paul Redel, 59, of Wardsville, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's News Tribune. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Nova L. Woodall, age 81 years, of Reeds Spring, Mo., a former Jefferson City resident, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Mo. Nova was born August 19, 1932, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Guy E. and Vergie J. Smith Bailey. She was married on August 27, 1950, in Jefferson City, to Charles E. Woodall, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2005. A resident of the Jefferson City area for most of her life, Nova attended Jefferson City Public Schools. She was employed at the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Conservation Dept., and at several clerical positions. She was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Dr. Charles E. Woodall Jr. and his wife Mary of Reeds Spring, Mo. and Phillip J. Woodall and his wife Marcia of Kimberling City, Mo.; one daughter, Connie L. Adler of Kimberling City, Mo.; two brothers, James R. Bailey of Henley, Mo. and William "Bill" Bailey and his wife Joyce of Yorktown, Va.; two sisters, Phyllis Samuelson and her husband Bob of Lake St. Louis, Mo. and Carolyne Strobel and her husband Norman of Holts Summit, Mo.; six grandchildren, Dr. Charles E. " Chip" Woodall III and his wife Stephanie of Ozark, Mo., Sam Woodall and his fiancÈe Brittany of Littleton, Colo., Abby Stoner and her husband Tim of Tucson, Ariz., Anne Adler of Eagle River, Wis., Taylor Nightingale of Kimberling City, Mo., and Connor Woodall of Kimberling City, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Charlie and Stella Woodall of Ozark, Mo. and Reece and Avery Stoner of Tucson, Ariz.; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven sisters, and three brothers. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Shane Crum officiating. Interment will be at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Alan Bolin, 49, of California, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with his family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1964, in Jefferson City, the son of Gene and Helen (Welch) Bolin. He was married on August 26, 1995, at St. Martin's Catholic Church to Kim Kelsay, who survives of the home. Alan was a 1983 graduate of California High School and a 1988 graduate of Central Missouri State University with a degree in criminal justice. Alan attended Annunciation Catholic Church in California. He was previously the owner of the Wash House Laundromat in California. He also worked for ABB, Maytag, Simpson Tobacco Company, MFA Oil, and L&W Construction. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as watching sports. He loved spending time with his son, Austin, as the two were inseparable. Alan was also an animal lover. Other survivors include: his mother, Helen Bolin of California; one son, Austin Bolin of the home; one brother, Darrell Bolin and wife Sheila of Tipton; one sister-in-law, Susan McPeak and husband Mark of St. Louis; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Paula Kelsay of California; his grandmother-in-law, Ethel Kelsay of California; five nieces and nephews, Holliann Bolin of Springfield, Wyatt and Tristan Bolin of Tipton, and Madden and Quinn McPeak of St. Louis. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Gene Bolin, on May 1, 2010. Funeral services will be at the Annunciation Catholic Church, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Annunciation Catholic Cemetery, California. Officiating will be Father Fred Elskamp. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Austin Bolin Education Fund, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California.

Donald Paul Redel, 59, of Wardsville, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born on February 24, 1954, in St. Louis, the son of Paul George and Rosie Elizabeth (Fechtel) Redel. Don worked for Jefferson City Manufacturing for 34 years. He currently was working for PureFlow Technologies in Jefferson City as a machinist. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and any activities involving guns. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed watching sports, especially football. Don spent great times at the river with his friends. Don will be remembered for telling good stories that could make anyone smile. Survivors include: two children, Allison (Tim) Boggs, Wardsville and Lance Redel, Wardsville; his mother, Rosie Redel, Jefferson City; two brothers, Bob (Kathie) Redel, Jefferson City and Gerry Redel (Sylvia King), South Lyon, Mich.; and his girlfriend, Lisa Birdsong, Wardsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Redel; and a brother, William Redel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

Larry J. Carver, 64, of Holts Summit, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 23, 1949, in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and received a degree in Criminal Justice while serving in the U.S. Marines. On June 1, 1974, Larry was united in marriage in Henley, to Kathy Shoults, who survives at their home. Larry worked as a Corrections Officer at the Missouri State Receiving and Diagnostic Center in Fulton. He also worked at Von Hoffmann Press, McGraw Edison, Quaker Windows, and Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, where he served two tours in the Vietnam War. Larry enjoyed fishing, working on small engines, working in his garage, cooking and gardening. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Along with his wife Kathy, Larry is also survived by four children: Larry J. Carver Jr. (wife Angie) of Camdenton, Michael Joseph Carver (wife Lisa) of Holts Summit, Mary Elizabeth Carver of Holts Summit, Kimberly Sue Carver of Holts Summit; his mother: Angela Deppe of Jefferson City; five adopted children: Brook Fountain of Fulton, Chrisma Davis of Jefferson City, Melissa Fuller of Jefferson City, Hershe Anderson of Jefferson City, Charlie Hill of Holts Summit; five siblings: Marie Lucas (husband Joe) of New Bloomfield, Robert Deppe Jr. (wife Virginia) of Glendale, West Virginia, Linda Renneke (husband Jim) of Meta, Wanda Hendricks (husband Bill) of Jefferson City, Jim Deppe (wife Brenda) of New Bloomfield; 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Larry was preceded in death by his father: Harry Carver; his step-father who helped raise him: Robert Deppe Sr.; and one sister: Shirley Deeken. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Murl Nash officiating. Interment will be held in Link Cemetery in Wainwright, Missouri. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Donna M. Vivion, age 66 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Adams Street Place. Donna was born May 25, 1947, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Martin "Buzz" and Annabel M. Wayham Hoffman. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Donna was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson City High School. She was employed as a graphic artist with the Missouri Dept. of Social Services for over 30 years prior to her retirement in 2006. Survivors include: one cousin, Judy Nienhueser of Jefferson City, Mo.; a special friend, Pat Prenger of Jefferson City, Mo.; one uncle and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Samaritan Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Clarice Mary Miller (nee Klutho), age 88, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at St. Peters Manor, St. Peters, Missouri. She was born January 23, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Eugene Theodore Klutho and the late Clara Mary Klutho (nee Ortmann). Raised in Overland, Missouri, she graduated from Ritenour High School in 1943. She then worked as a stewardess for Ozark and TWA airlines. In 1973, she began work in the night school office of the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL), retiring from there in November of 1986. On December 26, 1953, she married Edward S. Miller, who preceded her in death on October 10, 2002. To them were born five children, which they raised in Ferguson, Missouri, all of which survive: Michael (Sharon) Miller of Jefferson City, Missouri, Daniel (Diane) Miller of Fort Collins, Colorado, Susan (Francisco) Linan of Kirkwood, Missouri, Amy (Mark) Turner of St. Charles, Missouri and Matthew (Lori) Miller of St. Charles, Missouri. She is also survived by 12 Grandchildren: Jeremiah (Liz) Miller, Paul (Kendal) Miller, Matthew (Kacy) Miller, Kristin Miller, Benjamin Turner, Jacob (Kristin) Turner, Kathleen Miller, Christopher Miller, Alexander Linan, Nicholas Linan, Luke Turner and Victoria Miller and one Great-Grandchild, Autumn Grace Miller. She is also survived by two brothers, Roy (Shaney) Klutho of Florissant, Missouri and Victor (Joan) Klutho of St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eugenia (Jeana) Harris and Marianne (Mimi) Pauly and an infant sibling. Tootie, as friends and relatives called her, enjoyed reading, walking, bicycling, her grandchildren, a chatty time and McDonald's ice cream cones. Her body was cremated. Her ashes will be buried with her husband in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Kirkwood, Missouri on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Following the Mass, friends and relatives will gather at the home of Amy and Mark Turner for a reception.

Thomas Albert Brooks, 77, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Arrangements are pending under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at millardfamilychapels.com

Patricia Ann (Arthur) Feagans, age 50, of Jefferson City, peacefully passed away Monday, December 2, 2013, at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City. She was born on October 29, 1963, in St. Louis, to Richard and Elizabeth Arthur. Pattie is survived by her three children: Dawn Rethmeyer, Jessica (Grah) Groerich and Shane Feagans-Hauska; one grandchild: Aaron Groerich; and a brother, John Arthur. Memorial Services will be performed by Pastor David at the Community Christian Church on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Pattie's name to the Community Christian Church at 409 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Calvin A. Erhardt, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013, at his home. He was born June 20, 1926, in Cole County, the son of Alvin J. and Esther (Franz) Erhardt. He was married to Verna Medler in 1948, who preceded him in death in 2005. He then married Lola Moore Leavell on May 10, 1991, who preceded him in death on May 25, 1998. Calvin attended Zion Lutheran School and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed with Tweedie Shoe Factory from 1946-1947. He worked as a mechanic for McKay Buick from 1947-1951 and then with the Missouri Army National Guard from 1951 until his retirement in 1986. Calvin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served at various times as a member of the Men's Club, the Finance Board, the Usher's Board, the Older Adults Board and various other committees. He was also a member of LLL and the Lutheran Hour. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, hunting, camping, traveling and caring for his "Cedar Ranch". Calvin is survived by four children: Richard Erhardt (Jean) of Jefferson City, Karen Barnhart of Henderson, Nevada, Janice Kelly (Dale) of Foristell, Missouri, Lisa Burns (Dan) of Burlington, Kentucky; six grandchildren: Matthew Barnhart, Kristoffer Barnhart, Curt Kelly (Erin), Drew Kelly (Sara), Ashley Craft (Jeremy), and Alex Allmon; six great-grandchildren; long-time companion: Shirley Birdsong; sister: Alvina Gottschamer; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by son: Steven Calvin; and two brothers: Oliver and Cornelius Erhardt. Friends will be received from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2013, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Additional Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Funeral Service following at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Sam Powell officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Calvary Lutheran High School or Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Elvira C. Tyree, age 72, of Linn, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at St Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. Survivors include: her husband, Herbert "Herb", of the home; two sons, Bruce and his wife Jenny Tyree of Linn and Dave Tyree also of Linn; two daughters, Joyce and her husband Jim Heath of Linn and Connie Schuler of Belle; two sisters, Pauline White and Mary Ann Morgan both of Argyle; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 9, at Morton Chapel in Linn. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 10, at Morton Chapel in Linn. Interment to follow in the St. George Parish Cemetery. www.mortonchapel.com

Dennis Joseph Struemph, age 55, of Humboldt, Tenn., formerly of Athens, Ga. and St. Thomas, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at his home in Humboldt, Tenn, after a courageous battle against kidney cancer. Dennis was born April 12, 1958, in St. Elizabeth, Mo., to the late Fredrick Struemph and Mary Ann Struemph Doerhoff. Dennis was raised in St. Elizabeth, Mo. and graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla. He was employed by ABB for 27 years, most recently in Alamo, Tenn., as Operations Manager. He holds four U.S. patents. Dennis was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Humboldt, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Linda Washington Struemph of Humboldt, Tenn.; his daughter, Abigail Struemph of Nashville, Ten..; his son, Matthew Struemph of Kingdom City, Mo.; his mother, Mary Ann and step-father Alfred Doerhoff of St. Elizabeth, Mo.; his sister, Joann (Ken) Young of Makanda, Ill.; his brother, Lewis (Ronnie) Struemph of Jackson, Tenn.; his brother, James (Pat) Struemph of St. Elizabeth, Mo.; his brother, Frank (Carol) Struemph of New Melle, Mo.; his brother, Stanley (Theresa) Struemph of St. Elizabeth, Mo.; and his brother, Paul (Karen) Struemph of St. Thomas, Mo.; 13 nieces, three nephews, two great-nieces, and three great-nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Monday, December 9, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth, Mo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth. Interment will be in St. Thomas Cemetery in St. Thomas. Visitation was also held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, at Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home in Humboldt. The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Kidney Cancer Association at www.kidneycancer.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.

Diana Lynn Wheeler, 57, of Centertown, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born July 4, 1956, in Jefferson City, a daughter of Jack and Irene (Brandenburg) Jinson. On August 31, 1997, Diana was united in marriage in Jefferson City to Tim Wheeler, who survives at their home. Diana worked for Jefferson City Manufacturing for 15 years. She loved going to church and was a member of Lifehouse Church in Holts Summit. She also enjoyed dancing. Diana's grandkids were her world. She spent as much time as possible with them and enjoyed baking bread for her kids and grandkids, teaching them along the way. Other survivors include her three daughters: Michelle Smith (C.D.) of New Bloomfield, Tina Wade of Holts Summit, Jamie Farris (Michael) of Holts Summit; three sisters: Myrtle Mayfield of Jefferson City, Linda Evers of Holts Summit, Cindy Woods (Stanley) of Jefferson City; and nine grandchildren: Shane, Seth, Aryn, Baylee, Branden, Kelsey, Matthew, Samantha and Elizabeth. Friends will be received from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Lifehouse Church, 222 E. Center St., Holts Summit, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Private family interment will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Kenneth Eugene Neuenschwander, age 87, a native son of Osawatomie, Kan., died Sunday, December 1, 2013, of infirmities at the Life Care Center of Osawatomie. Ken, as he was known to family and friends, was born March 29, 1926, in Osawatomie, the fourth of five children of Orie F. and Mabel (Bachman) Neuenschwander. He grew up in Osawatomie and attended Osawatomie schools graduating from Osawatomie High School in the class of 1944. Upon graduation, Ken was accepted into the Army Air Corps and was called to duty in Amarillo, Texas in August of 1944. He was honorably discharged in December of that year after suffering a training injury. Upon his return to Osawatomie, he worked for a short time on the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a fireman. On May 24, 1945, he married Ona Mae Hays at the First Methodist Church of Osawatomie in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend Max Barnes. The couple moved to Manhattan, Kan. where Ken attended Kansas State University. Ken joined the First Methodist Church there. He completed his course work in only three years and graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. After graduation, Ken and Ona Mae moved the family to Tulsa, Okla. where Ken worked as an accountant for two oil companies. They moved to Jefferson City, Mo. in 1968 when he accepted a position as Auditor for the Missouri Public Service Commission, a state agency that regulates public utilities. When he retired, Ken and Ona Mae moved back to the family home in 1996 at 1016 Walnut in Osawatomie where he worked for the betterment of his home town. He ran for a seat on the City Council and was otherwise active politically. Ken was a loyal husband and father who loved spending time with his children. He supported their education and extracurricular activities including scouting, hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed cooking, barbeques and picnics. He was proud of his Swiss-Mennonite heritage and made numerous trips with his family to learn about family history. He taught himself German and traveled to Germany and Switzerland even visiting the village of Neuenschwand from which his family derived its name. He loved cats, enjoyed his friends and cultivated a lifelong passion as a K-State Wildcat fan. Ken is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ona Mae (Hays); five children, Thomas Hays Neuenschwander of Kenton, Okla., Elaine Neuenschwander of Lawrence, Kan., Kathleen (Michael) Shipley of Kirkwood, Mo., Marlene Neuenschwander of Lawrence, Kan., David Eric Neuenschwander of Kirkwood, Mo.; two grandchildren: Wesley (Christinia Crippes) Teal of Burlington, Iowa, and Walter Teal of Lawrence, Kan.; and two sisters: Thelma (Neuenschwander) Duncan of Osawatomie, Kan. and Doris (Neuenschwander) Kreiger of Silverton, Ore. Ken was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Neuenschwander of Kodiak, Alaska in 1978; and two sisters: Betty Lorene Neuenschwander of Osawatomie, Kan. in 1929 and Maxine (Neuenschwander) Long of Chico, Calif. in 2013. Mr. Neuenschwander's cremains will be interred at a Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to: Osawatomie High School Alumni Association and may be sent in care of the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 430, Osawatomie, KS 66064 which is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Albert Brooks, 77, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. He was born June 5, 1936, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of the late Leo and Mary (Stump) Brooks. On February 14, 1965, he was united in marriage in Jefferson City to Judy Wagner, who survives at their home. Tom served in the United States Army ROTC at Oklahoma State University and also served in the United States Army Reserve. He was employed with the Federal Highway Administration as a Civil Engineer for 38 years. Tom was a member of the First Christian Church, where he served as an Usher and Deacon. He also supervised the church van transportation for many years. Tom was a member of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, an avid Oklahoma State, Cardinals baseball fan, Mizzou fan, and Jefferson City Jays fan. He loved to spend time at the Lake boating and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Along with his wife Judy, Tom is also survived by two children: Todd Brooks (Katie) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Trent Brooks (Heather) of Jefferson City; one brother: Chester Brooks (Marta) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one sister: Marilyn Brooks of Durant, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law: Martha Brooks of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother-in-law: Kenny Wagner (Joyce) of Jefferson City; six grandchildren: Jacob, Maggie, Lucas, Sara, Ryan and Seth. He was also preceded in death by one brother: John Brooks. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2013, at the First Christian Church, with Rev. Don Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First Christian Church, Immanuel Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis, or Capitol Projects. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

William "Bill" Robert White, 62, of Henley, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1951, in Alton, Illinois, a son of Joseph O. and Esther Lee Scroggins White. He was united in marriage on November 3, 1973, to Shirley Stegeman, who survives at the home. Bill attended Alton High School and Bellville Community College in Bellville, Illinois. He worked for Sprint for 34 years, as a cable splicer and worked in alot of the Missouri state office buildings. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He was a member of IBEW Loc 2, where he served as a Union Rep. Bill served on the Eugene Cole R-V School Board where he was proud to hand both of his daughters their high school diplomas. He enjoyed spending time at Truman Lake with his family, especially his grandchildren, going on trips, spending the winters in Texas, going hunting and fishing, and his dog Ralph, the Beagle, and Buddy, the Puggle. Bill took pride in being able to help others and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest. He is also survived by his two daughters: Sara Seaver (Andy) of Jefferson City and Vanessa Boeckmann (Jason) of Wardsville; three brothers: Joe White (Brenda) of Mt. Olive, Illinois, Jim White of Godfrey, Illinois and David White (Brenda) Pocahontas, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Aiden and Aubrey Boeckmann and Olivia and Will Seaver; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother: Warren White. Friends will be received from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, Jefferson City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church, 7808 New Church Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109, with Pastor Jeffery Merseth officiating. Interment will follow in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

James (Jim) H. Davenport, age 63, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at his home. Jim was born November 17, 1950 in Macon, Mo., the son of Howard and Ruth Duncan Davenport. He was married on May 28, 1972 in Callao, Mo., to Carol A. Linson. Jim attended Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Mo. and graduated from New Cambria High School, New Cambria, Mo. He graduated from Truman State University with a Degree in Physics. Jim also attended Texas A&M University where he was certified as a meteorologist for the USAF, later graduating with a Master's Degree in Meteorology from the University of Utah, and McKendree University with a Computer Science Degree. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1996. After retirement from the USAF, Jim was employed with Nexans, Ciber, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and the Office of State Courts Administrator, retiring in December 2012. Jim was a member and deacon at Southridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, computers, and was a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Teacher. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: his wife of 41 years, Carol Davenport; two sons, Shane Davenport and his wife Carrie of Lake Ozark, Mo., and Cory Davenport and his wife Kristina of Owensboro, Ky.; one daughter, Lori Crockett and her husband Blake of Webb City, Mo.; six granddaughters, Madera Davenport, Savannah Davenport, Briley Davenport, Kylin Davenport, Addyson Davenport, Emersyn Crockett, and a grandson due in May; his sister, Theola Cook of Kansas City, Mo.; and brother, John Davenport of Kansas City, Mo.; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Southridge Baptist Church with the Reverend Ron Zamkus officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, Mo. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Wounded Warrior Project. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com