Peggy Green

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Peggy Sue Green, age 81, of Granby, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 19, 1942, to the late Doyle Fredrick and Bonnie (Bell) Whaples. 

Peggy worked in the Food Service industry most of her life; she worked for Dairy Dip, Reta’s, and Charley’s in Granby. For the last 36 years of her career, she worked for Crowder College before retiring in 2021. Peggy always enjoyed a good crossword puzzle, long drives in the car, and her trip to Colorado, but most importantly, she loved taking care of her family.

She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Kevin (Darlene) Green of Neosho, Missouri, Kim (Bobby) Vance of Granby, Missouri; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Newtonia IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Clark Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Crowder College Foundation, 601 Laclede Ave. Neosho, MO 64850.

Nancy Morrow

(From Parker Mortuary)

Nancy Lee Morrow, age 87, of Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family.

Nancy, daughter of the late James W. and Virginia E. (Hardin) Stone, was born on May 28, 1935, in Joplin. She grew up and attended school in Joplin Schools and was a graduate of Duenweg High School Class of 1955. 

Soon after, she was united in marriage to Bill Clark on July 16, 1955, in Miami, OK. To this union one child was born, Nancy “Leighann” Clark. 

Together, she and Bill owned and operated Clark’s Floor Maintenance for over 15 years until she and Bill parted ways. 

On April 24, 1982, Nancy married Joel Morrow. He preceded her in death in October 1990. 

Nancy was employed with Bagcraft in Joplin until her retirement. She enjoyed staying busy going to rummage sales, flea markets, and working in her garden. She then went to work part time as a door greeter at the 7th Street Walmart in Joplin and enjoyed her time helping others at the Joplin Association for the Blind.







Survivors include her daughter, Leighann Long, and her husband, Rodney, of Joplin; one granddaughter, Rachel Sill, of Webb City; great grandchildren, Shelby Sill, Jackson Sill, and Savannah Sill; and several special nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by her siblings, James W. Stone II, Sally Stone, and Roy Stone.

Services are pending at this time. Please visit our website or you may call the mortuary for more information.

Willa Lakin

 

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Willa Lakin left us on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, following a short illness at the age of 88. 

Willa was born April 3, 1935, in Pineville, Missouri, the first child of Claude and Avo (Stephens) Poe. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family, her friends, and her church. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went. Willa was an avid bridge player and enjoyed attending plays, shows, and shopping. 

On January 13, 1951, she married Bryan Lakin, and they shared 63 years before he preceded her in death on August 24, 2015. 

Willa is survived by her daughter, Debbie Schwer, and husband, Bill; her son, Chris Lakin and wife, Diana; grandson, Andrew Lakin and wife, Sina; great-grandson, Lukas Lakin; sister, Wilma Jean Cupps-Porter and sister-in-law, Norma Lou Lakin. 

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by two grandsons, Marc Fuller, and Micah Lakin. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 am at the Republic First Christian Church in Republic, Missouri. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 am until service time. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm at the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery, south of Neosho, Missouri. Contributions in memory of Willa may be made to the Republic First Christian Church.

Kristi Remmers

(From Stumpff Funeral Home)

Kristi Jo Remmers, Cape Fair, MO, daughter of Paul and Mary Jo (Bond) Kranker, was born on August 20, 1962, in Baxter Springs, KS and departed this life on May 24, 2023, at the age of 60.

Kristi had lived in the area since 2006, coming from Kansas City, KS. She was a manager at Dollar General, Cape Fair and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 4278, Cape Fair, MO.

Kristi was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Jo Remmers.

Survivors include: her father, Paul Kranker of Overland Park, KS; mother, Mary Jo Conn of Cape Fair, MO; three sons, Joey Adams and his wife, Trinity of Springfield, MO, Russell Bailey of Cape Fair, MO and Kevin Kincaid of Cape Fair, MO; one daughter, Nikole Brisco of Cape Fair, MO; one brother, Paul Kranker and his wife, Liz of Joplin, MO; two sisters, Kathi Brandell and her husband, Dan of Springfield, MO and Karol Faxon and her husband, Auston of Springfield, MO; ten grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Graveside services will follow the visitation at Cape Fair Cemetery, Cape Fair, MO with Ron Rasmussen officiating. Burial is under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.

Anne Butteri

(From Sauls Funeral Home)

Emily Anne Butteri, 93, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, known to family and friends as Anne passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at the Friends of Caroline Hospice Cottage in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Anne was born on the family farm in Boston, Missouri to Harry and Margaret Bouser. After high school she moved west to California to live with her Aunt Ruth and attend nursing school at Los Angeles General Medical Center. 

After graduating she worked as a Registered Nurse in Yosemite National Park and later at a pineapple plantation on the island of Lanai, Hawaii. She spent her time off in the outdoors hiking, skiing, swimming, and snapping photos with her Kodak camera. Back in San Diego she met Frank, the love of her life, and set off for new adventures on the East Coast.

Anne and Frank were married in September of 1960. Shortly after they wed, they moved to the Scranton, Pennsylvania area where they raised three children, Peter, Elisa, and Michael. Mom had a sweet-tooth and we children quickly learned we could raid her chocolate stashes while she was out working as a private-duty nurse. She passed her love of the outdoors to her children. All three of us eventually settled in Alaska and worked as wildland firefighters.

Instead of following the kids north though, mom and dad chose to head south to warmer climes. They built a home in Moss Creek near Hilton Head Island. Both became Master Gardeners and spent spring and summer days tending their beautiful yard and garden. Mom loved wildflowers and birdwatching. She never lost her love for sweets and ate vanilla ice cream by the tub full. She frequently wrote articles about the outdoors for the Moss Creek newsletter and volunteered with several local groups that helped to preserve and protect wildlife refuges in the area including the Blue Heron Sanctuary, Fording Island Nature Preserve, and Victoria Bluffs Heritage Preserve.

 

Anne was predeceased by her father and mother, her sister Marjorie, and by Frank, her husband of 62 years who passed just a month ago. We are comforted that mom and dad are together again. Mom is survived by her brothers, Frank and John, her sisters Joanne and Harriet, and by her three children and their families.

Anne spent much of her life caring for others and enjoying and protecting the natural world. In lieu of flowers, and to memorialize our mother, we ask that all who wish to honor her donate to the Friends of Caroline Hospice, a wonderful organization that has provided greatly needed comfort and support to Anne and family through our parent’s final year here on Earth.

Bill Cooper

(From Parker Mortuary)

William Daniel “Bill” Cooper, age 61, Joplin, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at a local nursing center, surrounded by family

Bill was born June 16, 1961 in Joplin, son of the late William Edward Cooper and Donna Louise (Barnett) Cooper. He grew up in Joplin and graduated from Parkwood High School in 1979. He held a variety of jobs through his life, and loved to work on cars, especially classic cars and drag cars. 

He was passionate about his V8 Vega, his 49 Ford, motorcycles and watching racing. He was very loved by family and was especially fond of spending time with his grandchildren, and in his garage. He loved his time at Central Christian Center, particularly with the Saturday Night Program.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a nephew, Ben Cooper.

Survivors include his children, Stephanie Stiver and husband Matthew, Matthew Cooper, and Amanda Bowman; brothers, Steve Cooper and Chris Thorn all Joplin; his grandchildren, Isaiah, Gabrielle, Echo, Ben, and Nathan: Uncle David Barnett, Aunt Nina Barnett and his beloved Aunt/neighbor and member of his Church Family, Lorayne Barnett also of Joplin; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with his brother Steve Cooper and Bruce Lester of Central Christian Center officiating.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the family to help with his expenses.

Leola Lindahl

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Leola Irene (Lahman) Lindahl, age 88, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Leola was born November 5, 1934 in Stella, Missouri to Lorene B. Embrey Lahman and Lawrence S. Lahman.

Leola retired after serving honorably as a Chief Select in the United States Navy. She worked for the City of Wichita/Sedgwick County Health Department as a nurse supervising the Childcare licensing program and retired in 1996.

Leola is survived by her son Edward E. Lindahl; grandchildren Kim Wagner (Aaron), Jeremy Lindahl, and Brandy Lindahl; and great grandchildren Jennifer, Sean, Christina and Hannah; also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Lahman.

Leola was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence S. Lahman; mother, Lorene B. Embrey Lahman; brother's Leonard Lahman and Leon Lahman; and grandchildren, Nancy and Manasseh.

A Celebration of Life service for Leola will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13TH ST N, Wichita, KS 67206.

Graveside services will be held on June 1, 2023, at 3 pm at the Dice Cemetery, Fairview, Missouri.

Contributions in Leola's memory may be made to The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas 67214 US, https://give.catholicdioceseofwichita.org/the-lords-diner.