Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, September 21, 1967 Mrs. Anna Haase Funeral Rites Mrs. Anna Haase, widow of the late Dietrich Haase, passed away at the Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia at 9:30 Wednesday morning, September 13 at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 21 days. She had been in failing health for some time and entered the nursing home August 21, 1967. A family prayer service was held at 12 o'clock Saturday, September 16, at the Fox Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock that afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. L.R. Krout, officiating. E.J. Schnackenberg, soloist, chanted the 23rd Psalm and sang "Jesus Lover Of My Soul." The congregation sang, "My Jesus As Thou Wilt." Mr. L.C. Schnell was organist. Pallbearers were: Arthur Reedey, Rudy Haase, Richard Borchers, Ralph Schnakenberg, Calvin Balke and Cletus Pritzel. Interment was made in Trinity Cemetery. Mrs. Anna Margaret Haase, nee Ehlers, was born July 22, 1885 in the Mt. Hulda Community south of Cole Camp, a daughter of the late John and Sena Kroenke Ehlers. She was baptized at Mt. Hulda Lutheran Church and confirmed on April 8, 1900. Her early life was spent in the Mt. Hulda Community. On January 29, 1911 she was united in marriage to Mr. Dietrich Haase. The couple resided at Nay, from 1912 to 1958, with the exception of one year they lived in Cole Camp during World War I. Since 1958 she had lived at the present home in Cole Camp. They were the parents of one son. Survivors include the one son, Lawrence J. Haase, Sr. of Allerton, Iowa; one grandson and one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora, Mrs. Homer Balke, Cole Camp and three brothers, Henry Ehlers and William Ehlers, both of Cole Camp and Lawrence Ehlers of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Haase preceded her in death on November 4, 1949. Also preceding her in death were two sisters and two brothers. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, November 11, 1949 DIEDRICH HAASE DIES Passed Away November 4 Following Operation. Funeral Held Monday. Diedrich Haase, well known citizen of near Cole Camp, passed away at the Providence Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas at 9:05 o'clock Friday night, November 4, where he had undergone a major operation that morning. He had been in failing health for the past eighteen months and entered the hospital for treatment about three weeks previous to his death. He was sent home for a week and re-entered the hospital on October 28. He attained the age of 62 years, 9 months and 5 days. Mr. Haase had been employed with the Rock Island railroad company as a section laborer for the past thirty seven years and for the past seven years served as chairman for Local 1659 Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. Funeral services were held at the Eickhoff Funeral Chapel at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon and at 2:00 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. H.J. Gerike, officiating. Music was in charge of the church choir. Pallbearers were: Rudolph Haase, Arthur Ehlers, Roland Borchers, Cletus Pritzel, Elmer Haase and Herman Gardner. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran cemetery, Cole Camp. Diedrich Haase was born on a farm in the Mt. Hulda community, south of Cole Camp, a son of the late John Haase and his wife Mary, nee Gardner. He was baptized in infancy and after instruction in the christian faith was confirmed in Trinity Lutheran church, Mt. Hulda on April 8, 1900. He remained a member there, until 1918 when the family moved to Cole Camp. He united in marriage with Miss Anna Ehlers on January 29, 1911. This union was blessed with one son, Lawrence, who with his family reside in Eldon, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Anna of the home, one son Lawrence Haase of Eldon, Mo., two grandchildren, four brothers, Claus, Ernest and William Haase, all of Cole Camp and Herman Haase of Chilhowee, Mo. Five brothers preceded him in death. ATTENDED FUNERAL OF DIEDRICH HAASE Among those from a distance attending the funeral of Diedrich Haase were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Haase, Chilhowee, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Haase and son, Higginsville, Mo.; Mrs. Herbert Young, Fred Koeller, Herman Lutjen, Mrs. F.A. Schutte, Miss Marveline Haase, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gardner, Lon Gardner, all of Sedalia; Mrs. Kate Bashore, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gardner, Mrs. George Gunter, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ehlers, all of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tonjes, Green Ridge, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kuhlmann and son, Golden City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crenshaw, Versailles; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Crenshaw, Eldon, Mo.; Clarence Schnabel, Ionia. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to relatives and friends for their assistance at the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Diedrich Haase. Especially do we thank the Rev. H.J. Gerike, for his consoling words, the choir, organist, pallbearers, those sending memorial wreaths and floral tributes and all others who assisted us in any way. Mrs. Diedrich Haase L.J. Haase and family Who is Lon, or Lonnie Gardner? Could this be a nickname for Lawrence Gardner? Denise Brauer Hoehns rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, June 15, 1922 Obituary In the University Hospital, Kansas City, after a long and severe illness which terminated in pneumonia, on the afternoon of May 29, there passed to the land of eternal sunshine the spirit of Mr. John H. Haase--a beautiful soul, ripened in the sunshine of God's love. Mr. Haase was born near Cole Camp on December 13, 1884, and lived all his life in this vicinity. On March 5, 1908, he was married to Miss Rachel Aulgar. Their union was a happy one. Both were active members of the Methodist, South. Two children were born to them, Margareth 12 and Irene 7 years old at the time of the father's death. Besides his loving wife and children, Mr. Haase is survived by his mother and five brothers--Claus, Herman, Dietrich, Ernest abd Willie Haase. By his gentle ways, his unselfish thought of others and his kind judgements, he was a constant blessing to all around him, his benign influence extending beyond the family circle. The unassuming beauty of his quiet life will long live in the hearts of all who were priviliged to claim his friendship, and the steady glow of his faith will be a perpetual benediction of peace to all who mourn his going. "For life is ever lord of death And love can never lose her own." Funeral services were held in Union Church and the body laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Rev. de la Porte officiating. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier January 24, 1980; Pg. 3 RACHEL HAASE Rachel Haase died at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 1980, at the Westwood Nursing Home, Clinton, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 29 days. She was born on October 17, 1889, near Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of James R. and Annie C. (Carpenter) Aulgar. In 1908, she married John F. Haase and this union was blessed with two daughters. John died on May 29, 1922. In 1924, she married Herman G. Haase and this union was blessed with one son. Herman also preceded her in death in 1959. Mrs. Haase was a clothing seamstress for the Unitog Company at Warrensburg, Missouri. She entered the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton, Missouri, in December of 1976. She was a member of the Community Church, Chilhowee, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Ethel Irene Dox, Lancaster, California, and Anna M. Dukes, Raytown, Missouri, one son, Donald G. Haase, Sedalia, Missouri; one brother, Albert Aulgar, Stover, Missouri; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren and 1 step great, great grandchild. Visitation was at the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, Missouri, on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, January 18, 1980, at the Fox Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Interment was at Union Cemetery, Cole Camp, the Rev. George Thomas officiating. Pallbearers were Elmo Haase, Calvin Haase, Ralph Haase, Steve Kreisel, Rudy Haase, and Francis Kreisel. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, May 7, 1959 Herman G. Haase Dies In Clinton Hospital Herman G. Haase, formerly of Cole Camp, passed away at the General Hospital in Clinton early Thursday morning, April 23 at the age of 76 years. Funeral services were held at the Community Methodist Church in Chilhowee on Sunday, April 26. Burial was in Union cemetery south of Cole Camp. Herman G. Haase was born in the Mt. Hulda community south of Cole Camp on December 31, 1882. He was the son of the late John and Mary Gardner Haase. Since 1908 he ad resided in the Chilhowee community. He was a retired carpenter. In the spring of 1924 he was united in marriage with the former Rachel Auglar, who survives. He is survived by his wife of the home in Chilhowee; one son, Donald Gene Haase of Lees Summit, Mo.; Two step-daughters, Marguerite, Mrs. Marvin Dukes of Kansas City, Mo.; and Irene, Mrs. Carl Hastings of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Wm. B. Haase, Sedalia, Mo.; and Earnest Haase of Cole Camp; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. All of the children attended the funeral. Pallbearers were Albert Haase, Ralph Haase, Norman Hink, Elmo Haase, Donald E. Kreisel and Calvin Haase. [Typed as found. Denise Brauer Hoehns] rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, March 8, 1946 MRS. GESCHE HAASE DIES Aged Lady of Near Cole Camp Passed Away Wednesday. Funeral Held Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs. Gesche Haase, widow of the late Charles Haase, who passed away at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Haase Wednesday, February 27, were held at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Cole Camp at 1:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, (Monsees) at 2:00 o'clock. The Rev. O.C. Jagels, pastor, officiated. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Edwin C. N. Meier, Ferdinand Boettjer, Fred Koeller, Ernest Koeller, Herbert Young and Louis Koeller. Mrs. Gesche Margaret Haase, nee Wallace, was born in Germany on November 17, 1877, a daughter of the late Mr. Cord Wallace and his wife Anna, nee Kohrs. In infancy she was baptized in the christian faith. In 1880 at the age of three years she immigrated to the United States with her parents, who settled in Benton county near Cole Camp. The remainder of her life was spent in this community. On January 4, 1900 she united in marriage with Charles Haase, and the couple resided on a farm near Cole Camp. This union was blessed with two sons. Mr. Haase preceded her in death on August 6, 1916. For a time she continued to live on the farm. For a number of years she worked at Leeton. When her health failed she returned to Cole Camp to make her home with her sons. At the time of her death she was living with her son, Louis and family. She was bedfast only ten days. She leaves to mourn her passing two sons, Louis and Rudolph, both of Cole Camp, and four grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Haase was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran church (Monsees), She attained the age of 68 years, 3 months and 10 days. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, August 10, 1916 Death of Chas. Haase Charley Haase died at his home on a farm just south of Cole Camp Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, August 6, 1916, after a lingering illness. Death was due to tubercular meningitis. Several weeks ago he suffered from an attack similar to paralysis and from that time on was in a semi-conscious condition. The funeral took place Monday afternoon under the charge of Rev. Schroeder of the Monsees church and burial was in the Monsees cemetery. Besides the wife and two boys, Rudy and Louis, Mr. Haase is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Haase, and 6 brothers. Mr. Haase was born on Indian Creek and had lived in Benton County all of his life. His age was 35 years, 4 months and 27 days. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, March 12, 1998 Death Notices NORMAN A. HINK Norman Alfons Hink, age 86, of Cole Camp, died Monday morning at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born May 29, 1911, at Cole Camp a son of Henry and Gesina (Leutjen) Hink. He was united in marriage to Francis M. Haase on May 26, 1940 at Cole Camp. He taught rural elementary school for six years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a foreman in the filling department for Colony Paints, Kansas City, Missouri from 1951 until he retired in 1976. While living in Kansas City he was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and served as trustee and financial secretary for 13 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Men's Club and the American Legion Post 305 all of Cole Camp. Survivors include his wife Frances Hink of the home and one brother Otto Hink of Concordia, Missouri. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp with the Rev. Marvin Ulmer and Vicar Wade Seaver officiating. Pallbearers will be Marvin Frerking, Larry Haase, Melvin Hink, Maurice Frerking, Leon Stelling and Steve Pritzel. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Cole Camp. Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 305. Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, with visitation following at the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity New Church Building Fund or The Lutheran Hours, in care of the funeral home. (Luetjen was misspelled in the obituary. Denise Brauer Hoehns) rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, May 8, 1919 DEATH OF LENA HAASE Lena Augusta Gesena Haase, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Claus Haase, died at the family home west of town Saturday, May 3, at the age of 12 years, 2 months and 16 days. She had been in poor health for the past three years but during the past winter improved considerably, but it is thought a stroke of paralysis brought the end. After being in school two years her health kept her at home. The funeral was Monday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran church and the service was conducted by the Rev. Karl Niermann, pastor. The pallbearers were young lady friends, as follows: Misses Hannah and Mary Brunjes, Emma Grabau, Hulda Harms, Laura Buchholz and Selma Stelljes. Burial was in the Trinity cemetery. She is survived by her parents and two sisters and one brother. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our kind friends and neighbors for their assistance during the sickness and at the death of our beloved daughter, Lena, and also for the beautiful flowers. MR. AND MRS. CLAUS HAASE AND FAMILY rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, September 14, 1919 APPENDICITIS FATAL TO MISS EMMA HAASE Miss Emma Mathilda Katherine Haase, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Haase, died at a Kansas City hospital early Sunday morning from appendicitis. With a very brief warning of the approaching danger, she was taken to the hospital for an operation but did not survive until it could be performed. Her father and mother accompanied her to the hospital and were with her when the end came. The body was brought back to Cole Camp and the funeral was Tuesday afternoon at the home, followed by services at the Trinity Lutheran church, of which she was a member. She was born January 2, 1904, and after confirmation in the Trinity parochial school attended the public school. About four months ago an invalid sister, Lena, died. Surviving her besides her parents, are a brother, Albert, and a sister, Frances. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, March 15, 1962 Funeral Rites For Mrs. Anna W. Haase Mrs. Anna W. Haase, widow of the late Claus C. Haase of this city, passed away at 8:45 Monday morning, March 12, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norman Hink in Kansas City, Mo. She had been in failing health the past three years and became critically ill Wednesday of last week. Funeral services were held at 1:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Fox Funeral Chapel in Cole Camp and Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Walter Dierking, officiating. Mrs. Raymond Eckhoff, Mrs. Dean Case and Mrs. L.C. Schnell sang, "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Asleep In Jesus" with Mrs. Earl Borchers as organists. Pallbearers were: Rudy Haase, Elmo Haase, Arthur Luetjen, Olaf Lutjen, Emil Ebeling and John Kroenke. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran cemetery. Mrs. Anna W. Haase, nee Luetjen was born January 24, 1879 in the Mt. Hulda community south of Cole Camp. She was a daughter of the late John and Gesche Cordes Luetjen. Her childhood was spent in the Mt. Hulda community. She was baptized in infancy by Pastor Baepler and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 10, 1892. On March 12, 1903 she was united in marriage to Mr. Claus C. Haase. They were the parents of four children. The couple resided on a farm west of Cole Camp for many years moving to Cole Camp twenty years ago. Mrs. Haase spent the last eighteen months in Kansas City. Mr. Haase preceded her in death on July 4, 1954. Two daughters, Katherine and Lena, and two brothers also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Albert Haase of Cole Camp; her daughter Frances, Mrs. Norman Hink, Kansas City, Mo. and two grandchildren, Patricia Haase of Kansas City and Larry Haase of Cole Camp. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, July, 9, 1954 CLAUS C. HAASE DIES Claus C. Haase, retired farmer, passed away at his home in Cole Camp at 5:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 4, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 3 days. He had been in failing health for many years, and was bedfast for the past twenty-eight days. Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Eickhoff Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Henry J. Gerike, officiated at the service. Mrs. L.C. Schnell and Mrs. H.J. Gerike with Mr. L.C. Schnell as accompanist, sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Asleep In Jesus." Pallbearers were: Arthur Luetjen, Rudolph Haase, Elmo Haase, Donald Gene Haase, Donald Kreisel and Gene Haase, Donald Kreisel and William Hink. Interment was made in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Cole Camp. Claus C. Haase was born on a farm in the Mt. Hulda community, south of Cole Camp on August 31, 1879. He was a son of the late John and Mary Gardner Haase. He was baptized on September 17, 1879 by Rev. Johanning. On May 31, 1893, he was confirmed in the Mt. Hulda Lutheran Church by Rev. Heck. On March 12, 1903 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Anna Luetjen. The couple resided on a farm near Cole Camp until 1944, when they moved to Cole Camp. Four children were born to this union, two daughters preceded the father in death, Katherine, who passed away at the age of 15 years and Lena at the age of 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Anna of the home and two children, Albert J. Haase of Cole Camp, and Frances, Mrs. Norman Hink of Kansas City; two grandchildren Patricia and Larry Haase of Cole Camp, and three brothers, Herman Haase of Chilhowee, Mo.; Ernest Haase, Cole Camp, and William Haase of Sedalia. Six brothers preceded him in death. (Pallbearers typed as found) rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, Thursday, July 13, 1905 Harmon Haase Jr. Killed (Herman Harms, Jr.) He Was Thrown from a Mule Last Friday and Dragged to Death. The Heroic Act of His Little Thirteen-year-old Sister. Last Friday, the thirteen-year-old daughter Maggie and the eight-year-old son Harmon, children of Harman Haase, Sr., who resides about six miles south of Cole Camp, came to town to do some trading. The girl rode a gray mare and the boy a young mule. They finished their trading about noon and started for their home. The boy tied the halter rein around his waist, as he said to better control the mule, his sister told him that would not do and insisted that he untie it which he started to do but, before he succeeded in getting it untied, the mule commenced bucking and he was thrown to the ground. The mule started running and kicking and the halter rein was just long enough to allow the boy to drag at its heels. The little girl started out after the mule but it was soon out of sight. She does not remember whether she finally overtook the mule or whether it returned to the mare she was riding. When she again came to it she was near the Harms place. She ran to the house and secured a knife and coming back to where the mule was, cut the unfortunate little boy loose from it just as he breathed his last. No one was home at the Harms but the children. The sister of the dead boy mounted her horse again and rode it into a deep ditch and the Harms children assisted her in getting the body on the horse in front of her and in this manner she took it between four or five miles to the home of Richard Kreisel, where she knew her father would be working in the hay field. Upon examination it was discovered that the boy had been kicked several times by the mule, and that his little body was bruised and cut from head to foot from being dragged over the rocky road; just what distance will probably never be known but which must have been considerable, judging from the wounds. The funeral occurred Saturday, the interment being in the Monsees cemetery. It will be remembered that Mrs. Haase, the mother of the little boy, died about two weeks ago. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, May 5, 1939 HERMAN HAASE DIED SUNDAY AT HIGGINSVILLE Herman Haase died suddenly Sunday morning, April 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Lemler at Higginsville, Mo. The deceased was born in Germany, Jan 8, 1860 and came to America as a child of three months. He was married to Augusta Gardner, who preceded him in death in 1905. A son Herman, Jr., also passed away that same year. Practically all of his life he lived in Cole Camp, however the past twelve years were spent at the homes of his various sons and daughters. He reached the age of 79 years, 3 months and 22 days. At the time of his death he was staying at the Fred Lemler home in Higginsville and held membership with the Immanuel Lutheran church at that place. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Maggie Lemler of Higginsville, Mrs. Pauline Roberts of Red Fork, Okla., Mrs. Goldina Walsh of Higginsville, Henry Haase of Osawatomie, Kans., Emil Haase of Frankenmuth, Mich., and August Haase, seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Lemler home in Higginsville, Wednesday morning, May 3, at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wm. O. Schmidt of Higginsville had charge of the services. A ladies double duet sang, "Rock of Ages" and "Let Me Go." Services were held at the Monsees Lutheran church near Cole Camp, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial made in the church cemetey. Rev. Schmidt also had charge of these services. Pallbearers were four grandsons and two nephews, Fred Lemler, Jr., Leonard Lemler, Erwin Haase, William Haase, Louis Koeller and Charles Mueller, William Steffens and Ed. Huerke. Flowers were carried by the following grandchildren: Lorene Lemler, Milburn Lemler, Lorene Haase and Margie Walsh. ATTENDED FUNERAL OF HERMAN HAASE Among those from a distance attending the funeral of Herman Haase, held at Monsees Lutheran church near Cole Camp Wednesday were: Mrs. Fred Lemler and family of Higginsville, Mrs. Goldina Walsh and children of Higginsville, Mrs. Paulina Roberts of Red Fork, Okla., Henry Haase of Osawatomie, Kans., Emil Haase of Frankenmuth, Mich., Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Young and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Koeller and family, Fred Koeller, Mrs. Fred Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Florence Gardner, Ted Gardner and Mrs. John Buckley all of Sedalia. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, July 14, 1921 Obituary Viola Maria Gaertner, wife of Leonard F. Gaertner, was born November 26, 1898 in Joplin, Mo. When six years old she came with her parents to Cole Camp. Here she was instructed and confirmed by the Rev. F.A.C. Meyer. She was a member of our Trinity Lutheran Church. Four years ago she removed to Sedalia and there joined our sister congregation served by the Rev. Chas. Baepler. Two years ago she married Leonard F. Gaertner. Her health failing she went to California with her husband in quest of her health. But her condition became worse. Two weeks ago she returned to her home in Sedalia where she fell asleep last Tuesday, her age being 22 years, 7 months and 9 days. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery preceded by services in our church conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Baepler of Sedalia. Many beautiful florial offerings showed the esteem and love in which the deceased sister was held. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Stella Bergman, Miss Emma and her brother Milbourne. Her parents and a little sister preceded her in death. The text of her funeral sermon was Job 19, 25-27: "I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth; and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God; whom I shall see for myself and mine eyes shall behold and not another." rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, February 20, 1953 MRS. KATHERINE GARDNER Mrs. Katherine Gardner, 89, widow of the late Florence C. Gardner, passed away at the home of Mrs. Goldie Kroencke in Sedalia at 8:40 a.m. Friday, February 13. Mrs. Gardner was born in Cole Camp on September 14, 1862, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tietjen. On January 9, 1887, she was united in marriage with Florence Gardner. The couple resided at Cole Camp where Mr. Gardner operated a blacksmith shop. Seven children were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death September 19, 1943. The family moved to Sedalia in 1910. Surviving are three sons and four daughters, 36 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sedalia, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. Walter Strickert, pastor officiating. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery, Sedalia. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Benton County Guide, September 24, 1943 FLARENCE GARDNER DEAD (His name is really Florence Gardner) Funeral services for Flarance C. Gardner, 75 of Sedalia, who passed away at the Alex Van Ravensway clinic in Boonville Sunday morning, were held at the St. Paul's Lutheran church in Sedalia, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Rayward of Boonville officiated. Mrs. E.J. Thomas and Mrs. Fred Albers sang, "Heaven Is My Home' and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Pallbearers were: Claus Bruns, of Boonville, G.B. Cook, Phillip Bergmann, Fred Koeller, Lawrence Gardner and Dick Haase. Burial was in the Crown Hill cemetery. Flarance C. Gardner was born in Benton County April 6, 1868, a son of the late Charles and Fredricka Gardner. His childhood was spent in and near Cole Camp. He was united in marriage with Miss Katie Tietjen of Cole Camp and in 1910 the couple moved to Sedalia, where he became a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Jess F. Gardner of Shawnee, Kas.; Mrs. Pauline Weil of Kingston, N.Y.; Leonard F. Gardner and Mrs. Elsie Detmer of Kansas City, Kans. and Theodore F. Gardner and Mrs. Lottie Kell, wife of Glen Kell of Sedalia. Thirty-six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. [Stone also list his name as Flarance. Denise Brauer Hoehns] rwbrauer@iland.net

Cole Camp Courier July 25, 1901, Pg. 1 Who's Who and What's What In Cole Camp at the Dawn Of the Twentieth Century. Florence Gartner, Blacksmith. Have you ever given it a thought---the difference between skilled labor and that of unskilled---or have you just gone along without any regard for the eternal fitness of things? It will pay you to consider this question, for when it comes to shoeing a horse, or having any kind of black-smithing done, you will want it done by someone who knows how to do it right. Mr. Florence Gartner does black-smithing and horseshoeing, and is so expertly skilled that he will show you the difference both in price and service, between neat skilled workmanship and cheap, shoddy labor. Mr. Gartner established business 12 years ago. His shop is well equipped and you cannot regret having patronized him, for he is a painstaking and honorable man enjoying the confidence of his fellomen in a high degree. Mr. Gartner is most successful in the conduct of his business, and this is accounted for by his courteous and fair treatment of everyone. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, March 25, 1971 HERMAN T. GARDNER Herman T. Gardner of 3332 Arlington, Independence, Mo., died Wednesday, March 24, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City at an age of 62 years, 3 months and 13 days. He had been a patient in the hospital several times and entered the V.A. Hospital the last time on February 14, 1971. He was born at Cole Camp December 11, 1908, son of the late Fred and Anna Gardner. On March 9, 1935, he married Miss Zona Eding at Cole Camp. For a number of years they made their home in Cole Camp and for the past 17 years lived in Independence. Mr. Gardner was a retired production worker at the Lake City Army Ammunition plant. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Independence, and American Legion Post 305, Cole Camp. He is survived by his widow, Zona, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Gunter, Parkview, Mo., and Mrs. Kate Bashore, Sedalia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fox Funeral Chapel, Cole Camp, with the Rev. Harold Luke officiating. Burial was in the Cole Camp Memorial Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 305. Pallbearers were Harold Hunter, Ralph Finkland, Harold Gardner, Kenneth Bowen, Robert Owens and Wesley Jones. rwbrauer@iland.net

Please note: Many obits contain many errors. Cole Camp Courier, July 27, 1967 Arthur Gardner Dies Unexpectedly Arthur Gardner, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday night, July 21. He was found dead by neighbors when they failed to see him. Death was due to natural causes. Funeral services were held at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Sedalia, at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, July 24 with the Rev. Walter P. Arnold, officiating. Mrs. C.C. DeLozier played organ selections. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery. Arthur D. Gardner was born at Cole Camp, Mo., January 4, 1900, son of the late Fred and Anna Tietjen Gardner. At the age of 8 years he moved to Sedalia with his parents. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from September 8, 1942 until October 17, 1944. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Kate Bashore, Sedalia and Mrs. Anna Gunter, Kansas City and one brother, Herman T. Gardner, Independence, Mo. His parents, three brothers, Lawrence, John and Norman, the later died in infancy, and a sister Mrs. Clara Jones, preceded him in death. rwbrauer@iland.net