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Virginia Lee Furr Valade - Age 85, West Plains MO - Died 9:35 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2008, in Brooke Haven Healthcare.She was born March 27, 1923, in Washington, D.C., to James and Juliette Lyon Furr.  In 1938, she was married to Joseph Adrian Valade Sr., who preceded her in death in 1966.  Mrs. Valade enjoyed her family and spent her last few years enjoying the many beauties of the Ozarks. She was a devout Catholic and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.Mrs. Valade is survived by 14 children, Marie Julliette Blackwell, husband, Bill, Albany, N.Y., Joseph Adrien Valade Jr., wife, Ann, West Plains, Mo., Joseph Albert Valade, Wilmington, N.C., Marie Madelene Copeland, Decatur, Ala., Joseph Andre’ Valade, wife, Diane, Ruckersville, Va., Marie Virginia Klusman, husband, Mike, Mtn. View, Mo., Joseph Anthony Valade, wife, Lese, Schaghticoke, N.Y., Marie Christina Murray, husband,  Ron, Casleton, N.Y., Marie Annette Moelter, husband, Frank,, Wilmington, N.C., Joseph Allen Valade, wife, Pat, Greenville, Va., Joseph Augustine Valade, Wilmington, N.C., Joseph Alexander Valade, wife, Deanna, Rocky Point, Va., John Francis Valade, wife, Donna, Lumberton, N.C., Paula Anne Thielmier, husband, Steve, Memphis, Tenn.; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;  and her sister, Marie Clayton, husband, Harry, Warrenton, Va. Her parents; husband; and three sons, Joseph Armand Valade, Thomas Francis Valade and Paul Francis Valade, precede her in death.Private service will be held at a later date under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ledbetter Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Patricia Ruth Senteney Vandiver - Daughter of the late Fred and Nora Leslie Senteney, was born Oct. 24, 1925, in Indianapolis, Ind., and entered into eternal rest Nov, 1, 2008. at the age of 83 years. She was united in marriage March 15, 1949, in Brandsville, Mo., to Homer E. Vandiver.  She is survived by her children, Bonnie Pyatt, Ruth Ann Brazeal, Susan Henson, Michael Vandiver and Jesse Vandiver; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, two sisters and one son-in-law. Graveside services at Union Hill Cemetery, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, with visitation on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m. Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Florence Christine Vaughan - Age 86, West Plains MO. Died 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in National Health Care, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Free Union Church, Leota, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Delores Imogene Moore Venson - Age 80, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Moody Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Venson died 3:40 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Mt. Carmel, Ill., to Yurchel and Mary Deisher Moore. She was married to Martin William Pfister, who preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1972, and was later married to Bobby Venson. Mrs. Venson worked in the fabric department of Wal-Mart, retiring in 1990 and also was a caregiver for seven years. She loved to paint and was a member of the West Plains Artist Guild. Mrs. Venson was a gardener and seamstress, and was always helping others. She was a member of the Moody Church of Christ. She is survived by two children, Linda DeBra of West Plains, and Jerry Pfister and wife, Donna of Moody, Mo.; three grandchildren, Denise Knott and fiancé, Leslie Chasez, Greg Pfister and Melanie Pfister; five great-grandchildren, Courtney Knott, Ryan Hargrove, Jessica Hargrove, James Knott and Austin Pfister; one great-great-grandson, James Perry Knott; two brothers, Harold Moore and wife, Sandy, and Delbert Moore and wife, Marilyn; one sister, Reva James; and several nieces and nephews, including Jeannette and Sue. Her parents; husbands; two brothers, Larry Moore and Joe Moore; and one infant brother, Charles Moore, precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Novella Eldringhoff Verplancke - Age 80, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Verplancke died 9:43 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 6, 1927, in White Church, Mo., to Conrad and Pauline Baser Eldringhoff. On May 14, 1949, she was married at White Church, Mo., to Clarence Verplancke. She was a LPN graduating with the first class of the West Plains Voc-Tech School and retired from Southwest Truck Body as the company nurse. Mrs. Verplancke was of the Catholic faith, with her membership in St. Mary’s Catholic Church for 49 years. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Verplancke of West Plains; two children, Mary Rhine and husband, Gary, of West Plains and Greg Verplancke and wife, Carolyn, of Mountain Home, Ark.; two grandchildren, Jennifer Harris and husband, Joe L. Harris, Jr. and Nathan Verplancke and wife, Mandy, all of West Plains; four brothers, Maurice Eldringhoff and wife, Darlene, of Summersville, Mo., Al Eldringhoff and wife, Geneva, of White Church, Mo., Stephen Eldringhoff and wife, Nellie, of Hocomo, Mo., and Paul Eldringhoff of West Plains; one sister, Rosalie Chase of Eureka, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; two sisters, Electra and Katherine; and one brother, Don, precede her in death. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Jason Spurling, West Vue Nursing Home and Pleasant Valley Manor nursing staff for their medical care and Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for your kindness and support.

Clifford Carl Vigdal - Age 79, Willow Springs, died 3:45 a.m. today, Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs.  He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. The body will lie in state at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit. 

John Lee Vivone - Long time resident of Willow Springs, unexpectedly passed away while at his home Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, due to natural causes. Born to John and Elizabeth Vivone on June 22, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, he was 54 years old. Although John was born in Texas a state which he dearly loved, he spent most of his childhood years growing up in Willow Springs, where he attended the local schools. He was a graduate of Willow Springs High School, class of 1972. He was a member of the Willow Springs Masonic Lodge and a member of the Angus Cattle Association. John was described as a hard-working man who has worked numerous jobs throughout his life, especially in the field of construction. However, he mostly enjoyed working on his farm raising cattle. He loved the farm life and all that it afforded him, where he could be out in the country enjoying the outdoors. John also enjoyed hunting and fishing. But most of all he loved spending time with his son, Josh, whether it be arrowhead hunting or working on his truck. Any and all time spent with his son was what brought him the greatest joy. John will be missed by family and all who knew him. John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Joshua L. Vivone of Rolla, Mo., and his brother, Jim H. Vivone of Willow Springs. Funeral services for John will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Willow Funeral Home located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Wednesday’s service at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.

Gordon Murray Voelschow - Age 57, Caulfield, MO. Born Jan. 31, 1951, in Charles City, Iowa, to Robert and Marcia Murray Voelschow.  He died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Voelschow had received an Associate Degree in Business Management and on July 24, 1970, was married at Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Sharon Sawyer.  Mr. Voelschow was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army and was employed as an assistant manager at Wal-Mart in West Plains.  He was a member and treasurer of the Pioneer Saddle Club, and was a volunteer and president of the board of the Helping Hands Equine Therapy. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Voelschow, of the family home; two children, Christine Hilborn, husband, Andrew, and Sean Voelschow, wife, Deana, both of Denver, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Miranda Lewis, Michaela Lewis, Devon Voelschow, Zachary Craft, John Paul Craft, Michael Craft, Hannah Hilborn, Hailey Hilborn and Heidi Hilborn; his father, Robert Voelschow, Odebolt, Iowa; one brother, Neil Voelschow, wife, Phyllis; three sisters, Diane Hoban, husband, Denny, Ila Young and Joy Elder, husband, Mike; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marvin and Barbara Sawyer, Humboldt, Iowa; one brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. His mother and two sisters, Betty Voelschow and Jerry Lynn Voelschow, precede him in death. The family will receive their friends from 5 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Goldie May Redburn VonAlLmen - Age 86, East Peoria, IL and formerly of West Plains, MO - Funeral services will be Dec. 17, 1998 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains, with Roger Freeman, Houston officiating. Mrs. VonAllmen died Dec. 14, 1998 at Fondulac Woods Health Care Center, Peoria, IL. She was born Feb. 19, 1912 at Rover, MO, the daughter of William Franklin Redburn and Sylvia May (Childers) Redburn. On Dec. 27, 1927 she was married at Rover, MO to Lee VonAllmen, who preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1960. Mrs. VonAllmen worked as a house mother of the Methodist Medical Center, Helen House, for student nurses; was employed at Bergner's Warehouse; worked at Sullivan's Shoe Store; and had been the evening receptionist at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. She was of the Baptist faith, with her membership in the Shiloh Baptist Church at Rover, MO. Survivors include two children Colleen Wallace and husband Don, of Washington, IL; and Ben J. VonAllmen of Ingleside, IL; four grandchlldren, Donald Gene Judd; Kathy Wendt; Keith Lee VonAllmen; and Heidi L. VonAllmen; and one great-grandchild, John H. Wendt; one sister, Elsie Huddleston, Rover, MO; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son Wayman Gene VonAllmen; two brothers; and one sister. The body will lie in state Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Family visitation will be Thursday. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 15/Dec/1998)

KENNETH LEE VONALLMEN - Age  48, of Nixa, MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr. VonAllmen died at 7:55 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. He was born on May 15, 1958, in West Plains, Mo. to Wayne and Betty McCracken VonAllmen. Mr. VonAllmen was a graduate of Texas State Technical School and was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. On July 16, 2005, he was married at Nixa, Mo., to Robin Moran. He was an auto body technician and had been employed at Friendly Ford in Springfield, Mo. Mr. VonAllmen was an artist and craftsman; he enjoyed restoring cars and making dream catchers. Mr. VonAllmen was baptized at the Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains and was a member of the Nixa Christian Church, Nixa, Mo.He is survived by his wife, Robin VonAllmen of the family home; five children, Nathan VonAllmen and Cindy Fels, Eva VonAllmen, Hanna VonAllmen, Jessica Hopkins and Carol Huff and husband, Ricky, all of Nixa, Mo.; one grandchild, Mykel VonAllmen of Nixa, Mo.; his parents, Wayne and Betty VonAllmen of West Plains; two brothers, Doug VonAllmen of West Plains and Carl VonAllmen of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Terri VonAllmen of West Plains and Pam Jones and husband, Mark of Tipton, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.One brother, Michael, and one sister, Brandy, precede him in death. Burial was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the children and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

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