Obituaries Published in April 6 California Democrat

HAGENHOFF

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Audra Yager and Amanda Wylie

Gene Hagenhoff, 67, of Centertown, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on April 22, 1943 in Meta, Mo., the son of Leo John and Laura (Rackers) Hagenhoff, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married on October 3, 1970 in Mary's Home, Mo., to Patricia Sosnowski, who survives of the home.

He was a graduate of Fatima High School. He worked as a truck driver for Leonard Barnhart Excavating and also for Derry Brownfield Farms. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. He loved horses, trains, bluegrass music, watching the Big Joe Polka Show and the Cumberland Highlanders on RFD-TV.

He is survived by one son, Jared (Debbie) Hagenhoff of California, Mo.; one daughter, Erin (Brad) Buchanan of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Frank (Linda) Hagenhoff, Rick (Anita) Hagenhoff, and Lenny Hagenhoff; one sister, Rozella (Harry) Porting; five grandchildren, Harley, Jordyn, Grant, Aden, and Brenden. He was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Robert, Delmar, and Virgil Hagenhoff.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Martin's Catholic Church in St. Martin's. Burial was in St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery. Officiating was Fr. Eddie Schmidt.

Memorials are suggested to either the St. Martin's Parish Expansion Fund, or to Hospice Compassus, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.

LISTER

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Lynne and Rick Gunther

Cora Lea Lister, 68, of California, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on August 24, 1942 in Salem, Mo., the daughter of Vernon P. and Anna (Murray) Kettinger, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married on August 25, 1963 in Salem, Mo., to Louis Eddie Lister, who preceded her in death on May 26, 2008.

She was a graduate of Salem High School and Central Missouri State Teacher's College. She began her teaching career in Salem, then moved on to the Latham School, and retired from California Schools. After retirement, she taught at the Tipton Correctional Facility and worked part-time at Dillard's. She was a member of the California United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son, Chris Lister and wife Paula, of Hallsville, Mo.; two daughters, Theresa Parman and husband Brian of Boonville, Mo., and Lisa Bleich and husband Duane of California, Mo.; one sister, Patsy Prugh and husband Vince of St. Clair, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Taylor and Carlie Bleich, Janna Mackay, Kaila, Hailey, Matthew, Christopher Logan, Quinton, and Hainna Lister. She was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Kettinger.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, Mo. Officiating was Rev. Linda Pagel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Latham School Rebuild, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.

LORD

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Stacy Johnson and Brandon Robinson

Laura Ethel Lord, 94, of California, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on August 6, 1916 in Downing, Mo., the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary Francis (White) Gooden, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married on July 18, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Cleason D. Lord, who preceded her in death on April 12, 1988.

She spent most of her adult life in the ministry with her husband, serving in many capacities with the Church of God of Prophecy, including pastoral work in Omaha, Nebraska, and Kansas City, Sikeston, Charleston, Winona, Centerpoint, Summersville, California, St. Louis, Lamar, Liberal and Delta in Missouri. They also evangelized for several years in many different states.

She is survived by one son, Dean Lord of California, Mo.; one daughter, Barbara Lord of California, Mo.; one grandson, Jeff Lord; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Stella Francis Lord; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Lord.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California, Mo. Burial was in California City Cemetery. Officiating was Pastor Steve Jones.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family of Laura Ethel Lord, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.

STRICKFADEN

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Sharon Ray and Schawnee Hightower

Larry "Stricky" Strickfaden, 69, of California, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the California Care Center.

He was born on October 18, 1941 in Moniteau County the son of Elmer L. and Mary Ann (Albers) Strickfaden both of whom preceded him in death. He was married on April 14, 1962 at the Baptist Student Union in Columbia, Mo., to Karen (Bolin) Strickfaden, who survives of the home.

He worked as a meat processor at Clennin Meats for over 20 years, he worked at Yontz in Tipton, Mo., for many years, he also worked for Cargill, and before his sickness he worked for the City of California. He attended The Lebanon Baptist Church. He was a Charter Member of the California Shooters Club and loved black powder shoots, hunting, fishing, trapping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed slow pitch softball and umpired for many years. He had a special place in his heart for kids who wanted to be outdoors, and made sure they had an opportunity to enjoy mother nature as much as him.

He is survived by one son, David and wife Kelly Strickfaden of California, Mo.; two daughters, Debbie and husband Kenny Bias of California, Mo., and Lois and husband Rusty Pruitt of Lake Ozark, Mo.; one brother, Jerry and wife Sharon Strickfaden of Tipton, Mo.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services. Burial will be at California City Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Scott Spurling.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to YHEC, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services and the Blind Children's Fund, also c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.