William "Bill" Schatz
Mr. William "Bill" Schatz, age 90, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born on September 25, 1927, in Billings, Missouri, the son of W.L. and Vival (Butler) Schatz.
Bill served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was raised on a farm in Billings, and a graduate of Billings High School. Bill also earned degrees from the now MSU (then it was SMS) and Drury University, both in Springfield, Missouri. While attending SMS, Bill lettered all four years as a long distance runner; and he also managed and played on area baseball and softball teams for more than 40 years.
Bill spent a total of 35 years as a Teacher, Coach, Principal and Superintendent while employed by the districts of Everton, Fairview, and Galena. Bill spent the last 25 years as the Administrator in the Republic School District.
After retirement from Republic Schools, he was employed by The Edwards Press School Supply Company; and was also was a Field Representative for Senator John T. Russell. Bill had also volunteered at St. John's (Mercy) Hospital for 20 years, and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Billings.
Bill served in various organizations during his life which included: Commander of Billings American Legion, President of Southwest Missouri Administrators, Greene County Teachers Association, and Board member and President of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
In 1955 Bill married Peggy McBride, and they are the parents of Gail Morris, Mike Schatz and wife Shelly, Karen Schatz, and Sarah Wilmoth and husband Brent. Bill is also survived by his grandchildren, Stuart and Clark Morris, Tara Plank, Eric and Kyle Wilmoth, Ryan and Hope Schatz; great grandchildren, Claire, Garett and Beckett Plank, Graham and Quinn Morris, Allison Wilmoth and Emma Morris; his sister, Rosemary Hutter; a brother, John Schatz; along with a niece and two nephews.
Mr. William "Bill" Schatz, age 90, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born on September 25, 1927, in Billings, Missouri, the son of W.L. and Vival (Butler) Schatz.
Bill served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was raised on a farm in Billings, and a graduate of Billings High School. Bill also earned degrees from the now MSU (then it was SMS) and Drury University, both in Springfield, Missouri. While attending SMS, Bill lettered all four years as a long distance runner; and he also managed and played on area baseball and softball teams for more than 40 years.
Bill spent a total of 35 years as a Teacher, Coach, Principal and Superintendent while employed by the districts of Everton, Fairview, and Galena. Bill spent the last 25 years as the Administrator in the Republic School District.
After retirement from Republic Schools, he was employed by The Edwards Press School Supply Company; and was also was a Field Representative for Senator John T. Russell. Bill had also volunteered at St. John's (Mercy) Hospital for 20 years, and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Billings.
Bill served in various organizations during his life which included: Commander of Billings American Legion, President of Southwest Missouri Administrators, Greene County Teachers Association, and Board member and President of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
In 1955 Bill married Peggy McBride, and they are the parents of Gail Morris, Mike Schatz and wife Shelly, Karen Schatz, and Sarah Wilmoth and husband Brent. Bill is also survived by his grandchildren, Stuart and Clark Morris, Tara Plank, Eric and Kyle Wilmoth, Ryan and Hope Schatz; great grandchildren, Claire, Garett and Beckett Plank, Graham and Quinn Morris, Allison Wilmoth and Emma Morris; his sister, Rosemary Hutter; a brother, John Schatz; along with a niece and two nephews.
Betty Jean Mason
Mrs. Betty Mason, age 85, Republic, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born December 23, 1931, in Republic, to William Bryan and Birdie Pauline (Howard) McElhaney.
Betty was united in marriage June 9, 1956, to Buell Burnell Mason, in the Hood United Methodist Church, Republic. They lived in St. Louis until 1983 when they returned to Republic, where they joined the Calvary Baptist Church. Betty served as the church librarian for several years. She retired as an elementary school teacher and was a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Republic Area Retired School Association, as well as the Republic Historical Society. Her hobbies included quilting, painting and croqueting.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Buell, in 2007, and a brother, Robert H. McElhaney. Her survivors include a daughter and husband, Rebecca Ann and Donald Shaw; four grandchildren, Daniel Weaver, Sarah Weaver, David Shaw, and Jonathan Shaw; step grandchildren, Janett Shaw and Gary Shaw; four great grandchildren, Brianna, Caleb, Makaila, and Cullen; a special friend, Sylvia Cooper; other extended relatives, and many friends
Mrs. Betty Mason, age 85, Republic, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born December 23, 1931, in Republic, to William Bryan and Birdie Pauline (Howard) McElhaney.
Betty was united in marriage June 9, 1956, to Buell Burnell Mason, in the Hood United Methodist Church, Republic. They lived in St. Louis until 1983 when they returned to Republic, where they joined the Calvary Baptist Church. Betty served as the church librarian for several years. She retired as an elementary school teacher and was a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Republic Area Retired School Association, as well as the Republic Historical Society. Her hobbies included quilting, painting and croqueting.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Buell, in 2007, and a brother, Robert H. McElhaney. Her survivors include a daughter and husband, Rebecca Ann and Donald Shaw; four grandchildren, Daniel Weaver, Sarah Weaver, David Shaw, and Jonathan Shaw; step grandchildren, Janett Shaw and Gary Shaw; four great grandchildren, Brianna, Caleb, Makaila, and Cullen; a special friend, Sylvia Cooper; other extended relatives, and many friends
Patricia (Patsy) Ruth Stufflebeam
Patsy was born in a small house in the little southwest Missouri town of Fairview. She was the first born of Uhlan and Virginia (Patton) Stipp, on March 29, 1933; shortly afterward they moved to a small farm near Wanda, Mo., south of Stark City. She often recalled milking cows before dawn, and taking care of the chickens, pigs, gardens, and canning foods for winter. The walls were covered with newspaper for insulation; she and siblings took baths in a tub in the kitchen, every Saturday night, (whether they needed it or not, she used to say). The water pump and the outhouse were in the backyard. They went to church every Sunday at Wanda Methodist, just down the road. In High School at Midway (now East-Newton) she was very sociable and loved being on the cheerleading squad; Chuck moved to the area during her senior year of '51, but she didn't like the new kid from St. Louis much, at first….they married in '52, but lived at home while Chuck completed his Army duty. Her dad installed their first modern bathroom, as she was soon expecting her first born….and soon their first hand-crank phone was installed. Her "raisin's" gave her a good perspective on life, good common sense, and a good sense of humor.
She accepted Christ as a teenager, and her faith and church were a major part of her life and character. At age 84, she went to heaven on May 31, 2017, after succumbing to effects of Alzheimer's and failing health.
Patsy was devoted to her husband, children, and family, and was the best mom ever, and a great cook too. She made everyone feel loved and welcome, and was a joy and inspiration to all who knew her. Her creative side included quilting, painting, flower arrangements, decorating, and refinishing used furniture. She loved working in the garden, and rooting for the Cardinals.
Her parents passed away in the '90's; and her husband of 57 years, Chuck, in '09.
While raising three boys, she worked part time at various venues, and to support her husband's pursuit of a PHD in Animal Husbandry at MU. She was a waitress, a nurse's aid for a while, and eventually got her teaching degree and taught 3rd grade at Republic for 20 years. The family spent 2 years in Alpine, Texas; and 3 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, which she truly enjoyed, before moving to Springfield in '68. She loved her church family and Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Springfield, and had many, many friends throughout her lifetime.
She is survived by her three sons (and their wives, who she considered her daughters): Jim (Linda), Ken (Terry), and Mark (Chris) all of Springfield; brother Weymeth Stipp (Carolyn) of Springfield; sister Colene Frencken (Eugene) of Stark City; she dearly loved all of her 8 grandkids: Tabitha (Bradley); Trisha (Nick); Samantha; Matt (Ashley); Janelle (Kyle); Luke (Sophia); Andrew; David; and three great-grandchildren.
Patsy was born in a small house in the little southwest Missouri town of Fairview. She was the first born of Uhlan and Virginia (Patton) Stipp, on March 29, 1933; shortly afterward they moved to a small farm near Wanda, Mo., south of Stark City. She often recalled milking cows before dawn, and taking care of the chickens, pigs, gardens, and canning foods for winter. The walls were covered with newspaper for insulation; she and siblings took baths in a tub in the kitchen, every Saturday night, (whether they needed it or not, she used to say). The water pump and the outhouse were in the backyard. They went to church every Sunday at Wanda Methodist, just down the road. In High School at Midway (now East-Newton) she was very sociable and loved being on the cheerleading squad; Chuck moved to the area during her senior year of '51, but she didn't like the new kid from St. Louis much, at first….they married in '52, but lived at home while Chuck completed his Army duty. Her dad installed their first modern bathroom, as she was soon expecting her first born….and soon their first hand-crank phone was installed. Her "raisin's" gave her a good perspective on life, good common sense, and a good sense of humor.
She accepted Christ as a teenager, and her faith and church were a major part of her life and character. At age 84, she went to heaven on May 31, 2017, after succumbing to effects of Alzheimer's and failing health.
Patsy was devoted to her husband, children, and family, and was the best mom ever, and a great cook too. She made everyone feel loved and welcome, and was a joy and inspiration to all who knew her. Her creative side included quilting, painting, flower arrangements, decorating, and refinishing used furniture. She loved working in the garden, and rooting for the Cardinals.
Her parents passed away in the '90's; and her husband of 57 years, Chuck, in '09.
While raising three boys, she worked part time at various venues, and to support her husband's pursuit of a PHD in Animal Husbandry at MU. She was a waitress, a nurse's aid for a while, and eventually got her teaching degree and taught 3rd grade at Republic for 20 years. The family spent 2 years in Alpine, Texas; and 3 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, which she truly enjoyed, before moving to Springfield in '68. She loved her church family and Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Springfield, and had many, many friends throughout her lifetime.
She is survived by her three sons (and their wives, who she considered her daughters): Jim (Linda), Ken (Terry), and Mark (Chris) all of Springfield; brother Weymeth Stipp (Carolyn) of Springfield; sister Colene Frencken (Eugene) of Stark City; she dearly loved all of her 8 grandkids: Tabitha (Bradley); Trisha (Nick); Samantha; Matt (Ashley); Janelle (Kyle); Luke (Sophia); Andrew; David; and three great-grandchildren.
Wilma Goddard
Mrs. Wilma Jean Goddard, age 84, of Republic, Mo., died on Dec. 10, 2016 in Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab, Springfield, Mo. She was born on Feb. 6, 1932 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late William and Eula (Lawrence) Hughes.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Goddard, Republic; and many other family and friends.
Mrs. Wilma Jean Goddard, age 84, of Republic, Mo., died on Dec. 10, 2016 in Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab, Springfield, Mo. She was born on Feb. 6, 1932 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late William and Eula (Lawrence) Hughes.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Goddard, Republic; and many other family and friends.
