Norma Jean Kitchen, daughter of the late Theodore Karlish and Linda Riddle Karlish, was born on February 5, 1938 in Malden, Missouri and passed away on January 20, 2014 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 75 years.
Mrs. Kitchen was a resident of Dexter and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter, a Sunday school teacher and a Bible Study teacher. She had worked in sales at Spartech Plastics in Cape Girardeau and at Gideon-Anderson in Gideon and had been employed as a receptionist at the City of Dexter. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed reading and puzzles.
On April 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to Ronnie Kitchen in Gideon, Missouri. Mr. Kitchen preceded her in death on October 21, 1976.
She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Kitchen Tarkington and husband Billy of Antioch, Tennessee and Penny Kitchen Okan of Dexter; by three brothers, Terry Karlish of Malden, Gary Karlish of Malden and Richard (Bojac) Karlish of Tulsa, Oklahoma; by three sisters, Sue Little of Clarkton, Joyce Nimmo of Malden and Debbie Karlish of Malden; and by one granddaughter, Macyn Okan of Dexter.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert (Bobby) Karlish and Roger Karlish.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.
A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, January 24, 2014 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Barry Winders officiating.
Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Billy W. Summers, son of the late J. B. Summers and Ora Lee Elder Summers, was born on July 29, 1942, in Blytheville, Arkansas and passed away on January 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Dexter at the age of 71.
Mr. Summers was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Dexter. He had worked as a car salesman, was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge and a resident of Dexter.
On October 27, 1961, he was united in marriage to Virginia Dees in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Summers survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Greg Summers of Dexter; by one daughter, Gina Elder of Dexter; by one brother, Max Summers of Dexter; by one sister, Connie Avery of Sommerset, Kentucky; and by three grandchildren, Nena Summers, Logan Elder and Chase Elder.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Coye Summers and James Buford Summers; and by two sisters, Joyce Summers and Betty Phillips.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
A memorial service will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Lester Clayton officiating.
Doyle “Patches" Cash, son of Don Cash of Oklahoma and Vivian Martinez of California, was born on December 21, 1959 in Madera, California and passed away on January 18, 2014 at his residence in Advance at the age of 54 years.
Mr. Cash had worked as an Emergency Response Technician and was a resident of Advance. He had volunteered his services for many endeavors, never seeking public recognition.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Cindy Cash of Advance, survives him; one son, Matthew Cash of Dexter; by three daughters, Angie Cuevas of Dexter, Crystal Husk of Illinois and Jessica Hayes of Advance; by two brothers, Timothy Cash of California and Kevin Cash of Advance; and by ten grandchildren.
The Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is handling arrangements.
Wilma Pauline Brown Miller, daughter of the late Ellis Brown and Estelle Kinnick Brown was born on January 29, 1919 in Pikes Peak, Indiana and departed this life at her residence peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21, 2014 at the age of 94 years.
Mrs. Miller graduated high school from St. Mary’s, Missouri in 1936 and went on the graduate from Rubicam Business College in 1938. In 1939 she went to work for Midwest Dairy in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and two years later took a job with Emerson Electric War Plant were she met her husband Warren Miller. Wilma was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On June 30, 1945 she was united in marriage to Warren Gregory Miller Sr. in Pittsburg, Kansas. Mr. Miller preceded her in death on October 24, 1981.
After Warren’s death, Wilma began making quilts. She made many quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She made quilts for her church family and for many different fund raisers. Making quilts brought Wilma great joy. Another of her great joys was making strawberry preserves and giving the preserves to family, friends and many others who appeared at her door.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Ann Schroeder and husband Roger of St. Charles, Missouri, Linda Sue Daniel and husband J.C. of Dexter, Robin Kinnick Sheehan and companion Keith Tippett of O’Fallon, Missouri; by three sisters, Olive Ruth DeRousse of Bellville, IL. , Helen Maxine Armbruster of Denver, Colorado, and Audrey Lila Hart of Sun City, Arizona; by eight grandchildren, Lisa Wolfram of O’Fallon, Jeff Schroeder of St. Peters, Missouri, Jim Schroeder of St. Charles, Missouri, J. Daniel of Doniphan, Missouri, Tim Daniel of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Reverend Susan Barton of Sedalia, Missouri, Kristen Sheehan and Meaghan Sheehan both of Villa Ridge, Missouri; also by thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, W. Greg Miller Jr.; by four brothers, George Marshall Brown, Ellis Brown, Jr., Russell Bruce Brown, and Jack Gladwell Brown; and by one sister, Alberta Adelle Brown.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 until 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 25, 2014 at the First Christ Church in Dexter.
A memorial service will then be conducted at 1:00 P.M. at the First Christ Church in Dexter with Rev. Mike Williams officiating.
Interment will follow at a later date at the Park Lawn Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
At the family’s request, memorials can be made to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 224 East Stoddard Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Charles Gisi, son of the late Edmond Gisi and Mary Iva Morrison Gisi was born on March 20, 1918 in Essex and passed away on January 21, 2014 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 96.
Mr. Gisi was a retired farmer, a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II and a resident of Essex. He faithfully attended Risen Church in Dexter.
He was united in marriage to Esther Snider on December 4, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Gisi preceded him in death on March 19, 2011.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and husband James Alan Ross of Chesterfield, Missouri and Mary Jo and husband Steve Mills of Chester, Virginia; by five grandchildren, Natalie and husband Scott Hughes, Nathan Ross, Neal Ross, David Mills and Daniel Mills; by one great grandson, Logan Hughes; by one brother, Wilbert Gisi of Essex and by one sister, Jo Hice of Dexter.
Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Glennon, Eugene, Raymond and Harold Gisi; by two sisters, Stella Gisi and Ethel French and an infant grandson, Andrew Mills.
Friends may call at the Risen Church in Dexter, on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until NOON.
Funeral services will then be conducted at NOON in the Risen Church Sanctuary with Rev. Joshua Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Risen Church, 25 East St. Francis Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
