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5B Continued from 4B ft Eflfi wsesh Ern NEWS-LEADER SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2002 I "Your One Stop Fitness Store" 12 Months Same as cash Landice ffldice Treadmills eadmills 1 Vf 1 Customer istomer Satisfaction Cardio Equipment Strength Equipment Boxing Equipment Fitness Accessories Nutritional Supplements Mad Bear has it all! Pro Spot Self Spotting Free Weight Gym I 889-9022 3213 S. Campbell Steven Lee Bonner, Sr. Steven Lee Bonner, 40, passed away May 24, 2002 in his home. He was born to Gene and Beverly Bonner May 10, 1962. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Mr. Bonner is survived by two sons, Steven Jr. and Joshua; his mother, Beverly; two brothers and their wives, Bill and Toni, and Terry and Marti of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and a niece; and a host of several friends and loved ones. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 Tuesday In the funeral home. "ca 7 Listen to My Country 100.5 to win a chance to go to the best garage sales in town on May 31! 12) Blanche M. Deckard Blanche M. Deckard, age 77, went home to the Lord Friday, May 24, 2002 at 1 p.m.

In Maranatha Lodge, Springfield. Blanche was born August 26, 1924 In Greene County to Condy and Anna Barnett Deckard. Her education included public schools in Springfield; Draughans Business College; Georgetown Universty in Georgetown, Texas; and SMSU in Springfield. Blanche's career as a secretary took her to many parts of the world. She was personal secretary to Senator John Tower in Washington, D.C., employed by King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia, Shell Oil Company in Cushing, Okla.

and South America, Dick Stahl in his architect's office, Moe Obregon of Complete Accounting, and Richard Eddy of Home Sweet Home Health Care. Blanche's career as a business teacher took her to Bra-zilia, Brazil, Houston, Texas, and Ava, Mo. In spite of a very demanding schedule, Blanche found time for her other interests which included genealogy, painting and reading. Blanche did more In her lifetime than most of us even dream ofl Preceding her In death were her mother, father and stepmother, Ruth Deckard. Survivors who will miss her greatly are two brothers and their wives, Dale and Cathy Deckard, and Tom and Lynn Deckard; a sister and husband, Frances and George Nelson; and several nieces and nephews and friends, especially her lifelong friend, Mrs.

Betty Gregg. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. No visitation is scheduled. Continued on Page 6B GE THE GflRA Harry D.

Crocker Harry D. Crocker, 74, Springfield, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 in his home. Harry was born April 12, 1928 in Seymour, the son of H.T. and Bertie F.

(Holmes) Crocker. He served his country In the U.S. Marine Corps. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Lee Walker on December 26, 1947. This union was blessed with four boys.

Harry was a sales rep for Harry Coo- Eer Supply Company, specifying in hearing and air conditioning. He was a member of Second Baptist Church as well as the Solomon Lodge 271, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, St. John's Auxiliary, Friends of the Zoo and Springfield Bowling Association. He was a 1997 recipient of the Jefferson Award and served on the Personnel Board of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Harve, H.T.

and Luther Crocker. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; four sons and their spouses, Michael and Angie Crocker of Willard, Patrick and Dorelen Crocker of Springfield, Robert and Sherry Crocker of Springfield, and Stan and Julie Crocker, Orting, seven grandchildren, Angla Lamelza and husband, George, Jeremy Crocker and wife, Angela, Robert Crocker, Carly Crocker, Shanna Hayes and husband, Jeremy, Michael Crocker and Daniel Crocker; three greatgrandchildren, Taylor and Sydney Lamelza, and Mikenzf Hayes; two sisters, Rachel Strader of Springfield, and Frances Blackman, Thomas-vllle, special friends, Bob and Marge Buff and Don and Mae Isemingen and his grand-dog, Rudy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in Second Baptist Church under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. A private Inurnment will be held in Eas-ttawn Cemetery.

The body has been cremated. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Zoo, 3043 N. Fort, Springfield, MO 65803. Kani Bud My Country Morning Show SO UADBU Once a month the Garage Squad bus will load up and visit some of the hottest garage sales advertised in the News-Leader. Listen to KGMY-My Country 100.5 weekday mornings and call in to register for the Garage Squad bus.

If you're selected, you'll join Morning Co-Host Kani Bud and the rest of the garage squad for a treasure-filled trip aboard the Dually Cruiser from STS Transportation. Evelyn Kavan Figge Evelyn Kavan Figge, 74 of Havensville, passed away at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 in her daughter's home in Springfield, under St. John's HospiceCare. She was born January 11, 1928 in Morse Bluff, to Frank and Anna Placek Kavan.

Evelyn was united in marriage to Reinhard W. Figge on December 15, 1949 in Whea-ton, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and one brother. Evelyn is survived by two daughters, Marlene Figge and Peggy Spurting, both of Springfield, a son, William "Bill" Figge, Havensville, and a grandson, Travis Aaron Spurting. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheaton, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's HospiceCare of VNA, 1378 E. Republic Springfield, MO 65804.

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