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NEWS FUNERAL NOTICES Norman "Red" Bolin Norman "Red" Bolin, of Mount Vernon, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 83. He was born on March 12, 1925 in Nixa to Alvin A. and Gertie M.

(Edwards) Bolin. He was a World War Army Veteran, retired as a truck driver from Carnation Milk Company in 1982 after 33 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. On July 2, 1950 he married Ethel M. (Dutch) Benham in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Those who survive him include his wife of 59 years, Ethel, of the home; daughter, Denise McBride and husband, Ben, of Crane; son, Norman Bolin and wife, Suzanne; two sisters, Wanda Craig and husband, Bud, and Carrie Howe, all of Mount Vernon; one grandson, Michael Bolin of Nixa; several nieces and nephew; and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Shawna Murray; one sister, Ilene Watson; four brothers, Blon, Herman, Wallace and Leon Bolin. A graveside service, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in the Mount Vernon 100F Cemetery, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.

com. ELSIE M. VEACH Elsie M. Veach, 82, of Nixa, MO. passed away January 22, 2009, at her home in Nixa, MO.

She was born March 14, 1926 in Danvers, IL and gradvated from Danvers high school in 1943. She was a professional secretary and retired in 1991. Her and her husband Robert R. Veach Jr. were married on Easter Sunday 1950.

She was a member of a Lutheran The Faith Church and loved plants. She is preceded in deather by her husband, Robert R. Veach Jr. Survivors are her children, Bob and Pat Veach, Nixa, Clint and Rox Veach, Mt. Vernon, grandchildren, Amanda and Greg Hagedorn, Ellensberg, Samantha and Jake Roberts, Spokane, Bob and Tricia Veach, Nixa, MO, Greg and Allison Veach, Springfield, Adam and Therese Veach, Everett, Rhonda and Rudy Giecek, Arlington, great Tommy Veach, Taylor Veach, Rachel Giecek and Korynn Roberts, brother, Fred and wife Joann Schonert.

Visitation is in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, January 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. Greenlawn NEWS-LEADER To subscribe, call 1-800-695-2005. January 25, 2009 5B Obituaries and Panerals: Friends and families of the deceased have prepared these obituaries, funeral announcements and memoriams. They are a tribute to their loved ones accomplishments and a service to friends who would tike to pay their respects, To submit announcements and discuss fees, please contact your funeral director or phone the News advertising department at (417) 836-1251 or 1-800-695-1972 between the hours of fi a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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for the following day's publication. Ruth Georgia Steed Ruth Georgia Steed, 95, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 in Springfield, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole in Springfield.

Ruth was born June 30, 1913 in Greenup, Illinois, as the oldest daughter of Lura Titus Bennett and John Willard Bennett. On January 21, 1933, she was united in marriage with Iran Dewitt "Tod" Steed, and enjoyed 61 years of married life until Tod's death in 1994. They had two daughters, Sharon Ruth Shank and Erin Lynn McBride. Sharon predeceased her mother in 2007. Ruth grew up in Greenup, Illinois.

At school, she was an avid student and voracious reader, whose favorite book was Anne of Green Gables. She had a recognized aptitude for art. Ruth was also fleet of foot and said she could outrun all the girls and any of the boys at the Silver Leaf School. In order to help support her family, Ruth withdrew from school in the 8th grade to work at Ettelbrick Shoe Factory in Greenup alongside her mother. Ruth and Tod spent the early years of their marriage in Cumberland County, Illinois until they moved to Compton, California in 1941.

They remained in California until 1951 when they moved to Springfield and bought acreage on east Sunshine where they built a family home. Always interested in art and photography, Ruth developed a passion for photo-color portraiture after moving to Springfield. Ruth became so skilled that she developed a thriving commercial business and enjoyed a national reputation in this field. For several years, she taught courses on this special painting process at The University of North Carolina. Photographers from around the country would also send her photos to transform.

Her portraits are displayed in many homes and institutions around the country, including Pan-Hellenic Hall on the campus of Drury University. Ruth devoted many years of service to the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch Auxiliary, where she served as vice-president and board member, and to The Springfield League of Women Voters. She was recently recognized as the oldest living member of the League. She was a frequent visitor and supporter of the Springfield Art Museum. Ruth will be remembered as an energetic, vivacious personality who loved music, dancing and the performance arts.

She was a faithful and engaging letter writer. She was a charming and gifted conversationalist with a delightful sense of humor. These qualities won her many friends and admirers. She valued education and finally obtained her high school diploma while in her 50s and continued her education through adult evening classes at Drury University. But her family will remember her best as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Ruth had a gift for incorporating her grandchildren into her life: If she was painting, they were painting; if she was cooking, they helped; if she was watching the political talkshows, they watched also. In this way, she passed on her values and interests. She was a family historian who was always sharing interesting stories from the past. Despite living in Springfield for 58 years, she never lost touch with her family and friends in Greenup. She subscribed to The Greenup Press and occasionally submitted a letter for publication.

Her final resting place will be in Greenup. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lynn McBride of Albany, California, her son-in-law Kenneth G. Shank of Springfield; four grandchildren, Christopher S. Shank and his wife Lili, of Fairway, Kansas; Andrea Wise and her husband Bill, of Springfield; Molly McBride of Brooklyn, New York and Sam McBride of Russian River, California. In addition, she is survived by eight great The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to everyone who took such great care of "Grandma including the dedicated staff at The Neighborhoods of Quail Creek and the very special caregivers from Seasons Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch or Seasons Hospice. Early organ donor dies at age 88 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS Juanita Smallwood Osborne, who became one of the first living organ donors when she gave a kidney to her ailing son in the mid-1960s, has died at 88. Osborne died Thursday in Ashland, of complications from aspiration pneumonia, said her son, Burl Osborne, a former managing editor and chairman of The Associated Press and publisher emeritus of The Dallas Morning News. Juanita Osborne donated her kidney in 1966, when most successful organ transplants had been performed primarily between identical twins, her son said. The risks of unsuccessful surgery were high, but he was in end-stage renal disease.

"I know that it was early enough that the odds were not high," Burl Osborne told The Dallas Morning News. "The greatest fear I had was that something would happen to her remaining kidney." However, Juanita Osborne's kidney continued to function until her death, he said. Besides Burl, she is survived by two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband of 47 years, Oliver, died in 1983. Some U.S.

snacks fall under recall THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The following peanut butter recalls have been announced: Nicole Marie "Nikki" Bennett Miss Nicole Marie "Nikki" Bennett, 23, Republic, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 from injuries suffered in a car accident. She was born April 29, 1985 in Springfield, the daughter of Douglas Lee and Phyllis Lynn (Leavitt) Bennett. Nikki grew up in Republic and graduated from Republic High School. Currently, she was living in Gravois Mill, Mo. and working at the Missouri State Capitol Building for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nikki's paternal grandmother, Barbara Bennett, and maternal grandparents, Paul and Virginia Leavitt preceded her in death. She is survived by her parents, Doug and Phyllis, Republic; a brother and his wife, Adam and Rose Bennett; and a niece Emma Bennett, all of Springfield; her paternal grandfather, Ray Bennett, Republic; her paternal great-grandmother, Imogene Kettell, Springfield; two uncles, David Bennett, Olathe, Kan. and Paul Leavitt; four aunts, Donna Gill, Dallas, Texas, Teresa Lewis, Springfield, Sandy Ingram, Ozark, and Lori Wanamaker, Springfield; cousins; other relatives and a host of Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 in the Republic First Baptist Church with Pastor Dick Bishop officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Nikki Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund, Mid-Missouri Bank, P.O. Box 490, Republic, MO 65738 "Our sweet Sunshine, we are going to miss you" Frank Chastain Frank Chastain, 88, was born October 19, 1920 and passed away January 23, 2009. He was a long time member of Second Baptist Church and active in the Gideons Bible program.

Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Chastain. He is survived by two sons, Nick and Gary Chastain; daughter Dorothy Chastain; sisters, Ethel Mae Turner and Leima Cannefax; grandsons, Frank Daren Chastain and Michael Chastain; granddaughters, Amy Latham, Tiffany Roberts, Cecily Chastain and Summer Hillard; step-grandsons, Terry and Josh Cook. Funeral services will be Monday, January 26, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons Bible or a church of your choice in Frank's name. Greenlawn FUNERAL HOMES Issac Daniel Wilson Issac Daniel Wilson, 86, of Springfield passed away Friday January 23, 2009 in Cox Medical Center South. Isaac was born January 7, 1923 in Santa Fe, Mo, to James And Lulu Wilson. He served his country with the Army 24th Division during World War I1 in the South Pacific. He married Charlotte Winders in 1942.

They both have been lifelong members of the Christian Church and have attended Nixa Christian Church for the past 15 years. Isaac was an auto mechanic and owned Motor Specialty for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents; three infant siblings, two sisters and one brother. Isaac is survived by his wife of 66 years, Charlotte; daughter Regena Jones and her husband Charles of Ash Grove; sister Jane Scrogin of Farmington, two grandsons, Matthew and Andrew Jones both of Willard. Services will be held Monday January 26, 2009 in Nixa Christian Church at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev.

Chad Mattingly officiating. Burial follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Nixa Christian Church 400 Northview Nixa, MO 65714.

Gotta Have It. The latest in outdoor gear Thursdays in Outdoors. Arbonne International LLC is recalling certain lots of its Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. There have been no reports of illnesses. For more information, call 800-272- 6663.

Whole Foods Market is recalling its Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The products were distributed to Whole Foods Market stores in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada with a UPC code of 999482-000274. No illnesses have been reported. For more information, call 512-542-0656 or visit wholefoodsmarket.com. a division of Supervalu is recalling its Happy Tails multi-flavored dog biscuits because they could be contaminated with salmonella.

In pets, this organism can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain and can be transferred to other animals or humans. The products were sold at Jew stores in a 26-ounce package with the UPC number 41163-42406, as well as the 4-pound package with UPC number 41163- 42403. No illnesses have been reported. Customers can return the product for a refund or exchange. For more information, call 877- 932-7948.

Kellogg Co. announced the recall of two varieties of ShopRite brand peanut butter sandwich crackers because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled products include ShopRite Peanut Butter on Toasty Crackers, all sizes, and ShopRite Peanut Butter and Cheese Cracker Snacks, all sizes. The products were manufactured by Kellogg Co. and sold at ShopRite, which has stores in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

For more information, call 877- 869-5633. leaven 2 Seven Fine Children's Clothing THANK YOU for your patronage for the last 17 years! Although our store is closed, you can STILL shop online 0000170928 HEAVEN2SEVEN.COM/ e-mail: Billy Joe Griggs Billy Joe Griggs, 73, Springfield, passed away January 22, 2009. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dora Griggs; son, David and wife, Tina Griggs; daughter, Laura and husband, Darren Harrelson; numerous grandchildren; sister, Martha Sue and husband Buck Floyd. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009, at 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Funeral service will be held Monday, Janvary 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Greenlawn Restaurant Inspections Health department inspection results Mondays in Health.

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