FELLHAUER OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== FELLHAUER, Clara Lee ALDRIDGE 1919 - 1995 Clara Lee Fellhauer was born on February 9, 1919, in Hartselle, Alabama. Her parents were Nancy Lorel Milan Aldridge and Edgar Daniel Aldridge. She was one of 10 children. The family moved from Alabama to Rotan, Texas, when she was a small child. She grew up in Rotan and in 1946 moved to Dodge City, Kansas. She had two young daughters to care for and a supportive family that helped her with her children. She worked long hours at the J. C. Penney Company during the years she lived in Dodge City. she moved from there to Wichita in 1950, where she worked as a department manager at the Sears store. In 1955 after some health problems she moved to Clinton where she met and married John Fellhauer. John was a U.S. postal worker. He died in November 10, 1976. After John's death Clara developed a habit of moving quite frequently. In fact, it became something of a family joke that she could not find a place where she wanted to live. Clara, however, always considered Clinton her home. Clara was a caring and loving person. She was always there if a family member or a friend needed her. She was also a very proud woman who at times had a strong will. About 10 years ago she started having vision problems and ignoring the advice of her family, she insisted that she own an automobile and drive. She made several trips to Minnesota. About two or three years ago she traveled alone from Clinton to Rotan to visit her family there and visit the gravesites of her parents. Clara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in January 1994. Her daughter Dorothy and son-in-law Stan came to Clinton and moved her to Minnesota to live with them. Clara spent from February to September 1994 with Dorothy and Stan. During the time her health worsened and she needed special care. Clara stayed at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota, from October 1994, until her death on March 10, 1995. Dorothy was at her bedside when she died. Clara was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota where Rev. Kathleen Zielinski is pastor. Clara's life was not always easy, but she was a real trooper. She was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers who trust that Clara's journey from life to life is guided by the strong and loving hand of Almighty God. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, Dr. David Maggi officiated. Musical selections were In The Garden and Sweet Hour of Prayer. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. FELLHAUER, Daniel Valentine 1854 - 1936 Daniel Fellhauer died suddenly at the home of his son, Max, at 606 East Jefferson street where he lived, Tuesday between 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. He had spent an enjoyable evening with his son Jay, and family, and the latter had taken him home about 9:00 when he said he wanted to go home to fix the fires. At 11:00 his grandson, Robert Fellhauer, came home and found him lifeless. He had seemingly stooped to fix a fire in the stove in his room when death came. He had fallen to his knees and had just taken off his sweater and overcoat. He was in unusually good health as he told his daughter, Mrs. Todd, during a visit with her that he felt better than he had for several months. Daniel Valentine Fellhauer was born February 14, 1854 at Highland, Ill., where he grew to young manhood. When about 20, he came to Henry County and lived on a farm in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood, where he met his future bride, Miss Leota Elledge of near LaDue, and they were married January 1, 1879. Eight children were given this union, one died in infancy and seven lived to cheer and bless his later years. Mr. Fellhauer and his wife lived on a farm in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood where they surrounded their family with parental love and right guidance, their hearth was a gathering place for friends and relatives. Mr. Fellhauer was converted and joined the Mt. Carmel church in his youth. After he and his family had moved to Clinton in 1903 he transferred his membership to the Clinton First M. E. His beloved wife died in 1923. His honest principles won him many friends. His sons, successful business men and his daughters, good wives and mothers are: Roy V. Fellhauer, manager and editor of the Kansas City Packer; Max E., assistant postmaster of Clinton; Leo and Jay Fellhauer conduct the Fellhauer grocery and Elmer Fellhauer, the bakery on North Main street, Clinton; his daughters, Mrs. E. E. Graham's husband is a business man in Kansas City; Mrs. Roy Todd's husband, formerly ran a garage in Clinton, is now a farmer near Osceola. He also has 12 grandchildren. Mr. Fellhauer enjoyed reading, and as he grew older he read many books, newspapers and magazines. He lost his quick hearing of earlier youth and his chief amusement was playing pinochle as he could readily grasp the game without conversation. His sons and neighbors often gathered at night in different homes to please him with an evening's entertainment. funeral services will be conducted by Rev. A. N. Lindsay at the Consalus & Peck Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Bear Creek cemetery, south of LaDue, beside his wife. FELLHAUER, Helen Nadine BAUDER 1929 - 1997 Helen Nadine Fellhauer, 67, Clinton, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. - Helen Nadine Fellhauer was born on June 26, 1929, in Calhoun. She was the daughter of Clifford and Agnes Bauder. She attended Calhoun Schools from which she graduated. Nadine accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton. She was a member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge #297. On March 12, 1949, she married Ralph Willard Fellhauer. To this union a daughter was born, Barbara Jean Romdall. Willard and Nadine enjoyed 47 years together. On December 7, 1977, her only grandchild, John Eric Scott was born. For 21 years she ran a ceramic shop at her home. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and fishing. She very much enjoyed participating in crafts shows where she sold her crafts she had made. She was always willing to help someone and had the patience of Job. She was known to the Clinton Wal-Mart employees as "Mrs. Willy" as she spoiled them with her baked goods. Nadine is survived by her husband, Ralph Willard of the home; one daughter, Barbara Romdall and husband Rudy of Clinton; one grandson, John Eric Scott of Clinton; her twin sister, Maxine Pogue and husband Ray of Pullman, Washington; one brother, Harold Bauder of Victoria, Texas; brothers-in-law Franklin Fellhauer and wife Judy of Clinton and Ray Shelby Fellhauer and wife Norma of Urich; along with many nieces and nephews and friends. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, one brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, January 17, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Kurt Stone officiating. Something About That Name and Amazing Grace were sung by David L. Mills and Peggy Arthur with Mrs. Arthur playing the organ. Pallbearers were Joe Goth, Mike Spencer, Jerrod Fellhauer, Kenneth Fellhauer, Brandon Staley and Edward Onwiler, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Fellhauer and Joe Harrelson. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. FELLHAUER, Lena MALLET 1851 - 1931 Once again the angel of death has entered the Mt. Carmel neighborhood and taken another mother, Lena Fellhauer, daughter of John and Anna Mallet, was born near Alleghany City, Penn., November 11 1851, and passed away at her home west of Clinton, April 23, 1931, being 79 years, 5 months, and 12 days of age. She was married to John B. Fellhauer in Bond county, Ill., May 29, 1869. to this union were born 9 children, two sons and seven daughters, all of whom are living: John Fellhauer, of Blairstown; Will Fellhauer, of Clinton; Mrs. Sophia Falknor, Siloam Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Mary McKeaigg, LaDue; Mrs. Cora Henny of Montrose; the Misses Ida, Emma and Sadie of the home; Mrs. Jessie Renfro, of LaDue. In the fall of 1873 Mr. and Mrs. Fellhauer left Illinois and came to Clinton, settling in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood, replacing the small house on their farm with the comfortable, pleasant house which has been her home for nearly 58 years. She was of the Lutheran faith. When first coming to Henry county, they attended the German Evangelical church at Willow Branch, then attended the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church when it was organized later. She was one of Henry county's pioneer women, working side by side with her husband, helping to build up their farm, setting out fruit trees and flowers, seeing the wide, unbroken prairies gradually becoming thickly dotted with homes, schools and churches; saw one generation pass and another generation arrive with all its modern conveniences. John Fellhauer, her husband preceded her in death July 25, 1890, almost 41 years ago. Older residents of Mr. Carmel still recall his funeral procession, the longest ever witnessed in Henry county, a procession over a mile in length, all horse drawn wagons and carriages, winding their slow way down to Bear Creek cemetery. Left alone with eight children, the youngest, Jessie, being born two months after her father's passing - Mrs. Fellhauer assumed the double responsibility of rearing her family, and lived long, seeing them all grow into good Christian men and women. Fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, also survive her. She was devoted to home and her children. These children in return worshiped their mother, in health she gave her time and energy to home making. Her health began to fail several years ago, and she became a semi-invalid. Her children were devoted to her. FELLHAUER, Leota ELLEDGE 1859 - 1923 The spirit of Mrs. D. V. Fellhauer went to the Eternal City at 5 a.m. Monday morning at the dawning of a new day. She had been in failing health for a number of years and very ill much of the time the past year. It was decided that she must be operated upon for gall stones and her physician had been building up her strength in order to take her to Kansas City for an operation. Last week she became suddenly ill and was taken to the Stebbins hospital for an emergency operation. Her condition was much worse than anyone had thought, and it was seen at once that she only had a small chance for recovery. She regained consciousness after the operation and lived until Monday morning. She died happy and free from pain. She was ready to go. None have ever seen a sweeter death than hers, for it was not death, but was but the start on the last journey to her perpetual home. Leota Elledge was born in Edgar county, Illinois, near Paris, August 6, 1859. She came with her parents to Bates county, Missouri, in 1867, where they lived for several years, then moved to Henry county near LaDue. She married D. V. Fellhauer, January 1, 1879. Eight children were given to this union. Seven survive to comfort their beloved father. They are: Mrs. Edgar Graham and Roy V. Fellhauer, Kansas City; Leo, Max, Jay and Elmer Fellhauer, and Mrs. Roy Todd, Clinton. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Emma Angle, Clinton; Mrs. J. H. Vansant, LaDue; Mrs. J. W. Hunter, Urich; Mrs. John Mayes and D. M. Elledge, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Mrs. John Kedigh, Mountain Home, Arkansas; Nick Elledge, San Bernardino, California. By their fruits ye shall know them, will describe this good woman. Her life speaks for itself through her children. Everyone a citizen worthy of the name and doing their part to help the world along. Each son and daughter is ambitious for the best things life has to offer, not alone in worldly goods but each one building for eternity. She with her good husband have raised children, of which any community can be proud. they are industrious and efficient in any line of business they undertake. Mrs. Fellhauer was the best of neighbors. She loved her home and the home making. Hospitality and kindness reigned supreme. her garden, flowers and poultry were always up in trim as was every detail of work that was hers. She had made ready for her trip to Kansas City, but in so doing she got everything in order, so if she did not return it would be as she wished. When a young girl she was converted and united with the Christian church of LaDue. She had ever been a faithful follower of her Lord and her life was one of witnessing for Him. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Lindsey. Interment in Bear Creek cemetery near LaDue. FELLHAUER, Thomas Allen 1905 - 1991 Thomas Allen Fellhauer was born near LaDue in Henry County, Mo. on August 14, 1905 and passed away September 7, 1991 at Sycamore View Healthcare Center. Allen was the youngest child of William A. and Mattie Vansant Fellhauer. Allen worked for over thirty-eight years of his life for Booth Hatchery in Clinton. He was married to Mildred Fern Huey April 1, 1934. Allen and Mildred raised a niece, Norma, as if she was their own daughter. Allen loved fishing, hunting and working in his garden. He also loved seeing his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, earlier this year, by his parents, two sisters and one brother. He leaves a daughter, Norma Johnson, and husband, Wayne, of Clinton; four grandchildren, Mrs. Kristi Carl, Mrs. Kim Long, Terry Woods, and Gary Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Carl, Amber, and Crystal Long and April and Cody Woods, as well as many nieces nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, with the Rev. Stan Littleton officiating. Pallbearers were Harding Lee Braun, Thomas Skaggs, Jim Pogue, Tom Graham, Edwin Pogue, and Jim Colson. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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