KIEFER OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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KIEFER, Opal Avis TOALSON 1897 - 1991

Opal Avis Kiefer, the only daughter of Millard Fillmore Toalson and Anna Louella 
Reynolds, was born September 22, 1897 at Aldrich, Mo. and passed away October 
10, 1991 at the age of 94 years and 18 days, at the home of her son in 
Harrisonville. Most of Opal's life was spent in St. Clair County except for two 
years which her family spent in Mountain Home, Idaho for her mother's health. 
early in her life she gave her life to Christ and became a member of the Osceola 
Christian Church. Opal was united in marriage to John D. Kiefer on December 9, 
1915 and to this union six children were born; one son and five daughters. Most of 
her married life was devoted to rearing her family and being a companion to her 
husband. She always found pleasure in the simple things of life. Sewing,l cooking, 
gardening, music and birds were always of interest to her, especially birds. She 
could recognize most all of our native birds and enjoyed watching them at her 
bird feeders. Her home was always full of children. She was never too busy to 
have time for them and they filled her later years with much pleasure. Opal was 
preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, her husband, John D., one daughter, 
Geneva Ryan, one son-in-law, Ray Belcher, and two great-grandchildren. She is 
survived by one son, John D. Kiefer, Jr., and wife, Jean, of Harrisonville; four 
daughters, Oneita Cain, and husband, Dritt of Grandview; Dorothy Gover and 
husband, Frank of Lowry City; Marjorie Belcher of Peoria, Illinois, and Laura Holt 
and husband, Russell of Clearwater, Florida; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-
grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Beryle Kiefer 
of Osceola, and Hester Kiefer of Carmi, Ill.; many nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Graveside services were held September 13, 1991 at 2 p.m. 
at the Appleton City Cemetery. Music was provided by Misty Gile of Harrisonville 
who sang The Old Rugged Cross. Richard Kiefer officiated at the service for his 
father, Rev. Jack Kiefer, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, 
Osceola.

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