TROLINGER OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== TROLINGER, Alfred W. Sr. 1915 - 1995 Alfred W. Trolinger, Sr., 79, Windsor, died Saturday morning, December 2, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 11, 1915, in Cass County, the son of William Henry Trolinger, Jr. and Ruby E. Starks Trolinger. In August of 1937, he married Frances McDonald, who survives. On October 25, 1947, in Clinton, he married Elvina I. (Inky) Collins, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Trolinger worked in a variety of trades including as a machinist and also as a security guard for Universal Studios, in Hollywood, California, for over 10 years. He was baptized into the seventh Day Adventist Church as a young man and was a member of the National Rifle Association. In addition to his wife, Inky, and friend Frances, he is survived by his mother, Ruby Trolinger, Clinton; four daughters of a previous marriage, Ruby L. Gaylor, Riverside, Ca., Jacklyn C. Tyler, Clarksville, Arkansas, Donna L. Farmer, Hisperia, Ca., and Dorothy M. Greenstreet, Rialto, Ca.; two sons, Alfred W. (Bill) Trolinger, Jr., Los Angeles, Ca., and Kenneth L. Trolinger, Balwin; a daughter, Carol Marie Wanner, Little Rock, Ca.; a brother, Joseph E. Trolinger, Clinton; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, a nephew and three nieces. Also surviving is an aunt, Edna Newman, Cole Camp. He is preceded in death by his father, William H. Trolinger; one brother, Robert L. Trolinger and a sister, Twyla N. Trolinger. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 6, 2 p.m., at the Laurel Oak Cemetery with President Martin Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Windsor Senior Center Meals Program, in care of the funeral home. TROLINGER, Carl O. 1916 - 1982 Windsor Review, Nov 1982 - Carl O. Trolinger, 66, Route 1, Calhoun, died November 15, 1982 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born February 19, 1916 at Creighton, MO, son of John M. and Grace Starks Trolinger. On August 28, 1940, he was married to Ruth Brown at Windsor. Mr. Trolinger was a farmer and mechanic in the Calhoun area. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of the home; his father, John M. Trolinger, Clinton; three sons, Robert Trolinger, Calhoun; John Trolinger and Dale Trolinger, both of Windsor; three daughters, Marjorie Baskins and Kathy LaFleur, both of Independence, and Barbara Ross, Clark, MO; one sister, Olene Crowley, Kansas City, and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Trolinger and a brother, Johnny M. Trolinger. Funeral services were held November 17 at the Calhoun Christian Church with Rev. David Wistrom officiating. Mrs. Kay Brooks, organist, accompanied Scott Brooks as he sang "Amazing Grace" and "Because He Lives". Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Services were under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home. TROLINGER, Elvina "Inky" COLLINS 1927 - 1996 Elvina "Inky" Trolinger, 68, died Saturday afternoon, March 30, 1996, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born November 27, 1927, in Windsor, the daughter of Jesse Collins and Katie E. Richardson Collins. On October 25, 1947, in Clinton, she married Alfred William Trolinger, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 2, 1995. Mrs. Trolinger was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Alfred W. "Bill" Trolinger, Jr., Los Angeles, California, and Kenneth L. Trolinger, Ballwin; a daughter, Carol Marie Wanner, Little Rock, Ca.; a sister, Deloris Wade, Windsor; 10 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and numberous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, with President Martin Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. TROLINGER, George Phillip "G. P." 1900 - 1997 George Phillip "G. P." Trolinger, Miami, Oklahoma, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 1997, at Baptist Regional Health Center, Miami. He was 96. Mr. Trolinger was born September 27, 1900, at Coal, Henry County, to Archie Norris and Mary Katherine (Smith) Trolinger. He had lived in the Miami area since 1916, moving from Salina, Oklahoma. Mr. Trolinger was a rancher and a farmer. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Quapaw, of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Miami, and a life member of the Oklahoma Farmers Union. He served for many years as a member of the Ottawa County Fair Board. He held the "Trolinger Turkey Shoots" annually for over 60 years. Mr. Trolinger married Rosa Maxine Schubert on October 6, 1924, at Miami. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, George Trolinger and Don Trolinger, both of Miami; a brother, Vaughn Trolinger, Miami; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Max Trolinger, in 1979. the service was 10 a.m. Saturday, September 20, at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, with Pastor Floyd Ford officiating. Burial was in Ottawa Indian Cemetery southeast of Miami. Pallbearers were George Van Pool, Tommy Van Pool, George Rendel, Mark Rendel, Jay Weaver and Bob Kropp. TROLINGER, Grace Cordelia STARKS 1895 - 1982 Windsor Review, Aug 8 1982 - Grace Cordelia Trolinger, 86, of Rt. 1, Calhoun, passed away July 25, 1982 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born Nov. 21, 1895 near Creighton, daughter of Earl M. and Mary Ann Bixler Starks. On Oct. 1, 1913, in Harrisonville, she was united in marriage with John M. Trolinger. They lived in the Creighton area before moving near Calhoun, where they had lived for over 50 years. Mrs. Trolinger was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Loyal Neighbors Club. Survivors include her husband, John M. Trolinger of the home; one son, Carl Trolinger, Calhoun; one daughter, Olene Crowley, Kansas City; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ben Starks, Clinton and Lewis Starks, Oak Grove; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Smith, Maryville; Mrs. Ruby Trolinger, Clinton; Mrs. Nellie Barr and Mrs. Garnet Earnest, Springfield, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Major Trolinger, who died in overseas duty during World War II; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Starks; two brothers, Henry Starks and Jim Starks; two sisters, Mrs. Huldah Toner and Mrs. Catherine Napier. Funeral services were held on July 27, 1982 at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Schooling officiating. Musical selections were offered by Mrs. Richard Brooks singing "The Golden Morning is Fast Approaching" accompanied by Mrs. Robert Trolinger, organist. Casketbearers were Johnny Ridgeway, Ray Hudson, Russell Hudson, Ray Baird, Dewey Kinney, and D. R. Baird. Interment was held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Calhoun. TROLINGER, Johnny Major 1919 - 1943 Aug 1943 - Loses Life In Action - Johnny Trolinger, son of the J. M. Trolingers, Near Calhoun, Dies in North African Area July 14 . The toll of war brought sorrow to another Henry County family Friday, August 13, when Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Trolinger, six miles northwest of Calhoun, received a telegram from the Secretary of War informing them of the loss of their son, Pfc. Johnny M. Trolinger, who was killed in action July 14, in the North African Area. The deep sympathy of the War department was extended the bereaved family and they stated a letter would follow. Johnny Major Trolinger was born near Garden City, September 22, 1919, and he and his family have been residents of near Calhoun for the past 12 years. He regularly attended the Highland Sunday School near there and was a graduate of the Merritt School, a thrifty, homeloving lad, who enjoyed helping his father about the farm. He was employed in Kansas City 6 months before he received his call to service, entering October 24 of last year. He began his training at Camp Wallace and Camp Barkeley, Texas, and from the South was sent to Ft. Devens, Mass, then to Camp Pine, New York, receiving his rank of Pfc. in April. He left Camp Pickett, Va. the last of June, and enjoyed the trip across immensely, writing his family of the unusual sights and experiences on the boat, and was especially pleased that he was never seasick. His last letters home were dated July 2 and 4, and the last one received included all the money he had at the time, and personal instructions, indicating that he might be going into active combat. His letters were all of cheery note, full of questions as to what the family was doing and of things he re-lived in pleasant memories. Thus Mr. and Mrs. Trolinger believe their boy's life was snuffed out in the height of action, his heart unafraid and anxious to do the task that he considered his job. He had told them that when he entered service he would be the best soldier he knew how, and truly lived up to the high standard he set for himself. Surviving this brave soldier are his parents, who feel his fine spirit about their farm where he loved to work with his car in leisure hours or linger about the house when outside work was not pressing; his brother, Carl Trolinger, who lives near by, and his sister, Mrs. Charles Crowley, of Kansas City, with whom he made his home while working there; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Starks of Clinton, and paternal grandfather, W. H. Trolinger of Belton. Mr. and Mrs. Crowley came to the Trolinger home Friday, after receiving the tragic news. Their son, Mack, has been spending the summer with his grandparents, assisting with the farm chores. - AWARDED PURPLE HEART - Pfc. Johnnie M. Trolinger was awarded the purple heart for bravery and wounds resulting in his death July 14, 1943. The certificate and letter were sent to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Trolinger of Calhoun, R. R. No. 2. The letter stated that the medal would be sent to them. Pfc. Johnnie M. Trolinger was a machine gunner at the time of his death. A letter from one of his pals stated he was killed in Sicily only 15 days from the time he landed in North Africa. The day he was killed, they advanced 15 miles and took three towns. He was a brother of Carl Trolinger, husband of Ruth Brown, who was a student in Windsor High School. TROLINGER, Joseph Elvin 1920 - 1997 Joseph Elvin Trolinger, 77, Clinton, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Grant Cemetery near Creighton. Mr. Trolinger will lie in state from noon until 5 p.m. Monday at Anderson Funeral Home. memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice, Eagles Charities or the American Cancer Society. He was born April 23, 1920, at Creighton, the son of William and Ruby Starks Trolinger. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and had lived in California for many years where he was an employee of the California Winery Workers. He returned to Clinton in 1982. He was a member of Eagles Lodge #3667. Mr. Trolinger was preceded in death by his father, one son, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; his mother, Ruby, who is 99 and lives at her home in Clinton; one son, Gary Leroy Trolinger, Bell Gardens, California; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, and other relatives, including four step-daughters. ==================================================================== 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. 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