Robert E. Siela
1923-2015

Robert E. Siela, 91, Cameron, Missouri passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
He was born July 17, 1923 to Joseph and Edna (Kessler) Siela in Hurlingen, Missouri. He graduated from Easton High School, class of 1940.
Mr. Siela proudly served in the US Navy during World War II.
He married Eileen M. Marshall in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2013.
Known as Cowboy, he ran the Centennial Family Dairy Farm that has been in the family since 1845. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 359. He was very independent and did things his way. Robert enjoyed playing bingo and pitch in his free time.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Gerald and Eugene Siela and Joseph Clarion; and sisters, Mary Louise Mackiewicz and Erma Buelher.
Survivors include his children, Carol Wright and Tim Siela; sister, Eunice Grier; grandchildren, Charles Wright, Chad Wright, Natalie Wright-Newman and Chantell Pennington (Tony); and great-grandchildren, Ayklen, Macie and Jaxsen.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, Hurlingen, Missouri. Parish rosary 6:00P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Fuenral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Anita F. Brockman
1923-2015

Anita F. Brockman, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 19, 1923 to Henry and Anna (Fischer) Kiehnhoff of rural Wathena, Kansas.
Anita married Glen C. Brockman on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2007.
Mrs. Brockman worked for the U.S. War Department under the Adjutant Generals Office in Washington D.C., during World War II. After the war she took a job with the Federal Aviation in Kansas City, Missouri where she met her husband. She was also involved with serving her church, Our Savior Lutheran in Eufaula, Oklahoma, and volunteering.
Upon retirement, Anita and her husband enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad and attending Elderhostel courses at various colleges. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Natalie Plummer, one grandson and two great-grandchildren of Prairie Village, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, Wathena, Kansas. Inurnment Bethel Cemetery, Concordia, Missouri, at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Christ Lutheran Church, 2108 US 36, Wathena, Kansas, 66090. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.