(Bethany Republican-Clipper, Bethany, Missouri. August 1, 1973, Page 8)
Sylvia Frances Clapham, daughter of John and Frances (Dostal) Lisa, was born on a farm near Cainsvile, Mo. on Dec. 12, 1890. She was the tenth child of a family of eleven children. Sylvia grew to womanhood in the Lynn school district where she completed her elementary education. When she was a young lady, she became a member of the Banner Methodist Church.
On March 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Seaton Clapham. Their first home was on a farm in the Banner community, a few miles south and west of Cainsville, where they resided for a few years. Ben and Sylvia next moved to a farm southwest of Mt. Moriah, Mo. While living there for several years, two children were born to bless their home; a son, Carroll Wayne, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Emelia Kethleen. This home was destroyed by fire. In 1937, Ben and Sylvia and their daughter, moved to Alamo Oaks, Calif., where Ben was employed as a carpenter. After returning from Calif. in 1939, they built a new home in Mt Moriah where they lived for a number of years. Sylvia placed her church membership in the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church where she enjoyed working with the Ladies' Aid Society. She was a faithful member and worker in her church for many years. Sylvia loved her home and her flowers and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was faithful to her Master and reared her daughter in a manner pleasing to Him. She was ever ready to help others in any way that she could.
In 196l, Sylvia and Ben moved to Tabor, Iowa, to be near their daughter and family who were a never ending joy to them. She loved them all dearly, the daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. She and Ben celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary there in 1964.
Sylvia was preceded in death by their infant son, Carroll Wayne; her father and mother, five sisters and five brothers, of which two died in infancy. Her death marks the passing of the last member of her parental family. She is survived by her companion, Ben, of the home in Tabor, Iowa; their daughter, Emelia Kathleen; two granddaughters, Joan Kayleen and Barbara Pauline, and son-in-law, Frank J. Whitehill, all of Tabor, Iowa.
O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville who was reared in her parental home and whom she loved as a brother, also survives. She is survived by one brother-in-law, Clifford Constable, who resides in Ridgeway, Mo., and by nieces, nephews, and a countless number of loved ones and friends.
Her passing on July 16, 1973, at a Hamburg, Iowa hospital, after living a useful life of 82 years, 7 months, and 4 days, in which her heart was filled with love for her God. her companion and child, her home and family, and her friends leaves only a loving memory of one so dear.
Memorial services were held at the Stoklasa Funeral Home in Cainsville, Mo. on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 1973. at 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Cleo Colville of Burlington Junction, Mo. officiated using texts from John 14:2 and Psalms 23.
Soloists were: Mrs. O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville and Mrs Carol Phillips of Independence, Mo. Selections used were "Whispering Hope," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Beyond the Sunset."
Pallbearers were: Glen Posler, Clarence Klesalek, J.J. Harrold, Wilbur Eugene Harrold, Carlyle Constable, and Aechie Young.
Floral bearers were: Pauline Klindt, Helen Posler, Frances Young, Betty Skroh, Florence Constable and Mary Weldon.
Interment was in the Bohemian Cemetery located southwest of Cainsville.
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Sylvia Frances Clapham, daughter of John and Frances (Dostal) Lisa, was born on a farm near Cainsvile, Mo. on Dec. 12, 1890. She was the tenth child of a family of eleven children. Sylvia grew to womanhood in the Lynn school district where she completed her elementary education. When she was a young lady, she became a member of the Banner Methodist Church.
On March 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Seaton Clapham. Their first home was on a farm in the Banner community, a few miles south and west of Cainsville, where they resided for a few years. Ben and Sylvia next moved to a farm southwest of Mt. Moriah, Mo. While living there for several years, two children were born to bless their home; a son, Carroll Wayne, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Emelia Kethleen. This home was destroyed by fire. In 1937, Ben and Sylvia and their daughter, moved to Alamo Oaks, Calif., where Ben was employed as a carpenter. After returning from Calif. in 1939, they built a new home in Mt Moriah where they lived for a number of years. Sylvia placed her church membership in the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church where she enjoyed working with the Ladies' Aid Society. She was a faithful member and worker in her church for many years. Sylvia loved her home and her flowers and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was faithful to her Master and reared her daughter in a manner pleasing to Him. She was ever ready to help others in any way that she could.
In 196l, Sylvia and Ben moved to Tabor, Iowa, to be near their daughter and family who were a never ending joy to them. She loved them all dearly, the daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. She and Ben celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary there in 1964.
Sylvia was preceded in death by their infant son, Carroll Wayne; her father and mother, five sisters and five brothers, of which two died in infancy. Her death marks the passing of the last member of her parental family. She is survived by her companion, Ben, of the home in Tabor, Iowa; their daughter, Emelia Kathleen; two granddaughters, Joan Kayleen and Barbara Pauline, and son-in-law, Frank J. Whitehill, all of Tabor, Iowa.
O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville who was reared in her parental home and whom she loved as a brother, also survives. She is survived by one brother-in-law, Clifford Constable, who resides in Ridgeway, Mo., and by nieces, nephews, and a countless number of loved ones and friends.
Her passing on July 16, 1973, at a Hamburg, Iowa hospital, after living a useful life of 82 years, 7 months, and 4 days, in which her heart was filled with love for her God. her companion and child, her home and family, and her friends leaves only a loving memory of one so dear.
Memorial services were held at the Stoklasa Funeral Home in Cainsville, Mo. on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 1973. at 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Cleo Colville of Burlington Junction, Mo. officiated using texts from John 14:2 and Psalms 23.
Soloists were: Mrs. O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville and Mrs Carol Phillips of Independence, Mo. Selections used were "Whispering Hope," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Beyond the Sunset."
Pallbearers were: Glen Posler, Clarence Klesalek, J.J. Harrold, Wilbur Eugene Harrold, Carlyle Constable, and Aechie Young.
Floral bearers were: Pauline Klindt, Helen Posler, Frances Young, Betty Skroh, Florence Constable and Mary Weldon.
Interment was in the Bohemian Cemetery located southwest of Cainsville.
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NOTE: Due to length poems were omitted.
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(Bethany Republican-Clipper, Bethany, Missouri. August 1, 1973, Page 8)
Sylvia Frances Clapham, daughter of John and Frances (Dostal) Lisa, was born on a farm near Cainsvile, Mo. on Dec. 12, 1890. She was the tenth child of a family of eleven children. Sylvia grew to womanhood in the Lynn school district where she completed her elementary education. When she was a young lady, she became a member of the Banner Methodist Church.
On March 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Seaton Clapham. Their first home was on a farm in the Banner community, a few miles south and west of Cainsville, where they resided for a few years. Ben and Sylvia next moved to a farm southwest of Mt. Moriah, Mo. While living there for several years, two children were born to bless their home; a son, Carroll Wayne, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Emelia Kethleen. This home was destroyed by fire. In 1937, Ben and Sylvia and their daughter, moved to Alamo Oaks, Calif., where Ben was employed as a carpenter. After returning from Calif. in 1939, they built a new home in Mt Moriah where they lived for a number of years. Sylvia placed her church membership in the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church where she enjoyed working with the Ladies' Aid Society. She was a faithful member and worker in her church for many years. Sylvia loved her home and her flowers and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was faithful to her Master and reared her daughter in a manner pleasing to Him. She was ever ready to help others in any way that she could.
In 196l, Sylvia and Ben moved to Tabor, Iowa, to be near their daughter and family who were a never ending joy to them. She loved them all dearly, the daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. She and Ben celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary there in 1964.
Sylvia was preceded in death by their infant son, Carroll Wayne; her father and mother, five sisters and five brothers, of which two died in infancy. Her death marks the passing of the last member of her parental family. She is survived by her companion, Ben, of the home in Tabor, Iowa; their daughter, Emelia Kathleen; two granddaughters, Joan Kayleen and Barbara Pauline, and son-in-law, Frank J. Whitehill, all of Tabor, Iowa.
O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville who was reared in her parental home and whom she loved as a brother, also survives. She is survived by one brother-in-law, Clifford Constable, who resides in Ridgeway, Mo., and by nieces, nephews, and a countless number of loved ones and friends.
Her passing on July 16, 1973, at a Hamburg, Iowa hospital, after living a useful life of 82 years, 7 months, and 4 days, in which her heart was filled with love for her God. her companion and child, her home and family, and her friends leaves only a loving memory of one so dear.
Memorial services were held at the Stoklasa Funeral Home in Cainsville, Mo. on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 1973. at 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Cleo Colville of Burlington Junction, Mo. officiated using texts from John 14:2 and Psalms 23.
Soloists were: Mrs. O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville and Mrs Carol Phillips of Independence, Mo. Selections used were "Whispering Hope," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Beyond the Sunset."
Pallbearers were: Glen Posler, Clarence Klesalek, J.J. Harrold, Wilbur Eugene Harrold, Carlyle Constable, and Aechie Young.
Floral bearers were: Pauline Klindt, Helen Posler, Frances Young, Betty Skroh, Florence Constable and Mary Weldon.
Interment was in the Bohemian Cemetery located southwest of Cainsville.
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NOTE: Due to length poems were omitted.
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Sylvia Frances Clapham, daughter of John and Frances (Dostal) Lisa, was born on a farm near Cainsvile, Mo. on Dec. 12, 1890. She was the tenth child of a family of eleven children. Sylvia grew to womanhood in the Lynn school district where she completed her elementary education. When she was a young lady, she became a member of the Banner Methodist Church.
On March 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Seaton Clapham. Their first home was on a farm in the Banner community, a few miles south and west of Cainsville, where they resided for a few years. Ben and Sylvia next moved to a farm southwest of Mt. Moriah, Mo. While living there for several years, two children were born to bless their home; a son, Carroll Wayne, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Emelia Kethleen. This home was destroyed by fire. In 1937, Ben and Sylvia and their daughter, moved to Alamo Oaks, Calif., where Ben was employed as a carpenter. After returning from Calif. in 1939, they built a new home in Mt Moriah where they lived for a number of years. Sylvia placed her church membership in the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church where she enjoyed working with the Ladies' Aid Society. She was a faithful member and worker in her church for many years. Sylvia loved her home and her flowers and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was faithful to her Master and reared her daughter in a manner pleasing to Him. She was ever ready to help others in any way that she could.
In 196l, Sylvia and Ben moved to Tabor, Iowa, to be near their daughter and family who were a never ending joy to them. She loved them all dearly, the daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. She and Ben celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary there in 1964.
Sylvia was preceded in death by their infant son, Carroll Wayne; her father and mother, five sisters and five brothers, of which two died in infancy. Her death marks the passing of the last member of her parental family. She is survived by her companion, Ben, of the home in Tabor, Iowa; their daughter, Emelia Kathleen; two granddaughters, Joan Kayleen and Barbara Pauline, and son-in-law, Frank J. Whitehill, all of Tabor, Iowa.
O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville who was reared in her parental home and whom she loved as a brother, also survives. She is survived by one brother-in-law, Clifford Constable, who resides in Ridgeway, Mo., and by nieces, nephews, and a countless number of loved ones and friends.
Her passing on July 16, 1973, at a Hamburg, Iowa hospital, after living a useful life of 82 years, 7 months, and 4 days, in which her heart was filled with love for her God. her companion and child, her home and family, and her friends leaves only a loving memory of one so dear.
Memorial services were held at the Stoklasa Funeral Home in Cainsville, Mo. on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 1973. at 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Cleo Colville of Burlington Junction, Mo. officiated using texts from John 14:2 and Psalms 23.
Soloists were: Mrs. O. J. Hrdlicka of Cainsville and Mrs Carol Phillips of Independence, Mo. Selections used were "Whispering Hope," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Beyond the Sunset."
Pallbearers were: Glen Posler, Clarence Klesalek, J.J. Harrold, Wilbur Eugene Harrold, Carlyle Constable, and Aechie Young.
Floral bearers were: Pauline Klindt, Helen Posler, Frances Young, Betty Skroh, Florence Constable and Mary Weldon.
Interment was in the Bohemian Cemetery located southwest of Cainsville.
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