OBITUARIES

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Don Berry

May 2, 1949 – Sept., 14, 2024

Donald Dean “Don” Berry of Webb City, passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. He was 75. Don was born May 2, 1949, in Cardin, Okla., to George and Mary (Colvin) Berry.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife-Lenore Sue (Kirk) Berry; daughter, Jennifer Sue Berry; grandson, Samuel Berry; eight brothers, Eddie Berry, Johnnie Berry, Daniel Berry, Seth “Leroy” Berry, Bob Berry, Jerry Berry, Carl Berry and baby boy Berry; and five sisters, Debra “Debbie” Hall, Margie Hicks, Norma Hasseburg, Caroline Schneider and Thelma Lovell.

Don is survived by his two daughters, Donna Berry, Tulsa, Okla., and Christi Berry, Miami, Okla.; his two sons, Billy Berry, Miami, and Jeremiah Berry, Baxter Springs, Kan.; three sisters, Judy Walden, Fort Wayne, Ind., Ethel Honeycutt, Beaumont, Texas, and Patti Williams, Bluejacket, Okla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory.

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Carolyn Lundstrum

Oct. 6, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2024

Carolyn Sue Lundstrum, born on Oct. 6, 1940, in Joplin, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2024, at 8:48 a.m. She was the beloved daughter of Vilas Crawford Selby and Clara Louise Mansfield.

On Feb. 20, 1960, Carolyn married the love of her life, Jack Lundstrum, in Webb City. They shared a life full of love and memories until Jack’s passing in 2014. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jackie Lee Lundstrum; her brothers, James Selby and Butch Selby; and her sister, Betty Lundstrum.

Carolyn’s spirit and love continue through her surviving family: her sister Dorothy Harp of Diamond; her son, Todd Lundstrum and wife Mindy, Webb City; her daughter, Tami Myers and husband Rod Myers, Neosho; her son, Steve Corbin and wife Marilee, Webb City; her granddaughter, Lexi and husband Michael, Duenweg; her granddaughters, Chelsie Polston and husband CR, Cabool, Kyleigh Clark and husband Darin, Carthage; her grandson Kyle Myers and wife Candie, Houston, Texas; her grand-daughter Niki Schluterman and husband Curtis, Subiaco, Ark.; her step-granddaughter Emily Allen, Webb City; 10 cherished great-grandchildren, Evan Counts, Ashton Polston, Max Polston, Madison Kerr, McKinley Banks, Easton Clark, Bentley Clark, Cooper Clark, Chasen Clark and Kash Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Throughout her life, Carolyn was blessed with many friends, including her best friend of 70 years, Sue Gilliam. She also cherished her neighbors who became dear friends, Dorris Francisco and Toni Neely.

A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held at a date to be announced, where friends and family will gather to honor her memory and the beautiful life she lived. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Services were under the direction of Midland Cremation Society.

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Colleen McNeil

Nov. 4, 1943 – Sept. 2, 2024

Colleen Sue McNeil, of Webb City, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at the age of 80. Colleen was born on Nov. 4, 1943, in Filer, Idaho, to Joseph Alvin and Annabelle (Holden) Hall, and moved to the Webb City-area as a child, where she attended Webb City schools.

She married William Thomas Moran in 1964, and they had four children: Matthew, David, Marcella and Susanne. She worked a variety of administrative jobs for several companies, including several as a bookkeeper. Locally she worked for Commerce Bank, Walmart Automotive Center and Pronto Enterprises.

She married William Dean McNeil in 2004. He passed away Sept. 20, 2024, after a sudden illness. They celebrated 20 years of marriage in July.

She always enjoyed getting together with her extended family throughout the area. She was very interested in genealogy, amassing a large amount of information about her family’s history, including tracing them back to Charlemagne. She was an excellent seamstress and made many quilts for family members. She loved playing bingo with family and friends, playing Yahtzee with her husband, and she was a whiz at crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Colleen was preceded in death by her father and mother; her sister, Phyllis Louise Hall; brother Ronald Alan Hall; her son, David Alan Moran; and her daughter, Susanne Jeannette Moran. Survivors include son Matthew Thomas Moran and wife Annette, Carl Junction; daughter Marcella Louise Julius, Leslie; stepsons William McNeil Jr. and wife Teresa, Greenfield, and Mark McNeil and wife Tiffani, Joplin; grandchildren Jacob Moran, Seattle, Wash., Luke Moran, Philadelphia, Pa., Thomas Sieve, Abby Sieve and Nathan Sieve, all of Union, Justine Moran, Webb City, Sean Moran, Neosho, Aaron Moran and wife Cheri, Webb City, and Elaine Moran of Springfield; step-grandchildren Wesley McNeil, Ogden, Utah, Tori McNeil, Springfield, Derrick McNeil, St. Augustine, Fla., Drew McNeil and Trey McNeil, Joplin and Andrea Maher, Sahuarita, Ariz.; nephews Michael Hall, Joplin, and Christopher Hall, Norman, Okla.; niece Christine Waldo, Fairland, Okla.; several great-grandchildren; and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Joplin.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory. Her ashes will be buried in the Oronogo Cemetery, alongside those of her son, David; daughter, Susanne; and her sister, brother and parents.

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Carmen Williams

Oct. 11, 1944 – Sept. 23, 2024

Carmen S. Williams, age 79, of Webb City, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Carmen was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Springfield, to the late Paul and Mary (Gregory) Helton.

Carmen grew up and has lived in the Joplin area most of her life. She graduated Joplin High School with the class of 1962 and went on to receive additional credits in college following her graduation. She worked for Vickers early in life and when they shut down, Carmen went to work for Cardinal Scale Manufacturing in Webb City, retiring after 30 years of service.

Carmen was a loving wife to Billy T. Williams, whom she married in Joplin on July 12, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2000. Additionally, Carmen was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Helton, and a sister, Sybil Kersh.

Surviving Carmen include her daughter, Kelli Shields and husband, Alex, Webb City; and her two grandchildren, Ashlyn and Isiac Shields.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Parker Mortuary. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

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Richard Zaccardelli

Sept. 16, 1934 – Sept. 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Anthony Zaccardelli, a man of inspiration, kindness, and boundless compassion. He passed away on Sept. 20, 2024, at St. Luke’s in Kansas City at the age of 90.

Born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Weirton, W.V., Richard embraced life with a loving heart and unyielding loyalty. For the past 40 years, he called Carl Junction home, and there he left an imprint on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

As a man of great dedication, Richard worked in the capacity as chief operating officer for several businesses during his career, most recently working for ProSys in Webb City, until his retirement in 2000. He was a steadfast servant to his community, having served as alderman for the city of Carl Junction for 17 years, and was instrumental in the establishment of the Carl Junction Senior Center/Community Center. His laudable service merited him the honor of Citizen of the Year in Carl Junction in 2018. Richard’s dedication extended to his faith as well. In his younger years, he was an altar boy, and for the past nine years, he attended Pleasant Hill Country Church. This reflects the sentiment from Matthew 25:23, “..well done, good and faithful servant.”

He served as a bridge design specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and had attended both Oakland University for accounting courses, and Fenn College for mechanical engineering.

Beyond his formal education and work experience, Richard was a man of many interests. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Lions Club, the Eagles Club, and Briarbrook Country Club. He enjoyed golf, traveling, square dancing (where he and Peggy met), and found joy in yard work when he was able. Richard was proud of his service during the Cold War and held his country in high regard. Above all, what mattered most to Richard was his family and his pets. He was a beacon of light to those who knew him, and his memory will continue to shine brightly.

In 2012, Richard was implanted with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) by the skilled team at St. Luke’s. At the time of his passing, he was the second oldest living patient in the world. He was always proud to educate and show off his equipment to others – continuing to serve as an inspiration to others with similar health problems.

Richard was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians, and reluctantly a Kansas City Chiefs fan for his daughter, Tammy. Despite the occasional road rage, he was a true gentleman.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Steve) Thomas, Carl Junction; his life partner Peggy Pendleton, Carl Junction; brother, Reno (Sally) Zaccardelli, Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Ilene Hoyt, of California; brother, Dennis (Kathryn) Zaccardelli, California; sister, Gloria Christopher, California; and sister-in-law, Ann Zaccardelli, also of California; along with multiple nieces and nephews, grandchildren and extended family members, Steve (Marcy) Thomas, Carl Junction, Kennedy (Brett) McClary, Webb City, and Gage Thomas, Carl Junction. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary (Legg) Zacardelli; parents, John and Elsie Zaccardelli; brothers, Pete and Eddie Zaccardelli; and sons, Billy and Mark Zaccardelli.

A visitation will be held for Richard at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Simpson Funeral Home in Carl Junction. A life celebration will follow at 6 p.m. at the same location. We invite all who knew Richard to join us in bidding him farewell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or St Luke’s Heart Institute.