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     Ruth Elaine Hoskins Ruth Elaine (Hoskins) Akers, 69, of Elkhart, IN, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born on January 2, 1951 to Harold & Alta Marie Hoskins of Argos, IN. She is survived by her daughter Amy (Brian) Redar, a son, Christopher Akers, brother, Philip (Sandy) Hoskins, and a sister in-law, Sonya Hoskins. She is also an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by both her parents and older brother, Ronald Hoskins. Ruth graduated from Argos High School in 1969. She attended Manchester College and Indiana State University. The majority of her working career was spent in banking and credit collections. Ruth’s final job prior to retirement was working for REAL Services as a Nutrition Site Coordinator. Ruth attended Trinity Lutheran Church of Elkhart for many years. She served as a Sunday School teacher, classroom tutor; and helped with the PTO. She was also known to don a homemade bunny suit and serve as the school’s Easter Bunny. She later attended Grace Lutheran Church of Elkhart. Per Ruth’s wishes, she will be cremated and her remains buried alongside her parents at Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Argos, IN. Ruth loved telling everyone she met about Jesus, she was always quick to tell a joke, and gave every nurse, patient, and doctor she met a piece of hard candy. In Ruth’s honor, her family asks that you share a funny joke, enjoy a piece of candy, and find an opportunity to share your faith with someone today. Don’t mourn her passing but celebrate her eternal homecoming.¹ She was buried at Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana.² She was born on January 2, 1951 at Indiana.^1,2 She married Stephen Warren "Steven" Akers, son of Billy Warren Akers and Catherine Louise Jarrett, in 1978 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.³ Ruth Elaine Hoskins died on February 12, 2020 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 69.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 491-40-6690.³ James Ralph Gassett Jr. was born on January 30, 1937 at Stockton, Cedar Co., Missouri.^2,3,4,6 He married Wilma Alice McElwee, daughter of Ople Walter McElwee and Ernestine T. Link, on July 30, 1971 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ James Ralph Gassett Jr. died on July 25, 2005 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 68.^2,3,7,5 He James Ralph Gassett, Jr., 68, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital, July 25, 2005. Jim was born in Stockton, MO, and he served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He retired from the U.S. Postal service after 30 years. After retirement, Jim worked at Winnbrook and National Golf Courses. When not working Jim enjoyed playing golf, pool, and enjoyed being with his family. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Wilma; son Chris and wife Tanya; and one granddaughter, Cari Ann. He is also survived by his parents, Ralph and Opal of Stockton, MO; two sisters, Beverly Thornhill and Jan Hunt; sister-in-law Sandra Lindley. He was preceded in death by a brother Jack. on July 27, 2005.²

     Wayne Lindley Wayne Lindley, of Liberty, MO passed away Dec.29, 2019. There will be a graveside service held at Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville MO. Wayne was born in Iowa to Roy and Dorothy (Cameron) Lindley. Wayne is survived by his wife, Shirley (Gaunt) Lindley of the home, two brothers Edward (Shu-Chin) Lindley of Arizona and Russell (Mariel) Lindley of Texas. Two sisters, Karen (Dick) Olson of Nebraska and Cheryl (Kevin) Clausen of Florida. Two sons, Jeff (Jennifer) Lindley and Robert (Amber) Lindley of Richmond MO. Four grandchildren, Owen and Hannah Lindley, and Kiley and Taylor Lindley, all of Richmond MO.
Two step children, Richard Tague and Suzanne (Tague) (Anthony) Persell of Cameron MO. Three step-grandchildren, Justin Persell of Maryville MO, Jayden Persell and Jenna Persell of Cameron. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Liberty Hospice for their support and care.² He was buried at Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Livingston Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on April 19, 1948.³ He married Sandra Faye McElwee, daughter of Ople Walter McElwee and Ernestine T. Link, on September 9, 1967 at Ray Co., Missouri.¹ Wayne Lindley died on December 29, 2019 at Liberty, Ray Co., Missouri, at age 71.^2,3

     Laura Mechele McCammon was born on October 30, 1994 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹