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M., Friday, June 14, 2019 at Cross Baptist Church in Grimes County. Rev. Munroe Rice officiated the service, and interment followed in Cross Cemetery. Robert “Barney” Clary was born March 6, 1923 in Iola, Texas to Walter Lee & Mary (Massey) Clary. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps and retired from Exxon Mobile as a Locomotive Operator.Barney loved going to auction barns, riding horses, buying and selling cattle and chewing tobacco. He also enjoyed taking care of his grandchildren and the occasional word search puzzle. He loved the land on which he lived and took great joy in caring for it. He had lived in Iola since 1978, coming from Northshore, Texas and was an eighty-three-year member of Cross Baptist Church.Barney passed away surrounded by his family June 10, 2019 at his home in Iola. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; first wife, Lora Mildred Clary; sisters, Daisy, Jackie and Doris and brother, Dalton.Surviving family members include wife, Zelma Clary of Iola; sons, Walter Clary (Glenda) of Iola, Rick Clary (Sandy) of Waco and Edward Rister (Kara) of The Woodlands; daughter, Kelly Leon (Larry) of Plano; grandchildren, Elizabeth Rister, Hannah Rister, Alex Smith, Kyle Smith, Jonathan Rister, Jason Clary (Amy), Carl Clary (Michelle) and Shelli Sheppard (Troy). Barney is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers: Scot Nevill, Rusty Denman, Larry Leon, Carl Clary, Colby Sheppard, Ray McKownHonorary Pallbearers: Ronald Inman, Kyle Smith, Tim McDuffie, Logan Clary, Colton ClaryArrangements were under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. ...

Koch, 74, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.Patricia was born on July 21, 1944, in Peoria, a daughter of James and Mary (Langan) White. They preceded her in death.She is survived by her sons, J. Christopher (Paula) O’Neill of Pekin and Douglas (Karen) O’Neill of Peoria; sisters Jeanne Erickson of Arlington Heights and Susan Mahan of Peoria; grandchildren Katie O’Neill, Sarah (Caleb) Boyer, Courtney O’Neill and Charlie Johnson; step-grandchildren Stephanie Slack, Jessica Bellm and Beau and Brooke Hammer; great-grandchildren, Marquis, McKenna, Logan, Charlee and Cash; and step-great-grandchildren Shelby, Caden, Karlie, Olivia, Jaida, Sophia and Major.Patricia worked as a LPN for Dr. Bickerman and later at Gastroenterology, LTD. She was a member of St. Vincent’s Women’s Guild and volunteered at the Peoria Park District. Her family described her as being the greatest mom and friend anyone could have. She was the most caring and loving person. She also loved America and was very generous to many veterans’ organizations.A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria, with Father Stephen Willard as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at church. Cremation rites have been accorded.Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or to The Center for the Prevention of Abuse in Peoria.Patricia’s Memorial Website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 W. Lake Ave., in Peoria. ...