Connie S. Thaller

Connie S. Thaller, age 63 of Higginsville, Missouri died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Golden Living Center-New Haven in Odessa, Missouri. Born Friday, March 23, 1951 in Independence, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late David Kegley and the late June (Willard) Kegley. She and Arthur B. Thaller were united in marriage June 14, 1986. Connie worked in dietary food service at Higginsville Habilitation Center, retiring in 2010. She became owner of Ceramic Corner in Higginsville in 1993 where she taught ceramics, oil painting and basket weaving. A member of Salem United Church of Christ, she was a charter member of the handbell choir and was a former Sunday school teacher at Salem and Zion Lutheran Church in Corder, Missouri. She graduated from Lafayette C-1 High School in 1969 and lived most of her life in the Corder and Higginsville area. She worked a number of years at Biesemeyer's Market in Corder. Very active in the community, Connie was a member of Higginsville Chamber of Commerce and booth chairman for the Higginsville Country Fair. Preceding her in death are her parents, and one brother, David Kegley. Surviving are her husband, Arthur B. Thaller of the home in Higginsville; three sons, Ronald L. (Angie) Kumm, Jr. of Higginsville, Dennis Andrew (Elizabeth) Kumm of Smithton, Missouri and Peter B. (Mandy) Thaller of Higginsville; one daughter, June Ann Thaller of Higginsville; one brother, Thomas Wayne Kegley of Carrollton, Missouri; two sisters, Sharon (Jay) Blair of Austin, Texas and Sarah (John) Keith of Henrietta, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Salem United Church of Christ , 1500 N. Main St. Higginsville with Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris officiating and Doris Jane Stoner as organist. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Higginsville. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday at Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St., Higginsville. The Family suggests Memorial contributions to Lafayette County Cancer Coalition or Higginsville Heat and Hunger Fund. Pallbearers are Paul Howell, Chris Arbogast, Dylan Arbogast, Colton Arbogast, Randy Hoover, Jason Hughes, Michael Hughes, and Anthony Thaller. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Bergsieker, Thomas Cowherd, Tim Bergsieker, Eric Bergsieker, Rick Sengstacken, Jerry Wade, Jeff Shier and J.D. Klausmeier. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Connie S. Thaller

March 23, 1951 - October 15, 2014