Lawrence A. Stoll Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence A. Stoll, age 95 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville. Born Wednesday, July 25, 1917 in Alma, Missouri, he was the son of Edward Stoll and Meta (Holke) Stoll. He married Ellen Lucille Sullivan March 9, 1941. She preceded him in death March 11, 1982. Also preceding him in death are his parents; two brothers, Raymond Stoll and LeRoy Stoll; and four sisters, Elna Sturhman, Mildred Tieman, Frances Fischer, and Edna Peters. Mr. Stoll lived most of his life in the Blackburn and Alma area, also living in Blue Springs, Missouri over 20 years before moving to Higginsville. He worked as a self-employed dairy farmer retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Blackburn, Missouri and a member of the Blue Springs Lions Club. Surviving are one son Dennis (Catherine) Stoll of Higginsville; two daughters, Beth Ellen (Stephen) King of Blue Springs, Laurel Stoll of Lee's Summit, Missouri; one brother, Everett (Margie) Stoll of Overland Park, Kansas; two grandchildren, Matthew Edward King and Phillip Oliver (Brandy) King; and one great granddaughter, Irys Hazel King. A Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 607 N. Main St., Blackburn, with Rev. Andy Mockridge officiating and Janice Stoll as organist. Interment will be in the Blackburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St., Higginsville. The Family suggests memorial contributions to the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 88, Higginsville, the American Cancer Society, or St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Blackburn. Casketbearers are Ron Stoll, Don Stoll, Clyde Peters, Glenn Peters, Robert Stoll, Roger Stoll, and John Scott. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Lawrence A. Stoll

July 25, 1917 - May 22, 2013