Wilma "Jean" Porter started her heavenly journey on March 9, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Missouri.  She started her earthly journey on October 12, 1932 to parents Everett and Anna (Myers) Hicks, in Ava, Missouri.
On September 18, 1950 Jean, as she was known to one and all, was united in marriage to Herval Porter in Salem, Arkansas.  They would have 70 years of marriage until Herval departed this life in 2020. Jean helped Herval for many years with the taxi business in Ava.  She also was known to do the books for the trailer park. 

Most of all Jean lived her life for Christ.  She was a devote Christian and was known as witnessing to all she saw. Before her health prevented it, she was a dependable member of Faith Rock Church and Church of the Living God.  She was also a prayer warrior.  Even after living at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare the other residents knew they could depend on Jean to pray for them when they were having concerns, she also would leave them get well cards or cards of encouragement.  Jean always made friends wherever she was and to know Jean was to love Jean.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Herval, her parents Everett and Anna and step-mother Velma. She was also preceded in death by son, Richard Dean Porter and brother Bill Hicks and sister Lisa Osburn.

Jean will be missed by her son Richard Lee Porter, he grandchildren, Michael Porter, James Porter, Richard Lee Porter II, and Alex Porter.  She will also be missed by one great-grandchild.  Also mourning Jean will be her brothers, Jim Hicks and John Hicks.  She will also be missed by many other family members, friends, and the staff and residents of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare.
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Graveside services will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Girdner Cemetery starting at 10:00 AM.

Wilma "Jean" Porter went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO.  She was born on October 12, 1932 to Everett & Anna (Myers) Hicks in Ava, Missouri. 

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Girdner Cemetery starting at 10:00

A complete obituary will follow.

Donna Klessig, 84, passed from this life March 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on February 17, 1939, to Fred and Dorothy (Mueller) Nienow in Edgar, Wisconsin.

Donna spent many hours with crafts.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting especially.  Donna was also very involved with her church Trinity Lutheran Church, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Donna also liked to travel and to see the wonders that God made.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Klessig, her parents, 3 grandsons, Scott Andersland, Nathan Andersland, and Danial Klessig.  She is also preceded in death by her brother Allen Nienow.

Left to miss Donna are her children, Debra and Michael Andersland, Pamela and Scott Powers, and Matthew and Rachel Klessig.  She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Megan and Elliott Zink, Joel Andersland, Emily and Dallas Zink, Abigail Powers and David Lang, Elisabeth and Caleb Rozeboom, Jacob Klessig, Isaac Klessig, Clara Klessig, Sarah Klessig, Anna Klessig, Emma Klessig, Luke Klessig, and Ruben Klessig.  Donna will also be missed by great-grandchildren, Deborah Zink, Miriam Zink, Margaret Zink, Samuel Zink, and Danielle Zink.  Many other family and friends will miss Donna in their every day lives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Ava Family Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri starting at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time. Burial will follow in the Loftis Cemetery in Ozark County.
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All arrangements are under the care of Ava Family Funeral Home

​Donna Klessig, 84, passed from this life on March 2, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born on February 17, 1939 to Fred and Dorothy (Mueller) Nienow in Edgar, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 11, 2023 at Ava Family Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri starting at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 1 until service time.

Burial will follow int he Loftis Cemetery.

A complete obituary will follow.