Obituaries

Clayton Shady

the long hauls, often taking his son Robert with him. Clayton married Susan Dague in Maquoketa, Iowa, on March 1, 1980. He enjoyed being a truck driver and only failing health kept him off the road. Clayton also enjoyed coon hunting as well as hunting for rabbit and squirrel. He liked to fish as well. He was a member of the American Legion.

Memorial services were held at Broadlawn Baptist Church in Unionville on Friday, April 14, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Walter Griffen conducted the service with musical selections “Wings of a Dove” and “The Old Rugged Cross” sung by Leon & Nancy Weekly and Robert Shady accompanied by Walter Griffen on the guitar. Recorded musical se- lections were “You’re So Vain” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” Full military honors were accorded. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Jacksonville (Missouri) Veterans Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Catherine Halferty

Clayton Shady, Jr., 69, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He had been a patient there for two weeks.

Clayton Robert Shady, Jr. was born in Jackson County, Iowa, on July 19, 1953, the son of Clayton Lyle and Betty Lenora (Evers) Shady, who preceded him in death. He was raised in Jackson County. Clayton enlisted in the United States Marines Corps at the age of 17 and served in Vietnam among other places. He returned to Maquoketa, Iowa, after his discharge and worked for area farmers and for Clinton Engines before beginning a life-long career as a truck driver, driving for various companies for well over 20 years. Clayton drove

Clayton is survived by his wife, Susan of the home, and five children: Willliam Shady of Milan, Missouri; Jonathan (Jessica) Bartolotti of Hamburg, New York, David Shady of Maquoketa, Iowa, Robert Shady of Unionville, Missouri, and Melissa Remme of Fresno, California. Eighteen grandchildren also survive. He is survived by a brother, Michael Shady of Maquoketa, Iowa, and four sisters, Debra Shady of Lost Nation, Iowa, Janet Streets of Maquoketa, Iowa, Melinda Sterbenz of Cuba City, Wisconsin, and Dixie Hensler of Neillsville, Wisconsin, as well as 21 nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Clayton was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan DuBois and Judith Eye and two nephews.

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Cathy Halferty was born on June 7, 1947, in St. Charles, MO, the daughter of William and Gladys (Clinkenbeard) Bothe. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Old Monroe, MO. Cathy graduated from Buchanan High School in Troy, MO, before attending Northeast Missouri State University (Truman University) where she met her husband-to-be. On May 29, 1970, she married Ralph Halferty in Old Monroe, MO, who preceded her in death in 2006. Cathy became a teacher and enjoyed her career for 28 years. She taught various subjects for K-12 and tutored students in the summer. She ended her teaching career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher and sponsor for FCLA. Through her lifetime, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, and Unionville United Methodist Church. When she moved to Clear Lake, Cathy volunteered at Opportunity Village/One Vision. Cathy was a loyal baseball fan and enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals the most. She loved all crafts with counted cross stitch being her favorite. Cathy will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.

Cathy Halferty is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Burress of Garner, IA and a son, Randy Halferty (Jennifer Miller) of Bondurant, IA. Cathy’s surviving grandchildren are Dakota, Jacob, and Drew Burress. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Mikel (Ray) of Las Cruces, NM; brother-in-law Garry Throckmorton of Chariton, IA; and sister-in-law, Sharon

Sheets of Corydon, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Cathy was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Darrin Burress; sister-in-law, Janet Throckmorton; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Throckmorton and Leonard Sheets.

Funeral services for Cathy were at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, April 15, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Barb Hagerla conducted the service with vocal musical selection by Michael Miller who sang “The Dance.” Recorded musical selections were “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Me and God.” Casket bearers were Dakota Burress, Jacob Burress, Drew Burress, Chad Gatlin, Randy Sands, and Herb Houf. Interment was at the Unionville Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Unionville United Methodist Church and may be entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

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