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Viola Vivian Vanderbur was born on 28 June 1900 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas.^1,2,3 She and Claude Amos Labbee were married on 7 June 1919 in Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.³ She died on 7 February 1957, at age 56, in Sprinfield, Greene, Missouri.² She was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.²

Julia (?) was born about 1907 in Missouri.¹ She died after 9 April 1940.

Claudine Dean Labbee was born on 23 February 1925 in White Hall, Greene, Illinois.^1,2 She died on 16 March 2007, at age 82, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.¹ She was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.¹

Claudine "LaBee" Dean Rupp, 82, daughter of Claude and Viola Vanderbur Labbee, was born Feb. 23, 1925, at Whitehall, Ill. She died March 16, 2007, at her home in Phoenix, Ariz.

She was a member of the Moose and Eagles lodges in Pekin, Ill. She moved to Phoenix in 1978.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, two brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are her daughter, Deborah Landeck; one brother, Robert Labbee; three sisters, Florayne Karnes of Pekin, Ill., Shirley Gottstein of Climax Springs and Berniece Davis of Springfield; two grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Memorial services are 2 o'clock Monday, June 11, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery at Hartshorn.

Florayne Wanelda Labbee was born on 2 July 1939 in Raymondville, Texas, Missouri.^2,1 She died on 14 May 2012, at age 72.² She was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.¹

Florayne Wanelda Labbee was educated in University of Kentucky BA.¹ She was a Housekeepiong Supervisor in Pekin Hospital.¹

Florayne “Flo” Karnes, 72, of Pekin, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.

She was born July 2, 1939, in Raymondville, Mo., to Claude A. and Viola V. Vanderbur LaBee. She was preceded in death by her parents. She also was preceded in death by two brothers, seven sisters, two granddaughters and one grandson.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Hazlett of Osage Beach, Mo.; two sons, Robert (June) Karnes of Pekin and Mark Karnes of Osage Beach, Mo.; a stepson, Billy Ashby of Pekin; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Marion) LaBee of Elkland, Mo.; two sisters, Shirley (John) Gottstein of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., and Berniece Benassi of Springfield, Mo.

Flo graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree.

She worked as the housekeeping supervisor for Pekin Hospital for 20 years. She later worked for Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin, retiring in 2007.

A gambling enthusiast, Flo also loved to play bingo. She was a published poet, winning awards for her poetry. She also enjoyed hiking, gardening and spending time outdoors.

A celebration of life service will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Springlake Park in rural Manito. Burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, Mo. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL 62711.

To offer online condolences, visit www.preston-hanley.com.

Robert Dale Keith Labbee was born on 13 September 1933 in Missouri.^2,3 He died on 12 March 2014, at age 80, in Springfield, Greene, Missouri.³ He was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland, Webster, Missouri.³

Juanita Ethel Eva Labbee was born on 2 March 1920 in White Hall, Greene, Illinois.¹ She died on 4 January 1988, at age 67, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.¹

Audrey Helen (Kate) Labbee was born on 18 August 1923 in Missouri.^1,2 She died on 7 July 1997, at age 73, in Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois.² She was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.²

Adian Clifton (Bud) Labbee was born on 23 March 1927 in St.Louis, Missouri.¹ He died on 15 December 2002, at age 75, in Greene County, Missouri.

Bill S. Labbee was born on 11 March 1931 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri.^1,2,3 He died on 2 June 1992, at age 61, in Springfield, Greene, Missouri.^2,3 He was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.^2,3

Doris Lavaughn Labbee was born on 9 October 1921 in Illinois.^1,2,3 She died on 28 October 2002, at age 81, in Springfield, Greene, Missouri.^2,3 She was buried in Riley Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.³

Irma Jacqueline Labbee was born on 7 September 1936 in Raymondville, Texas, Missouri. She died on 8 December 1939, at age 3, in Raymondville, Texas, Missouri. She was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, Texas, Missouri.