Ben Vonburg Obituary (1916

Benjamin M. VonBurg, Sr., age 90 of Carlyle, died on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at his residence in Carlyle. He was born on November 21, 1916, in Sorento, Illinois, a son of John E. and Thula (Robinette) VonBurg. He married Alderene Gum in Jefferson City, Missouri on May 24, 1941, and she preceded him in death on April 14, 1978. He married Lavon Jones in Springfield, Missouri on June 20, 1983, and she preceded him in death on March 26, 1997. Mr. VonBurg is survived by a daughter Susan Dudley and husband George of Carlyle; 2 sons Ben VonBurg, Jr. and wife Susan of Carlyle and Steve VonBurg and wife Judy of Sandoval; a step-daughter Billie Kay Melton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wives, Mr. VonBurg was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters. Mr. VonBurg was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had served in World War II from 1943-1945. After his service, he worked as a farmer and also as a manager at Keyesport Sand and Gravel. Mr. VonBurg was a member of VFW Post 3523, Carlyle. A private funeral will be held with interment following at Carlyle Cemetery in Carlyle. Graveside military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 3523, Carlyle. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. VonBurg may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home.