Deloris Elfreida Bockoven

Deloris “Ellie” Bockoven, 93, Kearney, Mo., passed away January 4, 2018. Ellie was born March 23, 1924 to Allen and Ollie Grimmett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Damon; and seven brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Milton Bockoven; daughter, Laraine Bias of Kearney, Mo.; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney, Mo. Graveside service will be 9 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kans.