George Heinze

George H. Heinze, age 100, of Kahoka, MO, died Friday, March 12, 2010 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born October 19, 1909, near Apache, Oklahoma, one of three sons of Arthur and Nettie Pohlmann Heinze and the last grandchild of George Federick Pohlmann.

George came to Clark County in 1912 with his parents and his brother, Karl, and remained in Clark County for the rest of his life.

On November 17, 1951, he was united in marriage to Vera Hopp in Hannibal, MO.

Following their marriage they lived on a farm north of Kahoka until moving into town in 1995.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, in March of 2004; his parents; and brothers, Karl and Roland.

He is survived by several cousins.

George was a member of the E & R Church. He was self educated and a hard worker.

He had loved being on the farm and caring for his cattle.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. Kenneth Beckmann officiating.

Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorials were suggested to Blessing Hospice Hancock County.