Clara C. Brocksieck

Miss Clara C. Brocksieck, age 106 years, of Holts Summit, Mo., died Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the Summit Villa Assisted Living Center, Holts Summit, Mo. Clara was born October 1, 1904, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of August W. and Cora Hiedenbreider Brocksieck. A life long resident of the Jefferson City area, Clara was a 1923 graduate of Jefferson City High School. She was employed as a secretary at the Tweedie Footwear Factory for many years. Clara was a member of the Central United Church of Christ, the Prime Time Club, and the Bazarr Circle at Central United Church of Christ. Survivors include: one great-nephew, Mike Sims of Denver, Colorado and three great-nieces, Cindy Sims of Thornton, Colorado, Jill Bullock of Thornton, Colorado, and Sandy Cwach of Yankton, South Dakota She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edward Brocksieck and Curtis Brocksieck; and her sister, Myrtle Brocksieck. Visitation will be at Central United Church of Christ from 9:30 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Central United Church of Christ with the Reverend Dr. Stephen Buchholz officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be conducted at the evangelical section of the California City Cemetery, California, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Elenor Circle at Central United Church of Christ or the Summit Villa Assisted Living Center, 229 Karen Dr., Holts Summit, Mo. 65043. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com