James married Lang, Dorothy Ann in 1952. Dorothy (daughter of Lang, Henry John and Bonen, Martha Catherine) was born on 7 Aug 1935 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 24 Jul 2022 in Laurie, Morgan, Missouri, USA; was buried on 28 Jul 2022 in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Ann Bock, age 87, of Laurie, Missouri, passed away on July 24, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Dorothy was born on August 7, 1934, to Henry and Martha Lang in Boonville, Missouri. Dorothy grew up on a farm with her brother Bob and attended St. Peter and Paul High School. In 1952, at age 18, she married the love of her life, James Valentine Bock of Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dorothy and Jim were married for 69 years.

Dorothy and Jim moved to the Kansas City area shortly after their wedding and became active parishioners at St. Therese Catholic Church in Parkville, Missouri. With their family growing, they moved to south Kansas City and were early parishioners at St. Regis Catholic Church. Upon moving to Laurie, they joined St. Patrick’s. Dorothy and Jim served as Marriage Preparation Leaders, assisted with marriage annulments, and were leading advocates for the Pro-Life movement. Dorothy and Jim visited and brought Holy Communion to many people in their homes and in the hospital. Dorothy was always willing to help anyone in their time of need. She would drop everything to help others and constantly put others’ needs before her own.

Dorothy’s greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy went above and beyond to make every holiday or celebration special. Dorothy and Jim hosted a “cousins’ camp” at their home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the summers for all their grandchildren. The volume and quality of the cinnamon rolls Dorothy made for every cousins’ camp is legendary. When she wasn’t taking care of her family, Dorothy liked to square dance. She was an excellent dancer and loved to match her dress with Jim’s western shirt. The puffier her skirt, the better! Dorothy enjoyed listening and singing to country music and developed a fondness for popcorn and ice cream. Dorothy liked to play cards and had a beautiful laugh and glowing personality.

As the leader of a large family, Dorothy was a model for organization and logistics. With seven kids and a husband to take care of, Dorothy spent many hours cooking, cleaning, and tending to her family’s needs. Dorothy did it with great love and grace. She made all of her family feel extra special. Dorothy remained close to her brother Bob Lang and his wife Alpha of Fayette, Missouri, as well as Jim’s seven siblings and their families.

Dorothy stayed in shape by walking vigorously, usually every day. She often prayed the rosary for her children and grandchildren during her walks. She also kept a list of those for whom she needed to say extra special prayers beside her chair and received many calls from others asking her to add someone to her list because she was known for having prayers that could go straight to Jesus. Her faith was manifested in her sweet, loving personality. Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son

Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son Michael Anthony Bock, who is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Pilot Grove, Missouri.

Survivors include her husband Jim Bock of Laurie, Missouri, daughters Kathy Scaletty (Rick) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Patti Busse (Dale) of Reeds Spring, Missouri, Becky White (Gary) of Kansas City, Missouri, Tina Kramer (Chris) of Camdenton, Missouri; sons Joe Bock (Sue Lyke) of Columbia, Maryland, Tim Bock (Becky) of Webster Groves, Missouri, John Bock (Laura) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In addition, she leaves 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Kali Hood, Lake Regional Hospice Team, Fr. John Schmitz, and the many church members, neighbors, and friends who have supported Dorothy and Jim in this journey.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 28th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Laurie, MO. Visitation will start at 9:30 with a rosary at 11:00 and Mass at 11:30. A luncheon will follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, friends may make a contribution to National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church or Water.org

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Salesman For Stampfer Feed Comany
• Baptism: 18 Sep 1904, St Joseph Catholic Church, Pilot Grove, Cooper, Missouri, USA

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Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Obituary, Of Harold Frank Lang - 17 Apr 1993.

Henry married Bonen, Martha Catherine on 19 Oct 1927 in St Joseph Catholic Church, Pilot Grove, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Martha (daughter of Bonen, Bernard Henry Sr and Brengarth, Anne Mary) was born on 24 Jun 1904 in Pilot Grove, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 8 Apr 1991 in Beautiful Savior Nursing Home, Belton, Cass, Missouri, USA; was buried on 12 Apr 1991 in St Martin Catholic Church Cemetery, Martinsville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Obituary, Of Harold Frank Lang - 17 Apr 1993.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Bosie
• Occupation: Farmer
• Departure: 1881, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Balthasar married Day, Anna Barbara on 15 Apr 1890 in St John Catholic Church, Clear Creek Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Anna (daughter of Day, William Elisha) was born on 24 Mar 1870 in Ruppertsberg, Bad Durkheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 11 Aug 1957 in Pilot Grove Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Aug 1957 in St Martin Catholic Church Cemetery, Martinsville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Departure: 1886, Germany

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• Nickname: Barney
• Occupation: Farmer

Bernard married Brengarth, Anne Mary in UNKNOWN. Anne was born on 2 Dec 1869 in Prairie Home, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 8 Jan 1944 in St Joseph Hospital (Demolished), Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 10 Jan 1944 in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife

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Parents are Sebastian and Mary nee' Spayde Brengarth both of Germany.