Alice Clara Carnes

Alice Clara Carnes age 99, of Chamois, passed away, Monday, July 22, 2013, at her residence near Chamois.

Alice was born April 11, 1914, in Morrison, a daughter to the late Gustav and Emelia (Brandt) Schaeperclaus. Alice attended the Rost School in Rural Morrison.

As a young adult, Alice was baptized and confirmed at St. James United Church of Christ in Morrison. Alice was a lifelong area resident and a homemaker. She was a past member of the Golden Crown Order of the Eastern Star #173 in Chamois.

Alice was united in marriage on February 27, 1936, in California, Mo. to Adam M. Carnes, who preceded her in death on August 27, 1994.

She enjoyed quilting, cooking, baking, canning sewing, gardening and spending time with her
grandchildren.

Survivors include: two sons, Wesley Carnes of Chancellor, Alabama and Theron Carnes of Chamois; three daughters, Marlene Lackman of Rhineland, Karen Carnes of Chamois, and Linda Buehrlen of Belle; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Alice was preceded in death by two sons; Rodney and Martin Carnes; a sister, Olga Schaeperclaus, four brothers, Alvin, Richard, Walter and Paul Schaeperclaus and one grandson, Phillip Carnes.

Graveside Service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Deer Creek Cemetery in Chamois with the Rev. Frank Husted officiating

In Lieu of Flowers, Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Deer Creek Cemetery Fund.