John Belken

John Belken, 90, of Farmington and Libertyville died October 20, 2003 
at his home in Libertyville.

He was born September 9, 1913, a son of Albert and Clara (O'Bannon) 
Belken.

Mr. Belken was preceded in death by one son, John Robert Jr.; three 
brothers and one sister.

On April 16, 1937 he was married to Anna Marie Hale in Festus. She 
survives in Libertyville.

Others surviving Mr. Belken are a son, Charles Belken of Libertyville; 
and two daughters, Phyllis Hunt of Alexandria, Louisiana and Clara Miller of Knob Lick.

Mr. Belken had nine grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one 
great great granddaughter.

Mr. Belken was a graduate of Fredericktown High School. He had worked 
for St. Joe Lead Company in Park Hills until his retirement in 1971. 
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fredericktown, 
4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a farmer.

Mass was held October 23, 2003 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with 
Monsignor Bill Stanton officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael's Cemetery in Fredericktown.

Pallbearers were: Hubert Wilkerson, Kent Wilkerson, Mike Belken, Tim Belken, 
Mark Belken and David Davis.

Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home in 
Fredericktown.