James Maurice Mantonya, 81 of Wheatland, Missouri passed away Thursday evening May 3, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
James was born January 26, 1931 in Benton County, Missouri to James Morris and Edith (Kirkland) Mantonya.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Verna Elam and Pat Turner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; four daughters, Wanda Reynolds (Rod), Pamela Davidson, Shelly Young (Ernie) and Tonya Chance; his grandchildren, Mickey, Brandon and his wife Rachell, Kevin, Kristy, Kathy, Kasey and Jimmy; 13 great grandchildren; his brother, Henry Mantonya and his sister, Tana Leslie.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Springfield, Missouri.
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