ST. JOSEPH – Steven W. Stains, Sr., 58, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 9, 1956 to Wilbur and Violet (Putnam) Stains in St. Joseph.
Steven worked as a forklift mechanic in the Springfield area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Michael and Larry Stains; and sister Mona Hootman.
Survivors: children, Gregg Richey, Crystal Stains, Danielle Suman, Steven Stains, Jr., James Sipes and Tanner Wykert; brother, Johnny Stains; and sister, Crystal Stains.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
ST. JOSEPH – Hugh Bert McFadin, 86, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014.
He was born December 9, 1927 to Hugh and Iva McFadin in Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Hugh graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri. He worked for thirty-one years as an elementary school Principal in the St. Joseph and Rushville areas.
In his younger years he played competitive tennis having reached state in high school and playing in college. He also played handball and was an avid motorcycle rider and owned an Indian Chief Motorcycle.
He enjoyed traveling all over the world with his family during the summer. He went to eastern cities, touring the White House, seeing the Liberty Bell and went to Central Park. His travels continued to Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Egypt, Brazil and the nations of Europe. Abroad, he learned to appreciate what he had at home. “I’ve been everywhere, “the traveler says, “but I always return.”
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Kevin.
Survivors: wife, Juanita Mcfadin who taught for forty-eight years in the St. Joseph School District; and daughter, Cynthia Ann McFadin.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
ST. JOSEPH – Winona M. Brown, 100, went to be with the Lord Saturday September 6, 2014.
She was born February 5, 1914 in Savannah, Mo., and was a life long resident of St. Joseph.
She married James Michael “Mike” Brown on November 6, 1945, he preceded her in death January 6, 2002.
She graduated from Benton High School class of 1932 and worked as a telephone operator. She was a member of King Hill Baptist Church.
Winona was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Frank H and Bessie L. Matlock) Albertson; an infant son, Allen Dale Brown; two brothers, Frank Albertson Jr., and Nord Westley Albertson.
She is survived by two sons, Michael James Brown and wife Mary Jo of St. Joseph, and Jon Patrick Brown of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia Ward of Emporia, Kan.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. She will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Hands of Hope Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Carl E. Leihr, 71, died September 5, 2014.
He was born April 13, 1943 in St. Joseph.
Carl is preceded in death by sister, Lucinda Sue Cook.
Survivors include: mother, Georgia M. Leihr of the home; children, Mary Worley, Georgia Burns, Carl Leihr Jr. and Cordia Garcia; brother, Richard Bozarth.
Cremation by Rupp Funeral Home. No scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com