ST. JOSEPH – Reinhard “Whitey” Mausolf, 78, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born July 14, 1936 to Gilbert and Ora (Althoff) Mausolf in St. Paul, Minn.
Whitey met his wife Gretchen Jan Mueldener in Lyons, Kan. They were married on July 21, 1958. She survives him at their home in St Joseph.
He proudly served for the United States Air Force from 1955-2000. Fifteen years of his service were devoted to the same work as a civilian. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War for which he received a Bronze Star. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
Whitey was a member of St Joseph’s Wyatt Park Christian Church. The far most important things to him were taking care of his family and serving his country.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Audrey Dudley, Alvador Mausolf and Marvin Mausolf.
Additional Survivors: sons, Dean Mausolf and Mark Mausolf (Lori); daughter, Diana Mausolf-Hughes (Kirk); grandchildren, Meghann, Dean, Joseph, Heather and Krysten, Nichole and Adam; and great-grandchildren, Eliza, Emma and Isa.
Memorial Services: 3:30 p.m., Friday, at Wyatt Park Christian Church; 2623 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 2 to 3:15 p.m. For those wishing to make a contribution in Whitey’s name, they are to be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church India Fund. (http://www.gsm-wpcc.blogspot.com/) Checks made to Wyatt Park Christian Church India Fund. Flowers are appreciated. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

QUINCY, Ill. – Joan M. Loyd, 85, passed away on October 6, 2014, at a healthcare facility in Quincy.
She was born August 26, 1929, in Horton, Kan., to Gustav T. Larson and Bernice Larson, the second of three children. She had attended the University of Kansas. Joan married Harold L. Loyd in 1949. They moved from Brown County, Kan., to St. Joseph in 1953. Harold preceded her in death in 2011.
Joan was an avid reader and skilled painter who enjoyed sharing her talents with others. Her family, friends, and Christian faith were cherished parts of her life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Joan is survived by three children, Jere (Sheridan) Loyd, St. Joseph; Janice Jackson, St. Joseph; and David (Leslie) Loyd, Quincy; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Joseph. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America are encouraged, in care of the funeral home.

AMITY, Mo. – Erma L. Griffith, 86, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at a healthcare facility in Maysville, Mo.
She was born November 10, 1927 to Herman and Emma (Ladage) Linder in Cosby, Mo.
Erma married James Griffith on April 2, 1953. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1997.
She was a graduate of Savannah High School in 1945 and Northwest Missouri State University. Erma was a member of Maysville United Methodist Church and UMW, Psi Phi Sorority. She was also a past member of MSTA.
Mrs. Griffith was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Glenna Lee Nold.
Survivors: son, Lynn Griffith (Connie), Amity; grandsons, James (Clemma), Justin (Danielle), Brandon and Barry Griffith; great-grandchildren, Zach, Eli, Asher and Harper; sister, Dorothy Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Maysville United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – James “Jammer” Carl Good Lamar, 52, passed away Monday October 6, 2014 at his home.
He was born August 15, 1962 in Denver, Colo. He married Patricia on May 20, 1998, and they shared 16 years together. He worked at the Deluxe Truck Stop for 13 years. He loved his dogs and mowing grass.
Jammer was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Good and Anetta.
He is survived by wife, Patricia Lamar of St. Joseph; daughter, Tisha (David) Worley; son, Nathaniel Rollett (Rachael Ferguson) of St. Joseph; grandson, Mike who was raised in the home; four other grandchildren, Dominick, Delany, Austin, Ceyton; two step-grandchildren, Meia and Shelby; a brother, Michael Leonardo of Dallas, Texas; and step-father, Bob Leonardo of St. Joseph.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday to celebrate Jammers life at Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com