GOWER, Mo. – Geraldine R. Fisher, 92, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Gower Convalescent Center .
Geraldine was born to Paul W. and Rosa (Siela) Kneib on February 15, 1922 in St. Joseph. She attended Sacred Heart Convent. She married Herman A. Fisher on September 14, 1943. He passed away in 2003.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a 4-H Leader, So-Dance Club and Extension Club.
Surviving family includes Rosann Stagg (Charles) Ames, Iowa; Jeanette Toms (Mick) Kearney, Mo.; Ron Fisher (Patricia) Easton, Mo.; Jerry Fisher (Linda) and Roger Fisher (Patsy), Easton, Mo.; and Diane Hendrix (Jimmy), Bentonville, Ark.; brother, Earl Kneib (Ruth), St. Joseph; sister-in-law, Ernestine Elrod (Lloyd), St. Joseph; brother-in-law, Dean Garrahan (Charlotte), Eagle, Idaho; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Geraldine was preceded in death by son, Francis and brothers Vincent and Alphonse Kneib.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Rosary 6 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph on Friday, October 24, 2014. Visitation following the Rosary until 8:30 p.m. Friends may call at the chapel after 9 a.m. on Friday.

ST. JOSEPH – Arlene Faye Messner, 84, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at her home.
She was born May 28, 1930 in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School, and was a Homemaker. She enjoyed antiques, decorating, and was a loving mother and grandmother, and she was a Christian.
Arlene was preceded in death by husband, Jack Messner; her father, Clarence Halpaine; mother, Violet Davidson; and a brother, Norman Halpaine.
Survivors include, two sons, Kirk Messner and Mike Messner; a daughter, Jackie Weiser all of St. Joseph; three grandchildren, Ashley Rainsbarger, Katie Weiser, and Mitch Messner; two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Briana Rainsbarger; a brother, David Halpaine; twin sister, Darlene West; and sister, Myrna Turner.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery DeKalb, Mo. Memorials are requested to the Arlene Messner Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Larry L. Huston, 75, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 1, 1938 to Paul and Lottie (Armstrong) Huston in St. Joseph.
Larry married Betty Anderson on May 6, 1960. She survives of the home.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Larry retired from MEAD as the Union Business Agent. Following that he was the Executive Director of AFL-CIO Community Services St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a former President of the St. Joseph Labor Council and also a member of the State Labor Board.
Mr. Huston was a member of the Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; High Twelve Club No. 49 and Moila Shrine.
Larry was the rock of the family and built his family with absolute love. He believed in giving back to his community and was very active in numerous programs to help those in need. As most know, Larry was a beloved coach for Little League Baseball and Bantam League Football of the Northend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Karlene.
Additional Survivors: children, Rodney Huston (Christie) of Glendale, Ariz., Rebecca Gach and Patti Cope (Gary) of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Kristina Fowler (Josh) of Olathe, Kan., Kyle Gach (Katie) of Washington, D.C., Tyson Gach of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Kaleigh Gach of Olathe; great-grandchildren, Logan and Madison Fowler and Jaxon Shoemaker; sisters, Raline Greer and Lila Thompsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.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, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Second Harvest Food Bank or Camp Quality Northwest Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Marge Schneider, 96, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 10, 1918 to Oscar and Rose (Wenger) Stuber in St. Joseph.
Marjorie married Oliver Louis Schneider on June 9, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1992.
She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and attended one year of business school. She was also a Bookkeeper for Wonder Bread Bakery for over twenty-five years.
Marge was a member of Clair United Methodist Church where she was an active member since she was ten.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wilbur Stuber; and son, Terry Schneider.
Survivors: son, Ross Schneider (Patricia), St. Joseph; daughter, Norma Schneider, Council Bluffs, Iowa; granddaughters, Dr. Brianne Schneider and Laura Schneider; grandson, Patrick Schneider; brothers, Norman Stuber and Oscar Stuber (Priscilla); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: 10 a.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Clair United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

RAVENWOOD, Mo. – William Henry “Bill” Wilmes, 80, died Monday, October 20, 2014, at his home in Ravenwood.
Bill was born September 12, 1934, in Maryville, Mo., to William Henry and Laura Louise (Thompson) Wilmes.
A 1952 graduate of Maryville High School, he was a farmer. He married Patricia Madden Wilmes on February 9, 1954, at St. Patrick’s Church in Maryville.
Bill was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Mo., and the Knights of Columbus.
Preceding in death were his wife, Pat; brother, Jim Wilmes; sisters, JoAnn Archer, Mary Ann Wilmes and Mercedes Spire.
Survivors include: six children: Jerry (Robin) Wilmes, Maryville; Cathy (Chris) Oelze, Ravenwood; Margie (Wayne) Canon, Kansas City, Mo.; Larry (Peggy) Wilmes, Ravenwood; Jerome (Karol) Wilmes, Skidmore, Mo,. and Alice (Mark) Schieffer, Maryville; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary (Alvin) Luke, Maryville; Laura Luke, Maryville; Genny Jermain, Burlington Junction; Dorothy Schmitz, Parnell, Mo., and Pat (John) Schieber, Maryville; and brother Fred (Darla) Wilmes, Lawson, Mo.
A Parish Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, with visitation to follow after the Rosary, until 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, at St. Columba, with burial following in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Mo.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice and Homecare, 2016 South Main Street,nMaryville, MO 64468.