ST. JOSEPH – Chuck E. Shanks, 60, died Saturday, November 29, 2014.
He was born October 22, 1954 in St. Joseph, and lived his early life in Dearborn, Mo.
He was a retired machine operator for Johnson Controls.
Chuck was an avid golfer at Fairview and avid bowler. He was inducted into the St. Joseph Bowling Hall of Fame in 2003.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise L. Shanks; and brothers, Danny L. Shanks and Jimmy R. Schulze.
Survivors: siblings, Terri A. Marable, Platte City, Mo., Brenda L. Reed, Dearborn, Mark Hicks, Liberty, Mo., and Karla S. Schulze, Pittsburg, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Simple Farewell: The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Donations may be made to help with funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Stella Mae Aladeen, 88, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 29, 2014.
She was born September 14, 1926 to Marlin and Crystal (Forrester) Carr in Logan, Mo.
Stella Mae married Kenneth E. Aladeen on April 22, 1949.
She graduated as Salutatorian from Lafayette High School class of 1943. She was an Avon Representative for forty-seven years. Stella Mae was a member of Hope United Church of Christ and was active with Chapter HY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Mrs. Aladeen was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by and was devoted to: her husband of 65 years, Kenny; children, Kathy Corrigan (Mark), Becky Gossett (Bill) and Scott Aladeen (Lynn); five grandchildren; and many dear cousins and friends.
Healing Farewell: 1 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hope United Church of Christ. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Dennis D. Milbourn, 66, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born May 20, 1948 to Doyle and Rosalie (Nelson) Milbourn in St. Joseph.
Dennis married Donna J. Beaty on June 2, 1973. She survives of the home.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, where he was a Staff Sergeant. Dennis retired from Southwest Airlines and was a member of the American Legion.
Mr. Milbourn was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Lonnie Milbourn.
Additional Survivors: children, Todd M. Milbourn (Holly) and Amy L. Cardwell (Bobby), Platte City, Mo; four grandchildren, Noah, Lillian, Hayden and Hadley; one nephew; and one niece.
Healing Farewell: 3 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Wednesday. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Lung Association or the Buchanan County Social Welfare Board. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Crystal Fern Patterson, 93, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 in a St. Joseph, health care center. She was born October 10, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa, daughter of Vertie and John H. Davison. She graduated from Maitland high school, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed art and painting, crocheting, sewing and crafts, and was a Christian.
Crystal was preceded in death by husband, William Patterson; her parents; two brothers, Harold and Dennis Davison; and three sisters, Edith Sarico, Irene Chestnut, and Amy Spangler.
Survivors include, son, Douglas (Sue) Patterson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; daughter, Debbie (Carl) Finney of St. Joseph; and son, Dennis Patterson of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 19, great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Albert Shirley officiating, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.