MARYVILLE, Mo. – Barbara June McIntyre, 84, formerly of Elmo, Missouri died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville.
Barbara was born June 2, 1930, in Elmo, Mo.,i to Galen and Nora Horn Neff. Barbara married Kenneth McIntyre October 16, 1948, at Blanchard, Iowa. Kenneth preceded her in death October 17, 2010.
A 1948 graduate of Elmo High School, she had been a CNA at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville, and a member of the Elmo United Methodist Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; sons, John Henry McIntyre and Larry Wayne McIntyre; brothers, Richard and Henry Neff; and sister, Gladys Beckel.
Survivors include: daughters, Joyce (James) Smith, Irma Copeland, Carol L. McIntyre, all of Maryville; and Dianna (Les) Linville, Skidmore, Mo., and son, George McIntyre, Kimallton, Iowa; sisters, Loeva Brown, Ephrata, Wash., and Carolyn Hamm, Yakima, Wash.; ten grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Barbara’s body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 9, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be a luncheon and time of visitation after the service at 622 West Edwards, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice and Homecare, 2016 South Main Street, Maryville, Mo. in Barbara’s name. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

ST. JOSEPH – Rosemarie Komer, 76, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 5, 1938 to Rudolf and Florine (Maurer) Forner in Weisbaden, Germany.
Rosemarie married Harry A. Komer on June 30, 1961 in Darmstadt, Germany. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2009.
She worked at Peachtree Doors in her younger years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very giving and loved her family very much. Rosemarie was proud of her German heritage and enjoyed cooking.
Mrs. Komer was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: daughter, Evelyn Noland (Mark), Agency, Mo.; grandchildren, Corina Merritt, Agency, Amanda Curnutt (Caleb), Agency, and Nathan Noland, Agency; great-granddaughters, Michelle, Moriah and Emery Merritt and Ava Curnutt; sisters, Karin Jackson (Bruce), West Memphis, Ark., and Christa Ingram, Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell: 1 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be sent to the American Diabetes Association or Crossroads Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Patrick M. Rafter, 60, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born March 27, 1954 to Leonard and Roberta Rafter in Leavenworth, Kan.
Patrick married Deborah J. Perkins on May 8, 1990.
He was an over the road driver for BRW Express for twenty years and attended Word of Life Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: Deborah J. Rafter; daughter, Andrea Rafter, Raytown, Mo.; son, Ryan Angle, Topeka; nine grandchildren; one great-grand daughter; sister, Sharon Massa, Overland Park, Kan.; Barry Rafter, California, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Word of Life Church. Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to service at the church. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Greta E. Crockett, 62, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at her residence.
She was born August 19, 1952 to Kelley and Arlene (Melchert) Crockett in Kansas City, Kan.
Greta was the Director of Nursing at several Kansas City area hospitals throughout her career. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. Greta was an accomplished singer and musician and also acted in her younger years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed rehabbing old houses. Her wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cary Schly; and nephew, Todd Crockett.
Survivors: sister, Sandy Lewis (Bill); brothers, Bruce Crockett (Chris), Scott Crockett (Debra); nieces, Michelle Anspaugh (Clayton), Alyssa Crockett; nephew, Mark Monnier (Susan); and longtime friend, Patricia Kennedy.
Simple Farewell: 1 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Lorraine Cemetery, Lorraine, Kan., at a later date. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph Humane Society or M’Shoogy’s Emergency Animal Rescue. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Richard E. Osborne Sr., AKA, “Old Man in the Backyard”, 61, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born August 31, 1953 to John and Mary (Johnson) Osborne in Hiawatha, Kan.
Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane Lewis; and brothers, Albert (Bud) Osborne and Tom Osborne.
Survivors: wife; Deborah Osborne; children, Jennifer Osborne, James Martens (Mary), Rachel Edwards (Brad), Richard Osborne Jr., Chris Wegenka; Tabitha Milbourn; Charles Monk (Summer) and George Monk; twenty grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, John Osborne (Phyllis), Junior Jensen (Marie), Shirley Jensen, Nancy Silvey, Dorothy Wilson, Janice Hildreth, and Roberta Kidd; numerous nieces and nephews.
Simple Farewell: 1 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Mary Gonzales Rocha, 82, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born March 25, 1932, in Atchison, Kan. The daughter of Julian and Aniceta Rodriguez Gonzales.
Mary and Robert Rocha were united in marriage on June 18, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Atchison.
Mr. Rocha preceded her in death on June 14, 1983. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Joseph. She was very active in her parish, especially during the Mexican Fiestas. In 1983, she received the Bishop’s Recognition Award for outstanding work in the church. Mary worked at Barbosa’s Restaurant and retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Bobela (Dave) and Lisa Gann, both of St. Joseph; three sons, Raymond Rocha and Robert (Guy) Rocha (Jodie), St. Joseph, and Fr. Richard Rocha, Kansas City, Mo.; four grandsons, Ryan Rocha, Ross Rocha, Austen Rocha, and Matthew Bobela; and one granddaughter, Micaila Gann; and two sisters, Andrea Contreras and Cecilia Hiner, Atchison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; eight brothers, Gumesendo (Gummie), Gregory, Erminio (Frank), Porfidio, Paul (Shorty), Joe, Galdino (Max), and Guadalupe (Lupi); and two sisters, Juanita Raymos and Beatrice Koehler.
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, main celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be begin on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 9 a.m. at Rupp Funeral Home until 1 p.m. The body will arrive at St Patrick Catholic Church at 3 p.m. for visitation until 8 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited at 3 p.m., and a parish rosary at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Robert Rocha Memorial Scholarship Fund or St. Patrick Catholic Church. online condolence and obituary www.ruppfuneral.com.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Wanda Suanna Garr, 49, of passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care Center.
She was born May 30, 1965 in Harrisonville, Mo., daughter of Ramona and Ralph Ragan. She graduated from Putnam County high school, Unionville, and Vatterott College, where she studied Front Office Management, and respiratory therapy, and Phlebotomy.
She worked at the Plazma Biological service as a Phlebotomist. She was a dedicated and compassionate person, always helping other people, and was a member of Assembly of God Church.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include, son, Nathan (Nicole) Garr-Whorton of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; grandchildren, Alandria, Kaidyn and Kiya; four sisters: Monica (John) Green of Enola, Ark., Mary Lou (Tom) Pilcher of Sheldon, Mo., Betty Fuentez of Joplin, Mo., and Barbara Latty of Joplin; two brothers, Ralph E. (Nancy) Ragan, Jr. of Peculiar, Mo., and Richard (Betty) Ragan of Conway, Ark.,
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Sharon Spiegel officiating, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Balltown Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.