ST. JOSEPH – Harold G. Burgess, 81, passed away Monday January 26, 2015 at a local hospital.
Harold was born November 10, 1933 to Leslie and Oda (Schweikhardt) Burgess in Nodaway County, Mo. On November 15, 1951 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving until 1959 when he joined the U.S. Army, serving until 1967. He married Opal M. Norris on November 19, 1954, who he celebrated 60 years of marriage this past November. Harold worked as an over the road Truck Driver and loved baseball.
Preceding him in death are his parents; children, Teresa Neale and Teddy Burgess; and three brothers, Jack, Gene, and Dale Burgess.
Survivors include: his wife Opal, of the home; sisters, Faye Ward and Judith Holden; brother, Paul (Patty) Burgess; two grandchildren, Maggie Jayne Orton and Sterling Neale; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Burgess has been cremated under care of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. A memorial service and inurnment will take place at a later date.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Marvin “Ike” Kneib, 88, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at his residence.
Marvin was born March 12, 1926 in Clarksdale, Mo., to Albert and Josephine (Fisher) Kneib. He grew up in Clarksdale graduating from Clarksdale High School and later moving to St. Joseph, where he resided most of his life. Marvin was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving 1946-1948. On June 3, 1948 he married the mother of his three sons, Anna Marie Whitesell, she preceded him in death in 1986. He married Dorothy Snook on March 26, in St. Joseph. Marvin worked for International as a Diesel Mechanic, retiring after 19 years. He had a very strong faith and was a past member of King Hill United Methodist Church and currently a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He loved outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. His other hobbies included woodworking, gardening, playing cards and enjoyed history and music.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his first wife, Anna Marie; one son, Chuck Kneib, and four siblings, Raymond Kneib, Lucille Moon, Arthur Kneib, and Loretta Thompson.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two sons, Danny (Cathy) Kneib of Clarksdale, and Mike (Sue) Kneib of St. Joseph; daughter-in-law, Susan Kneib of Billings, Mont.; eight grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Wesley United Methodist Church or charity of donor’s choice.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Delbert C. McDonald, Jr., 77, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born May 13, 1937 to Delbert and Rozzetta (Gerner) McDonald, Sr. in St. Joseph.
Delbert married Martha Ward in March of 1988, and they later divorced. He was a man of many stories, known to many as a joker and could convince you of anything. He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Delbert also liked fishing and watching old western movies.
Mr. McDonald was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles McDonald, Sr. and Rosco McDonald; sister, Shelby McDonald.
Survivors: daughter, Mary Kirby (Gilbert); four grandsons, Thomas Ginn (Michelle), Kevin Ginn (Cathy), Preston Ginn (Nikki) and Tyrone Ginn (Shauntessa), all of St. Joseph; 14 great-grandchildren, Kevin Ginn, Jr., Elijah, Alicia Bell, Kapri, Patrice, Ja-Ron, Y-Raum, Aleece, Norman, Sylus, Olivia, Dai’Janise, Tyesha and La-Shelle; sisters, Brenda Estes, St. Joseph, and Daphaine Stone (Lester), Yuma, Ariz.; aunt, Cecilia McGaughy, St. Joseph; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins; and special friend, Regina Dennis.
Healing Farewell: 10 a.m., Saturday, Holsey Chapel, I.C.M. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Holsey Chapel, I.C.M. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Mary Jo Bunten, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 26, 1949 to Roy and Josephine Bunten in St. Joseph.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant brother.
Survivors: sister, Roberta Dakon (Pat), St. Joseph; nephews, Patrick and Matthew Dakon; nieces, Jennifer Vieth and Sarah Dakon; great-nieces and nephews, Kylie, Corbin, Brooklynn, Raven and Montana.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1 p.m., Saturday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.