ST. JOSEPH – Thomas “T.C.” Riley, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born March 12, 1924 in St. Joseph, son of Nellie and Thomas C. Riley Sr., and they precede him in death.
He graduated from Benton High School and married Rosalie Eaton on November 13, 1945, and she survives of the home.
He was a life long farmer and loved his profession. He also loved his church life and enjoyed Sunday school program. T.C. was active in the community serving on the Halls levy district board, and the Lake Contrary School Board. He was a member of the Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.
Survivors include, wife, Rosalie Riley of the home; daughter, Linda (Mike) Bowers of Knoxville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Stephanie (Brien) Evans and Jennie (Charles) Pusser of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Nicolas and Katie Evans, and Olivia Pusser; a sister, Jean Ann (Warren) Albers of St. Joseph.
“My life purpose is to love Christ, share Christ, and serve Christ through His church and to lead my family and others to do the same.”
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastors David Mason, Shawn Caraway, and Mark Albee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Entombment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

TULSA, Okla. – Harriet Jean Warner, 86, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
She was born November 5, 1928 in Burlington, Kan. Harriet married Clarence Warner in 1958. He preceded her in death in 1995.
She was a lifetime star of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Burlington United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Warner was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Hattie (Harris) Kelley; brother-in-law, Harvey Young; and son, Steve Scott.
Survivors include daughter, Julee Waldhart (Brooks), Vancouver, Wash.; grandson, Kelley Waldhart; sister, Karen Young; sister-in-law, Deloris Warner; niece, Jeanne Finnegan (Jim); and nephew, Mark Young.
Jean has requested there be no services. Private Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Harry “Bill” Moon, 75, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home.
He was born April 11, 1939 in Lanett, Al.
Bill married Barbara Sharitz on April 8, 1961. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1992.
He was a truck driver with Setiz Foods for thirty-five years.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Grace (Smith) Moon; daughter, Tracy Noland; and sister, Gertrude Brown. Survivors include daughter, Angela Tirrell, St. Joseph; son, William Moon; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Three Rivers Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – James “Jim” Maxwell Young, 85, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born March 6, 1929 in St. Joseph.
Jim married Ruth W. Ingram in January 1951. She survives of the home.
He was a graduate of Benton High School class of 1947 and was captain of the football team where he led his team to the Peanut Bowl. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a yardmaster at Rock Island Railroad.
Jim enjoyed boating and water skiing. He was a member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. Mr. Young was also a member of St. Joseph Lodge No 78, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude (Maxwell) Young; and brother, John “Jack” M. Young.
Additional Survivors include children, Taira Nelson (Thomas), Florida, Gayla Rene Roth; and son-in-law, JR Roth; grandchildren, Blake Roth (Julie) and Taira Roth (Afton); great-grandchildren, Alaina, George, Fynn and Harper Roth; and sister-in-law, Marion Young.
Farewell Services 1 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call after 4 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Local Animal Shelter or the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Charles “Chuck” E. Culver, 74, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born December 25, 1940 in St. Joseph. Chuck enjoyed playing cards. He attended Lighthouse Fellowship Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roe and Velma (Vanover) Culver; and a brother, Michael Culver.
Survivors include brother, Jack Culver (Joyce); companion, Janice Hochenauer; nephews, Paul and Shelia Culver and Patrick Culver; and niece, Kelly Culver Ezell.
Farewell Services 1 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Theresa Steele, 57, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born June 16, 1957 in St. Joseph. Theresa married Dennis Steele. He preceded her in death.
She was a data processor for Mosaic Life Care and enjoyed attending and watching her grandchildren’s ballgames.
Mrs. Steele was also preceded in death by her father, Joseph Kennedy.
Survivors include daughter, Terri Potter (Greg), St. Joseph; son, Billy Steele, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Emilie and Dylan Mazur and Brooklynn Steele; sister, Karen Hudson (Dave); brother, John Kennedy (Sandy); mother, Carolyn Shurvington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4 p.m., Tuesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.