Francis H. Starr
1941-2015

Francis H. Starr, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his home.
He was born March, 22, 1941 to William and Katie Starr in Highland, Kansas.
Francis married Joyce Petty on December 13, 1975.
Mr. Starr worked 36 years for Wire Rope Corp of America.
He was an avid basketball fan and loved his family.
Volunteering was very important to Francis volunteering for 15 years at WRDCC Department of Corrections, Church van driver for children for 20 years and faithfully attended all of his wife?s functions, work and volunteering as her driver.
He was a member of Central Assembly of God, Union United Steelworkers of America, Local 05783, and St. Joseph Branch NAACP.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Ezra Starr; sisters, Mattie Starr, Shirley Young, and Sandra Broussard.
Survivors include his wife of the home; children, William Broadus (Georgia), St. Joseph, Missouri, Rod Broadus (Elizabeth), St. Joseph, Missouri, Matilda Soukouna, St. Joseph, Missouri, Genise Douglas (Kenneth), Liberty, Missouri, and Connie Broadus, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Nolan Starr (Mary), Wathena, Kansas; sister, Louise Barksdale, St. Joseph, Missouri; adoptive Minnesota son, Charles Schlimme and faithful brother, Stephen T. Holdenried; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Central Assembly Of God Youth Group. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kenneth A. (Ken) Andrus
1930-2015

Kenneth A. (Ken) Andrus, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
He was born November 26, 1930 to William and Laura Andrus in Sparks, Kansas.
Ken married Dallas J. Noland on January 20, 1949 and preceded him in death November 13, 2001.
Ken was a construction worker for over 60 years and owned and operated Andrus Construction. He also taught heavy equipment classes at Hillyard. He later worked as a heavy equipment operator and consultant for Bruce Hannah Construction Company.
Mr. Andrus was a member at Eastside Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He had a strong faith and was a good witness to people.
Ken enjoyed gardening, mowing, playing cards, and sports, especially his Royals and Redskins. The most important thing to him was his family of whom he loved very much. He was the best father and his memory will forever hold a place in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant daughter, Brenda Shirleen; sisters, Urshal Patton, Cleota Hoffman, infant twins, Geraldine and Barbara Jean; and brother, Recil Andrus.
Survivors include children, Barbara C. Grider (Michael), Kenneth W. Andrus, Rhonda S. Andrus, and Regina E. Reece (Rickey); brothers, Delbert, Connie, and Gale Andrus; sisters, Phyllis Miller and Charlene Steieman; 7 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, East Side Baptist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to American Cancer Society. Mr. Andrus will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rose Marie Garrison
1932-2015

Rose Marie Garrison 83, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in a health care center in Olathe, KS. She was born April 7, 1932 in Savonburg, KS, daughter of Catherine and Archie Ludlum. She graduated from Grant Township Rural High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for 50 years working at VA Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, the St. Joseph State Hospital, and at the hospitals in Parsons and Chanute, KS. She loved traveling, antiques, and loved all holidays. She also enjoyed gardening and was crazy about her grandkids and great grandkids. She was a former member of the former King Hill Baptist Church/Journey Baptist Church. Rose was preceded in death by husband, George Garrison, her parents, and a brother, Charles Ludlum. Survivors include, son, Steven (Jan) Ashcraft of Yukon, OK, daughter, Lonetta Ashcraft of Olathe, KS, son, Jeffrey (Rise) Ashcraft of Kansas City, MO, and son, Bob Garrison of St. Joseph, MO. Grandchildren: Joseph (Jennifer) Dix, II, Jennifer (David) Shelow, Jessica (Ray) Greene, Julie (Gary) Simpson, Mindy Ashcraft, Jeffrey (Becky) Ashcraft, II, Kyle Ashcraft, Beth Garrison, Jimi Poe, Preston Cornelius, and Mackenzie Cornelius, 17 great grandchildren: Katy, Emily, Jacob, Enesynce, Mikayah, Conner, Kloey Rose, Damon, Micah, Rachelle, Isaiah, Elijah, Logan, Hazel, Hannah, Jordan and Damian, two sisters, Edna Beth Hartzell of Erie, KS, and sister, Cathy (Phil) Long of Parsons, KS.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Albert Shirley officiating, The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Green Lawn Cemetery Plattsburg, Missouri. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.