Theora Thelma Rowland
1930-2015

Theora Thelma Rowland, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence.
She was born February 21, 1930 in Utica, Missouri to George and Queen (Reed) Thomas, Sr.
Theora married George “Billy” Rowland, Sr. February 7, 1945.
She was a nursing assistant.
Theora was a member of St. Francis Baptist Temple and former member of Grant AME Church and First Baptist Mt. Union. She was an exceptional mother, cook, and baker. An avid Royals fan and she loved Tiger Woods.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sons, Scott and Kevin Rowland; brothers, George and Virgil Thomas and Harry White; and sisters, Lucille Thaxton and Bertha Ramsey.
Survivors include son, George Rowland, Jr. (Joyce) Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Patricia Ross (Andrew) St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Sherry Rowland (Arthur, Jr.) St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Larry Rowland, Sr. (Mary Alice) St. Joseph, Missouri; Harry Rowland (daughter Tyanne) St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Deborah McGaughy (Roger) St. Joseph, Missouri; twenty-five grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sarah West; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, St. Francis Baptist Temple. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Wednesday. 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.

Gary Lawrence Pischker
1958-2015

Gary Lawrence Pischker 56, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at his home. He was born August 24, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Catherine “Katie” and Lawrence Pischker. He graduated from Helen Davis school, and he enjoyed bowling and going to the casino, he also attended UCP for many years, and was active in special Olympics and the TOUCH program., he was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Gary was preceded in death by father. Survivors include, mother, Catherine “Katie” Ann Pischker of the home, and several cousins, aunts and an uncle.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Father Evan Harkins officiating, The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the United Cerebral Palsy. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Jerri Kay Kibbe

Jerri Kay Kibbe 53, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday August 1, 2015 at a Saint Joseph, health care center. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Wednesday with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Jerri Kibbe Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Elizabeth D. Loe
1916-2015

Elizabeth D. Loe, 99, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at her residence.
She was born February 20, 1916 in Rayville, Missouri to William and Ira (Narramore) Dale.
Elizabeth married Dale Miller Loe June 28, 1936.
She retired after working as a secretary in the chaplain’s office at Heartland Hospital.
She was a member of PEO Chapter HY and enjoyed collecting Angels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Mary Loe; sister, Hazel Russell; and brother, Estel Dale.
Survivors include daughter, Marilyn A Seever; son, Gary D. Loe, Sr. (Mary); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.