Killian Glen Clay
1994-2015

Killian Glen Clay, 21, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly, August 23, 2015.

He graduated from Central High School in 2012. Killian worked for Tyler Clark Concrete Construction. He loved dirt bikes, four-wheelers, diesel trucks, friends and family. He loved to help others in need. He gave them rides, bought them food, often bringing them home with him to stay until they got back on their feet. Killian will be sadly missed and loved dearly by many forever more.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents the late Glen and Wilma Miller of Helena, Missouri and the late Michael Clay of Tiffany Springs.

Surviving family includes, parents, Michael and Maurine (Miller) Clay, brothers, Karson Clay and Brett Gay; his girlfriend, Dominique McCabe, Aunt and Uncle, Helen and Quent Lewis and great- aunt, Alta Griffoul.

Services 10:00 AM Thursday at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation will begin after 1:00 PM Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday Evening. Killian will arrive at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

In remembrance of Killian, his family asks to bring photographic prints or personal memories to be shared with his family.

Myrl Lloyd Sartain
1920-2015

Myrl Lloyd Sartain was born October 26, 1920 in Howard County, MO and passed away August 22, 2015 at Diversicare in St. Joseph.
After serving in the navy during WWII, he went to Kansas City where he worked as a barber. Moving to St. Joseph in 1985, he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Clara Patterson Sartain, by a great grandson, Bobby Horton, his parents, Clarence and Annie Sartain, and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Horton, and husband Bob of St. Joseph, three sons: Don Sartain of St. Joseph, Aaron Sartain of Maysville, Phillip Sartain and wife Maralee of Pensacola, FL, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral home, the family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, the interment will be at the Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Curtis E. Monson
1937-2015

Curtis E. Monson, 78, Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born March 7, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings.
Survivors include four children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
Mr. Monson was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Shirley Mae Duffy
1936-2015

Shirley Mae Duffy 78, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 at a Saint Joseph. She was born October 1, 1936 in Graham, Missouri daughter of Beulah & Jack Chappell. She married Donald Duffy on February 2, 1957, at St. James Catholic Church, and they shared 58 years together. She attended Benton High School and was a Homemaker. She loved to travel, and hiking at Yellow Stone national park, she also loved taking care of her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and her dog Prince. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Gail Martin. She is survived by husband, Donald Duffy of the home, two daughters, Susan (Charles) Przybylski and Sheryl (John) Bremer all of St. Joseph, MO, three granddaughters, Brittany Bremer, Carlie Przybylski, and Jennifer Blake, a brother, Marion (Doris) Chappell of St. Joseph, MO, and a sister, Sylvia (Harold) Simmons. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Sparta Cemetery, following the memorial service. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Journey Baptist Food Pantry. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Margaret Ann Morlock
1957-2015

Margaret Ann Morlock, 58, Liberty, Missouri, daughter and sister, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
Peggy was born August 8, 1957, in Wharton, Texas. She lived with her family in Texas until October 1984, when she moved to Immacolata Manor, a residential community for persons with developmental disabilities in Missouri.
Peggy was a great teacher. When we found ourselves hurrying through our lives, she taught us to slow down. When we worried over little things in life, she helped us realize that there are really more important things to focus on. She was the light in our darkness, always smiling and loving without an agenda. She taught us to champion the little guy, the ones who are different, the people who need a little more time and effort to move forward in life.
She gave us direction and clarity in our lives. She taught us to be humble and accepting of our accomplishments and our failures. She taught us empathy and compassion. Peggy always had love and acceptance for everyone. She never judged another human being on their appearance, their position in life, their material wealth, or their status in the community. Everyone was a friend.
She could sense our feelings and always wanted to see a smile. She pulled us out of our daily issues with a loving touch and helped us focus on what really matters.
Peggy loved music. She loved to sing and dance. She loved soft hair and Mr. Toe. She loved to shop at Wal-Mart and eat at McDonald’s.
She loved picnics and parties, beautiful days and Elvis songs. Trips to St. Joe made Peggy especially happy. She loved staying in a hotel, going out to the farm, visiting special aunts, uncles and cousins, and eating dessert.
Peggy especially loved her family at Immacolata Manor. Peggy’s family would like to acknowledge the 30 years of loving care that she received. Her life in this community was fulfilling and joyful.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Gail Buzzella (Michael) of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Linda Langlois (Ray) of Cedar Park, TX; her brothers, Michael Morlock (Nancy) of Evergreen, CO, Bruce Morlock (Vicki) of Bellville, TX, and John Morlock (Adamina) of Fort Davis, TX, and eleven nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Morlock, brother Brian Morlock and nephew Tom Webb.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Immacolata Manor, 2135 Manor Way, Liberty, MO 64068 or NorthCare Hospice, ATTN: Development Office, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, STE 2, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Horigan Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.