Dorothy Pearl Woods
1944-2015

Dorothy Pearl Woods 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born May 18, 1944 in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and worked as a CNA for the Veterans Administration 8 years in Leavenworth, Ks and 2 years in Topeka. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and attended St. Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by father, Ora John Coleman, mother, Martha Frances Washington, husband, Jackie Wood. Survivors include daughter, Candice “Missy” Coleman of Saint Joseph, MO, sister, Nancy (Bill)Smith of Lansing, KS, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 11:00 am, at the Ashland Cemetery, Pastor Douglas Cline officiating/ The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Ona Marie Shuman
1924-2015

Ona Marie Shuman 91, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Savannah, MO health care center. She was born March 15, 1924 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of Anna and Earl Yocam. She worked as an inspector at Armour’s, and at Custom Cable as well as being a wonderful Homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, camping and going on vacations, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren of which she loved “bunches”. Whenever asked her how she was doing she would say “Fat and Sassy”. She was a member of the St. James Alter Society and St. James Catholic Church. Ona Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl Thomas Shuman, son, Bobby Shuman, granddaughter Penney Embrey, great grandson, Michael Embrey. Survivors include three son, Denny (Pam) Shuman of Savannah, MO, Patrick (Donna) Shuman of Cosby, MO, and Michael (Sharon) Shuman of Oregon, MO, 11 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2015, at 2:00 pm at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home with the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James School. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Wilma L. Waterstradt
1915-2015

Wilma Louise (Wolfing) Waterstradt, 100, Savannah, Missouri passed from this life into the loving arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 31, 2015.
She was born June 23, 1915 to Otto and Lois Wolfing.
Wilma married the love of her life Carl F. Waterstradt on December 24, 1937, Carl died December 28, 1997.
Wilma loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she was active in their women’s ministry. She loved to cook and especially baking. She had a laugh and joy that was contagious. Prior to entering Laverna Village Nursing Facility she made her home with long term caretakers and best friends Ed and Carolyn Vaughn, Savannah. Where she loved watching the seasons change and especially enjoyed watching the various birds feeding outside the kitchen window.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Tom and Ross Wolfing; and sisters, Ruth Brown and Sybil Staples.
Survivors include sister, Jean Riley, St. Joseph, Missouri; nieces and nephews; and long term caretakers, Ed and Carolyn Vaughn.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ascera Care Hospice, Savannah, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.