Mark Anthony Lee
1971-2016

Mark Anthony Lee, 44, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born September 2, 1971 in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Mark was an inspiration and never once complained when he was diagnosed with MS.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene (Tull) Lee; brother, Leslie; and sister, Julia (Lee) Ballew.
Survivors include father, Les Lee; sisters, Teresa Clark, Brenda Clark and Ellie Walker; brother, James Lee; and numerous extended family.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Cheryl Taylor
1943-2016

Cheryl Taylor, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born April 10, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her friends and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Connie.
Survivors include three children, Ron Taylor (Angie), Chrissy Hodgson (Robert) and Allan Taylor (Ruth); five grandchildren, Travis, Joseph, MaLeia, Patricia, and R.J.; three great-grandchildren; brothers, “CH” and “CJ”; and sister, Carolyn.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Julia B. Proffitt
1924-2016

Julia B. Proffitt 91, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday February 8, 2016 at a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born February 10, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Rushville High School and attended the St. Joseph Junior College. She loved her friends at Wellington Point and to playing bingo. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. Julia was preceded in death by her father, John Higgins, mother, Rosetta Barnett 3-brothers, 3-sisters, and a great grandson, She is survived by two daughter, Nancy Anderson, and Jerry Ann (John) Hildebrand of Saint Joseph, MO, 4-grandchildren, 5- great grandsons, 1-great grand daughter, and a brother, Donald Higgins of Omaha, NE. She has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Leta Margaret Trail
1919-2016

Leta Margaret Trail 96, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at a St. Joseph health care center. She was born March 23, 1919 in Crawford Township, near Weston, MO, daughter of Mattie and Henry Fortune. Leta married Russell Trail on September 27, 1937, he preceded her in death March 23, 2003. She worked at Nomi Lites, Katz and Osco drug stores, and retired from Quaker Oats, she took pleasure in her many employments. Leta was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family, and was a member of the Wallace Christian Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Tom Trail, 10 – brothers; Estel, Milliard, Thomas, John, and Dudley Jolly, Gilbert, Henry, James, Crawford, and Frank Fortune, 4 sisters, Mayme Willoughby, Pearl Trail, Eunice Sorrell, and Emily Lee Jones, son-in-law, Everett Purvis, daughter-in-law, Deborah Trail, one grandchild, one great great grandchild. Survivors include, two sons, Melvin Trail and Randall Trail both of Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Patty Sue Purvis of Kansas City, MO, 10-grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law, Martha Trail of Gower, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. George Watts officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Weston. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Renee Verssue Boothby
1965-2016

Renee Verssue Boothby, 50, Sterling, Colorado passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
Renee was born April 2, 1965 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Bernard and Jeanne (Slocum) Verssue.
She graduated from St. Joseph Cathedral School, Bishop LeBlond High School and Drake University, where she received her B.A. in Communications.
Renee married Timothy Boothby in 1997.
She pursued a career in graphics design and was a creative painter, loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy; daughters, Zelie and Sophia Boothby; parents, Bernard and Jeanne Verssue of St. Joseph; and brothers, Matthew (Mary) Verssue of Kansas City and John Verssue of McPherson, Kansas.
Memorial Mass 10:30 A.M. Friday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, K.C. Hope Lodge or a charity of your choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John W. Ingram
1941-2016

John W. Ingram, 74, Mound City, passed away February 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He worked most of his life in the fertilizer business, retiring as President of Northwest Fertilizer, a business he and his family started 25 years ago.
John enjoyed the Canada fishing trips with his friends for 30 years and he enjoyed hunting with his kids and family. He took pride in all three of his children saying they were his biggest and best accomplishments, however the sparkle in Poppy’s eyes were from his four grandchildren who he adored. The last four years he had been through so much with his illness, but he never lost his since of humor. John was a member of River of Hope Fellowship.
Preceded in death by son, Cory Ray; parents, Elbert Ingram and Abby Ingram Heine.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Jeff; daughter, Tiffany (Brandon) Roup; grandchildren, Tanner and Tori Ingam, Aviree and Creyton Roup, all of Mound City; sisters, Gloria Roderick, Branson, MO, Linda Owens, St Joseph MO, Beverly Diggs, Mound City and Debbie Simmonds, Mound City; and a brother, Greg, “Butch” Strahl, Paola, KS.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, River of Hope Fellowship. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship. The family suggests donations to River of Hope Fellowship or Hope Lodge, 1120 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.