Lester P. “Drut” Basham
1928-2016

Lester P. “Drut” Basham, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Living Community.
He was born November 18, 1928 to Leslie and Cecil Basham.
Lester married Shirley Boeh. To that union a daughter, Debbie, was born.
He later married Lavina Weir. She preceded him in death.
Lester was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers for over 50 years. He worked for Wm. Grace, and formed a close relationship with him. Lester enjoyed drives through the country, going to casinos, and dining out at Betty’s Café.
He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Deloss and J.L.; and three sisters, Ruby, Lorraine and Charlene.
Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Hatch (Max), Arizona; Companion of 13 years, Mary Heastan; sisters, Velma Spaulding, St. Joseph, and Dorothy Loomis, Grain Valley; step son, Ronnie Weir; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.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. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dr. Lawrence Littlefield

1921-2016

Dr. Lawrence Littlefield, 94, Atchison, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, 2016. Dr. Lawrence Littlefield was born Tuesday, October 11th, 1921.
Visitation Saturday, February 27th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Sunday, February 28th, 2016, 2:00pm, Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment is taking place at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Sr. Ann Zager, OSB
1915 – 2016

Sister Ann Zager, OSB, 100, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the monastery.
The vigil service will be Monday, February 29m at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Tuesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Sister Ann was born in Kansas City, Kan., to Blasé and Gertrude Stimec Zager on April 23, 1915. After graduating from Mount St. Scholastica Academy, she entered the Benedictine community in 1939, and made her monastic profession in 1941. For 32 years she taught in parish schools in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Colorado. In 1974, she began working in the library and the English as a Second Language program in Donnelly College in Kansas City. Later, she assisted with services to the aging in Kansas City, Kan., and tutored in the GED program at Donnelly College. She observed her 70th anniversary of monastic profession in 2011.
Sister Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Joseph, Anthony, Peter, Frank, Louis, John and Fred Zager and her sister Mary Skovich. She is survived by her sister Frances McMahon of Kansas City, Kan., and by nieces, nephews, and her monastic family. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home (www.arensbergpruett.com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Mount St. Scholastica or made online at the Mount’s web site (www.mountosb.org).

Mary M. Lancey
1937-2016

Mary M. Lancey, 78, Savannah, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
She was born May 27, 1937 in Ames, Iowa.
Mary married Virgil Williams in 1955 and they later divorced. She then married Ray E. Lancey on December 14, 1972. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2005.
She worked at Swanson’s and later Country Mart for 35 years as a cashier and loved to sew, paint, crochet, knit and enjoyed all types of art. Mary had collected over 800 penguins.
Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, Eastern Star, where she was the District Grand Matron and a member of the Social Order of Beauceant.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Sybil (Purvis) Enfield; and sister, Ann Roberts.
Survivors include son, Keith Williams (Pat); stepchildren, Rae Messick, James Lancey, David Lancey and Janis Easter (Don); eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and four nieces.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, First Baptist Church of Savannah. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, First Baptist Church of Savannah. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Eastern Star Savannah Chapter 223. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Deborah Walters Shellenberger
1949-2016

Deborah Walters Shellenberger, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 14, 1949 in Dodge City, Kansas and lived most of her life in St. Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah High School and was a beautician until she retired.
She enjoyed fishing, camping, and the birds, squirrels and deer that came to her yard to be frequently fed. Deborah was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Savannah.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Wesley Walters; and grandparents, Raymond and Viola Sears.
Survivors include mother, Betty Lee (Martin) Walters, Savannah, Missouri; son, Eric Shellenberger (Monica), Agency, Missouri; daughter, Laura Ziolkowski (Chuck), St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren, Makayla and Edward Ridings, St. Joseph, Missouri and Jordan and Jaron Shellenberger, Agency, Missouri; and sister, Susan Parrish (Donald), Venice, Florida;
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Mosaic Foundation in memory of Deborah. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Walter “Lee” Moeller
1920-2016

Walter “Lee” Moeller, 95, Maryville, Missouri passed away Monday, February 22, 2016.
Lee was born to William and Myrtle Moeller, June 19, 1920. He was ninth of eleven children. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He married Eunice “Bunny” Moeller on December 14, 1940. Lee and Bunny farmed in Topeka, Kansas and then moved to Bedford, Iowa in the mid-forties. They farmed in southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri for over forty years. Lee loved cattle and was honored as an outstanding farmer. A tractor accident ended his farming career.
In the mid-eighties, Lee and Bunny moved to Maryville, Missouri where they resided until his death. He managed the Northwest Missouri Testing Station at the college in Maryville, Missouri. In his retirement years, he continued his love of farming in his garden. He was well known in Maryville for his garden. Many bought fresh vegetables especially tomatoes in the summer and black walnuts in the fall. When he wasn’t growing vegetables he was tending as many beautiful flowers as he could grow.
His other loves were people and card playing. He always had a big smile and a genuine interest in whatever a friend was doing. He and Bunny won many card tournaments.
Lee was a member of the Masonic Masons and a Charter member of the Pickering Lions Club. He volunteered many hours to the Lions and left his mark in selling popcorn. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Lee and Bunny had two daughters, Lona and Jeanne. Jeanne preceded Lee in death in the eighties. Lona Lewis lives in Bellevue, Nebraska and Lee has a son-in-law, Terry Lewis that lives in Sidney, Iowa. Lee has one grandson, Dawson Lewis, Pierre, South Dakota; granddaughter-in-law, Anne; and three great grandsons, Michael, Andrew and William. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by his sisters, Norma Jean Ray, Topeka and June Brown, Wichita, Kansas.
Lee was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.