Paul Henry Maag, Jr.
1924-2016

Paul Henry Maag, Jr., 91, Cosby, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at a healthcare facility in Savannah, Missouri.
He was born December 29, 1924 in Clarksdale, Missouri.
Paul proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.
He married Delores Schneider on January 20, 1949.
He was a member of Cosby Zion United Methodist Church and the Cosby LIONS Club. Paul enjoyed ballgames, gardening and reading the “National Geographic.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr., and Lena (Welty) Maag; daughter, Mary Maag; and brothers, Clinton, Quentin, Bill and Vernie Maag.
Survivors include wife, Delores, Cosby, Missouri; son, Kenneth Maag, Cosby, Missouri; brother, Arlie Maag (Joan); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Cosby Zion United Methodist Church, Cosby, Missouri. Interment Cosby Zion Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr. Maag will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Cosby Zion Cemetery, 20545 Co. Rd. 279, Cosby, MO 64436. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Larry Joe Auffert
1942-2016

Larry Joe Auffert 73, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday March 20, 2016 at his home. He was born September 4, 1942 in Parnell, Missouri son of Mildred & Lawrence Auffert. He was a Salvage Dealer. He loved to fish and hunt. He was a Catholic. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Basil Auffert, mother, Mildred Elene Gladseleer, grandson, Daniel Daugher, and a brother, Larry Wayne Gladseleer. He is survived by daughter, Tammy Baker of Lexington, MO, step daughter, Tina Robinson of St. Joseph, MO, son, Larry J. Auffert, Jr., grandson, David Daugher, grandchildren, Mike, Shelby, Dillon, Ryan, and Chuck Robinson, several great grandchildren, and a sister, Peggy Barefield of TX. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.

Ira Amber Johnson, Jr.
1942-2016

Ira Amber Johnson, Jr., 73, Parkville, Missouri died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 24th from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to teen activities and services at the Atchison Library and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Ira was born May 11, 1942 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Ira Amber Johnson, II, and Juanita Jewel Lassiter Johnson. He attended elementary school in Kansas City, graduating from Northeast High School in 1960. He then attended and graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a bachelor’s degree in 1972.
Ira was employed as a boiler operator for General Motors Corporation in Fairfax, Missouri for over twenty years until his retirement.
Ira served in the United States Navy from June 21, 1960 until his honorable discharge on April 10, 1964.
He was a member of Antioch Bible Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri and a member of the V. F. W. Post #7356 Parkville, Missouri.
Survivors include a son, Daniel Johnson, Kansas City, MO, two daughters, Misty (Matthew) Collins, Highland, KS, Kelli (Roger) Holthaus, Centralia, KS, a sister, Nancy Christian, Belton, MO, and eight grandchildren.