Joan C. “Jody” Allaman
1926-2016

Joan C. “Jody” Allaman, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
She was born December 24, 1926 in Springfield, Missouri and moved to St. Joseph in 1956.
Jody attended Greenwood Prepatory School, the University of Missouri, and later graduated from Drury College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and English. She was a teacher for over 40 years at Children’s First Preschool where she started as an assistant teacher of the preschool class. By the time she retired, Jody had taken over as director and grown the school to a full, private elementary program with classes for preschool through 6th grade. Jody was a longtime member and employee of the First Presbyterian Church, serving for many years as the Director of Christian Education. She was an active member of Chapter EE of the PEO Sisterhood where she one time served as chapter president and state representative. Jody most loved spending time with family and friends and was an avid Mahjong player.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Flossie Crumpley; her husband, Jack Allaman; son, Jim Allaman; and daughter, Julie Allaman Porter.
Survivors include son, Jeff Allaman and his wife Julie, Atlanta, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Melinda Allaman, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Brad Allaman, Mark Allaman and his wife Marlana, Kansas City, Missouri, Jody Hackley and her husband Philip, Carrie Turrentine and her husband Rob, Elizabeth Murphy and her fiancée Jay Williamson, all of Nixa, Missouri, Sara Allaman, Jack Allaman and Taylor Allaman, all of Atlanta, Georgia; and nine great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 2nd at First Presbyterian Church. Private Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Presbyterian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marsha K. Butcher
1944-2016

	Marsha K. Butcher, 72, Savannah, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.  
	She was born March 11, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
	She was employed at Goetz Brewery, Farm and Home Savings Bank, Mercantile Bank, and US Bank.
	Mrs. Butcher was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and ASPCA.
	Marsha enjoyed living in the country and having family get-togethers, especially at holidays. She loved spending time with her grandson, he was her pride and joy. She liked to shop and work crossword puzzles.
	She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Martha (Fox) Goodwin.
	Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Darrel Butcher, Sr., Savannah, Missouri; son, Darrel “Butch” Butcher, Jr. (Jennifer); grandson, Landon C. Butcher, Savannah, Missouri; daughter, Tracy Stroud (Jim), Savannah, Missouri; sister, Bonnie Brand; brother, Larry Goodwin (Shirley); and numerous 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.  Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter or American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.