Iris Darlene Johnston (Moore)
1946-2016

Iris Darlene Johnston (Moore) was born on Friday, April 26th, 1946; and passed away Friday, April 29th, 2016. Visitation held Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Officiating Rev. Michael Van Velzer.

 

 

Donald R. Elder
1925-2016

SEVERANCE, KANSAS – Donald R. Elder, 90, of Severance, Kansas died Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Don was born on August 29, 1925 in Troy, Kansas to Robert and Bessie (Scarbrough) Elder. He was a lifelong resident of Doniphan County. Don graduated from Troy High School, attended Emporia State University from 1948-1950. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1946 to 1948. Don was a self-employed electrician retiring in 2006. Don was very active in “jail ministry” for over 41 years.
Don is a member of the American Legion Post of Everest, V.F.W., was a past school board member of the Severance School and later the Midway School District. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason.
He married Leota Elliott on January 23, 1949 at Bendena, Kansas. She survives of the home. Don was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert I. Elder and a nephew, Mark Elder.
Additional survivors include 5 daughters; Karen Spalding (Ron) of Kansas City, Missouri; Miriam Scholz (Ron) of Denton, Kansas; Gina Korthanke (Mark) of St. Joseph, Missouri; Donita Johnson (Doug) of Denton, Kansas; Charlotte Albers (Joe) of Trimble, Missouri; 17 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-great-grandchild.
Funeral held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – 10:30 A.M. at the New Life Church – Blair, Kansas. Burial held at Moray Cemetery in Bendena, Kansas where there will be flag-folding ceremony under the auspices of the U.S. Army. Visitation, family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6-8 pm at the New Life Church. Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas handling the arrangements.

Betty Jean Shields
1925-2016

Betty Jean Shields, 90, of Hiawatha, passed away April 29, 2016, at Pines South in Hiawatha, where she had resided for the last three years of her life. She loved living there. Such loving care…they were her family.
Betty Jean Shields, one of two daughters of Roy and Flora Richmond Bowen, was born July 28, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, attended schools there and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1943. She worked 8 years as a supervisor at Hallmark Cards. She married Richard Shields, May 6, 1950, in Kansas City, KS. They moved to Hamlin, KS, where they lived and farmed for 13 years prior to moving to Hiawatha in 1963 where they lived for 42 years. They enjoyed their small farm with its variety of animals. They also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling together. She took care of Dena Nigus for eight years and enjoyed her time with her. She also had a home daycare for several years. They celebrated their 50th anniversary May 6, 2000, at the Church. He passed away in 2005.
Betty was a member of First United Methodist Church and the UMW Esther Circle.
Survivors include three daughters: Sharon (Tom) Winkelbauer of Leavenworth, KS, Linda (Les) Money of Fairview, KS, Joyce (Ron) Peterson of Hoyt, KS; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; step-mother Edna, sister Norma Smith, step son Robert Shields, and grand-daughter Angela Shields.
A Celebration of Betty’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Shane Spangler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. until 7 Tuesday evening. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or The Pines, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

Iva Marie McCormick
1927-2016

Iva Marie McCormick, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Country Squire Retirement Home in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was born on April 14, 1927, along with a twin sister, Ila, in Dunnell, Minnesota.
Iva married James McCormick in 1962 in Santa Monica, California and is survived by one son, Michael Matthews; one granddaughter, Christy Paoli; and one grandson, Jacob Paoli.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada, Missouri and lived in Nevada until 2009 when she moved to St. Joseph.
Memorial Services 4:00 P.M. Saturday, New Life Cathedral, 323 North Eighth with Pastor Robert Flach officiating. Memorials can be sent to Breakthrough Global Missions, P.O. Box 142, St. Joseph, MO 64502. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Evelyn P. (Hudnall) Cook
1927-2016

Evelyn P. (Hudnall) Cook, 88, Cameron, Missouri went to be with our Lord Friday, April 29, 2016.
She was born May 14, 1927 in Saxton, Missouri before moving to St. Joseph where she lived most of her life.
Evelyn married Robert E. Cook on May 18, 1946 in Troy, Kansas.
She graduated from Benton High School Class of 1945.
Evelyn worked at Quaker Oats then became a Beautician. In her younger years she was very active in bowling. Her family was most important to her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 2001, she and her husband moved to Cameron to be closer to her family.
She was a life member of the Marine Corp League Auxiliary VFW#180 and the St. Joseph Chapter Daughters of American Revolution and was of the Methodist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Mary (Potter) Hudnall; and her husband.
Survivors include daughters, Judy Gibson (Ed) and Tammy Steinle, both of Cameron, Missouri; three grandchildren, Nikki Spence (Jeff), Des Moines, Iowa, Andi Brown (Cory) and Bobby Curley, both of Cameron, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Violet Haney, Winslow, Arizona; and cousin, Helen Jo Stevens, Rockport, Missouri.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

William H. “Bill” Grippin, Jr.
1948-2016

William H. “Bill” Grippin, Jr. was born Saturday, February 7th, 1948 and passed away Friday, April 29th, 2016 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Visitation held Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services held Thursday, May 5th, 2016, 10:30am at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Officiating Rev. Stephen L. Lucas. Interment located at Cummings Cemetery.

 

William C. Rieschick
1932-2016

TOPEKA – William C. Rieschick, 84, of Topeka, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born January 8, 1932, at Soldier, the son of Ernest and Marguerite Hanna Rieschick.
In his early years, Bill farmed in the Bucks Grove and Soldier area. He later worked for many years at Thompson Dehydrator in St. Marys, and then as a welder for the Topeka Foundry. He retired in 1999.
He married Verla I. Loughmiller on October 9, 1955 at the Havensville Christian Church. They were divorced.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Charles Wayne Rieschick, a brother, Robert Rieschick and a sister, Lorene Collins.
Survivors include a son, Mark Rieschick, Sioux City, IA; three daughters, Brenda Rieschick and Lisa Rieschick, both of Topeka, and Judy Schurle and husband Richard, Ft. Worth, TX; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Bucks Grove Cemetery west of Holton. Bill will lie in state at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or Midland Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Deleta D. “Dee” Caylor (Robertson)
1939-2016

Deleta D. “Dee” Caylor (Robertson) was born Saturday, August 5th, 1939; and passed away Saturday, April 30th, 2016 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Becker Chapel. Services held Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, 10:00am located at the Becker Chapel. Officiating Rev. Jeff Cochran. Interment located at Lancaster Cemetery.

Betty M. Perkins (Jones)
1928-2016

Betty M. Perkins (Jones) was born on Friday, May 18th, 1928 and passed away Saturday, April 30th, 2016. Visitation held Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm located at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services held Thursday, May 5th, 2016, 2:00pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Officiating Rev. Nancy J Kollhoff. Interment located at the Sunset Memory Gardens-Atchison.

Delmar “Del” Paul Sutherland
1930-2016

Delmar “Del” Paul Sutherland, 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Falls City, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
He was born January 22, 1930, in Elm Creek, Nebraska, the eighth child of Emma and James Sutherland. He was the oldest of the three little kids as they were referred to by the family. When he was 50, his mother said, “My land. You three little kids are middle aged!” His parents and eight siblings preceded him in death. A sister, Neva Brindle, Hagerstown, Maryland, survives.
Sixty years ago he married Joyce Metzgar at the Congregational Church in David City, Nebraska, who survives him.
He is also survived by children, Paula (Bob), Quinten (Julie), Leah and Sherman (Rae); grandchildren, Alicia, Carla, Stephanie, Eric, Jonah, Tara, and Veda; and a wealth of friends and relatives.
He graduated from Overton, Nebraska, High School and the University of Nebraska, Kearney. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
For 35 years he was the sports/city editor of The Falls City Journal, a job he dearly loved. He liked the people he worked for and the people he worked with. He often said he never regretted going to work. He met people from all over Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
Del was a member of Francis Street/First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, past president of Nebraska Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, past president of the St. Joseph Historical Society (Robidoux Row), member and P.E.R. of Falls City Elks Lodge No. 963, past district deputy of the Grand Exalted Ruler, past president of the Falls City Lions Club, and the Falls City City Council. He was also an elector for the Heisman Trophy.
He also was past president of High Twelve, and belonged to Falls City Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He belonged to the High De Paynes Commandery, York Rite, Moila shrine and the Red Cross of Constatine.
He liked to play golf and try out different golf courses. He was an avid reader and book collector. He read about everything, but he especially liked Louis L’amour books, and he was proud to be the owner of every book written by Zane Grey. He especially enjoyed a visit to the Zane Grey Museum in Zanesville, Ohio, a few years ago.
Del liked gathering with friends, playing cards, family reunions, hosting Halloween parties, yellow roses and worthy causes. Years ago, he donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board for study and research. Among his favorite worthy causes were Robidoux Row, Salvation Army, Child Saving Institute of Omaha, Nebraska, and Francis Street First United Methodist Church.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Francis Street First United Methodist Church. The family will gather with friends following the service at their home. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.