Mary A. Brown
1937-2016

MAYETTA – Mary A. Brown, 78, of Mayetta, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born November 3, 1937, on the reservation near Mayetta, the daughter of Ray and Elsie Wahwassuck Wahweotten.
Mary was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She lived by her faith and loved Pow Wows, church, and time with family and friends.
She worked at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort.
She married Richard Logan Brown. He preceded her in death.
Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Edward Wahweotten, and a sister, Inez Dodds.
Survivors include two sons, Allan Brown, Mayetta and Darryl Brown, Topeka; four siblings, Ron Wahweotten, Hoyt, Cheryl Wahweotten Walker, Mayetta, Larry Wahweotten, Wichita, and Orville Rice, Mayetta; four grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
A supper will be held Friday evening, August 19th at the Native American Church on the Potawatomi Reservation. Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning in the Wahwassuck Cemetery. Mary will lie in state until 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton.

Steve Jenkins
1954-2016

Steve Jenkins, 61, Savannah, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home.
He was born October 6, 1954 to Zelbert and Margaret (Eighmy) Jenkins in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a very talented automotive painter.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his father; sister, Stacy Butterfield (Kevin); nephews, David and Brandon Drake; and great-nephew, Gauge Drake.
Natural farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Timothy Allen (Tim) Peterson
1961-2016

Timothy Allen (Tim) Peterson, 55, of Hiawatha, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2016, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha where he had been a resident a short time.
Tim was born at Hiawatha, April 8, 1961, the youngest of four children born to Virgil and Betty Boyce Peterson and was a lifelong resident of Hiawatha where he graduated from high school with the class of 1983 prior to being employed at BCDS.
Tim loved everyone and considered everyone his friend. His life time girl friend was Chrissie Bryant. They were both Donny and Marie Osmond fans. He loved movies and knew who played in all of them. He loved to dance and also loved to crochet pot holders. There was no debating about him being a KU Fan!
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Terry Peterson, and niece Heather Hiatt.
Survivors include sisters Kathleen Sechler (Gene) and Pamela Peterson, all of Wichita, KS; nephew Bradley Sechler (Dawn) of Prosper, Texas, niece Jessica Kennedy of Surprise, Arizona, and nephew Brett Davis of Peoria, Arizona; a great nephew and 3 great-nieces.
A Celebration of Tim’s Life is planned for 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 22, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha with Pastor Duane Tramp officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Monday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to BCDS, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Martin Dale LaJoie
1937-2016

Martin Dale LaJoie, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born July 3, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas.
Martin married Marilyn Wilson on December 4, 1976 and served in the United States Navy.
He enjoyed travelling and watching the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. Martin loved country music and his family was most important to him.
Mr. LaJoie was a member of IBEW #545.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (French) LaJoie; and brother, Steven “Mike” LaJoie.
Survivors include wife of 39 years, Marilyn; son, James LaJoie (Kristin), St. Joseph, Missouri; three step-sons, Michael Hanson, Atlanta, Georgia, Kevin Hanson (Kari), Amazonia, Missouri and Scott Hanson, St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jeramy Hanson (Sheryl), Sarah Hanson (Dustin Kreiser) and Becky Olson (Jordan); five great-grandchildren, Corbin and Kody Hanson, Desmond Olson, Charleigh Kreiser and Nora Kirkpatrick; two brothers, John “Butch” LaJoie, Jr. (Suzette) and Raymond “Ike” LaJoie (Nancy); and one sister, Judy Brown
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Deborah Jean Heck
1953-2016

Deborah Jean Heck, 63, of Princeton, Missouri passed away on August 17, 2016.
Deborah was born in Kansas City, Missouri, May 11, 1953 to Wayne and Barbara (Haase) Hoover.
She was a 1971 Princeton High School graduate.
Deborah was united in marriage to William Eugene Heck on March 17, 1975.
Deborah and her husband, Bill owned and operated The Snack Shack which opened in 1979, and later became the Crossroads Bar & Grill and Liquor Store. She and her husband operated both businesses, working alongside each other every day for over 37 years.
Deborah is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jean Hoover; and two nieces, Olivia Hoover and Sarah Hoover.
Survivors include husband, Bill Heck of the home; daughters, Barbara Candice Hamilton (Mike) of Princeton, Missouri and Jessica Dawn Blunk (Chris) of Kearney, Missouri; three grandchildren, Trevor Hamilton, Sarian and Killian Blunk; three brothers, Bill, Bob and Dick Hoover
A graveside family service will be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to The Mercer County Senior Center, 110 North Broadway, Princeton, MO 64673. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.