Ellis John “EJ” Porter
1953-2016

Ellis John “EJ” Porter was born Saturday, December 5th, 1953; and passed away Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Monday, September 26th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Monday, September 26th, 2016, 7:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel.

 

John J. “Jack” Kennedy
1932-2016

John J. “Jack” Kennedy, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 6, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jack married Patrine J. “Pat” Beahler on March 23, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Rectory.
Jack proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He often claimed that he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations with the United States Marine Corps in South Korea.
He worked at St. Joseph Light & Power for 43 years until retiring in 1994.
Jack enjoyed deer, duck and quail hunting. He also was a great story teller and loved to fish and bowl and was an avid flower gardener. Jack was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Pony Express Post #359 and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia “Patty” Robbins; parents, Joseph and LaVada (Leffer) Kennedy; one sister, Delores McClain; and four brothers, William, Larry, Joe and Eddie Kennedy.
Survivors include wife of 63 years, Patrine; two sons, Timothy Kennedy and his wife, Loretta of Kimberling City, Missouri and John Kennedy and his wife, Linda of St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Sean Kennedy, Ryan Kennedy, Blaine Kennedy, Dr. Stephen Welch, Kristina Kennedy, Megan Kennedy, Dr. Devin Kennedy and Andrew Kennedy; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 11:30 A.M. Sunday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Lung Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marion A. Heckman
1929-2016

Marion A. Heckman, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at a local healthcare facility surrounded by family.
He was born February 20, 1929 in Holt County, Missouri and spent most of his time farming until joining the United States Army in 1951. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the 24th Infantry Divison.
Marion married Mary Edith Fleck on October 22, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska where they both worked at Tip Top Products and returned to St. Joseph, Missouri in 1959. Marion worked in the floor covering business for 35 years and was a co-founder of Heckman Carpet Sales, retiring in 1994.
He loved the Lord and placed a high value on spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Heckman; parents, Ananias and Stella (DeWeese) Heckman; and siblings, Lloyd Eugene Heckman, Leola Katherine Lightle and Ray Laverne Heckman.
Survivors include son, Lem Daniels (Jean), Gladstone, Missouri; granddaughters, Jennifer Anderson (Drew) and Kelly Kurz (Ross); great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brady, and Brandon; and siblings, Beulah Mae Ferguson, JoAnne Hadorn, Frances Marie Maxwell, Henry Howard Heckman, Wilbert Wayne Heckman and Gerald Dean Heckman.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy Elaine Neumann
1933-2016

Dorothy E. Neumann, 82, Wathena, Kansas, died Friday, September 23, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Interment will follow in St. Charles Cemetery in Troy, Kansas. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, September 25th from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Troy Ambulance Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Dorothy was born November 3, 1933, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Glenn and Margaret Hagele Dunford. She attended school in St. Joseph, graduating from Benton High School in 1952.
She and Francis Neumann were united in marriage on May 11, 1957 at St. James Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Neumann preceded her in death on June 18, 2007.
Dorothy was an LPN for six years before electing to stay home and raise her family. She enjoyed reading, collecting stamps and was an avid autograph collector.
Survivors include three sons, Patrick Neumann, Troy, KS, Paul Neumann, Wathena, KS, Anthony Neumann, Wathena, KS, two granddaughters, DaLonna Duncan, Angela Kay Neumann and three great grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Donald Ray Lucas
1933-2016

Donald Ray Lucas, 82, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born October 1, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of the late Helen & Harlan Lucas. He worked at Consolidated Freightways as a Truck Driver, and served in the United States Air Force. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Jack, Harlan, Chester and Jerry Lucas, and a sister Betty Gresham. He is survived by wife, Vera Lucas of Saint Joseph, MO, three daughters, Mary Turyan of Saint Joseph, MO, Maureen (John) Morley of Tijeras, NM, and Linda (Mark) Williams of St. Joseph, MO, 6 grandchildren, Rachel, Rebecca, John, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Kelsey, great grandchildren, Kirsten, Katelynn, and Kayla, a brother, Danny Lucas of Pueblo, CO, and a sister, Beverly Gamble of Memphis, TN. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.