Babe McGaughy
1949-2016

Johnnie Lee McGaughy, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home.
He was born August 24, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Babe was a graduate of Elwood High School, attended Highland Community College and Missouri Western. He was a police officer for the City of St. Joseph and Sergeant at Missouri Western for many years. He co-owned with his family A’s J R’s McGaughy Lounge in St. Joseph and was a lifelong football coach for bantam football leagues and Elwood High School.
Babe was member of TesTrams, Magic Wheels, Eazin’ Thunder Motorcycle Club, and St. Francis Baptist Temple.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mariam (Mozee) McGaughy, Sr.; and brother, Thomas McGaughy.
Survivors include wife, Peggy; children, Monica McGaughy, Marta McGaughy (Gary Adams), Preston McGaughy (Christy), Jamie Carpentier, Drew Lee Ellis (Nancy), and Chira McGaughy (Bobby); twenty-one grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Art Jr. McGaughy (Sherry), Earline Cook, Todda McGaughy (Cheryl), Betty Bey (Donnie), Mary Alice Rowland (Larry), Ronald McGaughy (Mary), and Roger McGaughy (Debbie); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, First Christian Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations be made to the family for a fund to be set up to help under privileged youth for football. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Thelma M. Ziegler
1930-2016

Thelma M. Ziegler was born in Hiawatha, May 29, 1930, one of three children born to Roy and Pearl Molt Moll and has lived all of her life in Northeast Kansas. She grew up on a farm near Robinson and attended Prairie Springs country school. Before she married, Thelma work for Prieb’s Egg Plant in Hiawatha. After her marriage, she worked at Hallmark, and babysat for many families in the area.
Thelma died Friday morning, October 28, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home where she had been a resident about two years.
She and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling. Thelma even though she was very hard of hearing, she always enjoyed carrying on a conversation, had a great personality, was fun to be around, a bit ornery at times, and very creative. Thelma enjoyed her home, and although she did not drive…she did not let that stop her and walked where ever she wanted to go.
She married Elvin Ziegler, September 5, 1953, at Hiawatha. They made Tonganoxie/Jefferson County area their home until his death July 1, 1981, when one of the caves he was working in at Atchison collapsed and killed him. After his death, she moved to Hiawatha to make her home.
Thelma was also preceded in death by her parents; and a brother Clarence Moll.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins; her sister Emma Middendorf of Sabetha; a good friend to Thelma was the Toby Melster family of Hiawatha; Jim Hossfeld family of Holton.
Services are planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Shane Spangler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Hope Cemetery which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.
A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Sharon L. Belair Kno-Key-Shuck-Kwe
1967-2016

DELIA – Sharon L. Belair, Kno-Key-Shuck-Kwe, 49, of Delia, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born July 12, 1967, in Topeka, the daughter of Albert Francis Masqua and Evelyn Jackson.
Sharon was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Drum Religion.
She was a homemaker.
Sharon was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth F. Belair and her aunt, Roberta Jackson.
Survivors include her spouse, Virgil Shopteese, Jr., of the home; Her mother and step-father, Evelyn and Rusty Seymour, Topeka; a son, Albert Francis Belair, Manhattan; two daughters, Sarah Jane Hurt, Topeka and Theresa Ann Belair, of the home; three sisters, Stephanie Belair, Topeka, Deanna Roberts, Oklahoma, and Marlena Jordan, Mayetta; a step-sister, Tricia Seymour, Topeka; one brother, Joseph Seymour, Denver, CO; a step-brother, Allan Seymour, Topeka; four granddaughters, Louisa Reyna, Octavia Hurt, Liza Frances Belair and Dena Rochelle Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Michelle Belair.
Sharon will lie in state until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt where family and friends will meet from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A supper will be held Wednesday evening at the Dance Ground west of Mayetta. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Jessepe Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation at Horton. Memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 280, Hoyt, 66440.

Franklin “Frankie” Joseph Skeen Sr
1978-2016

Franklin Joseph Skeen Sr., 38, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his home. He was born May 26, 1978 in St. Joseph, MO. He obtained his GED, and had worked in the construction field. He enjoyed Motorcycles & Fast Cars, and was of Pentecostal faith. Frankie is survived by mother, Carolyn Skeen, father, David Dale Skeen Jr, wife Baylie Skeen of the home, 6 children: Victoria Vogel, Kaylee Jo Crockett, Zula Marie Skeen, Frankie Skeen, Jr., Zyler Skeen, and Zaiden Skeen, step-son, Kye Sauter, two brothers, Jeffrey Woosley and David Skeen.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, a Funeral Service to be conducted at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home with Bill Martin officiating. Memorials are requested to the Frank Skeen Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Roy Lee Weiser
1924-2016

Roy Lee Weiser 92, of St. Joseph, Missouri, went to be with his beloved wife Betty Lou, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born September 25, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Rev. Earl and Elizabeth (Meister) Weiser. Roy married Betty Lou Kerns on September 27, 1947 and they shared 65 years of wedded bliss together. He received an honorary diploma from Benton High School for serving in the United States Navy, during WWII. He obtained the rank of Seaman 1st class. After his honorable discharge Roy retired from Armour and Company in 1983 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Meat Packers Union and served as Union Steward. He enjoyed reading the Louis Lamar Western Novels, watching Walker Texas Ranger, traveling, and his dog Avery. At 91 he began camping and boating, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Roy was a 3rd degree Master Mason, 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Moila Shrine and a member of the McCarthy Baptist Church serving as a Deacon for many years. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Lou Weiser, daughter, Sue Ann (Jack) Martin, grandson Ricky Martin, 5 sisters, Cora Maddox, Verva Haywood, Joann Peters, Raeona Pasley, and Bonnie Palmer and her twin brother Bennie Weiser, Roy’s twin brother, Ralph E. Weiser, other brothers, Joseph Weiser, and Earl Weiser, and son in law Jesse Grable. Survivors include, two daughters, Donna Euler and husband Bobby Cunningham, of St. Joseph, MO, and Nancy Grable of St. Joseph, sister, Charlotte Day of Chula Vista, CA, brother, Robert Weiser of St. Joseph, and sister in law, Esther Kerns of St. Joseph, MO. Grandchildren: Bryon (Penny) Grable, Randy Martin, Rita (David) Karleskint, Jacquelyn (Terry) Lynch, Gale Grable, Rebecca Martin, Jimmy Martin Sr, Jenny (Tommy) Burnett, Tiffany Euler (Devon Simpson), Jessea (David) Chapman, Keegan Cunningham and Allison Cunningham, 23 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Ashland Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Shelter, in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.