L. Paul Nold
1942-2016

L. Paul Nold, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home.
He was born April 6, 1942 in Andrew County, Missouri.
He married Deanna M. Strasser on October 19, 1960 and recently had celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Paul was a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1960. He worked as an Iron worker and was a member of Kansas City Iron Workers, Local #10.
He enjoyed hunting, gardening, classic cars and was a Deacon of Hosanna Fellowship. God and family were most important to him.
He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Nold, Jr.; and parents, Louis and Katherine (Heath) Nold, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Deanna Nold of the home; daughters, Stasia “Staci” Nold of St. Joseph, MO and April Nold (Bryan) of St. Joseph, MO; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Patrick (Robin) of Cosby, MO and Curtis Nold of Sedalia, MO; sister, Linda Graff of St. Joseph, MO.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Hosanna Fellowship. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Margery Jewell (Stadalman) Patterson
1921-2016

Margery Jewell (Stadalman) Patterson, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 25, 1921, near Mound City, Missouri to Roy William and Frances Esther (Laukemper) Stadalman. She attended school in Bigelow, Missouri and graduated from Mound City High School in 1939.
Marge was united in marriage to Ralph “Pat” Patterson on November 9, 1946, in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1967.
At the beginning of World War II, Marge drove a Jewel Tea truck in the Atchison area, and was later employed in various finance offices in St. Joseph. Marge retired in 2001 from the Buchanan County Assessor’s office after twenty years of service at the age of 80.
Marge was heavily involved in Soroptimist Club, joining in 1972 and was also active in Eastern Star. Marge volunteered for many years at Brookdale Presbyterian Church, where she was a member and also volunteered at Living Community Gift Shop for ten years/
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rosa Lee New; brothers, William Roy and Richard Edward Stadalman; stepson, Eugene “Step” Patterson; brother-in-law Robert Lee “Adolph” Wilson; nephew-in-law James Wilmes.
Survivors include sisters, Mary Francis Wilson, St Joseph, Betty Ann Heck (Wayne), Mound City, MO; sister-in-law, Clara Stadalman, Mound City, MO; step-granddaughter, Kay “Patty” Gilland (Fred), Springfield, MO; step-grandson, Layne Vest, Springfield, MO; nephews, James Wilson (Rhonda), St. Joseph, Richard Stadalman II, Mound City, Jeffrey Stadalman (Diana), Lake Elsinore, CA, Robert Heck (Cindy), Mike Heck (Jennifer), Mound City; nieces, Debbie Wilmes, Smithville, MO, Trisha Shaw (Larry), Pittsboro, IN, Janet Luzmoor (Joel), Mound City, MO; five great nephews; seven great nieces; two great-great nephews; two great-great nieces.
Graveside Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Brookdale Presbyterian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Elizabeth A. Blanton
1923-2016

Elizabeth A. Blanton, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born December 17, 1923 in Cameron, Missouri.
She enjoyed board games, cards, bingo, was ruthless at cribbage, and bowling with the “Coffee Cuties”. She was a member of Savannah Avenue Baptist Church, the Women’s VFW Axillary #1668, and the Village Drive Apt. Pinochle Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Neal Blanton; parents, William and Lucy (Bogart) Hatcher; and siblings, Annie, Thelma, Raymond, Marion, Ida, Myron, and Johnny.
Survivors include daughters, Virginia Coy (Walt) and Deborah Cundiff (Mike); son, Robert Blanton (Pamela); grandchildren, Steve Coy (Judy), Kevin Coy, Mark Coy (Susan), Todd Blanton (Andrea), Tracy McMillan (Kent), Jennifer Seeley (Jeff), Scott Adams (Mendi), Brent Adams (Christine) and Tyler Cundiff; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Casey, Sandra, Zack, Blake, Ashley, Travis, Colby, Chase, Jeffrey, Trisha, Tiara, Trina, Haden, Corbin, Sydney, and Connor; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Margery Jewell (Stadalman) Patterson
1921-2016

Margery Jewell (Stadalman) Patterson, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 25, 1921, near Mound City, Missouri to Roy William and Frances Esther (Laukemper) Stadalman. She attended school in Bigelow, Missouri and graduated from Mound City High School in 1939.
Marge was united in marriage to Ralph “Pat” Patterson on November 9, 1946, in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1967.
At the beginning of World War II, Marge drove a Jewel Tea truck in the Atchison area, and was later employed in various finance offices in St. Joseph. Marge retired in 2001 from the Buchanan County Assessor’s office after twenty years of service at the age of 80.
Marge was heavily involved in Soroptimist Club, joining in 1972 and was also active in Eastern Star. Marge volunteered for many years at Brookdale Presbyterian Church, where she was a member and also volunteered at Living Community Gift Shop for ten years/
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rosa Lee New; brothers, William Roy and Richard Edward Stadalman; stepson, Eugene “Step” Patterson; brother-in-law Robert Lee “Adolph” Wilson; nephew-in-law James Wilmes.
Survivors include sisters, Mary Francis Wilson, St Joseph, Betty Ann Heck (Wayne), Mound City, MO; sister-in-law, Clara Stadalman, Mound City, MO; step-granddaughter, Kay “Patty” Gilland (Fred), Springfield, MO; step-grandson, Layne Vest, Springfield, MO; nephews, James Wilson (Rhonda), St. Joseph, Richard Stadalman II, Mound City, Jeffrey Stadalman (Diana), Lake Elsinore, CA, Robert Heck (Cindy), Mike Heck (Jennifer), Mound City; nieces, Debbie Wilmes, Smithville, MO, Trisha Shaw (Larry), Pittsboro, IN, Janet Luzmoor (Joel), Mound City, MO; five great nephews; seven great nieces; two great-great nephews; two great-great nieces.
Graveside Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Brookdale Presbyterian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

L. Paul Nold
1942-2016

L. Paul Nold, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home.
He was born April 6, 1942 in Andrew County, Missouri.
He married Deanna M. Strasser on October 19, 1960 and recently had celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Paul was a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1960. He worked as an Iron worker and was a member of Kansas City Iron Workers, Local #10.
He enjoyed hunting, gardening, classic cars and was a Deacon of Hosanna Fellowship. God and family were most important to him.
He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Nold, Jr.; and parents, Louis and Katherine (Heath) Nold, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Deanna Nold of the home; daughters, Stasia “Staci” Nold of St. Joseph, MO and April Nold (Bryan) of St. Joseph, MO; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Patrick (Robin) of Cosby, MO and Curtis Nold of Sedalia, MO; sister, Linda Graff of St. Joseph, MO.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Hosanna Fellowship. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Michael Warren Russell
1953-2016

Michael Warren Russell 63, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday October 31, 2016 at a St. Joseph Health Care Center. He was born August 26, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Joy & Sanford “Pete” Russell. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1971, . worked at Wire Rope Corporation of America in the shipping and receiving department retiring after 38 years of service. He enjoyed golf, darts and fishing. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Sandra Orcutt. He is survived by companion, Ronda Stanart of St. Joseph, MO, two sons, Danny Teed (Jamie Cargill) and Michael W. Russell, a brother, Don (Paula) Russell all of St. Joseph, MO, 7 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Haley, Shelbi, Sno, Hannah, Jamaia, and Amia, and a great grandchild, Brailee, as well as several nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home to celebrate and share memories of Michaels Life. Memorials are requested to the Mike Russell Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home, or a GoFundme account set up in his name or to Nodaway Valley Bank Mike Russell Memorial fund.