Michelle Ferguson
1969-2016

Michelle Ferguson 47, Agency, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home. She was born March 27, 1969 in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Central high school, and worked at Bode Middle School for 12 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren she also enjoyed boating at the lake, tanning, swimming, working around the yard, flower gardening and mowing. She was a member of and Word of Life Church. She married Jamie Ferguson on June 17, 2016 at their home. Michelle was preceded in death by her father Gerald Ashford. Survivors include, husband, Jamie Ferguson of the home, mother & step father, Karen (Ed) Cockriel, daughter, Melissa Keith & (James McDaniel, Jr.) of St. Joseph, son, Justin Keith of St. Joseph, step daughter, Nicolette Ferguson of the home, grandchildren, Jozlynn and Jaxon McDaniel, four brothers, Michael, Matthew, Shawn, and Jon Ashford, all of St. Joseph, she also had many wonderful and devoted friends as well as nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of life will be held Friday, December 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Agency Community Center, the family will receive friends for refreshments following the services. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.

George B. Blodig
1930-2016

George B. Blodig, 86, Atchison, Kansas died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Parish rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 8, at 6:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation with the family to follow until 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish or St. Benedict’s Abbey and may be left in care of the funeral home.
George was born on January 26, 1930 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Leopold and Freida (Stolp) Blodig. He attended Shannon Hill Grade School and graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1947. He graduated from Emporia State University in 1957 and completed his Master’s Degree in the summer of 1959. He also attended the National Railroad School of Telegraphy and Teletype.
He and Dorlene (George) Blodig were united in marriage on August 26, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Garden City, Kansas.
George taught mathematics at Garden City Junior College from January 1957 until May of 1958. He then moved to Atchison, Kansas and began teaching at St. Benedict’s College, now Benedictine College, in the mathematics department from August 1958 until his retirement in May of 1997. He also taught at Highland Community College, night classes at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and night classes at the Federal Prison.
George served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army with the basic heavy weapons in the 101st Airborne Division overseas from May 11, 1951 until his honorable discharge on February 11, 1954.
He was a member of the St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, participating at St. Benedict’s Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Sacred Heart Council #723. He was also a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #647, V.F.W. Post #1147, Fleming-Jackson-Seever American Legion Post #6, College Organizations, Mathematical Association of America, Kappa Mu Epsilon and Phi Delta Kappa. George was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; his great grandchildren called him “Grumps”.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorlene Blodig, Atchison, KS, one son, Jeffrey (Allison) Blodig, Ozawkie, KS, three daughters, Debbie (Billy) Beagle, Atchison, KS, Deidre Keith, Kansas City, MO, Denise Blodig (Gene Gregory), Franktown, CO, twelve grandchildren, Jeremy Beagle, Lance Beagle, Ashley (Keith) Griffin, Samantha Keith, Sidney Keith, Justin Gregory, Reed Gregory, Lane Gregory, Nicci Gregory, Pierce Gregory, Chris Gregory, Alex Crouch, and six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Mary Carol Blodig, three brothers, William, Joe, and John Blodig, and three sisters, Florentine Blodig, Marie Thomas, and Frances Kelley.

Albert Stanley Hay
1936-2016

Albert Stanley Hay, 80, of Wamego, formerly of Onaga, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland.
He was born May 18, 1936 at Soldier, the son of Albert S. Hay, Jr. and Flora Downey Hay. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1954 and had served in the Army National Guard.
Stan was a farmer and a stockman. He was a life member of American Legion Post No. 163 and a long time member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, both in Marysville, a member of the Kansas Chapter of Singles in Agriculture and International Harvester Collectors, Kansas Chapter No. 3.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Angela Hay, who was stillborn, and a son, Stanley Eugene Hay.
Survivors include two daughters, Jody Marie Lindsey, Manhattan and Jolea Matzke, Wamego; a brother, James Arthur Hay and wife Rita, Herrington; a sister, Helen Sharon Worthington and husband Rudy, Fair Oaks, CA; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Burial will be later in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga 66521.

Georgia R. Cornelius
1925-2016

Georgia R. Cornelius, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born November 6, 1925 in St. Clair, Kansas.
Georgia graduated from Westmoreland, Kansas High School.
She married Raymond Dale Cornelius on December 15, 1945. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2010 just after their 65th wedding anniversary.
She worked in sales at Hirsch’s Department Store for ten years.
Mrs. Cornelius was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church, Christian Women’s Fellowship and Oakland Club.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ada (Zabel) Francis; brother, Herman Francis; sisters, Genevieve Francis and Jean Thompson; and brother-in-law, Dale Thompson.
Survivors include her children, Linda Lakatos, St. Joseph, Bud Cornelius (Carla), Lake Winnebago, Missouri and Cindy Arter, Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren, Kenneth Monach, Beth Sherman (Jon), Brian (Holly) and Ben Cornelius (Megan), Jenny Campbell (Mike), Chapman (Kim) and Sarah Arter; eleven great grandchildren; brother, Edward Francis (JoAnn); and sister-in-law, Georgia Francis.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church or Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Barbara Lee Jessee
1937-2016

Barbara Lee Jessee 79, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 25, 1937 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Gwyneth and Lloyd Knight. She graduated from Benton and St. Joseph Junior College, and married Don Jessee March 24, 1956 at the King Hill Baptist Church. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed crocheting,and her two cats, Patches & Sprite, she was a member of King Hill Christian Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, husband Don Jessee of the home, daughter, Michelle (Michael) McGlothlin of St. Joseph, MO, two grand daughters, Kelli McGlothlin, and Nicole (Richard) Gribble, two great grandchildren, Liam and Levi Gribble, and sister-in-law, Janice Allen of St. Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Wilcoxen officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Wayne Robert “The Beard” Albers
1939-2016

Wayne Robert “The Beard” Albers was born Tuesday, June 6th, 1939; and passed away Monday, December 5th, 2016 in Highland, Kansas. Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Thursday, December 8th, 2016, 10:00am. Officiating Rev. Jennifer Obermueller. Located at the St. John’s Lutheran Church Bendena, Kansas. Interment located at the Moray Cemetery.
 
 
 
Darrel D. Butcher, Sr.
1940-2016

Darrel D. Butcher, Sr., 76, Savannah, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.
He was born July 21, 1940 to Bonnie and Fannie (Wilson) Butcher, they precede him in death.
Darrel was a sheet metal worker for Seaman-Schuske Metal Works for over thirty- five years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and loved living on the farm and raising cattle. Darrel bought several rental properties in which he and his son “Butch” would remodel together. He also constructed many farm buildings. Darrel loved to have fun, joke around, and spend time with his grandson Landon.
Darrel was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marsha (Goodwin) Butcher; brothers, Elwyn “Junior” Butcher, William “Bill” Butcher, Leroy Butcher and Forrest Butcher; sister, Muriel Marie “Sis” Roberts.
Survivors include son, Darrel “Butch” Butcher, Jr.(Jennifer); grandson, Landon C. Butcher; daughter, Tracy Stroud (Jim); all of Savannah, Missouri; brothers, Eddie Butcher, Bob Butcher; sister Donna Schneider.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Patricia Ann Poland
1938-2016

Pat Poland, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri is no longer with us as of Tuesday, December 6, 2016.
Pat was born January 17, 1938 to Otto and Roberta (Bush) Poland, they precede her in death.
She graduated from Savannah High School, Class of 1957 and proudly served in the US Army as a “Sharp Shooting” bookkeeper.
Pat fulfilled her childhood dreams of being a mother and nurse. She worked at Shady Lawn and LaVerna Village as an LPN before retiring in 2003. She is dearly loved and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Pat was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Sharp.
Survivors include children, Alicia Primm (Bob), George Evans, Jon Evans (Stella), Patti O’Toole, Flo Copeland (Steve) ; 12 grandchildren, Jaime, Lisa, Christina, Timothy, Jeremiah, Jacob, Joshua, Sarah, Patty, Philip, Jessica and Cody; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brothers, Jimmy, Perry, Ronnie, Davey and Johnie Poland; sisters, Veda Love and Rosie Rice; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Celebration of life 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Second Harvest. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald L. Neylon
1928-2016

Donald L. Neylon, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at a St. Joseph Healthcare Center.
He was born the only child of Leo and Helen (Ryan) Neylon February 24, 1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Don centered his life around faith, family and friends.
Don married Betty King September 4, 1953, she preceded him in death in 2012 after 59 years of marriage. He was a cradle-to-grave parishioner at St. Mary’s Parish. Don was active in his parish serving on the parish council and was an usher until his health declined. He left high school early to serve in the Navy two years during World War II. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1946.
Don worked for the St. Joseph Fire Department, and then for 27 years at Dugdale Meat Packing Plant. He also worked for the St. Joseph School District. In his retirement he worked part-time for the Northtown Community Recreation Center.
He also coached hundreds of young people in a variety of sports, including a girls softball State Championship and a state runner-up finish. He was active in the Democratic Party, union leadership, LeBlond Booster Club and also fought to introduce girls athletics at Bishop LeBlond.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, and son-in-law Ted Soule.
Survivors include sons, Mike Neylon (Bev), Patrick Neylon (Karen); daughters, Kelly Soule, Kerry Shepherd (Brian); grandchildren, Ryan and Sarabeth Soule, Casey and Leo Shepherd.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Mausoleum. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bishop LeBlond Athletic Department. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.