Charles William Kelsey
1029 – 2019
Charles W. “Bill” Kelsey, 89, of St. Joseph, died March 23, 2019. Bill was born April 21, 1929 in Rochester, MO, to Arthur and Maude (Shreves) Kelsey.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; receiving an honorable discharge. Prior to retirement he was a meat cutter for Green Hills, Food 4 Less, and Sack’n Save.
Bill married Dolores Heppard on October 25, 1957 and she survives. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, and was very active in the Senior Center. He was the most wonderful husband ever and was known for his dancing.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Arthur, Jr.; and sisters, Doris Jones, Dude Gayhart, Violet Wright, and Margaret Simpson.
Services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Amanda Hall
1986 – 2019
Amanda (Cordery) Hall, 32, Panama City, Florida, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born June 25, 1986 in Jackson, California. Amanda married Terry Hall.
Survivors include her parents, Brenda Bindel, Marty Cordery (Andrea); brothers, Justin Cordery, Nathan Cordery; sisters, Marenda Donhan, and Kelly Becker.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Angela Wilson
1947 – 2019
Angela Wilson, 71, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.
She was born July 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Frank and Anna (Stamato) Chinniei.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sandra Oxley
1950 – 2019
Sandra Oxley, 68, Gardner, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born April 23, 1950 in Princeton, WV to Thomas and Ruby (Rowland) Ferguson.
Sandra married Frederick M. Oxley; he survives of the home.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Krystal Kollean (Knoth) Blessing
1956 – 2019
Krystal Kollean (Knoth) Blessing, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Krystal (Kay Kay) was born the daughter of Louis J. and Roma L. Knoth on May 7, 1956. Krystal was blessed in life with a caring,loving spirit, as well as a sense of humor that never faded, even in the end.
Survivors include her brothers, Jess F. Knoth (Shari), Joseph A. Knoth (Stephanie), Timothy V. Knoth (Karlenne); sisters, Kimberly K. Jones (Paul), Karen K. Vanderpool (Chris); son, Shawn Blessing and granddaughter, Tinslee; Wally and Jeni Miller and grandson, Mason; 5 nieces, 4 nephews and more friends than we can count.
Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Oak Christian Church, 8875 W Highway 6, Amity, MO 64422. She was very proud of the ministry work her niece and husband started in the Kansas City area and for those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, please mail them to Freedom Hoops, P.O. Box 4074, Overland Park, KS 66204 or donate online at freedomhoops.org/give. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Nellie Marie (Trower) Moore
1939 – 2019
Nellie Marie (Trower) Moore, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at a local nursing home.
She was born February 22, 1939 in Winchester, Kansas; the daughter of Rollo Vernon Trower and Grace Ray, she was one of sixteen children. Nellie married Warren Dee Moore in 1954 in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Mrs. Moore attended school in Atchison. She retired from the former Missouri Methodist Medical Center, where she worked as an operating room technician. Nellie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include two sons, Warren and Robert Moore; daughter, Cheryl Kline; two sisters, Linda Kay Pennington, Atchison, KS, Martha Christine Boles, Illinois; grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, and cousins, many of whom live in the Atchison community.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment Ashland Cemetery.
Timothy Lee Widener
1955 – 2019
Timothy L. Widener, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO.
He was born May 14, 1955 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Delores and James Widener. He graduated from Benton High School, Class of 1973. Tim worked at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, IA for 18 years. He previously worked for Snorkel and Sherwood Medical. He was a member of the Machinist Union, Local 831 in Cedar Rapids. His hobbies included working on cars, fishing and shooting. Tim was of the Baptist faith.
Timothy was preceded in death by father, James William Widener. Survivors include, mother, Delores Widener of St. Joseph, son, Scott Widener of St. Joseph, son, Bryan Widener of Moodus, CT, brother, Bill Widener of St. Joseph and, former wife, Lois Widener, of St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Andy Campbell 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 Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.