Grover C. Violett
1928 – 2019
Grover C. Violett, 90, of St. Joseph, died April 1, 2019. Grover was born September 5, 1928 in St. Joseph, to Grover and Bessie Mae (Codgill) Violett.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Grover was a meat cutter working for A&P, and retired from Milgram Grocery Store as Manager.
He married Doris Akes on April 26, 1952; and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Rod Violett; Rhonda Smith (Gary); Bruce Violett; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister Dixie Ann Curry (Donald); other relatives and friends.
Grover was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters.
Mr. Violett has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no services at this time.
Tina Marie Edwards
1958 – 2019
Tina Marie Edwards 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital.
She was born July 29, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Joyce and Charles Dilley. She attended Lafayette High School, and married Donald July 31, 1976, and he survives of the home. She worked as a daycare provider in her own home. Tina loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed antique shopping. She also attended the Family Worship Center Church.
Tina was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Marilyn Larison.
Survivors include: husband, Donald Edwards of the home, daughters, Joy Pike, St. Joseph, MO, and Dawn (Jason) Folgate, Bethany, MO, son, Donnie (Heather) Edwards Jr., Rea, MO, grandchildren, Dawson and Carley Pike, Devin, Destiny, Dexter, and Ellie Sue Edwards, Henry and Rylee Folgate, Serenity and Brody Throckmorton, brother, Russell (Trudy) Dilley, Savannah, MO, sisters, Cindy Hiltner, Tammy Beaver, Georgetta Henley, and Kim Hoyt all of St. Joseph, MO, and brother-in-law, Jessie Larison, St. Joseph, MO.
Funeral services: 10:00 am, Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Douglas Cline officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.
Cela F. Milbourn
1926 – 2019
Cela F. Milbourn, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
She was born March 20, 1926, in St. Joseph. Cela married Kenneth W. Milbourn in 1953. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1993.
She enjoyed crocheting and cooking, but most of all, Cela loved her family. She will be greatly missed.
Cela was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth W. Milbourn, Jr.; daughter, Charlotte Moran; parents, John and Geneva (Rutherford) Schuch; one sister; and seven brothers.
Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Wentworth; son, Steven Milbourn; step-son, Donald Milbourn; grandchildren, Michael Moran, Damon Milbourn, Melissa Milbourn, Branden Wentworth; Isaiah Milbourn; and Kenneth Milbourn; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Avery and Sharon Groce; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Cela’s Life is being planned by the family. Details will be published in the St. Joseph News Press at a later date. Any friends and loved ones wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice.
Charles H. “Chuck” Denbow, Sr.
1937 – 2019
Charles H. “Chuck” Denbow, Sr., 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born June 12, 1937 in Parker, SD to Harold and Eldora (Purcell) Denbow; they preceded him in death.
Chuck married Rose Preece on June 13, 1980; she survives of the home.
He was a Class of 1955 graduate of Parker High School, where he excelled in football, basketball and was nominated for the All-State basketball team. After graduating, Chuck joined the US Coast Guard. He worked for Pearl Brewery for many years until they closed, then became an over the road truck driver. And later worked in the meat department at Hy-Vee. Chuck was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the St. Joseph Boat & Yacht Club, where he is an honorary member now. He enjoyed boating on the Missouri River and Lake of the Ozarks. He loved bowling, classic cars and trucks and loved attending car shows. Chuck treasured the time he spent with his family barbequing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Denbow; step-brothers, Kenneth and Owen Waltner.
Additional survivors include children, Connie “Disco” Denbow, St. Joseph, MO; Chuck Denbow, St. Joseph, MO, Ronnie Denbow (Gayle), St. Joseph, MO; brother, Ken Denbow (Anne), San Diego, CA; step-sister, Ione Teizen, Freeman, SD; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; step-son, Derrick, Soanes (Melanie), Norwich, England; first wife and mother of his children Rosie (Casebolt) Denbow, his beloved dog, Mitzy; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Wesley United Methodist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice.