ST. JOSEPH – John V. Joswick, 88, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born April 25, 1926 to V. Walter and Helen (Szczodroski) Joswick in Royalton, Minn.
John proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked at Armour & Company and later at Seitz from which he retired in 1988. He was also a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed hunting and fishing. John was “A lover of sunshine and fresh air.”
Mr. Joswick was preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Frances (Carmona) on January 12, 1959; second wife, Alice L. (Saale) on March 23, 2007; infant daughter, Rosemarie; and two brothers, Donald and George Joswick.
Survivors: children, Jonathan Joswick, Jeff Joswick (Judy) and Ali Maley (Gary); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granchild; and two brothers, Raymond and Leo Joswick.
Healing Farewell: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 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 Crossroads Hospice or The Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Lenora M. “Sally” (Bowen) Pratte, 88, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born January 6, 1927 in Maloy, Iowa to James and Ruby (Smith) Bowen.
She was a bartender for many years most notably at the Pioneer Room and Monty’s and was also a member of the Rebecka Lodge.
She enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch as she was known as “Mrs. Pitch.” Sally was strong-willed and outspoken, but in a way that you’d appreciate and respect. She also had a great sense of humor that will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Annie Haley, Katie Butler, Jean Herrington, and Belle Graham; brothers, James Jr. “Bobby” Bowen and Jerry “Oscar” Bowen.
Survivors: children, Donna Weston (Doug) of St. Joseph, and Arnie Bowen (Connie) of Blue Rapids, Kan.; grandchildren, Kelly, Kim, Karey, and Jackson; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Johnston, Micky Routh, and Sandy Hulett; brothers, Joe Bowen (Alice) and Larry Bowen (Sharon); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Inurnment Platte River Cemetery, Maloy Iowa at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

LENEXA, Kan. – Donnel Verne Paden (“Don”), formerly of St. Joseph and Faucett, Mo., died January 10, 2015 in Lenexa. He finished well with strength and dignity, at peace with his life here on earth and with his Lord Jesus Christ. The youngest of four children, Don was born August 14, 1933 in Elwood, Kan., to David T. and Berenice Bee (Glasscock) Paden. They later moved to St. Joseph, where Don attended Central High School and later Marshall University Preparatory School in Huntington, W.V.
He also spent his childhood summers in Cabool, Mo., with his maternal grandparents on the farm. In 1956 he married Margaret Ann Black, the love of his life, and enjoyed 50 wonderful years with her. They resided in St. Joseph until 1998 when they moved to live their country dream in Faucett. She preceded him to heaven in 2006. Don moved to the Kansas City area in early 2012.
Don was an avid outdoorsman, gun collector, gardener and craftsman. He was a hard-working man of strength and integrity who gave his best and his all for his family. Over the years, he and Margaret Ann took many road trips including to their two favorite places: Cheyenne, Wy., and Branson, Mo. Don spent 17 meaningful years in service as a brakeman and conductor for the Burlington Northern Railroad and in later years joined the team at Westlake Ace Hardware in St. Joseph.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Ann; two brothers, Neal and Dale; and a sister, Beverly Harris.
He is survived by his four children, Darryl (Peggy) Paden of Canton, Ohio; Jennifer (Bernie) Hartman of Wathena; Jeff (Julie) Paden of Springfield, Mo.; and Rebecca (Stuart) Jones of Prairie Village, Kan., as well as his former daughter-in-law, Paula Schoen Paden of Springfield; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a very dear cousin Al (Linda) Paden of Smithville, Mo.; many cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Healing Farewell: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Faucett Baptist Church or the Kansas City Chapter of The National Parkinson’s Foundation. Or simply hang a new bird feeder near your window and remember him. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.