ST. JOSEPH – Helen Marie Decker, 90, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 in St. Joseph.
Helen was born August 30, 1924 to John and Edna Spillman in St. Joseph. On February 22, 1943 she married her husband of 65 years, Howard Decker, who preceded her in death in 2009. Helen worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. H.W. Fricke for many years. She was a Christian and a member of St. Joseph Restoration Branch.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Howard; two sisters; and one granddaughter.
She is survived by a son, Ted Decker and his wife Malinda; daughter, Dee Gach and her husband Ben, all of St. Joseph; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Spillman; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Interment following with Pastor Brian Williams officiating. Services are under direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where a guestbook will be available to sign prior to services.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Mosaic Life Care-Hospice. Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

CRAIG, Mo. – Patricia “Patty” (Kennedy) Robbins, 57, passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer Friday, February 6, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 24, 1957 in St. Joseph, to John “Jack” and Patrine (Beahler) Kennedy.
Patty graduated from Lafayette High School. She had worked at Polsky Motors and for the last 27 years as a purchasing agent at the St. Joseph City Hall. She enjoyed bowling, softball and collecting porceline dolls. She leaves behind many dear friends and a loving family.
Survivors: husband of 21 years, Terry Robbins; son, Dr. Stephen Welch (Jennifer); parents; granddaughter Hailey; brothers, Timothy Kennedy (Loretta) and John Kennedy (Linda); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m., Wednesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6 p.m., Tuesday at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.