ST. JOSEPH – Charles William Schurman, 89, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at a local hospital.
Charles was born July 12, 1925 in Horton, Kan., to William and Ida Larson Schurman. His youth years were spent in the Effingham, Kan., area, where he graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham.
In 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy. During his enlistment he served on the USS Rutland. On March 18, 1951, he married Doris Frame in Cummings, Kan., who preceded him in death in 1985. In 1957, he moved to St. Joseph where he resided most of his life. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. Charles worked for Crouch Brothers as a Truck Driver for many years. Charles was an avid collector. He was a member of Mid-American Model A Club and Freedom of the Road Riders. He also enjoyed volunteering his time working at Camp Quality, the First Lutheran Church Food Pantry and transporting Veterans to the VA Hospital in Leavenworth, Kan.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; a son, Ronald Schurman; siblings, John Schurman, Dick Schurman, Janet Crawford and Dale Schurman.
Survivors include his children, Lana (Randy) Redden, of St. Joseph, Cassy (Jim) Gunter, of Hartsville, S.C., Clella (Ron) Haddock of Bristow, Okla., Charlene (Scott) Kirschner of St. Joseph, and Thomas Schurman, of Savannah, Mo.; one sister, Clella (Jim) Gray of Occidental, Calif.; fourteen grandchildren, Lisa Phipps, Jimmy Gunter, Taylor, Cayce, and Kyle Kirschner, Heather, Holly, and Nathan Haddock, Dalton, Mikaylah, Shannon, and Zach Schurman, Steve Jackson and Aubree Drake; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Lenander officiating. Interment will follow in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Kan. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. today at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 66 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Camp Quality or First Lutheran Church. Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Samuel E Marsh Sr., 86, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 in a St. Joseph, health care center.
He was born August 22, 1928 in Seattle, Wash.,, son of Dehlia “Amy” and Edward Marsh. He served in the Army, and worked in sales and construction. He lived his life from the Pacific coast to the Midwest.
Sam was preceded in death by first wife, Patty Summers; second wife, Carol Marsh; his parents; a step son, Jerry Homan; son-in-law, Frank Elrod; and a sister, Anita Graham.
Survivors include, son, Sam E. Marsh, II of St. Joseph; two daughters, Debbie Miller, and Jennifer Elrod; two step-daughters, Toni Presto (Doug Rose) and Terri Marsh; step-son, Danny Homan; step-daughter-in-law, Debbie Homan; a brother, Edward Marsh; a sister, Gloria Martin; two grandchildren, Sam Marsh, III and Andrea Elrod; five step-grandchildren, Jordon Presto, Ashley Homan, Joe, Justin and Jerry Presto; three step-great-grandchildren, Kenna, Conner and Reice Presto.
Per Mr. Marsh’s request, his body has been bequeathed to medical science. The Inurnment will be at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Margaret (Buehler) Mathys, 93, formerly of St. Joseph, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at The Heritage of Overland Park Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Margaret was born November 24, 1921 in St. Joseph, to Adolph Buehler and Margaret (Bayer) Buehler.
Margaret married F. Karl Mathys on May 30, 1942 and they made their home in St. Joseph, raising two children.
She was a homemaker, Division Sales Manager for Portrait Studio for seventeen years and a Realtor in St. Joseph, for ten years before retiring. After retirement Margaret continued to stay busy. She was an officer in Myrna Manor North Homes Assoc., member of Ladies Edelweiss Swiss Society and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Altar Society. Margaret was a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.
Survivors include son, Ron Mathys, Overland Park; daughter, Karla Mathys, Aurora, Colo.; four grandchildren, Kim King, Jackie Florio, John McConkey and Jason McConkey; and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Pam J. Hundley, 53, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her home.
She was born October 31, 1961 in Wathena, Kan.
Pamela married Joseph Hundley on September 14, 1979. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1999.
She liked country music, playing cards and Bingo.
Mrs. Hundley was also preceded in death by her father, Carson Eugene Davison; daughter, Janet Vazquez; brothers, Harold Davison and Carson Davison, Jr.; and sister, Loretta Davison.
Survivors include daughters, Dovey Hundley and Melinda Hundley; mother, Hazel Maxine (Hahn) Davison; brother, Donald Davison (Kim), all of St. Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 3 p.m., Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to UCP in honor of her daughter, Melinda. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Peggy Joyce Wright, 84, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born March 6, 1931 to Frank and Chloe (Beal) Crail in Stanberry, Mo.
Peggy married Don Wright in 1996. Mrs. Wright was a member of King Hill Christian Church.
She enjoyed traveling and organizing trips to Branson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister.
Survivors include husband, Don Wright of the home; sons, Gary Brant (Wanda), St. Joseph and Roger Brant, St. Joseph; step-son, Don Robert Wright (Bonnie), Leavenworth, Kan.; four brothers and one sister; and one grandchild.
Graveside Services and Interment 10 a.m., Wednesday, Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to King Hill Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Janet S. Welch-Marshall, 69, passed away on March 7, 2015, at Mosaic Hospital following a brief but serious illness.
Janet was born in St. Joseph, on Nov. 8, 1945, to Robert F. and Alice J. (Evans) Welch. She grew up in the South Park area, where she enjoyed family and church activities, especially picnics and family vacations.
Following graduation from Northwest Missouri State University, Janet began her career as a school teacher at Hyde Park Elementary, where she taught for 30 years. She was a popular and well-respected teacher, who made a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children. After retiring, she spent time pursuing her interests in travel and genealogy, and she authored several books.
In 2002, Janet married the love of her life, Kenneth Marshall. Their years together were some of the happiest of her life.
Janet was a member of South Park United Methodist Church, Hyde School’s Retired Teachers Association, and Northwest Missouri Genealogy Society. She was a past member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and the Eugene Field Chapter of the ABWA.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and an infant sister, Mary Alice.
She is survived by her brother, Robert (Janet) Welch; step-son Rick (Laurie) Marshall; step-daughter, Debbie Marshall Parnacott; five step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; two very close friends, Rose King and Pam Hope; and many other friends and family members.
Farewell Services: 3 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to South Park United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.