Jerry  Baker
1938-2015

Jerry Baker, 76, Union Star, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home.
He was born August 4, 1938 in Union Star, Missouri.
Jerry married Alice Marshall on June 23, 2007.
He was a graduate of Union Star High School Class of 1956 and worked in construction and as a professional brick mason.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and attending all of his grandchildren?s activities. He also liked to raise calves. Jerry and Alice enjoyed many road trips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlin and Hazel (Adams) Baker; first wife, Bobbie Lyon; infant brother, Donald Baker; grandson, Dusty Ray Baker; and sons, Jeff and Ronnie Marshall.
Survivors include his wife; children, Randy Baker (Creste), Maysville, Missouri, Steve Baker (Patti), Park City, Kansas, Beth Wallace (Jim), Andover, Kansas, Julie Case (Brett), St. Joseph, Missouri, twins, Kevin Baker (Pam), Ponca City, Oklahoma and Kari Millege, Clearwater, Kansas, Debbie Timmons (Rick), Clarksdale, Missouri; and daughter-in-law, Mary Marshall, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Scott Baker (Cassie), Grant Lyde (Tina), Jordin Buchman (Derek), Morgan Case, Zach and Nick Baker, and Kelsey and Katey Millege, Bryan Timmons (Stephanie), Nichole Timmons and Alicia Marshall; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Hazel, Sawyer, Gage, Connor, Braxton, Ella, Zariya and Taniya; sisters, Arlene Tritten (Dale) and Carol Krause (Layne); brother, Gene Baker (Iva); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Union Star Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marjorie J. (Chancey) Gilmore
1927-2015

Marjorie J. (Chancey) Gilmore, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at her home.
She was born August 19, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Marjorie married Wesley Chancey in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1983, to this marriage five children were born. She then married Clayton Gilmore June 3, 1995. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2009.
She worked as a beautician for ten years and then as a caregiver for several years at Sisters Hospital and Carriage Square. Her kids and grandkids were most important to her.
Mrs. Gilmore was also preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Della (Cline) Walters; sons, Don Wesley (Margot Lyon) Chancey and Steven L. Chancey; great-grandson, Chad Kendall; sisters, Cleva Yarger and Helen Poe; and brothers, James Walters and Don Walters.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Stevens (Charles), St. Joseph, Missouri and Margie Jo Kendall, Savannah, Missouri; son, Mike Chancey (Holly), Colorado; step-son, Dean Gilmore (Linda), Savannah, Missouri; step-daughters, Rhonda Corwin (Michael) and Gail Gilmore; grandchildren, John and Christy Stevens, Jeff and Stacy Stevens, Tom and Tammy Kendall, Mike and Michelle Kendall, Chris and Heather Kendall, Jill and Carlos Olvera, Don Chancey, Jr., Craig Chancey, Nicole Chancey and Christopher Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Breanna Brittney, Brooklynn, Lindsey, Andrew, Kyler, Madison, Maggie, Zach, Jeremiah, Alexandria, Cameron, Brianna, Ryan and Reece; great-great-grandchildren, Karly and Lilly; sister, Hazel Miley, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mylin “Mickey” Charles, Jr.
Born: January 27, 1930
Died: April 23, 2015

Mylin “Mickey” Charles, Jr. 85, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday April 23, 2015 at his home in Saint Joseph. He was born January 27, 1930 in Reading, PA, son of Lillian & Mylin Charles Sr. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad for many years. He served in the Navy. His joy was being around kids, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching baseball, wrestling, and Dr. Phil. He also loved cheese. Mylin was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by companion, Jo Anne Grunert of the home, son, Matthew (Ashley) Grunert of Saint Joseph, MO, 3 grandchildren, Haden, Logan & Boston Grunert, his dog, Mr. Wiggles, and his great friend, William L. Molloy. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.There are no services at this time. Memorials are requested to Mylin G. Charles, Jr. Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Mitchel “Crow” Scott Caw
Born: November 08, 1958
Died: April 23, 2015

Mitchel “Crow” Scott Caw 56, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday April 23, 2015 at his home in Saint Joseph. He was born November 8, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Carol & Thomas Caw. He graduated from Lafayette high school. Mitchel retired from Camanche Constuction, was an independent contractor, outdoors man, general bad a_ _, and Navy Veteran. Mitchel was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Robert Caw, a nephew, Ryley Pearl, and his grandmother, Margie Farrow, He is survived by wife, Lori D. Caw of the home, MO, mother, Carol Caw of St. Joseph, MO, three daughters, Mitchele S. (Thaddeus) Hunt, St. Joseph, MO, Brandi C. (David) Ringer of Blue Springs, MO, and Faith E. (Johnathan Stout) Sybert of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Ethan Cooper Caw, a brother, Steven Caw, St. Joseph, MO, two sisters, Kelli (Tom) Caw-Ingersol, St. Joseph, MO and Teri L. (Roger) Pearl, Savannah, MO, an aunt, Kari Farrow-Wolters and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Betty Jane Snyder
(June 15, 1937 – April 20, 2015)

Wathena, KS. – Betty Jane (Formally Blake) Snyder was born June 15, 1937 to George Leo McKee and Mary Julia (Middleton) McKee. Her mother died when she was three years old and she was taken in as a foster child by Truman and Geneva Carr of Maryville, MO. who raised her as their own. Geneva’s sister, Elsie and Oscar Horton took Betty’s younger brother Francis McKee, and raised him as their own.

Betty married to Merle Blake from New Market, IA from 1954 to 1975 and during this time, they had 5 children and lived in southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri. Later in life, she was married to Homer Snyder and lived in Elwood, KS. and the St. Joseph, MO. area the rest of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary McKee and her foster parents, Truman and Geneva Carr, a daughter, Leslie Jean Blake in 1958, brother, Frances McKee, foster brother, Wayne Carr and foster sister, Roma Carr.
She is survived by her foster brothers and sisters, Manfred, Twila, Henry, Marjorie, Wilma, Barbara, Bill and Rick and her sons, Sid Blake (Marcy), Avoca, IA, George Blake (Cathy), Elwood, KS. Dan Blake (Jan), Shambaugh, IA and Scott Blake, King City, MO. and step niece and nephew that she raised from infancy, David and Tara Hendricks, as foster children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service: 2 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2015
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, KS.
Visitation 1 hour prior to service.
Inurnment at a later date at the Hopkins Missouri Cemetery
Memorials: Parkinson Foundation.

Helen “Jean” Johnson
(December 11, 1928 – April 22, 2015)

TROY, KANSAS – Helen “Jean” (Twombly) Johnson 86, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Highland Care Center, Highland, Kansas.

Jean was born December 11, 1928 in Fanning, Kansas and attended grade school there. She graduated high school at Sparks, Kansas.

Jean was married to Conrad F. Johnson October 6, 1946. From this union were identical twin boys, Greg and Kreg, and a daughter Mary Jean.

Jean returned to school at HCC and later to Peru State College receiving her B.S.E. with honors. She received her Masters degree in library science from Emporia State University. She taught at Sabetha, Ks. for five years and was school librarian for 25 yrs. before retiring and moving to Troy. Jean was active in O.E.S. where she was Worthy Grand Matron of KS serving as a member for over 50 yrs. She was active in numerous clubs, organizations and served on local & state library boards.

Preceding her in death were her husband Conrad F. Johnson, parents Wm. E. Twombly and Wilma (Taylor) Twombly; three brothers: Samuel, George and David Twombly, a sister Wilma (Twombly) Saunders and a daughter-in-law Carol (Mickelson) Johnson.

Survivors: Sons; Greg (Mary Ellen), Kreg (Carolynn) Johnson; daughter, Mary Jean (David) Kuester, five grandchildren, Heather Kuester, Justin Johnson, Brad Johnson, Megan Johnson and Bret Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Braeden Johnson, Brody Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Austin Cregan, Caitlyn Cregan and Markus Kuester. Three brothers; Leonard Twombly, Bill Twombly and Bob Twombly all of Highland, Ks. and a sister Ruth Turner of Kansas City area. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:00 A.M.
At: Community of Christ Church, Fanning, Ks.
Visitation: Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church
Memorials: KSU Cancer Research
Interment: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Ks.

Dale Warren Weber
(January 10, 1938 – April 20, 2015)

Dale was born on January 10, 1938 in Monitor, Washington to Frank & Irene (Johnston) Weber.

He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Wathena, Kansas. Dale was a farmer, truck driver & owner/operator of the South Side Car Wash in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Dale married Patricia Sharp on June 2, 1962 at the Burr Oak Baptist Church. She survives of the home. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, son, James Weber & a nephew, Daniel Weber.

Additional survivors include: son, Bill Weber of Springfield, Missouri;
son Dean Weber of Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Daughter, Lisa Hickman of Holton, Kansas;
Grandchildren, Forrestal, Calista & Danika Hickman, Jacob & Samuel Weber & Brian Weber.
Brother, Joe Weber of Wathena, Kansas.

Memorial Service:10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 23, 2015
At: First Baptist Church in Wathena, Kansas
Inurnment: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas
Visitation:6:30-8:30 Wednesday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Wednesday.
Memorials:Cancer Research