Dennis DB N. Butler
1946-2015

Dennis DB N. Butler, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born September 23, 1946 to William and Nedella (Welter) Butler in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He graduated from Lafayette High School class of 1964, Central Missouri State University and Missouri Western State College.
Dennis married Liz Brunk on September 25, 1976. She survives of the home.
Mr. Butler proudly served in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Sergeant.
He had worked for Herzog for the past 38 years.
DB was an avid Royals and MU Tigers fan. The most important thing to him was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also a lifetime member of Happy Hour at Nortys and leaves behind many cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Buddy and Gary E. Butler; and sister, Patricia Patty Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Liz Butler; children, Benji Butler, Joshua White and Jenny Butler; grandchildren, Hayley Butler, Kaitlyn and Jagger Mejia; and beloved dog, Reagan.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Alice Marie Grafton
1925-2015

Alice Marie Grafton, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at a local health care center.
Alice was born October 19, 1925 to Shannon and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Stephens in Doniphan County, Kansas. She grew up in the Doniphan County area, graduating from Atchison High School. During WWII, she went to work for Union Pacific Rail Road where she met her husband Rex Grafton, who was currently serving in the U.S. Navy. They later married on February 1, 1946 and moved to St. Joseph. Alice was a homemaker and loved to cook, especially known for her pie baking. Alice was a Christian and a member of King Hill Christian Church, where she had previously served as church secretary.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Rex in 1989; and two brothers, Gerald and Robert Stephens.
Survivors include two children, Michael (Judy) Grafton, of Blue Springs, MO and Kristi Grafton, of St. Joseph; four grandchildren, Christopher Grafton, Dana (Bruce) Evans, Stacy (Roy) Ewing and Kelly (Derek) Thomas; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; several nieces and nephews and longtime companion, Bill Marcell.
Graveside Services and Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, at Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan Kansas with Chaplain Alan Pruitt officiating. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. today, at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or The Wounded Warrior Project.