Barbara Saunders
1935-2015

Barbara Saunders, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at her home.
She was born July 5, 1935 in Shenandoah, Iowa.
She was a 1954 graduate of Central High School and a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a longtime member of the Amy Golding Guild.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Glen L. and Marjorie E. (Wilcox) Lawson; son, Frank M. Saunders; sister, Kathryn Lawson; and brother, Glen L. Lawson.
Survivors include son, Jon Saunders (Sun Hui); grandsons, Matthew and Samuel; great-grandson, Noah Ray; sisters, Jocelyn Smock, Dinah Cole; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Amy Golding Guild of Christ Episcopal Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Doris K. (Zech) Wiederholt
1928-2015

Doris K. (Zech) Wiederholt, 86, Maryville, Missouri passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at a healthcare facility.
She was born November 12, 1928 in Maryville, Missouri.
Doris graduated from Maryville High School Class of ’46.
She married Alphonse J. Wiederholt on June 16, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1998.
Mrs. Wiederholt was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and St. Benedict Catholic Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Elizabeth (Wilmes) Zech; sons, Gary and Stephen Wiederholt; sister, Mary Zech; brother, Ralph Zech; and grandson, Reese Wiederholt.
Survivors include son, Marvin Wiederholt (Charla); daughters, Sharon Cowden (Bill), Sheila Fuller (Jim) and Diana Honkomp (Mike); grandchildren, Mandy (Jody), Brandon (Shannon), Alissa, Ashlyn, Holly, Jesse (Valerie), Ross (Amber), Meghan, Cole, Lacey, Bethany (Jacob), and Ryan; five great-grandchildren; brother, John Zech (Shirley); and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. Gregory Catholic Church, Maryville, Missouri. Inurnment St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Friday. Doris was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. The family requests memorial gifts to be sent to AseraCare Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Mildred L. Nykel
1926-2015

Mildred L. Nykel, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Mosaic Life Care following a stroke suffered on August 24, 2015.
Mildred (Mid to her family) was born on December 13, 1926, in Viola, Illinois to Foster and Gladis Warren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her two brothers, Wilbur Warren of Fresno, California, and Louis Neil Warren, of Cameron, Missouri; Kenneth Powell to whom she was married until his death in 1970, and Les Nykel to whom she was married from 1974 until his death June 19, 1987.
Mildred resided in San Francisco with Mr. Nykel until his death, and remained a resident of San Francisco until she moved to St. Joseph to assist in caring for her brother Neil Warren. Neil passed away on December 24, 2010 and Mildred remained resided in St. Joseph until her passing.
Mildred is survived by one cousin, William Hodgson (Billy) of Tuscon, Arizona; nephews, Tom Warren (Deanna) of Monet, Missouri, Tim Warren (Verla) of St. Joseph, and Roxanne (Bruce) Clouse of Amazonia; as well as numerous great nieces; and great nephews.
Mildred was catholic and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in St. Joseph.
Farewell Graveside Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest between her beloved brother, Louis Neil Warren, and her former husband Kenneth Powell. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Local Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John W. Newhart
1921-2015

John W. Newhart, born March 22, 1921, St. Joseph, Missouri, died August 31, 2015 at age 94.
Beginning practice in 1948, he was an attorney and business consultant. He was a former member of the Savannah, Missouri Sertoma Club; Charter member of the Lions Club; Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite; Moila Temple; Interprofessional Club; Kansas and Missouri American Bar Association; Missouri Western State University Board for seven years, and chair of Andrew County Representative Central Committee. Mr. Newhart proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946.
As a member of the RLDS Church, he served in the priesthood for over 50 years and as president of the RLDS church associates.
He received a BS and Doctor of Juris Prudence from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and graduated from St. Joseph Junior College and Stewartsville High School.
He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II for three years, and reserves for six years. He was a member of the Savannah, Missouri American Legion.
He was preceded in death by parents, Dr. C.D. Newhart and Mabel L. Newhart; brother, Maj. Dewey E. Newhart; wife, Ruth L. Newhart; and daughter, Hilda Jo Summerour.
Survivors are sons, John D. (Maxine) and Dr. Robert Newhart (Karen); grandchildren, William, Kaitlin, Jacob Newhart; Hannah Teeman (Brian), Hallie and Jacob Summerour, Abbey Meyer (Jacob) and Drew Newhart (Lauryn); and great-grandchildren, Maddy Meyers, and Kyra, Lydia and Jax Teeman.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri. 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 Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Etta M. Jeffers
1923-2015
Etta M. Jeffers, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born October 5, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Etta married Thomas Barnes in 1942 who was later killed in World War II. She then married Logan Jeffers on August 17, 1947. They were married 54 years until he preceded her in death on February 27, 2000.
She worked at Western Tablet Factory then later at Quaker Oats as a Unit Leader. Etta was a member of First Christian Church and Circle Coterie #13 at the church. She was also a member of the Quaker Ladies Social Club and The Dune Dollies of Moila.
Mrs. Jeffers was also preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Hattie (Cavin) Aladeen; brother, John Aladeen; sister, Nellie Helsel; and step-brother, Raymond Cavin.
Survivors include sons, James Jeffers (Frances), St. Joseph, Missouri and Jack Jeffers (Carol Ann), Flower Mound, Texas; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; three nephews; and two nieces.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Christian Church or Moila Transportation Fund. Thanks to Diversicare for their care of Mom. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Belinda “Tarantula” Sue Baker
1964-2015

Belinda “Tarantula” Sue Baker 51, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday August 28, 2015 at Mosaic Life care. She was born February 3, 1964 in St. Joseph. She married Gene Baker on February 14, 2004, and they shared 11 together. She worked at Walmart, Tiremart, and Holiday Inn as a clerk. She enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, tigers, and loved visiting with family and friends, most especially her grandchildren. She fought a good fight and was a breast cancer survivor. Belinda was preceded in death by her previous husband, Harry Watson, Sr. and her grandma Berry who lived to be 101 years old. Survivor include husband, Gene Baker of home, father, Gerald (Vickie)Berry of St. Joseph, MO, mother Carol (Wayne) King of Wahahachie, TX, son, Harry “Ricky” Watson, Jr. of St. Joseph, three daughters, Heather Watson, Kelly Sue Watson and Amanda Watson, 11 grandchildren including Kia and Kahlia Childress her were raised in the home, brother, Jimmy (Diane) Berry, two step brothers, Dean (Charlotte) Berry, and Gene (Katie) Berry, a sister, Ruth “Curly” (Steve) Rippey, adopted daughter, Danielle Fobair of Maysville, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with a memorial service to be conducted at 2:00pm. She will be cremated following the funeral service. Memorials are requested to the Belinda Baker Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Richard Lee Shurvington
1946-2015

Richard Lee Shurvington 69, of Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at his home. He was born April 23, 1946 in McCook, NE, son of Pearl and Charles Shurvington. He attended Savannah High School and served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Frances Bucher on September 15, 1996 and she survives of the home. He was the owner operator of R&C Heating & Cooling also engineer at Heartland Hospital and chief maintenance engineer at Holiday Inn Hotel. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and tinkering with anything and everything, he loved spending time with family and friends especially his grandson, Silas and his dogs. He was a Christian. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Stanley Shurvington. Survivors include, wife, Frances Shurvington of the home, daughter, Stacy Rochester of St. Joseph, MO, son, Anthony Donaldson of Rosendale, MO, daughter, Kristine Shurvington of Rosendale, MO, stepson, John (Sandy) Kennedy of Bolckow, four grandsons, Dusty Shurvington, Sean Spring, David Stagner, and Silas Thuman, great grandchild, Zaydan Taylor, MO, two brothers, Leonard (Louise) Shurvington, and George Shurvington both of Savannah, MO, sister, Gail Briner-Shurvington of Weatherby, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Smith officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Disabled Veterans Organization (DAV). Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.