Eugene E. “Gene” Boos
1926-2016

FT.MORGAN, CO Eugene E. “Gene” Boos, 89, of Ft. Morgan, CO, and a Doniphan County, Kansas native, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in Windsor, Colorado, surrounded by his family, Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Gene was born in Bendena, KS, November 29, 1926, to Nicholas and Elizabeth Goll Boos and grew up near Severance, attended schools there where he graduated high school. He was drafted in the US Army in 1951 where he served two years during the Korean Conflict. After discharge from active duty, he served in the Army reserves for 8 years, discharged at the rank of sergeant.
Mr. Boos was a longtime member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church of Bendena; and Dillon-Bales American Legion in Highland. During his retirement, Gene enjoyed wood working, spending time with his family, especially enjoying the grandkids.
He married the love of his life Wavah “Jean” Boos, August 7, 1950, at St. Benedict’s Church in Bendena. They lived in Highland where they stayed until 1973 when they moved to Ft. Morgan, CO where they owned and operated Boos Grain & Fertilizer. Besides the grain & fertilizer business, though the years Gene also was a mail carrier for the US Postal Services; operated Boos Hardware; and Boos Grain Elevator. She died July 14, 2012 after 61 years of marriage.
Gene was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Donald and Richard Boos; and a sister Mary Beth.
Survivors include his children: Barry Boos (Kathy) of Robinson, Linda Jeschke (John) of Troy, KS, Marilyn Miller (Dale) of Buckner, MO, Greg Boos (Debbie) of Wathena, KS, Pam Watson (Keith) of Windsor, CO, Jacque Christensen (Bob) of Brush, CO, Stacey Martindale (Howard) of Ft. Morgan, CO, Scott Boos of Valentine, NE; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are his brother Clarence “Bud” Boos of Bendena and sister Janet “Jay” Hamilton of Topeka .
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedicts Catholic Church of Bendena, at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, with Father Francis Bakyor as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday, followed by the family visiting with friends until 8 that evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eugene Boos Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

Edgar Lee Levier, Sr.
1945-2016

Edgar Lee Levier, Sr., Shakazee, 70, of Mayetta, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born July 7, 1945 in Topeka to Ada Levier, and graduated from Holton High School.
Edgar was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Native American Church, Chapter One.
He had worked as a firefighter in Arizona and at Blackburn Nursery in Topeka. He was a renowned artist whose artwork is displayed in many tribal buildings.
Edgar married June Ann Price. She survives.
Survivors include his mother, Ada Levier, Mayetta; two sons, Edgar Lee Levier, Jr. Topeka and Gary Joe Levier, in Arizona; three daughters, Kateri L. Levier, Topeka and Jessica Levier and Mary Levier, both in Arizona; two brothers, Gary Buskirk, Mayetta and Mike Levier, in California, and eighteen grandchildren.
Native American services will be Sunday evening, February 28th at the Native American Church on the Potawatomi Reservation. Burial will be Monday morning in the Mahkuk Cemetery. Edgar will lie in state until 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton where a visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Isaac Cameron Justin
1993-2016

Isaac Cameron Justin, 22, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.
He was born August 9, 1993.
Isaac was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nadyne Justin; and grandfather, Bill Stahlin.
Survivors include mother, Camilla Stahlin-Rocker, St. Joseph, Missouri; father, Dan Justin, St. Joseph, Missouri; sister, Dr. Emily Justin, Rochester, New York; grandmother, Honey Stahlin; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
These thoughts and feelings were shared by friends and family expressing how Isaac has touched their lives…
This world wasn’t big enough for Isaac’s personality. He gave us so much, and everything he gave was something real, something strong, something brave. Most of all, he showed us how to be carefree while living a genuine life. Isaac was a very spiritual person – he was an angel, and we were blessed to have had the privilege of borrowing him for a time.
To know Isaac Justin is to love him. He was a cornerstone of joy and light in every life that he knew. Isaac showed us how to love ourselves for who we are and never be ashamed of our deepest truths, whether positive or negative. He gave everything and asked for nothing in return.
All we can do now is to spread the love he poured into us, holding on to and sharing the millions of extraordinary memories he gave us. We all love you, Isaac. Your love was and will always be one of the greatest gifts we have ever been given.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Memory sharing and Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Cathedral School, Bishop LeBlond High School, or NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sean Ryan Cortez
1984-2016

Sean Ryan Cortez 31, of Jefferson City, MO formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 in Jefferson City, MO. He was born October 17, 1984 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Kelly (Monahan) and Jerry Cortez. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School, and Bishop LeBlond High School in 2003 and attended St. Mary’s University, Leavenworth, KS with a basketball scholarship. He married Megan Volkerding on June 25, 2011 and they have two children John Wheeler Cortez, and Sophia Kathleen Cortez. He had worked at Applebees, and at Lincoln University. He was an All State and All City Basketball player and a All City football player for Bishop LeBlond High School, he also played tennis, he loved all sports especially Notre Dame Football. Sean had an infectious smile, and was the type of person who never knew a stranger, he always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement, which made him great to be around. He loved music but most especially he loved being a father, and looked forward to Sunday family dinners. Sean will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. He was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Missouri and was a member of and St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City, MO. Sean was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Nadine Cortez, maternal grandparents, Babs & Tom Monahan, and aunt, Lupe Cortez. Survivors include wife, Megan Cortez, son, John and daughter Sophia of the home, parents, Jerry and Kelly Cortez, of St. Joseph, MO, two brothers, Robert Cortez (Brooke), and Marc Cortez (Patrick) of St. Joseph, MO, and sister, Kelsey (Tyler) Tietz of St. Robert, MO, paternal grandfather, John Cortez of St. Joseph, MO, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 10:00 am at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Father Eric Schneider, Father Richard Rocha con-Celebrants. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, with the Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm, Wednesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Sean Cortez memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

C.L. “Bud” Grinstead
1923-2016

C.L. “Bud” Grinstead, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.
He was born February 22, 1923 in Blythedale, Missouri.
Bud married Donna Lea Miller June 16, 1944, they were married for over 66 years.
He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
Mr. Grinstead was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, King Hill Lodge No. 376, A.F. & A.M., and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; son, Larry; daughter, Barbara Joyce; parents, Leland and Ruth (Lewis) Grinstead; three brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include daughter, Janet; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Margaret; one brother, Albert; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a son-in-law.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Three Rivers Hospice or Eastside Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Full Name Dorothy Thompson (Knowles)
1925-2016

Dorothy Thompson (Knowles) was born Wednesday, November 18th, 1925 and passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2016. Visitation is Monday, February 29th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Tuesday, March 1st, 2016, 2:00pm, officiating Rev. Robert Ziegler, at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Atchison. Interment held at Upper Wolf Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Norma Bea Slibowski
1931-2016

Norma Bea Slibowski, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at a local health care facility.
She was born October 1, 1931.
Norma married Teddy Slibowski March 17, 1950.
She was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and parents, Don and Rosemary (McIntyre) Mathers.
Survivors include daughters, Janet Korell, Savannah, Missouri, Barbara Schneider (Denny), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Julie Kirschner (Kevin), St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Thomas Slibowski, St. Joseph, Missouri, Daniel Slibowski, Kansas City, Missouri; daughters, Jean Hutchcraft, St. Joseph, Missouri, Mary Wilson (Jeff), Enid, Oklahoma, Lori Severn (Bill), St. Joseph, Missouri, Patricia Jones (Mark), St. Joseph, Rebecca and Leighanne Slibowski, St. Joseph, Missouri; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and sisters, Donna Jean Boyer and Dorothy Teitz (Barney).
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 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 Green Valley Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.