Theresa Ann Milbourn
1951-2016

Theresa Ann (Mesa) Milbourn, 64, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born July 9, 1951 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Mary Ann and Paul Mesa. She attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School Class of 1969. She married Donald K. Milbourn on April 9, 1976 in St. Joseph, MO. She worked at Boehringer Ingelheim in Elwood, KS for 12 years and SST for 5 years in collections. She enjoyed spending time with her grand kids, cooking, crocheting, and reading books. Theresa loved taking care of family and friends, and she was a very giving person. She was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: husband, Donald K. Milbourn of the home, daughter, Angela (Jeremy) McKinnon of St. Joseph, MO, son, Anthony (Lori Kissick) Milbourn of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Michael and Alex McKinnon, 3 sisters, Cecila (Rodney) Dyche of Easton, MO, Diane (Fred) Bricker of St. Joseph, MO and Nancy (Dale) Denton of Thayer, IA, and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly.
Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Father Eric Schneider Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Rupp Funeral Home. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to St. Patrick Catholic Church.

William “Bill” S Lough
1944-2016

William “Bill” Sanford Lough 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at a St. Joseph health care center. He was born October 1, 1944 in St. Joseph, MO. He worked at Boston Window Cleaning. He loved the outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, and gardening. He enjoyed playing seek and find puzzles, reading the newspaper, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud on television, and he was Cancer Survivor and a Christian. Bill was preceded in death by step father, Thomas R. Wright, Sr., mother, Susie Wright, father Floyd Lough, brother, Thomas R. Wright, Jr., son in law Donald Owens, paternal grandparents, Samuel and Effie Lough, maternal grandparents, Margaret & William Weir, Jr., two wives, Carol, and Stella. Survivors include, sister, Patricia Owens of St. Joseph, MO, nephew, Charles Owens, great nephew, Spencer, several aunts and uncles, and cousins, Donna and Donald.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Odd Fellows Public Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Bonny J Danner
1924-2016

Bonny J. Danner, 91, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born September 17, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Bessie and Jesse Simmons. She graduated from Central High School class of 1942, and she worked at Letts Box Company making ammo boxes during WWII. She married Richard Danner Sr on September 11, 1943, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She loved to fish, bowl, watch black and white old westerns movies, and the I Love Lucy Show. She also enjoyed watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren playing cards and board games. She was a member of the former Hyde Park Four Square Church now the Keys Christian Fellowship Church. Bonny was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons, Richard W. Danner, Jr. and Randy Danner, daughter, Bonny Gabriel, and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include, her children: Linda (Dave) Dillon of The Colony, TX, Ron Danner of St. Joseph, MO, Shirley (Leon) Sanger of Lacombe, LA, Beverly (Steve) Murphy of St. Joseph, MO, and Robert (Michelle) Danner of Olathe, KS, 23 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, daughter-in-law’s, Patti Danner and Candie Danner, and son-in-law, Bryan Gabriel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Keys Christian Fellowship Church, with Pastor Richard Bradley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the in lieu of flowers to the Keys Christian Fellowship Church.

Janice Lynn Haden
1946-2016

Janice Lynn Haden, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 surrounded by her family.
She was born April 27, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Janice was of the Mormon faith and loved country music and NASCAR. She was involved in the Midwestern Country Music Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Carma (Snapp) Haden, Jr.
Survivors include sisters, Patrica Hefter (Jack) and Paula Bayer; brothers, Joe (Linda Hartley) and Jack Haden; fifteen nieces and nephews; several grand-nieces and nephews; Uncle Arby Snapp; cat, KiKi; and caregivers, Gladys and Barb.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Grace Evangelical Church. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Myrtle “Dee” Free
1933-2016

Myrtle “Dee” Free, 82, Agency, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016.
She was born May 8, 1933 in Amity, Missouri.
Dee married Marvin Henry Free May 26, 1956.
She was a member of Agency Christian Church.
She enjoyed bowling, mushroom hunting, gardening, reading, playing cards, and loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Jesse and Myrtle (Pulley) White; son, Timothy Free; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include sons, Marvin Kody Free, Agency, Missouri and David Kim Free (Elysa) Agency; daughters, Connie Hecker (Steve), St. Joseph and Corina Free, Clarksdale; grandchildren, Brian Free (Megan), Heather Nold (Adam), Paul Free (Skyler), Chris, Jalisa, and Justin Free, Nikki Conroy (Justin), Amber Ostendorf (Chris), Erik Hecker, Sydney, Kylie, and Hayley Brown; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Danny White (Sandy); sister, Alice Holden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Oak Christian Church, Amity, Missouri. Interment Packard Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Oak Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.