Edna Darline James Adkins
1920-2016

Edna Darline James Adkins, 96, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Friday, June 10th at home with loving family by her side. Darline was born February 16, 1920 in rural Ringgold County, Iowa, the daughter of Edmond Howe and Gertrude Humphreys James. She attended schools in Ringgold County. On April 13, 1940, she was married to Kenneth Duane Adkins in a small ceremony at Grant City, Mo. Shortly after they were married, the young couple moved to California where they lived in Calistoga, located in the Napa Valley. They both worked at the U.S. Naval shipyards at Mare Island. Duane also drove a bus for the U.S. government during this time. Approximately two years later, they came back to Missouri where Duane enlisted in the Army. Before their return to Missouri, Duane had declined a six-month deferment to enlist, stating he felt a duty to go and fight in WWII. After his discharge at the end of World War II, Darline and Duane moved to St. Joseph where Darline continued her education at St. Joseph Junior College (which eventually became Missouri Western). She went on to graduate from Gard Business University. Following those educational experiences, she went to work for a local ear nose and throat doctor, and later H&R Block tax preparers. Darline accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when she was 15 years old. She was baptized in the Grand River Ewing Ford north of Allendale, Mo, along with several other young people. She was a Faithful member of Copeland Baptist Church in St. Joseph. Her Faith was ever enduring until the end of life and she always maintained a Christian home for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, Oral, Victor and Phrayne, and one sister, Jessie Washburn. Survivors include: one sister, Maxine Washburn of Hatfield, Mo., two sons, Marvin Adkins of St. Joseph and Adrian (A.J.) Adkins of Farmington, Arkansas, one daughter-in-law, Laurie Adkins of Farmington, Arkansas. Grand children include: Brian Adkins of St. Joseph, along with his daughter Brittany Winder of St. Joseph, Ben Adkins, Jake Adkins, Annie Campbell and Madeline Hutson all of Northwest Arkansas. Several beloved great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 AM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at a later date.

Harold Walter Klein
1922-2016

Harold “Bud” Walter Klein, 94, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Shawnee and Lawrence KS, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 in a Gower, MO. Heath Care Center. He was born February 24, 1922 in Ottawa, KS, son of the late Nora and Murray Klein. He graduated from Kansas University with a degree in Accounting. He served in the Army Air Corp and is a veteran of the WW II serving in the Asiatic Theatre, stationed in China, Burma and India. Following that service, he joined the Army Reserves until the Korean War. Following his graduation from KU, he was an Accountant for Skelly Oil Company, he then worked at KAW Transport in KC, MO as a Executive VP. He was proud of his military service and was a member of the CBI (China Burma India) veterans organization, he also was on one of the Honor Flights that visited the WWII Memorial in Washington DC in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, KU Sports, the Chiefs & Royals, home improvements and lately he enjoyed genealogy. He was a member of the Old Mission Methodist Church in Fairway, KS. Bud was preceded in death by wife, Lorene Ethel Klein, daughter, Patricia Ann Klein, brother, Ralph Klein, and a sister, Fern B Wilkinson. Survivors include: son, Steven (Betty) Klein of St. Joseph, MO, sister, Faye A Robbins of Lawrence, KS, Grandchild, Gypsy Murdock and partner Patrick Hogan.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow starting at 1:00 PM. The Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, KS. Memorials are requested to the God’s Mountain.

Roselyn S. “Rose” Boeckman
1937-2016

Roselyn S. “Rose” Boeckman, 79, died late Saturday evening, June 11, 2016, at Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Rose was born at Axtell, January 2, 1937, one of eight children born to the late Ambrose and Stella Becker Koelzer. She grew up in near Seneca and attended St. Peter and Paul School, graduating high school with the class of 1955. Rose worked as a telephone operator, and A&P Grocery Store in the meat department, for a few years.
She married Jerry Boeckman, April 30, 1958, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Seneca. They lived at Falls City, Nebraska a short time, before moving to Hiawatha to make their home and raise their family. They owned and operated W&W Shoes, downtown Hiawatha, for 28 years before retiring in 1998. She also did sewing for folks in this area making various articles of clothing including wedding dresses.
Rose was a longtime member of St. Ann Catholic Church of Hiawatha; and the Altar Society of the Church. She and several other ladies were the ‘funeral committee’ at Church…serving untold number of funeral dinners through the years.
Survivors include her husband Jerry of 58 years of the home; two daughters: Julie Rieger (Jim) of rural Fairview, Connie Schroeder (Eric) of Olathe, KS; two sons: Robert Boeckman (Jenny), and Jim Boeckman (Michelle), both of Hiawatha; a sister Jane Niehues of Woodland, California; three brothers: Dave Koelzer of Meriden, KS, Steve Koelzer of Stafford, KS, Keith Koelzer of Seneca; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Vivian Hutfles; two brothers: Jim, and Jack.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church in Hiawatha at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, with Father Dan Gardner as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Peter and Paul Church Cemetery, Seneca.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 am. Wednesday. The parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, followed by the family visiting with friends until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rose Boeckman Memorial Fund, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 14 S 7th St., 66434.

Danny Wayne Pace
1964-2016

Danny Wayne Pace, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Hiawatha, KS, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at his home. He was 52.
Danny was born June 7, 1964, in Falls City, Nebraska to Juanita McFeeters. He grew up in the Horton-Hiawatha area where he attended school. Danny was currently employed at Triumph Foods in St. Joseph.
Danny enjoyed the KC Chiefs and the Royals. Rock music was one of his passions, as well as, collecting vintage cassette tapes. His talents and hobbies included barbequing/smoking meats, and mushroom hunting.
He and the love of his life, Brook Ingram, were married on May 5, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She survives at the home.
Also surviving is his mother Juanita (Richard) McFeeters of Hiawatha, sisters: Judy (Rick) Johnson of Hiawatha, Tammy McFeeters of Falls City, Lori McFeeters of Pittsburg, KS; niece Amanda Johnson; nephews: Brian, Paul, Chris, and Jeremy Harmon; great-nieces Amelia, Natalie; great-nephews: Brian Jr., and Silas.
Danny was preceded in death by a son Brandon Michael Pace, and a nephew Milo Johnson.
Danny was loved by many and will be greatly missed!
A Celebration of Danny’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with cremation to follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Thursday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Luke Loucks
1915-2016

Luke Loucks, 100 years of age, passed away June 11, 2016, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born in Holt County Missouri on August 18, 1915 to Samuel and Cora Loucks, Luke graduated from Mound City High School and later married Jeanne Hester in 1943.
After attending Chillicothe Business College, Luke joined the United States Army. He served in North Africa and in the invasion of Italy. Following the war, Luke worked in Kansas City for Barada & Page until being recalled to military service during the Korean conflict. Luke left the service as a First Lieutenant.
Luke and Jeanne were blessed with their son Gary in 1955.
After leaving military service, Luke returned to work for McKesson Chemical and in 1969 was transferred to Cleveland, Ohio. He retired in 1976 and lived in North Kansas City before moving to John Knox Village in the early nineties.
During his retirement years, Luke enjoyed traveling, gardening, fly fishing, and woodworking at the Hobby Hut. In addition, he was instrumental in advancing the use of the artificial larynx and served as President of the Heart of America Nu-Voice Club He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner.
Luke was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne and brother, Charles. He is survived by son Gary and wife Pam of Kansas City, Elaine Fulton, his companion of 23 years, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Luke was a gentle, kind and loving man who was adored and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Graveside Farewell Services and Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Memorial gifts may be made in his name to Heart of America Nu-Voice Club, c/o CW Moreland, 19024 E 19th Terrace Ct. South, Independence, MO 64057. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.