Gerald C. Burton
1937-2016

Gerald C. Burton, 78, Clarksdale, Missouri passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at his home.
He was born December 10, 1937 in Easton, Missouri, where he grew up and was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1955.
Gerald married Laurel Lee Chambers on July 13, 1964. She survives of the home.
He worked as a truck driver and farmer and liked tractor pulling and collecting toy tractors and trucks. Gerald loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Burton was a member of Central Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ethel (Wright) Burton; brothers, Bill, Harold, Raymond and Howard Burton; and sisters, Juanita Burton, Beatrice Burton, Gladys Budine and Winifred Higdon.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel Lee Burton, Clarksdale, Missouri; son, John Burton (Gloria), Clarksdale, Missouri; daughter, Jeannie Burton, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Jacob, Jessica and Jenna Burton; sister, Betty Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Graveside Services and Inurnment 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Thornton Cemetery, Clarksdale, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Central Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rosemary Scheid
1932-2016

Monday morning, June 27, 2016, Rosemary Shelia Helen Myers Scheid, left this world for something better. She was surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. Her peaceful transition was made with a gentle touch on the forehead and a kiss on the cheek from her biggest cheerleader and love, granddaughter, Brandee Falk at Medicalodge Atchison. Rosemary was 83 years old.
A prayer service will be Friday, July 1 at 6:00 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow. The family has asked that donations in her name be left to the Atchison Musical Arts Society.
Born to Thomas and Helen (Swanson) Myers on September 1, 1932 in Holton, KS, Rosemary married the love of her life, Howard Earl Scheid on March 28, 1952. He preceded her in death. Rosemary was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jean (Gene) Ramsey. They were sisters and best friends. Loving each other and travel they were able to visit many corners of the world, including Europe and Hawaii, and shop many, many malls. She was, also, preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Williams Myers and Thomas Myers.
Rosemary was the pillar of strength in her family and was a stay at home mother until January 1967, when she and Howard moved to the Dairy farm in Cummings, Kansas. They owned and operated one of the largest grade-A dairy farms in Northeast Kansas. Later she was known for her tasty meals prepared at the Atchison Hospital. It has been told that people checked in just for her food. She was a member of the Cummings Christian Church, Cummings, Kansas. Music was also always a big part of Rosemary’s life.
Rosemary loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. She was kind and generous. She was always happiest surrounded by them. She will be greatly missed by granddaughter, Brandee and her husband, Rick Falk, along with their children, Nicholas, Christopher, and Emilee.
Rosemary is also survived by: a daughter, Linda Langley, Overland Park; three sons, Rodney (Jean), Cummings, Robin (Shelly), Washington State, and John (Becky), Washington State; brother, Dave Myers, Holton and a brother-in-law, Gene Ramsey, Topeka; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Marjorie R. Buzzard
1935-2016

Marjorie R. Buzzard, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born April 9, 1935 in Harrison County, Missouri.
Marjorie married R. Gene Buzzard on October 18, 1953. He preceded her in death in May 2011.
She was a graduate of Mt. Moriah High School and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Moriah, Missouri.
Marjorie was the co-owner of Gene Buzzard and Associate Land Surveyors, a Real Estate Broker and she also owned the Wedding Flower Boutique.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Ruth (Harper) Jincks; son, Rick Buzzard; and one brother.
Survivors include daughter, Debbie Buzzard (Keith Sawyer), St, Joseph, Missouri; son, Donald Buzzard, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Dean Jincks, Gladstone, Missouri; sister-in-law, Virgina Straub; brother-in-law, Charles Buzzard; six grandchildren, Michael Brock (Jan), Vickey Petitt (mike), Tonya Martinez, Nicole Buzzard, Alicia Buzzard and Tiffany Bucher (Damion); and ten great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Ridgeway, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.