Barbara Kendall
1935-2016

Barbara Kendall died peacefully August 18, 2016 at a Wathena, Kansas healthcare facility following a brief illness.
She was born to Joe and Zola (Moser) Scott August 29, 1935 in Troy, Kansas.
A farm girl all her childhood, it wasn’t until her family moved to Elwood, Kansas in the mid-1950’s that she would meet her future husband.
Odis Kendall was introduced to Barbara by his cousin, Jean Liechti. Barbara and Jean were friends and 1955 graduates of Elwood High School. After a year of courtship Odie and Barb were married May 4, 1956 at the First Baptist Church of Elwood.
Aside from a brief six years, Barbara lived her whole life in various parts of Doniphan County, Kansas. 30 years were spent in Elwood. During that time she was the local Avon Lady and faithfully served her customers for two decades.
Barbara enjoyed many arts and crafts but was most enthusiastic with her quilting. She participated for many years in a quilting circle at Evolution United Methodist Church.
She cherished the times spent with her beloved grandchildren, great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. During the holidays her home was always open to family and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Odis; two brothers Jerry and Alva.
She is survived by 3 sons: Thomas (Joan), St. Joseph, Missouri; Silas (Cynthia), Platte City, Missouri; Edward (Lisa), St. Joseph; 1 daughter: Sharon, Lecompton, Kansas.; 5 grandchildren: Sara (Joshua); Rachel; Selina; Derek; Bailey and 1 great-granddaughter: Eloise. 2 sisters: Katherine Givens, St. Joseph; Beverly Richardson, Elwood; 1 brother: Paul (Linda), Wathena
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 22, 2016.
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Visitation: 6-8 Sunday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Sunday.
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas
Memorials: Wathena Healthcare Activity Fund

Ralph “Bub” Lance, Jr.
1928-2016

Ralph “Bub” Lance, Jr., Fillmore, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.
He was born March 28, 1928 in Andrew County, Missouri and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Ralph was a former member of the Fox Hunters Association at Fillmore, Missouri and a past member of the Fillmore School Board. He enjoyed hunting, swap meets, playing pitch and square dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Mabel (Atkins) Lance; and three sisters, Bonnie Sisk, Avis Shunk and Roberta “Bertie” Elifrits.
Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Kammerer, Derri Wandfluh, both of St. Joseph, Missouri, Donna Streeby and Dana Lance, both of Fillmore, Missouri; three sons, Randy Lance, Ted Lance and his wife Sylvia, and Bob Lance and his wife Bonnie, all of Fillmore, Missouri; twenty grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Sunday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Veterans Assistance League at Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lawrence J. “Larry” Creevan
1950-2016

Lawrence J. “Larry” Creevan, 65, of Wamego, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Crestview Nursing Home in Seneca.
He was born September 14, 1950 at Fairbury, Nebraska, the son of Lawrence W. and Jo Ann Nider Creevan. He graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Providence during the Vietnam War.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, a son, Lawrence Joseph Lavern Creevan, and a brother, James Patrick Creevan.
Survivors include his mother, Jo Ann Creevan, Onaga; three sons, Anthony Moore, Pawnee City, NE, Brian Creevan and Matthew Creevan; two sisters, Barbara Perez and husband Richard, Onaga and Jacqueline “Jaci” Morris and husband Robert, Circleville; and eight grandchildren.
Cremation is planned. Graveside services with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25th at St. Columkille Catholic Cemetery at Blaine. Memorials are suggested to the Lawrence Creevan Memorial Fund, to help with funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, 66521.

Herbert Wallingford
1931-2016

Herbert Wallingford, 85, Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Atchison County Kansas died Friday, August 19, 2016.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 826 Riley Street with visitation and viewing at 10:00 A.M. and service to begin at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Pardee Cemetery. The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Herbert was born July 20, 1931 to Herbert and America Sloan Wallingford in Atchison. He grew up on farms near Effingham, Kansas and attended Clinghan and Pardee Schools, and graduated from Atchison County Community High School.
He married, worked various jobs in the area and joined the Army in 1954. He returned from service, eventually moved to Detroit, MI, and worked for Chrysler Corporation until retirement in 1993.
He leaves to cherish his memory son, Dale, step-children Darold and Karen Whitehead; brothers, Maurice (Pat), Warren (Martha), Larry (Rhonda), and sisters, Kitty (Malcolm) and Dorothy, plus a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Margaret E Osborn
1920-2016

Margaret E. Osborn 95, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at a St. Joseph Health Care Center. She was born September 28, 1920 in Faucett, MO, daughter of the late Irene (Stanton) and John Warren. She graduated from Central High School and Northwest Missouri State University with a BS in Education. She retired from DeKalb High School as a School Teacher after 30 years of service. She was a member of the DeKalb Christian Church. Margaret was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth H Osborn, and her parents. Survivors include, son, Harlan (Donna) Osborn of Faucett, MO, granddaughter, Lisa (Robert) Holthus of The Woodlands, TX, grandson, Kenneth (Kim) Osborn of Lincoln, NE, and a great grandson, Tyrus Holthus.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Pat Sampson officiating, The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Halleck Cemetery, Taos, Missouri. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Barbara “Joyce” Harshman
1936-2016

Barbara “Joyce” Harshman, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016.
She was born August 1, 1936 in Pittsfield, Illinois.
Joyce graduated from Pittsfield Community High School Class of 1954. She married Harold M. Harshman on November 13, 1955.
She was a homemaker and family was most important to her. Joyce was of the Methodist faith and she loved to decorate for the holidays bringing lasting memories to her children. She enjoyed crafting, creating flower arrangements, antiquing and collecting dolls with her daughter Kim.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary (Poppele) Faris; brother, Gary Faris; niece, Terri Lynn Long; and nephew, Craig Howell.
Survivors include husband Harold of 60 years and the love of her life; children, Cindy Cooley (Philip), Caledonia, Michigan, Mark Harshman (Kassie) and Kim Thiel (Steve), both of St. Joseph, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jenna Gray-Shomler (John), Nick Gray, Aaron Gray (Harmony), step-granddaughter, Christina West (Ben), Matthew Harshman (Libby), Brynn Hudson (Jeff), Holly Pitts (James) and Brent Thiel; ten great-grandchildren, Eilam Gray-Shomler, Logan Gray, Lane and Daisy Harshman, Maryn, Hayes and Faith Hudson, Harper, Poppy and Hadley Pitts, and two more on the way; sister, Arlene Howell Turner, Springfield, Missouri; one nephew, Tim Howell (Cheryl); and two nieces, Susan Bueno and Sandy Shaffer (Steve).
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 the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John Kenneth Ballance
1975-2016

John K. Ballance, 40, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2016.
The body will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Survivors, parents, Robert S. and Viola Ballance, Atchison, KS; son, Jaden Baugh, Phoenix, AZ; brother, Robert S. Ballance, Jr., Glendale, AZ; sister, Alicia M. Ballance, Riverside, CA.

Eileen (Butler) Neff
1940-2016

Eileen (Butler) Neff was born November 3rd, 1940 in Keighley, Yorkshire, England. She followed her four sisters and immigrated to the United States in 1964. On August 18, 1967 she married Joseph Neff, and in 1976 she became a naturalized US citizen. This year, Eileen and Joe made it to their 49th wedding anniversary.
Before she married Joe, she worked at several companies in various capacities. One of her first jobs in St. Joseph was in the typing pool at the American Angus Association. In later years, she worked at the Municipal Court of St. Joseph, The Cathedral of St. Joseph, The Bone and Joint Clinic, and the former American National Bank. She was an active member of the Catholic Church for many years, and in later years, she became a caregiver for two elderly ladies in the local community.
Eileen was a wonderful cook, specializing in roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, and she loved making her fabulous homemade brownies, pecan tarts, and carrot cookies. Her green thumb with flowers and transplanting small trees and shrubs was another one of her talents, and she loved all types of animals, especially the family pets. As many neighborhood dog owners and walkers know, she always left a bowl of fresh water on the sidewalk of her home for those passing by with a thirsty pet. Eileen was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, neighbors, friends and those in need.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Butler; mother, Winifred Ann (O’Brien) Butler; and sisters, Margaret (Butler) Varenhorst and Winifred (Butler) Addyman.
Surviving are her husband, Joe; son, Michael and son-in-law Michael Bach, Toronto, Canada; sisters, Patricia (Butler) Hodgson, Le Mars, Iowa and Sheila (Butler) Thompson, St. Joseph, Missouri; brothers, Colin Butler (Valerie) and Farrell Butler (Molly), Yorkshire, England; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral service or visitation, but there will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Donations made toward diabetes or heart research would be appreciated. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.