Leneta P. Williams
1926-2016

Leneta P. Williams, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 2, 1926 in Quitman, Missouri.
Leneta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and seven siblings.
Survivors include daughter; two sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jarry Thomas
1950-2016

Jarry Thomas, age 65, passed away Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 at his home in Rushville, MO. Jarry was born September 20, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO.
He graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1968, and received a Bachelor’s in Education from Missouri Western State University.
Jarry married Denise Dailey Thomas on November 12, 1988.
He was one of seven children; preceded in death by his parents Tom and Jeannette Thomas. Jarry was a fifth generation farmer and rancher, volleyball and basketball official with the GKCOA (Greater Kansas City Officials Association) and PEBO (Pony Express Basketball Officials) for over 25 years and President of the Rushville Water District. He was an Elder and member of the Rushville Christian Church. Some of his passions included travel, community theatre, sports and correcting your grammar.
Survivors include: wife of 27 years Denise; two children, Lindsay Pendleton Smithville, MO. and Kyle Thomas (Megan) Rochester, NY; siblings Dutch Thomas (Malou) Lebanon, MO.; Molly Thomas Columbia, MO.; Lee Thomas (Larry) Holliston, MA.; Jeannette, Jany, Thomas (Michael) Rushville, MO.; David Thomas (Sheila) London, England; Tish Thomas (Rick) Rushville, MO.
He had five grandchildren that he loved dearly. Olivia Pendleton, Hannah Thomas, Owen Pendleton, Madison Thomas, and Avery Pendleton. Farewell services 5:30 P.M., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather at a reception with friends following the service at, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Thomas Family Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Gary Yurkovich
1938-2016

Gary Yurkovich, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 4, 1938 to Nicholas and Evelyn (Savlin) Yurkovich in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Gary married Patricia Jewell on September 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2014.
He proudly served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War and retired as a Gunnery Sgt. He was very loyal to the Corps.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Yurkovich; parents; and brother, Daniel Yurkovich.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Barr (Steven), Greer, South Carolina; son, David Yurkovich (Roberta), Crestline, California; grandchildren, Christina Barr and Jami, Sarah, Joshua, Christopher, Connor, Samantha and Rebecca Yurkovich; sister, Sandra Costa (Art, Sr.), nephew, Art Costa, Jr.; and niece, Veronica Smith.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wounded Warriors Project. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Chris Hartnett
1956-2016

Chris Hartnett, 60, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born April 29, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Chris married Josie Bell Schultz in May 1980.
He worked for the United States Post Office for 40 years. Chris enjoyed golfing and watching football and basketball, but most of all Chris loved his time he spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl (Brown) Hartnett; and brothers, Joe and Frank Hartnett.
Survivors include wife of 36 years, Josie; children, Mary Louise McCall and Stephen Bebee; grandchildren, Christopher, Summer, Zander and Autumn; sister, Marty Riley; and brother, Robert Hartnett.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to be made to the funeral home to offset expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Tamra Elaine Gibson
1958-2016

Tamra Elaine Gibson was born Thursday, November 6th, 1958; and passed away Thursday, September 1st, 2016. Visitation Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 7:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment located at the Round Mound Cemetery; East of Cummings , 1 mile on Curlew road in Atchison, Kansas.

Norma Jean Weese
1933-2016

Norma Jean Weese, 83, Saint Joseph, Missouri, went HOME to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 2, 2016. Norma was born February 9, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO to Violet E. and Walter Herman Trout. She graduated from Central High School in 1950, worked at Tootle-Enright Bank, and then as office manager at H.D.Lee for 25 years. She loved her family, crocheting, gardening, bird watching, baking, canning, making jelly, her cats, dogs, and traveling. Norma was a member of Faith United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, step-father, Virgil Kemp, father, infant brother, Walter Francis, and former husband, Sammy J. Weese. Her family includes: her children, Jimmy (Jolene) Weese, Yorba Linda, CA; Joyce (Bill) McBee, Norman, OK; David (Zena) Weese, Saint Joseph, MO; Mike (Ruth) Weese, Agency, MO. Grandchildren are: Brian Weese, Elizabeth Muncal, Erin Fredstrom, Crystal Green, Rebecca McBee, Sandra McAnney, Brett Weese, Emily Weese-Furr, Shelbie Zirkle, Brandon Weese, Steven Weese, and Kayla Weese; nine great grandchildren, and a half-sister, Judy Reynolds of St. Joseph, MO.

Charlotte Evans
1938-2016

Charlotte Evans, 78, Savannah, Missouri passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.
She was born January 4, 1938 in Springdale, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex; parents, James and Nora (Armer) Garrigan; and brother, Mike Garrigan.
Survivors include two sons, Scott Evans and Scott Ellis; three grandchildren, Michael and Catie Evans and Paul Thompson (Natalie); half-siblings, Norma Metz and Dennis Garrigan; and several nieces and nephews. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kelly Renee (White) Long
1965-2016

Kansas City, Missouri Shelly Renee (White) Long, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at her home.
Shelly was born on February 4, 1965 to William “Bill” White & Grace Stewart.
She worked for Merry Maids in Kansas City area.
Survivors; Son, Dalton Mayo of Kansas City, Missouri Father, Bill White of Elwood, Kansas Mother, Grace Esely (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas Fiancé, Joe Helbert of the home Sister, Kristen White (Justin Armes) of Elwood, Kansas Brothers, B.J. White (Melissa) of Atchison, Kansas Norman Stewart & Jamie Stewart Nieces, Kahmelah White, Pavan & Emilia Armes & Audry Barnes Much more family & friends
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, 2016 At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 12 noon Thursday. The body will be cremated after the services with inurnment at a later date at the Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas Memorials: Ta’Lian Wilkinson Memorial Fund www.harmanrohde.com

Galen R. Marshall
1930-2016

Galen R. Marshall, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born September 23, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Galen married Betty Weyer on November 24, 1949.
He was the owner of Frank’s 66 Auto Mechanic Shop for over 30 years. After retiring, Galen worked for P & S Auto Auction in Elwood, Kansas.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf. Mr. Marshall was a member and past Master of the Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and the Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Geneva (Nelson) Marshall; brother, Aubrey “Suds” Marshall; sister, Norma Chase; and grandson, Bradley Marshall.
Survivors include wife of 66 years, Betty; six children, Fred Marshall (Jolene), Bo Marshall (Arlene), Paul Marshall (Mona), Greg Marshall (Tina), David Marshall (Lori) and Missy Marshall-McDonald; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon Johnson (Keith); and several nieces and nephews.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Graveside Farewell Services and Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.