Clifford Gene Pennington, Sr.
1936-2016

Clifford G. Pennington, Sr., 80, Atchison, Kansas died Monday, October 17, 2016 at Country Care Nursing Home, Easton, Kansas, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Clark Heckman officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 21, 2016 from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Leukemia Society and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Clifford was born January 5, 1936 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Ora Edgar Pennington, Sr. and Hazel Mildred Hyatt Pennington. He attended USD #409 Schools in Atchison.
He and Mary Leona Cline were united in marriage on August 25, 1957 in Rushville, Missouri. Mrs. Pennington preceded him in death on November 4, 2008.
Clifford was employed with Pillsbury Company/MGP Ingredients for over 24 years, until his retirement. Following retirement he was employed with West Lanes Bowling Alley.
Clifford served in the United States Army from August 1953 until his honorable discharge in September 1958.
He was an enthusiastic bowler, and bowled with many teams over the years. Clifford bowled two perfect 300 games in his years of bowling and was very helpful with Atchison youth bowling. He served as a coach for his children in baseball and softball. In his spare time he loved to read and listen to music.
Survivors include, two sons, Ronald (Kristen) Pennington, Atchison, KS; Thomas (Shannon) Pennington, Atchison, KS; five daughters, Anna Fowler, Atchison, KS; Cathy Pennington, Atchison, KS; Patty (Dan) Pruett, Del City, OK; Nancy Pennington, Atchison, KS; Lisa Pennington Walker, Leavenworth, KS; two brothers, Leslie Wayne Pennington, Atchison, KS; Harold Dean Pennington, Pennsylvania; a half-brother, Donald Allis, Baldwin, KS; three sisters, Connie Hipsher, Topeka, KS; Gladys Johnson, Texas; and sister Norma in Arizona; and a half-sister, Becky Chrisman, Loveland, CO; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Pennington, Atchison, KS; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Gene Pennington, Jr.; grandson, Shaun Ostertag; great granddaughter, Irelynn Nevaeh Buduski Pruett; two brothers, Glen Dale Pennington and Ora Edgar Pennington, Jr., and also his beloved dog, Klink.

Eric Dale Jorgensen
1961-2016

Troy, Kansas – Eric Dale Jorgensen, 55, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Eric was born on March 16, 1961 in Olathe, Kansas to George N. & Charlene (Vance) Jorgensen Jr.
His education beginning at the Drake University & graduating from the University of Iowa as an Anesthesiologist. Eric was a Chief Anesthesiologist for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center of Columbia, Anesthesiologist for Heartland Health, a teacher for Hillyard Medical Classes & farmer. He had many loves, swimming, gardening, planting walnut trees (and caring for them) & family, especially family gatherings with good food. He was an avid hunter & had a great passion for wildlife; he took a yearly hunting trip to Colorado or Iowa with family & friends, foraging for plants & mushrooms the whole way.
A day would not go by without seeing Eric with his best furry friend, Llave.
He was a member of several medical associations & all wildlife associations.
Eric married Carol Rogerson on August 14, 1983 in Olathe, Kansas. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Dennis Jorgensen & a nephew, Jesse Lee Jorgensen.
Additional survivors: son, Joel Jorgensen (Emily Guilbeau) of Troy, Kansas;
Daughter, Shelbe King (Danny) of Troy, Kansas;
Granddaughter, Millie & grandson, Kohlbe;
Mother, Charlene Jorgensen of Troy, Kansas;
Brother, Mark (Loretta) Jorgensen of Leavenworth, Kansas;
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.
Memorial Service: 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2016
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas
Visitation 2:00 P.M. Sunday, prior to service.
Memorials: Troy Ambulance Fund, National Rifle Association or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
The body has been cremated; friends may call after 12 noon Friday at the funeral home.

Glenn W. McDowell
1936-2016

Glenn W. McDowell, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at a local hospital.
He was born June 9, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois.
Glenn retired from Friskies after thirty years in maintenance.
He attended Family Worship Center and Highway to Heaven Church. After he retired he was a volunteer driver for the V.A. for seven years. Glenn was active in various church ministries and the Family Worship Center food pantry.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clayson and Grace (Luke) McDowell; sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Betty Lemons, Kay Lomas, JoAnn McDowell and Hazel Clark; brother, Adrian McDowell; grandchildren, Rachelle Shade and Angela Hagey.
Survivors include son, Glenn “Duane” McDowell (Leslie), Bolckow, MO.; daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Black, Denver CO, Pamela “Pam” Grace Johnson, Carol Mae Larabee (Rick), both from St. Joseph.; brother, Ronald McDowell (Wanda); sisters, Barbara House, Nella Dilley (Woody), Leona Mae Schofield (Darrell); nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, where friends my call after 10:30 A.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Family Worship Center Food Pantry. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.