Laura Hawkins Bruns Judkins
1957-2016

Laura Hawkins Bruns Judkins, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home.
She was born September 21, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Mark Judkins on December 10, 1988. He survives of the home.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School.
Laura was a hairstylist and esthetician at Beauty First and owned and operated Shear Excitement for 23 years. She thought of all of her clients as part of her family and she told every one of them they were her favorite.
Mrs. Judkins was a Catholic and worked as a Youth Minister at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Deluth, Minnesota from 2001 to 2003. She enjoyed participating with her grandchildren at Vacation Bible School. Laura loved being with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edelmira (Garcia) Hawkins.
Additional Survivors include her three children, Burgandy Ideker (Paul), St. Joseph, Elliott Bruns, St. Joseph and Sydney Judkins, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Gavyn Greve, Kansas City, Missouri, Iris and Hawkins, both of St. Joseph; brother, Tony Hawkins (Gail), St. Joseph; sister, Marcy Foster (Steve), St. Joseph; and many beloved nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Entombment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to St. Francis Xavier Church or School or Noyes Home for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kathryn R. May
1933-2016

Kathryn R. May, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 8, 1933 in Plattsburg Missouri.
Kathryn married Wilbur R. May Sr. April 13, 1952. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2010.
She was a cook & dietary supervisor for the Missouri State Hospital.
Kathryn was an active member of Davis Temple #2 in Plattsburg. She enjoyed doing crafts and loved spending time with her children, especially her grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William, Walter and Frank Burnside.
Survivors include children, Wilbur May, Jr (Mary Lu), St. Joseph, Dianne Jackson (Larry Sr.), Cameron, Missouri; grandchildren, LaTasha May, Tessa May, Shelley Jackson, Lori Broomfield (Lamont), Larry Jackson, Jr.; brothers, John Burnside (Shirley), Gary Burnside (Ann), Tom Burnside, Larry Burnside; sisters Wanda McConnel, Doshia Carroll; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Davis Temple #2 in Plattsburg, MO. Interment Mount Washington Cemetery, Plattsburg Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert C. Hundley
1942-2016

Robert C. Hundley, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016.
He was born September 28, 1942 in Atchison, Kansas.
He retired from the Saint Joseph School District as a maintenance supervisor, and was an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna.
Survivors include wife of twenty-five years Alana; children, Mike, Shannon, Sarah, Tana Jo; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Gary.
Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Woodson Chapel Christian Church, where the family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to Woodson Chapel. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mary Frances Wood
1920-2016

Mary Frances Wood 96, Faucett, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 in St. Joseph, MO health care home. She was born October 22, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO. Mary worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Missouri Methodist Hospital and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother, who was very involved with her church, and enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking. She and was a member of the Faucett Senior Citizens Club, and Wallace Christian Church. Mary was preceded in death by parents, Frank Woyski, and Frances Trudell, husband, William Henry Wood, sister, Helen Brown, and brother, George Woyski. Survivors include, sons: Melvin (Melissa) Wood of Dearborn, MO, Gaylan (Nigel) Wood of Faucett, MO, Dewayne (Becky) Wood of Dearborn, MO, Robert “Bobby” Allen Wood of Faucett, MO, and daughter, Francine Wood of St. Joseph, MO, 7 grandchildren: Kelly (Gail) Wood, Brian (Sandy) Wood, Shelley (Brian) Smith, Staci (Todd) Hansen, Terrann (Sal) Wood, Haley Wood, Jared Wood, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sister in Law Lorene (Woisky) hogan, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Union Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Wallace Christian Church or Asera Care Hospice.