Russell J. ‘Smoke’ Davis
1941-2017
Russell J. “Smoke” Davis, 76, died late Sunday evening, August 6, 2017, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.
‘Smoke’ as he was known by family and friends, was born at Sparks, July 29, 1941, one of nine children born to John and Margie Mooney Davis and had lived in the Sparks/Highland area his entire life. He grew up at Sparks where he attended school. Smoke moved to Highland to Kings’ Court Apartments over 15 years ago to make his home. He worked at Ernie’s in Highland as a waiter for a number of years.
Russell was a member of Sparks Baptist Church. He liked to garden, fish, and enjoyed being outside. He was a kind gentle man that would give you the shirt off his back, and never met a stranger. In recent years, you would see Smoke riding his John Deere riding lawn tractor all over Highland.
Survivors include three brothers: Larry of Deluth, Roy of Sparks, Toney of Pleasanton; five sisters: Shirley Ramsey of Kansas City, LaVerta Weis of Highland, Sally Williams of Cleveland, OH, Diann Heimerman of Sparks, Brenda Leavey of Kansas City, KS; with numerous, numerous, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 10 a.m. Thursday where the family will visit from 5 until 7 Thursday evening. Cremation will follow visitation with family inurnment at Iowa Point Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to help with funeral expenses which may be sent to the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.
Deborah L. “Nana Debbie” (Marshall) Timmons
1964-2017
Deborah L. “Nana Debbie” (Marshall) Timmons, 53, Clarksdale, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her home.
She was born January 21, 1964 in Cameron, Missouri to Dayle and Alice (Steinman) Marshall.
Deborah married Ricky Timmons May 8, 2003, he survives of the home.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to all their activities. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, shopping and reading.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dayle Marshall; and brothers, Jeff and Ronnie Marshall; brother-in-law, Mike Timmons; sister-in-law, Donna McDowell.
Additional survivors include son, Bryan “Bo” Timmons (Stephanie); daughter, Nichole Furgison (John); grandchildren, Connor, Braxton, Ella, Zariya and Taniya; mother, Alice Baker; sister, Mary Marshall; nieces, Alicia “A.J” Marshall, Haylee and Dawn Timmons; nephews, Aaron, Doug, Shane and Travis (Jessica) Timmons; step-brothers, Randy (Creste), Steve (Patti), Kevin (Pam) Baker; step-sisters, Beth Wallace (Jim), Julie Case (Brett), Kari Millege (Brent), and their children; brother’s-in-law, Steve Timmons (Stephanie), Doug Timmons (Robin), Mike McDowell.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Union Star Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family request donation’s made to Camp Quality. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Nina M. Lasley
1919-2017
Nina M. Lasley, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 3, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 8, 1919 to Wilford and Edith (Crum) Mason.
Nina married Harold Lasley September 16, 1939, he precedes her in death.
She was a secretary for many years and retired from St. Joseph Light and Power Company.
Nina loved music, going dancing, and bowling. She was also a wonderful seamstress. Nina was a member of the Lafayette High School Lampion Honor Society and wore her pendant proudly.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Jerry Engle.
Survivors include daughter, Janice Engle; son, Ronald Lasley, grandsons, Jason Lasley, Paul Engle; granddaughters, Tina Jordan, Tracey Szczepanik, Tisha Lasley, Tanya Engle; great grandchildren, Joshua Elliott, Dakota Engle, Dylan Lasley, Shelby Simon, Bryce Szczepanik, Hannah Swords, Mariah Jordan; great-great grandchildren, Claire Lasley, McClain and Milo Szczepanik; several step great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Sharon Kay Mooney
1942-2017
White Cloud, KS Sharon Kay Mooney, 74, of White Cloud, Kansas, passed away peacefully August 2, 2017, at Hiawatha Community Hospital in her sleep after a short illness and of a broken heart after losing her grand-daughter recently. After passing, Sharon embarked on her heavenly family reunion with family and friends. Sharon was born to Cecil and Mae Hobbs Sisk Eckley in Highland, KS, November 1, 1942.
Sharon was a proud member of the Iowa Tribe of Northeast Kansas and Nebraska.
She attended Highland and White Cloud schools prior to graduating from Reserve High School. On April 1, 1962, she married Kenneth Mooney of Sparks, KS. They made their home in the Highland/White Cloud area all of their married life and until Sharon’s death. Sharon, at a young age, walked beans for local farmers. She worked at various jobs through the years: Flair Fold shutter plant in Hiawatha; Meal Site director for the Iowa Tribe, Secretary of the Iowa Housing Authority, cook at the Iowa Tribe restaurant, a waitress at Ernie’s in Highland, retiring from Casino White Cloud in 2007.
Sharon loved reading, doing puzzles, watching all the cooking shows, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her son Terry (Michelle) Mooney of White Cloud; grandson Christopher of White Cloud; great-grandchildren: Kadyn and family of Falls City, Nebraska, Lucy, Leila and family of Wellsville, KS, Cruz and family of Mound City, MO, Aunt Winnie Fischer of Freemont, NE, sister in law Beverly Sisk of Highland. Her pet children include Mandy and Suzie A.; step –brothers and sisters: John Kelley, Jim Kelley and family, Margaret Kelly and family, Rhonda Willey and family, Ronnie Kelley and family, Connie Jones and family, Terry Kelley and family, Rick Kelley and family. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded by: parents Cecil and Mae Hobbs Sisk Eckley; husband Kenneth in 2004; grand-daughter Megan; step-brother Randy; brother Frank “Sonny” Sisk; sisters: Betty Gallegos, Wanda Rhodd, and Dorothy Robidoux.
Special note: Your wish has come true. You said we all have each other. But Megan needed you more. You were apart a short while but together again. When you see Megan, give her a hug and whisper in her ear Mom and Dad love you.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 12 noon until 6 p.m. Sunday. The family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 that evening.
Graveside services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 7, at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud. Duane Scates will officiate with burial to follow services.
Immediately following services, family and friends are invited to the George Odgen Community Building on the Iowa Reservation for lunch.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olive Branch Cemetery which may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.
Vernon Bell
1951-2017
HOLTON – Vernon Bell, 65, of Holton, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his home.
He was born December 17, 1951 at Boonesville, Missouri, the son of Lloyd Vernon Bell, Sr. and Treva Coble Bell.
Vernon was a heavy equipment operator for twenty-eight years. He had worked for Ideker Construction in the Kansas City area, Bernritter Construction at Havensville and for Hamm Quarries and Construction.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include four daughters, Felicia “Febie” Hale, Holton, Brandi Bell, Topeka, Jessica Bell, Greenville, SC and Becky Bell, Florida; one brother, Raymond Bell and wife Carolyn, Holton, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Per Vernon’s wishes, cremation is planned and no services are scheduled. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mildred A. “Middy” Baker
1921-2017
HIAWATHA, KS Mildred A.(Middy) Baker, passed away August 6, 2017 in Hiawatha Kansas.
Mildred Agnes Baker was born December 10, 1921 in Rulo, Nebraska to Luther James and Cynthia Ely James. She was one of five siblings Carl James, Everett James, Willard James and sister Ethel James Goodwin. She grew up in White Cloud Kansas and graduated high school with the class of 1941.
On June 14, 1941 see was married to Kenneth Baker in Troy, Kansas and remained married until his passing in 1982. Mildred worked at the egg plant in Hiawatha where she met many friends and often spoke of her adventures there. She worked the remainder of her career at Kelly’s Store in White Cloud Kansas as a bookkeeper.
She attended Community Christian Church in White Cloud for many years following Christ. Upon living in Hiawatha, she in recent months had been attending the Eternal Hope Worship Center. On August 6, 2017, she peacefully went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Middy was a member of the Ladies auxiliary of the American Legion Post in White Cloud Kansas Post #154. She was very active in her Legion by volunteering for many events throughout her life. She loved to crochet and quilt, leaving behind many handmade treasures. Most notably, she was known for her keen sense of humor, wit and a bright smile. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and they will miss her dearly.
She has left behind 4 grandchildren: Randy Runion, Lisa Adams-Runion, Jillian Baker and Jason Baker, five great grandchildren, a sister in law Mary Jane Waggoner of Hiawatha, many nieces nephews, and friends.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Kenneth Baker, daughter Barbara Runion, son James Baker and granddaughter Rachael Baker.
A Celebration of Mildred’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 12, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl, of Eternal Hope Worship Center in Hiawatha, will officiate. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 7 Friday evening. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olive Branch Cemetery which may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.
Edna Mae (Schoenfelder) Miller
1938-2017
Elwood, Kansas – Edna Mae (Schoenfelder) Miller, 78, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her home.
Edna was born on December 16, 1938 in Troy, Kansas to Francis E. & Elizabeth (Studer) Schoenfelder.
She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church & the Women’s Council both of Wathena. Edna started working in Franklin, Nebraska Hospital & nursing home, then in Republican City, Nebraska as owner & operator of the Gateway Motel. She also worked in food services & volunteered at the Joyce Patterson of St. Joseph, Missouri & the Keen age Center & nursing home of Wathena.
Edna married Gerald Vincent Miller on May 10, 1958 in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Betty Lou, a brother, LaMonte “Lee’ Schoenfelder, son-in-law, Thomas Bruegging & sister-in-law, June Schoenfelder.
Survivors: daughters, Pam Glisson, Kearney, Nebraska
Jacqueline Bruegging, Kansas City, Missouri
Sons, Steven Miller (Donna) & Rodney Miller (Kathy) both of San Diego, California
Grandchildren, David & Danny Glisson, Amanda Bruegging, Zachary, Lexi, Laura & Dayna Miller
Sister, Pat Meers
Brothers, Franklin “Bud”, Francis E. Jr., Larry & Dwayne Schoenfelder.
Numerous nieces & nephews
Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 10, 2017
At the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wathena, Kansas
Rosary: 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at the church, with visitation to follow.
Friends may call after 9 A.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas
Memorials: St. Croix Hospice or any cancer research of donor’s choice.
Billy E. Frump
1931-2017
Severance, Kansas – Billy Frump, 85, of Severance, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Billy was born on October 27, 1931 in Severance, Kansas to Ira and Anna (Long) Frump. He was a lifelong resident of Doniphan County and worked for Herzog as a supervisor in the Railroad division, retiring in 2001 after 33 years.
He was a founding member of the Elwood Fire Department, served in the Horton National Guard for 15 years, a member of the Elwood Lions Club, 50 year plus member of the Wathena Masonic Lodge #64 AF &AM
Bill married Norma Jo Ann Liechti on June 30, 1954 in Elwood, Kansas. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Joey Frump, 2 sisters; Geraldine Smith and JoAnn Farr
Additional survivors: sons, Billy Lynn (Jeanette) Frump of Severance, Kansas
Jack (Sue) Frump of Elwood, Kansas
Gary Joe Frump of Troy, Kansas
Daughter, Christi Lysaght of Severance, Kansas
4 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren
2 sisters; Pearl Rice of Lancaster, Kansas
Judy (Gilbert) Garcia of Tampa, Florida
Aunt Arlene Smith of Troy, Kansas
Funeral Service: Thursday, August 10, 2017 – 2:00 P.M.
At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena where there will be a Masonic Committal service under the auspices of the Wathena Masonic Lodge #64.
Visitation: family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6-8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Hospice: