John Charles Coufal
1939-2017

John was born on March 17, 1939 at Sparks, KS, the son of John and Etta Yost Coufal. He grew up on the family farm south of Troy, KS and graduated from Bendena High School, the second to last class to ever graduate from that school. Growing up, John enjoyed fishing and hunting, two activities that he instilled in his two sons as they grew up.

John was a Navy veteran, serving from 1957-1961 with the majority of his enlistment being served at Argentia Naval Base in Newfoundland. When his enlistment was up, he returned to school, earning a teaching degree from Northwest Missouri State University and taught Industrial Arts classes at East Topeka Jr. High. He then went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Emporia State University and became an administrator at the Youth Center of Topeka, and eventually finished his educational career at Flint Hills Special Education Coop in Emporia.

John married Marcia Doris Fleck on December 16, 1961 in Clarinda, IA. She survives, of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Clifford (Bud) Coufal, and a sister, Margaret Marcell.

Other survivors include his two sons, David Coufal (Cynthia), Holton, and John Howard Coufal (Molly), Dover, FL, one sister, Ruth Thielbar, Michicot, WI, and five grandchildren, Guy Coufal, Ty Coufal, Janelle Hearn (Brandon), Joshua Coufal (Christal), and Jacob Coufal

John willed his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Netawaka, KS. Military Honors will be conducted at the church. Memorials are suggested to Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT), Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka), or Immanuel Lutheran Church (Netawaka), in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66434.

Edward Sewell Lawrence Jr.
1930-2017

Edward Sewell Lawrence Jr. 87, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in Saint Joseph. He was born October 25, 1930 in Rushville, Missouri, son of Christine & Edward Lawrence Sr. He married JoAnn Moberly Lawrence on February 10, 1950. He graduated from Rushville High School. He worked at Rushville Service Station, Rushville Grocery Store, VP for Ferrill Propane Gas as a small business owner, and he was a Vice President in charge of loans at the Park Bank (now UMB). He served in the Army one year and the Air Force for 4 years during the Korean War, where he received the National Defense Medal. He enjoyed singing in barber shop quartets and family quartet, and he was the young persons choir director for the Rushville Christian Church. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Lawrence, father, Edward Sewell Lawrence Sr., and mother, Christine Gladys Lawrence. He is survived by son, Chuck Lawrence of Tucson, AZ, son, Kirk (Lorna) Lawrence of St. Louis, MO, daughter, Sandra Flocks of Houston, TX, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, great nephew, Jonn-Thomas Casey, and niece, Myrna Hopkins of St. Joseph. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of his wife, JoAnn. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Carlos Berto Negron
1952-2017

Carlos Berto Negron 65, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. He was born July 4, 1952 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of Milagro & Carlos Negron III. He worked at Triumph Foods in maintenance, and as an Interpreter. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, barbecuing, and his dog, Luey. He is survived by wife, Mary Negron, 9 children and 4 step children, numerous grandchildren, 4 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law, his numerous Brookside friends, and he had several brothers and sisters. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Carlos Negron Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home

Anna Pearl Eaton
1941-2017

Anna Pearl Eaton 76, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born September 10, 1941 in DeKalb, MO, daughter of the late Margaret and Richard “Russell” Ogden. She graduated from DeKalb High School, and married Lee Eaton on July 22, 1960 at the DeKalb United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working with orthopedic and handicapped children at the Truman Middle School, then as the bookkeeper at Benton High School. She also worked in the print shop at the St. Joseph School District and at Eye Candy Graphics & Arts. Anna enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family, and Christmas was her favorite holiday. Anna was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: husband, Lee Eaton of the home, three sons, Dale (Janice) Eaton, Brian (Jenna) Eaton, and Eric (Rose) Eaton all of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Rhonda (Jim) Luck, 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and brother, Ted (Dorothy) Ogden Buhl, ID.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Longe officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery, DeKalb, MO

Michael “Mike” T. Pitts
1947-2017

Michael T. ” Mike” Pitts 70, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home. He was born May 21, 1947 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Elsie A (Fry) and Michael J. Pitts. He graduated from Benton High School in 1965. He was a lifelong farmer, a life which he loved. He also loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his wife, Mary, and being around his children, grandchildren, and his dog, Sassy. He was a member of the St. James Catholic Church. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathryn Frances Nurski, and granddaughter, Bricklynn Pitts. Survivors include wife: Mary Pitts of the home, three children: Terri (Scott) Mears, Mike (Laura) Pitts, and Tracy (Denny) Shifflett, grandchildren, Marli, Tracer, Cierra, Michael, Emma, Sammie Jo, Quinton, and Karlee. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James Renovation Fund or American Heart Association.

Gary Dean Liechti
1946-2017

Gary Dean Liechti 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born October 25, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Betty and Edward Liechti. He graduated from Central High School class of 1964, and he served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Fonda Kelley on May 20, 1995, and she survives of the home. Gary worked at the Goetz Brewery until it closed, then retired after 34 years of service from the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. He was an avid bowler, participating in many leagues around the area. He was also very active in the Postal Union, and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, wife, Fonda Renee Kelley-Liechti of the home, daughters, Rene (Tom) Hill, St. Joseph, MO, Rebecca Jean (Nathan) Carroll, Maryville, MO, and Gabi Liechti, St. Joseph, MO, son, Dustin (Heather) Kelley, Springfield, MO, grandchildren, Alyson Hill, Ashley Hill, Alycia Hill, Dalton Hall, Melissa Hall, Jade Parker, Teagan Bayer-Kelley, and Zane Kelley, stepgrandchildren, Makya, Alex, Hannah, and Shyann, and a sister, Sherri (Lee) Abell. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan O’Donnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Shepherds Residential House, 5702 Amazonia Road, St. Joseph, MO.

Patty Ann Barnett
1940-2017

Patty Ann Barnett 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born May 10, 1940 in Bethany, MO, daughter of the late Vena (York) and Wesley Barnett. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Mary Jane Burton. Survivors include, sister, Faye (Dennis) Brown, Saint Joseph, MO, brother, Wesley L. (Gayle) Barnett, Hiawatha, KS, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Burton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery at 1:00 PM Thursday. Memorials are requested to the Highland Cemetery Association.

Patricia Ann Owens
1949-2017

Patricia Ann Owens 68, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday December 31, 2017 at a local health care center. She was born March 5, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Susie & Thomas Wright. She married Donald Owens on July 30, 1976, he precedes her in death. She attended Lafayette High School, worked seasonally at Kovacs Fireworks and was a Homemaker. She loved cooking and playing board games. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two brothers William “Billy” Lough, and Thomas Wright. She is survived by son, Charles Owens of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Spencer Owens, step granddaughter, Sadie Jolly. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated following the visitation services under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Patricia “Pat” Edna Beahler
1942-2017

Patricia “Pat” Edna Beahler 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Kansas City, MO hospital. She was born September 10, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Margaret and Donald Osteen. She graduated from Benton High School 1960 and married Edward Beahler on February 26, 1982 at Miami, Oklahoma. She worked at Stetson Hat Company until it closed. She enjoyed flower gardening, and networking with her family and friends via face book, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Donald Osteen. Survivors include, husband, Edward Beahler of the home, sons, William (Kimberly) Smith, St. Joseph, MO, Michael (Heddi) Smith, Darmstadt, Germany, step sons, Edward Frank (Wendy) Beahler Jr., Troy, KS, and Brian D. (Jennifer) Beahler, Newark, DE, sister, Peggy Patrylak, St. Joseph, MO, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Doris Judy Robinson
1944-2017

Doris Judy Robinson 73, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Faucett, MO. She was born August 25, 1944 in Agency, MO, daughter of the late Doris and Bob Lytton. She graduated from Faucett High School and married Jim Robinson on August 21, 1965. She worked at Whitaker Cable, Geco, and managed the DeKalb Folks home for years. She enjoyed reading, keeping up with the world on her computer, and she was a Christian. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson, Bret Lawson. Survivors include, husband, Jim Robinson of the home, son, Danny (Amy) Robinson, daughters, Stacia (David) Lawson, and Karia Robinson all of Faucett, MO, grandchildren: Dalton Robinson, Mackenzie (Donald) Jones, Coleman Lawson, Kolby Korell, Kayleigh Huss, great grandchildren, Sadie Gentry Zoey Jones, and her brother, Bob (Carolyn) Lytton, Agency, MO. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. James 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 Halleck Cemetery. Memorials are requested to Halleck Cemetery Association. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Kathy Burgess
1959-2017

HOLTON – Kathy Burgess, 58, of Holton, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the Community Hospital in Onaga.

She was born December 30, 1959 at Holton, the daughter of Jack and Mary Ann Servaes Robinson. She graduated from ACCHS at Effingham in 1977.

Kathy was a nurse with Jefferson County Home Health.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Zachary Gilliland, and a brother, Joseph Jack Robinson, who died in infancy.

Survivors include two sons, Andy Gilliland (Amy), Berryton, and Jacob Gilliland (Kathleen), Emporia; her significant other, Sam Dillon, of the home; three sisters, Sue Havel (Joe), Larkinburg, Robin Whitten (Mick), Theodosia, MO, and Becky Robinson, Lawrence; and three grandchildren, Abby Gilliland, Kaylee Gilliland and Blaine Gilliland.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Larkinburg Cemetery. Kathy will lie in state Thursday and Friday at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Memorials are suggested to Friends of Hospice of Jefferson County, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Donna Lane
1937-2017

Donna Lane 80, Saint Joseph, Missouri died December 29, 2017. Born March 13, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Preceded in death by; husband, Wilbur Lane, parents, Arthur & Mabel Pitts, son, Donald Ferris, daughter, Lisa Ferris, brother, James Pitts, sisters, Opal Joy Sample, and Lorretta June Sample. Survivors are 7 children; Roger (Marsha) Ferris, Ed Ferris, Cindy (Cecil) Coffee, Sharon (Johnny) Goodpasture, Debbie Lynn Ferris, Robert Allen Ferris, and Summer Dawn Giles. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Donna Lane Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home

Bula Rose Lett
1931-2018

Bula Rose Lett 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at a local health care center. She was born June 16, 1931 in Des Moines, IA, daughter of the late Bula Pate-Collins and Harold Collins. She graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart and married Charles Lett on January 27, 1961. She was a homemaker, and worked at the Ferbert Nursery, and at the Rupp Funeral Home as Funeral Assistant. She was a consummate volunteer, for many local southside organizations as well as church organizations. She was a former President of the St Joseph, MO FireFighters Auxillary. She was a member of the St. James Altar Society, the Daughters of Isabella, a former member of St. Patricks Catholic church, and a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was once awarded the Diocesan Bishop’s Service Award. She was also a cat lover. Rose was preceded in death by husband, Charles Lett, her parents, and daughter, Roselee Faust. Survivors include, daughter Patricia (Wayman) Spangler, St. Joseph, sons, Harold (Cindy) Lett, Smithville, MO, and Vincent (Christy) Lett, St. Joseph, MO, son in law, Russ Faust, Bozeman, MT, grandchildren:, Kate & Joshua Faust, Jared (Emily) Spangler, Garret (Natalie) McDowell, Charlie V, Lett, Ryan & Amy Lett, and great grandchildren, Kincaid & Piper, and her beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Fr. Evan Harkins officiating, The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the M’Shoogies Animal Rescue. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

John F. Meier
1949-2017

Troy, Kansas – John F. Meier, 68, of Troy, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home

John was born on August 19, 1949 in Mound City, Missouri to Eugene & Pearle (Drake) Meier.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Pearle (Drake) Meier, brothers, Edwin “Butch” & Michael Meier.

Survivors: sisters, Linda Wilkerson and Teresa Lopez;

Sisters-in-law, Linda Bennett and Debbie Meier;

Very dear aunt, Jorgine Drake;

A family of very close friends, Steve Adams, Jerry Jones, Paul Gronniger, Jeremy Blanton, Jim Ricklefs and Trudie Dean;

Special cousins, Ricky, Roger and Ronnie Drake.

Many nieces , nephews, cousins and friends.

John graduated from Troy High School in 1967. He graduated from Northeast Kansas Area technical school with computer repair technology. Worked for Sears Repair Service and later started his own business, John’s T.V. Repair. John was a volunteer fireman and EMT for Troy, which he was very proud of. John had a very interesting life, doing “John Meier” stuff. He will be missed by many.

Memorial service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 6, 2018
At the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy.
There will be no scheduled visitation.
Inurnment: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy at a later date.

Memorials: John Meier Memorial Fund.

SERVICES
Memorial Service
Saturday, January 06, 2018
11:00 AM

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home
128 N. Main St.
Troy, Kansas 66087

Sandra Marie Donelson
1950-2018

Sandra Marie Donelson 67, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born October 11, 1950 in St.Joseph, MO, daughter of Helen and John Brown. She graduated from Benton High School, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching TV, and loved to swim and fish in her younger years. Sandra was preceded in death by father, John I Brown. Survivors include, mother, Helen Brown, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Angie Wuest, St. Joseph, MO, three sons, Shane (Ramona) Brown, Troy Brown and Charles Donaleson of St. Joseph, MO, brothers, John (Norma) Brown, Jack (Ruth) Brown of St. Joseph, MO, sister, Nancy Brown, grandchildren: Lee Wuest, Travis Wuest, Selena Hayes, and Logan Pettis, great-grandchildren: Waylyn Hayes, and Ivy Rose Wuest.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating, The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Phillip Steven Kirschner
1939-2018

Phillip S Kirschner 78, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. He was born May 6, 1939 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Katherine and Earl Kirschner. He graduated from Benton High School, and farmed for most of his life. He enjoyed going to his grandkids ballgames and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino. Phillip was preceded in death by 1st wife, Eunice Sue Kirschner, and 2nd wife, Cathy Kirschner. Survivors include, son, Scott (Charlene) Kirschner, and daughter, Cindi (Don) Meers both of St. Joseph, MO, step-daughter, Sarah Pedersen, five grandchildren: Taylor, Cayce and Kyle Kirschner, Abbie and Jacob Meers, and 3 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Wineinger officiating, The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King Hill Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.