James Richard Tiller 65, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital.

He was born November 8, 1953 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Della and Glenn Tiller. He graduated from Benton High School, and married Margaret Colegrove, she passed away February 2, 2017. He worked at Altec in the shipping and receiving department. James enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, watching baseball, and collecting old cars.

He was preceded in death by wife, Margaret Kathryn Tiller, and his parents.

Survivors include: two brothers, Mike (Becky) Tiller, Kansas City, MO, and Glen Tiller, St. Joseph, MO, niece, Tiffany Tiller, nephew, Brandon Tiller, and great niece, Audrey Brennan.

Graveside Funeral Services and Interment will be conducted on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, Kansas.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Anna Marie (Igoe) Foster, 102, St. Joseph, MO, formerly of San Diego, CA, died Friday, May 24, at her home with her great-granddaughter, Brittany Foster, by her side.

Born in St. Joseph, May 27, 1916, she was the daughter of William Thomas and Anna Marie (Roesle) Igoe, Sr., who preceded her in death.

A devout Catholic, Anna Marie was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grade School; the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Class of 1935; and attended St. Joseph Junior College, where she majored in Elementary Education.  In 1936, she married Raymond Dale Foster at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, with Bishop Charles F. Buddy as celebrant, and relocated to San Diego.  Returning to St. Joseph during World War II, Anna Marie worked as a Supervisor of Operators at Southwestern Bell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.D. Foster (1986); her sons, Charles F. Foster (2006) and MIchael J. Foster (2013); her brother, William Thomas Igoe, Jr., (1952), and her sister, Peggy McMurray (1996).

Anna Marie will be greatly missed for her Irish wit, keen memory, and the stories she shared of her life experiences.  She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and a former member of St. Therese Parish, San Diego.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Ronald (Nancy) Foster, and family of Lake Stevens, WA; nephew, Bill (Judy) McMurray; nieces, Meg McMurray (Mark Weber) and Diana (Igoe) Whitmore, all of St. Joseph; and her grandson, Raymond D. (Sue) Foster, and family who cared for her since her return to St. Joseph in 2017.

Anna Marie is also survived by numerous grandchildren,  great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Cathedral Food Pantry, 519 North 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO  64501.

Visitation will be at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Horigan Chapel in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m.  Inurnment will follow the Mass.

Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

Phyllis Jeanne Hall 82, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 in Saint Joseph.

She was born August 5, 1936 in Clinton, Iowa, daughter of the late Faye & Roy Sinksen. She graduated from Clinton Iowa High School. Phyllis married the love of her life, Scott Hall, in June of 1955, and together they devoted their lives to Ministry. Phyllis spent her adult life as the ‘first lady’ in many churches across Iowa: Belle Plaine, Newton, Altoona, Eagle Grove, and Holstein, and she worked tirelessly to support United Methodist causes. In 1996 they retired to Saint Joseph, and found the perfect home with a stream and active wildlife in the backyard. She loved animals, gardening and celebrating all holidays, especially Christmas. She traveled to Europe multiple times, researching family genealogy, and she loved traveling Scotland and England.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister in law, Nancy Suydam.

She is survived by husband, Scott C. Hall, of the home, and daughter, Virginia “Ginger” Hall of Aurora, IL. Memorial Services will be held at Francis Street United Methodist Church on May 28 at 11:00. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Michael Ray Bonnett 67, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 unexpectedly at a Lebanon, MO. hospital.

He was born April 10, 1952 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Patricia and Leonard Bonnett. He attended Benton High School and married Rhonda Frisbie. He retired from Boehringer Ingelheim as a Vet Tech after 40 years of service. He was also the founder of Bonnett Trailer Sales, Stewartsville, MO in 1991. He enjoyed horses, pull wagons, chuck wagons, and stage coaches. He loved attending horses sales and many auctions, Mike also enjoyed attending and participating with his chuck wagon at the Chuck Wagons for Warriors charity in Lebonon, MO. He attended King Hill Christian Church.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billy, Ronnie, Rick, and Mark Bonnett.

Survivors include, wife, Rhonda Bonnett of the home, son, Heath (Tina) Bonnett, Hemple, MO, daughter, Meghan (Mike) Stufflebean, Amity, MO, granddaughters, Jenna (Shelby) Hughes, Oregon, MO, Ashtin (Jacob) Amos, Amity, Kendlle Kennedy, St. Charles, MO, and Rylee Yarnell, Hemple, great grandchildren, Hudson & Jory, mother in law, Bessie Frisbie, St. Joseph, MO, cousin and friend Skip (Amy) Crisp, as well as many nieces and nephews, and his dogs, Precious, Zoey, and Gia.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Roger Wilcoxen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Old Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Children’s Mercy or Wagons for Warriors.

Margaret A. (McCush) Roberts, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

She was born October 26, 1941 in Savannah, Missouri.  Margaret married Roland A. Roberts August 26, 1961. He preceded her in death January 24, 2015.  She was a member of OLD Hen’s Club and PTA.  Margaret enjoyed spending time with family, shopping, loved to dress up and had a fantastic fashion sense. She loved to sing and was very well organized.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Leola (Beagle) McCush; brothers, Bill and Jack McCush.
Survivors include daughters, Gina Roberts, St. Joseph, Missouri and Renee Barber (Larry), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Regina Newman, Scott Wright (Jessica), Shannon (Maggie) Wright, Michael Newman; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Kinney.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Hazel I. Whorton, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Union Star, Missouri passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

She was born January 11, 1925 in Union Star, Missouri.  Hazel married Jay Whorton June 9, 1946. He survives of the home.  She was a member of Central Christian Church, Union Star Feministic Club and 4-H Leader. Hazel worked for Nelly Don during World War II, Methodist Hospital and the State of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Galen and Maxine (Moore) Ebersold; and brothers, Kenton and Dale Ebersold; sister, Barbara Romanzak; grandson, Tony Fawl; great-grandson, Hunter Fawl; great-granddaughters, Hope Townsend and Faith Stoll.

Additional survivors include children, Lennis Courtney (Dean), Topeka, Kansas, Greg Whorton (Vonya), Union Star, Missouri, Dennis Whorton (Cris), Kansas City, Kansas, Joan Irwin (Beck), Union Star, Missouri, Max Whorton (Tami), LaBelle, Florida, Mitch Whorton (Rhonda), Union Star, Missouri; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Ebersold (Ruth Ann), Trenton, Missouri; sister-in-law, Betty Ebersold, Union Star, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Union Star Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Union Star Cemetery Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald Leroy Cole, 86, of Holton, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 16, 1932 at Oberlin, KS, the son of Jewett and Bernice Eccord Cole.

Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He had worked in management for Farmland Industries, Inc. for thirty-two years.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holton, the American Legion and the Elks Club at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Jaycee’s in McPherson and Coffeyville, the Kiwanis Club in Council Grove, and was a member and past president of the Interstate Fair and Rodeo at Coffeyville.

Don married Phyllis Boyd on February 17, 1956 at McPherson. She survives, of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Other survivors include a son, Ken Cole (Kathy), Magnolia, AR, a daughter, Kathy Cole-Larrison, Holton, two sisters, Dixie Westerman, Eureka Springs, AR and Joy Cole, Denver, CO, five grandchildren, Megan Jackson (Jason), Andrew Cole, Holli Dieckmann, Shelli Burdiek (Ryan), and Daniel Larrison, and thirteen great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Don will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st at the First United Methodist Church in Holton. Memorials are suggested to the Holton Community Hospital Foundation, New Building Fund, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.

Phillip Lee Brown 50, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the result of a boating accident on the Missouri River.

He was born June 4, 1968 in Poplar Bluff, MO, son of Judy and Gerald Brown. He graduated from Berning High School and married Dianne Pierce on November 25, 2003 and she survives of the home. He was a Control Operator with KCPL since 2007. He enjoyed motorcycles, boating, his beloved dog Schmitty, he had a heart of gold, and enjoyed helping other people at all times. But most of all he loved Jesus.

Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Brown, and brother, David Brown.

Survivors include, wife, Dianne Brown of the home, Savannah, MO, mother, Judy Brown of Florescent, MO, sister in law, Sue (Tony) Sassano, niece, Gabrielle Sassano, nephew, Anthony Sassano, brother, Mark Brown, and best friend, Ronnie Blevins, as well as numerous other friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to: Mark Spratt, Rich Orth, Charlie, Jeff McCoy, Donnie Kerns, Brian Dalbey, and Steve Adams for thier diligent efforts in bringing Phil home to us.

Funeral services: 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Andy Campbell officiating, The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Three Rivers Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Donna Ireland, 62, of Hiawatha, KS died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born February 26, 1957 in Horton, KS to Donald and Jennie Cramar Ireland. She graduated from Horton High School and continued her educational training through Vocational Rehabilitation in Atchison.  She joined Brown County Developmental Services, Inc. in 1982.  She lived in the first and only group BCDS Home, and due to her independent living skills was one of the first people to try apartment living which she was very successful.  She worked at the Bank of Horton Student Loan Department from 1987 until it closed.  She then got a job at Citizens State Bank and Trust in 1990 where she worked with the BCDS crew preparing statements for mailing and was still employed there at the time of her death.  She was the cashier in the BCDS Thriftshop since 1994.  As the BCDS Cashier, Donna made friends with all the customers and was especially close to several customers knowing about their families, children, and grandchildren. BCDS received many compliments through the years from customers regarding Donna’s friendly, helpful personality when working in the Thriftshop.  An employer once said that Donna was “the face of BCDS”.

She was appointed to serve on the Kansas Council of Developmental Disabilities and attended meetings in Topeka, lobbied for funding with the Kansas Legislature and was always a self-advocate for her many friends at BCDS. She was both the President and the Secretary of the Brown/Doniphan Council of Community members.  Donna was always a leader regarding political issues.  She was a loyal friend to other BCDS folks and was especially proud of her family, especially her sister Sue, and loved spending time with them and sharing stories about them with her friends at BCDS.

Donna enjoyed dances and bowling. She was very involved with the Halloween Parade every year and helped at the Christian Church Bazaar.

She is survived by a sister; Sue (Lester) Soyland of Hiawatha, KS, nieces; Michelle (Dan) Leif of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Susan (fiancé Chris Gormley) Amon of Lee’s Summit, MO, three great nephews; Nicholas & Joseph Leif and Taylor Amon, and great niece Danielle Wotipka.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece; Genette Harris.

Memorial Services are planned for 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, KS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Tuesday.  A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be given to BCDS in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.