Kathy Sue Hull
1954 – 2019

Kathy Sue Hull 64, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care.

She was born December 3, 1954 in San Angelo, TX, daughter of the late Ethel and Clyde Jones. She worked at Benders and Tiffany Square in Dietary, and she was a home health care giver. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and ceramics. She was a member of the Pentecostal of St. Joseph Church.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jack, Jerry, Bob, and Larry Jones.

Survivors include: husband, Gary Hull of the home, son, Jeremy (Tiffany) Hull, daughter, Margie Hull, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brother, Phillip Jones, and sisters, Patricia, Jeannie, Rosemary, and Connie.

Funeral Services: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Rex Arbuckle officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Kathy Hull Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

William Richard LeRoy Crabtree
1925 – 2019

William Richard LeRoy Crabtree 93, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital.

He was born April 14, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Ethel and Vernon Crabtree. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and he served in the United States Army, a veteran of the World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart, and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He recently flew to Washington D.C. and participated in the Honor Flight with son David. He worked at Lawhon Construction as a Millrite, and he was a member of the Carpenters Union. He enjoyed model air planes, woodworking, welding, show horses, and he was a great artist. He also spent 20 years at flea markets with a funnel cake concession. William was a member of the Whitesville Masonic Lodge, past Master, Cosby Masonic Lodge #600 A.F.& A.M., Scottish Rite 32nd degree master mason, York Rite, Moila Shrine Temple, Zeredetha Lodge #189, Eastern Star, Pastor worthy Patron.

William was preceded in death by wife, Irma Jean Crabtree, his parents, and brothers, Tiny and Ronald.

Survivors include: daughters, Patricia Kay Harding, Saint Joseph, MO, Marilyn (Denny) Lynn, Eudora, KS, Terry Boyer, Avenue City, MO, Jaynie (Kevin) Dykes, St. Joseph, MO., sons, Raymond (Jane) Crabtree, Savannah, MO and David (Robin) Crabtree, Baldwin City, KS, brothers, Robert W. (Rose Marie) Crabtree, Seattle, WA, Edwin (Carol) Crabtree, St. Joseph, MO, Vernon (B.J.) Crabtree, Lampe, MO, sister, Louise Cross of St. Joseph, MO, 14 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral Services: 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. John Middleton officiating with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Hope Church, Cosby, MO. The Interment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, day to be announced. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Donald Dean Long
1933 – 12019

Donald Dean Long 85, best known as Dean of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 in Saint Joseph, MO.

On March 8, 1952, he married Frances Louise Bunten known as Franke Lu. They were married 67 years. Dean was the son of the late Loren and Marie (Ford) Long, and had never lived more that four miles from the farm on which he was born July 2, 1933, except for the two years that he served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a Farmer who liked quarter horses, John Deere tractors, music shows and going to Branson. Dean was an active member of DeKalb Christian Church, and the South Side Rotary since 1979. He and Franke Lu had been members of the Hitch Hikers Camping Club, Good Joe Sam’s Camping Club, and Midwest Prairie Schooners Camping Club.

Dean was preceded in death by parents. Survivors include, wife, Franke Lu Long of the home, and a sister, Ramona Cowger, DeKalb, MO., and her family.

Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor David Jordan officiating,. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. For those who choose to do so, memorial donations may be left at the funeral home for the DeKalb Christian Church or DeKalb Homecoming association. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Joshua Searcy
1978 – 2019

Joshua Searcy, 40, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at University of Chicago Hospital. Josh received a heart transplant two years ago. He fought until he had no more fight left.

Josh was born April 4, 1978 in St. Joseph Missouri.

Josh worked for Vanguard Airlines then went on to become Regional Manager for Allegiant Airlines.
Josh enjoyed traveling, going to the lake, boating, skiing and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Josh loved his son Bryson dearly and his nieces Olivia and Avery were his love bugs!

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Helen Cox and Gerald Searcy.

Survivors include his son, Bryson Searcy (Breanna Becerra); parents, Brad and Melinda Taylor, Jerry and Lori Searcy; brother, Noah Taylor (Amanda); nieces, Olivia and Avery Taylor; grandparents, Mary Searcy, John and Shirley Taylor, and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.

A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, with visitation Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Advance Heart Failure of U Chicago–Courage & Innovation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Joseph J. Rivera
1940 – 2019

Joseph J. Rivera, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away March 28, 2019, at his home.
He was born November 5, 1940, in St. Joseph.

Joe married Kathleen Haffey on May 22, 1974. She survives of the home. He was a drywall contractor for many years. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter with his best friend, Larry Muff, and loved his Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. He also loved his faithful basset hound companions. Joe was proud to have coached softball for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Josephine (Garcia) Rivera, and siblings, Anthony, Lazaro, Paul P., Aldolpho, John J., Rosemary, Frank J., and Guadalupe Rivera.

Survivors also include his wife, Kathy; children, Julie Rivera Rush (Tom), Jennifer Hamm (Kevin), Joseph Rivera, Tim Rivera, Jim Rivera, Angela Williams (Danny), and Aleisha Rivera; siblings, Lollie Rivera, Carmen Rivera Palma (Pete), Helen Rivera Thornton, and Pat M. Rivera (Jackie); ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will gather with friends 12:00 Noon to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday with Parish Rosary to follow, St. Patrick Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Special Olympics, or the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Captain Timothy Travis Owens
1967 – 2019

Captain Timothy Travis Owens, 51, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a long, hard battle with cancer, Thursday, March 28, 2019, with his sweet wife and caretaker, Rachel, and his family by his side.

He was born September 12, 1967 in St. Joseph, MO. Travis married the love of his life, Rachel McGinness on September 26, 1997. He was a Class of 1985 Benton graduate. After graduation, he served 4 years active duty in the U.S. Army and 11 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Captain Owens retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department after 25 years of dedicated service. During his service he was a member of the SJFD Honor Guard and a recipient of the SJFD Lifesaving Award. He also served as the I.A.F.F. Local 77 President for several years. Travis was also an EMT and worked on the ambulance for 10 years. Travis was a member of The Keys Christian Fellowship Church. He and his daughter, Baylor were baptized together on December 20, 2015. He loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching sports.

Travis was preceded in death by his father, Roger Owens.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Rachel Owens; daughters, Keely Bruckshaw (Taylor), Baylor Owens; son, Jacob McCollum (Mercedes Estes); granddaughter, Addisynn; his mother, Helen (Newberry) Nelson; sister, Tammy Kline (Gregg); brother, Roger “Gary” Owens (Brenda), nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Grace Evangelical Church. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Grace Evangelical Church. The family suggests memorial gifts to Mosaic Life Care Cancer Center.

 

David S. Angle, Brig. Gen. (Ret)
1948 – 2019

David Stephen Angle passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 71.

David, the son of Robert and Phyllis Keck Angle was born March 3rd, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated Benton High School in St. Joseph in 1966. He married Kathy McGlothlin, who also attended Benton, on April 6, 1968. Their time as newlyweds was short lived as David had joined the United States Air Force and was deployed overseas on his first active duty assignment. After two years of overseas deployment David was assigned to Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma to complete the two remaining years of his active duty service. After discharge, he returned to St. Joseph and began working for the United States Post Office.

In 1974 David accepted a full-time position with the Missouri Air National Guard. He served in the Guard the remainder of his career. He served in the Missouri Air National Guard from 1974 to 1984 where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He transferred to the Oklahoma National Guard in 1984, serving in the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, OK and the 137th Airlift Wing in Oklahoma City, OK. David earned a number of major awards and decorations in his career, obtaining the rank of Brigadier General November, 2005. David had the unique distinction of being assigned as a Vice Wing Commander at both the 138th Fighter Wing and 137th Airlift Wing before being assigned as Assistant Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma Military Department, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. David prided himself in the way he served his fellow servicemen. David retired from the Guard November, 2007.
David loved spending time boating and fishing with his family and friends. He eventually purchased a lake property in Grove, OK where he and Kathy built their first lake house in 1990. David and Kathy enjoyed traveling. They frequented Branson, MO, Arizona and Colorado. Family was always a huge part of his focus and he loved spending time with his family. Nothing brought him more joy than time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Phyllis Angle.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of the Home; daughter, Stephanie Angle-Walls and husband Herb of Parkville, Missouri; son, Stephen Angle and Lori Hampton of Claremore; grandchildren, William David Walls, and Paige Angle; brother, Terry Angle and wife Evangeline along with numerous extended family and military family.

Farewell Services 10:00 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 guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Gustavo Lepez-Cardenas
1995 – 2019

Gustavo Lepez-Cardenas Jr.23, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Saint Joseph, MO.

He was born June 16, 1995 in Fresno, CA, son of the late Griselda and Gustavo Lepez. He was working at Lifeline Foods. He loved to fish, play Chess, and Honda Cars. Gustavo was Catholic. He was preceded in death by father, Gustavo Lepez, mother, Griselda Cardenas. Survivors include brother, Isaias (Kyla) Lepez-Cardenas, St. Joseph, MO, step father, Humberto Gonzalez of CA, sister, Arilene Lepez, Corona, CA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 30, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr. Jonathan Davis Celebrant. Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM. 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 King Hill Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

JoAnn Stahlin
1935 – 2019

JoAnn Stahlin, 83, of St. Joseph, died March 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born August 3, 1935 in Omaha, NE, to William and Cletta (Coffey) Batchelor.

She was a graduate of Central High School.

JoAnn worked in accounting for Mosaic Life Care; retiring in 2015 after 33 years of dedicated service. She received the Northwest Missouri Older Worker of the Year award in August of 2015.

Her hobbies included gardening and reading. She was a huge animal lover and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Survivors include daughter Debbie Osborn (Mike McCormick) of Lakewood, CO; son Bob Stahlin (Amy) of Marshalltown, IA; daughter Kelley Stahlin of St. Joseph; six grandchildren, Kali Osborn, Riley Osborn (Alex Rooney), Tyler Stahlin (Josie), Zach Stahlin, Leah Stahlin, Austen Lawrence; great-granddaughters, Aubrie and Shea Osborn, and Daisy Stahlin; several nieces, and a nephew; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers William and Bobby.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Mosaic Hands of Hope Hospice, Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa, or to the St. Joseph Friends of the Animal Shelter would be appreciated.

Services will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Horigan Chapel in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Burial will follow the service. Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

 

Lucille Hazel Brock
1941 – 2019

Lucille “Hazel” Brock 78, of Saint Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her home.

She was born March 16, 1941 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Jessie and James Robinson. She married Norris Brock on August 16, 1959 in St. Joseph, MO. She worked at Jerre Anne’s Cafeteria, Holt’s, and Monty’s Tavern as a Cook. Hazel loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Hazel was preceded in death by father, James Robinson, mother, Jessie Robinson, daughter, Nellie Brock, brother, Bill Robinson, brother, Bob Robinson, brother, Frank Robinson, brother, Jack Robinson, sister, Pearl Nichols, sister, Marcene Drake, sister, Jody Hinch, sister, Joyce Muff, and brother, Charles Robinson.

Survivors include, husband, Norris Brock of Saint Joseph, MO, son, James (Sandra) Brock of Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Cindy (Tom) Patrylak of St. Joseph, MO, son, Fred Eugene (Barb) Brock of DeKalb, MO, daughter, Colene (Rusty) Purcell of St. Joseph, MO, Grandchildren, Ryan, Lacey, Erin, and Derek Brock, Wesley and Jasper Kennedy, and Scott Patrylak, Great-Grandchildren, Giden, Braxton, and James.

Mrs. Brock will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday March 29, 2019 at the family residence, 2819 SE Riverside Terrace, St. Joseph. A private family inurnment will be at a later date in Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Mary Frances Rost
1953-2019

Mary Frances Rost, 65, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

She was born April 6, 1953, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Central High School. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William Benedict and Frances Williams (Stuppy) Rost, and sister, Nancy Klawuhn.

Survivors include her brothers, Peter (Monette) and Paul (Ellen) Rost; nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Stephen, Laura (Kevin), Michael, Monica (Charles), Kevin, Monica, and Clare; and brother-in-law, Albert Klawuhn.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 9:00 A.M. with Parish Rosary 9:30 A.M. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Sarcoma Foundation of America. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Marcelene Braughton
1965 – 2019

Marcelene Braughton 53, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday March 20, 2019 in St. Joseph, MO. She was born October 25, 1965. Please contact Rupp Funeral Home at (816) 238-1797 or [email protected] for information.

 

Roger Wayne Webb
1952 – 2019

Roger Wayne Webb, 66, of Hiawatha, KS died unexpectedly at his home.

He was born in Kansas City, KS November 8, 1952 to Ernest W. and Ruth A. Short Webb. Survivors include his sons; Dale and wife Carly Webb, Lee Webb, and grandchildren Jackson, Lucille, Dillon, and Evan Webb all of Kansas City, MO.

Cremation has taken place with no services planned at this time.

Mary Martha Cruz
1939 – 2019

Mary Martha Cruz 79, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 surrounded by family.

She was born May 4, 1939 in Osceola, MO, daughter of the late Jeanette and William McCahon. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.

Mary was preceded in death by husband, Frank Cruz, her parents, brothers, Charles and Curtis McCahon, sisters, Jequeta Graham, Jane Hochstedler, and Clara McCahon.

Survivors include, son, Frank (Lori) Cruz, III and their children Malori and Shandis Cruz, St. Joseph, MO and son, Jeffrey (Becky) Cruz, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Jacqueline (Sam) Smith and their children: Josh, Andrea and James Smith, of Olathe, KS, niece Lupe Day, St. Joseph, MO., daughter, Roberta Cruz, Santa Barbara, CA, and daughter Donald (Jim) Field and their children, Casey and Mason Field, Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Cruz Memorial Fund in care of the Nodaway Valley Bank.

 

Gregory Scott Niemi
1960 – 2019

Gregory Scott Niemi 58, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday March 19, 2019 in Saint Joseph.

Born December 7, 1960, Racine, WI, Preceded in death by parents: Dick and Janet Niemi. Survivors include wife, Angie Niemi, Saint Joseph, sons, Gregory Allen Niemi, Greg Scott Niemi, Jr., Jeff Niemi, Kenny Niemi, daughters, Rosie Niemi, and Susie Niemi, step son, Brad (Shelby) Johnson. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.

 

Teddy Lee Paxson
1950 – 2019

Teddy Lee Paxson 68, of Saint Joseph, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Paxson has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 at Evolution United Methodist Church. Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at the Evolution United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Teddy Paxson Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Charles William Kelsey
1029 – 2019

Charles W. “Bill” Kelsey, 89, of St. Joseph, died March 23, 2019. Bill was born April 21, 1929 in Rochester, MO, to Arthur and Maude (Shreves) Kelsey.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; receiving an honorable discharge. Prior to retirement he was a meat cutter for Green Hills, Food 4 Less, and Sack’n Save.

Bill married Dolores Heppard on October 25, 1957 and she survives. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, and was very active in the Senior Center. He was the most wonderful husband ever and was known for his dancing.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Arthur, Jr.; and sisters, Doris Jones, Dude Gayhart, Violet Wright, and Margaret Simpson.

Services will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

 

Amanda Hall
1986 – 2019

Amanda (Cordery) Hall, 32, Panama City, Florida, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.

She was born June 25, 1986 in Jackson, California. Amanda married Terry Hall.

Survivors include her parents, Brenda Bindel, Marty Cordery (Andrea); brothers, Justin Cordery, Nathan Cordery; sisters, Marenda Donhan, and Kelly Becker.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Angela Wilson
1947 – 2019

Angela Wilson, 71, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.
She was born July 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Frank and Anna (Stamato) Chinniei.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Sandra Oxley
1950 – 2019

Sandra Oxley, 68, Gardner, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born April 23, 1950 in Princeton, WV to Thomas and Ruby (Rowland) Ferguson.
Sandra married Frederick M. Oxley; he survives of the home.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Krystal Kollean (Knoth) Blessing
1956 – 2019

Krystal Kollean (Knoth) Blessing, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Krystal (Kay Kay) was born the daughter of Louis J. and Roma L. Knoth on May 7, 1956. Krystal was blessed in life with a caring,loving spirit, as well as a sense of humor that never faded, even in the end.

Survivors include her brothers, Jess F. Knoth (Shari), Joseph A. Knoth (Stephanie), Timothy V. Knoth (Karlenne); sisters, Kimberly K. Jones (Paul), Karen K. Vanderpool (Chris); son, Shawn Blessing and granddaughter, Tinslee; Wally and Jeni Miller and grandson, Mason; 5 nieces, 4 nephews and more friends than we can count.

Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Oak Christian Church, 8875 W Highway 6, Amity, MO 64422. She was very proud of the ministry work her niece and husband started in the Kansas City area and for those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, please mail them to Freedom Hoops, P.O. Box 4074, Overland Park, KS 66204 or donate online at freedomhoops.org/give. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Nellie Marie (Trower) Moore
1939 – 2019

Nellie Marie (Trower) Moore, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at a local nursing home.

She was born February 22, 1939 in Winchester, Kansas; the daughter of Rollo Vernon Trower and Grace Ray, she was one of sixteen children. Nellie married Warren Dee Moore in 1954 in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Mrs. Moore attended school in Atchison. She retired from the former Missouri Methodist Medical Center, where she worked as an operating room technician. Nellie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include two sons, Warren and Robert Moore; daughter, Cheryl Kline; two sisters, Linda Kay Pennington, Atchison, KS, Martha Christine Boles, Illinois; grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, and cousins, many of whom live in the Atchison community.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment Ashland Cemetery.

 

Timothy Lee Widener
1955 – 2019

Timothy L. Widener, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO.

He was born May 14, 1955 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Delores and James Widener. He graduated from Benton High School, Class of 1973. Tim worked at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, IA for 18 years. He previously worked for Snorkel and Sherwood Medical. He was a member of the Machinist Union, Local 831 in Cedar Rapids. His hobbies included working on cars, fishing and shooting. Tim was of the Baptist faith.

Timothy was preceded in death by father, James William Widener. Survivors include, mother, Delores Widener of St. Joseph, son, Scott Widener of St. Joseph, son, Bryan Widener of Moodus, CT, brother, Bill Widener of St. Joseph and, former wife, Lois Widener, of St. Joseph.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Andy Campbell 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 Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Willa D. Jacobs
1929 – 2019

Willa “Willie” Dean Jacobs, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Willa was born August 2, 1929 to LeRoy and Alice DeVault.

Willa married Bob Jacobs on August 7, 1972.

Willa was born and raised in Savannah and was a Savannah High School graduate. She worked for over 44 years at St. Joseph Light & Power Company.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Kenneth DeVault, and infant sister Leah.

Willa is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Per her wishes, Mrs. Jacobs was cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. There will be no services.

Gary Dean McClanahan
1960 – 2019

Visitation
Saturday, March 30th, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am
Ridgley Christian Church

Service Information
Saturday, March 30th, 2019 11:00am
Ridgley Christian Church
Address 19995 S Ridgley Rd in Edgerton Missouri

 

Marvin L. Thieme
1939 – 2019

Marvin L. Thieme, 79, of Wetmore, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1939 at Wetmore, the son of Clarence and Helena Brandt Thieme. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1957 and attended Washburn University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Marvin retired in 1993 as an Area Maintenance Supervisor for the Kansas Department of Transportation, having worked a total of thirty-five years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a son, Alan Thieme and wife Heather, Liberty, MO; a daughter, Michelle Henry and husband David, Topeka; one sister, Marjorie Lanier, Wetmore and three grandchildren, Mykaela Appelhanz and Joslyn and Aidan Thieme .

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 28th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery.

 

Billy Lee Matlock
1936 – 2019

Billy Lee Matlock, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home.

Billy was born March 1, 1936 to Irvin and Fern (Cross) Matlock in Cameron, Missouri.

Billy married Betty Mills on February 25,1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Billy served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1960. Afterwards, Billy worked most of his years at Sherwood Medical and retired from Cryovac. Billy loved working with his hands. He was a master carpenter. He loved his cars and trucks, too many to remember. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed.

Billy is preceded in death by his father Irvin Matlock, mother Fern Scott, and his stepfather Bill Hontz.

Billy is survived by his wife Betty, of the home; daughters Rosvetta (John) Sandusky, Lee Ann (Mike) Smiley, grandchildren; Sherry Fisher, Lisa (Joey) Findley, Derek (Brooke) Smiley, Miranda (Eric) Anderson. Great-grandsons Bryson, Clayton, Drake, Brylen and Memphis and his brother Jack (Vicki) Hontz.

Per his wishes, Mr. Matlock has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Habitat for Humanity of Greater St. Joseph.

 

Don Smith
1927 – 2019

Don Smith, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Donald Eugene Smith was born in St. Joseph on May 10, 1927. He graduated from Central High School in 1945, and then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Missouri until 1946. Don was an Amoco oil dealer for 37 years, owning and operating several successful gas stations across St. Joseph. He served on the Amoco District, Regional and National Advisory Councils. He was President of the Mid-America Gasoline Dealers Association – St. Joseph District and served on the Board of Directors for the Mid-America Gasoline Dealers Association – Kansas City.
He was active in many community organizations, including the East Side Rotary Club, Moila Charity Lodge #331 and Country Club, the Legion of Honor, the Scottish Rite, and American Legion Post #59. Don was an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scout Master. Don also served on the Board of Directors of Provident Savings and Loan from 1980 to 1992.
Don loved to work in the yard, golf, be at the lake and travel. But most of all, he loved his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Blanchard in 1947, and they had four children. Virginia passed away in 1979. Don later married Mary Ann Stamper, who passed away in 2010. Don also was preceded in death his parents, Clarence and Marguerite Smith; his brother, Ken Smith and two sons, Geoff and Scott.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Sweeney (Joe) of St. Joseph; son, Gregg Smith (Vicki) of Kansas City; stepdaughters, Sheri Lowers (Bob) of Overland Park, and Chrystee Carpenter (John) of Overland Park. He also is survived by nine grandchildren and step grandchildren; Tristan Smith (Jen), Quentin Smith (Amy), McKennon Smith, Anna Heisen (Nick), Daniel Smith, Michael Sweeney (Kandus), Laura McCarthy (Bill), Matt Carpenter and Ryan Lowers, as well as 11 great-grandchildren.

Farewell services will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 26, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests those wishing to make donations do so to a charity of the donor’s choice.

 

Wilma M. Beaufort
1926 – 2019

Wilma M. Beaufort, 92, Brunswick, Maine, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019, at her home.

She was born August 27, 1926 in Loveland, Colorado. For 55 years she was married to the love of her life, William F. “Bill” Beaufort, who preceded her in death. Wilma retired from Mead Products. More than anything, she loved being with her family.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Beaufort-Miller; 2 sisters and a brother.
Survivors include her children, Carol Black, Theresa Wood (Bill), Danny Beaufort (Brenda), Mary Beaufort; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many family friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

 

Barbara A. Teske
1942 – 2019

Barbara A. Teske, 76, of Onaga, died Saturday March 23, 2019 at the Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia.

She was born May 8, 1942 at Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Reinhard M. and Martha (Schormann) Eggerling. Her father was a Lutheran school teacher and the family lived in several different communities. In addition to Clarinda, they lived in Fenton, Iowa, Sidney and Blue Hill, Nebraska, Duluth, Kansas, and Farmers Retreat, Indiana.

Barbara was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clarinda and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill, and was a lifelong member of the LCMS. She started school in Sidney, attended grades fourth through ninth in Blue Hill, then graduated from Onaga High School in 1960.

As a senior in high school she worked for The Onaga Herald, gathering local news items. She worked as a teller at the First National Bank in Onaga from 1961 to 1964. In 1967 she began 37 years of working for USD #322 as a secretary to the Superintendent and Clerk of the Board. In 2000 she retired and then worked for nine years as an administrative assistant at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.

She married O. Eugene Teske on June 12, 1960 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth. They were blessed with three children, Debra Mae Schmelzle (Greg), Olathe, Michael Ray Teske (Lisa), Palm Bay, Florida, and Roger Jay Teske (Jane) Fairview, Kansas. Gene preceded her in death on May 21, 2014.

They were farmers and lived in Onaga for fifteen years before moving to the home of Gene’s Grandparents, Otto and Amelia Teske, north of Onaga. Barbara moved back to Onaga in 2014.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth, serving as a Sunday school teacher for twenty-five years, Young Adult Choir, and served as secretary, treasurer and member of the Memorial Committee for the Congregation, and was bulletin typist. She was a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) as a local and zone officer. She served for eighteen years on the Kansas LWML Board of Directors in various capacities, including Chairman of the Christian Growth Committee, Assistant to the District President, and District Treasurer for four years. She also was on the Planning Committee for the LWML International Convention held in Kansas City. In 1993 she was elected to the Kansas District LCMS Board of Directors and served for three terms, serving on both the Education Committee and as Chairman of the Caring Ministries Committee. Barbara was a charter member of the Onaga Young Farm Wives and the Kansas Young Farm Wives. She served as the fourth District President of the KYFW in 1968 & 1969. The Onaga Young Farm Wives organized the first Fourth of July Celebration in 1968, which was eventually adopted by the Onaga Lions Club.

Barbara is survived by her children, six grandchildren Rachel (Lucas) Shivers, Manhattan, Emily (Galen) Anderson, Kansas City, Mo., Joel (Elana) Schmelzle, Seattle, WA, Kira (Christopher) Austin and Sydney Teske, of Kansas City, Mo., and Amber Douglas (Aramis), of Chattanooga, TN. She has two great-grandsons, James D. Shivers, and Owen Anderson, and two great-granddaughters, Nora Anderson, and Phoebe Ray Teske. Other survivors include her brother, Roger (Bobbie) Eggerling, Louisville, KY, and three sisters Elaine (Dale) Clements, Oro Valley, AZ, Marilyn (Dave) Williams, Dillsboro, IN, and Janet (John) Trent, Indianapolis, IN, five nieces and many other relatives and friends.

Service of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth. Burial will follow in the Onaga Cemetery. Barbara will lie in state Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga where a Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to benefit St. Paul’s Benevolent Fund, The Kansas District LWML or Haskell Indian University at Lawrence, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Debora K. Grossman
1959 – 2019

Debora K. Grossman, 59, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Debora was born in Hannibal, Missouri on October 31, 1959 to Virginia (Lawson) Harris. She was a member of the Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was baptized again on February 27, 2019.

She was preceded by: her mother; husband, Eugene “Brother” Grossman; sister, Janet Wilhite.

Debora is survived by her children: Eva (Jason) Williams, Brandon Behymer, Crystal Heckman, Laura Behymer (Stan Rauh), Jennifer Behymer, Allison (Christopher) Evans; 10 grandchildren; siblings, Juanita Dean, Ron Hoffman, Verna Harris, Kelly Harris.

Per her wishes, Debora was cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in care of the funeral home.

 

Mary Margaret Hodgin
1921-2019

Mary Margaret Hodgin, 97, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her home.

She was born November 2, 1921 in Maitland, MO. Mary was a bank teller and retired from 1st National Bank.
She loved animals; especially her two cats.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Beulah (Stout) Hodgin.

Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 3:00 P.M. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The procession will leave from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary’s honor to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.

 

Isabelle Ann Milich
1959 – 2019

Isabelle Ann Milich 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday March 22, 2019 in Saint Joseph.

She was born March 19, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She worked at as a CNA at several health care centers in the area. She enjoyed watching her grandkids, gardening tomatoes and peppers, and sewing.

Isabelle was preceded in death by her father James Bratton, mother Norma P (Ellifrits) Hurt, daughter, Milica Ann Marie Milich, and brother, Chris.

She is survived by son, Isreal (Jessica) Bratton, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Amy (Kemp ) Skidmore, Saint Joseph, companion, Bob Everett of the home, brothers, Rick, Karl and Freddie, sisters, Suzan, Carrie, Kathryn, and Orie Lynn.

There are no scheduled services at this time. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

David Stewart
1960 – 2019

David Stewart, 59, of Goff, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 6, 1960 the son of Dannie and Ruby Buck Stewart in Medford, Oregon. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1978 to 1980.

Survivors include his wife, Misty Cole, of the home, daughters, Christina Pflugrath and husband Glendon, Monroe, WA, Shannon Shisler and husband Charlie, Sultan, WA and Tashauna Stewart, Grand Coulee, WA; a step-daughter, Alexis Wilson, in Georgia, and step-sons, Michael Hladky-Bailey, Soldier, and Jonathan Hladky-Bailey, Brandon Cole and Zachariah Cole, all of Goff; and two grandchildren, Trey and Avery Shisler.

Cremation is planned. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family.

Betty Lou Dynes
1926 – 2019

Betty Lou Dynes 92, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1926 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Lottie and William Daum. She attended Lafayette High School, and she worked at Sherwood Medical as a Tube and Extrusion Technician. She was a member of Eagles Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Savannah Ave. Baptist Church. She enjoyed scrap booking and loved her cats.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Dynes, and sister, Delores Nolan. Survivors include, sons, John (Joan) Compton, Savannah, MO, Carl (Carol) Compton, Bruce Compton, and Paul (Linda) Compton all of Saint Joseph, MO, three step sons, and a step daughter, brother, Charles Daum, St. Joseph, MO, and 9 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services: 2:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Ashland Cemetery.

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Lucy Blanchard
1932 – 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Lucy Blanchard 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in at her home.

She was born August 21, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Lucy and James Pasley. She attended the Sacred Heart Convent. She worked as a press operator at H.D. Lee, cook & baker at the Starlite Restaurant in Stewartsville, and retired from the St. Joseph Police Department in 1993. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling, and she was a member of St. James – Legion of Mary and St. James Catholic Church.

Betty was preceded in death by husband, Kenny Blanchard, her parents, son, James “Bill” Blanchard, granddaughters, Jamie M. and Amanda D. Blanchard, brothers, Marvin, Norman, Jim, and Carl Pasley, and sister, Rheta Barnes.

Survivors include, daughters, Dawn “Dondi” Blanchard, St. Joseph, MO, and Crystal Blanchard, Plattsmouth, NE, sons, Terry (Ruth) Blanchard, Sandy, UT, Rod (Annie) Blanchard, St. Joseph, MO, and Brian Blanchard, Gladstone, MO, 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, sisters, Pat Herner, St. Joseph, MO, and Dixie Wende, Mesa, AZ.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fr. Jonathon Davis Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.Monday with the family to receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Kerns – Freeman Chapel Cemetery, Easton, Missouri. Memorials are requested to the St. James Renovation Fund or Mosaic Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Mark Christopher Hernandez
1976 – 2019

Mark Christopher Hernandez, 42, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

He was born September 26, 1976 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Mark married Valorie Lee Hurt March 5, 2004. She survives of the home. He graduated from Bishop LeBlond Memorial High School in 1995.

Mark was a highly respected case manager for the homeless at Community Missions 8th Street Drop-In Center.
He enjoyed fishing, concerts, sports, MTV and the Denver Broncos. He was also very patriotic and proud of his Mexican heritage, but most of all Mark loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hernandez; grandparents, Henry A. and Margaret (Jaeger) Schafer, Natividad “John” and Edna Mae (Ferguson) Hernandez; mother-in-law, Judy Hurt; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Additional survivors include mother, Mary Hernandez; brothers, Brian Hernandez (Carrie) and Vincent Hernandez (Lori); sister, Christina Crouse (Ed); sister-in-law, Vickie Ezzell (Terry); father-in-law, Larry Hurt; his cats and beloved dog, Romy; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday. In lieu of flowers the donations may be made to family to purchase a plaque in honor of Mark to be placed at the Community Missions 8th Street Drop-In Center. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.