Gary Shane Linck
1956 – 2019

TROY, KANSAS – Gary Shane Linck, 62, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday morning, February 25, 2019 at a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital.

Gary was born on July 7, 1956 at Oak Harbor, Washington to Leo & Shirley (Blasi) Linck. He grew up in California and graduated from Soquel High School and earned an associates degree from Cabrilla College. He was very active in 4-H and was awarded 4-H All Star Leader. He worked at the County Bank. He also farmed and raised registered Polled Herefords with his dad over in Brown County. He was very artistically talented and shared that talent with many. He was also a great photographer. Gary had worked for Walmart for over 25 years, currently at the South Belt location in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Troy, Kansas.

Gary married Jacqueline “Jackie” Dawe on August 6, 1988 in Troy, Kansas. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, and by his sister Sandra.

Additional survivors include: mother, Shirley Linck of Los Gatos, California; sister, Valerie Straub of Sebastian, Florida; brother, Wayne Linck of Los Gatos, California; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

MASS: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 2, 2019.

At: St. Charles Catholic Church in Troy, Kansas.

Rosary: 6 P.M. Friday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Troy, Ks., with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M., Friday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: St. Charles Catholic Church or the Library District #1, both of Troy, Kansas.

 

Carl Lay
1939 – 2019

Carl Lay, 79, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2018. He was born August 31, 1939 in Versailles, Kentucky.

Carl enjoyed fishing, camping, road-trips and fixing things.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Elizabeth (Cook) Lay. Survivors include daughters, Summer Flanagan (David) and April Jack; grandchildren, Fawn, Nora-Blu, and Courtland Jack, Avery Waddle, Dixie Swomley, Cooper and Eliana Flanagan; great-grandson, Damien Jack; brother, Daniel Lay; nephew, Corey Couch.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the National Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Olive “Joy” Schiesl
1922 – 2019

Olive “Joy” Schiesl, former resident of St. Joseph, Missouri and Chillicothe, Streator, and Joliet, Illinois, died peacefully Sunday evening, February 24, in Arlington Heights, Illinois surrounded by family.

Joy was one of three siblings born to Ruth and Fred Clagg of Erie and Chanute Kansas. She was married to Robert (Bob) Schiesl, LaVerne (Vern) Gasser, and Jack Burnham, all of whom preceeded her in death; along with stepdaughter, Chris Gasser, and her precious “Lolly”.

Mrs. Schiesl spent a lifetime in retail as a jewelry buyer and fashion merchandiser. Many customers welcomed her advice at Einbender’s, The Paris, Al Baskin, Mark Shale, Streator Dry Good and Dunlap Jewelry. She was always known for her fashionable sense of style. Joy also enjoyed a gratifying career with the Mead Corporation, in the St. Joseph factory, and took pleasure in helping others and being the voice for employees on their Dayton HR Board of Directors.

Joy will be forever missed by Son, Billy James (Jane) Burnham of Iowa City, Iowa; Daughter, Judy Burnham Pedersen of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; Grandchildren, Brooke Joy Burnham Haines and Ashley Joy Pedersen (Paul) Miller; Great Grandchildren, Jack and Andrew Haines, and Christian Robert Miller. She also leaves behind Sister in Law, Janet Schiesl and her children Tim, Matthew, Sue and Michael, Nephews: Michael (Ronda) Meierhoffer and Mark Meierhoffer; Niece, Lora Meierhoffer Christian and all of their loving children and grandchildren.

She was also blessed to have had a large group of amazing friends that served as extended family; Bertha Parker, John and Donna Wilson, Vicki Hinde, Ronda Meierhoffer, Shirley Bunse, Larry Culliver, Carol Meyers, Gail Norman, Susie and Jay Waugh, the Thedinger Families, and many others. Without the support and love from such caring individuals, her life wouldn’t have been as full.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 4, 2019, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions in Joy’s name to Noyes Home for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Daniel E. Arnold
1954 – 2019

Daniel E. Arnold, 64, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 14, 1954 at Coffeyville, the son of Lloyd Allen and Mary Marie Arnold.

Dan was disabled and was preceded in death by a sister.

Cremation with no services is planned.

 

Joan Crockett
1933 – 2019

Roberta Joan Crockett 85, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at her home. She was born June 4, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO.

She married James “Gene” Crockett on December 23, 1950 in Hiawatha, KS. Joan was a Homemaker. She enjoyed coaching youth softball, camping, fishing, ceramics, and mushroom hunting, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.

She was a member of DeKalb Homecoming Association, Ladies Service Group and the DeKalb Christian Church.

Joan was preceded in death by father, Miles Easter, mother, Marie Easter, step mother Opal Easter, sisters, Joyce Dragoo, Beverly Ardrey, and Patty Keith, step brothers; Vic Kiger, and James Kiger, step sister, Leona Strong. Survivors include, husband, James “Gene” Eugene Crockett of the home, daughters, Pamela M. (James) Farrell and Debbie (Lanny) Krumme, both of Saint Joseph, MO, sons: Richard E. (Sue) Crockett, Aurora, CO, Davy Crockett of the home, grandchildren, Chad Brown, Brandon Crockett, Wesley Crockett, Levi Krumme, Cassie Parker, Samantha Jo Fournier, Lee Ann Farrell-Locklin, James Farrell, Laurie Farrell, Daniel Farrell,, Thomas Farrell, and Kimberly Farrell, great granchildren: Tyler Crockett, Sabestian Crockett, Sabrina Crockett, Maia Krumme, Caden Buntin, Wyatt Parker, Kinley Parker, Paige Gastineau, Sean Shannon, and Amber, great great grandchildren, Michael, Kaleb, Konnor and Lily, and her step brother, Dean (Irene) Kiger.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Monday, March 4, 2019 at DeKalb Christian Church, Rev. Bob Day officiating, The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery DeKalb, Missouri. Memorials are requested to the DeKalb Christian Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Cloud L. “Bud” Cray, Jr.
1922 – 2019

Cloud L. “Bud” Cray Jr. passed away peacefully with his daughters and caretakers by his side at his home in Atchison, Kansas, the morning of February 27, 2019.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. 5th St., Atchison KS, with the Rev. Dr. Rachel Dannar officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Mission Creek Camp, founded by Ken & Cathy Scroggs, or the First Presbyterian Church, or the Cray Diabetes Medical Research Foundation, or the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation and they all may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bud was born on November 7, 1922 to Cloud L. Cray Sr. and Edna Mae in Detroit, Michigan. He shared a birthday with his father.
He spent his youth in Michigan, leaving for Shattuck Military Academy in Minnesota for his senior year in high school.
Bud met the love of his life, Sarah Jane (Sally) Hunter while attending Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with honors in 1943, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was active with several groups including Alpha Chi Sigma, Tau Kappa Alpha, Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, AIChE, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and was very proud of his participation with the Debate Club, Speakers Bureau, and Photography Club.
He and Sally were married in 1944, the same year he was drafted into the U.S Army. He served in Livorno, Italy, as a Staff Sergeant during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.

Bud briefly worked with Dow Chemical Corp. before joining Midwest Solvents Company, now known as MGP Ingredients, Inc., in Atchison as a full time executive in 1947 and became a member of the company’s Board of Directors in 1957. In 1962, he succeeded his father as president of the company. In 1980, one year after his father’s death, Bud became chief executive officer and began his first term as chairman of the Board of Directors, where he served for several years. In 2014 at the age of 90, he once more took on the role of Board Chairman and retired in August, 2015, as Chairman Emeritus.
His community and civic contributions are too numerous to mention, but include a variety of medical, educational, business, and philanthropic endeavors.
Bud was known as “Dr. Cray,” as he tirelessly took care of Sally and her diabetes. They founded the Cray Diabetes Medical Research Foundation at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1981, now directed by Dr. David Robbins. Bud also cared deeply about Dr. Charles Porter and Mid-America Cardiology at KU Medical Center. The Atchison Hospital Association was another love of his, and he served on the Board of Trustees for nearly 30 years.

Educational ventures included his service as a school board member with the U.S.D. 409 school district. He was very proud to be a charter member of the Human Relations Commission of Atchison in the late 1960’s. He continued to support Atchison Juneteenth until his death. Bud also developed the Atchison Community Education Foundation in partnership with Benedictine College to give a full-ride 4-year scholarship to one at-risk Atchison youth each year; and he and his brother, Dick Cray, founded the Cray Center for Entrepreneurship at Benedictine. He rewarded his and Sally’s alma mater by establishing the Cloud L. Cray and Sally Hunter Cray Center for Innovation in Entrepreneurship in the Think Box at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Several business and professional organizations benefited from Bud’s philanthropy and service. He was a director for the former City National Bank of Atchison, Commerce Bank of Kansas City, and Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, to name a few.
The United Way was very dear to Bud’s heart. In 1977, he conducted the first successful United Way campaign in Atchison in 17 years. He was also active in projects benefiting the Atchison Family YMCA as a lifelong member. Other leadership efforts in the Atchison community included work on the historic Santa Fe Depot, and the Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum. The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce honored Bud with induction into its Hall of Fame. He later was awarded the Cray Vision of Excellence Award created by the Santa Fe Depot Trustees to honor his service to the community.
Bud was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church in Atchison, and served for several years as a church elder. Bud and his father, Cloud, created the Presbyterian Community Center endowment which continues to support the Theatre Atchison building to this day. Bud loved teaching adult Sunday School classes for over 50 years. He also worked with the Pony Express Council of the Boy Scouts of America on the executive board and finance steering committee.

Bud enjoyed his time with civic organizations such as Kiwanis, the Elks, and the Masons. He was the longest living member of the Atchison Elks with 70 plus years of membership.

He was proud of his membership with the Young President’s Organization in Kansas City, the Kansas City President’s Organization and World Business Council, which led to many wonderful trips that included his family.

Ringing the Bell at NASDAQ Headquarters in New York City in 2016 at the age of 94 with MGP staff and board members was one of the highlights of his illustrious career.

Family members remember “Farmer Cray” with his love of gardening, driving his tractor and spraying his fruit trees. Whether it was nurturing his strawberries, raspberries and asparagus—or baling hay on the tractor, Bud was a “happy farmer.” He so enjoyed his time at the Lake of the Ozarks surrounded by Sally and his family and sailing in his little Sailfish. In the early years, Bud and Sally liked playing bridge and going to the Frog Hop in St. Joseph to dance with friends. His mornings swimming, evenings by the player piano, and boisterous “Bravos” at all family and theatre performances will always resonate with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bud forever will be remembered as the eternal optimist who loved his family, MGP and Atchison and thought every experience in life was “the Best!’

Survivors include three daughters, Susan H. (Stephen) Robbins, Red Lodge, MT, Karen L. Seaberg, Atchison, KS, and Cathy L. (Kenneth) Scroggs, Manhattan, KS., a sister Patricia L. Cray (George) Page, Gilbert, SC, six grandchildren, three step grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. His parents, wife Sally, two sons, Kenneth Allen Cray, and an infant baby, a son-in-law, Laidacker (Ladd) Seaberg, brother Richard B. “Dick” Cray, and sister, Barbara A. Jeffries, preceded him in death.

Rowena Mae Loyd
1928 – 2019

Rowena Mae Loyd, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
She was born September 18, 1928.

Mae married Robert Loyd September 29, 1945. He preceded her in death October 17, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary Loyd; parents.
Survivors include son, Dennis Loyd.

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

 

Joan Eggman
1941 – 2019

Joan Eggman, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born January 30, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Joan married Melvin Eggman on June 25, 1965; he preceded her in death on June 13, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Wilma (Armstrong) Thompson; and son, Michael Eggman. Survivors include her children, David Eggman, Fred Eggman, Shari Eggman, Patricia Summers (Mike); 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.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. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses or to donate online, visit Joan’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select Donate Now.

 

Mary Louise Gregory
1946 – 2019

Mary Louise Gregory, 72, Cameron, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 9, 1946. Mary married David Lee Gregory; he preceded her in death on June 19, 2010.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Ona (Ferguson) Markley; daughter, Diane Gregory; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Katherine Robinson (Michael), Deborah Stevenson (Raymond Daniel), Jacob Lee Gregory, Michael David Gregory (Renee), James William Gregory (Tasha); grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Triplett (Kyle), Jeorgie Ann Gregory, Madison Leigh Gregory, Lauren Elizabeth Gregory, Logan Michael Gregory; great-grandchildren, Jayce and Jayden Triplett; sister, Carol Winslow; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 1:00 P.M. Friday, Stewartsville Cemetery, Stewartsville, MO.

 

Beverly Lou Chastain
1932 – 2019

Beverly Lou Chastain 87, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, took her final trip on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 to be with Jesus her husband, and her parents.

She was born January 1, 1932 in Bigelow, MO, daughter of the late Hazel and Clarence Worley. She graduated from Lafayette high school class of 1949. Beverly had an active work life, working at Safeway, Hy-Klas foods, Brown Transfer, and at Kinder Care where she enjoyed working with the babies. She was a born again Christian, and was very involved with her church since the age of 16, where she was a member of the Church of God she was very active in the church as a Sunday School teacher for 50 years, a church clerk, the Women’s Ministry, a song leader, she enjoyed traveling, camping, cooking, word puzzles, reading her cook books, she was a Girl Scout & Brownies leader, and a real people person who played Santa at Christmas time, she never met a stranger. Beverly adored her grand babies and loved spending time with them. She was a member of the Abundant Faith Church of God, in St. Joseph, MO.

She was preceded in death by husband, Manford Dean Chastain, and her parents, Survivors include, daughters, Rennie (Brian) Chastain-Gitthens, and Mary (Rick) Thompson both of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Sarah Bokay, Ashley (Matt) Grunert, Kaitlyn (Taylor) Duree, Kelsei Peppars, Jacob Bokay, great grandchildren, Anthony, Rakiyah, Devon, Hayden, Logan, Boston, Ezra, Israel, Harley and Jayden, two brothers, Clarence “Junior” (Margaret) Worley, Jr., Fairbury, NE, and Raymond Worley, Muskogee, OK. She was very much loved by family and friends, and so many benefited from her spiritual example. The love given to her will never match the loved we received by her, we will certainly miss her and look forward to meeting her again in Heaven.

Celebration of Life: 1 p.m. Monday at the Abundant Faith Church of God, 2002 Mason Road, St. Joseph, MO., Rev. Brian Gitthens officiating, The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday at the Abundant Faith Church of God. The Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, MO. Memorials are requested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Lois Jean Deaton
1933 – 2019

Lois Jean (Hoff) Deaton, 85 of St. Joseph, died February 24, 2019 at a local health care facility.

She was born June 26, 1933, in Fremont, NE, to Alfred and Josie Hoff.

Lois married Douglas Deaton on June 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2019.

Lois spent her career working in banking as a bookkeeper. Following her retirement from banking, she worked with her husband at H&D Order Buyers at the Livestock Exchange Building in St. Joseph.

After Doug retired from livestock buying, the couple purchased and operated Long’s Cleaners in St. Joseph.

Mrs. Deaton is survived by her daughter Cherie Richardson (Terry); grandson Grant Richardson; of St. Joseph, brother; Forrest Hoff of Greenback TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband of 66 years, Lois was preceded in death by her parents,

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. All are welcome to attend graveside services and interment at 2:00 PM Thursday, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev Jim Barnett, Officiating.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Diversicare and Mosaic Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided for Lois.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice in Mrs. Deaton’s memory.

 

Thomas A. Gregg, Jr.
1942 – 2019

Thomas A. Gregg, Jr., 76, of Effingham, KS, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 following extended treatments for multiple myeloma.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home on Friday, March 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor Robert Ziegler, of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church or Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.beckerdyer.com.

Tom was born on May 9, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, the only child of Thomas A. and Margaret (Withers) Gregg. Tom and Carol Reder were married July 22, 1978 in a double ceremony at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville, with Carol’s sister, Nancy Reder and Kenneth Young. The couple’s celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2018.

Tom received a Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1966 and graduated from the first Doctor of Pharmacy class at the University of Tennessee in Memphis in 1969. He practiced pharmacy at Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN; North Kansas City Hospital, N. Kansas City, MO; and Tom established the pharmacy consultant firm, Institutional Pharmacy Services.

Tom enjoyed advancing his education and while still working earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City; Masters in Business Administration from Rockhurst College; and a Masters in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University.

After having served as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, Tom also worked for eight years as a scout professional.

Tom finished his working career at the Atchison Hospital as the Behavioral Health Director. Tom also helped care for his mother-in-law, Corinne Reder, for many years.

Tom enjoyed watching sports, power walking and running and he participated in the Hospital Hill Marathon. Tom enjoyed country living in rural Effingham.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Carol, and his beloved dog, Blackie.

Other survivors include brothers and sisters in laws; Wally Reder, Ernie and Diana (Reder) Hobbs, Kenneth and Nancy (Reder) Young; and his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved to entertain when they were all younger.

 

Stephen L. Wilson
1948 – 2019

Stephen L. Wilson, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, after suffering from M.S. for 46 years.

He was born December 22, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Steve married Nancy Powell August 2, 1997. She survives of the home. He was a 1967 graduate of Central High School, then later attended St. Joseph Junior College. Steve was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church, Brotherhood Lodge #269, A.F. & A.M., Thirty-Second Degree Scottish Rite, and Moila Shrine. He was an avid golfer. Steve was employed with Car City Chrysler for much of his career, retiring in 2005.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Hurrel “Red” Wilson; brother, Pete Wilson; step-mother, Betty Wilson; step-father, Bob Lewis. Additional survivors include mother, Erma Lewis, St. Joseph, Missouri; nephew, Jed Shields; aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the M.S. Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Verna P. Parker
1919 – 2019

Verna P. Parker, 99, of Highland, went to be with her Lord February 24, 2019.

A Celebration of her life is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Pastor Jerry Petering will officiate. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 -6 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

Verna was a lifelong resident of Highland. She was born August 12, 1919 in Highland, the youngest of nine children of George and Rose Brunner Parker. Verna graduated from Highland High School and later with an associate’s degree from Highland Community Junior College. Directly out of high school she went to work for the telephone company in Highland. Verna worked for them a number of years before she was transferred to Hiawatha where she worked until retiring.

She was a dedicated member of the Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Vanderslice Chapter #184, Order of Eastern Star in Highland. Verna enjoyed her family, and in later years, her nieces and nephews families. She was blessed with excellent health and sharp mind until recent days. She was also very fortunate to be able to stay at home as well.

She will be missed by her nieces and nephews that survive.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Eugene, Lloyd, Homer, James, Neal; sisters: Josephine Sands, Dorothy Lombard, and an infant sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to HUMPC sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

 

Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson
1953 – 2019

Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.
He was born February 18, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Derrick married Teresa Lynn Rothwell June 24, 2017. She survives of the home.

He enjoyed camping, cooking and was a chef at Disney World for over a year. Derrick also sponsored many friends in A.A. and N.A. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel (Baity); and sister, Roxanne.
Additional survivors include children, Michael Short, Cher Short, George Adams, Joshua Wilson (Tessa), Teddy Paugh (Jennifer), Natasha Smith (John), Kenneth Paugh; grandchildren, Octavion “Buddy”, Destiny, Mariah, Brett and Tailor; sister, Leslie Barclay (Gilbert); other numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses, to donate online or sign the online guestbook, please visit Derrick’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com.

Joan Roumas 
1933 – 2019

Joan Roumas, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at her home.
She was born October 20, 1933, in Edinburg, Illinois.

Joan married William T. “Bill” Roumas on June 17, 1956. He survives of the home.

She was a nursing assistant at Methodist Hospital for 20 years and a member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Joan was a beautiful and caring person and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family more than anything.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Sherman and Willa Maureen (Horton) Short; son, Billy Joe Roumas; brothers, Buck, Harold, and Jewel Short; and sister, Shirley Reno.

Survivors also include her daughter, Beverly Davis (Jim); daughter-in-law, Katie Roumas; three grandchildren, Angela Freseman (Scott), Jesse Davis (Rachel), and Kaitley Roumas; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Freseman, Brandon Freseman, and Olivia Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Friday, 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 Cancer Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

William Michael “Mike” Higley
1940 – 2019

William Michael “Mike” Higley, 78, of Nortonville, KS, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Hickory Pointe, Oskaloosa, KS.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Nortonville Christian Church, Nortonville, KS with Rev. Bob Carter officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Wilbourn-Thompson Grandkids College Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mike was born November 15, 1940 in Atchison, KS the son of William James and Charlotte Imogene (Wright) Higley. He served in the United State Navy. Mike was an over the road truck driver for We-Mac. He was a member of the Nortonville Christian Church, the VFW and American Legion. Mike enjoyed working on his antique truck and spending time with his family and dog. He especially enjoyed his grandkids.

He is survived by his daughter Megan and Brandon Wilbourn, Valley Falls, KS, two brothers, Jim and Olive Higley, Nortonville, KS, Gene Higley Topeka, KS, a sister, Judy and Kenny Lehew, Topeka, KS, three grandchildren, Caden Thompson, Carter and Kambry Wilbourn and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Jimmy Granville Harris Sr.
1955 – 2019

Jimmy Granville Harris Sr. 63, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home. He was born April 23, 1955 in Lynchburg , Virginia, son of the late Suzie & Robert Harris. He married Judy Daniels Harris on May 6, 2011, she survives of the home.

He worked at Deffenbaugh-Waste Management as a roll off driver, and retired after 25 years of service. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was an avid bowler, he loved fishing, camping, star wars, and star trek. He was a hillbilly, who was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed by his furr babies, Nana and Abby. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bobby and Billy Harris, sister, Virginia Smith, and 1st wife, Lee Harris. Survivors include wife, Judy Harris of the home, son, Jimmy Harris Jr. of Dunlap, IA, step daughter, Amanda (Paul) Hawn, St. Joseph, step sons, Joseph Allen, Kansas City, MO, and William (Angela) Allen, St. Joseph, grandchildren, Abby, Gracie, Landon Caden, and Raileigh, step granddaughter, Alissa, one step great grandchild, and his sister, Ethel (Freddie) Rivers of Cumberland City, TN.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the services.

John Chavez Jr.
1939  –  2019

John Chavez Jr. 79, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home. He was born June 23, 1939 in Crow Agency, MT, son of the late Rose and John Chavez Sr. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and attended the Air Force Community College, Military Studies. He married Karen Penland on March 18, 1965 and she survives of the home. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant, and is a veteran of the Vietnam War, and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service medal, the Commendation Medal Republic of Vietnam for gallantry, Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Air Force Achievement medal. After his 24 years of service in the Air Force, he worked at the United States Postal Service and retired after 14 years of service. He loved his family time, watching old westerns, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic Church, and the American Legion post #359. John was preceded in death by his parents, grand daughter Aeryn Boyles, brother, Anthony Chavez, sisters, Connie Walsh, and Elizabeth Chavez. Survivors include wife, Karen Sue Chavez of the home, five children: Christina Weekly, John (Donna) Chavez III, Gina (Peggy) Chavez, Angela (Jeff) Boyles, and Robert (Stephanie) Chavez, all of St. Joseph, 15, grandchildren, 16, great grandchildren, brothers, Fred Chavez, Paul (Bonnie) Chavez, and Charles (Vicki) Chavez, sisters, Priscilla Willoughby, Rose Damian, Alice Derry, Patricia (Michael) Magana, Mary Chavez, and Maxine Calderon, and brother in law Tony Walsh all of St. Joseph, MO., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Fr. Stephen Hansen Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 12:30 pm, Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military honors under the auspices of the United States Air Force. Memorials are requested to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Connie Diana Thornton
1955 – 2019

Connie Diana Thornton 63, of St. Joseph, MO. passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 in St. Joseph. She was born November 28, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of the late Elaine & Lowell VanSchoiack. She married Kenny Thornton on February 28, 1975, and he survives of the home. She graduated from Savannah High School, and worked at various places as a Caregiver for the elderly. She enjoyed collecting dolls, the color purple and working with the elderly. She was a member of the Deer Park Grace United Methodist Church. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Dawn Dianna Thornton, brother, Ray VanSchoiack, and brother in law, Michael Leroy Thornton. She is survived by husband, Kenneth “Kenny” Thornton of the home, son, Jamie Thornton, St. Louis, MO, grandsons, Charles Skyler Thornton and Jamie Kyle Thornton, sister, Carla (Jeff) Evans of Mesa, AZ, and sister in law, Charlotte (Jerry) Anderson. The family would like to give a special thanks to Cindy our home health nurse, Mosaic Life Care, the Cancer Center Staff for their kind and caring service. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Memorial Services following Friday, March 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Charles Hugh Buster
1935 – 2019

Charles Hugh Buster, 83, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at home.
He was born December 22, 1935.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, David and Ruth (Nelson) Buster; brother, David Nelson Buster and sister, Cynthia Buster-Holiman.

Survivors include his sister, Judith Pringle.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Jerry Joe Flinn
1939 – 2019

Jerry Joe Flinn, 79, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Carriage Square Nursing Home, St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was born on May 17, 1939, in Stewartsville.

Jerry married Naomi Jean (Anderson) Flinn on September 26, 1957. She preceded him in death after 46 years of marriage on October 19, 2003.

He was a machinist at Wire Rope for 38 years. Jerry was also a member of the American Legion Post #508 and an officer of the United Steelworkers of America. He was of the Christian faith, an avid softball and basketball player, and coached youth softball. Jerry loved watching his grandchildren play sports and was a great supporter of the community of Stewartsville.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lurane and Josephine (Dake) Flinn; daughter, Terri Smith; and granddaughter, Ashley Smith.

Survivors include his sons, Jay Flinn (Holly) and Rodney Flinn (Amy); seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Flinn (Nancy), Larry Flinn (Barb), Jackie Guggia (Jim), Kelly Bachman, Mike Flinn (Janet), and Pat Brouilette (Ron); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Jolene Edwards
1952 – 2019

Jolene Edwards, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
She was born June 6, 1952 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Jolene retired from Heartland Health Systems after 37 years of employment.

She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Kinard; parents, Albert and Wilma (Townsend) Montemayor; sister, Barbara Hawkins; brothers, Karl and Keith Montemayor.

Survivors include daughter, Brandi Gilgour (Lee); grandchildren, Greyson, Colt, Gannon and Caden; brothers, John and Ted Montemayor; sisters, Karen Dydell, Judy Plymell; significant other, Don Donelson; step-children, Dustin and Ashley Donelson.

The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Midwest Transplant Network. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Frances “Ann” M. (Bibb) Carter
1933 – 2019

WATHENA, KANSAS – Frances “Ann” M. (Bibb) Carter, 85, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at a nursing home in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ann was born on November 4, 1933 in Troy, Kansas to Henry and Helen (Herrington) Bibb. She worked at Missouri Western State College as a clerk.

Ann is a member of the First Baptist Church in Blair, Kansas.

She married Harold Suman on December 24, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1979. Ann later married Clarence “Terry” Carter on January 17, 1981. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2003. She was also preceded by her parents, brothers, Vincent and Joe Bibb, sisters; Mildred Bunch, Ella Koehler, Audrey Clinton and a daughter-in-law, Danielle Suman.

Survivors include her children, Sonnie (Marge) Suman, Gena Fuqua (Rickie Brandenburg), Carolyn Dobson (Dennis Smith), Harold Suman and Joe (Lindy) Suman; Brother, Henry Bibb (Betty Hunt); Numerous step-children; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas

Visitation: 6-8 Monday evening at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11:00 A.M. Monday.

Brenda L. Jones
1947 – 2019

Brenda L. Jones, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.
She was born June 2, 1947 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Brenda was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She graduated from Plymouth-Carver High School in 1965 and subsequently worked in several Boston hospitals, which included her time as a Registered Nurse at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

In 1977 she entered the United States Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant, going on to earn her Bachelors and Masters Degree while proudly serving. A decorated Officer, Brenda was the recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal and Military Service Medal. She retired honorably in 1991 as a Lieutenant Colonel from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where she served in support of the nation’s space program.

Brenda was very philanthropic and gave to many charities, including the Restoration of Haiti Relief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noy and Carolyn (Gomes) Furtado.

Survivors include brother, Wallace Furtado (Dona); nephew, Wallace Michael Furtado (Kelly); great-nephews, Jalen and Case Furtado; great-niece, Maya Carolyn Marie Furtado.

The family would like to thank Angela Smith and her husband Matthew for the exceptional care they gave to Brenda.
Memorial Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Family requests memorial donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington VA 22215.

 

Richard I. Carpentier
1946 – 2019

Richard I. Carpentier, 72, Elwood, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
He was born April 28, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include son, Richard Allen Carpentier (Stephanie); grandchildren, Colby and Zaden.

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

 

Everett C. Hite
1931 – 2019

Everett C. Hite, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at home.
He was born September 16, 1931.

Everett married Catherine Cahill on September 4, 1952.

He served in the Army during the Korean war. Everett retired from AGP after 39 ½ years of employment.
He was very outgoing with a fun-loving sense of humor. Everett never met a stranger and was a very caring friend and family man. He loved nature, animals, and sports. Everett was a faithful Jehovah witness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lois S. (Johnson) Hite of Illinois; siblings, Charlotte, Eugene, Donald Hite; daughter, Roseanne Alexander; grandsons, Jason and Alec.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Catherine; daughters, Ruth Williams, St. Joseph, MO, Connie Crawford, San-Tan Valley, AZ, Kathleen Dennison, Tulsa, OK, Angela McCorkle, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Lois Beck, Cottonwood, AZ; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Farewell Services & Internment 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Harry Steinberg
1924 – 2019

Harry Steinberg, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.
He was born November 21, 1924 in Onawa, Iowa.

Harry married Bernice Barron December 28, 1952. She preceded him in death February 12, 2012.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Harry began his career with Empire Trust Bank. He later was office manager at St. Joseph Wholesale Liquor and retired as manager from Blocks Discount.

Harry was also preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Rachel (Tike) Steinberg; sisters, Esther Steinberg and Grace Day.

Survivors include son, Richard Steinberg (Robbie).

Private Inurnment B’Nai Yaakov Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Janice (Jenny) Minnis
1944 – 2019

Janice (Jenny) Minnis, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Jenny was born on February 3, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Joseph and Matilda (Klein) Harris. She graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in 1962.

Jenny married Dee A. Minnis, of Atchison, Kansas, on August 20, 1964, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Joseph. They made their home in Denver, Colorado for five years. They then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1969, where they opened Pisa Pizza and operated it together as a family with their daughters. In 1995, the couple moved back to St. Joseph to enjoy their retirement.

Jenny was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a member of the United Way of St. Joseph allocations board for one year. She liked going to garage sales and made many great friends while she was “junking” for treasures. Jenny loved selling her trinkets on eBay.

In addition to her parents, Jenny is preceded in death by siblings Billy Harris, Mary Joan Beckman and Richard Harris.

Surviving family includes husband, Dee Minnis; daughters, Jodi Spain and Kristin Sweetman (Mike); grandchildren Megan Emshoff (Ethan), Nathan Spain, Michael Sweetman, Sophie Sweetman, Lydia Sweetman; siblings, Nancy Lutz (Bill), Susie Auten, David Harris (Sandy) and Michael Harris; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Joseph Missouri.

Parish Rosary: 4:00 PM, Monday, February 25, 2019 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph Missouri. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until 7:00 PM at our chapel.

Per her wishes, Mrs. Minnis has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Private inurnment at a later date.

The family suggests memorial donations to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Cindy Ann Donaldson
1959 – 2019

Cindy Ann Donaldson, 59, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home. She was born October 30, 1959 in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence and Fred McCrary. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1977 and attended Vatterott College. She married Gerald “Rick” Donaldson August 5, 1978. She worked at American Family Insurance at the Regional Office as a Operation Services Technician. She loved spending time with her family and cooking. Cindy was preceded in death by father, Fred McCrary, step father, Gentry McCrary and brothers, Kenny and Fred McCrary. Survivors include, husband, Gerald “Rick” Donaldson of Rushville, MO, mother, Florence McCrary, son, Josh (Andrea) Donaldson of Savannah, MO, 3 grandchildren, Chaz, Cruz, and Kahne, brothers, Kirk, Mike, Eugene, and Earl McCrary, 5 sisters, Laura, Karen, Kelly, Cindy and Alvina, sister in laws, Letha (Shaun) and Nina (Doug), brother in laws, Bob (Claudine), and Kenny (Gail).

Celebration of Life will be 6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mrs. Donaldson will be cremated following services.

 

Kyle Dudley Roach
1965 – 2019

Kyle Dudley Roach 53, of Faucett, MO passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. He was born June 30, 1965 in Atchison, Kansas son of Marie & Gary Roach. He graduated from North Platte High School, class of 1983. Kyle was a cowboy. He loved working horses and cattle on his area farm. In the past, Kyle was a saddle bronc rider, competing in various rodeos. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Roger Roach. He is survived by brother, Rod (Jennifer) Roach of Dearborn, MO, sister, Tracy (Randy) Willy of Faucett, MO, sister, Terri Roach of Las Vegas, NV, mother, Marie Bird, daughter, Kasie Gerke, uncle, Jim Roach and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Roach has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Gary Roach Scholarship Fund c/o Tracy Willy.

 

Darlene Yvonne (Daniels) Terry
1936 – 2019

Darlene Yvonne (Daniels) Terry, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away February 19, 2019.
Born May 16, 1936, in St. Joseph.

Darlene was a supervisor for Rite-Pak, Inc. She was baptized at the Savannah Avenue Baptist Church.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Silas, Lela Francis (McDonald) Daniels; grandson, Christopher Terry; great-grandson, Caden Blanton; sisters, Gayle Davenport, Wanda Williams, Janet Fattig; and brothers, Jack Williams, Dale Williams, Wayne Daniels.

Survivors include her daughters, Denise Steele, Lucy Waugh; sons, Anthony and Martin Terry (Gina); grandchildren, Terry Martin, Kylee Anariba, Jimmy Blanton, Nathan Blanton, Joshua Blanton; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Carol Wilson, Cindy Winger; brother, David Daniels; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park 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 the American Cancer Society or the Noyes Home for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lesley Allen Robertson
1952 – 2019

Lesley Allen Robertson 66, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home. He was born October 4, 1952 in Washington, DC, son of the late Louise Marie (Boccabella) and James Henry Robertson. He graduated from High Point High School, Beltsville, MD class of 1971, and Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO. He married Terry Babcock on February 18, 1994 in St. Joseph, MO, and she survives of the home. He retired from the United States Army as a Sgt 1st Class, and is a veteran of the Gulf War serving in Kuwait. He was a Police officer with the University of Virginia State Police for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren. Lesley and was a member of Grace Evangelical Church, and the VFW Post 6760, and he was the past Quarter Master.

Survivors include: wife, Terry Ann Robertson of the home, sons, Ricky (Amanda) Roach, Plattsburg, MO, Danny (Calli) Roach, St. Joseph, MO, and Brice Robertson of Pennsylvania, daughter, Stephanie Roach, St. Joseph, MO, seven grandchildren: Brooke Mason, Caleb, Ryan, Emme, Addie, Hadlee, and Kaylee Roach, brother, Jim Robertson, The Villages, FL, sister, Julie Sweet, Lake Anna, VA, and his aunt, Cecelia “Suz” Kirch, also of Virginia.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials Services: 11 AM Thursday, Rupp Chapel, the Inurnment with Military Honors will follow the Memorials Services at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Cancer Center. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Janet Kay Hamill (Ferris)
1962 – 2019

Janet Kay Hamill, 56 of Atchison KS, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 22, 2019 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral costs and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Janet was born May 21, 1962 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Paul and Carol Jean (Martin) Ferris. She was a secretary for the Atchison Juvenile Correctional Facility and then Lansing Prison. Janet was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandbabies. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, scrapbooking and traveling.

Janet is survived by her significant other David Handke, Atchison, KS, two daughters, Carolina (Alonso) Mora, Leavenworth, KS, Jessica Warner, Atchison, KS, a brother John (Pam) Ferris, Eudora, KS, two sisters, Dana (Walt) Hare, Atchison, KS, Karen (Chuck) Gerhardt, Roger, AK, six grandbabes, Kaden, Nathaniel, Savannah, Isabella, Emma, Lucas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son Stephen Paul Hamill.

 

Lisa Ann Beck
1960 – 2019

Lisa Ann Beck, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.
She was born February 2, 1960 in Houston, Texas.
Lisa was a member of Roc Fellowship Church.

She was co-founder of the Rebel Prayer Warriors in which she would post daily prayers on Facebook and pray for those in need. Lisa had a strong faith in the Lord and was a fighter that never gave up.
Lisa enjoyed listening to music, going on road-trips, crafts, plants, spending time with her family. Her greatest gift was being a Nana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Gillespie.
Survivors include daughters, Andrea and Amanda McGovern (Brian); granddaughters, Brianna, Sabrina, Kendra and Kayla; mother, Wanda Broussard; brother, Marty Gillespie.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Texas. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Danika Dream Bromley
December 17, 2018 – February 15, 2019

Danika Dream Bromley, 8 weeks old, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.

She was born December 17, 2018.

Danika was preceded in death by 2 grandparents; and 1 brother.

Survivors include her parents, Andrew Bromley and Corina Carr; 12 siblings; 2 grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Mary Anna Johns
1923 – 2019

Mary Anna Johns, 95, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019.

She was born September 13, 1923 in Napier, Missouri.

Mary Anna was a member of First Lutheran Church where she was baptized on April 29, 1924, confirmed in 1937 and also married in 1943. Mary Anna participated in Social Groups, Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Christian Service and Lutheran Church Women. The most important things in her life were her family, church and friends, all of which she loved very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William R. Johns; parents, Robert and Anna (Frank) Poindexter; and her beloved dog, Lily.

Survivors include daughters, Kathryn Johns, Barbara Cooney and her husband, Mike; grandson, Christopher Huff; great-granddaughter, Teryn Huff.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph or The Open Door Food Kitchen. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Betty Clark
1923 – 2019

Betty Clark, 95, of St. Joseph, MO, died February 15, 2019, at Living Community in St. Joseph. Betty was born July 1, 1923 in Dodson, MO, to Alonzo and Bessie (Robinson) Ellis,

She was born in Dodson, but lived her life prior to retirement in Kansas City, MO. She married Thomas Clark and became a stay at home mother, before going to work for Wednesday Magazine. She lived in North Fort Myers , Florida for 15 years prior to moving to St. Joseph in 2007, to be with her daughter. Betty was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter Debbie Merritt; grandson Thomas Clark (April); great-grandchildren Mark and Abigail; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Mark, two infant sons, and eight siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Services will be Friday, February 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday.

Dorothy Ola “Dot” Wilburn (Hundley)
1923 – 2019

Dorothy Ola “Dot” (Hundley) Wilburn, 95, Atchison KS passed away on Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church, Atchison with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery . A parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 18th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Place Endowment Fund or the Joel Wilburn Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Dorothy was born on Sept. 19, 1923 in Atchison KS the daughter of Henry Bryant and Ruby Myrtle (Tull) Hundley. Dorothy and Earl J. Wilburn were united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1944 in Leavenworth, KS. Mr. Wilburn preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1995. In her younger years, Dorothy worked at Wilson’s and also as a housekeeper and child care provider for some families in and around Atchison. In her later year, she worked in the cafeteria at Mount St. Scholastica. As a member of the St. Joseph’s parish and later a member of St. Patrick’s parish, Dorothy was very active. She had served as President and other officer positions in the Altar Society. She was always involved in the annual chicken dinners the parishes held. Dorothy coordinated dances held at St. Patrick’s through the 1970’s and 1980’s. She also wrote articles for the Curlew Section of the Atchison Daily Globe. Dorothy loved to sew and to cook and she very much enjoyed watching “her” soap operas. However, her greatest love was being a housewife and mother.

Dorothy is survived by her three children: daughter Diana (Delbert) Boartright, sons Gregory Wilburn and Joseph “Jody” (Pam) Wilburn, all of Atchison. A sister Bettie Jean Miner, Atchison and a brother Harold (Susan) Hundley, St. Joseph, MO, Grandsons Barry (Dawn) White, Port Orchard, WA, Raymond White, and Leland (Colleen) Spencer, both of Topeka, KS, Brett (Audra) Wilburn, Portsmouth, VA, Eric Wilburn, Everett WA, and Jared Wilburn, Atchison, KS, a granddaughter Shanda Wilburn, Atchison, KS, eight great grand children, and eight great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers: Earl, Jim, Henry B., Jr, and Charles Hundley, and two sisters, Ruby Cox, and Delia A. Burge, and one grandson, Joel Wilburn and three granddaughters Alisha Diane Wilburn, Marcia Kay White, and Kimberly Spencer Roney.

 

Kirby Charles Robidoux, Jr.
1975 – 2019

Kirby Charles Robidoux, Jr. “Mechewah”, 43, of Falls City, Nebraska, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 13, 2019, of natural causes while on patrol for the Sac & Fox Police Department.

A Celebration of Kirby’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Pritchard Auditorium, Falls City, with Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl officiating. Interment will follow at Steele Cemetery, Falls City.

Friends may call at the Auditorium after 12 noon Tuesday where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kirby Robidoux Memorial Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Kirby was born in Anaheim, California, July 18, 1975, born to Kirby Charles Sr. and Susanne Ovalle Robidoux. Kirby grew up in El Dorado Hills, California where he attended school, moving to Kansas at age 18. He worked at various jobs before becoming interested in law enforcement. At age 21, he attended and graduated the first of three law enforcement academies: Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His early years with law enforcement were spent with Sac & Fox Tribal Police prior to working for Phillips County, KS Sheriff Department as a deputy. He returned to Sac & Fox to serve as the chief of the Tribal Police before moving to Oklahoma to serve as lieutenant for the BIA. Kirby returned to area in 2015 and was currently serving as a deputy for the Richardson County Sheriff, working part-time for Sac & Fox Tribal Police Department.

Kirby was currently serving on the City Council at Falls City. He was also a tribal member of Sac & Fox and had served on the Tribal Council.

Kirby was married to Sondra Davis, August 9, 2008 at Reno, Nevada. They made their home in Falls City all their married life. She survives of the home.

Also surviving are two daughters Ashlee Kopf (Cody) of Humboldt, NE, Nova Smith of Falls City; his mother Susanne Shearer of Sacramento, CA; a brother Jesse Robidoux (Regina) of San Diego, CA, two sisters: Brigette Robidoux of Hiawatha, and Amber Robidoux of Lodi, CA, with several nieces and nephews.

Kirby was preceded in death by his father.

 

Dorothy Maxine Underwood (Shell)
1925 – 2019

Dorothy Maxine Underwood, 93, of Atchison, KS died on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 18th, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Dorothy was born on April 15, 1925 in Effingham, KS the daughter of Clyde and Daisy (Hitchner) Shell. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1943. Dorothy was a cook for the American Legion and Lenora’s Café before working as a bus driver for over 14 years for USD # 409. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary, a member of the Kansas Retired School Personnel and enjoyed bowling, dancing, gardening and going to the casino. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was married to Clyde Underwood on April 27, 1946. Mr. Underwood preceded her in death on March 15, 2005. Survivors include three sons, James (Mechelle) Underwood, Michael Underwood, and John (Mario) Underwood, all of Atchison, and two daughters, Linda Underwood, and Barbara (Rodney) Griffin, both of Atchison, KS, a daughter in-law, Melinda Underwood, Atchison, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Her parents, husband, a son Richard Underwood, three brothers, Chet, Merle, and Roland Shell, and one sister, Laura Leonard, and a grandson, Kurtis Griffin preceded her in death.

 

Clint Justin Willman
1983 – 2019

Clint J. Willman, 35, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
He was born November 4, 1983, to Sharon Lynn (Bottorff) Lawrence and Alvin Leonard Willman in Mesa, Arizona.
Clint graduated from Central High School and attended Missouri Western State University, where he wrote for the university newspaper in “Clint’s Corner.” He later owned and operated Pac-Man Moving and volunteered for the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter, both in Omaha, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald and Geneva Bottorff; uncle, Mike Bottorff; and cousin, Gina.
Survivors include his mother.
The family will gather with friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, February 24, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Phyllis F. East
1950 – 2019

Phyllis East, 68, of Saint Joseph, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. She was born July 15, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Margaret and Aaron Baublit. She graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1968. She married Brian East on June 22, 1990. She enjoyed crafts and loved spending time with her grandbaby’s and great-grandbaby’s. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Phyllis was preceded in death by husband, Leonard Brian East, father, Aaron Baublit, Sr., mother, Margaret Baublit, grandson, Johnathan Van Wicklin, and brother, Aaron Baublit, Jr. Survivors include, daughter, Brandy Scantland of New Madison, OH, son, Travis (Angie Boatright) Van Wicklin of St. Joseph, daughter, Kristi (Justin) Gardner of Saint Joseph, son, Brian “BJ” (Jennifer Sancomb) East of Rome, NY, son, Michael (Amanda) East of Rome, NY, grandchildren, John Michael Van Wicklin, Emily Craiger, Dyllan Van Wicklin, Rachel Gardner, Gaven Herring, Andrew Gardner, Quest Scantland, Jaylen Baker, Hunter Frasher, Maddie Baker, Brody Frasher, Kaden Bales, Little B East, Mariah East, Kayleigh East, and Branden East, sisters, Dianna Baublit, Lavita Baublit, and Jenny Shaffer, her sister cousins, Brenda, Annie, Sandy, niece, Angel Noland, nephew, Georgie Judd, numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ms. East will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home, prior to service. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Martha Ann Kelley
1947 – 2019

Martha Ann Kelley, 72, of Atchison, KS formerly of Kansas City, died on Sat. Feb. 16, 2019 at the Country Square Care Home, St. Joseph, MO

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Hansen, Pastor of the Carol Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 19th at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carol Baptist Church or the Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Martha was born on Jan. 15, 1947 in Atchison KS the first born of seven children to Albert V. and Freda M. (Oxley) Kelley. She attended DeKalb High School and St. Joseph Beauty College. She grew up in the Atchison area and moved to Kansas City where she spent most of her life. Martha worked for the Fowler Envelope Company as a developer for over 30 years. She returned to Atchison in 2003 to be closer to family and enjoy her retirement. She was a member of the Carol Baptist Church and her favorite past-time was shopping for clothes, shoes, and purses, not necessarily in that order.

Survivors include four brothers; Paul (Rhoda) Kelley, Rushville, MO, Albert (Gene) Kelley, Rushville, MO,
Dennis (Janet) Kelley, St. Joseph, MO and Terry (Stacy) Kelley, Atchison, KS and two sisters; Patricia Fitzpatrick (Jack Ross) Atchison KS, and Teresa (Claude) Zacharias, Atchison, KS and numerous nieces, and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.

 

Kelsey F. Cartledge
1994 – 2019

Kelsey F. Cartledge, 24, of Stafford Virginia, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away February 17, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care.

Kelsey was born on October 21, 1994, in Syracuse, New York, to Mark F. and Lynn M. (Hand) Cartledge.

He was a graduate of Central High School and Missouri Western State University, where he was president and founding father of Alpha Sigma Phi and a member of Rotaract Club. Kelsey enjoyed baseball and played the position of catcher for CHS for four years. Kelsey loved spending time with his family, his brother Ryan and his dog, Nala. He enjoyed motorcycles and mountain biking.

Kelsey was currently employed as a sales and marketing specialist at Storm Pros VA. He previously worked part-time at the St. Joseph YMCA and as an intern for Sunshine Electric Display.

Kelsey was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Hand and paternal grandmother, Helen M. Cartledge.

Surviving family includes parents, Mark and Lynn Cartledge, Stafford, Virginia; brother, Ryan Cartledge, Springfield, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Ida Hand; uncles, Scott Cartledge, Daniel Hand, Ed Hand (Lisa); aunts, Jill Cartledge, Ellen Mitchell, Gail Goin; numerous cousins and many loving friends.

Visitation: 4:30-5:30 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Cathedral of St. Joseph (519 N. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501). Memorial Mass immediately following the visitation at the church.

Mr. Cartledge has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden in St. Joseph, Missouri. Inurnment: New Milford Cemetery in New Milford, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Stafford Junction, 791 Truslow Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406.

 

Betty Lucille Smith
1938 – 2019

Betty Lucille Smith, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at her home.
She was born on September 29, 1938, in Watson, Missouri.

Betty married Francis William Smith, Sr., on September 4, 1954. He survives of the home.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, St. Joseph Garden Club, and Joseph Robidoux Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Clinton Wade; mother, Ruby Opal (Smith) Kerr; step-father, Carl Clinton Kerr; son, Francis W. Smith, Jr.; grandson, Andrew Smith; and sisters, Charlene Benner and Shirley Ann Wade.

Survivors also include her sons, Carl Smith (Janet) and Michael Smith (Jeanne); grandchildren, Josh (Corrina), Chris (Adrienne), and Levi (Kelly) Smith; great-grandchildren, Henry, Harrison, and Wade Smith; brother, Robert Wade; sister, June Head; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Thursday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic School or Bishop LeBlond High School. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.