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No direct impact here, but concern over President’s immigration order

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

From the Islamic Center's Facebook page, used with permission — From the Islamic Center’s Facebook page, used with permission

The immigration order signed last week by President Trump prompted a large protest at Kansas City International Airport, but has not had much of an impact here in St. Joseph.

At the Islamic Center of St. Joseph, someone left a flower bouquet at the front door. On the center’s Facebook page, they posted a photograph of the bouquet, and the following thank you:

“This evening, we came for congregational prayer at the mosque and we found this flower bouquet at the front door. Thank you to whoever did this neighborly act!”

At Missouri Western State University, officials report concern but no direct impact from the President’s order. The order bans the citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries—Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen—from entering the U.S. on any visa category.

Missouri Western’s Assistant Director of PR and Marketing Kent Heier says there are currently no students enrolled at the university who are from one of those seven countries. But Heier says they are hearing of concerns expressed by students from other countries.

“There’s concern about the possible impact on the ability of our students to travel,” Heier said. “I think there’s also a broader concern about what this means in terms of how the United States is welcoming people from elsewhere.”

“I think the formal stand that we are taking is that we welcome and encourage all of our students, including those students who come from overseas, and we will do everything we can to help them navigate this current environment.”

Habitat to host Garage Sale at old location

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

Habitat ReStore truck courtesy Habitat for Humanity St. Joseph

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity plans to hold a garage sale at its former location in an effort to get rid of old inventory.

As we previously reported, the ReStore moved in December to its new location in the old Vatterott College building off of Frederick Ave.

Habitat said it still has many items to get rid of still sitting in its old location. So a three day sale will take place February 2nd through the 4th. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The sale will be at the ReStore’s old location at 827 S. 9th St.

According to a news release, “Everything must go. Cash & carry.”

Items at the sale include furniture, lamps, hardware, doors and Windows, lighting, trim, craft items and more.

For more information call the ReStore at (816) 279-5607.

Veteran agent assigned to Caldwell County MDC

Posted on January 30, 2017

Sean Ernst was recently assigned to Caldwell County. He previously served in Camden and Boone counties. Photo courtesy MDC

The Missouri Department of Conservation has assigned an agent who has been with the department since 2003 to serve in Caldwell County.

Conservation Agent Sean Ernst was recently assigned to the county. He joined the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) as an agent in 2003 and has served in Camden and Boone counties. He lives in Hamilton.

“I am very excited about my new community and the opportunity to help the folks of Caldwell County with anything they need, from wildlife nuisance issues to the illegal harvest of fish and wildlife,” Ernst said. “I look forward to getting involved in the community and visiting the schools to teach our young people about the merits of conservation and the wonders of Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife resources.”

Lawyer’s death delays sentencing

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

A 19-year-old St. Joseph man must wait at least another month to learn his sentence for charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Skylar Powell. The lawyer for Dayne Matthews died last week.

According to an obituary in the Kansas City Star, Patrick Peters died last week at age 62, from cryptococcal meningitis, a disease said to be rare in healthy people.

His wife and law partner Shelley Peters filed a motion to continue the defendant’s sentencing. Judge Patrick Robb reset the matter for March 1. It’s not yet clear who will represent Matthews at his sentencing.

Mrs. Peters said her husband had been battling the disease since early November, according to the obituary. Mr Peters served as an assistant prosecutor in Jackson County for eight years, before becoming a defense lawyer.

Matthews pleaded guilty last October to charges of possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Prosecutors said Matthews and others provided marijuana, and agreed to meet Powell and others in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick for a drug transaction. But evidence showed the Powell and others planned to rob the drug dealers. Powell was found shot to death later that morning.

As we reported, four co-defendants were sentenced in December, and a fifth was sentenced in October, for their parts in the drug deal and robbery, but no one has been charged with firing the shots that killed Powell.

City Talk to be held at LEC in February

Posted on January 30, 2017

The City of St. Joseph will hold a meeting in February for people to meet with local officials.

The City Talk will be held Monday, February 6, 2017. According to a news release, this is an opportunity to meet and talk with the mayor, councilmember Pat Jones and other councilmembers.

The meeting will take place at the Law Enforcement Center, located at 501 Faraon. Enter at the police department entrance. This is an open forum for comments and questions to the mayor and council, and begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided at 6:30 p.m., allowing for residents to visit with councilmembers.

For more information, contact the public information and communications division at (816) 271-4610.

Obituaries January 25-28

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

Ruth Amelia Niemeyer Titus
1924-2017

Ruth Amelia Niemeyer Titus, 92, of Falls City, Nebraska, passed away January 25, 2017, at Falls City Care Center.
Ruth was born February 4, 1924, in Falls City, the daughter of Ernest and Edna Gibble Niemeyer and was a lifelong resident of the Falls City area. She was raised on the family farm SE of town they farmed, ran a weekend popcorn business, as well as, the local dairy creamery.
She married Frank Titus, January 1, 1940 and together they raised three children. While Frank worked at the Post Office, Ruth did gardening and canning. She took in laundry for many years and was active with the Nemaha Valley Rabbit Breeders Association. Ruth also spent several years working at the local nursing home prior to taking care of the local Laundromat. Frank died December 17, 1991.
Ruth enjoyed yard sales, as well as, being a talented seamstress and quilter. She collected glassware, bells, oil lamps, glass paperweights, and rabbit figurines.
Ruth was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church.
In 1998, Ruth and Vernon Moorshead from Robinson, exchanged vows and made their home in Falls City until his death March 23, 2002.
Ruth is survived by her children: Jeraldine McDonald, James (Joyce) Titus, and Julie (Randy) Houser, all of Falls City; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include Vernon’s children: Vernon Moorshead, Jean Soden, Vernetta McDonald, Verna K. Talbot, Frances Schoolcraft; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and her brother Robert.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held on her birthday, 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Christ Church of Falls City, 705 Stone St., Falls City, with Dan Farley officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Richardson County Humane Society which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Larry Dean Coon
1943-2017

Larry Dean Coon, 73, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born May 20, 1943 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of Nellis & Zack Coon. He was a Truck Driver, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, old movies, John Wayne, and he loved collecting things. He was a member of the Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church. Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Irene Coon, his parents, adopted parents, Earnest & Bessie Coon, and step-sister, LaDonna Coon. He is survived by wife, Sandra Coon of St. Joseph, MO, four daughters, Saundra (Wes) Sarnowski, Laurie Coon, Tina Frogge, and Mary Coon of Brandamore, SD, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother, Jerry (Nina) Coon, two step-brothers, Fred and Ernie Coon, four step-sisters, JoAnna Coon, Brenda Sears, Earnestine Marsh, and Diana Coon of St. Joseph, MO, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church, 6620 Brown Street, St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends following the services for at meal at the Church. He has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Larry Coon Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Mary Lilia Barron
1934-2017

Mary Lilia Barron, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Mosaic Life care.
She was born August 25, 1934 in Pagosa Junction, Colorado.
Mary enjoyed art, crochet, sewing and going to garage sales. She loved spending time with her family especially taking care of her grandchildren.
Mrs. Barron was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anastacio Duran and Carlota (Vasquez) Herrera and step-father, Joseph Herrera; husband, Benjamin A. Barron, Sr.; husband, David Rodewald; sister, Josie H. Smith; sons, Stevie, David and John Barron; granddaughter, Carissa Barron; grandson, Kain Barron; and niece, Autumn Nordin.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Brown, Ruth Moore, Gloria Barron, Teresa Mahoney (Jim), Lora Barron-Helfery, Stephanie Becerra (Ronnie), Christy McGaughy (Preston) all of St. Joseph; sons, Ben, Jr., Joseph, Sr. (Sharon), Stephen (Donna) and Mark Barron (Shauna) all of St. Joseph; daughter-in-law, Kim Barron; 42 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; sisters, Ida Mace (Jessie), Bernice Kiefer and Polly Costello; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Partners of St. Joseph for taking such great care of Mary.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Sunday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donna L. Bratton
1957-2017

Donna L. Bratton, 59, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 1:00 P.M. at the Second Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to help defray funeral expenses and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Donna was born May 3, 1957 in Sabetha, Kansas the daughter of Donald Grier and Betty Hayes Russell. She attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Atchison High School, where she was a cheerleader. She then attended the Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School where she received a license of practical nursing.
She took pride in her nursing career and nurtured many individuals throughout the years at the Leavenworth VA Hospital and various nursing facilities, specializing in geriatrics.
Donna was a faithful servant of God. She was a very lively person who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed writing poetry, dancing, and singing. She was a founder of the Atchison Juneteenth Committee and served faithfully on the committee for ten years. She has enjoyed attending her high school class reunions for the class of 1975.
Survivors, son, Kenton (Angela) Bratton, St. Joseph, MO; three daughters, Tiffani Bratton, Atchison, KS; Tamara (Rhonda Otis-Bratton) Bratton, Atchison, KS; Siddeeqah (Louis) Abdullah, Atchison, KS; her mother, Betty Gillum-Martin, St. Joseph, MO; two brothers, Kenton Russell, Leavenworth, KS; Joey (Rayna) Grier, Topeka, KS; three sisters, Leva Gillum, Topeka, KS; Brenda (Everette) Patterson, Midwest City, OK; Stephanie (Dale) Goodwin, Topeka, KS; and eight grandchildren, Jordan, Jaihlyn, Xavier, Xiomar, Mekhi, Mekhel, Amarah and Bishop.

Thomas Henry Nell
1956-2017

Thomas Henry Nell, 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Northcare Hospice in North Kansas City, MO. He was born November 22, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Opal and Robert Nell. He married Debbie Hahn on December 31, 1976, and she survives of the home. He retired from the Construction Labor Union #579 as a Labor Foreman after 35 years of service. He then worked at MODOT for 5 years. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, snagging fish, but most especially spending time with his grandkids. He was a member of the 4 F Flathead Club, and the Labor Union 579. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert “Bud” Nell, and maternal grandparents, Ralph & Margarett Rollett. Survivors include, wife, Debbie of the home, two son’s, Travis Nell (Fiancee, Leslie Cox) of St. Joseph, and Thomas (Heather) Nell of Excelsior Springs, MO, two sisters, Mona Christopher and Tina (Toby) Herring, and a brother, Terry Nell of St. Joseph, MO, five grand childen, Alexis, Maddie, Luke, Joslin, and Justin Nell, and a special niece, Cayla Curley.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Wilcoxen officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are requested to theAmerican Cancer Society.

David E. Safarik
1958-2017

David E. Safarik, 59, of Hoyt, died Friday, January 27, 2017.
He was born January 17, 1958 at Holton, the son of LeRoy and Carol Hess Safarik. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1976.
David was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church, Circleville Masonic Lodge No. 20, A.F&A.M., and Mayetta Masonic No. 393. David was very musically inclined and had played taps from an early age at Memorial Day services and for many veterans’ funerals. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.
He had worked as a welder at Caterpillar in Wamego and currently worked for Industrial Chrome in Topeka. He also did small engine repair from his home.
He married Jan R. Holston on May 19, 1995 at the Hoyt United Methodist Church. She survives, of the home.
David was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Delbert LeRoy Safarik and Dennis James Safarik.
Other survivors include his sister, Judy Hollabaugh, Topeka and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service arrangements are pending and will be finalized early next week.

Neale I. Ellsworth
1943-2017

Severance, Kansas – Neale I. Ellsworth, 73, of Severance, Kansas passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Leavenworth V.A. Hospital.
Neale was born on February 24, 1943 in Severance, Kansas to Clarence M. & Shirley (Coy) Ellsworth.
He worked in construction and as an over the road truck driver. Neale served in the U.S. Navy.
Neale married Peggy Lee Bennett on November 17, 1966 in New Jersey. She preceded him in death on July 7, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: children, Rhonda Ellsworth;
Thomas Ellsworth;
Cheryl Henry;
John Ellsworth;
12 Grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren;
Brother, Nolan Ellsworth;
Sisters, Karen Flynn;
Liane Brainard;
Gerry Masero;
Numerous nieces & nephews.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2017
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas
Visitation: 5-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Tuesday.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Severance, Kansas
Memorials: St. Jude’s Cancer Research

Diane Renee Kuehner
1964-2016

Diane Renee Kuehner, 52, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born July 7, 1964 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Judy and James Kuehner. She was a self-employed house cleaner, who enjoyed taking care of people, and she loved country music. She formerly attended the Savannah Avenue Baptist Church. Diane was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her companion of 27 years Rick Ratliff Sr., son, Ricky Ratliff Jr. (Alexandra Adams) of Saint Joseph, MO, twin brothers, Jim and Tim Kuehner (Tina Masterson) of Taos, MO, and her beloved dogs, Buddy & Junior.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis DePugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Inurnment at Bethel Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Diane Kuehner Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Nadine Delzeit
1925-2017

Wathena, Kansas – Nadine Delzeit, 91, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehab Center.
Nadine was born on February 12, 1925 in Leona, Kansas to Robert & Ona (Bond) Richter.
She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, 4-H leader for 15 years, Happy Valley Homemaker Extension Unit & American Legion Auxiliary. Nadine retired in 1991 from JC Penny’s as a seamstress. She made many people happy by being able to sew, alter & mend their clothes.
Nadine married Francis Delzeit on February 25, 1946 in Hiawatha, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents & a brother, Roscoe “Pete” Richter.
Survivors: her children, Mary Ann Fagerquist (Larry), Doris Delzeit & Greg Delzeit;
Grandchildren, Charlie Fagerquist (Bethanie), Jodi Francis (Jeff) & Jill Morrison (John);
6 great-grandchildren;
Sister, Verba Massey;
Nieces & nephews.
Mass: 10: 30 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2017
At the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wathena, Kansas
Rosary: 4 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas with visitation to follow from 4:30-6 P.M.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas
Memorials: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the 4-H Program or the Wathena Nursing & Rehab Activity Fund.

Joseph Alfred Torres
1951-2017

Joseph Alfred Torres 66, died Friday January 27, 2017 in St. Joseph, MO. Born January 2, 1951, New York. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Please Call the Rupp Funeral Home for information. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Shirley R. Duran
1933-2017

Shirley R. Duran, 83, of Highland, died early Saturday morning, January 28, 2017, at Highland Healthcare Center where she had been a resident for nearly 10 years.
Shirley was born at Horton, August 17, 1933, one of two children born to Francis Murray and Goldie Elizabeth Huber Coleman. She grew up at Troy. She graduated at Highland High School in 1951; then attended and graduated Highland Junior College. Shirley later graduated from Emporia State University with a master’s degree in English literature. She returned to the area where she taught in Doniphan County schools, Sydney, Iowa, and Southeast Nebraska schools including Rulo until 1964. In 1965, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked for the Environmental Protection Agency until 1996, when she retired and shortly thereafter, returned to Highland to make her home.
Shirley loved to raise a garden, especially digging in the dirt for her pretty flowers.
She married Robert C. Jones, August 23, 1956 before they divorced. She married Nick Duran December 7, 1974 which also ended in divorce.
Survivors include her children: Michael (Robin) Jones of rural Highland, daughter Teresa Price of White Cloud; grandchildren: Mike (Mindy) Jones, Caicey (Che) Jones, Sean (Nadia) Price; four nieces Michelle (Glenn) Wyatt, Valerie Coleman, Rhonda Roland, Leslie Coleman; four great-grandchildren: Conner, Lexi, Lane, and Wyatt.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lester, sister-in-law Helen and a niece, Ruth.
A Celebration of Shirley’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.

Vickie Ann Kehler
1953-2017

Vickie Ann Kehler 64, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Saturday January 28, 2017 at Mosaic life care hospital. Born January 14, 1953 in St. Joseph, She worked at Methodist Hospital 17 years, then at the Memorial Home, as a Dietary tech. She enjoyed cross stitching. Vickie was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Virginia Spaeth. Survivors: husband, Kelley Kehler Sr. sons, Kelley Jr. and Kristian Kehler both of Savannah, MO, grandson, Quincy Kehler. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Vickie Kehler memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Stephen L. Smith
1945-2017

Steve was born November 19, 1945 in Highland, Kansas. He made his home in the Doniphan and Brown County, Kansas area all his life. Steve attended Highland Community College and then went onto graduate from Kansas University’s Pharmacy School in 1968. Steve was drafted into the army that same year and served two years before returning to Hiawatha, Kansas in 1970 to establish Steve’s Corner Drugs. His commitment to professional excellence lead to statewide collaboration and awards throughout his career. Steve placed a high priority on being an integral part of the community, volunteering and planning whenever asked, and serving on many community boards, including hospital, mental health, hospital foundation and, as a long family tradition, a 4-H club leader for 19 years. A committed member of the First United Methodist Church for multiple decades, Steve took active leadership roles in many church committees. Throughout his life, he enjoyed agriculture with retirement years focused on many hours of gardening and other farm activities with his grandchildren. Steve’s attentiveness to every person in his life touched all who knew him.
Steve married Suzan Good on December 30, 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, F.B. Smith. Steve is survived by his wife Suzan, daughter Rachel Smith, Hiawatha; son Matthew (Cari), Smith, Sabetha; son Stuart (Tanna) Smith, Sharon Springs; daughter Mariah (Thomas) Lewis, Raymore, Missouri; brother Thomas (Elizabeth) Smith, Highland; sister Carol (Leonard) Smith, Kansas City, Missouri; and nine grandchildren: Jessie, Andrew and Jay Smith; Tyler and McKenzie Lewis; and Ryder, Nathan, Holt and Landry Smith. Steve enjoyed his large extended family, which includes many cousins as well.
Celebration of Steve’s life is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 2, at First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, with Pastor Jacob Cloud officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, with military honors a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Missy Newell Memorial Fund, First United Methodist Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice, which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.
The Family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Vona Leona Griggs
1913-2017

Vona Leona Griggs, 103, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home.
She was born December 9, 1913 in Barnard Missouri.
Vona married Wayne Griggs October 5, 1931, he preceded her in death on September 18, 1986.
She and her husband lived in Rea, Missouri before moving to St. Joseph in 1971.
Vona enjoyed watching wrestling and loved the gameshow Family Feud.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lois Garreth; son, Gabe Griggs; grandsons, Bobby and Rory Griggs; and her beloved dog Taco.
Survivors include grandchildren, Dennis Garreth (Susan), Randy Griggs, Roger Griggs, Rex Griggs (Delta), Kimberly Powell (David), Rodney Griggs (Tracy), Russell Griggs (Phyllis), Rendell Griggs (Theresa); numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests donations to, Mosaic Life Care Hospice or St. Joseph Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lela M. Ivey
1927-2017

Lela May Ivey, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 in St. Joseph.
Ms. Ivey was born September 9, 1927 to Thomas Miller and Eva (Walch) DeHass in Kansas City, Kansas.
On November 7, 1947, she was united in marriage with Merle Ivey. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2001.
Lela Mae was a homemaker and member of The First Baptist Church and The Dorcas Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Hughes; Grandchildren, Tania (Chris) Lawrence, Connie Hawkins, Jennifer Crockett, and Joshua Clements; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Sara and Amber Waitkoss, Ashley (Mark) Matt, Aubrey Ellsworth, Austin Hawkins, Mackenzie Clements, Dayton Crockett, Montana and Jason Clements; great-great grandchildren, Brooklee Thomas, Jayven Waitkoss, Jaxton Kretzer, Kiefer Matt, and Brennen Bruns
Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Jason Moore, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Mosaic Hospice.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

Daniel Mac Wilson
1956-2017

Daniel Mac Wilson 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri died Saturday January 28, 2017, at home. He was born October 25, 1956 in Bethany, Missouri. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Porter Wilson, wife, Barb Wilson. Survivors: mother, Joan Wilson of Bethany, MO, brothers, David Wilson of St. Joseph, MO, AJ (Theda) Wilson of Papillion, NE, sisters, Liz Sweany of Bethany, MO, and Martha (Marvin) Woolery of Fortuna, MO. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. at the Eckards Community Hall, Bethany, MO. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Ruthanna Marlatt (Hazell)
1925-2017

Ruthanna Marlatt (Hazell) was born Tuesday, December 29th, 1925; and passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2017 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Tuesday, January 31st, 2017, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Wednesday, February 1st, 2017, 10:00am. Officiating Rev. Russ Cooper. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Interment located at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Northwest regents approve resolutions, curriculum proposals

Posted on January 30, 2017

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting Friday approved a series of curriculum proposals and authorized the University to apply for a grant that could partly fund the relocation of an outdoor classroom.

The Board passed the resolution authorizing the University to apply for a grant administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources that, if successful, will pay for 50 percent of the total project costs of a new outdoor classroom for the University’s Horace Mann Laboratory School.

Provost Dr. Timothy Mottet said Dean of the School of Education Dr. Tim Wall and Horace Mann Principal Sandy Seipel engaged the Nature Explore company to design a new outdoor classroom to replace the current equipment, which will be replaced with tennis courts as a result of the planned construction of the Northwest Multipurpose Complex on the west side of the University campus.

Northwest received the grant previously in 2014 to partially pay for another outdoor classroom that serves its Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families.

The outdoor classroom will allow for spirited play and natural exploration and feature a walking and running track, stage, climbing structure and areas for reading, gathering, art creation, music and group play. The proposed park also would support multi-generational interaction and spaces for reflection and nature-viewing.

Among the curriculum proposals, the School of Education will add a special topics course in education to provide students in-depth exploration of topics through education experiences in addition to providing faculty with flexibility to develop unique experiences for students they serve.

Additionally, two courses are being added to the emergency and disaster management program, titled “Planning, Mitigation and Preparedness” and “Professional Development in Emergency and Disaster.”

In other business, the Board passed a resolution stating the University’s intent to reimburse itself for certain capital expenditures related to the Northwest Multipurpose Complex by using the proceeds of tax exempt bonds.

The Board of Regents is responsible for sound resource management of the University and determining general, educational and financial policies.

Two injured in DeKalb County crash

Posted on January 30, 2017

A one vehicle crash sent two to the hospital Sunday afternoon in DeKalb County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Marla Williams, 56 from Bethany was driving a 2004 Saturn Ion southbound on I-35 around 3:30 p.m. in Cameron when the vehicle traveled into the median. Williams then over corrected and the vehicle went across the road and into a guardrail. Williams was transported by ambulance to Cameron then taken to Liberty Hospital with what was described as moderate injuries. Her passenger, Heath Moravec, 15 of Kearney was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.

Both were reported to be wearing their seat belts.

Sunny with a high near 60 today

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

This week will feature a cooling trend but will be otherwise tranquil. Expect well above normal highs in the mid 50 to lower 60s today. However, temperatures will return to near normal by Wednesday with highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Posted on January 29, 2017January 27, 2017

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. With the possibility of winter weather, scheduled maintenance and construction projects may be postponed.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT or visit modot.org/northwest/.

Atchison County

Route 275 – Shoulder work, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Buchanan County

Route 6 – Pothole patching, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Route 116 – From Rushville to DeKalb for sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – CLOSED at the Route 13 overpass for bridge maintenance, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic will be directed up and over the ramps at Hamilton during the closure.

Clinton County

Route 116 – From U.S. Route 169 to the Buchanan County line for sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Gentry County

U.S. Route 136 – From the Nodaway County line to the city limits of Stanberry for crack sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Harrison County

Interstate 35 – From mile marker 84 (Route H) to mile marker 114 (Iowa state line) for sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Holt County

Route 111 – From the city limits of Big Lake to the city limits of Craig for shoulder repair, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – From Route 139 to Route 11 for pothole patching, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Mercer County

U.S. Route 65 – From the city limits of Princeton to the Grundy County line for sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 136 – From the One Hundred and Two River Bridge to Route 46 for shoulder work, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
U.S. Route 136 – From Route J to the Gentry County line for sealing, Jan. 23 – 27

Worth County

Route 46 – From U.S. Route 169 to Route C for sealing, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3