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Trucker arrested after I-29 standoff, highway reopens

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DEARBORN, Mo. (AP) —  Missouri authorities say an armed trucker is in custody after his hours-long standoff at a rest stop near Kansas City, Missouri, forced the closure of the freeway ahead of the holiday weekend.

The State Highway Patrol said in a Twitter post Friday afternoon that the man was arrested at the Interstate 29 rest stop, though it offered no additional details about his arrest. His name was not released.

The patrol said the standoff began shortly before 9 a.m. following reports of a man pointing a rifle at traffic. Authorities evacuated the rest area, leaving only the unidentified trucker and officers.

Patrol Sgt. Bill Lowe says no shots were fired.

Televised aerial footage shows traffic in both directions of I-29 backed up for miles. The highways have been reopened to travel.


(UPDATE 12:50 p.m.) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now rerouting traffic off of Southbound I-29 in St. Joseph to US 36 East to I-35 South. The patrol said the traffic is so bad that they increased the distances to the start of the reroute beginning in St. Joseph.

MoDOT traveler information map
MoDOT traveler information map

(Update 10 a.m.): Both north and southbound traffic on I-29 are being diverted due to an incident in Platte County.

Traffic on southbound I-29 is being diverted near the Dearborn exit and traffic on northbound near the Tracy exit.

Preliminary information we’ve received from the Missouri State Highway Patrol is that the closure is not related to a crash.  Authorities are possibly working an incident involving a weapon at a rest area along that route.  Troop A is working the scene.  As we learn more information we will updated this post.

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Southbound traffic on I-29 is being diverted to the Dearborn exit.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the reroute is due to an incident in Platte County and they ask for motorists patience as traffic changes will be in place until further notice.

Chance of weekend showers with possible thunderstorms on Christmas

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weather-12-23A line of rain, snow, and ice pellets will move through the area today from the SE to the NE with it all turning to rain by 11 a.m. The rain will move out by the afternoon as temperatures climb into the mid 40s. Dense fog is possible and may cause visibility issues Saturday morning so caution will need to be taken. On Christmas, a very strong storm system will move through the area with storms capable of damaging winds across eastern Kansas and extreme western Missouri. This threat appears to be mainly in the afternoon and early evening timeframe as of now. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Patchy fog after 9 p.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Areas of fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 49 by 5 .am. East southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Christmas Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 61. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

 

Amber Alert canceled for missing 5-month-old taken outside fast food resturant

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UPDATE – This alert has been canceled.  Child has been found safe and unharmed.

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An Amber Alert has been issued in Missouri for a missing 5-month-old.

Eden Hawthorne was last seen Dec. 19 in Normandy, Mo.

The child was allegedly taken from Church’s Chicken in Normandy.  The suspect vehicle was described as a dark gray 2006 Chrysler Town and Country minivan with Missouri registration PN4R7B. There are believed to be three suspects involved.

If you have information, contact:

Normandy Police Department

Call: 314-385-3300

Missing child

Eden Brooke Hawthorne

  • Age now: 5 months old
  • Sex: Female
  • Skin: White
  • Hair: Blonde

Suspects

Name Unknown

  • Sex: Female
  • Skin: Black
  • Hair: Black
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 5 feet 8 inches
  • Weight: 215 pounds
  • Description: The suspect has short, black braided hair and was last seen wearing a yellow and black jacket.

Name Unknown

  • Sex: Male
  • Skin: Black
  • Hair: Black
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 180 pounds
  • Description: The suspect had dreadlocks.

Name Unknown

  • Sex: Male
  • Skin: Black
  • Description: The suspect was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket.

Man convicted of statutory sodomy dies in Cameron prison

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Victor Edwards
Victor Edwards

A 60-year-old inmate in the Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron died Wednesday of apparent natural causes.

The Missouri Department of Corrections said at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday Victor Edwards was pronounced dead at the correctional center.

Edwards was serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree statutory sodomy from Sullivan County.  He was received into the Missouri Department of Corrections in October of 2010.

The department said Edwards died of apparent natural causes.

Union Star under boil advisory

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Boil, Kettle

Update: The boil advisory for the City of Union Star has been lifted in time for Christmas.

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The City of Union Star is under a boil advisory after a water line break Thursday.

The city plans to remain under a boil advisory until further notice.  It said the issue needs to be repaired and quality testing completed before the advisory can be lifted.

“We are doing everything possible to accomplish this in time for Christmas,” the city said in a news release. “A notice will be posted when the advisory has been lifted.”

Residents are being urged to boil water vigorously for 3 minutes for drinking, cooking, and brushing their teeth.  Also ice cubes made should be disposed of and made with boiled water.

“Wash dishes in water containing 1 teaspoon of household bleach per gallon.  Automatic dishwashers may stay hot enough during the dry cycle to adequately disinfect,” the release stated. “Bathing is usually okay without any additional water treatment.”

Downtown streets to reopen Friday after building demolition

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Part of the Madget Demolition crew pauses during demolition of the Pioneer Building
Part of the Madget Demolition crew pauses during demolition of the Pioneer Building

Francis and 5th streets in downtown St. Joseph will reopen Friday.

According to the City of St. Joseph, the contractor has made progress in the demolition of the Pioneer Building, and has
indicated the streets may possibly open yet Thursday.

The streets have been closed since the fire on November 21.

The sidewalk on the north side of Francis has already been opened up for public access, and businesses have resumed full operations.

“We are extremely pleased the businesses in the immediate area are able to reopen,” said Mary Robertson, communications manager for the
city of St. Joseph. “They have been closed since the fire on November 21, and their businesses have been affected as a result of inaccessibility by the public.”

Fire investigators will be on scene beginning Tuesday, December 27, to start the investigation into the cause of the fire. Once the fire investigation has concluded, the contractor, on behalf of the property owner, will resume complete demolition of the structure. During the course of the remaining demolition and clean-up of the debris, the contractor may request temporary lane closure permits to remove the debris from the property.

Dozens of area kids get to “Shop with a Cop”

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More than three dozen kids from Andrew and Buchanan Counties got a chance to go shopping with an officer Wednesday night in St. Joseph.

Just ahead of the Christmas holiday, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 took 45 area kids shopping at South Belt Walmart. 40 officers from six different agencies from northwest Missouri also took part in the event. Agencies included the St. Joseph Police Department, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department, Andrew County Sheriff’s Department, Country Club Village Police Department, Savannah Police Department and Missouri Western State University’s Police Department. The FOP said the kids were nominated by their schools or by officers they met on calls for service in Andrew or Buchanan County to be able to attend.

A second shopping event also took place in Cameron for around 8 kids at the Cameron Walmart sponsored by the lodge.

Police investigate after gunmen make off with woman’s purse

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SJPD patchThe St. Joseph Police Department is searching for two men after two St. Joseph residents were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night.

Sgt. Kevin Cummings said officers responded to the incident around 8 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 12th St.

He said a man and a woman had allegedly just gotten out of their vehicle when they were approached by two gunmen who demanded their money. Cummings said the woman was reluctant to give up her purse and one of the gunmen fired a shot into the ground allegedly telling her to give up the money or he would kill her.

The man who approached the woman was described as being in his late teens or early 20s with a slight mustache, slim build, average height and wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Little description information was available on the other suspect other than he was a black man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Both men were carrying handguns.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (816) 271-4777 or the Tips Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

Obituaries December 17-21

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Frances “Frankie” Kirschner
1932-2016

unnamedFrances “Frankie” Kirschner 84, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born February 15, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO, She worked at Benton Club for many years. She was an avid bowler, and loved dogs and animals, and she was a member of Freeman Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Frankie was preceded in death by husbands, Allen McDowell, and Leonard Ray Kirschner, her parents, Garland & Mabel Mackley, and brother, James (Jimmy) Mackley. Survivors include, sons, Scott (Barbara) McDowell of Saint Joseph, MO, and Roger (Barb) McDowell of Northglenn, CO, 4 grandchildren, Heather, Josh, Cory, and Julia, and 11, great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Vernon Maggart officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the in lieu of flowers to Meadow View Residential Care.

Larry Anthony
1946-2016

anthony-larry-obitphotoLarry Anthony, 70, King City, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born October 15, 1946 to the late Harry E. Jr and late Nellie (Carter) Anthony.
Larry graduated from Central High School in 1964. After graduation he proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After serving his country he returned home and was hired with the St. Joseph Fire Department where he worked for twenty years and retired as Captain. During his time on the fire department Larry achieved his license as a paramedic and worked for Heartland Hospital East Ambulance service. He became the first Fire Medic in St. Joseph, Missouri. Larry was also a State of Missouri National EMS licensing examiner. After retirement from the fire department, Larry worked as District Administrator for the Gentry County Ambulance Department, Lipra Home Health, Davita Dialysis and was the King City building inspector. Larry was a member of the King City Legion and Lion’s Club. In 2009, Larry was awarded for outstanding citizenship and Good Samaritan Activity for saving a life. He was a member of the National Rifleman Association and for forty years had his Federal Firearms license. He owned Shooter’s Gunsmith Service which he enjoyed. Larry enjoyed his gunsmith services, hunting, woodworking, motorcycle riding, and westerns, but his first and top priority was his love for his family.
Larry is survived by his wife Vicki; children, Larry Anthony Jr, Christy Anthony, Robin Ridenour (Dallas), Tenille Forbes (Daryl), Dr. Devin Kennedy (Emily); eleven grandchildren; and brother, Michael Anthony.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the St. Joseph Fire Department Association or American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Juanita M. Simpson
1942-2016

unnamedElwood, Kansas – Juanita M.(Hess) Simpson, 74, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home.
Juanita was born on June 15, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Thomas Jefferson & Mabel Stella (Cremain) Hess.
She was a member of the Kin Folk Gospel Church of Amazonia & was a homemaker.
Juanita married James William Simpson on January 17, 1976 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents & two brothers, Gerald & Wilbert Hess.
Survivors; daughter, Betty Jo Montgomery, Manhattan, Kansas;
Sons – Bobby Gene Hall, Gerald Wayne Hall, John Wayne Hall all of Elwood, Kansas.
Step-daughters – Roberta Bauman, St. Joseph, Missouri;
Phyllis Diane Moulin, Tulsa, Oklahoma;
Step-sons; Clyde Simpson, St. Joseph, Missouri;
Floyd Simpson, Tulsa, Oklahoma;
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews;
Sister – Virginia Stull, Elwood, Kansas
Brothers – Franklin Hess, Amazonia, Missouri;
David Hess, King City, Missouri.
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December, 22, 2016,
at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Visitation: 6-8 Wednesday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 AM Wednesday.
Burial: Fanning Cemetery, Fanning, Kansas
Memorials: Elwood Fire Department or the Elwood United Community Church.

Kathryn “Katie” Housh
1921-2016

housh-kathryn-obit-photoKathryn “Katie” Housh, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home.
She was born October 25, 1921 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married James Doyle Housh on December 22, 1946.
Katie was a graduate of Benton High School and worked at the Municipal court as a clerk for 18 years.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Altar Society. During WWII, she was part of a ladies touring softball team that traveled throughout the Midwest. She was an avid walker and liked to spend time at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Dmytro and Frances (Zincewiz) Kolega; son, Michael Housh; brothers, Harold, John, Michael, and William Kolega, sister, Mary Rucker; and infant sister, Anna.
Survivors include sons, Jay Housh (Rachelle) of Overland Park, Kansas and Bob Housh (Carol) of St. Joseph, Missouri; and granddaughter, Jamie Lee Housh of Mission, Kansas.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Horigan Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to American Red Cross, Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marion Kay Agnew (Forsberg)
1956-2016

Marion Kay Agnew (Forsberg) was born Tuesday, November 27th, 1956; and passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2016. Visitation Wednesday, December 21st, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Thursday, December 22nd, 2016, 11:00am; officiating Rev. Michael Strickland. Located at the First Baptist Church. Interment located at the Cummings Cemetery.

Paul J. Kerner
1960-2016

kerner-paul-obit-photo-1Paul J. Kerner, 56, Savannah, Missouri passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born August 25, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Paul proudly served in the United States Marines and later the Air National Guard at Rosecrans. He worked for Missouri Western State University in the maintenance department.
He loved to camp, fish, and was great with his hands. He enjoyed spending time with and cooking elaborate meals for his loved ones. He loved all kinds of animals and enjoyed family gatherings.
Paul was preceded in death by his infant son, Paul Joseph; and sister, Mary Beth Schenecker.
Survivors include sons, Zack Kerner (Carli) of Kansas City, Missouri and Daulton Kerner (Brittany) of Smithville, Missouri; grandson, Graham; parents, Joseph and Anne Marie(Bohr) Kerner; and siblings, Kathy Seufert (Matt), Ellen Benitz (Roger), Barbara Stanley (Barney), Joseph Kerner (Tracy) and Anne Marie Griffin (Randy).
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 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 M’Shoogys Famous Emergency Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Orville “Will” Reynolds
1988-2016

unnamedOrville “Will” Reynolds 28, St. Joseph, MO., died Monday, December 19, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. Born June 9, 1988, He enjoyed the Denver Broncos, and rock music. Survivors include, father, Richard Mithcell (Rhonda Cohick), Alpena, AR, mother, Patricia (Richard) Patel, aunt, Carol Morales of St. Joseph, MO, son, William Ray, sisters, Tanya Hawkins, Stephanie Wallace, brothers, James Wallis, Justin Cohick, and Nicolas Cohick.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Will Reynolds memorial fund in care of the Rupp funeral Home.

Joyce Raines
1956-2016

Joyce Raines 60, of Maze, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 in Wichita, KS hospital. She was born July 13, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the Berniece and Robert Raines, attended Helen Davis School, and worked at the Shelter Workshop, before moving to the Wichita area. She worked D Maids in the Laundry Department, Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a niece Samantha Smith. Survivors include, brother, Christopher Raines, and sister, Christie Raines both of St. Joseph, MO, Step Sister Rona Miller, 3 nieces Tiffany Griffith, Lond Ramseier, Berlin Miller, nephews Cody and Brandon Raines, great niece Harmoney Williams, and 2 great nephews Try’Shon Page and Antionio Williams, and her Wichita Kansas family.
Wichita Services: Visitation 6-7 PM Wednesday, with a memorial service starting at 7:00 PM Wednesday, at the Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 6555 East Central, Wichita, KS. St. Joseph Services: Friday 10:00 am, at the Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Leann Van Zandt officiating. The Interment will be at the Elmo Cemetery.

Thelma Maxine Mears
1915-2016

unnamedThelma Maxine Mears, 101 of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born August 31, 1915 in Platte County, MO to George and Laura Redmon Linville, later they moved to a farm near DeKalb, MO., where Thelma grew up with her brother, Bill. She rode her horse 3 miles to attend the DeKalb High School where she graduated as salutatorian of the 1932 class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Mears, her parents, two daughters, Donna Mears Callaway and Nancy Mears Jobes, her brother and sister-in-law, Maxine and Bill Linville, her step mother, Beva Ruble Linville and two infant grandsons, Richard Gene Mears and Tye Lane Mears. In 1933 she married Dick Mears of Faucett, MO. They lived near DeKalb, MO until 1948 then moved to her present day farm near Faucett, MO where Thelma lived until recently. They were the proud parents of four children, Donna June Mears Callaway, Eleanor Jean Mears Kalin, Kenneth Richard “Pete” Mears, and Nancy Ellen Mears Jobes. A widow for 43 years, Thelma lived on her farm raising cattle, managing crops, tending her garden and nurturing her family by hosting fried chicken dinners until her 90’s. Her family was her passion in life. She was (long ago) a “Watkins Lady” – a quilter, reader, and family historian. Her grandchildren loved spending time with her, helping fix fence, run cows, pet baby chicks, even sleigh riding. They all loved Gma. She is survived by son, Pete (Arla) Mears of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Eleanor (Tom) Kalin, 10 grandchildren; Debbie Callaway Sellers (Jeff), Harold Callaway (Debbie), David Callaway (Patti), Carol Kalin (George Bevan), Cindi Johnson (fiancee Fredrik), Jeff Kalin, Julie Jobes Colboch (Dirk), Adam Jobes (Jessica), Andy Jobes (Allison), Jennafer Mears Cross (Aaron), sons-in-law Cecil Callaway and Sonny Jobes., 19 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She was an inspiration and a fine example to all of us. You truly were a precious woman, (Proverbs 31:10).
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Williams officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the DeKalb Christian Church.

Gloria Elizabeth Roberts
1925-2016

unnamedGloria Elizabeth Roberts 91, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born August 14, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Gladys and Alva McQuiston. She worked at Chase Candy Company, Big Smith, Whitaker Cable, and Tiffany Square. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed word search puzzles and reading, she attended Faith Valley Church of God. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Albert McQuiston. Survivors include daughter, Patricia (Gene) Sample, son, Mike (Cindy) Roberts of St. Joseph, MO, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:30 am, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Pastor Mark Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

 

Carol “Jody” Joan Turner
1946-2016

unnamedCarol “Jody” Joan Turner 70, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at a St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 13, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Molly and John Thompson. She married Bill Turner July 15, 1961 and they shared 55 years together She was the owner operator of W.A. Turner Motors with her husband. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed going to auctions, car rides, bird watching, painting, and doing puzzles. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Shirley McKnight, and Sharon “Susie” Thompson. Survivors include, husband, Bill Turner, Sr. of the home, daughter, Carol (Drew, Sr.) Woosley, son, William Turner Jr., daughter, Penny (Danny) Frans, and son, Brian Turner, 10 grandchildren, Drew, Billy Jo, Cassidy, Lucas, Colten, Danny, Lacy, Brandon, Christopher, and Ricki, 15 great great grandchildren, and two brothers, Louis (Ruth) Thompson, and Dennis “Mikey” Thompson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. William Martin 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 Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Thelma Maxine Mears
1915-2016

Thelma Maxine Mears 101, Faucett, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Williams officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Betty J. Ball
1931-2016

ball-betty-obit-photoBetty J. Ball, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born December 3, 1931 in Stanberry, Missouri.
Betty was married to Burley C. Ball, Sr. who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Block Parent program and her children’s PTA. She loved Sunday dinners and was “famous” for fried chicken dinners. She greatly enjoyed Christmas and getting gifts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband; parents, Walter and Zelma (Ditmars) Jennings; son, Burley C. Ball, Jr.; daughter, Connie Harmon; and eight siblings.
Survivors include children, Marilyn McCourt (Pat) of Onaga, Kansas, Sandra Coy of St. Joseph, Barbara Martin (Scott) of Mound City, Missouri, Mike Ball (Vicki) of St. Joseph, Brenda O’Meara of St. Joseph, and Rick Ball (Stephanie) of St. Joseph; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and brother, Tommy Jennings of Omaha, Nebraska.
The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Betty loved Christmas, please wear your favorite Christmas sweater. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery 1:00 P.M Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Daniel L. Rath
1970-2016

rath-danielDaniel L. Rath, 46, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life care.
He was born June 22, 1970 in Hastings, Nebraska.
Daniel was a spelunker (caving enthusiast), enjoyed karaoke and had been in New Generation Singers.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirleen Kay (Colwell) Rath.
Survivors include his father, Bernard Lynn Rath, Savannah, Missouri; brother, Randy Alan Rath, St. Joseph; companion, Donna Cook, St. Joseph; and aunt, Caroline Pence.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Harvard Cemetery, Harvard, Nebraska 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December, 28th at the United Church of Christ in Harvard, Nebraska. The family will receive friends 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy Ward
1935-2016
cropped-4Dorothy Ann Ward, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.
Dorothy was born to Walter and Frances Richardson on December 27, 1935 in St. Joseph, where she lived most of her life.
In 1957, she married William Schubert, the father of her four children. He preceded her in death in 1970. She later married Joe Ray Ward, who preceded her in death in 2007.
Dorothy spent most of her life working in the home. She loved her family and the time she spent with them.
Preceding Dorothy in death are her parents; two husbands, William and Joe; two children, William Jr. and Cindy Strahm; seven siblings, Eugene, Walter Jr., Ronnie, Donald, Martha, Mary, and Judy and one great-grandson, Keaton Ruark.
Survivors include, daughters, Helen (Roger) Hughey and Edith (Mike) Ruark, of St. Joseph; siblings, Clyde, Steven, Helen, JoAnn, Connie, Tammy; six grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Ward has been cremated under the care of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Dorothy Ward Memorial Fund, c/o Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

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