Jackie Ray Coulter-Byrd
1955-2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Coulter-Byrd 61, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at her home. She was born September 19, 1955 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Mary and Jack Compton. She graduated from Central High School 1973 and Missouri Western State College with a degree in criminal justice and psychology. She worked at InterServ and the St. Joseph News Press. She enjoyed Bingo, and watching her favorite TV Shows. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Keith Byrd, and a sister, Deborah Hontz and granddaughter Justice Franklin. Survivors include, son, Shawn (Jessica) Coulter of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters Trisha Coulter of Bremerton, WA, and Tammy Puckett of St. Joseph, MO, 10 Grandchildren, Franklin Bishop, Rebecca Cain, Sheldon Coulter, Shelby Cline, Shayla, Jacob and Jaylyn Coulter, Destiny Hill, Ta’leah Coulter, Isaiah Graves, brother, Robert Compton of Tiburon, CA, Nieces & Nephews, Several. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with a funeral services starting at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Bonnie White officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Jackie Coulter-Byrd Memorial Fund in care the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Jay Kevin Spencer
1964-2016

Jay Kevin Spencer, 52, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home.
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment of the cremated remains will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 P.M. at Maur Hill Mount Academy School Chapel with visitation with the family to follow until 8:30 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Maur Hill-Mount Academy School and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Jay was born March 8, 1964 in Denver, Colorado the son of Jerry and Bonnie Sterkel Spencer. He attended elementary school in Arvada, Colorado and graduated from Pomona High School.
He and Kathleen Mulholland were united in marriage on July 25, 2001 at St. Mary’s Church, Breckenridge, Colorado. They later moved to Atchison, Kansas.
Jay was employed as the head of maintenance department at Maur Hill-Mount Academy School in Atchison since August, 2012.
He was a member of St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Spencer of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS; two sons, Jackson Spencer and Matthew Spencer of Atchison, KS; his parents, Jerry and Bonnie Spencer, Leadville, CO; a brother Kurt Spencer, Denver, CO; a sister, Shelley Spencer and her husband, Eric Berger, Rifle, CO; and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended relatives.

Leah Jane Stine
1917-2016

Beloved Mom, Bubbe, Grand-Bubbe, Great-Grand-Bubbe, Aunt and Friend, Leah Jane Stine passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2016 at the age of 99 1/2 with loving family near. It was a gentle end to a long fruitful life filled with family, friends and service to others.
Leah was born April 23rd, 1917 to Morton Isidore Netzorg and Katherine Smit Netzorg in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines where her parents were teachers. She lived in Manila until moving to the United States in her late teens and had many fond memories of swimming every morning in the beautiful bay in front of her house.
After moving to the States, she met Sol Stine and they married in June of 1939. After WWII, they eventually moved to St. Joseph, Mo where they established and ran General Compressed Steel. In the early 1960’s they founded South Side Auto Parts, a mainstay in its neighborhood for many years. Both were active members of their community, raising children Alan, Marc, Linda and Vicki and becoming “The House” where many of their kid’s friends wanted to spend their time. To this day many remember Leah’s kindness and sense of humor and think of her as their second mom.
Leah had so many great qualities it’s impossible to list them all. She was intelligent and articulate, an interesting conversationalist and a great reader, in addition to helping run the family business. She was an active volunteer and participant in numerous local organizations and clubs, including Temple B’nai Sholem and their Sisterhood, Hadassah, B’nai Brith Women and the Open Door Food Kitchen where she coordinated her temple’s day into her 90s. She also found time to be active in her children’s scouting troops. Always first to give others a helping hand, or give good, practical advice, Leah was adored by nieces, nephews and grandchildren alike.
Our dear Leah was predeceased by her husband Sol, daughter Linda and son-in-law George, and brothers Jock and David. She is survived by children Alan (Carol), Marc (Nan), and Vicki (Arnie) Pollman, grandchildren Miryam, Andrew, Jonathan, Alex, Anna, Carla, Vaughn, and great-grandchildren Avi, Benji, Jonah, Gavriel, Delilah Rose, Sam, Zach, Aiden, Tyler, Jacob and Hayden.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Leah’s name to Temple B’nai Sholem at 615 S. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 or Open Door Food Kitchen, 510 Edmond St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501.
We take comfort in the thought that Leah is reunited with all the loved ones who went before her. She was deeply loved and she will be deeply missed.
Farewell Service 1:00 p.m. Friday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will gather with friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Burial B’Nai Yaakov Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

George F Naumann
1953-2016

George F Naumann was born Saturday, August 22nd, 1953; and passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2016. No Services will be held. The body has been cremated.

Eugene E. “Gene” Sittenauer
1931-2016

Eugene E. “Gene” Sittenauer was born Wednesday, August 26th, 1931; and passed away Monday, November 21st, 2016 in Olathe, Kansas. Visitation located at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Services Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 10:30am; located at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nortonville Kansas. Interment located at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

 
 
 
 

Geraldine “Jerry” M. Benitz
1925-2016

WATHENA, KS – Geraldine “Jerry” (Deitrickson) Benitz, 91, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday morning, November 21, 2016.
Jerry was born on April 7, 1925 in Troy, Kansas to Robert and Caroline (Kiehnhoff) Deitrickson. She grew up in Troy and worked at Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph for over 40 years as the secretary to the Executive Director.
She married Kenneth Benitz on June 13, 1948 in Wathena. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. Jerry was also preceded by a daughter, Jill Obrigawitch, grandson, Matthew Obrigawitch, 2 sisters; Kathleen Deitrickson and Eunice Chapple.
Jerry is survived by her daughter, Donna Brewer (Tom) of Shawnee, Kansas 5 grandchildren; Kelly (Jenny), Patrick (Jenny), Bailey, Riley (Caitlin) Brewer and Ben Obrigawitch;
3 great-grandchildren; Annabelle, James, Loren Brewer;
Sister, Ruth DeMoney of Greeley, Colorado;
Sisters-in-law; Glee (Russell) Pettijohn, Bertie Lange, Anne Benitz;
Numerous nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: Saturday, November 26, 2016 – 11:00 A.M.
At: St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Missouri;
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas.
Visitation: family will receive friends Friday afternoon 3-5 at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas and also 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church from 10 AM until service time Saturday.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials to Living Community of St. Joseph Foundation, American Bible Society, or KLOVE radio station.

Eldon A. Mulroy
1931-2016

GOFF- Eldon A. Mulroy, 85, formerly of Goff, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton.
He was born November 4, 1931 at Olpe, the son of Jerome and Geraldine Driscoll Mulroy. He graduated from Goff High School in 1949. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in Okinawa during the Korean War.
Eldon had farmed and raised cattle with his father and then owned and operated E&L Service & Grocery in Goff. He operated the service station starting in 1962, and in 1984 started selling groceries as well.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore, and a charter member of Wetmore Knights of Columbus Council No. 10301. He was also a member of Ponce DeLeon 4th Degree Assembly No. 283 in Seneca and Goff American Legion Post No. 316. He served on the Nemaha County Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 at Goff over forty years, and had been the Fire Chief for over twenty-five years. He served on the Sabetha U.S.D. 441 school board for twelve years and had been active in 4-H as a youth.
Eldon married Carol Bergman in 1958. They were divorced. He married Doris Guilbault on February 2, 1985 in Topeka. She died December 5, 2014.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Mulroy and Eugene Mulroy.
Survivors include his children, Shelle Arnold (Randy), Topeka, Dennis J. Mulroy, Soldier, Judy Mulroy, Aurora, CO and Angie Basile (Steve), Kearney, MO; three step-sons, Dennis K. Guilbault (Teresa), Topeka, Patrick “Brian” Guilbault (Donna), Marietta, GA and Mason Guilbault (Denise), Buffalo, ND; two brothers, Richard Mulroy (Lynne), Holton and Patrick Mulroy (Carol), Mayetta; one sister, Alice Macke (Don), Seneca; eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26th at St. James Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery. Eldon will lie in state Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton where a 4th Degree Chalice Service and a Parish Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00. Memorials are suggested to Jackson County Friends of Hospice or St. James Catholic Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, 66436.

Evan Jay Taylor
1922-2016

Evan Jay Taylor was born Tuesday, August 15th, 1922; and passed away Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016. Visitation Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 2:30pm; located at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Interment located at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

 

Harry Fred Craddock, Jr.
1927-2016

Harry F. Craddock, Jr., 89, Atchison, Kansas died Tuesday evening, November 22, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Anthony Divers officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be Wednesday morning, Nov. 30 at 10:00 A.M. in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Harry worked at Rockwell International as a welding instructor for 42 years until his retirement in 1991.
Survivors include two sons, David (Helen) Reynolds, Jr., Atchison, KS, Alphonso Dabney, Topeka, KS, six daughters, Doris J. (Arthur) Ford, Kansas City, MO, Latonya (Ron) Craddock, Kansas City, KS, Vickie White, Savannah, GA, Jorgann White, Atchison, KS, Patricia Foster, Minneapolis, MN, Rosetta Reynolds, St. Joseph, MO, one sister, Mattie McDonald, Atchison, KS, eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many foster grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Taylor, a brother, Dave Edward Thomas, Jr., and two sisters, Carrie Divers and Lettie.

George “Elmer” E. Eagle
1930-2016

George E. “Elmer” Eagle, 86, Effingham, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Atchison Hospital.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Carter officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2:30 P.M. at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, November 27th from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cummings Christian Church or the American Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Elmer was born February 13, 1930 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Robert Paul and Cecile Ward Eagle. He attended schools in the McLouth and Oskaloosa, Kansas area.
He and Roberta B. Ross were united in marriage on February 25, 1956 at Stanwood Church in Tonganoxie, Kansas.
Elmer was employed with the Dooley Dehydrator Company as a chopper operator for over 30 years retiring in 1988. He was also engaged in farming most of his adult life on the family farm in Effingham, Kansas.
Elmer served with the United States Army from October 25, 1951 until his honorable discharge in October 1953, serving in Colorado and Alaska.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and just being outdoors on his farm.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Eagle, Effingham, KS; four sons, Allen (Debbie) Eagle, Effingham, KS; James (Sheila) Eagle, Effingham, KS; Steven (Rhonda) Eagle, Atchison, KS; Robert (Tiffany) Eagle, Nortonville, KS; three daughters, Wanda (Jerry) Parker, Lancaster, KS; Patricia (David) Wiesinger, Effingham, KS; Debbie Huss, Nortonville, KS; a sister, Alice Snell, Tonganoxie, KS; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three great grandsons, Austin J. Vangruff, Bradley Allen Kaser, Brody Scott Younkin, two brothers, Carl Eagle, Paul Eagle; three sisters, Gertie Sellens, Mildred Guinn and Vera Noland.

Diana Lynn Weets
1953-2016

Diana Lynn Weets, 63, of Savannah, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday November 23, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1953 in Wichita, KS. She was the daughter of the late Valda Jean and Robert E. Baker. She graduated from Benton High School in 1971 and was a Licensed Practical Nurse working in various hospitals and nursing homes throughout the area. She married Marty Weets on August 5, 2006 and he survives of the home. Diana was a very loving and giving person who loved to cook for people, ride motorcycles, and take care of her animals. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She loved going to church and she was a member of Hosanna Fellowship Pentecostal Church in Savannah, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Robert Baker, half brother Rocky Roberts, two sisters; Bonnie Butler and Anita Barkdull. Survivors include husband Marty Weets of the home, son Butch (Jane) Smith of Norwalk, IA, daughter, Brandi (Travis) Kreutzer of Kansas City, MO, two step-sons, Brian (Jennifer) Weets of St. Joseph, MO and Michael (Tymbra) Weets of Savannah, MO, step daughter, Kristy (Drew) Davis of Wichita, KS, 19 grandchildren, sister, Janet (Richard) Smith of St. Joseph, MO, a half brother, Donnie Barnes, two half sisters, Lynda Barnes and Roxanne Baker, several nieces & nephews, an aunt Grace Morehouse, and her former husband, Butch Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Hosanna Fellowship, North 71 Hwy, Pastor Larry Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. Arrangements, Rupp Funeral Home.

Larry Kent Thornton
1956-2016

Larry Kent Thornton, 60 of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born October 12, 1956 in Hiawatha, KS, son of Darlene and Thomas Thornton. He graduated from Benton High School in 1974, and married Shirley Ellis on July 4, 1976. Larry was a Security Guard for Securitas for 15 years. He enjoyed playing poker, and he was a member of Hillcrest Bible Church. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Thornton, son, Jason Tyler Thornton, and granddaughter, Maylee. Survivors include, wife, Shirley Thornton of the home, his mother, Darlene Thornton of St. Joseph, MO. son, Nathan (Michelle Cooper) Thornton of Kansas City, KS, daughters, Haley (Chad) Despain and Amber (Randy) Green of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Matthew, Kodee, Karter, Madisynn, and Kent, brother, Scott Thornton of St. Joseph, MO, and sister, Gay (Greg) Monach, and niece, Mara Thornton of Savannah.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Frisby officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Larry Thornton Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.