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Obituaries August 21-24

Posted on August 26, 2016August 30, 2016

Jessie Marie Clinkinbeard (Fine)
1921-2016

Jessie Marie Clinkinbeard (Fine) was born Sunday, February 13th, 1921; and passed away Monday, August 22nd, 2016Sunday, August 28th, 2016, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Visitation
located at O’Trimble Funeral Home. Services Monday, August 29th, 2016, 11:00am. Officiating Pastor Nicholas Marsh. Located at the New Covenant United Methodist Church. Interment located at Nortonville Cemetery.

Ruth Ann Kneisel
1941-2016

Robinson, KS Ruth Ann Kneisel, 75 of Robinson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday afternoon August 22, 2016 at Maple Heights Care Center where she had been a short term resident.
Ruth was born in Robinson Kansas July 19, 1941, one of four children born to Roy M. and Luverne Glenn. Ruth was raised on the family farm, attended elementary school in a single room schoolhouse near the family home and graduated from Robinson High School in 1959.
She married Thomas E. Rolfe in August of 1959 in Robinson. They resided in Robinson, Mayetta, Topeka and settled on a small farm outside of Hoyt. There they raised two children, were active in the surrounding community, enjoyed the company of friends and neighbors and the labors of life on the farm. They separated and divorced in 1975. Ruth later remarried to the late Richard Kneisel in 1983, divorcing in 1991 and spent many of her remaining years with friend and companion Carroll Huss.
Ruth worked at Garment Factory in Holton and Chiropractic Office in Topeka prior to returning to Robinson to be closer to her family. She worked as a production foreman at Flair-Fold Industries in Hiawatha, and later accepted a position with the Kansas Department of Transportation where she worked as a Motor Carrier Inspector until her retirement in 1983.
Although small in stature she was known for her large personality, exclaiming that her height stood at 5 foot and ½ inch. Ruth was a “spitfire” quickly letting others know how she felt about matters, but also possessed a kind and caring nature that led her to assist and care for others that were in need and less fortunate.
She found happiness in attending a variety of country music shows with her sister Madeline and various shopping outings with her daughter, sisters and numerous nieces. She enjoyed the simple pleasure of spending time with her sisters, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a fabulous cook and took silent pride in preparing, packaging and sending homemade treats to our troops overseas for over twenty years.
Survivors include her children: Melanie Mears and husband Dennis, Anthony Rolfe and wife Andi of Robinson, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren and friend Carroll Huss. Also surviving is a sister Reta Taylor and husband David, also of Robinson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Madeline and Katherine.
A Celebration of Ruth’s life is planned for 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 26 at the Robinson United Methodist Church. Pastor Paul Waters will officiate; interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, KS.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday. Family and friends are encouraged to attend a remembrance of life that will be held August 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rose Hill Cemetery which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Michael F. “Mike” Anderson
1960-2016

Michael F. Anderson, 55, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 6-7:30 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Andrew J. Somora Foundation and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Mike was born on November 30, 1960 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Joseph and Mildred (Thompson) Anderson. He graduated from Midway High School, Denton, Kansas.
He and the former Lela “Itsy” Gwartney were united in marriage on September 18, 1993 at the Rushville Christian Church.
Mike was a utility operator at Midwest Grain Products in Atchison for sixteen years. He enjoyed golfing and being on the family farm. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. He was a North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan; he previously coached basketball at ACES for three years. In his spare time he did carpentry and roofing work.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lela “Itsy” Anderson, of the couple’s home in Atchison, a son, John Carl Anderson, Atchison, KS, a daughter, Rachel Dexter, Horton, KS, three brothers, Joe R. (Jovita) Anderson, Atchison, KS, Jerry (Charlotte) Anderson, Troy, KS, Jeff (Andy) Anderson, Atchison, KS, a sister, Lisa (Tim) Smith, Wathena, KS, and five grandchildren, Ryleigh, Emily, Kloe, Adyson, and Zoey.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dan A Jackson
1938-2016

Dan A Jackson was born Thursday, February 3rd, 1938; and passed away Wednesday, August 24th, 2016. Visitation Sunday, August 28th, 2016, 2:00pm – 3:00pm.
Located at the First Baptist Church. Services Sunday, August 28th, 2016, 3:00pm. Officiating Rev. Michael Strickland. Located at the First Baptist Church.

Donald F. “Don” Eiman
1927-2016

Donald F. “Don” Eiman, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born March 30, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Don lived a simple life and worked on the family dairy farm. After retiring, he lived at Vintage Gardens and later at Living Community. He was a previous member of Zion United Church of Christ and later attended Hope United Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bertha (Stoos) Eiman; sister, Arlene Kemp; and brother, Louis Eiman, Jr.
Survivors include brother, Bill Eiman (Dorothy), Fort Collins, Colorado; sister-in-law, Suzanne Eiman, St. Joseph, Missouri; nephew, Steve Eiman (Barb); nieces, Susan Stroh (Tim) and Brenda Wickstrom (Todd); and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and extended family and friends from Vintage Gardens.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations to be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

James B. Stoneburner, Jr.
1954-2016

James B. “J.B.” “Jim” Stoneburner, Jr., 61, Maysville, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born November 18, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
J.B. married Patricia “Patti” Bachman on January 25, 1975.
He was a graduate of Lafayette High School Class of 1973 then graduated from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and minoring in Accounting. J.B. worked at Mead Products for 30 years and later worked for the State of Missouri until his passing.
He was a member of the Stanford Who’s Who and his family was most important to him. J.B. enjoyed reading after graduating college, gardening, woodworking and the outdoors. He loved attending his grandkids’ activities and was honored to play TAPS with his son Jamie at the local cemeteries during the Memorial Day holiday.
J.B. had a very unique sense of humor and as he would say, Mmmmmm bye…until we meet again.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Nellie (Wood) Stoneburner; and sister, Mary Kay Wood.
Survivors include wife of 41 years, Patti; son, James “Jamie” Stoneburner (Heather), Independence, Missouri; daughter, Trisha Archdekin (Rob), Maysville, Missouri; five grandchildren, A.J., Lailah, Madison, Hadley and Teghan; brother, Dennis Pepper (Janis), Commerce, Texas; dear friend, Cindy Allen; two miniature dachshunds, Bleu and Dach; his favorite saying daily to his wife and pups, I don’t like you, because I Love You; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 2:30 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 Children’s Mercy Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Helen M. Edgar
1940-2016

Helen M. Edgar, 76, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at her residence.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:15 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at 10:00 A.M. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison Animal Clinic and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Helen was born February 23, 1940 in Valentine, Nebraska the daughter of Howard T. and Mary L. Thomas Collins. She attended District #18 school in Leavenworth, Kansas. She attended and graduated from Callahans School of Hair Dressing in 1965.
Helen and Edwin Edgar were united in marriage on September 30, 1976 at the Atchison County Courthouse in Atchison. Mr. Edgar preceded her in death on June 12, 2008.
Helen was employed as a cosmetologist for many years. She also was employed at Atchison Senior Village Nursing Home for twenty years until her retirement.
Survivors include two daughters, Shannon N. (Anthony) McCurrie, Atchison, KS; Brenda Page, Colorado; a son, Roger (Gabby) Page Atchison, KS; a brother Patrick Collins, Leavenworth, KS; a sister, Billie Sue Collins-Gauger, Leavenworth, KS; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Lieberman in 2011; a brother, Bobby Collins in 1990 and a sister Arlene Smith in 2002.

Rain predictions continue in seven-day forecast

Posted on August 26, 2016

Rain could put a damper on the air show this weekend. Here’s the latest 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Driver ejected in rollover crash

Posted on August 26, 2016

A Spickard, Missouri man escaped with minor injuries after a rollover crash in Mercer County in which he was ejected.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Dan Johnson, 54, lost control of his pickup in a standing water puddle along Route-A south of Modena at 1:35 p.m.

The truck skidded off the road, hit an embankment and overturned one time, ejecting Johnson. The vehicle came to rest on top of a fence.

Johnson refused medical treatment at the scene. The truck was a total loss.

Nixon off the hook; governor won’t have to represent indigent assault suspect in court

Posted on August 25, 2016

Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon (file photo) — Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon
(file photo)

A judge has sided with Governor Jay Nixon in a budget dispute with the director of the state’s Public Defender’s Office.

Director Michael Barrett went so far as to assign the governor to defend an assault case in Cole County. Barret had argued he has the statutory authority to “appoint any member in good standing with the Missouri Bar.” A Cole County Judge disagreed.

Gov. Nixon’s issued the following statement regarding the order issued Thursday in Cole County affirming that the Public Defender has no authority to appoint private counsel:

“Three years ago, we passed common-sense legislation to assist the Public Defender in managing caseloads and established a specific legal process by which the circuit court, and only the circuit court, can appoint private attorneys to provide representation to indigent criminal defendants. This bipartisan legislation had broad support, including from the Public Defender Commission and the then-executive director of the Office of Public Defender. The current executive director has ignored this law, instead engaging in publicity stunts that waste taxpayer resources and distract from their important work.

“I have always supported indigent criminal defendants having proper legal representation. During my tenure, the Office of Public Defender has seen a 15 percent increase in funding and a nearly five percent increase in staff, even while other state agencies have had to tighten their belts and full-time state employment has been reduced by nearly 5,100. As with any agency – especially an agency that has had an increase in funding and personnel – the Office of Public Defender should strive to improve the efficiency of its operations before asking the taxpayers for more money, including taking action to recover the more than $70 million in uncollected legal fees identified in the most recent state audit of the agency by the Missouri State Auditor.”

“From the outset, it was clear that the executive director of the Office of Public Defender did not have the legal authority to appoint private counsel. It is my hope that following today’s order denying this patently unlawful action, the Office of Public Defender will now return its attention to the job it has to do, and the resources already available with which to do it.”

Inmate enters plea of guilty to second degree murder

Posted on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Lawrence W Logan Missouri Department of Corrections — Lawrence W Logan
Missouri Department of Corrections

An inmate in the Western Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in St. Joseph has entered a plea of guilty in Buchanan County Circuit Court to second degree murder.

The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported Thursday that Lawrence Logan entered the plea. As previously reported, the charge involved the fatal stabbing of another inmate which occurred at the WRDCC on December 9, 2015.

This charge carries a range of punishment of 10-30 years or life.

Sentencing has been scheduled for October 6, 2016, at 3 p.m. in Division No. 4.

This weekend’s Sound of Speed Airshow includes the sound of music

Posted on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Sound of Speed Airshow practice, May 4, 2012. Photo courtesy 139th Airlift Wing/By Senior Airman Sheldon Thompson/Missouri Air National Guard — Photo courtesy 139th Airlift Wing/By Senior Airman Sheldon Thompson/Missouri Air National Guard

The 2016 Sound of Speed Airshow also includes the sound of music this weekend at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

Lt. Col. Byron Newell with the Air National Guard 139th Airlift Wing said this year’s event features not only the airshow but a military open house and a concert.

“It’s just a fantastic day of family entertainment,” Newell said. “You’re going to see amazing demonstrations of aerobatics in the air, the different aircraft both military and civilian.”

Rosecrans Memorial Airport Manager Abe Forney said, this year, Season Seven American Idol winner David Cook will be performing Saturday night.

“You don’t just get cars and airplanes out at the airshow, we wanted it to appeal to everybody, so we thought we’d add a concert piece to it,” Forney said. “We got the idea (that) maybe we could have somebody that’s somewhat local. David Cook is from Blue Springs area, we said maybe we could get him. He’s done a USO tour with the military so we thought he might want to come out and do the airshow and, lo and behold, he did.”

Also performing as the opening act will be country artist Danika Portz from Remsen, Iowa.

There will be many things to see during the airshow including an F-16 demonstration, the Shock Wave Jet Truck and the U.S. Navy Seal Parachute Team, “The Leap Frogs.” There will also be an open house with a variety of ground equipment to explore. Newell said the C-130 which was trapped in the hangar during the 1993 flood will be on display.

“We called it the “Flood Bird,’ but you can see the mark on the inside where they marked where the water got up to,” Newell said. “Through the efforts of the maintenance folks here in St. Joe and support of the community that airplane was restored to full flying status.”

There will also be food vendors at the airshow. All proceeds from the show benefit the local United Way Charities.

Gates open for the Sound of Speed Airshow at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The concerts begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information or for concert tickets, click here.

Body recovered from Missouri River in Atchison

Posted on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

St. Joseph Police say a body was recovered out of the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.

In a news release, Captain Jeff Wilson of the St. Joseph Police Department says the body of “a male subject” was discovered by kayakers earlier today.

Wilson says the identity of the body has yet to be determined. An autopsy will be conducted.

(Update) Three hurt in I-29 crash

Posted on August 25, 2016August 26, 2016

A three-vehicle crash on I-29 near Frederick slowed traffic on the interstate Thursday morning.

The accident was reported shortly before 8am. The initial reports placed the accident south of the interchange, but emergency crews had to turn around when they located the crash north of Frederick.

In a crash report, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the chain reaction crash began when one vehicle hit another one stopped on the outside shoulder.

The crash report says three people were hurt. They were identified as Jeanna Curtis, 32, and Jennifer Hood, 37, both of Forrest City, and Veronica Thomas, 60, of Savannah. The patrol says all three were transported to Mosaic Life Care, although ambulance radio traffic from the scene indicated that one of them refused medical treatment.

Two hurt in Nodaway County crash

Posted on August 25, 2016

A single-vehicle crash in Nodaway County Wednesday afternoon sent two people to the hospital.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Clifford Hiles, 51, of Skidmore, was driving a box truck along U.S. Highway 71 in Wilcox when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.

According to the crash report, Hiles suffered minor injuries. His passenger, 42-year-old Jeremy Lamm suffered what were described as moderate injuries. Both were transported to SSM Health St Francis for treatment.

Storm reports from throughout the region

Posted on August 25, 2016

St. Joseph may have dodged the severe weather on Wednesday evening, but a lot of folks elsewhere in the region were not so lucky.

There were also several reports that turned out to be false.

*In Moberly, Missouri the top of a storage building was blown onto the street.
*Hail the size of tennis balls was reported by weather spotters along I-70 in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
*South of Olathe, Kansas, law enforcement and media reports indicate that upwards of 15 power poles were blown down along highway 169 between 159th and 175th Street, closing the highway briefly.
*National Weather Service employees reported a funnel cloud visible from their Pleasant Hill offices. No damage reports were noted.

A storm Tuesday night caused widespread damage in the Omaha area. Several thousand utility customers in eastern Nebraska could remain without power until Thursday afternoon because of the damage caused by thunderstorms. Omaha Public Power District officials said Wednesday that crews had restored power to more than two-thirds of the 9,700 customers who lacked power Wednesday morning. But just over 3,000 OPPD customers still lacked power Wednesday afternoon. The Tuesday night storm generated 70 mph wind and heavy rain in Omaha that knocked down trees and power lines.

There were also several reports that are being disputed by the National Weather Service. Officials say an automated report from the Lawrence ASOS system noted wind speeds greater than 90 miles-per-hour. The weather service says this was an erroneous report and was not accurate.

(Staff and wire reports)