Gerald C. Burton
1937-2016

Gerald C. Burton, 78, Clarksdale, Missouri passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at his home.
He was born December 10, 1937 in Easton, Missouri, where he grew up and was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1955.
Gerald married Laurel Lee Chambers on July 13, 1964. She survives of the home.
He worked as a truck driver and farmer and liked tractor pulling and collecting toy tractors and trucks. Gerald loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Burton was a member of Central Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ethel (Wright) Burton; brothers, Bill, Harold, Raymond and Howard Burton; and sisters, Juanita Burton, Beatrice Burton, Gladys Budine and Winifred Higdon.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel Lee Burton, Clarksdale, Missouri; son, John Burton (Gloria), Clarksdale, Missouri; daughter, Jeannie Burton, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Jacob, Jessica and Jenna Burton; sister, Betty Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Graveside Services and Inurnment 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Thornton Cemetery, Clarksdale, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Central Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rosemary Scheid
1932-2016

Monday morning, June 27, 2016, Rosemary Shelia Helen Myers Scheid, left this world for something better. She was surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. Her peaceful transition was made with a gentle touch on the forehead and a kiss on the cheek from her biggest cheerleader and love, granddaughter, Brandee Falk at Medicalodge Atchison. Rosemary was 83 years old.
A prayer service will be Friday, July 1 at 6:00 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow. The family has asked that donations in her name be left to the Atchison Musical Arts Society.
Born to Thomas and Helen (Swanson) Myers on September 1, 1932 in Holton, KS, Rosemary married the love of her life, Howard Earl Scheid on March 28, 1952. He preceded her in death. Rosemary was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jean (Gene) Ramsey. They were sisters and best friends. Loving each other and travel they were able to visit many corners of the world, including Europe and Hawaii, and shop many, many malls. She was, also, preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Williams Myers and Thomas Myers.
Rosemary was the pillar of strength in her family and was a stay at home mother until January 1967, when she and Howard moved to the Dairy farm in Cummings, Kansas. They owned and operated one of the largest grade-A dairy farms in Northeast Kansas. Later she was known for her tasty meals prepared at the Atchison Hospital. It has been told that people checked in just for her food. She was a member of the Cummings Christian Church, Cummings, Kansas. Music was also always a big part of Rosemary’s life.
Rosemary loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. She was kind and generous. She was always happiest surrounded by them. She will be greatly missed by granddaughter, Brandee and her husband, Rick Falk, along with their children, Nicholas, Christopher, and Emilee.
Rosemary is also survived by: a daughter, Linda Langley, Overland Park; three sons, Rodney (Jean), Cummings, Robin (Shelly), Washington State, and John (Becky), Washington State; brother, Dave Myers, Holton and a brother-in-law, Gene Ramsey, Topeka; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Marjorie R. Buzzard
1935-2016

Marjorie R. Buzzard, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born April 9, 1935 in Harrison County, Missouri.
Marjorie married R. Gene Buzzard on October 18, 1953. He preceded her in death in May 2011.
She was a graduate of Mt. Moriah High School and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Moriah, Missouri.
Marjorie was the co-owner of Gene Buzzard and Associate Land Surveyors, a Real Estate Broker and she also owned the Wedding Flower Boutique.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Ruth (Harper) Jincks; son, Rick Buzzard; and one brother.
Survivors include daughter, Debbie Buzzard (Keith Sawyer), St, Joseph, Missouri; son, Donald Buzzard, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Dean Jincks, Gladstone, Missouri; sister-in-law, Virgina Straub; brother-in-law, Charles Buzzard; six grandchildren, Michael Brock (Jan), Vickey Petitt (mike), Tonya Martinez, Nicole Buzzard, Alicia Buzzard and Tiffany Bucher (Damion); and ten great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Ridgeway, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Linda Ann Lockwood
1953-2016

Linda A. Lockwood, 62, Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her home.
As per the wishes of Linda, her body has been cremated and there will be no formal services or visitation. Memorial contributions are suggested to New Life Assembly of God Church or Second Christian Church and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Linda was born July 22, 1953 in Muscotah, Kansas the daughter of Richard and Mildred Wheeler Lockwood. She attended Muscotah Grade School, graduated from Atchison County High School in Effingham, Kansas and School of the Ozarks, Branson, Missouri.
Linda worked for Rockwell Corporation for over thirty years as a data entry operator and later as a payroll clerk until her retirement.
She attended both New Life Assembly of God Church and Second Christian Church in Atchison. She studied the Bible and Christian literature, and enjoyed Christian music. In her spare time she enjoyed tending her flowers, watching Butterflies, crocheting and spending time with family and friends and her pet cats.
Linda is survived by two brothers, Charles Lockwood, Trimble, MO, Larry Lockwood, Huron, KS, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and an uncle Berney Lockwood.

Julia C. Sommer
1929-2016

Julia C. Sommer, 86, Chillicothe, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born to Dennis and Cecelia (Potts) Anderson on October 24, 1929 in Dawn, Missouri.
She married William Louis Sommer in December of 1949. He preceded her in death after 34 years of marriage in 1983.
Mrs. Sommer was a member of Brookdale Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph and worked at Social welfare as an Admin Assistant after Bill passed away.
Julia was an avid grandma. She loved spending time with her family and cooking her famous fried chicken, potato salad and homemade apple pie.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Robbins (Ed) and Angela Dougal (Al); brother, Raymond Eugene Anderson; and sister-in-law, Evelyn (Cliff) Schindler.
Survivors include her children, Dan Sommer (Cindy), Omaha, Nebraska, Rod Sommer (Connie), Kearney, Missouri, Brenda DeVoy (Kevin), Brookfield, Missouri and Tony Sommer (Tish), Kearney, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Dani (Ryan) Penke, Brent (Lea) Sommer, Matt (Kayla) Sommer, Anna (Kevin) Quinn, Aaron Sommer, Allison Sommer, Darcie DeVoy, Blake (Jayme) DeVoy, Drew DeVoy, Billy (Christy) Sommer, and Sara Sommer (Cody Miller); six great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Bobbie Anderson and Carolyn (Marvin) Bodenhausen; numerous nieces and nephews; and many great friends she had met from her recent stays at Riverstone senior living apartments, Kansas City, Missouri, Benton House Assisted Living, Liberty, Missouri and Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Oak Ridge Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald G. Kagay
1933-2016

Donald G. Kagay, 83, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on January 4, 1933, the son of the late Joseph G. and Bessie M. (Richardson) Kagay, living there until 2004, then moving to Columbia.
He was a 1949 Honor graduate of Benton High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the “B” Club.
He then obtained an Associate in Science Degree in 1951 from St. Joseph Junior College where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
He started work for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department in 1951 as a Construction Rodman, retiring after 37 ½ years as a Resident Engineer. He served terms as president of District One Highway Employees Association and on various committees of the District One Highway Credit Union.
In 1989, he was employed as a Reserve Public Assistance Engineer with Region 7 of the FEMA, retiring in 1996 as a Senior Public Assistance Advisor.
He was a Registered Professional Engineer.
He was a member of the King Hill Baptist Church from 1945 to 1998, serving as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and, at various times, as Chairman of the Property Committee, Personnel Committee, Finance Committee and Pulpit Committee. He then attended Patee Park Baptist Church until moving to Columbia.
On November 4, 1951, he married Ida Marie Davis at the Carnegie Baptist Church in St, Joseph. She preceded him in death on October 12, 2000.
On April 10, 2004 he married Deborah Dawn Marshall Gorski. She survives him at their home in Columbia.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bessie (Richardson); and sister-in-law, Dorothy.
He is also survived by two daughters, Suzanne Thornton (Richard) and Debra Punzo (Steven), all of St. Joseph; son, Stephen Kagay (Virginia), St. Mary’s, Kansas; step-son, Marshall Gorski, Columbia, Missouri; one brother, Leonard Kagay, Kansas City, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Paula L. Hartley
1965-2016

Paula L. Hartley, 51, of Hiawatha, died Sunday evening, June 26, 2016, at her second home, Hiawatha Community Hospital.
She was born at Hays, Kansas, January 20, 1965, the daughter of Frank and Norma Buckminster Schuetz and was a lifelong resident of Hiawatha. Paula attended schools here, later graduating from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1983. After high school, she graduated from Platte Business College at St. Joseph, MO, with an associate’s degree in general business accounting. Paula’s working life included working at Citizens State Bank, Stan Boos Auto Sales, and Paul Bent, all of Hiawatha. She worked the past 14 years as a ward clerk at Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Things that were very important to Paula was spending time with her family. When she wasn’t with her family, she was working with her second family at the Hospital. Paula was also very professional, good at her job as ward clerk, taking care of everyone that needed assistance, whether be patient, doctor, or nurse. Once you met Paula, you were immediate friends, a friendship that lasted a lifetime.
She married Roy Hartley at Hiawatha, August 21, 1999. They had several rental properties together along with her work at the hospital. He survives at home.
Also surviving are four daughters: Emily Banks of Topeka, Kayla Gibbs of Hiawatha, Stephanie Hartley of Falls City, Nebraska, Monique Swimm, also of Hiawatha; her parents Frank and Norma Schuetz of Hiawatha; a brother Alan Schuetz of Illinois; her grandmother Lena Buckminster of Falls City, Nebraska; and 8 grandchildren.
Paula was preceded in death by her grandpa Cecil Buckminster; grandparents Theodore & Lena Schuetz, an aunt Susie Elliot, uncles: Bill Schuetz, and Jimmy Schuetz.
A Celebration of Paula’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Fisher Community Center in Hiawatha, with Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. until 4:30 Wednesday. The family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Fisher Community Center.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missy Newell Memorial Fund, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

Charles Henry Young
1932-2016

Charles Henry Young 83, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born October 3, 1932 in Savannah, MO, son of Eva and Raymond Young. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a Engineer after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his time working at the Railroad, he also enjoyed entertaining friends at his place at Lake Contrary. Charles was a member of the Eagles Aerie Lodge # 49, Lake Contrary Association, Union Pacific Old Timers Club, Y Fry, and Grace Evangelical Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Maxine Young, a sister George Ellen Brandt, and a step-son. Survivors include, a son, two step-daughters, several grandchildren, and several great grandchildren,and great great grandchildren, two brothers, Paul (Patsy) Young of St. Joseph, MO, brother, Ralph (Judy) Young of Savannah, MO, sister, Shirley (Dean) Proffit of St. Joseph, MO.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with a funeral service starting at 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with Dr. Darrell Jones officiating, The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Grace Evangelical Church Missionary program.

Christian Allan Hurt, Sr.
1969-2016

Christian Allan Hurt, Sr. (Shadetree), 46, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home.
Christian enjoyed C.B.’s, rebuilding vehicles, and spending time with family and close friends.
He is survived by his wife Billie Jean (Cornelius) Hurt of 30 years; children, Kody Cornelius, Christian Hurt, Jr., Ashley Hurt (Jordan Clark), and Samantha Ramirez (Jose); twelve grandchildren; brothers, Richard Bratton (Sabrina), Freddie Hurt, II, and Karl Hurt (Millie); and sisters, Susan Paulson, Isabelle Milich (Robert Everett), Orie Hurt, Kathryn Milich (Milan); and Carrie Hurt (Carl Crockett).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Norma (Elifrits) Hurt; sister, Teresa Auxier; and brother, John Hurt.
Celebration of Life 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 16th at the residence in St. Joseph, Missouri. The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations be made to Nodaway Valley Bank in care of Billie Jean Hurt. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John Fredick Bird
1939-2016

Visitation Wednesday, July 6th, 2016, 10:00am – 11:00am. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Wednesday, July 6th, 2016, 11:00am. Officiating Abbot Senecal, Barnabas, O.S.B. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel.

Lomiga Lemigao Atoe
1943-2016

Lomiga Lemigao Atoe, 73, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Auto, Amerika Samoa passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her home.
She was born April 3, 1943 in Pago Pago, Auto, Amerika Samoa.
Lomiga married Lemigao Atoe on April 13, 1963. He survives of the home.
She retired as a school cook in Auto, Amerika Samoa after 20 years.
Mrs. Atoe was a member of Christian Church in Auto, Amerika Samoa, where she was very active especially with the Women’s Group. She loved to spend time with her family cooking and joking around. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed going to the casino and taking car rides. She was most proud of her family and she had a hand in raising them all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leauma and Feagiai (Taauau) Saole; brother, Faafetai Saole; and sisters, Oriana Fa’aita and Mautofi Baker.
Survivors include her husband, Lemigao Atoe; six children, Paulo M. Atoe (Sharon), Toemele Atoe Taafua (Taafua), Talamama L. Atoe (Penelope), Peau L. Atoe (Jolynm), Sinalilo A. Lord (Joel) and Joseph Atoe; 14 grandchildren, Eunice Ching Sam, Elisse Lyon (Ryan), Albert Ching Sam (Holly), Tatiana Quitazol-Lopes (Aaron), Elisaia Atoe, Matthew Atoe, Halei Atoe, Morgan Atoe, Caden Atoe, Laura Atoe, Ramsey Atoe, Faana Atoe, Jessica Lord and Jonathan Lord; one great granddaughter, Aneleia; sister, Sipa’u Alefosio (Robert); brother, Peni Saole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.