Joann “Jody” Caton
1933-2016

Joann “Jody” Caton 83, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO heath care center. She was born January 19, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Ada and R.B. Hollingsworth. She graduated from Benton High School 1950 and worked at the Stockyards Bank, Farmers State Bank, and the Heritage Bank prior to retiring from the Buchanan County Circuit Court. She was a member of Sparta United Methodist Church, and in recent years alternated attendance between Hyde Valley United Methodist, Wesley United Methodist Church and Sparta United Methodist Church’s. She was a member of the Alpha Joy Circle of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed faithfully serving in her church organizations. Joann was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Patrick “Pat” Lewis Caton, two sons, Jeffrey Clark Caton, and Jack Scott Caton, brother, Arthur B. Hollingsworth, sister, Bettie Jeanne Hollingsworth-Bailey, sister-in-laws, Berniece, Lavon, and Mildred Hollingsworth, and brother-in-law, Irwin Bailey. Survivors include, three daughters, Cheryl Anderson, Janie (Louie) Martinez of Saint Joseph, MO, and Patti Jo (Wayne) Halter of Kansas City, MO, eleven grandchildren,, thirteen great grandchildren, two brothers, Donald Hollingsworth of Maryville, MO, and Riley “Bud” Hollingsworth of St. Joseph, MO, dear friend, Michel Guernsey of St. Joseph, MO, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. .
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM Monday at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Sparta Cemetery. Memorials are requested to InterServ in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Terese ‘Ann’ Huss (Bertels)
1937-2016

Terese ‘Ann’ Huss (Bertels) was born Wednesday, August 25th, 1937, and passed away Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas. Visitation held Sunday, May 8th, 2016, 4:00pm – 6:00pm;
Located at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church Nortonville Kansas. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 221 N. Sycamore St., Nortonville, Kansas. Services held Monday, May 9th, 2016, 10:00am; Located at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church- Nortonville KS. Officiating Fr. Lazar Carasala.
Joyce A. Pickman
1953-2016

Joyce A. Pickman, 62, Atchison, Kansas died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 9, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 4:00 P. M. on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at St. Benedict Church with visitation with the family to follow at church until 7:00 P. M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict School; Trinity Lutheran School or Joyce A. Pickman Memorial Fund at Achievement Services and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Joyce was born September 2, 1953 in Falls City, Nebraska the daughter of Wilbur and Darlene Haeffele Durfee. She attended Trinity Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Atchison High School in 1971. She was inducted into the National Honor Society while a student at Atchison High School.
She and Steven J. Pickman were united in marriage on August 2, 1974 at St. Joseph’s Church in Atchison, Kansas.
Joyce began her employment at Valley State Bank as a teller and during her fourteen year tenure with the bank, she was made an executive Vice-President. In 1987 she joined the staff at Atchison Achievement Services as director of finance and in charge of client housing where she has served for twenty nine years until her death. During her service at achievement services she received numerous accolades including the USDA Rural Development of the Northeast District as manager of the year for both 1997 and 2004.
She was a member of St. Benedict Parish and the Altar Society of the church. She also was a past officer of the Maur Hill-Mount Academy Parent Teacher organization, and also served on a variety of educational committees for and at St. Benedict’s School. Joyce’s favorite past time was spending time with her children, husband and other family members and friends, planting flowers in her yard and around her home. She also enjoyed hiking and helping others in need.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Pickman, of the couple’s home, a son, Ryan J. Pickman, Manhattan, KS, a daughter, Jennifer Armstrong, Kansas City, MO, her mother, Darlene Durfee, Atchison, KS, and a brother, Terry Durfee, St. Joseph, MO.

Jane Eileen Jones
1922-2016

Jane Eileen Jones, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at her home.
She was born July 24, 1922 in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas. She was the daughter of John A. and Minnie Overlander Jones.
A graduate of Highland Elementary School, she was delighted to return later as a teacher. She graduated from the Barstow School in Kansas City where she was a member of the field hockey team, the drama society, and the chorus.
Following graduation from Barstow, she and her identical twin sister, Jean, enrolled in the School of Journalism at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. They later received Master’s Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction from the same university.
She taught in the St. Joseph Missouri Public School System for about 27 years, at Mark Twain and Hawthorne (now Coleman) schools.
Always interested in people, she enriched herself in community activities. She was a member of the Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church where she served on several committees. She held memberships in the Martha Fellowship at Huffman UMC, and was a former co-president of the St. Joseph Women’s Press Club, a charter member and past president of Alpha Ki Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma teacher honorary society, the Runcie Club, and Chapter ED of the PEO Sisterhood.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John A. Jones. Jr, (killed in World War II); and five sisters, Jean I. Jones (her twin), Elizabeth Jones Schwartz (Boyd), Helen Jones Parker (Dr. Elliott Sr.), Louise Jones Reese (William Jr.) and Mildred Jones Miller (Waldo). After the death of her twin, Jane “adopted” her faithful English bull dog (and apple of her eyes) Sir Cedric Bedford Macintosh Jones, who also preceded her.
Jane is survived by two nieces, Nancy Joan Schwartz Sommers, St. Joseph, Missouri and Joyce Aryl Parker Bottoms, Dubuque, Iowa; three nephews, John Jones Reese (Kathy), St. Joseph, Missouri, Elliott Francis Parker, Jr., Climax Springs, Missouri (Diane), and William Reese III, Walnut Creek, California; and several great nieces and nephews.
A sincere lover of the human race, Jane never lost interest in former pupils. She rejoiced when hearing their good fortunes and was saddened by any grief they might experience. She treasured all of her family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Monday, Highland Cemetery, Highland, Kansas. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Retired School Personnel Scholarship Fund or Huffman Church Clark Scholarship Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Norma Hinderks
1922-2016

Norma Hinderks, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 11, 1922 in Faucett, Missouri.
Norma married Willard V. Henderks.
She was of the R.L.D.S. Faith and had attended 17th Street Congregation & Abundant Life. Norma loved music and was a gifted pianist.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Living Community and Hands of Hope Hospice.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Velva (Cundiff) Boyd; three sisters, Dorothy Louise Boyd, Pauline Hamann and Margie VanVickle; and one brother, E.W. “Buck” Boyd.
Survivors include two sisters, Ernestine Snodgrass (David) and Frankie Kalin (Joseph), both of Stewartsville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, 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 they be made to The American Cancer Society or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

O. Max Vandever
1928-2016

O. Max Vandever, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 23, 1928 in Forbes, Missouri.
Max married Elizabeth Maxine Wells October 3, 1947.
He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and was attached to the US Marine Corps as a Navy Medic during the Korean War from which he received a Purple Heart with clusters. He worked at Light and Power and later Sears and after 30 years retired as division manager.
Mr. Vandever was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church, American Legion Post 359, Saxton Lodge No. 508, A.F.& A.M., 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason; Moila Shrine and past member Provost Guard. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna (Guyer) Vandever.
Survivors include wife of 68 years Maxine; children, Dee Thomason (Bart), Dr. David Vandever (Dr. Amelia Toomey), Daniel Vandever (Rachel), and Darryl Vandever (Susan); eight grandchildren, Cindy Price, Carey Millikan, Drew Thomason, Meghan Vandever, Owen Vandever, Jack Vandever, Adam Jungk, Amanda Troncin; seven great-grandchildren, Cambre Millikan, Cadence Buckler, Jerney Millikan, Matthew Millikan, Paige Millikan, Cohen Price, and Jorden Price; sisters, Sharon Veto and Nadine Blakley; brother, Gene Vandever; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Amelia R. Wagenblast
1916-2016

Amelia R. Wagenblast, 99, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born June 25, 1916 in Amazonia, Missouri and was a graduate of Central High School.
Amelia married Raymond Wagenblast on October 11, 1938.
She was a very active member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She spent most of her life on a dairy farm with her husband, Raymond.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Carolyn; parents, William and Evalena (Broce) Stewart; two brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include brother, Glen Stewart, Shawnee, Kansas; ten nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces, nephews and cousins. Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

HENRY LEE HENDERSON
1948 -2016

It was Solomon who penned, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity in this life: a time to be born and a time to die…”
On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at approximately 12 Midnight, God chose to inject the temporary pause into the life of Henry Lee Henderson; a life that began on January, 21, 1948. He was born to Warren Henderson and Ethel Miller in the quiet town of Pittsburg, Kansas but was raised by his grandmother, Eura Henderson in Iola, Kansas.
Henry received his formal education at Iola public school and Allen County Community College, and for the next four decades, with the same company, he would be characterized by his strong work ethic and commitment to service. He was an active member of the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church, and for over 20 years, Henry diligently served as a deacon, church board member, school board member, and immersed himself in the church’s youth ministry department. Henry’s life of service extended beyond the boundaries of St. Joseph, and in 2006, he was part of a dynamic team of volunteers in Hyderbad, India participating in health seminars, evangelism, clothing and food distribution.
On July 3, 2004, Henry began a new dimension in his life, when he married Annette Darlington. He was a wonderful husband and father to his children, whom he loved unconditionally. He made time to attend their sporting events and took special interest in what was important to them. Henry stressed academic excellence, and invested much of his time coaching his own children, grandchildren, and volunteering his time to help youth in the community play soccer, baseball and track. Also, competition was important to him; he was a keen sportsman, and won numerous awards for his athletic abilities. His hobbies include but are not limited to traveling, camping and fishing. In spite of his busy schedule Henry found time to “dabble” in technology.
On his life journey, Henry was a loving, generous, compassionate, thoughtful and loyal person. He loved people! His legacy was to serve and extend a helping hand to those who were in need.
On Wednesday May 4, 2016, Henry went to sleep quietly in Jesus to await the resurrection morning. He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette Henderson; his children, LaRon Henderson (Heather), Omaha , Nebraska, Janelle Trinkle (Paul), Leavenworth, Kansas, Mika and Mikeal Henderson, St. Joseph, Missouri, TeFeris Henderson, Kansas City, Missouri and Heather Henderson, St. Joseph, Missouri; Grandchildren, Noni, Justus, Jada, Mia, Miles, Amonttay, Ka’Miyah and Xion Henderson; Sisters, Diane, Deidre, Toni and Terri Lee, Cheryl Thompson, and Shirley Vaughn; Brothers, Warren Henderson, Jr. and Emery Lee; Uncles, Frank Williams, Jr. and Russell Henderson; Aunts, Patricia Pulley and JoAnn Hunter; and a host of nephews, nieces, in laws and friends.
Henry will be sorely missed by his immediate family, his church family, friends and the numerous lives he has touched on this journey.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Celebration of a “life well-lived” of the late Henry Lee Henderson will be held at the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday at 2:30 P.M. The Internment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery 5005 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Flowers will be appreciated, and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Online guest book and obituary at: www.meierhoffer.com