Colleen Marie (Ellsworth) Glidewell
1944-2016

Colleen Marie (Ellsworth) Glidewell, 71, passed away to meet her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care with her husband Larry and family at her side.
Colleen was born July 3, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her parents were Edward and Hazel Ellsworth who preceded her in death.
On February 16, 1962, Colleen was united in marriage with Larry Glidewell at the Wyatt Park Assembly of God Church.
She was a graduate of Central High School and Methodist School of Nursing.
Despite being stricken with polio at the age of 2 that left her partially paralyzed in one leg, she was able to raise three children, complete nurses’ training and eventually finish 31 years of service at Heartland Hospital, retiring as an RN in May 2010.
Colleen’s greatest desire in life was to be a servant of her Lord by helping those in need physically, spiritually or financially. It was common for her to give gifts to those in need anonymously.
While her husband Larry took care of the yard Colleen loved to decorate her home for each season and especially for Christmas.
Colleen dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and members of her church Faith Valley Church of God who along with Pastor Mark Smith encouraged her with many prayers, cards, calls and visits.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Forrest and Robert Ellsworth.
Survivors include her husband of the home, daughter Jennifer (Joe Michael) Christian of Blue Springs, sons Joseph (Stacy) of Marion, Iowa, Jeffrey (Terry) of St. Joseph, and grandsons Isaac, Nathaniel, Jordan (Jessica), Josiah, Jeremiah and Levi.
Colleen’s special bouquets: To my husband, the best in the world. Truly “united until death us do part.” Faithful and loving until the end. Mosaic Cancer Center (chemo nurses and staff), Mosaic Oncology United (nurses and staff), Dr. Weigand and Dr. Sprague, special Nurse Practitioner Dana McDaniel. Mosaic Hospice Kate Lewis R.N., Sue Powers S.W, Mosaic LTAC (nurses and staff) and all the others that were so tender and kind in their caring.
Supported prayers of my whole church family were appreciated. My pastor and his wife were the best. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Moss were the best people and prayer warriors in the world. I’ve cherished the friendship of all the Heartland (Mosaic) employees I’ve worked with.
The family suggests memorials to Faith Valley Church of God or the American Cancer Society.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald A. Duffy
1934-2016

Donald A. Duffy 81, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born October 22, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Mildred and Lawrence Duffy. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. He married Shirley Chappell, on February 2, 1957, at St. James Catholic Church, she passed away August 23, 2015. He was proud of his military service in the United States Army. He was the plant manager at Whitaker Cable for many years until it closed in 1982, he then was the Plant manger at Bio-Zyme. He enjoyed bring involved with his church, and being active in his daughters activities at St. James School. Serving on the PTA and other school activities such as the fall festival. Don was a member St. James Catholic Church, the St. James Holy Name Society, St. Vincent DePaul food pantry, St. James Parish Council, St. James PTA, he was very active with St. James Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Usher as needed. Preceding him in death are wife, Shirley Mae Duffy, his parents, three sisters: Ann Panigot, Norma Lewis, and Marilyn Moore and an infant brother. Survivors include two daughters; Susan (Charles) Przybylski, and Sheryl (John) Bremer both of St. Joseph, MO, three grandchildren: Brittany Bremer, Carlie Przybylski, and Jennifer (Adam) Blake, great grandchild, Peyton Blake, a sister, Patricia Lamar, and brother in law, Marion (Dale) & Doris Chappell.
The Mass of Commemoration will be celebrated on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm, Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the Sparta Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, or St. James Catholic Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

David “Dave” Dean Potts Sr.
1959-2016

David “Dave” Dean Potts Sr. 56, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, died Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born March 2, 1959 in St. Joseph, MO. He worked at Dave’s Trash Service & Norris & Son. He enjoyed watching wrestling on Monday nights, fishing, and coin collecting. Preceding him in death are: father, Herbert Potts, wife, Jo Ellen Potts, grandson, Dallas, and brother, Herbert Potts, Jr. Survivors include, mother, Dorothy Potts, three daughters, Wendy, Ruth, and Sabrina Potts, sons, David Potts, Jr. and Tyson Good, 13 grandchildren, brothers, Larry Potts, Chuck Groce, and Eddie Groce, sister, Roseanna Johnson, two life long friends, Bill and Gary Mace, companion, Tammy Stains.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Beau Walker officiating, The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Ashland Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the David Potts Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

John A. Barron
1954-2016

John A. Barron, 61, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 25, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
John attended Central High School and owned Barron Remodeling. He was the founding member of the band “101 In the Shade” of which he was lead vocalist and guitarist. He of course had a passion for his music, but also enjoyed fishing, his dogs, and riding his Harley. The most important things to him were his wife, family and friends. His big heart and kind ways will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Barron, Sr.; brother, David Barron, Sr.; grandmother, Charlotte Herrera; brother, Stevie Barron; niece, Carissa Barron; nephew, Kain Barron; cousin, Autumn Nordin; aunt, Josie Smith; and step-father, David Rodewald.
Survivors include wife, Kimberly Barron; children, Jeffrey Williams, Jennifer Williams and Dakota Cox; mother, Mary Barron; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Ben Barron, Jr., Joseph Barron, Sr. (Sharon), Stephen Barron (Donna) and Mark Barron (Shauna); sisters, Mary Brown, Ruth Moore, Gloria Barron, Teresa Mahoney (Jim), Lora “Lucy” Barron-Helfrey, Stephanie Becerra (Ron) and Christy McGaughy (Preston); 80 nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 5:30 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Music Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Howard P. Trimpe
1922-2016

Howard P. Trimpe, 93, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was born in Havana, Illinois and was the younger of two sons born to Edwin and Marie (Behrends) Trimpe.
Howard married Shirley Hoeger on August 11, 1944. They graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1947 and were the first married couple to do so. Howard furthered his education at the University of Missouri – Columbia and graduated with a second Bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1948.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and continued flying for the Air Force for 30 years, most of that time out of Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He honorably served in World War II, including piloting a glider plane across enemy lines in Germany as part of Operation Varsity in 1945. He also flew in the Korean War and piloted a Nightingale medevac aircraft during the Vietnam War.
After Shirley’s death in 1992, Howard married Goldia Schopfer in 2000 and relocated to St. Joseph, Missouri from St Louis.
Howard was an honorable man, loved and respected by many for his sense of duty and commitment, his faith, his perseverance and his dedication to country, friends and family. Friends saw him as a wise gentleman and appreciated his congenial nature and playful sense of humor.
He was a lifelong baseball fan, switching loyalty from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Kansas City Royals. He spent many happy hours at Lake of the Ozarks, fishing, boating and skiing. He was an avid reader and always enjoyed his morning walks. After retirement he traveled extensively, regularly visiting Oregon during Bing cherry season.
He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in St Joseph, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National World War II Glider Pilots Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Robert, his wife, Shirley and son, Robert.
Survivors include wife, Goldia Trimpe, daughters Lynn Trimpe, Gail Trimpe-Morrow (S. Rex) and Susan Stockard; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Morrow, Jamison Morrow, Eric Stockard and Cari Stockard.
Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on January 18, preceded by visitation at 12:00 p.m., both at First Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Interment at 1:30 p.m. January 19 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Legion or First Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.