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Obituaries for Oct. 30 – Nov. 1

Posted on November 2, 2015November 2, 2015

Margaret “Joan” Hegeman
1932 – 2015

COSBY, Mo. — Margaret “Joan” Hegeman, 83, longtime resident of Cosby, Mo, passed away at a local health care facility on October 28, 2015.
Joan was born May 24, 1932 to Julius and Minnie (Triplett) Kowitz in Helena, Mo.
She graduated from Savannah High School and Northwest Missouri State College with a degree in Vocational Home Economics.
She married Donald Hegeman on June 18, 1955 and they had four children.
She was very active in her community with leadership roles in the following organizations: Chair of the Congregation for Hope United Church of Christ, Board of Regents at Missouri Western State College, Daughters of the American Revolution, Cosby Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Holstein Association, Andrew County Republican Central Committee, Rolling Hills Public Library Board, Cosby Area Friendship Club, President of the Shady Lawn Nursing Home Board, Helena Elementary PTA, Cosby 4-H Club, founding member of the Savannah Music Accents Boosters Club, Semper Fidelis, and PEO.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years; parents; sister, Barbara Alexander; and brothers in law, Bill Alexander, Edward Boulger and Charles Dickson.
Additional survivors include: sisters, Agnes Boulger, Kankakee, IL and Vivian Cox, Overland Park, KS; sister-in-law, Violet Dickson, Springfield, IL; daughters, Beth (Howard) McCauley, St. Joseph, MO, Nancy (Paul) Langemach, Savannah, MO; sons, Dan (Fran) and Fritz (Jennifer) both of Cosby, MO; grandchildren, Eric Langemach, Brent (Megan) McCauley, Kristin Langemach, Cole McCauley, Kelly (Derek) Yost, Hannah (Colten) Catterton, Mark Langemach, Joseph, Heidi, Phillip, Lillie and Joshua Hegeman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Hope United Church of Christ, Cosby, Missouri. Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri.
The family will gather with friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to Hope United Church of Christ, 19999 State Route W, Cosby, MO 64436 or John Griffith Chapter DAR, 1108 W Price, Savannah, MO 64485.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Flora B. Nichols
1930-2015

Flora B. Nichols, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born on February 23, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Flora graduated from Helena High School, class of 1947. She began her career as the owner and operator of Union Star Café. Following that she was a manager at Big Smith Cafeteria, dietary manager at Beverly Manor and later worked and retired from Walmart.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, David Nichols; parents, Albert and Ida (Thornton) Fisher; and sisters, Mary Ella Fisher and Thelma Mittan .
Survivors include her sons, Rex Ott (JoAnn), Danville, Iowa, Steve Ott (Sally), White Settlement, Texas, Charlie Nichols, St. Joseph, and Greg Nichols (Roxanne), Spring, Texas; daughters, Valerie Welshhons (William), Las Vegas, Pam Johnson (Johnny), Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mary Van Winkle, St. Joseph; 17 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Disabled American Veterans Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Arthur “Art” H. Brantley
1921-2015

Arthur “Art” H. Brantley, 94, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home. He was born August 27, 1921 in Pine Bluff, AR, son of Lucille and John Brantley. He graduated from high school and served in the United States Army, and he is a veteran of the World War II receiving his European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon. Art married Maggie Wray on November 21, 1958, and they shared 56 years together. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 39 1/2 years working as a lineman and Tandem Switch Room operator. He and Maggie loved their RV and started traveling in 1972, and after retirement in 1986 they were more full time. They were members of the FCRV Family Campers RV Club, and the Good Sam RV Club. They traveled to 28 states and to Canada, and attended 340 “Samberees” together. Two of his favorite things were his RV and mowing. Art was Episcopalian. Preceding him in death are his parents, a son, John R. Brantley, granddaughter, Heida Benonydittir, two brothers, John A. and Billy Brantley, and five sisters, Lucille Crowell, Luetta Jarvis, Altressa Williams, Maude Ella Richards, and Josephine Bierman. Survivors include, wife, Maggie of the home, three daughters: Deb (Frank) Vera of Arlington, TX, Cindy Fiene of Lincoln, NE, and Candis Edmonds of St. Joseph, MO, six grandchildren: Julie Winship, Elizabeth Paletz, Tres Vera, Brandon Cornelius, Edwin Cornelius, and Cerenity Edmonds, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Mosaic Life Hospice for their kind and thoughtful service to our family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Lionberger officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Clara Ellen (Pitts) Eiman
1938-2015

Clara Ellen (Pitts) Eiman 77, was born June 16, 1938 in Rushville, Missouri. She entered Heaven’s gates on All Saints Day, Sunday November 1, 2015 after a very courageous battle against cancer for five 1/2 years. She married the loved of her life Robert L. Eiman, June 16, 1957 at St. James Catholic Church. Together, they shared 58 loving years. Clara had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for the last 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Ora Pitts and Ruth Kuhnert Pitts Berkshire. She is survived her husband of the home, three loving children: son, Paul (Debbie) Eiman, Leisa (Doug) Mosser, Susan (Jim) Evans all of St. Joseph, MO, seven grandchildren: Lucas (Beth) Eiman, Mathew (Jenny) Eiman, Michael Eiman, Bryan (Shanna) Mosser, Megan (Jeff) Huff, Katy Evans-Manser, her birthday boy, Mitchell (Molly) Evans, step-grandson, Brandon Propes. Clara was a proud great-grandmother to Brayden, Kolby, and Ethan Eiman, Bentley and Brooklynn Mosser, Trenton Manser, Mason Huff, Jensen and Owen Eiman. Brother, Jim (Joan) Pitts, sisters, Bonnie Wickham, and Geraldine (Jim) Gillett, along with several, nieces and nephews. Upon graduating from Benton High School and Gard’s Business University, Clara worked at Swift & Co. as a comptroller operator. After being a stay-at-home mother for a few years, she went back to work for MFA insurance and Missouri Heart Association. In 1970 she joined the U.S. District Court as a Deputy Clerk for the Western District of Missouri. In 1998 she joyfully retired, having completed 28 years of Service. Clara and Bob joined the Good Sam’s Camping Club and greatly enjoyed traveling to every U.S. State and several Canadian Province’s as well as spending several warm winters in Arizona and Texas. Over the years she volunteered for the P.T. A., Girl Scouts of America, Sertoma Camp for the Deaf at Camp Marvin Hillyard, Camp Quality for children battling cancer, the local food kitchen, funeral dinners, and the prayer chain at her church. She was a proud Red Hat Diva. She loved spending time with family and her many, many friends, reading, cooking, and shopping. Clara truly knew that God blessed her graciously with a full and happy life.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Tuesday, with the family to receive friends until 8:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. Father Christian Malewski Celebrant. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Life Hospice, Catholic Charities, or the Judah House in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary

Single-vehicle crash in Platte County injures St Joe woman

Posted on November 2, 2015

A St Joseph woman suffered moderate injuries in a crash in Platte County Sunday morning.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 38-year-old Gina Giffin lost control of her Kia along I-435.

According to the crash report, the vehicle left the highway, hit a mile-marker sign and traveled down an embankment.

Ms Giffin was transported to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment.

Unusual crash kills Forest City man

Posted on November 2, 2015November 2, 2015

An unusual accident in Holt County claimed the life of a Forest City man Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Harold Macrander was killed as he tried to start a homemade motorcycle shortly after noon Sunday.

Another man in a pickup was towing the three-wheeler when it began running under its own power, but the throttle was stuck open. The trike caught up with and then hit the pickup.

Mr Macrander was ejected into the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened at about 12:19 p.m. Sunday along Missouri 111 highway in Forest City.

One killed, five hurt in Dekalb County crash

Posted on November 2, 2015

One person was killed and five others were injured in a crash north of Cameron Saturday night. According to the crash report, the two drivers were northbound on US-69 highway at about 10:30 p.m.

When 18-year-old Dalton Venneman tried to turn left off the highway, the pickup truck behind him rammed into his driver’s side door.

Dalton Venneman, 18, was killed in the crash.

His passengers, Dakota Venneman, 14, Matthew Morrison, 14, and Brittany Jones, 19 were all seriously injured.The driver of the other vehicle, Brandon Evans, 31, was seriously hurt. His passenger, Michael Thornton, 22, suffered moderate injuries.

All of the victims in the crash were from Cameron.

Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Nov. 2 – 8

Posted on November 1, 2015October 30, 2015

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 1 – Nov. 8from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Many projects will include lane closures and delays can be expected. MoDOT reminds the public to buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones.

Atchison County

Interstate 29 – At the Rock Creek Bridge near mile marker 107 south of Rock Port; bridge deck replacement. Traffic is head to head in the northbound lanes through mid to late December.
I-29 – CLOSED southbound I-29 on-ramp from Route 111 to Exit 107; bridge deck replacement. Closed through mid to late December.
Route N – Pothole patching, Nov. 2 – 3
Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route EE – Pothole patching, Nov. 5 – 6

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 169 – One-half mile east of Riverside Terrace; shoulder work,Nov. 2 – 3
Route A – One mile south of Route O; culvert repair, Nov. 2 – 6
I-229 and U.S. Route 36 – Flushing bridges and bridge maintenance, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge; bridge deck replacement, Nov. 2 – 8. Traffic is head to head in the eastbound lanes with a 14-foot width restriction.

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – From U.S. Route 65 (Livingston County) to Route A; shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
Route A – Shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Mowing and bridge maintenance, Nov. 2 – 6

Carroll County

Route 41 – CLOSED at the Wakenda Chute Bridge; bridge maintenance,Nov. 2 – 5, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 65 – From Carrollton to Route W; shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 24 and Routes 41, O and V – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route UU – From U.S. Route 65 to Bosworth; drainage work, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes WW and YY – Sign operations, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 65 – From U.S. Route 36 (Livingston County) to Route J; mowing, Nov. 4 – 6

Chariton County

Route 129 – Sign operations, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6

Clinton County

I-35 – CLOSED southbound Lathrop rest area; pavement repair, Nov. 2, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Route 116 – From Lathrop to three miles east of Lathrop; resurfacing project, Nov. 2 – 8. A pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.

Daviess County

Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6

Dekalb County

I-35 – Spraying, Nov. 2 – 6

Gentry County

U.S. Route 169 – From King City to Stanberry; shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes M, P, BB and UU – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route C – At Route FF; drainage work, Nov. 3 – 5

Grundy County

U.S. Route 65, Routes B and Y – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route 6 – From west of Trenton to the Daviess County line; shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6

Harrison County

Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6

Holt County

U.S. Route 59 – From the Oregon city limits east to I-29; shoulder work,Nov. 2 – 3
I-29 – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route BB – Pothole patching, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 59 – From the Oregon city limits north to I-29; shoulder work,Nov. 4 – 6

Linn County

Route 5 – From U.S. Route 36 to the Marceline city limits; shoulder work, Nov. 2
Routes B, M and TT – Pothole patching, Nov. 2 – 4
Route B – At the Smokey Branch Bridge and the Parsons Creek Bridge; bridge maintenance, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes 129, CC, HH and PP – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 36 – From the Livingston County line to the Macon County line; pothole patching, Nov. 4 – 6

Livingston County

U.S. Route 65 – From Route 190 to the Grundy County line; mowing,Nov. 2 – 4
U.S. Route 36 – From U.S. Route 65 to Route A (Caldwell County); shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Striping, Nov. 2 – 6
U.S. Route 65 – From U.S. Route 36 to Route J (Carroll County); mowing, Nov. 4 – 6

Mercer County

U.S. Route 65 and Route A – Sign operations, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes K, M, W, Z and BB – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 136 – Three miles east of Route P; drainage work, Nov. 2
U.S. Route 136 – From the Maryville city limits to Liberty Road; shoulder work, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6

Putnam County

U.S. Route 136 and Route 5 – Shoulder work and mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes 149 and W – Pothole patching, Nov. 2 – 6
Routes 129, U and YY – Drainage work, Nov. 2 – 6

Sullivan County

Route OO – CLOSED from Route BB to Noble Road; culvert replacement, Nov. 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 6 – From Route 5 (Milan) to Route 129 (Green City); resurfacing project, Nov. 2 – 6, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will be narrowed in two mile sections. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place.
Routes 129, C and V – Mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route E – CLOSED from Route WW to Route ZZ; culvert replacement,Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 129 – Drainage work, Nov. 5 – 6

Worth County

U.S. Route 136 – From the Iowa state line to the Gentry County line; mowing, Nov. 2 – 6
Route F – From Route 46 to the Iowa state line; drainage work, Nov. 2 – 6
Various routes – Striping, Nov. 2 – 6

‘No Shave November’ takes over Sheriff’s Office to benefit Christmas giving

Posted on November 1, 2015October 30, 2015

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is taking part in No Shave November to benefit its annual Secret Santa program.

The office said employees will be raising funds during November as part of the program to help area citizens.

“The funds raised are tax deductible and will be utilized by the LCSO in helping Livingston County seniors and families who are truly in need,” said Sheriff Steve Cox. “The people we help are good citizens who have good hearts and will be recognized for their great citizenship.”

In the past, Sheriff Cox said he and the deputies have used the money to do things like place food and staples in pantries for people who were struggling and infrared heaters in homes for some with little or no heat.

“We have bought appliances for seniors who were going without,” Cox said. “We spoiled an elderly cancer patient with her only wish; to have an electric blanket. The LCSO has even been able to make dreams come true for families with little hope of having a special Christmas.”

Donation can be made at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601 or call 660-646-0515 or email Sheriff Cox at sheriffcox@gmail.com or Sindy Fitzpatrick at sfitzpatrick@livcoso.org.

For the LCSO employee who raises the MOST funds during November, that person will receive a special gift from Sheriff Cox and family.

Percussionist to visit Missouri Western

Posted on November 1, 2015October 30, 2015

St. Joseph, Mo. —An internationally-acclaimed percussionist is making a trip to St. Joseph this week.

Kevin Bobo will be giving a clinic/performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Potter Hall Theater at Missouri Western State University. Admission is free and open to the public.

Bobo is professor of percussion at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a position he has held since 2007. Prior to his appointment at IU, he served as assistant professor of percussion at the University of Kansas. He studied percussion with J. C. Combs and Gordon Stout, and composition with Greg Woodward and Dana Wilson.

Internationally respected as a solo marimba artist, Bobo has performed on five continents. His travels have taken him to Taiwan, Singapore, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Australia, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, and nearly 40 states in the U.S. As a composer, Bobo’s compositions are performed all over the world, with his solo works frequently appearing on international competition repertoire lists. He has authored two method books and composed numerous pieces for a variety of instruments and ensembles.

Bobo’s appearance is sponsored by the Missouri Western State University Department of Music, PercMaster Publications and Zildjian Cymbals.

Winter weather preparations underway

Posted on November 1, 2015October 30, 2015

2015 Snow Photo by Nadia Thacker — 2015 Snow

JEFFERSON CITY – Snow is not in the local forecast yet, but the Missouri Department of Transportation wants to be ready when winter weather is here. To prepare, MoDOT will test its readiness for the upcoming winter season with a statewide drill on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The drill tests MoDOT’s winter battle plan to ensure its readiness to get travelers back on Missouri roadways as quickly as possible after winter storms.

“Over 3,500 MoDOT employees are involved in our winter operations, including every maintenance crew across the state,” said State Maintenance Engineer Becky Allmeroth. “The annual drill helps to make sure we all know our roles during a storm, and we can do our jobs successfully.”

During the drill, MoDOT employees will react to a simulated forecast of significant snow for the entire state. The department’s emergency operations centers will activate and maintenance employees will be deployed to their trucks.

“One of the most valuable parts of the drill is to measure our snowplow circuits by driving routes we may have modified since the previous winter season. As we open new roads and lanes we must modify our snow removal plans.” said Allmeroth. “It also allows our newest snow fighters the opportunity to drive a snowplow over some of their proposed routes so they are aware of obstacles and obstructions that might be hidden in a storm by snow or ice such as curbs and raised islands.”

Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after 8 a.m. In urban areas, the drill will not begin until after 9 a.m. The exercise should be completed by 3 p.m.

The drill isn’t the only element to MoDOT’s winter weather operations. All maintenance employees complete an annual winter skills training that serves as a refresher course for plowing snow. The training assures that proper equipment operation, plowing techniques and safety measures are fresh on employees’ minds as winter approaches. Every piece of equipment – every truck, motor grader, snow blower, and tractor – is inspected to ensure proper operation.

“Our ultimate goal is to handle the first snowfall like we’ve been plowing snow all year,” said Allmeroth. “Careful planning and preparation mean our crews can mobilize when needed and our equipment will be ready.”

The Missouri Department of Transportation annually spends about $47 million to keep roads clear in the winter and help ensure motorists get to their destinations safely and quickly.

Missouri Western to host Tunnel of Oppression

Posted on October 31, 2015October 30, 2015

St. Joseph, Mo. —The Center for Multicultural Education and the Division of Student Affairs at Missouri Western State University will host the Tunnel of Oppression, an interactive event that highlights contemporary issues of oppression, Nov. 2, 3, 4 and 5. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Blum Student Union, room 223. The tour, which will take about 45 minutes, is free and open to the public.

The Tunnel of Oppression is designed to introduce participants to the concepts of oppression, privilege and power. Participants are guided through a series of scenes that aim to educate and challenge them to think more deeply about issues of oppression.

The Tunnel strives to give people a way to experience oppression in a hands-on way by placing them in situations they may never have been in before. By engaging emotions of the participants, it allows for the accounts expressed in the program to be truly effective.

At the end of the tour, participants are provided an opportunity to discuss their experiences with each other.

For more information or to schedule a time to walk through the tunnel, contact the Center for Multicultural Education, 816-271-4150 or cme@missouriwestern.edu.

Drivers: Watch out for little Ghosts and Goblins

Posted on October 31, 2015October 30, 2015

JEFFERSON CITY – Caution is urged today as kids in costumes his the streets with candy bags in tow.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is asking drivers to take it slow.

“It’s important for adults and drivers to be even more alert during Halloween because so many kids are out and they may not be watching for cars,” said Bill Whitfield, executive committee chair for the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety.

During the 2014 Halloween holiday Missouri had one fatality and four injuries involving pedestrians under the age of 16. To avoid real-life Halloween horrors the coalition asks drivers to remember the following:

• Stay alert. Neighborhoods that don’t normally have a lot of pedestrian and bicycle traffic may experience an increase on Halloween night.

• Remember that kids are excited and may be trying to visit as many houses as possible in a short amount of time. They may forget to stop, look and listen as they cross the street.

• Be cautious in areas where cars are parked along the side of the street. Trick-or-treaters may suddenly dart into traffic from between parked cars.

• Wear bright, reflective clothing or decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape/patches.

• Be patient and SLOW DOWN.