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Obituaries for Oct. 15-19

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

Mildred N. “Millie” Bartch
1918-2015

Mildred N. “Millie” Bartch, 96, of St. Joseph, MO passed away October 14th at Oakridge Nursing Home, Plattsburg, MO. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life was held at Word of Life Church in the Upper Room, October 19th.
Mildred was born November 7, 1918 in St. Joseph, MO. to William and Viola McDowell. She was the oldest daughter of ten children.
She married Floyd Oliver Bartch April 3, 1940. After 57 years of marriage, he preceded her in death March 1, 1997.
Mildred was a homemaker and mother of two children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Floyd Owen Bartch, great-granddaughter, Rebecca Ann Bartch, brothers James McDowell, Ivan McDowell, Robert McDowell, sister Ellen Foreman.
She is survived by daughter Sherry Bartch, St. Joseph, MO and daughter-in-law Myrna Bartch, Kansas City, MO; 6 grandchildren, Robin (Mark) Houston, Melanie (Rob) Fields, Brian Bartch, Mark (Tammie) Wright, Chad Wright (Spencer Fretschel), David (Heidi) Hughes and 12 great grandchildren, brothers; Harold McDowell, Kansas City, MO, Raymond McDowell, Oklahoma City, OK, sisters; Billie Hamm, Carolyn Guinn, St. Joseph, MO and Doris Warren, Albany, MO. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Helen Aalbers
1942-2015

Helen Aalbers, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at a local healthcare facility.
She was born November 17, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Helen married Roger Aalbers on November 30, 1985. He preceded her in death in October 1991.
She attended Wyatt Park Christian Church and enjoyed reading her Bible and doing cross-stitch. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Blanche Nelson; brother, Vernon Nelson; and Evelyn Parrish.
Survivors include daughter, Jenny Miller (Ray), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Raechel Miller; four nephews; and numerous cousins.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Clyde Richard Elder
1954-2015

Clyde Richard Elder, 61, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away October 15, 2015 at Kansas City Hospice Center.
Clyde was born January 1, 1954 in Carthage, Missouri to John William and Bette Jean (Ellis) Elder, Sr. who preceded him in death. Clyde was a graduate of Winfield, Kansas High School, Southwest Baptist College (now University), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Luther Rice Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree.
On January 10, 1976 Clyde was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Muriel Ann Houghton, who survives the home. To this union they were blessed with three children; daughter, Andrea (Dallas) Denison of Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; son, Nathaniel (Diane) Elder of Wentzville, Missouri; daughter, Jessica (Shaun) Agnew of St. Joseph; and four grandchildren, Ashton and Everly Elder, Jackson and Abigail Denison. All who survive him.
Clyde had served as the Director of Missions for the St. Joseph Baptist Association since 1996. He was a devoted member of McCarthy Baptist Church and served churches throughout Missouri and Kansas.
Clyde actively served the Missouri Baptist Convention as a consultant and member of numerous committees. One of his greatest honors was to serve as a trustee for Southwest Baptist University.
Other survivors include brothers, John (Cheryl) Elder, Jr. and Charles (Anne) Elder; sister, Jana Elder; uncles, Bill Elder and Bill Schellhorn; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, McCarthy Baptist Church, 2710 S. Belt Hwy, St. Joseph, Missouri. Interment Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Kansas on Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorials may be made to Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly, 9463 MO-190, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jonna Michell (Heath) Rehm
1969-2015

Jonna Michell (Heath) Rehm, 46, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 15, 2015.
She was born June 29, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jonna was a graduate from Lafayette High School, class of 1987. She was a licensed massage therapist and owner at Healing Harmony. She loved baseball and worked concession at the Mustang games and was a huge Royals fan. Jonna enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her daughters. She was very involved with school functions, always lending a hand. She was a strong woman and had recently celebrated five years since her kidney transplant.
Jonna had many friends as people gravitated towards her caring and kind personality. She was an amazing woman, who was always positive and had a smile.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald S. Heath.
Survivors include daughters, Hanna Rose Rehm and Brittanie Danae Rehm; grandson, Kaevan Harrington; mother, Cathy (Carrel) Sontheimer and her husband Tom; sisters, Tracy Frye, and Jennifer Goin; brother, Benji Sontheimer; nieces, Kaylea Michelle Frye and Danyka Rose Sontheimer; nephews, Jaydn and Carson Goin; her beloved dog Sammy; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Farewell Services 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the funeral home to defray cost or help continue Hanna’s education. The family requests that you wear your Royals gear to the service in honor of Jonna. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Joshua Stephen Lyon
1978-2015

Joshua Stephen Lyon, 37, left this world on Friday, October 16, 2015.
Born May 15, 1978 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Cynthia Lyon.
Survivors include his five children: Dominick Devers, DeShawn, Donivan, Jakayla, Kerya Lyon; his father, William (Sherry) Lyon; paternal grandmother, Iona Lyon; brother John Lyon; stepbrothers, Bradley Wilson and Bryan Gritts; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Josh was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Macrander.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Leanna (Harr) Corbet
1924-2015

Leanna (Harr) Corbet, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born May 23, 1924 in Cosby, Missouri.
Leanna married Roger Corbet in 1959. He preceded her in death in 2011 after fifty-one years of marriage.
She graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1942 after which she attended Methodist Medical School of Nursing and received her license in 1946. Leanna practiced at the TBK Clinic for thirty years and later worked and retired from the State Hospital.
She enjoyed traveling, camping with her family and was a Royals fan. She also was a member of Cosby Zion Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Glenn Harr and Alvin Harr; and sister, Mable Kapp.
Survivors include children, Nancy Corbet and Brian Corbet (Tiffany); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Cosby Zion United Methodist. Interment Cosby Zion Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Cosby Zion Cemetery Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Elmer G. Myers
1918-2015

Elmer G. Myers, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his residence.
He was born September 13, 1918 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Elmer attended Neely Elementary and later graduated from Central High School, Class of 1936.
He served in North Africa during World War II with the Army Air Corps. After the war he started several businesses, Elmer Myers Specialized Auto Service, St. Joseph Flying at Rosecrans and later worked at Wire Rope as their Chief Pilot. He was a fixture at Ashland United Methodist Church, attending 8:00 A.M. Sunday services without fail. He loved everything to do with cars and raised Arabian Horses as a hobby.
Elmer was a member of the Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William John “JW” Myers, Sr. and Ola (Whitmore) Myers; sisters, Ola Nicholson and Audrey Meyer; and former spouse, Mildred (Boyd) Myers.
Survivors include children, Gayle Myers (Tammy), St. Joseph, Missouri and Gary Myers (Sally), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Brian Myers (Amy Heath), St. Joseph, Missouri, Victoria McPherson (Dustin), Topeka, Kansas, Sara Beth Myers (John Haubenreich), Nashville, Tennesse, Matthew Myers, Kansas City, Missouri, and Rachel Santon (Andrew), St. Louis, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn McPherson, Tyler McPherson, Torrin Myers, Abigail Haubenreich, and Thomas Haubenreich; sister, Beverly Daily; brother, William John “Bill” Myers, Jr. (Edna); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 28, 2015, Ashland United Methodist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Ashland United Methodist Building Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jacob E. “Jake” Rostock
1936-2015

Jacob E. “Jake” Rostock, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends.
Jake was born July 5, 1936 in Oregon, Missouri.
He graduated in 1954 from Forest City High in the top 10 of his class.
Jake proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Following the war he joined the St. Joseph Police Department retiring as a Lieutenant October 13, 1995. He continued his career at the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department, retiring, January 31, 2001. While with the police force he attended and graduated from Missouri Western with a degree in Criminal Justice. He also worked as security at Dillard’s.
He enjoyed traveling and nature, but most of all spending time with family.
Jake was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #359, Charter member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, member of the Marine Corp League and the 139th Air Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mabel (Rhodes) Rostock; siblings, Ferdinand “Ferd” Rostock, Abraham “Linc” Rostock, John Rostock, Pauline Kirschner, Hazel Grimes, and Margaret Ebnet.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 42 years, Marcia Rostock; children, Edward Dean Rostock (Linda), Linda Rostock (Mike Myers), Kristen Hovey (Jody), and Cheri Dill (Danny); seven grandchildren, Dustin, Denver, Amber, Autumn, Logan, Lane, and Jada; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Voice of America Chorus schedules Christmas show auditions

Posted on October 20, 2015

The Voices of America chorus is preparing for their 2015 Christmas season and want you to join them. This “no strings attached” offer is to join voices for their Christmas season and sing on their Christmas shows, at the Paradox Theater on Saturday, December 12.

Christmas Auditions for male a cappella singers will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at St Peter Lutheran Church located on St Joseph Avenue.

To register for an audition please text 816-262-1157 with your name and a request for an audition time or go to here and complete the registration form for an audition. Audition times will be scheduled Wednesday, October 21 between 7:15 – 9:15 p.m.

If you are not available on this audition date and would still like to participate you should complete the information anyway.

You should come prepared to sing any 1-2 minute song a cappella for a review panel showing your musical knowledge and vocal strengths. Participants must be available for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 10pm. Participants should also be available for two concerts scheduled for Saturday, December 12 with a 12:00 p.m. call time and concerts scheduled for 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Those individuals who pass the audition will be invited to sing with the Voices of America Chorus during the Christmas season!

“Stuff a Truck” this weekend for the needy

Posted on October 20, 2015

The Salvation Army and volunteers are “Stuffing a Truck” with good used clothing and miscellaneous items. This year’s collection events are Friday October 23rd from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday October 24th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hy-Vee Shopping Center on the Belt Hwy.

They’d like to help increase the resources for individuals in our community AND give opportunity for increasing donations of coats for the November 7, 2015 coat distribution.

The Salvation Army assists individual and families in need with clothing and household items at no cost to those who qualify. In addition, the Family Store upholds the dignity of those who are able to purchase items and this in turn supplements the operation of the shelter, youth programs, summer camp opportunities, nursing home care packages, the food pantry, and more; right here in the St. Joseph community.

Stop by the Hy-Vee Shopping Center: Friday October 23rd or Saturday October 24th and go home feeling you’ve helped someone special.

For more information please call 232-5824.

City announces candidates for Parks Director position

Posted on October 19, 2015

The City of St. Joseph has narrowed the list to fill the position of Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities director down to three.

Forest S. Decker, Karen Holmes, and Chuck Kempf are the final candidates on the list. The three will take part in a day-long series of interviews Oct. 30. A public meet and greet will be held following the interviews at 4 p.m. in the lower lobby of City Hall.

Decker received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and his Master’s in Business Administration from Baker College in Flint, Michigan. He currently serves as the superintendent of parks for the city of Kansas City, Missouri, where he has held that position since 2009.

Holmes received her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and her Master’s in Public Administration from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. Most recently, she served as the recreation superintendent for the city of Wichita, Kansas, where she held that position since 2011.

Kempf received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Missouri Western State College, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He currently serves as interim parks director.

The city began searching for a parks director after long-time director Bill McKinney announced his retirement in March.

Farmers settles no-call lawsuit in Missouri

Posted on October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Jefferson City, Mo. – Attorney General Chris Koster today announced he has settled a lawsuit filed against California-based Farmers Insurance Exchange, Truck Insurance Exchange and Fire Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”) for violating state telemarketing and No-Call laws. Under the agreement, Farmers will pay $575,000 to the state of Missouri. This is the largest amount ever paid by a telemarketer for Missouri No-Call and telemarketing violations.

The settlement agreement filed in St. Charles County Circuit Court also requires Farmers to adopt policies and procedures to prevent future telemarketing and No-Call violations, including agent training and annual audits of a sample of the company’s agents. Farmers sells home, life and auto insurance through its independent agents.

Koster said the Attorney General’s Office received more than 275 No-Call complaints over a four-year period about Farmers agents’ harassing telemarketing practices. Many consumers complained that they continued to be contacted by Farmers agents after instructing them not to call. Unwanted telemarketing calls and harassing treatment by telemarketers annually rank highest on the list of complaints received by the Attorney General’s Office.

“Farmers Insurance simply looked the other way while its agents were flouting Missouri’s no-call law, illegally bombarding Missouri consumers with unwanted telemarketing calls,” Koster said. “This historic settlement combined with new training requirements should ensure Farmers reforms its practices to protect Missouri consumers.”

The settlement funds will be used for consumer education and advocacy, enforcement of Missouri’s consumer laws, and to pay for the costs of the investigation and prosecution of the case.

Red Flag Warning for fire risk today!

Posted on October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Red Flag Warnings are in effect from noon to 7pm today.

Warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds make outdoor burning dangerous.

Outdoor burning is not recommended because any wildfire that develops will likely spread quickly.

According to the National Weather Service, we can expect temperatures in the middle to upper 70s, humidity readings between 20% and 25%, and south/southwest winds of from 20 to 25 miles-per-hour, with some gusts in excess of 30 miles-per-hour.

Two hurt in Atchison County crash

Posted on October 19, 2015

Two people were hurt in a crash off Missouri-111 highway in Atchison County early Saturday morning.

Trey Holmes and passenger Tanner Greene, both of Rock Port, were transported to Fairfax Community Hospital with moderate injuries.

According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Mr Holmes, 30, lost control of the pickup truck he was driving. The vehicle left the roadway, hit a creek and an embankment.

Career Day to draw Northwest students to internship opportunities

Posted on October 18, 2015October 16, 2015

(Photo by Jacob Hubbert/Northwest Missouri State University)

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will host its fall Career Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Lamkin Activity Center, giving potential candidates the opportunity to interact with more than 100 employers offering full-time, summer and internship opportunities.

Additionally, Northwest’s Career Day will coincide with the Graduate Information Fair and the Education Expo. The Graduate Information Fair helps interested individuals learn more about graduate school opportunities at Northwest and other schools from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Education Expo is from 1 to 3 p.m. and is designed to connect qualified teacher applicants with prospective employers. New and alumni teacher candidates are encouraged to share their resumes, introduce themselves and discuss openings with attending school district representatives. Education Expo also gives Northwest undergraduate students a chance to network, learn more about the teaching profession and explore career paths.

The event is free and open to the public; all majors are welcome. Attending individuals should dress professionally.

More than 100 companies, organizations and schools are expected to attend the Career Day to network and discuss full-time work and internship opportunities. Representatives are visiting Northwest on behalf of AgriVision Equipment Group, American Family Insurance, Cerner, Edward Jones, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Gallup, Garmin International and Northwestern Mutual, among others.

LGBT celebrations continue this week at Northwest

Posted on October 18, 2015October 16, 2015

Northwest Administration Building. Photo courtesy Darren Whitley/Northwest Missouri State University

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University is commemorating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride and History Month with three weeks of activities and presentations.

“These events provide an opportunity for our campus and community to celebrate the lives of LGBT people and to help us learn and grow toward creating more inclusive spaces in our society,” Steve Bryant, the director of Northwest’s Office of Multicultural Student Success, said.

In 1994, a coalition of education-based organizations in the United States designated October as LGBT History Month. It is celebrated with annual month-long observances of LGBT history along with history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

LGBT Pride Month is celebrated nationally each June to recognize the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally. Cities across the nation celebrate with pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts. Events also include memorials for individuals who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.

CLICK HERE for the list of activities.

Missouri Conservation promotes campfire safety to prevent wildfires

Posted on October 17, 2015October 16, 2015

MDC Forester Sam Jewett stands on the bulldozer he uses to fight wildfires. (Photo courtesy MDC)

JEFFERSON CITY Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Forestry Division reminds people that a combination of low humidity and dry conditions this time of year can create an environment favorable to dangerous wildfires. Each year, MDC staff work with fire departments around the state to help suppress thousands of wildfires that can consume tens-of-thousands of acres.

According to MDC’s Forestry Division, the main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as trash and brush piles. The Department urges landowners, hunters, campers, and others in the outdoors to help prevent wildfires and offers the following tips.

Outdoor Burning

Do not conduct outdoor burning during times when grasses, brush and other fire fuel are very dry, humidity is low and weather is windy.
Dry fuel combined with high temperatures, low humidity and high winds make fire nearly impossible to control.
Check with local fire departments regarding burn bans and local ordinances.
A person who starts a fire for any reason is responsible for any damage it may cause.
For more information on using prescribed fire as a land-management tool, visitwww.mdc.mo.gov and search “Prescribed Fire.”

Driving Off Road

Wildfires can start when fine, dry fuel such as grass comes in contact with catalytic converters on motor vehicles.
Think twice before driving into and across a grassy field.
Never park over tall, dry grass or piles of leaves that can touch the underside of a vehicle.
When driving vehicles off road, regularly inspect the undercarriage to ensure that fuel and brake lines are intact and no oil leaks are apparent.
Always carry an approved fire extinguisher on vehicles that are used off road.
Check for the presence of spark arresters on ATV exhausts.

Making a Campfire

Clear a generous zone around fire rings. When humidity is low and wind is high, debris can become tinder for a stray spark or ember.
Store unused firewood a good distance from the fire.
Never use gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquid to start a fire.
Keep campfires small and controllable.
Keep fire-extinguishing materials, such as a rake, shovel and bucket of water, close by.
Never leave a campfire unattended! Extinguish campfires each night and before leaving camp, even for a few moments.

Smokers: Practice Extra Caution

Extinguish cigarettes completely and safely and dispose of butts responsibly.

Don’t Delay Calling for Help!

Call 911 at the first sign of a fire getting out of control.

Report Forest Arson

Many wildfires are set by vandals.
Help stop arson by calling Operation Forest Arson at 800-392-1111. Callers will remain anonymous and rewards are possible.