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Obituaries for October 22, 2014
GOWER, Mo. – Geraldine R. Fisher, 92, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Gower Convalescent Center .
Geraldine was born to Paul W. and Rosa (Siela) Kneib on February 15, 1922 in St. Joseph. She attended Sacred Heart Convent. She married Herman A. Fisher on September 14, 1943. He passed away in 2003.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a 4-H Leader, So-Dance Club and Extension Club.
Surviving family includes Rosann Stagg (Charles) Ames, Iowa; Jeanette Toms (Mick) Kearney, Mo.; Ron Fisher (Patricia) Easton, Mo.; Jerry Fisher (Linda) and Roger Fisher (Patsy), Easton, Mo.; and Diane Hendrix (Jimmy), Bentonville, Ark.; brother, Earl Kneib (Ruth), St. Joseph; sister-in-law, Ernestine Elrod (Lloyd), St. Joseph; brother-in-law, Dean Garrahan (Charlotte), Eagle, Idaho; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Geraldine was preceded in death by son, Francis and brothers Vincent and Alphonse Kneib.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Rosary 6 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph on Friday, October 24, 2014. Visitation following the Rosary until 8:30 p.m. Friends may call at the chapel after 9 a.m. on Friday.
ST. JOSEPH – Arlene Faye Messner, 84, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at her home.
She was born May 28, 1930 in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School, and was a Homemaker. She enjoyed antiques, decorating, and was a loving mother and grandmother, and she was a Christian.
Arlene was preceded in death by husband, Jack Messner; her father, Clarence Halpaine; mother, Violet Davidson; and a brother, Norman Halpaine.
Survivors include, two sons, Kirk Messner and Mike Messner; a daughter, Jackie Weiser all of St. Joseph; three grandchildren, Ashley Rainsbarger, Katie Weiser, and Mitch Messner; two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Briana Rainsbarger; a brother, David Halpaine; twin sister, Darlene West; and sister, Myrna Turner.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery DeKalb, Mo. Memorials are requested to the Arlene Messner Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.
ST. JOSEPH – Larry L. Huston, 75, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 1, 1938 to Paul and Lottie (Armstrong) Huston in St. Joseph.
Larry married Betty Anderson on May 6, 1960. She survives of the home.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Larry retired from MEAD as the Union Business Agent. Following that he was the Executive Director of AFL-CIO Community Services St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a former President of the St. Joseph Labor Council and also a member of the State Labor Board.
Mr. Huston was a member of the Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; High Twelve Club No. 49 and Moila Shrine.
Larry was the rock of the family and built his family with absolute love. He believed in giving back to his community and was very active in numerous programs to help those in need. As most know, Larry was a beloved coach for Little League Baseball and Bantam League Football of the Northend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Karlene.
Additional Survivors: children, Rodney Huston (Christie) of Glendale, Ariz., Rebecca Gach and Patti Cope (Gary) of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Kristina Fowler (Josh) of Olathe, Kan., Kyle Gach (Katie) of Washington, D.C., Tyson Gach of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Kaleigh Gach of Olathe; great-grandchildren, Logan and Madison Fowler and Jaxon Shoemaker; sisters, Raline Greer and Lila Thompsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Second Harvest Food Bank or Camp Quality Northwest Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
ST. JOSEPH – Marge Schneider, 96, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 10, 1918 to Oscar and Rose (Wenger) Stuber in St. Joseph.
Marjorie married Oliver Louis Schneider on June 9, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1992.
She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and attended one year of business school. She was also a Bookkeeper for Wonder Bread Bakery for over twenty-five years.
Marge was a member of Clair United Methodist Church where she was an active member since she was ten.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wilbur Stuber; and son, Terry Schneider.
Survivors: son, Ross Schneider (Patricia), St. Joseph; daughter, Norma Schneider, Council Bluffs, Iowa; granddaughters, Dr. Brianne Schneider and Laura Schneider; grandson, Patrick Schneider; brothers, Norman Stuber and Oscar Stuber (Priscilla); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: 10 a.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Clair United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
RAVENWOOD, Mo. – William Henry “Bill” Wilmes, 80, died Monday, October 20, 2014, at his home in Ravenwood.
Bill was born September 12, 1934, in Maryville, Mo., to William Henry and Laura Louise (Thompson) Wilmes.
A 1952 graduate of Maryville High School, he was a farmer. He married Patricia Madden Wilmes on February 9, 1954, at St. Patrick’s Church in Maryville.
Bill was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Mo., and the Knights of Columbus.
Preceding in death were his wife, Pat; brother, Jim Wilmes; sisters, JoAnn Archer, Mary Ann Wilmes and Mercedes Spire.
Survivors include: six children: Jerry (Robin) Wilmes, Maryville; Cathy (Chris) Oelze, Ravenwood; Margie (Wayne) Canon, Kansas City, Mo.; Larry (Peggy) Wilmes, Ravenwood; Jerome (Karol) Wilmes, Skidmore, Mo,. and Alice (Mark) Schieffer, Maryville; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary (Alvin) Luke, Maryville; Laura Luke, Maryville; Genny Jermain, Burlington Junction; Dorothy Schmitz, Parnell, Mo., and Pat (John) Schieber, Maryville; and brother Fred (Darla) Wilmes, Lawson, Mo.
A Parish Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, with visitation to follow after the Rosary, until 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, at St. Columba, with burial following in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Mo.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice and Homecare, 2016 South Main Street,nMaryville, MO 64468.
Celebrate Halloween This Friday With MERIL
MERIL is hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event Friday.
Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living will open up their facility at 4420 South 40th Street for the Halloween event from 3pm to 6pm Friday, October 24.
They urge you to dress in your finest costume and join the fun. MERIL is offering hotdogs and chips, candy, prizes and games.
Government ups air bag warning to 7.8M vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is adding more than 3 million vehicles to a rare warning about faulty air bags that have the potential to kill or injure drivers or passengers in a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday put out a new list of vehicles, increasing the number from 4.7 million to 7.8 million. The agency urged people to get their cars repaired if they’re being recalled, especially in Florida and along the Gulf Coast.
The air bag inflators made by parts supplier Takata can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are inflated. Safety advocates say at least four people have died from the problem.
The warning covers many models from BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.
Students To Paint Sidewalks Red
Students from every school in the St Joseph School District will help promote Red Ribbon Week as they paint the sidewalks and areas around their school with red ribbon logos.
Volunteers from the Drug Free Community Coalition & St. Joseph Youth Alliance will visit the schools at designated times Wednesday and Thursday.
Students will paint the concrete, and embellish the ribbon design, as they see fit. This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme, “Love yourself. Be drug free” has also been used for many students to make videos and complete other class projects.
Griffons Face Hornets in Televised Homecoming Game
MIAA TV Game of the Week / Missouri Western Homecoming- photo courtesy MWSU
Missouri Western Athletics
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Now 5-2 after two road wins, Griffon Football returns to Spratt Stadium for Missouri Western Homecoming and the MIAA Television Network game of the week.
Missouri Western hosts Emporia State (3-4, 3-4) at 2:07 p.m. Saturday. The game can be found locally on Fox 26 KNPN and on KSMO in the Kansas City area. The Griffons are coming off their highest point total of the season in a dominating 40-14 win at Washburn last week. Emporia State comes in off a 24-21 loss to Fort Hays.
The Griffons
The Griffons are showing signs of improvement, seeing increased output from the offense the past two weeks, while the defense continues to shine. Missouri Western set season marks in a host of offensive categories last week, including passing yards, yards per pass, yards per play and a tie for the highest yardage total of the year. Skyler Windmiller passed for 264 yards and the Griffons won their first game of the year when Raphael Spencer didn’t rush for 100 yards.
Meanwhile the defense continues to give the offense more opportunities and score themselves. The Griffon defense remains second in the MIAA and sixth in the nation, holding opponents to an average of 12.6 points per game. The D is scoring on its own as well. Stephen Juergens returned a fumble 15 yards for a touchdown and Michael Jordan took his fourth interception of the year 39 yards for a score last week in Topeka. The defense forced five Washburn turnovers and the Griffons have seen a +9 turnover differential improvement since the second week of the season. MWSU now sits third in the MIAA with a +7 turnover ratio. The defense is third in the nation in red zone defense, holding opponents to a 0.522 scoring percentage on red zone chances. Just five touchdowns have been scored inside the Missouri Western 20 yard line in 23 chances.
Don’t forget about the specialists. John Schmiemeier was named MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week after going 4-5 on field goal attempts at Washburn last week. The senior placekicker leads the MIAA with a 76.5 field goal percentage and is tied for third in the nation, averaging 1.86 field goals per game. Scott Groner is living up to his status as a preseason All-American. Groner is 11th in the nation and leads the MIAA with a 42.4 yard per punt average.
The Hornets
Emporia State enters St. Joseph with a 3-4 record. Health at the quarterback position has been an issue along with a defense giving up well over 400 yards a game and 32 points per contest. Three different qbs have seen playing time, including two in a loss to Fort Hays last week. Despite the quarterback injuries, the Hornets are among the MIAA leaders, ranking second in passing offense (260.3) and fourth in total offense (414.4).
The Hornet defense is allowing more yards (437.7) and points (32.6) than their offense can score. Emporia State has fared well against the run, allowing just over 171 yards per game. Opponents are averaging 266.6 yards passing against the Hornets.
Police search for pair after fatal Kansas crash UPDATE
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka police say two people suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run have turned themselves in for questioning.
The accident Tuesday evening killed a motorcyclist, whose name has not been released. Two people in the car fled on foot after the motorcyclist was hit.
Police said in a news release that an adult man and an adult woman called police late Tuesday and were taken to police headquarters for questioning. No further details were released.
The accident occurred on the Sardou Bridge, which was closed to traffic for several hours before reopening early Wednesday.
Sheriff: Kansas fire chief charged with theft
HOLTON, Kan. (AP) — A Northeast Kansas fire chief has been arrested on theft charges after authorities say he embezzled money while acting as treasurer of an area organization.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports 45-year-old Ryan White was arrested this week on two felony and five misdemeanor counts of theft.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says the Soldier Fire Department chief stole more than $2,000 from the Soldier Ball Association in 2012 and 2013.
White was released from the Jackson County jail after posting bond. He didn’t return a request for comment Tuesday by the newspaper.
It’s unclear if he is still the fire chief. Calls to the Soldier Fire Department by the newspaper weren’t returned.
Kansas secretary of state candidates have debate
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Secretary of State Kris Kobach is likely to face questions during a televised debate about a proof-of-citizenship requirement for new Kansas voters enacted at his urging.
Kobach makes his second televised joint appearance with Democratic challenger Jean Schodorf on Wednesday night from the studio of Topeka public television station KTWU.
Kobach is seeking a second four-year term. He successfully pushed the Legislature to enact a 2013 law that requires new voters to provide election officials a birth certificate, passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship.
Schodorf voted for the policy as a state senator but says Kobach has poorly administered it.
Kobach contends the requirement prevents voter fraud. But the voter registrations of thousands of Kansas residents are on hold because they haven’t yet complied.
Mo. man on probation charged with murder
GRANDVIEW, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man on probation for a 2010 killing has been charged in a separate slaying.
The Kansas City Star reports 20-year-old Kelly Lewis of Grandview was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. Prosecutors say Lewis fatally shot 23-year-old Dominique Johnson on Sept. 20.
Grandview police found Johnson’s body in a parking lot. Witnesses say several people were arguing before Lewis shot Johnson.
Lewis was placed on probation in 2012 after pleading guilty to the voluntary manslaughter of Helen Ragan. Authorities say Ragan and her husband were at home watching a basketball game when she was fatally struck by a stray bullet from Lewis.
Online jail records didn’t list bond or an attorney for Lewis.