Mary L. Prindle
1936-2013
Mary Prindle, 76, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her residence.
Mary was born September 9, 1936 to Albert and Hilda (Roach) Sands in Leavenworth, KS. She lived her entire life in St. Joseph where she graduated from Lafayette High School, Class of 1953 and married Jerry Prindle on July 2, 1961, who precedes her in death.
Mary was a member of Copeland Baptist Church and former member of King Hill Baptist Church. Volunteering as Treasurer of the Baptist Association and an election official at area polls, she could always be counted on to help with a ride or a few dollars when needed. Mary was always humming and enjoyed taking daily walks as well as providing witty commentary.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Jerry; brothers, Paul, Leroy, and Richard Sands; sisters, Alberta Bird and Maxine Peters.
Survivors include daughter, Sheryl (Sherry) Prindle, of Kansas City, and numerous nieces and nephews including Ronda and David Williams with whom she lived.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Charles Steele officiating. Visitation will be after 12:00 noon Sunday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Copeland Baptist Church.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

Cozetta Marie Foster
1948-2013

In the beginning, God created Cozetta Marie Foster born August 22nd 1948 in Leavenworth, KS to the union of Bishop Howard Lee and Juanita B. Stone. From this union she was one of 9 children. On August 4th 2013, Lady Foster was called home to Glory to be with Jesus.
At an early age she was baptized in Jesus name at the Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith. Although she was raised in Atchison KS, she spent 47 years of her life in St. Joseph, MO married to District Elder James P. Foster, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter Robyn Alford, and a brother Howard Stone Jr.
Surviving are husband James, daughters Toni (L.B) Galbearth, Kimberly (Robert) Warren, Angela (Bryan) Alford, Cynthia (Marty) McCallon, and her sons James (Roberta) Foster III, Caleb (Micah) Foster, and David Foster. She also had 13 beloved grandchildren.
She received her B.S.E. from MWSU and had nearly completed her Masters from MWMSU. Mrs. Foster worked as a St. Joseph school teacher at Noyes school, owned the Happy Hearts Daycare, wrote over 14 children’s books and twenty-two gospel songs. Many who heard her sing said she had the voice of an angel.
She was a licensed minister with Aenon/Victorious Life Bible Institute, and served her community in many capacities; Secretaries for Ministerial Alliance and NWDC General Body, MidCity Excellence board, member of Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society, Minister’s Wives of St. Joseph, Black Archives Museum Hall of Fame Member, and nominated for Teacher of the Year.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Word Of Life Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Following the visitation the family will hold an informal service at Greater Jesus Tabernacle at 8:30 P.M. The family requests memorial donations to be made to the Cozetta Foster Memorial Fund at First Bank of Missouri, 401 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

James Marshall
1939-2013

James Marshall, 74, Overland Park, Kansas died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at a healthcare facility in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was born April 28, 1939 to Wesley and Eva (Beck) Marshall in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a delivery driver and Route Supervisor for Guy’s Foods, an exterminator, and a delivery driver for Wells Fargo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Floyd Marshall; and a sister, Laverne Marshall.

Survivors: son, Harold “Bill” Marshall, and his wife, Kelly, Olathe, Kansas; daughter, Susie Marshall, and her husband Bill Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Robert Marshall and James Lee Marshall; and four step-grandchildren, Kassie and Lauren Bradley, Olathe, Kansas, and Braden and Maeva Rew, Olathe, Kansas.

Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

L. Leroy Salmon
1945-2013

L. Leroy Salmon, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born November 29, 1945 to William and Mildred (Terry) Salmon.

Mr. Salmon served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force for twenty-seven years as a Senior Master Sergeant, eighteen years with CB&Q, and later Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, serving many positions from yard clerk to regional manager.

He was involved in many Masonic organizations and bodies. In the Blue Lodge Bodies he was a member of Zeredatha Lodge #189, A.F. & A.M., where he served as Worshipful Master, Charity Zeredatha Lodge #189, A.F. & A.M. since 2007, where he served as secretary, Cosby Lodge #600, A.F. & A.M., where he served as Past Worshipful Master in 2009 and 2010, Brotherhood Lodge #269, A.F. & A.M., Missouri Lodge of Research, where he served as Senior Deacon, and Grand Lodge of Missouri, where he served as District Deputy Grand Master from 2011-2012.

In the High-Twelve organization he was a member of the High Twelve Club #49, where he served as President and the Missouri High Twelve Association, where he served as First Vice President.

In the Scottish Rite bodies he was a member of the St. Joseph Valley as a Scottish Rite Mason, Past Wise master of Rose Croix, Venerable Master of Lodge of Perfection, and Children Learning Disability Clinic as a Past Chairman. Mr. Salmon received his thirty-third degrees honor in 2009.

In the York Rite Bodies he was a member of the Grand Standard Bearer as a Grand Commandery of Missouri from 2012-2013, Mitchell Chapter #14, Royal Arch Masons as Past Excellent High Priest, St. Joseph Council #9, Past Member of Royal and Select Masters, Hugh DePayne Commandery #4, Past Commander of Knights Templar, Allied Masonic Degrees, a Sovereign Master in the Pony Express Council #350, a Viceroy with the St. Joseph Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Missouri College of Societas Rosicruciana, Edwin C. Carpenter York Rite College #181 as Governor, Order of the Purple Cross in 2011, Charlemagne Council #79 as a Knights Mason, Immanuel Chapel #56, St. Thomas of Acon, Order of High Priests, Order of Silver Trowel, Past Commenters Association, Knights York Cross of Honor, and Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests.

Other Masonic Bodies he was involved in include, Moila Shrine, Demolay Legion of Honor as a Past Dean, Royal Order of Scotland, Kansas City Chapter #63 as National Sojourners, and MO Chip Team as the Regional Coordinator.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors: son, Steve Salmon, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Robin Hayter, and her husband Brian, Maysville, Missouri; daughter, Sandy Roman, and her companion Erik Watson, St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren, Brittany, Darian, Logan and Alex; two sisters, Betty Thompson, Canton, Texas, and Linda Arnold, Gallatin, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Masonic Services at the chapel under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Masonic Charity of your choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Carl Robert McQueen 67, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at a Saint Joseph Missouri hospital.

He was born September 3, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Pauline & Wallace McQueen. He graduated from Gower high school and married Barbara Thompson on April 9, 1967, and they shared 46 years together. He retired from Rhone-Poulenc chemical company after 27 years of service as a Chemical Handler. He enjoyed long car rides, woodworking, and loved making puzzles.

He was a member of the Three Angels 7th Day Adventist Church. Carl was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Barbara McQueen of the home, his children: Gidget (Bryan) Lynch of St. Joseph, Carl McQueen Jr. of Florida, Sandy (Dex) Blum of St. Joseph, and Amy Jo (Clint) Edwards of Cameron, MO, nine grandchildren, Alxia Blum, Brittany Lynch, Steven Lynch, Taig Blum, Zane Edwards, Dalton Lynch, Colin Edwards, Caleb Lynch, and Emily Edwards, and a great grandson Ryland, he also had several brothers & sisters as well as his beloved dog Daisy. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Three Angels 7th Day Adventist Church, 5401 Mitchell Ave, St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Saturday at the church. He has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Gannon James Kirschner
2013-2013

Gannon James Kirschner, born sleeping in the hands of Jesus, passed away September 3, 2013.

He was born September 3, 2013 to Dustin Kirschner and Libby Moyer in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Survivors: parents; brother, Ryder Matthew Kirschner; grandmother, Cindy Moyer; aunt, Lindsay Moyer; grandmother, Celeste Brown (Doug); grandfather, Mark Kirschner (Jena); aunt, Leah Kunzler; uncles, Josh Kirschner (Courtney), Seth Bauman, Kegan Bauman, and Colt Kirschner, all of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Graveside Service and Interment: 3:00 P.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Hershel L. Taylor, II, 68, of Portales, New Mexico passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1945 in St Joseph, Missouri, son of Betty and Hershel Taylor. He grew up in a military family, traveling the world. Hershel graduated from high school and immediately joined the US Army and served his country honorably. Hershel became a warrant officer Captain, learning to fly helicopters. He flew helicopters, ran many search and rescue missions, saving and helping many. Hershel served two years with distinction as an Army Helicopter pilot in Vietnam. For his service he was awarded the NDSM, GCM, ARAVBad, VSM, VCM w/ Dev 60 the AM, BSM and the ARCOM medals, and commendations. Upon leaving the military Hershel worked in retail and finally as a truck driver. Hershel was a quiet soul who loved his family and was always there to help. Hershel was preceded in death by his parents, Betty L. Taylor and Hershel L. Taylor and two sisters, Diana M. Westover and Connie K. Taylor. Survivors include six sisters, Linda Waters of Grayson, GA, Sharon Mayes of Sacramento, CA, Karen Brown of Topeka, KS, Jeanette Fowler of Loganville, GA, Patricia Shinouskis of Cottage Grove, MN, and Teresa Beres of Portales, NM and other nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday at 10:30 AM, with a funeral service to be conducted at 11:30. The interment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, with Military honors, under the auspices of the United States Army.
Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Jim C. Richardson 68, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was born January 4, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Mattie and Charles Richardson. He married Mary Hanway on October 14, 1983.

He worked at the Carpenter gang at Armour and Company, in the body shop at Keith Marsh Chevrolet, he also owned and operated Jim Richardson Body Shop in Faucett Missouri as well as farming and raising cattle.

He enjoyed former member NW Missouri Street Rod Assn., Agency Community Center Board, Faucett Cemetery Board, the ALPCA Automobile License Plate Collectors Assn. Jim loved to build things, go to auctions and garage sales and he was an avid collector of license plates. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife, Mary Richardson of the home a son, Ronnie Richardson of Faucett, MO, daughter, Christine Barnett of St. Joseph, MO, step-son, Kenny Smith of Gilman, IA, step-daughter, Jennifer Humphreys of St. Joseph, MO, four grandchildren, five great grand, four, and step-great grand.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM, at the Faucett Cemetery under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to theAgency Community Center or the Faucett Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.