Alberta L. Beery

1918-2013

Alberta L. Beery, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, April 19, 2013, at a local healthcare facility. She was born June 29, 1918, to Henry and Louisa Berkemeier in St. Joseph, Missouri. Alberta married Arthur Wilson Beery on September 19, 1942. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1988. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Alberta was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Edward Berkemeier and Louis Berkemeier. Survivors: nephews, James Berkemeier, Francis Berkemeier, and William Berkemeier; and nieces, Helen King and Karen Landers. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Horigan Chapel, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, Horigan Chapel. Parish Rosary 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, Horigan Chapel. Friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Diana Lynn Carter

1950-2013

Diana Lynn Carter, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1950 to Frank and Maybelle (Sybert) Horn in St. Joseph, Missouri. Diana married Douglas Eugene Carter on September 18, 1993. He survives of the home. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, fishing and mushroom hunting. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her father. Survivors: husband; sons, Steven Campbell, and Mike Carter; daughter, Megan Carter-Hulett (Tim;) mother, Maybelle Horn; grandchildren, Dalton and Kady Campbell, Tristan and Kealey Hulett, and Liz Avila; brother, Bill Horn; and sister, Margie Clark. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 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 the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Forrest D Wray
Parnell, Missouri

Forrest Donald Wray, 91, Parnell, Missouri, died Friday, April 12, 2013,  at
Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, Missouri.

Forrest  was born  May 10, 1921, at Parnell, Missouri to Victor Hubert and
Susie  (Scowden) Wray.  He married Lila D. Knutson on December 24, 1942 in
Maryville, Missouri.

A 1939 graduate of  Harmony High School ,  Forrest was a farmer and was a
member of the Curry Richardson Sparks Waldeier American Legion Post #528,
Parnell, and  the 384th Bomb Group.  In 1970, Forrest  received the Balanced
Farming Award in recognition of his soil conservation practices. He served
on the Northeast Nodway School Board, the Farmers Home Administration Board,
the ASC Board, and the Orrsburg Telephone Board.

He served his country from 1942-1945 in the United States Army Air Force
during World War II.  Campaigns were at Normandy and with the Air Offensive
in Europe with the 384th Bomb Group.

Preceding Forrest in death were his parents,  four brothers  Orville, Elvin,
Lloyd, and Marvin, and two sisters Beulah Swink and Audrey Ditamore.

Survivors include his wife Lila  of their home, sons Vernis (Elaine) Wray,
Fort White, FL, Keith (Karen) Wray, Parnell, MO, Garvin (Jennifer) Wray,
Holiday, FL, daughters Pamela (Larry) Baumli, Skidmore, MO, Sheila (Greg)
Paxton, Maryville, MO,  brother Donnis (Maxine) Wray, and  sister in law
Charlene Wray, Parnell, MO, fifteen grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 5-7:00 PM Sunday, April 14, at the Price Funeral
Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 15  at Price Funeral Home,
Maryville,  with burial following in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
A graveside military service will be conducted by the Curry Richardson,
Sparks Waldeier American Legion Post #528, Parnell.

Memorials may be made to  Honor Flight Inc. 300 E. Auburn Ave. Springfield,
OH 45505-4703, in Forrest’s  name.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

 

Gerald Ellis

1926-2013

Gerald Ellis, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1926 to Lester and Ermal Ellis in Weatherby, Missouri. Gerald married Velma May Tilman on April 3, 1949. She survives of the home. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glenn and Harold Ellis; infant twin brothers; and sisters, Hazel Sharp and Ethel Cannon. Survivors: wife; daughters, Linda Wagers (Richard), Sue Dornhoffer (Dennis), Sandy Schweder (Mike), and Debbie Gentry (Pat), all of St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Michael Ellis (Pat), Jacksonville, Florida; brothers, Vernie and Alvin Ellis (Vivian); nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests donations to be made to Grace Evangelical Church Scholarship Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Alex M. Perez

1953-2013

Alex M. Perez, 59, Springdale, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 13, 1953, to Alexander Jr. and Virginia Perez in St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Perez married Shelly Hicklin on February 22, 1986. She survives of the home. Alex had a career in law enforcement and corrections, including the St. Joseph Police Department. After his retirement, he worked in sales. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was a former member of the St. Joseph Fraternal Order of Police and the Missouri State Police Chief Association, a former volunteer for Cole County Sheriff’s Department, and a member of the National Rifle Association. Alex was a published author, having written two novels, and was passionate about music, especially blue grass and country, and wrote many songs. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife; daughters, Lindsay Katherine Perez, Kansas City, Kansas, and Hillary Robin Perez, of the home; granddaughter, Willow Alexandria Perez, of the home; sisters, Vickie McManus (Bill), Debbie Allison (Ron), and Joni Berry (Joshua); and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Rockhouse Prairie Cemetery, Frazier, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:0 P.M. Monday. The family requests donations to be made to Missouri Department of Conservation, American Heart Association, or the charity of the Donor’s Choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

John “J.C.” Strobel

1922-2013

John “J.C.” Strobel, 90, Mound City, Missouri died Friday, March 29, 2013 at a healthcare facility in Oregon, Missouri. He was born December 20, 1922 to George and Grace Strobel in Mound City, Missouri. J.C. married Bette M. (Allen) Strobel on August 22, 1943. She survives of the home. J.C. farmed most of his life in the Mound City area and was a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army. J.C. was also a member of Mound City United Methodist Church, Mound City, Missouri, a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #121, and fifty plus years in the Mound City and Oregon Masonic Lodge as a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Bill Wright. Survivors: wife; sister, Lucille Wright Scheuffele, Chico, California; two nieces; one nephew; and dear friends, Duane A and Linda Nauman and family. Services: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Mound City, Missouri. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to The Mound City United Methodist Church or the Mound City Nutrition Site. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Michael V. Drake

1950-2013

Michael Vincent Drake, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 29, 2013 at his home with his loving daughter and wife by his side. He was born December 29, 1950 in Price, Utah. Michael married Dena (Berthena) McCoy on November 13, 1999. She survives of the home with their daughter, Anna Elizabeth Drake. Mr. Drake served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where he was active in the food pantry, CCD and many other parish activities. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council #571 and a Fourth Degree Member of Knights of Columbus, Assembly #569, where he served on the honor guard. Mr. Drake was member of the former Cpl. Fred Seiffert, Post #1668, Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he served in many offices including Commander and was the Captain of the ritual team. He worked with the Marine Corps League’s Toys For Tots program, assisted in distributing flags at cemeteries for Memorial day and was a member of M.O.C. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, D. Vincent and Velma (Dean) Drake; and a brother, Owen Drake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Mary Catholic Church Food Pantry. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Thelma V. McDaniel

1927-2013

Thelma V. McDaniel, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1927 to Wilbur and Ilene Sharp in Chariton County, Missouri. She married Robert L. McDaniel on June 2, 1947. He preceded her in death. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, Bud Sharp. Survivors: sons, Ron McDaniel, Sheridan, Missouri, Jim McDaniel, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Bill McDaniel, St. Joseph, Missouri; six grandchildren, John McDaniel, Stacey Bell (Cordell), Michelle Mattson (James), Bryan McDaniel, Whitney Russell (Jason), and Kevin McDaniel (Lisa); thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Dixie Sill, and Marjorie Paradise; and aunt, Laverne Steele. Services: 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Sherry Gaye Wray, 51 of Maryville, Missouri died on Friday, March 29, 2013,
at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Sherry was born January 17, 1962 in Maryville, Missouri, the daughter of
Dick and Jewell (VanSyoc) Jones.

She was a 1980 graduate of Maryville High School and recieved her BS in
Theraputic Recreation from Northwest Missouri State University in 2012.
Sherry had worked as a cashier for 20 years at Gray’s Truck Stop, Maryville.

Preceding her in death was her mother Jewell Ruth Jones (2/8/2009),
grandparents Ralph and Gladys Jones, L.V. and Mary VanSyoc, and two cousins
Dennis Jones and Jeanne Jenkins.

Surviving are son, Alex Mitchell (Samantha) Wray, Maryville, brother,
Jeffrey Duane  (Tammy) Jones, Conception, Missouri, sister, Brenda Sue
(Randy Havens) Oppie, La Monte, Missouri, father Dick Jones, Maryville,
several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, at the First
United Methodist Church, Maryville. Interment will be in Nodaway Memorial
Gardens, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7  PM on Monday, April 1, 2013, at
Price Funeral Home,  Maryville, Missouri.

Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com