Larry D. Campbell

1936-2013

Larry D. Campbell, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home. He was born July 7, 1936 to Everett Truman and Doris Stevens Campbell in Martinsville, Missouri. Larry married Connie Westlake in 1955. They divorced in 1977. He then married Jean Ann Pearson Barnhouse on September 26, 1977. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1954 and attended Northwest Missouri College for one year. He was employed by the Missouri State Highway Department as a maintenance man in 1955 at Eagleville, Missouri. In 1965 he was transferred to the Materials Department and promoted to Inspector. In 1965 he transferred to the district office in St. Joseph, Missouri and promoted as General Aggregate Inspector. He was the Missouri State Highway Department “Employee of the Month” in August 1993. He retired in September 1993. He was a Master Mason in the Eagleville Mo Lodge for fifty years, being Worshipful Master in 1960. Larry enjoyed woodworking and made many Missouri clocks that are located throughout the United States. The family would like to thank Dr. Kammerer and nurses, Dr. A.J. and nurses at the Cancer Center and Comfort of Home Healthcare and Hands of Hope Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Terry L. Campbell;son, Gregory; and daughter, Kim Coker. Survivors: wife, Jean Ann Campbell; St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Jill Kirkendoll (Chad), St. Joseph, Missouri; step-sons, Ray Barnhouse (Paula), Alta Loma, California, Kevin Barnhouse, Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren, Amy Coker (T.J. Bangerter), Aaron Coker, Ella and Sophie Kirkendoll; great-grandchildren, Ethan Miller, Evan Sinnett; step-grandchildren, Terry Barnhouse (Jana), Shayna, Brandon, and Amanda Barnhouse; four step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Linda Campbell; niece, Nicole Campbell (Terry); nephew, Jeremy Campbell (Cheris); four great nephews; and one great niece. Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial gifts to be sent to Comfort of Home Healthcare or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Alma Louise Justus

1928-2013

Alma Louise Justus, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was born on July 16, 1928 to Edward and Twyla Thomas in Glenwood, Iowa. Alma married Harold Justus and together they had thirteen children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who loved to sing and bake. She also has a twin brother, Vernard Thomas in Coin, Iowa. We all love her and will miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Twyla Shoemake; brother; and a sister. Survivors: children, Hazel Fones, Benjamin Justus, Joseph Justus, Samuel Justus, Neda Boggs, all from St. Joseph, Missouri; Harold Jr. and Matthew from Nebraska; Joyce Petty Coldwell, Texas; Thelma Wilson, Paris Texas; Roberta Medina; Dallas, Texas; Deloris Hawk, Bakerfield, California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Doris A. Tiedt

1927-2013

Doris A. Tiedt, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was born December 3, 1927 to Charles Henry and Adria Leola (Harris) Tiedt in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ms. Tiedt retired March of 1990 from Mead after 44 years and one month. She was an avid book reader and collector of music and old movies. Doris was also a lifelong fan of the Lennon Sisters, Lawrence Welk Show and more recently the TV show Bones. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charlie and Carl Tiedt and Irvin Dutton; and sisters, Wilma Trosper and Dorothy Begley. Survivors: brother, Norman Tiedt (Nancy), Savannah, Missouri; sister, Louise Woody (Ronald), Lee’s Summit, Missouri; 32 nieces and nephews; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Services: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. The family suggests memorial donations to Kendallwood Hospice, 443 South Belt Highway St. Joseph, MO 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert S. “Bob” Beeler

1914-2013

Robert S. “Bob” Beeler, 98, St. Joseph, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was born on July 10, 1914 to Samuel J. and Ethel Mary Beeler in St. Joseph, Missouri. Bob was a resident of the VA Home in Cameron, Missouri, a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army, 814th H.Q. BN. of the 7th Armoured Tank Destroyers, and was stationed in Texas and Germany during World War II. He was an over the road truck driver for Beatrice Foods for thirty years. He then had a second career with Stuppy Floral Products Company for thirty years, retiring the second time at ninety years old. Bob was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of St. Joseph, Missouri, and liked to fish and work. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Edith Opal Clinkinbeard; parents; brother, Frederick L. Beeler; daughter-in-law, Marsha; and a grandson, Mark Wilson. Bob is survived by his daughter, Cheryl K. Bachali and husband Tom of St. Joseph; a son, Robert L. Beeler of Kansas City; brother, Marion P. Beeler and wife Lea; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Sunday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Emma Jean Neudorff

1925-2013

Emma Jean Nuedorff, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, January 11, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was born May 28, 1925 in St. Joseph, living most of her life in this city. Mrs. Neudorff was a homemaker, however, had worked at various office positions during her lifetime. She was a fifty year member of First Christian Church, where she served many terms as an elder, in the choir for over twenty years, worked in the church office as a volunteer for twenty years, was the recipient of the First Christian Award and the award for Evangelism, was an active member of the Fortnightly Music Club and a member of The Questers, Joseph Robidoux Chapter. Mrs. Neudorff was very active with her music ability, singing for the U.S.O. during World War II, doing solo work in every city in which she had lived. She also performed the lead in the opera “The Old Maid and The Thief” here in St. Joseph, a Bach Solo Cantata in Conception Abbey, had won a contest among young women in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois to perform as guest soloist with the All City Mens Glee Club of Qunicy, Illinois. This group was patterned after the Fred Waring Glee Club. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Warren James Neudorff. They were married on March 27, 1948 in St Joseph; parents, Eldridge (Curley) and Tresa (Stewart) Simon; two brothers, Bob Simon and Billy Simon; and sister, Ruth Langdon. Survivors: brother, Raymond Simon (Shirley); many loving nieces and nephews, and a host of good friends. Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, First Christian Church. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Sunday. In lieu of flowers please send memorial gifts to the First Christian Church or Asera Care. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

James “Jim” T. Lafferty

1929-2013

James “Jim” T. Lafferty, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born April 29, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. On February 17, 1951 he married Joyce Rose Hill. She preceded him in death on May 16, 1992 He owned Lafferty Trucking Service, Red Rocker Antiques, and worked in construction. Jim enjoyed fishing, antiquing, remodeling homes, reading, and bird watching. He is survived by his loving and dedicated companion of thirteen years Mary Jeffers of the home; devoted daughter, Jamie (Stuart) Wombwell; son, Kevin Lafferty; daughter-in-law, Toni Lafferty; granddaughters, Amy Collier and Erron Lafferty; great-grand-sons, Jacob, Brodie, and Colbee; great-granddaughter, Madison Collier; sister, Jean Portis; brothers, Dave Lafferty and Jerry Lafferty; honorary children, Connie Gross (Larry), Steve Shouse (Clarice), Paul Shouse (Deb), Jimmy Shouse (Linda) and their families; and dear family friends Maxine Kubin and Pat Bigelow. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Lafferty; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Cliff Rhodes. Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. At Jim’s request, there will be no visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Matilda Cardella “Tillie” Fitzpatrick 1930-2013 Matilda Cardella “Tillie” Fitzpatrick, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1930 to Samuel and Frances Cardella in Omaha, Nebraska. Tillie married John A. Poe, Jr. on January 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1974. Later she married Edward Fitzpatrick on July 7, 1987 and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2010. She was an Elementary Teacher for the St. Joseph School District for seventeen years. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, a lifetime member of Missouri Retired Teachers Association, a sustaining member of the St. Joseph Junior League, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Chapter, St. Joseph Historical Society, the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, the Benton Club and the St. Joseph Country Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and sister, Marianne Meers. Survivors: son, John Poe; daughters, Joan Hutton (Doug), children, Tommy and Laura; Marcy George (David), child, John; four stepsons, Mike (Michelle), Dan (Kim), Joseph, and John Fitzpatrick; two step-daughters, Suzie Dunaway (Steve) and Sally Pickard (Michael); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to MD Anderson Children’s Art Project, Box 4489, Houston, Texas 77210-4489. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ronald Dean Burns, 55, Sheridan, Missouri, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013,  at St. Francis Hospital,  Maryville, Missouri.Ron  was born  October 3, 1957, in Maryville, to Lowell Dean and Helen LaRue West Burns.

A 1976 graduate of Sheridan High School,  he was a farmer in the Sheridan area and owner /operator of the Burns Service, Sheridan.Preceding in death were his father Lowell Dean Burns in 1983, and grandparents Everett West, and Glen and Helen Burns.Survivors include his mother LaRue Burns, Sheridan, brother Don (Paula)Burns, Charlotte, North Carolina, maternal grandmother Beulah West, Clearmont, Missouri and nephews Nick, Dylan, and Mitch Burns.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, January 11, 2013, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville with burial in Sheridan Cemetery(Old), Sheridan.Memorials may be made to Sheridan Cemetery Association, Sheridan, Missouri in Ronald’s  name.

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

 

 

Earnest Mack Swing

1926-2013

Earnest Mack Swing, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born August 9, 1926 to James and Annie Bell (Armstrong) Swing in Petersburg, Tennessee. Earnest married Marguerite Smith on June 27, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1973. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 while stationed in Germany and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Swing obtained a Business degree at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and worked for Wire Rope Corporation of America for thirty-three years in Traffic Control. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three brothers, Boyd, Linn, and Ray. Survivors: four sons, David Swing (Kathryn), St. Joseph, Missouri, Markus Swing (Michelle), Jackson, Mississippi, Richard Swing (Dawn), St. Joseph, Missouri, Brian Swing (Karen), Kansas City, Missouri; and eight grandchildren, Kale Swing, Marguerite Swing, Matthew Swing, Michael Swing, Cody Swing, Keith Swing (Katherine), Catherine Swing, and Adam Swing. Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. Interment Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, Alabama. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald E. Lucas

1942-2013

Donald E. Lucas, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Denver, Colorado died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at a local health care facility in St. Joseph. He was born December 13, 1942 to Bathel Wilkinson and Alberta Lucas in St. Joseph, Missouri. He worked for Norton and Sons Trash Service in St. Joseph before moving to Denver. While living in Denver he worked as a crossing guard for Wyman Elementary School where he received a Meritorious Service Award. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lucas; and his parents. Survivors: two brothers, Charles Wilkinson, New Jersey, and Elree Martin, Cheyenne, Wyoming; son, Billy Lucas; grandson, Isaiah Lucas; granddaughter, Heaven Leigh Lucas, all of Denver, Colorado; and aunt, Maxine Wilkinson, St. Joseph. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday, Emmanuel SDA Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

James R. Vining

1928-2013

James Rodford “Rod” Vining, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1928 to James John and Edith Alfeld (Johnson) Vining in Kansas City, Kansas. He married Margaret Beth Smith and later divorced. He married Carlene Royston on April 23, 1994. She survives of the home. Dr. Vining earned his PHD from Kansas State University in Microbiology. He later worked as a lab director. Rod was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Praise Band, St. Joseph Yacht Club, Barber Boys, Y-Fry, Buchanan County Republican Club, and the Kansas State University Alumni Association. Dr. Vining also served as 1st Lieutenant in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: Wife, Carlene Vining, St. Joseph; two daughters, Karen Raines (Larry), Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Frances “Francie” Bachman (Tom); step-daughter, Nicole Zeigler (John), Cincinnati, Ohio; Step-son, Shawn Gibson (Jennifer), Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Benjamin, Patrick and Gregory Bachman, Stephanie Burwell (Dusty), Emily and Aaron Raines, Joshua, Luke and Daniel Zeigler, and Colin Gibson; brothers, Charles “Chuck” and Larry Vining; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Ashland United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Dr. Vining will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial gifts to Ashland United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert Edwin Davis

Robert E. Davis, 65, Barnard, Missouri died on Wednesday, January 2, 2013,
at St Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri.
Robert was born  April 6, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late
Frederick Walter Davis Sr. and Ruth Ann Parker.
Robert was a graduate of the South Nodaway High School Class of 1965,
Barnard.  On March 3, 1966 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp,
serving his country in the Vietnam war, where he was a Sergeant and dog
handler.  He was discharged from the Corp on March 2, 1971.
Robert was united in marriage to Karla Victoria Roser, July 28, 2012 in
Barnard.
Robert was a member of the O’Howell-Strader American Legion Post #102,
Barnard, where he served as a past commander and district commander, a life
member of the Bakersfield, California Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #97,
serving as past commander, and had worked as a building inspector for the
State of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife Karla Roser Davis, of the home; one son Jeff (Gitti)
Davis, Barnard; one daughter Robin Dredge, Kansas City, Missouri; two
grandchildren Erin and Mason Dredge, Maryville; brothers Bill (Judy) Davis,
Lancaster, California, Ted (Gwen) Davis, St. Joseph, Missouri; one sister
Vicki (Jim) Fenner, St. Joseph; step-father Ted Parker, Barnard, several
nieces, nephews, cousins; and his special four legged friend Bailey.
Mr. Davis has been cremated.  Memorial services will be held 10 AM Saturday,
January 12, 2013 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.
Inurnment will be in the American Legion Cemetery, Barnard with military
services under the auspices of the Tri-C American Legion Post #464,
Conception Junction, Missouri and the James Edward Gray American Legion Post
#100, Maryville.
A reception will follow the inurnment at the American Legion Building in
Barnard.
Memorials may be given to O’Howell Strader American Legion Post #102, P.O.
Box 133, Barnard, 64423 or the Bakersfield Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #97,
5350 South Union Avenue, Bakersfield, California  93307.
“Semper Fi”
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

 

 

James H. Wilmer Jr.

1967-2013

James H. Wilmer Jr., 45, Kansas City, Missouri died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at North Kansas City Hospital. Graveside Services and Interment: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Tasiso Nyawari Deng

1972-2012

Tasiso Nyawari Deng, 40, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at KU Medical Center. Survivors: husband; and six children. Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, First Lutheran Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior at 1st Lutheran Church. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial gifts to 1st Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Larry D. Thompson

1939-2012

Larry D. Thompson, 73, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, died Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born April 13, 1939 to Everett and Anna Thompson in Topeka, Kansas. Larry married Marian K. Burns on June 10, 1962. She preceded him in death in March 2005. He married Nancy Ebberts on September 5, 2009. She survives of the home. He was a microbiologist at Boehringer Ingelheim. Larry was a Deacon at Parkville Presbyterian Church and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph. He volunteered for the American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and the local food pantry. Larry is also survived by his daughters, Karen Thompson Bishop (Bill), Kansas City, Missouri, and Marilyn Thompson (Sam Green), granddaughter Leah Green, Phoenix, Arizona, and a brother, Richard M. Thompson (Mary), Gladstone, Missouri. Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Parkville Presbyterian Church, Parkville, Missouri. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Parkville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either church or the American Red Cross. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Robert (Bob) Keith James

1936-2012

Robert (Bob) Keith James of Bryan, TX went to Heaven on Friday, December 28th in Decatur, IL. Bob was born in Albany, MO on July 30th 1936. He married Dorothy Evans of Savannah, MO. Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 53 years; daughters Beth Holmes and Brad of Decatur, IL, Carolyn James and Heike Mund of Hamburg, Germany and Laura Smith and Scott of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren Morgan Higgins, Casey Gregg, T.J. Holmes, Cameron, Connor, and Creighton Smith; brother Ned L. James and wife JoAnn of Quitman, AR; and several nieces and nephews. Bob grew up in Albany, MO. He completed a degree in Chemistry at Northwest Missouri State; a Master of Science from University of Northern Iowa and a P.H.D. in Science Education from University of Iowa. He taught high school science at Odessa, MO. Later as a Professor of science education at Kansas State and Texas A&M, Bob lived his passion for training and mentoring science educators and he also directed the Texas Alliance for Science. An active member of First Baptist Church of Bryan, TX, Bob thrived on teaching Sunday School, supporting missionaries and serving in church outreach. Bob served in the National Guard. Woodworking, gardening, fishing with his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends were among his favorite activities. Bob and Dorothy treasured their summers in Tin Cup, CO. The prayers and songs of his family surrounded him in death. We are eternally grateful for his life. Inurnment 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3:15 P.M., Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church 5502 Frederick Blvd St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. A Robert K. James memorial scholarship fund will be established. Please contact Scott Smith at [email protected]. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Eugene A. Bartels

1925-2012

Eugene Adolf Carlton Bartels, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, December 30, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois on August 27, 1925, the son of Henry W. and Lydia (Bunge) Bartels. He was baptized and confirmed at Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville, Illinois. He was a member of that church until 1951. He attended grade school and high school in Edwardsville where he graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1943. After a short period in the United States Coast Guard in 1943, he worked for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in the Rivers and Harbors Division in the Saint Louis District, where he worked on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers until 1946. In 1946 to 1950 he attended the Missouri School of Mines where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1950. He was employed by the Missouri State Department of Highways and Transportation in Joplin, Hannibal, Jefferson City and St. Joseph, Missouri, where he retired as Surveys and Plans Engineer in 1985 after 37 years with the department. He married Marilyn Joyce Mounts on August 12, 1951, at the First United Methodist Church in Hannibal, Missouri. They have lived in Saint Joseph, Missouri, since 1958. She survives of the home. He was a member of the Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Joseph since 1958 and served in many capacities in the church including the Chancel Choir, Methodist Men, Commission of Education, the Guy Harden Sunday School Class, and the group who served the Open Door Food Kitchen in St. Joseph. He was a Charter Member of Chi Epsilon (Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity), Tau Beta Pi (Honorary Engineering Society), and had been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Road Builders, Northwest Missouri Chapter of Professional Engineers, Maryville Transportation Commission, Saint Joseph Transportation Commission, Mo.-Kan. Regional Council. He was a member of Gideons for some 23 years and was a member of the Shepherd Center of the Greater Saint Joseph Area. Since he retired he had been a member of the Heartland Healthy Hikers Club at East Hills Mall. He had many hobbies, which included genealogy, knitting, model railroading, stamp collection, and hybridizing and raising daylilies. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Selma Dorothea Wilhelmina (Bartels) Rezabek and Ruth Marion Leona Bartels, both of Edwardsville, Illinois. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karla Kay (Bartels) Thies, and husband, Duane, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Thies of Saint Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by four nephews, Marvin Paul Rezabek and wife Donna of Marietta, Georgia, Bruce Henry Rezabek and wife, Donna, Richard Charles Rezabek and wife, Alice, both of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Francis Wenceslaus Rezabek and wife Nancy of Columbia, Missouri. Also four nieces, Eugenia Ruth Huff of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Mary Josephine Dresch and husband, Bill, of Roxana, Illinois, Theresa Ann Lavelle of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Mary Catherine Hughart and husband James of Fielden, Illinois. Also survived by ten grandnephews, seven grandnieces, eleven great-grandnephews, and two great-grandnieces. Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Huffman United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In place of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Gideons International c/o P.O. Box 662, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64502 or Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. 2801 Renick Street, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.