Dallas Jean Hunt
1974-2017

Dallas Jean Hunt 43, of De Kalb, MO passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her home, after a courageous 15 month battle with cancer. She was born June 14, 1974 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Carol and Larry Hunt. She graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in 1992 and St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana in 1996, and received her Masters MSW from Kansas University, Lawrence, KS. At LeBlond, she played basketball under coach Gator Rivers, was a member of the National Honor Society, and she also spoke Spanish. She was a Social worker, and was dedicated to her work as an advocate for patients rights. She worked at Laverna Village Nursing Home and Riverside Place as Director of Social Services, she also worked at Three Rivers Hospice in Mountain Grove, MO. She enjoyed showing her Basenji Show Dogs, at many area dog shows, earning Grand Champion. Dallas was a member of the St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by fiancé’, David Bracken, and her father, Larry Dale Hunt. Survivors include mother, Carol Hunt of De Kalb, MO, daughter, Ziva Hunt and son, Zane Hunt both of the home, two sisters, Andrea (Dave) Glidewell of St. Peters, FL, and Lisa (Randy) Glidewell of St. Joseph, MO, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Fr. Vincent Rogers, Fr. Evan Harkins Con-Celebrants. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society or to the St. James Renovation Fund. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Edythe L. Porter
1921-2017

Edythe L. Porter passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born January 6, 1921 in Maryville, MO, and spent most of her life there. Edythe earned a teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College and taught at Clyde school and Mt. Vernon school in Nodaway County in the 1940s before working at Sears in Kansas City. She married Johnnie J. Porter in 1946; they were married almost 67 years. She worked at J C Penney for 16 years, then part-time for Montgomery Ward followed by work at the Sears catalog store before retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Mary Martha Circle at the First Christian Church in Maryville. She moved to St. Joseph in 2013 to live with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Gerald D and Myrtle A Whaley, three brothers, Gerald Jr, Dave, and Howard Whaley, an infant son Tommy Lane Porter, and a daughter Nancy Thomas. Surviving are her children, Carolyn Porter of the home; J. Wayne (Shawna) of Coalinga, CA, Donnie (Sandy) of Turney, MO., Eugene Porter and Douglas Porter, both of Maryville, son in law Mark Thomas, Rayville, MO., her sisters; Marguerite Beatrez, Fresno, CA, Dorothy Rich, of Olathe, KS, and Esther (Manual) Meade, of Kansas City, MO, a brother, John (Sylvia) Whaley of Cameron, MO, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO, at 11 am Friday, December 15, 2017, under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolences www.ruppfuneral.com, or
to The Porter Family, PO Box 4433, St. Joseph, MO 64504.

Gertrude Eileen Giles
1918-2017

G. Eileen Giles, 99, of Sugarland, TX , formerly of Effingham, KS died Saturday, Dec. 9th, 2017 at the Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital, Sugarland, TX.

Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 15h, 2017 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Effingham, KS . No visitation or service will be held. The Becker Chapel in Effingham is in charge of local arrangements.

Eileen Hargrove was born on June 15, 1918 in Effingham, KS the daughter of Otho and Ella (Scott) Hargrove. Survivors include a step daughter, Donna Giles, Houston, TX and several nieces and nephews.

Josephine “Joann” A. Teed
1935-2017

Josephine (Joann) A Teed 82, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday December 12, 2017 at her home. She was born December 5, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Goldie & Joe Mollus. She graduated from Convent of Sacred Heart, and worked at Stetson Hats as a hat creaser retiring after 25 years of service.
She enjoyed playing bingo and the slots, but most especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Joann was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Teed, son, Michael Teed, her parents, and brother, Frank Mollus. She is survived by sons, Jeff (Tammy) Teed, Dave (Debbie) Teed, Steve ( Kari) daughters, Karen (Dick) Bowman, all of St Joseph, Chris Teed (Lawrence) of Colorado, Patty (Danny) Owens of St. Joseph. grandchildren: Chad Bowman (Christy Amos), Danny (Jamie) Teed, Michael Russell, Greg Carr (Stephanie Adams), Sumer Teed, Ali Whiting (Charlie), Dylan Wainscott, Brittney Bailey (Tyson), great grandchildren: Brooke Russell, Tyler Bowman, Haley Teed, Shane Carr, Audrey Beems, and Amiyah Whiting, sister, Shirley Collings, brothers: Leroy and Charlie Mollus of St. Joseph, MO, The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home to celebrate Joann’s life. She has been cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery, at a later date.

Anna Marcella Morris
1917-2017

Anna Marcella Morris, 100, passed away December 12, 2017. She was born June 29, 1917, to Paul and Stella (Bosch) Bauman in St. Joseph, MO. Marcella married Earl Endell Morris, Jr., February 23, 1937. He preceded her in death November 26, 1986. She was a member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church for nearly 40 years. Marcella so enjoyed her years of service at J. C. Penney’s spent mostly in the men’s department. She had a lifelong sisterly relationship with her first cousin Margaret Ruth and her husband Howard Welsch. From this union are seven nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Marcella, Sherry Sansone, Roxanne Canfield, Pat Robinson, Rick Welsch, Kathy Welsch, Gina Compton (deceased) and Tom Welsch. A cousin, Ted Porter, also survives. Funeral visitation is Monday noon, December 18th followed by her service at 1 p.m. Interment following: Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy A. Shalz
1923-2017

St. Joseph, Missouri Dorothy A. Shalz, 94, formerly of Wathena, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Dorothy was born on June 23, 1923 in Wathena, Kansas to Lawrence E. & Mary E. (Banks) Miller.

She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary & a lifetime member & past president of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

Dorothy married Francis L. Shalz on December 31, 1940 in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 sons, Francis Wayne, Richard, Larry & Joey Shalz & a sister, Stella Schoenfelder.

Survivors: sons, Neil Shalz of St. Joseph, Missouri;

Don Shalz of Kansas City, Kansas;

Daughters, Linda Shalz of St. Joseph, Missouri;

Karen Hurd of St. Joseph, Missouri;

11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren & 5 great-great-grandchildren;

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017
At the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wathena, Kansas.
Visitation: 9:00-10:00 A.M. Saturday, prior to service at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Memorials: Mosaic Hospice

Betty Jo Blanton
1935-2017

Betty Jo Blanton 82, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Friday December 15, 2017 in Wathena. She was born June 27, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Mergie & Clarence Wineinger. She was a Homemaker. She loved puzzles, crochetting, reading books, volunteering at the Senior Center, and especially loved her grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wineinger, mother, Mergie Delaney, brothers Richard and Max Wineinger, sisters, Dorothy Camberbeck and Emma McKinnon. She is survived by daughter, Debbie (Michael) Gillispie of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Terry (Billy) Verbick of Faucett, MO, son, Richard (Sue) Blanton of Troy, KS, daughter, Bobbie Thompson of St. Joseph, MO, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, sister, Donna Daugherty of Topeka, KS. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Lorraine Clement
1921-2017

Lorraine Clement was born April 21, 1921, in Livingston County, Missouri, the daughter of Willard and Clara Dowell Parkey.

Lorraine died late Thursday evening, December 14, 2017, at Hiawatha Community Hospital, where she had been a patient since November 30. She was 96 and able to enjoy her apartment at the Maple Grove Senior Complex in Hiawatha for several years.

She attended schools in Missouri and Kansas, later received her GED from Highland Community College.

Lorraine worked at the United Department Store in St. Joseph, Missouri before her marriage. She was a homemaker and loved her family, gardening, reading, and crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Clement was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha. Through the years, she enjoyed assisting with the many funeral lunches through the years. She was active in the projects of the United Methodist Women.

Lorraine married Lynn Clement, February 16, 1947 and had made Hiawatha their home since that time. He died December 26, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Harold, Chester, Roger, and Howard Parkey; and a sister Laveene Clayton.

Survivors include her sisters: Eva Sanson of Topeka, Donna Schnitker of Union Star, MO; sister in law Doris Parkey of Chillicothe, MO; many nieces and nephews.

Services are planned for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Reverend Jacob Cloud will officiate. Interment will follow at Powhattan Cemetery.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will meet from 6 until 7:30 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Morrill Free Public Library of Hiawatha, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Jerome Cleveland Richardson
1941-2017

Jerome Cleveland Richardson 76, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home. He was born March 5, 1941 in Boonville, MO. He graduated from Lafayette high school and served in the United States Navy. He worked at Kenworth Trucking as a Truck Mechanic, and enjoyed trout fishing at Bennett Springs, and gardening. Jerome was preceded in death by father, George Richardson, mother, Marjorie Elizabeth Olson, and brother, David Richardson. Survivors include daughter, Theresa White-Richardson, daughter, Sara (Todd) Charbonneau, and son, George Richardson, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sister, Cheryl Meeks and sister, Carol Frump. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with graveside funeral services and interment to be conducted on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 11:30 am, at the Blakely Cemetery.

Gary Dean Roberts
1951-2017

Gary Dean Roberts 65, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born December 29, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He enjoyed playing pool, watching the KC Chiefs, horses, dogs, and all animals. He also enjoyed hanging out with friends and remembering old times. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Edward Ernest Roberts, mother, Ella Louise Roberts, great-granddaughter, Raina Skeen, and brother, Jerry Lee Roberts. He is survived by daughter, Carrie Roberts (Greg Wright), son John Roberts, brothers; Larry Kerns, and Carl, 5 Grandchildren, Bobby, Luke, and Kyla Watson, Joshua Roberts, and Julia Snyder, Roommate and good friend, Sean Fisk, and sister, Nancy Rullman of St. Joseph, MO. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Gary D Roberts Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Jay Junior Riddle
1959-2017

Jay Junior Riddle 58, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday December 5, 2017. Born January 12, 1959, King City, MO. Preceded in death by father, J.C. Riddle, mother, Erma Webster. Survivors include son, Jay (Ann) Riddle Jr., daughter, Jalyne Brown, 6 grandchildren, sisters, Julie Miles, Robin Riddle, and Jessica Brown, brothers, Rodney, Tom, Curtis, and Louis Riddle. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Anna Marie Johnson
1960-2017

Anna Marie Johnson 57, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday December 3, 2017 at her home. She was born September 26, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School, and worked at area nursing homes as a CNA. She was a Baptist. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Johnson Sr. and her father John F. Wilson Sr. Survivors include mother, Shirley A Wilson, daughter Danielle (Steven) Owens, son, Jason Laughlin, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Leonard F Wilson, and John F. Wilson, all of St. Joseph, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Ms. Johnson will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Trudy Gay Muff
1951-2017

Trudy Gay Muff 66, Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Saint Joseph. She was born October 8, 1951. Preceded in death by husband, Roger. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Trudy Muff Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Daniel Lee Smith
1957-2017

Daniel Lee Smith, 60 of Effingham KS, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2017.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as celebrant. Interment of cremated remains will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM with visitation following until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to (TBD, Please check back) and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Daniel was born on May 28, 1957, in Atchison, KS, the son of Lowell and Jeanette (Gibson) Smith. Dan was a farmer and caretaker for his mother. He also worked as a Security Guard for Golden Eagle Casino. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. He had a passion for cooking and eating, enjoyed time with his small dogs and working on cars. He took delight in watching documentaries, he took any chance he could to learn something new. Daniel would fix anything that needed fixing and had a great time doing it. This loving man also adored spending time with his grandchildren. Dan will be remembered as a very selfless, kind hearted man.

Daniel married Jacqueline Frost on February 8, 1996, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters Sarah (Beau) Sigrist of Platte City, MO, and Libby Smith of the home, a brother, Bob (Tanya) Hudson of Larkinburg, KS, sister Margaret McDonald of Arrington, KS, grandchildren Ethan and Rachel Eaton, William Bindel, Ava, Audrey and Harper Sigrist and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a son Jared Bindel.

Eldon Ray Wehking
1937-2017

Eldon Ray Wehking, 80 of Lancaster, KS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 8, 2017.

He was born October 4, 1937 to Elsie Dorssom Wehking and Gilbert Wehking in Lancaster, KS where he lived in virtually the same location his entire life. He attended Old Huron Elementary School and was a graduate of the final graduating class of Huron High School. Eldon had a passion for farming and was the third generation in a five-generation farm. Over the years, Eldon and his sons and grandsons developed the farm into Wehking and Sons.

He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster and had served on the church council. He also served on the Atchison County Co-op Board and the Huron Cemetery Board.

He married Carol Lockwood on November 26, 1961. He is survived by his son Todd (Jayne) Wehking, grandchildren Courtney (Joe) Klepees, Matt (Jake) Wisdom, Collin Wehking, Troy Wehking, Austin (Mariah) Gibson, great-grandson Nash Gibson, sisters Marilyn (Larry) Jacobson, Dorothy (Pat) Vercauteren, and several nieces and nephews.

Eldon was always happy to assist neighboring friends and farmers with labor, machinery, and his mechanical skills. He exemplified a quality that is rare in society today, and as a lifelong member of the community was well respected. Ray was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, and his infectious smile was loved by many. He was an avid dog lover and owned many dogs throughout his life. He is survived by his beloved Yorkie, Bo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Gilbert Wehking, wife Carol Wehking, son Chris Wehking, daughter Lisa Wilson and son in law James Wilson and a sister Grace Welch.

Graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Huron Cemetery, with Rev. Jeff Cochran officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Atchison Hospice and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Margaret J. Henby
1924-2017

Hiawatha native Margaret J. Henby 93, of Decatur, IL passed away at 9:50 p.m., Thursday, November 30. 2017, in Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Mt. Zion.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas. Rev. Nancy Tuma, of the First Presbyterian Church in Hiawatha, will officiate. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, KS will be assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the Golden K (Kiwanis) of Decatur Scholarship Fund.

Mrs. Henby was born March 29, 1924, in Hiawatha, KS the daughter of Tonie and Emilie (Hansen) Torkelson. She married Wendell F. Henby on January 1, 1947. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2014. Mrs. Henby was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served on the Board of Deacons of the United Presbyterian Women. She had served as the Past President of the All States Club and was a former member of South Side Country Club and the Decatur Genealogical Society.

Surviving are her niece: Phyllis Grzywinski of Bartlett, IL; nephew: Larry Cannon of Omaha, NE; niece: Doris Hawkins of Richfield, MN; nephew: Glenn (Jane) Boyd of Duncanville, TX; niece: Edwina (Steve) Glass of Lawrence, KS; niece: Peggy Antonson of Newberg, OR; nephew: Bernard Torkelson of Buckley, WA; special friends: Stephen (Susan) Rayhill of Mt. Zion, IL; and Sharon (Kevin) Peabody of Taylorville, IL.

Aubrey Conaway
1941-2017

Aubrey Conaway 76, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in a Saint Joseph, health care center. He was born December 2, 1941 in Maysville, MO, son of the late Mary and Robert Conaway. He graduated from Benton High School 1961 and attended Highland Junior College. He worked as a Maximum Security Guard at the Missouri State Hospital, retiring after 20 years of service. He loved St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Chicago Bears football, and he was a Christian. Survivors include, two brothers, Mickey and Gale Conaway both of St. Joseph, MO, nieces, Kelley Schuckman, and Stacey Conaway, nephews, Kevin and Kyle Conaway, and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Smith officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Robert E. Puckett Sr.
1932-2017

Elwood, Kansas – Robert E. Puckett Sr., 85, formerly of Troy, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home in Elwood, Kansas on December 4, 2017.

Robert was born on May 2, 1932 to Sylvester Ralph and Lena (Mozingo) Puckett in Ravenwood, Missouri.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Helen Marie Duncan on January 4, 1955 in Troy, Kansas. They were married for 53 years. She preceded him in death on November 29, 2008. During their marriage they lived in California and Minnesota before moving back to Troy in 1970. Robert worked many factory jobs, but, started as an over the road truck driver in 1963 and for over 45 years that was his career of choice. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and his two favorite bars, First and Last Chance and The Neighborhood.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters, Margaret, Cora, Donna and brothers, Bill, James and Spud.

He is survived by two Daughters; Joann Smith (Dennis) of Elwood, Kansas; Rebecca Franken (Mike) of Topeka, Kansas. One son, Robert E. Puckett Jr. of Elwood, Kansas.

Four Grandchildren; Wendi Smith (Chris Miller) of Elwood, Kansas; Jeff Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri; Caitlyn and Colton Franken of Topeka, Kansas. Six Great-grandchildren; Trenton & Kassydee Smith, Raini Smith and Sunni Smith-Miller, Miranda and Tsali Franken. Sisters, Joyce, Anna and Connie. Brothers, George, Jerry, Larry, Raymond, Hubert and Ralph Curtiss. Niece, Carol Sigrist, who helped with his care and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service: 11:30 A.M. Saturday, December 9, 2017.

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 Friday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Friday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: St. Croix Hospice, Robert Puckett Memorial Fund or the Elwood United Community Church.

Shirley Jean Walsh
1931-2017

Shirley Jean Walsh 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born September 30, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Fannie and G.A. Ancy McCoy. She graduated from Benton High School and worked in the banking industry for over 40 years, with the Bank of St. Joe, Stockyards Bank, and retiring from the First Bank of Missouri as assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. She enjoyed playing cards, and dominos, with her family every Saturday night, going to the Casino, camping and birds especially Cardinals. Shirley was very active in the community as a member of the South St. Joseph Progressive Association, South Side Fall Festival Committee, (which her and husband Jack were the Grand Marshalls of the Parade in 1996), and the South Side Business and Professional Women’s association. She was a former member of the former King Hill United Methodist Church, and attended Wesley United Methodist church and Immanuel Baptist Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph “Jack” Michael Walsh, son, Mike Walsh, granddaughter, Jamie Walsh-Holliday, sister Donna Whittington, 1/2 sisters, Helen Johnson, and Tea Burnett, and brother, Galen “Bud” McCoy. Survivors include, son, Kevin (Brenda) Walsh, Saint Joseph, MO, niece Suzi Adams, who helped care for her, granddaughter, Jennie (Jordan) Beaver grandsons, Joseph and Johnathon Walsh, numerous, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. James Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King Hill Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Immanuel Baptist Church.

Denise Louise Bottorff
1961-2017

Denise Louise Bottorff, 56, Platte City, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Denise Louise Coffey, was born on January 16, 1961 in Atchison, KS. Denise attended schools in Atchison and graduated from Emporia State College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Denise owned and operated her own accounting firm prior to becoming the accountant for Hull Lumber Company in Weston, MO. Denise loved riding motorcycles with her husband, Scott.

Denise and Scott W. Bottorff were married on July, 30, 1983 at the First Presbyterian Church in Atchison.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Scott, of the home in Platte City, daughters, Tabatha (Brett) Davis, Platte City, and Jessica (Travis) Tanksley, Granbury, TX; granddaughters, Bailey and Rylee Davis; her mother, (Dorothy) Louise Winters, Atchison; sister, Janet (Gary) Kottman and Susan (Mark) Falk, mother-in- law, Glenda Bottorff, sisters-in-law, Gayle Theurer and Linda Bottorff, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brad and Kim Bottorff; and several nieces and nephews.

Denise was preceded in death by her father(s)-in-law, John Winters and Bob Bottorff, brother-in-law, Mark Bottorff; nephew, Kyle Falk; grandparents, Lucille Coffey, James W. and Dorothy Irene Hammond.

Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Private Family burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

James “Jimmy” Walter McDowell
1966-2017

James Walter “Jimmy” McDowell 51, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed peacefully from this world Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Pawnie McDowell Sr., mother JoAnn McQueen, and step mother, Betty McDowell. He is survived by siblings, Pawnie Jr. (Patty) McDowell, Peggy (Lawrence) Frizell, Susan (Pete) Gentry, Penny (Homer) Zumwalt, and Carrie McQueen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and family members. Per his request Jimmy has been cremated and no services will be held. The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Jimmy, he was loved by many. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Kathy Ann Eylar
1946-2017

Kathy Ann Eylar 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born October 3, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of late Imogene & Robert Fitzgerald. She graduated from Benton High School in 1964. Kathy worked over 30 years at the Missouri Methodist Medical Center, Heartland Hospital, and Mosaic Life Care Hospital as a Secretary in the ER. She was a people person who enjoyed traveling, going to the boat, and she loved her dog – Stretch. She also looked forward to going to lunch with the 1964 Benton Girls Lunch Group. She is survived by son, David Eylar, and her adopted family, Bonnie (David) Coon, uncle Bobby Thomas, and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Friday with a Celebration of Kathy Life to start at 3 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. Chaplain Dan Medford officiating. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Kathy Eylar Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Jerry Smith
1940-2017

Jerry Smith 77, of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at a hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born September 3, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Benton High School in 1959. He worked at Wire Rope for over 40 years. He enjoyed boating, riding 4 wheelers, fishing, shooting pool, riding his Harley’s, dancing, and showing horses. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Marie Johnston, step father, Bill Johnston, 2 sons, Randall Ray Smith and Jerry A. Smith, and his first wife, Donna Gresham Smith. Survivors include, daughter, Carey McMillian of Saint Joseph, MO, fiance’, Mary Sharp, of the home, 4 grandchildren, Cody & Zakary McMillian, Ashley Smith, and Erica Morton, and 4 great grandsons.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jerry has been cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Charles Eugene Anctil
1932-2017

Charles Eugene Anctil, 85, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1932 in Hollis, NH, son of the late Yvonne and Joseph Anctil. He graduated from Nashua Senior High School and The Junior College of Kansas City. He then served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War Era. Charles was a Horticulturist working at Bennett Garden Center, Ferbert’s Garden Center, Butners Old Mill Nursery, and presently Moffet Nursery and Garden Center. Charles has been an active Rosarian since 1958, spending his adult life growing, showing and educating generations about roses. He conducted many seminars for rose enthusiasts in the area, and appeared as a guest on local radio shows, as well as being a featured writer for the Kansas City Gardner. Charlie was a member of many Rose Societies: Clay County (Past President), Jackson County, Kansas City and Johnson County, Missouri to name a few. He juried shows in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska, as well as other states. Since 2010 he has been a Master Consulting Rosarian and Judge Emeritus. In 2016 the 86th Annual Rose Show in Kansas City was dedicated in his honor due to his lifetime commitment to all in Northwest Missouri. Charlie was a man whose heart was as big as the world and brought the gift of beauty through roses to everyone. He was a member of Sertoma, Barber Shop Quartet and the 1st Christian Church. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jeane Anctil, and his parents. Survivors include, son, Paul (Paula) Anctil, Lenexa, KS, daughter, Charlotte Anctil, Shawnee, KS, grandson, Devin Anctil, brother, Albert (Babe) Anctil, Nashua, NH, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am Monday, December 4, at the 1st Christian Church, 927 Faraon St, St Joseph, MO 64501 , with funeral services to be conducted immediately after, at the church, Rev. Brian Kirk officiating. Interment is 1:30 pm Monday, White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, MO. Memorials are requested to the 1st Christian Church.

Gloria E. Brockhoff
1927-2017

Gloria Elaine Brockhoff, 90, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Maple Heights Nursing Home.

Gloria was born April 8, 1927 to Sylvester G. and Marie “Lena” Pratz Keller southeast of Hiawatha. She was a lifelong resident of Brown County.

Gloria attended kindergarten at Central Grade School before her family moved to the Belleview school district. Later they bought a farm in the White Hall community where she completed 8th grade. Gloria Graduated from Hiawatha High School.

Towards the end of WWII Gloria met the love of her life, Carl “Bill” Brockhoff of Hiawatha and they later married on June 1, 1947. They started out married life as residents of Hiawatha, but subsequently moved to the quaint community of Willis, KS, where they resided until 1968. They later moved to a small farm north of Willis where Gloria resided for nearly 50 years.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Carl on Feb 5, 2000 and by her two beloved brothers Arnold Keller and Lowell Keller.

After a brief stint at the Garment Factory in Horton, Gloria worked at both the Hiawatha and Willis phone offices. She later worked as a medication aide for nearly 20 years at both the Brown County Infirmary and the Oak Ridge Nursing Home.

Gloria is survived by three children: Karen Sechler and her husband Howard (Hiawatha, KS), Lynne Pinkerton and her husband Rus (Cincinnati, OH), and Ron Brockhoff and his wife Stacey (Manhattan, KS); five grandchildren: Cathy Simmons and her husband Gavin (Ames, IA), Wes Sechler (Wichita, KS), Holly Sutley and her husband Jasen (Lancaster, KS), Alex Pinkerton (Kirtland AFB, NM), and Kristy Pinkerton (Cincinnati, OH). She is also survived by five beloved great grandchildren. Gloria greatly cherished her family and made them a priority throughout her life. She will be greatly missed.

Gloria was active in the Willis Garden club and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, puzzles, games, and solitaire. She was also an active member of the Willis Christian Church and was saddened by the closure of the church earlier this year.

Visitation will be held Tuesday at 1:00pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm. Both the visitation and the funeral service will be held at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Billy Watson. Gloria will be interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard or Freedom Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Edward N. Barton
1934-2017

HOLTON – Edward N. Barton, 83, of Holton, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton.

He was born April 15, 1934 on a farm near Holton, the son of Bill and Helen Edwards Barton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Ed was a member of the Holton Volunteer Fire Department and a special deputy for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

He had worked for Riley Electric and Walter Bennett Plumbing in Holton, and later owned and operated Barton Electric. He worked for the City of Holton for eleven and a half years, and retired from the City of Horton after six years.

Ed married Dorothy (McGee) Gaston in 1978. She died April 22, 1996.

Survivors include a son, William H. Barton and wife Melissa, Omaha, NE; a brother, Robert Barton and wife Carol, Carbondale; two sisters, Janice Brenner, Leavenworth and Joyce DeVader, Holton, two grandchildren, Larissa and Averey and four great grandchildren.

Cremation is planned. Family and friends will meet for a short service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton, and then go in procession for burial with military honors to the Holton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Jackson County Friends of Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Loren David Brunner
1932-2017

SABETHA, KS—Loren David Brunner, 85, of Sabetha, with family by his side, left this life late Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the Sabetha Community Hospital.

Loren was born February 9, 1932, near Sabetha, one of three children born to David and Susan Aberle Brunner. He grew up at Sabetha where he attended school, later working to earn his GED. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force June 21, 1951. He served an armorer during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from active duty June 21, 1955, as an airman second class. He was awarded and earned several medals during the War: Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and United Nations Service Medal

Loren worked at Wenger Manufacturing in Sabetha for 18 years. In 1974, the family moved to Houston, TX where he worked for Shell Oil Company until retiring in 1994 to the Lake Livingston, TX area.

Mr. Brunner was a member of the Church of Christ in Sabetha. He became interested in metal working and wood working.

He married Marguerite Brown April 12, 1959 in Sabetha. From this union, a son David was born. In 2001, Loren and Marguerite returned to Sabetha and lived in A.C. West Village Retirement Village. She survives.

Also surviving is a son David Brunner (Connie) of Aurora, CO; a granddaughter Rebecca Brunner of Temple Terrace, FL; with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Loree Plattner and Mildred Strahm.

Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Loren’s life planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, November 30, at the Church of Christ, 310 Oregon St, Sabetha, with Don Fischer officiating. Family inurnment will take place at the Sabetha Cemetery.

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sabetha Hospital, Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice, or a charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434, who is assisting the family.

Monica “Mona Lea” Elizabeth Davis
1951-2017

Monica “Mona Lea” Elizabeth Davis 66, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Sunday November 26, 2017 in Saint Joseph health care center. Born March 19, 1951, St. Joseph, MO, graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in 1969, and worked at the Chapman insurance agency, and finished her career at AT&T. She was a very loving, generous person with a huge personality that will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by husband, John Chapman, father, Jack G Davis, and brother, Greg Davis. Survivors include daughter, Ursula Chapman, Kansas City, MO, and mother, Adriana Davis of St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Saturday with a memorial service starting at 2:00 PM, Father Evan Harkins officiating. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Sandra Kay Brown
1947-2017

Sandra Kay Brown of Agency, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at her home in Agency, MO. She was born February 18, 1947, daughter of the late Hester and Wood Lamar. A graduate of Faucett High School in 1965, she married Edward Brown on October 8, 1966. She retired from IHP after 32 years of service. Sandra loved riding on the Harley trike with Ed, even traveling twice to Sturgis. She also enjoyed gardening, walking, camping, traveling, horses and country music. Her favorite pastimes included sampling Missouri wines, attending dinner theaters and most especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by husband Ed Brown of the home; daughter Stephanie (Dan) Batliner; son, Jason (Anessa) Brown; grandchildren Sydney, Kylie, and Hayley Brown, Bryce Batliner, Timothy, Aleksei, and James Reid; and a sister, Eleanor Hanway. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph, MO. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, also at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Donna Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Halleck Cemetery in Taos, MO. Family has requested that friends dress casually for the services. Online condolences may be left at www.ruppfuneral.com .

Ella Anne Hall
2017-2017

Ella Anne Hall, 2 years old, of Atchison, KS, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with Fr. Jon Hullinger officiating. Burial will follow at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House, Ability KC or Down Syndrome Guild of KC and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ella was born April 19, 2015 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Thomas and Danielle (Zeien) Hall. She was tough, strong, resilient fighter ever since she was born. Ella’s smile and laugh brought so much joy to everyone she loved and she loved everyone. She enjoyed playing with toys that played music and lights. Ella especially loved cuddles and snuggles with her mommy and daddy.

Survivors include her parents Thomas and Danielle Hall of the home, a sister; Emily Hall of the home, maternal grandparents, Norbert and Marvel Zeien, Cedar Falls, IA, aunts and uncles, Mary Schneider, Pamela Hall (Julie O’Neal), Teresa (Mark) Jacobs, Angela Zeien, Douglas Schneider, several cousins and great aunts and great uncles.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents William and Jean Hall.

Lola Jean Overby
1932-2017

Lola Jean Overby 85, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday November 28, 2017 in a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born August 3, 1932 in Waterloo, Iowa daughter of the late Grace & John Ferguson. She married Johnny Overby on July 21, 1950, he preceded her in death November 25, 2016. They shared 66 years together. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Cessna in Wichita, KS, and at several other large corporations. She enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader and quilter, in 1950 she was voted “most photogenic wife” at Camp Pendleton, the prize was to go to Hollywood, meet and get a picture with John Wayne. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Overby, and her parents. Survivors include daughters, Connie (David) Moore, Wichita, KS, Jackie (Dave) Black, St. Joseph, MO, Pat (Gene) Kowalewycz, Lamar, AR, son, John (Theresa) Overby, Lees Summit, MO, three grandsons, Kyle (Rachel) Black, Joshua (Allison) Overby, and Corey (Jessica) Moore, three great grandchildren, brother, Robert Ferguson, Tucson, AZ, sister, Juanita Schropp , Birmingham, AL, She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to The Lords Store, or the St. Judes Childrens hospital.

Mary Jane Devers
1946-2017

Mary Jane Devers 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday November 26, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born February 16, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Sarah & Goldie Russell. She attended Lafayette High School, and worked as a Property Manager in the hotel motel industry. She was a member of Midwest County Music Assn., and a Past membership chair, she also was an Avon representative for many years. She loved spending time with her family, knitting, crocheting, and playing bingo. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Devers Sr. her parents, brothers, Goldie, Robert, and Donald Russell. Survivors include: daughters; Kimberlie Turnquise, and Wendy (Richard) Shryock of St. Joseph, step daughters, Cathy Devers and Amy Bledsoe, brothers, Tommy James Russell, Rushville, MO, grandchildren: Ray Hudson, James Lewis, Sara Ball, Cody Lewis, Alicia Bear Bell, Kevin Ginn, Kevin Bledsoe, Jordan Devers, and Corey Bledsoe, great grand children Sophia Lewis, and Kamiyah, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. She will be cremated under care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Randy Scott Hardin
1987-2017

Randy “Scott” Hardin 30, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born October 5, 1987 in St. Joseph, MO. He attended Lafayette high school and the Renewable Energy Ecotch Trade School in Aurora, CO. He enjoyed watching football, and was a diehard Chiefs fan, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being outdoors, but most especially being with his boys. Survivors include, wife, Stephanie Hardin, mother, Buffy Mullen, father, Kristen (Brandy) Hardin, St. Joseph, MO, three sons: , Levi, Austin, and Brentley, a brother, Jaxon Hardin, sisters, Shelby Mullen, Rhiannon Mullen, and Ryleigh Hardin all of St. Joseph, MO, paternal grandfather, Jim Hardin, and paternal grandparents, Carol & Jim Ragland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Scott Hardin memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

James “Jimmy” Walter McDowell
1966-2017

James Walter “Jimmy” McDowell 51, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed peacefully from this world Wednesday November 29, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. James was preceded in death by his father, Pawnie McDowell Sr., mother JoAnn McQueen, and step mother Betty McDowell. He is survived by siblings, Pawnie Jr. (Patty) McDowell, sisters, Peggy (Lawrence) Frizell, Susan (Pete) Gentry, Penny (Homer) Zumwalt, and Carrie McQueen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and family members. Per his request Jimmy has been cremated and no services will be held. The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Jimmy, he was loved by many. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Warren Harold “Bud” Pike
1924-2017

Warren “Bud” Harold Pike, 93, formerly of Lancaster, KS died on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 25th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy J Kollhoff officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison KS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 25th, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bud was born on Sept. 20, 1924 in Atchison KS the last of five children of Charles N. and Anna R. (Volk) Pike. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1942 and went into farming. While still farming, he went to work for Pillsbury Mills for 31 years. He was forced to retire from both in 1981 due to a lung disease he had gotten through working at the mill. But his love for farming never died and when his health allowed, he continued to work seasonally for the Buttron Family for several years. They even provided him with an air conditioned cab so he could continue to help them farm!
He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, and took great pride in caring and nurturing the rose garden at the church until his health did not allow him to continue. He and his wife Shirley were two of the founding members of Atchison Hospice and were active in it for several years. He also was a driver for the Cancer Society, driving the elderly to appointments and a volunteer to visit the sick, elderly and widowed. Because of the loss of two of their children, he and his wife formed a support group called the “The Compassionate Friends” for parents who have lost children.

He enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes and cucumbers, for which they were well known for their dill pickles! In 2013, his church family provided him with an elevated garden plot so he could continue to grow his beloved tomatoes when he could no longer bend over to take care of them.

Bud was married to Merle Maxene Moulden on April 20, 1944 in Atchison KS. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 1951. He was later married to Shirley (Benshoof) Gorrell on Feb. 10, 1952 at the Farmington Christian Church. Shirley preceded him in death on May 23, 2013, after celebrating 62 years of marriage. Survivors include a daughter Carole (Jim) Wood, Liberty, MO, ten grandchildren: Denise (Scott) Claypole, Excelsior Springs, MO, Denny (Lisa) Dooley, Holt, MO, Dawn Teegarden, Kansas City, MO, Deni Gardner, Albany, NY, Donette Stukes, Birmingham, MO, Bryan (Leah) Pike, Crestone, CO, Steve (Fiancée Christina) Craig, Birmingham, MO, Shane (Teresa) Estes, Liberty, MO, Josephine (Jason) Field, Alberta, Canada, and Kristopher Pike, twenty-seven great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. His parents, two brothers, two sisters, a nephew, two sons, Danny Pike (Sept. 1986) and Dennis Pike (Nov 2008), a daughter, Jeannine Elsmore (Aug. 1988) and a granddaughter, Audra Wyatt (Nov. 2016) also preceded him in death.

Sharon Ruth Caton
1942-2017

Sharon Ruth Caton 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born September 30, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of the late Gale & Tolbert Payne. She graduated from Benton High School in 1960. She retired from the Clay County Health & WIC Department. She enjoyed spending time in her yard, and going to the Four Square Church. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include; daughter, Tammy Parker, (David Petty), son, Jimmy (Marsha) Parker both of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Joshua Parker, 3 step grandchildren, and brother, Roger (Cheryl) Payne, St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Monday with Memorial Services to begin at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Sharon Caton Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Patricia Anne Lamar
1962-2017

Patricia Anne Lamar 55, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday November 20, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born July 13, 1962 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Nida & Norton Rollett. She graduated from DeKalb High School, and worked at several nursing homes throughout St. Joseph as a CNA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing darts and going to the casino, and she loved her little dogs, Sadie and Sophie. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Carl Good Lamar, daughter, Tosh Rollett, sister, Janie Pace. She is survived by daughters, Tisha Worley, and Rachel Ferguson, son, Nathaniel (Sarah) Rollett, St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren; Mike who was raised in the home, Austin, J.R., Elizabeth, Adrianna, Mercedes, Dominick, Delany, Kadance, Ceyton, Neia, and Shelby, brothers, Norton Jr., Norman, and Rory Rollett, sisters, Debbie Rollett, Karen Rollett, and Paula McCoy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She will be cremated under care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Arthur N. Mildfeldt, Sr.
1940-2017

ELWOOD,KS Arthur N. Mildfeldt, Sr. 77, of Elwood, Kansas died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his home.

Art was born on April 7, 1940 in Stockdale, Kansas to William & Margaret Mary (Harrison) Mildfeldt. He lived most of his life in Elwood, Art worked with millright and concrete construction. He was an avid gardener, loved to hunt & fish, loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Art’s hobbies were making wine, cooking, crossword puzzles and watching K-State football. He never met a stranger and always had a story for everyone. Art will be deeply missed.

He is a member of the Lighthouse Church in Fillmore, Missouri Art was preceded in death by his parents,.14 siblings.

Art married Linda Almy on Aug. 27, 1976. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his children, son; Art N. Mildfeldt, Jr.(Whitney) of Savannah, Missouri; Daughter; April Todorotski of Platte City, Missouri; Step-daughters; Stacey Ellis (Rick) of St. Joseph, Missouri; Tina Wong (Brian) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Michelle Sears (Ronald)of St. Joseph, Missouri; 3 brothers, 4 sisters and 12 grandchildren.

There will only be a visitation: Friday evening 6-8 PM at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Following the visitation Art will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Arthur N. Mildfeldt, Sr. Memorial Fund

Karen Dorene McConnaughey
1942-2017

Karen Dorene McConnaughey, 75, of Atchison, KS died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Sat. Nov. 25th, at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Hansen, Pastor of the Carol Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison KS. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 am Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carol Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Karen was born on March 3, 1942 in Atchison KS the daughter of Frank G. and Mildred I. (Shupe) McConnaughey. She graduated from Atchison High School and received her Associate’s Degree in Business from Highland Community College. Karen worked as a bookkeeper for the former Townsend & Wall Dept. Store, St. Joseph, MO, then for American Electric, UMB Bank, all of St. Joseph, MO and for approximately 5 years for the Patsy Porter, CPA, of Atchison. She was a member of the Carol Baptist Church, Atchison where she taught Sunday school for 50 years, and served on the Mission Council. Karen was a member of the POE. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, reading, playing puzzles, and playing the piano. She especially enjoyed going to her nephews ball games.

She is survived by three sisters; Nancy Donaldson, Atchison, KS , Frances (Robert) Peterson, Atchison, and Helen (Earl) Price, Lathrop, MO and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, two brothers, George F. and Byron E. McConnaughey, and one sister, Catherine McConnaughey, preceded her in death

Robert Lewis “Bob” Thompson
1928-2017

Robert Lewis “Bob” Thompson, 89, of Atchison KS died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Atchison Medicalodge.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Friday, Nov. 24th, at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 am on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison Humane Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Bob was born August 25,1928 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Jean and Bertha (Wohlgemuth)Thompson. He attended Franklin grade school and graduated from Atchison High school in 1946, he lettered in football, ran track and played church league basketball, hunted rabbits and squirrels. After high school graduation, Bob and Curtis Lash hitch hiked to Colorado for the summer. After returning to Atchison, he and several class mates joined the Army together and served two years in occupied Japan. Upon returning to Kansas, Bob attended a two-year engineering school in Kansas City and then was employed by General Motors. He met Freda B Hicks in the early 1950’s and they were married June 4, 1951. They are parents of two children Shelly Swendson of Effingham and Steve Thompson, Fort Worth, TX. Bob ran the Conoco gas station at the corner of Sixth and Kansas from 1953 to 1964. He later worked for the Heklinkamper Bottling Company in Atchison. In the late 60’s Bob purchased the Burkhart Exterminating company, he and Freda ran that as Atchison Pest Control until his retirement in 1994. Bob then trained himself as an Archeological technician and worked throughout the United States on private and government projects. Bob was a avid camper all his adult life, he built and owned several campers, and along with Freda, traveled to most of the states. Bob was extremely proud of his granddaughters, Lana, Jodi, Jenni and Katie. He survived by Freda Thompson of the home, daughter Shelly and Tom Swendson, Effingham, granddaughter Lana and Caleb Barkman, great-granddaughter Madilynn, Circleville, KS., granddaughter Jodi Swendson, Manhattan, son Steve and Cindy Thompson, Fort Worth, TX., granddaughter Jenni and Eric Neal, great-granddaughter Adelaide, Durango, CO., and Katie and Hugh Ferguson, great-grandson Little Hugh V, Denver, CO. Bob preceded in death by his parents, older brother James, Jimmy, Thompson, and Mildred Jean, Bea, Lipp. Sister Louise Ellen, Tiny, Kibler and brother Alfred, Sonny, Thompson survive in Atchison.

Albert “Al” Franklin Yowell
1939-2017

Albert “Al” Yowell 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital in Saint Joseph. He was born in Newburg, Mo to Everett and Bessie Yowell on December 29, 1939. He attended Rolla, MO High School, and he served in the US Army. Upon return to the states, he married Nancy Diggs. They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage.
He worked as a logger, a truck driver for Markt Trucking, & later Al was self employed as Yowell Trucking. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and mowing. He especially liked NASCAR, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by wife, Nancy, daughter, Brenda (Roger) Baker of St. Joseph, MO, son, Todd Yowell of Hackensack, NJ, grandchildren, Dathan Pettis of St. Joseph, MO, and Cayleigh (Kyle) Kelly of Kansas City, MO, sisters, Betty and Bessie, and a brother, Charlie along with many nieces and nephews. Al was a devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather. He will be missed by many family, friends, and neighbors. Celebration of Life; 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, December 1, 2017 at 615 Felix Street, St. Joseph, MO. He will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Carolyn Sue Hoffmann
1960-2017

Carolyn Sue Hoffmann, 57, of Bolckow, Missouri, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home. She was born July 22, 1960 in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Benton High School in 1978, and worked for a short time for Monfort Pork. However, her heart was always in health care as a CNA, Level I Med Aide. She loved taking care of the elderly and disabled. She was a faithful member of the Faith Valley Church of God. Carolyn was preceded in death by father, Lloyd Turpin, mother, Alphonsine McCarty, sisters, Brenda Hook, Sharon Christensen, and Nancy Rowland, and step son, Shaun Lee Hoffmann. Survivors include, husband, Brian Hoffmann of the home, daughter, Chyrstal Traunernicht, King City, MO, son, Jason (Erin) Trauernicht, step sons, Jason Hoffmann and Brian Hoffmann, step daughter, Kristi Hoffmann, grandchilden, Alex, Renee, Dereck, Sebastian, Zechariah, Lillianna, Donnie, and Izabella, brothers, Bill (Dawn) Turpin, Johnny (Carrie) McCarty, and Earl McCarty, twin sister, Marilyn McConnell, and sister, Carla Hamilton both of St. Joseph, MO, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Faith Valley Church of God with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King Hill Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Navajo Toy Ministry program through the Faith Valley Church of God.

James David “Jim” Garrett, Jr.
1954-2017

James David “Jim” Garrett, Jr., 63, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 23, 2017, shortly after arrival at Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Jim was born August 1, 1954 in Kansas City, KS, the eldest of three sons born to James SR., and Betty Parrish Satterfield Garrett. Jim earned his GED and went on to also receive a vocational schooling degree. Moving to the Hiawatha area in his early 20s he worked as a supervisor for the Flair Fold cabinet factory which, he eventually gave up to do car mechanics full time. He worked at WENGER TRANSMISSION for many years before opening his own garage in 1991 down at the bottom of hill behind his house until 2001 when his health would no longer allow him to do so full time.

July 1983 he married Linda Overfield and were happily married through the remainder of his life. He was blessed with, three daughters, two sons, and one grandson they raised. Stacy Mackey (Cliff)of Hiawatha, Kari Clary (Chad) of Highland, and Renee Bostic (Randy) of Hiawatha, Jeff Luoma (Julie) of Kansas City, James Garrett, III, (Heather) of Tulsa, Ok; Chazz Exon, Olathe, KS. He was the proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren, and great-grandpa of 2. Also surviving is his mother Betty Satterfield of Hiawatha; and a brother Claude “Shorty” Garrett of Tennessee.

Jim is preceded in death by his father James Garrett SR., along with his stepfather Cordell Satterfield also his younger brother Bobby Garrett and granddaughter Paige Bostic.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday, where the family will gather from 7-8:30p.m.

FUNERAL SERVICES are set for Wednesday, November 29th at 11am at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home of Hiawatha with Pastor Tom Stone officiating. Interment will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha with gathering to follow immediately at FAMILY LIFE CENTER BUILDING in Hiawatha

Rayetta May Moody
1928-2017

Rayetta May Moody 89, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at a local health care center. She was born November 23, 1928 in DeKalb, Missouri, daughter of the late May & Riley Steele. Rayetta was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Melvin Steele. She is survived by cousins: Rosemary Barton, Linda Wheeler, Jim Robinson, C.H. Robinson, and Junior Robinson. There is no Memorial Service or visitation scheduled at this time. She will be inurned at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Ramona D. (Brunkow) Mueting
1929-2017

Ramona D. (Brunkow) Mueting, 87, passed away November 17th, 2017 and was received into heaven from the nursing home she resided at in Andover, Ks.

Ramona was born December 10th, 1929 near Onaga, Ks to William and Grace Ladner Grafton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Ramona was a 1947 graduate of Onaga High School. In 1948, Ramona married Louis E. Brunkow. Ramona and Louis lived in Onaga, had four children and were married for 27 years when Louis passed away in 1976. In 1978, Ramona married Leonard Mueting and lived on his farm near Centralia, Ks for 17 years. Leonard passed away in 1995, a few years after they moved into a home in the town of Centralia. In 2010 Ramona relocated to the Wichita, Ks. area to live close to her daughter Melanie.

Ramona’s gentle, humble spirit was recognized by all she came in contact with. She loved the simple things in life, gardening, bird watching, music, and dancing. Ramona loved her family and cherished each grandchild.

Survivors include three sons: Ward G. (Judy) Brunkow, Wilson, NC. Tim J. (Glenda) Brunkow, Greeley, CO, Shawn W. (Valecia) Brunkow, Hitchcock, TX; one daughter Melanie J. (Gregory) Muth, Andover, KS. Ramona had nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild lost at birth. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Shanna (Brunkow) Toms, who passed away in 2013, and had many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22nd at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga, KS. Interment will follow in the Onaga Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her first husband Louis. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Anieta Verabel Mentha
1935-2017

WICHITA – Anieta Verabel Mentha, 81, of Wichita, died Friday, November 17, 20l7 at the Harry Hines Hospice in Wichita.

She was born December 6, 1935 on a farm between Onaga and Havensville, the daughter of George and Pattie Witham Allen. She attended Lone Tree Grade School and graduated from Havensville High School in 1953.

Verabel was a member of the Havensville Christian Church and the Auxiliary to American Legion Post No. 1 in Topeka.

She married Marcell R. Mentha on June 12, 1955 in Havensville. He died January 3, 2010.

Verabel was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, Martin Alexander Allen, Herbert Allen, and Willa Veryl Spaulding, a half-brother, George Milton Allen, and a half-sister, Irene Allen.

Survivors include two nephews, four great nephews, five great nieces, five great-great nephews and six great-great nieces.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21st at the Neuchatel Cemetery, north of Onaga. Verabel will lie in state after 9:00 a.m Monday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 1:30 Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society, and rnay be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Doris Virginia Wiedmer
1928-2017

Wathena, Kansas, Doris (Weis) Wiedmer, 89, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Doris was born on July 3, 1928 in Wathena, Kansas to Jacob John & Violet A. (Livingston) Weis.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Happy Valley Homemaker Extension Club, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary & Zion Women’s Guild all of Wathena, Kansas. Doris taught Sunday School, Bible School & worked with the Mission group at First Baptist Church. She was a Homemaker & a Beautician. Doris enjoyed baking & candy making, along with her flowers & her walks with her little dog.

Doris married Laverne Wiedmer on May 22, 1949 in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents & granddaughter, Holley Dawn Sellars.

Survivors; son, Wayne Wiedmer (Janet), Wathena, Kansas

daughters, Dawn Sellars, Stewartsville, Missouri

Sherrel Coats (Billy), St. Joseph, Missouri

Grandchildren; Brent Wiedmer (Heather), Amy Rush (Paul), Lindsey Schwope (Joey), Amber Griffin (Brad), Jacob Hershewe (Shelley), Joseph Hershewe (Diane), Katelyn Hershewe & Riley Coats (Whitney)

10 great-grandchildren

Marvin Weir (Neva) who was raised like a brother by her parents.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 21, 2017

At the First Baptist Church in Wathena, Kansas.

Visitation: 6-8 Monday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Monday.

Burial: Zion United Evangelical Church Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Memorials: Alzheimer’s Disease Research or the First Baptist Church of Wathena.

Billy Dean Hahn
1967-2017

Billy Dean Hahn 49, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born December 29, 1967 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Frances Whitten Hahn and Paul Hahn. He was a maintenance man. He liked music, having a few beers with his friends, and his dog Poncho. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Jane Hahn. Survivors include, sisters, Jessie Fisk, Debbie Nell, and Sandy Puckett all of St. Joseph, brother, Paul Hahn, Cameron, MO, and step daughter, Shelly Bowman.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home with Memorial Services to start at 2:00 pm with Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating. The Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery on a later date. Memorials are requested to the Billy Hahn Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann (Cavanaugh) Boos
1924-2017

DENTON, KS Patricia Ann (Cavanaugh) Boos, 93, of Denton, Kansas died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Senior Village in Atchison, Kansas.

Pat was born July 28, 1924 in Atchison, Kansas to Hugh and Ruth (Clark) Cavanaugh.

She attended and graduated from St. Benedict’s Grade School and Mt. St. Scholastica Academy. Pat worked at Pillsbury’s in Atchison and then entered St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. After receiving her nursing degree, she worked at Sister’s Hospital and the Atchison Hospital.

Pat married Clarence “Bud” Boos on February 28, 1949. They moved to Denton, Kansas where they resided their entire married life. Patricia was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Bendena, Kansas. She was a member of the Women’s Council, past president of the Doniphan County Home Health Advisory Board, and various other organizations.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Clarence “Bud”, Senior Village, Atchison.

Six sons: Jerry (Carol), Denton, Larry (Sheila), Atchison, John (Elka) and Tom (Barb), Topeka, Mark (Robin), Garden City, and David (Rita) Denton. Two daughters, Janet, Topeka and Pat (Jim) Scherer, Hiawatha. Patricia is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and sisters-in law: Shirley Cavanaugh, Atchison and Cecilia Patton, Colorado, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Mike Cavanaugh, sisters, Judy Miller and Irene Ring and a grandson, Brian Boos.

Visitation will be from 6-8 on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with a parish rosary Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Bendena, Kansas. A celebration of Patricia’s life will be Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church with interment in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: St. Benedict’s Women’s Council or St. Benedict’s Capital Improvement Fund

Jo Ellen Carver
1942-2017

Jo Ellen Carver, 75, of Hiawatha, surrounded by family, died early Sunday morning, November 19, 2017, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born June 14, 1942, at Wichita, one of three children born to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Goodwin Bartley. At a young age, her family moved to Hiawatha to live while her Dad served in World War II. Jo grew up in Hiawatha where she attended schools, graduating Hiawatha High School with the class of 1960. She later attended Gard Business College in St. Joseph. She lived in Kansas City, Kansas a few years before returning to Hiawatha. She worked nearly all of her working life, 43 years as a matter of fact, for Hiawatha Community Hospital. Through the years, Jo held various positions on the business side of the hospital.

Jo’s hobbies included working, reading, and being an important part of her grandchildren’s life; KU Basketball, and COOKIES. To say Jo liked to bake cookies, is a BIG UNDERSTATEMENT! She was instrumental in starting “Parents without Partners” chapter in 1977, where she served as president elect.

She married Earl Carver, September 16, 1989, at Bethany Church of Christ in Hiawatha. He survives.

Also surviving is a son Kenneth “Beefy” Stephens (Dawn) of Hiawatha, step-son Roland Paul Grote of Hawley, PA; step-daughter Barbara Joan Carver of Topeka; a sister Carol Thiesing (James) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a brother Jim Bartley (Leslie) of Horton; two grandchildren Althea Jo Jante (Colton), Derek; and two step-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Jo’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Tony French will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hiawatha Community Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

Barton “Bart” Steven Courtney
1962-2017

Barton “Bart” Steven Courtney 55, of Savannah, Missouri passed away Sunday November 12, 2017 at his home. He was born April 29, 1962 in King City, Missouri son of the late Mariel “Midge” & Henry Courtney. He married Joetta Cotter on August 8, 1986 and she survives of the home. He attended Rosendale High School, and was a Union Iron Worker for the Union Local in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his grandkids. Bart was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Rhett Hall, and a sister. Survivors include wife, Joetta of the home, sons, Craig (Cathy) Courtney, and Ryan (Taylor) Courtney both of Savannah, MO, step daughter, Angie (Josh) Hall, Mound City, MO, grandchildren, Cole Courtney, Rhylan Hall, and one on the way, a brother and a sister. The will be a celebration of life at the family home at a later date, Mr. Courtney will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Donna Marie Bennett
1937-2017

Donna Marie Bennett 80, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday November 14, 2017 in a local health care center. She was born January 19, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Mary & Donald Montgomery Sr. She graduated from Central High School, and the St. Joseph Junior College, and worked at Sherwood Medical until it closed. She loved kids, especially volunteering at school reading, she also liked playing cards and bingo. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Bennett Jr., and her parents. Survivors include daughters, Karen Bechtold, and Connie (Bert) Hawk, sons, Philip (Melinda) Bennett all of St. Joseph, MO, and Ricky (Lynn) Bennett, Naples, FL, 5 grandchildren, Dylan Bechtold, Kellie Miller, Karrie Bennett, Jennifer Potts, and Larry Potts II, 5 great grand children, brother, Donald (Linda) Montgomery Jr., Virginia Beach, VA, several nieces and nephews, and former son-in-law, Larry Bechtold. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, with a memorial service to be held Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The family wishes a special thank you to the staff of Carriage Square and Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

Ruth M. Drury
1931-2017

Holton, KS Ruth M. Drury, 86, of Holton, formerly of Hiawatha, surrounded by family, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 15, 2017, at the Holton Community Hospital.

Ruth was one of four children born to Robert and Edna York Foster, October 2, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas. She grew up in Kansas City where she attended schools, later graduating from Wyandotte High School with the class of 1949. She married her childhood sweetheart Woodward “Woody” Drury, September 21, 1952 in Kansas City. They lived in the Shawnee/Merriam area prior to moving to Hiawatha in 1970 where they lived, worked, and raised their family. Ruth spent much of her working life as a certified nurse aid (CNA) for area nursing homes. However, her family was most important and was dedicated to them and their care and needs. They moved to Holton about 12 years ago to be near Ruth’s doctors. Woody survives.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hiawatha.

Other survivors include five sons: Bob Drury (Lois) of Lawrence, Gerald Drury of Holton, Ed Scott of Hiawatha, Steve Drury (Sherilyn) of Gladstone, MO, Zoe Drury of Holton; two brothers: Don Foster of Colorado Springs, CO, Bill Foster of Apache Junction, AZ; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister Wanda Lea Foster; and a daughter Stephanie.

A Celebration of Ruth’s life is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, November 18, at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hiawatha, with Pastor James Callaway. Interment will follow at Hiawatha Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 Friday where the family will meet from 6 until 7:30 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested Jackson County Meals on Wheels Program, sent in care of funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Jennie Enola Bozarth
1924-2017

Jennie Enola Bozarth 93, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. She was born January 26, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Bessie and Charles Trammell. She graduated from high school, and worked as telephone operator in Portland Oregon, and at Westab in St. Joseph, she was also a Homemaker, who loved her family and was very engaged with their lives. She loved going to church, volunteering, and baking, and was a member of the North Church of God. Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Gail Waggoner, brothers; Bob and Earl Trammell, sisters, Hazel McDowell, Vernie Groshong, Maxine Whitmore. Survivors include, sons, Charles “Chuck” Waggoner (Pamela Hieb), St. Joseph, Charles M. (Marty) Groves, Maysville, MO, Mark Waggoner and Joe Bozarth, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Cathy Bozarth, St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Lucy Cantebury, St. Joseph, MO, and Jerianne Waggoner, Oregon, MO., as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor David Chairez officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Jennie Bozarth Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Donald Lee Trimble
1932-2017

Donald Lee Trimble, 85, of Atchison KS died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital.

Private family graveside services and burial will be 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at the Humboldt Cemetery, Humboldt NE with Rev. Nancy J Kollhoff officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, Nov. 20th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison United Methodist Church or the Atchison Lions Club and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Don was born on July 18, 1932 in Pawnee City, NE the son of Harland James and Anna Ruth (Voeller) Trimble. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1950. He was married to Joyce D. Clift on July 28, 1951 in Humboldt, NE. Don served in the United State Army from 1953-1955. They moved to Atchison from Falls City, NE in 1964. He worked as the manager of the Firestone Store in Atchison for 38 years retiring in 1998. He then worked as a salesman for B&D John Deere Dealer in Atchison for 17 years. He was a member of the Atchison United Methodist Church, the Atchison Lions Club, and the American Legion Post # 6, Atchison. He enjoyed fishing, and time spent with his family.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Trimble of the home in Atchison, KS, two sons, Eric R. (Sharon) Trimble, Peculiar, MO and David D. (Terry) Trimble, Platte City, MO, a daughter, Teresa L. Trimble, Kansas City, MO, a brother, Ronald E Trimble, Provo, UT, six grandchildren, Jordan, Michalyn , & Jace Trimble, Erin (Anthony) Grisafe, James and Jared Wheeler, and two great grandchildren, Payton & Paxton Grisafe. His parents, a brother, Harland “Dee” Trimble, and a sister, Ruth Ann Trimble, preceded him in death.

Mavis “Deanie” Fager
1930-2017

ONAGA— Mavis “Deanie” Fager, 87, formerly of Onaga, died November 12, 2017, at Vintage Park of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16th, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Onaga. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15th, at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.

She was born October 8, 1930, on her grandparents’ farm north of Onaga, the daughter of Clarence “Slim” and Tressie P. (Burdette) Florence.

Deanie graduated from Onaga High School in the class of 1948. She married Marion Fager on June 13, 1948, and they had five children. They divorced in July, 1976, after 23 years of marriage. She then dated Raymond “Beans” Kokenge, who became a lifelong companion of 35 years, until his death in 2010. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Malia Jean Fager, who died shortly after birth, one brother, Wayne “Cotton” Florence, and a sister, Wilma “Pill” Meskimen.

Deanie was a stay-at-home mother for many years. She started working at the Onaga Post Office as a part-time clerk and was later appointed Postmaster after Robert Shove retired. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years before she retired. She helped her son, Brian, raise his two children, Travis and JoAnnah.

Deanie had many loves that included music, dancing, slot machines, and eating homemade ice cream. She had a witty personality that caused infectious laughter. Sometimes that wit would shine at the most surprising of times. She enjoyed her grandchildren visiting her in Onaga for school breaks and over the summer. She spent many hours at the city pool, watching ball games, playing bingo and going to the county fair. She also had her favorite spot on “Main Street” for watching the parade.

Survivors include three sons: Keith Fager and wife, B.J., Lenexa, Mark Fager, Kansas City, MO, and Brian Fager, Lawrence; a daughter, Kathy Barr and husband, Jon, of Lawrence; two brothers, Lyle Florence, Topeka, and Marion Florence and wife, Pat, Lincoln, KS; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Deanie had many friendships that lasted her lifetime and will be missed by all. She continued to touch the lives of many people she was connected with until the day she died.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Larry M. White
1937-2017

MAYETTA – Larry M. White, 79, of Mayetta, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at The Pines in Holton.

He was born December 11, 1937 southwest of Mayetta, the son of George and Hazel Haag White. He graduated from Mayetta High School in 1955.

Larry worked at Whelan’s Lumber Company and then at the pet food plant in Topeka for a total of forty-five years.

He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka.

He married Ramona L. Cox on August 6, 1955 in the Potawatomi United Methodist Church west of Mayetta. She preceded him in death on August 17, 2011.

Larry was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Mark White, who died in infancy, a granddaughter, Melissa Cole, and three sisters, Josephine Keller, Lucille Copeland and Lola Mae Frazier.

Survivors include three sons, Melvin White (Debbie), Holton and Michael White (Amy) and Marvin White (Brenda), all of Topeka; one sister, Georgia Daugherty, Topeka; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Cremation is planned. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Private burial will be later in the Brick Cemetery southeast of Holton. Memorials are suggested to the Holton Community Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Susan Louise Goin
1946-2017

Susan Louise (Keaveny) Goin, 71, of Saint Joseph, formerly of Fillmore, Mo. passed away on November ll, 2017 from a brief illness. Born August 7th 1946 to parents, Thomas and Barbara (Nauman) Keaveny at Sisters Hospital in Saint Joseph, MO. Susan graduated in 1964 from Fillmore C-1 High School, where she was very active in sports (basketball and­ still holds the record for most points scored in a single game-72pts,) track and cheer leading, and her education receiving the honor of being her class Salutatorian, Editor of the Yearbook and school newspaper. Susan also performed in choir, band (trumpet) and school musicals/plays. After High School, she graduated from Saint Joseph Community College in 1966 with a degree in Business. In 1955, Susan was chosen to represent Andrew County in the Saint Joseph Apple Blossom Parade. Susan was an avid animal lover in which all animals had to have a name. You would always catch Susan with either a cat or dog beside her or atop of a horse heading off to create an adventure. Her love of sports didn’t cease after her high school career, she raised her children to be just as competitive and love all sports, 4-H and horsemanship to the point where if she wasn’t coaching her children, she was their loudest cheerleader on the sidelines. Spouses include Jerry Alan Spoonemore (1966-1974), Bernard Louis Andres (1976-1983), August Carl Nemitz Jr. (1985-1989) and Joseph Burton Goin (1990-2012). Susan was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Michael Keaveny, spouses, Bernard Andres, August Carl Nemitz J.R., and Joseph Goin, children Elizabeth Andres, Mary Andres, and Joseph Goin Jr. Susan is survived by her children: Deanna (Rob) Daniels, Katrina “Kit ” (Chet) Lindstrom, Thomas Spoonemore, Michael (Sabrina Ali) Andres, and Jessica Nemitz. Her Grandkids include: Joseph (Ashley Venema) Siela, Jacob (Ashley) Mazurkewycz, Caitlyn Lindstrom, Brooklyn Spoonemore, Andrew Lindstrom, Zachary Spoonemore, Zachery Bollinger, Kiazer Russell­ Andres, Rayne Spoonemore, Shakira Bollinger, Tori Glidewell, Nikki Bollinger, Muhammad Andres, Mihdiya Andres, and Brentlynn Davis. Great grandkids include: Mason Seila, Lillianna Siela, Emery Mazurkewycz, Braston Mazurkewycz, Atticus Siela-Venema, nieces; Anita Keaveny, Michelle McFatridge, Angela Lombardi, nephews; Mark Keaveny, and Jason Keaveny. Honorary pallbearers include: Joseph Siela, Jacob Mazurkewycz, Kiazer Russell-Andres, Andrew Lindstrom, Kyle Wardlow and Spoonemore. The family will receive friends from 6-7pm Wednesday with a Memorial Celebration of Life to begin at 7:00 pm Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers our mother would appreciate donations made of the donors choices to the following charities that she held so close to heart: Friends of the Animal Shelter St. Joseph, MO., Carnegie Library or the Shriners of America.

Rachel Rumpf
1982-2017

Rachel Lynn Rumpf 35, of Agency, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City Kansas. She was born June 8, 1982 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Cindy and Randy Rumpf. She graduated from Mid Buchanan and Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in English, then from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a Master’s Degree in English. She worked as a Free Lance Editor. Rachel enjoyed reading and writing, and translated many documents from Spanish to English. She loved to travel the world visiting 32 country’s. She also loved her dogs, Ollie & Maggie, and she was a member of the Agency United Methodist Church. Rachel was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Frank Rumpf. Survivors include, parents, Randy and Cindy Rumpf of Agency, MO, maternal grandparents, Mick (Dodie) Osborn, Agency, MO, paternal grandparents, Delores (Jim) Hodgson, Agency, MO, paternal step grandmother, Ellen Rumpf, Faucett, MO. brother, Ryan (Lucinda) Rumpf, Jefferson City, MO, and nephews, Ryland & Hayden, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Agency United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. A register book will be available at the Rupp Funeral Home Monday. The Interment will be at the Agency Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Nodaway County Humane Society.

Blanch “Eileen” Keith
1923-2017

Eileen Keith 94, Agency, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Agency, MO. She was born September 20, 1923, daughter of Frances and Henry Reed. She married Floyd E. Keith in 1941 in Atchison, KS. She was a homemaker. She was an artist and enjoyed singing, playing the accordion and electric guitar, bowling, traveling, and she was an avid Royals fan. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Eileen was a member of King Hill Christian Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Floyd Earnest Keith, daughter, Sue Huggins, her parents, Henry & Frances Reed, and 2 sisters, Orphie Reed and Helen Timmons. Survivors include: 5 children, Sandra (Jim) McCrerey of Agency, MO, Dennis (Leona) Keith of Belton, MO, Rodney (Carolyn) Keith of Kansas City, KS, Douglass (Diana) Keith of Denison, KS, and Carol Mignery of St. Joseph, MO, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services: 2:00 pm Monday, Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Ron McCrerey officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM Monday, Rupp Funeral Home. Inurnment: Sugar Creek Cemetery. Memorials are requested to Mosaic Hospice.

Sheryl Lynn Reed
1973-2017

Sheryl Lynn Reed 44, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her home. She was born April 29, 1973 in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1991. She married Gary Reed on June 4, 1992, and he survives of the home. She worked at Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Sara Lee as a production worker. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and bowling in her younger years with Gary. Sheryl attended St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by father, Jessie Mace. Survivors include, husband, Gary Reed of the home, mother, Sharon Ferris, daughters, Veronica Reed (Aaron Thompson), Victoria Reed and Georgia Reed all of St. Joseph, MO, 5 grandchildren, Neveah, Dakota, Brayden, Maverick Thompson, and Alayna Goble, brother, Tommy Nigh, St. Joseph, MO, and her beloved dog, Coco.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home with Fr. Evan Harkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Sheryl Reed Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

John Alden Simpson
1939-2017

Troy, Ks. – John Alden Simpson, Troy, Kansas died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 2, 1939, in Highland, Kansas to Alden & Alma (Walton) Simpson. He graduated from Troy High School, Highland Community College, and he attended Washburn University. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard in Troy.
John married Jean Knapp August 20, 1961. John and Jean purchased her father’s grocery store, Knapp’s Supermarket, in 1961. The name was changed in 1980 to John’s Market. John served on the Board of Directors of the AG Grocery Warehouse in St. Joseph, Missouri. After merging with Beaty Warehouse, John served on the Affliliated Foods Board of Directors, for many years.
He was a charter member of the Troy Lion’s Club and Kiwanis. He received his 50 year pin from the Masonic Lodge, and he was a former member of the Moila Shrine.
John coached Youth Baseball for many years, and he was instrumental in starting, and coaching the Doniphan County American Legion Baseball team.
John attended Troy Christian Church. John and his companion Bonnie, enjoyed many years together. They spent time traveling and especially enjoyed wintering at their home in Mission, Texas.
John loved playing cards, watching sports, and spending time at his home at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Before John passed, he became a born-again Christian, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.
He was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother Larry Simpson, and his wife Jean.
John is survived by his companion Bonnie Shank of the home; sons John Michael (Laurie) Troy, Ks.; Jeff (Lisa) Simpson Baldwin City, Ks. and daughter Julia (Bryan) Chumbley of Eudora, Ks.
John was so proud of his grandchildren. He enjoyed sharing his wisdom and advice with each of them. His beloved grandchildren are John Chumbley, Hannah (Bryce) Paden, Zac Chumbley, Reece Simpson, Ross Chumbley, Emily Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, and he was blessed to meet and spend time with his new great-granddaughter Parker Brynn Paden.

Service will be Monday, November 13, at 1:00 P.M. at the Troy Christian Church, Troy, Ks.
Visitation: Sunday, November 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Troy Christian Church. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Sunday, at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Ks.
Memorials: Troy Christian Church and Doniphan County American Legion Baseball.

Nancy Kay O’Connor-Porter
1973-2017

Nancy Kay O’Connor-Porter 44, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born August 6, 1973 in Colorado Springs, CO. She was a homemaker who enjoyed camping and cooking. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, William Timothy O’Connor. Survivors include, Parents, Marilyn and Roger Fones of St. Joseph, MO, daughters, Krystle (Jacob) Elder, Agency, MO, April Porter, St. Joseph, MO, and Tabitha Porter, Troy, KS, 4 grandchildren, Melodee, Alissa, Lane, and Jonathon, sisters, Vickie Hayword, St. Joseph, MO, and Stephanie Hathcox, Savannah, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Copeland Baptist Church, with Rev. James Kerns officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Nancy Porter Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Barbara Mary Fargo
1934-2017

Barbara Mary Fargo, 83, of Atchison KS died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at the Mosiac Life Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 2017 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy Kollhoff officiating. The body has been cremated and burial of the cremated remains will be at 2:30pm Tuesday at the Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10th Ave, Topeka, KS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Barbara was born on July 4, 1934 in Topeka, KS the daughter of David W. and Ruth K. (Pease) Fargo. She graduated from Topeka High School and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washburn University, Topeka. She earned her Master’s Degree from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS . She taught home economics for two years in Lyon, KS and thirty eight years at Atchison High School, USD# 409. Barbara was a member of the United Methodist Church, member of Chapter FT PEO, Retired School Personnel, and the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary. Barbara also volunteered at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum. She enjoyed watching KU Basketball, KSU Football and the KC Royals.

Survivors include a brother, Gary D. Fargo, Topeka, KS, a nephew, Steven Fargo, Topeka, KS and four great nieces, one great nephew and a few cousins. Her parents and a niece preceded her in death.

Warren C. “Gerb” Gerber
1928-2017

Warren C. ”Gerb” Gerber, 89, long time business owner in Atchison, died on Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center, Atchison.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, Nov. 13th, 2017 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. The body has been cremated and interment of the cremated remains will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the church. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Warren was born on Feb. 22, 1928 in Atchison, KS the son of Clarence C. and Gladys (Shepherd) Gerber. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1945. Gerb worked as an electrical contractor and owned and operated Gerber Electric from 1963 to 1982. He was a member of the First Christian Church, was Past President of the Flyers Club, Member of the League of St. Maur, and Camp St. Maur, member of Bellevue Country Club, served as a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club, Atchison, served as a member of the Atchison City Commission, and Board Member of the North East Kansas Technical Association. He enjoyed his family, fishing, hunting, playing golf, playing poker, computer programming, and scuba diving.

Mr. Gerber was married to Dorothy Blagg on Jan. 18, 1946 at the First Christian Church, Atchison. She preceded him in death on April 24, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki (Mike) Manly, Omaha, NE, a grandson, Michael P. (Colleen) Manly, Dallas TX, a granddaughter, Mary “Kate” (Brian) Hough, Omaha, NE, five great grandchildren, four nieces and one nephew. His parents, wife Dorothy, preceded him in death.

Alma Ida Bare
1922-2017

Alma Ida Bare, 95, of Hiawatha, KS died on November 7, 2017 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha.

Alma was was born March 18, 1922 in Edgemont, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Amos William Rickell and Blanche Elva (Markham) Rickell.

She married Charles F. Bare Sr. October 11, 1941 in Highland, KS. They spent most of their married life in Frankfort, KS. They had two sons, Charles F. Bare Jr. (Linda) of Leigh, NE and William E. Bare (Mary) of Yukon, OK. Eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also survive.

Alma was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Frankfort, KS. She was a lifetime member of the Rebekah Lodge in Frankfort. She moved to Hiawatha in 2004 after the death of her husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Charles, siblings; Ruth Schuetz, Zelda Kelley, William Rickell, and identical twin sister Ada (Lansdon) Brewer.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Interment will follow at the Horton Cemetery in Horton, KS.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services from 10a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Joseph Smygel Jr.
1920-2017

Joseph Smygel Jr.97, of Long Beach, CA passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Long Beach, CA. He was born September 9, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Anna and Joseph Smygel. He retired from the United States Post Office in Long Beach. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church & the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Frances Eva Smygel, and Kathryn Turbak. Survivors include cousins, Carolyn Clemens, Country Club, Cathy Young, and Bernie Swartz.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Fr. Evan Harkins Celebrant. The inurnment will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Susan E. (Snowden) Nelson
1947-2017

MAYETTA – Susan E. (Snowden) Nelson, 70, of Mayetta, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Holton Community Hospital.

She was born March 2, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her parents were Harry and Helen Boone Snowden. They moved to Topeka when Susan was seven and she graduated from Highland Park High School in 1965.

She married Merlin Nelson on April 19, 1985 in Topeka. He survives, of the home.

Susan had worked for the Royal Valley School District as a bus driver until her health forced her to retire.

She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta, the Altar Society at the church, and she sang in the church choir.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Courtney Harrop, one brother and two sisters.

Other survivors include a son, Harold Richey, Topeka; a daughter, Tammy Graves, and husband Anthony, Topeka; one sister, Beverly Quigley, Topeka; and five grandchildren, Daniel, Jordan, David, Marissa and Freya.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 10th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Mayetta Cemetery. Susan will lie in state Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, followed by visitation until 8:00. Memorials are suggested to Heart of Jackson Humane Society, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 280, Hoyt, 66440.

Laurie Ann Smith
1963-2017

Platte City, Missouri – Laurie Ann Smith, 54, of Platte City, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Laurie was born on October 16, 1963 in Hiawatha, Kansas to Francis “Gib” & Ruby (Jackson) Smith.

She worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an Engineer, of which she was very proud to be an Engineer. She was a member of the Brotherhood of Locamotive Engineers.
Laurie loved fishing, cooking, watching cooking shows & playing X-box with her grandchildren. She also loved playing jokes on her family. Laurie’s other loves in life, were her dog Bleu, working to provide for her children.

She was preceded in death by her father, Francis “Gib” Smith & her maternal grandparents & paternal great-grandparents.

Survivors: 3 daughters, Mandy Simpson of Platte City, Missouri
Grandchildren, Hayden, Gib & Miley
Terra Ferris (Dustin) of Troy, Kansas
Grandchildren, Graycen, Aubrey, Bryer & Brock
Laura Adkins (Bobby Cain) of Austin, Texas
Grandchild, Harlen
Mother, Ruby Smith (Jack Krugh) of Wathena, Kansas
Sister, Lisa Cashion of Aurora, Colorado
Brothers, Randy Smith of Wathena, Kansas
Wesley Smith (Pam) of Elwood, Kansas
Companion, Don Stout
Numerous nieces & nephews

Laurie’s wishes are to be cremated with no scheduled services.
Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.
www.harmanrohde.com

Rosalie Allison
1919-2017

Rosalie Allison 98, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born July 5, 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Allison, daughter, Betty Marriott, a grandson, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include son, Lloyd (Opal Ellen) Allison, daughter, Donna (Robert) VanHoozer, Yukon, OK. 10 grandchildren, several great and great grand children. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services and interment will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 am, at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Mo with family meeting at the Cemetery.

Ivan “Joe” Wayne Wells Sr.
1933-2017

Ivan “Joe” Wayne Wells Sr. 84 of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Sunday October 29, 2017 at his home. He was born October 18th, 1933 and like so many of his generation came from humble beginnings but that would not stop him from traveling the world and accomplishing so much in his 84 years of life. He leaves behind a legacy as an American war hero, outdoorsman, and most importantly a loving husband and father. Ivan grew up in a dirt floor home and learned very early how to hunt and fish. He continued to have a passion for the outdoors his whole life. As a child he was heavily influenced by my loving mother Opal and grandmother Olive, but also his Aunt Mary, Uncle Bill, and Uncle Mac who he loved dearly. Ivan joined the Navy and served his country heroically during the Korean War. After the war he would go on to join the Air Force serving in Vietnam. He served a total of 22 years in the military traveling all over the world spending time in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and he especially enjoyed his time in Alaska. During his time in the military, Ivan also became a father to Ivan Jr. and Vicki. After his long military career he returned home and eventually found himself working at St. Joseph’s “Sister’s ” Hospital, working as an orderly. There he met the love of his life and wife of 43 years, Jackulin. They were married on New Years Eve 1973. They did some traveling, living in Colorado, New Mexico, and Joplin before returning home to Saint Joseph to start a family. While living in Joplin they both attended nursing school. Ivan would go on to become an ER nurse working several years at Heartland West. He became a father once again to Cody, Charley, and Casey. His family was his whole life. Everything our father did was for our family. He took us hunting and fishing, played catch in the yard after supper, and attended every ball game. He was also the family chef and he took great pride in preparing a family meal every single night. Dinner time was family time and that was so important to him. After dinner we often would take family walks down the country roads with all our dogs or have wrestling matches in the living room. We often played music while mom and dad danced together. Together we created so many wonderful memories. Ivan was a member of the Saint James Catholic Church and formed a very important relationship with Fr. Bill. Ivan was also an avid dog lover, which were his other children. All throughout his life he loved his dogs. Later in life they would bring him so much joy and comfort. Ivan was preceded in death by his mother Opal, brothers Sammy and Francis. He is survived by his loving wife Jackulin and 5 children Ivan, Vicki, Cody, Charley (Crystal) and Casey. He is also survived by his sisters Helen and Betty and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Thursday, with graveside services and interment to follow at 2:30 PM Thursday, at the Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Memorials are requested to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.

Shirley (Cluck) Carpenter Weidner
1933-2017

ST. JOSEPH, MO – Shirley (Cluck) Carpenter Weidner, 84, of St. Joseph, Missouri formerly of Doniphan County, Kansas, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the home of her daughter.

Shirley was born on August 14, 1933 in Severance, Kansas to Alva and Bessie (Harrison) Cluck. She was a christian.

Shirley married Ralph Carpenter, Jr. on February 16, 1951 in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant .

Survivors include her children; Ed Carpenter of Troy, Kansas
Ted (Fuz) Carpenter (Sherri) of St. Joseph, Missouri
Kathy Bloss (Earl) , Peggy Sutton (Wayne), Rhonda Coy (Royce), Brenda Tracy (Luke),
Tori Linebarger all of St. Joseph, Missouri
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Brothers; Butch Cluck of Troy, Kansas, Warren Cluck of St. Joseph, Missouri, Bud Cluck of Kansas City, Missouri
Sister, Georgie Thornton of Huxley, Iowa

GRAVESIDE: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
At: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas
Visitation:family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the graveside (3-5 PM) Wednesday at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas
www.harmanrohde.com

Billie L. Falconer
1962-2017

HOLTON – Billie L. Falconer, 55, of Holton, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 14, 1962 at Atchison, the daughter of Billy and Eleanor Johnston Lackland. She graduated from Atchison High School, and took training to earn CMA and CNA certificates.

Prior to her marriage Billie worked in Home Health and did physical therapy for rehabilitation patients.

She married Charles E. Falconer on July 19, 1991 in Atchison. He survives, of the home.

Billie was preceded in death by her father, and a niece, Ashlee Reeves.

Other survivors include a son, Matthew Kaleb Falconer, three daughters, Amber Kane Veloz and husband Angelo, Katelyn Falconer, and Mallory Chamberlin-McKnight and husband Ryan, all of Holton; her mother, Eleanor Lackland and one brother, Larry Lackland, both of Thrall, TX; three sisters, Angela Lackland and Roxanne Ramirez, both of Sabetha, and Gidget Hopkins, in Texas; and four grandchildren, Alexys George, Adarius George, Andrez Veloz and Indee L. Chamberlin-McKnight.

Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Private inurnment will be later in Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Atchison. Memorials are suggested to help with expenses, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Alice Anna Aines
1941-2017

Alice Anna Aines 75, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 in Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born November 27, 1941 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Leslie and Jordan Zlateff. She was a Homemaker who loved animals. She was of the Catholic faith. Alice was preceded in death by husband, Lewis H. Aines Jr., her parents, brothers, Donald and Jordan Zlateff Jr., and her sister, Elsie Stahlhut. Survivors include daughters, Angela (Dave) Ball, St. Joseph, MO, and Theresa Schaefer (Steve Dravenstott), Grandview, MO, 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Matthew Ball, brother, “Rocko” Rayko Zlateff, Prairie Village, KS, and sister, Esther Prouty, Portland, OR and her former husband, Al Schaefer.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 3, 2017, at 2:00 pm at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Joseph Totton Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the King Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Barbara Jean Edie
1933-2017

Barbara J. Edie, 84, of Highland, Kansas, died Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, at Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she had lived for seven years.

Barb was born August 7, 1933, in Highland, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret King Collins. Barb was a member of the White Cloud Christian Church, later transferred to Highland Christian Church. She also was a member of the Pollyanna Club; worked with the CWF of the Church; volunteered at the Highland food pantry. She spent most of her working life at the Highland nursing home where she was a certified nurse aide (CNA), later became a certified medical aide (CMA). Barb loved to be outside in her swing and being with family and friends.

She married Joseph E. Edie, May 19, 1951, at her grandparents’ home, Claude and Carrie Collins of Sparks. Joe & Barb made their home in White Cloud until 1972 when they moved to Highland.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 66 years Joe of the home; sons Larry (Sharon) Edie of Highland, Robert (Jackie) Edie of Highland, daughter Charlene (Jim) Twombly of White Cloud; seven brothers: Lynn Collins of St. Joseph, MO, Dan Collins of Highland, Ed Collins of Troy, Bill Collins of Hiawatha, Rick Collins of Wathena, Randy Collins of Hiawatha, Tim Collins of Highland; five sisters: Pat Pfaffly of Kansas City, MO, Margaret Brassfield of Hiawatha, Sue Hall of Powhattan, Kathy Campbell of Troy, Anita Rounds of Lexington, MO; ten grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren, with numerous nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; son Mike Edie; sister Jan Stonebarger; three brothers: David Collins, Denny Collins, and Butch Collins.

Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 3, at the Community of Christ Church of Fanning, with Jerry Petering officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 10 a.m. Thursday and where the family will meet that evening from 6 until 8.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Barb Edie Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

Lucille Amanda Unzicker
1925-2017

Lucille A. Unzicker 92, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born February 2, 1925 in Minneola, KS, daughter of the late Eleanora and Leo Klein. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and St. James Altar Society and volunteered for Birthright in St. Joseph. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Calvin Unzicker, sons, Gregory Unzicker, and Timothy Unzicker, twin brothers, Robert & Norbert Klein, and brother, Urban Klein, sister, Marcella Finkledei, son in law, Greg Brooks, daughter in law, Karen Unzicker-Fry. Survivors include daughters, Teresa (Mike) Johnson, Dena (Jim) Busby, and Mary Rose Brooks all of St. Joseph, MO, sons, David (Karen) Unzicker, Hagerstown, MD, and Leon (Linda) Unzicker, Norfolk , NE, 12 grandchildren: Stacey Unzicker, Heather Pollard, Melinda Mead, Kendra Johnson, Matt Busby, Tina Turner, Niki Dyer, Nicole Unzicker, Sean Unzicker, Kim Adley, Jeanette Miller, and Sara Pfeifer, 19 great grandchildren, brothers, Lloyd Klein, California, and Marvin (Norma) Klein, Kansas City, MO, sister, Marilyn Dewell, Fowler, KS, brother in law, Lloyd (Natalie) Unzicker, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 11:30 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church, Father Luis Felipe Suarez Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Friday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. James School, St. James Building Fund, or a charity of the donors choice.

Connie Sue Glass
1947-2017

MUSCOTAH – Connie Sue Glass, 70, of Muscotah, formerly of Cory, Indiana, was called to heaven at her home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

She was born July 28, 1947 in Vicksburg, Indiana the daughter of William Stevenson, Jr. and Nancy Louise Dove Stevenson.

Connie was a long-time employee of the Indiana State Prison in Putnamville, IN and was a member of the Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post No. 972 in Brazil, IN.

She was married to Larry Dean Glass, Sr., who preceded her in death in December of 2015.

Survivors include three sons, Ted Glass and wife Brenda, McClouth, KS, Larry Dean Glass, Jr. and wife Angie, Shelburn IN and Steve Glass and wife Stacey, Riley, IN; two sisters, Geraldine Maden, Bloomington, IN and Mary Elizabeth Dorman, Clay City, IN and numerous grandchildren.

Cremation is planned and no services are scheduled. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton, KS is assisting the family.

Mabel Louise “Boots” Moore (McConnaughey)
1927-2017

Mabel L. ‘Boots’ Moore, 90, of Atchison, KS, passed away, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Diversicare of St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with Pastor Darrell Cox, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses. Words of remembrance and sympathy may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mabel Louise McConnaughey was born March 4, 1927 in Atchison, the daughter of James and Mabel (Mershon) McConnaughey. Mabel and Charles E. Moore were married on July 24, 1948 in Troy, KS. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before Charles passed away on January 24, 2012. Mabel was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Barbara “Bobbi” Moore Lopez; two granddaughters, Angela Vandeloo and Stephanie McNeely; three brothers; and one sister.

From 1951-1970, Mabel and Charles lived in Omaha, NE, where Mabel worked in a manufacturing plant building motor scooters. They moved to Atchison in 1970 and Mabel was one of the first employees at the Atchison McDonalds when it opened. Mabel went to work as a cook at ‘The Roost’ at Benedictine College from 1971 to 1980; worked at Atchison Child Care until 1987 when she then went to work for USD 409 Atchison Public Schools as a cook, working for several years before she retired from USD 409. Mabel was a member of the Atchison VFW Auxiliary and the Church Of The Nazarene.

Survivors include a son, Todd (Mayla) Moore, Overbrook, OK; a daughter, Beverly (James) McNeely, Atchison; eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandsons.

Jackie E. Saville
1936-2017

Jackie E. Saville 81, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday November 1, 2017 at her home. She was born March 9, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Wilma & Asa Mace. She attended Elwood High School, growing up in Elwood, KS, she lived in Maysville, MO for a short time then most of her life in Wathena, KS. She was a Homemaker, who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, walking her dog Boscoe, watching westerns – Gunsmoke, also Andy Griffith, MASH, and Everybody Loves Raymond, she most especially enjoyed spending time with her family and she was a Christian. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cheryl Lee Conway, brother, Billy Mace, sister, Dolly, first husband, Morris Lee Conway, second husband, Richard Saville. She is survived by daughter, Brenda (Shawn) Griffin, Wathena, KS, son, Morris “Allen” (Kathy) Conway, Platte City, MO, 5 grandchildren, Allen, Bradley, and Trey Conway, and Christian and Hannah Griffin, great grandchild, Hudson Conway, brother, Clayton “Leon” (Debbie) Mace, St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Carol Whetstine, and Betty Bechtold both of Troy, KS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Monday with a Celebration of life service to start at 2pm Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Violett “Jeane” Miller
1921-2017

V. Jeane Miller 96, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday November 1, 2017 at her home. She was born May 23, 1921 in Emporia, Kansas daughter of the late Sue & Robert Humphrey. She graduated from Central High School, St. Joseph, Missouri and obtained three Master Degrees in Special Education, from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO., and the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. She worked the last 30 years Wathena as a Special Education Teacher. She enjoyed her time devoting herself to teaching Special Education Reading, retiring at age 82. She was a member of the Science of the Mind faith. Jeane was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Miller, her parents, son, Lamont Miller, brothers, Galen and Robert Humphrey. Survivors include her son, Lynn Miller, Saint Joseph, MO, brother, Calvin (Jean) Humphrey, Omaha, NE, sister, Sue Hancock, St. Joseph, MO. Mrs. Miller has been cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home, there are no scheduled visitation or services at this time.

Robert A. Mayhew
1940-2017

Robert A. Mayhew, 77, passed away at Maple Heights Nursing Facility in Hiawatha, November 2, 2017, with his sister and brother in law by his side.06/30/1940

Bob was born to Arthur R. and Hazel Moss Mayhew on June 30, 1940, in Lamar, Colorado. He graduated from Lamar, Colorado. He graduated from Lamar High School before serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, then two years in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic. After fifteen years working for the Fred Harvey Company in Grand Canyon, AZ, Bob retired near Hiawatha to be near his sister. Bob was an avid HO gauge railroader, enjoyed painting with oils and water colors, playing acoustic guitar and watching the Denver Broncos; Indy and F1 auto racing and riding his motorcycle.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and older sister Betty McGrath.

He is greatly missed by his sisters, Donna Eckert and Sharon Mayhew-Schuetz; also many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Lamar, Colorado, where his ashes will be interred near family sometime in the spring.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hiawatha Community Hospital; NEK Hospice or Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, who is assisting the family.