James H. Thompson
1952 – 2019

James H. Thompson, 67, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his home following a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses.

He was born on April 20, 1952, to Claude “Tommy” and Betty (Myers) Thompson in Lawrence, Kansas.
Jim had many fond memories of his childhood in Texas and rural Missouri; he graduated from Savannah High School in 1970. He was stationed in New Mexico and Japan during his service in the Air Force from 1971 to 1975. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University, he spent several decades pursuing his love of all things technology with a career as a telecommunications engineer. In his spare time, when not tinkering with gadgets or concocting new things in the kitchen, Jim shared his dad’s joy of flying remote control airplanes, as well as going to air shows and the lake, and later, doting on the five grandchildren who adored their Papa Airplane.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William “Eddie” Thompson.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Kristi and Travis Dale of Platte City, Missouri, and Amy and Corey Bolds of Independence, Missouri; grandchildren, Jonah Bolds and Joshua Bolds of Independence, and Kaitlyn Dale, Tyler Dale and Hailey Dale of Platte City; brother, Robert Thompson of St. Joseph, Missouri; sister-in-law, Pamela Thompson of St. Joseph; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Farewell services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment is planned for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will gather with friends and family at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. An online guest book and obituary can be found at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Betty (Cady) Burris
1939 – 2019

Betty (Cady) Burris, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, journeyed home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019, after a courageous and lengthy battle with Pulmonary Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on June 15, 1939, to Clarence and Pearl (Gullick) Cady in Brookfield, Missouri. She grew up in Brookfield and graduated from High School in 1959. On August 9, 1959 she married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Dale Burris. They made their home in St. Joseph when Glenn’s job as a conductor with the Burlington Northern brought them here. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2015. They celebrated over 55 years of marriage together.
Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She worked part-time at JC Penney, while her girls were in school. She was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 49 Ladies’ Auxiliary, where she served as President, Vice-President, and most recently Treasurer. She and Glenn enjoyed camping, and socializing with their extended family at the Eagles Lodge. She loved family gatherings, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Dale Burris (March 6, 2015); her parents, Clarence Luther Cade (March 21, 1987) and Pearl Rebecca (Gullick) Cady (October 19, 1986); two brothers, Harold Cady (May 17, 1989) and Gerald Cady (February 20, 2012); and one sister, Doris May Palmer (March 13, 2006).

Betty is survived by her daughters; Karen Lawrence (Don), St. Joseph, and Beth Haeker (Scott) Helena, Missouri, grandchildren; Don Lawrence (Ashli), Melissa Neal (Jonathan), Andrew Haeker (Kacie) and Caitlin Haeker; five great-grandchildren; Lila and Lauden Lawrence, Presley and Emery Neal, Knox Haeker; two sisters, Louella Hulett and Esther Reams, both of Brookfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 49 Ladies’ Auxiliary. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Marvin L. Bowlin
1944 – 2019

Marvin L. Bowlin, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.

He was born on November 29, 1944 in Maryville, Missouri to Loyd and Clema (Anderson) Bowlin. Marvin married Marjorie “Marge” Smith on December 18, 1966, she preceded him in death in 2014. He then married Karen Simpson on March 17, 2018. He was a member of the St. Joseph Rifle and Pistol Club, NRA, a Scottish Rite Mason, and attended the Riverside Baptist Church. Marvin also worked at Thomas Market for 18 years, Food-4-Less for 21 years, and at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for 11 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife.

Survivors include current wife Karen, daughter; Marlene Bowlin (Scott Sheesley), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Savannah Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank or Wounded Warrior Project. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Higley
1923 – 2019

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Higley, Sr., 96, of Basehor, KS, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Bonner Springs Nursing Rehab Center, Bonner Springs, KS.

Tom was born April 17, 1923 in Cummings, KS, the son of Clarence Newton and Viola May (Mayfield) Higley. He graduated from Horton High School in 1942. Arthur was a truck driver for Meyer Dairy, retiring in 1980 after twenty years. He was a member of the Antique Airplane Association and owned and flew a 1937 J2 Cub.

He was preceded in death by a son Tom Higley and a sister Marie Fehr and two brothers, Freddie Higley Norman Higley, and a granddaughter, Melissa Dawn.

Survivors include a son Rick and Ramona Higley, Bonner Springs, KS, a daughter Angie Higley, Horton, KS, two siblings, Don Higley, Atchison, KS, Lois Lyndsey, Stover, MO, grandsons, Allen Larson and Mitchell Higley and two great grandchildren, Alyssa, Ryan.

Graveside service and burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Round Mound Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Round Mound Cemetery and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Georgia Sue Wade
1944 – 2019

Georgia Sue Wade 75, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away after a long illness Thursday May 16, 2019.

She was born March 24, 1944 in Darlington, Missouri, and was a lifelong resident of Northwest Missouri. She worked at Methodist Medical Center, and as a Private Caregiver. She also spent several years as a sitter for her loving grandchildren. She was fond of cooking, lawn work, garage sales, and collecting antique coo-coo clocks, but most especially she loved spending time with her family. She knew no stranger and was a great conversationalist. “Miss Georgia,” as she was known, will likely be remembered for her gift of encouragement, as she regularly and positively impacted many of the wonderful caregiving personnel at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in spite of her difficult battle with cancer. She lived with her son Lonnie and she loved and was loved by all her family and all who knew her.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wade, father, George Whitmore, mother, Wilma Masoner, step father, J. Masoner.

Survivors include: son, Philip Pinion and wife Cathy, daughter, Janet Snider and husband Steve all of St. Joseph, MO, son, Lonnie Wade of the home, brother, Gary Whitmore, four grandchildren: Michael Pinion, Katie Pinion, Tabitha Ritter, and Taylor Snider, great grandchildren, Angelina Wood, Hollyn Snider, Finley and Emet Ritter.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm on Monday May 20th, with a celebration of Georgia’s life to starting at 6:30 PM at Renovation Church, 3822 Cook Road, St. Joseph, Missouri to celebrate, grieve, and support each other through this unfortunate time. Memorials are requested to the Georgia Wade Memorial Fund in care of Nodaway Valley Bank. Online condolence and obituary at http://www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Jacob Ronald Reiff
1942 – 2019

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Shirley June (Bratt) Falk
1929 – 2019

Shirley June (Bratt) Falk, 89, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 18, 1929 to Orin and Margaret (Barthelman) Bratt. Shirley married Darrell Falk on June 10, 1947, he preceded her in death on July 23, 2004. She was a graduate from Lincoln High School, and owned her own antique shop, Grandma’s Little House Antique Shop. Shirley was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, in Hollister, Missouri and a former member of 1st Lutheran Church, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kappa Sunday School Class, Oak Grove Club, Hyde Forge Questers, and St. Joseph Archeological Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, brothers; Robert, James, Richard Bratt, Sr, and daughter; Carolyn S. Falk.

Survivors include sons; John Falk (Melanie), Merriam, KS, Robert Falk, Eureka Springs, AR, Tim Falk (Tanya), Blue Eye, MO, daughter; Teresa McGee (Larry), Smithville, MO, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nyman, Iowa. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 20, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Hollister, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Patti A. Steele
1944 – 2019

Patricia Ann (Brooks) Steele passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was the widow of Claude Glenn Steele, Jr. who passed away on September 23, 2011. Patti, as she liked to be called, was born to Max R. Brooks and Bernice D. (Serocki) Brooks on December 7, 1944. She lived most all her life in St. Joseph, Missouri, except for two years in St. Louis, Missouri. Patti graduated from Bishop LeBlond in 1963. She was employed at TWA Air Lines in the Engine Records Department. She later worked for American Air Lines from which she retired. Patti was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Alter Society. She was active in square dancing and the Pony Express Chapter of ABWA, holding offices in both organizations many times. Patti and Glenn both held the office of President in their square dancing club, The Riverbend Promenaders of Atchison, Kansas for many years. After Glenn’s death she continued to hold the office of Secretary/Treasurer. Patti joined the Wheathearts Square Dance Club in Topeka, Kansas in 2012. She also worked on her class reunion committee for CB and LeBlond Class of “63”.

Patti was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald S. Brooks.

She is survived by three daughters, Kimberly Duke and Deniece Newman of St. Joseph and Heather Swope of Freeburg, Illinois. Patti has four grandchildren, Blu-Jem Adams, Sky-Cloud Swope, Leo Newman and Lila Stroberg and one great-granddaughter Sapphire Adams.

Visitation will be Friday, May 24th at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11::00 AM – 12:00 PM. Rosary at 12 PM with prayer service at 12:30 PM. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Harvest for the Backpack Buddies Program or the American Lung Association.

Lewis “Jack” Webster Stout Sr.
1934 – 2019

Lewis “Jack” Stout Sr., 84, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2019 in St Joseph.

He leaves behind a wife, 2 sons and 3 grandsons.

Mr. Stout has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

 

Richard “Pookie” Lee Smith
1954 – 2019

Richard “Pookie” L. Smith 65, of St. Joseph, MO. passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

He was born April 1, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. He owned and operated Triple AAA Appliance. Richard enjoyed muscle cars and spending time with the guys at the garage, he had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. While we will miss him here on earth, his soul is with Jesus and free at last.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include, wife, Janet, mother, Betty, daughter, Ginger, and sister, Cathi.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm Saturday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Richard Smith Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.