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Sunny with temps near 50, chance of rain tonight and Tuesday

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Expect rain to move into the area as early as Monday night across far eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Rain will spread eastward into Tuesday morning, and should last most of the day Tuesday, with around 1/2″ of rain expected. While the rainfall isn’t anticipated to make the ongoing moderate to major river flooding much worse, it certainly will not be helpful in getting the already swollen streams down to more manageable levels soon. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

Tonight: Scattered showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8 a.m., then periods of rain showers. High near 47. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 35. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night: A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Missouri River watch continues as projected crest is lowered

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Missouri State Emergency Management Agency photo of northwest Missouri flooding.

Emergency management officials continue to closely watch the Missouri River, even as the level of the Missouri dipped a little over the weekend.

The National Weather Service reports the Missouri River at St. Joseph stood at 25.64 feet at 6:30 Sunday evening. The Missouri River level dropped a bit this weekend and now is heading toward major flood stage with NWS expecting the Missouri to crest late Wednesday at 28.1 feet, a full foot lower than earlier projections and below the record crest of 32.1 feet reached in 1993. The Missouri River rose to just under 30 feet at St. Joseph in 2011.

Gov. Mike Parson, who took a helicopter tour of flooding in northwest Missouri Friday, is hesitant to compare this year with 2011.

“I don’t know that we’re comparing it there, but we’re all concerned about is it going to be like 2011 or not? I don’t think any of us know this yet,” Parson tells reporters.

Still, Parson says officials are using the hard-earned experience of 2011 to make sure they can respond to whatever happens this year.

“We’ve been preparing for this,” Parson says. “Everybody’s trying to make sure we dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s and make sure we’re ready for this as best we can be.”

The state closed Interstate 29 at Rock Port Friday as floodwaters covered the interstate across the state line in Iowa. Missouri Department of Transportation officials have been directing traffic to Interstate 35, north to I-80, back across to I-29. High water has closed a number of area roads. Highway 136, which carries traffic from northwest Missouri to Brownville, Nebraska, has been closed.

Atchison County Emergency Management Director Rhonda Wiley says she observed many stressed levees during a helicopter tour of flooding with Gov. Parson.

“I believe that we saw some areas that were probably true breaches in Holt County,” Wiley says. “Then we saw some toppage up in Atchison County as well. And, so, I believe there are some areas that have already breached.”

Wiley says fewer than 100 homes had been flooded in Atchison County with all by two families seeking shelter with relatives or friends.

The threat of flooding at Rosecrans Memorial Airport has prompted the 139th Airlift Wing to take precautions. Vice Commander of the 139th, John Clark, says the C-130s at Rosecrans have been moved to higher ground.

“Mainly, right now, what we want to say is that we are still fully mission capable and engaged for you sir and for the nation as a whole and we’ll continue to remain at that level of readiness,” Clarks tells Gov. Parson.

A move by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had taken pressure off the Missouri River. The Corps reports it has reduced releases from the Gavins Point Dam, upstream at Yankton, South Dakota. The Corps had increased water releases from Gavins Point from 50,000 cubic feet per second to 90,000 to relieve widespread flooding in Nebraska. It announce over the weekend, it is reducing releases to 73,000 cfs with the intention of lowering releases to 20,000.

 

 

 

 

 

Homes flood as Missouri River overtops, breeches levees

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — Hundreds of homes have flooded in northwest Missouri after the Missouri River overtopped and breached several farm levees.

Holt County emergency management director Tom Bullock says there is 6 to 7 feet of water in many homes. He says one couple was rescued in a helicopter, and some businesses also have flooded.

The Missouri Department of Transportation also reported about 100 flood-related road closures in the state, including a stretch of Interstate 29.

The Missouri River already has crested upstream of Omaha, Nebraska. The National Weather Service says it will crest Thursday in St. Joseph at 10.4 feet above flood stage, which would be the third highest on record. Military C-130 planes were evacuated last week from the Rosecrans Air National Guard base in preparation.

Northwest regents approve 2019-2020 tuition with no increase to fees

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular meeting Thursday, approved an increase of the University’s tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year with no increase in required fees and room rates.

Tuition will increase by an estimated average net price of $368 for undergraduate in-state residents and $553 for undergraduate out-of-state residents based on enrollment in 28 credit hours during the course of the academic year.

The proposal approved by the Board called for no increases in room rates and fees related to technology, textbooks and student‐approved designated fees. However, meal plans will increase by an average of 2.5 percent, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the University’s contract with its third-party vendor, depending on the meal plans students select.

For graduate programs, the Board approved a revised rate structure after benchmarking of other graduate tuition rates indicated Northwest’s out-of-state rates put its graduate programs at a competitive disadvantage. For 2019-2020, Northwest has established its graduate tuition based on market demand and program offerings at rates of $335 per credit hour for business programs, $330 per credit hour for computer science and information systems programs, and $285 per credit hour for all other graduate programs.

Presenting the University’s proposal to Regents, Northwest Vice President of Finance Stacy Carrick reiterated Northwest continues to be a great value proposition and is one of the most efficient in the region in delivering a quality education and programs to its students and stakeholders.

“As we consider our budget decisions, we are focused on achieving our results,” Carrick said. “We have a history of high performance and we’re very proud of that, and in order to meet those goals we have to build for the future. There are two key philosophies we focus on and that’s protecting affordability for our students and preserving quality of learning, which we do through our people. Both quality and affordability are what we believe provides value to our students.”

In other business, the Board gave authorization to Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski and Carrick to execute a contract with E.L. Crawford Construction Inc. for $803,200 to refresh Roberta Hall. The project, which the Board approved in October, not to exceed $1 million, will include plumbing, electrical, lighting and other enhancements to improve the living experience in the residence hall. The project is a part of Northwest’s Residential Life Master Plan and will be funded with money from the University’s auxiliary capital and campus master plan funds.

The Board of Regents is responsible for sound resource management of the University and determining general, educational and financial policies.

– Northwest Missouri State University news release –

Obituaries March 17th

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William Gerald Steinlage
1937 – 2019

William Gerald Steinlage, 81, of Holton, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Plaza West Regional Health Center in Topeka.

He was born October 13, 1937 at Corning, the son of William Anton and Josepha Emma Haverkamp Steinlage. He attended Kelly schools and graduated in 1955 from Kelly High School.

After high school, he helped on the family farm. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1956 and was discharged in 1958. While in the Marine Corps, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and at Camp Pendleton in Bakersfield, California.

He married Joan Marie Dosch on September 16, 1967 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Topeka, KS. She died June 11, 1998.

William was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton for over 40 years and a member of the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, Lodge No. 378.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Craig Gerald Steinlage on July 16, 1968, his parents, and brothers Elmer, John and Gerald.

William worked at Santa Fe in Topeka as a machinist until he retired in 1999 after 38 years of service. Shortly after William and Joan were married they moved to Holton and purchased a farm. William raised cattle on the farm and gardened. Some years, he had as many as three gardens. William was a man’s man. He liked to hunt and fish and would take his dogs raccoon hunting, in the dark, on a Friday night. William would help strangers who got stuck in the ditch by his house, even sometimes after being awakened in the middle of the night following a snow storm. After his retirement, he worked and helped his neighbor and friend Walt deliver tires to other Midwestern and Northern parts of the country for Walt’s tire business. In November 2017, he moved into Oak Creek Assisted Living in Topeka.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Eric Steinlage, Bentonville AR, grandson, Cole Steinlage, his daughter, Renee Ward, Holton, granddaughter Isabela Ward, brother, Marvin Steinlage, Seneca sisters, Mary Ann Olberding, Seneca, Arlene Lowe Lisa, Fountain Valley, CA, Verna Strathman, Topeka and Joella (Larry) King, Hoyt, many friends and neighbors and his Oak Creek family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd at St Dominic Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Holton. William will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton in Holton where a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, followed by visitation until 8:00. Memorials are suggested to the National Ataxia Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.

 

Gilbert R. Pickett
1915 2019

Gilbert R. Pickett, 103, St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Mosaic Life Center.

Gilbert was born in Stewartsville, Missouri, on July 21, 1915 to Ritchey and Mamie Pickett. On December 21, 1942, he married Maxine Elizabeth Eden. They adored each other for 70 years, and their marriage was an inspiration to all who knew them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, by his siblings, Buford Pickett and Evelyn Hamann, his wife, Maxine, and by his son, John Pickett.

Survivors: son, Steve Pickett, St. Joseph; daughters: Nancy (Mort) Nelson, St. Joseph; Ruth Anne (Carl) Cox, Ashburn, Virginia; grandchildren: Dan (Kate) Nelson, Kansas City; Katie (Jonathan Lu) Nelson, Toronto, Canada; Carla (Britton) Formisano, Reston, Virginia; and Andrew Cox, Arlington, Virginia; three great-grandchildren; longtime friend: Al Zach; special caregivers: Amber Allsbury (honorary granddaughter), Denise McNeiley, Anastasia Ward, Arleen O’Banion, and many others.

Gilbert graduated as valedictorian of Stewartsville High School in 1934 and met Maxine while both were working at the Paris Department Store. He was inducted into the Army in 1942 and stationed in Oahu. Following the war, he learned construction estimating and after years of hard work became the president of Lawhon Construction Company.

Briefly summarizing the fullness of Gilbert’s life is impossible. He remembered when electricity and running water came to Stewartsville. He drove a Model T in his teens and learned to use a computer in his 80s. He knew tough times, watching his father lose his farm during the Depression and his son lose his mobility in a car accident. However, no matter the gravity of the challenge, Gilbert’s force of will and optimism carried him through. He lived through two world wars, serving in one, where he made lifelong friends, went AWOL for one day to marry the love of his life, and saved enough money playing checkers instead of carousing to later buy into the construction company.

Under his leadership, Lawhon completed many local projects, including construction of key buildings at Missouri Western State College and the downtown hotel, as well as renovation of the Missouri Theatre. He championed restoration before it was trendy, helping save the Patee House, the Buchanan County Courthouse, and the Landmark Building from destruction.

His middle age was dedicated to work, but in later years, family was everything. He credited his longevity to daily exercise and weekly lunches at Fredrick Inn with his best friend, Al. He loved the news, ice cream, libraries and cheese, not necessarily in that order. Everyone who knew Gilbert—for days or for decades—valued his generosity, integrity, and boundless enthusiasm. On his last day, Gilbert enjoyed one final happy hour with his grandkids, and a few hours later exited this world, eager to see his beloved Maxine and John.

The funeral will be held on Monday, March 18 at 9 am at Heaton Bowman Smith Chapel in St. Joseph. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

 

Jack Newton Lowrey
1939 – 2019

Jack Newton Lowrey went to be with his Lord on March 15, 2019, at his home in Hoyt, Kansas. He was born on January 1, 1939, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Willard and Elsie (Cooper) Lowrey.

Jack graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957 and worked in Hutchinson and later Topeka as a cabinet maker. He retired from the Kansas Museum of History in 2003 as a carpenter. After retirement he worked as a cabinet maker, building custom cabinets for other builders. He also will be remembered for the Memorial Box that he built for the Hoyt City Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Current, Etta Hubbard, Elva Jean Walker, brother Jerry Lowrey, and brothers-in-law Claude Campbell and Mike Campbell.

Jack married Nancy Phillips in 1968. They divorced. He later married C. Sue (Campbell) Joy on March 3, 1990 in Las Vegas.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Lowrey; sister Linda Anderson and sister-in-law Nona Lowrey, both of Hutchinson; children Pam Rios, Topeka; Steven (Julie) Lowrey, Shawnee; Tamra (Todd) Nincehelser, and Terry (Chris) Joy of Topeka; Tracy (Holly) Joy, Ardmore, OK; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Donnie Campbell, Meriden; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Jack will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Home Care and Hospice, Topeka, KS, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440.

 

Shawn Beattie
1966 – 2019

Shawn Richards Beattie 52, of Savannah, Mo. passed away at Mosaic Hospital, St. Joseph, March 16, 2019.

Shawn was born to David Allen (D.A.) and Donna Richards Beattie, August 26, 1966.

He was a 1984 graduate of North Andrew High School. Shawn worked in the family business, Beattie Grocery in Rosendale until his injury in an accident in 1990. Rosendale was his hometown until he moved to Savannah in the fall of 2016. For several years the highlight of his week has been playing cards and visiting with friends at Carters and Harry O’s. He was blessed by his life long friendship with Kent Atkins, and also the help of many caregivers.

He is survived by brother David and Karen Beattie, Rosendale, Sisters, Dawn and Donnie Blair and Debbie and Caryl Walker of Savannah; Sharon and Larry Wall, Columbia; Candy and Mark Sheehan, St. Joseph and Cindy Neely, Country Club; and 14 nieces and nephews.

At his request Mr. Beattie has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A private family inurnment will be held.

KBI cancelled endangered person advisory for missing Brown Co. girl

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BROWN COUNTY — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has cancelled an endangered person for a missing Brown County girl.  According to a media release, Gianna Hazelton, 11, Horton, was found safe and is on her way home. Authorities release no additional details.

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BROWN COUNTY – The Horton Police Department has requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered person advisory for a missing Kansas girl.

photo courtesy KBI

The whereabouts of Gianna Hazelton, 11, Horton, are unknown, according to a KBI media release.

Hazelton is a white female, 4 ½ ft. tall and approximately 125-135 pounds.

She has black hair and brown eyes. Hazelton was last seen Saturday night between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at 1640 Euclid Ave in Horton, Kan. Hazelton is believed to be accompanied by the non-custodial parent, Casey Hazelton.

The Horton Police Department asks anyone who comes in contact with Hazelton, or has any other information known about this case, including past sightings, to immediately call 911 or Horton Police Department at 785-486-2694.

Corps reduces water releases upstream of Missouri River, projected crest lowered

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Gavins Point Dam/US Army Corps of Engineers file photo

By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Water releases from Gavins Point Dam upstream on the Missouri River are being scaled back by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the projected crest of the river has been lowered by the National Weather Service.

The Corps says it reduced releases from the dam at Yankton, South Dakota from 90,000 cubic feet per second to 73,000 Saturday morning. The Corps says it will continue to reduce releases from Gavins Point over the next few days, dropping to 20,000 cubic feet per second on Tuesday.

Widespread, devastating flooding in Nebraska prompted the Corps to increase flows from the upstream dam from 50,000 cubic feet per second to 90,000. While the move relieved pressure on Nebraska’s saturated river system, it increased fears the added water would cause additional flooding along the Missouri River downstream.

The National Weather Service reports the Missouri River actually dropped from just over 25 feet in St. Joseph to 24.85 feet at 5:30 Saturday evening. Still, NWS projects the Missouri will reach 29.3 feet by the middle of next week. That is lower than an earlier projection of 30 feet. The record crest of the Missouri River at St. Joseph is 32.1 feet, reached during the devastating flood of 1993.

 

Red Cross announces opening of shelter in Rockport due to flooding

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The Red Cross, along with the Rock Port United Methodist Church, announced the opening of a shelter in response to the flooding situation near Rockport.

The address is:

Rock Port United Methodist Church

211 W Opp Street

Rock Port, MO  64482

 

For more information, contact the Northwest Missouri Chapter of the Red Cross at (816) 232-8439

Obituaries March 16th

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Bobbie Lou Dunlap
1931 – 2019

Bobbie Lou Dunlap, 87, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at a Gower, MO health care facility.

She was born July 11, 1931 in Warrensburg, MO, daughter of Anna and Robert King. She attended Faucett High School, transferring to Rushville High School her senior year and graduated in 1949. She later attended Platt Gard Business College, studying shorthand. She enjoyed Decorating, especially in her home and church, traveling, antiques and flowers and gardening., Bobbie was a longtime member of Faucett Baptist Church. She loved her church, had a heart for missions, and spent many years teaching Sunday School and Bible School.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Geane Long. Survivors include, husband, James “Gene” E. Dunlap of Faucett, son, Robert E. Dunlap of Oregon, MO, daughter, Sandy (Ray) Prescher of Agency, MO, son, John (Becky) Dunlap of Agency, MO, grandchildren, Seth Dunlap, Cyrus (Callie Merritt) Dunlap, Ezra (Haleigh) Prescher, Ethan Prescher, Micah (Amber) Dunlap, Mariah (Josh Stout) Dunlap, great-grandchildren, Lexi, Finley, Indiana Dunlap and Rhys Prescher.

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Faucett Baptist Church, Pastor Randy Wade officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Faucett Baptist Church. The Interment will be at the Faucett Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Faucett Baptist Church. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Thomas E. Munsterman
1944 – 2019

Thomas E. Munsterman, 74, of Rushville, MO died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Bethel Cemetery, Weston, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Thomas was born on Dec. 1, 1944 in Rushville, MO the son of John and Ada Mae (Bishop) Munsterman. He served in the United States Navy and following his service went to work as a mechanic for the Burlington-Northern Railroad. He retired in 1991 after 25 years of service. Mr. Munsterman enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

He was married to Judy Sommers in 1967 and they had two daughters. He was later married to Carol Ann Cornelius on April 9, 1982 in Platte City, MO. Carol preceded him in death on June 3, 2016. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy S. DiGioia, St. Charles, IL and Pamela M. Toy, Weston, MO, a step daughter, Rhonda (Lynn) Hook, Rushville, MO, a brother, George Munsterman, Atchison, KS, a sister, Carol Reeves, Rushville, MO,Five grandchildren; Kendall DiGioia, Paxton Seyal, Payton Toy, David (Jennifer) Rizer, and Bradley (Laura) Rizer, and four great grandchildren, Emilia Seyal, Benaiah , Noah, and Kenan Rizer. His parents, wife, and two brothers, John and Ronald Munsterman preceded him in death.

 

Lucile Esther Hawks
1917 – 2019

Lucile Esther Hawks passed over March 14, 2019 at the age of 101. She was born August 5, 1917 to Joseph M. Hawks and Gertrude Schupbach Hawks at their farm home five miles south of Hiawatha. When Lucile was three years old the family moved to the farm in the Carson neighborhood five miles west of Hiawatha where her great grandparents, Daniel and Elizabeth Hawks settled when they came to Kansas from Maine in 1857.

Miss Hawks attended Carson School district No. 1 through eighth grade and graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1935. Attending Kansas State College at Manhattan, she graduated in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and Art. In 1958, Lucile earned a Master’s Degree in Home Economics Education from Colorado State University at Fort Collins. Throughout the years, an additional thirty hours of graduate credit was earned through summer and night classes. The requirements for advanced work were completed every five years with educational travel. Visiting all states in the U.S except for Hawaii and Alaska, her travels also took her to Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and four trips to Eastern and Western Europe. Emphasis was on textile collections, paintings and architecture, as well as general sightseeing.

Lucile taught home economics at high schools in Allen, Osage City and Fredonia, Kansas before going to Kansas City, Kansas, where she taught Clothing Construction and Textiles at Center Junior High School for ten years and at Wyandotte High School for a total of thirty-nine years.

Upon retirement, Lucile returned to Hiawatha where she began, managed and created items for the Hiawatha Hospital Gift Shop for seven years. At that point, she became a regular volunteer at the Morrill Free Public Library from 1986 until 2005.

Lucile was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a life member of the Brown County Historical Society and a member of the Ag Museum Quilters. Other activities included raising many African violets and always a garden. She took great pride in her yard, tea roses, and other flowers. Lucile spent any extra time creating scrap quilts, quilting for friends and making stuffed animals for charity.

Lucile donated her collection of over 125 miniature handmade quilts to the Avenuir Museum at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. The quilts are part of a permanent collection at CSU. Always valuing education, she has left monetary contributions to Kansas State University for Home Economics, Engineering, in honor of her sister who was an engineer and to local vocational schools.

She is survived by cousins Bob Hawks (Jan), Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alan (Karen) Bruning, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Helen Ruth Hawks, Hiawatha Kansas, Diane Schupbach, Westminster, Colorado, and Marilyn Schupbach of Edgewater, Colorado. A myriad of friends are left to remember their wonderful interactions with a unique, witty lady.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Mary Helen Hawks.

A Celebration of Lucile’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, Shane Spangler will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

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

 

Audrey “Annie” Todd
1935 – 2019

Audrey “Annie” Todd, 83, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away at Mosaic Life Care Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Ann was born in Waverly, Iowa on July 16, 1935 to Gilbert and Irene (Cook) Orth.

On August 12, 1994 she married Caryl E. Todd; he survives her of the home. She was a manager of Hallmark Cards Inc, in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul and Val Orth.

Besides her husband, Audrey is survived by her step-children, Cathy (Butch) Landers and Robert Todd; brothers, Keith, Larry, and David Orth; and sister, Deborah Deal.

Funeral Service 1:00PM Tuesday, March 19, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel with interment following at the Savannah Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00PM Monday, March 18, at our chapel.

The family requests donations to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

 

Geraldine Mooney
1929 – 2019

Geraldine Mooney, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019.
She was born July 8, 1929 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Geraldine married Kennard Mooney September 16, 1946. He preceded her in death November 25, 2008.
She was a member of McCarthy Baptist Church.

Geraldine enjoyed scrapbooking, music, Elvis, Bugs Bunny and loved her cat Maxie.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Mary Weber; granddaughter, Terry Mooney; brother, Bill Morris; daughters-in-law, Patty Delores Mooney, Linda Joyce Mooney; sons-in-law, Sonny Coy, Rodney Collins.
Survivors include children, Barbara Mooney, Janice Strueby (Gary), Kenny Mooney, Jr., Tom Mooney, Patty Westcott (Donnie); grandchildren, Kellie, Stacey, Renee, Brian, Steven, Rhonda, Jennifer, Tommy, Timmy, Tara, Michael, Chris, Nicholas, Paula, Adam; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Floyd B. Auxier
1941 – 2019

Floyd B. Auxier, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born December 24, 1941 to Paul and Cora (Green) Auxier. Floyd married Marcia McLean February 16, 1962.
He lived the American dream with his classic cars and John Wayne as his hero. Floyd was a proud member of Sons of the American Legion. In 1993 he started Auxier Construction Company and was still active in the company.
Floyd was a loving dad and a big teddy bear to all who knew him. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and often supported the teams.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Marcia, of the home; son, Brian Auxier; daughter, Tracey Jacobs; brother, Noel Auxier; sister, Karen Poolman; grandsons, Jeremy Worth (Casey), Nicki Auxier (Tiffani), Kurt Hellerich; great-grandsons, Bentley, Nick, Jr.; great-granddaughter, London; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice or Munkres Post 287, American Legion.

City of St. Joseph seeking volunteers to help fill sandbags

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The City of St. Joseph is seeking volunteers to help fill sandbags this weekend.

According to a press release, with an expected river crest at 30.1 feet by early next week, it is necessary to fill a large number of sandbags as soon as possible for them to be placed at various locations.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph is leading the volunteer recruitment for sandbagging operations. Individuals and groups are encouraged to help with the effort.

The hours of volunteer operations will be from Noon – 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16, and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., on Sunday, March 17.

Volunteers should go to the sandbag staging location at 3002 South 6th Street (intersection of 6th and Atchison streets) during the hours of operation listed above. Individuals, teams, groups and organizations are welcome. Anyone with questions may call United Way at
(816) 364-2381.

The following information is relevant to volunteers wishing to assist in sandbagging efforts:
• Must be 18 years old OR with a parent/guardian
• Must wear appropriate clothing including close-toed shoes and gloves
• Location of operations – 3002 South 6th Street (6th and Atchison streets)
• Be willing and able to commit to increments of at least 2 hours
• Please refrain from bringing young children to the sandbagging site
• Must be able to lift 25-40 pounds
• Please bring a shovel if you have one

United Way is also asking organizations and agencies that have flood specific volunteer opportunities to register their opportunities with United Way by calling (816) 364-2381.

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