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Obituaries February 25th

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Joan Roumas 
1933 – 2019

Joan Roumas, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at her home.
She was born October 20, 1933, in Edinburg, Illinois.

Joan married William T. “Bill” Roumas on June 17, 1956. He survives of the home.

She was a nursing assistant at Methodist Hospital for 20 years and a member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Joan was a beautiful and caring person and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family more than anything.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Sherman and Willa Maureen (Horton) Short; son, Billy Joe Roumas; brothers, Buck, Harold, and Jewel Short; and sister, Shirley Reno.

Survivors also include her daughter, Beverly Davis (Jim); daughter-in-law, Katie Roumas; three grandchildren, Angela Freseman (Scott), Jesse Davis (Rachel), and Kaitley Roumas; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Freseman, Brandon Freseman, and Olivia Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Cancer Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

William Michael “Mike” Higley
1940 – 2019

William Michael “Mike” Higley, 78, of Nortonville, KS, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Hickory Pointe, Oskaloosa, KS.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Nortonville Christian Church, Nortonville, KS with Rev. Bob Carter officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Wilbourn-Thompson Grandkids College Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mike was born November 15, 1940 in Atchison, KS the son of William James and Charlotte Imogene (Wright) Higley. He served in the United State Navy. Mike was an over the road truck driver for We-Mac. He was a member of the Nortonville Christian Church, the VFW and American Legion. Mike enjoyed working on his antique truck and spending time with his family and dog. He especially enjoyed his grandkids.

He is survived by his daughter Megan and Brandon Wilbourn, Valley Falls, KS, two brothers, Jim and Olive Higley, Nortonville, KS, Gene Higley Topeka, KS, a sister, Judy and Kenny Lehew, Topeka, KS, three grandchildren, Caden Thompson, Carter and Kambry Wilbourn and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Jimmy Granville Harris Sr.
1955 – 2019

Jimmy Granville Harris Sr. 63, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home. He was born April 23, 1955 in Lynchburg , Virginia, son of the late Suzie & Robert Harris. He married Judy Daniels Harris on May 6, 2011, she survives of the home.

He worked at Deffenbaugh-Waste Management as a roll off driver, and retired after 25 years of service. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was an avid bowler, he loved fishing, camping, star wars, and star trek. He was a hillbilly, who was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed by his furr babies, Nana and Abby. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bobby and Billy Harris, sister, Virginia Smith, and 1st wife, Lee Harris. Survivors include wife, Judy Harris of the home, son, Jimmy Harris Jr. of Dunlap, IA, step daughter, Amanda (Paul) Hawn, St. Joseph, step sons, Joseph Allen, Kansas City, MO, and William (Angela) Allen, St. Joseph, grandchildren, Abby, Gracie, Landon Caden, and Raileigh, step granddaughter, Alissa, one step great grandchild, and his sister, Ethel (Freddie) Rivers of Cumberland City, TN.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the services.

Polo man arrested for promoting child pornography

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A Polo, Missouri, man was arrested Friday for possessing and promoting child pornography.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the arrest of 33-year-old Jay C. Guhlke of Polo was the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.

On Friday, investigators executed a search warrant at Guhlke’s residence located on South Highway 13 in Polo. Investigators seized child pornography and computer equipment. While the search was being executed at Guhlke’s residence, additional officers located Guhlke in Gallatin.

Investigators executed a second search warrant on electronic equipment, which was on his person. As a result of their search, additional child pornography and computer equipment were seized. Guhlke was arrested and transported to the Daviess County Jail.

The Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Guhlke with promoting child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography. His bond was set at $100,000.

Shopko to close stores in several small Missouri towns

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(Missourinet) – Discount retail chain Shopko is closing its stores in several small Missouri towns this year and putting dozens of workers out of jobs.

The Green Bay, Wisconsin-based company is closing its stores soon in northwest Missouri’s Trenton, Carrollton, Albany and Gallatin and northeast Missouri’s Memphis.

The estimated last day of operation for the stores are:
Albany: March 2
Carrollton: April 7
Memphis: April 14
Gallatin: May 5
Trenton: May 12

Shopko reports full- and part-time employees affected by the closures include at least 47 workers.

(John Anthony of Missourinet affiliate KTTN in Trenton contributed to this story.)

Sunny today with wind chills around 0

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Wintry precipitation returns to the region beginning Tuesday night, extending into the weekend. Despite minor expected accumulations, slick roads are possible during the morning commute Wednesday through Friday, in addition to Friday evening. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. East wind around 9 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of drizzle before 9 p.m., then a chance of freezing drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Friday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

MDC reschedules ice fishing workshop in Andrew County to March 2

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MDC has rescheduled a free ice fishing clinic for Saturday, March 2, at Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area in Andrew County. Photo courtesy MDC.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Due to unfavorable weather, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has rescheduled an ice fishing clinic.

According to a press release from the MDC, the clinic, originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb.23, will now take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 2, at the Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area northeast of Savannah in Andrew County.

Weather permitting, MDC staff on March 2 will teach ice fishing safety and equipment, what species to fish for and where to get them, and fishing techniques. Staff will auger holes in the ice, demonstrate fishing techniques, and help anglers some fishing on the ice. Bait and tackle will be provided. Anglers are encouraged also to bring their own gear if they have it.

The workshop will be cancelled if ice conditions are not favorable or if the weather is too cold. Participants will need to dress appropriately for the outdoors in winter.

Participants are asked to pre-register by calling MDC’s Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph, (816) 271-3100. If calling after hours, participants may register by leaving their name, phone number, and the number of people in their party planning to attend.

For more information about fishing in Missouri, visit http://mdc.mo.gov.

Obituaries February 23rd

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John Chavez Jr.
1939  –  2019

John Chavez Jr. 79, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home. He was born June 23, 1939 in Crow Agency, MT, son of the late Rose and John Chavez Sr. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and attended the Air Force Community College, Military Studies. He married Karen Penland on March 18, 1965 and she survives of the home. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant, and is a veteran of the Vietnam War, and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service medal, the Commendation Medal Republic of Vietnam for gallantry, Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Air Force Achievement medal. After his 24 years of service in the Air Force, he worked at the United States Postal Service and retired after 14 years of service. He loved his family time, watching old westerns, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic Church, and the American Legion post #359. John was preceded in death by his parents, grand daughter Aeryn Boyles, brother, Anthony Chavez, sisters, Connie Walsh, and Elizabeth Chavez. Survivors include wife, Karen Sue Chavez of the home, five children: Christina Weekly, John (Donna) Chavez III, Gina (Peggy) Chavez, Angela (Jeff) Boyles, and Robert (Stephanie) Chavez, all of St. Joseph, 15, grandchildren, 16, great grandchildren, brothers, Fred Chavez, Paul (Bonnie) Chavez, and Charles (Vicki) Chavez, sisters, Priscilla Willoughby, Rose Damian, Alice Derry, Patricia (Michael) Magana, Mary Chavez, and Maxine Calderon, and brother in law Tony Walsh all of St. Joseph, MO., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Fr. Stephen Hansen Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 12:30 pm, Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military honors under the auspices of the United States Air Force. Memorials are requested to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Connie Diana Thornton
1955 – 2019

Connie Diana Thornton 63, of St. Joseph, MO. passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 in St. Joseph. She was born November 28, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of the late Elaine & Lowell VanSchoiack. She married Kenny Thornton on February 28, 1975, and he survives of the home. She graduated from Savannah High School, and worked at various places as a Caregiver for the elderly. She enjoyed collecting dolls, the color purple and working with the elderly. She was a member of the Deer Park Grace United Methodist Church. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Dawn Dianna Thornton, brother, Ray VanSchoiack, and brother in law, Michael Leroy Thornton. She is survived by husband, Kenneth “Kenny” Thornton of the home, son, Jamie Thornton, St. Louis, MO, grandsons, Charles Skyler Thornton and Jamie Kyle Thornton, sister, Carla (Jeff) Evans of Mesa, AZ, and sister in law, Charlotte (Jerry) Anderson. The family would like to give a special thanks to Cindy our home health nurse, Mosaic Life Care, the Cancer Center Staff for their kind and caring service. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Memorial Services following Friday, March 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Charles Hugh Buster
1935 – 2019

Charles Hugh Buster, 83, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at home.
He was born December 22, 1935.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, David and Ruth (Nelson) Buster; brother, David Nelson Buster and sister, Cynthia Buster-Holiman.

Survivors include his sister, Judith Pringle.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Jerry Joe Flinn
1939 – 2019

Jerry Joe Flinn, 79, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Carriage Square Nursing Home, St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was born on May 17, 1939, in Stewartsville.

Jerry married Naomi Jean (Anderson) Flinn on September 26, 1957. She preceded him in death after 46 years of marriage on October 19, 2003.

He was a machinist at Wire Rope for 38 years. Jerry was also a member of the American Legion Post #508 and an officer of the United Steelworkers of America. He was of the Christian faith, an avid softball and basketball player, and coached youth softball. Jerry loved watching his grandchildren play sports and was a great supporter of the community of Stewartsville.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lurane and Josephine (Dake) Flinn; daughter, Terri Smith; and granddaughter, Ashley Smith.

Survivors include his sons, Jay Flinn (Holly) and Rodney Flinn (Amy); seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Flinn (Nancy), Larry Flinn (Barb), Jackie Guggia (Jim), Kelly Bachman, Mike Flinn (Janet), and Pat Brouilette (Ron); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Jolene Edwards
1952 – 2019

Jolene Edwards, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
She was born June 6, 1952 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Jolene retired from Heartland Health Systems after 37 years of employment.

She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Kinard; parents, Albert and Wilma (Townsend) Montemayor; sister, Barbara Hawkins; brothers, Karl and Keith Montemayor.

Survivors include daughter, Brandi Gilgour (Lee); grandchildren, Greyson, Colt, Gannon and Caden; brothers, John and Ted Montemayor; sisters, Karen Dydell, Judy Plymell; significant other, Don Donelson; step-children, Dustin and Ashley Donelson.

The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Midwest Transplant Network. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Frances “Ann” M. (Bibb) Carter
1933 – 2019

WATHENA, KANSAS – Frances “Ann” M. (Bibb) Carter, 85, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at a nursing home in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ann was born on November 4, 1933 in Troy, Kansas to Henry and Helen (Herrington) Bibb. She worked at Missouri Western State College as a clerk.

Ann is a member of the First Baptist Church in Blair, Kansas.

She married Harold Suman on December 24, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1979. Ann later married Clarence “Terry” Carter on January 17, 1981. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2003. She was also preceded by her parents, brothers, Vincent and Joe Bibb, sisters; Mildred Bunch, Ella Koehler, Audrey Clinton and a daughter-in-law, Danielle Suman.

Survivors include her children, Sonnie (Marge) Suman, Gena Fuqua (Rickie Brandenburg), Carolyn Dobson (Dennis Smith), Harold Suman and Joe (Lindy) Suman; Brother, Henry Bibb (Betty Hunt); Numerous step-children; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas

Visitation: 6-8 Monday evening at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11:00 A.M. Monday.

Northwest accepting nominations for ‘Influential Women’

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will host a series of events next month in commemoration of Women’s History Month, and it’s seeking nominations to honor and recognize the achievements of some its own influential women on campus.

Under the national theme of “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence,” activities at Northwest will include a talk about sexual assault and a presentation by a Holocaust survivor. Northwest also will host a pop-up women’s center, Green Dot training and another iteration of the Clothesline Project.

A reception and recognition of “Influential Women of Northwest” also highlights the month’s activities from 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the B.D. Owens Library. The Northwest community is invited to nominate female students, faculty and staff at Northwest who have positively influenced lives and made outstanding contributions to the University community. Nominations must be submitted by noon Friday, March 1, by visiting nwmissouri.edu/diversity/whm.

The recognition event is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Missouri Gold Program and Today’s Civic Women. Additionally, the reception will mark the opening of a special exhibit, which will remain on display in the library through the end of the month.

“Even in the 21st century, women’s contributions to history remain less well-known, and women less frequently hold leadership positions – and yet women, their influence and their achievements surround us,” Assistant Professor of History Dr. Elyssa Ford, who is helping organize Women’s History Month activities at Northwest, said. “At Northwest, we would like to remind our community about the important work that women do, to honor their accomplishments, and to build a support network for Northwest women.”

National Women’s History Month was founded in 1987 when the U.S. Congress declared that it be celebrated each March. A presidential proclamation is issued annually to honor the achievements of American women.

Women’s History Month activities at Northwest are co-sponsored by Ford and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. All of the events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Ford at [email protected] and for a full list of events, click here.

Wednesday, March 6

Clothesline Project painting session (10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Engagement Center in the Student Union)

Drop in to paint a shirt and add your message to the Clothesline Project. The purpose of the Clothesline Project is to raise awareness about relationship and sexual violence, encourage people to intervene as bystanders, encourage survivors, and share personal connections to the issue. Shirts will be displayed March 20 at the Memorial Bell Tower.

 

Thursday, March 7

Dr. Debbie Dougherty (6 p.m., Colden Hall Room 3500)

Dougherty, a professor of communication at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will speak about sexual harassment. The event is sponsored by the School of Communication and Mass Media.

 

Wednesday March 13

Pop-Up Women’s Center (4 to 5 p.m., Student Engagement Center in the Student Union)

Women are invited to gather to advance discussions of intersectional and gender-based oppression while offering social support and cultivating empowerment for women-identified individuals on campus.

 

Friday, March 15

Influential Women of Northwest reception and awards (2 p.m., B.D. Owens Library)

The Northwest community will celebrate female students, faculty and staff at Northwest who have positively influenced lives and made outstanding contributions to the University community.

 

Saturday, March 16

Green Dot Training (noon, Student Union Ballroom)

Green Dot is a violence prevention initiative focused on reducing violence, including stalking, sexual assault and partner violence. This program will explore how to identify concerning behaviors that might indicate violence, unique ways to interrupt violence by drawing on strengths and personality, and how the Green Dot approach could be beneficial and useful to you as you develop as a professional.

 

Tuesday, March 19

Marion Blumenthal Lazan (7 p.m., Charles Johnson Theater in the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.)

Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor and author of the children’s book “Four Perfect Pebbles,” will share her experiences. The event is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences; the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Department of Language, Literature and Writing; the School of Education; and the History Club.

 

– Northwest Missouri State University news release –

Regional high school art exhibition opens this weekend at Albrecht-Kemper

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The Regional High School Art Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will open with a reception on Sunday.

According to a press release from Albrecht-Kemper, 148 artworks from 21 schools from high schools in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas will be a part of this year’s exhibition. Artworks are divided into nine categories based on media and/or technique. After a panel jury selection, First, Second, and Third Place, plus Honorable Mentions will be awarded in each category.

An opening reception will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Ave. in St. Joseph. Artists, their families and the general public are invited to this free event.

The exhibit will run from Feb. 24 through April 7, 2019.

Northwest students plunge into Colden Pond for St. Jude children’s hospital

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – With music from the movie “Frozen” providing a prelude from a speaker on the bank of Colden Pond, five Northwest Missouri State University students jumped into the water Thursday evening.

According to a news release from Northwest, Jada VanDuyne, Linsey Filger, Taylor Felz, Callie Legan and Spencer Gouldsmith were the latest students to take part in the annual Colden Pond Plunge sponsored by Northwest’s Up ‘til Dawn chapter to raise awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“It was very cold, but kind of refreshing,” Gouldsmith, a sophomore accounting and finance major from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been that cold in my life.”

Temperatures on the ground were in the 30s with a sunny sky, but that meant little to the jumpers, several of whom called the plunge “shocking.” With Colden Pond covered by ice and snow from end to end, a large square was cut in the ice at the base of the Peace Pavilion to give the participants access to the water. One at a time, they took their turns jumping into the water, dressed in gym shorts and t-shirts.

“After campaigning all week, it was completely worth it,” VanDuyne, a freshman history major from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She raised $264 for the cause – the most of any of Thursday’s participants. “It really motivates you for the kids.”

Like many students involved with Up ‘til Dawn, Gouldsmith had a personal reason for his participation. His younger sister is developmentally delayed and has cerebral palsy. He raised $109 for the right to jump into Colden Pond.

“St. Jude opened my eyes a little more,” he said. “It’s cool to help families in similar situations or worse. That’s my outlook – there’s always someone that needs help. So that’s why I chose to join the exec board because I feel like you can do something with this.”

The participants raised a total of $829 through the event while the Up ‘til Dawn chapter has raised more than $37,400 during its campaign. Up ‘til Dawn chapters are on college campuses throughout the nation, and the Northwest chapter this year set a goal of raising $40,000.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. The hospital’s efforts have helped push overall survival rates from childhood cancers from less than 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to 80 percent today. While its daily operating costs reach $1.7 million, an average of 7,800 active patients visit the hospital every year, most of whom are treated on an outpatient basis.

For more information about Northwest’s Up ‘til Dawn chapter and its fundraising events, contact Up ‘til Dawn Executive Director Carina Harding at [email protected].

Obituaries February 22nd

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Brenda L. Jones
1947 – 2019

Brenda L. Jones, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.
She was born June 2, 1947 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Brenda was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She graduated from Plymouth-Carver High School in 1965 and subsequently worked in several Boston hospitals, which included her time as a Registered Nurse at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

In 1977 she entered the United States Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant, going on to earn her Bachelors and Masters Degree while proudly serving. A decorated Officer, Brenda was the recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal and Military Service Medal. She retired honorably in 1991 as a Lieutenant Colonel from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where she served in support of the nation’s space program.

Brenda was very philanthropic and gave to many charities, including the Restoration of Haiti Relief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noy and Carolyn (Gomes) Furtado.

Survivors include brother, Wallace Furtado (Dona); nephew, Wallace Michael Furtado (Kelly); great-nephews, Jalen and Case Furtado; great-niece, Maya Carolyn Marie Furtado.

The family would like to thank Angela Smith and her husband Matthew for the exceptional care they gave to Brenda.
Memorial Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Family requests memorial donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington VA 22215.

 

Richard I. Carpentier
1946 – 2019

Richard I. Carpentier, 72, Elwood, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
He was born April 28, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include son, Richard Allen Carpentier (Stephanie); grandchildren, Colby and Zaden.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Everett C. Hite
1931 – 2019

Everett C. Hite, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at home.
He was born September 16, 1931.

Everett married Catherine Cahill on September 4, 1952.

He served in the Army during the Korean war. Everett retired from AGP after 39 ½ years of employment.
He was very outgoing with a fun-loving sense of humor. Everett never met a stranger and was a very caring friend and family man. He loved nature, animals, and sports. Everett was a faithful Jehovah witness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lois S. (Johnson) Hite of Illinois; siblings, Charlotte, Eugene, Donald Hite; daughter, Roseanne Alexander; grandsons, Jason and Alec.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Catherine; daughters, Ruth Williams, St. Joseph, MO, Connie Crawford, San-Tan Valley, AZ, Kathleen Dennison, Tulsa, OK, Angela McCorkle, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Lois Beck, Cottonwood, AZ; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Farewell Services & Internment 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Harry Steinberg
1924 – 2019

Harry Steinberg, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.
He was born November 21, 1924 in Onawa, Iowa.

Harry married Bernice Barron December 28, 1952. She preceded him in death February 12, 2012.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Harry began his career with Empire Trust Bank. He later was office manager at St. Joseph Wholesale Liquor and retired as manager from Blocks Discount.

Harry was also preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Rachel (Tike) Steinberg; sisters, Esther Steinberg and Grace Day.

Survivors include son, Richard Steinberg (Robbie).

Private Inurnment B’Nai Yaakov Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Janice (Jenny) Minnis
1944 – 2019

Janice (Jenny) Minnis, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Jenny was born on February 3, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Joseph and Matilda (Klein) Harris. She graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in 1962.

Jenny married Dee A. Minnis, of Atchison, Kansas, on August 20, 1964, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Joseph. They made their home in Denver, Colorado for five years. They then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1969, where they opened Pisa Pizza and operated it together as a family with their daughters. In 1995, the couple moved back to St. Joseph to enjoy their retirement.

Jenny was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a member of the United Way of St. Joseph allocations board for one year. She liked going to garage sales and made many great friends while she was “junking” for treasures. Jenny loved selling her trinkets on eBay.

In addition to her parents, Jenny is preceded in death by siblings Billy Harris, Mary Joan Beckman and Richard Harris.

Surviving family includes husband, Dee Minnis; daughters, Jodi Spain and Kristin Sweetman (Mike); grandchildren Megan Emshoff (Ethan), Nathan Spain, Michael Sweetman, Sophie Sweetman, Lydia Sweetman; siblings, Nancy Lutz (Bill), Susie Auten, David Harris (Sandy) and Michael Harris; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Joseph Missouri.

Parish Rosary: 4:00 PM, Monday, February 25, 2019 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph Missouri. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until 7:00 PM at our chapel.

Per her wishes, Mrs. Minnis has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Private inurnment at a later date.

The family suggests memorial donations to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

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