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NW Missouri teen hospitalized after Andrew Co. crash

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ANDREW COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 1a.m. Tuesday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chevy 3500 driven by Baden Radu, 27, Frisco, TX., was southbound on Interstate 29 six miles north of St. Joseph. The driver lost control of the vehicle on the ice-covered road. The truck traveled off the road and struck a northbound 2005 Ford Mustang driven by Breann H. Ramage, 17, Reuter, that had traveled off the road due to the ice.

Andrew County EMS transported Ramage to Mosaic Life Care. Radu was not injured. Ramage was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Motorists encouraged to keep emergency car kits stocked

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By Sarah Thomack
St. Joseph Post

This winter, area residents have had to be prepared for everything from bitter cold and wind, to snow, sleet, ice and more.

St. Joseph Emergency Management Manager Jada McClintick said patience and planning are keys to winter safety no matter what the weather is doing.

“Of course, on the roadways is snow, or on a day when it’s really cold and wet out, it’s slicker than it looks on the pavement, so people just need to be patient with themselves, with other drivers, give themselves extra time to get where they’re needing to go,” McClintick said. “That’s probably the number one thing you can do is just give yourself that extra time so you’re not frustrated with those other drivers, you’re acutely aware of everyone else around you driving and giving yourself extra time to get yourself to where you’re going and stop, when appropriate.”

The forecast is calling for temperatures in the 40s on Wednesday and Thursday this week and McClintick said, during the nicer weather, it’s a good time to make or update your emergency car kit. Some items McClintick suggests having in your kit, which could be in a box, bag or tote in your trunk include:

  • Water
  • Granola bars
  • Extra chargers
  • Blankets

McClintick adds that in past years, people have mentioned they wished they would have included things for their kids traveling with them when they got stuck on the road because of bad weather.

“Things to keep them entertained, whether it be an iPad or books or crossword puzzles, something, because the kids got really restless and aggravated having to sit in the car that long,” McClintick said. “So it’s something you don’t always think about in an emergency kit, but if you travel with your kids in the car a lot, you do have to keep them, not only fed, but entertained as well so that an interesting thing I thought people brought up that they didn’t have in their kits.”

For more information about weather preparedness, visit the city of St. Joseph Emergency Management Facebook page.

Obituaries February 11th

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Opal May Roberts
1925 – 2019

Opal May Roberts, 93, Agency, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
She was born April 20, 1925 in St. Joseph, Missouri where she lived until moving to Faucett, Missouri, then moved to Agency, Missouri where she resided since 1967.
Opal married Rev. Leonard W. Roberts August 2, 1943. He preceded her to Heaven November 13, 2010.
She was a graduate of Central High School. Opal was a secretary for several churches including Calvary Baptist and Patee Park Baptist; MFA; Sprout-Waldron; and was the high school secretary of Mid-Buchanan.
She and Leonard dedicated their lives to serving the Lord Jesus, most recently at Agency Baptist Church. They helped establish several churches in Nebraska and St. Joseph. Leonard pastored and Opal taught Sunday school, directed and taught vacation Bible school and mission studies at the various churches in which they served. Numerous people came to know the Lord as a result of their ministry and several are serving as missionaries at home and abroad to this day.

She loved children and her ministry. Opal was very creative in sewing, crafts, and gardening. She always generously shared from what she produced. Her family would attest to her great cooking and canning skills. She rarely had a moment of leisure and was always busy doing and giving.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Wyley and Edith (Hamm) Rall; brother, Harry Rall; and son, Leonard “Butch” Roberts.

Survivors include daughter, Debbie Roberts; daughter-in-law, Marlene Roberts; granddaughters, Carla Thurman (Nathan), Amy Hill (Steve); great-grandchildren, Brandon, Joshua, Denver, and Levi Thurman, Zachary Hill, Lauren (Clayton) See, and Hayden and Logan Hill; great-great-grandchildren, Kenzee and Kylo Hill.
The family would like to give thanks for the love and care from Momma’s personal caregivers and for all who have been “God’s hands” of grace and mercy with tireless and faithful love, care, and support. Freudenthal Home Health and Crossroads Hospice & Pallative Care provided much appreciated loving care. Nearly everyone Leonard and Opal knew became family to them; especially their Alicen Boyer from across the road.

Special thanks also to all who have loved and served them or served with them throughout their lives.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, CrossPointe Church. The family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses, Calvary Baptist Church, or Crossroads Hospice. To donate online or sign the online guestbook, please visit Opal’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select Donate Now.

 

Gerald V. Miller
1940 – 2019

Gerald V. Miller, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald was born on September 6, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Swoboda) Miller. He was a 1960 graduate of Central High School.

Mr. Miller retired as a Federal Weighmaster and had worked for AGP and Farmland.

Jerry was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a soft spot for homeless and abandoned animals. He could always be depended upon to help and fix any problem that came along.

Gerald married Mary F. Spangler on October 7, 1960. She survives him of the home.

Additional survivors include his daughter, Jerralee Echterling (Brian Saulsman); son-in-law, Jim Mrkvicka; grandchildren, Catilyn Echterling-Reeve (Daniel), Max Ectherling; James III, Joshua and Jordan Mrkvicka and numerous nieces, nephews and additional family members.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Mrkvicka; son-in-law, Dennis Echterling and siblings.

Services 11:00 AM Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 9:00 AM Wednesday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday.

The family has requested memorial donations to St. Joseph Animal Shelter.

 

Barbara “Lorene” Chapman
1935 – 2019

Barbara “Lorene” Chapman, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019.
She was born July 15, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Barbara married Leroy Chapman June 6, 1952. He preceded her in death July 18, 2008.
She was a member of South Park United Methodist Church.
Barbara enjoyed camping, traveling, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Chapman; parents, Orene Clemens and Viola “Lucille” Coy (McMillian); and step-father, Elmer McMillian.
Survivors include son, Terry Chapman (Tina); daughter, Pamela Snapp (Darrel); grandchildren, Jonathan Snapp, Brandy Miller (Brian), Travis Chapman (Stephanie), Brett Chapman, Aaron Wilhoit (Tina), Kristin Wilhoit; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Clemens (Fran), Jerry Clemens (Brenda), Rick McMillian (Diane); sister, Jeanette Teem; dance partner, Everett Chapman; her beloved dog, Misty; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 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. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to Living Community of St. Joseph.

 

Guy E. Cordonier
1929 – 2019

Guy E. Cordonier, 89, Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home.
He was born May 10, 1929 in Oak Mills, KS. Guy graduated from Wathena High School and attended Hillyard Technical School.

Guy served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He married Arley Mae Townsend on September 26, 1952; she survives of the home.
Guy worked at Armour in St. Joseph, MO for 45 years. He retired and became a farmer in Clarksdale, MO. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, former member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, and a member of the American Legion Post #1000.
Guy was an excellent carpenter, loved to read and play computer games. He loved people and visiting with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Everet and Zella (Tucker) Cordonier; his beloved grandparents, William and Mary Cordonier; Gertrude Cordonier; son, Edward Cordonier; brothers, Dallas Cordonier, Arnold Wolf; son-in-law, Jim Finlay; and father-in-law, Arley Townsend.

Survivors include his wife, Arley Mae, Clarksdale, MO; daughters, Rebecca Miller, Union Star, MO, Mary Cordonier-Finlay, Stewartsville, MO; sons, Guy Andrew Cordonier (Nancy), Parkersburg, West VA, Arley C. Cordonier, Leavenworth, KS; daughter-in-law, Cathy Cordonier; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Friday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment Rosedale Cemetery, Wathena, KS at a later date. Friends may meet with the family at the church at 9:30 A.M., Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Second Harvest Food Bank.

 

Charles E. Rainez
1941 – 2019

Charles E. Rainez, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019.
He was born August 20, 1941. Charles was a 1960 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, being honorably discharged in 1966.
Charles married Susie Jean Short on January 16, 1973; she survives of the home.

He enjoyed fishing, shooting, working with leather and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Edward G and Leta Lorene (Silcott) Rainez; sister, Diane Carter.
Survivors include his wife, Susie; children, Cassandra Rainez, Barbara Kiefer, Monte Hall, Kathie Kuenstler, Sheryl Whitley, John Rainez, Charles Rainez II, Michelle Rainez; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Dennis and Richard Rainez, and Debbie Piercy.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Wintry mix expected through tonight

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A wintry mix will be possible today across northern Missouri. Further south, precipitation will generally be in the form of rain and drizzle, however, a bit of light snow and freezing drizzle may be possible during the morning hours before temperatures rise above freezing. Tuesday morning will see a chance for light snow and light freezing drizzle as the system exits to the east. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Cloudy. Patchy fog through the day. Chance of snow possibly mixed with freezing rain and rain in the morning. Rain possibly mixed with snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Tonight: Cloudy. Areas of fog until early morning. Rain, freezing rain possibly mixed with snow and sleet in the evening. Chance of light freezing drizzle possibly mixed with snow after midnight. Some snow and sleet accumulation possible. Ice accumulation of one tenth of an inch. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Tuesday: Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows around 18. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Temperatures steady after midnight.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Temperatures steady or slowly falling in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows around 16. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Friday: Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of snow in the morning. Colder. Highs in the lower 20s.

Friday Night Through Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows around 11. Highs in the mid 20s.

DeKalb County man hospitalized after car hits tree

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GENTRY COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Sunday in Gentry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Impala driven by Brent K. Jestes, 51, Maysville, was westbound on Route Z one mile east of Berlin.

The vehicle crossed the centerline, began to skid, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Grand River EMS transported Jestes to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NW Missouri man hospitalized after head-on crash

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HARRISON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Sunday in Harrison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 GMC Acadia driven by Quinton P. Johnson, 16, Bethany, was southbound on MO 13 one mile south of Bethany.

The driver lost control of the vehicle in the slush. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2008 Dodge Ram driven by Colby O. Graham, 32, Bethany, head on.

A private vehicle transported a passenger in the Dodge Billy V. Fisher, 32, Bethany, to Harrison County Hospital.

Graham was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Northwest to celebrate 20 years of Northwest Online program

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will celebrate 20 years of its Northwest Online program with an anniversary reception Tuesday, Feb. 12.

According to a news release from Northwest, the public is invited to attend the event from 3 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the B.D. Owens Library. Refreshments will be provided, and a program at 4 p.m. will feature remarks from Dr. Darla Runyon, director of the Learning and Teaching Center; Dr. John Jasinski, president; Dr. Dean Hubbard, president emeritus; Dr. Jim Eiswert; Northwest Online faculty member; and Dr. Gregory Haddock, associate provost of graduate studies and special programs.

The University launched Northwest Online Aug. 3, 1999, and the initiative has evolved into an internet portal and a course management system that provides valuable education resources for students as well as faculty. Additionally, Northwest’s Learning and Teaching Center supports faculty through the development and sharing of pedagogical and content-specific knowledge while providing access to professional development support and resources.

Northwest Online launched with nine courses and a total enrollment of 57 students, including one based in Malaysia. The courses consisted of six general education courses and three business management courses.

Today, 536 Northwest Online courses exist with nearly 3,000 students enrolled each semester. Most Northwest Online students are campus-based, but the courses enroll students from throughout the world. It consists of 11 online graduate programs, three bachelor’s degree completion programs and at least one general education course for each academic area. Blended courses, consisting of a combination of online and classroom coursework, also are established within Northwest Online.

Building on the Learning and Teaching Center mission, faculty online course development fellowship grants are offered each year to provide faculty with opportunities to study new teaching methods and enhance their courses with instructional technology. Workshops, training sessions, online tutorials and one-on-one sessions are offered on a regular basis.

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