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Obituaries February 7th

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Billie “B” Lynne Montgomery
1941 – 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Billie “B” Lynne Montgomery, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in St. Joseph. She was born August 24, 1941 to her wonderful and loving parents Jesse (Cotton) and William Kee. She attended a 1 room school house and graduated from Oregon High School in 1959. She united in marriage to Robert Montgomery on September 13, 1959 in Oregon, MO . She and her husband owned and operated Montgomery & Son Trash Service for over 40 years. B enjoyed spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly. She was initiated into the Order of Eastern Star in 1960 serving numerous positions within her chapter, meeting many new friends over the years. She was currently a OES member of Chapter 223 in Savannah, MO. B was also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Montgomery on December 30, 2011, father, William Kee and mother, Jesse Pauline Kee. Survivors include, daughter, Robyn (Dan) Richey of St. Joseph, son, Robert L. (Jenifer) Montgomery, of St. Joseph, brother, Stan Kee of Carrollton, MO, sister, Pat (Ike) Pekarek of Hiawatha, KS, sister, Nancy (Phil) Schaeffer of Dearborn, MO, granddaughter, Caitlin Montgomery, granddaughter, Leah Montgomery, grandson, Samuel Montgomery, great-granddaughter, Reagan Hamm and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. James Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the Order of Eastern Star service will be held at 6:00 p.m. The Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Oregon, Missouri. Memorials are requested to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

 

Bob R. Reichel
1928 – 2019

Bob R. Reichel, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born February 29, 1928 to Walter and Erma (Gorman) Reichel in Centralia, Illinois.
Bob married Dolores L. Martin from Larned, Kansas. They celebrated 71 years of marriage and raised three children.
He served his community where he was a 50-year member of Charity Lodge, A.F. and A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Moila Shrine, Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army and St Joseph Parks and Recreation.
Bob was employed by Santa Fe Transportation, Byers Transportation, and retired as co-owner of Brown Transfer and Storage. He also opened the first antique mall in St. Joseph.
Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, traveling, golfing and playing cards with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Dick Abernathy.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores; children, Mark Reichel, St. Joseph, Missouri, Robin Baum (Douglas), Denton, Texas, Jill Kiehl (Tim), Anacortes, Washington; five grandchildren, Justin Kiehl (Nicole), Sarah Baldwin (Josh), Chelsea Reichel, Tracy Graham (Chris), Jenny Baum; seven great-grandchildren, Bailey, Parker, Ally, Autumn, Maverick, Levi, and Hannah.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Community Missions.

 

Ramona Rose Ozenberger
1928 – 2019

Ramona Rose Ozenberger, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born August 16, 1928.
Ramona married Bruce Ozenberger, Jr. on May 31, 1946; he preceded her in death on August 29, 2001.
She was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church, American Legion, Moila, Garden Club and various other organizations.
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband; parents, John and Nellie (Sharp) Simpson; son, Bruce Ozenberger; and daughter, Judy Meader.
Survivors include daughter, Carmen Rose, New Orleans; grandsons, Jason Ozenberger (Alicia), Jeffrey Ozenberger; great-grandchildren, Brodie, Dillon, and Dean Ozenberger; and niece, Marquita Liappis.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to American Legion or American Cancer Society.

Dates set for SJSD preschool developmental screenings

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By Sarah Thomack
St. Joseph Post

The St. Joseph School District Early Childhood Department will begin developmental screenings at the end of the month.

District preschool programs serve 4-year-old children who turn 4 by August 1, 2019.

The required screening is the first step for those interested in SJSD preschool programs.

SJSD Coordinator of Early Childhood Services Mary Fleming said there are several dates available in the spring to set up an appointment for the screenings for 3 and 4-year-old children in St. Joseph.

“First they work with a nurse to do a health, vision and hearing screening, then they move over and work with a parent educator who does some tasks with them from the DIAL Assessment – motor tasks, some questions that are kind of cognitive tasks and some language tasks and then the kids get to go play for a little while,” Fleming said. “We score those screenings and sit down and chat with the parents about what we found. It’s just good to know where your kids are at because we’ll have some information there about whatever level you find that your child is performing at, some things you can do at home with them.”

Fleming said there are some things parents or guardians can do to prepare their future preschooler for the screening.

“I would tell them to chat with their little person about just trying to be comfortable, they’re basically just going to interact with some grownups that they don’t know yet, but we’re used to dealing with little children,” Fleming said. “They might have a chat with the nurse, it will be kind of like going to a doctors appointment… and they’re basically going to play some little games with somebody and when it’s all over they get to go play.”

Fleming said the screenings should take about an hour and a half and parents or guardians should bring shot records, a birth certificate and proof of residency.

Dates and times for screenings are:

Feb. 28 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 1 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 2 – 8 a.m. to noon

March 4 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March 5 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March 6 – 8 a.m. to noon

Screenings take place at the Keatley Center, 1202 South 28th Street in St. Joseph.

For more information or to make an appointment, click here or call (816) 671-4000.

2 adults, baby hospitalized after car slides on ice down embankment

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BUCHANAN COUNTY — Three people were injured in an accident just after 9p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Timothy E. Stone, 29, Hamilton, was westbound on U.S. 36 one mile east of Easton.

The vehicle slid on the ice off the road, traveled backwards down an embankment and struck a tree.

Dekalb Clinton County ambulance transported Stone and passengers Kasey L. Elliot, 23, and a baby to Mosaic Life Care. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Windy with temps near 14

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Widespread wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will gradually end from west to east during the morning hours. Impacts will continue through much of the day with ice-covered roadways and increasing northwest winds raising the potential for power outages. Hazardous road conditions have developed, especially on secondary roadways, bridges, overpasses, and any untreated surfaces. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Areas of blowing snow before 11 a.m. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -6 and -14. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -4 and -14. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -3 and 2. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Snow likely, mixing with rain after 10 a.m., then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday: A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Eagle Communications Promotes COO Kurt David To President, Chief of Operations

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Kurt David

Eagle Communications announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kurt K. David has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

David has served as Chief Financial Officer at Eagle Communications since 2006 and has worked as part of the financial services and communications industry in Kansas for over 25 years.

Gary Shorman will continue as Chairman and CEO of Eagle Communications and President of the Schmidt Foundation.

“Kurt’s new leadership role represents the ‘forward ever’ growth of our company, in employee ownership, financial, advocacy, and community leadership,” Shorman said. “We believe that advancing good people is one of the hallmarks of our success”

David earned an undergraduate degree in finance and management from Kansas State University and a master’s of business administration from the University of Kansas. He also has a master’s of agribusiness from Kansas State University.

He has held officer and leadership positions with the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development, Heart of America Development Corporation, Rotary and the Ellis County Historical Society. David is also Past Chair of the Kansas Cable and Telecommunications Association. He is an avid triathlete competing locally, regionally and at the World Championship level. David and his wife Kathy have two children, Hayden, Olathe, and Jennifer, New Orleans.

Kohlrus

In addition to David’s promotion, the Eagle Board has promoted Travis Kohlrus to Vice President of Eagle Broadband Division, which provides TV, internet, phone, as well as technology and marketing solutions in over 60 communities across Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado.

“Under Kohlrus’s leadership, our Broadband Division has seen exciting growth,” Shorman said. “This promotion is appropriate as Travis represents us in community and state issues facing our company. The change also signifies the importance of leadership growth as we look to continue to build our company for the next 20 years.”

A native of Ellis, Kohlrus joined Eagle Communications in 2003. He was elected to the Eagle Communications Board in April 2017. Kohlrus and his wife Susie have two children Tanner, 14, and MaKenzie, 11.

St. Joseph Post is a division of Eagle Communications.

Obituaries February 6th

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Gerald E. “Jerry” Rathgeber
1937 – 2019

Gerald E. “Jerry” Rathgeber, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.
He was born May 30, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.
Jerry married Twila Schottel August 31, 1984. She survives of the home.
He was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church, St. Joseph, Missouri and Leesburg Methodist Church in Florida.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf, was a car enthusiast, and a very active member of church.
He worked in sales and management, retiring from Yellow Freight in the St. Louis Regional office in 1997. After retirement, Jerry and Twila moved to Leesburg, Florida for eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clara (Miller) Rathgeber.
Additional survivors include son, Scott Rathgeber (Debbie); daughter, Sheralyn Hulse (Mark) grandson, Trace Finlay; brother, Edmond Rathgeber, Robins, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Ashland United Methodist Church or American Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Debra Kay Grace
1952 – 2019

Debra Kay Grace, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.
She was born May 24, 1952 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Debra dearly loved her pets and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Nancy (Murphy) Hughes.
Survivors include sister, April Wells; niece, Erin Cassity (Charley); nephew, Blaine Wells; 2 great nieces; 1 great nephew; aunt, Mary Ann Kobett.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donatons to Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Grace E. Morehouse
1929 – 2019

Grace E. Morehouse, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born January 6, 1929 in Parnell, MO.
Grace married Francis Auffert and they were later divorced; he preceded her in death. She married James Morehouse in April of 1978; he also preceded her in death.
Grace was the owner of Starlight Café in Bedford, Iowa for 2 years and owner of Country Peddler Craft Business for 25 years.
She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and sewing.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Viola (Ross) Messner; son, James Morris Auffert; sisters, Joanne Messner and Valda Jean Kauffman.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Smith (Mike), son, Francis Eugene Auffert (Teresa); daughter-in-law, Laura Auffert; step-sons, Joe Morehouse (Kristi), Steve Morehouse; grandchildren, Ryan Auffert, Robyn Munce (Don); several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society.

 

Janice R. Halter
1937 – 2019

Janice R. Halter, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 4, 2019, after a long battle with lung disease.
She was born April 14, 1937 in Galt, MO.
Janice married Vincent Halter on November 30, 1957; he survives of the home.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Vesta (McElfresh) Moore.
Additional survivors include her daughter, Deborah Halter-Park; sons, Mark Halter (Lynn), Gregg Halter; granddaughters, Samantha Halter, Molly Hudson (Cody); great-grandson, Boston Hudson; brother, George Moore, St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Marge Hoga, Woodland, TX, Carol Veselich, Kansas City, MO, and Linda Farrell (Bob), Savannah, MO.
Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 3:00 P.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri.

 

Carol Jean Silvey
1944 – 2019

Carol Jean Silvey, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.
She was born January 4, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Carol married Lonnie Ray Silvey July 26, 1968. He survives of the home.
She was a member of Trinity United Brethren Church.
Carol enjoyed camping and attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildrens extra-curricular activities.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rick Kendall; parents, Carl and Mary (Hiskey) Banks; mother and father-in-law, Clifford and Helen Silvey.
Additional survivors include daughter, Paula Corkins; son, Jeff Silvey (Linda Roberts); grandchildren, Becky Carter (Jeff), James McGuire, Andrea Grippando (Dusty), Alec Silvey (Lynsey), Gage Bigham, Ryan Silvey (Tierra); 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Shellenberger, Rosie Schiltz (Tom); numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Walter H. Lewis
1952 – 2019

Walter H. “Wally” Lewis, 66, Elwood, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
He was born November 6, 1952.
Wally married Linda S. Reynolds on April 17, 1976; she survives of the home.
He was a 1970 graduate of Elwood, High School. Wally worked at Boehringer Ingelheim for 30 years.
Wally enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, especially the Chiefs and loved music and antiques.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty (Graves) Lewis; uncles, Jim Wells, Bob Graves.
Additional survivors include son, Scott Lewis; sisters, Sharon Patterson (David), Georgia Mae Martinez (Manny); aunt, Dona Wells; father-in-law, Wayne Reynolds, Sr.; cousins, Joyce Schmidt, George Losack; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family will gather with friends 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. Thursday, Elwood Community Center, Elwood, KS. Reception to follow the gathering. Private Inurnment at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

National Weather Service issues ice storm warning for large section of Missouri

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The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has a detailed map of the February 6, 2019 ice storm warning area (map courtesy of NWS Pleasant Hill Twitter)

(Missourinet) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill has issued an ice storm warning for a large section of western and northern Missouri, including Kansas City, Chillicothe, Sedalia and Bethany.

The ice storm warning is in effect until noon Thursday.

The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for a large section of Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City and Hannibal.

NWS meteorologist Ryan Cutter tells Missourinet there have been many reports of crashes across north Missouri, because of freezing drizzle and slick roads.

“Numerous accidents across Missouri especially as that freezing drizzle continues to fall, and is causing a slick glazing of ice on roadways,” says Cutter.

The NWS in St. Louis has also issued a winter weather advisory for four northeast Missouri counties, including the towns of Edina and Shelbyville. Motorists can expect hazardous travel there.

Jefferson City and Columbia are expected to receive small amounts of ice accumulation through Thursday afternoon, but the amounts will be larger in northeast Missouri towns like Edina, which is expected to receive 0.18″.

Cutter also reminds you to be safe in stairwells, which could be ice-covered. The railings also could have ice on them.

Two from St. Jo hospitalized after pickup overturns

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HOLT COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Wednesday in Holt County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Chevy Silverado driven by Stacey J. Smith, 41, St. Joseph, was eastbound on U.S. 59 three miles east of Oregon. The pickup traveled across the westbound lanes, struck a snow embankment and overturned.

Smith and a passenger and Shelly R. Fleck, 43, St. Joseph, were transported to Mosaic Life Care. They were not wearing a seat belts, according to the MSHP.

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