DEKALB COUNTY— One person died in an accident just after 6p.m. Sunday in DeKalb County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Buick driven by Makenzie F. Garrett, 18, Polo, was westbound on U.S. 36 one mile west of Stewartsville. The driver lost control of the vehicle. It left the road and struck a ditch.
Garrett was transported to the Cameron Hospital. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Clay Club at Northwest Missouri State University recently raised funds to help two local food pantries.
According to a press release, the Clay Club, a group for students at Northwest who share an interest in working with clay, recently raised $443 for two local food pantries as well as its organizational needs.
The Clay Club raised the funds during its winter Empty Cups event and art sale in December. The two-day event annually invites the Northwest community to purchase a handmade ceramic cup and fill it with coffee, tea or lemonade. The art sale, which coincides with Empty Cups, features a variety of art created by students in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.
The proceeds from Empty Cups are divided and donated to the Bearcat Food Pantry, the Maryville Ministry Center and the Clay Club. Proceeds from the art show and sale are used to send students to art conferences, host visiting artists and fund other special projects.
“I’ve been a part of Clay Club since I walked on campus as a student in 1992 and it was always just a group of people interested in clay who wanted to collaborate on projects,” Veronica Watkins, an art lecturer in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, said. “Connection with the community is important to us and bringing visibility to the ceramic arts.”
The Clay Club will host its spring Empty Cups event and art sale Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26.
By Sarah Thomack
St. Joseph Post
There is now a way to report tips to Crime Stoppers in St. Joseph online or through an app on your phone.
Dave Hart with the St. Joseph Police Department said the website p3tips.com and P3 Tips app officially launched Friday.
“We tried to set it up so that it’s very intuitive, very easy to use… so you just fill out all of the information that you know, all the information you’re willing to provide us,” Hart said. “Once you’ve completed all the information that you have, you just submit it. It does allow you to give us some pictures, video, audio files, they can all be submitted to Crime Stoppers.”
Hart said if anyone is interested in receiving an award for their tip, there is an option for that.
“One thing we really want to point out is, this is Crime Stoppers, it’s separate from the police department,” Hart said. “So if you do want a reward for providing information, you’ll want to use this to send in your tip, and then after you click submit you’re going to get a username and password. Save that username and password because that’s the only way you’ll be able to register for a reward.”
Hart said the username and password also gives the tipster and the police department a way to communicate anonymously.
“Before we never could do that, the tip would come in and we would just have that one (piece of) information,” Hart said. “Now, if you’re willing, we can chat back and forth, we have no idea who you are or any way to find out, but we can still share information back and forth, which is a huge benefit we’re really excited about.”
Hart said the (816) 238-TIPS number is still available to call, but the app and online platforms will hopefully make it easier for people to report tips.
“The more information we get put in here, the more value the tip has, the more likely we can do something with it,” Hart said. “So we encourage people, be as detailed and descriptive as you can be.”
Hart said the app does not replace 9-1-1. It is to only be used for information to help with an investigation.
Hart adds there are several agencies across the country that use the software and different locations can be selected within the app to report a tip in that area.
The City of St. Joseph has released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of January 2019.
AMNESIA TOO
2007 St Joseph Ave
Observations:
Hair Restraint Effectiveness.
-Employee has no proper hair restraint
-Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
-Proper hair restraint is required
Repairing
-Damaged kitchen floor, floor by the ice machine is damaged
-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
-Replace tiles
HI HO BAR & GRILL BAR
1817 Frederick Ave
No observations.
GREEN HILLS – King Hill
7014A King Hill
No observations.
FELIX STREET SPECIALTIES LLC – Felix Street Gourmet
722 Felix
No observations.
FELIX STREET SPECIALTIES LLC – Room 108
722 Felix
No observations.
WALMART DELI/BAK NORTH
4201 N Belt Hwy
Observations:
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.
-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD
228 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
LONG JOHN SILVERS
6104 Lake Ave
Observations:
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
-Both restroom doors not self-closing
-A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall
-This has been discussed before but not permanently fixed. Fee will be charged during each follow inspection until it is fixed
BRACY’S CAFE
501 Francis
No observations.
CAFÉ PONY ESPRESSO
114 S 8th
No observations.
EAGLES LODGE – Rental Halls/Catering
2004 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
MI FAMILIA
2420 Frederick
No observations.
FIRST WARD HOUSE LLC
2101 St Joseph Ave
Observations:
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
-Slime mold in ice machine
-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use
-Clean and sanitize at least one time per week
*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.
PAPPY’S GRILL & PUB
2501 Messanie
Observations:
Repairing
-Kitchen floor tiles are damaged and/or missing
-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
-Replace damaged/missing tiles with durable tiles that will last longer than 6-12 months
POPS PLACE
238 Illinois
No observations.
PIZZA HUT
6942 King Hill Ave
No observations.
SOTELO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 Francis
Observations:
Packaged and Unpackaged Food
– Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*.
-Raw eggs stored above ready to eat food -(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food;
-Raw eggs must be stored below ready to eat food. Raw poultry, raw ground meat, whole meats, raw fish and eggs, and ready to eat food in ascending order
*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.
Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.*
-Refried beans in hot holding is not at correct temperature (84.0 degrees)
-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -Must reheat food before placing in hot holding. Reheat canned food to 135.0 degrees
*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.
Food Storage
-Food in cooler is not covered
-Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination
-All food must be covered and that includes cooked food, cut vegetables and fruits
ADAMS BAR & GRILL
1612 Commercial
Observations:
Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.
-Chili held at 114.0 degrees
-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured
-Reheat to 165.0 and place in proper hot holding
Thawing.
-Thawing meat at room temperature
-Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!!
-Thaw food properly to prevent bacterial growth/toxin formation
*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.
FORDS DRIVE IN
5028 Lake Ave
Observations:
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness*
-Sanitizer concentration in the bucket is too low
-Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Low concentration of sanitizer will not destroy pathogens
*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.
LEAN KITCHEN
3500 N Village Dr Ste 152
No observations.
ST JO FRONTIER CASINO
777 Winners Circle
Observations:
Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
-Dirty air vents in kitchen
-Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
-Clean regularly
PEPPERJAX GRILL
3702C Frederick Ave
Observations:
Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use
TAQUERIA HUARACHERIA
3830 King Hill
Observations:
Food Storage
-Food in cooler and freezer is not covered
-Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination
-Put food in containers and cover. Food that is still cooling must covered 4 hours after storing in the cooler
CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE
5302 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
THREE WISHES BAKERY
3702 Frederick Ave
No observations.
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
5107 N Belt Hwy
Observations:
Food Storage
-Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination
CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
5105 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
WALMART SOUTH BELT
3022 S Belt Hwy
No observations.
SCOOTER’S
2410 N. Belt Hwy
No observations.
54TH STREET GRILL & BAR
5103 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
MR BIG SHOTS INC
1811 Frederick Ave
Observations:
Repairing
-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
IHOP
3804 N Belt Hwy
No observations.
Lodging Establishment Inspection Report:
DRURY HOTELS COMPANY LLC
4213 Frederick Blvd
-Rentokil Steritech (pest control) inspected on January 7, 2019. They found evidence of an infestation and they treated the room. The room is currently off market until it is fully treated.
Robert D. Plants
1936 – 2019
Robert D. Plants, 82, of Gainesville, GA passed away January 4, 2019 at the NEGA hospital in Gainesville, GA.
Bob was born July 6, 1936 at Hoyt, Kansas. He served four years in the Air Force as an airplane mechanic.
He married Mildred L. Stolle and they had two children: Larry Robert and Linda Kay.
Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, GA.
He was preceded in death by his son, Larry R. Plants, his brother, Clarence A. Plants and his sister, Edith M. Reed.
Bob is survived by his wife Millie Plants; a daughter, Linda K Plants; and a grandson Peter J. Plants; all of Gainesville GA; a brother, Jacob Plants and his wife Edith, of Lecompton KS; a brother-in-law, Richard Reed, of Topeka, KS as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Visitation will follow the service at the Hoyt Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials are suggested to Midland Care, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440.
Glen Milton Thorne
1927 – 2019
Glen Milton Thorne, 91, of Lancaster, KS died Monday, January 28th, 2019 at his farm home that he was born and raised in.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev Jim Cormode officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 pm on Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Croix Hospice or the Pardee Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Glen was born on Oct. 13, 1927 in Farmington, KS the son of Henry G. and Eliza (Bailey) Thorne. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1945. He worked as a farmer and raised livestock all his life and was partial to Allis-Chalmers tractors. He was a member of the Farmington Christian Church, where he served as Secretary/Treasurer and a Deacon for many years. Glen also served as Secretary/Treasurer for the Pardee Cemetery Board. He was a member of the Jackson-Farmers CO-OP. Glen enjoyed playing baseball with his brothers, watching the KC Royals Baseball and sports on the television.
He was married to Patricia Morrow on Oct. 16, 1960. Mrs. Thorne survives of the home. Additional survivors include three daughters, Linda (Steve) Koch, Topeka, KS, Cheryl (Henry) Jones, Atchison, KS and Diane (Don) Hanzel, Kansas City, MO, nine grandchildren; Stephanie and Austin Koch, Julie and Elizabeth Jones, Dustin, Brooke, Tyler, Haley and Derek Richardson, and four great grandchildren. His parents, six brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.
Lanny Joe Phillips
1954 – 2019
Lanny Joe Phillips, 64, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care with his loving family by his side.
Lanny was born on November 5, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Byrl and Gertrude (Palmer) Phillips. He was a 1973 graduate of Lafayette High School.
Mr. Phillips was employed as a corrections officer for Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center and was previously employed by Mead Products for over twenty-seven years.
Lanny was baptized of the Baptist faith. He was a lifetime avid Raiders fan and enjoyed fishing, The Beatles, Muhammad Ali, The Andy Griffith Show, but above all playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his beloved family.
Lanny married Sandy Elrod on September 26, 1980. She survives him of the home.
Additional survivors include his children; Dan Clary, Sedalia, MO, Kristen Burks (Matthew), Macon, MO; Valerie Vann (Chad), St. Joseph, MO and Daniela Clary; grandchildren, Steven Kalebic, Niklas Clary, Sofia, Joseph and Stella Burks, Breanna Chandler (Clayton), Brandon Vann, Christian Phillips (Stephaine) and Veronica Vann; great-grandchildren, Drake and Emmy Chandler, Ayden and Ava Vann and special buddy, Lucy Baier; two sisters, Judy Arnold and Sarah Moser (John) and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lanny was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Gene Phillips; brother-in-law, Jim Arnold; sister-in-law, Pat Phillips and nephew, Greg Arnold and his beloved dog, Lucky.
Services 1:00 PM Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 12:00 PM Monday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Noyes Home for Children.
Forest G. Parker
1940 – 2019
Forest G. Parker, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2018.
He was born June 24, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Forest married Linda Colley August 20, 1966. She survives of the home.
He worked for the City of St. Joseph for over 35 years, with the last 15 years as a Superintendent of the Water Protection Plant.
Forest enjoyed fishing, target shooting, collecting antique guns and reading historical books.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest Parker and Viola Marguis; brother, Herbert Parker; and sister, Barbara Jean Parker.
Additional survivors include son, Jeffrey Parker (Patty); daughter, Leigh Ann Hardie (Troy); grandchildren, Jacob Hardie, J.J. Parker, Jamie Lynn Owens and James Lanham; niece, Laura Donaldson; numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff at Living Community for their exceptional care of Forest.
The family will gather with friends 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Inurnment Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Mabel E. Montgomery
1947 – 2019
Mabel E. Montgomery, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at her home.
She was born December 20, 1947 in Pattonsburg, MO.
Mabel married Robert L. Montgomery on September 14, 1974, he preceded her in death on November 15, 2015.
She was a 1965 graduate from Pattonsburg High School.
Mabel loved God, her children, family and friends and lived life on her terms. She loved traveling and spending the past 3 years fulfilling her bucket list with her children and grandchildren. Each grandchild was her favorite.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Ora and Ruth (Moss) Hancock; sons, Shannon Steele, Robert V. Montgomery; 3 sisters and 7 brothers.
Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Puckett (Scott), Stacey Steele, Shelly Montgomery-Butts (Kevin); 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Huff, Mary Frazier, Margaret Sanders; brother, Herschel Hancock, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with travel expenses.
Brett Duke
1974 – 2019
Brett Duke, 44, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
He was born June 17, 1974 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Brett married Cher Leffler October 25, 2011. She and granddaughter Kieara survive of the home.
He was a member of Hope Fellowship Church. Brett worked at Wire Rope Corporation for 17 years, then later at Silgan Containers.
He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, food, was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved spending time with his family. Brett loved and cherished his wife, Cher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Linda (Bledsoe) Duke; grandparents, Bill and Betty Watson; cousin, Tammy Schelhorn.
Additional survivors include children, Kary Collins, Bethany Bennington (Logan Campbell), Gordon Bennington (Shelby Harris); grandchildren, Japail, Keyosha, Raine and Nora Lee; brothers, John Charles Duke (Sherrie), Mike Evans (Melinda); sisters, Jennifer Gibson, Gina Muleroni (John); step-mother, Janet Duke; sisters-in-law, Tarria Hines, Angela Gardner; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Hope Fellowship Church.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Michael V. Crawford
1947 – 2019
Michael V. Crawford, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.
He was born June 10, 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
He was a baptized at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sunnyvale, California.
Michael was a Sgt. with the U.S. Marines having served two tours in Vietnam. He worked with United Airlines for over 40 years until retirement in 2013. Michael later moved to St. Joseph, Missouri in 2015 to be with and care for his mother.
He enjoyed fishing, was an avid sports fan, including football, baseball and basketball. Michael also enjoyed attending church and related activities.
He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Vern Crawford; grandparents, Opha and Hazel Crawford, and Ernest Bundy; great-grandparents, John and Mary Ripley.
Survivors include mother, Dorothy Crawford; sister, Carole Rezetko (Ronald); numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
NODAWAY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities have charge a northwest Missouri man with the murder of his father.
Just after 10:30 a.m. January 25, the Nodaway County 911 Center received a call requesting an ambulance for an 88-year-old man who was on the floor and unresponsive but breathing at 115 Oak Street in Burlington Junction, according to a media release from Sheriff Randy Strong.
The caller told the 911 operator he was the cause for his father being on the floor.
At the scene, deputies determined that this was an assault. The suspect was taken into custody. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where it was determined that his injuries were life threatening and he was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital.
The sheriff’s office applied for a search warrant for the home and conducted an investigation.
Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice charged the suspect, Lawrence Wayne Davison, 64, Burlington Junction, with 1st Degree Assault and Elder Abuse.
On Wednesday afternoon, the victim died. An autopsy was performed and it was determined that the man died as a result of trauma to the head, according to Strong.
On Thursday, prosecuting attorney Robert Rice amended the charges to Murder in the 2nd Degree. Lawrence Wayne Davison remains in the Nodaway County Jail.
Warmer temperatures are expected through the weekend, then a cold front will bring us back into winter by Tuesday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog after noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A former inmate won’t be sent back to the Missouri prison where she says two workers sexually assaulted her.
The Missouri Supreme Court declined Tuesday to consider arguments that a judge overstepped his authority when he reduced three of Karen Keil’s six felony embezzlement charges to misdemeanors. Keil had served six years of a 15-year sentence before she was released in February 2017 from the Chillicothe Correctional Center. State prosecutors wanted her original sentence reinstated.
Keil’s attorney, Kent Gipson, says sending her back to Chillicothe would be unnecessarily cruel.
Keil is one of three former Chillicothe inmates who have filed lawsuits accusing a former guard of sexual assault. Keil says a prison mental health counselor also sexually assaulted her when she reported the guard.
After a cold start to the morning, temperatures will finally begin a warming trend today as southerly winds return to the area. The warming trend will then continue into the weekend with fog and drizzle becoming likely both Saturday and Sunday. Sun will then return to the area on Monday before the next weather system brings the next chance for precipitation to the area on Tuesday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -9 and 1. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Patchy fog after 7 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of drizzle before noon. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 8 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Ricky Bobby Lee Gillpatrick
1982-2019
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – Ricky Bobby Lee Gillpatrick, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri died in a house fire on January 27, 2019. Ricky was born on January 21, 1982 in St. Louis City, St. Louis, Missouri. He worked as a cashier at Price Chopper.
Ricky Bobby Lee is survived by his mother, Janetta Gillpatrick, Grandparents, Bob, Sr. and Sandra Gillpatrick, Jean Medley Aunts; Kathy and Tom Trueblood, Kim Gillpatrick and Deb Bartholomew, Kristie Gillpatrick and Henri McDaniel Uncle, Bob, Jr. and Lisa Gillpatrick. Cousins; Ashlee and Joey Bradshaw, Shea Gillpatrick, Skylar Gillpatrick, Laci Gillpatrick, Jamiee Trueblood, Kurt Trueblood, J.C. Trueblood, Raelynn Trueblood, Zoey Gillpatrick, Pilar Bradshaw, Jr. Bradshaw, Gage and KayLynn, Shaconia Trueblood.
Special friends; Mark Summers and Carmen Neely Numerous other family members and friends.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019.
At: The Church of Christ, 8501 Euclid Ave., Kansas City, MO. 64132.
Visitation: prior to funeral from 11:30 – 1:00 at the church.
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas approximately at 3:30 P.M.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Harman Rohde Funeral Home P.O. Box 426, Wathena, Kansas 66090 to help pay for funeral expenses.
Larry D. Bruns
1941-2019
Larry D. Bruns, 77, of Whiting, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home.
He was born October 25, 1941 at Holton. His parents were William and Eva Williams Bruns. He graduated from Whiting High School and had served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Larry was a farmer and a stockman.
He married Marjorie “Pat” Zirger on September 27, 1967 at Holton. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2014.
Larry was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Bruns.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy McNeely (Don), Topeka; two sons, Kevin Robbins, Holton and Tracy Robbins (Terri), Circleville; a brother, Dick Bruns (Darlene), Holton, seven grandchildren, Cody Robbins, Kasie VanDonge (Adam), Jordan Robbins (Dylan), Sarah Robbins, Brittany Robbins, Kelcie Strecker (Trey) and Ryan McNeely and two great grandchildren Kynslee Strecker and Copelan Robbins.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1st at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Private inurnment will be later in the Holton Cemetery. Larry will lie in state after noon on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.
Albert “Al” W. Richardson
1930-2019
HOLTON – Albert “Al” W. Richardson, 88, of Holton, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Holton Community Hospital.
He was born September 9, 1930 at Oakley, the son of Alvin and Alice Bogart Richardson. He graduated from Oakley High School in 1948.
Al worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka, retiring in September of 1992.
He was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton.
He married Dorothy Doherty on September 24, 1950 at Colby. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2000.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and was the last of their surviving children.
Survivors include a son, Steven Richardson (Mary), Holton; three daughters, Karen McDonald (Chris), Frankfort, Linda Richardson, Glendale, AZ and Marvene DeVader (Henry), Hoyt; his girl friend, Mary May, Holton; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Denise, Charles, Clifton, Jessica, Jenny, Jandy, Kayle and Mason, twenty-six great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 1st at the Evangel United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Inurnment will be later in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.
Frances Louise Roberts
1928-2019
Frances Louise Roberts 90, of Kansas City, Missouri formerly of St. Joseph, MO passed away Wednesday January 30, 2019 in a Kansas City health care center. She was born August 20, 1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Alma & Oran Burkart. She retired from Whittaker Cable in 1986. She was a former member of the Hyde Valley United Methodist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her parent, husband, Frederick A. Roberts, 4 brothers & 3 sisters. She is survived by daughter, Candace Roberts, Kansas City, MO, granddaughters, Carlee Turner, and Breanne Turner, grandson, Sean Shepherd. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Saturday, with funeral services, starting at 11:00 am Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Keith Arthur Blake
1950-2019
Keith Arthur Blake 68, of St. Joseph, MO. passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 at the Northcare Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. He was born May 14, 1950 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He worked at ACDO. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Blake, mother, Freda Sill, and 1st wife, Cari Marianne Blake. Survivors include: daughters, Delta (Rex) Griggs, Saint Joseph, MO, and Cari (Preston) Duncan of Logan, UT., son, Jon “Gary” Blake, brother, Russell Blake, and sisters, Sherry Blake and Gayle (Jeff) Mahin, 10 grandchildren, Jared, Cierra, Chasity, Joey, Tierra, Jordan, Cory, Jon, Aaron and Brandon, and 12 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
