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Obituaries January 30, 2019
William Joseph “Bill” Hines”
1927-209
William Joseph “Bill” Hines, 91, of Lancaster, KS died on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home in Lancaster, KS.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Neill officiating. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, Jan. 31st, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison Hospital Hospice or the Lancaster Cemetery Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Bill was born on Sept. 13, 1927 in Atchison Kansas the son of Samuel K. and Norine (Herbst) Hines. He attended Shannon grade school and graduated from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham in 1944. He celebrated his 18th birthday in the Pacific aboard the “USS Iowa” in charge of a 5” gun mount. He returned home after World War II aboard the “Iowa” as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. He was married to Shirley Jeanne Grame on Nov. 29th, 1953. She passed away on April 4, 1958. He married Joanna “Jo” Bewley on Dec. 22, 1962 in Holton, KS. Bill was self employed as a carpenter and farmer. He was the 3rd generation to farm the Hines farm north of Shannon. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 1175, and the American Legion Post # 6, of Atchison and a former member of the NFO (National Farmers Organization). Bill served 12 years as Treasurer of the Lancaster Township. He enjoyed woodworking and his garden.
Survivors include his wife Joanna Hines of the home, two daughters, Teri (Thayne) Ramsey, St. Joseph, MO, and Cheryl (Tom) Hawk, Effingham, KS, two sons Rex (Kathy) Hines, Atchison, and Kent (Stephanie) Hines, Eldon, MO, two granddaughters Sarah and Molly, seven step grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. His parents, first wife, Shirley, two sisters Carlene Hicks, and Ardenna Henning, one grandson Toby Schrader and one step great granddaughter preceded him in death.
Dorothy A Hadley
1925-2019
Dorothy A Hadley 93, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 in a Savannah, MO. health care center. She was born February 28, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Alice and James Alvin Stewart. She was a homemaker and farmer with her husband, and continued farming for 20 years after her husbands death in 1965, and she was a Christian. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Milton Hadley, her parents, a daughter Helen Frances Hadley, a son Edward Cyrus Hadley, seven brothers & sisters. Survivors include, six daughter: Linda (Kenneth) Kretzer, Savannah, MO, Jerrie Ann (Alec “Sonny”) Hovey, Cosby, MO, Alice M. (Mark) Gariepy, New Draunsels, TX, Betty “Dorothy” (Larry) Kretzer, Savannah, MO, Vera Chadwick, St. Joseph, MO, and Sheila R. (Sy) Miller, Overland Park, KS, 20 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren 23 great great grandchildren, a brother, Richard Stewart, Denver, CO, sister, Jean Hall of Anchorage, AK, and a sister in law, Shirley Stewart, Ohio.
Funeral services: 10:00 am, Monday, February 4, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Arbor Foundation, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimer’s association.
James “Jim” F. Sears
1943-2019
James “Jim” F. Sears 75 of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. He was born May 9, 1943 in St. Joseph, MO to the late Rachel and William E. Sears.
At age 17 Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 4 years. Upon his discharge, he moved to Wichita, KS to attend computer trade school, where he met and married his wife, Martha. They continued to live in Wichita, KS for 30 years. During this time, Jim also volunteered as a Sheriff Reserve for 13 years, and then an additional 13 years as an EMS Reserve. In 1997, they returned to live in St. Joseph, MO. for the remainder of his life. During this time, he was employed by the Missouri Department of Corrections State Prison, until his retirement in 2008. After his retirement, he continued 2 days a week volunteering over 900 hours to the Department of Corrections assisting the Warehouse staff, Employee Benefit Fair, Special Olympics benefit golf tournament, staff cookouts, family day and much more. One of his most treasured moments was having them name him Employee of the Month in March 2017 for being a genuinely kind, caring, helpful person and an excellent example of professionalism. He enjoyed traveling the mid-west, riding his motorcycle, going to classic car shows, fairs and events. Most will remember him for his love of family and friends and his annual birthday phone calls, along with his never-ending compassion to always be there when they needed a helping hand. Or, just to stop by to say ‘Hey’ and visit awhile. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; seven sisters: Olliemay McQuiston; Delma Sears; Thelma Sears; Julia Sears; Darlene Kriner; Glendola “Yvonne” Morse; Esther “Roberta” Kunzler, six brothers: Thomas “Sonny” Sears; Raymond Sears; Kenneth Sears; Earl Sears; Dale Sears; and Charles Sears. Survivors include wife, Martha Sears (St Joseph, Mo.); daughter, Connie (Brian) Salmon (Roseburg, OR); son, John (Natalie) Sears (Eureka, KS); one brother, Delbert (Linda) Sears (Sterling, CO); 1 grandson; 5 step grandchildren; and 14 step great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mr. Sears has been cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Joann Irene Stewart
1935-2019
Joann Irene Stewart 83, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday January 28, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born June 18, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was a first generation American as her parents Stanley and Anita Salata, who preceded her in death were born in Poland. She graduated from St. Stanislaus and Benton high school class of 1952. She enjoyed a long career in bookkeeping, accounting & credit management. She was a former member of St. James Catholic Church, and enjoyed Pinochle and bowling. Joann was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren: Demetria and Robert White, and brother, Tom J. Salata. She is survived by daughters, Georgi Stewart, and Kathy R. (K.C.) Stewart-Holt both of St. Joseph, MO, brother, Edward (Bernice) Salata, Sabata, CA, grandchildren: Brandon (Valerie) White, Donovan (Renee) Stewart, great grandchildren, Bianca, Dominic, Kalea, Tyrese, and Isaiah, as well as many friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Friday, with a memorial services following at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the St. James Renovation Fund or St. Jude’s Hospital.
Daviess Co. man, 11-year-old hospitalized after crash into tree
DAVIESS COUNTY – Two people were injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Wednesday in Daviess County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Jeep Liberty driven by Larry C. Raymo, 77, Jamesport, was northbound on 320th Street five miles north of Jamesport.
The driver lost control on the ice covered road. The Jeep traveled off the road a struck a tree.
A passenger Ivan L. Miller, 11, Jamesport, was flown to Children’s Mercy for treatment of serious injuries, according to the MSHP.
Grundy County Ambulance transported Raymo to Wright Memorial Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.
Northwest Board approves change to tuition policy for veterans
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular session on Monday approved a change to tuition policy for veterans.
According to a news release, the board approved a proposal allowing the University to charge in-state tuition and fees to uniformed services veterans and their qualified dependents in compliance with recent changes to public law.
Northwest already complies with Department of Veteran Affairs recommendations and ensures in-state tuition rates are provided to uniformed services veterans and their qualified dependents under Public Law 114-315, a 2016 act that modified the United States Code, Charles Mayfield, the University’s director of financial assistance, explained to the Board.
Recently, the law was amended to require that individuals using educational assistance related to vocational rehabilitation and employment also be charged the in-state rate. That change prompted the Board’s action on Monday.
The policy applies to veterans using educational assistance under the Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty Program, vocational rehabilitation and employment, or the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, or a spouse or child using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship. In compliance with the amendment to the law, the policy change is effective March 1.
For more information about resources available to veterans at Northwest, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/veterans.
In other business, the Board approved 26 adjunct faculty to teach at Northwest during the spring 2019 semester. The Board also approved revisions to its bylaws regarding the responsibilities of its committees.
The Board of Regents is responsible for sound resource management of the University and determining general, educational and financial policies.
Wind chill warning in effect until noon, snow showers possible
Cold temperatures this morning from single digits to -15°F will combine with a north winds to create dangerous wind chill conditions over northern Missouri and eastern Kansas today. Wind chill values as low as -40 degrees will be possible up along the Iowa state line, with values as cold as -20 possible in the Kansas City Metro and points south. In addition, a quick moving system will bring snow chances to north central and northeast Missouri this afternoon. Expect a trace to 1” of snow by 6 p.m., with hazardous travel for the commute home due to reduced visibilities and slick roads. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values between -14 and -24. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -9 and 1. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A slight chance of drizzle after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday: A chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Chiefs, Missouri Western reach agreement to bring Training Camp back to St. Joe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Western State University have reached an agreement that will keep the Chiefs in St. Joseph, Missouri, for training camp in 2019. It marks the 10th-consecutive year of Chiefs training camp at the home of the Griffons.
“After another outstanding season, excitement should be at an all-time high this summer when the Kansas City Chiefs return for their 10th training camp in St. Joseph,” Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president, said. “Thank you to Chiefs President Mark Donovan and Coach Andy Reid for continuing to embrace Missouri Western as their team’s summer training camp home. It truly is an honor. Hosting an NFL training camp is a team effort, and I’m grateful beyond words to everyone on campus and in the community that work together to make it a memorable experience for the fans.”
“Missouri Western State University has continued to deliver outstanding facilities and services for our annual training camp since we moved back to the state of Missouri prior to the 2010 season,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “The university and the city of St. Joseph provide our team the unique ability to go away for camp, while also offering resources and amenities for fans throughout Chiefs Kingdom to have access to their favorite team. We are thankful to Missouri Western State University leadership, specifically MWSU President Dr. Robert Vartabedian and Director of Athletics Josh Looney, for their continued support. We are looking forward to another summer in St. Joseph later this year.”
In January 2018, the Chiefs and Missouri Western agreed to a contract extension that ensured training camp remained in St. Joseph in 2018 and provided both parties a mutual option for 2019. In the 2018 extension, the club and the university agreed to cost-reducing measures related to rental equipment and labor expenses to help drive down operating costs. Other conditions of the 2015 contract amendment and the original 2009 contract remain in place.
The Chiefs have held training camp on the campus of Missouri Western State University every year since 2010, when the club returned its training camp to the state of Missouri for the first time in 20 years. Of the five total training camp sites used throughout franchise history, the 10-year tenure in St. Joseph is the third-longest at any one location.
— Chiefs Press Release —
Wind Chill Advisory in effect tonight until noon Wednesday
Dangerously cold wind chills are expected tonight through Thursday as arctic air overspreads the region. Wind chill values as low as 35 degrees below zero will be possible across northern Missouri tonight, with values approaching -20 degrees south of the Missouri River. Fortunately, these cold temperatures will be short lived as warmer air begins to move into the area on Thursday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of flurries before 4 p.m., then a chance of flurries after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 18 by 9 a.m., then falling to around 9 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between -6 and 4. North northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values between -14 and -24. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of flurries. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values between -14 and -24. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.