JoAnn Pendleton
1942-2013

JoAnn Pendleton, 70, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

JoAnn was born on August 19, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

She graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in 1960 and from Missouri Western State University in 1983. She later worked and retired from Neighborhood Housing Services.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Verl L. Pendleton, Sr.

Surviving family includes daughters, Barbara (Ron) Steiner and Susan (Bob) Bennett-Ward, aunt, Jacqueline (Donnie) Scott-Michaels, uncle, Bill Russell and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and cousins.

Mrs. Pendleton has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

A Celebration of Life will be held 7:00 PM Saturday at JoAnn’s Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Trojanette’s Softball Team, P.O. Box 121, Maitland, Missouri 64465.

Vernelle Hoover
1924-2013

Ruth Vernelle Hoover, 89, of Rea, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Heartland Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Except for a short time in Oklahoma and Montana, she lived in Andrew and Buchanan counties her entire life. She attended Rosendale High School and Gard Business School, St. Joseph. She was a member of Rea Union Church where she was pianist for many years.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Hobert H. Hoover, parents, Claude and Alice Kent and a brother and sister-in-law, Caryl and Ruby Kent.

Survivors include nieces, Carolyn Taylor, Sue Meadows and Linda Slayden, several cousins in Missouri and Oklahoma.

Graveside Services 10:00 AM Saturday at Bennett Lane Cemetery under the direction of HeatonBowman-Smith Savannah Chapel.

Visitation will begin after 12:00 Noon Friday at our Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rea Union Church or to Hands of Hope Hospice.

Larry E. Schiesl
1930-2013

Larry E. Schiesl, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home.
He was born August 9, 1930 to Edwin and Verdi (Stout) Schiesl in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He married Janet Burrowes on December 26, 1964. She survives of the home.
Larry received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also proudly served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He worked in the Ready Mix Concrete industry for forty years as president and CEO of Feeney Ready Mix and Concrete Services.
He was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, where he volunteered in many different capacities. He was an Eagle Scout, member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and Scout Master of Troop #47 of the Boy Scouts of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Schiesl; and two sisters, Mary Louise “Mimer” Minor, and Suzanne Meierhoffer.
Additional Survivors: one daughter, Susanne Hodson (Brad), Pittsburgh, Kansas; four sons, Patrick R. Schiesl, Mission, Kansas, Matthew E. Schiesl (Susan), Kansas City, Missouri, Lt. Col Michael A. Schiesl (Heidi), USA, Bagdad, Iraq, and Tim L. Schiesl, St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Brian, Jonathan Schiesl, Hannah, Abby, Kate, and Daniel Hodson; sister-in-law, Joy Schiesl; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, Inter-Serv, or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Russell A. Schmaljohn
1940-2013

Russell A. Schmaljohn, 73, Maryville, Missouri passed away on July 29, 2013.
He was born February 12, 1940 to Albert and Elda (Lorenz) Schmaljohn on their family farm in Sherman County, Nebraska. He graduated from Ravenna High School.
He married Suzanne June (Gee) Schmaljohn on August 27, 1960 in Palmer, Nebraska. They were fortunate to have shared 53 years together.
Russell graduated from Kearney State College in Nebraska. He started his career teaching art in York, Nebraska before earning his Master’s Degree from Fort Hays State in Kansas. Russ taught at Peru State College in Nebraska before moving with his wife to Maryville, Missouri in 1969 where he taught art at Northwest Missouri State University for 35 years. During his career, he fostered more than just creativity within his students. Russ’s mentorship developed into numerous cherished, lifelong friendships.
Russ had many interests. He enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, continually thinking and sketching. He seldom missed A Prairie Home Companion radio broadcast. He was an avid reader and collector of books and records. Pottery was his passion. His work was exhibited in numerous shows and galleries throughout the Midwest. His pottery is in private collections worldwide. Russ’s woodworking talents and fine craftsmanship extended beyond his art studio as reflected in his home. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife. Additional survivors are son, Kurt A. Schmaljohn (Michelle), Los Angeles, California and granddaughter, Athena; daughter, Tara Stevenson (Paul), St. Joseph, Missouri and grandsons, Caden, Noah, and Cole; daughter, Kristin Little (Nathan), Columbus, Ohio and children, John and Chloe. Other survivors are sister, Karen O’Mara (Bill), Bloomington, Indiana; niece, Michele (Theresa); nephew, Bill O’Mara (Vicki); sister, Susan Haeker (Dean), Custer, South Dakota; nieces, Penny (Chase) and Amy (George); brother, Eugene Schmaljohn (Marilyn), St. Paul, Nebraska; nieces, Tenise (Ryan), Jenae (Boyd), Tammy (Kelly); nephew, Jeramy (Brooke); brother, Alan Schmaljohn (Amy), Millers, Maryland; niece, Jenna; numerous great nieces and nephews. Suzanne is the youngest of eight children so Russ enjoyed a large number of in-laws.
Memorial service: 10:30 A.M., August 12, Charles Johnson Theatre at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Foundation/Russ Schmaljohn Memorial Art Fund, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.
Mr. Schmaljohn was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service.

Raymond Patrick Hernandez Jr. 47, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born September 1, 1965 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Genevieve “Jenny” and Raymond Hernandez Sr. He attended Lafayette high school. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hernandez Sr., maternal grandparents, Joe & Natividad Torres and paternal grandparents John and Edna Hernandez.

Survivors include his mother, Genevieve “Jenny” Mozier and husband Donald of Saint Joseph, MO, 2 daughters, Crystal Hernandez of Platte City, MO, and Candy Saxton, a son, Brandon Nichols of St. Joseph, MO, three grandchildren; Camden Smith, Liberty Smith, and Kassady Smith, step son, Chris Nichols and step daughter, Amanda Nichols, three sisters, Marguerita Hernandez, Maria Hernandez and Julia McGuire all of St. Joseph, three step sisters, Tara Mozier of Seattle, WA, Felicia Mozier of Liberty, MO, and Talea Mozier of Shawnee Mission, Ks, two step brothers, Dallas Mozier of Alabama, and Steven Mozier of Maryville, MO, an uncle, Frank Hernandez, and an aunt, Mary Hernandez.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 11:00 am at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Father Jeffery Jambon Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm, Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home with the family to receive friends until 8:00 PM. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery .

Memorials are requested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Charles Melvin Cook Jr. 83, of Cosby, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Cosby, MO. He was born December 20, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Daisy and Charles Cook Sr. He served in the Army. He worked at Nu Way Rental. He was a Baptist.

Charles was preceded in death by wife, Lois Cook, parents, a grandson, Shaun Hoffman, brother, Ronnie Cook and two sisters, Joanne Cogdill and Louise. Survivors include, daughter, Tina Marie Hoffman of St. Joseph, MO, three sons, Mark Wayne Cook and Timmy Cook both of St. Joseph, MO and Jerry (Gladys) Cook of Cosby, MO, nine, grandchildren, several, great grandchildren, four brothers, Frank Cook, Cary Cook, Lonnie Cook, and Jimmie Cook, and a sister, Darlene Kirby of OK.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Rob Diamond officiating,

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

.Ruth Ann Bodenhausen
1921-2013

Ruth Ann Bodenhausen, 91, formerly of St. Joseph, died July 24, 2013 in Cameron Park, California.
She was born in Dekalb, Missouri to Alvin and Sterlie Smith; graduated from Lafayette High School and Johnson’s Business School.
She married Earl Bodenhausen in 1941 and they had three children. She was a homemaker on the family’s dairy farm in Cosby.
Ruth Ann was an active member of Cosby United Methodist Church and later Clair United Methodist Church. She loved baking, gardening, photography, outdoor activities, and traveling to visit family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; and daughter, Marilyn.
Survivors: daughter, Carolyn Beadnall (Marvin), Atlanta; son, Craig Bodenhausen (Nancy), Placerville, California; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Clair United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Clair United Methodist Church, 2 SE 68th Rd, St. Joseph, Mo, 64507. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Joseph W. Carr
1954-2013

Joseph W. Carr, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 9, 1954 to Virgil and Ruby (Mitchell) Carr in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Missouri Western State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. He was a member of the National Softball Association, YMCA, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church since 2003, Savannah High School Alumni Basketball, MOILA, and was a Past President of Sertoma.
Joseph loved to golf and recently became interested in the process of making his own wine by starting to grow his own grapes.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: wife of 35 years, Tammy Carr, St. Joseph, Missouri; four children, Elexis Kathryn Bustin (Elizabeth Mary), Kingston, Pennsylvania, Caleb Joseph Carr (Megan Kincaid), St. Joseph, Missouri, Alyssa Janel Carr, Fairfax, Virginia, and David Ryan Carr, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Clover Lilly Carr, Liam Michael Bustin, and Isabel Kathryn Bustin; brothers, Larry Carr (Pat), Rosendale, Missouri and Jerry Carr, Florida; sister, Nancy Lillard (Rodney), Rosendale, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to The Center, 902 Edmond. Ste. 203, St. Joseph, MO 64501 or Miles Against Melanoma. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marguerite Howard Evans
1922-2013

Marguerite Estella Evans, 91, passed away July 29, 2013, in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was born March 16, 1922 in Cameron, Missouri, where she lived until 1940 when she moved to St. Joseph.
On September 5, 1942 she married Leonard E. Evans, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1985 after 43 years of marriage.
Marguerite graduated from the Missouri Methodist School of Nursing in 1943. She began her career as a registered nurse working at the Missouri Methodist Hospital until 1957 when she became a school nurse with the St. Joseph School District spending 28 years at Hyde, Hosea, Douglas, Benton, Lafayette, Pershing, Washington, Floyd, Sherwood, Eugene Field, and Bode Schools. She retired in 1985.
She was a long time member of the former Third Street Presbyterian Church and a current member of the Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church. She was an active member and past Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Marguerite was a strong Christian woman with much faith and trust in God and her church. She cared about people and was a kind and giving person to everyone. She will be sadly missed by friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Zephyr (Spore) Howard; brothers, Harry, Alton, David Howard; a sister, Clarbel Haskell; and a great-grandson, Brian Cumberworth.
She is survived by four children, Leonard E. Evans, Jr., Wayne R. Evans (Julie), Elaine Beth Evans, and Rebecca Jean Evans; nine grandchildren, Danny Evans (Lois), Ronnie Evans (Billie), Kimberly Evans, Shelley Squires (Tim), Michael Evans, Lucas Evans, Samuel Evans, Jack Evans and Olivia Evans; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Thursday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Chad Steward Rogers, 30, of Liberty, MO left his earthly home Monday July 22, 2013 in Liberty, MO.

Chad was born October 10, 1982 in Englewood, Colorado. He grew up in Liberty, MO, graduating from Liberty High School in 2001. He later moved to Jefferson City, MO, where he served as Youth Director for the First United Methodist Church and also a youth baseball coach. Recently moving back to Liberty, Chad attended Shoal Creek Community Church and was very active with youth activities. On March 21, 2009, he married Sarah Immele in Pleasant Valley, MO. Chad was an excellent husband, father, and friend and currently was a stay at home dad for his thirteen month old son. He was an avid runner, completing twelve marathons, and numerous other distance runs and was a member of the Liberty Running Club. He also was an avid sports fan, especially following the Denver Broncos, Sporting Kansas City, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Royals.

Preceding him in death are two grandfathers, James Rogers and Dannie Gifford.

Survivors include his wife Sarah and their son Matthew Job, of the home; his parents Greg and DeeDee Rogers of Liberty; brother, Ryan and wife Carrie Rogers, of Maryland Heights, MO; sister, Malia Rogers, of Liberty; two grandmothers, Vanita Rogers, of Denver, CO and Mary Gifford of Chico, CA; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chris and JoAnn Immele, of Grandview, MO; sister-in-law, Katie and husband Jon Sobbe, of Kansas City, MO and numerous other extended family members.

Chad has been cremated under direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 at Shoal Creek Community Church, 6816 S. Church Rd, Pleasant Valley, MO. Roy Moran officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Chad Rogers Memorial Fund, c/o US Bank, 1909 W. Kansas, Liberty, MO 64068.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com