Charles W. Bunse
1922-2013

Charles W. Bunse, 90, Cosby, Missouri died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born July 27, 1922 to Julius Charles and Minnie (Jann) Bunse in Cosby, Missouri.
Charles married Norma E. Reynolds on March 22, 1963. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2003.
Mr. Bunse served in the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII. He was also a farmer and a member of the American Legion Post #359.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sister, Loris Bunse; and brother, John Bunse.
Survivors: son, Roger Bunse (Martha), Cosby, Missouri; daughter, Rita Riley (Steve), Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren, Zachary, Samuel, and Jerry Bunse and Simon Riley; sister, Minnie Haenni (Jack); brother, Wilbur Bunse (Barbara); eight nieces and nephews; three step-sons, Fred (Janet), Ed (Kathy), and Ted (Kim) Campbell; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Wednesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Shirley Ann (Wilfong) Fanning

1946-2013

Shirley Ann (Wilfong) Fanning, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1946 to Frank and Helen Wilfong in St. Joseph, Missouri. Shirley married Larry DeWayne Fanning on April 19, 1963 in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2010. She enjoyed being on a bowling league with her friends from Snow White Restaurant, where she was a cook. Mrs. Fanning was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Larry D. Fanning; grandson, Darryl A. Kelley, Jr; brothers, Henry Smith (Joyce), Wilbur Smith, Frank Wilfong, Jr. (Velma); sisters, Betty Wilfong and Maxine Ewing. Survivors: daughters, Cassie Turner (Al), St. Joseph, Missouri and Kellie Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Frank Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandsons, Shawn Fanning, DeWayne Fanning, Brenden Fanning, and Jayden Shepherd; granddaughters, Helen Fanning, Kimberly Fanning, Kiley Fanning, and Maelyn Fanning; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Lester Smith, Kansas City, Missouri; brother-in-law, Ronald Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; and two long lost sisters, Roberta and Wanda Lou. Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Bernice V. Leuck

1916-2013

Bernice V. Leuck, 96, Kansas City, Missouri died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Born in Fowler, Indiana, on December 15, 1916, to Roy and Alice (Deno) Vetter, she lived most of her life in Indiana until moving to Kansas City in 2002. Bernice worked for Indiana Bell from 1935 through Word War II. She was married to Clifford Leuck on November 18, 1942, and returned to work for Bell/General Telephone in 1960 and retired in 1981. She continued to be active with the Telephone Pioneers after her retirement. She will be remembered as hard-working, with a passion for gardening and tending to her roses. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Kansas City. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband; and two daughters, Kathleen Muller and Cheryl Scherer. Survivors include a son; David Leuck, Pinehurst, North Carolina; daughter, Elaine Laun, Kansas City, Missouri; sister; Elmorita Besse, Fowler, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Mass will be held in Indiana at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Mrs. Leuck was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Richard Edward Evans
1929-2013

Richard Edward Evans, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family February 19, 2013. Richard was born December 26, 1929 at Tipton, Kansas to Robert C. and Clara A. (Simeon) Evans.
He retired from Wire Rope Corporation in 1995 after thirty years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of King Hill Christian Church, where he had served as a deacon.
In addition to his family, Richard loved looking at, working on and talking about old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Julius and Robert; and sisters, Carol, Ruth and Jean.
Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Grace; daughter, Linda Robbins (Roger); sons, Rick (Peggy), Roger (Jayme); all of St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by a brother, Larry, Green Valley, Illinois; a sister, Stella Vertin, St. Joseph, Missouri; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, with casual dress preferred. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to King Hill Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Dennis E. Sipes
1954-2013

Dennis E. Sipes, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at his home.
He was born January 11, 1954 to Marcell and Louise Sipes in Fairfax, Missouri.
Dennis married Janice L. Davis on February 16, 1973. She survives of the home.
He was a former member of the San Antonio Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Sipes was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Lannie Sipes; and two granddaughters, Olivia and Jacklyn Sipes.
Survivors: wife; daughters, Shashi Haynes (Doug), Easton, Missouri, Wendy Losson (Harry), Troy, Kansas, and Kerri Gastineau (Levi Krumme), St. Joseph, Missouri; son, James Sipes (Ashley), St. Joseph, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Mike Sipes (Shannon); and numerous nieces and newphews.
Memorial Services: 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 6:00 P.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Lenna Mae Walden, age 72, Maryville, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2013 at Golden Living. She was born August 7, 1940 in Wayne County, Kentucky to Charles Jennings and Ollie( Tucker) Flynn.

Lenna was united in marriage to James Albert Cummins and one child was blessed of this marriage. After the death of James Cummins she was united in marriage to Everett Ray Walden, Sr., March 3, 1964 in Tennessee and two children were blessed of this marriage. She was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Lenna was the office manager for the Director of Missions In Northwest Missouri for several years. Lenna and Everett were former owners of the Cardinal Inn and owned and managed several properties in the Maryville area.

Lenna was preceded in death by her parents Charles Jennings and Ollie (Tucker) Flynn in Somerset Kentucky, first husband James Cummins and second husband Everett Ray Walden, Sr., brothers Frank Flynn, Estel Flynn, James Flynn, John Flynn, Arvel Flynn and Chester Flynn, sisters Zada Shadoan, Ida Hollars, Pauline Flynn, Anna Lee Flynn and Hattie Colyer and daughter Lisa Mae Walden of Kansas City, Missouri.

Survivors include brother Bobbie Flynn, Kentucky, son Douglas Cummins and wife Theresa of Maryville, Missouri and Everett Ray Walden, Jr. and wife Cindy of Salem, Missouri, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5-6 PM, Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, February 26. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials can be directed to the Laura Street Baptist Church Building Fund

Glenn F. Bower
1925-2013
Glenn F. Bower, 87, Hemple, Missouri died Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born August 1, 1925, to Frank D. and Minnie (Long) Bower.
Glenn married Doris Lorraine Sill on December 29, 1945.
Mr. Bower was owner of Bower Construction for more than 50 years.
He was baptized at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bower was a member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #37, A.F. & A.M.; Stewartsville Chapter #175, Order of the Eastern Star; Thirty-Second Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Moila Shrine and past director of The Wrecking Crew; and Y-Fry Class 39. He was a former board member of The Kerns-Freeman Cemetery Association and a former 4-H project leader.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dena Bower Bachman; parents; and five siblings, Georgia Elder, Beulah Lenke, Margia Hector, Dale Bower, and Elva Ann Randol.
Survivors: wife, Doris L. Bower, of the home; daughter, Denise Kretzschmar (Vic), Hemple, Missouri; granddaughters, Erin Nash (Michael), Kansas City, Missouri, and Gwen Ford (Richard), Adrian, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Seth and Leah Ford; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Kerns-Freeman Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Dena Bower Bachman Memorial Scholarship or Kerns-Freeman Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Anna Caroline (Keck) Tonnies, 89,of Maryville, Missouri died February 19, 2013, at Parkdale Manor.
1924 ~ 2013

Anna Caroline, who was known to her family and friends as Tolly, was born March 21, 1924 in Noel, Missouri to Charles Marian and Mable May (Marshall) Keck. She graduated from high school in 1941 in Pittsburg, Kansas and attended business school in Joplin, Missouri, where she met her future husband. Tolly and Robert Henderson Tonnies were married February 14, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri.

After WW II, Henderson went into business with Frank Culp in Skidmore, Missouri. The family moved to Maryville in 1945 and soon joined the First Baptist Church. Tolly was very active in her church. She served as a Sunday school a Bible school teacher and a member of the adult Sunday school group. She was the church treasurer for a number of years and acted in that capacity for the Laura Street Baptist Church when it was established. She was member of Eastern Star, The Mutual Improvement Circle, Soroptomists and was a Cub Scout leader.

Tolly worked as a bookkeeper for Culp Construction, J.C. Penney, Sears, Rush Printing and also worked as a Secretary for the Missouri National Guard.

She is survived by three children, Robert Henderson (Dana) Tonnies Jr., Charles Marshall (Nora) Tonnies and Anna Carolyn Tonnies; four grandchildren, Eric Henderson (Renee) Tonnies, Andrew Marshall and Ian David Tonnies and Jessica Lea (Josh Neff) Tonnies; three step grandchildren, Dwayne Joseph (Shally) Luzum, Dale John (Tamra) Luzum and Amanda Joy (Shawn) Barney; four great grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, parents, brother, Charles Leslie Keck, sister Mary Ester Ahrens, a grandson Mac Garrett Tonnies and a nephew Daniel Tilden Ahrens.

A 10:30 am Memorial service will be Monday, February 25, at Price Funeral Home, 120 East First Street, Maryville, Missouri. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri. (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com).

Garland V. Lewis

1921-2013

Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

J. Dennis Coates

1949-2013

Dr. James “Dennis” Coates PhD, 64, Lake Worth FL, Dean of the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University passed away on February 8, 2013. He was born January 5, 1949 in Mound City MO. A 1967 graduate of Holt County RII High School in Mound City, MO, Dennis also graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville MO in 1971. He owned & operated the school transportation service in Savannah, South Holt & Avenue City and was regional director for Carpenter School Coaches before entering the doctoral program at LSU in 1982. Dennis was named the outstanding graduate instructor for LSU’s college of business in 1986. Also in 1986, he was named the outstanding graduate student for the state of Louisiana. He was a two time recipient of the Lloyd Morrison Award for excellence in Education. He received his PhD 1989. Coates joined the College of Business as an assistant professor and rose through the ranks, eventually being named senior associate dean in 1996. He accepted the position as Dean for the College of Business in 2006. Under Dean Coates’ dedicated leadership, the College of Business underwent substantial development, being named one of the “Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review for three years in a row, as well as one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs” by Success magazine. Dennis has not only had significant accomplishments in his professional life, but has touched the lives of many of the people he has met along the way with his giving & friendly nature. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Coates and Jessie I (Hall) Coates, one brother, Robert Dean Coates, one sister, Martha Jane (Coates) Steeby, a niece, Denise Coates. A great niece and a great nephew. Dennis is survived by two brothers, E. Jerome Coates (Garen), Norway, MI and Thomas C. Coates (Sharon), Stewartsville MO; two sisters, Mary A Muse (Tom), St Joseph , MO and Shannon K. Coates, St Joseph MO; sister-in-law, Karen Coates, Bethany, MO; brother-in-law, Clifford Steeby, Oregon, MO. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Thomas W. McDaniel and numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great, great nieces & nephews plus friends & colleagues too numerous to mention. Memorial Service: 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Northwest Missouri State University. Care provided by Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Services. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger

1926-2013

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1926 to Martin and Maude (Vukononski) Ambrozi in St. Joseph, Missouri. She married and later divorced Karl Ozenberger and to that union Karl, Amy, Heidi, Gina and Glory were born. Margaret was alumnae of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She worked at the YWCA with the Battered Women’s Shelter, Saxton Nursing Home, and Tiffany Square. Margaret enjoyed yard work and sewing. In her younger years, she also enjoyed working with her dad at his grocery store. She loved her family more than anything and cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for anybody if they needed a hand. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Martin Ambrozi. Survivors: children, Karl Ozenberger, Nashville, Missouri, Amy Vohl (Karl), St. Joseph, Heidi Francis (Rodney), St. Joseph, Gina Cummings (Craig), Kansas City, Missouri and Glory Kirkpatrick (Gary), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Halstin and Caden Cummings, Katie Francis and Alexis Kirkpatrick; sisters, Freda Birmingham and Mary Alice Lackey; and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Ozenberger was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children Research Hospital. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

 

Michael E. McCart

1943-2013

Michael E. McCart, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Oren E. and Virginia S. (Sympson) McCart. Michael married Wanda McCart in 1987. Mr. McCart received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and was a construction project manager. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife; daughter, Michelle McCart, St. Joseph, Missouri; grand-daughter, Bailey Blake, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Dennis McCart (Pam), Florida; and several nieces and nephews.. Memorial Service: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Clarence E. Diggs

1915-2013

Clarence E. Diggs, 97, Bellevue, Nebraska died Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almeda. Survivors: children, Jan Casper, Omaha, Nebraska, Harvey Diggs (Margaret), Savannah, Missouri, Debbie Meisinger (Michael), Plattsmouth, Nebraska; brother, Kenneth Digs, Savannah, Missouri; nine grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Masonic and Military Services: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gene E. Moore

1953-2013

Gene E. Moore, 59, Mound City, Missouri died unexpectedly Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1953, to Robert H. and Dorothy Jean (Burnett) Moore. Gene was raised on a farm between Mound City and Maitland, Missouri. Upon graduating from Mound City High School in 1971, Gene joined the Air National Guard and served for six years. He married Jeanne L. Nash in 1975. Gene was a lifelong family farmer and rejoined the Air National Guard in 1985 with the Civil Engineers. In 2000, he transferred to the 241st Air Traffic Controllers. Gene retired from the Holt County Road and Bridge Crew in 2009 and from the Air National Guard in 2011. Gene was a Christian and honored his family, friends, and country. He was a member of the Paul P. Shutts American Legion Post 121, Oregon Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite. Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert “Hank” and Irene (Stinson) Moore, Dwight and Leta (Mann) Burnett; his parents, Robert H. and Dorothy J. (Burnett) Moore; and his brother-in-law, Bob Nash. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons, Kevin, Cullom, Illinois; Alex, Norfolk, Virginia; two brothers, Gary (Cindy) Moore, Vanderhoof, BC, R. Fred Moore, Kansas City; in-laws, Robert E. and Winnie Nash, St. Joseph, and Cathy (Bud) Wilson, Buhl, Idaho. Gene is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Services: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests memorials to be made to the Mound City Nutrition Site or the 241st Air Traffic Control Fund at Missouri Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Garland V. Lewis

1921-2013

Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lorraine “Sis” Holbrook, 73 of Maryville, Missouri died on Sunday, February
17, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Lorraine was born February 20, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri, daughter of the
late Charles and Mildred (Mayes) Partridge, Sr.
She was united in marriage to  Robert “Bob” Holbrook, December 12, 1960 in
Caruthersville, Missouri.  Bob preceded her in death as did one son, Robert
“Sonny” Holbrook Jr.; and three brothers Jack Partridge, Sr., Thomas and
Charles “Buddy” Partridge, Jr.
Lorraine was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and was an independant
sales representative for Avon Products.   Her memberships included Calvary
Chapel Church and the Eagles Lodge Auxillary both of Maryville.
Surviving are daughters, Kodi (Jamie) Wymore, Hopkins, Missouri, Tonei (Juan
Hernandez) Holbrook, Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Julia Partridge,
Maryville; sister-in-laws, Ginnia, JoAnn, and Sue Partridge; three aunts,
Mary Louise Byergo, Mary Sturm, and Beverly Mayes; grandchildren Whitney and
Antonio Holbrook, Halee, Jordan and Chaselynn Wymore, and Stacey Kenter;
several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:30 AM on Saturday, February
23, 2013, at Eagle’s Lodge in Maryville, where a luncheon will follow the
services.
Mrs. Holbrook’s body has been cremated.  Interment will be at a later date
in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

 

Willis W. Gilmore

1925-2013

Willis W. Gilmore, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, February 15, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born October 11, 1925 to Charles and Mary Gilmore in Kansas City, Missouri. Willis married Violet E. Clark on January 19, 1946 in Atchison, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2011. He was a baker and worked for Wonderbread for forty years. He was a member of Faith United Church for over thirty years, served on various boards through the church, and was an Adult Sunday School teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; great-granddaughter, Abigail Schmidt; four brothers; and two sisters. Survivors: daughters, Anna Schmidt (Mike), Amazonia, Missouri, Ruth Sharp (Scotty), Dekalb, Missouri; sons, Donald Gilmore (Dorothea), Louisville, Kentucky, Rev. John Gilmore (Peggy), Johnston, Iowa; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother, Chester Gilmore (Rae Ann), St. Joseph, Missouri; and a sister, Mary Ann Hollingsworth, St. Joseph, Missouri. Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Faith United Church or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lily Ellen Miller

2013-2013

Lily Ellen Miller, infant, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 2013 to Patrick and Jillian Miller in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joyce Rivers, Julianne Jensen, and Louis Jensen. Survivors: parents; grandmothers, Carla Jensen and Lynda Rivers; grandfathers, Scott Jensen and Rick Miller; great-grandparents, Carl and Margaret Nichols; uncle, Jeremy Jensen; aunt, Lyndsay Thurn (Tyson); and numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private Graveside Services and Interment. Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 
Shirley C. Butcher 1942-2013 	Shirley C. Butcher, 70, St. Joseph, Missoui died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. 	She was born April 20, 1942 to Ernest and Edna (Varner) Cox in Braymer, Missori and graduated from Penney High School in Hamilton, Missouri. 	Shirley married Hallard Heald, who preceded her in death. She later married Robert “Bob” Butcher on August 13, 1973. 	Mrs. Butcher was a bookkeeper at Midwest Scrap and an EA at H&R Block. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, boating, reading, shopping, sewing, quilting, genealogy, and planning family reunions. 	She was also preceded in death by her parents. 	Survivors: husband, Bob; daughter, Cindy Adams (Tom), Prairie City, Iowa; sons, Rick Heald, Des Moines, Iowa, Stephen Heald (Carmen), Marshalltown, Iowa, and Mark Butcher (Michelle), Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Kristle Heald, Jake Adams (fiancée, Chelsea Young), Molly Adams, Samuel, Zachary, and Matthew Butcher, and Celeste Heald; sister, Mary Louise Smith; brothers, Donnie Cox and Robert Cox (JoAnn); and her extended family and friends including her second families at Midwest Scrap and H&R Block. 	Services: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Thursday. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. 

James W. “Jay Lucky” Sheffield III 1948-2013 	James W. “Jay Lucky” Sheffield III, 64, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. 	He was born March 24, 1948 to James and Lucille Sheffield in Seattle, Washington. 	James married Cheryl Worthington on June 10, 1993. She survives of the home. 	He was a great handyman and prankster. 	Mr. Sheffield was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Hazel, Ardie, and Willadean. 	Survivors: wife; daughters, Ruth Blackwell (Richard), Emporia, Kansas, Amy Septer, Wichita, Kansas, Melissa Van Belkum, St. Joseph, Missouri, Kristy Bunton (Jeremy), Rolla, Missouri, Mary Sheffield, Springfield, Missouri; son, Dallas Sheffield, St. Joseph, Missouri; brothers, Jesse and Everett Sheffield; sister, Dixie Moore; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 	Services: 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Dallas Sheffield College Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. Words