Georgia Sue Wade
1944 – 2019

Georgia Sue Wade 75, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away after a long illness Thursday May 16, 2019.

She was born March 24, 1944 in Darlington, Missouri, and was a lifelong resident of Northwest Missouri. She worked at Methodist Medical Center, and as a Private Caregiver. She also spent several years as a sitter for her loving grandchildren. She was fond of cooking, lawn work, garage sales, and collecting antique coo-coo clocks, but most especially she loved spending time with her family. She knew no stranger and was a great conversationalist. “Miss Georgia,” as she was known, will likely be remembered for her gift of encouragement, as she regularly and positively impacted many of the wonderful caregiving personnel at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in spite of her difficult battle with cancer. She lived with her son Lonnie and she loved and was loved by all her family and all who knew her.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wade, father, George Whitmore, mother, Wilma Masoner, step father, J. Masoner.

Survivors include: son, Philip Pinion and wife Cathy, daughter, Janet Snider and husband Steve all of St. Joseph, MO, son, Lonnie Wade of the home, brother, Gary Whitmore, four grandchildren: Michael Pinion, Katie Pinion, Tabitha Ritter, and Taylor Snider, great grandchildren, Angelina Wood, Hollyn Snider, Finley and Emet Ritter.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm on Monday May 20th, with a celebration of Georgia’s life to starting at 6:30 PM at Renovation Church, 3822 Cook Road, St. Joseph, Missouri to celebrate, grieve, and support each other through this unfortunate time. Memorials are requested to the Georgia Wade Memorial Fund in care of Nodaway Valley Bank. Online condolence and obituary at http://www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Jacob Ronald Reiff
1942 – 2019

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Shirley June (Bratt) Falk
1929 – 2019

Shirley June (Bratt) Falk, 89, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 18, 1929 to Orin and Margaret (Barthelman) Bratt. Shirley married Darrell Falk on June 10, 1947, he preceded her in death on July 23, 2004. She was a graduate from Lincoln High School, and owned her own antique shop, Grandma’s Little House Antique Shop. Shirley was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, in Hollister, Missouri and a former member of 1st Lutheran Church, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kappa Sunday School Class, Oak Grove Club, Hyde Forge Questers, and St. Joseph Archeological Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, brothers; Robert, James, Richard Bratt, Sr, and daughter; Carolyn S. Falk.

Survivors include sons; John Falk (Melanie), Merriam, KS, Robert Falk, Eureka Springs, AR, Tim Falk (Tanya), Blue Eye, MO, daughter; Teresa McGee (Larry), Smithville, MO, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nyman, Iowa. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 20, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Hollister, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Patti A. Steele
1944 – 2019

Patricia Ann (Brooks) Steele passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was the widow of Claude Glenn Steele, Jr. who passed away on September 23, 2011. Patti, as she liked to be called, was born to Max R. Brooks and Bernice D. (Serocki) Brooks on December 7, 1944. She lived most all her life in St. Joseph, Missouri, except for two years in St. Louis, Missouri. Patti graduated from Bishop LeBlond in 1963. She was employed at TWA Air Lines in the Engine Records Department. She later worked for American Air Lines from which she retired. Patti was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Alter Society. She was active in square dancing and the Pony Express Chapter of ABWA, holding offices in both organizations many times. Patti and Glenn both held the office of President in their square dancing club, The Riverbend Promenaders of Atchison, Kansas for many years. After Glenn’s death she continued to hold the office of Secretary/Treasurer. Patti joined the Wheathearts Square Dance Club in Topeka, Kansas in 2012. She also worked on her class reunion committee for CB and LeBlond Class of “63”.

Patti was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald S. Brooks.

She is survived by three daughters, Kimberly Duke and Deniece Newman of St. Joseph and Heather Swope of Freeburg, Illinois. Patti has four grandchildren, Blu-Jem Adams, Sky-Cloud Swope, Leo Newman and Lila Stroberg and one great-granddaughter Sapphire Adams.

Visitation will be Friday, May 24th at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11::00 AM – 12:00 PM. Rosary at 12 PM with prayer service at 12:30 PM. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Harvest for the Backpack Buddies Program or the American Lung Association.

Lewis “Jack” Webster Stout Sr.
1934 – 2019

Lewis “Jack” Stout Sr., 84, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2019 in St Joseph.

He leaves behind a wife, 2 sons and 3 grandsons.

Mr. Stout has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

 

Richard “Pookie” Lee Smith
1954 – 2019

Richard “Pookie” L. Smith 65, of St. Joseph, MO. passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

He was born April 1, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. He owned and operated Triple AAA Appliance. Richard enjoyed muscle cars and spending time with the guys at the garage, he had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. While we will miss him here on earth, his soul is with Jesus and free at last.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include, wife, Janet, mother, Betty, daughter, Ginger, and sister, Cathi.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm Saturday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Richard Smith Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Shawn Michael Crail
1982 – 2019

Shawn Michael Crail 37, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Oklahoma.

He was born February 2, 1982 in St. Joseph, MO. He was a Car Detailer.

Shawn was preceded in death by father, Michael Dean Crail, maternal grandmothers, Ruby Quimby, and Carolyn Bloomfield, and an aunt, Stephanie Kaye Hoskins.

Survivors include, mother, Marcia Quimby, Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Regan Crail, sister, Tanya Minter, maternal grandfather, Marvin Quimby, aunt, Marla Quimby, and an uncle, Jerry Crail all of St. Joseph, MO.

Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home, Memorials are requested to the Shawn Crail memorial fund in care of the Tribute fund online at www.ruppfuneral.com, or directly to the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Paul Emery Evans
1919 – 2019

Paul Emery Evans, age 99 + 9 months died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 after 6 months in the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.

Born in rural Gentry County near Stanberry, MO on July 4, 1919, he grew up throughout rural Northwest Missouri. In the Great Depression, he left home at the age of 12 and found odd jobs with farmers, hitch-hiked with truckers as he followed the harvests on the Great Plains. Returning to Missouri, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps building the first Electric Power lines in the Missouri Ozarks. Winding his way back to Savanah where he worked and lived in a café; he learned to cook and fried steak for Harry S Truman once a week. He earned a diploma from the Savannah High School where he also played football which lead to an athletic scholarship at Northwest Missouri State College. He stayed 2 years and majored in agricultural engineering. He left to marry Alberta Elizabeth Maggard in 1941 who preceded him in death in 1996.

An Army veteran of WWII he served from Dec. 2, 1941 through October 1945. He marched across Central Europe as part of the Seventh Armored Division fighting in every major battle from Normandy to the Baltic Sea. As a Staff Sergeant assigned to a medical battalion, he fed and comforted countless fellow soldiers as a cook/medic
After the war Paul and Alberta owned/operated the Hotel Mt. Ayr [Iowa]. During this time, he spent over a year cooking for personnel building the first NORAD station in Tule, Greenland. Upon moving to St. Joseph, MO, Paul worked for the rest of his career as a supervising cook at the St. Joseph State Hospital. He retired after almost 30 years of service. He farmed an acreage near Agency, MO and continued to work a quarter-acre garden at his home in town until he was 95.

In his retirement, he became known in his extended community, as: a wonderful cook who shared food and recipes, a great gardener [especially his experimental tomato plots]; a planter of trees; his dedication to the Wyatt Park Baptist Church and its Sunday school classes for the elderly and the developmentally disabled; his generosity to all but especially to the homeless and to children in need; and, his voracious study of history, theology, biblical studies, biographies, and plant life.

Preceded in death by brothers—infant Nathan, George, and Chris; sisters– infant Louise, Betty (Westbrook), and Irene (Ellis).

Survived by brothers Emery and Larry; by sisters Maudine Wilson, Jane Treffer, Marie Burr, Ruth De Wendt, Elizabeth Stephens, and Mary Pulley. Over 100 nieces and nephews who enjoyed his chicken and noodles while he enjoyed them.
Paul leaves behind three daughters, Paula Evans Vehlow (Charles) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Pamela Jane Evans of the home, Priscilla Jackson-Evans (Arthur) Kansas City MO; his beloved granddaughters Gretchen and Heidi Vehlow as well as his great-grandson Charlie Vehlow.

The family wishes to thank his Wyatt Park Baptist Sunday School class, especially Dr. Bob Scott and his wife Carol for their kindness and support of Paul and Pam; also to his neighbors, friends, and family who were infinitely kind and helpful to him.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evolution Church – A United Methodist Church at 202 W. Hyde Park Ave., St. Joseph, MO. Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers to The Pamela Jane Evans Irrevocable Trust – c/o Priscilla Jackson-Evans, 6106 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64110 or to Comfort Care Hospice, 1005 W. Third Street, Suite 4, Cameron, MO 64429.

 

Llyod Rex Anderson
1976 – 2019

Rex Anderson, 42, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital.

He was born on December 18, 1976 to Terrance and Kathleen Anderson in Blade River Falls, Wisconsin.
He married Nichol Harding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on January 24, 2003 and she survives of the home.
Rex was a welder and fabricator for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, children; Jazamine Harding, Andrew Miller (Stacy), Damon Anderson, Chloe Anderson, Sister; Sally Douglas Yates, grandchildren; Rose Harding, Romeo Miller, Carter Walkinshaw, Aspen Miller, uncle; Steven Anderson (Kathy), Jack M Anderson Jr. along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rex was an organ donor and donated to help save others.

Services 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2019, Central Assembly of God. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to The Ronald McDonald House. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifycremations&funerals.com.

 

Margueritte Madeleine Batsell
1918 – 2019

Margueritte Madeleine Batsell, 100, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at Living Community of St. Joseph.

She was born to Henry and Sophie Milbourn on May 11, 1918. Margueritte was married to Chester Lee Batsell on January 26, 1939. She was an occupational therapist assistant at the State Hospital in St. Joseph, MO for many years.
Margueritte volunteered at the Second Season Shop, Community of Christ Church and helped many people with difficult situations. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a light to those around her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Batsell; son, Roger Batsell; son-in-law, Richard Barmann; granddaughter, Shawn Barmann; sister, Muriel McKay, and others.

Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Barmann, St. Joseph, MO; 2 granddaughters, Stacy McCrea, St. Joseph, MO, Laurie Wall (Scotty), West Plains, MO; 5 great-grandchildren, Dylan McCrea (Rachael Duncan), King City, MO, Madison McCrea, St. Joseph, MO, Abigail Wall, Emma Wall, Bradyn Wall, all of West Plains, MO; 2 great-great-granddaughters, Kinleigh and RaeLynn, King City, MO; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family, friends and others who were touched by Margueritte are invited to attend the funeral services that will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 1:00 P.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Seventeenth Street Community of Christ Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Scarlett Jane Meng
2019 – 2019

Troy, Kansas Scarlett Jane Meng was born May 7, 2019 to Jared and Katie (Smith) Meng and passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Jake Meng and great-grandparents.

Scarlett is survived by her parents, Jared & Katie Meng; Maternal grandparents, Sherman & Mary Jane Smith; Paternal grandparents, Norman & Julie Meng; 2 great-grandmothers; Numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Troy Christian Church in Troy, Kansas. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: Scarlett Jane “Letty” Meng Memorial Fund.

 

Ronald Ray Jennings
1953 – 2019

Ronald Ray Jennings, 65, of Atchison, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Atchison Hospital, Atchison, KS.

Ronald was born September 25, 1953 in Frankford, MO, the son of Darrell and Rosie (Lynn) Jennings. He held several job positions throughout the years. Ronald was a member of the First Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid football fan, loved the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as family and friends. Ronald married Hazel Shade on April 26, 1974.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Hazel survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Derek Jennings of the home, a daughter Lisa and Kenneth Kantner, Shawnee, KS, two brothers, Marvin and Barbara, Frankford, MO, Larry Jennings, Marion, IA, three sisters, Julie and James Dawson, Kansas City, MO, Mary Ann and Mark Sibbing, Quincy, IL, Carol and Tony Fink, Prescott, WA three grandchildren, Julianna, Gabriella, Kaia.

Ronald has been cremated under the direction of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. The family will have a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Adiel Baptist Church 1032 Hwy C, Frankford, MO. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Frankford, MO. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Saturday, at the church. Memorials are suggested to help with final expense and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison KS. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

 

Donna Lee (Calvert) Stroud
1942 – 2019

Donna Lee (Calvert) Stroud, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, May 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 2, 1942 in Chillicothe, Missouri. Donna married the love her her life and best friend Wayne G. Stroud, Sr. March 23, 1961. He survives of the home. They just celebrated 58 years of marriage.
She was an active member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. Donna was a business owner and operator of Money on Time Payday Loans. She loved our Lord, and loved to share his great news with everyone who would listen. Donna enjoyed family time, loved to smile, had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. While we will miss her here on earth, her soul is with Jesus and is free at last.

She was preceded in death by her mother Alice (Saale) Joswick in 2007; numerous aunts and uncles.

Additional survivors include children, Wayne “Bud” Stroud, Jr. (Tara), Robert “Bob” Stroud (Jerri), Janet Christopher (Randy); 4 grandchildren, Kayce Geeting (Talon), Dustin Nauman (Shannon), Shawn and Kaylie; uncle David Saale, Iowa; numerous great-grandchildren and cousins; and her two loyal Boston Terrier bulldogs, Jody and Fancy

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. At Donna’s request, there will be no funeral or visitation. In honor of her love of animals and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lewis “Ray” Allen
1943 – 2019

Lewis “Ray” Allen, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.
He was born June 22, 1943.

Ray worked for Mead Products for 39 years before retiring. He was a proud member of the union for 54 years and the Business Agent for Local #29 for 13 years. Ray was a humanitarian, served on several committees, volunteered, and was very active in the community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Elnora (Beal) Allen.
Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Switzer (Brian); longtime companion, Beth Evans; friend and former wife, Vicki Allen, and numerous close friends.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 17, 2019, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Buchanan County Democrats.

 

Mabel A. Murphy
1924 – 2019

Mabel A. Murphy, 95, of St. Joseph, died May 10, 2019. Mabel was born January 27, 1924 in Perry, MO, to Joseph and Bessie (Blanssett) Murphy.

Prior to retirement in 1981, she was a cook at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School for 23 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Joseph, and had previously been a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, TX. Mabel enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, watching TV, playing cards and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a longtime friend and companion Fred J. Waris on November 26, 2009.

Survivors include a niece Julie Waris Douglas and three nephews Doug Waris, Gregg Waris, and Bob Waris; great nephews Sam and Jake Waris, Noah and Luke Douglas, other relatives and friends.

Private services and burial will be held at a later date.

 

Dorothy E. “Dottie” Keller
1926 – 2019

Dorothy Ellen Keller, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

She was born on June 27, 1926 in Bowling Green, Missouri to Otto and Francis Ingwersen. Dottie married John Keller on September 3, 1946, they were married for 53 years before his death in 1999. She was a loving wife and mother, and always made those around her feel special and loved. Dottie grew up in Montgomery City, Missouri where her family owned numerous businesses. She also attended the University of Missouri, Washington University, and Missouri Western, where she majored in Art and Art Education. She was an avid artist, especially skilled at creating watercolor paintings, and interior design. She worked at Colony House and JCPenney as a decorator. Dottie was a faithful and active member of the First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. She served on numerous committees, was a Deacon twice, and a devoted member of the choir for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant son Dana Brian Keller.

Survivors include Tom (Sue) Keller, Brad (Maribeth) Keller, Diane (Tom) Wanserski, Debbie (Joe) Mahoney, and daughter-in-law Debbie Keller, along with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 24th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 23rd, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Presbyterian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Charles Frederick Mueller
1939 – 2019

Charles Frederick Mueller, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

He was born August 24, 1939 to Austin F. and Imogene Mueller. Charles married Vickie Sparks on October 12, 1963 and were married for 56 years. He was a machinist at Goetz Brewing for 20 years, after they closed he became an engineer at Heartland Hospital, retiring in 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law Clarence W. (Bud) Sparks.

Survivors include his wife; Vickie, son; Chaun Mueller, President of Chaun’s Catering Inc, mother-in-law; Betty Sparks, sister-in-law; Karen (Susie) Stracener, niece; Tami Stracener (Sherry Tatom), great nephews; Boston (Jordan) Archer, Brayden (Samantha) Archer, great niece; Megan (Josh) Mitchell, great-great newphews; Kyetin, Zyler, Silas, great-great nieces; Braylin, Gracelyn.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, May 16th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 15th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, Charles has requested donations be made to Chaun’s Catering, Inc. for a future memorial banquet facility. Donations may be made at any Nodaway Valley Bank. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Helen L. Connors
1940 – 2019

Helen L. Connors, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2019.

She was born February 20, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Helen married James M. Connors September 24, 1970. He survives of the home. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Church. Helen was employed with Heartland Regional Medical Center for 40 years as an Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She enjoyed spending time with her family and was very involved with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna (McGrew) Rowe; and sister, Janice Bates.
Additional survivors include, children, Kevin Williams (Melody), Kim Delaney (Dan), Siobhan Jackson (Scott) and Sean Connors; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard Rowe (Johanna) and Robert Rowe (Rhonda); numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Grace Evangelical Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Grace Evangelical Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Grace Memorial Scholarship Fund. A Helen Connors Memorial Scholarship will be established at a later date to support Nursing or Music majors. Both were great loves of hers. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Bobby Joe Wiseman
1939 – 2019

Bobby Joe Wiseman, 79, of St. Joseph, MO, died Monday May 6, 2019. Bobby was born September 6, 1939, in Sikeston, MO, to Henry B. and Eva G. (Carter) Wiseman.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement he had worked for several police departments in the area.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Margie (Wiseman) Glasgow.

He is survived by six children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Bobby will be interred at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

 

Nora M. Mailender
1931-2019

Nora M. Mailender, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

She was born June 25, 1931 in Wheeler County, Nebraska. Nora attended a country school and high school at Spalding Academy, Spalding, Nebraska. From there she attended St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1948-1951, then she went on to St. Johns Hospital School of Anesthesia in Springfield, Illinois from 1952-1952.
She worked in Anesthesia in New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri for 28 years. While in New Mexico she was part of a volunteer medical missionary team in the mountains of New Mexico. She was instrumental in organizing State Anesthesia Associations in New Mexico and Arizona. In 1971 she moved to St. Joseph from Omaha, Nebraska. She returned to nursing in 1982 and retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center in 1997. Nora was active in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at the Calvin Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Agnes (Glenn) Mailender; sisters, Agnes Crandall, Eileen Ballweg and Wilma Hochhaus; brothers, Anton, Eugene and Thomas Mailender.

Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 21st, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Ed” Joseph Edward Salewicz
1953 – 2019

“Ed” Joseph Edward Salewicz, 65, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.

Served: Missouri Air National Guard, worked: Larson Accounting, Bethany MO, Morris Plan St. Joseph, retired from Johnson Controls. He was an avid golfer, Marshall at Fairview Golf Course, Usher at St. James Catholic Church.

Ed was preceded in death by: parents: Basil and Mary Salewicz, brother: Richard J. Salewicz.

Survivors include: nephew: Richard J. Salewicz II (RJ) of Carmel, Indiana, nephew: John Salewicz (Erin) of Zionsville, Indiana, their 3 children, Theo Basil, Nora Lois, Arie William, sister-in-law: Teresa Salewicz of Carmel, Indiana, cousin: Helen Przybylski (Thomas) of Kansas City, cousin JW Cypara (Dora) of St Joseph / Springfield MO. Ed has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: Saturday, May 11 – 1:00 PM at St. James Catholic Church. The family would like to thank high school friends, Vince & Linda Kafka of St. Joseph and John & Connie Szczepanik of St. Joseph for assisting Ed during his times of need.

 

Carol Sue Jenson
1939 – 2019

Carol Sue Jenson, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away at Mosaic Life Care Friday, May 10, 2019.

Carol was born in Willard, Missouri to William and Sara (Patterson) Erwin on February 1, 1939. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri. On August 23, 1958, she married David Lynn Jenson, also in Springfield. They celebrated 60 years of married life. A beloved matriarch, Carol was very involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives. She was dedicated to sewing tote bags for the Shriners Children’s Hospital. She also enjoyed crosswords and occasional visits to the casino.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Carol is survived by: husband, David; children, Holly (Jay) Flinn, David Todd Jenson, Joy Jenson; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, William and Merle Erwin.

By her request, Carol has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. No services or visitation are planned at this time. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Brighton Cemetery in Brighton, Missouri.

 

Wilma J. Kaelin
1931 – 2019

Wilma J. (Taylor) Kaelin, 87, of Wathena, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.

Wilma was born on October 17, 1931 in Troy, Kansas to Ralph & Mary (Clary) Taylor. She was a cook for the Wathena Schools, retiring in 1993. Wilma loved to travel, especially to the mountains of Colorado. She enjoyed oil painting and had a soft heart for animals. Wilma had deep faith in God and family was a big part of her life.

Wilma married Kenneth Kaelin on January 20, 1960 in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents & a sister, Ida Keller.

Survivors; Daughters, Marcelleene Orcutt, Maryland Kaelin, Kathleen Hine (Dennis) and Lori Cavener (Mike); Sons, Roy (Shelley) & Donald Kaelin; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; Sisters, Colleene Duncan (Pete) & Carol Smith (Corky); Brother, Ralph Taylor (Connie); And numerous nieces & nephews

Wilma’s family would like to give a special thank you to Rachel for her care to her grandmother and the St. Croix Hospice.

Graveside Service: 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas. Visitation: 10:30 A. M. Tuesday 1 hour prior to graveside service at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Friends may call after 12 noon Monday. Memorials: St. Croix Hospice or the Wathena EMS.

 

Betty Lee Rush
1923 – 2019

Betty Lee Rush, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 10, 2019.

Betty was born September 7, 1923, the only child of Colleen (Phillips) and Wilbur Wooderson in Mount Moriah, Missouri. After her father’s death in 1924, her mother married Nick Christ, who was a true father to her.
She graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph in 1940 and then attended Platt Gard Business School. She worked at Swift and Company and the Standard Oil Company during World War II. After many years as a homemaker, she returned to work in the sophomore office at Central High School. In 1974, she opened a needlework shop with friends called “The Nook and Cranny”, in memory of her daughter, Susan. After a move to Kansas City, Betty was the executive secretary at Cummins Mid America until she retired in 1987. Betty was an active volunteer and spent many hours assisting with activities at Moila Temple, where her husband Charlie was potentate. She was a member of PEO Chapter FP and the First Christian Church of St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Col. Charles F. Wurtzler, Col. Harold G. Wells (her husband from 1990-1998), Charles William Rush (her husband from 2001-2013), and her daughter, Susan Colleen Wurtzler.

Survivors include her son, Stephen Wurtzler (Barbara), two grandchildren, Sally Wurtzler and Mark Wurtzler (Kathy), Judy VanVickle (Jerry), Tom Wells (Jane), Patty Burton (Ed), Dianne Bray (Dan), and Deborah Rush. She was also close to her nieces and nephew, Beth Fulton (Terry), Jan Fulton Ganguzza (Bob) and Rob Fulton (Kylene).

Betty had a generous heart and loved people. In turn, her friends and family held her in great affection. Betty’s phone and home were always busy with people of all ages who loved her company.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, 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, the family requests contributions be made to First Christian Church or Interfaith Community Services. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Paul Allen Grippando
1946 – 2019

Paul Allen Grippando 72, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday May 7, 2019 in Saint Joseph.

He was born November 14, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Ola & John Grippando Sr. He worked as a Sod layer.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Wife Marsha, brothers, John Jr., and Robert Lee Grippando, sisters, Carol Schaiffer, and Darlene Davis.

Survivors include: brothers, James and David Grippando. numerous nieces and nephews. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

 

Kevin Monroe Ebling
1963 – 2019

Kevin Monroe Ebling 55, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday May 4, 2019.

He was born December 29, 1963 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Sharon & Daniel Ebling.

Survivors include: step father, William Mitchell, sons, Josh Ebling, and David Cummings of Polo, MO, 5 grandchildren, Wendy Dozier raised in the home, sisters, Kathy Merritt, Robin (Jeremy) Epperson, and Patty Mitchell, brothers: William “Bill” , and Steven Mitchell, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

 

Justina T. “Tina” Clements (Schappler)
1929 – 2019

Justina Theresa Clements (Tina), 90, Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home on May 7, 2019.

Justina was the youngest of four children born to Justina and Martin Schappler in Atchison, Kansas on January 13, 1929. The Schappler family owned a grocery store where Tina’s father allowed her to fill a bag of candy every Saturday. When she ran out of candy early, which was often, her father teased her by saying, “Mama may I have.” Tina’s extraordinary sweet tooth lasted her entire life and was passed on to three generations.

Tina grew up on the same block in Atchison as her grandparents and around the corner from her cousins, instilling in her a love of being surrounded by family. She was educated at St. Benedict’s grade school and Mount St. Scholastica Academy where she was in the first graduating class after the end of World War II. She then attended Mount St. Scholastica College. While in college, Tina worked at Schmierer’s Drug Store where many college boys came to eat. This was where she met Jim Clements, the captain of St. Benedict’s College football team. Schappler’s grocery store was closed on Monday May 30, 1949 to celebrate the marriage of Tina and Jim.

Tina was devoted to her faith, which she lovingly shared with her family. She was kind, laughed easily, and loved to dance to Big Band music with Jim. A natural athlete, Tina played golf until just a few years ago and enjoyed playing bridge, mahjong, and dominoes with her buddies. She was competitive and treasured winning, another trait she passed on to her children. Tina and Jim loved to travel and enjoyed spending winters in the California desert.
Over the years, Tina played many roles. She was Sis to her two brothers and sister, Coach or Teenie to Jim, Mom to seven children, Granny T to 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, and friend to many near and far. Tina was a prolific card writer and if you knew her, you likely received a card on some occasion, or for no reason at all. Tina should be in the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Tina joyfully celebrated her 90th birthday on January 13, 2019 in Kansas City with her family during a snowstorm and with an eye on the KC Chiefs playoff game.

Tina is survived by her children of whom she was extremely proud; Jack and Carol Clements, Marty and Linda Clements, Marianne and Larry Tympanick, Sue and Mark Untersee, Jan and Terry Miller, Peggy and Jerry Greenfield, and Kevin and Cel Clements. Her brother Rev. Norbert Schappler, O.S.B. and sister-in-law Jane Schappler also survive her. Her husband Jim, her brother John, and sister Sr. Martinette Schappler, C.S.J, preceded Tina in death.
Big Jim awaits her in heaven with “just a little something sweet.”

Tina’s family would like to thank Lucille Tutera and Connie and Anthony Mendolia for making Tina a part of their family for many recent years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Saturday, May 18th 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church, Atchison. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atchison. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 17th, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, Maur Hill-Mount Academy, or St. Benedict’s grade school and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

 

Blakely Rae Jones
2019 – 2019

Blakely Rae Jones earned her angel wings on Saturday May 4, 2019.

She was the daughter of Caleb Jones and Kelsey Corkery of Plattsburg, MO.

Additional survivors include: Sister Emery Jones. Grandparents, Kenton and Debi Jones, Brad and Amy Kidwell, Jason Corkery. Great Grandparents, Dick and Nancy Bozarth, Bob Midyett, Doyle and Peggy Buetzer, Remo and Izana Beffa, John and Darla Voth, Craig and Vicki Corkery. Great Great Grandmother, Georgia Baublit. Aunts and Uncles, Mike and Kylie Bowen, Chance and Brooke Midyett, Caleb Corkery. Cousins, Aubrey, Brenna, Brayden, and Ashlynn Bowen, Kyston, Ariya, and Braylee Midyett.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com <http://www.ruppfuneral.com>. Please send donations to Alexandra’s House out of Kansas City, MO.

 

Delores Gunderson
1937 – 2019

Delores Gunderson, 81, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 09, 2019.

She was born in Joplin, Missouri on September 5, 1937 to Herbert and Pauline Jones. Delores married David Gunderson August 31, 1958, and he preceded her in death in 2007. She was a teacher, baker, seamstress, and musician. Delores held the office of Evangelist in the Community of Christ. She attended the Highlands Congregation where she was also the baking chairperson for over 30 years. She enjoyed traveling and collecting maps, rocks, and seashells from every location she visited. Delores was also a youth camp cook, and enjoyed sewing, and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.

Survivors include daughters; Dawn Jackson, Dana Montgomery, Dorothy Carver (Terry), son; Dale Gunderson (Laura), grandchildren; Erica Fugitt (Derek), Jenny Jackson (Tim Lowndes), Katherine Montgomery ( Kayla), Hannah and Grace Montgomery, Scott Gunderson, Megan McCaslin (Micheal), Jessica Ernwall (John), Terrence and Christopher Carver, four great-grandchildren, sister; Diana Lehman, brother: Dan Jones (Sara), along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 18th, at The Highlands Community of Christ, Kansas City, Missouri. The family will gather with friends at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 18th, at The Highlands. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Highlands Community of Christ church for the David and Delores Gunderson Endowment Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sean Lowell Sullivan
1960 – 2019

Sean Lowell Sullivan, 58, of St. Joseph, died May 7, 2019. Sean was born November 20, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN, to David Lowell and Eleanor Jane (Meredith) Sullivan.

Sean was a retired self-employed painter and carpenter. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed cars and fishing.

Survivors include his mother, Eleanor Sullivan; son David Sullivan; sisters, Wendy Sullivan, Colleen Cooper; brothers, Bradley Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan; Sean’s significant other Jan Lipira; David’s mother Paula Hayward; and David’s grandmother Bessie Hayward; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Services will be Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

Patricia A. Kaufman
1943 – 2019

Hiawatha………Patricia A. Kaufman, 76, of Hiawatha formerly of Falls City, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, at Hiawatha Community Hospital. She previously had been a resident of Maple Heights Nursing Home.

Pat was born at Willis, Texas, February 13, 1943, to Jasper Mancuso and Vernece Lash Tey. She grew up in Texas before coming to the Falls City, Nebraska area where in later years she worked in housekeeping for businesses and residences there, also in food service. Pat was best known for her dog sitting capabilities for area families in Falls City. She was married to Charles L. “Bud” Kaufman, August 14, 1992. They lived in Falls City where he worked for Sapp Brothers, a well known mechanic for Fowler Auto Service and as a handyman for the telephone company before retiring. They moved to Hiawatha to make their home in 2006 where they enjoyed retired life, tinkering around their home which they kept immaculate, and never meeting a stranger. He died February 19, 2012.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a great-grand-daughter LaDonna White.

Survivors include a daughter Michele Beck (Hank) of Eastman, Georgia, a sister Linda Faye Larason, of Sequin, Texas, 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

It was her wish as was his to be cremated with no services planned, with burial of remains at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th, Hiawatha.

 

Connie Walker
1947 – 2019

Connie Walker, 71, died May 3, 2019 at Abbey Woods Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Connie was born in Bethany, Missouri on November 1, 1947 to Victor D. Walker and Virginia (Coleman) Walker. Connie has resided in St. Louis for over 40 years returning to St. Joseph in 2010 to live with her mother.

She is survived by her sister Vicki (Larry) Schneider of Cosby, MO, two nieces Stephanie (Schneider) Taylor of Kansas City, MO and Jennifer (Schneider) Ziolo of Kansas City, KS as well as one great niece and two great nephews.

There will be no visitation or services. She has been cremated by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden and will be buried at a later date.

 

Juanita “Jonnie” Carlson
1926 – 2019

Juanita “Jonnie” Carlson was born July 9, on her father’s birthday, in the year of 1926 in Waco, TX. The family moved to California when she was 11 years old. Jonnie was a graduate of Sequoia High School, Redwood, CA. in January 1944. Keith was in California preparing to ship out for duty with the Army and met Jonnie at the church she attended. He always related the story that he told his buddy that he met the girl he was going to marry. So later in 1944, May 9 to be exact, the couple took a train headed for Kansas, his home and stopped in Reno, NV to be married in a church there. They made their home in KS for several years then moved back to CA in 1948, returning to KS in 1956 until their final move to Wisconsin.

Jonnie was a life-long home keeper and seamstress, sewing through the years for many customers and keeping her family in great stitching. Outside the home she worked as bookkeeper for Singer Sewing Machine Co., the Doniphan Co, Treasurer’s Office, the local electric co-op, REA. Keith and Jonnie lived most of their married life in and around Troy, KS. In 2001 they relocated to Plover/Stevens Point, WI to be near daughter, Marcia, due to Keith’s declining health. He died later that year and Jonnie continued living in Wisconsin making friends and doing volunteer work as a Foster Grandparent at the Roosevelt Elementary School, Plover, WI.

During her widowed years Jonnie took painting classes at the local senior center and blessed her family and friends with her artwork making personalized greeting cards marking their special occasions.

In 2014, after she was unable to live alone, Jonnie joined the family at Whispering Pines, Plover. The staff at Whispering Pines made her final years comfortable, full of fun and music and wonderful home-cooked meals! They really loved her as their own. Jonnie had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that His death and resurrection was her only way to eternal life and now she is just seeing for herself the truth and rewards of that amazing Love.

Juanita is survived by her brother, Wendell Perkins, Lodi, CA 3 Children: Dennis (Julie) Carlson, St. Joseph, MO; Gordon (Amy Lou) Carlson, Parkville, MO; and Marcia (Byron) Elder, Plover, WI; 14 Grandchildren: Sarah (Gary) Perman, Northglenn, CO; Katherine (Greg) Vogel, Anne (Phil) Kruthoff, Abigail (Andrew) Carey, Megan (Richard “Boomer”) Karch, all living in Wisconsin; Israel (Nicki) Elder, Leavenworth, KS; Brian Walker, Wathena, KS; Joshua (Jessica) Elder, Phoenix, AZ; Amy Jo (Gary) Masters, Troy, KS; Robbie Carlson, Blair, KS; Lauren (Matthew) Prichett, St. Joseph, MO; Lennon, McCartney and Sadie Carlson, Parkville, MO 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith, brother Leonard Perkins, granddaughter Madelynn Vogel and grandson Raiden Elder.

Jonnie’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses that have so kindly cared for her with special thanks to Dr. Onitilo and Dr. Lillis at Marshfield Clinic, Stevens Point who got her through lymphoma last year.
Hospice, through Ascension at Home was amazing support in Jonnie’s final days. Our time together was short, but you all helped so much. Thank you. Also, a special thanks to Plover Taxi for their excellent service.
Words cannot begin to express our thanks to the staff at Whispering Pines. You made Mom feel so loved and special. I am afraid to begin naming names because someone will be missed and each and every one of you is appreciated. You know who you are!
Finally, thanks to Shuda Funeral Chapels in Wisconsin and Harman-Rohde Homes in Kansas. You folks make a hard life situation much easier.

Friends and family may gather to share memories from 4-6PM on Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home – 310 Fremont St., Wathena, KS. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday. Graveside Service will be held at 11AM on Monday May 13, 2019 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Robinson, KS.

Memorials: Gideon Society.

 

Randall “Randy” Lee Hubbard
1959 – 2019

Randall “Randy” Lee Hubbard 59, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital.

He was born August 18, 1959 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Virginia and Robert “Bobby” Hubbard. He attended Savannah High School and at FMS Metal Recycling. He enjoyed Gardening, Tinkering on things, and welding, he was a historian, and liked to tell a story. Randy was a member of the St. John’s Christian Church, Amazonia, MO. Survivors include, sons, Isaiah (Shantel) Hubbard, and Zech Hubbard, daughter, Mary Hubbard, his former loving wife and mother of his children, Jane Hubbard, and his grandson, Benjamin Mace.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Dennis Arn officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the St. Johns Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Randy Hubbard Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Danny Ray Welter
1944 – 2019

Danny Welter, 74, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his residence.

Danny was born on May 23, 1944 in St. Joseph, to the late Alfred and Gloria Welter. He was a graduate of Savannah High School. He was married to Pootie Welter for 17 years and from this union they had three children. In his career, he retired from Mead Products, was a truck driver and enjoyed farming. He was an avid deer hunter and had a love for restoring Allis Chalmers tractors. He could always be seen with his constant companion, his dog, Comanche.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Welter was preceded in death by his son; Danny Ray Welter Jr. and sisters; Gloria Douglas and Jeanette Griggs.

Danny is survived by his son; Lonnie (Lori) Welter, daughter; Kelli (Jeff) Linch, nieces; Megan Douglas and April (Corry) Bowers.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel followed by a graveside service and interment at Ashland Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Mosaic Hospice or the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.

 

Wayne Cook
1956 – 2019

Wayne Cook, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away May 4, 2019.

Wayne was born on March 23, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Walter & Barbara (Russell) Cook Bougher. He was a bus driver for the City of St. Joseph.

Surviving family includes: daughters, Briana Cook (Chris Morgan), Melissa Martin (Joseph Donaldson); brothers, David Donelson (Nora Guzewicz) and Ken Cook; six grandchildren.

Per his wishes, Mr. Cook has been cremated.

Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Chapel in St. Joseph.

 

Shelley R. Dunaway
1954 – 2019

Shelley R. Dunaway, 64, of Hiawatha, died May 3, 2019, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha