Mary L. Rose
1945-2016

Mary L. Rose, 71, Gower, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born January 26, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mary was a switch board operator at Sisters Hospital and Heartland for over 40 years.
She enjoyed collecting dolls, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Plattsburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Carolyn (Fridell) Bernecker; and sisters, Goldie Neilsen and Bonnie Bernecker.
Survivors include son, Kenneth “Mike” Rose (Angel); grandchildren, Regina Oliver and Andrew O’Dell; great-grandson, Jacob Peterson; nephews, Kevin and Jeff Neilsen; and great-nieces, Tasha, Shelby, and Lexi.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, where friends may call after 5:00 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 the ALS Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Barbara Eisenhardt
1931-2016

Barbara Eisenhardt, 85, Stewartsville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
She was born October 31, 1931 to William and Ethel (Hudson) Martin, they precede her in death.
Barbara owned and operated Keller Photography Studios in Bethany and Princeton in the early 60’s and was also an artist. She attended Culbertson Chapel United Methodist Church. Barbara loved animals and raised American Saddlebred horses. She was also known as “Grandma” to many people.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, George; sister, Beverly Dalton; and nephew, Greg Martin.
Survivors include daughters, Stacey Fasching (Corbett), and Gay Holcomb (Lane); grandchildren, Georganna Antle (Tyler), Jordan and Nicole Lard; great-grandson, James Richard Antle; brother, William Lee Martin, Jr.; nephews, Terry Martin (Pat), William Lee Martin III (Barbara); nieces, Pamela Deutch (Lee), Leigh Turner (Charlie).
The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Friends of the Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Norman L. Thonen
1925-2016

Norman Lee Thonen, 91, of Powhattan, Kansas, passed on to his Heavenly Father and rejoined his loving wife Leona, on 30 November 2016.
Norman was born February 9th, 1925, at his home in Powhattan. He was a lifelong resident, farmer, and rural mail carrier in Brown County. He graduated from Powhattan High School with the class of 1943.
He joined the United States Marine Corps on 19 June 1944, attended basic training and then served in the Pacific, seeing action on both Saipan and Okinawa with the 2nd Marine Division. He was part of the occupation force in Japan, where he served with the Scout and Reconnaissance teams that landed in Nagasaki, Japan. The Scout and Reconnaissance team’s task was to completely explore and map the island of Kyushu. He returned to the US and was discharged from the Marine Corps on 25 August 1946.
He returned to farming on the family land south of Powhattan. He married Leona E. Kneisel of Mericer on September 10th 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church in Powhattan. They had four daughters: Janette, Christie, Rosie, and Avis, who survive.
He was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Powhattan and served in numerous positions of leadership in support of the Church and congregation. He was a Charter member of the American Legion Wenger Post #373 of Powhattan, where he served in various capacities.
Norman was a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Kansas State Rifle Association, and other numerous organizations.
Surviving are daughters: Janette Thonen of Hiawatha, Christie (Paul) McCartney of Hiawatha, Rosie (John) McGinnis of Silver Lake, and Avis Thonen of Hiawatha.
Surviving grandchildren are Blaine McCartney of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jacob McGinnis and fiancée Janet Rickabaugh of Cascade, Colorado, Haley McGinnis of Kansas City, MO, Jackie (Travis) Amon of Holton, KS; great-grandchildren: Taylor Rae Kivitter, Chloe Lynn Amon, Rylan Daniel Amon, all of Holton.
Also surviving are a brother Lawrence (Donna) Thonen of Hiawatha; a sister Mavis Geiger of Hiawatha; and many nieces and nephews.
Norman was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and three siblings.
A Celebration of Norman’s life is planned for 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, at Zion Lutheran Church of Hiawatha, with Reverend Michael Dunaway and Reverend Sean Kilgo, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Powhattan Cemetery.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 12 noon Saturday. The family will meet with friends from 3 until 5 Sunday afternoon.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Lutheran Hour which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Fred ‘Fritz’ S. Smith
1920-2016

Fred ‘Fritz’ S. Smith was born Friday, October 15th, 1920; and passed away Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Services Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, 4:00pm. Located at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment located at the Trinity Episcopal Garden. A reception for family and friends will follow the Memorial and Committal Services in the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

Cressie Wehr
1933-2016

Cressie I. Kemery Wehr, age 83, peacefully left her earthly home on November 30, 2016 for her eternal heavenly home with her Lord. Cressie was born August 5, 1933 in Savannah, MO, the daughter of Alexander and Audra (Estes) Kemery. She spent her youth in South St. Joseph, graduating from Benton High School in 1951. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 16 and was baptized. At the time of her death, she was a member of Journey Baptist Church.
Cressie was married to Ray Miller from 1951 to 1958 and lived in St. Joseph, MO as a homemaker. To this union 3 children were born but Karen Jane died in infancy. Surviving is daughter Neva Reid, Overland Park, KS; son Michael (Leila) Tebow, St. Joseph, MO; one granddaughter; 2 grandsons; and 2 great grandsons.
Cressie was married to Donald Tebow from 1959 to 1981. To this union 2 children were born. Surviving is daughter Michelle (Jeff) Macht, Highlands Ranch, CO; son Mark (April) Tebow, Holt, MO; 4 grandsons; 5 granddaughters; 3 great grandsons; 5 great granddaughters; and 1 great, great granddaughter.
While living in Kansas City, MO for 22 years, she was a homemaker for 15 years before pursuing a career in nursing. In 1973, she received an Associate Degree in Applied Science with an RN license and worked at hospitals in the Kansas City area.
Cressie moved to St. Joseph, MO in 1981 to care for her father and work as a nurse at various nursing homes, retiring from Group Mental Health Homes in 1997. She was married to Delmar Wehr from 1984 until his death in 2010. Cressie became the step-mother to Pamela Wehr, Overland Park, KS; Deborah Boltz, Kansas City, KS; Delmar E. Wehr, St. Joseph, MO; Janet (Michael) Graham, St. Joseph, MO; John (Debra) Wehr, Rosendale, MO; 3 step-grandsons; 4 step-granddaughters; 5 step-great grandsons; and 3 step-great granddaughters.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Journey Baptist Church with pastor Jacob McMillian officiating. Interment to follow in Barnard Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri. Visitation will be after 12:00 noon Sunday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64504
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

Anthony Dale Kerns
1990-2016

Anthony Dale Kerns, 26, of Savannah, MO passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home in Savannah. He was born on June 18, 1990 in St. Joseph, MO to Donald & Brenda (Beattie) Kerns.
Anthony loved working on cars and trucks. He raced four wheelers when he was younger. He enjoyed hanging out with his grandpa Kerns. He loved his dogs almost as much as he loved irritating his mom.
Survivors include his parents, Donald & Brenda Kerns of Savannah; maternal grandmother Janice Corkins of Agency, step-grandfather, Donnie Anderson of Encinitas, CA and Step-grandmother Linda Stephens of St. Joseph; paternal grandparents, Ralph & Donna Kerns of St. Joseph and paternal great-grandmother, Doris Weston of St. Joseph; two uncles, Rick (D-Ann) Kerns of St. Joseph and Nick (Jessica) Anderson of Encinitas, CA; two aunts, Heather (Kyle) Albi of Carlsbad, CA and Holly Beattie of Gladstone, MO; three cousins, Brock Kerns and Konner Kerns both of St. Joseph and Jada Beattie of Overland Park, KS; numerous great aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Allen Dale Kerns, grandfather, Fred Beattie III, and his great-grandparents.
Funeral Services will be 1:00PM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Visitation and family receiving hours will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home in St. Joseph, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery in Easton, MO.

Reverend Betty Ruth (Boldridge) King
1943-2016

Reverend Betty Ruth (Boldridge) King, age 73, died on November 27, 2016 in Topeka, KS, following complications from a long- term illness.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Atchison United Methodist Church, 501 Kansas Avenue, with Reverend Angela Gazaway officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Kansas. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 A.M. until services Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Betty Ruth King Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Reverend King was born on May 27, 1943, in Atchison, KS, to Floyd and Mattie Ruth Boldridge. She was an entrepreneur for many years before following the Lord’s call as a missionary evangelist and as an ordained minister from The Light Be Bible Training Center in Phelps County, MO. Reverend King enjoyed praying and serving Jesus Christ by providing spiritual support to others throughout the world. Reverend King made multiple missionary trips to Israel, Africa, Europe, South America, Ukraine, Canada and throughout the United States. She was an owner operator of McDonald’s franchises, a Culver’s franchise, and the Outrageous Joy Ministries. She devoted her life to the glory of helping and serving others. Reverend King was known in her ministry circles as Sister King. Those who knew her personally each felt that their relationship was unique and special. She had a special gift of showing up at the time when you needed her counsel the most.
Reverend King is survived by her two daughters Rochelle King of Topeka, KS, Anabel Castillo of Kansas City, Mo and her eight grandchildren, Andrew, Alexander, Avery, Adrian, Amanda, Maurice, and Anna Sofia Witte. She leaves two brothers and six sisters, Floyd Leonard Boldridge, Lloyd Dennis Boldridge, Gloria Wallingford, Virginia Carol Harvey, Shirley Gooch, Thelma Hibler, Brenda Boldridge, Annette Boldridge and numerous nieces and nephews. Reverend King is preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ruth and Floyd Boldridge and her grandson Marc Bogart.

William V. “Bill” Clawson
1930-2016

William V. “Bill” Clawson, 86, of Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born July 28, 1930 at Chanute, the son of Samuel and Edith Johnson Clawson. He graduated from Summerfield High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 in Africa and Italy.
Bill was a member of American Legion Post No. 400 in Topeka and volunteered at the Combat Air Museum.
He married Linda G. Sullivan on October 1, 1965 at Valley Falls. She survives, of the home.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Gilda Young, Doll Drake, Mary Ann Mendenhal and Albertha Clawson, who died as a child, and four brothers, Victor Clawson, Guy Clawson, Max Clawson and Joe Clawson.
Other survivors include two sons, Kevin Clawson and wife Kim, and Kent Clawson and wife Kara, all of Topeka; a daughter, Shellie Clawson, Topeka; four sisters, Ruth Umbarger, Chanute, Patti Toomey, Sapulpa, OK, and Shirley Hutton and Cheryl Bicket, both in California; and a granddaughter, Mackenzie Morgan Clawson.
Cremation is planned. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th at the Combat Air Museum. Memorials are suggested to the Combat Air Museum at Forbes Field, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, 66440.

Lily M. Kafer
1924-2016

Lily M. Kafer, 92, Topeka, KS, died Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Lexington Park in Topeka, KS.
Lily was born February 5, 1924, in Edwardsville, KS. She married Thomas J. Curnutte, Sr., in 1940, they later divorced. She married Kenneth N Kafer in 1959. He preceded her in death in 2006. They lived in St. Joseph, MO, for 43 years before she moved to Topeka.
Lily enjoyed being a mom, but truly loved being a grandmother. Loving her family was a passion and priority all her life. She enjoyed playing bridge with her husband and groups of friends.
Lily was preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Mable V. (Seegren) Hopson, and her 9 siblings, Mabel Brauer, Ethel Hayden, Melba Chandley, Vivian Hopson, Maxine Schroeder, James Hopson, Andy Hopson, Althea “Becky” Williams, and Ellease Gaver, a daughter-in-law, Catherine Kafer, and a granddaughter, Kandie Martin.
Lily is survived by her 7 children, Dr. Thomas Curnutte(Joan), Kenneth Curnutte (Diane), Kerry Kafer (Catherine, dec.), Kema Salata (Steven), Doug Kafer (Jyll), Leasa Hufman (Rick), and Kendel Kafer. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Farewell Service 3:00 P.M. Friday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

S. Darlyne Garbe
1927-2016

S. Darlyne Garbe, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016.
She was born November 11, 1927 to Earl and Augusta (Wieman) Wyatt, they precede her in death.
Darlyne was a graduate from Central High School. She was the librarian at Sherwood Elementary and later at Missouri Western State University, from which she retired.
Darlyne had much love for her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joys of her life.
Darlyne was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Garbe; nine sisters; two brothers; and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Oyler (David), Deborah King, Christy Callaway (Brian); son, Tyson Garbe; grandchildren, Jessica Carreras, Joshua Oyler, Brett King, Brandon King, Zachary Callaway, Kyle Callaway, Travis Callaway, Carter Garbe; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park 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.

Marilyn “Joyce” Griffin
1933-2016

Marilyn “Joyce” Griffin, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, November 28, 2016.
She was born April 30, 1933 to Clarence and Alta (Hidy) Hamann, they precede her in death.
Joyce married Gerald Griffin December 29, 1953, he survives the home.
She was a secretary for Madget & Griffin Inc. before retiring.
Joyce was a devoted member of Community Of Christ Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and also taught Vacation Bible School. Joyce enjoyed cooking and helping others, and loved her family.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Warren G. Hamann, John H. Hamann; and sister-in-law Joann Hamann.
Additional survivors include son, Steven Griffin (Carol), St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Linda Carter (Charles), Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Bailey and Blair Griffin, and Christian Carter; sister, Sharon Hamann; sister-in-law, Sharon Sue Hamann; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Richard K. Vanderpool
1948-2016

Richard K. Vanderpool, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016.
He was born April 23, 1948 in Braymer, Missouri.
Richard married Jilla Kay Schottel on November 12, 1971, she survives of the home.
He enjoyed taking trips with his wife and his sister-in-laws. He also had a love for Aerosmith and his favorite TV show was The Big Bang Theory.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Verna; brother, Roger Vanderpool; sister, Betty Ziekle
Additional survivors include; children, Jamie, Kevin and Stacey Vanderpool; grandchildren, Shala, Hannah, Austin and Skylar; great-grandchild, Braylea; sister, Reba Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment at a later date at Thornton Cemetery, Clarksdale, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Second Harvest Food Bank or Thornton Cemetery, Clarksdale, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

David Lee Fetty
1934-2016

David Lee Fetty, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, November 25, 2016.
He was born October 20, 1934 to Paul and Alice (Parish) Fetty, they proceed him in death.
Dave retired form Midland Steel and started M&D Welding and has ornamental iron work all over St. Joseph and the surrounding areas.
He loved football and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. During the 80’s he was the owner/manager of Crown Softball team. He was also an avid collector.
Also preceded in death by wife, Joann Ellis Fetty; daughter, Jackie Burchett; son, Terry Fetty.
Survivors include son, Timmy Fetty (Susan); sisters, Dixie Furr (Don), Dianne Sipes, and Debbie Bravo (Bill); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; significant other of thirty-three years, Mary Browning.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Salvation Army. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Curtis A Grimm
1940-2016

Curtis A. Grimm, 76, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Pearl and Paul Grimm. He graduated from Bremerton High School, Washington State and Missouri Western State College with a B.A. in History, and a B.S. in Political Science. On June 6, 1964 he married Charlene Kizior at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and they have shared 52 years of marriage together. He served in the United States Army in a high security position with NSA that involved communication with President Kennedy. He worked at the United States Postal Service retiring as a Clerk after 28 years of service. He also worked with his son, Rob at Grimm Chiropractic as the office manager for 24 years. Curtis was involved in many of both his son’s activities such as coaching little league baseball, and was he founding director and organizer of St. Joseph’s Bantam football league, which they started the rental program for the football equipment. He was a lifelong member of the PTA. During his working career he was a member of the A.P.W.U. Union also serving as the associations President, and state Vice President, receiving over 30 awards. He was a member of the Missouri Western Alumni Association. He was one of the founding members of the New Life Cathedral Church in St. Joseph, MO. He was an Avid Coin collector. Curtis was best known for playing Santa Claus with his wife Charlene as Mrs. Claus for the past 52 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Richard Wyrick, and Frank E Grimm, Jr., and three sisters, Winnie, Carol, and Thelma. Survivors include, his loving wife Charlene Grimm of the home, two sons, Dr. Rob Grimm and wife Tracy of St. Joseph, MO, and David Grimm and wife Alyse of Saint Joseph, MO, four grandchildren: Chris Grimm, Allie Grimm, Bailey Cordonnier, and Kayla Cordonnier, a sister, Nancy Biechler and husband Don.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Keys Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Robert Flach officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, the Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Noyes Home for Children. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Linda S Gill
1955-2016

Linda S. Gill, 61 years, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at her home. She was born October 22, 1955 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Lotus and Wallace Bozarth. She attended Benton High School, and she worked at Weiser Dry Cleaners for 21 years. She married Bill Gill on October 9, 1981, and he survives of the home. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren: Michael Bozarth and Steven Hall. Survivors include, husband, Bill of home, four children: Jeannette (Randy) Ellis, Billie Sue Cannon (companion Robert), Jack D. Bozarth (companion Kari), and Brandy Hall (companion Michael), five siblings, Wallace E (Teresa) Bozarth, Vickie (Danny) Nichols, Pam (Louis) Burley, Terry (Glenn) McGlothlin, and Penny (Terry) Ramseym, 8 grandchildren: Justin Bozarth, Charlie Ellis, Dewey Steven, Nicolas Ellis, Miranda Hall, Kayley Morse, Bailey Morse, and Riley Justice, 6 great grand children, and several nieces & nephews. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff with the Ellis Fischell Care Cancer Center of Columbia, MO, the Mosaic Life Care Hospital, Mosaic Life Home Health, and the Three Rivers Hospice for their kind care to our mother. We would also like to thank Taco Johns for their generosity.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Rupp Chapel, Rev. Beau Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Linda Gill Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Cuca Maria Lopez (Reyes)
1919-2016

Cuca Maria Lopez (Reyes) was born Saturday, May 17th, 1919; and passed away Friday, November 25th, 2016. Visitation Monday, November 28th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Monday, Nov 28th, 2016. Services Tuesday, November 29th, 2016, 10:30am. Officiating Abbot Senecal, Barnabas, O.S.B. Located at the St Benedict’s Catholic Church, Atchison, Kansas. Interment located at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Jackie Ray Coulter-Byrd
1955-2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Coulter-Byrd 61, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at her home. She was born September 19, 1955 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Mary and Jack Compton. She graduated from Central High School 1973 and Missouri Western State College with a degree in criminal justice and psychology. She worked at InterServ and the St. Joseph News Press. She enjoyed Bingo, and watching her favorite TV Shows. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Keith Byrd, and a sister, Deborah Hontz and granddaughter Justice Franklin. Survivors include, son, Shawn (Jessica) Coulter of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters Trisha Coulter of Bremerton, WA, and Tammy Puckett of St. Joseph, MO, 10 Grandchildren, Franklin Bishop, Rebecca Cain, Sheldon Coulter, Shelby Cline, Shayla, Jacob and Jaylyn Coulter, Destiny Hill, Ta’leah Coulter, Isaiah Graves, brother, Robert Compton of Tiburon, CA, Nieces & Nephews, Several. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with a funeral services starting at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Bonnie White officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Jackie Coulter-Byrd Memorial Fund in care the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Jay Kevin Spencer
1964-2016

Jay Kevin Spencer, 52, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home.
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment of the cremated remains will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 P.M. at Maur Hill Mount Academy School Chapel with visitation with the family to follow until 8:30 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Maur Hill-Mount Academy School and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Jay was born March 8, 1964 in Denver, Colorado the son of Jerry and Bonnie Sterkel Spencer. He attended elementary school in Arvada, Colorado and graduated from Pomona High School.
He and Kathleen Mulholland were united in marriage on July 25, 2001 at St. Mary’s Church, Breckenridge, Colorado. They later moved to Atchison, Kansas.
Jay was employed as the head of maintenance department at Maur Hill-Mount Academy School in Atchison since August, 2012.
He was a member of St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Spencer of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS; two sons, Jackson Spencer and Matthew Spencer of Atchison, KS; his parents, Jerry and Bonnie Spencer, Leadville, CO; a brother Kurt Spencer, Denver, CO; a sister, Shelley Spencer and her husband, Eric Berger, Rifle, CO; and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended relatives.

Leah Jane Stine
1917-2016

Beloved Mom, Bubbe, Grand-Bubbe, Great-Grand-Bubbe, Aunt and Friend, Leah Jane Stine passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2016 at the age of 99 1/2 with loving family near. It was a gentle end to a long fruitful life filled with family, friends and service to others.
Leah was born April 23rd, 1917 to Morton Isidore Netzorg and Katherine Smit Netzorg in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines where her parents were teachers. She lived in Manila until moving to the United States in her late teens and had many fond memories of swimming every morning in the beautiful bay in front of her house.
After moving to the States, she met Sol Stine and they married in June of 1939. After WWII, they eventually moved to St. Joseph, Mo where they established and ran General Compressed Steel. In the early 1960’s they founded South Side Auto Parts, a mainstay in its neighborhood for many years. Both were active members of their community, raising children Alan, Marc, Linda and Vicki and becoming “The House” where many of their kid’s friends wanted to spend their time. To this day many remember Leah’s kindness and sense of humor and think of her as their second mom.
Leah had so many great qualities it’s impossible to list them all. She was intelligent and articulate, an interesting conversationalist and a great reader, in addition to helping run the family business. She was an active volunteer and participant in numerous local organizations and clubs, including Temple B’nai Sholem and their Sisterhood, Hadassah, B’nai Brith Women and the Open Door Food Kitchen where she coordinated her temple’s day into her 90s. She also found time to be active in her children’s scouting troops. Always first to give others a helping hand, or give good, practical advice, Leah was adored by nieces, nephews and grandchildren alike.
Our dear Leah was predeceased by her husband Sol, daughter Linda and son-in-law George, and brothers Jock and David. She is survived by children Alan (Carol), Marc (Nan), and Vicki (Arnie) Pollman, grandchildren Miryam, Andrew, Jonathan, Alex, Anna, Carla, Vaughn, and great-grandchildren Avi, Benji, Jonah, Gavriel, Delilah Rose, Sam, Zach, Aiden, Tyler, Jacob and Hayden.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Leah’s name to Temple B’nai Sholem at 615 S. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 or Open Door Food Kitchen, 510 Edmond St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501.
We take comfort in the thought that Leah is reunited with all the loved ones who went before her. She was deeply loved and she will be deeply missed.
Farewell Service 1:00 p.m. Friday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will gather with friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Burial B’Nai Yaakov Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

George F Naumann
1953-2016

George F Naumann was born Saturday, August 22nd, 1953; and passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2016. No Services will be held. The body has been cremated.

Eugene E. “Gene” Sittenauer
1931-2016

Eugene E. “Gene” Sittenauer was born Wednesday, August 26th, 1931; and passed away Monday, November 21st, 2016 in Olathe, Kansas. Visitation located at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Services Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 10:30am; located at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nortonville Kansas. Interment located at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

 
 
 
 

Geraldine “Jerry” M. Benitz
1925-2016

WATHENA, KS – Geraldine “Jerry” (Deitrickson) Benitz, 91, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday morning, November 21, 2016.
Jerry was born on April 7, 1925 in Troy, Kansas to Robert and Caroline (Kiehnhoff) Deitrickson. She grew up in Troy and worked at Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph for over 40 years as the secretary to the Executive Director.
She married Kenneth Benitz on June 13, 1948 in Wathena. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. Jerry was also preceded by a daughter, Jill Obrigawitch, grandson, Matthew Obrigawitch, 2 sisters; Kathleen Deitrickson and Eunice Chapple.
Jerry is survived by her daughter, Donna Brewer (Tom) of Shawnee, Kansas 5 grandchildren; Kelly (Jenny), Patrick (Jenny), Bailey, Riley (Caitlin) Brewer and Ben Obrigawitch;
3 great-grandchildren; Annabelle, James, Loren Brewer;
Sister, Ruth DeMoney of Greeley, Colorado;
Sisters-in-law; Glee (Russell) Pettijohn, Bertie Lange, Anne Benitz;
Numerous nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: Saturday, November 26, 2016 – 11:00 A.M.
At: St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Missouri;
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas.
Visitation: family will receive friends Friday afternoon 3-5 at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas and also 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church from 10 AM until service time Saturday.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials to Living Community of St. Joseph Foundation, American Bible Society, or KLOVE radio station.

Eldon A. Mulroy
1931-2016

GOFF- Eldon A. Mulroy, 85, formerly of Goff, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton.
He was born November 4, 1931 at Olpe, the son of Jerome and Geraldine Driscoll Mulroy. He graduated from Goff High School in 1949. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in Okinawa during the Korean War.
Eldon had farmed and raised cattle with his father and then owned and operated E&L Service & Grocery in Goff. He operated the service station starting in 1962, and in 1984 started selling groceries as well.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore, and a charter member of Wetmore Knights of Columbus Council No. 10301. He was also a member of Ponce DeLeon 4th Degree Assembly No. 283 in Seneca and Goff American Legion Post No. 316. He served on the Nemaha County Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 at Goff over forty years, and had been the Fire Chief for over twenty-five years. He served on the Sabetha U.S.D. 441 school board for twelve years and had been active in 4-H as a youth.
Eldon married Carol Bergman in 1958. They were divorced. He married Doris Guilbault on February 2, 1985 in Topeka. She died December 5, 2014.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Mulroy and Eugene Mulroy.
Survivors include his children, Shelle Arnold (Randy), Topeka, Dennis J. Mulroy, Soldier, Judy Mulroy, Aurora, CO and Angie Basile (Steve), Kearney, MO; three step-sons, Dennis K. Guilbault (Teresa), Topeka, Patrick “Brian” Guilbault (Donna), Marietta, GA and Mason Guilbault (Denise), Buffalo, ND; two brothers, Richard Mulroy (Lynne), Holton and Patrick Mulroy (Carol), Mayetta; one sister, Alice Macke (Don), Seneca; eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26th at St. James Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery. Eldon will lie in state Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton where a 4th Degree Chalice Service and a Parish Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00. Memorials are suggested to Jackson County Friends of Hospice or St. James Catholic Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, 66436.

Evan Jay Taylor
1922-2016

Evan Jay Taylor was born Tuesday, August 15th, 1922; and passed away Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016. Visitation Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 2:30pm; located at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Interment located at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

 

Harry Fred Craddock, Jr.
1927-2016

Harry F. Craddock, Jr., 89, Atchison, Kansas died Tuesday evening, November 22, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Anthony Divers officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be Wednesday morning, Nov. 30 at 10:00 A.M. in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Harry worked at Rockwell International as a welding instructor for 42 years until his retirement in 1991.
Survivors include two sons, David (Helen) Reynolds, Jr., Atchison, KS, Alphonso Dabney, Topeka, KS, six daughters, Doris J. (Arthur) Ford, Kansas City, MO, Latonya (Ron) Craddock, Kansas City, KS, Vickie White, Savannah, GA, Jorgann White, Atchison, KS, Patricia Foster, Minneapolis, MN, Rosetta Reynolds, St. Joseph, MO, one sister, Mattie McDonald, Atchison, KS, eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many foster grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Taylor, a brother, Dave Edward Thomas, Jr., and two sisters, Carrie Divers and Lettie.

George “Elmer” E. Eagle
1930-2016

George E. “Elmer” Eagle, 86, Effingham, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Atchison Hospital.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Carter officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2:30 P.M. at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, November 27th from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cummings Christian Church or the American Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Elmer was born February 13, 1930 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Robert Paul and Cecile Ward Eagle. He attended schools in the McLouth and Oskaloosa, Kansas area.
He and Roberta B. Ross were united in marriage on February 25, 1956 at Stanwood Church in Tonganoxie, Kansas.
Elmer was employed with the Dooley Dehydrator Company as a chopper operator for over 30 years retiring in 1988. He was also engaged in farming most of his adult life on the family farm in Effingham, Kansas.
Elmer served with the United States Army from October 25, 1951 until his honorable discharge in October 1953, serving in Colorado and Alaska.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and just being outdoors on his farm.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Eagle, Effingham, KS; four sons, Allen (Debbie) Eagle, Effingham, KS; James (Sheila) Eagle, Effingham, KS; Steven (Rhonda) Eagle, Atchison, KS; Robert (Tiffany) Eagle, Nortonville, KS; three daughters, Wanda (Jerry) Parker, Lancaster, KS; Patricia (David) Wiesinger, Effingham, KS; Debbie Huss, Nortonville, KS; a sister, Alice Snell, Tonganoxie, KS; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three great grandsons, Austin J. Vangruff, Bradley Allen Kaser, Brody Scott Younkin, two brothers, Carl Eagle, Paul Eagle; three sisters, Gertie Sellens, Mildred Guinn and Vera Noland.

Diana Lynn Weets
1953-2016

Diana Lynn Weets, 63, of Savannah, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday November 23, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1953 in Wichita, KS. She was the daughter of the late Valda Jean and Robert E. Baker. She graduated from Benton High School in 1971 and was a Licensed Practical Nurse working in various hospitals and nursing homes throughout the area. She married Marty Weets on August 5, 2006 and he survives of the home. Diana was a very loving and giving person who loved to cook for people, ride motorcycles, and take care of her animals. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She loved going to church and she was a member of Hosanna Fellowship Pentecostal Church in Savannah, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Robert Baker, half brother Rocky Roberts, two sisters; Bonnie Butler and Anita Barkdull. Survivors include husband Marty Weets of the home, son Butch (Jane) Smith of Norwalk, IA, daughter, Brandi (Travis) Kreutzer of Kansas City, MO, two step-sons, Brian (Jennifer) Weets of St. Joseph, MO and Michael (Tymbra) Weets of Savannah, MO, step daughter, Kristy (Drew) Davis of Wichita, KS, 19 grandchildren, sister, Janet (Richard) Smith of St. Joseph, MO, a half brother, Donnie Barnes, two half sisters, Lynda Barnes and Roxanne Baker, several nieces & nephews, an aunt Grace Morehouse, and her former husband, Butch Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Hosanna Fellowship, North 71 Hwy, Pastor Larry Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. Arrangements, Rupp Funeral Home.

Larry Kent Thornton
1956-2016

Larry Kent Thornton, 60 of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born October 12, 1956 in Hiawatha, KS, son of Darlene and Thomas Thornton. He graduated from Benton High School in 1974, and married Shirley Ellis on July 4, 1976. Larry was a Security Guard for Securitas for 15 years. He enjoyed playing poker, and he was a member of Hillcrest Bible Church. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Thornton, son, Jason Tyler Thornton, and granddaughter, Maylee. Survivors include, wife, Shirley Thornton of the home, his mother, Darlene Thornton of St. Joseph, MO. son, Nathan (Michelle Cooper) Thornton of Kansas City, KS, daughters, Haley (Chad) Despain and Amber (Randy) Green of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Matthew, Kodee, Karter, Madisynn, and Kent, brother, Scott Thornton of St. Joseph, MO, and sister, Gay (Greg) Monach, and niece, Mara Thornton of Savannah.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Frisby officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Larry Thornton Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Tammy S. Stanford
1959-2016

Tammy S. Stanford, 56, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born November 17, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Tammy was an avid Chief’s and Nascar fan, tended bar, was in various dart leagues and loved to camp and garden, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Stanford; parents, Jerry and Mary (Leidy) Bunton; and brother, Jimmy.
Survivors include children, Brandi Thurston, Michole Stanford, Samantha Stanford (Dace Martin), Michael Stanford, Jr. (Amanda), Tony Stanford, and Regan and Corey Guinn; significant other, Roger Guinn; grandchildren, Sidney, Brody, Riley, Jade, Ashton, Kaitlin, Hailey, Lacey, Chloe, M.J. III, and Logan; sister, Annette Coats; and brothers, Jack Graham and Jack Fraizer.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sharon K. (Humbert) James
1948-2016

Sharon K. (Humbert) James, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
She was born September 13, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Sharon married Charles Henry James January 31, 1970, he precedes her in death.
She was a former member of King Hill Methodist Church, and currently attended St. James Catholic Church. Sharon was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Daughters of Revolution.
Sharon was also preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Christina (Hahn) Humbert.
Survivors include cousins, John Humbert Sr. (Phyllis), Michael Hanrahan (Nancy); close friends, Matt Mereness (Denise); and dog, Pepper.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to funeral home to help defray funeral expenses or to donate online, please visit Sharon’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select Donate Now. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Amy Renee Seek
1971-2016

Amy R. Seek, 45, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care from lung cancer. She was born April 9, 1971 in St. Joseph, MO. She spent her career serving people, which brought her much joy at Adams Grill, Hoof & Horn, and retiring from Frederick Inn due to her health. She loved her family, friends, neighbors with all her heart and would support them with every little muscle.
She was preceded in death by her father, Terry Seek. Surviving, her parents, Gary & Kathleen Lewis, step-mother, Linda Seek, daughters, Shelby Seek (Justin Kimler), and Karlee Seek, grandchildren, Liam & Hayden Kimler, sisters, Natalie Sisk and Yvette Snapp (Bob Barger), nieces & nephews, Kelsee Seek (Azealynn & Knoxx), Kylynn Sisk, Samanatha & Donnie Bowlin (Rhys), Cole Snapp and faithful friend, Christie Barron.
We are grateful for the excellent care received from the staff of Mosaic Life Care, Family Guidance, and Social Welfare Medical. God bless Dr. Robert Stuber.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Bethel Foursquare Church, 925 5th Ave, St. Joseph, MO. 64505, Pastor Jennifer Kusilek officiating. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Amy Seek Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Danny Lee Graves
1949-2016

Danny Lee Graves 66, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday November 16, 2016 at his home in St. Joseph. He was born December 21, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Charlotte & Richard Graves. He was an AutoBody Painter. Danny was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana, sister, Fay Graves, and his parents. He is survived by his son, Danny Lee Graves of Elwood, KS, brother, Rick (Joyce) Graves of St. Joseph, MO, sister, Patricia Bywaters of St. Joseph, MO, and 10 grandchildren. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. No Services are scheduled at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Marcia J. Turpin
1941-2016

Marcia J. Turpin, 74, Atchison, Kansas died early Thursday, November 17, 2016 at her home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Chaplain Ryan Van Peursem officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, Nov. 22nd from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Northeast Kansas Hospice, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA), or Trinity Lutheran School Endowment and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.
Marcia was born December 9, 1941 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of William H. and Florence Hammond Harrison. She attended Franklin Elementary School, graduating from Atchison High School.
Marcia served in the dietary department as a cook for USD #409 at the Washington School for several years in Atchison.
She and Ronald Gene Turpin were united in marriage on November 23, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Atchison.
In her spare time Marcia enjoyed bowling, attending national bowling tournaments for several years. She also enjoyed the time she could spend with family, especially her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marcia is survived by her husband, Ron Turpin, of the couple’s home in Atchison, three daughters, Cyndi Deckard, DeCatur, IL; Denise (John) Pace, Atchison, KS; Shanise A. Martin, Chehalis, WA; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Florence Harrison, and a brother, Dwight Cowan.

Cawood “Duwayne” House
1922-2016

Cawood “Duwayne” House 94, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Abby Woods Health Care Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He was born August 9, 1922 in Cawood, MO, son of Mary and William House. He graduated from Rosendale, Mo high school. He married Mildred Manship on June 25, 1950 in Maryville, MO. He served in the Navy and is a veteran of the World War II. He and his wife owned House Construction Company for 40 years. He built and remodeled many houses during that time. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and camping. Duwayne was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Duwayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Genevieve Schilknecht, and brother, Wilbur House. Survivors include his wife Mildred, daughter, Devera (Donald) Lambing of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Linda Sue (Mark) Wolf of Arnold, MO, son, Rick (Kerri) House of Faucett, MO, daughter, Sandra Lance of Rushville, MO, eight, grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services; 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Wesley United Methodist Church, Rev. James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the church Saturday. The Interment will be at Whitesville Cemetery, Whitesville, MO with Military services at the grave provided by the Missouri Funeral Honors Program. Memorials are requested to Crossroads Hospice in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Sylvia “Toni” L. Shimer
1940-2016

Sylvia L. “Toni” Shimer 76, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday November 17, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born January 26, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Louise & William Cordonnier. She attended Covent of Sacred Heart. She worked in Omaha, NE & Wichita, KS as a Meat Cutter, and as a Bartender in St. Joseph. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, dancing and her faith was very important to her. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Toni was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leroy Shimer, her parents, one son, Donald Easter, brothers, Lawrence “Tinker” Cordonnier, William Cordonnier, and Clinton Sullivan, sisters, Betty Huemader, Dorothy Osteen, and Mary Louise Mueller. She is survived by children, Sabrina Shunk (Alfred) of St. Joseph, MO, Kelly (Doug) Schmeidler of Wichita, KS, Chrissy (John) Rosenthal of Omaha, NE, Donna (Calvin) Miller of Omaha, NE, David (Cheryl) Easter, St. Joseph, MO, Wayne (Shiela) Wilson of St. Joseph, MO, Jason (Denise) Wilson of Columbia, MO, Stephanie Wilson of Saint Joseph, MO, 31 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, sisters, Carol Vanscoy of St. Joseph, MO, Theresa (Marvin) Blackwell of St. Joseph, MO, Monica (John) Purdy of St. Joseph, MO, and numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016, Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Rob Diamond officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Allan H. Lowenberg
1918-2016

Allan H. Lowenberg, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was the son of Nannette (Haber) and Leo Lowenberg born on December 10, 1918.
At Central High he was a member of the National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll. He was an avid writer, attended Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He was on the sports staff of their daily paper.
In 1940, he took over management of the LaMode ladies clothing store downtown, St. Joseph. He was drafted in mid-1941 and served with the 7th Infantry Division for four and a half years and awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart among other decorations. In 1943 he received a five day pass and married Enid Heiten in Reno. After discharge he returned to LaMode and in 1947 he and Enid purchased the store.
He served on many local committees and organizations including United Way, Social Welfare Board, president of the Downtown Association, Youth Alliance, high school and college baseball umpire, Little League later Boys Baseball, track meet official. With Dr. Tom Potter they investigated the possibility of Tarkio College moving to St. Joseph. This became the forerunner of Missouri Western State University. He was the founder of S-C-O-R-E. He was on the boards of Civic Music, Kiwanis, Community Chest, White House Conference for Juveniles, Community Welfare Council and Interserve. He was a Hi-Y sponsor and umpire-in-chief of Ban Johnson Baseball.
He received two national and four state awards for his volunteering. He was a two term president and served 40 years as a religious school teacher and principal at Temple Adath Joseph. From 1963-1965 he was national chairman of NAIA College Baseball World Series in St. Joseph. With his community connections and his recruitment support from Major League Baseball, he turned a profit for the tournament for the first time. He was in charge of pitchers at the Atlanta Braves try-out camps held here.
Allan retired in February of 1986 and three days later became a volunteer tutor for all grades at Edison Elementary, his former grade school. He amassed in excess of 25 years and 25,000 hours and touched countless hearts and minds and gained the title of “Guardian Angel”. He also taught summer school annually at all three high schools. He was proud that both of his children received masters degrees. He was Most Proud that his granddaughter is a school teacher in Denver, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Enid Lowenberg, parents; and sister, Nancy.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Brecher (Alan) of Sedona, Arizona; son, Brent Lowenberg (Linda) of Columbia; and granddaughter, Maggie Lowenberg of Denver, Colorado.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Adath Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Lowenberg Library at Edison Elementary or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jacob “Jake” Clayton
1996-2016

Jacob “Jake” Clayton, 19, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at a local hospital.
He was born December 25, 1996 to Mark Clayton and Tarri Salcedo.
Jake was a welder and was currently working for Herzog.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and singing to all his favorite country songs. He always strived to be the best provider for his family, and the best father for his son Liam. Jake had a smile that would light up the room and always had something good to say about everyone. Jake loved spending time with his little brother Zakery, as their mother would say they were “two peas in a pod”. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel Salcedo Sr, Otto Clayton; and aunt Lynn Clayton.
Survivors include son, Liam; significant other, Antigone Easton; father, Mark and Jessica Clayton, mother, Tarri Salcedo; brothers, Zakery Clayton, Brennan Howe, Logan and Levi Clevenger; sisters, Jazlyn Ewing and Makyla Spears; grandparents, Joan Clayton, Derek and Diane Archey, Perry and Connie McLeod; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses or to donate online, please visit Jake’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com, and select Donate Now. There is also an account setup at Goetz Credit Union. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Timothy Raymond Larkin
1956-2016

Timothy Raymond Larkin was born Friday, August 3rd, 1956; and passed away Thursday, November 17th, 2016 in Savannah, Missouri. Visitation Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 10:00am – 11:00am. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services held Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 11:00am. Officiating Rev. Robert Ziegler. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

John Daniel Mowry
1976-2016

Elwood, Kansas John Daniel Mowry, 40, of Elwood, Kansas passed away on November 14, 2016.
He was born on March 9, 1976 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Keith & Marlene (Wiley) Mowry of Severance, Kansas.
He was of the Christian faith. He was a graduate of Midway High School in 1995, where he was a gifted athlete in multiple sports. John was especially talented at football, receiving an All State Recognition.
John married his wife Amy in Elwood, Kansas on June 7, 2014. They had so many dreams of living their life on a small farm and traveling the world.
John worked at Western Reception Diagnostic & Correctional Center in St. Joseph, Missouri for 14 years. He was a proud member of their CERT Team. John was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed watching UFC fights, playing softball with his buddies, anything KU Jayhawks and lying on his couch watching TV with his wife.
John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward D. & Esther Jean Wiley, paternal grandparents, Leslie Mowry & Opal Burchett & an uncle, Mark Wiley.
He is survived by his wife Amy, sons, Jaxson, Gage, Zack, daughter, Teagan, parents, Keith & Marlene Mowry, sisters, Lynnette Huscher (Brent), Sharla Andres (Mark), brother-in-law, Travis Kimberlin (Amanda), sister-in-law, Elizabeth, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 19, 2016 At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the funeral home. Friends may call after 12 noon Friday. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Severance, Kansas Memorials: John Mowry Memorial Fund. www.harmanrohde.com

Jeremy E. Montgomery
1980-2016

MAYETTA – Jeremy E. Montgomery, 35, of Mayetta, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born December 17, 1980 in Topeka, the son of Chuck and Pam Montgomery. He graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1999.
Jeremy married Katie Sailors on December 5, 2005 in Holton. She survives, of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Jeffery Montgomery, of the home;his parents, Chuck and Pam Montgomery, Hoyt; his grandparents, Leonard and Rose Ann Dale, Tecumseh, a sister, Misty Flewelling, her husband Phil, and their daughters, Bailey and Brooke Flewelling, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Jeremy will lie in state Friday at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Jeffery’s Education Fund, or the National Kidney Foundation, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, 66440.

Madlyn Elizabeth Atchison
1945-2016

Madlyn Elizabeth Atchison 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph. She was born July 4, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Pauline & Wallace McQueen. She attended Benton high school. Madlyn was preceded in death by her husband, William Atchison, her parents, a son, Matthew Stotlar, 2 brothers, Gerald and Carl McQueen, a sister, Phyllis Mullins, and Aaron Stotlar, the father of her children, She is survived by 3 sons, Keith Stotlar of Saint Joseph, MO, Richard Stotlar of Mission, KS, and Russ Stotlar of Weston, MO, a daughter, Theresa Jennings of Brownsdale, MN, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren a brother, Harold McQueen of Gower, MO, and a sister, Carrol Cluck of Wathena, KS. Memorial service; 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Rupp Funeral Home. She has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Madlyn E. Atchison Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

 

Joyce C. Davis-Frakes-Moody
1952-2016

Joyce C. Davis-Frakes-Moody 64, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph. Mo. She was born July 25, 1952 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Elmer C. & Lois (Reed) Davis. She graduated from DeKalb High School 1970. While in high school, she enjoyed playing basketball with her lifelong friends, Carole and “Bob” Gearing and Pam and “Jim” Farrell. She worked at Whitaker Cable, Adco, Montfort Pork, IEM, and most recently at McCormick Distillery in Weston, MO. She married John T. Moody on July 8, 1995. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Joyce also liked watching TV, cooking, fixing things, and going out with friends for dinner. She was a member of the DeKalb Christian Church. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, John, on April 26, 2012 and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole G. Jenkins of Rushville, MO, four grandchildren, Luke, Melissa, Olivia, and Addison Jenkins, two sister-in-law’s, Melanie (Don) Cherven, Trimble, MO and Nancy Frakes, St. Joseph, MO, two sisters, Pat (Michael) Baltezor, Shawnee, KS., and Pam (Jeff) Dexter of DeKalb, MO and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service; 6:00 pm, Monday, November 21, 2016 at the DeKalb Christian Church, DeKalb, MO, Pastor David Jordan officiating. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorials donations are requested to the Shriners Hospital for Children or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Bernita M. Tate
1939-2016

Bernita M. Tate, Hiawatha, KS, walks victoriously with Jesus. She went to see her Lord, November 15, 2016, surrounded by her children: Joe (Alberta) Tate, Pomona, Alice (Rod) Carwell, White Cloud, KS, Louis Tate and Anita Tate of Hiawatha, KS. The joys of her heart were her grand-daughters: Elizabeth Carwell, Kelsi Tate, JoLynn Tate, Taylor-Abbott Carwell, her great grandchildren: Ryan and Hannah.
In her lifetime here, she married Valentine Tate (deceased), and had five children including Gene Tate (deceased). She took care of her family while working. As a CNA and CMA, she cared for the elderly for 30 years, working for several different nursing homes: Holton, White Cross Nursing Home, Bethany Home, Oak Ridge Acres and Maple Heights. In her spare time, she loved to cook and bake, always trying new recipes plus making a whole lot of Christmas cookies and candies. She like to stitch and quilt, using all of the artistry the Lord gave her.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she focused on her stitching and quilting to keep her mind and fingers busy. She loved to show pictures of her quilts to everyone she met. As she journeyed through six years of chemo every three weeks, she created quilts for each family member. Each one stitched and created according to the individual’s personalities. Every stitch was an expression of her love for us.
1Peter4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful servants of God’s grace in various forms”.
For now, we know she is sitting before the Lord, stitching the tapestries and banners for Him.
Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Bernita’s life is planned for 7 p.m. Friday, November 18, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Dr. Brad Farr officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holton.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bernita Tate Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

William “Billy” Butler
1965-2016

William “Billy” Butler, 51, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2015.
Born July 5, 1965 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Survivors include father, Thomas; children, Robin, Billy; grandson Isaiah.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home to help defray with funeral expenses or to donate online please visit Billy’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select Donate Now. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ernest “Sam” Ross
1931-2016

Ernest “Sam” Ross, 85, Savannah, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born May 11, 1931 in DeKalb County.
Sam married Phyllis Ann Hixson August 1, 1959, she survives the home.
He was an over the road truck driver.
Sam was a member of Faucett Baptist Church. He had a love for sprint cars and did a lot of mechanical work to them as his son Rob was a driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Donnie Ross.
Additional survivors include children, Kim Ramsey (Donnie), Rick Ross; Brian Ross (Sara), Rob Ross (Susan); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Lorene Kelly; brothers, Jerry Ross (Diane), Loren Ross (Jimalle), Jack Ross (Erika); sister-in-law, Ruth Ross; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The National Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dennis Linn Pierce
1951-2016

Dennis Linn Pierce 65, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home. He was born October 12, 1951 in DeKalb, MO. and graduated from DeKalb High School in 1969 then worked in the trucking business most of his life. Retiring as the Fleet manager from Mid Cities Trucking. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, he enjoyed farming, shooting prairie dogs, hunting, and trap shooting, and was a member of DeKalb Christian Church. He married Candy in 1973 and she survives of the home. Dennis was preceded in death by father, Martin Lee Pierce, mother, Jessie Lee Gardner, two brothers, Ronnie and Larry Pierce. Survivors include, wife Candy Pierce of the home, daughter, Andrea (Scott) Crockett, son, Terrill Pierce, 3 grandchildren, Taylor, Colby, and Landon Crockett, and a brother, Steve (Karen) Pierce.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Chris Uzynski officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Union Cemetery, Faucett, MO . Memorials are requested In Lieu of flowers to the Second Harvest Food Bank or charity of the donor’s choice.

Ana Maria Weinmann (De Barros)
1981-2016

Ana Maria Weinmann (De Barros) was born Saturday, September 26th, 1981; and passed away Sunday, November 13th, 2016. Visitation Saturday, November 19th, 2016, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, November 19th, 2016, 12:00pm. Officiating Rev. Ken Watkins. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment located at the Wolf River Cemetery.
 
 
 
 
Leon P. Cline
1967-2016

HAVENSVILLE – Leon P. Cline, 49, of Havensville, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.
He was born June 17, 1967 at Onaga, the son of John and Dorothy Bishop Cline. Leon graduated from Onaga High School in 1985 and from the North Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech in 1986, having studied farm equipment mechanics.
Leon was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga and had served on the Parish Council at the church. He served on the Havensville Volunteer Fire Department for thirty years where he was Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and a Certified First Responder. He had served on the Havensville City Council, the Onaga Area Community Center Board and was a Trustee for Grant Township. He was a member of the Pottawatomie County Fair Board for many years.
In 2008 Leon was presented the 4-H Appreciation Award for Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs, in 2010 he received the Pottawatomie County Research and Extension Appreciation Award, and in 2012 was named the Onaga, Havensville and Wheaton Citizen of the Year.
Leon had worked at the Onaga Coop, and later for nineteen years for U.S.D. No. 322 as a maintenance man and bus driver until his health declined. He then worked for ten years as a dispatcher for Pottawatomie County, until more health issues forced him to resign from there. He had also farmed, and owned and operated Clem & Cline DJ Service for thirteen years.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Cline, Onaga, a brother, John E. Cline and wife Annette, Onaga, five sisters, Mary Teresa Harris and husband Bob, Centralia, Donna Bryan and husband Ed, Onaga, Patty Campbell, Onaga, Nancy Holloway and husband Leon, Hoyt, and Jo Harris and husband Lester, Havensville, and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21st at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Leon will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. until noon Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. He will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the church, where Rosaries will be prayed at 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Hope Lodge (A home for cancer patients), and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, 66521.

Charles L. Martinez
1940-2016

Charles L. Martinez, 76, Independence, Missouri died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home.
Memorial services will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas, with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish and may be left in care of the funeral home. Charles was born July 12, 1940 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Jose R. and Julia V. Valdez Martinez. He attended catholic elementary schools in Atchison, graduating from Maur Hill Prep School.
He was employed with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri for over twenty five years until his retirement.
Survivors include a son, Vinson (Tammy) Martinez, Orrick, MO; a daughter, Tina (David) Byard, Belton, MO; a brother, Emilio “Mil” Martinez, Henderson, NV; two sisters, Mary Salinas, Lee’s Summit, MO; Alice Nester, Lake Charles, LA; and four grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by six brothers, Albaro “Al” Martinez, Jose R. Martinez, Jr., Richard Martinez, Theodore “Ted” Martinez, Felipe Martinez, Phil Martinez, three sisters, Ernestine Flores, Gail Valladras, and Jeanne Martinez Ysquierdo.

Linda Sue Meers
1948-2016

Elwood, Kansas – Linda Sue Meers, 68, of Elwood, Kansas passed away November 9, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care with her family by her side.
She was born January 29, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The daughter of Robert and Thelma (Henderson) Meers.
Linda worked at Quaker Oats Company for 36 years and later at Sam’s Wholesale Club. Linda graduated from Elwood High School. Linda was baptized with her brother and sisters at Elwood United Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Kathleen and brother-in-law, Jr. Killingsworth.
She is survived by one brother, Mickey Mantle Meers (Karla)
Three sisters, Roberta Killingsworth, Tina Kimberlin and Manina Meers.
Linda never had children of her own but was mother to 10 nephews and nieces. Angie (Craig), Nichole (Jason), Benton (Shelly), Amy (John), Mickey II (Denise), Travis (Amanda), Robert, Sam (Rashelle), Elizabeth and Taylor. Great-nephews and nieces, Gage, Broedy, Piper, Zack, Lexi, Gabi, Bailey, Cade, Tinley, Teagan, Wyatt, Alli, Lauren, Alex, Maddox, Maycee, Hadleigh, Parkyr, Graisyn, Gunner, Cameron, Jaxson, Derrick and soon to be Mickey Mantle III.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 12, 2016.
At the Elwood United Community Church in Elwood, Kansas.
Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Friends may call after 9 A.M. Friday.
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Noyes home for children.

Donna Zoe Zabel (Hartman)
1939-2016

Donna Zoe Zabel (Hartman) was born Saturday, April 15th, 1939; and passed away Thursday, November 10th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Sunday, November 13th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Monday, November 14th, 2016, 11:00am. Officiating Rev. Robert Ziegler. Located at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment located ath the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

 

 

 

 

Sharon Mae Vice
1963-2016

Sharon Mae Vice, 53, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born October 1, 1963 in St. Joseph, MO. She obtained her GED from the graduation recovery program provided by Benton High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and boating. She had a soft spot for animals especially her two dogs, Boomer and Rambo. Sharon was a member of the ROC Christian Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by father, Franklin Guthrie, mother, Sandra Clark, step-father, Howard Clark, three sisters, Ronda Guthrie, Julie Guthrie, and Tanya Guthrie, and a brother, Frank Guthrie. Survivors include, four daughters, Danielle Black, Ashley Vice, Kayla Vice, and Sandra Vice, her companion, Steve Harris, brother, Jamie Guthrie, three half-brothers, Chris Clark, Kevin Clark, and Harry Clark, Half Sister Tiffany (Guthrie) Eaton, five grandchildren: Madisson Clabaugh, Jordan Dakon, Aubryauna Dakon, Caden Dakon, and Boston Vice.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Sharon Vice Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home or to the GoFundme Account, search Ashley Vice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Jerry R. Turner
1950-2016

Jerry R. Turner, 66, Weatherby, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 28, 1950 in Cameron, Missouri.
Mr. Turner proudly served in the U.S. Navy Seabees.
He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl J. Turner.
Survivors include daughters, Tammy Tipton, and Betsy Haney (Wesley); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; friend, Diane Berney; mother, Delores Turner; aunt, Beatrice Teaney; and numerous cousins and friends.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Shirley Wyeth Bradley
1919-2016

Shirley Wyeth Bradley, 97, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away in Stuart, Florida on November 6, 2016.
Mrs. Bradley was born in St. Joseph on August 14, 1919 and married David Rall Bradley, Senior, on December 27, 1941. They were married for 47 years before his death in 1988.
Mrs. Bradley attended Noyes Elementary School in St. Joseph, Miss Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and Stanford University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social science. She also received an honorary doctorate from Missouri Western State University.
Mrs. Bradley served as the first woman on the Missouri Western Board of Regents; board director on the Kansas City Art Institute; trustee of Missouri Western Foundation; volunteer for American Red Cross and USO.
She was a member of the Junior League of St. Joseph, First Presbyterian Church, the Benton Club, the Runcie Club, the Women’s Press Club, Pi Beta Phi sorority (Stanford University).
Mrs. Bradley lived a long life of loyalty to her community and enjoyed opening her home to entertain newspaper business colleagues and national public figures. Unknown to most, she provided the means for many young people to attain higher education. She also helped underwrite Missouri Western’s Learning Resources Center and Walter Cronkite Memorial at Missouri Western.
She was the great granddaughter of William Maxwell Wyeth who founded Wyeth Saddlery and Hardware Co. in St. Joseph in 1857.
Mrs. Bradley loved to spend her summers for the last 57 years in Wisconsin at the Wismo Angling Club, Lac Courte des Oreilles, entertaining family and friends. She was an avid bridge and mahjongg player and skilled at needlepoint and painting.
She lived the last 12 years in Sandhill Cove, a retirement community in Palm City, Florida. She was a strong supporter of Martin County library system, especially the Book Mania event.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret (Mitchell) Wyeth; sister Margaret Dale Marshall; brothers, Huston Wyeth II, John Wyeth and William Maxwell Wyeth III.
Survivors include twin daughters, Margaret W. Bradley, Palm City, Florida, and Natalie Campbell, New York, New York.; sons, Henry H. Bradley (Vickie) and David R. Bradley Jr. (Suzanne), of St. Joseph; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell services 11:00 A.M. Saturday November 19, First Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph. Private Inurnment Mount Mora Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution the family requests they be made to Missouri Western State University Foundation, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art or charity of donors’ choice.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Brynlee Renee Day
2016-2016

Brynlee Renee Day was born Sunday, November 6th, 2016; and passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas. Services Thursday, November 10th, 2016, 10:00am.
Officiating Fr. Lazar Carasala. Located at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Mooney Creek, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will follow.

Joanne F. Bernard
1939-2016

Joanne F. Bernard 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday November 7, 2016 at her home. She was born April 19, 1939 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Elsie & Bud Stewart. She attended Lafayette high school, was a member Cathedral Catholic Church and enjoyed playing BINGO. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Tyler Bernard, four brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Bernard (Chuck Leupold), and Karen Bernard, four sons: Rick (Lori) Bernard, Jeff (Donna) Bernard, Tim (Kim) Bernard, and Glenn Bernard, a sister, Sarah Jane, and 10, grandchildren, 15, great grandchildren, 1, great great grandchild. A graveside inurnment service will be held at a later date. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Larry R. Jones
1945-2016

Troy, Kansas – Larry Jones, 71, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehab Center.
Larry was born on May 12, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Orville & Virginia (Williams) Jones. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Larry worked for the Knapp Grocery Store in Troy, the Twombly Grain Company in Troy for several years and most recent worked at the Simpson’s Grocery Store in Wathena.
He was a member of the Troy Christian Church, Masonic Lodge AF&AM#55, American Legion Post #55 all of Troy, the VFW Post #5531, O.E.S. of Wathena, Kansas and Moila Shrine in St. Joseph, Missouri
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, Virginia Jones of the home;
Sister, Pamela Kostman (Steven) of Troy;
Nephews, Craig Kostman (fiancee Kim Craig) & Corey Kostman(Katie) both of Troy;
Great-nieces; Ellie Kostman, Avery, Adelyn and Ainsley Kostman;
2 aunts, cousins, numerous friends including;
2 special friends, Wayne & Sherry Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 11, 2016
At: Troy Christian Church in Troy.
Visitation: family will receive friends Thursday evening 6-8 PM at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy where friends may call after 9 AM Thursday.
Burial: Moray Cemetery – Moray, Kansas where there will be Full Military Honors under the auspices of the Troy American Legion Post#55 and Masonic Committal services.
Memorials: Troy Christian Church, Troy Ambulance or Moray Cemetery.

David C. Phelps
1956-2016

David C. Phelps, 60, St. Joseph, Missouri received his angel wings on Monday November 7, 2016.
He was born in Fairfax, Missouri, to Robert and Margaret (McKenzie) Phelps on November 7, 1956.
David worked in the steel industry for thirty years until his retirement. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed spending time at Bob’s garage. He relished his time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret (McKenzie) Phelps.
Survivors include wife of thirty-three years, Janet Phelps; son, Jeremy Phelps; daughter, Christina Phelps; and his joy of life grandbabies, Karson, Kambri and Kipton. Additionally he leaves behind brothers, Bobby (Lahala) Phelps, Rick (Tammy) Phelps; countless other family members and beloved friends.
Dave’s wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 19, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses or donations can be made to The American Heart Association or The Diabetes Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Tammy Renae Kendall
1969-2016

Tammy Renae Kendall, 47, Savannah, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
She was born March 17, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri to Bill and Charlene (Garrison) Keck.
Tammy married Tom Kendall on July 14, 1991, he survives the home.
She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
Tammy was a member of Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Kendall; grandmother, Marjorie Gilmore; cousin, Keith Tipton.
Additional survivors include children, Lindsey (Travis) and Kyler, Savannah, Missouri; parents, Bill and Charlene Keck, Cosby, Missouri; sisters, Tracie Warder (Jay), Teresa Collins (Lester), Chrissie Keck; brothers, Rick Keck (Nicole), Scott Chambers and Rick Brown; mother-in-law, Marge Kendall; father-in-law, Ron Kendall; best friend, Christina Buhman(Lynn).
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 9:00 A.M. Saturday prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church in memory of Tammy. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Bessie Alice ” ” Smart (McKenzie)
1919-2016

Bessie Alice ” ” Smart (McKenzie) was born Saturday, August 23rd, 1919; and passed away Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Saturday, November 12th, 2016, 10:00am – 11:00am. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, November 12th, 2016, 11:00am. Officiating Rev. Russ Cooper. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

Mary Margaret Bryan
1947-2016

Mary M. Bryan, 69, Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Mosaic Life are in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9th, at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. There will be no graveside services. In lieu of flowers, the family accepts for donations to be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Born March 8, 1947, to Stephen D. Park Sr. and Margaret Jackson Park, she was a lifelong resident of Atchison.
She graduated from the Mount St. Scholastica Academy in 1965. She was retired, having last worked for the County Register of Deeds office. She enjoyed travel, gardening and her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard; a daughter, Jennifer of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; two sons, Jeff of Inverness, Fla., and David of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Tyler Bryan, Peyton Reeves, Jackson, Jayden and Emmalyn Bryan; a brother, Stephen D. Park Jr.; and her mother in law, Juanita Bryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

T.W. Osborn
1932-2016

T.W. Osborn, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, November 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born November 26, 1932 in Lone Star Missouri, Gentry County. T.W. married Shirley Lykins August 11, 1956, and just recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary with their family.
He served in the Army from 1953-1955. T.W. worked at Seitz for forty-three years, retiring in 1994, then went on to be a greeter at Walmart until 2014. He accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized at the age of sixteen.
T.W. was an Elder for East Hills Church of Christ and was involved in church camp for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gartha and Osa (McGinley) Osborn; brothers, Marvin and Melvin; sisters, Charlotte and Maxine.
Survivors include wife, Shirley of the home; sons, Tim W. Osborn (Laura), Todd Osborn (Sondra); daughters, Terry Glidewell (Jeff), Tracy Hux (Mike); grandchildren, Megan Haywood (Ryan), Courtney Corbet (Cameron), Levi Glidewell, Caitlin Ulrich (Rob), Courtlin Neece (Blake), Ashley, Amanda and Justin Hux; great-grandchildren, Addy, Fletcher, Rogan, Ava and Ally; sisters, Fern Reed and Eva Butts; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests dontations be made to The Cancer Treatment Center of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma in honor of daughter, Terry. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Bessie Louise Jones
1932-2016

Bessie Louise Jones was born Saturday, March 26th, 1932; and passed away Friday, November 4th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Tuesday, November 8th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Wednesday, November 9th, 2016, 10:30am. Officiating Matt Broxterman; located at the First Christian Church. Interment located at Ft. Leavenworth Cemetery.