Olive Reynolds
1925-2016

Olive Reynolds, 91, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born February 8, 1925 in Whitesville, Missouri. Olive married Paul Reynolds. She was a kitchen aid at the St. Joseph Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Carrol Reynolds; and parents, Edward and Georgia (Younger) Stroup. Survivors include daughters, Thelma Wallace, Leavenworth, Kansas and Teresa Wilson (Ken) El Cajon, California. Graveside services and interment 1:00 P.M. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Carol Ann Munsterman (Cornelius)
1943-2016

Carol Ann Munsterman (Cornelius) was born Saturday, May 15th, 1943; and passed away Friday, June 3rd, 2016 in Rushville, MO. Visitation will be held Monday, June 6th, 2016, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services held Monday, June 6th, 2016, 1:00pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Officiating Sister Mary Arie. Interment located at Mt. Bethel Cemetery.

Paul A. Greaser Jr.
1952-2016

Troy, Kansas – Paul A. Greaser Jr. 64, of Troy, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at his home.
Paul was born on April 17, 1952 in Salina, Kansas to Paul & Lorraine (Amos) Greaser Sr.
He was a member of the Moila Shrine of St. Joseph, Missouri and the Viper Club (Racing his Viper) of Kansas City. Paul was an owner/operator of his construction company in homebuilding.
He loved Refereeing football, playing softball and being involved in the Dream Factory.
Paul married Cindy Middleton. They later divorced. He then married Rita Jensen, she survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Additional survivors: daughters, Tanya Budine (Daryl), Faucett, Missouri;
Jennifer Whetstine (Jason), Troy, Kansas;
Grandchildren, Alyssa (Justin) Ward, Ally, Austin, Abby &
Alex Budine, Haley (Tyler) Carskaddon, Jay &
Holly Whetstine & great-granddaughter, Kimberlynn.
Brothers, Dale Pollard (Lynn), Kansas City, Missouri;
Barry Greaser (Barb), Troy, Kansas;
Sister, Connie Hopp (Charles), Springfield, Illinois;
Numerous nieces & nephews.
Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 8, 2016,
at the New Life Church in Blair, Kansas, with fellowship to follow.
Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. There is no scheduled visitation.

Jackie Lee Parker
1962-2016

Jackie Lee Parker 54, of Saint Joseph, Missouri died Monday May 30, 2016. Born January 15, 1962 in St. Joseph. She graduated from Lafayette High School, worked at Haps Place, and was a Navy Veteran. Preceding her in death: brother, Tracy Wilcox, and father Robert Wilcox. Survivors: mother, Connie Wertin, brother, Mike Wilcox, sister, Terri (Steve) Jenkins, step-father, Pete Wertin. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Graveside inurnment service with military honors: 2:00 PM Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Memorials requested to Jackie Lee Parker Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Paul Arthur Dunbar
1927-2016

Paul A. Dunbar, 89, Topeka, Kansas died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Atchison Medicalodge.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church with Fr. John Hullinger officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Episcopal Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family will follow services in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Helping Hand Humane Society of Topeka, Atchison Medicalodge or Trinity Episcopal Church and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.
Paul was born May 3, 1927 in Gresham, Nebraska the son of Wilbur A. and Geneva Prather Dunbar. He attended schools in Gresham, Nebraska and Florida. He then moved with his family to Lincoln, Nebraska where he attended and graduated from Northeast High School in Lincoln. Following graduation he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Paul served in the United States Army from July 28, 1945 until his honorable discharge on January 6, 1947. He received the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal after having served in Germany.
He and Wilma Haeffele were united in marriage on April 1, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Dunbar preceded him in death on October 4, 2011.
Paul and his family lived in Atchison, Kansas from 1963 until 1972, then moving to Des Moines, Iowa and later to Topeka, Kansas. Paul worked as a sales representative for the Union Pacific Railroad for over thirty five years, retiring in the mid 1980’s.
He enjoyed playing golf and reading, and was an avid Cornhusker fan, attending every home game.
Survivors include a son Bill (Sandie) Dunbar, Atchison, KS, a daughter, Joyce (Bill) Warshaw, Dodge City, KS, a sister, Shirley Brockman, Lincoln, NE, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and his beloved best friend, his dog, Brownie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Walter A. Dunbar.

Steve L. Conner
1960-2016

Steve L. Conner, 55, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born December 17, 1960 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Steve married Tammy Boone on June 30, 1981 in Brunswick, Maine. They were married for over 35 years.
Mr. Conner proudly served in the US Navy. He owned and operated R.C. Air-conditioning for 30 years with a commitment of honesty and loyalty to his many customers.
He loved many outdoor sports including hunting and fishing. Steve also loved to cookout for his family & friends and was known as the “master-griller”.
Steve’s contagious, positive energy and never ending laughter will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Alicia
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Conner; sons, Cody Conner, Frankfurt, Germany and Blake Conner, Kansas City, Missouri; parents, Roy and Darlene (Harper) Conner; brother, Rodney Conner, Faucett, Missouri; sister, Sandy Howell (Mark); Tallahassee, Florida, Teresa Tupica (Mark), Agency, Missouri and Meloney Shewmaker (Leonard), Dearborn, Missouri; and beloved dog, Sadie Bell .
Private Graveside Farewell Services and Interment Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph or to the family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Linda Kay Justus
1954-2016

Linda Kay Justus 62, of Chillicothe, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at a Chillicothe health care center. She born February 22, 1954 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Alberta and Marvin Justus. She loved and enjoyed being with her family. She was a Baptist. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Justus, and Rose Perman, four brothers, Marvin Justus, Jr., David Justus, Martin Justus, and Donald Justus. Survivors include, two sisters, Viva “Elaine” (Bill) Pettyjohn of Saint Joseph, MO, and Katherine (Jerry) Murray of Branson, MO, three brothers, Larry (Melba) Justus of St. Joseph, MO, Gary (Sandy) Justus of FL, and James “Buck” (Glenda) Justus of Joplin, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Rupp Funeral Home. A Graveside inurnment service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, at the NO 6 Cemetery, Frazier, MO. Friends and family are invited to meet at the Rupp Funeral Home for a funeral procession to leave at 1:15 PM Wednesday.

 

Dale E. Rasco
1924-2016

Dale E. Rasco, 91, passed away June 1, 2016 at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Dale was born to Albert E. and Mary S. Rasco in Barnard, Missouri on August 6, 1924.
He married Betty J. (Hughes) Rasco on June 16, 1967.
Dale served in the United States Army during World War II. His unit served in France, Holland and Germany. He served in four land campaigns including the D Day amphibiousis assault on Omaha Beach.
He worked for Lehr Construction for 40 years until retiring in 1987.
Dale was a Christian and a member of Faucett Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mildred Collins and Golda Thompson; and brother, Don Rasco.
Survivors include wife of 48 years, Betty; sons, Edward Rasco (Brenda) St. Joseph, Missouri, Kenneth Rasco (Cindy), Tabor, Iowa and Brett Rasco (Brenda), Agency, Missouri; daughter, Linda Bason (Bob), San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Hayden, Graham, Missouri.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 2:30 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 Faucett Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Angela Jo Nolan
1963-2016

Angela “Angie” Jo Nolan 52, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home. She was born December 7, 1963 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Joy and Alvin Christofferson. She attended Mid Buchanan high school, and married Jim Nolan and January 30, 1982. She worked at Heartland Residential Care Facility as a Level One Med Tech. She loved spending time with family, and her dogs, going to the boat, camping and fishing. She was a Mormon. Angela was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, husband, James “Jim” Nolan of the home, three brothers, Alvie (Tracy) Christofferson, John “Bobber” Christofferson (Sharon Dean) of St. Joseph, MO, and Jeff (Bonnie) Christofferson of Buckeye, AZ, two sisters, Julie Young and Jeanie (Danny) Caw of St. Joseph, MO. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Agency Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Angie Nolan Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

 

Dee Ann Grimes Serbeck
1937-2016

Dee Ann Grimes Serbeck, 78, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 2, 1937 to Dr. Manning and Beatrice Grimes.
Dee Ann was a 1955 graduate of Central High School. She attended Missouri University where she received her Nursing degree. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
She was very involved in the Scottsdale, Arizona art community and was an avid collector of Western and Native American art and artifacts.
Her passion for decorating and design lead her to a long and successful career as the owner of one of Scottsdale’s most popular restaurants and antique shop, “The Impeccable Pig”.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kay Wright and nephew, David Wright, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and her brother Richard Grimes of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Serbeck of Paradise Valley, Arizona; sister, Penny Grimes Millican, of Houston, Texas; and seven nieces and one nephew.
If friends would like to gather and share their remembrances of Dee Ann, a celebration of her life will be held at her family home, 815 North Noyes Boulevard, St. Joseph, Missouri on June 12th, Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Local arrangements provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Contributions in Dee Ann’s memory may be made to the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Trevor Lengle
1935-2016

Trevor Lengle, 81, Savannah, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 after a short illness.
Born May 19, 1935 in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. He retired in Special Forces and was a member of the Special Forces Association, VFW in Amazonia, Missouri, the American Legion in Savannah, Missouri and the Rifleman’s Association.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Trevor; daughter, Toni Kubaska, both of New Kensington, Pennsylvania; adopted daughter, Janice Konradi, Sioux City, Iowa; three step-daughters, Julie McManigal, Cindy Bligh, both of South Sioux City, Nebraska and Kathy Welch, Hubbard, Nebraska; step-son, Donald Bates, Dakota City, Nebraska; several grandchildren; and brothers, Ronald, Schuykillhaven, Pennsylvania, Pete and Scott Lengle, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Linda L. Scheuerman
1940-2016

Linda L. Scheuerman, 76, of Hiawatha, died peacefully Saturday morning, May 28, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Linda was born at Petaluma, California, March 28, 1940, one of three children of Phillip and Marion Swanson Harvey. She grew up in California where she attended schools, later graduating from high school there. Through the years, Linda had lived both in northern and southern California where she was associated with law enforcement.
She married Roy “Al” Scheuerman, over thirty years ago in Alpine, California. Al was from Kansas and they settled here over twenty years ago to make their home where she worked as a jailer for the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 2006. Al survives at home.
Other survivors include their children: Jeff Konig (Kim) of Omaha, NE, Brad Konig of Arizona, Katie Belflower (Marcus) of Sabetha; her mother in law Edith Scheuerman of Hiawatha; siblings Judy Porter (Prentis) of California, John Harvey (Maureen) of Georgia; 11 grandchildren with 6 great-grandchildren.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; a niece Tammy Porter, and father in law Roy Scheuerman.
It was her wish to be cremated. The family will gather at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home from 11 until 12 noon Saturday, June 4. It was Linda’s wish for everyone to be invited for a barbeque continue to celebrate her life, at the Kiwanis Shelter House, northwest corner of the Hiawatha City Lake, immediately following the funeral home gathering.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children Hospital which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Lucille M. McGuire
1917-2016

ONAGA – Lucille M. McGuire, 98, of Onaga, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born September 12, 1917 on a farm four miles north of Onaga, the daughter of John and Agnes Mueller Brunkow. She graduated from Onaga High School in 1935.
Lucille was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC in Onaga and was a former organist at the church. She and her husband, Marvin McGuire also played at the former Golden Acres, and other nursing homes in the area. Lucille played the piano and Marvin played the saxophone. They were known as “The Two Notes”.
She worked as a telephone operator in Onaga until the switchboard was automated in 1959. She then moved to Kansas City and worked at KMBC Channel 12 as a switchboard operator until 1979. Lucille moved back to Onaga to care for her mother who was a resident at Golden Acres.
She was married to Bud Parr for fifteen years. They were divorced. She married Marvin McGuire in 1986. He died September 29, 2003. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Francis Brunkow.
Survivors include step-daughters, Jolene Martin and husband John, of Salina, Cynthia McCosh and husband Ron, of Beverly, KS and Kathy Brax and husband Don, of Washington, KS.; a step son, Mark Lund and wife Jayne, of Green, KS.; 15 step- grandchildren, 17 step-great grandchildren, and 1 step-great-great grandchild; a nephew, David Brunkow, Centralia; nieces, Judy DeFonso, of Oskaloosa, Janice Wilson of Greenville, Texas, Nadene McGuire, of Kansas City, MO, Marcia Dodson and husband Bruce, of Lenexa, and Linda Bruner and husband Ed, of Olathe.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1st at the First Congregational Church. Burial will follow in the Onaga Cemetery. Lucille will lie in state Tuesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Memorials are suggested to Grace Hospice, Onaga Health and Rehab. or First Congregational Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Donna Mae Pelzman
1960-2016

Donna Mae Pelzman 55, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday May 29, 2016. She was born July 6, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Vera & Robert Pelzman, She graduated from Lafayette high school. She enjoyed making award plaques for friends, and playing Bingo. She is survived by a sister Pam. The family will receive friends from 6-7 PM Thursday with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 PM Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Rupp Funeral Home. She has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Lyle V. Du Lac
1937-2016

Lyle V. Du Lac, 78, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born August 13, 1937 at Onaga, KS, the son of Howard and Evelyn Elder DuLac. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1955 and then served in the U.S. Army in France.
Lyle was a photographer for Bray Studio in Kansas City many years ago. He later owned and operated Du Lac Photography in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Havasu City, the Professional Photographers Association, the Colorado River Computer Club, where he served as President, Vice-President and currently Treasurer; Past Vice President of the One Summer Night Cruises Car Club; past Treasurer of London Bridge Rotary Club, past President of the Desert Hawks, a model airplane club, a member of the Havasu Sports Flyers and, a model airplane club for water, a member of Academy of Model Aeronautics and a member of Lake Havasu City Genealogy Society.
Lyle married Charlene Yard. They were divorced. He married Selena Mayes Garber on August 18, 1987 in Las Vegas. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Angela Du Lac, who died in childhood; and two sisters, Dorothy Hauft and Elaine Welchhans.
Other survivors include two sons, Roderick “Ricky” Du Lac and wife, Rhonda, and Randall Du Lac, all of St. Joseph, MO; a daughter, Cheryl Webb, St. Joseph, MO; a brother, James “Jim” Du Lac and wife Patricia “Pat”, Garland, TX; step son Darl Gailey of Phoenix, AZ and step daughter Rhonda Henderson of Apex, NC; eight grandchildren, Caton and Alex Reynozo, Destiny Webb, Cassandra, Jennifer and Miles Du Lac, and Conrad and Cameron Du Lac, two step-grandchildren, Chorina Broadhurst and Dennis Mullican; five great-grandchildren and one step great-granddaughter and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lyle loved cars and in 1970 he purchased a 1970 “Plum Crazy” Dodge Challenger and in 2010 he purchased a 2010 Dodge challenger ‘twin’ for his wife, Selena. They showed them as a pair at many car shows. He loved boating , water skiing, camping and fishing. He supported his wife in the DAR and Colonial Dames, cooking many meals for the women, taking pictures and helping Selena with her many other activities.
Mass of Christian Burial is pending and will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery at Coal Creek. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Lake Havasu City, AZ later in the fall. Memorials are suggested to the Coal Creek Cemetery, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312 Onaga, KS 66521.

Beverly Carpenter
1933-2016

Beverly Carpenter, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 11, 1933 in Hemple, Missouri. Beverly was a graduate of Plattsburg High School Class of 1951.
Beverly married Edwin Claude Carpenter on May 30, 1953. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1986.
She worked at AAA as a secretary in the financial services from July 1986 until retiring and was an AVON representative for many years.
Beverly was a member of Bethany Christian Church of Stewartsville, Missouri and the Eastern Star St. Joseph Chapter 198 PHP. She loved to read and spend time with her family, especially around the holidays, She was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sr. and Martha (Summerfield) Mead; twin brother, Bernard Mead; and brother, Robert E. Mead, Jr.
Survivors include sisters-in-law, Charlotte Mead, Gower, Missouri and Jane Mead, Brookfield, Missouri; two nieces, Janis Curran (David) and Barbara Janis (Peter); one nephew, Roger Mead (Beth); and numerous great-nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sharlene Kay Mitchell
1946-2016

Sharlene Kay Mitchell was born November 25, 1946, one of four children born to Dr. Kenneth Peter and Marjorie Marie Burger Mitchell in Pawnee City, Nebraska. The family resided in Summerfield, Kansas. She started elementary school in Summerfield and in 1957 the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from the 8th grade at Holy Name Catholic School and started high school at Mercy High. The family moved to Chicago where she graduated from Mercy High in 1964. At that time the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa and Sharlene moved to Kansas State University. That first semester she became very homesick and the doctor at student health wanted her to go home for a visit. Dad fearing that she would not go back said no. The following weekend we all loaded into the car and went to K State to visit her. All went well and when she came home at Thanksgiving, she returned to K State to school. She graduated in 1968 with a BS in Secondary Education in Physical Science. She did her student teaching in chemistry and physics. Sharlene was employed at Kansas State working in the housing department from 1965 to 1981. She started as Resident Assistant and then became a Residence Hall Director, Complex Coordinator, and finally the Associate Director of Housing.
Sharlene earned a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1971. Deciding social work was not for her, she continued classes and in 1981, received a Masters Degree in Computer Science.
In 1981, she left Kansas State and went to work for the Department of Defense at Fort Leavenworth. In 1985, her work took her to Ford Aerospace that ultimately became Loral Command and Control Systems and then Lockheed Martin. She continued her work for the Department of Defense. She transferred to Colorado Springs in 1992 and then to Omaha in 1999.
She retired from Lockheed Martin in 2013. She prepared to move to Holton, Kansas hoping to continue her quilting and crafting and be more centrally located to all of her family. You should have been there to see the boxes of projects and items she had saved for future projects. We helped her move at least 3 cattle trailers full and then 2 Men and a Truck moved a full load.
Due to health issues, it was a disappointing retirement. Early last Friday morning, May 27, 2016, Sharlene died at the Hiawatha Hospital after taking a bad fall on the prior Tuesday evening.
Sharlene was preceded in death by her parents.
Sharlene is survived by her siblings: Kenneth Bryan (Jean) Mitchell, Lynnette (Kirby) Dierking, and Bruce (Eulala) Mitchell. She has 12 nieces and nephews: Michelle, Kyle, Cameron, Monica, Colleen, Kristin, Karmen, Heather, Kenneth, Kole, Hillary, and Hannah. She also has 13 great-nieces and nephews: Jacob, Samantha, Josie, Moira, Jack, Erin, Ella, Alex, Ryan, Carlie, Cael, Kaleb, and Kali. Sharlene never married or had any children of her own, but claimed all her nieces and nephews as her children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church at Summerfield, at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, with Father Dan Gardner as celebrant. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, nearby.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. Wednesday, where a parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., followed by the family visiting with friends until 8.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Cemetery which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Elizabeth Marie Schroeder
1961-2016

Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Schroeder 55, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born March 25, 1961 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Leona and Alva Cogdill. She worked at Busy B Maid Service, and the Filtration Group. She enjoyed helping her husband, Allen with his Bee keeping, painting ceramic figurines, and working crossword puzzles. She was a Christian. Liz was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ron Deets, and her sister, Vicky Zeamer. Survivors include, husband, Allen Schroeder of the home, two sons, Kenneth (Charity) Schroeder of Faucett, MO, and Steven Schroeder of Saint Joseph, MO, 2 grandchildren, Zackary and Corby Schroeder, numerous nieces and nephews, brothers, Matt (Paula) Deets of St. Joseph, MO, and Michael Cogdill of IA, sisters, Sandy Thomas and Joyce Jones of IA, and sister-in-law, Brenda Deets.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home. Friends may call after 3 PM Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home, and 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 Friends of the Shelter.

Andrea Contreras
1924-2016

Andrea R. Contreras, 91, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her home surrounded by many family members.
Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB and Fr. Richard Rocha as celebrants. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church with visitation following until time of Mass at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mexican Sisters, St. Benedict Parish or Atchison Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Andrea was born on November 29, 1924 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Julian and Aniceta Rodriguez Gonzales. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School.
She and Charles David Contreras, Sr., were united in marriage on June 29, 1946 at Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Contreras preceded her in death on July 20, 2004.
Andrea was a stay-at-home Mom, tending to the needs of her children. Following her children’s education, she went to work at Wilson Company and later in the housekeeping department of the Atchison Hospital until her retirement in 1990.
She was a member of St. Benedict Parish, where she was an active participant of St. Joseph’s Church and the Altar Society of the Church. She also was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Survivors include, two sons, Charles (Linda) Contreras, Jr., Atchison, KS; Frank (Cheryl) Contreras, Atchison, KS; eight daughters, Maryann (Gregg) Elsner, San Angelo, TX; Carmen (Mike) Sherman, Kansas City, MO; Hope (Allen) Trower, Topeka, KS; Martha (Paul) Blotkamp, Lincoln, NE; Marcellina (Kevin) Handke, Atchison, KS; Sandra (Wayne) Brooke, Atchison, KS; Pamela (Terry) Larkin, Atchison, KS; Anita (Terrell) Runyan, Leavenworth, KS, a sister, Cecilia (Sonny) Hiner, Atchison, KS, thirty two grandchildren, forty five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Gummie, Gregory, Shorty, Joe, Max, Frank and Lupi and three sisters, Bea Kohler, Juanita Raymos and Mary Rocha.

Lucille V. Norman
1921-2016

Lucille V. Norman, 95, Maitland, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born March 8, 1921 in Holyoke, Colorado.
She married Lloyd Norman December 11, 1944. He preceded her in death September 25, 2007.
Mrs. Norman was a member of Mound City United Methodist Church and VFW Post #8406 Auxiliary.
Lucille taught Sunday school and was a 4H Leader. She was a great mom and grandmother.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Gooley and Pearl (Schaeffer) Crow; and great granddaughter, Bailey Mathes.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathi Clement (Greg), Maitland, Missouri and Dr. Myra Norman, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; granddaughters, Amy Gregory (Justin) and Jennifer Mathes; great grandchildren, Hadley Gregory and Avery and Chase Mathes; sister, Vona Norman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mound City United Methodist Church or the Mound City Nutrition Site. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

William “Bill” Lee Rotterman
1955-2016

William “Bill” Lee Rotterman 61, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born May 9, 1955 in Wathena, KS, son of the late Pearl and William F. Rotterman. He attended Central High School. He loved to farm, and being with people and talking, he never knew a stranger. Bill was a Christian. Survivors include, wife, Norma Rotterman of the home, three daughters, Launa (Brian) Joyce of Saint Joseph, MO, Laura (Nathan) Kneib of Fillmore, MO, and Larissa (Michael) Jenkins of Shenandoah, IA, sister, Linda (Raymond) Swoboda of Gower, MO. eight grandchildren, Miranda, Hadley, Nolan, Lynde, Emery, Truman, Ainsley, and Delaine.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Tyrese Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the FFA Future Farmers of America. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 
Kathleen “Kathy” A. Munson
1944-2016

Kathy Munson, 71, Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday May 27, 2016 at St. Benedict’s Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be Thursday, May 26th at 6:30 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will follow until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict School Endowment or Mount St. Scholastica and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Kathy was born June 2, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of William Ralph and May Cudmore Moss. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary and High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She then attended Mount St. Scholastica and Benedictine College.
She and Stan Munson were united in marriage on June 3, 1967, at Broadmoor Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Kathy was employed as a teacher at St. Benedict Catholic School, formerly Atchison Catholic Elementary School for 33 years. She began her teaching career at Atchison Junior-Senior High School, then taught at Potter, Kansas and later at Atchison County Community High School before coming to ACES.
Kathy was an active member of St. Benedict Parish and participated in Adoration at the church. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Sofia Center at Mount St. Scholastica.
Survivors include her husband of forty eight years, Stan Munson of the couple’s home, a daughter, Susie (Tim) Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS, three sons, Rob (Mia) Munson, Shawnee, KS, David (Trish) Munson, Brookshire, TX, Dan Munson, Kansas City, MO, a sister, Mary Lynn Kilibarda, Orr, MN and seven grandchildren, Bailey, Chase, Sloan, Alex, Jack, Nate and Colin.

Betsy A. Bishop
1929-2016

Betsy A. Bishop, 86, of Hiawatha, passed away surrounded by her family, Monday evening, May 23, 2016, at Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Betsy was born in Topeka June 27, 1929, one of five children born to Adolph and Mary Ellen Finley Zeferjahn. She grew up in Topeka where she attended schools, later graduating from Seaman High School with the class of 1947. She worked in accounting and finance at Patrick AFB in Melbourne, FL from 1979 to 2007. Betsy has been an antique dealer for many years.
In Topeka, she was a member of the Seaman Congregational Church where she sang in the choir. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed attending auctions, plants, and the gift of giving to others.
She married Dewey Bishop, November 27, 1949, in Topeka. They lived in Olathe, KS, Melbourne, FL, and upon retiring, moved to Hiawatha, KS in 2007. He survives of the home.
Also surviving are her children: Tom Bishop of Auburn, KS, Patricia Clark (Phil) of Hiawatha, Ken Bishop (Rose) of Palm Bay, FL, Tara Bishop Archer (Ed) of Sebring, FL; a brother Elmer Zeferjahn of Topeka; a sister Doll Able, also of Topeka; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Kenneth Zeferjahn, Leonard Zeferjahn, and a sister Leona Applehanz.
Family and friends will gather at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, KS from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Graveside services are planned for 1 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Half Day Cemetery, north of Topeka. Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl will officiate.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Doris F. Bell
1921-2016

Doris F. Bell, 95, of Hiawatha, died early Tuesday morning, May 24, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, where she had been a resident since October 2007.
Doris was born in Iowa, January 16, 1921, the youngest of two daughters born to Owen and Charlotte O’Roke Zimmerman Carpenter.
She worked as a cashier for grocery stores including Kroges, A&P, H&H, both of Hiawatha. She enjoyed visiting with friends at Dairy Queen and McDonalds; working in the yard, planting flowers and bushes. She always had a beautiful looking yard.
Survivors include a niece Claudia Davis of Arizona; nephew Larry Mullins of Oklahoma; great-niece Melonie Gresham of Oklahoma.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband Daryl in 1996; and her sister Genease Mullins.
Graveside funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Oneida Cemetery in Nemaha County, Kansas. Pastor Charlie Neill will officiate.
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha is in charge of arrangements.

Jona Lea Pruett
1961-2016

Jona Lea Pruett, 55, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 2, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jona worked at Sears Optical and attended Francis Street First United Methodist Church.
Jona was preceded in death by her father, Charles Winternheimer. Survivors include husband, Billy Pruett; parents, Maggie and Robert Camden; and numerous other extended family members.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial donations to the Special Olympics. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Richard Sullwold
1930-2016

Richard Sullwold, 85, passed away on May 18, 2016.
He was born to Agnes and Elmer Sullwold on December 15, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard graduated from Central High School in 1948 and served in the army from 1951-1953 during the Korean conflict. After his discharge, he attended St. Joseph Junior College and graduated with an associate of science degree. He then attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering. In 1958 Richard started his career as a results engineer with St. Joseph Light & Power and he retired as Manager of Production in 1993.
He married Patricia Holloway in 1960. He was a registered professional engineer in the state of Missouri and served as president of the Northwest Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers in 1970-1971.
Richard was an avid bowler and was voted into the St. Joseph Bowling Hall of Fame. Later he took up golfing and was a member at the Fairview Golf Course. In retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife Patricia, touring Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska. Richard & Patricia also enjoyed wintering in Tucson, Arizona as well.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Sullwold.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia; son Michael Sullwold; daughter Lisa Andresen and her husband Tom with their children; Corinne, Hayden and Adam.
Visitation is at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe, at 4503 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO with Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. following. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Stephen E. Mauzey
1945-2016

Stephen E. Mauzey was born on Friday, September 21st, 1945; and passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. Services held Monday, May 23rd, 2016, 11:00am; at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

 

 

Mildred M. Queen
1923-2016

Mildred M. Queen, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born May 20, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She graduated from Central High School Class of 1941 and attended the Kansas City Art Institute where she was the winner of a scholarship in fashion designing. Her admission to the school had come as a surprise, courtesy of a high school art teacher who had seen her promise as an artist and applied on her behalf by submitting some of her work. Although she was accepted, her time at the Institute was short due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor that occurred during her first year there and the hard realities that came with the wartime economy that followed.
Decades later, Ms. Queen still creates art – as is evidenced by the entryway at Faith United Church in St. Joseph. Every year for the past 18, she has done a Christmas-themed watercolor that members of the church sign in lieu of sending Christmas cards to each other. This is just one of the ways she has served at the church, of which she was a charter member in 1961. Although the paintings are hers, she has no plans to take them from the church. It was her choice to leave them there as a legacy to her.
Mildred married Richard Queen on March 4, 1944 in Wathena, Kansas.
She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, where she was in the Women’s Fellowship and Lydia Circle. She had also been the church historian and had served on various commissions. Mildred was also a member of the St. Joseph China Painters, where she was the treasurer and a member of the St. Joseph Doll Museum.
Mrs. Queen was preceded in death by her husband, LT. COL Richard Queen; parents, Claude and Roberta (Glenn) Thomas; and brother, Marvin Thomas.
Survivors include daughters, Dianne Venable (Bill), Kansas City, Missouri and Debbie Demuth, St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Chad Venable (Stacy), Tommy Simpson (Stacy) and Jenni Butcher (Jeff); seven great-grandchildren, Phoebe Venable; Zeb, Kirsten, Zayne and Anna May Simpson; and Kennedy and Courtney Butcher; one niece; two nephews; and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Faith United Church Building Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Carolyn Sue “Grammy” Jones
1947-2016

Carolyn Sue “Grammy” Jones, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 9, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School, class of 1965, and worked as a legal secretary and administrative assistant, retiring from Missouri Western State University.
Carolyn was a beloved mother, aunt and grandmother who loved traveling and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and great nephews who knew her as “Grammy”. She loved to laugh and treasured her time with them.
She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Delcie (Patrick) Reynolds; and brother, Tim Reynolds.
Survivors include her sons, Kevin E. Jones, St. Joseph, Michael P. Jones (Nancy), Maysville, Missouri and Aaron M. Jones (Angie), Maryville, Missouri; brother, Thomas W. Reynolds, St. Joseph; three sisters, Deborah Birr (Barry), St. Joseph, Pamela L. Pope, Hardin, Missouri and Cynthia Cox (Robert), Marysville, Washington; three grandchildren, Makaylah, Colton and Bailey; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many lifelong friends.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marion E Harvey
1920-2016

Marion E. Harvey, 95, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born June 4, 1920 in St. Johns, Michigan, daughter of the late Katheryn and Arthur Rising. They moved to Southgate, CA shortly after her birth and was raised in Southgate and Downey, CA. After graduating high school, she married Joseph Harvey, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1988. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed volunteering at food pantries and kitchens, and at the Library when she lived in Downey. She carried that work on at the Patee Park Baptist Church when she moved to St. Joseph to be near her daughter, JoEllen. Marion also enjoyed camping, golf, wood carving, sewing, crafts and gardening, and when in California she loved going to the beach. She was a Christian. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Neil Harvey, sister, Mildred Walters, and granddaughter, Lisa Harvey. Survivors include, daughter, Jo Ellen (Jim) Thompson of Saint Joseph, MO, sons, John (Patricia) Harvey of San Dimas, CA, and Brian (Kimberly) Harvey of Cincinnati, OH, granddaughters, Julie Friege, and Tracy Robertson, grandsons, Mike Thompson, Jeff Harvey, and Eugene, ten great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 PM Tuesda, with a Celebration of Life to follow starting at 7:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Evelyn May (Yost) Benson
1926-2016

Evelyn May (Yost) Benson, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born March 10, 1926 in Redfield, South Dakota.
She was an LPN for 46 years with the last 36 of them at Heartland Hospital. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and loved her dogs. She was a very caring lady who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Even after retirement she would help take care of her friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willaim; parents, Edward and Amanda (Maron) Yost; brother, Ralph Yost; and sister, Dorothy Champion.
Survivors include extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Tuesday. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Local Humane Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Services have been set for a teen shot and killed in St. Joseph earlier this week.
Skylar Thomas Powell
1997-2016

Skylar Thomas Powell 18, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was born November 15, 1997 in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Benton High School 2016. He enjoyed sports especially basketball, hanging out with his friends at the Rec Center, fishing, golf, video games with friends, skateboarding, hackey sac and surfing in California. Skylar was known for his contagious smile, and enjoyed making everyone happy around him. He was a member of ROC Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include, mother, Summer Phinney, step father, Johnny Phinney, father, Antonio DeLaura of Long Beach, CA, brothers, Noah Cunningham, Jaden Cunningham of St. Joseph, MO, Giovanni DeLaura of Long Beach, CA, sister, Krimsyn Phinney of St. Joseph, MO, maternal grandparents: Tom Powell of St. Joseph, MO, Teresa Rodriguez of Torrence, CA, Dara (Butch) Alsbury of St. Joseph, MO, maternal great grandmother, Kay Davis of St. Joseph, MO, paternal grandparents, Mike (Jean Anne) DeLaura of Long Beach, CA, Jackie (Larry Mayhew) Phinney, Larry (Shelly Parsons) Phinney of Richland, NC, paternal great grandmother, Gewandolyn DeLaura.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Grace Evangelical Church, with Pastor Rob Diamond officiating, The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Skylar Powell Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Scott W. King
1982-2016

Scott W. King, 33, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016.
He was born July 10, 1982 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Scott was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 2001 and worked at Boehringer Ingelheim for two years as a machine operator.
He enjoyed driving his Jeep and riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard “Ace” King; paternal grandparents, Douglas King and Ruby Walker; and maternal grandfather, William Thompson.
Survivors include mother and step-father, Susan Simmons (Chuck); brothers, Chad King and Jamie King (Cynthia), St. Joseph, Missouri; two nieces; one nephew; maternal grandparents, Julia Franken (William), Troy, Kansas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Green Valley Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rose E. “Rosie” Anderson
1925-2016

Rose E. “Rosie” Anderson, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born December 28, 1925 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She retired from Whitacre Cable where she was a Cable Cutter and met her two best and lifelong friends, Betty and Veda.
Rose was a very nice Christian woman with only positive words and actions towards everyone she interacted with. She loved garage sales, collecting pretty rocks and shells and scrapbooking.
Miss Anderson was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nattie (Overmiller) Anderson; brother, Robert Anderson and his wife, Vanetta; and her two best friends, Betty Stephens and Veda Euler.
Survivors include her very close friends, who over the years became her family, Carolyn and Max Stephens and their children, Jim Stephens (Michael) and Kim Simmons (Ty); granddaughter, Shamarla Pointer (Ryan); and three great grandchildren, Riley, Raylin and Roein. She was also survived by other distant relatives.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 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 First Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dencil “Denny” Allen Budgett
1951-2016

Dencil “Denny” Allen Budgett 65, of Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 in a Leavenworth Kansas Health care center. He was born March 2, 1951 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Mildred and Harold Budgett. He graduated from Benton high school in 1970 and served in the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the State of Kansas as a Tower & Antenna Specialist. He was a Life Member of the VFW Post 6760, and was a Christian. Survivors include son, Dencil Budgett of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters, Amy Budgett of Iola, KS, and Kimberly Bowen of Florida, 6 grandchildren 1 great grandchild, two brothers, Michael and William Budgett, a sister, Gail Rodewald of Wathena, KS, and caretaker and friend, Robert Reid of St. Joseph, MO.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:00 am, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.

 
Dawn Michele Brungardt
1968-2016

Dawn M. Brungardt, 47, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, from 2:00 P.M. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Dawn’s memory may be left in care of the funeral home.
Dawn was born November 11, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Arnold Hall. She was a 1987 graduate of Atchison High School and attended Crumm Beauty School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was employed as a beautician. She was an avid softball player. She enjoyed bowling, camping, and spending time outdoors with her friends.
Dawn is survived by her sons, Blane Brungardt, Kansas City, MO, Brandon Brungardt, Victoria, KS, her father Dan Hall and step-mother M’Lissa Hall, Muscotah, KS, a brother Daniel Hall, Jr., St. Joseph, MO, and step-brother, Terry Crossland, Overland Park, KS.

Sara (Clark) Barton
1949-2016

Sara (Clark) Barton, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 18, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Sara married Harold Barton on February 14, 1989.
She worked for Friskies Pet Care for over 22 years. Her faith in God was important to her. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed attending church. Sara loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She also had a love for reading and animals.
Sara was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna (Sell) Clark; brothers, Michael and Jimmie Clark; and sister-in-law, Sharon Clark.
Survivors include husband, Harold; children, Tabatha Tavares (Daniel), Richard McPhail (Jessica) and Jamie McPhail (Mathew Gabbert); step-son, Brian Connacher; grandchildren, Alex, Christopher and Cassie Jackson; Arwen Tavares; Christian Stroud; Coty, Kaytlyn, Kylee, Kelsie and Kira McPhail; and Emmaryn Gabbert; great-grandchildren, Lillie Jackson and Karlee Stroud; brother, Robert G. Clark; and sisters-in-law, Diana Clark and Susan Clark.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a local animal shelter of the donor’s choice or the ASPCA. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Patricia Jean “P.J.” Stanton
1965-2016

Patricia Jean “P.J” Stanton 50, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her home. She was born June 30, 1965 in Eldorado Springs, MO, daughter of Lora and Earnest Mooney. She graduated from Eldorado Springs High School and Vatterott. She married Ron Stanton September 7, 20003. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking, flower gardening, fishing, playing darts and shooting guns. Patricia loved her animals and her dogs. She was very outspoken. Patricia was preceded in death by father, Earnest Mooney. Survivors include, husband, Ron Stanton of the home, mother, Lora Mooney of Amazonia, MO, 3 sons, Charles (Kim) Austin of Fillmore, MO, Randon Stanton and William Stanton both of Amazonia, MO, daughter, Courtney Seward of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Autumn, Austin, Daisy and Kelley, Maison, sister, Lora Lee Alladin of CA, 2 brothers, Billy (Beth) Mooney and Willy (Michelle) Mooney all of Savannah, MO, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, May, 19, 2016 at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Mark Alan Rygaard
1962-2016

HIAWATHA, KS Mark Alan Rygaard, 53, of Hiawatha, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, May 13, 2016.
Mark was born to Wayne and Janet Worrel in Meriden, Kansas, September 2, 1962. Growing up he lived in both Kansas and Port Angeles, WA. He graduated from Effingham High School in 1980 and later the Goodland technical school as a diesel technician. Many of his younger years were spent fishing and working on his family fish farm.
Mark married Regina Scheopner on June 4, 1983 and of this union came three children. Mark worked his whole life as a diesel technician. He presently worked for Lang Diesel in Sabetha. Mark loved helping his customers and they were like family to him. We often joked he was married to his farmers. He enjoyed spending time with his children and three grandchildren and they meant the world to him. Among his favorites were camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking and going to Colorado. He was Mr. Fix it and enjoyed remodeling the family home and fixing the cars, all while teaching his children how it’s done. He was looking forward to walking his daughter down the aisle in November.
Mark is survived by his wife Regina and his three grandchildren: Mylia, Abigail, and Noah Rygaard of the home. His children: Justin Rygaard (finace’ Michele Yost) of Horton, Christopher Rygaard of Hiawatha, Brittany Rygaard (finace’ Jake Oaks) of Horton. His parents Wayne and Janet Rygaard of Effingham, a brother Eric Rygaard, sisters Mary Flynn, Bonny Cassella, both of Topeka; several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his brother Kevin Rygaard, grandparents: Gene and Pearl Rygaard, Ruthanna and Bob Derr,
A Prayer Service will be held Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, with Reverend Michael Dunaway officiating. Following the prayer service, the family will visit with friends until 8 p.m. Cremation will follow with private family inurnment to be held at later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to his grandchildren’s education and expenses which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St.,66434.

Frances Miller “Fran” Morrow
1929-2016

Frances Miller “Fran” Morrow, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born November 20, 1929 in Hubbell, Nebraska.
Fran was a Registered Nurse, receiving her degree from St. Luke’s, and worked as director of nursing at the Community Blood Center of St. Joseph, Missouri. She was also a full time mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Mrs. Morrow was a member of the First Christian Church, where she was a member of the 40 Carats Club. She also enjoyed her Lunch Bunch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett L. and Grace (Parker) Miller; and husband, Allan S. Morrow.
Survivors include her three children, Michael A. Morrow (Patti), Severance, Colorado, Anne M. Manns (Ritch), St. Joseph and Bradley Miller Morrow (Tasha), St. Joseph; five grandchildren, Erin Morrow, Allison Morrow, Robin Manns, Nathan Morrow and Brent Morrow; eight great grandchildren, Berlin, Clarke, Austin, Archer, Torren, Cayden and Mira; and many lifelong close friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends following the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Larry L. Ellis
1943-2016

Larry L. Ellis, 72, of Havensville, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home.
He was born May 25, 1943 on the farm south of Havensville, the son of Roscoe ”Bo”, Jr. and Edna Spreer Ellis. He graduated from Havensville High School and earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Washburn University.
Larry farmed until 1981. He then started Ellis Floor Care Company, which he operated for many years throughout northeast Kansas.
He was a member of the Havensville Christian Church.
Larry married Connie Baird on April 23, 1972 at the Havensville Christian Church. She survives, of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Michael Barnett.
Other survivors include a son, Marty Ellis (Jessica), Havensville; three daughters, Danita Hawley (Bob), Branson, MO, Debbie Barnett, Topeka, and Deanna Ellis (Todd Fuller), Branson, MO; and five grandchildren, Sabra, Tyler, Patrick, Garrett and Joseph.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 20th at the Havensville Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Havensville Christian Church, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, 66521.

Maxine Callaway
1924-2016

Maxine Callaway was born February 3, 1924 to Mike and Zella May Fletchall. She departed this life May 14, 2016 at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City, MO at the age of 92. Maxine and her 8 brothers and sister lived around the Grant City and Worth area until 1941. She was united in marriage to Jessie Grace. They made their home by the Iowa Missouri border north of Sheridan, and they were engaged in farming. Jessie passed away in 1969, Maxine then moved to Maryville, MO where she worked as a waitress and nurse’s aide. In 1978 she married Joseph Callaway, and moved to St. Joseph, MO where they resided until Joe’s passing in 2006. Maxine then moved back to Grant City, MO, where she resided until her passing. Maxine was a nature lover, especially when it came to feeding and watching the birds. She loved to bake. Her specialty was homemade bread and her wonderful cinnamon rolls. She was baptized and accepted Jesus as her savior. Her faith was a big part of her life. She loved and served the Lord with great devotion and read his words, faithfully. Left behind to cherish Maxine’s memory is her daughter, Joyce (Galen) Gamel; son-in-law, Robert Jackson; sister, Irene Dye; Sisters-in-law, Jody Callaway, Joyce Handke, and Juanita Maulden; Grandchildren, Rodney Jackson, Chad Jackson, Jenny Conrad and Mindi Newberry; eight Great Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves behind numerous close friends. Maxine was proceeded in death by her daughter, Elaine Jackson and her 7 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Tuesday with a funeral service to be conducted at 2:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. Memorials to the SSM Health – St. Francis Hospital.

Dorothy Elaine (Maag) Matthias
1932-2016

Dorothy Elaine (Maag) Matthias, 84, of Highland, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care Center in St. Joseph, MO, surrounded by her children.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland.