Delmar “Boogie” Jacobs
1937-2016

Delmar “Boogie” Jacobs, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born September 27, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Delmar married Betty Endsley on July 1, 1994. He worked for Keller Construction, and as a backyard #1 mechanic.
Delmar was a member of Eagles Lodge #49 and Teamsters Union #101. He enjoyed fishing, car racing, mechanics and wood working.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy; parents, Lewis and Maggie (Weese) Jacobs; brothers, Alfred, Melvin, Homer, Bobby and Harold Jacobs; sister, Virginia and Thelma; grandson, Steven Scott Blake, Jr.; and step-children, Dennis. Roger, Lana and Pat.
Survivors include wife, Betty; daughters, Julie Jacobs, St. Joseph, Missouri and Jeanie Johnson (Randy), Kansas City, Kansas; son, James Jacobs (Tracey), St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and step-children, Ed (Karen) and Steve (Mary) and Jimmy.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Anna Laura Bailey
1924-2016

Anna Laura Bailey, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born June 5, 1924 in Stanberry, Missouri but spent the majority of her adult life in St. Joseph.
Anna was a homemaker, she was involved in many things but most enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of Copeland Baptist Church, where she loved to sing and participated in the church choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert H. “Bob” Bailey; parents, John and Lottie (Short) Tatum; son, Robert Bailey, Jr.; one sister, Helen Middleton, and one brother, Robert Tatum.
Survivors include her sons, David Bailey and Donald Bailey (Jill); daughter, Cynthia Levell (Tim); seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park 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 memorial contributions to Copeland Baptist church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Thomas Wayne “Tom” Miller
1929-2016

HIGHLAND, KS Thomas Wayne “Tom” Miller, 86, of Highland, went to be with Jesus, Friday evening, March 11, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born at Highland September 20, 1929, one of five children born to Charles P. and Edith Thorp Miller, and was a lifelong Highland resident. He grew up near Highland where he attended Jeffers School, later graduating from Highland High School in 1947. He attended Highland Community College where he played football. He enjoyed playing baseball on the town teams that were very popular at the time. Tom farmed for 15 years in the Highland area before he and his wife Beverly, started a John Deere dealership in Highland which they operated 25 years prior to becoming a Deutz Allis dealership for 2 years. Tom later was a salesman for a total of 9 years for Horizon Implement in Elwood, and Hiawatha Implement.
Tom’s love and concern for his community ran very deep. He was a longtime dedicated member of the Highland Christian Church; where he served as elder and trustee. He was a volunteer EMT, and was instrumental in having ambulance service in Doniphan County/Highland. He also was a volunteer firefighter; served as a police officer; and had served on the EMS Board of Kansas; the MOKAN Regional EMS Board; along with being an EMT instructor. Through the years, he sang for many weddings and funerals for family and friends in the area.
He married Beverly Utz, June 1, 1947, at Highland. She survives at the home.
Other survivors include two sons: Doug (Linda) Miller of Hiawatha, Greg (Joyce) Miller of Wathena; two daughters: Ellen (Larry) Beaman of Highland, Jane (George) Bruning of Everest; ten grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and a host of good friends.
Tom was preceded in death by two sisters and husbands: Wilma Miller Snapp and Ed, Venita Miller Brinkley and B.T.; two brothers and spouses: Fred Miller and Mary, and Charles R. “Chuck” Miller and Gail.
A Celebration of Tom’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Highland Christian Church. Tom Carter and Jerry Petering will officiate. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 10 a.m. Friday where the family will meet with friends that evening from 6 until 8.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Highland Christian Church or Highland EMT’s, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

Declan Lee Pierce
2015-2016

Declan Lee Pierce, 9 month old infant son of Janessa and Remington Pierce, passed away at their home in DeKalb, Missouri, Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born June 8, 2015 in Dekalb, MO. Declan was preceded in death by paternal great-grandmother, Mary Etta Krumme, maternal great-grandfather’s, Jim Hart & Charlie Skidmore. Survivors include, his parents, Remington Steele Pierce & Janessa Jean (Skidmore) Pierce, sister, Brinsley Steele Pierce all of the home, paternal grandparents, Mark & Marlene Pierce, paternal great-grandparents, Jack & Laveta Pierce all of Dekalb, MO, paternal great-grandfather, Ray Krumme of St. Joseph, maternal grandparents, David & Evelyn Skidmore, maternal great-grandmothers, Betty Hart and Pat Skidmore, two uncles, Lance Pierce of Kansas City, MO, and Curtis Pierce of Dekalb, MO, two aunts, Terny (Brian) Wilson, and Kayla Skidmore, three cousins, Jaylee, Gracee, & Kaden.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at DeKalb Christian Church with Pastor David Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the DeKalb Christian Church.

Carol G. Sweet
1954-2016

Carol Sweet, 61, Atchison, Kansas, died, Friday, March 11, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, with Pastor, Jeff Cochran, officiating. Interment will follow in Lancaster Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be Wednesday, from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Carol was born April 10, 1954, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Phyllis Carson Liebsch. She attended school in Atchison, and later attended Northwest Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma.
She and Richard Sweet were united in marriage in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Sweet preceded her in death on November 18, 2001.
Carol was a member of the Atchison United Methodist Church. She enjoyed watching movies and reading. She loved her cats especially the one named “Doobie.” Her passion was the piano as she enjoyed giving piano lessons at the Mount St. Scholastica Music Conservatory. She loved all the classics including Bach and Chopin.
Survivors include, three sons, Larry Lawrence, Olathe, KS, Joshua Lawrence, Lenexa, KS, David Sweet, Lenexa, KS, two daughters, Angie Gerardy, Lancaster, KS, Amanda Lawrence, Atchison, KS, a brother Phillip Liebsch, Helena, OK, two sisters, Paula Dempsey, Helena, OK, Elaine Jones, Helena, OK, and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

Larry Joe Hilsabeck
1939-2016

Larry Joe Hilsabeck was born October 12, 1939 in Guilford, Missouri to Lawrence E. Hilsabeck and Norma G. (Rimel) Hilsabeck and passed from this life on March 12, 2016. He attended a one room schoolhouse for grades 1 thru 6. He later attended South Nodaway High School in Barnard, Missouri. He played basketball, football and all other sports. He played the alto saxophone in band and was drum major his last 2 years of high school.
After high school he attended Northwest Missouri University where he played basketball and worked part time. On Larry’s 20th birthday, he met Elaine Gilmore, and on November 25, 1960, they were married. The marriage produced 3 sons.
Larry graduated from Northwest in August, 1961 and that same month started to work at Philips Roxane, Inc. which later became Boehringer Ingelheim. After training, Larry did the QC testing on the recently licensed red measles vaccine and under government contract was instrumental in the licensure of the rubella vaccine.
As Philips Roxanne dropped out of the human vaccine, Larry worked as manager of several departments in the animal health industry. Larry also worked in several capacities with the VBS/AHI, a trade group that negotiated changes with the government and international requirements. This allowed many travel opportunities.
Larry took early retirement the last day of the last century, December 31, 1999. Larry then began his real estate career at Conroy Real Estate and a couple of years later changed to Coldwell Banker General Properties. He enjoyed finding that special home or property for buyers and marketing a seller’s residence.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed playing sports into his early 50’s. He also coached and watched his kids and grandkids participate in all their activities. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including hunting, and fishing, farm work and travel. He also enjoyed time with friends. After retirement he and Elaine traveled to Alaska, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, British Isles, Ireland, Hawaii and the Caribbean.
The light of his life was his family. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; three sons, Rod (Stacy) of Olathe, Kansas, Brad (Andrea) of Lafayette, California and Ryan (Emily) of Country Club, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Sophia, Hailey, Preston, Tyson, Taylor, Trey and Luka Hilsabeck; two step grandchildren, Dacy Corlee and Darby Clymer and 5 step great grandchildren; brother, Jack (Vetra) Hilsabeck of St. Joseph; sister, Linda (Jerry) Scott of Maryville, Missouri; one aunt, Virginia Hilsabeck of Ft. worth, Texas and uncle, Kenneth Diggs of Savannah, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
He was a member of United Methodist Church of Savannah, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Second Harvest Food Bank of St. Joseph or Andrew County Ministries Backpack Buddies Program. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Fr. Kieran McInerney, OSB
1926-2016

Father Kieran McInerney, O.S.B., 89, (April 21, 1926 – March 12, 2016) died peacefully on Saturday March 12, 2016. The Abbey Community, having just ended its celebration of the Eucharist was around him when he died, as he was fortified by the Sacraments of the Church, and received the Apostolic Pardon.
Vespers for the Dead, followed by visitation, will be prayed on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Kieran will be celebrated in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church on Thursday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m., with interment following in the Abbey cemetery. Memorials in honor of Father Kieran may be sent to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 1020 N. Second St., Atchison, KS 66002.
James Peter McInerney was born on April 21, 1926, the son of Peter and Margaret (Wall) McInerney in Kansas City, Mo. He attended elementary school at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Kansas City, Mo., and then attended Rockhurst High School, graduating from there in June 1943. He enrolled at St. Benedict’s College in 1944. After his sophomore year at St. Benedict’s College, he entered St. Benedict’s Abbey, receiving the religious name Kieran. He professed first vows as a monk a year later on September 21, 1947. He then completed his degree at St. Benedict’s College in 1949, majoring in English and Education. Next came studies for the priesthood at the Abbey School of Theology, being ordained a Deacon on December 22, 1951. He was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Edward Hunkeler at what is now the St. Benedict’s Parish Church on May 22, 1952. Following ordination he completed one more year of theology studies.
In the summer of 1953 he was the Director of Camp St. Maur. Later that summer he would begin a three-year assignment as Assistant Pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul, Seneca, Kan.
From 1956 until 1962 he served with the Benedictine Sisters at Lillis High School, Kansas City, Mo., where he was Chaplain, Athletic Director, and teacher. During these year he completed a Masters in Educational Administration at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1960. He later worked with the Benedictine Sisters in Atchison from 1962-1963, serving as Chaplain and Instructor at Mount St. Scholastica College.
From 1963 until 1969 he was Assistant Principal at Maur Hill Prep School. These were growing years for the school. With the Principal, Father Edwin Watson, OSB, often on the road to raise funds, Father Kieran ran the day-to-day operations at the school. In his last year at Maur Hill he also got involved with the Atchison Community Center and did much to work with the underprivileged of Atchison.
From 1969-1971 Father Kieran was the Chaplain of St. Benedict’s College. Already he was working with Mount St. Scholastica College and collaborating in ministry. He served as the first Chaplain of the newly formed Benedictine College from 1971-1972, again continuing a tradition of involving students, faculty, sisters and monks in the faith life of the campus.
During the last years of his service as college Chaplain he also began his work as the founding Administrator of Happy Hearts. Abbot Thomas Hartman, OSB, had asked Father Kieran and other monks to address the educational needs of the underprivileged in Atchison. Along with the Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery, and the people of Atchison, Happy Hearts was started to meet the needs of low-income families for quality pre-school, and other educational services. He would serve as Administrator from 1970-1975.
About this time Father Kieran met Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. He was deeply moved by her commitment to the poorest of the poor. Mother Teresa invited Father Kieran to come to India and help with her work among the poor there. When he was not able to obtain a Visa to India at that time, he then asked if he could go work with the St. Benedict’s Abbey monks serving in Brazil. From 1975 until 1978 he worked at St. Joseph’s Priory in Mineiros. From 1979 until 1989, he assisted, Bishop Matthias Schmidt, OSB, in the Diocese of Ruy Barbosa, Brazil, especially in carrying out programs of health, education and civil rights education together with an international team of volunteers. In 1989 he returned to Mineiros as the Prior. Subsequently he became business manager of the Priory and guided the construction of the priory’s beautiful church. It was during this time he developed an extensive ministry to the sick in the hospitals of the city. Together with Sister Mary Mel L’Ecuyer, OSB, he founded the flourishing lay Benedictine Oblate group there.
In 2010, after 35 years of service in Brazil, Father Kieran returned to the Abbey. In spite of failing health, and blindness, he remained positive. He was faithful in attending Mass and prayer with the monks, and often had an encouraging word. He enjoyed keeping up with friends over the years, and of hearing news from the house in Brazil. His patience in the midst of suffering provided a wonderful example during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Father Kieran is preceded in death by his parents and his five siblings. He is survived by the monks of the Abbey, his nieces and nephews and many friends.

William “Mike” King
1953-2016

William “Mike” King, 63, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at his home.
He was born January 10, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1971.
Mike was a firefighter for the St. Joseph Fire Department from 1976 until he retired as a captain in 1997.
He enjoyed aviation, motorcycles and anything mechanical. He was known to be able to fix anything, from cars to airplanes. He owned two airplanes in his life. Mike had a lifelong interest in firearms and had a quick wit, loved pets and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Laurence Earl King; and grandparents.
Survivors include mother, Elverta (Guyot) King; brothers, Robert Earl King (Annette) and Clifford Laurence King (Donna); nieces and nephews, Tricia, Andrew (Andy), Jessica (Colby) and Mitchell (Meryl); great niece and nephew, Ryleigh and Grayden; and numerous cousins.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dianne Long
1943-2016

Dianne Long, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri joined her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 7, 2016.
She was a longtime caregiver and loving mother.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Jesse LaRuth Spears, Avis Stufflebean, Edward Butterfield, MaryLou Burton and James Butterfield; and granddaughter, Andrea (Boatwright) Hiner.
Survivors include sister, Shirley Berry, Seaside, Oregon; daughters, Sandra Sue Crabill (Mark Kellison) and Candie Gail Danner; son, Randy Boatwright (Angela), St. Joseph; granddaughters, Melissa, Michelle, Ashley and Marissa; grandson, Mason; and great-granddaughters, Keely, Kylee and Olivia.
Farewell Services 9:00 A.M. Saturday, Wyatt Park Baptist Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests donations to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to help defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Carole Jean Hass
1938-2016

Carole Jean Hass, 78, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
She was born January 30, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Florence (Byous) Huber; and son, Timothy Hass.
Survivors include daughter, Brenda Dickerson (Bill), Kansas City, Missouri; sons, Gregory Hass (Tammie), Kansas City, Missouri and Michael Hass (Valerie), Trimble, Missouri; brother, James Huber (Joan); sister, Lisa Pearce; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.
Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, First Christian Church, Platte City, Missouri. Inurnment 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family suggests memorial gifts to First Christian Church of Platte City. Carole was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Mary Louise Weishaar (Schmidt)
1942-2016

Mary Louise Weishaar (Schmidt) was born Monday, June 29th, 1942 and passed away Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 in Nortonville, KS. Visitation will be held Friday, March 11th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at O’Trimble Funeral Home. A parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm, Friday, at the O’Trimble Funeral Home in Nortonville, (329 Main St.) with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm. Services will be held Saturday, March 12th, 2016, 10:30am, Officiating Fr. Lazar Carasala, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church- Nortonville KS. Interment at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Kimberlyn K. “Kim” Kerr
1956-2016

Hiawatha, KS Kimberlyn K. Kerr, age 59, of Hiawatha, KS, went to her Lord, March 9, 2016, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.
She was born December 8, 1956, in Topeka, KS, to Dale and Betty (Thompson) Goetsch.
Kim is survived by her husband Dennis Laverentz of the home; daughter Holly (Jeff) Lang of Pawnee City, NE; son Kyle Laverentz of the home; step-son Brent Laverentz of Chandler, TX; grandchildren: McKenzie Goetsch, Garrett and Carson Duryea, all of Pawnee City, NE, Aaron and Hunter Laverentz, also of Chandler, TX. All of her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Also surviving are a sister Diana (Nathan) Coffman of Horton, KS; a brother Wilbur Dale (Elaine) Goetsch of Petaluma, CA. Kim also leaves behind an aunt in Topeka; and uncle in Layfayette, IN; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, and an infant sister Tonya.
It was Kim’s wish to be cremated. A gathering celebrating Kim’s life is planned for 1-4 Friday afternoon, March 18, 2016, at the Fisher Community Center on East Iowa Street in Hiawatha.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association, which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Nell Irene Morris
1927-2016

Nell Irene Morris, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Abbey Woods Nursing Home.
Nell was born February 1, 1927 in Randolph County, Alabama to James W. and Cordie L. (Sears) Yarbrough. She graduated from Albertville High School, Albertville, Alabama in 1945.
After graduation she went to work for the Army Department in Washington, D.C. for two years. She later met Leslie R. Morris, of St. Joseph, Missouri after his tour of duty in the service (Army).
They were married in Washington, D.C. June 14, 1947 and made St. Joseph their home. They celebrated 63 years and 10 months of marriage. Leslie passed away March 30, 2011 at age 91.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Maybell, Eunice, Jean and Annie; and brothers, Homer and Robert.
Survivors include: three children, Patricia Morris and Steven Morris, St. Joseph, and Carolyn (Timothy) McCraw of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two grandsons, Kyle and Ben McCraw; sisters, Inez and Geri; and brother, Thomas; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mosaic Hospice or Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church Missions Offering. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mary Alice Campbell
1926-2016

Mary Alice Campbell, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born June 29, 1926 in King City, Missouri.
Mary Alice married Charles H. Campbell on April 15, 1946.
She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women and was a Telephone Pioneer Partner.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Iva (Gibson) Smith; husband; one sister; and two brothers.
Survivors include three children, Dennis Campbell (Deb), St. Joseph, Missouri, Don Campbell (Kathy), St Joseph, Missouri and Angela Prawl (Tim), Stewartsville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Matt, Alison, Paul, Laura, Lance, Drew and Makenzie; and ten great- grandchildren.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Mosaic Hospice or St. Joseph Christian School. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Joseph “Joe” M. Frakes
1926 – 2016

Joseph M. “Joe” Frakes, 89, Atchison, Kansas died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his residence.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Harter officiating. Private family inurnment will be held in West Lawn Cemetery, DeKalb, Missouri. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 8th from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Noyes Home for Children, St. Joseph, Missouri and may be left in care of the funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Elaine Frakes, four daughters, Joetta Smith, Paula Wohlgemuth, Rita Frakes and Sara Lund, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Betty Jo Gage (Barber)
1938-2016

Betty Jo Gage (Barber) was born on Sunday, January 2nd, 1938. Betty passed away Friday, March 4th, 2016. Visitation Friday, March 18th, 2016, 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Friday, March 18th, 2016, 2:00pm; Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel.

Terri Sue Williams
1975-2016

Terri Sue Williams, 40, Sedalia, Missouri passed away Friday, March 4, 2016.
She was a graduate of Slagle High School.
Terri was preceded in death by her father; and sister.
Survivors include two sons; mother; sister; and several nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to be made to the family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Roger L. Warthman
1940-2016

Roger L. Warthman, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 14, 1940 in Salina, Kansas.
He was a graduate of Lafayette High School Class of 1958. During his younger years he worked at Wonder Bread Bakery. He later worked at Wire rope and eventually owned and operated St. Joseph Construction.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Nina (Lewis) Warthman; great-grandson, Michael; and wife, Marie.
Survivors include children, John Warthman, James Warthman, Janie Warthman, and Karen Warthman; wife, Frances Scarlata; grandchildren, Aimee, Brandon, Alex, Kevin, Kiana, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Malia, Kailyn, and Kayla; cousin, Jim McCrary; and extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Green Valley Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lindell E “Burr” Nolting
1932-2016

Lindell E “Burr” Nolting was born Tuesday, June 21st, 1932; and passed away Sunday, March 6th, 2016 in Topeka, KS. First Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 8th, 2016, 9:00am – 5:00pm at O’Trimble Funeral Home. Second Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, 10:00am – 11:00am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Services Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, 11:00am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Officiating Rev. Michael Van Velzer. Interment will be held St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Constance “Connie” Elaine Vavra
1935-2016

Constance (Connie) Elaine Vavra 80, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday March 6, 2016 at a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born August 12, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of Edna & Marvin Goodman. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1953, then from the St. Joseph Beauty Academy, and worked at Wards Beauty Shop as a Beautician. She enjoyed sun bathing, yard work, gardening, camping and bowling, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Denise Moore Shanks. Survivors include two daughters, Amy (J.C.) Stone of Saint Joseph, and Reagene Vavra of Bali, and a son, Christopher Vavra of St. Joseph, MO, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, two sisters, Janice Goodman-Daily (Bill) of Saint Joseph, MO, and Kay Goodman of Willard, MO. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 26, 2016 with a memorial service to follow at 3:00PM at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Manuel Joseph Salcedo
1953-2016

Manuel Joseph Salcedo Sr. 62, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday March 6, 2016. He was born May 26, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri He was preceded in death by: daughter, Mary Salcedo, father; Louis, mother; Loretta, brother, Phillip. Survivors include children; Manuel II, Tarri, Daniel, Jessica, Julio, Maria, Jesse, Brenda, Kristy, and Cayden Salcedo. 29 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters; Louis, Marty, and Alex, Angelina, Rosemary, and Theodora. He loved to play his guitar and harmonica, and spend time with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by he knew and greeted warmly by those waiting from him on the other side. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Manuel J Salcedo memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

P. Douglas “Doug” Carson
1968-2016

After 6 years of courageously fighting Nash liver disease, Doug of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at University of Nebraska Hospital in Omaha. He was surrounded by his loving devoted family.
Doug was born in St. Joseph on June 18, 1968 to Paul and Marilyn Carson. On July 7, 1995, he married Kerry Bradford. They have two children, Cameron and Kennedy.
Doug graduated from Lafayette High School and attended Missouri Western State University. He was a computer geek long before computer geeks were cool. He began his career at Hawkins Ash Baptie, continued at Gateway and his remaining working years were at Heartland Hospital.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Joseph. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and dog, London. Until his health no longer permitted, he invested many hours with his daughter’s softball.
In addition to his wife, children, and parents, he is survived by sister, Meredith McDonald (David); mother-in-law, Sharon Koranda (Bob); father-in-law, Melvin Bradford (Sharon); sister-in-law, Shelly Dreier (Tim); brother-in-law, Chad Bradford (Stacey); step-sister-in-law, Karli Urban (Michael); and nephews, Matthew McDonald, Dalton Dreier, Colby and Cade Bradford; niece, Elise Urban; Grandma Betty; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Lillian Gilliland and Harry and Faye Carson.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the Liver Foundation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center: [email protected]. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mary Louise Kieser
1923-2016

Mary Louise Kieser, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home.
She was born on March 10, 1923, in Cosby, Missouri, to Fred B. and Bessie May Kline. She attended grade school in Cosby. Mary played the piano. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. She was a student at Mrs. Platt Business School for one year and then worked as a secretary at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, farm loan division.
She married Ralph F. Kieser on August 17, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas, and shortly afterward moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he was stationed. There she worked at American Home Insurance before returning to St. Joseph while he was stationed overseas.
Mary has two children. Gary Ralph was born February 9, 1947, and Linda Louise was born May 1, 1951. The family settled in Kansas City beginning in 1950. Mary and Ralph retired to Florida in 1974 before returning to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 2002. Mary was a hospital volunteer for 15 years, working at North Kansas City Hospital as well as hospitals in Winter Haven and Sun City Center, Florida. Mary is a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include son, Gary Kieser and wife Susan of Carmichael, California; daughter, Linda Talley of St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Andrew and Allison Kieser of Sacramento, California, and Justin Talley of Boulder, Colorado; brother, M. Richard Kline and wife Thelma of St. Joseph, Missouri; and four nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2014; and by her parents; her son-in-law, Paul Talley; her brother, Frederick L. Kline; and her sister, C. Margaret Stewart.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lee M. Simmons
1915-2016

Leona, KS Lee M. Simmons, 100, of rural Leona, died peacefully Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at Hiawatha Community Hospital. He had been a resident of Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha for a few months prior to hospitalization.
Lee was born at Richfield, MO, November 3, 1915, the youngest of five children born to William and Pearl Fancher Simmons. When he was 3 years of age, the family moved across the river and settled on the Reservation near White Cloud, where he later attended Highland High School.
Lee married Erma Corbet, February 19, 1934, at St. Joseph, MO. They lived around the Leona area all of their married life where they farmed and raised livestock. She died April 15, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son John Albert Simmons December 13, 2002; a granddaughter; and a great-great-grandson; three brothers, and a sister.
Lee was a longtime member of Bellevue United Methodist Church of rural Leona and had attended for several years the Lighthouse Fellowship, near White Cloud. He was a faithful member of Smithton Lodge #1, AF&AM of Highland; Vanderslice Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Highland until it closed. He enjoyed hunting; received numerous farming awards through the years; was selected Mason of the Year in Blue Lodge; and was Worthy Patron for six years of Eastern Star.
Survivors include a son Paul Simmons (Mary) of rural Leona; three daughters: Ula May Drake of rural Leona, Erma Lee Monhollon (John) of Cortland, NE, Linda Sue Pratt (Nelson) of Meriden, KS; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Lee’s life is planned for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Pastor Jerry Petering of Bellevue United Methodist Church of Leona, will officiate. Masonic Committal Service will be a courtesy of Smithton Lodge #1, AF&AM. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, north of Leona.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Highland Fire Dept., Highland Ambulance, or Highland Senior Citizens Center, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33.

Franklin Thomas “Tom” Willits, Jr.
1944-2016

Franklin Thomas “Tom” Willits, Jr., 71, Easton, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born December 1, 1944 in Los Angeles, California.
Tom married Karen Courter on May 4, 1985.
He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard for six years and worked as a service technician for Southwestern Bell for 35 years until retiring in 2001.
Tom was a member of ATT Pioneers, past President of the St. Joseph Bow Hunters and attended Culbertson Chapel United Methodist Church in Stewartsville, Missouri.
He enjoyed crappie fishing, hunting for morel mushrooms, deer hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Sr., and Crystal (Cutler) Willits; and daughter, Tina Marie Willits.
Survivors include wife of 30 years, Karen; son, Corey Willits, Pawleys Island, South Carolina; twin brother, Charles Willits (Anita), St. Joseph, Missouri; sister, Mary W. Sears (Peter), Lincoln, California; special cousin, Karen (Cutler) Zirger (Ron), Highland Ranch, Colorado; and numerous extended family and friends. Tom was loved by many for his kind and generous ways and will be greatly missed.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Culbertson Chapel United Methodist Church, Stewartsville, Missouri or to Karen for a special gift to the Mosaic Life Care Nursing Staff for their wonderful care of Tom. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Muriel Oris French
1925-2016

Muriel Oris French, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born to Carl Arthur Johnson and Oris Marion Pearson in Denver, Colorado, and then grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. Beginning early in her life, she developed a love of art. When she was in 3rd grade, she began taking the bus by herself to Joslyn Art Gallery, which was one block from her home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from University of Minnesota, and worked at the University Of Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
She met her husband, Ivan M. French, M.D. at this hospital. They married on October 4, 1947. They moved to Wahoo, Nebraska, a small town near Omaha, where Ivan practiced family medicine and Muriel was an exemplary homemaker. They attended The First Presbyterian Church of Wahoo, and were members of a couple’s bridge club for 50 years.
They had four children: Richard D. French, M.D. (Linda), James E. French, M.D. (Virginia), Marcia (Mrs. Rick D.) Gilmore, and William A. French (deceased). All of their children graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Muriel started commuting to NWU and earned a second bachelor’s degree in Art History while her daughter was a student there. One of her paintings was purchased for the private collection of NWU. Her drawings were published in a book of activities for children with speech impairments.
In 2002, Muriel moved to St. Joseph. She resided at Corby Senior Living (The Fountains) and was active in their bridge club, book club, the American Association of University Women, and the First Presbyterian Church. She lived here until God called her Home. She was known as “Grammie” French to her beloved grandchildren: Jon French, Michelle (Paul) Thyren, Elizabeth (Jeremiah) Miller, Steven French, Katie (Joe) Lane, Rachel (Bryce) Szczepanik, and Chris (Marilyn) Gilmore. She has seven great-grandchildren, with two more on the way; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Her family will remember her for her unending wisdom, love, and support. She was a shining example of generosity and selflessness, always putting others before herself. She had the incredible ability to make everyone feel special, and she was the most special of all.
Farewell Services 4:00 P.M. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church. Interment 11:00 A.M. Monday, Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska. The family suggest memorials be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Wahoo, NE, or the church of their choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

George Butler Scott
1938-2016

George Butler Scott, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016.
He was born February 11, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary (Butler) Scott.
Survivors include children, James Otis Scott, Rhlonda Carrie Potts and Renae Elizabeth Scott; and two grandchildren.
Natural Farewell, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests donations to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to help defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Leroy E. Mix
1948-2016

Wathena, Kansas Leroy E. Mix, 68, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Mosaic Life-Care of St. Joseph, Missouri. Leroy was born on January 29, 1948, on the farm near Bendena, Kansas to Harley L. & Cynthia M. (Bullock) Mix. He attended Oakland & Bendena grade schools, Midway High School & graduated in 1966. He then attended US Trade School in Kansas City, Missouri. Leroy joined the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he farmed until 1997 and worked for Caterpillar as a technician for 25 years. However, Leroy was always a farmer at heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post #161 of Wathena. Leroy married Carol Weythman on June 23, 1984 in Troy, Kansas. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents. Additional survivors: children, Debbie May, Kansas City, Missouri Michael Clifton, St. Joseph, Missouri Stacy Herrington, Kansas City, Kansas Angel Mix, Helena, Missouri Ted Mix, St. Joseph, Missouri 3 step-grandchildren & 2 step-great-grandchildren Sisters, Cynthia Alley (Bob), Wetmore, Kansas Dessie Costello (David), Atchison, Kansas 3 nephews, 1 niece & several cousins Funeral service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Visitation: 7-8:30 Thursday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Thursday. Burial: Courter Cemetery, Troy, Kansas, where there will be military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #161. Memorials: FFA of Wathena or the American Legion Post #161 www.harmanrohde.com

Charles M. Schaible
1917-2016

FAIRVIEW — Charles M. Schaible, 98, of rural Fairview, died early Monday morning, February 29, 2016, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Hiawatha.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.

Ron Hibbs
1940-2016

Curtis Ronald (Ron) Hibbs, 75, Forest City, Missouri died unexpectedly Monday, February 29, 2016.
Ron was born August 18, 1940 at McFall, Missouri. The son of Maurice and Lenora (Boyd) Hibbs.
He attended McFall Schools and graduated from Pattonsburg, Missouri High School in 1958. Ron graduated from Highland Community College in 1960, where he exceeded in basketball, baseball, and track. He was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a B.S. Degree.
Ron was a former teacher and coach at Union Star and North Andrew High Schools. He retired from Weyerhauser Corp.
Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, during his life and active with youth hunting groups.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include son, Randy (Colette) Hibbs, Savannah, MO; daughter, Jodie (Clayton) Runnels, Stewartsville, MO; granddaughter, Adrian (Riley) Cary, Stewartsville, MO; great-grandson, Quincy Cary, Stewartsville, MO; brother, Clifton (Janis) Hibbs, Clarksdale, MO; former wife, Carolyn Mikes Myers, Stewartsville, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg, Missouri. Interment McFall Cemetery, McFall, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Joseph, Missouri and the family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Roberson Funeral Home. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Eugene E. “Gene” Boos
1926-2016

FT.MORGAN, CO Eugene E. “Gene” Boos, 89, of Ft. Morgan, CO, and a Doniphan County, Kansas native, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in Windsor, Colorado, surrounded by his family, Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Gene was born in Bendena, KS, November 29, 1926, to Nicholas and Elizabeth Goll Boos and grew up near Severance, attended schools there where he graduated high school. He was drafted in the US Army in 1951 where he served two years during the Korean Conflict. After discharge from active duty, he served in the Army reserves for 8 years, discharged at the rank of sergeant.
Mr. Boos was a longtime member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church of Bendena; and Dillon-Bales American Legion in Highland. During his retirement, Gene enjoyed wood working, spending time with his family, especially enjoying the grandkids.
He married the love of his life Wavah “Jean” Boos, August 7, 1950, at St. Benedict’s Church in Bendena. They lived in Highland where they stayed until 1973 when they moved to Ft. Morgan, CO where they owned and operated Boos Grain & Fertilizer. Besides the grain & fertilizer business, though the years Gene also was a mail carrier for the US Postal Services; operated Boos Hardware; and Boos Grain Elevator. She died July 14, 2012 after 61 years of marriage.
Gene was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Donald and Richard Boos; and a sister Mary Beth.
Survivors include his children: Barry Boos (Kathy) of Robinson, Linda Jeschke (John) of Troy, KS, Marilyn Miller (Dale) of Buckner, MO, Greg Boos (Debbie) of Wathena, KS, Pam Watson (Keith) of Windsor, CO, Jacque Christensen (Bob) of Brush, CO, Stacey Martindale (Howard) of Ft. Morgan, CO, Scott Boos of Valentine, NE; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are his brother Clarence “Bud” Boos of Bendena and sister Janet “Jay” Hamilton of Topeka .
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedicts Catholic Church of Bendena, at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, with Father Francis Bakyor as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday, followed by the family visiting with friends until 8 that evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eugene Boos Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

Edgar Lee Levier, Sr.
1945-2016

Edgar Lee Levier, Sr., Shakazee, 70, of Mayetta, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born July 7, 1945 in Topeka to Ada Levier, and graduated from Holton High School.
Edgar was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Native American Church, Chapter One.
He had worked as a firefighter in Arizona and at Blackburn Nursery in Topeka. He was a renowned artist whose artwork is displayed in many tribal buildings.
Edgar married June Ann Price. She survives.
Survivors include his mother, Ada Levier, Mayetta; two sons, Edgar Lee Levier, Jr. Topeka and Gary Joe Levier, in Arizona; three daughters, Kateri L. Levier, Topeka and Jessica Levier and Mary Levier, both in Arizona; two brothers, Gary Buskirk, Mayetta and Mike Levier, in California, and eighteen grandchildren.
Native American services will be Sunday evening, February 28th at the Native American Church on the Potawatomi Reservation. Burial will be Monday morning in the Mahkuk Cemetery. Edgar will lie in state until 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton where a visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Isaac Cameron Justin
1993-2016

Isaac Cameron Justin, 22, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.
He was born August 9, 1993.
Isaac was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nadyne Justin; and grandfather, Bill Stahlin.
Survivors include mother, Camilla Stahlin-Rocker, St. Joseph, Missouri; father, Dan Justin, St. Joseph, Missouri; sister, Dr. Emily Justin, Rochester, New York; grandmother, Honey Stahlin; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
These thoughts and feelings were shared by friends and family expressing how Isaac has touched their lives…
This world wasn’t big enough for Isaac’s personality. He gave us so much, and everything he gave was something real, something strong, something brave. Most of all, he showed us how to be carefree while living a genuine life. Isaac was a very spiritual person – he was an angel, and we were blessed to have had the privilege of borrowing him for a time.
To know Isaac Justin is to love him. He was a cornerstone of joy and light in every life that he knew. Isaac showed us how to love ourselves for who we are and never be ashamed of our deepest truths, whether positive or negative. He gave everything and asked for nothing in return.
All we can do now is to spread the love he poured into us, holding on to and sharing the millions of extraordinary memories he gave us. We all love you, Isaac. Your love was and will always be one of the greatest gifts we have ever been given.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Memory sharing and Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Cathedral School, Bishop LeBlond High School, or NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sean Ryan Cortez
1984-2016

Sean Ryan Cortez 31, of Jefferson City, MO formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 in Jefferson City, MO. He was born October 17, 1984 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Kelly (Monahan) and Jerry Cortez. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School, and Bishop LeBlond High School in 2003 and attended St. Mary’s University, Leavenworth, KS with a basketball scholarship. He married Megan Volkerding on June 25, 2011 and they have two children John Wheeler Cortez, and Sophia Kathleen Cortez. He had worked at Applebees, and at Lincoln University. He was an All State and All City Basketball player and a All City football player for Bishop LeBlond High School, he also played tennis, he loved all sports especially Notre Dame Football. Sean had an infectious smile, and was the type of person who never knew a stranger, he always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement, which made him great to be around. He loved music but most especially he loved being a father, and looked forward to Sunday family dinners. Sean will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. He was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Missouri and was a member of and St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City, MO. Sean was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Nadine Cortez, maternal grandparents, Babs & Tom Monahan, and aunt, Lupe Cortez. Survivors include wife, Megan Cortez, son, John and daughter Sophia of the home, parents, Jerry and Kelly Cortez, of St. Joseph, MO, two brothers, Robert Cortez (Brooke), and Marc Cortez (Patrick) of St. Joseph, MO, and sister, Kelsey (Tyler) Tietz of St. Robert, MO, paternal grandfather, John Cortez of St. Joseph, MO, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 10:00 am at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Father Eric Schneider, Father Richard Rocha con-Celebrants. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, with the Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm, Wednesday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Sean Cortez memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

C.L. “Bud” Grinstead
1923-2016

C.L. “Bud” Grinstead, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.
He was born February 22, 1923 in Blythedale, Missouri.
Bud married Donna Lea Miller June 16, 1944, they were married for over 66 years.
He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
Mr. Grinstead was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, King Hill Lodge No. 376, A.F. & A.M., and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; son, Larry; daughter, Barbara Joyce; parents, Leland and Ruth (Lewis) Grinstead; three brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include daughter, Janet; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Margaret; one brother, Albert; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a son-in-law.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with 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 Three Rivers Hospice or Eastside Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Full Name Dorothy Thompson (Knowles)
1925-2016

Dorothy Thompson (Knowles) was born Wednesday, November 18th, 1925 and passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2016. Visitation is Monday, February 29th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Tuesday, March 1st, 2016, 2:00pm, officiating Rev. Robert Ziegler, at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Atchison. Interment held at Upper Wolf Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Norma Bea Slibowski
1931-2016

Norma Bea Slibowski, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at a local health care facility.
She was born October 1, 1931.
Norma married Teddy Slibowski March 17, 1950.
She was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and parents, Don and Rosemary (McIntyre) Mathers.
Survivors include daughters, Janet Korell, Savannah, Missouri, Barbara Schneider (Denny), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Julie Kirschner (Kevin), St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Thomas Slibowski, St. Joseph, Missouri, Daniel Slibowski, Kansas City, Missouri; daughters, Jean Hutchcraft, St. Joseph, Missouri, Mary Wilson (Jeff), Enid, Oklahoma, Lori Severn (Bill), St. Joseph, Missouri, Patricia Jones (Mark), St. Joseph, Rebecca and Leighanne Slibowski, St. Joseph, Missouri; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and sisters, Donna Jean Boyer and Dorothy Teitz (Barney).
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 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 Green Valley Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lester P. “Drut” Basham
1928-2016

Lester P. “Drut” Basham, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Living Community.
He was born November 18, 1928 to Leslie and Cecil Basham.
Lester married Shirley Boeh. To that union a daughter, Debbie, was born.
He later married Lavina Weir. She preceded him in death.
Lester was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers for over 50 years. He worked for Wm. Grace, and formed a close relationship with him. Lester enjoyed drives through the country, going to casinos, and dining out at Betty’s Café.
He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Deloss and J.L.; and three sisters, Ruby, Lorraine and Charlene.
Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Hatch (Max), Arizona; Companion of 13 years, Mary Heastan; sisters, Velma Spaulding, St. Joseph, and Dorothy Loomis, Grain Valley; step son, Ronnie Weir; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dr. Lawrence Littlefield

1921-2016

Dr. Lawrence Littlefield, 94, Atchison, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, 2016. Dr. Lawrence Littlefield was born Tuesday, October 11th, 1921.
Visitation Saturday, February 27th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Sunday, February 28th, 2016, 2:00pm, Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment is taking place at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Sr. Ann Zager, OSB
1915 – 2016

Sister Ann Zager, OSB, 100, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the monastery.
The vigil service will be Monday, February 29m at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Tuesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Sister Ann was born in Kansas City, Kan., to Blasé and Gertrude Stimec Zager on April 23, 1915. After graduating from Mount St. Scholastica Academy, she entered the Benedictine community in 1939, and made her monastic profession in 1941. For 32 years she taught in parish schools in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Colorado. In 1974, she began working in the library and the English as a Second Language program in Donnelly College in Kansas City. Later, she assisted with services to the aging in Kansas City, Kan., and tutored in the GED program at Donnelly College. She observed her 70th anniversary of monastic profession in 2011.
Sister Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Joseph, Anthony, Peter, Frank, Louis, John and Fred Zager and her sister Mary Skovich. She is survived by her sister Frances McMahon of Kansas City, Kan., and by nieces, nephews, and her monastic family. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home (www.arensbergpruett.com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Mount St. Scholastica or made online at the Mount’s web site (www.mountosb.org).

Mary M. Lancey
1937-2016

Mary M. Lancey, 78, Savannah, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
She was born May 27, 1937 in Ames, Iowa.
Mary married Virgil Williams in 1955 and they later divorced. She then married Ray E. Lancey on December 14, 1972. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2005.
She worked at Swanson’s and later Country Mart for 35 years as a cashier and loved to sew, paint, crochet, knit and enjoyed all types of art. Mary had collected over 800 penguins.
Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, Eastern Star, where she was the District Grand Matron and a member of the Social Order of Beauceant.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Sybil (Purvis) Enfield; and sister, Ann Roberts.
Survivors include son, Keith Williams (Pat); stepchildren, Rae Messick, James Lancey, David Lancey and Janis Easter (Don); eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and four nieces.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, First Baptist Church of Savannah. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, First Baptist Church of Savannah. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Eastern Star Savannah Chapter 223. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Deborah Walters Shellenberger
1949-2016

Deborah Walters Shellenberger, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 14, 1949 in Dodge City, Kansas and lived most of her life in St. Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah High School and was a beautician until she retired.
She enjoyed fishing, camping, and the birds, squirrels and deer that came to her yard to be frequently fed. Deborah was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Savannah.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Wesley Walters; and grandparents, Raymond and Viola Sears.
Survivors include mother, Betty Lee (Martin) Walters, Savannah, Missouri; son, Eric Shellenberger (Monica), Agency, Missouri; daughter, Laura Ziolkowski (Chuck), St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren, Makayla and Edward Ridings, St. Joseph, Missouri and Jordan and Jaron Shellenberger, Agency, Missouri; and sister, Susan Parrish (Donald), Venice, Florida;
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Mosaic Foundation in memory of Deborah. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Walter “Lee” Moeller
1920-2016

Walter “Lee” Moeller, 95, Maryville, Missouri passed away Monday, February 22, 2016.
Lee was born to William and Myrtle Moeller, June 19, 1920. He was ninth of eleven children. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He married Eunice “Bunny” Moeller on December 14, 1940. Lee and Bunny farmed in Topeka, Kansas and then moved to Bedford, Iowa in the mid-forties. They farmed in southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri for over forty years. Lee loved cattle and was honored as an outstanding farmer. A tractor accident ended his farming career.
In the mid-eighties, Lee and Bunny moved to Maryville, Missouri where they resided until his death. He managed the Northwest Missouri Testing Station at the college in Maryville, Missouri. In his retirement years, he continued his love of farming in his garden. He was well known in Maryville for his garden. Many bought fresh vegetables especially tomatoes in the summer and black walnuts in the fall. When he wasn’t growing vegetables he was tending as many beautiful flowers as he could grow.
His other loves were people and card playing. He always had a big smile and a genuine interest in whatever a friend was doing. He and Bunny won many card tournaments.
Lee was a member of the Masonic Masons and a Charter member of the Pickering Lions Club. He volunteered many hours to the Lions and left his mark in selling popcorn. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Lee and Bunny had two daughters, Lona and Jeanne. Jeanne preceded Lee in death in the eighties. Lona Lewis lives in Bellevue, Nebraska and Lee has a son-in-law, Terry Lewis that lives in Sidney, Iowa. Lee has one grandson, Dawson Lewis, Pierre, South Dakota; granddaughter-in-law, Anne; and three great grandsons, Michael, Andrew and William. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by his sisters, Norma Jean Ray, Topeka and June Brown, Wichita, Kansas.
Lee was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Max Duane Davison
1934-2016

Max Duane Davison, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born January 13, 1934 in Braddyville, Iowa.
Max married Charlene Hayes on June 13, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1990. He then married Judy Price Salmons on January 20, 1996.
He worked at the Mountain Music Inn as a maintenance manager and was a volunteer firefighter and former mayor of Braddyville, Iowa.
Max was a member of First Baptist Church in Savannah, Missouri and the LIONS club in Braddyville.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy (Sheley) Davison; and step-daughter, Amy Elifrits.
Survivors include wife; daughter, Pam Holman (James), Braddyville, Iowa; son, Todd Davison (Jana), Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Michelle Moore, Kara, Ella and Mariah Holman, Shanna Johnston (Aaron) and Kristin Winter (Josh); step-children, Kevin (Andria), Randy Salmons (Rhonda) and Lisa Umphrey (Jim); ten great-grandchildren; numerous step-grand and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clark (Lorene) and Ronnie Davison (Sue); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert Larson Kibler
1919-2016

Troy, KS Robert Larson Kibler, 97 passed away Sunday, February 21, 2015 at his home in Troy, KS. Bob was born on February 15, 1919 in Troy, Ks to Oscar W. Kibler and Mary Ann Larson Kibler. He graduated from Troy High School in 1938, where he was very active in athletics. He was a member of the National Guard in Troy, which was mobilized in December of 1940. He served his country for five years, much of which was spent in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. He married Mary Lois Evans in 1949. He owned a feed store in Troy later going to work for Foxbuilt/Triple F feeds. After living in Miami and Nemaha Counties, he lived for 34 years in Hiawatha and then retired to Troy. He grew up in First Christian Church in Troy and was later a member, board member and deacon of First Christian Church of Hiawatha. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leon and Walterand sisters Helen Kibler and Lydia Aufenkamp and nephew John Aufenkamp. He is survived by wife Mary of the home, daughters Susan Staley of Fort Worth, TX (Ronny), Amy Sciortino of Chesterfield, MO (Bill), Caroline Kibler of Austin, TX (Calan Thurow); nephews Bob Aufenkamp, and Dale and Bryce Kirk, grandchildren Byron Anderson, Sam Anderson, Emily Unger, and Maddie Sciortino as well as 5 great grandchildren and numerous friends.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. on Friday. Family will receive friends from 6-8 on Friday and 12:30 to 1:30 on Saturday. Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas, where there will be military honors. The family suggests memorials to Special Olympics or NEK Hospice. www.harmanrohde.com

Otha “Bill” W. Embrey
1929-2016

ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI Otha “Bill” Embrey, 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home.
Bill was born on May 10, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William & Mildred (Wisdom) Embrey. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Bill served in the U.S. Army during Korea. He worked for and retired from Meadow Gold Dairy after 30 years, then went to work for Heartland Hospital and worked another 33 years before retiring again.
Bill married Susie Morton on December 12, 1953 in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 daughters; Alice Pickerel and Virginia Lawrence, 2 brothers; Marlin and Bobby Embrey, 3 sisters; Donna Wasson, Roberta and Lola Embrey.
Survivors include, daughter, Donna Frans (Andrew Hahn) of St. Joseph, Missouri Sons; Mark Embrey (Susan) of St. Joseph, Missouri Alvin “Woody” Woods (Peggy) of Elwood, Kansas 15 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren Sister, Lila Gross of Vincennes, Indiana Nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 27, 2016 – 11:30 A.M. At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas where there will be Military Honors. Visitation: family will receive friends Friday evening 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials: either Hands of Hope Hospice or Elwood Fire Department www.harmanrohde.com

Fred Davidson
1917-2016

Fred Davidson, 98, Martinez, California, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016.
He was born September 20, 1917 in Barnard, Missouri.
He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Photography.
Fred married Margaret Maxwell in 1948 and they later made their home in California.
Fred enlisted in the United State Army as a photographer and served during World War II and Vietnam, retiring as a LT. COL. He was a very active member of his church in California and attended Ashland United Methodist Church when he was in town to visit his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rachel (Wehr) Davidson; wife, Margaret; brother, Lewis; nephew, Bill Davidson; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Maxwell.
Survivors include son, Kevin Davidson (Karen); daughter, Denise Warren (Richard); three grandsons, Jeffrey Davidson, Christopher Davidson and Jerry Warren (Rachelle); two great-grandchildren, Kaelynn and Jaemison; niece, Mary Kay Burgess; sister-in-law, Barbara Maxwell; and extended family members and friends.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Ashland United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Carol Jean “Jeannie” Laurent
1922-2016

Carol Jean “Jeannie” Laurent, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her home.
She was born December 16, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jeannie married Alfred M. Laurent on May 18, 1946. He proceeded her in death on August 26, 1979.
A long-time resident of the North end she lived on Dewey Ave. from her birth until 2007. Her three passions in life where her family, her church, and her music. Carol Jean was organist at King Hill
Christian Church and later at Ashland United Methodist Church. She performed in the Ashland Bell Tones, in the St. Joseph Symphony as a cellist, and taught piano from her home. She also enjoyed china painting, bowling, and was a member of the Y – women.
She was a life-long member of the Methodist church beginning at Trinity, on Third St, which became Ashland United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Laurent was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur P. and Jenny (Steinmeyer) Kost; brother, Albert Kost; and sister, Louise Hees.
Survivors include sons Martin Laurent (Keren), Santa Fe, New Mexico; Louis Laurent (Beth) Lawrenceville, Georgia; granddaughters Kelly Powell (Mathew); and Jessica Folsom (Charles); great grandchildren, Caleb, Mason, and Grace Powell; and nieces Marylin Erganian (Nshan), Jennifer Hoecker (Larry), and Patty Raines (Ron).
Farewell services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Ashland United Methodist Church. Internment, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather will friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Mrs. Laurent will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Ashland United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Betty Giannetta
1927-2016

Betty Giannetta, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 21, 2016.
She was born December 4, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Betty married Lawrence J. Giannetta on May 18, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2005.
She worked at HD Lee and later originated and owned the Unique Boutique Bridal. She was a member of First Assembly of God and later the Central Assembly of God, both of which she was very involved.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Verna (Bell) Million; three brothers, Bud, Virgil and Tom Million; and sister, Mary Ellen Duguid.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Huffman (Rick) and Deborah Rowe; grandson, Brendon Ramseier (Lora); two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert Paul Wippel
1956-2016

Robert Paul Wippel 59, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday February 20, 2016 at a Saint Joseph. He was born August 30, 1956 in Winchester, Kansas son of Christine & Robert Wippel. He married Yvonne Angold Wippel on January 7, 2005. He graduated from Atchison High School. He was a member of the Trinity Luthern church. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, He is survived by wife, Yvonne Wippel of Saint Joseph, MO, step-daughters, Jana Radmer, and Lorna Hamilton, 3 grandchildren, sister, Rosemary Williams. He has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Marzella Schuler
1925-2016

Marzella Schuler, 90, Nortonville, Kansas, died Sunday, February, 21, 2016, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Church in Nortonville with Rev. Lazar Carasala, officiating. A parish rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Nortonville, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or Jefferson County Humane Society and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Marzella was born March 12, 1925, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Elsie Biffinger Winn. She attended Atchison High School and Mount Saint Scholastica.
She and Fred G. Schuler were united in marriage in 1950 at St. Joseph’s Church in Nortonville, Kansas. Mr. Schuler preceded her in death on February 13, 2010.
Marzella was a homemaker, but she also assisted her husband Fred in the trucking business. She was a hard working woman.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and the St. Joseph’s Church Alter Society. Marzella was a loving and excellent mother, often doting on her children and grandchildren. She also had a warm spot in her heart for animals.
Survivors include four sons, Wayne (Wilma) Schuler, Basehor, KS, Kim Schuler, Nortonville, KS, Steve (Lucy) Schuler, Rossville, KS, Kevin (Christine) Schuler, Nortonville, KS, two daughters, Marilyn Schuler, Wichita, KS, Debra (Leo) Gunzelman, Valley Center, KS, a sister, Selma Winn Scholfield, eight grandchildren, Matthew Gunzelman, Erin Gunzelman Garrison, Michael Gunzelman, Frederick Schuler, Kathleen Schuler, Brad, Amy, Lee and a great granddaughter, Elise Garrison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers, Robert Winn and infant Harry Winn.