Deborah A. Debbie Johnson
1950-2015

Deborah A. Debbie Johnson, 64, Rushville, Missouri passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
She was born July 25, 1950 to Elroy and Pauline Sheehan in Rock Island, Illinois.
Debbie married Marc Johnson on September 17, 1983.
She was a Jehovahs Witness. Debbie was an animal lover and considered her pets family. One of her favorite pastimes was the Renaissance Festival. She would dress the part and knew all the performers. One of her most endearing qualities was her great wit and dry sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include husband, Marc; children, Michael Yeater (Stacy), Jason Yeater, and Bonnie Johnson; grandchildren, Michael John, Seth, Sean, and Brandon; 1 great-granddaughter, Peyton; mother, Pauline; and sister Peggy Dusenberry.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Armstrong Cemetery. Interment Armstrong Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri. The family suggests memorial gifts to Wayside Waifs Shelter, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64137. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Laverna Rose Jackson-Crowley
1930-2015

Laverna Rose Jackson- Crowley, 84, of Falls City, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at a local healthcare facility in Falls City.
Laverna was born October 14, 1930 in Forest City, Missouri to.. Vernon and Ethyl Markt.
Surviving family includes son, Rickey R. Jackson, grandchildren, Shawn and Katrinka, four great-grandchildren, brother, Charles Markt, sisters, Mary Dodson and Sue Fuets.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, brother, Robert, sisters, Beverly, Ellen and Margaret.
Visitation will begin after 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Wednesday. A Celebration of Life will be held following the Visitation at our Chapel on Wednesday.
Inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Christopher “Chris” Lee Jones
1986-2015

Christopher “Chris” Lee Jones 28, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born September 16, 1986 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Nova and Steven Jones. He attended Lafayette High School and had worked at Triumph Foods. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, but most especially spending time with his children; Caden, Cayce and Chloe Jones. Additional survivors are his parents, a brother, Donald (MacKenzie) Jones of St. Joseph, MO, fiance, Colby Phillips of St. Joseph, MO., and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Glen & Jneva Huston, and paternal grandparents, Donald & Norma Jones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home. 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 Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

 

Deborah A. (Debbie) Johnson

Deborah A. (Debbie) Johnson, 64, Rushville, Missouri passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Farewell Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Orventa “Sissy” Anderson
1914-2015

Orventa “Sissy” Anderson 101, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born June 22, 1914 in New Market, MO, daughter of Hattie and Role Winder. She was a homemaker and a farm wife, who enjoyed sewing, crochet, and quilting. Sissy was a member of the King Hill Baptist Church and the Pleasant Ridge Baptist church of Weston, MO. She was preceded in death by parents, a brother, Willard Winder, and a sister, Alberta Kyle. Survivors include, step daughter, Helen Marie (Marion) Munns of Colorado, Step granddaughter, Deborah Allio, step grandson, Ron Munns, three step great grandchildren, Tim, Matthew & Lisa, and a nephew, Gary Winder of St. Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Dr. Jim Anderson officiating, 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 New Market Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Journey Baptist Church formerly the King Hill Baptist Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.
Gertrude Gertie M. Jennings
1941-2015

Gertrude Gertie M. Jennings, 73, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 4, 1941 to Floyd and Lola Norine (Zellers) Proctor.
She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, sewing and collecting pens. She was a sassy fire cracker and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Jennings; parents; great-granddaughter, Tilayna Calhoon; brother, Paul Proctor; and sister, Deanna Proffit.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Crippen; sons, Harold, Danny, Steve, and Frank Calhoon and James Jones; brothers, Roy, Charles, Dennis and Gary Proctor; sisters, Denise Lemons, Stella OCallaghan and Sharon Theas; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the funeral home to help offset funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Robert “Bob” Dwane Taylor
1931-2015

Robert “Bob” Dwane Taylor 84, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born June 12, 1931 in Wichita, KS. He married Ruth Ellis on February 16, 1963 and they shared 52 years together. He served in the United States Marine Corp and is a veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a commercial union painter. He enjoyed He hunting, fishing and music, was a member of V.F.W. Post 11, and the American Legion post 359. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. father, Pete Taylor, mother, Oma Lovett, three sons, Douglas, John and Randy Taylor, and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Conroy. Survivors include, wife, Ruth Taylor of the home, four sons, Roger Taylor of CA, Michael (Christy) Conroy, Roger (Lonna) Conroy, and Steve Conroy all of St. Joseph, MO, three daughters, Tina Taylor (Belinda Kalig) of Saint Joseph, MO, Roberta Giles and Cheryl of CA, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Harrison of St. Joseph, MO, a grandson he raised Nathen Taylor Sr. of St. Joseph,. MO. as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Monday, June 29, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Adrian Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Dearborn Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Disabled Veterans, D.A.V. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Robert E. Siela
1923-2015

Robert E. Siela, 91, Cameron, Missouri passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
He was born July 17, 1923 to Joseph and Edna (Kessler) Siela in Hurlingen, Missouri. He graduated from Easton High School, class of 1940.
Mr. Siela proudly served in the US Navy during World War II.
He married Eileen M. Marshall in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2013.
Known as Cowboy, he ran the Centennial Family Dairy Farm that has been in the family since 1845. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 359. He was very independent and did things his way. Robert enjoyed playing bingo and pitch in his free time.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Gerald and Eugene Siela and Joseph Clarion; and sisters, Mary Louise Mackiewicz and Erma Buelher.
Survivors include his children, Carol Wright and Tim Siela; sister, Eunice Grier; grandchildren, Charles Wright, Chad Wright, Natalie Wright-Newman and Chantell Pennington (Tony); and great-grandchildren, Ayklen, Macie and Jaxsen.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, Hurlingen, Missouri. Parish rosary 6:00P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Fuenral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Anita F. Brockman
1923-2015

Anita F. Brockman, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 19, 1923 to Henry and Anna (Fischer) Kiehnhoff of rural Wathena, Kansas.
Anita married Glen C. Brockman on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2007.
Mrs. Brockman worked for the U.S. War Department under the Adjutant Generals Office in Washington D.C., during World War II. After the war she took a job with the Federal Aviation in Kansas City, Missouri where she met her husband. She was also involved with serving her church, Our Savior Lutheran in Eufaula, Oklahoma, and volunteering.
Upon retirement, Anita and her husband enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad and attending Elderhostel courses at various colleges. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Natalie Plummer, one grandson and two great-grandchildren of Prairie Village, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, Wathena, Kansas. Inurnment Bethel Cemetery, Concordia, Missouri, at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Christ Lutheran Church, 2108 US 36, Wathena, Kansas, 66090. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dennis DB N. Butler
1946-2015

Dennis DB N. Butler, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born September 23, 1946 to William and Nedella (Welter) Butler in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He graduated from Lafayette High School class of 1964, Central Missouri State University and Missouri Western State College.
Dennis married Liz Brunk on September 25, 1976. She survives of the home.
Mr. Butler proudly served in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Sergeant.
He had worked for Herzog for the past 38 years.
DB was an avid Royals and MU Tigers fan. The most important thing to him was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also a lifetime member of Happy Hour at Nortys and leaves behind many cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Buddy and Gary E. Butler; and sister, Patricia Patty Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Liz Butler; children, Benji Butler, Joshua White and Jenny Butler; grandchildren, Hayley Butler, Kaitlyn and Jagger Mejia; and beloved dog, Reagan.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.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. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Alice Marie Grafton
1925-2015

Alice Marie Grafton, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at a local health care center.
Alice was born October 19, 1925 to Shannon and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Stephens in Doniphan County, Kansas. She grew up in the Doniphan County area, graduating from Atchison High School. During WWII, she went to work for Union Pacific Rail Road where she met her husband Rex Grafton, who was currently serving in the U.S. Navy. They later married on February 1, 1946 and moved to St. Joseph. Alice was a homemaker and loved to cook, especially known for her pie baking. Alice was a Christian and a member of King Hill Christian Church, where she had previously served as church secretary.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Rex in 1989; and two brothers, Gerald and Robert Stephens.
Survivors include two children, Michael (Judy) Grafton, of Blue Springs, MO and Kristi Grafton, of St. Joseph; four grandchildren, Christopher Grafton, Dana (Bruce) Evans, Stacy (Roy) Ewing and Kelly (Derek) Thomas; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; several nieces and nephews and longtime companion, Bill Marcell.
Graveside Services and Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, at Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan Kansas with Chaplain Alan Pruitt officiating. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. today, at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or The Wounded Warrior Project.

Anita F. Brockman
1923-2015

Anita F. Brockman, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 19, 1923 to Henry and Anna (Fischer) Kiehnhoff of rural Wathena, Kansas.
Anita married Glen C. Brockman on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2007.
Mrs. Brockman worked for the U.S. War Department under the Adjutant Generals Office in Washington D.C., during World War II. After the war she took a job with the Federal Aviation in Kansas City, Missouri where she met her husband. She was also involved with serving her church, Our Savior Lutheran in Eufaula, Oklahoma, and volunteering.
Upon retirement, Anita and her husband enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad and attending Elderhostel courses at various colleges. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Natalie Plummer, one grandson and two great-grandchildren of Prairie Village, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, Wathena, Kansas. Inurnment Bethel Cemetery, Concordia, Missouri, at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Christ Lutheran Church, 2108 US 36, Wathena, Kansas, 66090. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Marjorie Daw Haage
1927-2015

Marjorie Daw Haage, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 30, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Marjorie married Don Haage in Garden City, Kansas, on January 3, 1945.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was also an elder; a 50-year member of PEO, most recently of Chapter JF; Runcie Club; and Missouri Western State University Ambassadors Club. She volunteered at the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, Trails West, and for the Performing Arts Association. Marjorie was an active partner with her husband in the clothing business in Phillipsburg, KS, and Maryville, MO, and later in real estate in St. Joseph. She also worked at the Missouri Western University library for 18 years.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Edwin and Gertrude (Cassidy) Daw; and a sister, Lois Peddicord. Survivors include daughters, Donna Minton, St. Joseph, Missouri, Deborah McClymont (John), Norton, Kansas, Denise Biechler (Dean), Ames, Iowa; and Deidre Black (Keith), Tucson, Arizona; nine grandsons, Scott Westbrook (Candi), Kirk Westbrook (Laura), Grant McClymont (Cindel), Will Minton (Ashley), Darrin Black (Wendy), Devin Black (Kailey), Josef Biechler, Peter Biechler and Reikel Biechler (Mary); granddaughter, Kathryn Wilson (Kevin); eleven great-grandchildren, Connor, Mackenzie, Arik, Chloe, Lily Westbrook, Kingston and Avery McClymont, Juniper Minton, Samantha, Abigail and Ryan Black; and numerous nieces and nephews. Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 27, First Presbyterian Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to The First Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph, MO. The family would like to thank Hospice, nurses, and techs at Living Community for their care and watchful eyes. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Kenneth F. Budine
1987 – 2015

Kenneth Floyd Budine, 27, Savannah, MO passed from this life on Monday, June 22, 2015. He was born October 20, 1987 in Kansas City, MO to George and Cindy (Hughes) Budine.
Kenneth loved his family and friends. He was an Eagle Scout and did not know a stranger; he enjoyed motorcycles, traveling, fishing, and playing the piano. He graduated from Savannah High School in 2006. He worked at Country Mart and Spader Farms and loved to be around the horses.
Survivors include, his parents; one brother Kyle Budine and Fiancé Caitie Turner all of Savannah, MO; sister, Terin Budine, St. Louis, MO; maternal grandfather, Franklin Hughes and friend Sue Hagee; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his triplet brother Kurt Budine; maternal grandmother, Bernita Hughes; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Gladys Budine
Celebration of Life will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2015 at Breit–Hawkins Funeral Home; Savannah, MO. Interment will be in Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, MO. Public visitation and family receiving hours 5 to 8 PM Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations suggested to the Andrew County Food Pantry.

 

Richard V. McGuire, Sr.
1924 – 2015

Richard Vernon McGuire, Sr. 91 Rosendale, MO passed from this life on Monday, June 22, 2015 at LaVerna Village in Savannah. He was born in St. Joseph, MO on January 19, 1924 to Claude and Emma (Roberts) McGuire.
Richard married Gloria Young on November 22, 1944 in Atchison, KS. He was a member of the Rosendale Christian Church, Rosendale, MO. His home meant everything to him and he loved his family dearly. Richard enjoyed farming, was a good honest person and a quit man but when he spoke you listened.
Survivors include his wife Gloria of the home; one son, Richard (Debbie) McGuire; one daughter-in-law Jean McGuire, both of Rosendale, MO; sister Francis (John) McKinney, St. Joseph, MO; four grandchildren, Harold McGuire, Debbie Dykes, Jesse McGuire, Sarah Zimmerman; great grandchildren, Alyssa McGuire, Keith Zimmerman, and Jacob Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dean McGuire; sister, Dorothy Close; and a brother – in law, Edwin Close
Celebration of Life will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Breit–Hawkins Funeral Home; Savannah, MO. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. Public visitation and family receiving hours 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations suggested to the American Heart Association.

Nancy (Miller) Livengood
1953-2015

Nancy (Miller) Livengood, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at a healthcare facility.
She was born January 21, 1953 to Lawrence and Dorothy (Stiens) Miller in Maryville, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her dad; and brother, Robert Miller.
Survivors include mother, Dorothy Miller; sisters, Judy Isgrigg (Jesse), Kay Nielson (Ron), Peggy Townsend (Ken), Alice Bricco (Randy), Shirley Sullivan (Steve), and Lisa Cirks (Tom); brothers, Ron Miller (Pam), Bill Miller, Paul Miller (Jean), Steve Miller (Stephanie); many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, St. Gregorys Catholic Church. Inurnment St. Mary Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist with mental health in care of Kay Nielson, 28605 State Hwy. M, Barnard, Missouri 64423. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

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Nancy Irene Silvey
1946-2015

Nancy Irene Silvey, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born August 28, 1946 in Wathena, Kansas.
Nancy married Ronald Silvey March 5, 1966.
She was a secretary for the Western Regional Diagnostic Correctional Center, from which she retired in 2013.
She ran Silveys Flower Shop and was quite creative and enjoyed crafts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Jodie Ward; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include husband, Ronald, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughters, Ronna Clark (Andy), Melissa Richie (Patrick), and Christine Duncan (Scott) all of St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Ryann, Derek (Shawna)and Jessica Summerford, Hunter, Camden, and Heaven Richie, Drake and Baylor Duncan; great-grandchildren, Aidan, Rylan, and Shelby; son-in-law, Doug Ward; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Burley C. Ball, Jr.
1956-2015

Burley C. Ball, Jr.,59, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his residence.
He was born January 1, 1956 to Burley and Betty Ball in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, St. Joseph; girlfriend, Sue Jennings, St. Joseph; sisters, Connie Harmon, St. Joseph, Marilyn McCourt (Pat), Onaga, Kansas, Sandy Coy (Darrell), St. Joseph, Barbara Martin (Scott), Mound City; brother, Mike Ball (Vicki) St. Joseph; sister, Brenda OMeara, St. Joseph; brother, Rick Ball (Stephanie), St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Whispering Pines Cremation Garden. The family will gather with friends 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the family to help with expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

W. Jean Smith
1936-2015

Wilma Jean (Stenzel) Maag Smith, 79, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born March 6, 1936 in Hamburg, Iowa to Walter J. and Marjorie M. (Hiatt) Stenzel. Jean grew up on a farm in Nemaha County Nebraska; attended the McKissick Island School there, and graduated in 1954 from Hamburg High School, Hamburg, Iowa. She attended St. Josephs Nursing School, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jean married the love of her life Harold E. Maag in 1956. They became the parents of five children. Harold passed away in 1981. Jean married J.O. Smith in 1984 and they shared 17 years until his passing in 2001. Jean married John Schildknecht in 2004 and he survives of the home.
Her parents and her sister, Doris J. Sowers, precede Jean in death.
Jean enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, living in the country, sewing, quilting, reading, playing the organ, and singing. She became interested in history and genealogy in 1990. She was a member and volunteer in the genealogy department of the Andrew County Museum for many years. She enjoyed helping numerous people doing their own research. Jean was a member of John Griffith Chapter of DAR and served as registrar.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Mary (Sam) VanHorn, Connie Maag, Susan (Mark) Schneider, John (Barb) Maag, and Jim (Kari) Maag; grandchildren, Marne (Jimmy) Schafersman, Micah Van Horn, Kim (Steve) Warden, Dustin (Misty) Schneider, Travis (Rachael) Schneider, Jacob Schneider and fiancé Michelle Vey, Sierra Maag, Shaina Maag, Lindsey (Koty) Davis, Kasey Maag, and Trevor Maag; great-grandchildren, Zack, Gage, Allie, Jackson, Ruby, Landon, and Macy.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Cosby Zion United Methodist Church. Interment Cosby Zion Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. 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 Cosby Zion Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kenneth Ken W. Boyd
1927-2015

Kenneth Ken W. Boyd, 88, Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 in St. Joseph.
He was born March 11, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a graduate of Benton High School, class of 1945.
Mr. Boyd proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 1894 in Clinton, Missouri.
Ken married Carmen Swank in 1951. She preceded him in death in 1983.
He worked in the feed and grain industry prior to moving to Clinton, Missouri where he and his wife owned Valley Hardware.
Ken had a passion for golf and also enjoyed reading.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Alberta and W.Joseph Boyd of St. Joseph.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen Ann Schwab (Thomas D.) of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter, Tawnya Henderson (Scott) and great-granddaughter, Riley Grace of San Antonio; granddaughter, Laura Schwab Wintters (Brandon) and great-granddaughters, Addison Faith and Allyssa Joy of San Antonio; granddaughter, Sarah Schwab (Travis Jowell) of Houston; sister, Betty Jo Thomas of St. Joseph and a niece and nephew and their families.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.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 where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Sunday. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donors choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Janice Marie Tolley
1952-2015

Janice Marie Tolley, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at her residence.
She was born October 1, 1952 to Howard and Nellie George in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Janice married John Tolley on June 7, 1999 who resides in the home.
She was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Missouri Western State University.
She loved to garden, golf, and to spend time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Helton; granddaughter, Lindsey Helton; brothers, Harry and Donald George; and sister, Shirley George.
Survivors include husband; daughters, Stephanie Edwards-Morris (Mike), Faucett, MO and Valerie Helton (Jimmy Frans), St. Joseph, MO; son, Danny Helton, Jr. (Tera), Central, IN; daughters, Melanie Helton (Scott Romey), Smithville, MO., and Melissa Crockett (Scott, Sr.), St. Joseph, MO; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Margaret Wilcox; brothers, Charles George (Patsy), and Archie George; numerous nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery, Whispering Pines Cremation Garden. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Donors Choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

George A. Russell
1949-2015

George A. Russell, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born September 19, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Mary (Williams) Russell.
George married Vickie Lynn Patterson May 23, 1975.
He was a cook in the United States Army for over 20 years.
He loved fishing, camping, hunting, collecting swords and knives, and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, Michael Hayden.
Survivors include wife; son, Dustin Russell; daughter, Kelly Hayden; and grandchildren, James, Ryan, Gabriel, and Victoria Russell, and Austin, Joseph, Chase, Olivia, Wyatt, and Cole Kline.
Natural farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Lisa M. (Cobb) Bechtold
1970-2015

Lisa M. (Cobb) Bechtold, 45, Rea, MO; passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
Lisa was born May 21, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert and Sandra Cobb. She was a graduate of Savannah High School.
Lisa was employed as a housekeeper at Drury Inn in St. Joseph. She was a member of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed attending auctions and riding on her Harley Davidson. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Lisa married Bill Bechtold on April 20, 2009 in St. Joseph. He survives of the home.
Additional survivors include her daughter, Haylee Ball (Cody), Richmond, MO; step-daughter, Tiffany Gazarek (Joe) Savannah, MO., step-son, Matthew Bechtold (Dana), Savannah, MO; seven grandchildren, Brody , Ryder, Chloe, Tanner, Kaden, Keegan and Kale; siblings, Tom and Sharon Walton, St. Joseph, MO; Bill and Shawnee Walton, Forest City, MO; Cheryl and Kim Keith, St. Joseph, MO; Sandy and Jack Hare, Topeka, KS; Bill and Cathy Cobb, Belton, MO; Terry and Rhonda Cobb, Ponka City, OK; Tracy Cobb, IA; Wayne and Sharron, Belton, MO; Debbie and Bill Allender, Maryville, OK and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bechtold was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Mike Cobb.Services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel where the family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Savannah Cemetery.
The family has requested memorial donations be made in care of the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

 

Ruth Anna Foster
1924 – 2015

Ruth Anna Foster 90, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She was born in St. Joseph, MO to A. Clyde & Lucille G. (Spencer) Ingram on September 28, 1924.
Ruth enjoyed reading, helping and caring for people. She was a member of Hillyards first LPN Class and practiced and volunteered her vocation for the remainder of her life. She donated her time in doing regular blood pressure monitoring at the Joyce Ray Patterson Senior Center in St. Joseph.
She is survived by two sons; Charles Wesley (Linda) Brown, Dr. Roger (Cindy) Brown; two daughters, Barbara (Lloyd) Budine, and Marsha (Dr. Robert Allen) Brown, plus close family member John (Dee) Carter; one sister, Catherine Laurence; ten grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren with numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, Charles Alfred Brown, William Harvey, and Robert Foster, and one sister Gretchen Smiley
Ruth gave a generous donation of her body to KU Med Center for medical research. No services are planned.

 

Patsy Ruth Williams
1934-2015

Patsy Ruth Williams, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at her residence.
She was born February 21, 1934 to Henry and Violet McDowell in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Patsy married Donald Lee Williams, Sr. on January 13, 1950 who preceded her in death March 26, 2015.
She enjoyed playing Bingo and collected Elvis memorabilia. She was a tough, straight forward lady who was not afraid of anything.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Vicky Lynn Vardoulous; sisters, Audrey Lea, Sharon Kay; brothers, Donald Gene and Allen Dale.
Survivors include children, Patsy Moss, St. Joseph, Missouri, Teresa Owens (Larry), St. Joseph, Missouri, Penney Brinton (Chuck), St. Joseph, Missouri, D. L. Williams, Jr., Independence, Missouri and Tim Williams (Kelly), St. Joseph, Missouri; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry Dean McDowell (Fran).
Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be sent to Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Rosco Herl Province
1967-2015

Rosco Herl Province 48, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born March 16, 1967 in Springfield, MO. He worked at as a tree trimmer. He was Christian. Rosco was preceded in death by adopted father, Robert D. Province. Survivors include, MO, father, Elvis Hatheway, Sr. of Union Star, MO, mother, Velma T. Province of Mineral Point, MO, six children: Tabatha Farris, LaTosha Hatheway, Jimmy Neill, Jr., Nikita Neill, Shaelynn Province and Preston Province, grandchildren, Tavan Minear, Nicholas Minear III, Paisley Stevenson, TrayVion Hatheway, four brothers, Elvis Hatheway, Jr., Rick Hatheway, Doug Hatheway, Robert Province, and a sister Hady Province. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at Leggett Cemetery, Success, Arkansas. at a later date. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Rosco Province memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

 

Larry R Pittman
1944 – 2015

Larry Ray Pittman, 70, Savannah, Missouri passed from this life on Wednesday, June 17 2015 at his home in Savannah. He was born September 25, 1944 in Rosendale, Missouri to Sherman and Marie (Adams) Pittman. Larry married Diana Neece on February 1, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He liked old cars, tractors and anything he could get dirty doing. Larry was a superintendent for E.L. Crawford Construction Company retiring in 2008.  He was a member of the Carpenters Local 110 in St. Joseph.Survivors include his wife Diana of the home; sons, Troy (Angie) Pittman, Savannah, Missouri, Doug (Sarah) Cerra, Troy, Kansas; daughter, Lynne Pittman, Savannah; brother, Garry (Judy) Pittman, Rosendale, Missouri; sisters, Mary Atkins, St. Joseph, Missouri, Shirley (Phillip) Standlea, Raymore, Missouri, Helen Hardister, St. Joseph, and Gloria (Dean) Hurlbut, Country Club, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kirk Pittman, Kinsley (Ben) Pister, Amaris DeLong, Curran DeLong, Tara (Alex) Batty, and Ryan (Rachel) James; four great-grandchildren, Liam, Ilef, Hadassah, Rhema, and Amana. Larry was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and Troy and Lynne’s mother Trudy Nease.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Celebration of Life will be 10AM, Saturday June 20, 2015 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, Missouri. Public visitation and family receiving hours will be 5 to 8 PM Friday June 19, 2015 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home. Interment will be in Bennett Lane Cemetery.  In Lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter or Donors Choice.

Benjamin Joseph Buczek Jr.
1959-2015

Benjamin Joseph Buczek Jr. 73, of DeKalb, Missouri passed away Tuesday June 16, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 23, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Garnet & Benjamin Buczek Sr. He married Margaret “Peggy” Danback on April 2, 1960, and they shared 55 years together. He graduated from Christian Brothers high school 1959, was a Truck Driver for several of the local lines. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and was proud of his grandkids, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Christopher Buczek, and brother, David Buczek. He is survived by wife, Peggy Buczek of the home, three sons, Greg Buczek of Faucett, MO, Mike Buczek of St. Joseph, MO, and Kris (Kim) Buczek of Cosby, MO, three grandchildren: Erica Buczek-Tanaka, Konnor Buczek, and Karoline Buczek, and two great grandchildren, Yoshi and Mika. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Velma Lee (Conley) Woolard
1928-2015

Velma Lee (Conley) Woolard, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born October 7, 1928 to Charles and Jennie Conley in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Velma married Charles Thomas Woolard September 4, 1948 who preceded her in death on April 25, 2003.
Mrs. Woolard was a dietary aid at Methodist Medical Center, a member of the Buchanan County Extension Club, and a member of Woodson Chapel Church since 1955.
She enjoyed working in her garden and being outside.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband; son, Gary Woolard; parents; grandsons, Nicholas and Brandon Woolard; sister, Joanne Conley.
Survivors include sons, Melvin Woolard (Patti) and Ricky Woolard both of St. Joseph, Missouri; 4 granddaughters, Christina Woolard (Rick),Atchison, Kansas, Wendy Dorchelman (Brian), St. Louis, Missouri, Jaime Albers (Curtis), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Rachel Smith (Matt), Springfield, Missouri; grandson, Jason Woolard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Naomi Jean Hepburn, Colorado; and several 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. The family suggests memorial gifts to Donors Choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Michael William Thomas
1977-2015

Michael William Thomas 37, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care, in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born November 29, 1977 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Cheryl and Joseph Thomas. He graduated from Mid Buchanan and attended Missouri Western State University for four years. He married Michelle Grier February 14, 2005 and she survives of the home. He enjoyed fishing and writing poems but most especially he loved to spend time with his family and was a Royals fan and a Christian. Survivors include, wife, Michelle Thomas of the home. mother, Cheryl Thomas of St. Joseph, father, Joseph Thomas of Agency, MO, three sons, Joseph Snapp, Joshua and Gabriel George, one daughter, Makinze Karl, two sisters Becky Chesnut of Dearborn, MO, and Kelsey Thompson of St. Joseph, MO and a half sister Lori White of St. Joseph, three brothers, Matthew Thomas of King City, MO, Christopher Reddis and Brandon Reddis both of Tucson, AZ, paternal grandmother, Jeanie (Richard) Nicholson of St. Joseph, MO, four aunts, Lisa Rodgers of St. Joseph, MO, Tracy Bowden of Denver, CO, Leighann Whetsel of St. Joseph, MO, and Cindy Newton of St. Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Rupp Funeral Home, with Rick Lumm Officiating officiating, The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

 Jackie “Jack” L. Schuman
1944 – 2015
Jackie “Jack” L. Schuman 70, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Diversicare of St. Joseph. He was born in St. Joseph, MO to Charles Schuman and Arlena June (Cobb) Weir on September 2, 1944.
Jack served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965.
He is survived by son, Jeffery Schuman; daughter, Kelly Angus, both of Des Moines, IA; sisters, Cindy Scott, St. Joseph, MO, and Pamela Gilliland, Atchison, KS; and four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, Cecil Weir; and brother Ronald Schuman.
Jack has been cremated and no visitation or services are scheduled per his wishes. Arrangements entrusted to Gladden – Stamey Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO.

 
Juanita Mae Barber
1933-2015

Juanita Mae Barber, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at a local hospital.Juanita was born January 14, 1933 to Glenn and Viola (Russell) Valentine in St. Joseph, where she lived her entire life. She was a 1950 graduate of Benton High School. On November 27, 1954 she married Colonel Barber who she shared over fifty years of marriage with before his passing March 1, 2006. In 1992 she retired from Nodaway Valley Bank, where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of former Hyde Valley United Methodist Church. She also was a member of CAJ and the Railroad Old Timers Club. She enjoyed traveling and especially enjoyed her time with family and friends.Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Colonel; a brother, Howard Valentine; and nephew Michael Valentine.Survivors include two children, Jackie Barber of Victorville, California and Lisa Barber of St. Joseph; three grandchildren, Jeremy Barber and his wife Stacy, of Anchorage, Alaska, Megan Venegas of El Paso, Texas, and Gary Barber, of Victorville, California; one great-grandson, Vance Venegas; two nephews, James and Paul Valentine and several great-nieces and great-nephews.Ms. Barber has been cremated under the care of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to CAJ Scholarship Fund, c/o Nodaway Valley Bank.