Connie Rose DeLong
1945-2015

Connie Rose DeLong 69, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care, Saint Joseph, MO. She was born July 9, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Hazel and Willie DeLong. She attended Benton high school, and was a beauty operator and had her own shop, she also worked at Cub Foods & Phoenix Scientific. She loved her family and grandchildren, and enjoyed bingo, lottery and casino games. She was a member of Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Billy Joe Tyler, a brother, Reggie DeLong, and a sister, Margaret Stanford. Survivors include five children; Sandy (Curt) Acord of St. Joseph, MO, Tammy Sue (Gordon) Bennington of St. Joseph, MO., Timmy (Penny) Tyler of St. Joseph, MO, son, Bradley J. (Jacqueline) Tyler of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Candy (Terry) Kalamon of Saint Joseph, MO, two brothers, Billy Joe DeLong of St. Joseph, MO, and Jimmy DeLong of Stockton, CA, and a sister, Janice Hamilton of St. Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Stevenson 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 Sugar Creek Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Second Harvest Food Bank and YWCA Shelter for Abused Women. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Mary Etta Wawrzyniak

Mary Etta Wawrzyniak 101, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Living Communities of Saint Joseph, MO. She was born December 30, 1913 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Henrietta and Henry Roberts. She was a Homemaker, who loved crocheting, sewing, cooking, making quilting, and afghans. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the St. James Altar Society. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Frank, parents, daughter in law, Maxine Wawrzyniak, five brothers: Charlie, John, Henry “Buck”, Jake, and Jess “Jinks” Wawrzyniak, five sisters, Emma McGuire, Nancy Grable, Susan Moser, Nellie Roberts, and Dollied Griffin. Survivors include daughter, Mary Sanger and husband John of Saint Joseph, MO, son, Robert Wawrzyniak of Maitland, MO, four grandchildren Teresa Brown, Leon Sanger, Nicky Jo Wawrzyniak, and Jerri Lynn Dearmont, 11 great, grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm, Tuesday with the family will receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James Catholic Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

John “Jay” Walter Rocha
1958-2015

John “Jay” Walter Rocha 56, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at his home. He was born October 9, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Eleise “Lisa” and Juan Rocha. He graduated from Benton high school. He worked at MetroWarehouse in Kansas City, MO. He is now safely home with his heavenly father who he loved dearly. He will be sadly missed by his family and co-workers. He was baptized at St. James Catholic Church. Jay was preceded in death by father, Juan Cruz Rocha, sister, Laura Leigh Rocha. Survivors include his mother, Eleise “Lisa” Loft of Saint Joseph, MO, two brothers, Timothy and Thomas “Tommy” Rocha of Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Laura Rocha, aunt, Constance Bridgewater, Uncle and aunt, Arthur and Julia Rocha, nephew, Joshua Rocha, niece, Rylee Rocha, great-niece, Marah Rocha, cousin, Beth Neff, as well as numerous other cousins. .
Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be conducted 2:30PM, Wednesday, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Richard Rocha officiating. Memorials are requested John Rocha Memorial fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

 

Brenda Sue (Stroud) Shtohryn
1949-2015

Brenda Sue (Stroud) Shtohryn, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born March 23, 1949 to Virgil Brick and Frances (Gelvin) Stroud in Craig, Missouri. She was the youngest of five children.
Brenda married Zenon Jim Shtohryn on March 29, 1974, who preceded her in death on May 22, 2011.
She graduated from Nodaway Holt RVII High School in Graham, MO in 1967. After graduation she worked for Rother Grain Elevator in Maitland for many years. She moved to St. Joseph in the early 70s and worked at American Electric for several years until the company down-sized. She was currently employed at American Angus Association in St. Joseph.
Brenda was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was 25 years old and successfully managed the disease for many years. She underwent a stem-cell transplant in 1996. The disease reoccurred in 2014, and she lost a courageous battle as a result of complications from treatment.
was a kind, sweet, and loving person known for her humor, generosity, and artistic spirit. She loved spending time with her family, drinking hot tea, reading, and exploring her creative side. Some of the artistic skill she developed over the years included painting, needle point, stained glass lamp shades, and Ukranian pysanky Easter eggs. At work, she delivered gifts to her co-workers as a secret Santa for years until she was discovered one morning.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Stroud (1951); father, Brick Stroud (1984); and brother, Jim, (2014).
Survivors include sisters, Rena Gard, Maitland; Ray (Linda) Stroud, Shirley (ONeil) Long, Mound City; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; her beloved pets Zoey and Scooter; and many friends and co-workers.
Farewell Services at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Lake Avenue Baptist Church or the Leukemia Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Mary Etta Wawrzyniak

Mary Etta Wawrzyniak 101, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Living Communities of St. Joseph; The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm, Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. arrangements Rupp Funeral Home.

Robert “Bob” Edward McGuire

Robert “Bob” Edward McGuire 88, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Cameron, MO. He was born November 4, 1926 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Mary and William H. McGuire. He married Audrey Malson on May 24, 1947 and she survives of the home. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the World War II. He worked at MFA 23 years, Carnation & the Leavenworth Prison. He loved dancing, hunting, fishing, and was a member of Community Christian Church and attended King Hill Baptist Church. He was also a member of the King Hill Masonic Lodge # 376 A.F. & A.M, the Scottish Rite, Moila Shrine Temple, VFW and American Legion. Bob was preceded in death by hias parents, three sisters Ida Pummel, Betty Lou Mackley, and Martha Singleton, three brothers, Eugene, Howard, and Ralph McGuire. Survivors include, wife, Audrey McGuire of the home, a sister, Barbara Funk of St. Joseph, MO, and several, nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor C.P. Black officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Journey (King Hill) Baptist Church Pantry. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

John Walter Rocha

John Walter Rocha 56, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 8, 2015; arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home.

William A. Bill OBanion, Jr.
1925-2015

William A. Bill OBanion, Jr., 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence.
He was born May 25, 1925 in Gentry, Missouri to William and Minnie (Weese) OBanion, Sr.
He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and was the owner and operator of Bill & Jims 66 service station. He also built houses and developed residential areas. Bill was a jack of all trades, but enjoyed woodworking and carpentry the most. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maxine OBanion; brother, Roy OBanion; and sisters, Mary Ellen Hensley, Agnes Riddle Dine, and Clara Heaton. Survivors include daughters, Debra OBanion, Becky Mercer (Troy); son, Gregg OBanion; step-daughters, Mary Berry (Wendell) and Sandy Sealey (Bob); brothers, Austin OBanion (Arlene) and Dennis Nolan (Janice); two grandchildren, Corey Bennett and Kendra Bennett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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 United Cerebral Palsy in honor of his grandson, Corey. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Ruby Munshaw

Ruby Nellie Webster Munshaw, loving and devoted wife, for 63 years, and a partner in ministry, to the late Reverend Joseph J. Munshaw was born December 6, 1918 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, and died June 9, 2015 , at 1 o’clock at the Oregon Care Center, Oregon, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur H. Webster and Anna Crystal Webster; two brothers George and Lorne Webster, and a sister Ruth Clark.

Ruby is survived by three sons,who were with her, Dr. Joseph Arthur Munshaw (and wife Coke Hennessy) of Manchester, Missouri, John William Munshaw (and wife Joyce) of Oregon, Missouri, and Robert Wayne Munshaw of Independence, Missouri. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

When she was four years old her family moved from Canada to Central Point, Oregon, where she grew up and graduated valedictorian of her senior class in 1936. In 1943 she became a U.S. citizen.

When she was seven, Ruby was asked to become the pianist for her church. This began a lifetime of music ministry that lasted more than eighty years. She played piano, organ, and autoharp. She directed and accompanied church choir cantatas at the Methodist churches in Guilford, Barnard, Bolckow, Oregon, and Forest City, Missouri. Even when her eyesight and memory were failing, she brought comfort and joy to herself and others playing the piano and organ at the Oregon Care Center, where she resided in the last years of her life.

At her request, her body was cremated. A memorial service celebrating the life of Ruby Munshaw will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. A visitation will occur one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Inter-Serv, 200 Cherokee St., St. Joseph, MO. 64504, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements. Online information is at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

James Andrew Haer
1930-2015

James Andrew Haer, 84, Oregon, Missouri died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Pettijohn and Crawford Funeral Service, Mound City, Missouri. Interment Baldwin Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Pettijohn and Crawford Funeral Service. The family requests donations to Mound City Nutrition center or Benton Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

Theodore Cedric Williams
1955-2015

Theodore Cedric Williams, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survived by sister, Endie Williams; and brother, Steven Williams.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A register book is located at the funeral home. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy Ruth Hendricks 1926-2015

The world has lost its brightest light. Dorothy Ruth Hendricks passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 6th surrounded by her family from an aggressive brain cancer.
Dorothy Ruth Bremicker was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Jun 19th, 1926. Fondly known as Brem, she was adored by many. She married Colonel James Hendricks and they enjoyed the Air Force life. Dorothy and Jim had two children, Sharon Lea and Michael.
Dorothy was the matriarch of her family. Her charismatic personality and contagious smile will be long remembered, by her friends and family throughout the many places she has lived.
Dorothy was amazing and beautiful in every way; her qualities were nothing short of magical. The essence of who Dorothy was lives in all of us who were lucky enough to know her. She influenced many lives until the day she passed and her wisdom and caring nature are really a part of everyone whose lives she has touched. She will be dearly missed but it is comforting to know that she is safely in heaven with her true love and soul mate.
The family will be holding a private service in Dorothys honor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Madonna Turgon 1924-2015

Madonna Turgon, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 4, 1924 to Thomas and Cora Driskell in Blanche, Missouri.
Madonna married Chester Emil Turgon in August of 1951, he preceded her in death on October 29, 1992.
She was active in PTA and as a Cub Scout Den mother. Madonna was a member of New Testament Christian Church on Pickett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers and sisters; and infant granddaughter, Cora Lee Wilson.
Survivors include son, Norman Greg Turgon (Sandra), Lees Summit, MO; daughter, Debra McDowell (Tony), St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Allen Turgon, David Wilson, Gaytha Wilson; great-grandchildren, Brittny, Jordan, Luka, Lily, Brynn, Brecken, Elise, and Ethan; sister, Wilma Cowan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment 1:30 P.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

William John Tunks II 1950-2015
William John Tunks II, passed away on June 7, 2015 at his home near Fairport, Missouri. He was born at home on the family farm on July 22, 1950 to Billy and Leona Tunks.John attended Fairport Grade School, graduated from Maysville High School, attended Missouri Western State University achieving a degree in computer science.He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saint in St. Joseph. He worked for Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph and H & R Block in Kansas when he retired. John loved to do genealogy research about his ancestors and would willingly help anyone else interested in researching their family history.He was a gentle, quiet, private man, and enjoyed helping those less fortunate, especially the elderly. He was a member of the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), Sons of the Confederacy and Union Veterans of the Civil War.He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Leona Tunks.Survivors include sister, Marilyn (Bernard) McMillen, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Gary (Barbara) Tunks, Biloxi, Mississippi; nephew, Scott (Debbie) McMillen, King City, Missouri, Eric (Kelly) McMillen, St. Joseph, Missouri, Joshua (Stacy) McMillen, Kansas City, Missouri, Jordan McMillen, St. Joseph, Missouri, Ethan McMillen, King City, Missouri, Gary James Kelly, Biloxi, Mississippi; nieces, Cindy (John) Kilgore, Cameron, Missouri, Kim Tunks, Maysville, Missouri, Jada McMillen, St. Joseph, Missouri; and many cousins.Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in the Butler Cemetery, Fairport, Missouri near the family farm and his home. The family will gather one hour prior to the service. The family suggest memorials be made to the Butler Cemetery through the funeral home. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

John W. Gorey 1967-2015

John W. Gorey, 47, Galesburg, Illinois died Saturday, June 6, 2015 in St. Joseph, Missouri.He was born July 22, 1967 in St. Joseph, Missouri.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, by request of the deceased no services are scheduled. Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Howard William “Babe” Johnson Sr

Howard William “Babe” Johnson Sr. 73, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at his home. He was born November 13, 1941 in Halls, MO, son of Lillian and Charles Johnson. He attended Benton high school and served in the United States Air Force. He was self employed in auto body repair industry. He taught boxing and was a Golden Glove Boxer, his spirit and life was the outdoors, where he loved to fish, hunt, mushroom hunt, and had a state record deer kill. Babe was a comedian and who was small in stature but very tough. Preceding him in death are his parents, and a brother, Charles Johnson. Survivors include, daughter, Virginia “Sue” (Rick) Wilson of Saint Joseph, MO, two sons, Howard “Bo” Johnson, Jr. of Amazonia, MO, and Stranton Johnson of St. Joseph, MO, 6 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, four brothers, Larry Johnson (Pam), Roy (Sally) Johnson, Jesse (Jeanette) Johnson, and Kenneth Johnson, six sisters: Cheryl (Jim) McNabb, Paula Dorris, Anita Johnson, Patricia Kamler, Marilyn (Bill) Bond, and Lenora (Rocky) Nowak, and his companion, Anna Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, Monday, June 8, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Albert Shirley 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 Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Carol (Howard) Willis
1931-2015

Carol (Howard) Willis, 83, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City.
Carol (Howard) Willis was born on October 31, 1931, to Basil Howard and Nelle (Faris) Howard in Chester, Nebraska.
The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and then to Kansas City, Kansas, before settling in St. Joe, where Carol graduated from Lafayette High School.
Carol married Tom Willis on November 2, 1952. Tom began serving as a minister, and he and Carol were associated with the Wallace Christian Church from 1965 until his death in 1999.
They also served several additional churches in northwest Missouri. Carol made many friends at these churches who were very important to her and were a second family for her.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Ilo, Irene, Gladys and JoAnne; brothers-in-law, Ralph Lickteig and Jerry Kramer.
Survivors include her son, Tim, of Kansas City; sisters, Betty Kramer of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Bess Michaelson (Ron) of Leawood, Kansas, Patsy Melton of Shawnee, Kansas, and Cathy Worley (Ken) of Kansas City, Missouri; brothers, John William Howard (Mary) of Marysville, Kansas, and Bob Howard (Carlyn) of St. Joseph; many nieces and nephews; and her many friends at various churches.
The family thanks the nurses, administrators and staff of New
Mark for the care they gave Carol for the past two years, and for the individuals of Grace Hospice who assisted in her care during her difficult final weeks.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggest memorial gifts to Show-Me Christian Youth Home in La Monte, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Linda K. (Barham) Callen
1951-2015

Linda K. (Barham) Callen, 63, Savannah, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born November 14, 1951 to Leonard and Mildred (Fulks) Barham in South Bend, Indiana. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Billy and her father-in-law, Francis Callen.
Linda lived in Arkansas with her parents before moving to Missouri where she attended Hosea school and graduated from Benton in 1970.
Linda married George Callen in 1973, and had two children, Kelly (Galen) Tannehill of Union Star, and Bradley Callen of the home.
Linda is survived by husband, kids, granddaughters, Amanda Callen of Clarksdale, Kaytlyn (Timmoth) Price who is stationed in Italy, Shelby Callen of Union Star, and Kylie Tannehill who is stationed in Hawaii, her brother Bobby (Iona) Barham and their son, Junior Ray of Arkansas, and mother-in-law, Georgia Callen, along with many other family members and friends.
Linda worked at the Bucket Shop, Phillips Roxanne, Haps Place, and Adams Bar & Grill. Linda enjoyed going out to eat, spending time with friends, and family, and watching TV.
Farewell Services 4:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Lung Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rozella Zell Gillaspie
1923-2015

Rozella Zell Gillaspie, 91, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015.
She was born October 29, 1923 to Henry and Eugenia Tremblay in St. Joseph, Kansas.
Zell married Ellis Gillaspie February 15, 1947.
She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, Altar Society, Ladies of Charity, Eagles Lodge, and a former member of a bowling and pitch league.
Zell enjoyed bingo, camping, fishing, and was as avid sports fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sons, Rickey Gillaspie and Stanley Miner; granddaughters, Jennessa Gillaspie and Skyla Keck; brothers, Arthur, Oliver, and Burt Tremblay.
Survivors include sons, David Gillaspie and Pete Miner; daughter, Norma Gillaspie (James Keck); son, Tim Miner (Cindy Farris); grandchildren, Holly Norton (Kyle), Reid and Grant Gillaspie, Shawn, Heather, Kristin, Tabitha, Travis and Lisa Miner; great-grandchildren, Hatcher and Karver Norton; daughters-in-law, Kelly Gillaspie, Annette Rush, and Jeanne Maxwell; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. 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. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church or Bishop LeBlond High School. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Raymond Edward Benedict II
Born: July 29, 1972
Died: June 06, 2015

Raymond Edward Benedict II 42, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born November 15,1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He married Dawn Benedict on July 29, 2011 and she survives of the home. He worked at Vintage Timbers as a maintenance supervisor. Raymond loved his family and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death are his father, Raymond Benedict, Sr., and mother, Joyce Taylor. He is survived by wife, Dawn Benedict, two daughters, Rhyanan and Angelina Beaman, and son, Zachary Beaman all of the home, three brothers, Jonathon of St. Joseph, Jesse and Matthew Benedict of Kansas City, three sisters, Dee Anna (Kevin) Dilley of St. Joseph, Lanie and Shelby Benedict of Kansas City. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 5:00 pm at the Calvary Chapel Church at 13th and Jules Street, St. Joseph, where a fellowship dinner will follow the services. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Dennis Lee Bowen
(November 11, 1955 – June 6, 2015)

Dennis L. Bowen 59, of St. Joseph passed away Saturday June 6, 2015 at his residence.

Dennis was born November 11, 1955 in Bethany, MO to Warren and Ada Bowen. He has resided in St. Joseph for several years and had retired from the Carpenters Union. Dennis’s hobbies were shooting and hunting.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Lyndon, and one sister, Tammy. Surviving is his wife Susan, who passed later the same day. One brother, Gregg Bowen, St. Joseph; nieces, Danielle Miller and Janell Rickard and nephew, Chad Albus.

Dennis has been cremated under the direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. A joint memorial service for Dennis and Susan will be held at a later date.

Susan L. Bowen
(November 10, 1959 – June 6, 2015)

Susan L. Bowen, 55, of St. Joseph passed away Saturday June 6, 2015 at a local health care facility.
Mrs. Bowen will be cremated under the direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. Joint memorial services with her husband Dennis who passed away earlier the same day will be held at a later date.

Patrick Eugene Robinson

Patrick Eugene Robinson 67, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home. He was born September 19, 1947 in Faucett, MO, son of Mary and Calvin Robinson Jr. He graduated from high school then served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was very proud of his military service in Viet Nam. He worked at Fort Leavenworth in the maintenance department he also raised Tobacco and farmed for many years. He loved fishing and going to Stockton Lake he also loved golfing and farming. Pat was a Christian. Survivors include, his parents, brother, Tom Dale (Dixie) Robinson of Faucett, MO, son, Jeff Robinson of Faucett, MO, daughter, Holly (Maj. Terrence) Soule of Austin TX, former wife, Karla Williams of Weston, MO, niece, Kris (Doug) Pinson of St. Joseph, MO, great nephews, Christopher & Ryan Pinson, and two, great great nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Andy Campbell officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Halleck Cemetery Taos, MO. Memorials are requested to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Virginia Mae Hollister Regier
Born: May 16, 1928
Died: May 30, 2015

Virginia Mae Hollister Regier, 87, died Saturday May 30, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.

She was born May 16, 1928, the middle child of Leon George and Jennie Caroline Stevens Hollister, at Bethel Hospital, Newton, KS.
She was raised in the Sedgwick and Wichita area of South Central Kansas where family roots were well established.

Virginia graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1946 and continued her education at Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia (now known as Emporia State) and Wichita State University.

She was a schoolteacher for more than 20 years, teaching at Rural School #24 Doty, Benton, Wichita, Fairview, Powhattan and Hiawatha. After leaving teaching, she was employed by the World Publishing Co. for 27 years and worked in various capacities: advertising sales, Lifestyles editor and editor of The Everest World. As a journalist and editorial writer, she received a number of awards from the Kansas Press Association.

She was very active in the community, having served as a member of the Board of Directors and as President of the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce. She was also a member of the Hiawatha Business and Professional Women and served as Secretary of the Hiawatha PRIDE Committee. She was a long-standing member of the Saturday Club of Hiawatha, and volunteered for many years with the annual Hiawatha Halloween Frolic, serving on the Hiawatha Halloween Queen Committee, building and judging floats, and helping organize The Lions Club After-Parade Dance. She had previously served as Honorary Grand Marshall for the Parade, and most recently worked with Hiawatha World staff to compile a special commemorative booklet to mark the Frolic’s 100th anniversary year.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha for more than 40 years. She took special pride in the Church’s music programs, particularly the Chancel Choir, in which she sang for at least 20 years. She had previously served as well on the Church’s Worship Committee and Board of Trustees, and had held nearly every leadership role in the United Methodist Women, in which she was active until her death. Virginia and her late husband John were also long-standing members of the Hiawatha Lions Club, having served the Club as secretary for a combined total of more than 40 years. Virginia was also very active in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life organization. She participated in a number of roles including the Event Leadership Team – Relay for Life of Brown County. She also organized and presented “Chat Time” at Maple Heights for a number of years, a monthly discussion group for residents there.

Virginia married S/Sgt. John Duane Regier on December 23, 1949 at The First United Methodist Church, Sedgwick, KS. He died on December 6, 1993.

She was preceded in death by her parents; older brother, Gilbert and sister, Doris and younger brother and sister (twins) Gerald and Genevieve.

She is survived by her son, Chris (Katy) of Olathe, KS, Michael (Gordon) of Morristown, NJ, two grandchildren, Tyler Regier, Urbandale, IA and Ashley Regier, Wichita, KS; two great-grandchildren, Connor and Nicole (Colee) Regier, Urbandale, IA; two sisters-in-law, Inez Hollister, Wichita, and Minnie Hollister, Shattuck, OK; brother-in-law Jim Davison of Sedgwick, KS, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews that she cherished very much.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church, 401 Hiawatha Ave, Hiawatha, KS at 1:30 pm. The interment services will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, KS on a date later this summer.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Hiawatha, KS or the Morrill Public Library, Hiawatha, KS, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

C.D. Mills
1922-2015

C.D. Mills, 92, Mesa, Arizona died Monday, June 1, 2015.
He was born August 1, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Name married Mary Vinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife.
Survivors include son, Mark Mills (Cindy) of Mesa, Arizona.
Private Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Charles F. Crotty

Charles F. Crotty, Sr., 88, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, with his family at his side.
Mr. Crotty was born December 12, 1926 in St. Joseph, MO to John T. and Wilhelmina (Gampper) Crotty. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. He served in the US Army and as a Staff Sergeant was stationed at the Pentagon at the end of WWII. On June 25, 1949 he married Irene R. Klein in St. Joseph and were to celebrate 66 years of marriage later this month. He was the owner of Missouri Glass, Inc. in St. Joseph.
Mr. Crotty was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Companions of the Precious Blood, founding member of the Serra Club, Knights of Columbus Council #571, St. Joseph General Assembly of the Knights of Columbus #569, American Legion Post #359, Ancient Order of Hibernians Local #558 and the Christian Brothers Alumni Association. He was a former President of the Frederick Avenue Association and a longtime member of the St. Joseph Traffic Commission. He was very active in his church community volunteering at St. Francis Church, School and House of Bread.
Mr. Crotty is survived by his wife Irene R. (Klein) Crotty of St. Joseph; four sons, Charles F., Jr., William P. (Kimberly), Michael G., and Thomas J. (Elizabeth) Crotty all of St. Joseph; three daughters, Mary B. (George) Smith of Gladstone, MO, Kitty J. (Chris) Muehlbach of Kansas City, MO and Jeanne T. (John) Modlin of St. Joseph, MO; two sisters, Carol Jean Kilgore of St. Louis, MO and Elrie M. Myers Sebring, FL; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, JohnT., Jr, Paul and F.X. Crotty, sisters Mary Delores Keenan, Patricia J. Graham and Theresa Ann Pangle, a grandson Adam Dane Penland
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 5, 2015, at 10:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00PM Thursday evening at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends following the Rosary until 8:30pm. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Second Harvest Food Bank or St. Francis Xavier House of Bread.

Bobby A. Bradley
Born: November 08, 1933
Died: June 02, 2015

U.S. VeteranBobby Arthur Bradley, 81, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville, MO, Tuesday, June 2, 2015, with his family at his side.

Bobby was born in Charleston, AR, on November 8, 1933, to John Arthur and Emma Bell (Ragsdale) Bradley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Maxine Nasleroad.

He was raised in Santa Paula, CA, and had formerly resided in Camarillo, and Exeter, CA, prior to moving to Maryville in 2007.

His memberships included the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of the Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, AF & AM, Maryville, a York Rite Mason, Al Malaikah Shrine Temple, Los Angeles, CA, a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine in Scotland.

He retired as a Tech Sergeant from the US Air Force after more that 20 years service.

On December 6, 1953, in Las Vegas, NV, Bobby was united in marriage to Mary Lou Millard. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his 3 sons, Ray (Diane) Bradley, AZ, Rick (Mona) Bradley, Maryville, MO, Randy Bradley, ID; 2 sisters, Madge Montgomery, WA, and Darlene Brixy, CA; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Bradley, Mandy Martinez, Jason Bradley, Audra Siemer, Cauleen Pick, and Dillion Bradley; 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO. Pastor Paul McKim will be the minister. No formal visitation is planned.

Military Rites at the cemetery will be under the auspices of the Missouri Military Honors Detail and members of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Laura Street Baptist Church Building Fund, or the SSM Hospice of NW Missouri, both of Maryville.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Robert Davis
Died: May 30, 2015

Robert “Bob” E. Davis passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He died at his home in Hopkins, MO surrounded by loving family.

Bob Davis was born October 31, 1944 near Maryville, MO. His parents were Robert P. Davis and Stella (Brant) Davis . They preceeded him in death. He was also preceeded in death by one brother Joe Davis, and three sisters, Shirley Davis, Virginia Stotts, and Christina Davis.

Bob married Virginia “Sue” Randle on June 24, 1964 in Maryville. She survives of their home. Other surviving family members are daughters Tina (Charles) Woods of Hopkins, Tammy (Dennis) Hamilton of Hopkins, Teresa (Robert) Hippler of New Liberia, LA, and Terra (Chad) King also of Hopkins. Surviving sons Travis (Manda Zuchowski) Davis, and John (Kathy) Brown of Maryville. Bob is survived by three sisters Dorothy and Diana Davis of Hopkins, and Margaret Giggar of Stanberry,MO. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Kelly Randle,Mike Woods, Tarran, and Bryan Hamilton, Tanisha, Keegan, and Shelbie King, and Chance, and Ciara Davis. He is also survived by four great grandchildren and numerous neices and nephews.

Bob was employed as an over the road truck driver for 33 years. He drove over 3 million safe miles. He lived his whole life in Nodaway county. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Graveside service for Bob Davis will be, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM. The service will be held at Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to help with final expenses.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Donna Jean Weyer

Donna Jean Weyer 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Mosaic Life Care. She was born February 13, 1938 in Frazier, MO, daughter of Dorothy and David Russell. She worked as a bartender at Turas, Old Green Tree, Sportsmans Club, Hickory Tavern, and Blondies. She loved people, and loved helping people. She was active in the area food kitchens, and participated in several fundraising contest such as the Ugly Bartenders Contest for Multiple sclerosis, she also enjoyed traveling to Branson, Nascar, the Dallas Cowboys, and was a Dale Earnhart, and Willy Nelson Fan. Donna was a Breast Cancer survivor and a member of the ROC Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, and an aunt Ada Ball. Survivors include, sons, Floyd (Nancy) Weyer of St. Joseph, MO, & Tom (Debbie) Weyer of Dekalb, MO, daughters, Sherry (Ted) Carpenter of St. Joseph, MO, & Terry Weyer of St. Joseph, MO, nine grandchildren: Brittney Gann, Dustin Chaney, Toni Hixon, Kyle Weyer, Melissa Roberton, Teddy Carpenter, Ashley Weyer, Kristy Weyer, and Tyler Weyer, nine great grandchildren, several cousins, and her companion, Leonard Scroggins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Rob Diamond 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 Frazier Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Susan B. Koman foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Zoey Marie Joyce Seever

Zoey Marie Joyce Seever 28 day infant daughter of Preston and Krystal Seever of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. She was born April 30, 2015, and was preceded in death by paternal great grandparents, Carole and Glenn Seever, maternal great grandparents, Oscar and Onieta Lammers,and Ray and Ruby Chapman. Survivors include, her parents, brother, Wyatt, sister, Sage, paternal grandmother, Tracy Enoch (Roger Scott) paternal grandfather, John Rainez, paternal great grandparents, Susie and Charles Rainez, maternal grandmother, Linda Lammers (Jacque LaTour), maternal grandfather, Steven Lammers (Lisa Flannigan).
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday with a funeral service to follow starting at 2:00 pm, on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Wisdom Williams officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Zoey Seever memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Rev. William Lanning
1934-2015

Rev. William (Bill) Lanning, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015.
He was born November 2, 1934 to James and Mellissa Lanning in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy. In his younger years he worked at St. Joe Charter as a bus driver, Hall Implement Company, Brown Contracting, and was a distributer of My Gifts 4 You. He later owned and operated Bill’s Trading Post. He was also a certified preacher for the Fellowship with God Church.
Survivors include children, William Lanning, Roger Lanning (Nellie), and Julie Hafley; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Casey and Margaret Smith; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The procession will leave from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ruby Fay (Thompson) McMillian
(07/02/1917 – 05/28/2015)

Ruby Fay (Thompson) McMillian, 97, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at a local heath care facility. Ruby was born July 2, 1917 in Agency, Missouri to Julius and Mamie (Balsiger) Thompson. She was a member of Faith United Baptist Church.
In 1936, she married Joseph H. McMillian. He preceded her in death in 1974.
Ruby is survived by sons, Joseph (Muriel), Dearborn, MO, Everett, Rushville, MO, Julius (Vicky) Faucett, MO, and James H. McMillian, Windsor, MO; daughters Sandra McMillian, of St. Joseph; and Emma Wood of Dearborn, 6 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ruby was also preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Ruth Bloomberg, Bernice Angst, Anna Kincaid, Wilma Hanway and Sarah Wheeler, and brother, Tom Thompson.
Graveside services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Judy Cemetery in Wallace, MO under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, Missouri.