ST. JOSEPH – Diana Margaret Garrett, 72, went to be with her heavenly Father on this 17th day of April 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Diana was the only child of Jerry and Virginia (Hardin) Smith, born on the September 15, 1941. Her parents precede her in death.
Diana attended several schools in her grade school days as she traveled with her father who was in the Military Service. She attended St. Benedict’s School in Canon City, Colo., the Ursuline Academy in Paola, Kan., and graduated from Convent Sacred Heart in St. Joseph, in 1958. She then attended St. Joseph College and St. Mary’s in Leavenworth, Kan. She retired as the office manager from McGlade Masonry in St. Joseph, after 25 years of employment. She had worked at several other business prior to McGlades.
Diana loved to do all kinds of crafts, especially quilting. She was a member of the Piece Corps Quilt Guild. Diana was the Charter president and member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 6760. She was active in the community, and involved in many activities. She was a member of Central Christian Church.
Diana is survived by her husband, Larry; son, Rusty Garrett and wife Tisha; three daughters, Beth Garrett, Mary “Ginger” Phillips and husband Steve, and Lorri Sadler and husband Tom Huppe; ten grandchildren: Nicki and Misty Stapleton, Allyssa and Adam Garrett, and David Marshall, Stacey Garrett, William Phillips, Kylee Lewallen and her finance Eddie Leaverton, Cassie Sadler, and Bill Jones; seven great-granddaughters; and one great grandson.
The family wishes to thank the Hands of Hope Hospice and the staff at the Oncology Center and the Cancer Center with Heartland for their kind and gracious service to our mother.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Central Christian Churchwith Rev. Jason Whyte officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Roger L. Fisher, 87, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born November 25, 1926 to Leo and Rosa (Isaacson) Fisher in Peoria, Ill.
He married Waunita Jennings on December 19, 1954. She preceded him in death on October 7, 1999. He then married Betty Ruth Curtis on August 4, 2001. She survives of the home.
Roger proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, MSTA, St. Joseph Woodworker’s Guild, North Kansas City Woodturners and North Kansas City Small Engines Group. He was also a member of the MO-KAN Antique Power Association and the Moila Shrine Charity Lodge.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Erma Rose Fisher.
Additional Survivors: son, Regan Fisher (Roxanne), Savannah, Mo.; daughters, Cheryl Fowler (Tracy), Sugar Land, Texas and Jennifer Jackson (Albert), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Michael and James Fisher, Drew, Lee and Nicholas Fowler, and Lauren and Alex Jackson; and two great-grandchildren, Brantley Fisher and Adelynn Fowler.
Services: 10 a.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Mo. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Martha V. Thompson, 93, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 24, 1920 to Walter and Ona (Burroughs) Bateman in Parnell, Mo.
Martha married Chester Thompson on June 16, 1940. She preceded him in death on March 10, 1990. She was a longtime antique collector.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors: brother, Drexel Bateman (Rosalee), Gladstone Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

HALFWAY, Mo. – Virginia L. Hinckley, 75, died Sunday, April 13, 2014.
She was born August 1, 1938 to Oscar and Vera (Cole) Fancher. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.
Survivors: son, Jeff Hinckley; daughters, Janelle Hinckley and Jeannine Hayes (Johnathan); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers.
Mrs. Hinckley was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service.

ST. JOSEPH – Katherine L. Patrick, 92, went to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
She was born on November 18, 1921 to Dewey and Alma Heath. She married Louis Paul Nold, Jr. in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1948. She married Calvin Patrick in 1955 and he is deceased.
Survivors include: a son, Paul (Deanna) Nold; daughter, Linda Graff; son, Charles (Robin) Patrick all of St. Joseph; son, Curtis Nold of Sedalia, Mo.; her sister, Janice (Jack) Humphrey; and brother, Dewey Heath.
Other survivors include twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sister, Marion Price; grandson, Paul Nold, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Della Heath.
Katherine worked at Green Hills on south 22nd street for 29 years. She loved to travel and visited many countries. She was a wonderful cook, loved to garden and bowl. Her favorite thing was to be anywhere her family was. Katherine was a wonderful mother and loving grandmother. She was a member of Patee Park Baptist Church.
Services: 11 a.m., Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 10 a.m., Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m, Saturday.
The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice.

CAMERON, Mo. – Sondra Sue Schlitzer, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo.
Sondra was born on November 27, 1937 in St. Joseph to John William and Juanita Margaret (Williams) Linder. She was of the Catholic faith. She worked as a teenager at the Old Katz Drugstore.
On July 16, 1955, she married Martin William Schlitzer in St. Joseph. In September of 1956, they moved to Absecon, N.J., where they lived for 42 years. She and her husband were inseparable during their 50 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2005.
Sondra was also preceded in death by her parents; paternal grandparents, Leslie and Ethel Linder; two brothers, John and William; and two sisters, Barbara and Linda.
Sondra found great joy in watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sports and activities.
Sondra is survived by her two sons, Martin (Susan) Schlitzer, Jr., of Scullville, N.J., and Steven (Michele) Schlitzer, of Galloway Township, N.J.; daughters, Karen Sugden, of Maysville, Mo., and Sharon (Eric) Nied, of Cameron; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four brothers, Bud, Roger, Danny and Perry; and one sister, Kitty.
Mrs. Schlitzer has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.
There will be no visitation or services. A register book will be available at our chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Susan G. Komen “For the Cure” Foundation.

ST. JOSEPH – Rick Turner Robinson, 58, passed away Wednesday April 16, 2014 at his home. He was born September 1, 1955 in St. Joseph. He is the son of Ruth and Turner Robinson. Rick graduated from Benton High School in 1973, and worked as a machinist at the former Geeco and Adco companies.
Rick was a cat lover, who loved sports, playing baseball, watching football and basketball and he also enjoyed playing cards.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and niece, Tammy Fortune.
He is survived by his sister, Gayle Duncan of Savannah, Mo., three nieces, Jill Thompson, Sherri Grider, and Shawne Beal; three nephews: Jeff Fortune, Craig Duncan and Greg Duncan; as well as several great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Rick Turner Robinson memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Lorene Hainey, 96, died Friday, April 4, 2014.
She was born January 6, 1918 in Amazonia, Mo., to Oscar and Minnie (Bechter) Strasser. Lorene married Merill Lee Hainey February 9, 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Jacob and Carl Strasser and her sister, Helen Shreve.
She was the past Chairman of the Missouri Kidney Foundation and board member of the Merill L. Hainey Foundation. Lorene was very active in the PTA from elementary school through high school. She enjoyed baking and gardening and also worked as a Neighborhood Youth Corps Counselor. Her passion was her family. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and wife.
Lorene was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church for over 60 years and actively participated in circle groups and the church newspaper.
Lorene is survived by her son, Alan and his wife Nancy; and grandson, Bryson Wilson of Cary, N.C.; her daughter, Vicki Lawrence and grandchildren Heather Lawrence and Justin Newton of St. Joseph; Her sister, Margaret Barnes of Savannah, mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her precious cat, Boots.
Services: 10 am.m, Thursday, Wyatt Park Christian Church. Interment Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church or the charity of their choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Frank P. Jimenez, 81, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his home. He was born April 2, 1933 in St. Joseph, son of Pedra and Jose Jimenez. He graduated from Christian Brothers high School, then served and retired from the United States Navy, and is a veteran of the Korean War. He also retired from the U.S.D.A. as a Meat Inspector. Frank was an avid Chiefs fan and was a member of Catholic Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Joseph F. Jimenez on April 8, 2014, and Michael Anthony Jimenez; three brothers, John, Joseph, and Robert Jimenez; and a sister Consuelo.
Survivors include, two daughters, Yolonda M. Engstrand, and Amelia Jimenez of St. Joseph; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Fr. Jeffrey Jambon officiating. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday, with the family to receive friends until 8 p.m., on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Frank Jimenez memorial funeral in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Ellen Rose (Drake) Findley, 82, formerly of Grant City, Mo., died April 5, 2014, in Savannah, Mo. She was born on December 6, 1931, on a farm near Mount Ayr, Iowa to the late Vernon and May Drake. Rose married Robert Findley on April 5, 1952 in Winterset, Iowa. She later lived on a farm in Grant City and had recently moved to Savannah in 2003 to be closer to her grandchildren.
Rose graduated Valedictorian from Mount Ayr High School in 1950. She attended Northwest Missouri State University and received her bachelor’s of science in Elementary Education in 1961. She later received her Master’s in Education from Northwest in 1968.
She began teaching in rural schools in Iowa in the early 1950s, and began teaching in the Worth County School District in 1959. She taught nearly every grade in elementary (K-8), as well as remedial reading, and special education. She finished her teaching career as an elementary principal and retired in 1988. She was passionate about teaching and loved to share stories of her time in school.
Rose was also very active in church. She was baptized at the Denver Christian Church in 1952. She later transferred to Grant City Church and was very involved in Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF). She served as both a local and regional president of the CWF, taught Sunday School classes, and helped plan yearly Women’s Retreats at MWSU. When she moved to Savannah, she transferred to Woodson Chapel Christian Church, and continued to serve the church as an elder and board member.
Her greatest joys in life were her church and her family. Rose loved to help others and had a generous heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids. She had a contagious smile and a “grandma’s” hug that could brighten anyone’s day.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents and her two sons, Mark and Bobby Findley.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Findley; son, Bill (Merla) Findley; daughter, Diana (Rob) Beattie, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Grant City Christian Church, Grant City, Mo., the family will receive friends one hour prior to .the service. Interment Miller Cemetery, Denver, Mo. The family will also receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Woodson Chapel Christian Church or a charity of donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Arline M. Elliott, 95, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 8, 1918 to Edward and Rosy (Worm) Moore. Arline retired from the St. Joseph State Hospital and was also a beautician.
She was an avid shark fisher, bowler and loved dancing at Senior Citizen Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter.
Survivors: sons, Melvin Elliott and Kenneth Elliott (Carol) Gautier, Miss.; daughters, Shirley Lyon, St. Joseph, Beverly Bottorff, Warsaw, Mo., and Sandra Armagost (Freddy) Apache Junction, Ariz.; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The procession will leave from Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Senior Citizen Center. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Alma L. Stephens, 92, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at Carriage Square Healthcare Center.
Alma was born on February 16, 1922 in Hemple, Mo., to Lucian and Beulah (Lewis) Frans.
She graduated from Gower High School and she worked for several fabric stores, retiring from Jo Ann Fabrics. Alma was a member of Faith United Church, Dorcas Women’s Fellowship Group, the O.W.L.S. Group, Koinonia Sunday School Class. She also was a member of the Oats Transportation Board and the Pony Express Association for the Blind.
Alma married Melvin E Stephens on April 25, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Kenneth Frans, sister, Virginia Morris and son-in-law, Rob Murphy.
Surviving family includes daughters, Linda (Roger) Antle, of Trenton, Mo.; and Deborah Sherard, of St. Joseph; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, sister, Datha Roberts, of Savannah, Mo.; sister-in-law, Mary Stephens, of Hemple; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Keller Cemetery, Hemple.
Visitation will begin after 12 Noon Tuesday at the funeral chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hands of Hope Hospice, Faith United Church, the Pony Express Association for the Blind or the Dream Factory.

PARNELL, Mo. – Walter Wayne Wilson, 49, died Friday, April 4, 2014, at his home in Parnell.
Wayne was born December 26, 1964, in Maryville, Mo., to Walter Wilbur and Arvetta Marie (Conz) Wilson. They preceded him in death.
A graduate of Northeast Nodaway High School, he was a farmer and a member of the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville.
Wayne is survived by his son, Clinton Wayne Wilson of Parnell; and sister, Teresa Wilson, Redmond, Wash.; and fiance, Donna Heath, Maryville.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Countryside Christian Church, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Countryside Christian Church, with burial in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
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ST. JOSEPH – Larry E. Zeltwanger, 69, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at his residence.
He was born December 28, 1944 in Troy, Kan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith (Briggs) Zeltwanger and wives, Nancy (Calhoon) Zeltwanger and Jenny (Farr) Zeltwanger.
Larry was a warehouseman for Sheridan Clayton.
Survivors: father, Ernest L. Zeltwanger, St. Joseph; sister, Sharon K. Johnson (Phil) St. Joseph; and grandson, Michael Zeltwanger, St. Joseph.
Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Patricia Lee Barker, 79, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at her home. She was born August 8, 1934 in St. Joseph, daughter of Charlotte and Willard Collier. She graduated from Benton high school class of 1952, and married Eugene “Gene” on February 24, 1952 and he survives of the home. She was a homemaker, and a member of St. James Catholic Church, she was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and the Benton Girls of 1952. Pat was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include husband, Eugene Alton Barker of the home; a son, Kirk Barker and wife Maggie of Altona, Pa.; a daughter, Kelly Crawford and husband Kip of Dearborn, Mo.; grandchildren, Molly Barker, Katy Barker, Hillary (Anthony) Douglas, Stephanie, Matthew and Christine Crawford; two sisters, JoAnn Charles of St. Joseph and Paulette Schrock of Hutchison, Kan.; and sister-in-law, Billie Barker of St. Joseph.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., on Monday, April 7 at the St. James Catholic Church, Fr. Vincent Rogers, Father Evan Harkins Con-Celebrants. The Rosary will be recited at 1 p.m., Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home where the family will receive friends until 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

MERRIAM VILLAGE, Mo. – Carl V. Steidel, 88, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at a health care center in Forsyth, Mo. He was born November 22, 1925 in St. Joseph, son of Ada and George Steidel. He attended Lafayette high school, then joined the Marines in 1944.
In 1946 Corporal Steidel served in WWII and advanced to the rank of Sargent in Radio Communications in the 5th 105 Howitzer Batallion. He went to Pearl Harbor VMR 952 as transport Squadron Airborne Operator. During the Korean War he served with the 7th Tank Communications section. Sharp Shooter, American Theater, Good Conduct, and Asiatic Medal for overseas were honors bestowed upon Carl during his years of service. He retired from Burlington Northern following 38 years of service as a Conductor. He was a member of the Merriam Woods betterment association, Am Vets of Merriam Woods, he enjoyed fishing, rose gardening, and vegetable gardening, and boating. Carl was proud that he was baptized at the Copeland Baptist Church.
Carl was preceded in death by wife, Virginia Mae Steidel; his parents; a grandson, Gary E. Decker; a great-grandson Stephen Lance; a brother, Albert Steidel; and a sister, Thelma Bundridge.
Survivors include, daughter, Kelly (Sarah) Berry of Rushville; son, Thomas (Sarah) Steidel of St. Joseph; daughter, Marilyn Decker of Savannah, Mo.; grandchildren, Kim George, Brenda Lotz, Elizabeth Dydell, Shelley (Ernie) Lance, and Christina (Darrick) Conkling; two brothers, Norman Steidel and George Steidel; a sister, Virginia Sue Hudson of Bella Vista, Ark.; and his beloved Shelty dog, Hannah Mae.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Carl V. Steidel Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Mary Ann Taylor, 98, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 9, 1915 to John and Lulu (Blaylock) Sherrill in Worth, Mo. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Rebekah’s in Agency and she proudly served at a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II.
Mrs. Taylor worked at Noma Lights and retired from Methodist Hospital after eighteen years of service in the Dietary Department.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor; parents; sisters, Virginia Norton and Nellie Todd; and brothers, Marvin and John Sherrill.
Survivors: nephews, Larry Todd (Rose), Steven Sherrill and Terry Sherrill; and a niece Charlene.
Services: 5 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Leonard Billy Schubert, Jr., 84, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014.
Leonard was born September 3, 1929 to Leonard Herman and Billie Juanita (Porter) Schubert in Leavenworth, Kan.
He worked at Seitz Packing Company before joining the United States Navy, which he served in the Korean War. When he returned from the Navy he went to work at Dugdales Packing Company.
He was a St. Joseph Firefighter and drove Engine Number 10 before returning to Dugdales until it closed down. Later he worked as the meat cutter for Western Sizzlin.
He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, playing cards, softball, camping and fishing, but most of all he liked family dinners.
He married Charlotte (Keling) on August 6, 1954. She survives of the home.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stevie and a daughter, Cherrie.
Additional Survivors: two daughters, Jackie Hendrix (Mike) and Melody Gordon (Jerry); sister, Gloria Walker; six grandchildren, Bill Hendrix (Jamie), Charity Kovac (Matt), David Cook Jr. (Misty), Hope Turner (Emil), Luke Sill(Halley) and Levi Sill (Jessica); fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 3 p.m., Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

CLARKSDALE, Mo. – LeRoy P. Montoya, 59, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home.
He was born November 2, 1954 to Manuel and Magdalena (Pino) Montoya in Mountainair, N.M. and grew up on the family ranch in Moriarty, N.M.
He married Jennifer Waller on December 18, 1998. She survives of the home. LeRoy was a member of Oak Christian Church and the American Angus Association. He was also a professional cattle fitter and a Cowboy who loved collecting rocks, fossils, antiques and Indian artifacts.
Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Chace Montoya; and mother-in-law, Grace Waller.
Additional Survivors: sons, Manuel Montoya, Clarksdale, Missouri, Jacob Conley, Clarksdale, Missouri and Jeffrey Conley, Maryville, Missouri; brothers, Facundo Montoya (Janet), Fred Montoya, Fidel Montoya, Michael Montoya (Julie) and Casey Ingram (Heather); sisters, Juana Saiz, Betty Knorr, Mary Ann Strohl (Sid) and Lucy McCurry (Geoff); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m., Saturday, Oak Christian Church. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Manuel Montoya Scholarship Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Glenda “Sue” Caton, 77, passed away Monday, April 1, at a local health care facility.
Sue was born July 25, 1936 to Glenn and Sara (Hoskins) Fisher in St. Joseph. She was a 1954 graduate of Benton High School. Sue worked as Assistant Vice President at Farmer’s State Bank in St. Joseph, and later as a Clerk at Buchanan County Courthouse from which she retired. She later worked part time as a receptionist for Dr. Remis and Dr. Moeller and as an election poll worker for Buchanan County.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she was also a member of United Methodist Women.
Sue loved shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. She took pride in her church family and enjoyed giving to others.
Preceding her in death are her parents and her husband Robert.
Survivors include: daughters, Kim Bowen and Tammie Dame; her fiancé’ Craig Burnes; sister, Pam DeRoin Campbell; three grandchildren, Jordan Dame, Cody and Kyle (Amber) Swartz; two great-grandchildren, Caton and Mackenzie Swartz, all of St. Joseph; and numerous nieces, nephews and several cousins.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Jim Barnett officiating. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Raymond Benedict Derks, 69, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Abbey Woods Living and Rehab Center.
Raymond was born June 25, 1944, in Maryville, Mo., to Raymond T. and Gertrude A. Lager Derks. He formerly was an employee of the NOCOMO Workshop in Maryville.
Raymond was a member of the St Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Louise Rogers.
Survivors inlcude: brothe, Marvin (Helen) Derks, Maryville; three sisters: Dorothy (Jim) Jermain, Wathena, Kan.; Elaine (Curley) Hamilton, Eureka Springs, Ark.; Lucille (Paul) Frampton, Branson, Mo.; brother-in-law Carl Rogers, Maryville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and his extended group home family.
A Parish Rosary will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., followed by a visitation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014, also at St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception.
Memorials may be made to Kendallwood Hospice, 443 South Belt Hwy, St. Joseph MO 64506. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Paul Wendall Fuller, 98, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home in Maryville.
Paul was born February 11, 1916, in Clearmont, Mo., to Moses and Vera Harper Fuller. Paul and Luella Holbrook were married May 30, 1940, in Oregon, Mo., and in May would have celebrated their 74 year anniversary.
Paul was a graduate of Clearmont High School. Paul was a dairy farmer. Upon retirement from farming he was employed by Gray’s Truck Stop in Maryville.
Paul was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, a 53 year member of Xenia Lodge #50 AF & AM, Hopkins, Mo., Moila Shrine, St. Joseph, for 61 years and Scottish Rite Bodies.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers: Merlin, Keith, Ralph, Marvin and Lyle Fuller; and sister-in-law Dorothy Fuller.
Paul is survived by his wife Luella “Lou” Fuller of the home in Maryville; daughter Beverly Thompson, Maryville; son Gary (Terry) Fuller, St Joseph, nephew Steven (Sheryl) Holbrook, Independence, Missouri; grandchildren: Jeff (Kristine) Thompson, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Tim (Diana) Thompson, Maryville; Melanie (Kelly) Taylor, Villisca, Iowa; Jody Owens, Des Moines, Iowa; Jenny Bollinger, Creston, Iowa; Dustin Fuller, Topeka, Kan.; Jason (Jesica Gregersen) Holbrook, Independence; Andy (Erika) Holbrook, Kansas City, Mo., and Brian Holbrook, Independence; 17 great-grandchilcren; sisters-in-law: Nadene, Anabelle, Opal and Beverly Fuller.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm, Friday, April 4th, also at the First United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or SSM Hospice, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

OLATHE, Kan. – Carl Henry Moll, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 30, 2014 after a short illness.
He leaves behind a legacy and our hearts are full of memories of great times together. Carl was born in St. Joseph, the son of Carl H. Moll, Sr. and Lottie (Hawk) who preceded him in death. Carl graduated from Central High School in 1941 and was involved in many activities including football, Army ROTC and the Brush and Pencil Club.
Carl married Mildred (Prather) Moll on March 4, 1942 and she preceded him in death in 2004 after celebrating 62 years of marriage.
He is survived by his sister, Alma Wing, Wichita, Kan.; daughters, Carol Harper (Thomas), Bentonville, Ark.,s and Janet Moll, Lincoln, Kan.; three grandchildren, Anneliese (Corey)Ebaben-Cothern, Hopkinsville, Ky., Andre (Kristin Phelps) Ebaben, Jr, Lincolnville, Kan., and Anthony (Emily Devlin) Ebaben, Olathe; eight great-grandchildren, Omar, Isrrael, Juleein, Mitchael, Austin, Andrew, Kayla and Khloey.
Carl retired in 1986 after 36 of employment with Honeywell (formerly Bendix Corporation). He was a life member of the American Society of Metals, Overland Park Kiwanis Club, and the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post of Overland Park.
Inducted into the Army during World War II at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts, served as a Corporal in the 776th Anti-Aircraft Artillery, AW Battalion 49th Brigade and participated in the Normandy Invasion on Utah Beach and Battle of the Bulge. In post-war Germany, he was a player on an American football exhibition team. Pre and post war Carl and Mildred lived in Springfield, Mass., where he started his career in heat treating and metallurgy.
Carl left a lasting impression on his many co-workers, friends, and neighbors. He will be remembered for his stories, wanting to know where people were from, and finding something in common with all those met. He enjoyed fishing, softball, camping, bowling, and sports including the Royals, Chiefs, KU, and KSU. In the 1960’s and 70’s he was a manager and coach for his daughter Janet’s softball team. Carl served as Democratic Party Committeeman while a resident of Overland Park.
Please join our family in prayer knowing dad has been welcomed home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Overland Park Kiwanis Club or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.
Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. he family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

ST. JOSEPH – Bill Chaney, 87, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 14, 1926 to James and Grace (Lederer) Chaney. He married Bettilou Reichman in 1949. Two children were born to that union, William “Preston” and Rachel LuAnne. Bill and Bettilou were married for 33 years before her death in 1982. He later married Peggy Horseman in 1987 and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Bill graduated from Nieve, High Prairie, Delia High School and McWilliams Mortuary School, Kansas City, Kan. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Olmstead during WWII. Bill was an embalmer for 30 years at Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory and also Clark Sampson Funeral Home and later worked at St. Joseph Memorial Park for 15 years as Family Service Supervisor.
Bill was a member of the King Hill Lodge No. 376, A.F.& A.M.; King Hill Chapter No. 147, R.A.M.; Thirty-Second Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Moila Shrine; Hyde Valley United Methodist Church; Southside Lions Club since 1950; Lake County Improvement Association; Southside Progressive Association, and Pony Express Post #359, American Legion #359.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lila Pearl Chaney and Henry Glen Chaney.
Survivors: his children, William “Preston” Chaney and LuAnne (Dan) Garvin and grandchildren, Claire Frances Garvin, Patrick Preston (Aubrey) Garvin, and Rachel Lauren Chaney.
Services: 3 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to InterServ Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 4038, St. Joseph, MO 64504 or Southside Lions Club, 1803 North 31st, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

ST. JOSEPH – Charles Edward “Eddie” Downs, 45, died Friday, March 28, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 22, 1969 to William and Rosie (Wilson) Downs in Kingsburg, Calif. He married Sandy Best on September 23, 1989. She survives of the home.
Eddie was a Pro-Wrestler from 1989-1999. He wrestled as Hot Stuff Eddie Davis the West Coast Sizzler. He loved his family more than anything. Charles was also a Christian that loved to fish, play bass guitar and have big BBQ’s.
Mr. Downs had a gospel group called Holy Smoke Revival and toured over the United States. He used to own UCWA which was his own wrestling federation. He was preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Downs; and daughter, Rhaiannon Nicole.
Additional Survivors: sons, Keith, Jacob and William; daughter, Rachel and fiancé, Trevor; son, Jaden; parents; brother, Jodie Downs (Tina); nieces, Amanda and Heather; and nephews, Christian and Jeff.
Services: 1 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 4 p.m., Thursday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Dustin L. Hunt, 43, died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at his home.
He was born November 8, 1970 to William and Ila Sue (Amos) Hunt in St. Joseph.
He was a singer/songwriter and traveled the country with his father as the singing duo “Pair of Aces”. While traveling on his own he performed at The Grand Ole Opry and was a member of the Kansas Country Music Hall of Fame. His performance reflected his love of traditional country music, especially when singing Hank Williams songs with his father. He was a very gifted musician and even looked the part having appeared on National TV and winning a Hank Williams look – alike contest.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors: mother, Sue Hunt; brothers, Ken Nold and Sheldon Nold; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

ST. JOSEPH – Norma L. Spencer, 76, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 17, 1937 to John and Lillie (Alexander) Cohrs in Gallatin, Mo.
Norma attended Jameson, Mo., grade school through the 9th grade. She attended high school in Randall, Iowa, Stewartsville, Mo., and finished her Junior and Senior years at Osborn, Mo., graduating with the class of 1955. Norma was a star basketball player who played the position of center guard. She later attended business school in Omaha, Neb. While there she gave her life to the Lord at the age of 18 at the 1st Christian Church.
Upon returning home, she went to work for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City. It was on a weekend visit home that she met Dennis on a blind date. After a weekend of romance of 11 months, they were married on August 18, 1956 at the 1st Christian Church in St. Joseph.
They lived in Clarksdale renting a home until 1959 when they purchased a farm. A good place to live but not large enough to support a family, Dennis continued to work at Quaker Oats. In 1957 their first son, Dennis W., was born. Later in 1958 son Steven was born and in 1962 Alan. Out growing their small house, they applied for an FHA loan and was approved in 1968. It was one of the happiest days of her life.
Norma was a stay at home mom. She also raised a large garden, canned to help feed the family, and painted every building on the farm including the new house inside and out. After the boys were in school, she would take on part-time jobs such as painting the school gym, managing the Lions Club Café, and cooking for its members. She worked three days a week at Arnold’s Grocery for eight years and ran the Clarksdale Café until the bank closed. By that time the school had already closed so there wasn’t much left of the small town.\
In 1987 a 50 year old grandmother went back to school. Always liking to mess with hair, she enrolled in the St. Joseph Beauty University and graduated with a perfect attendance. She later opened the “Back Door Salon” in her home where she worked part-time.
Norma was a member of Central Christian Church and Treasurer of St. Joseph Evening Garden Club. In her spare time she enjoyed her yard and flowers, gardening with her cousin, Donna, reading, and playing cards with friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Alan.
Survivors: husband, Dennis, St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Dennis W. Spencer, Clarksdale, Missouri and Steven Spencer, St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jamie Bailey (Shane) and Kristin Kungler (Blaine); and three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 A.M. Thursday, Central Christian Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society. Mrs. Spencer will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

WHITE CLOUD, Kan. – Shirley J. Reno, 74, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark.
She was born March 9, 1940 to Virgil and Willa (Horton) Short in Sedalia, Mo.
She married Raymond C. Reno on August 4, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2013. Shirley graduated from Central High School. She was an honorary member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and former princess. She was also a dance instructor with Arthur Murray in St. Joseph, Omaha and Kansas City.
Mrs. Reno enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Virgil “Buck” Short, Jr.
Survivors: son, James Rhodd (Linda); daughters, Kimberly Moore and Kristen Reno; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Roumas (Bill); sister-in-law, Norma Short; and niece, Beverly Davis (Jim).
Services: 3 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Dallas Franklin Kretzer 61, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1952 in St. Joseph, son of Gertrude and Don Kretzer. He graduated from Benton High School. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked at Nestle-Purina in the production department for 23 years. He enjoyed softball, camping, fishing, being outdoors, family vacations, and he loved his coffee. He was a member of Baptist faith.
Dallas was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include, his companion, Judy Griffin of the home; two daughters, Michelle Woolard, and husband Tony and Georgina Griffin all of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Robert Woolard, Brittney Woolard and Ashlyn Roberts; and a great-grandson, Layten Eli Malzone; seven brothers, Alec (Jerrie) Hovey, Kenneth (Linda) Kretzer, Larry (Betty) Kretzer, Ernest Kretzer, Richard Kretzer, Charles (Cindy) Kretzer, and Lloyd (Dawn) Kretzer; two sisters, Patricia Ray, and Linda Baskins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Rupp Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the Missouri funeral honors program.
memorials are requested to the V.F.W. Post 6760. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Petro “Pete” Brewka, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by all those who loved him deeply on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born May 13, 1921 in Huta, Poland, and lived in the United States since 1951. Pete could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and his ability as a handy man helping the neighbors.
He enjoyed family gatherings and playing with his grandchildren. Pete lived a long and joyful life and will be greatly missed and remembered in our hearts. In 1951 he came to St. Joseph with his wife Mary and three children. He worked many years at Swift and Company before retiring as a maintenance man at the Oakridge Interserv apartments in 1985.
Pete was preceded in death by wife, Mary; parents, Ivan and Maria (Halushka) Brewka; two sons, Bohdan and John Brewka; a great grandson, Samuel Eugene Cross IV; and his brother, Ivan.
Survivors include, two sons, Roman Brewka and wife Tracy, and Myron Brewka all of St. Joseph; two daughters, Ann Deen and husband Pat of Saint Joseph, and Irene Auth and husband David of Maryland; ten grandchildren; 12, great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, Fr. Bohdan Kudleychuk Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church. The family wished to thank the staff at Heartland hospital for their kind and considerate service.
Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Naomi P. Reardon, 89, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 26, 1924 to Lue and Pearl (Runyon) Scott in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Joseph P. Reardon, Sr. in June 1942. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2002.
Naomi was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors: sons, Joseph P. Reardon, Jr., (Karen), St. Joseph and Gary G. Reardon (Cathie), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Kelly Houston (Steve) and J.P. Reardon, all of Savannah, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Cole, Sean and Kyle Houston; and nieces and nephews.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association and the America Heart Associaton. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

ST. JOSEPH – Eugene Leroy Ueligger, 53, passed away Thursday at his home.
Survivors include: seven children, Tiffany, Derek, Sarah, Dustin, Maggie, Molly and Lily; Two grandsons, Miles and Mitchell; one sister, Mindy; three brothers, Darrell, Lonnie and Shawn; his mother, Jeanne Cooper in Texas; and father, Ernest Ueligger.
Eugene attended Maysville High School. He was employed by Mead Products for 23 years. Eugene had a wonderful sense of humor and was always the life of the party. He had a great eye for antiques. Eugene loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Eugene will be greatly missed by his large family, his bulldog “Chesty” and many friends.
Mr. Ueligger has been cremated under the direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Stephen “Steve” Joseph Verostek, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at a local hospital.
Steve was born September 23, 1947 in St. Joseph to Joseph Verostek and Merna Bozarth, where he resided most of his life.
He attended Benton High School and was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Steve was of the Baptist faith and was very patriotic. He also loved listening to music.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and brothers, Jerry and Tom Farthing.
Survivors include his two sons, Jacob Verostek of St. Joseph and Justin (Jeremy) Morgan, of Topeka, Kan.; and their mother, Linda Thornhill; brother Richard (Donna)Farthing of St. Joseph; sisters, Eldora (James) Sloan of St. Joseph and Carole Verostek of Wyoming; granddaughter, Kinley Thornhill; Niece Ricci and fiancé Mike; and nephew, Junior and fiancée Julia. Other survivors include, Kara Thornhill and her children, Kelsey Thornhill, Kamryn Merritt and Deitrick Cary; numerous other nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Services will be 11 a.m., Monday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home with interment following in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hands of Hope of Hospice. Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Erin Leslie Hook was born on March 30, 1993 to Ron L. and Leslie Robin Hook of St. Joseph and died unexpectedly on March 1, 2014 due to an auto accident.
Erin was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Gene Hook and is survived by her parents, Ron and Robin, her brother and his wife, Ryan and Sydni Hook, her maternal grandparents, Dick and Joann Humphrey, her paternal grandmother, Mary Hook, and aunts and uncles, Mark and Gayle Babcock, Neal and Diane Hook, Bruce and Karen Humphrey, Doug and Virginia Humphrey, her cousins Gina Babcock, Jayme and Caleb Gudde, Josh and Erica Babcock, Jake Humphrey, Steph Humphrey, Brittany Hanning, Dalton Humphrey and Drake Humphrey.
Erin’s passion in life was teaching. She was to graduate in May 2014 with a bachelor of science in elementary education from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Her love of children was obvious to everyone. Erin had just started her student teaching with first graders at Ridgeview Elementary School in Warrensburg.
Erin lived every day to the absolute fullest. While in high school at St. Joseph Christian, she lettered in volleyball, basketball and track, was a cheerleader, was involved in the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and junior class treasurer. During her senior year, she was the St. Joseph Christian nominee for the YWCA’s Women of Excellence, Emerging Leader category, and graduated at the top of her class.
After high school Erin decided to attend the University of Central Missouri and to pledge Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She immediately joined many of her sorority’s committees, including the Risk Management Committee, Social Committee, Alumni Committee and the Sisterhood Committee. She served on the Executive Board and helped organize the “Big Pink” volleyball tournament that raised thousands of dollars for the Susan G. Komen and Johnson County Cancer Foundations. She thoroughly enjoyed participating in intramural sports on campus.
Erin completed her coursework for her degree in elementary education in three years. She was as intense about her school work as she was about being involved on campus. She was a member of the Rho Lambda Sorority Honor Society, the Vice President of Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honors Fraternity, Gamma Chi Sorority Recruitment Counselor and would have graduated with a 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. Erin substitute taught for the Warrensburg School District three days a week in her Fall semester 2013. She was on the Dean’s list for four semesters. Erin’s peers in education thought very highly of her and elected her as Treasurer of the Student Missouri State Teacher’s Association.
Erin was a member of the King Hill Christian Church and was baptized on Christmas Eve 2003. Erin had a strong faith in the Lord and led a Christ centered life every day, standing firm in her beliefs. She was very active in her church as a deaconess, Sunday School and bible school teacher. She spearheaded and organized a mission trip for disaster relief in Joplin, Missouri, in 2011 and a mission trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, where they repaired and painted buildings, and held bible school for one week in 2013. Erin had great compassion for all of the children she met while there.
Erin’s smile and energy were infectious. She was a good friend, cared about others and because of her excitement, her optimism spilled over into the lives of others, encouraging them to be positive in all things. Erin had an enthusiasm for learning, a spunky sense of humor, an outgoing personality, and most of all a laugh that you couldn’t forget. Erin’s motto in life was to “Live with a Purpose” which she exhibited every day.
Erin loved her pets, Cal, Jeter and Josey, and her cat, Destiny. She loved being crafty and inventive, qualities that also made her a good teacher. Her family was very important to her, and she loved spending time with them, vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks, Bella Vista, and at family gatherings. Her family and friends loved her very much and will miss her dearly.
Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014 at King Hill Christian Church with Pastor James Sones officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at King Hill Christian Church.
Donations may be made to King Hill Christian Church to fund a teaching scholarship in her honor.
Services are under direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Andrea Lee (Taylor) Wood, 47, passed peacefully with her family at her side on March 2, 2014.
Born December 17, 1966, in Columbia Mo., Andrea was raised in St. Joseph attending Eugene Field Elementary School and graduating from Central High School. Andrea graduated from her beloved University of Missouri, at Columbia, receiving a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Educational Studies as well as her Doctor of Education Degree. Andrea further received Masters and Specialists Degrees from Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Mo.
Andrea had a successful career as an Educator both in teaching and administration. She began her career as a third grade teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School in St. Joseph. She left the class room when she was selected as one of twenty-eight teachers in the State of Missouri’s initial STARR (Select Teachers as Regional Resources) program in which she served for two years after which she returned to the St. Joseph School District Office serving in several capacities including School Improvement Program Coordinator, Summer School Coordinator and Academic Assessment Coordinator.
Andrea married her husband John in 2003 and they moved to the St. Louis, Mo. Area where Andrea assumed the position of Coordinator of Student Assessment with the Parkway School District. Several years later they moved to Jefferson City Mo. and Andrea Took the position of Director of Assessment with the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education wherein among other things she was responsible for the preparation, administration and assessment of the State wide MAP test. Andrea culminated her career in St. Joseph as a sixth grade teacher at Coleman Elementary School from which she retired in 2013.
In her earlier years Andrea was a varsity athlete in golf and swimming and an accomplished vocalist singing with Central’s concert and show choirs and the New Generation Singers. She performed in several Musical productions in High School as well as community productions at Krug Park Bowl. Andrea tirelessly volunteered in numerous community affairs including Young Life, Arts Fund Drive, Trails West, Junior League, National Reading Association and American Cancer Society. Andrea was very pleased to have been designated as a “Torch Bearer” in the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay.
Most of all Andrea was known as a loving, selfless, and generous wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend.
Andrea was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Veda Taylor; maternal grandfather, Ted Faulkner; brother, Sean; and cousin, Gregory.
Andrea is survived by her loving husband, John L. Wood; her beautiful children, whom she loves very much Taylor and Brooke; her parents, Errol and Sherry Taylor; her grandmother, Helen Faulkner; and wonderful cousins. Andrea will be heart achingly missed by all the loved ones she leaves behind.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – James “LeRoy” Hamilton, 95, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 1, 1919 to James and Ruth (Young) Hamilton in Bedford, Iowa. He married Margaret Speer, January 4, 1945.
LeRoy proudly served as a Master Sergeant in the Army during World War II. He worked at Stuppy’s Flower Company for 27 years and later at Wyeth Company for 10 years until his retirement.
He loved his Country music and also played guitar. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and camping with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: wife of 69 years, Margaret; brother, Lloyd Hamilton; and all of his loving nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service and Interment: 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wesley United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Clarice Elizabeth Crawford, 87, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 in a Blue Springs, Mo., health care center. She was born August 29, 1926 in St. Joseph. She graduated from Lafayette High School and married John H. Crawford Jr. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She a Homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Clarice was preceded in death by husband, John Henry Crawford Jr.; her father, Eldridge Chandlee; mother, Helen Kenney; and her husband Harvey.
Survivors include five sons, John “Sam” H Crawford III and wife Melody, of Brandon, Fla., Timothy Crawford and wife Wendie of Gower, Mo., Bill Crawford, and wife Melody of Gladstone, Mo., Ken Crawford and Kevin Crawford both of St. Joseph, two daughters, Pat Chung and husband Dr. Richard of Blue Springs, Mo., and Eileen Shipp and husband Larry of Overland Park, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a brother, Howard Chandlee and wife Gwen of Oceanside, Calif.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 11 a.m., at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Esther L. Cannon, 90, passed away Thursday February 27, 2014 at her home in St. Joseph. She was born October 8, 1923 in Colridge, Neb., and the daughter of Elsie and William Mallett. She graduated from the South Sioux City High School and worked at Sioux City Battery for eight years.
Esther lived in South Sioux City Nebraska until moving to St. Joseph in 2001. She enjoyed quilting, flowers, horses, and owned a horse named Tony. She was a member of the Evangelistic Temple.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ted, Howard and Bud Mallett; and a sister, Adeline Mallett. She is survived by four daughters, Gwendolyn Lee Cannon of St. Joseph; Susan (Arnold) Thompson of Sioux City, Iowa; Barbara (Robert) Guinn and Debra Duncan all of St. Joseph; a son, Robert Lee (Sandra) Cannon of Sioux City; a sister, Ann (Richard) Krone of Sioux City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also had a dog Baby.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the Dakota City Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Carl S. Gee, 91, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born September 20, 1922 to Walter Christopher and Marguerite (Stanton) Gee in Savannah.
He married Virginia Hoffelmeyer on June 12, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2012.
Carl taught classes to veterans when they returned from World War II. He was a director of Federal Land Bank in St. Joseph for many years and was the last of three generations of twin boys. He was a member of Savannah Masonic Blue Lodge #71.
During his many years of farming he was ahead of his time in agricultural innovations and was the fourth generation to farm in Andrew County.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Caryl Gee.
Survivors: son, Roy Gee (Kathleen), Savannah; two grandsons, Timothy Gee (Teri) and Martin Gee (Lacy); three great-granddaughters, Hailey, Gabrielle and Miranda; and one great-grandson, Garrett.
Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Andrew County Museum. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Norman Knight Jungk, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, February 9th, 2014. Norman was born April 25, 1925 in Topeka, Kan. He married Leslie Louise Grubb May 27th, 1944 who survives the home.
He served with the Navy for three years on the battleship Pennsylvania and the converted assault ship LCI 1056 in the Pacific theatre during WWII. Following his service he studied and graduated from the University of Kansas with Bachelor and Master Degrees in microbiology and chemistry and attended the University of Minnesota for further post graduate studies . He was employed in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry from 1953 until 1992. He joined Phillips Roxane, Inc . in 1970 where he served successfully as Director of Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Research , and Regulatory Affairs. While there he assisted the development of two vaccines for measles.
Norman served as chairmen of the Committee on Biologicals of the Animal Health Institute in 1974. In 1977 he received an Award for Special Assistance on the National Symposium on Rabies held at Guadalajara, Mexico. He was cited by the United State Department of Agriculture for outstanding and distinguished leadership in the development of standard test requirements for veterinary medicine. He retired from Philips Roxane’s successor company Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica , Inc. in December 1992.
Following retirement, along with his wife Leslie Louise, he was active 3 days a week for 12 years as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Kansas City in the construction of low cost affordable housing for the working poor in the inner city of Kansas City, MO. During his 12 years with Habitat he assisted in the construction of over 95 homes. He also served to provide counselling, encouragement and support when needed and was given the unofficial title as advocate for Habitat home owners. In December 2002 Norman was given an honorary dinner and the first Kansas City Habitat annual award as Volunteer of the Year.
Norman was an Eagle Scout and was given the honor of placing the eagle sash on his great-grandson Keifer in 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Emma Jungk. Surviving are his wife Leslie Louise of the home, five sons and their spouses: David H. Jungk, Ocala, Fla.; Donald N. Jungk and wife Patricia, Oaxaca, Mexico; Dale W. Jungk and wife Mary Babbs, St. Joseph; Dana Allen Jungk and wife Lola, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Mark L. Jungk and wife Mary Beth, Platte City, Mo.; one brother, Warren Jungk and wife Barbara, Bluffton, S.C.; brother-in-law, Max Gerald Grubb and wife Roda, McAllen , Texas; five grandchildren and spouses: Erica Jungk Martin, St. Joseph; Misti Heide and husband Brian, Mountain Home, Ark.; Adam Jungk, Brooklyn, N.Y. ; Amanda Jungk, St. Joseph; Brian Jungk, St. Joseph, and six great grandchildren: Keifer, Conner and Mattie Martin; Emily and Macie Heide, and Cadence Buckler.
Memorial Service 7 p.m., Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hands of Hope Hospice, St. Joseph, Habitat for Humanity, Kansas City, Mo., or to Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.

ST. JOSEPH – Janice “Jan” Gail Johnson, 56, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at her home. She was born November 4, 1957 in St. Joseph, daughter of Ida May and Richard Pummell. She graduated from Benton High School in 1976 and married Max Johnson June 18, 1976. She was a Homemaker who liked taking long rides with her husband Max, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a Christian. Janice was preceded in death by mother, Ida May Pummell.
Survivors include, husband, Max Johnson of the home; father, Richard Pummell of St. Joseph; son, Josh Johnson and wife Janessa; and daughter, Sara Stein and husband Michael all of St. Joseph; seven grandchildren, Chyann, Aubry, Hagan, Carson, Hunter, Ruby May, and Austin; four brothers, Richard Pummell Jr. of DeKalb, Mo.; Melvin Pummell of Savannah, Mo.; Mitchell Pummell of Halls, Mo.; and Phillip Pummell of St. Joseph; a sister, Audrey Tolson of St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Odd Fellows Public Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Margie A. Turner, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Carriage Square Health Care Center.
Margie was born on March 7, 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Homer Patrick and Dorothy (Kettring) Keairnes. Margie was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and received her Master’s Degree from University of Southeast Missouri State University. She later worked for the Buchanan County and Maryville R-2 School Districts as a school teacher.
She was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church and MSTA. Margie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Patrick Keairnes.
Surviving family includes daughter, Beth Sue (Mark) Wharton, Blue Springs, Mo.; sons, Thomas Scott (Kimberly) Turner, of Liberty, Mo.; and Mike (Janet) Turner, Parkville, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
Services 11:30 a.m., Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at our chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hands of Hope Hospice or to Wyatt Park Christian Church.

ST. JOSEPH – Alva L. “Sonny” Angst, 78, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 17, 1935 to Albert and Iva (Wheeler) Angst. He married Barbara Stevenson, May 26, 1951.
Sonny worked at Crouch Brothers and Mid America Truck lines. He also owned and operated Same Day Service Delivery Service and Southside Glass Repair. Sonny was a member of Lake Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed auctions, antiquing, bowling, and coaching softball and basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Angst; and sister, Mary Troeh.
Survivors: wife; children, Deborah Wilson (Steve) and Rick Angst; grandchildren, Dana Smith (Nick), Derek Wilson (Jennifer), Rick Angst (Brenda) and Ericka Frieden (Dustin); great-grandchildren, Chloe Soehren, Ethan Angst, Chase Frieden, and Max Smith; brother-in-law, Ronnie Stevenson; and sister-in-law, Linda Avery.
Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

ST. JOSEPH – Leona Christine “Tina” Swigart, 51, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her home.
She was born May 25, 1962 to Oscar Mattson and Leona (Miller) Mattson. She enjoyed fishing, reading, dancing, and county music. She was a free spirit and cared very much for her family. She lived life on her terms and left on her terms.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: daughters, Nikki and Heather Swigart; five brothers, Marvin (Mary), Melvin (Martha), Eddie (Debbie), and Ralph (Janice) Harness, and Kevin Hamilton; three sisters, Judy Thompson (Tommy), Mary Ann Wright (Gary), and Heidi Burkhart (Frank); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life to be held at a later time. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Willa Ilene Parsley, 76, passed away Wednesday January 29, 2014 at a Kansas City hospital. She was born July 4, 1937 in St. Joseph. She attended Lafayette high school. She retired from J.C. Penny from the credit and catalog department. She enjoyed camping, gardening and Christmas time and loved her little Yorkie Chewie. Willa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parsley; father, Melvin Poage; mother, Lucille Russell; step-father, Burt Russell; grandson, Kodi Parsley; two sisters Phyllis Willmore and Candace Wolfe; and daughter-in-law, Candida Parsley.
She is survived by daughter, Julie (Carl) Dreier of Agency, Mo.; son, Brian Parsley; grandchildren, Kelli, Josh, Nicholas and Fiance, Charlie Leach, Johnathan, and Heidi; great grandchildren, Haley, Aidan, Hunter, Caleb and Abby; sister-in-law, Betty (Marvin) Kempf; brother-in-law, John Wolfe.
She will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Memorials are requested to the Willa Parsley memorial fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

CAMERON, Mo. – Mary Lou Stevens, 82, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Cameron Nursing and Rehab, Cameron.
She was born November 19, 1931 to George Earl and Addie Ellen (Winford) Burton in Lonestar, Ark. She married Chuck Stevens. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Tommy Dennis Thompson, 46, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at his home. He was born October 2, 1967 in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School. He was working at MFA Feeds in St. Joseph in the maintenance department. He married Bobbie Blanton on June 18, 1994 and she survives of the home. He enjoyed working on cars, and fixing everything. He will be sadly missed by all his family; many friends; and his dogs, Dandy, Smokey and Willy. He was a Catholic.
Tommy was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Ruth and Charles “Chuck” Thompson; maternal grandparents, Edgar and Peggy Presnell.
Survivors include, wife, Bobbie Thompson of the home; his mother, Barbara Maddox and husband Raymond (Sonny) Maddox of St. Joseph; his father, Tommy A Thompson and wife Judy of St. Joseph; his daughter, Amanda Blanton; two brothers, Michael (Sarah) Harris-Maddox and Raymond Maddox; a sister, LeAnn Maddox; mother-in-law, Betty Blanton; father-in-law, Floyd Blandon; sisters and brother in laws, Debbie and Mike Gillispie, Billy and Terry Verbick, and Richard and Sue Blanton; aunts, Penny Miller and Sandra Kay Dugger; uncles, Rick Presnell and Lawrence Presnell; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home with David Mejia officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to a Charity of the donors choice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Rev. Carroll “Sid” Clark, 77, passed over to the life eternal on Monday, January 27, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 14, 1936 in Wichita, Kan., to Elsie Goss Clark and M.L. “Sig” Clark.
Carroll graduated from Central High School in 1954, where he was active in choir and football. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated from Denver University in 1959, before joining the United States Marine Corps.
The highlight of Carroll’s work life was becoming a Methodist Minister, serving congregations in Grandview, Missouri, Faith United Methodist in Eagle Rock, Missouri and Broadway United Methodist in Plattsburg, Missouri. After retirement he served as a Hospice Chaplain and interim pastor at Faith United Church. Prior to entering ministry he had ten year careers as bodily injury adjuster with AllState Insurance Company, Division manager – Avon Products, and government contracting for Fixtures Furniture. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, boy scouts, and church activities. He never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: wife, Celia, of the home; children, Kevin Clark, St. Joseph, Stuart Clark (Melissa), Kansas City, Mo., and Angela Echeverria (Miguel), Kansas City; brother, Roger Clark (Bernadette), Simi Valley, Calif.; sister, Janet McDowell (Bill), Independence, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Psoriasis Foundation or the Clark Servanthood Scholarship Fund at Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Layne Gale Barnett, 57, formerly of St. Joseph, made his final duck call as he made his triumphant journey into Life Eternal, Sunday, January 26th at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital with his loving family at his side. Layne Gale was born April 23, 1956, graduated Mid-Buchanan High School in 1974 and lived in the St. Joseph area until moving to Texas where he entered into the Custom Lubrications business as a salesman. In 1996 he moved to Guthrie, Okla., where he and a business partner Vernon Rose opened Performance Lubrications and Chemicals, Co. Inc., where he was currently owner and salesman until his death.
Layne Gale was an avid duck hunter and enjoyed fishing, Corvettes, his 1963 Chevrolet 4×4 pickup, raising cattle, working on he and Shelly’s small ranch, spending time with his three daughters, two grandsons, family members and extended family. He served in the United States Air Force and attended the Sparta United Methodist Church in his younger years. Layne Gale truly lived life to the fullest. Layne Gale married Shelly Bunkowski on May 4, 1990. She and his youngest daughter, Kaytlyn survive him of the home in Guthrie.
Additional survivors include, two adult daughters; Jessica Barker of Agency, Mo., and Melissa McMain and her husband, Mark of Platte City, Mo.; two grandsons, Alex Barker, and Phin McMain of Platte City; his mother, Donna Barnett; three brothers, David (Sharon), Jim and his wife Julie, Wayne Dale and his wife Carol; two sisters, Ladonna Fergison and her husband Dean, Linda Bywaters and her husband Bill all of St. Joseph; several nieces and nephews; Jessica and Melissa’s mother, Susanne Pollard; and many friends and business associates.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, February 1, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Ajax and Pear Streets in St. Joseph, and the memorial service to celebrate Layne Gale’s will follow at 11 a.m. A fellowship time will be held immediately following the service in the Wesley Fellowship Hall. Oklahoma services will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at the Hahn-Cook Funeral Home at 1 p.m. in Oklahoma City, Okla. For those choosing to remember Layne Gale with a memorial contribution the family suggests the American Heart Association, Ducks Unlimited, The Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City or a charity of the donors choice. St. Joseph Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

BUTLER, Mo. – Ronald Lee Oliphant Sr., 69, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. He was born May 21, 1944 in San Francisco, Calif. He attended Lafayette High School, and worked for the Teamsters Union as a heavy machine driver.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Essex Oliphant; mother, Esther Lorene Miller; and a brother, Don Oliphant. Survivors include two sons, Ron Oliphant Jr. and wife Michelle of Butler; and Ryan Oliphant of Saint Joseph; four grandsons, Dylan Oliphant, Jason Mauzey, Sean Oliphant and Chad Oliphant; a granddaughter, Miranda Oliphant; and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Chad Jr., Madison Traice, and Tristan.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 2 p.m., at the Ashland Cemetery, There is no scheduled family visitation, friends may call to sign the register after 10 a.m., Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Charlotte M. Parr, 66, formerly of Michigan for 18 years, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home.
She was born July 5, 1947 to Bert and Lucille (McCoy) Barnes in St. Joseph. She married Dean Parr on August 30, 1963. He survives of the home.
Charlotte was co-owner of DGS Total Range LTD. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Barnes; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia L. Parr.
Survivors: husband, Dean Parr; three children, Tammy VanSullen (Tim), Port Huron, Mich., J.D. Parr, Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and Rhonda Collins (Joey), St. Joseph; sister, Dixie Jordan, St. Joseph; brother, Leon Barnes, Gallatin, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Jeremy, Cassie, Felicia, Ashley and Jamie; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Patsy L. Miller, St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friend, Vickie Rohwer.
Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory where friends may call after 5 p.m., Tuesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Sarah Ellen Morris, 90, formerly of DeKalb, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at a local health care facility.
Sarah was born March 5, 1923 to William and Emma Cozad Stubbs in Camden Point, Mo. She grew up in Camden Point and Edgerton, Mo., areas, attending Edgerton High School.
On February 14, 1950, she married Wilbur “Sonny” Morris in Elwood, Kan., and resided in St. Joseph later moving to DeKalb in 1965, where she resided for most of her life and was a member of DeKalb Christian Church. Sarah worked several years for Standard Brand and was also a homemaker and enjoyed working outdoors.
In 1982 she was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny. Also preceding her in death are her parents and nine siblings, Gilbert, Garland, Clifford, David, James and Val Jean Stubbs, Henry and Frank Bressman, and Berthy Hershley.
Survivors include two children, James (Theresa) Morris, of DeKalb and Valleria (Marvin) Steele, of St. Joseph; brother, Robert Stubbs, of West Plains, Mo.; sisters, Maxine Deatherage and Bessie Frisbie, both of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Jordan and Cody Steele and Derek Cook, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home with interment following in Westlawn Cemetery, DeKalb.
Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today, at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Hands of Hope Hospice.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

ST. JOSEPH – Raymond C. Bernard, 77, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 in St. Joseph hospital. He was born March 18, 1936 in St. Josep, son of Josephine and Augustine Bernard. He worked at St. Joseph Structural Steel and Central States Supply. He was a Christian. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Bernard; a son, Raymond Bernard Jr.; a brother, Nate Bernard; and two sisters, Angel Orozco, and Margaret Potter.
Survivors include, six daughters, Tammy Hawkins, Brenda Allman, Rachelle Bernard, Frances Bernard, Ramona McDaniel and Carla Bernard; a step-son, Robert Funk Jr.; and two step-daughters, Penny Canchola and Vickie Funk; 29 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three brothers, Alex, Hector and Willy Bernard; eight sisters, Luisa Vasquez, Honoracia “Lulu” Young, Nazaria “Sadie” Crail, Rose Devinney, Julia Barnes, Virginia Blythe, Susanna Bernard and Paula Deets.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Rob Diamond officiating, The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m., on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Raymond Bernard Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com