Randy J. Danner
1963-2013

Randy Joseph Danner, 50, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, December 05, 2013 at a local hospital.

Randy was born July 23, 1963 to Richard Sr. and Bonny (Simmons) Danner in St. Joseph. He attended Benton High School and later Vatterott College where he earned certificates in Drafting and Design.

He was a very faithful and active member of The Pentecostals of St. Joseph where he was the leader of the ministry at Abbey Woods Nursing Home, a driver for the bus ministry and played the bass for the praise team.

He loved music and also enjoyed watching football.

On February 6, 1988 he married Candie Ping, whom he met at his job at Heartland Hospital. He later worked for Chase Candy Company, Sara Lee and currently employed as a Security Officer for Guardsmark.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Danner Sr.; brother, Richard Danner Jr. and sister, Bonnie Gabriel.

Survivors include his wife Candie, of the home; his mother; two brothers, Ronald, of St. Joseph and Robert (Michelle) Danner, of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Linda (David) Dillon, of The Colony, TX, Shirley (Leon) Sanger, of Lacombe LA, and Beverly (Steve) Murphy, of St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved Chihuahua Jack.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home with Pastor David Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, prior to service. Mr. Danner will be cremated following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Randy Danner Memorial Fund or The Pentecostals of St. Joseph.

Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

Irvin Eugene “Gene” Loch, 89 of Maryville, Missouri died on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Gene was born February 18, 1924 in Pickering, Missouri, the son of George “Irvin” and Anna (Wray) Loch. He was a 1941 graduate of Maryville High School. On May 4, 1947 he married Marian Elizabeth Nunnelley in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gene was a farmer, livestock commission man for the St Joseph Stockyards and MFA/United Producers in Maryville. He was also a member of the Maryville First United Methodist Church and the Burlington Junction Saddle Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a grandson: Cody Alan Loch; brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Lita Loch and two nephews: Wayne Loch and Harold Thomson.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years: Marian Loch, of their home in Maryville; two sons: David (Lisa) Loch, Maryville and Alan (Debbie) Loch, Perkins, Oklahoma; three granddaughters:
Crissi Loch and fiancé, Stockton Graves, Alva, Oklahoma; Laura (Eric) Tilford, Lenexa, Kansas;
Rosey (Aaron) Runde, Ravenwood, Missouri; sister-in-law: Barbara (Bill) Blackman, Sun City, West, Arizona and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10-11 am, Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville with funeral services to follow at 11am with burial in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com <http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com>), Maryville, Missouri

James E. Mann, 93, Maryville, Missouri died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Maryville.

Jim was born July 7, 1920 in Rural Parnell, Missouri, the son of Edward and Catherine (Stingley) Mann. He was a member of the 1938 Class of Harmony High School and he married Estel Lee Scadden, on March 27, 1940 in Albany, Missouri.

He was a US Army Paratrooper in WWII and a member of the Curry Richardson Sparks Waldeier American Legion Post #528 in Parnell, Missouri.

Jim retired as a locksmith from the maintenance department of Northwest Missouri State University.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Estel Lee on May 15, 2011 and his parents.

Survivors include his daughter: Judy (Gary) Coffelt, Maryville; grandchildren: Ted Coffelt, O’Neil, Nebraska; Troy (Wendy) Coffelt, Ravenwood, Missouri and Tammy (Matt) Sorensen, Savannah, Missouri, nine great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-7 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Graveside Services will be 10am Monday, December 9th at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Military Services will be conducted by the Missouri Military Honors Team and the Curry Richardson Sparks Waldeier American Legion Post #528.

Memorials may be made to Golden Living Care Center, Maryville, in James name.

Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com <http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com>), Maryville, Missouri

Vicki Lynn Gladman, 57, of Hopkins, Missouri died Thursday, December 5, 2013
at St Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Vickie was born September 15, 1956, in Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Ramona(Sumy) Harrington. She graduated from North Nodaway High School, Hopkins in 1974. She married Rick Gladman December 19, 1992 in Maryville.

A member of the Church of Christ in Maryville, Vickie had worked in the Custodial Department of Northwest Missouri State University.

Survivors include her husband: Rick, of their home in Hopkins; sons: Zachary Gladman, Nicholas Gladman and Brian (Lacy) Gladman, all of Hopkins and a daughter: LeAnna (Tim)
Melius, Oceanside, California; parents: Jerry and Ramona Harrington, Maryville, Missouri;
sisters: Cindy Melvin, Des Moines, Iowa; Lisa Wheeler and Michelle McMillen, both of Maryville; three grandchildren: Barrick Gladman, Tristan Melius and Cage Gladman; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be 2-4pm Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

Funeral Services are 2 pm Monday, December 9, 2013 at Price Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ, 217 East Sixth Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com <http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com>) Maryville, Missouri.

Kermit “Red” J. Johnson
1940-2013

Kermit “Red” J. Johnson, 73, St. Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at NorthCare Hospice House.
He was born July 1, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa.
He married Charlotte Crawford on May 6, 1989. She survives of the home.
Kermit was a retired truck driver and enjoyed camping, baseball, football, and country music.
Additional Survivors: children, Toby Long, Tammy Long, and Tonya Mercer (Scott); four grandchildren, Kennedy Long, Caitlin Johnson, Michael Mercer and Jacob Mercer; and his dog, Hammy.
Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Cancer Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lonnie K. Wooten, Jr.
1976-2013

Lonnie K. Wooten, Jr., 37, Kansas City, Missouri died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at University of Kansas Medical Center.
He was born October 2, 1976 to Lonnie and Nancy (Garbe) Wooten in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Lillie M. Wooten; paternal grandfather, William Turner; and maternal grandparents, Ralph and Elva Garbe.
Survivors: mother; sisters, Leatta I. Wooten and Theresa K. Wooten; grandmother, Irene Turner; five nieces; two nephews; one great-niece; numerous cousins; and many close friends.
Lonnie was employed for several years in the KC metro area by a local restaurateur, and successfully managed several businesses. His family would like to thank his generous employer, the University of Kansas Cancer Center, and his numerous friends for the support they provided during his illness.
Lonnie was an avid sports fan, especially of the Royals, Chiefs and MU Tigers. He was a good friend and always there when you needed him – we will miss his great attitude and conversation.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Services will be held at a later date. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Kansas City. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Teri Gatrel
1955-2013

Teri Gatrel, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 18, 1955 to Lawrence and Dolores (Schussler) Drag.
She was employed at Heartland Regional Medical Center for 28 years.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Her children and grandchildren were her passion.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Linda and Sandra Drag; and brother-in-law, Ron Putnam.
Survivors: daughter, Elizabeth Fischer (Kevin); son, Christopher Gatrel (Jennifer); grandchildren, Derrick, Gracie, Anthony, ShayLynn, and Elivia; sisters, Patricia Putnam and Cathy Clinton (Jay); brother, Dennis Drag (Margaret); best friend, Jennifer Houghtaling; and extended family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 4:30 P.M. Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society or St. Mary Catholic Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Betty Jean Weidmaier
1927-2013

Betty Jean Weidmaier, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 16, 1927 to Hiram and Agnes (Bashinski) Barnett.
Betty married Arthur Henry Weidmaier on February 26, 1949.
She worked at Westab before getting married, and then went home to raise a family.
Mrs. Weidmaier was a member of the St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, a former member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and St. Patrick Altar Society. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 571 Ladies Auxiliary and Chapel of the Holy Rosary at Mir House of Prayer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Janet; infant grandson, David Scott; and brother, William Barnett.
Survivors: Sons, David (Kenetha), John (Sandy), Dan (Connie), all of St. Joseph, Missouri, Richard (Jeanne), Wathena, Kansas, and Mark (Patty), Kansas City; daughters, Lisa Puett (Earl) of the home and Diane Kuenne (Jeff), Imperial, Nebraska; grandchildren, Laura, Jeffrey, Eric, Evan, Thomas, Annelise, Claire, and William; step-grandchildren, Courtney and Andrew; and step-great-grandson, Brennon.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, St. Joseph Cathedral. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Bishop LeBlond High School or Mir House of Prayer. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.