Donald L. Stout
1934-2013

Donald L. Stout, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 20, 1934 to Ralph and Thelma (Black) Stout. He lived in St. Joseph most of his life.
Don graduated from Benton High School in 1951. He joined the United States Navy and served his country for four years. On June 29, 1958, he married Jerrie Lynn Abbott. He retired from Seitz packing company after thirty-five years of service. As a young father he enjoyed motocross riding with his sons. He was a very talented musician, artist and wood carver. He loved playing the banjo.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Jerrie; his parents; son, Jeffery; two grandsons, Michael and Ryan; and three great-grandchildren.
He is survived by two sons, Gregory L. Stout (Janet) and Donald K.; daughter, Brenda K. Burks (Doug); brother, Ralph Jr.; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Huntley Allan Wilson
2013-2013

Huntley Allan Wilson, 2 months, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 17, 2013 to Mike and Hannah (Coy) Wilson in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Huntley was special in every way.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Norman Wilson.

Survivors: parents; brother, Hunter Matthew; maternal grandparents, Kenny and Michelle Phillips, St. Joseph, Missouri; paternal grandparents, John and Lisa Donahoo, Rosendale, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Michelle Talley, St. Joseph, Missouri; maternal great-grandmother, Peggy Bloss, St. Joseph, Missouri; maternal great-grandfather, Zack Bloss, Cameron, Missouri; paternal great-grandmother, Sharon Wilson, St. Joseph, Missouri; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Caleb Dean Adwell, age 15, Ravenwood, Missouri died on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at his home, after a two and a half month battle with a rare brain cancer.

Caleb was born September 22, 1998 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Shane Dean and Jennifer Marie (Goedken) Adwell.

A student at Northeast Nodaway R-V, Ravenwood, Caleb would have been a freshman in the class of 2017.

Caleb was a member of Ravenwood Christian Church and very active with the church’s youth group. He was also a member of the NEN 4-H Club.

His survivors include his parents Shane and Jennifer, sister, Kerrigan, brother, Ethan and sister Meredith Adwell, all of the home, Ravenwood; maternal grandparents, Martin (Lisa) Goedken, Conception Junction, Missouri; maternal great grandparents, John (Phyllis) Birzer, Ottawa, Kansas; paternal grandparents, Dean (Omi) Adwell, Ravenwood; paternal great grandfather Hiromi Fujimura, Pearl City, Hawaii; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Northeast Nodaway R-V Gymnasium, Ravenwood. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Ravenwood Christian Church in Ravenwood.

Memorial: Caleb Adwell Memorial Fund, c/o the Citizens Bank, 124 South Main Street, Ravenwood, Missouri 64479.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Lois J. Beutler
1926-2013

Lois Jean Beutler, 86, of St. Joseph passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Beutler was born November 21, 1926 to Oscar and Minnie (Oesterly) Beutler in California, Mo.

She later moved to St. Joseph where she graduated from Benton High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville and University of Iowa earning a Bachelor of Science. She taught at Hall school for 38 years and was a member of St. Joseph Retired Teachers Association, Missouri State Retired Teachers Association, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Life member of NEA. Ms. Beutler was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ.

Preceding her in death are her parents and sister, Mary Bridgford.

Survivors include niece, Susan Bridgford of Omaha, Ne; nephew Danny Bridgford of Dayton , Iowa; great niece; great nephew, and friends.

Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at California City Cemetery, California, MO. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon Saturday at Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.

Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

Terry E. Geier
1956-2013

Terry Eugene Geier, 57, of St. Joseph, formerly of Kearney, Mo passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at his residence.
Terry was born August 8, 1956 to Kenneth and Verna (Ard) Geier in Girard, KS. In 1974 he graduated from Humboldt High School in Humboldt, NE where he was Prom King his senior year. He later attended University of Nebraska-Omaha and University of Phoenix where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree. Terry worked for Kellogg’s as Manager of Team Sales for fifteen years. On May 27, 2001 he married Laura (McConnell) Eaton in Las Vegas. He was a very generous, charismatic, selfless and proud man. His hobbies included spending time with his family, golfing, riding motorcycles, traveling and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Preceding him in death are his father, Kenneth Geier; step-father, Dean Badberg, siblings, Kenneth, Ricky, and Vicky Geier.

Survivors include his wife Laura, of the home; mother, Verna Badberg, of Humboldt,; children, Teri Geier, Jackie Crapps, both of Kansas City, MO, Carri Kistner, of Kalamazoo, MI, Kevin Dandliker, of Dawson, NE, Andrea Eaton, of St. Joseph, Niki Eaton, of Columbia, MO, and Kyle Eaton, of Kansas City, MO; sister, Kay Leech of Humboldt, NE; brother, Dicky Geier, of Liberty, MO; step-mother, Donna Geier, of Liberty, MO; son-in-laws, Jason Crapps, of Kansas City, MO and Bryan Kistner, of Kalamazoo, MI; grandchildren, Carrington, Mackenzie, Jessica, Brie, Jacie, and Jackson.

Mr. Geier has been cremated under direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.

A Graveside Memorial and inurnment will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at Humboldt Cemetery, Humboldt, NE.

Memorials are suggested to Help Humane Society, 17122 Bell Ray Pl., Belton, MO 64012.
Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com

Kelley Diane Bishop
1964-2013

Kelley Diane Bishop, 49, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Wednesday, November 10, 2013 at her home.
She was born May 3, 1964 to E. Terry and Berniece (Johnson) Bishop in Kansas City, Missouri.
She worked as a CNA at Heartland Regional Medical Center and Saxton’s Nursing Home. She loved her job working with the elderly, especially the Alzheimer’s patients whom she referred to as her “gems”. She consistently donated items to various charities.
Kelley also enjoyed cooking, music, dancing and was an animal lover, but most of all she loved being a mother.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors: daughter, Nina Bishop, Galveston, Texas; granddaughter, Nora Drake; brother, Dennis Bishop, Houston, Texas; sisters, Jacqueline Bishop (Herbert Halpern), New Orleans, Louisiana, and Lorelei Becktell (Robert), Houston, Texas; mother, Berniece Bishop; nieces and nephews, Megan, Dane, Cole, Hannah, Madison, and Mason; great niece, Kylie; and her beloved Dog, Bella.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ernest “Brownie” Brown
1915-2013

Ernest “Brownie” Brown, passed into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2013.
Ernest was born on April 3, 1915 to Martin and Myrtle (Sanders) Brown in Knoxville, Iowa.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Leta and Verna; three brothers, Charles, Perry and Edgar; one sister, Agnes; and a step-granddaughter, Carol Estes.
Survivors include a step-daughter, Dorothy Hayes; five step-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren; sixteen step-great-great grandchildren; and one step-great-great-great-grandchild.
Graveside Service and Inurnment: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to Wesley United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Annora Kamler
1921-2013

Annora Kamler, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Vintage Gardens.
She was born March 18, 1921 to Wilber and Minnie (Brown) Means in Mound City, Missouri.
She married Donald Fletcher December 28, 1946 and he preceeded her in death on August 29, 1956. She then married Albert Kamler on July 11, 1972, who also preceded her in death on February 4, 1998.
Annora graduated from Fairfax High School, attended Maryville State Teachers College and Tarkio College, where she received her Bachelor of Science on May 19, 1958.
She was a teacher for over twenty-two years. She taught in Fortescue for three years, Tarkio for two years, and seventeen years in the St. Joseph School District. She was awarded the Unit of Merit on June 9, 1975.
Annora was a 5th generation manager of the family farm following the death of her father. Annora also owned Maple Lanes Bowling Alley in Hiawatha, Kansas from 1972-1984.
She attended Fairfax Presbyterian Church and Westminister Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Association, St. Joseph Teachers Association, and Sigma Sigma Sigma.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: daughter, Donna Farrow Ball (William); granddaughter, Tiffany Farrow Miller (Pat); great grandsons, Cole Allyn and Connor Allyn Miller; sister, Wilberta Smith; nephews, C.W. Smith (Jan) and Robert Smith (Ester); great nieces, Kami and Marci Smith; and great nephew, Robert Smith II.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Fairfax Presbyterian Church. Interment Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1202 S. 28th St., St. Joseph, MO 64507. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

W. Forrest Thompson 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. He was born May 21, 1927 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Maude and William Thompson. He married Ruth Bosch on June 5, 1948, and she survives of the home. He served in the Navy and is a veteran of the World War II. He owned and operated Thompson TV repair service. He enjoyed reading, tinkering with electonics, going to auctions, and was a member of Unity Church. Forrest was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Nancy Thompson. Survivors include, wife, Ruth Thompson of the home, a son, Wayne Thompson and wife Maria of St. Louis, MO, two daughters, Leslie Brooks of St. Joseph, MO, and Glenda Thompson of St. Joseph, MO, four granddaughters; Carmen (Stephen) Schmidt, Susana (Andy) Spies, Marisa (Brian) Westbrook, and Hannah (Richie) Sloan.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. James Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. Joseph Humane Society. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Charles LeRoy Plummer 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at a Saint Joseph health care center. He was born October 9, 1923 in St. Joseph, MO. He worked at Quaker Oats, retired from the St. Joseph Stockyards, and owned operated his own Salvage yard. He enjoyed playing bingo, and cards, and spending time with his family. His true passion was his salvage yard and working on cars, something he was very well known for. He was a Christian. Charles was preceded in death by wife, Nadine Plummer, and former wife, Maxine Stephens, his father, Wendel Plummer, and mother, Rosa Smith, a brother,Wayne Plummer, a sister, Maxine Gould and his grand daughter in law Denise Marti. Survivors include, a daughter, Cecelia Marti and husband Ernie Sr. of St. Joseph, MO, a brother, Gerald Plummer of Savannah, MO, a sister, Wanda Shelton of St. Joseph, MO, three grandsons, Ernie Marti Jr. and wife Dawn, Ted Marti and companion Janet, and Chuck Marti, a granddaughter, Janice Halbirt and husband Chris, additional family members include; Cecil Marti, and Joann Mace, and their children: Garnett, Cecil Jr, Dena, Jim and Joey, and numerous great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Dave Hugger 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 Ashland Cemetery. Memorials are requested to Asera Care Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.