Norma F. (Watson) Goodell
1913-2013
Norma F. (Watson) Goodell, 100, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, October 28, 2013 in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born January 11, 1913 to Clyde and Lucile (Dewey) Stevens in Hamilton, Missouri.
She married Clifford Myers Watson on September 7, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1989. She then married Clark Goodell on October 11, 1992. He preceded her in death in 2009.
Norma was a florist for Myers Watson Floral Shop for forty years. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, PEO Sisterhood Chapter ED, and Needles of Moila.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and step-son, Dr. Paul Woodson Davis (Marcia); and step-daughter, Sarah (Barnes) Young.
Survivors: step-daughter, Julia Goodell (David Barnes), Columbia, Missouri; two step-grandchildren, Wendy Davis and Emily Wagner, of Seattle, Washington; and three step-great-grandchildren, Allison Brown, Ryan Browne and Dustin Young.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial Service: 3:00 P.M. Monday, November 4, at Boone Landing, Columbia, Missouri. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to PEO Sisterhood Chapter Ed or Missouri Western State University. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Wayne Daniels
Bernice Maxine Schubert 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born December 17, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO. She worked at Whitaker Cable for 20 years then at Jeri Ann Cafeteria as a cook retiring after many years. She was enjoyed being active in the Recreational Club for Special Citizens, and the Special Olympics, she was also a member of the IBEW and loved camping, crocheting and cooking, She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Bernice was preceded in death by husband, Robert “Dutch” Schubert, her mother Virgie Jonas, and father John A. Reital, a daughter Elizabeth Rose Schubert, a brother, Robert “Bob” Reital, and a sister, Rosezella Standish. Survivors include, son, Robert Dale Schubert of the home, four, step-grandchildren, and several great step grandchildren, a brother, Everett Jonas Sr. and wife Joyce of the home, a brother, Roger Reital Sr. a sister, Sharon Allday all of St. Joseph, MO as well as several, nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews whom she loved dearly. 
Roger “Buck” Robertson 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 in St. Joseph, Mo. He was born April 12, 1950 in Fillmore, Mo, son of Della and William Robertson. He served in the Marines and is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked at local businesses in the St. Joseph area as a Teamster Truck Driver & was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed deer hunting, and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge. “Buck” was preceded in death by his parents, Della & William. Survivors include, three sons, Buck, Jermiah, & Josh Robertson all of Savannah, three sisters, Carol Wolf, Springfield, Mo, Debbie Robertson, Nixa, Mo, & Marie Robertson, four brothers, Donnie Robertson of St. Joseph, David “Leroy” and Larry both of Savannah, Mo, and his twin brother Ronnie of Texas, one Granddaughter, Makaylee Robertson, two Grandsons, William and Hunter Robertson, and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday November 3, 2013, at the Eagle’s Lodge in St. Joseph, Mo. The inurnment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date.
Eldred (Ed) Leroy Hale, Jr., died Saturday, October 26, surrounded by his family, in St. Joseph, MO after a long battle with lung cancer. He was a quiet man- generally unassuming -but he had a sure strength about him as well! So very capable of doing, fixing, or figuring out anything and everything! He had a deep throated chuckle and an infectious grin that just drew you in and brought you along. He was brave as well. I say this because he fell in love and married his beautiful wife Cheryl with five- yes five- small children, but that didn’t deter him for a minute! He spent his life sharing his love and his strength and his knowledge with Cheryl and those kids and even produced a daughter, Trisha too. He worked long hours providing for his family and never complained. He worked at Peachtree Door followed by Ken Smith Autobody, where he was a painter for over 30 years.But he knew how to relax and enjoy himself as well. He loved hunting and fishing and shared these skills with the next generation so that they could enjoy them too. Ed was an active member and president for many years at the 4-F Fishing Club where he loved to spend any spare time he had. He loved to spend his weekends there in his trailer or at many other various parks in the area where he would spend time with Cheryl and his very special friends camping.He also loved to travel. He and Cheryl had many wonderful travel adventures together including; The Caribbean, Alaska, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Africa, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain National Park. He took a vivid interest in photography and took thousands of pictures of the trips he enjoyed so much!We all got to enjoy his grilling skills. It was once said by his neighbor when he first moved in across the street from the family “That neighbor of mine is a grilling fool! He’s even out there in the rain with an umbrella grilling!” But he could flip a mean burger for sure! Ed also loved gardening and then canning the bounty of his efforts. He made a mean salsa too! Cooking in general was one of his favorite things to do. He made many pounds of deer sausage every year, which was a huge family favorite!We will never know this side of heaven why someone with so much left to give was taken so young. We can only console each other with memories of a man so admired, respected, and so well loved!Surviving is his wife of 38 years Cheryl, daughter Tami Detwieler and husband Doug, daughter Tracy Miller, son David Conroy and wife Sherry, daughter Kimberly Maag and husband Kris, daughter Dena Goolsby, and daughter Trisha Hale. Also surviving are grandchildren and great- grandchildren; Jared Detwieler, Kaitlin & Matt Smith, Matthew & Ashley Griffey, Patrick & Jillian Miller, Kristen Conroy & Josh Gabbert, Katie Conroy & Matthew Coman, Kelsey Conroy & Trent Neil, Kiley Conroy, Kory Maag, Jacob Maag, Taylor Maag, Connor McElwee, Aedan McElwee, Chyanne Bicknell, Tagan Smith, Payton Griffey, Porter Cluck, Clair Jobes, Wyatt Gabbert, Aiden Conroy, Emily Seiter.Also surviving Ed is his very best friend, Buddy Gibson, and his loyal hunting buddies, Lonnie, Dalton & Steve, along with his many, many friends at the 4F Flathead club.He was preceded in death by his parents June and Eldred Hale Sr., and his sister, Sharon K. Hale Conroy.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30th at Rupp Funeral Home, 6054 Pryor Ave, St. Joseph, MO. Services will be conducted on Thursday, October 31st at 10:00 AM at Rupp Funeral Home, 6054 Pryor Ave, St. Joseph, MO.Online condolence and obituary at 
Helen E. Sisk
Selena G. Warthman 70, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday October 21, 2013. She was born December 25, 1942 in Mexico. She has been in the U.S. since she was 14. She worked at various jobs and volunteered at the Homeless shelter and the Open Door Food Kitchen. She had many friends throughout the St. Joseph Community who will miss her dearly. There will be a benefit and celebration of Selena’s life 5:30 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Susie’s Place, 927 Olive St. Selena will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Selena Warthman memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at 
Marsha G. Grippando 62, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday October 22, 2013 at Saint Joseph health care center surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Norma (Wasson) & Howard Roberts. She worked various jobs and graduated from St. James. She married Paul Grippando on July 6, 1973 and was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Bobby and Timmy Roberts.