Eleanor King, 98, Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.

She was born on February 23, 1925, to Russell and Ethel (Guthrie) Nixon in Mound City, Missouri.

On June 25, 1950, she was united in marriage to David Bryant King II at the Presbyterian Church in Maitland, Missouri.

After college, Eleanor went on to teach for ten years before pursuing her lifelong occupation as a dedicated army wife and mother. Eleanor’s service as an army wife afforded her the luxury of travelling all over the world with her husband at numerous duty stations.

Eleanor was a lifelong member of the Maitland Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and organist/pianist. She was an accomplished musician, avid quilter, reader, and KC Chiefs fan. She was also a member of the St. Joseph Runcie Club and had been president of the Officer Wives Club in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Eleanor was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother who was wholly vested in her grandchildren’s lives. She will be fondly remembered for her “amazing applesauce”. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Bud; and her siblings, Jean Pipes, David Nixon, Robert Nixon and Beverly Pipkin.

Survivors include her children, Libby Rotkoff (Steve), David Bryant King III (Sally), and Mary B. Stoll (George); grandchildren, Jeffre (Neesha), Sara, Lindsey, and Matthew (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Eli, Norah and Oliver; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 2:00 P.M. Friday, Maitland Presbyterian Church. Interment Maitland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Eleanor King, 98, Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.She was born on February 23, 1925, to Russell and Ethel (Guthrie) Nixon in Mound City, Missouri.On June 25, 1950, she was united in marriage to David Bryant King II at the Presbyterian Church in Maitland, Missouri.After college, Eleanor went on to teach for ten years before pursuing her lifelong occupation as a dedicated army wife and mother. Eleanor’s service as an army wife afforded her the luxury of travelling all over the world with her husband at numerous duty stations.Eleanor was a lifelong member of the Maitland Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and organist/pianist. She was an accomplished musician, avid quilter, reader, and KC Chiefs fan. She was also a member of the St. Joseph Runcie Club and had been president of the Officer Wives Club in Aberdeen, Maryland.Eleanor was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother who was wholly vested in her grandchildren’s lives. She will be fondly remembered for her “amazing applesauce”. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Bud; and her siblings, Jean Pipes, David Nixon, Robert Nixon and Beverly Pipkin.Survivors include her children, Libby Rotkoff (Steve), David Bryant King III (Sally), and Mary B. Stoll (George); grandchildren, Jeffre (Neesha), Sara, Lindsey, and Matthew (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Eli, Norah and Oliver; and numerous nieces and nephews.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 2:00 P.M. Friday, Maitland Presbyterian Church. Interment Maitland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Eleanor King 1925 - 2023

Angela Morris, 101, Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born July 6, 1922, to Smpad and Mary Yerganian in St. Joseph Missouri. Angela graduated from Benton High School and attended St. Joseph Business College before her 30-year career with Drovers and Merchants Bank, and later sold Avon for 26 years.

Angela was married to William Pritchard and had one child, Judy. Later she married Leonard Morris and was married 35 years before his death in 1985.

Angela was a lifelong member of King Hill United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Entre Nous Club. After living her entire life in St. Joseph, health issues led her to move to Omaha to be close to her daughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leonard, and brothers, Simon and Carl. She is survived by daughter, Judy and son-in-law Larry Brown, 2 grandsons, Jason (Broomfield Co) and Derek (Nora) (Anaconda, MT), 3 great grandchildren, Tanner, Caroline and Hadley, nieces and nephews and many friends.

Services will be held at Meierhoffer Funeral Home, St. Joseph, Mo., Saturday October 14. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 10:00 a.m.

Angela Morris, 101, Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born July 6, 1922, to Smpad and Mary Yerganian in St. Joseph Missouri. Angela graduated from Benton High School and attended St. Joseph Business College before her 30-year career with Drovers and Merchants Bank, and later sold Avon for 26 years.Angela was married to William Pritchard and had one child, Judy. Later she married Leonard Morris and was married 35 years before his death in 1985.Angela was a lifelong member of King Hill United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Entre Nous Club. After living her entire life in St. Joseph, health issues led her to move to Omaha to be close to her daughter.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leonard, and brothers, Simon and Carl. She is survived by daughter, Judy and son-in-law Larry Brown, 2 grandsons, Jason (Broomfield Co) and Derek (Nora) (Anaconda, MT), 3 great grandchildren, Tanner, Caroline and Hadley, nieces and nephews and many friends.Services will be held at Meierhoffer Funeral Home, St. Joseph, Mo., Saturday October 14. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 10:00 a.m.<figure>
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Angela Morris 1922 - 2023

To his family and friends, he was known as “Big Guy”. For someone who lived a life full of big moments, his nickname fit him perfectly. James Franklin Burnham, “Big Guy”, age 81, passed away October 6, 2023. Jim was born April 21, 1942, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Gilbert and Frances (Beasley) Burnham. On September 1, 1962, Jim married Janeen Holdeman in Kansas City, Missouri and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

Jim graduated from Central High School in 1960, then attended William Jewell College where he played football. After graduation in 1964, Jim settled in St. Joseph where he began his successful career in the insurance industry and retired as president of the firm with offices in St. Joseph and Kansas City.

Jim’s well-lived life included service throughout St. Joseph on numerous boards and committees. He was instrumental in fundraising efforts for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri to expand facilities and programs. He was especially proud to be the founder of the Young Life Club at Lafayette High School with Janeen, and for many years served as chairman of the Young Life Committee in St. Joseph. Young Life’s mission is that every kid deserves to hear the greatest love story ever told, and Jim made sure as many kids as possible heard the story of Jesus. He was an active member of Brookdale Church and served many years in various roles.

Jim took care of people in his own special way which included bringing chocolate malts to family and friends on special occasions and driving those who couldn’t drive to appointments. He quietly volunteered his time taking care of others and shared his witty sense of humor and practical jokes to anyone who would listen. Jim also entertained kids with magic shows and tricks at events and parties and loved to make everyone smile and laugh. His one-liners were legendary and Big was quoted often by his family and friends.

His love of the outdoors included quail and duck hunting, fishing, golfing and skiing. He was a member of the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame and was a proud founder of Greenhead Farm. Jim also loved playing cards throughout St. Joseph with his card buddies.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gilbert Lee "Buzz" Burnham. Survivors include his wife, Janeen; his children, Kelly (Rob) Starr, Andy (Sarah) Burnham and Tim (Erin) Burnham, and Jim’s brother, Monty (Wendy) Burnham; grandchildren, Sam (Kenzi) Starr, Mack (Abigail) Starr, Otis and Brecklynn Burnham, Charlie Burnham; and great-granddaughter, Selah Starr, whom he adored.

John 16:22 states, “…now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” The family will gather with friends for visitation on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Brookdale Church, 203 S. 31st Street, St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life service with Public Livestream will follow at 3 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

To his family and friends, he was known as “Big Guy”. For someone who lived a life full of big moments, his nickname fit him perfectly. James Franklin Burnham, “Big Guy”, age 81, passed away October 6, 2023. Jim was born April 21, 1942, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Gilbert and Frances (Beasley) Burnham. On September 1, 1962, Jim married Janeen Holdeman in Kansas City, Missouri and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.Jim graduated from Central High School in 1960, then attended William Jewell College where he played football. After graduation in 1964, Jim settled in St. Joseph where he began his successful career in the insurance industry and retired as president of the firm with offices in St. Joseph and Kansas City.Jim’s well-lived life included service throughout St. Joseph on numerous boards and committees. He was instrumental in fundraising efforts for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri to expand facilities and programs. He was especially proud to be the founder of the Young Life Club at Lafayette High School with Janeen, and for many years served as chairman of the Young Life Committee in St. Joseph. Young Life’s mission is that every kid deserves to hear the greatest love story ever told, and Jim made sure as many kids as possible heard the story of Jesus. He was an active member of Brookdale Church and served many years in various roles.Jim took care of people in his own special way which included bringing chocolate malts to family and friends on special occasions and driving those who couldn’t drive to appointments. He quietly volunteered his time taking care of others and shared his witty sense of humor and practical jokes to anyone who would listen. Jim also entertained kids with magic shows and tricks at events and parties and loved to make everyone smile and laugh. His one-liners were legendary and Big was quoted often by his family and friends.His love of the outdoors included quail and duck hunting, fishing, golfing and skiing. He was a member of the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame and was a proud founder of Greenhead Farm. Jim also loved playing cards throughout St. Joseph with his card buddies.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gilbert Lee "Buzz" Burnham. Survivors include his wife, Janeen; his children, Kelly (Rob) Starr, Andy (Sarah) Burnham and Tim (Erin) Burnham, and Jim’s brother, Monty (Wendy) Burnham; grandchildren, Sam (Kenzi) Starr, Mack (Abigail) Starr, Otis and Brecklynn Burnham, Charlie Burnham; and great-granddaughter, Selah Starr, whom he adored.John 16:22 states, “…now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” The family will gather with friends for visitation on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Brookdale Church, 203 S. 31st Street, St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life service with Public Livestream will follow at 3 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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James Franklin Burnham 1942 - 2023

Ryan Michael Beard, 36, Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS surrounded by his loved ones in his home.

He was born on February 10, 1987, to Ronald D. and Janet J. (Young) Beard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ryan was a member of the Air Force/Missouri Air National Guard from 2004 to 2012. He proudly served during the Iraqi Freedom conflict in Kuwait and helped with the Hurricane Katrina relief while stationed at Gulf Port.

He worked in various management roles throughout his career, with Target being his most memorable role. However, his favorite job was being a dad to his beloved children.

Ryan enjoyed working with his hands, he especially loved cooking and was a master at the grill. He had a great love of football from playing during high school to following his fantasy football leagues, specifically the Dallas Cowboys. He loved watching movies and tv shows, with Big Bang Theory being one of his favorites.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Dianne Beard; maternal grandfather, Gerald Young; and uncle, Michael Beard.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica (Kidd) Beard; children, Chloe, Liberty, Nevaeh, Laney, Kamryn and Kingston; siblings, Danielle Carrillo (Max), David Beard, and Brianna Beard; parents, Ronald and Janet Beard; nephews, Joseph and Judah Carrillo; maternal grandmother, Shirley Young, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Private Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Ryan Michael Beard, 36, Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS surrounded by his loved ones in his home.He was born on February 10, 1987, to Ronald D. and Janet J. (Young) Beard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Ryan was a member of the Air Force/Missouri Air National Guard from 2004 to 2012. He proudly served during the Iraqi Freedom conflict in Kuwait and helped with the Hurricane Katrina relief while stationed at Gulf Port.He worked in various management roles throughout his career, with Target being his most memorable role. However, his favorite job was being a dad to his beloved children.Ryan enjoyed working with his hands, he especially loved cooking and was a master at the grill. He had a great love of football from playing during high school to following his fantasy football leagues, specifically the Dallas Cowboys. He loved watching movies and tv shows, with Big Bang Theory being one of his favorites.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Dianne Beard; maternal grandfather, Gerald Young; and uncle, Michael Beard.Survivors include his wife, Jessica (Kidd) Beard; children, Chloe, Liberty, Nevaeh, Laney, Kamryn and Kingston; siblings, Danielle Carrillo (Max), David Beard, and Brianna Beard; parents, Ronald and Janet Beard; nephews, Joseph and Judah Carrillo; maternal grandmother, Shirley Young, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Private Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Ryan Michael Beard 1987 - 2023

Irene Adam, 87, of Lathrop Missouri died Friday October 6, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Born on January 28, 1936, in St Louis Missouri to Avon and Edith Barnes Knight. She was a graduate of Wardell High School and Washington University St Louis- School of Nursing at Barnes -Jewish Hospital St Louis. Irene was a delivery nurse at Spelman Hospital Smithville Missouri for many years. Irene was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Plattsburg, Lathrop Master Gardeners, 4-H leader, FFA Mother. She enjoyed arts and crafts, baking, quilting and knitting. She was very proud of her family farm, The Knight Farm near Portageville Missouri which received its Century Farm Recognition. On November 10, 1956, she married Ronald L. Adam, they would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Eric Scott Knight Adam, brother Ralph M. Knight and sister Norma J. Knight. &nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Ronald L. Adam of the home; Daughter Beverly Ann (Kent) Hartland; son David (Dru-Ann) Adam, both of Smithville, MO; Daughter in Law Tammy Adam of Lathrop MO; sister Evelyn Ewalt of Plattsburg MO. Grandchildren Lisa Wolf, Jamie Wolf, James Wolf, Ashley Wolf, Ashley Kohl, Justin Adam, Bailey Pope, Britney Adam, Brooklyn Thompson and Brayde Adam, and numerous great grandchildren. &nbsp;

The family will gather with friends from 1:00 to 3:00pm Friday Oct. 13, 2023, at the Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Home Plattsburg MO. Inurnment at a later date in the Green Lawn Cemetery Plattsburg MO. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Plattsburg Senior Center or Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. &nbsp; Arrangements Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Service.

Irene Adam, 87, of Lathrop Missouri died Friday October 6, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Born on January 28, 1936, in St Louis Missouri to Avon and Edith Barnes Knight. She was a graduate of Wardell High School and Washington University St Louis- School of Nursing at Barnes -Jewish Hospital St Louis. Irene was a delivery nurse at Spelman Hospital Smithville Missouri for many years. Irene was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Plattsburg, Lathrop Master Gardeners, 4-H leader, FFA Mother. She enjoyed arts and crafts, baking, quilting and knitting. She was very proud of her family farm, The Knight Farm near Portageville Missouri which received its Century Farm Recognition. On November 10, 1956, she married Ronald L. Adam, they would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, son Eric Scott Knight Adam, brother Ralph M. Knight and sister Norma J. Knight. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband Ronald L. Adam of the home; Daughter Beverly Ann (Kent) Hartland; son David (Dru-Ann) Adam, both of Smithville, MO; Daughter in Law Tammy Adam of Lathrop MO; sister Evelyn Ewalt of Plattsburg MO. Grandchildren Lisa Wolf, Jamie Wolf, James Wolf, Ashley Wolf, Ashley Kohl, Justin Adam, Bailey Pope, Britney Adam, Brooklyn Thompson and Brayde Adam, and numerous great grandchildren. &nbsp;The family will gather with friends from 1:00 to 3:00pm Friday Oct. 13, 2023, at the Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Home Plattsburg MO. Inurnment at a later date in the Green Lawn Cemetery Plattsburg MO. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Plattsburg Senior Center or Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. &nbsp; Arrangements Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Service.<figure>
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Irene Adam 1936 - 2023

Thomas John Theisen, 65, of Gower, MO passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023.

Visitation 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday October 18th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 4503 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 19th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Burial: Calvary Cemetery Plattsburg, MO

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.

Thomas John Theisen, 65, of Gower, MO passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023.Visitation 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday October 18th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 4503 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MOMass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 19th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Burial: Calvary Cemetery Plattsburg, MOArrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.<figure>
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Velma Morton, 94, of Gower, MO passed away, October 7, 2023.&nbsp;

She was born on September 26, 1929 to Charles Thomas and Lula Mae (Hensley) Morton in Ozark County, near Elijah, MO where she grew up and graduated high school.

On October 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to Maurice “Buster” Morton. After their marriage they lived in Bakersfield, CA. In 1969 they moved to Ventura and in 1981 they moved to Gower.&nbsp;

Velma loved gardening, quilting and cooking. Most of all she loved her family and was always involved in their lives.&nbsp;

She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Gower and was a current member of the Gower Christian Church.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Morton; daughter-in-law, Kathy Morton; daughter, Shirley Wheeler; brothers, Elmer and Claud Hensley; and sisters, Redia Copeland, Maggie Lewis, Agnes Johnson, Delpha Long, Mary Buchanan, and Geneva Simpson.

She is survived by her son, Dennis (Kandy) Morton; daughter, Sheila (Paul) Mann; son-in-law, Eddie Wheeler; ten grandchildren, Shanna (Keith) Kilgore, Beth (Clint) Thompson, Becky (Matt) Schilling, Rachel (Will) Graham, Brandon Morton (Shauna), Dusty (Amaranta) Morton, Clancy Mann, Ian Mann, and Clarissa (Sam) Guest, Danell (Danny) Hensley; twelve great-grandchildren, Eddie (Amanda), Eric, Ethan, Luke, Carson, Lilly, Nathan, Cooper, Jordan, Malana, Devon, Aidan, Braxton, Penelope and Amelia, Pierce, Frankie; great-great-granddaughter Alaia; several nieces and nephews, including Lana Young; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15th at the Gower Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Velma Morton, 94, of Gower, MO passed away, October 7, 2023.&nbsp;She was born on September 26, 1929 to Charles Thomas and Lula Mae (Hensley) Morton in Ozark County, near Elijah, MO where she grew up and graduated high school.On October 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to Maurice “Buster” Morton. After their marriage they lived in Bakersfield, CA. In 1969 they moved to Ventura and in 1981 they moved to Gower.&nbsp;Velma loved gardening, quilting and cooking. Most of all she loved her family and was always involved in their lives.&nbsp;She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Gower and was a current member of the Gower Christian Church.Velma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Morton; daughter-in-law, Kathy Morton; daughter, Shirley Wheeler; brothers, Elmer and Claud Hensley; and sisters, Redia Copeland, Maggie Lewis, Agnes Johnson, Delpha Long, Mary Buchanan, and Geneva Simpson.She is survived by her son, Dennis (Kandy) Morton; daughter, Sheila (Paul) Mann; son-in-law, Eddie Wheeler; ten grandchildren, Shanna (Keith) Kilgore, Beth (Clint) Thompson, Becky (Matt) Schilling, Rachel (Will) Graham, Brandon Morton (Shauna), Dusty (Amaranta) Morton, Clancy Mann, Ian Mann, and Clarissa (Sam) Guest, Danell (Danny) Hensley; twelve great-grandchildren, Eddie (Amanda), Eric, Ethan, Luke, Carson, Lilly, Nathan, Cooper, Jordan, Malana, Devon, Aidan, Braxton, Penelope and Amelia, Pierce, Frankie; great-great-granddaughter Alaia; several nieces and nephews, including Lana Young; other relatives and many friends.Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15th at the Gower Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.

Velma Morton 1929 - 2023

Robert “Bob” Jones, age 74, of Effingham, KS, died on October 6, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;

A visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Services to celebrate and remember Bob’s life will be Saturday, Oct. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.&nbsp;

Bob was born on September 22, 1949, in Atchison, KS, the son of Harry and Zona (Winchell) Jones. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1968, and began his employment career with L.F.M. He joined the United States Army on August 5, 1970, to serve in Vietnam until his honorable discharge on February 22, 1972. Upon returning from the service, he returned to the workforce at L.F.M. where he worked for a total of forty-two years, until retiring as the Transportation Supervisor. &nbsp;

He had so many things he enjoyed about life, especially hunting, fishing, gambling with his sunglasses on and spending as much time as possible with his family and friends. Bob never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by many.&nbsp;

He adored his wife, Frances “San” (Blevins) Jones; they were married on March 3, 1971, at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. Additional survivors include his children, Christy Jones, Weaubleau, MO; Timothy (Patty) Jones, Loxley, AL; Micheal (Karen) Jones; Troy, KS; brothers, Henry (Nona) Jones, Clarkridge, AR; Norman (June) Jones, Atchison, KS; sisters, Ethel (Faye) Miller, Huron, KS; Opal Reynolds, Merrill, KS; Anna (Larry) Holmberg, Osceola, MO; eight grandchildren, Levi (Shauna) Jenkins; Lacey Winterscheidt; Baileigh (Colin) Staples; Austin Jones; Kenneth (Courtney) Jones; Trey Jenkins; Chance Jones; Lucas Jones; two great grandchildren, Caspian Jones; Cain Jones and one on the way; and he was loved by his nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Sonny, Donald, Herb, Harry and Wayne Jones.

Robert “Bob” Jones, age 74, of Effingham, KS, died on October 6, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;A visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Services to celebrate and remember Bob’s life will be Saturday, Oct. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.&nbsp;Bob was born on September 22, 1949, in Atchison, KS, the son of Harry and Zona (Winchell) Jones. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1968, and began his employment career with L.F.M. He joined the United States Army on August 5, 1970, to serve in Vietnam until his honorable discharge on February 22, 1972. Upon returning from the service, he returned to the workforce at L.F.M. where he worked for a total of forty-two years, until retiring as the Transportation Supervisor. &nbsp;He had so many things he enjoyed about life, especially hunting, fishing, gambling with his sunglasses on and spending as much time as possible with his family and friends. Bob never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by many.&nbsp;He adored his wife, Frances “San” (Blevins) Jones; they were married on March 3, 1971, at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. Additional survivors include his children, Christy Jones, Weaubleau, MO; Timothy (Patty) Jones, Loxley, AL; Micheal (Karen) Jones; Troy, KS; brothers, Henry (Nona) Jones, Clarkridge, AR; Norman (June) Jones, Atchison, KS; sisters, Ethel (Faye) Miller, Huron, KS; Opal Reynolds, Merrill, KS; Anna (Larry) Holmberg, Osceola, MO; eight grandchildren, Levi (Shauna) Jenkins; Lacey Winterscheidt; Baileigh (Colin) Staples; Austin Jones; Kenneth (Courtney) Jones; Trey Jenkins; Chance Jones; Lucas Jones; two great grandchildren, Caspian Jones; Cain Jones and one on the way; and he was loved by his nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Sonny, Donald, Herb, Harry and Wayne Jones.<figure>
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Robert 'Bob' Jones 1949 - 2023

Sarah Jean “Sally” Rains, 80, of Atchison KS died on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home surround by family.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at the First Baptist Church. Cremation services were entrusted to the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home where memorial contributions to Amberwell Hospice may be sent. Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Sarah was born on November 16, 1942, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Vernon T. and Mary M. (Ipe) Highfill. 

She graduated from Atchison High School in 1961. She earned her degree in nursing from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1963. Sarah worked as a Labor/Delivery nurse, nurse manager and a house supervisor during her 38 years of nursing at the Atchison Hospital. She was a former member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, antiques, and spending time with children, grandchildren and especially her cat ‘Smoke”.

She was married to Robert R.” Bob” Rains on August 27, 1965. Bob survives at home. 

Additional survivors include a son, David Kirk (Amanda) Rains, Coffeyville, KS, three daughters; Tracey Lynn (Thomas) Funk, Nortonville, KS, Stacey Elizabeth Beckett, Arkansas City, KS, and Kara Suzanne (Cole) Custer, Atchison, KS., nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her parents, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death.

Sarah Jean “Sally” Rains, 80, of Atchison KS died on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home surround by family.A Celebration of Life Open House will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at the First Baptist Church. Cremation services were entrusted to the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home where memorial contributions to Amberwell Hospice may be sent. Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Sarah was born on November 16, 1942, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Vernon T. and Mary M. (Ipe) Highfill. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1961. She earned her degree in nursing from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1963. Sarah worked as a Labor/Delivery nurse, nurse manager and a house supervisor during her 38 years of nursing at the Atchison Hospital. She was a former member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, antiques, and spending time with children, grandchildren and especially her cat ‘Smoke”.She was married to Robert R.” Bob” Rains on August 27, 1965. Bob survives at home. Additional survivors include a son, David Kirk (Amanda) Rains, Coffeyville, KS, three daughters; Tracey Lynn (Thomas) Funk, Nortonville, KS, Stacey Elizabeth Beckett, Arkansas City, KS, and Kara Suzanne (Cole) Custer, Atchison, KS., nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her parents, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death.<figure>
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Sarah Jean Rains (Highfill) 1942 - 2023

Ann Perkins (Underwood),82, of Modesto, California formerly of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, Good intent, KS. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alderson Cemetery, First United Methodist Church of Modesto and/or Hospice of San Joaquin and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. 

Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Ann was born on July 3, 1941, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Spencer and Harriette (Hawk) Underwood. She graduated from the Wyandotte High School Class of 1959. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Modesto, CA. Ann loved God, her country and family. Her greatest joy in life was her family and friends. 

She was married to Donald L. Perkins on July 4,1984, in San Jose, CA. He preceded her in death on June 9,2009. Her parents, husband, sister Jane Eppes, brother-in-law, Keith Eppes, brother JC Underwood, sister-in-law Terri Price and Mother-in law Patt Perkins also preceded her in death. 

Ann is survived by her loving daughter Kandi (Ken) Presson, of Stockton, CA, her loving son Kenneth Allen, Modesto, CA, her loveable grandchildren include Kevin (Rachel) Allen, Stockton, CA, Jennifer (Jake) Fontana, Redding, CA, K.C (Shelby) Allen, Buckeye, AZ, Jenny (Curnell) Thomas, Orangevale CA, Jason Gonzalez (Michelle) of Stockton Ca. Also are included are her precious great grandchildren Karionna Allen, Jacob Allen, Randall Allen, Robert Allen, Aaliyah Thomas, Jesse Roehl, Brandon Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez, Kathryn Gonzalez and Godson Oliver Bignelli, her brother Perry. (Josie) Underwood, Sister-in-law Doris Jo, brother-in-law Tom (Cathy) Perkins, and many nieces and nephews who will remember 'Auntie" with her many cards and 52.00 bills.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in California at a later date, which will be announced.

Ann Perkins (Underwood),82, of Modesto, California formerly of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, Good intent, KS. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alderson Cemetery, First United Methodist Church of Modesto and/or Hospice of San Joaquin and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Ann was born on July 3, 1941, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Spencer and Harriette (Hawk) Underwood. She graduated from the Wyandotte High School Class of 1959. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Modesto, CA. Ann loved God, her country and family. Her greatest joy in life was her family and friends. She was married to Donald L. Perkins on July 4,1984, in San Jose, CA. He preceded her in death on June 9,2009. Her parents, husband, sister Jane Eppes, brother-in-law, Keith Eppes, brother JC Underwood, sister-in-law Terri Price and Mother-in law Patt Perkins also preceded her in death. Ann is survived by her loving daughter Kandi (Ken) Presson, of Stockton, CA, her loving son Kenneth Allen, Modesto, CA, her loveable grandchildren include Kevin (Rachel) Allen, Stockton, CA, Jennifer (Jake) Fontana, Redding, CA, K.C (Shelby) Allen, Buckeye, AZ, Jenny (Curnell) Thomas, Orangevale CA, Jason Gonzalez (Michelle) of Stockton Ca. Also are included are her precious great grandchildren Karionna Allen, Jacob Allen, Randall Allen, Robert Allen, Aaliyah Thomas, Jesse Roehl, Brandon Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez, Kathryn Gonzalez and Godson Oliver Bignelli, her brother Perry. (Josie) Underwood, Sister-in-law Doris Jo, brother-in-law Tom (Cathy) Perkins, and many nieces and nephews who will remember 'Auntie" with her many cards and 52.00 bills.A Celebration of Life service will be held in California at a later date, which will be announced.<figure>
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Ann Etta Perkins (Underwood) 1941 - 2023

Donald F. Bennett Jr., 71, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 5, 1952 in St. Joseph, son of Mildred and Donald Bennett. 

He attended Savannah High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Army. Don married Linda Jagodzinski on April 25, 1986 in St. Joseph. He worked at Citadel Health Care for 18 years and Crossroads Correctional Center for 20 years, retiring in June 2014 as Maintenance Supervisor. Don enjoyed fishing and playing cards, he especially loved his family and he adored his daughters. He will best be remembered for his home brewed tea. 

Preceding him in death are his parents, Donald Sr. and Mildred McKeel, his siblings Mikel Bennett and Sherry Fanning. 

Survivors include his wife, Linda Bennett of the home, children, Stacy (Chris) Safley, Amanda Bennett (Cody), Jessica Bennett, Donald Bennett III and Carrie (Jay) Colley, brother, John (Terri) Clemmons, all of St. Joseph, 4 grandchildren, Kaylee, Rhyen, Nova, and Holland, several nieces and nephews, his Chihuahua, Boobie. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Skip Crisp, officiating. The Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home.

Donald F. Bennett Jr., 71, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 5, 1952 in St. Joseph, son of Mildred and Donald Bennett. He attended Savannah High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Army. Don married Linda Jagodzinski on April 25, 1986 in St. Joseph. He worked at Citadel Health Care for 18 years and Crossroads Correctional Center for 20 years, retiring in June 2014 as Maintenance Supervisor. Don enjoyed fishing and playing cards, he especially loved his family and he adored his daughters. He will best be remembered for his home brewed tea. Preceding him in death are his parents, Donald Sr. and Mildred McKeel, his siblings Mikel Bennett and Sherry Fanning. Survivors include his wife, Linda Bennett of the home, children, Stacy (Chris) Safley, Amanda Bennett (Cody), Jessica Bennett, Donald Bennett III and Carrie (Jay) Colley, brother, John (Terri) Clemmons, all of St. Joseph, 4 grandchildren, Kaylee, Rhyen, Nova, and Holland, several nieces and nephews, his Chihuahua, Boobie. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Skip Crisp, officiating. The Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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Donald Fredward Bennett Jr. 1952 - 2023

Larry C. Browning, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away on October 5, 2023. Larry was born on January 15, 1945 in Fairfax, MO, to Francis Cameron and Elsie Browning.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid collector of antiques, guns, and military memorabilia. Photos of his collection were included in the book "Collection of the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Volume I ".

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sisters Sharon Womach, who was his caregiver for 27 years, and Rita Feller and husband Dan of Lee Summit, MO; nephews, Brian McCarty, Eric McCarty, Todd Vandenberg, and Shawn Vandenberg.

Special thanks to AseraCare Hospice team and the staff of the Oregon Care Center. They went above and beyond in the care they provided to Larry.

Graveside services with military honors will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Fairfax, MO.

Larry C. Browning, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away on October 5, 2023. Larry was born on January 15, 1945 in Fairfax, MO, to Francis Cameron and Elsie Browning.He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid collector of antiques, guns, and military memorabilia. Photos of his collection were included in the book "Collection of the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Volume I ".Larry was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his sisters Sharon Womach, who was his caregiver for 27 years, and Rita Feller and husband Dan of Lee Summit, MO; nephews, Brian McCarty, Eric McCarty, Todd Vandenberg, and Shawn Vandenberg.Special thanks to AseraCare Hospice team and the staff of the Oregon Care Center. They went above and beyond in the care they provided to Larry.Graveside services with military honors will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Fairfax, MO.<figure>
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Larry C. Browning 1945 - 2023

Tricia Dierenfeldt, 76, of King City, MO joined Jesus and other loved ones in heaven on&nbsp;October 4, 2023 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at her home in King City, Missouri.

John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” Patricia (Tricia) Anne Dierenfeldt, Red bird lover, angel food cake baker, vacation bible school and camping enthusiast, baby whisperer, hop-in the-car adventurer, everyone’s number one cheerleader, humongous grocery list writer, universal caretaker, dreamer, beach bum, attentive listener, birthday party planner, backward driver, endless picture taker, best-hug-giver, devoted and sassy wife to Bill Dierenfeldt, official mother to 8 (and unofficial mother to so many more), adoring grandmother and great grandmother to 48, sister, friend, babysitter, church member, sheep feeder.&nbsp; Jesus instructed Peter, and we can assume he wants us to feed His sheep or care for His people. Trisha’s life thoroughly exemplified this charge. She loved people deeply, family, friends, and strangers alike. Tricia was born on&nbsp;February 11, 1943 in Whitesville, Missouri to Dorothy and Donald Schottel. Tricia was the first born of 4 children in her family and she embraced her role as big sister by caring for her siblings. She graduated from King City High School and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Bill Dierenfeldt. Bill and Tricia were united in marriage on&nbsp;June 19, 1965 and there began their expansive and rich family legacy.&nbsp;

As Bill says, Tricia was, “made to be a mother.” She loved each of her 8 children fiercely and was immensely proud of their accomplishments and their families. Bill and Tricia moved their growing family back and forth between King City and Kansas City over the years, and life in the Dierenfeldt family was not lacking adventure. They enjoyed packing up all the kids and the dog in the station wagon and embarking on multiple month-long cross country ventures to California and stopping at every site seeing location along the way, taking no less than 20 photos at each stop. Tricia was a generous and gifted host and was known to invite anyone and everyone to her home for a card party or a meal on a random&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;or for Thanksgiving Dinner. Nobody has ever known who might show up to a Dierenfeldt celebration and nobody has ever left Tricia’s home hungry or without a plate of leftovers. Her and Bill were always active in their community and in their church. Tricia enjoyed teaching&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;school classes and vacation bible school classes and was known to invite and pick up community kids who didn’t have a way to get to church. She was a top salesperson for Home Interiors and won several awards with the company including a trip to Hawaii. She was the manager for the family business called, “The Mark-It” T-shirt shop until Bill threatened to fire her for generously giving away the merchandise for free, and she owned a childcare business called, “Tricia’s Luv’n Care” where she loved her “kids” like her own and kept up with them throughout her life. Loving, feeding, and caring for her and Bill’s rambunctious crew of 8 (plus many more) was one of Tricia’s greatest passions.&nbsp;

Tricia became a grandmother, “Grandma Trishy,” in 1986 and embraced the role enthusiastically. Her gift for nurturing children and her knack for creating everyday adventure united to the delight of her grandkids. Grandma Trishy could be counted on to attend her grandkids’ births, baptisms, sporting events, all other curricular and extracurricular showcases, grandparents days, birthday parties, cousin hangouts, and really any special event that she was invited to. She was thrilled to bring the grandkids along to help throw birthday parties at the King City Manner or to spend an afternoon picnicking and swimming in the river. She loved listening to her grandchildren sing and requested they sing her favorite songs a cappella while standing on any stage or picnic table she came across. She sang her grandkids silly songs as she drove quickly over the hills that ticketed their stomachs and she requested they make “happy plates” at every meal. She shared gospel stories and prayers with her grandchildren and encouraged them in their faith, feeding them, like she fed everyone, both physically and spiritually.&nbsp;

Tricia noticed things that others didn’t notice and she attended to detail. She blessed others anonymously and without recognition. She left care packages for families in need by their front doors, delivered angel food cakes for every celebration, provided driving lessons to ladies who had never driven,&nbsp;sat&nbsp;with a dying stranger for weeks so that he wasn’t lonely, provided parenting lessons to moms in need, and cooked breakfast for everyone staying at the Ronald McDonald House. She truly listened and cared about the details in others’ lives. She knew which hospital room each of the grandkids were born in, her loved ones’ birthdays, and all her grandkids’ best friends’ names. She stayed up all night cooking and preparing on the eve of all major holidays to ensure that every detail was to her standard to ensure a joy-filled celebration.

She worked hard and earned the nickname of, “Wonder Woman” both for resembling Wonder Woman and for accomplishing more than any single person should be able to accomplish.

Tricia reflected God’s love to others in a powerful and tangible way. God’s love reached so many through her, and her legacy will live on through those she loved. Tricia’s legacy will carry on when we leave a place better than we found it, when we encourage a friend with a handwritten card, when we invite someone to church or to a holiday celebration, when we provide a meal to someone in need, when we sing worship songs, when we leave a sweet voicemail, when we host joyful gatherings, when we support those who grieve, when we listen to someone who feels unheard, when we celebrate others, when we visit someone in the hospital, when we love on all of God’s children, when we cook enough food to send guests home with leftovers, and when we strive to remember the details in others’ lives. Her love and care for others was one-of-a-kind, otherworldly, and was surpassed only by the love she is now experiencing, the untainted love in heaven. Let us honor her life by living as she did, by loving others without boundaries, by obeying Jesus’ instruction, as Tricia did, to feed His sheep.

Tricia was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Michael and Donald Schottel and her grandparents, Ruth and John Schottel and Florence and Howard Michael. She is survived by her 8 children, Kristi and John Lisenbee, Chellie Gilbert and Dave Simpson, Travis and Gina Dierenfeldt, Tiffany and Doug Ellis, Cara Erisman, Dustin and Maria Dierenfeldt, Michael and Melissa Dierenfeldt, and Brent and Marina Dierenfeldt and her 48 grandchildren and great grandchildren. ~We love you more.~

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 9 at the First Baptist Church, King City, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, King City, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Whitesville Cemetery, Whitesville, MO. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Tricia Dierenfeldt, 76, of King City, MO joined Jesus and other loved ones in heaven on&nbsp;October 4, 2023 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at her home in King City, Missouri.John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” Patricia (Tricia) Anne Dierenfeldt, Red bird lover, angel food cake baker, vacation bible school and camping enthusiast, baby whisperer, hop-in the-car adventurer, everyone’s number one cheerleader, humongous grocery list writer, universal caretaker, dreamer, beach bum, attentive listener, birthday party planner, backward driver, endless picture taker, best-hug-giver, devoted and sassy wife to Bill Dierenfeldt, official mother to 8 (and unofficial mother to so many more), adoring grandmother and great grandmother to 48, sister, friend, babysitter, church member, sheep feeder.&nbsp; Jesus instructed Peter, and we can assume he wants us to feed His sheep or care for His people. Trisha’s life thoroughly exemplified this charge. She loved people deeply, family, friends, and strangers alike. Tricia was born on&nbsp;February 11, 1943 in Whitesville, Missouri to Dorothy and Donald Schottel. Tricia was the first born of 4 children in her family and she embraced her role as big sister by caring for her siblings. She graduated from King City High School and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Bill Dierenfeldt. Bill and Tricia were united in marriage on&nbsp;June 19, 1965 and there began their expansive and rich family legacy.&nbsp;As Bill says, Tricia was, “made to be a mother.” She loved each of her 8 children fiercely and was immensely proud of their accomplishments and their families. Bill and Tricia moved their growing family back and forth between King City and Kansas City over the years, and life in the Dierenfeldt family was not lacking adventure. They enjoyed packing up all the kids and the dog in the station wagon and embarking on multiple month-long cross country ventures to California and stopping at every site seeing location along the way, taking no less than 20 photos at each stop. Tricia was a generous and gifted host and was known to invite anyone and everyone to her home for a card party or a meal on a random&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;or for Thanksgiving Dinner. Nobody has ever known who might show up to a Dierenfeldt celebration and nobody has ever left Tricia’s home hungry or without a plate of leftovers. Her and Bill were always active in their community and in their church. Tricia enjoyed teaching&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;school classes and vacation bible school classes and was known to invite and pick up community kids who didn’t have a way to get to church. She was a top salesperson for Home Interiors and won several awards with the company including a trip to Hawaii. She was the manager for the family business called, “The Mark-It” T-shirt shop until Bill threatened to fire her for generously giving away the merchandise for free, and she owned a childcare business called, “Tricia’s Luv’n Care” where she loved her “kids” like her own and kept up with them throughout her life. Loving, feeding, and caring for her and Bill’s rambunctious crew of 8 (plus many more) was one of Tricia’s greatest passions.&nbsp;Tricia became a grandmother, “Grandma Trishy,” in 1986 and embraced the role enthusiastically. Her gift for nurturing children and her knack for creating everyday adventure united to the delight of her grandkids. Grandma Trishy could be counted on to attend her grandkids’ births, baptisms, sporting events, all other curricular and extracurricular showcases, grandparents days, birthday parties, cousin hangouts, and really any special event that she was invited to. She was thrilled to bring the grandkids along to help throw birthday parties at the King City Manner or to spend an afternoon picnicking and swimming in the river. She loved listening to her grandchildren sing and requested they sing her favorite songs a cappella while standing on any stage or picnic table she came across. She sang her grandkids silly songs as she drove quickly over the hills that ticketed their stomachs and she requested they make “happy plates” at every meal. She shared gospel stories and prayers with her grandchildren and encouraged them in their faith, feeding them, like she fed everyone, both physically and spiritually.&nbsp;Tricia noticed things that others didn’t notice and she attended to detail. She blessed others anonymously and without recognition. She left care packages for families in need by their front doors, delivered angel food cakes for every celebration, provided driving lessons to ladies who had never driven,&nbsp;sat&nbsp;with a dying stranger for weeks so that he wasn’t lonely, provided parenting lessons to moms in need, and cooked breakfast for everyone staying at the Ronald McDonald House. She truly listened and cared about the details in others’ lives. She knew which hospital room each of the grandkids were born in, her loved ones’ birthdays, and all her grandkids’ best friends’ names. She stayed up all night cooking and preparing on the eve of all major holidays to ensure that every detail was to her standard to ensure a joy-filled celebration.She worked hard and earned the nickname of, “Wonder Woman” both for resembling Wonder Woman and for accomplishing more than any single person should be able to accomplish.Tricia reflected God’s love to others in a powerful and tangible way. God’s love reached so many through her, and her legacy will live on through those she loved. Tricia’s legacy will carry on when we leave a place better than we found it, when we encourage a friend with a handwritten card, when we invite someone to church or to a holiday celebration, when we provide a meal to someone in need, when we sing worship songs, when we leave a sweet voicemail, when we host joyful gatherings, when we support those who grieve, when we listen to someone who feels unheard, when we celebrate others, when we visit someone in the hospital, when we love on all of God’s children, when we cook enough food to send guests home with leftovers, and when we strive to remember the details in others’ lives. Her love and care for others was one-of-a-kind, otherworldly, and was surpassed only by the love she is now experiencing, the untainted love in heaven. Let us honor her life by living as she did, by loving others without boundaries, by obeying Jesus’ instruction, as Tricia did, to feed His sheep.Tricia was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Michael and Donald Schottel and her grandparents, Ruth and John Schottel and Florence and Howard Michael. She is survived by her 8 children, Kristi and John Lisenbee, Chellie Gilbert and Dave Simpson, Travis and Gina Dierenfeldt, Tiffany and Doug Ellis, Cara Erisman, Dustin and Maria Dierenfeldt, Michael and Melissa Dierenfeldt, and Brent and Marina Dierenfeldt and her 48 grandchildren and great grandchildren. ~We love you more.~Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 9 at the First Baptist Church, King City, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, King City, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Whitesville Cemetery, Whitesville, MO. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.<figure>
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Tricia Dierenfeldt 1947 - 2023

Helen K Duncan, age 74 of Hiawatha, KS passed away peacefully at her home with her granddaughter Olivia at her bedside, Tuesday, October 3rd. Helen was born October 22, 1948, to the union of Edith and Stanley Duncan. She was named after her father’s sister. She grew up and attended school in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Helen was no stranger to hard work. Throughout her lifetime she worked as a respiratory therapist assistant, nanny, flag person on the highway, factory worker, nurse’s aide, and a caregiver outside as well as inside the home. For many years Helen helped her mother in caring for her grandparents and uncle (Ross and Pearl Gamble and the son Pete). She later became the primary caregiver for her mother. Helen loved shopping at Old Navy, Bath &amp; Body Works, thrift stores, taking long walks and she loved to do home improvement projects and yard work.&nbsp;

As a young girl she would attend church with her mother at the Church of God and Christ and the AME Methodist Church. Later in life she would attend Second Baptist Church a block from her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edith and Stanley Duncan, brothers Delmar and Stanley Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son Tyron L Duncan of Hiawatha, KS, one daughter Tammy (Brian) Gibbs of Fort Bragg, NC, two granddaughters Olivia Duncan of Blue Springs, MO, &nbsp;Tamrian Gibbs of Fort Bragg, NC, grandson, Brian Gibbs Jr. of Fort Bragg, NC, three great granddaughters Milani and Gianna Stapleton both of Blue Springs, MO and Brilee Gandy of Fort Bragg, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Regina Stillman will officiate. &nbsp;Cremation is to follow services with inurnment at the Hiawatha Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. &nbsp;Hiawatha, KS &nbsp;66434. &nbsp;

A register book will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023 for friends to sign.

Helen K Duncan, age 74 of Hiawatha, KS passed away peacefully at her home with her granddaughter Olivia at her bedside, Tuesday, October 3rd. Helen was born October 22, 1948, to the union of Edith and Stanley Duncan. She was named after her father’s sister. She grew up and attended school in Hiawatha, Kansas.Helen was no stranger to hard work. Throughout her lifetime she worked as a respiratory therapist assistant, nanny, flag person on the highway, factory worker, nurse’s aide, and a caregiver outside as well as inside the home. For many years Helen helped her mother in caring for her grandparents and uncle (Ross and Pearl Gamble and the son Pete). She later became the primary caregiver for her mother. Helen loved shopping at Old Navy, Bath &amp; Body Works, thrift stores, taking long walks and she loved to do home improvement projects and yard work.&nbsp;As a young girl she would attend church with her mother at the Church of God and Christ and the AME Methodist Church. Later in life she would attend Second Baptist Church a block from her home.She was preceded in death by her parents Edith and Stanley Duncan, brothers Delmar and Stanley Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son Tyron L Duncan of Hiawatha, KS, one daughter Tammy (Brian) Gibbs of Fort Bragg, NC, two granddaughters Olivia Duncan of Blue Springs, MO, &nbsp;Tamrian Gibbs of Fort Bragg, NC, grandson, Brian Gibbs Jr. of Fort Bragg, NC, three great granddaughters Milani and Gianna Stapleton both of Blue Springs, MO and Brilee Gandy of Fort Bragg, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Regina Stillman will officiate. &nbsp;Cremation is to follow services with inurnment at the Hiawatha Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. &nbsp;Hiawatha, KS &nbsp;66434. &nbsp;A register book will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023 for friends to sign.<figure>
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Helen Kaye Duncan 1948 - 2023

Paul Klein, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away September 30, 2023, with his devoted wife by his side.

Paul was born on July 7, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Neil and Doris (Gouvin) Klein. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, and was raised of the Catholic faith. Paul was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School Class of 1967.

Mr. Klein served his country in the Missouri Air National Guard for seven years.

Paul followed in his father's footsteps, who started Klein Motors in St. Joseph in 1946. He started working on the lot in grade school and would later become owner and operator of Klein Motors until his passing. Paul loved any and everything to do with cars, and the faster the better. He had a passion for sprint car racing at the Savannah Speedway, was an avid NASCAR fan and was a former member of the Corvette Club.

Paul had an infectious personality and was always the life of any party. &nbsp;He will be missed by his family and friends.&nbsp;

Paul married Gracie Huffman on July 6, 1977 in Miami, Oklahoma. To that union, they had a daughter, Carla, who worked alongside her mother and father until her passing in 2011.

Paul is survived by his wife, Gracie, Gemma and countless friends.

A Private Family Graveside Service was held. &nbsp;

A register book is available for signing at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Paul Klein, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away September 30, 2023, with his devoted wife by his side.Paul was born on July 7, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Neil and Doris (Gouvin) Klein. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, and was raised of the Catholic faith. Paul was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School Class of 1967.Mr. Klein served his country in the Missouri Air National Guard for seven years.Paul followed in his father's footsteps, who started Klein Motors in St. Joseph in 1946. He started working on the lot in grade school and would later become owner and operator of Klein Motors until his passing. Paul loved any and everything to do with cars, and the faster the better. He had a passion for sprint car racing at the Savannah Speedway, was an avid NASCAR fan and was a former member of the Corvette Club.Paul had an infectious personality and was always the life of any party. &nbsp;He will be missed by his family and friends.&nbsp;Paul married Gracie Huffman on July 6, 1977 in Miami, Oklahoma. To that union, they had a daughter, Carla, who worked alongside her mother and father until her passing in 2011.Paul is survived by his wife, Gracie, Gemma and countless friends.A Private Family Graveside Service was held. &nbsp;A register book is available for signing at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.<figure>
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Paul Klein 1949 - 2023

Gerald L. “Jerry” Conley, 70, of Havensville, passed away from an accident with a bull on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 near Westmoreland.

He was born October 10, 1952 in Seneca, the son of Ivan and Marie Heinen Conley. Growing up, he worked on the family dairy. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. &nbsp;Jerry served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter mechanic, stationed mostly in Norfolk, VA.

Jerry owned and operated a Grade A Dairy for about twenty years. He then worked for R Tech Tool &amp; Machine in Wamego, retiring in the fall of 2020.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga, the Mid America Dairy Farmer’s Association and the Havensville Volunteer Fire Department.

Jerry married Marcia Sumner on June 23, 1973 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She survives, of the home.

Jerry was a very family-oriented man who loved his children and grandchildren devotedly. As a man with incredible work ethic, the hay field and milk barn were places of both learning and socializing with friends and family. When not on the farm, Jerry could often be found cheering his grandkids on at all their events. He also loved trips with Marcia several times a year to Branson, MO and Estes Park, CO.

He and Marcia were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this summer with all their kids and grandkids at Mahoney State Park in NE. Jerry and Marcia’s marriage was a beautiful example of love and devotion to all who knew them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Harold Conley, who died in infancy, and a sister, Lori Ann Conley, who died in childhood.

Other survivors include three sons, Jason Conley (Jada) of Centralia, Jerod Conley (Dara) and Jeremy Conley (Laura) of Havensville; a daughter, Jami Berges (Daniel) of Frankfort; three brothers, Alan Conley of Seneca, Howard Conley (Debra) of Omaha, NE and Neil Conley (Janet) of Wichita; three sisters, Margie Feldkamp (Bob), Dorothy Henry (Kenny) and Lola Hower (Randy), all of Topeka; and twelve grandchildren, Jenri, Jude, Camden, Adalei, Liam, Claire, Cora, Calvin, Nellie, Caralynn, Ivan and Owen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial with military honors will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Jerry will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m.

Gerald L. “Jerry” Conley, 70, of Havensville, passed away from an accident with a bull on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 near Westmoreland.He was born October 10, 1952 in Seneca, the son of Ivan and Marie Heinen Conley. Growing up, he worked on the family dairy. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. &nbsp;Jerry served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter mechanic, stationed mostly in Norfolk, VA.Jerry owned and operated a Grade A Dairy for about twenty years. He then worked for R Tech Tool &amp; Machine in Wamego, retiring in the fall of 2020.He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga, the Mid America Dairy Farmer’s Association and the Havensville Volunteer Fire Department.Jerry married Marcia Sumner on June 23, 1973 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She survives, of the home.Jerry was a very family-oriented man who loved his children and grandchildren devotedly. As a man with incredible work ethic, the hay field and milk barn were places of both learning and socializing with friends and family. When not on the farm, Jerry could often be found cheering his grandkids on at all their events. He also loved trips with Marcia several times a year to Branson, MO and Estes Park, CO.He and Marcia were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this summer with all their kids and grandkids at Mahoney State Park in NE. Jerry and Marcia’s marriage was a beautiful example of love and devotion to all who knew them.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Harold Conley, who died in infancy, and a sister, Lori Ann Conley, who died in childhood.Other survivors include three sons, Jason Conley (Jada) of Centralia, Jerod Conley (Dara) and Jeremy Conley (Laura) of Havensville; a daughter, Jami Berges (Daniel) of Frankfort; three brothers, Alan Conley of Seneca, Howard Conley (Debra) of Omaha, NE and Neil Conley (Janet) of Wichita; three sisters, Margie Feldkamp (Bob), Dorothy Henry (Kenny) and Lola Hower (Randy), all of Topeka; and twelve grandchildren, Jenri, Jude, Camden, Adalei, Liam, Claire, Cora, Calvin, Nellie, Caralynn, Ivan and Owen.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial with military honors will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Jerry will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m.<figure>
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Gerald L. 'Jerry' Conley 1952 - 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney Boyer, who left this life on October 5, 2023, after more than a year of battling esophageal cancer. 

He died in the house he built with his own hands, surrounded by the people he loved the most, and who loved him.

Rodney was born on September 16, 1959, and was a lifetime resident of Platte City, Missouri. He was married and faithfully devoted to the love of his life, and wife of 44 years, Karri (Humes) Boyer. Rodney and Karri have two kids, Ryan (wife: Becky Modin) Boyer of Eureka, MO, and Staci (husband: Danny) Crockett of Kansas City, MO. 

He has six grandkids: Luke, Lily and Oliva Boyer and Kim, James and Mason Crockett. More than anything else, Rodney loved his family. He could always be found wherever they were supporting them, cheering them on and helping them at whatever they did.

Rodney joined Carpenters Local 61 when he was 18 years old, and he retired in December 2009 after 32 years. After a short (and pointless) attempt at retirement, he got a CDL and worked with some of his best friends, Kevin and Matt Humes (brother-in-law / nephew), delivering scaffolding and visiting with friends. Matt said, “Rodney does the work of about three people, and wouldn’t have it any other way. He is pretty much everyone at our work’s favorite person.” Kevin said, “To me, Rodney is my brother.” Nobody worked harder than Rodney.

In 2012, Rodney and Karri got their first of many Harleys. They enjoyed ten years of riding locally with friends and traveling the country together. In all, they rode to 27 states and Canada. Rodney’s favorite place to ride was from Ouray to Durango in Colorado.

Rodney loved his pets. In the late 90s the ugliest dog you’ve ever seen showed up in the back yard in terrible shape. Rodney absolutely loved that dog, and Buster returned that love. This is a clear picture of Rodney: he accepted and loved everyone just as they are. He was kind (unless you slowed him down at work) and would do anything for anyone. Even at the end, he never got mad and did not want to inconvenience others who cared for him. He was the calming factor and his motto was, “Everything’s gonna work out.” This world was a better place with him in it. Rodney will be greatly missed by all.

Rodney did not want any formal services, and his family will honor that wish. Rodney’s family thanks you all for your love and support over the last year.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney Boyer, who left this life on October 5, 2023, after more than a year of battling esophageal cancer. He died in the house he built with his own hands, surrounded by the people he loved the most, and who loved him.Rodney was born on September 16, 1959, and was a lifetime resident of Platte City, Missouri. He was married and faithfully devoted to the love of his life, and wife of 44 years, Karri (Humes) Boyer. Rodney and Karri have two kids, Ryan (wife: Becky Modin) Boyer of Eureka, MO, and Staci (husband: Danny) Crockett of Kansas City, MO. He has six grandkids: Luke, Lily and Oliva Boyer and Kim, James and Mason Crockett. More than anything else, Rodney loved his family. He could always be found wherever they were supporting them, cheering them on and helping them at whatever they did.Rodney joined Carpenters Local 61 when he was 18 years old, and he retired in December 2009 after 32 years. After a short (and pointless) attempt at retirement, he got a CDL and worked with some of his best friends, Kevin and Matt Humes (brother-in-law / nephew), delivering scaffolding and visiting with friends. Matt said, “Rodney does the work of about three people, and wouldn’t have it any other way. He is pretty much everyone at our work’s favorite person.” Kevin said, “To me, Rodney is my brother.” Nobody worked harder than Rodney.In 2012, Rodney and Karri got their first of many Harleys. They enjoyed ten years of riding locally with friends and traveling the country together. In all, they rode to 27 states and Canada. Rodney’s favorite place to ride was from Ouray to Durango in Colorado.Rodney loved his pets. In the late 90s the ugliest dog you’ve ever seen showed up in the back yard in terrible shape. Rodney absolutely loved that dog, and Buster returned that love. This is a clear picture of Rodney: he accepted and loved everyone just as they are. He was kind (unless you slowed him down at work) and would do anything for anyone. Even at the end, he never got mad and did not want to inconvenience others who cared for him. He was the calming factor and his motto was, “Everything’s gonna work out.” This world was a better place with him in it. Rodney will be greatly missed by all.Rodney did not want any formal services, and his family will honor that wish. Rodney’s family thanks you all for your love and support over the last year.<figure>
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Rodney Scott Boyer 1959 - 2023

Mary Ellen Kujawa, 85, of St. Joseph, MO, died at her home October 4, 2023. &nbsp;She was born September 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gertrude (Brown) and Noel Pilgreen. 

She was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin along with her brothers, Gary and Glen. Graduating from Marquette University in 1960, where she met her future husband, Gerald (Jerry) Kujawa. They wed on January 5, 1963, and welcomed their only child, Karen, the following year. Mary Ellen enjoyed travelling, having lived in 8 states. Wherever she lived, she was always active in her church and community. She managed 2 soup kitchens in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was involved with the Red Cross, and managed the food bank in Anthony, Kansas. Throughout her 85 years, family was always at the center of her life. 

She is predeceased by her husband, mother and father, and brother Gary. 

Surviving are her daughter Karen (Howard) Klino, grandchildren, Brandon Klino, Ashlyn (Kevin) Ploth, with great-granddaughters, Kimber and Kinsly Horse, Dylan Klino, PFC Ethan Klino, US Army, Justin Klino, and many nieces and nephews. 

Ms. Kujawa has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph.

Mary Ellen Kujawa, 85, of St. Joseph, MO, died at her home October 4, 2023. &nbsp;She was born September 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gertrude (Brown) and Noel Pilgreen. She was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin along with her brothers, Gary and Glen. Graduating from Marquette University in 1960, where she met her future husband, Gerald (Jerry) Kujawa. They wed on January 5, 1963, and welcomed their only child, Karen, the following year. Mary Ellen enjoyed travelling, having lived in 8 states. Wherever she lived, she was always active in her church and community. She managed 2 soup kitchens in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was involved with the Red Cross, and managed the food bank in Anthony, Kansas. Throughout her 85 years, family was always at the center of her life. She is predeceased by her husband, mother and father, and brother Gary. Surviving are her daughter Karen (Howard) Klino, grandchildren, Brandon Klino, Ashlyn (Kevin) Ploth, with great-granddaughters, Kimber and Kinsly Horse, Dylan Klino, PFC Ethan Klino, US Army, Justin Klino, and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Kujawa has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph.<figure>
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Mary Ellen Kujawa 1938 - 2023

Paula Senn walked towards the Light of Jesus Christ on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at the age of (57) after an arduous battle with lung cancer. She left this World for Heaven at home surrounded by her family.

Born Paula LeeAnn Dunn on June 30, 1966 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Jerry and Barbara (Montegna) Dunn, she grew up and graduated high school in Rockford, Illinois, where the family had relocated. She married and became the Mother of two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Oliver. She later relocated her family to Kansas where she met and married Robert Senn. Together they owned and operated a successful painting business. &nbsp;Paula loved fishing, gardening, and mushroom hunting, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren. 

Her girls had blessed her with five grandchildren; Shelby, Claire, Kimber, Ellie, and Herschel. She was the typical spoiling grandma. She was happy, funny and witty. At family gatherings, even strangers felt welcome, and would join in the laughter from her dry humor and observations by the end of the evening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, all her grandparents, and all her aunts and uncles. 

She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home, her daughters, and of course, her beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by her two older brothers, Matthew (Laurel) Dunn, Christopher (Lynette) Dunn, and two younger sisters, Sarah (Tom) Hillhouse and Molly (Shea) Metcalf. &nbsp;She also has so many nieces and nephews to even begin to list, but they all loved Aunt Paula and will miss her terribly.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Paula Senn walked towards the Light of Jesus Christ on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at the age of (57) after an arduous battle with lung cancer. She left this World for Heaven at home surrounded by her family.Born Paula LeeAnn Dunn on June 30, 1966 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Jerry and Barbara (Montegna) Dunn, she grew up and graduated high school in Rockford, Illinois, where the family had relocated. She married and became the Mother of two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Oliver. She later relocated her family to Kansas where she met and married Robert Senn. Together they owned and operated a successful painting business. &nbsp;Paula loved fishing, gardening, and mushroom hunting, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Her girls had blessed her with five grandchildren; Shelby, Claire, Kimber, Ellie, and Herschel. She was the typical spoiling grandma. She was happy, funny and witty. At family gatherings, even strangers felt welcome, and would join in the laughter from her dry humor and observations by the end of the evening.She is preceded in death by her parents, all her grandparents, and all her aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home, her daughters, and of course, her beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by her two older brothers, Matthew (Laurel) Dunn, Christopher (Lynette) Dunn, and two younger sisters, Sarah (Tom) Hillhouse and Molly (Shea) Metcalf. &nbsp;She also has so many nieces and nephews to even begin to list, but they all loved Aunt Paula and will miss her terribly.Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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Paula Leann Senn 1966 - 2023

Lawrence H. Pinion, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.

He was born November 30, 1940 to Fielden and Lettie (Christian) Pinion in Stewartsville, Missouri.

He married Helen Russell on July 14, 1973 and they were married for 49 years when she passed.

Lawrence enjoyed football, bowling, drawing, gambling, and westerns.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and parents; grandchild, Natasha; siblings, Phillip Cannon, Connie (Kay) Miller, Harmon, Lonnie, Bonnie, and Marvin Pinion.

Survivors include his children, William Pinion, Ericka Kelly, Robin Highfill, Coral Phillippe, and John Russell; grandchildren, Heavon, Sarah, Emily, Erica, Anthony, Amanda, Jacob, Wyatt, Kasey, Jared, Bradey, and Adrian; great-grandchildren, Kynnadi, Kynzalee, Andrew Jr., Kamora, Kalia, Alieyah, and Madison; siblings, Mary (Kathy) Doss, Ronald (Red) Pinion, Nancy (Karen) Hendrix, Steven Pinion, and Shirley Miller; and beloved pets Midnight and Athena.

Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations &amp; Funerals.

Lawrence H. Pinion, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.He was born November 30, 1940 to Fielden and Lettie (Christian) Pinion in Stewartsville, Missouri.He married Helen Russell on July 14, 1973 and they were married for 49 years when she passed.Lawrence enjoyed football, bowling, drawing, gambling, and westerns.He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and parents; grandchild, Natasha; siblings, Phillip Cannon, Connie (Kay) Miller, Harmon, Lonnie, Bonnie, and Marvin Pinion.Survivors include his children, William Pinion, Ericka Kelly, Robin Highfill, Coral Phillippe, and John Russell; grandchildren, Heavon, Sarah, Emily, Erica, Anthony, Amanda, Jacob, Wyatt, Kasey, Jared, Bradey, and Adrian; great-grandchildren, Kynnadi, Kynzalee, Andrew Jr., Kamora, Kalia, Alieyah, and Madison; siblings, Mary (Kathy) Doss, Ronald (Red) Pinion, Nancy (Karen) Hendrix, Steven Pinion, and Shirley Miller; and beloved pets Midnight and Athena.Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations &amp; Funerals.<figure>
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Lawrence H. Pinion 1940 - 2023

Bill Stufflebean, 75, born on July 6, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO, passed away on October 2, 2023. A beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Bill will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Survived by his brothers Larry and Walter Leroy Stufflebean, plus many loving nieces, nephews, and members of his extended family, all will cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lida (Arnold) Stufflebean, siblings Sue Watson, Ernestine Rhodes, Johnny, Floyd, Irvin Stufflebean, and half-brother Raymond Van Volkineburg.

Bill’s departure is a loss to all who knew him, yet his spirit lives on.

Bill Stufflebean, 75, born on July 6, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO, passed away on October 2, 2023. A beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Bill will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.Survived by his brothers Larry and Walter Leroy Stufflebean, plus many loving nieces, nephews, and members of his extended family, all will cherish his memory.He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lida (Arnold) Stufflebean, siblings Sue Watson, Ernestine Rhodes, Johnny, Floyd, Irvin Stufflebean, and half-brother Raymond Van Volkineburg.Bill’s departure is a loss to all who knew him, yet his spirit lives on.

Bill Stufflebean 1948 - 2023

Jacob Louis Rollheiser, 43, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Jacob Louis Rollheiser, 43, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Jacob Louis Rollheiser 1979 - 2023

Novena F. Newman, 92, of Holton, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home in rural Holton.

She was born August 2, 1931 at Valley Falls, the daughter of Charles and Fannie Gutzman Heller. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1948.

Novena was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton and the Altar Society at the church.

Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Karns, and Deborah Kelly, of Holton, Brenda Votto, Southport, CT, and Mariann Jarboe, Council Grove, eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Novena F. Newman, 92, of Holton, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home in rural Holton.She was born August 2, 1931 at Valley Falls, the daughter of Charles and Fannie Gutzman Heller. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1948.Novena was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton and the Altar Society at the church.Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Karns, and Deborah Kelly, of Holton, Brenda Votto, Southport, CT, and Mariann Jarboe, Council Grove, eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.&nbsp;Services for Novena will be private.

Novena F. Newman 1931 - 2023

JoAnne (Jody) Bruggen, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Sat. Aug. 26th, 2023, at her home in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Oct. 7th, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison, Kansas with Fr. Jon Hullinger, Rector, officiating. A private interment will be in the Trinity Episcopal Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, the Atchison Children's Library, or Crossroads Hospice, and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jody was born on July 12, 1929, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Lloyd A. and Margaret (Shear) Koritz. She graduated Salutatorian from Rochelle Township High School, Rochelle IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Relations. Jody worked as Director/Teacher of the Atchison YMCA Preschool and the Neenah, WI YMCA Preschool. She was President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and was a member of the Panhellenic Council. 

She was elected to the Sigma Chi Sweetheart Court. Jody enjoyed sports in her youth and swam competitively. Mrs. Bruggen was a past President, Vice President, Secretary and Director of the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary, a past Vice President and Secretary of the Atchison Library Board of Trustees, a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Bellevue Country Club, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Kansas and traveled to the United Kingdom to participate in their founders’ activities. She served as Secretary for the Atchison Art Association, publicity chairman for the Riverbend Art Fair, Chairman for the National Endowment for Performing Arts 3rd Grade Art Pilot Project, Board member of the Atchison Community Theatre, Publicity Chairman for the United Way Drive &amp; Hospital Auxiliary Follies. 

She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church where she served as a former Sunday School Teacher and on the Altar Guild, Flower Ministry, and member of the St. Martha’s Guild. Jody was a loving wife, mother, and doting grandmother. She had a terrific sense of humor. She made us and all who cared for her laugh and had a way of making life feel lighter even up until the end. However, her life’s most enduring legacy is the incomparable and ceaseless love she gave her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. From her warm hugs to the delicious meals and desserts she prepared, she nourished her family in countless ways. No accomplishment by her children or grandchildren was too small to celebrate. 

To her family’s irritation at times, she endlessly documented her loves ones’ lives and times spent together with photographs and scrapbooks that will be a treasured testament to the deep love she gave. Jody was a super nurturer who cared deeply for her family and friends. She was a voracious reader, supporter of many charities, genealogist researcher, avid KU fan, and lover of life. She enjoyed family vacations spent in Cabo San Lucas, Baja and the family lake home in Park Rapids, MN. When we think of Jody, we like to picture her here with a good book, laying out and enjoying the sun, on a perfect blue-sky day. 

Jody was married to her college sweetheart, Richard J. “Dick” Bruggen on June 30, 1951, in Rochelle, IL. Mr. Bruggen preceded her in death on June 30, 2007. 

She is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Jack) Ferguson, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Margaret “Meg” (William) Zahner, Kansas City, MO, and son Dr. Joel T. (Shannon) Bruggen, Winston Salem, NC, seven grandchildren, Lindsay (Joel) Lyngar, John Ferguson, Ellie (David) Filston, Ben Bruggen, Katy (Matt) Castilleja, Claire and Liam Zahner, and five great grandchildren, James, Luke &amp; Noah Lyngar, Kalliope Garcia, Wren Castilleja ; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary Jane Greenwood and brother Dr. L. Thomas Koritz.

JoAnne (Jody) Bruggen, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Sat. Aug. 26th, 2023, at her home in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Oct. 7th, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison, Kansas with Fr. Jon Hullinger, Rector, officiating. A private interment will be in the Trinity Episcopal Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, the Atchison Children's Library, or Crossroads Hospice, and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Jody was born on July 12, 1929, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Lloyd A. and Margaret (Shear) Koritz. She graduated Salutatorian from Rochelle Township High School, Rochelle IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Relations. Jody worked as Director/Teacher of the Atchison YMCA Preschool and the Neenah, WI YMCA Preschool. She was President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and was a member of the Panhellenic Council. She was elected to the Sigma Chi Sweetheart Court. Jody enjoyed sports in her youth and swam competitively. Mrs. Bruggen was a past President, Vice President, Secretary and Director of the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary, a past Vice President and Secretary of the Atchison Library Board of Trustees, a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Bellevue Country Club, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Kansas and traveled to the United Kingdom to participate in their founders’ activities. She served as Secretary for the Atchison Art Association, publicity chairman for the Riverbend Art Fair, Chairman for the National Endowment for Performing Arts 3rd Grade Art Pilot Project, Board member of the Atchison Community Theatre, Publicity Chairman for the United Way Drive &amp; Hospital Auxiliary Follies. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church where she served as a former Sunday School Teacher and on the Altar Guild, Flower Ministry, and member of the St. Martha’s Guild. Jody was a loving wife, mother, and doting grandmother. She had a terrific sense of humor. She made us and all who cared for her laugh and had a way of making life feel lighter even up until the end. However, her life’s most enduring legacy is the incomparable and ceaseless love she gave her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. From her warm hugs to the delicious meals and desserts she prepared, she nourished her family in countless ways. No accomplishment by her children or grandchildren was too small to celebrate. To her family’s irritation at times, she endlessly documented her loves ones’ lives and times spent together with photographs and scrapbooks that will be a treasured testament to the deep love she gave. Jody was a super nurturer who cared deeply for her family and friends. She was a voracious reader, supporter of many charities, genealogist researcher, avid KU fan, and lover of life. She enjoyed family vacations spent in Cabo San Lucas, Baja and the family lake home in Park Rapids, MN. When we think of Jody, we like to picture her here with a good book, laying out and enjoying the sun, on a perfect blue-sky day. Jody was married to her college sweetheart, Richard J. “Dick” Bruggen on June 30, 1951, in Rochelle, IL. Mr. Bruggen preceded her in death on June 30, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Jack) Ferguson, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Margaret “Meg” (William) Zahner, Kansas City, MO, and son Dr. Joel T. (Shannon) Bruggen, Winston Salem, NC, seven grandchildren, Lindsay (Joel) Lyngar, John Ferguson, Ellie (David) Filston, Ben Bruggen, Katy (Matt) Castilleja, Claire and Liam Zahner, and five great grandchildren, James, Luke &amp; Noah Lyngar, Kalliope Garcia, Wren Castilleja ; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary Jane Greenwood and brother Dr. L. Thomas Koritz.<figure>
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JoAnne 'Jody' Bruggen (Koritz) 1929 - 2023

Chad Allan Scott 48, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Elwood, KS. He was born February 1, 1975 in St. Joseph, MO. 

 The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home. 

Chad Allan Scott 48, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Elwood, KS. He was born February 1, 1975 in St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Chad A. Scott Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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