Troy, Kansas - Norma “Jean” Sallee, 87, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Willow in Wathena, Kansas.

Jean was born on April 27, 1935, in White Cloud, Kansas to Robert Edwin “Ed” and Ada (Lewis) Thornton.

She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife, which was her most important calling. Prior to this, Jean worked for Hallmark Cards. Along with being a wife and mom, Jean worked at the Doniphan County Courthouse, in multiple offices. She was also a secretary for Doniphan Electric Coop, Kansas Barber Board, and kept books for Napa Auto Parts.

Jean married Donald Sallee on August 28, 1953, in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Vivian Middleton.

Son, Darrell Sallee (Lori) both of Troy, Kansas.

Grandchildren, Stephanie Davies, Rachel Kesterson, Elizabeth Shain, Monica Scholz, Derek Losson, Dana Starke, Jason Blanton and Jamie Molloy. 8 Great-grandchildren. Sisters, Joy Livingston (Paul), Otis, Colorado. Sharon Hanlan, Troy, Kansas. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2023 at the New Life Church, Blair, Kansas.

Visitation: 9-11:00 A.M. 2 hours prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Thursday, at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Troy, Kansas - Norma “Jean” Sallee, 87, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Willow in Wathena, Kansas.Jean was born on April 27, 1935, in White Cloud, Kansas to Robert Edwin “Ed” and Ada (Lewis) Thornton.She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife, which was her most important calling. Prior to this, Jean worked for Hallmark Cards. Along with being a wife and mom, Jean worked at the Doniphan County Courthouse, in multiple offices. She was also a secretary for Doniphan Electric Coop, Kansas Barber Board, and kept books for Napa Auto Parts.Jean married Donald Sallee on August 28, 1953, in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Vivian Middleton.Survivors: Daughter, Susan Losson (Brad)Son, Darrell Sallee (Lori) both of Troy, Kansas.Grandchildren, Stephanie Davies, Rachel Kesterson, Elizabeth Shain, Monica Scholz, Derek Losson, Dana Starke, Jason Blanton and Jamie Molloy. 8 Great-grandchildren. Sisters, Joy Livingston (Paul), Otis, Colorado. Sharon Hanlan, Troy, Kansas. Numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2023 at the New Life Church, Blair, Kansas.Visitation: 9-11:00 A.M. 2 hours prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Thursday, at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.Burial: Courter Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Norma "Jean" Sallee 1935 - 2023

Paula Handke, 70, Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital Atchison, Kansas.

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. A parish rosary will be on Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home followed by visitation until 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School or the American Diabetes Association.

Paula was born June 19, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Palmer and Olive (Meyers) Bergseth. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and Stephen Handke were united in marriage on April 20, 1974, at St. Louis Church.

Paula was employed as a secretary with USD 409, for many years before taking a roll with Achievement Services. She enjoyed her work with Achievement Services serving for over 20 years until her retirement.

She was a creative person and loved to make handmade cards for her family and friends at various occasions. She had a special love for her family and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Steve, two sons, Christopher (Laura) Handke, Easton, KS, Darren (Jill) Handke, Hiawatha, KS, and four grandchildren, Cooper, Clayton, Morgan, and Audrey Handke.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lyle Palmer Bergseth and Harvey Ray Bergseth.

Paula Handke, 70, Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital Atchison, Kansas.Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. A parish rosary will be on Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home followed by visitation until 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School or the American Diabetes Association.Paula was born June 19, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Palmer and Olive (Meyers) Bergseth. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Atchison High School.She and Stephen Handke were united in marriage on April 20, 1974, at St. Louis Church.Paula was employed as a secretary with USD 409, for many years before taking a roll with Achievement Services. She enjoyed her work with Achievement Services serving for over 20 years until her retirement.She was a creative person and loved to make handmade cards for her family and friends at various occasions. She had a special love for her family and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her husband Steve, two sons, Christopher (Laura) Handke, Easton, KS, Darren (Jill) Handke, Hiawatha, KS, and four grandchildren, Cooper, Clayton, Morgan, and Audrey Handke.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lyle Palmer Bergseth and Harvey Ray Bergseth.<figure>
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Paula Handke 1952 - 2023

Michael K. Mathews, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away, February 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Michael was born March 5, 1938 in Muncie, IN to Eugene Keith and Velma Catherine (Bechtel) Mathews.

He received the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan. From 1961 to 1974 he was a public school teacher, while performing extensively on trombone, euphonium, and tuba.&nbsp;

In 1974 he began additional graduate studies, and received a Ph.D in Trombone performance, music theory, and music history from Michigan State University. He was on the faculty at Missouri Western State University from 1978 to 2003.

Dr. Mathews was an active composer and arranger. He has a number of published works for solo low brass instruments and brass ensembles. He directed the Cameron Municipal Band from 1993; and retired at the close of the concerts in 2012.

He performed in much of the eastern United States and in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, Eastern Europe, and throughout the former Soviet Union. His performance experience has included working with Benny Goodman, Doc Severinson, Boots Randolph, and Henry Mancini; just to name a few.

He married Julie Golden on June 23, 1987; and she survives. Also surviving are a son Keith Mathews (Angela); sister Sara C. Mathews; and a host of colleagues and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Sara Golden Mathews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton -Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Michael K. Mathews, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away, February 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Michael was born March 5, 1938 in Muncie, IN to Eugene Keith and Velma Catherine (Bechtel) Mathews.He received the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan. From 1961 to 1974 he was a public school teacher, while performing extensively on trombone, euphonium, and tuba.&nbsp;In 1974 he began additional graduate studies, and received a Ph.D in Trombone performance, music theory, and music history from Michigan State University. He was on the faculty at Missouri Western State University from 1978 to 2003.Dr. Mathews was an active composer and arranger. He has a number of published works for solo low brass instruments and brass ensembles. He directed the Cameron Municipal Band from 1993; and retired at the close of the concerts in 2012.He performed in much of the eastern United States and in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, Eastern Europe, and throughout the former Soviet Union. His performance experience has included working with Benny Goodman, Doc Severinson, Boots Randolph, and Henry Mancini; just to name a few.He married Julie Golden on June 23, 1987; and she survives. Also surviving are a son Keith Mathews (Angela); sister Sara C. Mathews; and a host of colleagues and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Sara Golden Mathews.Memorial contributions may be made to the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph.Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton -Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.<figure>
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Michael K. Mathews 1938 - 2023

Maysville, Missouri……Dixie Rose (Howell) Thornton, age 86, passed away February 3, 2023 at Riverside Place in St. Jospeh, Missouri.

Dixie was born February 6, 1937 in rural Gentry County near Albany, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her parents were Claude Allen Howell and Opal Ferne (Younger) Howell. When Dixie was still young, the family moved to a farm in DeKalb County near Maysville, Missouri.

Dixie attended Sunnyside Grade School and Maysville High School.

After graduating high school in 1955, she worked in Kansas City for the Great Lakes Pineline Company in the communication department.

In 1957, she married Tommy Wayne Thornton, her high-school sweetheart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was studying agriculture at University of Missouri in Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked in Columbia with an MU outreach program that supported rural newspapers.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Tommy graduated in 1958, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were a military family for the next 21 years.

Dixie was mother to Anna Janeese (Thornton) Pate who preceded her in death and Philip James Thornton of Beverly, Mass.

In 1961, the family was stationed in Germany, as the Berlin Wall closed&nbsp;&nbsp;official access to the West.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dixie worked with her local church to provide supplies and assistance to refugees from East Germany.

While living in Enterprise, Alabama, in the 1970’s, Dixie taught English as a second language to Korean immigrants, many of whom became life-long friends.&nbsp;

Tommy and Dixie retired from military life in 1979 and moved to Maysville to live on the farm that had been owned by Tommy’s&nbsp;&nbsp;grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;They raised registered Black Angus cattle and became involved in the local community.

Dixie enjoyed keeping touch with her friends while selling AVON for over 25 years in the Maysville area.

Dixie was alway active in her local Southern Baptist Church communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was involved in the Woman’s&nbsp;&nbsp;Missionary Union (WMU) at the local church, the Baptist Association, and the state WMU levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;She led a Royal Ambassadors group and taught a young adults Sunday School class.&nbsp;&nbsp;She displayed her greatest talents a teacher of 4- and 5- year olds in the Sunbeams and Mission Friends programs and in their Sunday School classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;At least two of the preschoolers who called her “Miss Dixie” grew up to become missionaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hundreds of other youngsters enjoyed singing, playing, listening to stories and making crafts in her classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dixie served at the WMU State Mission Friends Representative in both Alabama and Missouri.

Dixie and Tommy lived in Columbia, MO; Lawton, Okla.; San Marcus, Tex,; Enterprise, Ala.; Bad Kreuznach, Germany; El Paso, Tex.; Mineral Wells, Tex.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Schweinfurt, Germany; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Springfield, Mo; and Maysville, Mo.

She will be missed by Tommy; Janeese’s sons, Adam Gentry Pate and Andrew Jamison Pate of Florida; Philip and his wife, Karen Kristine (Harvey) Thornton; Kaen and Philip’s daughters, Lydia Janeese Thornton and Nola Rose Thornton of Beverly, Mass.

Along with her parents and daughter, Dixie was preceded in death by Janeese’s husband, Daniel Pate; Dixie’s brother, Vyron Howell; and Dixie’s two sisters, Vyrl Ann Shackelford and Betty Colleen Brown.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with burial following at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Maysville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

Maysville, Missouri……Dixie Rose (Howell) Thornton, age 86, passed away February 3, 2023 at Riverside Place in St. Jospeh, Missouri.Dixie was born February 6, 1937 in rural Gentry County near Albany, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her parents were Claude Allen Howell and Opal Ferne (Younger) Howell. When Dixie was still young, the family moved to a farm in DeKalb County near Maysville, Missouri.Dixie attended Sunnyside Grade School and Maysville High School.After graduating high school in 1955, she worked in Kansas City for the Great Lakes Pineline Company in the communication department.In 1957, she married Tommy Wayne Thornton, her high-school sweetheart.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was studying agriculture at University of Missouri in Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked in Columbia with an MU outreach program that supported rural newspapers.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Tommy graduated in 1958, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were a military family for the next 21 years.Dixie was mother to Anna Janeese (Thornton) Pate who preceded her in death and Philip James Thornton of Beverly, Mass.In 1961, the family was stationed in Germany, as the Berlin Wall closed&nbsp;&nbsp;official access to the West.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dixie worked with her local church to provide supplies and assistance to refugees from East Germany.While living in Enterprise, Alabama, in the 1970’s, Dixie taught English as a second language to Korean immigrants, many of whom became life-long friends.&nbsp;Tommy and Dixie retired from military life in 1979 and moved to Maysville to live on the farm that had been owned by Tommy’s&nbsp;&nbsp;grandfather.&nbsp;&nbsp;They raised registered Black Angus cattle and became involved in the local community.Dixie enjoyed keeping touch with her friends while selling AVON for over 25 years in the Maysville area.Dixie was alway active in her local Southern Baptist Church communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was involved in the Woman’s&nbsp;&nbsp;Missionary Union (WMU) at the local church, the Baptist Association, and the state WMU levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;She led a Royal Ambassadors group and taught a young adults Sunday School class.&nbsp;&nbsp;She displayed her greatest talents a teacher of 4- and 5- year olds in the Sunbeams and Mission Friends programs and in their Sunday School classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;At least two of the preschoolers who called her “Miss Dixie” grew up to become missionaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hundreds of other youngsters enjoyed singing, playing, listening to stories and making crafts in her classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dixie served at the WMU State Mission Friends Representative in both Alabama and Missouri.Dixie and Tommy lived in Columbia, MO; Lawton, Okla.; San Marcus, Tex,; Enterprise, Ala.; Bad Kreuznach, Germany; El Paso, Tex.; Mineral Wells, Tex.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Schweinfurt, Germany; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Springfield, Mo; and Maysville, Mo.She will be missed by Tommy; Janeese’s sons, Adam Gentry Pate and Andrew Jamison Pate of Florida; Philip and his wife, Karen Kristine (Harvey) Thornton; Kaen and Philip’s daughters, Lydia Janeese Thornton and Nola Rose Thornton of Beverly, Mass.Along with her parents and daughter, Dixie was preceded in death by Janeese’s husband, Daniel Pate; Dixie’s brother, Vyron Howell; and Dixie’s two sisters, Vyrl Ann Shackelford and Betty Colleen Brown.Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with burial following at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Maysville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.<figure>
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Dixie Rose Thornton 1937 - 2023

Lina Hermine Stehle 94, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday February 3, 2023 in a St. Joseph, MO hospital. She was born May 24, 1928 in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim, Germany the daughter of the late Hermine &amp; Karl Boss. 

She married John Stehle on September 25, 1948 and they shared 74 years of marriage. She enjoyed going to the casino with her friends and taking care of her greatest joy, her children and grandchildren. 

Lina was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary Lee (Valerie) Stehle, grandson Chris, great grandson Gary Michael, and four sisters. 

Survivors include: husband John of the home, sons Terry (Kelley) Stehle, Platte City, MO and Jerry M (Jackie) Stehle, St. Joseph, MO. Grandchildren, Julie, Michael, Lauren, Roselee, Kimberlee, Stephanie, Claire, and Libby. Great grandchildren, Emma, James, Grace, Lily, Jayden, Aiden, Kyle, Nora, Maia, Amara and Margaret. 

The family will receive friends from 6- 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Lina Hermine Stehle 94, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday February 3, 2023 in a St. Joseph, MO hospital. She was born May 24, 1928 in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim, Germany the daughter of the late Hermine &amp; Karl Boss. She married John Stehle on September 25, 1948 and they shared 74 years of marriage. She enjoyed going to the casino with her friends and taking care of her greatest joy, her children and grandchildren. Lina was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary Lee (Valerie) Stehle, grandson Chris, great grandson Gary Michael, and four sisters. Survivors include: husband John of the home, sons Terry (Kelley) Stehle, Platte City, MO and Jerry M (Jackie) Stehle, St. Joseph, MO. Grandchildren, Julie, Michael, Lauren, Roselee, Kimberlee, Stephanie, Claire, and Libby. Great grandchildren, Emma, James, Grace, Lily, Jayden, Aiden, Kyle, Nora, Maia, Amara and Margaret. The family will receive friends from 6- 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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Lina Hermine Stehle 1928 - 2023

Robert Lee Richter, 92 of Savannah passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home in Savannah. He was born June 14, 1930, in Dekalb County, MO to Fred &amp; Elpha (Petty) Richter. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1949.

He loved his family and enjoyed square dancing, volunteering, puzzles, thrift stores, and bluegrass music.

Survivors include his children, James (Mary) Richter of Stewartsville, Jerry (Patty) Richter of Kansas City, MO, and Janice Markt of Stewartsville; grandchildren, Cathy Chorpenning, William Richter, Angie Richter, Megan Markt, Brice Markt, Audrey Richter, and Lillian Richter; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Marvin Richter of Sliver City, Iowa.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Campbell; and brothers, Willis Richter and Herman Dale Richter.

Visitation and family receiving hour will be 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO with funeral services following at 11:00am. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

Robert Lee Richter, 92 of Savannah passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home in Savannah. He was born June 14, 1930, in Dekalb County, MO to Fred &amp; Elpha (Petty) Richter. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1949.He loved his family and enjoyed square dancing, volunteering, puzzles, thrift stores, and bluegrass music.Survivors include his children, James (Mary) Richter of Stewartsville, Jerry (Patty) Richter of Kansas City, MO, and Janice Markt of Stewartsville; grandchildren, Cathy Chorpenning, William Richter, Angie Richter, Megan Markt, Brice Markt, Audrey Richter, and Lillian Richter; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Marvin Richter of Sliver City, Iowa.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Campbell; and brothers, Willis Richter and Herman Dale Richter.Visitation and family receiving hour will be 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO with funeral services following at 11:00am. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.<figure>
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Robert Lee Richter 1930 - 2023

Tom Duggins, 72, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2023, following a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. Tom was born April 17, 1950 in St. Joseph to John and Sara (Alexander) Duggins.

Prior to retirement, Tom owned and operated The Frame Station, where he made so many friends.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy and his children William Duggins (Kathleen); Dayle Edwards (Brett); grandchildren Mae and Ruth Duggins; sister Darrell Shipley (Ed); sister-in-law Janet Duggins; and other relatives. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.

Tom was a member of Moila, former board member of the St. Joseph Museum, and lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. Tom loved fishing, golf, traveling to National Parks, and annual fishing trips to Canada with his son and friends. In the last couple of years, his greatest joy was in visiting with his two granddaughters.

Tom will be greatly missed by his family and friends who will always remember his easy laugh and joy of shooting the breeze.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 2 to 5 PM at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Tom Duggins, 72, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2023, following a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. Tom was born April 17, 1950 in St. Joseph to John and Sara (Alexander) Duggins.Prior to retirement, Tom owned and operated The Frame Station, where he made so many friends.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy and his children William Duggins (Kathleen); Dayle Edwards (Brett); grandchildren Mae and Ruth Duggins; sister Darrell Shipley (Ed); sister-in-law Janet Duggins; and other relatives. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.Tom was a member of Moila, former board member of the St. Joseph Museum, and lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. Tom loved fishing, golf, traveling to National Parks, and annual fishing trips to Canada with his son and friends. In the last couple of years, his greatest joy was in visiting with his two granddaughters.Tom will be greatly missed by his family and friends who will always remember his easy laugh and joy of shooting the breeze.Memorial visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 2 to 5 PM at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.<figure>
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Tom Duggins 1950 - 2023

Pat Babb, 86, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.

She was born March 7, 1936 in St. Joseph to Lewis and Wilda (Cook) Sanders. She was a 1953 graduate of Lafayette High School and still kept in touch with members of her class.

Pat married James E. Babb on October 8, 1960. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2001.

She was a bookkeeper at Miller Chevrolet for eight years, then at Werner Shoes for 25 years.

Pat was a 60-plus year member of First Baptist Church in St. Joseph.

Pat loved spending time with family, especially at family dinners.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James; her parents; brother, William Sanders; and grandson, Blake Cruse.

Survivors include sons, William J. Babb (Brenda), Scott Babb (Trina), and Mark Babb (Leandra); grandchildren, Randi Babb, Eric Babb, Chris Babb (Whitney), Tyler Cruse, Tim Babb, Josh Babb, Charleigh Votaw, and Jay Smith; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Derrick, Charlie, Jaxon, Grayson, Savannah and Susan; sister-in-law, Dollene Sanders; and a multitude of cousins.

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

Pat Babb, 86, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.She was born March 7, 1936 in St. Joseph to Lewis and Wilda (Cook) Sanders. She was a 1953 graduate of Lafayette High School and still kept in touch with members of her class.Pat married James E. Babb on October 8, 1960. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2001.She was a bookkeeper at Miller Chevrolet for eight years, then at Werner Shoes for 25 years.Pat was a 60-plus year member of First Baptist Church in St. Joseph.Pat loved spending time with family, especially at family dinners.She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James; her parents; brother, William Sanders; and grandson, Blake Cruse.Survivors include sons, William J. Babb (Brenda), Scott Babb (Trina), and Mark Babb (Leandra); grandchildren, Randi Babb, Eric Babb, Chris Babb (Whitney), Tyler Cruse, Tim Babb, Josh Babb, Charleigh Votaw, and Jay Smith; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Derrick, Charlie, Jaxon, Grayson, Savannah and Susan; sister-in-law, Dollene Sanders; and a multitude of cousins.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Pat Babb 1936 - 2023

Shanon L. (Stubbs) Byous, 50, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.

She was born September 12, 1972 to Robert Joseph and Vicki Linn (Lile) Stubbs in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Shanon graduated from Lafayette High School in 1990. She was very active in Theater. She continued her education at Missouri Western State University and received her bachelor’s degree in biology.

Shanon married Glen Ryan Byous March 11, 1994.

She worked as a scientist at Abaxis, Quintiles, B.F. Asher, and Boehringer Ingelheim. She also enjoyed working as a pharmacy technician at Kmart for many years.

She supported her children’s volleyball, baseball, basketball, and soccer games. Especially, the Astros Magic and Havoc.

Shanon enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She would do science experiments with them. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She liked watching Dr. Pol, Emergency, and Moonshiners. Shanon also loved cats and otters.

She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Earl and Mary Ruth Adkins; grandfather, Wesley Lile; father-in-law, Glen E. Byous; and mother-in-law, Erma L. Byous.

Survivors include her husband, Glen Ryan Byous; children, Jarrod (Courtney), Nathan (Cydney), and Meghan (Brody); parents, Robert and Vicki Stubbs; grandmother, Pat Lile; grandchildren, Henry and Mary (whom affectionately called her Grammy); and cat, PJ.

The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Shanon L. (Stubbs) Byous, 50, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.She was born September 12, 1972 to Robert Joseph and Vicki Linn (Lile) Stubbs in St. Joseph, Missouri.Shanon graduated from Lafayette High School in 1990. She was very active in Theater. She continued her education at Missouri Western State University and received her bachelor’s degree in biology.Shanon married Glen Ryan Byous March 11, 1994.She worked as a scientist at Abaxis, Quintiles, B.F. Asher, and Boehringer Ingelheim. She also enjoyed working as a pharmacy technician at Kmart for many years.She supported her children’s volleyball, baseball, basketball, and soccer games. Especially, the Astros Magic and Havoc.Shanon enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She would do science experiments with them. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She liked watching Dr. Pol, Emergency, and Moonshiners. Shanon also loved cats and otters.She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Earl and Mary Ruth Adkins; grandfather, Wesley Lile; father-in-law, Glen E. Byous; and mother-in-law, Erma L. Byous.Survivors include her husband, Glen Ryan Byous; children, Jarrod (Courtney), Nathan (Cydney), and Meghan (Brody); parents, Robert and Vicki Stubbs; grandmother, Pat Lile; grandchildren, Henry and Mary (whom affectionately called her Grammy); and cat, PJ.The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Shanon L. (Stubbs) Byous 1972 - 2023

James Allen Smith, Sr., Leavenworth, KS, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2023. 

  Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 11am, with services following at 12 noon.   The internment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. 

 A Repast will follow at the American Legion Andrew Newton Post 94, 215 Maple Street, Leavenworth, KS. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

James Allen Smith, Sr., Leavenworth, KS, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2023. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 11am, with services following at 12 noon. The internment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. A Repast will follow at the American Legion Andrew Newton Post 94, 215 Maple Street, Leavenworth, KS. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.<figure>
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James Allen Smith, Sr.

Darrell T. Holland, 92, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 

Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, 407 Walnut Street, Leavenworth. 

Funeral Service will follow at 1:30 P.M. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Darrell T. Holland, 92, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, 407 Walnut Street, Leavenworth. Funeral Service will follow at 1:30 P.M. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery.<figure>
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Darrell T. Holland 1930 - 2023

Dorothy Eleanor Bromley, 93 of Cameron, MO passed away February 3rd, 2023 at her residence in Cameron, MO. She was born January 19th, 1930 to Joseph and Gertrude (Channell) Grace in Weatherby, MO.

Dorothy went to school in Weatherby, MO and then later married the love of her life, Earl Leslie Bromley, on June 27th, 1948. They were united in marriage in Winston, MO. During their marriage, they had one daughter, Donna. Donna had two daughters, Diana and Danielle, and one son, Aaron.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

While living on the farm, Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother and also owned and managed a grocery store in Weatherby, MO with her husband Les. She is well known for her delicious cooking among family and friends, and her famous baked macaroni and cheese was everyone’s favorite. No matter what the occasion, no one left the table hungry. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and having them over where they had many memorable moments like playing games or having a sweet treat. Dorothy was also a member of the Weatherby United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John and Calvin Grace, sisters, Frances DeHart, Ethel Allwood, Ruth Johnson, and Helen Stewart, daughter, Donna Bromley, and grandchild, Aaron Hamer. Survivors include her granddaughters Diana Walker and Danielle (Nicholas) Habrock.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville with burial following at Shambaugh-Cope Cemetery, Weatherby, Missouri.

Visitation:&nbsp; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Dorothy Eleanor Bromley, 93 of Cameron, MO passed away February 3rd, 2023 at her residence in Cameron, MO. She was born January 19th, 1930 to Joseph and Gertrude (Channell) Grace in Weatherby, MO.Dorothy went to school in Weatherby, MO and then later married the love of her life, Earl Leslie Bromley, on June 27th, 1948. They were united in marriage in Winston, MO. During their marriage, they had one daughter, Donna. Donna had two daughters, Diana and Danielle, and one son, Aaron.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.While living on the farm, Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother and also owned and managed a grocery store in Weatherby, MO with her husband Les. She is well known for her delicious cooking among family and friends, and her famous baked macaroni and cheese was everyone’s favorite. No matter what the occasion, no one left the table hungry. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and having them over where they had many memorable moments like playing games or having a sweet treat. Dorothy was also a member of the Weatherby United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John and Calvin Grace, sisters, Frances DeHart, Ethel Allwood, Ruth Johnson, and Helen Stewart, daughter, Donna Bromley, and grandchild, Aaron Hamer. Survivors include her granddaughters Diana Walker and Danielle (Nicholas) Habrock.Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville with burial following at Shambaugh-Cope Cemetery, Weatherby, Missouri. Visitation:&nbsp; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.<figure>
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Dorothy Bromley 1930 - 2023

Marlene Ann Best, age 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away February 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Brea, California, on October 1, 1956, the daughter of Jack Everett and Beverly (Phillips) Everett. She grew up in Orange County, California, until her dad passed. She established her roots in the Midwest in the 1980s.

She married her soulmate Byron “Buzzy” Best in 1984. They later divorced but remained close for the rest of her life.

Marlene, who was known to so many as Wisky, lived a very colorful life. Her love for motorcycles was tremendous; you could say that she literally lived half of her life on two wheels. She travelled across the entire nation on the back of a motorcycle, she could even nap as she rode on the back. She loved her family and spent as much time as she could with her grandchildren. They would do all the fun things like paint their nails and do their hair, but as they hung out the TV was always on Blue Bloods or Law &amp; Order. She was the kind of woman that you went to war with, not against

She will be remembered by so many, but especially her daughters, Tiffany Best (Scott Young) and their children: Alexandria, Mariah, Audrey, Mallory and Jenner; Jodi (Alex) Moore and their kids; her niece, Jacqueline (Nick) Cambra and her family; her mother, Beverly Everett; her soulmate, Buzzy Best; and the countless others that she claimed as her own and created so many memories with.&nbsp;

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Watkins presiding. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Marlene Ann Best, age 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away February 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.She was born in Brea, California, on October 1, 1956, the daughter of Jack Everett and Beverly (Phillips) Everett. She grew up in Orange County, California, until her dad passed. She established her roots in the Midwest in the 1980s.She married her soulmate Byron “Buzzy” Best in 1984. They later divorced but remained close for the rest of her life.Marlene, who was known to so many as Wisky, lived a very colorful life. Her love for motorcycles was tremendous; you could say that she literally lived half of her life on two wheels. She travelled across the entire nation on the back of a motorcycle, she could even nap as she rode on the back. She loved her family and spent as much time as she could with her grandchildren. They would do all the fun things like paint their nails and do their hair, but as they hung out the TV was always on Blue Bloods or Law &amp; Order. She was the kind of woman that you went to war with, not againstShe will be remembered by so many, but especially her daughters, Tiffany Best (Scott Young) and their children: Alexandria, Mariah, Audrey, Mallory and Jenner; Jodi (Alex) Moore and their kids; her niece, Jacqueline (Nick) Cambra and her family; her mother, Beverly Everett; her soulmate, Buzzy Best; and the countless others that she claimed as her own and created so many memories with.&nbsp;Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Watkins presiding. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.<figure>
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Marlene Ann Best 1956 - 2023

Jackie Tyrone Jennings, 64, Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jackie was born December 8, 1958, in Atchison, Kansas the son of Wallace Walter “Jack” Jennings and Ernestine Jones Jennings. He attended Martin East and Martin West Elementary Schools and was in the Atchison High School Class of 1977.&nbsp;

Jackie was a member of Campbell Chapel AME Church in Atchison, Kansas. Jackie was a gifted drummer who would often at times have a pair of drum sticks in his pocket and would sit in a band and play along. He would volunteer playing the drums throughout the city for various churches and events. He was fortunate to be a member of several bands in his lifetime and was even able to travel to South Dakota to play the drums while in high school. Jackie also enjoyed riding his bike throughout the streets of Atchison. He enjoyed visiting the various downtown merchants and his friends throughout the city.&nbsp;

Jackie had a good heart and was loved by many. He was accepted for who he was and how he was. He just wanted to be himself and do what he wanted to do. Jackie was life of the party and always had a positive spirit.&nbsp;

Survivors include his sister, Rona Jennings Downing, Kansas City, MO; brother-in-law Leonard O. Downing Jr., Topeka, KS; nephew, Wesley Downing, Topeka, KS; nephew, Ryan and Shalisha Downing Olathe, KS; nephew, Kyle Downing and Nate Longoria, Kansas City, Mo; great niece and nephew Emory and Maxwell, Olathe, KS; uncle, George Jennings, Tampa, Fl; and many cousins and numerous close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Homegoing Service will be Monday, February 6, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Kelley officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour preceding the service. Funeral care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Jackie Tyrone Jennings, 64, Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.Jackie was born December 8, 1958, in Atchison, Kansas the son of Wallace Walter “Jack” Jennings and Ernestine Jones Jennings. He attended Martin East and Martin West Elementary Schools and was in the Atchison High School Class of 1977.&nbsp;Jackie was a member of Campbell Chapel AME Church in Atchison, Kansas. Jackie was a gifted drummer who would often at times have a pair of drum sticks in his pocket and would sit in a band and play along. He would volunteer playing the drums throughout the city for various churches and events. He was fortunate to be a member of several bands in his lifetime and was even able to travel to South Dakota to play the drums while in high school. Jackie also enjoyed riding his bike throughout the streets of Atchison. He enjoyed visiting the various downtown merchants and his friends throughout the city.&nbsp;Jackie had a good heart and was loved by many. He was accepted for who he was and how he was. He just wanted to be himself and do what he wanted to do. Jackie was life of the party and always had a positive spirit.&nbsp;Survivors include his sister, Rona Jennings Downing, Kansas City, MO; brother-in-law Leonard O. Downing Jr., Topeka, KS; nephew, Wesley Downing, Topeka, KS; nephew, Ryan and Shalisha Downing Olathe, KS; nephew, Kyle Downing and Nate Longoria, Kansas City, Mo; great niece and nephew Emory and Maxwell, Olathe, KS; uncle, George Jennings, Tampa, Fl; and many cousins and numerous close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.A Homegoing Service will be Monday, February 6, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Kelley officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour preceding the service. Funeral care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.<figure>
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Jackie Tyrone Jennings 1958 - 2023

Please check back <a href="https://www.beckerdyer.com/memorials/david-handke/5132987/index.php">here</a> for full obituary.

Service:When: Friday, February 10th, 2023 2:00pmLocation: Mt. Calvary CemeteryAddress: 10253 Hwy 7, ATCHISON, KS 66002Interment:Location: Mt. Calvary CemeteryAddress: 10253 Hwy 7, ATCHISON, KS 66002Please check back <a href="https://www.beckerdyer.com/memorials/david-handke/5132987/index.php">here</a> for full obituary.<figure>
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David K. Handke 1957 - 2023

George J. Sanger, Jr., 85, of St. Joseph Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 9th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. &nbsp;

Interment with Full Military Honors at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

George J. Sanger, Jr., 85, of St. Joseph Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023.Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 9th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. &nbsp;Interment with Full Military Honors at Mount Olivet Cemetery.Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

George J. Sanger, Jr. 1937 - 2023

Betty Fueston, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.

She was born March 4, 1951 in St. Joseph to Harold and Lillian (Daniels) Spencer.

Betty married Steven Fueston on December 19, 1975. He survives of the home.

She was the first fully commissioned and armed female deputy sheriff for Buchanan County, then moved over to the St. Joseph Police Department, where she was an officer for 21 years and a detective for 10 years. She was a 31-year member of the FOP, and the first female officer to retire from the department.

A member of the ASPCA, Betty was an avid animal lover and worked for their rights. She also enjoyed gardening, day trips with Steve, and making personal, homemade gifts.

She was known for her wonderful sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donnie Spencer.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Steve; and her beloved dog, Jack.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Betty Fueston, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.She was born March 4, 1951 in St. Joseph to Harold and Lillian (Daniels) Spencer.Betty married Steven Fueston on December 19, 1975. He survives of the home.She was the first fully commissioned and armed female deputy sheriff for Buchanan County, then moved over to the St. Joseph Police Department, where she was an officer for 21 years and a detective for 10 years. She was a 31-year member of the FOP, and the first female officer to retire from the department.A member of the ASPCA, Betty was an avid animal lover and worked for their rights. She also enjoyed gardening, day trips with Steve, and making personal, homemade gifts.She was known for her wonderful sense of humor.She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donnie Spencer.Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Steve; and her beloved dog, Jack.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Betty Fueston 1951 - 2023

Frederick Minnich (USA RET. MAJ), 85, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Fred was a Pilot, a Master Aviator Helicopter Instructor Pilot who served his country for 20 years, flew two combat tours in Vietnam, then upon his retirement from the Army in 1982 he taught helicopter flight training for 8 years at Fort Rucker, Alabama. In 1990 Fred and Mary relocated back to Leavenworth where they first met and he worked for several defense contractors until 2010 when he completely retired to his farm.

Fred was born 6 December 1937 in Daytona Beach, Florida, graduated from Marion Military Institute, The Citadel, and received his MBA from Troy State University. Aircraft, motorcycles, boats, westerns and his outdoor farmland activities fulfilled Fred's love of life.

He leaves behind his wife Mary E. Minnich, daughters: Kathy, Carrie, Kim, and sons: Sam, Tyler (Michelle), Marty, his sister Tinker, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Phyllis.

Fred is a free spirit now flying with his angels.

A private service will be held at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Frederick Minnich (USA RET. MAJ), 85, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 in Leavenworth, Kansas.Fred was a Pilot, a Master Aviator Helicopter Instructor Pilot who served his country for 20 years, flew two combat tours in Vietnam, then upon his retirement from the Army in 1982 he taught helicopter flight training for 8 years at Fort Rucker, Alabama. In 1990 Fred and Mary relocated back to Leavenworth where they first met and he worked for several defense contractors until 2010 when he completely retired to his farm.Fred was born 6 December 1937 in Daytona Beach, Florida, graduated from Marion Military Institute, The Citadel, and received his MBA from Troy State University. Aircraft, motorcycles, boats, westerns and his outdoor farmland activities fulfilled Fred's love of life.He leaves behind his wife Mary E. Minnich, daughters: Kathy, Carrie, Kim, and sons: Sam, Tyler (Michelle), Marty, his sister Tinker, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Phyllis.Fred is a free spirit now flying with his angels.A private service will be held at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.<figure>
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Frederick Minnich 1937 - 2023

Herbert Odis Westmoreland, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Platte City, MO. Herbert was born December 27, 1938 in Hugo, OK to Herbert and Lady (Goolsby) Westmoreland. 

He was raised in Idabel, OK where he graduated from high school. Herbert married Betty Katherine Covington in Scottsville, KY on August 19, 1960. He was a 1962 graduate of Southeastern State College in Durant, OK, with a degree in Education. Herbert was a School Teacher in Oklahoma and Kentucky; later working as a Civilian Employee at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Lexington, KY, operating some of the U.S. Army’s earliest computer systems. 

He moved to Platte City, MO in 1970 to work at Fort Leavenworth, KS as a Computer Programmer and Analyst, retiring in 1997. Herbert earned his master’s degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Platte City for 52 years. 

He is survived by his wife Betty; his sons Steven (Tiffany) of Aurora, TX, and David Westmoreland of Kansas City, MO; his sisters Sarah Westmoreland Pond of Turlock, CA, and Kathy Westmoreland Davis of Felton, CA; his grandchildren Katherine Westmoreland Bochart (Ronan) of Massillon, OH, John Westmoreland of Colorado Springs, CO, Lily Westmoreland of Fort Worth, TX, Sarah Westmoreland of Fort Worth, TX, and Samuel Westmoreland of Aurora, TX; and great grandchild Zadok Bochart of Massillon, OH. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Platte City; followed by an 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service at the church. A private family inurnment will take place afterwards at the Platte City Cemetery.

Herbert Odis Westmoreland, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Platte City, MO. Herbert was born December 27, 1938 in Hugo, OK to Herbert and Lady (Goolsby) Westmoreland. He was raised in Idabel, OK where he graduated from high school. Herbert married Betty Katherine Covington in Scottsville, KY on August 19, 1960. He was a 1962 graduate of Southeastern State College in Durant, OK, with a degree in Education. Herbert was a School Teacher in Oklahoma and Kentucky; later working as a Civilian Employee at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Lexington, KY, operating some of the U.S. Army’s earliest computer systems. He moved to Platte City, MO in 1970 to work at Fort Leavenworth, KS as a Computer Programmer and Analyst, retiring in 1997. Herbert earned his master’s degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Platte City for 52 years. He is survived by his wife Betty; his sons Steven (Tiffany) of Aurora, TX, and David Westmoreland of Kansas City, MO; his sisters Sarah Westmoreland Pond of Turlock, CA, and Kathy Westmoreland Davis of Felton, CA; his grandchildren Katherine Westmoreland Bochart (Ronan) of Massillon, OH, John Westmoreland of Colorado Springs, CO, Lily Westmoreland of Fort Worth, TX, Sarah Westmoreland of Fort Worth, TX, and Samuel Westmoreland of Aurora, TX; and great grandchild Zadok Bochart of Massillon, OH. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Platte City; followed by an 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service at the church. A private family inurnment will take place afterwards at the Platte City Cemetery.<figure>
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Herbert Odis Westmoreland 1938 - 2023

ONAGA – Helen R. Wegner, 84, of Onaga, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 11th&nbsp;at the Family Worship Center in Wamego. Inurnment will follow at 1:30 in the Onaga Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to Student Ministries at Family Worship Center, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Onaga, KS&nbsp; 66521.

Helen's full obituary will be <a href="https://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/obituary/helen-wegner">posted here</a> when it is available.

ONAGA – Helen R. Wegner, 84, of Onaga, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 11th&nbsp;at the Family Worship Center in Wamego. Inurnment will follow at 1:30 in the Onaga Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Student Ministries at Family Worship Center, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Onaga, KS&nbsp; 66521.Helen's full obituary will be <a href="https://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/obituary/helen-wegner">posted here</a> when it is available.<figure>
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Helen R. Wegner 1938 - 2023

Carrie Lea Hurt, 57, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born October 13, 1965 in St. Joseph, daughter of Norma and Freddie Hurt. 

She attended Benton High School Carrie enjoyed baking, going fishing and her dogs. She took pleasure in helping others. She was a Baptist. 

Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Johnny Hurt, Christian Hurt, Theresa Hurt, Suzan Paulson, Isabelle Bratton and Richard Bratton. 

Survivors include her companion of 25 years, Carl Crockett, Jr. of St. Joseph, children, Bobby (Jennifer) Larson of St. Joseph, Darrel Knight of Savannah, MO, Rebecka Larson of Unionville, MO, Carl Crockett III of St. Joseph, Angela Coy of St. Joseph and Christie Cox of St. Joseph, siblings, Freddie Hurt II, Karl Hurt, Orie Hurt and Kathryn Milich and 16 grandchildren.

Ms. Hurt has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

Carrie Lea Hurt, 57, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born October 13, 1965 in St. Joseph, daughter of Norma and Freddie Hurt. She attended Benton High School Carrie enjoyed baking, going fishing and her dogs. She took pleasure in helping others. She was a Baptist. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Johnny Hurt, Christian Hurt, Theresa Hurt, Suzan Paulson, Isabelle Bratton and Richard Bratton. Survivors include her companion of 25 years, Carl Crockett, Jr. of St. Joseph, children, Bobby (Jennifer) Larson of St. Joseph, Darrel Knight of Savannah, MO, Rebecka Larson of Unionville, MO, Carl Crockett III of St. Joseph, Angela Coy of St. Joseph and Christie Cox of St. Joseph, siblings, Freddie Hurt II, Karl Hurt, Orie Hurt and Kathryn Milich and 16 grandchildren. Ms. Hurt has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.<figure>
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Carrie Lea Hurt 1965 - 2023

James Sterzinger, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was born November 3, 1955 in New Carlisle, Ohio to Ed and Edna (Benton) Sterzinger. They preceded him in death.

James married Debra Kay Dillon on February 28, 1978.

James was a religious man. He liked all things Cherokee, loved military movies, antique and junk shops. He was a wonderful cook.

Survivors include his wife; children, Shaun (Linda), Trevor and Jamie; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Danny (Cheryl), and David.

James Sterzinger, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.He was born November 3, 1955 in New Carlisle, Ohio to Ed and Edna (Benton) Sterzinger. They preceded him in death.James married Debra Kay Dillon on February 28, 1978.James was a religious man. He liked all things Cherokee, loved military movies, antique and junk shops. He was a wonderful cook.Survivors include his wife; children, Shaun (Linda), Trevor and Jamie; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Danny (Cheryl), and David.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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James Sterzinger 1955 - 2023

Marilyn Groshong, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.

She was born on January 17, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri to Bud Rowlette and Aileen Thompson.

Marilyn enjoyed bowling in her younger years and was a hard-working individual. She worked at Quaker Oats for over twenty years before her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Collins; and brothers, Reggie Thompson and Gregory Thompson.

Survivors include her sons, Charles Poe and James Poe; brother, Charles “Chuck” Thompson; three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date by the family.

Marilyn Groshong, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.She was born on January 17, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri to Bud Rowlette and Aileen Thompson.Marilyn enjoyed bowling in her younger years and was a hard-working individual. She worked at Quaker Oats for over twenty years before her retirement.She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Collins; and brothers, Reggie Thompson and Gregory Thompson.Survivors include her sons, Charles Poe and James Poe; brother, Charles “Chuck” Thompson; three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.A celebration of life will be held at a later date by the family.

Marilyn Groshong 1943 - 2023

Nicole “Nikki” Lynette Taylor, 48, of King City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

She was born in Falls Church, Virginia, on Feb. 20, 1974.

Nikki was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Her title she loved most was Na-Na.&nbsp;

Nikki loved fiercely. As a mother, she was her daughters’ number one cheerleader, she rooted for their success and always supported them. As a grandmother, she continually went above and beyond; she’d be on her way to her grandbabies for any reason at all. She’d read Bible stories, capture pictures of memories and share laughs, naps and plenty of snacks with them. As a friend, Nikki was the life of the party and always ensured everyone was having a good time. She spoke her mind freely, had a free-spirited nature and a contagious laughter that filled any room she entered.

Nikki devoted a lot of her time in this life to the care and service of other people. Professionally, she was a hair stylist, where her customers became more like friends. As a single mother, she went back to school and graduated from Concorde College with honours and at the top of her class as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. As an RRT she provided exceptional care to her patients.

In recent years, Nikki found her chosen family through her passion for motorcycling. She was an active and involved member in several groups honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. She was a Patriot Guard Rider and part of the VFW Post 56 Riders, VFW Auxiliary and Stilettos on Steel.

A visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel located at 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS, 66048. The visitation will be held on Feb. 4 from 8-10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow. Lunch will be provided to family and friends after the service by the VFW in Leavenworth.

Nicole “Nikki” Lynette Taylor, 48, of King City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.She was born in Falls Church, Virginia, on Feb. 20, 1974.Nikki was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Her title she loved most was Na-Na.&nbsp;Nikki loved fiercely. As a mother, she was her daughters’ number one cheerleader, she rooted for their success and always supported them. As a grandmother, she continually went above and beyond; she’d be on her way to her grandbabies for any reason at all. She’d read Bible stories, capture pictures of memories and share laughs, naps and plenty of snacks with them. As a friend, Nikki was the life of the party and always ensured everyone was having a good time. She spoke her mind freely, had a free-spirited nature and a contagious laughter that filled any room she entered.Nikki devoted a lot of her time in this life to the care and service of other people. Professionally, she was a hair stylist, where her customers became more like friends. As a single mother, she went back to school and graduated from Concorde College with honours and at the top of her class as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. As an RRT she provided exceptional care to her patients.In recent years, Nikki found her chosen family through her passion for motorcycling. She was an active and involved member in several groups honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. She was a Patriot Guard Rider and part of the VFW Post 56 Riders, VFW Auxiliary and Stilettos on Steel.A visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel located at 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS, 66048. The visitation will be held on Feb. 4 from 8-10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow. Lunch will be provided to family and friends after the service by the VFW in Leavenworth.<figure>
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Nicole Taylor 1974 - 2023

Winston, Missouri……Bonnie Fay (Skiles) Bridgeman , age 74, was born February 3, 1948, in Licking, Missouri, the daughter of Glen and Myrtle (Edwards) Skiles and passed away January 30, 2023.

Bonnie graduated from Licking High School with perfect attendance and later attended cosmetology school, where she earned her degree. Bonnie and Nylan were united in marriage on February 1, 1969, in Salem, Missouri, and to this union four children were born.

Winston, Missouri……Bonnie Fay (Skiles) Bridgeman , age 74, was born February 3, 1948, in Licking, Missouri, the daughter of Glen and Myrtle (Edwards) Skiles and passed away January 30, 2023.Bonnie graduated from Licking High School with perfect attendance and later attended cosmetology school, where she earned her degree. Bonnie and Nylan were united in marriage on February 1, 1969, in Salem, Missouri, and to this union four children were born.Bonnie worked for over 40 years with the United States Postal Service as a private mail contractor. She was a Christian that loved the Lord and attended Fairview Community Church.She enjoyed farming, horseback riding, going to Eminence on trail rides and to Bluegrass festivals with Nylan, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She would experience and try anything her grandkids would ask her to do.She is reunited in heaven with her parents, Glen and Myrtle; husband, Nylan; and infant great-grandbaby.Survivors include her children; Lena Ishmael of Gallatin, MO, Shawn (Tammy) Bridgeman of Ada, OK, Tammy (Jesse) Brelsford of Gladstone, MO, Amber (Scott) Estep of Winston, MO; grandchildren, Mattison Ishmael, Trenton Ishmael, Tommy (Ericka) Cooper, Liberty Bridgeman, Remington Brelsford, Montanna Brelsford, Nyla (Jakob) Wright, Sierrah Brelsford, Waylon Estep, Whitley Estep, Walker Estep; great-grandson, Graycen Cooper; sisters, Ava Thomas, Glenna (Alvin) Taylor, and Mary Pruett; and numerous family and friends.Funeral Services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with burial following at Alta Vista Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the funeral home.<figure>
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