Larry Paul Jaco, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.

He was born October 2, 1950 to Leithal and Loma (Attebury) Jaco in Maryville, Missouri.

He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Congregation.

He graduated from Benton High School in 1970.

Survivors include his siblings, Sharon Richards of McCleary, Washington, Paula Jaco, Rick Couch, Connie Tucker, Sheena Couch, and Thomas Couch, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; and several cousins.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Services will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of Carriage Square and Crossroads Hospice for their loving and tender care.

Larry Paul Jaco, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.He was born October 2, 1950 to Leithal and Loma (Attebury) Jaco in Maryville, Missouri.He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Congregation.He graduated from Benton High School in 1970.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his siblings, Sharon Richards of McCleary, Washington, Paula Jaco, Rick Couch, Connie Tucker, Sheena Couch, and Thomas Couch, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; and several cousins.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Services will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of Carriage Square and Crossroads Hospice for their loving and tender care.

Larry Paul Jaco 1950 - 2023

Donna Sue (Wilhelm) Frizell, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.

She was born on April 18, 1935 to Welton and Kathleen (Belcher) Wilhelm.

She married Charles Glen Frizell on June 2, 1956.

She worked for Moila Country Club and later retired from Artesian Ice after working there for 21 years.

Donna grew up attending Clarksdale Baptist Church. She was the choir director at Community Presbyterian Church. She later attended Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.

She enjoyed reading, playing piano, traveling, and spending time at the lake. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters, Elizabeth “Libby” Daniels, Marjorie King, and Sharon Grable.

Survivors include her sister, Jeannie Weidmaier; children, Donna Marie Sonner (Wayne), Dana Sue Frizell, Charles Wilhelm “C.W.” (Teresa); grandchildren, Justin Duncan (Darcy), Michael Cole Martin (Veronica), Whitney Tyann Frizell, Stephen Tyler Frizell (Bree), and Caden Grae Frizell; great grandchildren, Noah and Annabelle Duncan, Cole Claiborne Martin, Charles Zayne Frizell, Eli Owen DePriest, Milo James Frizell, and Natalie Rae Frizell; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Donna Sue (Wilhelm) Frizell, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.She was born on April 18, 1935 to Welton and Kathleen (Belcher) Wilhelm.She married Charles Glen Frizell on June 2, 1956.She worked for Moila Country Club and later retired from Artesian Ice after working there for 21 years.Donna grew up attending Clarksdale Baptist Church. She was the choir director at Community Presbyterian Church. She later attended Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.She enjoyed reading, playing piano, traveling, and spending time at the lake. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters, Elizabeth “Libby” Daniels, Marjorie King, and Sharon Grable.Survivors include her sister, Jeannie Weidmaier; children, Donna Marie Sonner (Wayne), Dana Sue Frizell, Charles Wilhelm “C.W.” (Teresa); grandchildren, Justin Duncan (Darcy), Michael Cole Martin (Veronica), Whitney Tyann Frizell, Stephen Tyler Frizell (Bree), and Caden Grae Frizell; great grandchildren, Noah and Annabelle Duncan, Cole Claiborne Martin, Charles Zayne Frizell, Eli Owen DePriest, Milo James Frizell, and Natalie Rae Frizell; numerous nieces and nephews.Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Donna Sue Frizell 1935 - 2023

Lisa Nan Fee, age 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at the Amberwell Atchison Hospital on January 13, 2023.

Lisa was born on November 5, 1956, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of George and Berniece (West) Fee. She graduated from West Platte High School in Weston, MO.

She served her country in the United States Air Force for over five years and was positioned at numerous bases.

She was employed with the Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative as a nighttime dispatcher since the early 1990s until her retirement in 2015. She worked numerous part time jobs through the years to make sure she was able to give her family the best life possible. Her hobbies were countless, including the fact that she loved to read so much that she basically had her own library. Her children and grandchildren were her everything. Making cosmetic jewelry was something she enjoyed, and her granddaughters took on this quality and they made countless memories. They all played games together and she had fun watching game shows. Lisa was known by her family as a great debater whether discussing politics, government or whatever the topic may be. She was going to tell you what she thought no matter whether you liked what she was going to say or not.

She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter Renee; and her brother Greg Fee.

Left to cherish her memory and carry out her legacy are her two sons, Joshua Corey Sanders, Overland Park, KS and Troy Cantrell Heyward, Atchison, KS; two sisters, Terry Gieringer and Vicki L. Fee; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and her life will be celebrated at a later date by those who loved her.

Lisa Nan Fee, age 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at the Amberwell Atchison Hospital on January 13, 2023.Lisa was born on November 5, 1956, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of George and Berniece (West) Fee. She graduated from West Platte High School in Weston, MO.She served her country in the United States Air Force for over five years and was positioned at numerous bases.She was employed with the Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative as a nighttime dispatcher since the early 1990s until her retirement in 2015. She worked numerous part time jobs through the years to make sure she was able to give her family the best life possible. Her hobbies were countless, including the fact that she loved to read so much that she basically had her own library. Her children and grandchildren were her everything. Making cosmetic jewelry was something she enjoyed, and her granddaughters took on this quality and they made countless memories. They all played games together and she had fun watching game shows. Lisa was known by her family as a great debater whether discussing politics, government or whatever the topic may be. She was going to tell you what she thought no matter whether you liked what she was going to say or not.She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter Renee; and her brother Greg Fee.Left to cherish her memory and carry out her legacy are her two sons, Joshua Corey Sanders, Overland Park, KS and Troy Cantrell Heyward, Atchison, KS; two sisters, Terry Gieringer and Vicki L. Fee; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and her life will be celebrated at a later date by those who loved her.

Lisa Nan Fee 1956 - 2023

Cecelia Marie Snapp, 72 of Savannah passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at a local hospital in St. Joseph.&nbsp; She was born April 15, 1950 to Milton Gale &amp; Ursula F. (Nichol) Sprague.&nbsp; She married Billy Dale Snapp in Troy, KS on January 5, 1970 and he survives of the home.&nbsp;

Cecelia enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and making blankets for family, friends and loved ones. She enjoyed gardening and baking holiday German stollen bread and enjoying luncheons with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, children, Jeffery (April) Snapp of Rosendale, MO and Steve (Andrea) Snapp of Country Club, MO; four grandchildren; sibling’s, Richard Sprague of St. Joseph, John (Emily) Sprague of Valrico, FL, Michael (Lola) Sprague of Country Club, Mo. and Scott (Gita) Sprague of St. Joseph, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, and family.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation and family receiving hour will be 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be 11:00am Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in the Kerns-Freeman Cemetery.

Cecelia Marie Snapp, 72 of Savannah passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at a local hospital in St. Joseph.&nbsp; She was born April 15, 1950 to Milton Gale &amp; Ursula F. (Nichol) Sprague.&nbsp; She married Billy Dale Snapp in Troy, KS on January 5, 1970 and he survives of the home.&nbsp;Cecelia enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and making blankets for family, friends and loved ones. She enjoyed gardening and baking holiday German stollen bread and enjoying luncheons with family and friends.Survivors include her husband, children, Jeffery (April) Snapp of Rosendale, MO and Steve (Andrea) Snapp of Country Club, MO; four grandchildren; sibling’s, Richard Sprague of St. Joseph, John (Emily) Sprague of Valrico, FL, Michael (Lola) Sprague of Country Club, Mo. and Scott (Gita) Sprague of St. Joseph, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, and family.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation and family receiving hour will be 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be 11:00am Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in the Kerns-Freeman Cemetery.<figure>
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Cecelia Marie Snapp 1950 - 2023

Walter Noel Coy, 104 of Omaha, NE died January 10, 2023.

Walter served in the U.S. Army in World War II serving with a bridge company in Germany. He worked for M.U.D. (Metropolitan Utilities District) for 42 years and retired in 1983 at 65.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge Harrison Coy and Carrie Elizabeth Crain Coy. Also nine brothers and sisters: Aubrey DeWitt Coy, Talmadge Doris Coy, Buford Dalton Coy, Viola Lucille Coy McMillen, Mareta Josephe Coy Rails, Ines Pearl Coy Auxier, Carrie Nadine Coy Barton, Norma Jean Coy Yates, and Alfred Mervin Coy. A daughter and son-in-law Judy and Jim Foster and a grandson Brent Foster.

He is survived by three grandsons: Bradley Allen Foster of Sturgeon, MO; Bruce Harold (Mollie) Foster of Springfield, MO; and Brian Jay (Pam) Foster of Cairo, MO; six great-grandchildren: Mickel Ryan Foster of Kansas City, MO; Eric Foster (Lee) of Phoenix, AZ; Jessica Thomason (Dustin) of Springfield, MO; Ashley Saphian (Matt); Justin Foster (Janelle) of Huntsville, MO; Alicia Bishop (Dickie) of Columbia, MO; seven great-grea- grandchildren: Austin and Kiersten Saphian, Aden and Brent Foster, Daphne Foster, and Foster and Addilynn Thomason; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, friends and wonderful neighbors. Two great-nieces, Jennifer Petack and Amy Berten who were helpful in so many ways.

Farewell Graveside Services and Interment 1:00 P.M. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Walter Noel Coy, 104 of Omaha, NE died January 10, 2023.Walter served in the U.S. Army in World War II serving with a bridge company in Germany. He worked for M.U.D. (Metropolitan Utilities District) for 42 years and retired in 1983 at 65.He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge Harrison Coy and Carrie Elizabeth Crain Coy. Also nine brothers and sisters: Aubrey DeWitt Coy, Talmadge Doris Coy, Buford Dalton Coy, Viola Lucille Coy McMillen, Mareta Josephe Coy Rails, Ines Pearl Coy Auxier, Carrie Nadine Coy Barton, Norma Jean Coy Yates, and Alfred Mervin Coy. A daughter and son-in-law Judy and Jim Foster and a grandson Brent Foster.He is survived by three grandsons: Bradley Allen Foster of Sturgeon, MO; Bruce Harold (Mollie) Foster of Springfield, MO; and Brian Jay (Pam) Foster of Cairo, MO; six great-grandchildren: Mickel Ryan Foster of Kansas City, MO; Eric Foster (Lee) of Phoenix, AZ; Jessica Thomason (Dustin) of Springfield, MO; Ashley Saphian (Matt); Justin Foster (Janelle) of Huntsville, MO; Alicia Bishop (Dickie) of Columbia, MO; seven great-grea- grandchildren: Austin and Kiersten Saphian, Aden and Brent Foster, Daphne Foster, and Foster and Addilynn Thomason; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, friends and wonderful neighbors. Two great-nieces, Jennifer Petack and Amy Berten who were helpful in so many ways.Farewell Graveside Services and Interment 1:00 P.M. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Walter Noel Coy 1918 - 2023

Sheryl Marie “Bodde” Batey, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.

She was born January 14, 1951, to Gerald and Leona (Hoffelmeyer) Bodde in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Sheryl graduated Central High School in 1971.

She worked at Shady Lane Golf Course for many years. She also worked at Benders Home Health as an Aide.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Norman Batey.

Survivors include her children, Misty Moreland and Tony Batey; siblings, Fred Bodde, Roger Bodde, and Geralyn Davis, all of St. Joseph, Missouri, Paul Bodde of Platte City, Missouri, Pam Bousman and Bill Bodde of Kansas City, Missouri, JoAnne Bodde of Pueblo, Colorado, and Mary Anne Wynne of West Columbia, South Carolina; grandsons, Kyle and Dakota Kay of Crowley, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sheryl Marie “Bodde” Batey, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.She was born January 14, 1951, to Gerald and Leona (Hoffelmeyer) Bodde in St. Joseph, Missouri.Sheryl graduated Central High School in 1971.She worked at Shady Lane Golf Course for many years. She also worked at Benders Home Health as an Aide.She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Norman Batey.Survivors include her children, Misty Moreland and Tony Batey; siblings, Fred Bodde, Roger Bodde, and Geralyn Davis, all of St. Joseph, Missouri, Paul Bodde of Platte City, Missouri, Pam Bousman and Bill Bodde of Kansas City, Missouri, JoAnne Bodde of Pueblo, Colorado, and Mary Anne Wynne of West Columbia, South Carolina; grandsons, Kyle and Dakota Kay of Crowley, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.<figure>
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Sheryl M. "Bodde" Batey 1951 - 2023

Martha Shumate, 88, of Gower, MO, passed away, January 11, 2023.

She was born on November 15, 1934 to William Aldon and Beulah Ann (DeWeese) Baker in Rushville, MO. Martha grew up in Rushville, Easton, and graduated from Plattsburg High School.&nbsp;On June 8, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert E. Shumate. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, Stewartsville, and in 1972 they moved to Gower where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on August 11, 2010.

Martha worked various places throughout her life, but her passion was her family. She had a kind and gentle spirit, showing love and grace to everyone around her. She volunteered in many capacities in church, in her community, and had a special interest in Adult Literacy. In later years she worked at the Gower Convalescent Center and was very dedicated to the residents.

She was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day in St. Joseph.

Martha was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Aldon Baker and W.A. Baker; sister, Rachel Smith, her granddaughter, Melissa Kasunic, and grandson-in-law, Benjamin Reed.

She is survived by her children Marcia (Grover) Manning, Robert (Marcia) Shumate, Patricia (Larry) Nelson, Janet (Dennis) From, and Debra (Steve) Ostrander; sixteen grandchildren, Brandon (Kayla), Allen (Tabetha), Brenda, Kevin (Melanie), Anthony, Nathaniel (Hannah), Timothy (Ciera), Craig, Karen (Adam), Julie (Brett), Daniel (Anne), Brian (Melissa), Rachel (Bryant), Andrew (Andrea), Alyssa (Nate), and Aaron; thirty-five great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean O’Dell, Alice (Jerry) Walker; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15th at the First Baptist Church in Gower. (102 S. 2nd Street)

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16th at the First Baptist Church of Gower.

Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 16th at Cowgill Cemetery, Cowgill, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.

Martha Shumate, 88, of Gower, MO, passed away, January 11, 2023.She was born on November 15, 1934 to William Aldon and Beulah Ann (DeWeese) Baker in Rushville, MO. Martha grew up in Rushville, Easton, and graduated from Plattsburg High School.&nbsp;On June 8, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert E. Shumate. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, Stewartsville, and in 1972 they moved to Gower where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on August 11, 2010.Martha worked various places throughout her life, but her passion was her family. She had a kind and gentle spirit, showing love and grace to everyone around her. She volunteered in many capacities in church, in her community, and had a special interest in Adult Literacy. In later years she worked at the Gower Convalescent Center and was very dedicated to the residents.She was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day in St. Joseph.Martha was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Aldon Baker and W.A. Baker; sister, Rachel Smith, her granddaughter, Melissa Kasunic, and grandson-in-law, Benjamin Reed.She is survived by her children Marcia (Grover) Manning, Robert (Marcia) Shumate, Patricia (Larry) Nelson, Janet (Dennis) From, and Debra (Steve) Ostrander; sixteen grandchildren, Brandon (Kayla), Allen (Tabetha), Brenda, Kevin (Melanie), Anthony, Nathaniel (Hannah), Timothy (Ciera), Craig, Karen (Adam), Julie (Brett), Daniel (Anne), Brian (Melissa), Rachel (Bryant), Andrew (Andrea), Alyssa (Nate), and Aaron; thirty-five great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean O’Dell, Alice (Jerry) Walker; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.Visitation: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15th at the First Baptist Church in Gower. (102 S. 2nd Street)Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16th at the First Baptist Church of Gower.Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 16th at Cowgill Cemetery, Cowgill, MO.Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.<figure>
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Martha Shumate 1934 - 2023

Shirley A. Hitchcock, 88, passed away&nbsp;peacefully in her sleep&nbsp;on January 9,&nbsp;2023&nbsp;in St. Peters, Missouri.

Born on July 10,&nbsp;1934&nbsp;in Easton, Missouri, Shirley was the daughter of the&nbsp;late Henry Edward and Alice Irene (Wiedmaier) Kessler. She was the third born of seven children.

Shirley was a&nbsp;graduate of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sacred Heart Academy&nbsp;Class of 1952 and worked her way through high school as a&nbsp;live-innanny.&nbsp;After graduating from high school, Shirley moved to Kansas City where she resided at the YWCA and worked in the accounting business and employed as a banker associate at Northside Bank.

Shirley married Dale Leon Hitchcock on April 10,&nbsp;1964&nbsp;in Kansas City and the newlyweds relocated to the St. Louis area and started a family.&nbsp;First living in Florissant, then&nbsp;St. Charles, St.&nbsp;Peters&nbsp;and O’Fallon.&nbsp;Shirley was a homemaker and devoted mother. &nbsp;Shirley’s favorite people were her four children: &nbsp;Jeffrey Dale, Jill Marie, Eric John, and Emily Joan.

She belonged to Legion of Mary and other prayer groups and sang in the church choir. &nbsp;She also volunteered at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s Hospital and for the City of O'Fallon.

In her free time, Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and embroidery&nbsp;and made many gifts for others.&nbsp;She loved a good bingo night and would visit “the Boat” to play slots on occasion.&nbsp;She loved the St. Louis&nbsp;Cardinals&nbsp;and a World Series win was a total thrill to her. &nbsp;She had a great sense of humor and was a fun-loving person who spent many a Saturday night dancing away at St. Joseph’s in&nbsp;Cottleville. &nbsp;Shirley enjoyed traveling and visited&nbsp;Medugorje&nbsp;in Bosnia, Lourdes, France and extensively throughout the United States&nbsp;including a trip to Squaw Valley where she met Groucho Marx.

Shirley is survived by her children, Jeffrey Hitchcock, Sheboygan Falls, WI; Eric (Gabrielle) Hitchcock, Scottsdale, AZ; Jill Hitchcock, Silverado,&nbsp;CA&nbsp;and Emily (Mike) DiCarlo, St. Charles, MO; five grandchildren, Kelly, Max, Alex, Leonardo and Cecilia;&nbsp;brother, Dwight (Deann) Kessler; sister, Lois (Robert)&nbsp;Taczala&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson, Oliver Hitchcock and brothers, Curtis, Glen Roger, Earl and sister&nbsp;Carol.

Visitation will be held&nbsp;at 10AM on Saturday, January 21 followed by a&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;at&nbsp;11:00 AM at&nbsp;Seven&nbsp;Dolors&nbsp;Catholic Church&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hurlingen, Missouri. Interment&nbsp;to follow at&nbsp;Saint Mary’s Cemetery,&nbsp;Hurlingen, Missouri.

Arrangements under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp;&nbsp;Sidenfaden&nbsp;Chapel.

Shirley A. Hitchcock, 88, passed away&nbsp;peacefully in her sleep&nbsp;on January 9,&nbsp;2023&nbsp;in St. Peters, Missouri.Born on July 10,&nbsp;1934&nbsp;in Easton, Missouri, Shirley was the daughter of the&nbsp;late Henry Edward and Alice Irene (Wiedmaier) Kessler. She was the third born of seven children.Shirley was a&nbsp;graduate of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sacred Heart Academy&nbsp;Class of 1952 and worked her way through high school as a&nbsp;live-innanny.&nbsp;After graduating from high school, Shirley moved to Kansas City where she resided at the YWCA and worked in the accounting business and employed as a banker associate at Northside Bank.Shirley married Dale Leon Hitchcock on April 10,&nbsp;1964&nbsp;in Kansas City and the newlyweds relocated to the St. Louis area and started a family.&nbsp;First living in Florissant, then&nbsp;St. Charles, St.&nbsp;Peters&nbsp;and O’Fallon.&nbsp;Shirley was a homemaker and devoted mother. &nbsp;Shirley’s favorite people were her four children: &nbsp;Jeffrey Dale, Jill Marie, Eric John, and Emily Joan.She belonged to Legion of Mary and other prayer groups and sang in the church choir. &nbsp;She also volunteered at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s Hospital and for the City of O'Fallon.In her free time, Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and embroidery&nbsp;and made many gifts for others.&nbsp;She loved a good bingo night and would visit “the Boat” to play slots on occasion.&nbsp;She loved the St. Louis&nbsp;Cardinals&nbsp;and a World Series win was a total thrill to her. &nbsp;She had a great sense of humor and was a fun-loving person who spent many a Saturday night dancing away at St. Joseph’s in&nbsp;Cottleville. &nbsp;Shirley enjoyed traveling and visited&nbsp;Medugorje&nbsp;in Bosnia, Lourdes, France and extensively throughout the United States&nbsp;including a trip to Squaw Valley where she met Groucho Marx.Shirley is survived by her children, Jeffrey Hitchcock, Sheboygan Falls, WI; Eric (Gabrielle) Hitchcock, Scottsdale, AZ; Jill Hitchcock, Silverado,&nbsp;CA&nbsp;and Emily (Mike) DiCarlo, St. Charles, MO; five grandchildren, Kelly, Max, Alex, Leonardo and Cecilia;&nbsp;brother, Dwight (Deann) Kessler; sister, Lois (Robert)&nbsp;Taczala&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson, Oliver Hitchcock and brothers, Curtis, Glen Roger, Earl and sister&nbsp;Carol.Visitation will be held&nbsp;at 10AM on Saturday, January 21 followed by a&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial&nbsp;at&nbsp;11:00 AM at&nbsp;Seven&nbsp;Dolors&nbsp;Catholic Church&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hurlingen, Missouri. Interment&nbsp;to follow at&nbsp;Saint Mary’s Cemetery,&nbsp;Hurlingen, Missouri.Arrangements under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp;&nbsp;Sidenfaden&nbsp;Chapel.<figure>
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Shirley Hitchcock 1934 - 2023

Barbara Lavella Rushin 75, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Saint Joseph, MO. health care center. She was born December 10, 1947 in Evansville, IN, daughter of the late Helene (Seitz) and Maurice Schuler. 

She graduated from Memorial Catholic High School, Evansville, IN and Indiana State University, and Butler University with a Masters in Education. She worked in education all her life, teaching in the Savannah School District, Wathena, KS district, and was the school librarian at Coleman Elementary in St. Joseph. She enjoyed gardening, scrap booking, and reading, and was a member of the Catholic Faith. 

Barbara was preceded in death by parents, and a brother, Harold Schuler. 

Survivors include husband, John Rushin of the home, son, Aaron (Kaoria Maeyama) Rushin, and a daughter, Alysson Rushin both of New Orleans, LA.

Ms. Rushin will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Barbara Lavella Rushin 75, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Saint Joseph, MO. health care center. She was born December 10, 1947 in Evansville, IN, daughter of the late Helene (Seitz) and Maurice Schuler. She graduated from Memorial Catholic High School, Evansville, IN and Indiana State University, and Butler University with a Masters in Education. She worked in education all her life, teaching in the Savannah School District, Wathena, KS district, and was the school librarian at Coleman Elementary in St. Joseph. She enjoyed gardening, scrap booking, and reading, and was a member of the Catholic Faith. Barbara was preceded in death by parents, and a brother, Harold Schuler. Survivors include husband, John Rushin of the home, son, Aaron (Kaoria Maeyama) Rushin, and a daughter, Alysson Rushin both of New Orleans, LA. Ms. Rushin will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Barbara Lavella Rushin 1947 - 2023

Joan Helen Farren (Stuckenschneider), 73, longtime resident of Platte City, MO, passed away January 11, 2023. Joan was born in Union, MO on February 3, 1949 to Larry and Helen Stuckenschneider. 

She was married in 1972 to Chris, the love of her life, and had two children, Jessica and Michael. For many years, she worked as the cafeteria manager at Chinn Elementary School in Kansas City, touching thousands of lives.

 Joan was preceded in death by her mother Helen, and brother James Stuckenschneider. 

She is survived by her husband Chris, children Jessica and Michael, father Larry, and sister Jane. 

A visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Platte City, MO.

Joan Helen Farren (Stuckenschneider), 73, longtime resident of Platte City, MO, passed away January 11, 2023. Joan was born in Union, MO on February 3, 1949 to Larry and Helen Stuckenschneider. She was married in 1972 to Chris, the love of her life, and had two children, Jessica and Michael. For many years, she worked as the cafeteria manager at Chinn Elementary School in Kansas City, touching thousands of lives. Joan was preceded in death by her mother Helen, and brother James Stuckenschneider. She is survived by her husband Chris, children Jessica and Michael, father Larry, and sister Jane. A visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Platte City, MO.<figure>
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Joan Helen Farren (Stuckenschneider) 1949 - 2023

Jerry Charles Grame, 80, of Platte City, MO passed away January 11, 2023.

He was born January 7, 1943, to Charles and Beatrice L. (Chmidling) Grame in San Diego, CA. Jerry grew up in rural Platte County and graduated from West Platte High School in 1961. He attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.

On December 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Alnoma Clemens. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home.

Jerry retired as a parts manager from TWA.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife Alnoma Grame; son David James Grame; daughter Shelly Renee Taulbee; grandchildren Alexis Grame, Danny Comer, and Clayton Taulbee; great-grandchildren Bree, Domick and Miley Comer and Callie, Lillian and Wyatt Taulbee; brothers and sisters Tom (Elaine) Grame, Myrna (Don) Lasswell, Carolee (Gordan) Sanders, Daryl (Judy) Grame, Donna Sue Grame and Melvin Grame; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Services will be held at a later date.

Jerry Charles Grame, 80, of Platte City, MO passed away January 11, 2023.He was born January 7, 1943, to Charles and Beatrice L. (Chmidling) Grame in San Diego, CA. Jerry grew up in rural Platte County and graduated from West Platte High School in 1961. He attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.On December 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Alnoma Clemens. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home.Jerry retired as a parts manager from TWA.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife Alnoma Grame; son David James Grame; daughter Shelly Renee Taulbee; grandchildren Alexis Grame, Danny Comer, and Clayton Taulbee; great-grandchildren Bree, Domick and Miley Comer and Callie, Lillian and Wyatt Taulbee; brothers and sisters Tom (Elaine) Grame, Myrna (Don) Lasswell, Carolee (Gordan) Sanders, Daryl (Judy) Grame, Donna Sue Grame and Melvin Grame; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be held at a later date.<figure>
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Jerry Charles Grame 1943 - 2023

Sara A. Kerby, 86, of Helena, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at a Stanberry, MO health care facility. She was born September 16, 1936 in Lone Star, MO, daughter of Lola and Marion Bozarth. 

She graduated from Martinsville High School, class of 1953. On December 22, 1972, she married Charles Kerby. Sara worked at HD Lee, Big Smith &amp; Quaker Oats, from where she retired. She was an Avon Salesperson for years and made many friendships doing so. She enjoyed spending time on the lake and going to garage sales. 

Sara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Kerby in 2020, son, Jimmy Goble, siblings, Idalee Chestmore, Marion Jr., Edward and Sheldon Bozarth. 

Survivors include children, Bobby Goble of Albany, MO, Billy (Sandra) Goble of McFall, MO, Cheryl (Randy) Wiedmaier of Vilonia, AR, Jeanette (Ronnie) Wooden of Bosworth, MO and Kenny (Renee) Kerby of Norborne, MO, 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Service and public live stream will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home with Entombment following at the Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday at Rupp Funeral Home.

Sara A. Kerby, 86, of Helena, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at a Stanberry, MO health care facility. She was born September 16, 1936 in Lone Star, MO, daughter of Lola and Marion Bozarth. She graduated from Martinsville High School, class of 1953. On December 22, 1972, she married Charles Kerby. Sara worked at HD Lee, Big Smith &amp; Quaker Oats, from where she retired. She was an Avon Salesperson for years and made many friendships doing so. She enjoyed spending time on the lake and going to garage sales. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Kerby in 2020, son, Jimmy Goble, siblings, Idalee Chestmore, Marion Jr., Edward and Sheldon Bozarth. Survivors include children, Bobby Goble of Albany, MO, Billy (Sandra) Goble of McFall, MO, Cheryl (Randy) Wiedmaier of Vilonia, AR, Jeanette (Ronnie) Wooden of Bosworth, MO and Kenny (Renee) Kerby of Norborne, MO, 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral Service and public live stream will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home with Entombment following at the Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday at Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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Sara Ann Kerby 1936 - 2023

Chris Douglas Lance of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on January 11, 2023 at the age of 55.

Chris was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Dale and Linda Lance. He graduated in 1986 from Central High School and began his career in the forklift business. In 2000, he and his father opened Lancelift, LLC before beginning work with Wiese USA in 2006. Chris enjoyed coaching his son’s sports, drag racing, Nascar, the Kansas City Chiefs, and KU basketball. He loved the Lake of the Ozarks and spending time at the family lake house. He loved spending time with his family and he will be deeply missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Edith Reece and Milan and Evelyn Lance.

Surviving family: Soulmate and fiancé, Joyce Frump, St. Joseph, MO; parents, Dale and Linda (Reece), Lance, Climax Springs, MO; sister, Tonya (Larry) Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; son, Jeremy (Jamaisa) Lance, St. Joseph, MO; daughter, Jordan (Eddie) Garrison, St. Joseph, MO; step daughters, Aubrey (Brian). Frump, St. Joseph, MO, Sierra (Kyle) McNutt, St. Joseph, MO, Kasey (Tanner) McNutt, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Anthony, Amden, Braylen, Asymphony, Kazeden, Akarizma, Charlotte, Tobias, Aries, Kayzlynn, and Emberlynn, all of St. Joseph, MO; aunt Connie Duis, St. Joseph, MO; cousins, Brandi (Matt) Judah, St. Joseph, MO, Wendall (Rhonda) Lance, Keokuk, IA, Hank Judah, St. Joseph, MO, Gwen Judah, St. Joseph, MO; nephew, Nathan (Hannah) Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; niece, Madison Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; great nephew, Wade Douglas, St. Joseph, MO.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Chris Douglas Lance of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on January 11, 2023 at the age of 55.Chris was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Dale and Linda Lance. He graduated in 1986 from Central High School and began his career in the forklift business. In 2000, he and his father opened Lancelift, LLC before beginning work with Wiese USA in 2006. Chris enjoyed coaching his son’s sports, drag racing, Nascar, the Kansas City Chiefs, and KU basketball. He loved the Lake of the Ozarks and spending time at the family lake house. He loved spending time with his family and he will be deeply missed.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Edith Reece and Milan and Evelyn Lance.Surviving family: Soulmate and fiancé, Joyce Frump, St. Joseph, MO; parents, Dale and Linda (Reece), Lance, Climax Springs, MO; sister, Tonya (Larry) Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; son, Jeremy (Jamaisa) Lance, St. Joseph, MO; daughter, Jordan (Eddie) Garrison, St. Joseph, MO; step daughters, Aubrey (Brian). Frump, St. Joseph, MO, Sierra (Kyle) McNutt, St. Joseph, MO, Kasey (Tanner) McNutt, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Anthony, Amden, Braylen, Asymphony, Kazeden, Akarizma, Charlotte, Tobias, Aries, Kayzlynn, and Emberlynn, all of St. Joseph, MO; aunt Connie Duis, St. Joseph, MO; cousins, Brandi (Matt) Judah, St. Joseph, MO, Wendall (Rhonda) Lance, Keokuk, IA, Hank Judah, St. Joseph, MO, Gwen Judah, St. Joseph, MO; nephew, Nathan (Hannah) Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; niece, Madison Douglas, St. Joseph, MO; great nephew, Wade Douglas, St. Joseph, MO.Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.<figure>
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Chris Douglas Lance 1968 - 2023

Patricia Jean “Patti” Eiman passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 62 with loved ones at her side. She was diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 which took over her physical body, but it never took her optimistic spirit.

Patti was born on April 10, 1960, to Robert and Jean Myers, the fifth of nine children. Born in Compton, California, and a transplant to Gladstone, she ended up in Savannah, MO which is the town she called home.

Patti graduated from Savannah High School in 1978 and was proud of her career in the real estate title business at First American Title, formerly Hall Abstract, where she made so many friends over the years. She loved to serve others both in business and through volunteer service. She was a member of St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, former President of the Rotary club, a campaign chair for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, and one of the first women within the Sertoma Club. Patti was known for dancing any time music was playing and doing karaoke with her kids. Patti’s greatest accomplishments, in her mind, were her children and grandchildren.

Patti is preceded in death by her father, Robert Myers; father-in-law, Dale Eiman; mother-in-law, Scharlene Wilmes; sister-in-law, Leanna Myers; brother-in-law, Jeff Eiman; grandchild, Ryder Dunlap.

Survivors include her mother, Jean Myers; husband, Richard Eiman; children, April (Dustin) Beauford, Sara (Casey) Chamberlain, Tyson (Kim) Schank, Jeff (Kaitlin) Eiman; grandchildren, Corbin, Haley, Lily, Abby, Lexi, Emma, Addison, Sage; siblings, Bob (Eva), Steve (Michelle), Rick, Ted (Connie), Tim (Missy), Tom (Mindi), Jennifer (Eric), and Ellen (Grant); sibling-in-laws, Scott (Barbie), Lana (Craig), and Brandon (Mindy), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Grace Calvary Chapel. Interment Savannah Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. The family would like to give a special thank you to the amazing nurses and staff of Mosaic Life Care Oncology Unit, the Cancer Center, and Hospice, as they made Patti’s last days very comfortable and personal. They would also like to thank Dr. Gary Doolittle at KU Med Center for his expertise and empathetic care.

Patricia Jean “Patti” Eiman passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 62 with loved ones at her side. She was diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 which took over her physical body, but it never took her optimistic spirit.Patti was born on April 10, 1960, to Robert and Jean Myers, the fifth of nine children. Born in Compton, California, and a transplant to Gladstone, she ended up in Savannah, MO which is the town she called home.Patti graduated from Savannah High School in 1978 and was proud of her career in the real estate title business at First American Title, formerly Hall Abstract, where she made so many friends over the years. She loved to serve others both in business and through volunteer service. She was a member of St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, former President of the Rotary club, a campaign chair for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, and one of the first women within the Sertoma Club. Patti was known for dancing any time music was playing and doing karaoke with her kids. Patti’s greatest accomplishments, in her mind, were her children and grandchildren.Patti is preceded in death by her father, Robert Myers; father-in-law, Dale Eiman; mother-in-law, Scharlene Wilmes; sister-in-law, Leanna Myers; brother-in-law, Jeff Eiman; grandchild, Ryder Dunlap.Survivors include her mother, Jean Myers; husband, Richard Eiman; children, April (Dustin) Beauford, Sara (Casey) Chamberlain, Tyson (Kim) Schank, Jeff (Kaitlin) Eiman; grandchildren, Corbin, Haley, Lily, Abby, Lexi, Emma, Addison, Sage; siblings, Bob (Eva), Steve (Michelle), Rick, Ted (Connie), Tim (Missy), Tom (Mindi), Jennifer (Eric), and Ellen (Grant); sibling-in-laws, Scott (Barbie), Lana (Craig), and Brandon (Mindy), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Grace Calvary Chapel. Interment Savannah Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. The family would like to give a special thank you to the amazing nurses and staff of Mosaic Life Care Oncology Unit, the Cancer Center, and Hospice, as they made Patti’s last days very comfortable and personal. They would also like to thank Dr. Gary Doolittle at KU Med Center for his expertise and empathetic care.<figure>
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Patricia Jean "Patti" Eiman 1960 - 2023

Emma D. Grooms passed away quietly on January 11, 2023, at Living Community of St. Joseph, Missouri. Emma D. lived her entire life in the Cosby and St. Joseph, Missouri communities.

Emma D. was born January 6, 1926, in Cosby, Missouri to Clarence H. and Pearl (Ford) Vennekohl. She attended Savannah High School and graduated in 1943. Following high school, she attended the Missouri Methodist School of Nursing, St. Joseph, Missouri, graduating as a registered nurse in 1946. During her nursing education, she enlisted in the U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps, serving from 1943 to 1946, and would have served in the U.S. Army if, World War 2 had continued.

While working as a nursing supervisor at Missouri Methodist Hospital, she became reacquainted with Lowell Dean “L.D.” Snowden, a high school classmate, while he was a patient on her unit. After he recovered, they started dating and later, they were married on January 9, 1949. L.D. and Emma D. moved to a farm near Cosby where they farmed and raised their family together until he passed away in 1974. Several years later, Emma D. met Max W. Grooms who she married in 1979. Max passed away in 1990.

As an RN, nursing patients was very important to Emma D. Since her mother had always wanted to be a nurse, Emma D. carried on her mother’s dream by completing the required nursing studies. Her nursing career spanned 50 years which included serving as a supervisor at Methodist hospital and working at several area nursing homes. She remained close to many of her nursing classmates and attended reunions well into her 80’s.

Emma D. was active at the churches she attended, and she was involved in several local clubs. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior while attending the Cosby Evangelical United Brethren Church. At an early age, she began playing the piano at the Cosby EUB Church and later in life she played both the piano and organ for services at the Long Branch Christian Church and Clair United Methodist Church. Most recently, Emma D. was a member of the Clair United Methodist Church, active in the Clair United Methodist Women’s group, and served as the local and regional president of this group. She also was a member of the Questors, Runcie Club, and the Moila Shrine Needles.

Preceding Emma D. in death were her parents, brother Donald, husbands L. D. and Max, and her grandson, Clinton Watts.

She is survived by her children, Janet (Gary) Watts of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Dr. Kent (Suzanne) Snowden of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kevin (Lori) Snowden of St. Joseph, Missouri, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Emma D. Grooms passed away quietly on January 11, 2023, at Living Community of St. Joseph, Missouri. Emma D. lived her entire life in the Cosby and St. Joseph, Missouri communities.Emma D. was born January 6, 1926, in Cosby, Missouri to Clarence H. and Pearl (Ford) Vennekohl. She attended Savannah High School and graduated in 1943. Following high school, she attended the Missouri Methodist School of Nursing, St. Joseph, Missouri, graduating as a registered nurse in 1946. During her nursing education, she enlisted in the U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps, serving from 1943 to 1946, and would have served in the U.S. Army if, World War 2 had continued.While working as a nursing supervisor at Missouri Methodist Hospital, she became reacquainted with Lowell Dean “L.D.” Snowden, a high school classmate, while he was a patient on her unit. After he recovered, they started dating and later, they were married on January 9, 1949. L.D. and Emma D. moved to a farm near Cosby where they farmed and raised their family together until he passed away in 1974. Several years later, Emma D. met Max W. Grooms who she married in 1979. Max passed away in 1990.As an RN, nursing patients was very important to Emma D. Since her mother had always wanted to be a nurse, Emma D. carried on her mother’s dream by completing the required nursing studies. Her nursing career spanned 50 years which included serving as a supervisor at Methodist hospital and working at several area nursing homes. She remained close to many of her nursing classmates and attended reunions well into her 80’s.Emma D. was active at the churches she attended, and she was involved in several local clubs. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior while attending the Cosby Evangelical United Brethren Church. At an early age, she began playing the piano at the Cosby EUB Church and later in life she played both the piano and organ for services at the Long Branch Christian Church and Clair United Methodist Church. Most recently, Emma D. was a member of the Clair United Methodist Church, active in the Clair United Methodist Women’s group, and served as the local and regional president of this group. She also was a member of the Questors, Runcie Club, and the Moila Shrine Needles.Preceding Emma D. in death were her parents, brother Donald, husbands L. D. and Max, and her grandson, Clinton Watts.She is survived by her children, Janet (Gary) Watts of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Dr. Kent (Suzanne) Snowden of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kevin (Lori) Snowden of St. Joseph, Missouri, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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Emma D. Snowden Grooms 1926 - 2023

TROY, KANSAS&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther (Weber) Engemann, 92, of Troy, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at The Willow in Wathena, Kansas.&nbsp;

Esther was born March 16, 1930 to Walter and Nora Weber.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked at the Beaty Grocery Store in Troy for 15 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther later joined the Family Business, Engemann Construction Company as bookkeeper.&nbsp;

She was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther was very active in her church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later she transferred her membership to Wathena United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She married Frank Engemann August 16, 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on March 16, 2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther was also preceded by her parents, son-in-law, Mike Franken, brother, Edward Weber, sisters, Pearl Rotterman, Mary Rotterman and Betty Sigrist.&nbsp;

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Pickerell (Merle) and Bev Franken,&nbsp;Son, Roger Engemann (Kay), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, Sister, Virginia Welch.

Esther was very proud of her family.&nbsp;

FUNERAL:&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday, January 16, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Wathena, Kansas&nbsp;

Visitation, family will receive friends Sunday 5-7 pm at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Sunday.&nbsp;

Burial at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas.

TROY, KANSAS&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther (Weber) Engemann, 92, of Troy, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at The Willow in Wathena, Kansas.&nbsp;Esther was born March 16, 1930 to Walter and Nora Weber.&nbsp;&nbsp;She worked at the Beaty Grocery Store in Troy for 15 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther later joined the Family Business, Engemann Construction Company as bookkeeper.&nbsp;She was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther was very active in her church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later she transferred her membership to Wathena United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Frank Engemann August 16, 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on March 16, 2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther was also preceded by her parents, son-in-law, Mike Franken, brother, Edward Weber, sisters, Pearl Rotterman, Mary Rotterman and Betty Sigrist.&nbsp;Survivors include her daughters, Karen Pickerell (Merle) and Bev Franken,&nbsp;Son, Roger Engemann (Kay), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, Sister, Virginia Welch.Esther was very proud of her family.&nbsp;FUNERAL:&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday, January 16, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Wathena, Kansas&nbsp;Visitation, family will receive friends Sunday 5-7 pm at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Sunday.&nbsp;Burial at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas.<figure>
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Esther Engemann 1930 - 2023

Alfred “Al” Sigrist, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.

He was born April 20, 1941, in Iatan, Missouri to Alfred and Olive (Goodlet) Sigrist.

Al married Linda L. Griffith on June 21, 1963. He was a member of the US Army for 3 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Lori L. O’Neal (Keith) and Alison L. Sigrist; five grandchildren; three sisters.

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

Alfred “Al” Sigrist, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.He was born April 20, 1941, in Iatan, Missouri to Alfred and Olive (Goodlet) Sigrist.Al married Linda L. Griffith on June 21, 1963. He was a member of the US Army for 3 years.He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.Survivors include his wife; daughters, Lori L. O’Neal (Keith) and Alison L. Sigrist; five grandchildren; three sisters.Private Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.

Alfred "Al" Sigrist 1941 - 2023

Daniel Marcel “Boo” Hayes, 51, of St. Joseph, MO, was called home January 3, 2023.

Daniel was born June 13, 1971, to Lawrence A. and Linda Hayes in Leavenworth, KS. He was a member of Davis Temple in Plattsburg, MO. He attended Benton High School and later obtained his Diesel Mechanic Certification. He also went to culinary school.

Daniel was a devoted family man and a jack of all trades. There was hardly anything he was unable to do, and if he couldn't do it, he would figure out how to get it done. He could light up a room with his infectious smile and bring joy to everyone. He was very expressive and passionate about his family, friends and everything he loved.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda E. Hayes; his grandparents, Howard L. May, Sylvia and Lawrence L. Hayes, Ora D. and Leila May; his sibling, Lawrence R. Hayes; his aunts, Jenny, Debbie and Aggie Hayes; his uncle, Timmy Hayes.

Survivors include: his father, Lawrence A. {Freda} Hayes; his grandmother, Ruth May; his daughters, Jalisa Irvin, Tekaila Williams, Taisha {Melvin} Jacobs and Destiny Hayes; his sons, Deshon Goodwin, Da’Lon Hayes, Tiki Fanning, Demiko Fanning and Tyzell Harrington; his sisters, Phelisha Hayes, Larolyn {Brandon} Hayes-Dodd, Lamia Byrd and Famika {Eric} Grimmett-Peters; his aunts, Arlene Wilkinson, &nbsp;Linda {Donald} Bundy, Margaret Hayes and Sonja Hayes-Sheeley; his uncles, Dennis May, Daniel May Sr. {Jodi}, Keith {Toni} Hayes, James Hayes, Billy {Edna} Hayes, Greg {Tracy} Hayes; 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Healing farewell services will be held 1:00PM Saturday Jan. 14, 2023 at the Greater Jesus Tabernacle St Joseph MO., the family will gather with friends 6-8pm Friday at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;

Arrangements Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Mo.

Daniel Marcel “Boo” Hayes, 51, of St. Joseph, MO, was called home January 3, 2023.Daniel was born June 13, 1971, to Lawrence A. and Linda Hayes in Leavenworth, KS. He was a member of Davis Temple in Plattsburg, MO. He attended Benton High School and later obtained his Diesel Mechanic Certification. He also went to culinary school.Daniel was a devoted family man and a jack of all trades. There was hardly anything he was unable to do, and if he couldn't do it, he would figure out how to get it done. He could light up a room with his infectious smile and bring joy to everyone. He was very expressive and passionate about his family, friends and everything he loved.He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda E. Hayes; his grandparents, Howard L. May, Sylvia and Lawrence L. Hayes, Ora D. and Leila May; his sibling, Lawrence R. Hayes; his aunts, Jenny, Debbie and Aggie Hayes; his uncle, Timmy Hayes.Survivors include: his father, Lawrence A. {Freda} Hayes; his grandmother, Ruth May; his daughters, Jalisa Irvin, Tekaila Williams, Taisha {Melvin} Jacobs and Destiny Hayes; his sons, Deshon Goodwin, Da’Lon Hayes, Tiki Fanning, Demiko Fanning and Tyzell Harrington; his sisters, Phelisha Hayes, Larolyn {Brandon} Hayes-Dodd, Lamia Byrd and Famika {Eric} Grimmett-Peters; his aunts, Arlene Wilkinson, &nbsp;Linda {Donald} Bundy, Margaret Hayes and Sonja Hayes-Sheeley; his uncles, Dennis May, Daniel May Sr. {Jodi}, Keith {Toni} Hayes, James Hayes, Billy {Edna} Hayes, Greg {Tracy} Hayes; 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.Healing farewell services will be held 1:00PM Saturday Jan. 14, 2023 at the Greater Jesus Tabernacle St Joseph MO., the family will gather with friends 6-8pm Friday at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;Arrangements Bailey &amp; Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Mo.<figure>
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Daniel Marcel Hayes 1971 - 2023

Mankato, KS……Jordan David “Jordy” Cluck, 28, formerly of Highland, currently residing at Mankato, died January 8, 2023.

Jordy was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, September 20, 1994, the youngest son of David Wayne and Angelia Denise Koelliker Cluck. He grew up at Highland where he attended schools and graduated Doniphan West High School with the class of 2013. Jordy later graduated from Beloit Technical School in 2015 as a diesel mechanic. Jordy starting working for area farmers in the Mankato area for a time and found he enjoyed the lifestyle farm life offers, so much so he worked and became a manager of a cattle operation which he thoroughly loved!&nbsp; He enjoyed working with horses and roping along with checking cattle on horseback, loved his children, nieces and nephews.

Jordan was a member of the Community of Christ at Fanning.

While living and working at Mankato, he met his future wife Tiarra Elkins and they married October 5, 2019.&nbsp; She survives.

Also surviving are his children Boone and Blayklee Cluck, step-children whom he raised as his own: Ryleigh, Brenley, and Graci McCary; his parents Angie and David Cluck; sister Miranda Jensen (AJ); brothers Nick Cluck, Matt Cluck (Jennifer); grandfather Gary Koelliker; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Jordan’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Community of Christ in Fanning. Lil Twombly and Mark Twombly will officiate. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Severance.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 12 noon Friday until 4. The family will be with friends from 6 until 8 Friday evening at the Church.

Mankato, KS……Jordan David “Jordy” Cluck, 28, formerly of Highland, currently residing at Mankato, died January 8, 2023.Jordy was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, September 20, 1994, the youngest son of David Wayne and Angelia Denise Koelliker Cluck. He grew up at Highland where he attended schools and graduated Doniphan West High School with the class of 2013. Jordy later graduated from Beloit Technical School in 2015 as a diesel mechanic. Jordy starting working for area farmers in the Mankato area for a time and found he enjoyed the lifestyle farm life offers, so much so he worked and became a manager of a cattle operation which he thoroughly loved!&nbsp; He enjoyed working with horses and roping along with checking cattle on horseback, loved his children, nieces and nephews.Jordan was a member of the Community of Christ at Fanning.While living and working at Mankato, he met his future wife Tiarra Elkins and they married October 5, 2019.&nbsp; She survives.Also surviving are his children Boone and Blayklee Cluck, step-children whom he raised as his own: Ryleigh, Brenley, and Graci McCary; his parents Angie and David Cluck; sister Miranda Jensen (AJ); brothers Nick Cluck, Matt Cluck (Jennifer); grandfather Gary Koelliker; many aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles.A Celebration of Jordan’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Community of Christ in Fanning. Lil Twombly and Mark Twombly will officiate. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Severance.Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 12 noon Friday until 4. The family will be with friends from 6 until 8 Friday evening at the Church.<figure>
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Jordan David "Jordy" Cluck 1994 - 2023

Bryce Kevin Brobst, 59, of Hiawatha, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after battling esophageal cancer initially diagnosed in May 2020. Bryce was born in Beloit, KS, on December 6, 1963, to Marvin Wendell and Carol Jean (Hackett) Brobst.

Bryce’s upbringing on the farm led to his lifelong passion for agriculture, graduating from Beloit High School in 1982. Playing trombone, a jazz band scholarship landed him at Cloud County Community College for 2 years. Then while completing his agronomic degree at K-State, Bryce met the love of his life, Lora Erickson, after her sister Karla Buchanan claimed he had sheep out and sent Lora to assist.&nbsp; Come to find out, Bryce would always say, “yes, his sheep were out… out in the pen where they belonged.” They married on May 23, 1987 and began their lives together in Sublette, KS, where Bryce worked for independent crop consultant Loarn Bucl. Various agronomy positions over the years led them and their growing family, always in Kansas, to Ellinwood, Baldwin City, Minneapolis and finally, Hiawatha, where they have resided for the past 21 years. Most recently, Bryce was employed as North Central KS Seed Manager for Taylor Seed Farms of White Cloud, KS.&nbsp;

Along with his enthusiasm for agriculture, including Suffolk sheep, Bryce had a deep faith in God. He and Lora actively shared their faith through youth group, Sunday School, Bible Study, and church board leadership positions. Bryce naturally wove together his love of farming with his love for the Lord. This was reflected in daily life and in messages/teachings he shared.

Family was everything to Bryce. As the rock and support of their family, he and Lora raised their daughters, also known as their 3 chickadees, Megan, Lindsy and Molly. For the past 15 years, he also held the beloved title of ‘grandpa’ to his 7 grandchildren and one on the way.

Surviving Bryce are his wife, Lora, of 35 years, daughters Megan Brobst, Lindsy Long (Josh), Molly Spire (Cody), and grandchildren Landyn Brobst, Ryker Massey, Amara Brobst, Kevin Long, Charlie Long, Kinsley Spire, and Benjamin Bryce Spire. Also surviving him are his father, Marvin Brobst, sister Rebecca Jones (Mike), nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family. Preceding him in death were his mother Carol Trickett and father and mother in-law Jerry and Patty Erickson.

A celebration of Bryce’s life is planned for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Eternal Hope Worship Center in Hiawatha. The service will be live-streamed online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha until 4 p.m. Friday.

Bryce Kevin Brobst, 59, of Hiawatha, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after battling esophageal cancer initially diagnosed in May 2020. Bryce was born in Beloit, KS, on December 6, 1963, to Marvin Wendell and Carol Jean (Hackett) Brobst.Bryce’s upbringing on the farm led to his lifelong passion for agriculture, graduating from Beloit High School in 1982. Playing trombone, a jazz band scholarship landed him at Cloud County Community College for 2 years. Then while completing his agronomic degree at K-State, Bryce met the love of his life, Lora Erickson, after her sister Karla Buchanan claimed he had sheep out and sent Lora to assist.&nbsp; Come to find out, Bryce would always say, “yes, his sheep were out… out in the pen where they belonged.” They married on May 23, 1987 and began their lives together in Sublette, KS, where Bryce worked for independent crop consultant Loarn Bucl. Various agronomy positions over the years led them and their growing family, always in Kansas, to Ellinwood, Baldwin City, Minneapolis and finally, Hiawatha, where they have resided for the past 21 years. Most recently, Bryce was employed as North Central KS Seed Manager for Taylor Seed Farms of White Cloud, KS.&nbsp;Along with his enthusiasm for agriculture, including Suffolk sheep, Bryce had a deep faith in God. He and Lora actively shared their faith through youth group, Sunday School, Bible Study, and church board leadership positions. Bryce naturally wove together his love of farming with his love for the Lord. This was reflected in daily life and in messages/teachings he shared.Family was everything to Bryce. As the rock and support of their family, he and Lora raised their daughters, also known as their 3 chickadees, Megan, Lindsy and Molly. For the past 15 years, he also held the beloved title of ‘grandpa’ to his 7 grandchildren and one on the way.Surviving Bryce are his wife, Lora, of 35 years, daughters Megan Brobst, Lindsy Long (Josh), Molly Spire (Cody), and grandchildren Landyn Brobst, Ryker Massey, Amara Brobst, Kevin Long, Charlie Long, Kinsley Spire, and Benjamin Bryce Spire. Also surviving him are his father, Marvin Brobst, sister Rebecca Jones (Mike), nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family. Preceding him in death were his mother Carol Trickett and father and mother in-law Jerry and Patty Erickson.A celebration of Bryce’s life is planned for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Eternal Hope Worship Center in Hiawatha. The service will be live-streamed online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>.Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha until 4 p.m. Friday.<figure>
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Bryce Kevin Brobst 1963 - 2023

Charles “Chuck” Edward Lawrence, St. Joseph, MO, passed away December 31, 2022 at the age of 65. Recently, Chuck had a reoccurrence of lymphoma and died from complications of pneumonia. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Edward S. and JoAnn Lawrence.

Chuck was a 1976 graduate of DeKalb High School. He had a deep love of music and pizza. In recent years he enjoyed living in Tucson, AZ and loved working for Caterpillar driving Cats at the test site. He also lived many years with his daughter and her family. Recently he had returned to St. Joseph. Chuck loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Chuck was survived by his daughter Rachel Elledge (Jay), Charleston, South Carolina; son, Lance Lawrence (Mary), St. Joseph; five grandchildren: Aiden, Josalynn, and Trityn Elledge, Kingston and Monroe Lawrence; sister, Sandra Flocks, Houston, Texas; brother Kirk Lawrence (Lorna), Fort Worth, Texas; also, his best friend Arnie.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff for their excellent care of Chuck, especially while he spent the holidays at Mosaic.

A funeral service is not planned at this time. Online condolence and obituary <a href="https://www.ruppfuneral.com/obituary/charles-chuck-lawrence">ruppfuneral.com</a>.

Charles “Chuck” Edward Lawrence, St. Joseph, MO, passed away December 31, 2022 at the age of 65. Recently, Chuck had a reoccurrence of lymphoma and died from complications of pneumonia. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Edward S. and JoAnn Lawrence.Chuck was a 1976 graduate of DeKalb High School. He had a deep love of music and pizza. In recent years he enjoyed living in Tucson, AZ and loved working for Caterpillar driving Cats at the test site. He also lived many years with his daughter and her family. Recently he had returned to St. Joseph. Chuck loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.Chuck was survived by his daughter Rachel Elledge (Jay), Charleston, South Carolina; son, Lance Lawrence (Mary), St. Joseph; five grandchildren: Aiden, Josalynn, and Trityn Elledge, Kingston and Monroe Lawrence; sister, Sandra Flocks, Houston, Texas; brother Kirk Lawrence (Lorna), Fort Worth, Texas; also, his best friend Arnie.The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff for their excellent care of Chuck, especially while he spent the holidays at Mosaic.A funeral service is not planned at this time. Online condolence and obituary <a href="https://www.ruppfuneral.com/obituary/charles-chuck-lawrence">ruppfuneral.com</a>.<figure>
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Charles "Chuck" Edward Lawrence 1957 - 2022

Robert "Bob" Saliger Sr. 76, of Amazonia, MO, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home. He was born March 23, 1946 in Des Moines, IA, son of Mary and Roy Bottorff. 

He attended Benton High School, and at the age of 17, enlisted in the United States Navy. For over 50 years, Bob was an over the road Truck Driver and longtime member of the Teamsters Union. He was an avid gun collector, loved his dogs and cats, and going to auctions. He was also a Civil War and Indian enthusiast. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and great-grandson, Blaze Saliger. 

Survivors include: companion of 29 years, Judy Cringan of the home, children, Robert Saliger Jr. of Union Star, MO, Wendy Saliger of St. Joseph, Wayne (Sabrina) Weisenburger of St. Joseph, Larry (Tina) Weisenburger of St. Joseph, and Doug (Delisa) Saliger of St. Joseph, and 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 

Mr. Saliger has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Robert "Bob" Saliger Sr. 76, of Amazonia, MO, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home. He was born March 23, 1946 in Des Moines, IA, son of Mary and Roy Bottorff. He attended Benton High School, and at the age of 17, enlisted in the United States Navy. For over 50 years, Bob was an over the road Truck Driver and longtime member of the Teamsters Union. He was an avid gun collector, loved his dogs and cats, and going to auctions. He was also a Civil War and Indian enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, and great-grandson, Blaze Saliger. Survivors include: companion of 29 years, Judy Cringan of the home, children, Robert Saliger Jr. of Union Star, MO, Wendy Saliger of St. Joseph, Wayne (Sabrina) Weisenburger of St. Joseph, Larry (Tina) Weisenburger of St. Joseph, and Doug (Delisa) Saliger of St. Joseph, and 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Saliger has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Robert "Bob" Saliger 1946 - 2023

Dawn Ranae Phillips 48, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was born July 14, 1974 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Debby and Merle Phillips. 

She graduated from Benton High School class of 1992. She worked at Mosaic Life Care Hospital as an Analyst. She enjoyed her work, her home and her dogs Zoey and Khaleesi. Her dad was her best friend and hero. Dawn had a wonderful perfect smile, and was an amazing mother, her son was her pride and joy, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. 

Dawn was preceded in death by mother, Debby Phillips. 

Survivors include father, Merle Phillips (Michele) St. Joseph, MO, son, Colton Anderson (Tyler Mays), Kansas City, MO., brother, Merle Phillips Jr., Bisbee, AZ, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great nieces, and her companion, Jason Walker of the home. 

The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 2:00 pm, Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery DeKalb, MO.

Dawn Ranae Phillips 48, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was born July 14, 1974 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Debby and Merle Phillips. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1992. She worked at Mosaic Life Care Hospital as an Analyst. She enjoyed her work, her home and her dogs Zoey and Khaleesi. Her dad was her best friend and hero. Dawn had a wonderful perfect smile, and was an amazing mother, her son was her pride and joy, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Dawn was preceded in death by mother, Debby Phillips. Survivors include father, Merle Phillips (Michele) St. Joseph, MO, son, Colton Anderson (Tyler Mays), Kansas City, MO., brother, Merle Phillips Jr., Bisbee, AZ, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great nieces, and her companion, Jason Walker of the home. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 2:00 pm, Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery DeKalb, MO.<figure>
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 Dawn Ranae Phillips 1974 - 2023

Mary Ann Kerns, 92, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

She was born November 11, 1930 to Heiko and Minnie (Gronewald) Cooper in Rockport, Missouri.

Mary married Eldon D. Kerns on February 10, 1951.

She was a member of Freeman Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Kerns; parents; sisters, Lucile Thompson, Etta Cooper, Hermie Schmidt, Frieda Clemens, Rena Schmidt, and Evelyn Carter.

Mary Ann Kerns, 92, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.She was born November 11, 1930 to Heiko and Minnie (Gronewald) Cooper in Rockport, Missouri.Mary married Eldon D. Kerns on February 10, 1951.She was a member of Freeman Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Kerns; parents; sisters, Lucile Thompson, Etta Cooper, Hermie Schmidt, Frieda Clemens, Rena Schmidt, and Evelyn Carter.Survivors include her sons, Larry and Kenneth Kerns; daughter, Marilyn Kerns; grandson, Nicholas Kerns; granddaughter, Kristy Larabee (John); great grandson, Noah Larabee; sisters, Betty Jane Johnson and Emma Jean Taylor; and brother, Harry Lee (Uldeen) Cooper.Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.<figure>
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