Gloria Ann Cundiff, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

She was born December 16, 1940, in Emma, Missouri to Herbert and Eunice (Borgelt) Fuehring.

Gloria was joined in marriage to Melvin Ervin Cundiff November 26, 1960. He survives of the home. Gloria graduated from Sweet Springs High School in Sweet Springs, Missouri.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for the past year. Gloria was also an active member of Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, Missouri for over 50 years where she was head of the prayer chain, Stephen minister, Bethel Bible teacher, and member of the choir. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include sons, Jason Cundiff (Christi), Joel Cundiff (Jennifer); granddaughter, Ashley Cundiff; siblings, John Fuehring (Joyce), Karen Pragman (Bill), Linda Nielson (Jim); numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, Missouri. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery, Emma Missouri. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Gloria Ann Cundiff, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born December 16, 1940, in Emma, Missouri to Herbert and Eunice (Borgelt) Fuehring. Gloria was joined in marriage to Melvin Ervin Cundiff November 26, 1960. He survives of the home. Gloria graduated from Sweet Springs High School in Sweet Springs, Missouri. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for the past year. Gloria was also an active member of Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, Missouri for over 50 years where she was head of the prayer chain, Stephen minister, Bethel Bible teacher, and member of the choir. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include sons, Jason Cundiff (Christi), Joel Cundiff (Jennifer); granddaughter, Ashley Cundiff; siblings, John Fuehring (Joyce), Karen Pragman (Bill), Linda Nielson (Jim); numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, Missouri. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery, Emma Missouri. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. <figure>
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Gloria Ann Cundiff  1940 - 2021

David D. Ramsay, 73, Country Club, Missouri, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

On April 30, 1948 he was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Doris (Fuhrman) Ramsay. He went to school in Oregon, Missouri and graduated in the class of 1966. He received a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Avila College in 1988.

He married Mary Parker on December 23, 1977. She survives of the home. David attended Forest City Christian Church.

He enjoyed being in nature hunting for turkey or deer and communing with His Great God and Creator. David was an evangelist, concerned about everyone’s spiritual well-being. After growing up in a large family with very few material things, David enjoyed giving to others. Whether it be a meal, time spent helping with repairs, or with a few dollars – David enjoyed giving to those around him.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stuart, Danny, Mike and Bob Ramsay.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Zach Ramsay (Keli), Mandy Mays (Matt), Miles Ramsay (Alysa); grandchildren, Maddox, Sailor, Everleigh, Isaac, Abbie, Malachi, Nehemiah, Anna, and Chloe; sister, Mary Ann Johnson; brothers, Dick and Fred Ramsay; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Graveside Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Mount Auburn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David D. Ramsay, 73, Country Club, Missouri, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. On April 30, 1948 he was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Doris (Fuhrman) Ramsay. He went to school in Oregon, Missouri and graduated in the class of 1966. He received a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Avila College in 1988. He married Mary Parker on December 23, 1977. She survives of the home. David attended Forest City Christian Church. He enjoyed being in nature hunting for turkey or deer and communing with His Great God and Creator. David was an evangelist, concerned about everyone’s spiritual well-being. After growing up in a large family with very few material things, David enjoyed giving to others. Whether it be a meal, time spent helping with repairs, or with a few dollars – David enjoyed giving to those around him. David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stuart, Danny, Mike and Bob Ramsay. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Zach Ramsay (Keli), Mandy Mays (Matt), Miles Ramsay (Alysa); grandchildren, Maddox, Sailor, Everleigh, Isaac, Abbie, Malachi, Nehemiah, Anna, and Chloe; sister, Mary Ann Johnson; brothers, Dick and Fred Ramsay; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Graveside Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Mount Auburn Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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David D. Ramsay  1948 - 2021

Alvina Lynn Brunette, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

On April 9, 1955 she was born in Savannah, Missouri to Florence McCush. She married Joseph C. Brunette on February 8, 1955. He preceded her in death.

Alvina loved word puzzles, reading magazines and the newspaper, watching game shows and the news.

She was preceded in death by her mother; husband; and son, Joseph J. Brunette.

Survivors include daughter-in-law, Cindy Brunette; and granddaughter, Victoria.

Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alvina Lynn Brunette, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. On April 9, 1955 she was born in Savannah, Missouri to Florence McCush. She married Joseph C. Brunette on February 8, 1955. He preceded her in death. Alvina loved word puzzles, reading magazines and the newspaper, watching game shows and the news. She was preceded in death by her mother; husband; and son, Joseph J. Brunette. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Cindy Brunette; and granddaughter, Victoria. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alvina Lynn Brunette  1955 - 2021

Missy Canfield, 59, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. 

She was born August 15, 1962 in Atchison, KS, daughter of Bonnie and David McDevitt. She graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1980. Missy married Keith Canfield on March 15, 1988. Missy had previously owned Canfield's Corner in White City, KS. She loved music and singing, and she also enjoyed cooking and reminiscing on her good times. She was always witty with a good story. 

Missy was preceded in death by her parents. 

Survivors include: husband, Keith Canfield of the home, children, Shannon (Johnny) Grossi of Maryville, WA, Brandon Canfield of Lake Tahoe, CA, Sara Sumner of Baldwin City, KS, Sadie Canfield of Lawrence, KS, and her dog kid, Henry the 9th, brother, Nicky Dee (Patti) McDevitt of Rushville, sisters, Kimberly McDevitt of Weston, Kirbi (Tucker) Ford of Weston, Kerri (Tony) Fuemmeler of Rushville, and Kristina (Darren) Woods of Rushville, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM&nbsp;on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Missy Canfield Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. 

Missy Canfield, 59, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. She was born August 15, 1962 in Atchison, KS, daughter of Bonnie and David McDevitt. She graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1980. Missy married Keith Canfield on March 15, 1988. Missy had previously owned Canfield's Corner in White City, KS. She loved music and singing, and she also enjoyed cooking and reminiscing on her good times. She was always witty with a good story. Missy was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: husband, Keith Canfield of the home, children, Shannon (Johnny) Grossi of Maryville, WA, Brandon Canfield of Lake Tahoe, CA, Sara Sumner of Baldwin City, KS, Sadie Canfield of Lawrence, KS, and her dog kid, Henry the 9th, brother, Nicky Dee (Patti) McDevitt of Rushville, sisters, Kimberly McDevitt of Weston, Kirbi (Tucker) Ford of Weston, Kerri (Tony) Fuemmeler of Rushville, and Kristina (Darren) Woods of Rushville, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM&nbsp;on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Missy Canfield Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. <figure>
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Missy Canfield  1962 - 2021

Edwin "Tony" Crabtree, 90, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home. 

He was born June 28, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Vernon Lee and Ethel Crabtree. A graduate of Lafayette High School, Tony played clarinet in the band where he met the love of his life, Carol Malotte. Tony and Carol were married on September 30, 1951, and shared 70 wonderful years together. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Tony was a truck driver at Watson Brothers and T. G. &amp; Y., and worked for several years at Taylor Transportation Services. Tony was a gentle soul and loved spending time with his family, especially at the lake where they enjoyed fishing and camping every summer. Tony was a member of the American Legion Post #359, an avid hunter, and had a private pilot license. 

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, William, Robert, and twin brother, Edward "Tiny" Crabtree. 

Survivors include: his wife, Carol June Crabtree of the home, daughter, Toni J. Price of Muncie, IN, grandson, Blair (Karlyn) Lynch, and granddaughter, Ty (Bryan) Spisak, three great-grandchildren, Clara, Elias &amp; Molly, a brother, Vernon Crabtree, and a sister,

Louise Cross. 

The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 am on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Rupp Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 10:00 am at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Chuck Stevens officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ruppfuneral.com/">www.ruppfuneral.com</a>. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Noyes Home for Children.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edwin "Tony" Crabtree, 90, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 28, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Vernon Lee and Ethel Crabtree. A graduate of Lafayette High School, Tony played clarinet in the band where he met the love of his life, Carol Malotte. Tony and Carol were married on September 30, 1951, and shared 70 wonderful years together. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Tony was a truck driver at Watson Brothers and T. G. &amp; Y., and worked for several years at Taylor Transportation Services. Tony was a gentle soul and loved spending time with his family, especially at the lake where they enjoyed fishing and camping every summer. Tony was a member of the American Legion Post #359, an avid hunter, and had a private pilot license. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, William, Robert, and twin brother, Edward "Tiny" Crabtree. Survivors include: his wife, Carol June Crabtree of the home, daughter, Toni J. Price of Muncie, IN, grandson, Blair (Karlyn) Lynch, and granddaughter, Ty (Bryan) Spisak, three great-grandchildren, Clara, Elias &amp; Molly, a brother, Vernon Crabtree, and a sister,

Louise Cross. The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 am on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Rupp Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 10:00 am at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Chuck Stevens officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ruppfuneral.com/">www.ruppfuneral.com</a>. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Noyes Home for Children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Bobby Lee Smith Jr., 38, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. 

He was born December 26, 1982 in St. Joseph, son of Cecilia (Perkins) and Ronald Smith. He graduated from Elwood High School. Bobby worked as a cook in several area restaurants. He enjoyed scrapping. Bobby was always there when someone needed help and loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

Bobby is survived by his father, Ronald Smith of Elwood, mother, Cecilia Davis of Michigan, fiancee' Stephanie Blanchard of the home, children, Carmelisa "CJ" Smith of St Joseph, Travis (Bryanna) White of Troy, KS, Katelynn White of St. Joseph, Autumn Banks of Lincoln, NE, brothers, Howard Smith of Elwood, KS, Donnie Ray (Tiffany) Smith of Troy, KS, step-brother, Zachary (Jamie) Barnes of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Draven, Zayden, Shawn Jr., Jaxon, Liam, Selena, Mateo, and Timberlynn, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Smith has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 noon Monday, December 20, 2021 at Elwood Community Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Bobby Lee Smith Jr., 38, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born December 26, 1982 in St. Joseph, son of Cecilia (Perkins) and Ronald Smith. He graduated from Elwood High School. Bobby worked as a cook in several area restaurants. He enjoyed scrapping. Bobby was always there when someone needed help and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his father, Ronald Smith of Elwood, mother, Cecilia Davis of Michigan, fiancee' Stephanie Blanchard of the home, children, Carmelisa "CJ" Smith of St Joseph, Travis (Bryanna) White of Troy, KS, Katelynn White of St. Joseph, Autumn Banks of Lincoln, NE, brothers, Howard Smith of Elwood, KS, Donnie Ray (Tiffany) Smith of Troy, KS, step-brother, Zachary (Jamie) Barnes of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Draven, Zayden, Shawn Jr., Jaxon, Liam, Selena, Mateo, and Timberlynn, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Smith has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 noon Monday, December 20, 2021 at Elwood Community Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Bobby Lee Smith Jr.  1982 - 2021

Mary Jane (“Jane”) Prohaska, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. 

She was a long-time resident of Hiawatha, Kansas but had been in long-term care at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas due to health issues, including chronic kidney disease.

Jane was born on June 8, 1930 in Everest, Kansas to Henry John (“Henry”)

and Pauline Cecilia (“Polly”) (Zeller) Kuckelman. Jane married John Joseph

Prohaska on November 28, 1953 in Everest, Kansas at All Saints Catholic Church. John

predeceased her on May 6, 1996. Jane was also preceded in death by her parents,

brothers Robert and Vernon Kuckelman and daughter, Linda. She is survived by four children Michael (Mary); Mark (Mai); Kathryn (Christopher) and Julie (Michael), ten grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Jane was a graduate of Everest High School in Everest, Kansas. After high school

she entered nurses training and became an R.N. Jane worked for over 30 years as an

R.N. starting at the Atchison, Kansas Hospital, then at the Hiawatha Community Hospital and later in her nursing career at long-term care facilities in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Hiawatha.

Jane was an accomplished musician in her early years. She played the piano,

organ, clarinet and violin and had a beautiful soprano voice. Jane loved to read especially science fiction and mystery books. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed many years after her retirement as an R.N. in her gardens growing beautiful flowers and lots of tomatoes and zucchini. She designed and built not only a rock waterfall for her yard but also a brick patio and sidewalk. Jane enjoyed having pets around her and had a number of cats, dogs and canaries over the years. In her later years, Jane’s dog Pixie followed by her rescue dog, Rosie, were not only her loyal companions but also her “ears” helping her know what was going on around her when her hearing loss became profound. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jane lived a good long life with many blessings. May she rest in peace.

A rosary at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, Kansas will be held on Friday,

December 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by graveside services at Mount Hope

Cemetery. A memorial Mass celebrating Jane’s life will be held in the spring at St. Ann

Catholic Church on her birthday, June 8, 2022, when the flowers Jane loved are back in

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or the Morrill

Public Library in Hiawatha, Kansas, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 South Seventh St., 66434.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Mary Jane (“Jane”) Prohaska, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was a long-time resident of Hiawatha, Kansas but had been in long-term care at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas due to health issues, including chronic kidney disease.Jane was born on June 8, 1930 in Everest, Kansas to Henry John (“Henry”)and Pauline Cecilia (“Polly”) (Zeller) Kuckelman. Jane married John JosephProhaska on November 28, 1953 in Everest, Kansas at All Saints Catholic Church. Johnpredeceased her on May 6, 1996. Jane was also preceded in death by her parents,brothers Robert and Vernon Kuckelman and daughter, Linda. She is survived by four children Michael (Mary); Mark (Mai); Kathryn (Christopher) and Julie (Michael), ten grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.Jane was a graduate of Everest High School in Everest, Kansas. After high schoolshe entered nurses training and became an R.N. Jane worked for over 30 years as anR.N. starting at the Atchison, Kansas Hospital, then at the Hiawatha Community Hospital and later in her nursing career at long-term care facilities in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Hiawatha.Jane was an accomplished musician in her early years. She played the piano,organ, clarinet and violin and had a beautiful soprano voice. Jane loved to read especially science fiction and mystery books. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed many years after her retirement as an R.N. in her gardens growing beautiful flowers and lots of tomatoes and zucchini. She designed and built not only a rock waterfall for her yard but also a brick patio and sidewalk. Jane enjoyed having pets around her and had a number of cats, dogs and canaries over the years. In her later years, Jane’s dog Pixie followed by her rescue dog, Rosie, were not only her loyal companions but also her “ears” helping her know what was going on around her when her hearing loss became profound. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Jane lived a good long life with many blessings. May she rest in peace.A rosary at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, Kansas will be held on Friday,December 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by graveside services at Mount HopeCemetery. A memorial Mass celebrating Jane’s life will be held in the spring at St. AnnCatholic Church on her birthday, June 8, 2022, when the flowers Jane loved are back inbloom.Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or the MorrillPublic Library in Hiawatha, Kansas, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 South Seventh St., 66434.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com<figure>
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Mary Jane (“Jane”) Prohaska  1930 - 2021

Ronda K. Collins, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

She enjoyed crocheting, her cats and talking on the phone. Ronda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Flossie Dunlap; mother, Alice (Locklin) Collins; fiancé, Curtis Lovelady; nephew, Nicholas Irby; niece, Olivia Williams.

Survivors include children, Jera McNett (Ricky), Chad Collins (Bethany Hendrix); grandchildren, Joshua, and Savana McNett. Kaitlyn, Kellen and Karsyn Collins; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Stetsyn McNett; siblings, Alberta Funk (Lannie), Alinea Hewins (Harvey), Albert Collins, Jr., Regina Carlill (Ronnie); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Celebration of Life 2:30 to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, Old McDonalds Farm, 15603 County Rd 344, Savannah, MO 64485.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Camp Quality. Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ronda K. Collins, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She enjoyed crocheting, her cats and talking on the phone. Ronda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Flossie Dunlap; mother, Alice (Locklin) Collins; fiancé, Curtis Lovelady; nephew, Nicholas Irby; niece, Olivia Williams. Survivors include children, Jera McNett (Ricky), Chad Collins (Bethany Hendrix); grandchildren, Joshua, and Savana McNett. Kaitlyn, Kellen and Karsyn Collins; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Stetsyn McNett; siblings, Alberta Funk (Lannie), Alinea Hewins (Harvey), Albert Collins, Jr., Regina Carlill (Ronnie); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Celebration of Life 2:30 to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, Old McDonalds Farm, 15603 County Rd 344, Savannah, MO 64485. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Camp Quality. Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Ronda K. Collins  1956 - 2021

Donna Jo Sansone 84, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in Saint Joseph, MO. 

Funeral services: 2:00 pm Friday, December 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Will Purinton and Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Donna Jo Sansone 84, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in Saint Joseph, MO. Funeral services: 2:00 pm Friday, December 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Will Purinton and Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Wesley United Methodist Church.<figure>
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John L. King, 76, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.&nbsp; 

John is preceded in death by his parents, step-father Byron Bledsoe, three sisters and two brothers.

On March 15, 1945 John was born in St. Joseph, MO to John Thomas King and Ollie Delores (Clark) King.

John left Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO before graduation to enlist in the United States Air Force in which he served during the Vietnam War in communications with several decorated units from August 7, 1962 until his Honorable Discharge on January 5, 1967.

In April of 1973 John became a Real Estate Agent/Broker with Brannon Realty and in November of 1975 opened King Realtors which later became Century 21 King Realtors.&nbsp; He became corporate broker/co-owner of ReMax Realtors in November of 1981 until August of 1983.&nbsp; John was awarded Realtor Ameritus status from the St. Joseph Regional Association of Realtors on March 6, 2014 after 40 years of service.

In September of 1983 John opened King Appraisal Group, LLC and was a full time Real Estate Appraiser from then until his passing.&nbsp; His client list has included virtually every lending institution at one time or another, however, as a Veteran he was most proud to be a Senior VA Panel Appraiser.&nbsp; King Appraisal Group was a true family business with Joyce, Brian, Leah and Jeff all having worked there for extensive amounts of time.

Our Dad would be disappointed if we didn't mention the importance of our Office Manager Mary Brooks and Appraiser Dustin Ham as they have both became family to all of us over this time and we will never be able to fully express our gratitude to them.

Family was most important to John and his work ethic was unparalleled.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his family and close friends for his integrity, honesty, love of family and his kindhearted nature.

On May 31, 1968 John married the Love of his Life, Joyce Kay Noble.&nbsp; They were deeply devoted to each other and blessed to travel a wonderful journey together for 53 years.

John is survived by his wife of the home; his children, Brian King (Beth Ann) of Earth, TX, Leah Sams (Richard) of Shawnee, KS and Jeffrey King of St. Joseph, MO; eight grandchildren, Jacob King (Sarah), Cooper King, Austin King (Shelby), Madison King (Christian), Mitchell King, Johnny Watts, Zack Egnew (Star) and Zoe Egnew; four great grandchildren, Vivian Davis, Kaydence King, Penelope Davis and Caiden Tomlinson.

The family will receive friends 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, December 17th at our chapel.&nbsp; Interment to follow at Dearborn Cemetery.

John L. King, 76, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.&nbsp; John is preceded in death by his parents, step-father Byron Bledsoe, three sisters and two brothers.On March 15, 1945 John was born in St. Joseph, MO to John Thomas King and Ollie Delores (Clark) King.John left Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO before graduation to enlist in the United States Air Force in which he served during the Vietnam War in communications with several decorated units from August 7, 1962 until his Honorable Discharge on January 5, 1967.In April of 1973 John became a Real Estate Agent/Broker with Brannon Realty and in November of 1975 opened King Realtors which later became Century 21 King Realtors.&nbsp; He became corporate broker/co-owner of ReMax Realtors in November of 1981 until August of 1983.&nbsp; John was awarded Realtor Ameritus status from the St. Joseph Regional Association of Realtors on March 6, 2014 after 40 years of service.In September of 1983 John opened King Appraisal Group, LLC and was a full time Real Estate Appraiser from then until his passing.&nbsp; His client list has included virtually every lending institution at one time or another, however, as a Veteran he was most proud to be a Senior VA Panel Appraiser.&nbsp; King Appraisal Group was a true family business with Joyce, Brian, Leah and Jeff all having worked there for extensive amounts of time.Our Dad would be disappointed if we didn't mention the importance of our Office Manager Mary Brooks and Appraiser Dustin Ham as they have both became family to all of us over this time and we will never be able to fully express our gratitude to them.Family was most important to John and his work ethic was unparalleled.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his family and close friends for his integrity, honesty, love of family and his kindhearted nature.On May 31, 1968 John married the Love of his Life, Joyce Kay Noble.&nbsp; They were deeply devoted to each other and blessed to travel a wonderful journey together for 53 years.John is survived by his wife of the home; his children, Brian King (Beth Ann) of Earth, TX, Leah Sams (Richard) of Shawnee, KS and Jeffrey King of St. Joseph, MO; eight grandchildren, Jacob King (Sarah), Cooper King, Austin King (Shelby), Madison King (Christian), Mitchell King, Johnny Watts, Zack Egnew (Star) and Zoe Egnew; four great grandchildren, Vivian Davis, Kaydence King, Penelope Davis and Caiden Tomlinson.The family will receive friends 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, December 17th at our chapel.&nbsp; Interment to follow at Dearborn Cemetery.<figure>
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 Billy Robinson, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.  

 He was born July 19, 1932 to John and Erma L. (Stanton) Robinson.

 Billy married Hellen M. McBrayer in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1996.  He remarried Marilyn Tiller on February 14, 1999. She survives of the home. 

 Billy owned and operated Robinson Trash Service for 25 years. He also had owned several small restaurants in St. Joseph. He was a member of the Riverbend Promanaders Square Dance Club and St. Joe Squares.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; Hellen M. McBrayer; son, Thomas Robinson; one sister; and one brother.

 Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Louise (Talbot) Tiller Robinson of St. Joseph; daughters, Jacquelyn Frost, Kansas City, MO, Beth (Kelly) Oswalt, Gladstone, MO, Karen (Ronnie) Williams, St. Joseph, and Judy (Steve) Dempsey, Frankston, TX; son, Tim (Mindy) Robinson, St. Joseph; stepchildren, Daniel (Elizabeth) Tiller, St. Joseph, Alan Tiller, Gladstone, MO, Anne Tiller (John Shoaf), Independence, MO, Thomas (Shirley) Tiller, Amazonia, MO, and Lorri Tiller-Reynolds, Paragould, AR; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00P.M. Thursday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com

Billy Robinson, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1932 to John and Erma L. (Stanton) Robinson. Billy married Hellen M. McBrayer in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1996. He remarried Marilyn Tiller on February 14, 1999. She survives of the home. Billy owned and operated Robinson Trash Service for 25 years. He also had owned several small restaurants in St. Joseph. He was a member of the Riverbend Promanaders Square Dance Club and St. Joe Squares.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; Hellen M. McBrayer; son, Thomas Robinson; one sister; and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Louise (Talbot) Tiller Robinson of St. Joseph; daughters, Jacquelyn Frost, Kansas City, MO, Beth (Kelly) Oswalt, Gladstone, MO, Karen (Ronnie) Williams, St. Joseph, and Judy (Steve) Dempsey, Frankston, TX; son, Tim (Mindy) Robinson, St. Joseph; stepchildren, Daniel (Elizabeth) Tiller, St. Joseph, Alan Tiller, Gladstone, MO, Anne Tiller (John Shoaf), Independence, MO, Thomas (Shirley) Tiller, Amazonia, MO, and Lorri Tiller-Reynolds, Paragould, AR; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.Service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00P.M. Thursday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com<figure>
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Billy Robinson  1932 - 2021

Geraldine M. Lawhon, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the home. Born in St. Joseph on June 1, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. She was valedictorian of the 1944 graduating class of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and graduated from Duchesne College in Omaha, Nebraska with a B.A. degree in English. Following graduation from college, she returned to St. Joseph and joined her parents and aunt in the operation of the Jerre Anne Cafeteria and Bakery, the family business founded in 1930. She succeeded her parents as the owner and president of Jerre Anne for several decades, working alongside her youngest sister, Jean Curry, until selling the business and retiring in 1995. On April 18, 1949, she married Carl A. Lawhon in St. Joseph. Mrs. Lawhon was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and her mother and father, Marie Frances Carolus and Gerald Carolus. Mrs. Lawhon’s first love was music. She was volunteer director and accompanist for the Convent Glee Club and the Christian Brothers High School Choraliers from 1958 to 1970, when Christian Brothers High School closed and Bishop LeBlond High School became coeducational. She developed a lifelong relationship and close friendship with the members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the official name of the religious order that administered Christian Brothers High School and numerous other schools and universities around the world. In recognition of her service to Christian Brothers, Mrs. Lawhon was inducted as a lay affiliate of the Christian Brothers (A.F.S.C.) in 1995, an honor bestowed by the Brother Superior General of the Institute in Rome. Following her retirement from the Jerre Anne, Mrs. Lawhon continued her service with the Christian Brothers by becoming the United States representative and fundraiser for Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, a papal university administered by the Christian Brothers. She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, and was involved in the musical life of the parish for 73 years, including regular organ accompaniment for Sunday and weekday Mass, weddings and funerals. She was past president of the St. Francis Altar Society and chair of the Stewardship Committee. Mrs. Lawhon was co-founder and president of the Ladies of Charity of St. Joseph and past president of Catholic Charities of St. Joseph, Alumnae of the Sacred Heart, Children of Mary Sodality, and the Phillipine Duchesne Study Club. She and her husband Carl were members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, Mrs. Lawhon served several terms as the president of Interfaith Community Services (InterServ) and was a former president, board member, or board chair of the Performing Arts Association, St. Joseph Symphony, Allied Arts, the Arts Fund, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, Twin Spires Museum, Ladies Union Benevolent Association (Noyes Home), Bishop LeBlond School Board, Heartland Medical Center (now Mosaic Medical Center), St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Buchanan County Tourism Board, and UMB Bank of St. Joseph. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jean Miljavac, St. Joseph, and Charla A. Lawhon, New York City; a son, Gregory C. Lawhon (Jina), Kansas City; five grandchildren, Adam Miljavac (Amy), Remi Gramlich (Brian), Mackenzie Beach (Noah), Carl E. Lawhon and Patrick J. Lawhon; ten great grandchildren; three sisters, Anne Benitz, Charlotte Hartigan (William) and Jean Curry (R. Edward); and numerous nieces and nephews. The family offers special thanks to Cathy Isgrigg and her husband, Jim. A private Mass of Christian Burial for family members was held at St. Francis Xavier Church on December 13, 2021, followed by graveside services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. Joseph, or Christian Brothers of the Midwest, 7650 S. County Line Rd., Suite B, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.

Geraldine M. Lawhon, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the home. Born in St. Joseph on June 1, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. She was valedictorian of the 1944 graduating class of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and graduated from Duchesne College in Omaha, Nebraska with a B.A. degree in English. Following graduation from college, she returned to St. Joseph and joined her parents and aunt in the operation of the Jerre Anne Cafeteria and Bakery, the family business founded in 1930. She succeeded her parents as the owner and president of Jerre Anne for several decades, working alongside her youngest sister, Jean Curry, until selling the business and retiring in 1995. On April 18, 1949, she married Carl A. Lawhon in St. Joseph. Mrs. Lawhon was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and her mother and father, Marie Frances Carolus and Gerald Carolus. Mrs. Lawhon’s first love was music. She was volunteer director and accompanist for the Convent Glee Club and the Christian Brothers High School Choraliers from 1958 to 1970, when Christian Brothers High School closed and Bishop LeBlond High School became coeducational. She developed a lifelong relationship and close friendship with the members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the official name of the religious order that administered Christian Brothers High School and numerous other schools and universities around the world. In recognition of her service to Christian Brothers, Mrs. Lawhon was inducted as a lay affiliate of the Christian Brothers (A.F.S.C.) in 1995, an honor bestowed by the Brother Superior General of the Institute in Rome. Following her retirement from the Jerre Anne, Mrs. Lawhon continued her service with the Christian Brothers by becoming the United States representative and fundraiser for Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, a papal university administered by the Christian Brothers. She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, and was involved in the musical life of the parish for 73 years, including regular organ accompaniment for Sunday and weekday Mass, weddings and funerals. She was past president of the St. Francis Altar Society and chair of the Stewardship Committee. Mrs. Lawhon was co-founder and president of the Ladies of Charity of St. Joseph and past president of Catholic Charities of St. Joseph, Alumnae of the Sacred Heart, Children of Mary Sodality, and the Phillipine Duchesne Study Club. She and her husband Carl were members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, Mrs. Lawhon served several terms as the president of Interfaith Community Services (InterServ) and was a former president, board member, or board chair of the Performing Arts Association, St. Joseph Symphony, Allied Arts, the Arts Fund, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, Twin Spires Museum, Ladies Union Benevolent Association (Noyes Home), Bishop LeBlond School Board, Heartland Medical Center (now Mosaic Medical Center), St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Buchanan County Tourism Board, and UMB Bank of St. Joseph. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jean Miljavac, St. Joseph, and Charla A. Lawhon, New York City; a son, Gregory C. Lawhon (Jina), Kansas City; five grandchildren, Adam Miljavac (Amy), Remi Gramlich (Brian), Mackenzie Beach (Noah), Carl E. Lawhon and Patrick J. Lawhon; ten great grandchildren; three sisters, Anne Benitz, Charlotte Hartigan (William) and Jean Curry (R. Edward); and numerous nieces and nephews. The family offers special thanks to Cathy Isgrigg and her husband, Jim. A private Mass of Christian Burial for family members was held at St. Francis Xavier Church on December 13, 2021, followed by graveside services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. Joseph, or Christian Brothers of the Midwest, 7650 S. County Line Rd., Suite B, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. <figure>
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Geraldine M. Lawhon  1926 - 2021

Chris D. Clark, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021.

He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 14, 1964, to Eugene and Wilma (Dowdy) Clark.

Chris was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Boy Scout Troop #31 and the Moila Shriners.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR.

Chris was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include son, Carter Clark; mother, Wilma “Willie” Clark; siblings, Vicki Rowland (Randy), Patrick Clark (Suzanne), Renee Clark (Jay), Sean Clark (Darcy), Andy Clark (Ronna), Jamie Guck (David); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Parish Rosary 5:00 P.M. Thursday, where the family will gather with friends 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chris D. Clark, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 14, 1964, to Eugene and Wilma (Dowdy) Clark. Chris was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Boy Scout Troop #31 and the Moila Shriners. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. Chris was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include son, Carter Clark; mother, Wilma “Willie” Clark; siblings, Vicki Rowland (Randy), Patrick Clark (Suzanne), Renee Clark (Jay), Sean Clark (Darcy), Andy Clark (Ronna), Jamie Guck (David); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Parish Rosary 5:00 P.M. Thursday, where the family will gather with friends 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Christopher D. Clark  1964 - 2021

Melvin "Bud" Harold Higbe, 87, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. 

He was born June 4, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Jessie and Clarence Higbe. Bud married Frances Kinnaird on January 27, 1962 in St. Joseph, Missouri . He served in the US Air Force and worked at Armour &amp; Co. later in the upholstery business and also as a service station cashier. Bud was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed being outdoors, especially spending time in his garden, going camping, fishing, dancing, bowling and playing cards with his family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by wife, Frances Higbe in 2010, his parents, sister, Violet Liechti and brother, Ray Higbe. 

Survivors include, daughters, Leah (Sheila) Higbe of Whalan, MN, and Dana D. Stumpff of St. Joseph, sister, Fay Yonning of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Denise Stumpff, Ruth Higbe-Harrah, Greysen Higbe-Harrah, Sara McCallson and Shannon McCallson and great-grandson, Josiah Mauleon McCallson, sister-in-laws, Sally Higbe, Raona Wade, Eileen (Larry) Meinsen, Kathy (Richard) Frederick and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Higbe has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melvin "Bud" Harold Higbe, 87, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born June 4, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Jessie and Clarence Higbe. Bud married Frances Kinnaird on January 27, 1962 in St. Joseph, Missouri . He served in the US Air Force and worked at Armour &amp; Co. later in the upholstery business and also as a service station cashier. Bud was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed being outdoors, especially spending time in his garden, going camping, fishing, dancing, bowling and playing cards with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Frances Higbe in 2010, his parents, sister, Violet Liechti and brother, Ray Higbe. Survivors include, daughters, Leah (Sheila) Higbe of Whalan, MN, and Dana D. Stumpff of St. Joseph, sister, Fay Yonning of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Denise Stumpff, Ruth Higbe-Harrah, Greysen Higbe-Harrah, Sara McCallson and Shannon McCallson and great-grandson, Josiah Mauleon McCallson, sister-in-laws, Sally Higbe, Raona Wade, Eileen (Larry) Meinsen, Kathy (Richard) Frederick and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Higbe has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Melvin "Bud" Harold Higbe  1934 - 2021

Rose Lee King passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, MO.&nbsp; Rose born on December 1, 1951, to Willis and Nadine (McFarland) King.&nbsp; Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Rose was a lifelong resident.

Rose was a loving daughter.&nbsp; She had a heart of gold, and if she was your friend, you had a friend for life.&nbsp; After graduation from Lafayette High School, Rose graduated from MWSU with a degree in Elementary Education.&nbsp; She eventually earned her Master's in Education from NWMSU.&nbsp; Rose was a teacher for the SJSD for 29 years, teaching at Hyde and Lindbergh Schools.

Rose had a passion for genealogy.&nbsp; She took several trips in the pursuit of her family's story.&nbsp; She was quite successful, and each discovery was a thrill.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by numerous cousins and many friends.

Services, under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel, will be held 3:00 PM Monday, December 13th at the United Methodist Church in Savannah, Missouri.&nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a visitation from 2-3PM, prior to the funeral.

Rose Lee King passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, MO.&nbsp; Rose born on December 1, 1951, to Willis and Nadine (McFarland) King.&nbsp; Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Rose was a lifelong resident.Rose was a loving daughter.&nbsp; She had a heart of gold, and if she was your friend, you had a friend for life.&nbsp; After graduation from Lafayette High School, Rose graduated from MWSU with a degree in Elementary Education.&nbsp; She eventually earned her Master's in Education from NWMSU.&nbsp; Rose was a teacher for the SJSD for 29 years, teaching at Hyde and Lindbergh Schools.Rose had a passion for genealogy.&nbsp; She took several trips in the pursuit of her family's story.&nbsp; She was quite successful, and each discovery was a thrill.Rose was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by numerous cousins and many friends.Services, under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel, will be held 3:00 PM Monday, December 13th at the United Methodist Church in Savannah, Missouri.&nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a visitation from 2-3PM, prior to the funeral.<figure>
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Rose Lee King  1951 - 2021

Eldon L. Haverkamp, 68, of Atchison, KS, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with a private family burial at a later date. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com. Eldon was born June 25, 1953 in Atchison, KS, the son of Verniss and Frances (Bump) Haverkamp. He graduated from Maur Hill Prep. Eldon had worked for MGP and then Lansing Correction as a boiler operator. He was a member of St. Benedict Parish having been baptized at Sacred Heart. Eldon enjoyed watching tractor pulls, Nascar and making trips to the Indianapolis 500. He also enjoyed football, Chiefs, K-State and KU. Eldon married Debby Reynolds; she preceded him in death on February 12, 2001.

Survivors include a son Jason Haverkamp, Atchison, KS, a brother, Francis and Roseann Haverkamp, Atchison, KS, a sister, Sharon Haverkamp, Olathe, KS, a stepson Waylon Barnett, Atchison, KS, nephew and nieces, Matt, Tish and Destiny. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a son Anthony Haverkamp&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eldon L. Haverkamp, 68, of Atchison, KS, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with a private family burial at a later date. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com. Eldon was born June 25, 1953 in Atchison, KS, the son of Verniss and Frances (Bump) Haverkamp. He graduated from Maur Hill Prep. Eldon had worked for MGP and then Lansing Correction as a boiler operator. He was a member of St. Benedict Parish having been baptized at Sacred Heart. Eldon enjoyed watching tractor pulls, Nascar and making trips to the Indianapolis 500. He also enjoyed football, Chiefs, K-State and KU. Eldon married Debby Reynolds; she preceded him in death on February 12, 2001. Survivors include a son Jason Haverkamp, Atchison, KS, a brother, Francis and Roseann Haverkamp, Atchison, KS, a sister, Sharon Haverkamp, Olathe, KS, a stepson Waylon Barnett, Atchison, KS, nephew and nieces, Matt, Tish and Destiny. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a son Anthony Haverkamp&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Eldon L. Haverkamp  1953 - 2021

Leonard Charles Thompson, 70, of Denton, KS went to his heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Denton Cemetery. Due to increase in COVID infections Leonard and the Thompson family request no visitation to be held. Memorial contributions in memory of Leonard are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Dream Fund III or the Doniphan County Fire District # 3 and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Leonard was born on August 2nd, 1951 in Horton, KS the son of Charles E. and Dorothy (Knowles) Thompson. He graduated from Midway High School in Denton, in 1969. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sylvia Myers. He also was a graduate of Highland Community Junior College in 1971.

Leonard and Sylvia were married on Monday, Sept. 4, 1972 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bendena, KS. Their lives were blessed with seven children. In his own words Leonard didn’t “farm to live, he lived to farm”. He grew up farming with his father and then joined his (future) Father-in-law, Bill, at Myers Farms in 1969. He became a Hoegemeyer Seed Dealer nearly 50 years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly. He loved being outdoors, especially on an open cab tractor or anything International Red. Leonard was a devout Christian man and studier of The Word. He was always seeking Truth, and was an avid listener of Bott Radio. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Standing Stones Bible Class, and had served in Gideon’s International. Leonard and Sylvia shared a love of music. He played in several bands, the “American Revolution Band” in high school, Highland College Band and the Thompson family band with Sylvia and their four eldest children. Leonard had a love of classic cars and trucks, of which he had quite the collection. Most notable, the custom ordered 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle that was his and Sylvia’s first car. They often went on Sunday afternoon dates in the Chevelle, just to enjoy the drive. Leonard will forever remain in the heart of his wife Sylvia, children Angela (Scott) Bounds, Eric Thompson, Melissa (Jeremy) Blanton, Kevin (Katie) Thompson, Amanda (Mark) Crompton, Cortney (Michael) Stonebarger, Allison (Tyson) Rush; his beloved 14 grandchildren; brother Morris (Mary) Thompson and many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leonard Charles Thompson, 70, of Denton, KS went to his heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Denton Cemetery. Due to increase in COVID infections Leonard and the Thompson family request no visitation to be held. Memorial contributions in memory of Leonard are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Dream Fund III or the Doniphan County Fire District # 3 and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Leonard was born on August 2nd, 1951 in Horton, KS the son of Charles E. and Dorothy (Knowles) Thompson. He graduated from Midway High School in Denton, in 1969. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sylvia Myers. He also was a graduate of Highland Community Junior College in 1971. Leonard and Sylvia were married on Monday, Sept. 4, 1972 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bendena, KS. Their lives were blessed with seven children. In his own words Leonard didn’t “farm to live, he lived to farm”. He grew up farming with his father and then joined his (future) Father-in-law, Bill, at Myers Farms in 1969. He became a Hoegemeyer Seed Dealer nearly 50 years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly. He loved being outdoors, especially on an open cab tractor or anything International Red. Leonard was a devout Christian man and studier of The Word. He was always seeking Truth, and was an avid listener of Bott Radio. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Standing Stones Bible Class, and had served in Gideon’s International. Leonard and Sylvia shared a love of music. He played in several bands, the “American Revolution Band” in high school, Highland College Band and the Thompson family band with Sylvia and their four eldest children. Leonard had a love of classic cars and trucks, of which he had quite the collection. Most notable, the custom ordered 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle that was his and Sylvia’s first car. They often went on Sunday afternoon dates in the Chevelle, just to enjoy the drive. Leonard will forever remain in the heart of his wife Sylvia, children Angela (Scott) Bounds, Eric Thompson, Melissa (Jeremy) Blanton, Kevin (Katie) Thompson, Amanda (Mark) Crompton, Cortney (Michael) Stonebarger, Allison (Tyson) Rush; his beloved 14 grandchildren; brother Morris (Mary) Thompson and many other family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leonard Charles Thompson  1951 - 2021

Gerald Duane “Jerry” Gordon, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.

He was born September 21, 1943, to Lloyd Oren and Ida Elizabeth Howe Gordon.

Soon after high school Jerry joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. When he returned from the Navy, he worked construction and at several meat packaging plants. In the early 1970’s Jerry began working for Seitz, he was there 34 years as a supervisor before retiring in 2006.

He attended 3 Angels SDA Church. Jerry was a Christian, he loved God and his family very much. Jerry enjoyed sports and cars, playing lots of softball, fishing, bowling, and playing games with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 stillborn sisters; brothers, Lloyd Oren Gordon, Jr., Clinton James Gordon and his wife, Lila Reeves Gordon, and Robert Gordon; brother-in-law, William Arthur “Bill” Hendricks; father-in-law, Leonard Billy Schubert, Jr.; and grandson, Ean Meyer Gordon.

Survivors include wife, Melody Schubert Gordon, who survives of the home; children, Tracy Maki and Kelly Stillman, Boerne, Texas, Charity Kovac (Matt), Stewartsville, Missouri, Hope Turner, St. Joseph, Missouri, David Cook, Jr., St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Mattison and Zach Maki, Izabella and Kennedi Stillman, Kylee Davis (Josh), Tyler and Austin Turner, Bakari Cook, Kole Kovac, Jazvin Stapleton, Jaylee Cook, Kynzee and Kynadee Kovac, Kruz and Kaysen Cook; great-granddaughter, Georgie Atkins; sister, Winona Jean Hendricks, Salina, Kansas; mother-in-law, Charlotte Schubert, St. Joseph, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Pam Gordon, Alta Vista, Kansas, Jackie Hendrix, St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the family for a Celebration of Life at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald Duane “Jerry” Gordon, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born September 21, 1943, to Lloyd Oren and Ida Elizabeth Howe Gordon. Soon after high school Jerry joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. When he returned from the Navy, he worked construction and at several meat packaging plants. In the early 1970’s Jerry began working for Seitz, he was there 34 years as a supervisor before retiring in 2006. He attended 3 Angels SDA Church. Jerry was a Christian, he loved God and his family very much. Jerry enjoyed sports and cars, playing lots of softball, fishing, bowling, and playing games with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 stillborn sisters; brothers, Lloyd Oren Gordon, Jr., Clinton James Gordon and his wife, Lila Reeves Gordon, and Robert Gordon; brother-in-law, William Arthur “Bill” Hendricks; father-in-law, Leonard Billy Schubert, Jr.; and grandson, Ean Meyer Gordon. Survivors include wife, Melody Schubert Gordon, who survives of the home; children, Tracy Maki and Kelly Stillman, Boerne, Texas, Charity Kovac (Matt), Stewartsville, Missouri, Hope Turner, St. Joseph, Missouri, David Cook, Jr., St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Mattison and Zach Maki, Izabella and Kennedi Stillman, Kylee Davis (Josh), Tyler and Austin Turner, Bakari Cook, Kole Kovac, Jazvin Stapleton, Jaylee Cook, Kynzee and Kynadee Kovac, Kruz and Kaysen Cook; great-granddaughter, Georgie Atkins; sister, Winona Jean Hendricks, Salina, Kansas; mother-in-law, Charlotte Schubert, St. Joseph, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Pam Gordon, Alta Vista, Kansas, Jackie Hendrix, St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the family for a Celebration of Life at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Gerald Duane “Jerry” Gordon  1943 - 2021

Elaine Marie McCool, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.

She was born December 15, 1923 in Forest City, Missouri to Gerald and Mary (Clift) Anno.

Elaine married A.C. McCool on March 17, 1946. They shared 65 years together before he preceded her in death on October 23, 2011.

She was a supervisor at St. Joseph Light &amp; Power for 43 years.

Elaine was a faithful member of First Christian Church, a member of Moila, P.E.O. Chapter JF, and an ambassador at Country Squire.

She was a fantastic storyteller and entertainer, reciting her stories and poems from memory. Her motto was, “Never be satisfied. Grow, plant your seeds and remember right from wrong.” Elaine also loved to travel, with Hawaii being her favorite destination.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister: Joann Jones; brothers, Dwaine Anno, Gerald Anno and Carl Anno.

Survivors include her brother, John Anno (Lola), of Rulo, NE; Fred Baldock (who was like a son), of Boston, MA; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Thursday, First Christian Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests donations to First Christian Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elaine Marie McCool, 97, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born December 15, 1923 in Forest City, Missouri to Gerald and Mary (Clift) Anno. Elaine married A.C. McCool on March 17, 1946. They shared 65 years together before he preceded her in death on October 23, 2011. She was a supervisor at St. Joseph Light &amp; Power for 43 years. Elaine was a faithful member of First Christian Church, a member of Moila, P.E.O. Chapter JF, and an ambassador at Country Squire. She was a fantastic storyteller and entertainer, reciting her stories and poems from memory. Her motto was, “Never be satisfied. Grow, plant your seeds and remember right from wrong.” Elaine also loved to travel, with Hawaii being her favorite destination. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister: Joann Jones; brothers, Dwaine Anno, Gerald Anno and Carl Anno. Survivors include her brother, John Anno (Lola), of Rulo, NE; Fred Baldock (who was like a son), of Boston, MA; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Thursday, First Christian Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests donations to First Christian Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Elaine Marie McCool  1923 - 2021

Judy D. Emmons, 76, Gower, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.

She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 16, 1945, to Glenn and Mary (Cartmill) Hartley.

Judy married James Robert Emmons February 27, 1965. He survives of the home.

She was a member of Gower Baptist Church.

Judy enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with her family and friends, shopping, fishing, traveling, and family dinner get togethers. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Doris Ann Guyer.

Additional survivors include children, Jeffrey Todd Emmons (Teri), Jennifer Butcher (Darrel); grandchildren, Landon Butcher, Cameron, Corbin and Cruise Emmons; sister, Carol Morris; brother, Glenn Earl Hartley (Bonnie); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services Pending, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Judy D. Emmons, 76, Gower, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 16, 1945, to Glenn and Mary (Cartmill) Hartley. Judy married James Robert Emmons February 27, 1965. He survives of the home. She was a member of Gower Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with her family and friends, shopping, fishing, traveling, and family dinner get togethers. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Doris Ann Guyer. Additional survivors include children, Jeffrey Todd Emmons (Teri), Jennifer Butcher (Darrel); grandchildren, Landon Butcher, Cameron, Corbin and Cruise Emmons; sister, Carol Morris; brother, Glenn Earl Hartley (Bonnie); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Services Pending, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. <figure>
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Judy D. Emmons  1945 - 2021

Delia T. “Dee” McNulty, 85 of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Friday evening December 10, 2021 at the Amberwell Hiawatha, in Hiawatha Kansas.

Known as Dee by many of her friends, was born in San Antonia, Texas on July 20, 1936 to Manuel Davila and Modesta T. Raagel Davila.

She met and married Marshall T. Harmon in California where their children were born.

She relocated to Kansas, where she became a telephone operator and worked for The United Telephone Company among other jobs while she raised her children.

She married William McNulty on June 20. 1982 whom shared the love for cooking. They enjoyed cooking together, catering, gardening and taking little road trips.

She was no stranger to working two jobs at a time.&nbsp; Brown County Infirmary and Maple Heights in Hiawatha, Kansas is where she was employed for a while, but her interest was cooking. You could find her at the former Hiawatha Inn and then later own and operate the well known Maple Leaf Restaurant. &nbsp;After retiring from her business, she worked five more years at the Golden Eagle Casino as the cook before she retired from working.

Dee was a hard working Christian and loved her children, she made sure her kids had new clothes and shoes each school year with school clothes shopping was always was an exciting time.

Her and her husband Bill enjoyed their retirement together and one of the things they enjoyed was going to the Golden Eagle Casino to eat and play.

Survivors include her Daughters Belen Trevino of Texas, and Mary T. (Randy) Atlakson of Hiawatha, a son Phillip E. (Tina) Harmon of Topeka, Kansas, a grandson Ronald C. Harmon of Marionville, MO., who was like a son to her, 8 more grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; Also surviving is her sister Dora Escobedo of Redondo Beach, California and many friends.

Delia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, and her daughter Elizabeth “Curly” Ann Harmon.

A Celebration of Dee’s eternal life is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha.&nbsp; Blake Wyatt will officiate.&nbsp; Cremation will follow services with private inurnment at a later date at Claytonville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp; The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.

Delia T. “Dee” McNulty, 85 of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Friday evening December 10, 2021 at the Amberwell Hiawatha, in Hiawatha Kansas.Known as Dee by many of her friends, was born in San Antonia, Texas on July 20, 1936 to Manuel Davila and Modesta T. Raagel Davila.She met and married Marshall T. Harmon in California where their children were born.She relocated to Kansas, where she became a telephone operator and worked for The United Telephone Company among other jobs while she raised her children.She married William McNulty on June 20. 1982 whom shared the love for cooking. They enjoyed cooking together, catering, gardening and taking little road trips.She was no stranger to working two jobs at a time.&nbsp; Brown County Infirmary and Maple Heights in Hiawatha, Kansas is where she was employed for a while, but her interest was cooking. You could find her at the former Hiawatha Inn and then later own and operate the well known Maple Leaf Restaurant. &nbsp;After retiring from her business, she worked five more years at the Golden Eagle Casino as the cook before she retired from working.Dee was a hard working Christian and loved her children, she made sure her kids had new clothes and shoes each school year with school clothes shopping was always was an exciting time.Her and her husband Bill enjoyed their retirement together and one of the things they enjoyed was going to the Golden Eagle Casino to eat and play.Survivors include her Daughters Belen Trevino of Texas, and Mary T. (Randy) Atlakson of Hiawatha, a son Phillip E. (Tina) Harmon of Topeka, Kansas, a grandson Ronald C. Harmon of Marionville, MO., who was like a son to her, 8 more grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; Also surviving is her sister Dora Escobedo of Redondo Beach, California and many friends.Delia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, and her daughter Elizabeth “Curly” Ann Harmon.A Celebration of Dee’s eternal life is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha.&nbsp; Blake Wyatt will officiate.&nbsp; Cremation will follow services with private inurnment at a later date at Claytonville Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp; The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.<figure>
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Delia T. “Dee” McNulty  1936 - 2021

Freida Nadine Navinskey, 88 of Atchison, KS died on Sat. Dec. 11, 2021, at the Amberwell -Atchison Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 Am on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 2021, at the St. Joseph Church, Atchison with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Amberwell-Atchison Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Freida was born on May 18, 1933, in Atchison, KS the daughter of Edward A. and Erma M. (Servaes) Hanf. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1951. Freida worked as a sewer for the former Horton Garment Factory, and then as the housekeeper for the St. Joseph’s and St. Benedicts Rectories for many years and later as a personal care attendant. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church, was active with her children in girl scouts, boy scouts and 4-H. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, raising plants and flowers, bird watching and traveling. She was married to William E. Navinskey on Oct. 29, 1952. Mr. Navinskey preceded her in death on April 7, 2002.

Survivors include two sons, Leo (Regina) Navinskey, Atchison, KS, and Daniel Navinskey, Leavenworth, KS, four daughters Kathy Navinskey, Atchison, KS, Diane (Curt) Paste, St. Joseph, MO, Lisa Hill, and Angela Navinskey (Justin Coffelt), both of Atchison, KS., a brother Kenneth Hanf, Atchison, KS, a sister Shirley Livingston, Lancaster, KS, twelve grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband Bill, a son Steven Navinskey, a brother Albert Hanf, and a sister Estella Cauthen and a son-in law Jackie Hill, Sr. preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Freida Nadine Navinskey, 88 of Atchison, KS died on Sat. Dec. 11, 2021, at the Amberwell -Atchison Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 Am on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 2021, at the St. Joseph Church, Atchison with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Amberwell-Atchison Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences and remembrances to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Freida was born on May 18, 1933, in Atchison, KS the daughter of Edward A. and Erma M. (Servaes) Hanf. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1951. Freida worked as a sewer for the former Horton Garment Factory, and then as the housekeeper for the St. Joseph’s and St. Benedicts Rectories for many years and later as a personal care attendant. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church, was active with her children in girl scouts, boy scouts and 4-H. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, raising plants and flowers, bird watching and traveling. She was married to William E. Navinskey on Oct. 29, 1952. Mr. Navinskey preceded her in death on April 7, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Leo (Regina) Navinskey, Atchison, KS, and Daniel Navinskey, Leavenworth, KS, four daughters Kathy Navinskey, Atchison, KS, Diane (Curt) Paste, St. Joseph, MO, Lisa Hill, and Angela Navinskey (Justin Coffelt), both of Atchison, KS., a brother Kenneth Hanf, Atchison, KS, a sister Shirley Livingston, Lancaster, KS, twelve grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband Bill, a son Steven Navinskey, a brother Albert Hanf, and a sister Estella Cauthen and a son-in law Jackie Hill, Sr. preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Freida Nadine Navinskey  1933 - 2021

 James R. “Jimmy” Wilson, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday December 8, 2021 from cancer due to exposure of a popular weedkiller.

 He was born May 29, 1964, in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Shirley J. (Danner) Wilson.

 Jimmy married Christa Auten October 13, 2013. She survives of the home.

 He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Jimmy was in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years where he also played baseball and was the catcher for the U.S. Air Force baseball team. 

 He enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid KC Chiefs Fan.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James Wilson.

 Additional survivors include 3 children; stepson, Chandler Green; 5 grandchildren; mother, Shirley J. Wilson; sisters, Sondra Simmon (Bill), Diane Sonner (Matt); In-Laws, Leslie and Tama Auten; numerous nieces and nephews.

 Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Abundant Life Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Abundant Life Church. Services under the direction of Simplify Cremation &amp; Funerals. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com

James R. “Jimmy” Wilson, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday December 8, 2021 from cancer due to exposure of a popular weedkiller. He was born May 29, 1964, in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Shirley J. (Danner) Wilson. Jimmy married Christa Auten October 13, 2013. She survives of the home. He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Jimmy was in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years where he also played baseball and was the catcher for the U.S. Air Force baseball team. He enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid KC Chiefs Fan.Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James Wilson. Additional survivors include 3 children; stepson, Chandler Green; 5 grandchildren; mother, Shirley J. Wilson; sisters, Sondra Simmon (Bill), Diane Sonner (Matt); In-Laws, Leslie and Tama Auten; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Abundant Life Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Abundant Life Church. Services under the direction of Simplify Cremation &amp; Funerals. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com

James R. “Jimmy” Wilson  1964 - 2021

Vauncille Margaret “Pooch” Barrett, 90, with family by her side, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly life,&nbsp; December 9, 2021 at her Fairview home.

Pooch, as she was known by family and friends, was born at Oneida, KS, August 16, 1931, one of five children born to Rudy and Margaret Strube Brunner and had lived in the northeast Kansas area her entire life.&nbsp; She grew up at Oneida where she attended schools and graduated high school.&nbsp; While in high school because of her height, she enjoyed and excelled at basketball, known as "two point Pooch."

Just out of high school she married Joseph Alfred Barrett, February 12, 1950, at .&nbsp; They established their home on a farm near Oneida where they started their family Wanda, Lewis, and Vikki.&nbsp; A few years later, they moved to Powhattan where she worked a short time for the apple barn at Horton. It was there where the rest of the family was born Diane, Dennis, David, and Doug.&nbsp; Pooch starting working for the Brown County Infirmary near Hiawatha as a medication aide until it closed then worked for Oak Ridge Acres.&nbsp; Even though she was busy with work, her family always came first!

While the family was making their home at Powhattan, they attended Zion Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In 1982, they moved&nbsp; to Fairview, then transferred their membership to St. Paul Lutheran where she was also a member of the Dorcas Society of the church.&nbsp; Joe died December 8, 1999.&nbsp; Pooch was also preceded in death by her parents, her son David in 2005, and a sister Jean Pardee.

Survivors include daughters:&nbsp; Wanda Barrett of Topeka, Vikki (Lyle) Broxterman of Fairview, Diane (Greg) Davis of Hiawatha, Louis (Rose) Barrett of Mayetta, Dennis (Evalyn) Barrett of Oneida, Doug Barrett of Fairview, 15 grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Also surviving are her sisters: Velma June Winger of August, KS, Patricia Nobis of Cincinnati, OH, and Janice Grubb of Fremont, NE.&nbsp; She also remained close with her brothers-in-law through the years.

A Celebration of Vauncille’s Eternal Life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Fairview.&nbsp; Pastors Michael Dunaway and Ian Kinney will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Isely Cemetery, Fairview.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, after 10 a.m. Monday, where the family will meet that evening from 6 until 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul Memorial Fund or Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.

Vauncille Margaret “Pooch” Barrett, 90, with family by her side, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly life,&nbsp; December 9, 2021 at her Fairview home.Pooch, as she was known by family and friends, was born at Oneida, KS, August 16, 1931, one of five children born to Rudy and Margaret Strube Brunner and had lived in the northeast Kansas area her entire life.&nbsp; She grew up at Oneida where she attended schools and graduated high school.&nbsp; While in high school because of her height, she enjoyed and excelled at basketball, known as "two point Pooch."Just out of high school she married Joseph Alfred Barrett, February 12, 1950, at .&nbsp; They established their home on a farm near Oneida where they started their family Wanda, Lewis, and Vikki.&nbsp; A few years later, they moved to Powhattan where she worked a short time for the apple barn at Horton. It was there where the rest of the family was born Diane, Dennis, David, and Doug.&nbsp; Pooch starting working for the Brown County Infirmary near Hiawatha as a medication aide until it closed then worked for Oak Ridge Acres.&nbsp; Even though she was busy with work, her family always came first!While the family was making their home at Powhattan, they attended Zion Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In 1982, they moved&nbsp; to Fairview, then transferred their membership to St. Paul Lutheran where she was also a member of the Dorcas Society of the church.&nbsp; Joe died December 8, 1999.&nbsp; Pooch was also preceded in death by her parents, her son David in 2005, and a sister Jean Pardee.Survivors include daughters:&nbsp; Wanda Barrett of Topeka, Vikki (Lyle) Broxterman of Fairview, Diane (Greg) Davis of Hiawatha, Louis (Rose) Barrett of Mayetta, Dennis (Evalyn) Barrett of Oneida, Doug Barrett of Fairview, 15 grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Also surviving are her sisters: Velma June Winger of August, KS, Patricia Nobis of Cincinnati, OH, and Janice Grubb of Fremont, NE.&nbsp; She also remained close with her brothers-in-law through the years.A Celebration of Vauncille’s Eternal Life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Fairview.&nbsp; Pastors Michael Dunaway and Ian Kinney will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Isely Cemetery, Fairview.Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, after 10 a.m. Monday, where the family will meet that evening from 6 until 8 p.m.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul Memorial Fund or Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.A note of thanks for the care and support of Pooch received by the Nemaha County Home Health &amp; Hospice, Pastor Andy, and Pastors Mike &amp; Ian.<figure>
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