Nina Jolene Liebel 59, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Saint Joseph, MO. 

She was born July 2, 1961 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Dorothy and Jesse Helton. She was a Homemaker. She was a playground supervisor of the Greenlawn Playground in Kenner, LA, and she was the president of the Booster Club. 

Nina was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jesse Lee Helton Jr.&nbsp; 

Survivors include: husband, Joseph Liebel Jr of the home, daughter, Wendi (Gabe) Ortega, Elwood, KS, son, Joseph Liebel III, St. Joseph, MO, and daughter, Meghan Liebel, grandchildren, Madison, Tori, Tenley, Isabella, Jase, Selena, and Annika, great-granddaughter, Ava, sisters, Jackie Kennedy and Lorene Ward, brothers, Danny, Tommy, Jimmy, Wayne, and Paul Helton.

Funeral services: 5:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Reverend Johnny Williams Officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-5:00 P.M. Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Nina Jolene Liebel 59, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born July 2, 1961 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Dorothy and Jesse Helton. She was a Homemaker. She was a playground supervisor of the Greenlawn Playground in Kenner, LA, and she was the president of the Booster Club. Nina was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jesse Lee Helton Jr.&nbsp; Survivors include: husband, Joseph Liebel Jr of the home, daughter, Wendi (Gabe) Ortega, Elwood, KS, son, Joseph Liebel III, St. Joseph, MO, and daughter, Meghan Liebel, grandchildren, Madison, Tori, Tenley, Isabella, Jase, Selena, and Annika, great-granddaughter, Ava, sisters, Jackie Kennedy and Lorene Ward, brothers, Danny, Tommy, Jimmy, Wayne, and Paul Helton. Funeral services: 5:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Reverend Johnny Williams Officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-5:00 P.M. Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Nina Jolene Liebel  1961 - 2021

Betty Lorene Cook, 79, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Betty was born on February 18, 1942 in Blair, Kansas to Joseph and Ruby (Blanton) Corcoran.

She was a homemaker and retired from the Civil Engineering Department at the Missouri Air National, Rosecrans.

Betty married Jim Cook on August 1, 1970 in Elwood, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2008.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Connie Jo Cave, sister, Juanita Munger and brothers, Joseph and Kirk Corcoran.

Survivors include Jim Cave, Lisa (Doug) Davis, Tommy Cook, Tammy (Ray) Rucker and Larry (Connie) Cook.

Jim and Betty took joy in raising Megan and Tyler Cook.

Sisters, Clara DeMasters, Linda Tennison and Glenda Sanders.

She has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews.

Her family and friends always came first. She loved good music and conversation with friends.

Visitation: 5-7 P.M. April 21, 2021, Wednesday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.

Betty Lorene Cook, 79, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.Betty was born on February 18, 1942 in Blair, Kansas to Joseph and Ruby (Blanton) Corcoran.She was a homemaker and retired from the Civil Engineering Department at the Missouri Air National, Rosecrans.Betty married Jim Cook on August 1, 1970 in Elwood, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2008.She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Connie Jo Cave, sister, Juanita Munger and brothers, Joseph and Kirk Corcoran.Survivors include Jim Cave, Lisa (Doug) Davis, Tommy Cook, Tammy (Ray) Rucker and Larry (Connie) Cook.Jim and Betty took joy in raising Megan and Tyler Cook.Sisters, Clara DeMasters, Linda Tennison and Glenda Sanders.She has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews.Her family and friends always came first. She loved good music and conversation with friends.There is no scheduled service.Visitation: 5-7 P.M. April 21, 2021, Wednesday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.Memorials: Elwood Fire Department<figure>
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Betty Lorene Cook  1942 - 2021

Lisa A. Sipes, 65, Helena, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 16, 1955 to Dewey and Della (Huffaker) Heath, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

On May 9, 1975, Lisa married Gilbert N. Sipes. He preceded her in death in July 2020.

Lisa was a devoted caregiver, both with her family and professionally, dedicating over 40 years to the nursing profession, most recently as Dr. Vega’s nurse.

Lisa was President of the Helena Cemetery, a member of the Helena Methodist Church and a Helena Park Opening Committee Member. She loved being Nana to her four grandsons and studying genealogy.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Della; husband, Gilbert; and grandson, Andrews Sipes.

Survivors include her father, Dewey; sons, Michael (Shawna) and John (Brittni) Sipes; grandsons, Nolan, Jack, Cale and Wade Sipes; sister, Kathy (Kelly) Crawford; brothers, Mick (Dalene) and Tom (Diane) Heath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy, Christy, Dean, Nancy, and David; nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Helena Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Helena Cemetery, 13844 State Route F, Helena, Missouri 64459 or Camp Quality, 1325 Village Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lisa A. Sipes, 65, Helena, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1955 to Dewey and Della (Huffaker) Heath, in St. Joseph, Missouri. On May 9, 1975, Lisa married Gilbert N. Sipes. He preceded her in death in July 2020. Lisa was a devoted caregiver, both with her family and professionally, dedicating over 40 years to the nursing profession, most recently as Dr. Vega’s nurse. Lisa was President of the Helena Cemetery, a member of the Helena Methodist Church and a Helena Park Opening Committee Member. She loved being Nana to her four grandsons and studying genealogy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Della; husband, Gilbert; and grandson, Andrews Sipes. Survivors include her father, Dewey; sons, Michael (Shawna) and John (Brittni) Sipes; grandsons, Nolan, Jack, Cale and Wade Sipes; sister, Kathy (Kelly) Crawford; brothers, Mick (Dalene) and Tom (Diane) Heath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy, Christy, Dean, Nancy, and David; nieces and nephews. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Helena Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Helena Cemetery, 13844 State Route F, Helena, Missouri 64459 or Camp Quality, 1325 Village Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Lisa A. Sipes  1955 - 2021

Allan Blaine Carter 69, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in a St. Joseph health care center. 

He was born April 25, 1951 in Russell, Kansas, son of Irene (Kittel) and Arthur Lloyd Carter. He graduated from Otis High School and Kansas State University, B.S. Business and Accounting, and was a Certified Public Accountant. On August 12, 1972 he married Janice Starosta in Manhattan, KS. Upon graduation he began his career at the Lester Witte and Company accounting firm in Kansas City, and then relocated to St. Joseph in 1977 to work for Gasper and Company. In 1984, he was a founding partner of the Sumner, Carter, Hardy &amp; Schwichtenberg PC. While at K-State he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He was an active member and treasurer of the East Side Lions Club, and served as treasurer of the Lions Missouri Multiple District 26M4. He served on the St. Joseph Museum Board. He was also a member of the Northwest Missouri chapter and the Missouri chapter of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Allan enjoyed bowling, and participated in several area bowling leagues. In 1986, his team won the City Bowling Championship, and placed 3rd at the Missouri State Championship. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, puzzles, collecting antiques, and was an avid coin collector. 

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, sister Susan Gilbert, father and mother-in-law Rollin and Maxine (Barrett) Starosta, brother-in-law Jim Lacey. 

Survivors include wife, Janice; three sons Chris (Christy) Carter of Topeka, KS, Jon (Allison) Carter of Kingwood, TX, and Jeff (Becky) Carter of St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Autumn, Tori, Brett, Lilly, Marshall, and Carol; sister-in-law Joyce Lacey, brother-in-law Terry Gilbert. 

Funeral services &amp; public live stream: 10:00 am, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Family requests guests wear Chiefs or Royals attire. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the East Side Lions Club. Online live stream, condolence, and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Allan Blaine Carter 69, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born April 25, 1951 in Russell, Kansas, son of Irene (Kittel) and Arthur Lloyd Carter. He graduated from Otis High School and Kansas State University, B.S. Business and Accounting, and was a Certified Public Accountant. On August 12, 1972 he married Janice Starosta in Manhattan, KS. Upon graduation he began his career at the Lester Witte and Company accounting firm in Kansas City, and then relocated to St. Joseph in 1977 to work for Gasper and Company. In 1984, he was a founding partner of the Sumner, Carter, Hardy &amp; Schwichtenberg PC. While at K-State he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He was an active member and treasurer of the East Side Lions Club, and served as treasurer of the Lions Missouri Multiple District 26M4. He served on the St. Joseph Museum Board. He was also a member of the Northwest Missouri chapter and the Missouri chapter of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Allan enjoyed bowling, and participated in several area bowling leagues. In 1986, his team won the City Bowling Championship, and placed 3rd at the Missouri State Championship. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, puzzles, collecting antiques, and was an avid coin collector. Allan was preceded in death by his parents, sister Susan Gilbert, father and mother-in-law Rollin and Maxine (Barrett) Starosta, brother-in-law Jim Lacey. Survivors include wife, Janice; three sons Chris (Christy) Carter of Topeka, KS, Jon (Allison) Carter of Kingwood, TX, and Jeff (Becky) Carter of St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Autumn, Tori, Brett, Lilly, Marshall, and Carol; sister-in-law Joyce Lacey, brother-in-law Terry Gilbert. Funeral services &amp; public live stream: 10:00 am, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Family requests guests wear Chiefs or Royals attire. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the East Side Lions Club. Online live stream, condolence, and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com<figure>
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Allan Blaine Carter  1951 - 2021

Helen&nbsp; Irene (Morgan) Koch, RN, 89 of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at a local hospital.

Born in Hamburg, IA, on March 8, 1932. she grew up at Lebanon, Mo. near Bennett's Springs and&nbsp;graduated from Lebanon High School, in 1950.

She came to St. Joseph to study nursing and met husband, Edward William Koch and was married April 9, 1951.

Returned to Nursing School at Missouri Western State University , Graduated with Associate Degree in Nursing in 1984. Worked at Savannah Medical Clinic for a total of 26 years.

Shady Lawn Nursing Home; Orlyn Lockard, M.D;&nbsp; Methodist Medical Center; Kenton Freeman, M.D.

She retired in her early 70's. Her happiest work experiences were in doctor's offices, especially as &nbsp;office assistant and surgical scrub nurse for J. L. Villahermosa, MD, FACS.

She was a Charter member of Pony Express Iris Society, Life member in American Iris Society; Member of BuAnCo Gardeners, Past District Director of Northwest District of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Life member of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Member of YWCA investment Club

Member of Maxwell Heights Church since 1993. Held many offices there. Elder of Board of Sessions for 3 terms.&nbsp; Life time Elder,&nbsp; member of Women's Association, Leader of Maxwell Heights Prayer Warriors, Chair person of Maxwell Heights Ruth Taylor Memorial Education Fund.

She was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Elsie Morgan; Husband, Edward William Koch, Brothers: William Frederick Morgan; Kenneth Howard Morgan; Donald Dean Morgan James Dale Morgan; Sister-in-law, Nellie Morgan, brother-in-law James Roper.

Survived by Children: Robert Edward (Teri) Koch, Leslie Diane (David) Nichols, Kelley William (Mary) Koch; grandchildren: Jessica Chiapputo; Jordan Emily Koch; Ashley Colleen (Cale) Clark;&nbsp; great grandchildren; &nbsp;Ezekial Edward Koch, Rider Rhys Chiapputo and Baby Clark.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Siblings, Mildred (Ervil) Climer; Donna Roper; Kathryn (David) Morgan; Sisters-in-law: Sally Morgan and Delma Morgan and many, many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service, 11:00 AM, Monday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday. Interment; Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Maxwell Heights Church.

Helen&nbsp; Irene (Morgan) Koch, RN, 89 of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at a local hospital.Born in Hamburg, IA, on March 8, 1932. she grew up at Lebanon, Mo. near Bennett's Springs and&nbsp;graduated from Lebanon High School, in 1950.She came to St. Joseph to study nursing and met husband, Edward William Koch and was married April 9, 1951.Returned to Nursing School at Missouri Western State University , Graduated with Associate Degree in Nursing in 1984. Worked at Savannah Medical Clinic for a total of 26 years.Shady Lawn Nursing Home; Orlyn Lockard, M.D;&nbsp; Methodist Medical Center; Kenton Freeman, M.D.She retired in her early 70's. Her happiest work experiences were in doctor's offices, especially as &nbsp;office assistant and surgical scrub nurse for J. L. Villahermosa, MD, FACS.She was a Charter member of Pony Express Iris Society, Life member in American Iris Society; Member of BuAnCo Gardeners, Past District Director of Northwest District of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Life member of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Member of YWCA investment ClubMember of Maxwell Heights Church since 1993. Held many offices there. Elder of Board of Sessions for 3 terms.&nbsp; Life time Elder,&nbsp; member of Women's Association, Leader of Maxwell Heights Prayer Warriors, Chair person of Maxwell Heights Ruth Taylor Memorial Education Fund.She was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Elsie Morgan; Husband, Edward William Koch, Brothers: William Frederick Morgan; Kenneth Howard Morgan; Donald Dean Morgan James Dale Morgan; Sister-in-law, Nellie Morgan, brother-in-law James Roper.Survived by Children: Robert Edward (Teri) Koch, Leslie Diane (David) Nichols, Kelley William (Mary) Koch; grandchildren: Jessica Chiapputo; Jordan Emily Koch; Ashley Colleen (Cale) Clark;&nbsp; great grandchildren; &nbsp;Ezekial Edward Koch, Rider Rhys Chiapputo and Baby Clark.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Siblings, Mildred (Ervil) Climer; Donna Roper; Kathryn (David) Morgan; Sisters-in-law: Sally Morgan and Delma Morgan and many, many nieces and nephews.Funeral service, 11:00 AM, Monday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday. Interment; Memorial Park Cemetery.The family suggests memorial contributions to Maxwell Heights Church.<figure>
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&nbsp;Jesse D. Pierce, 51, of Troy, Kansas died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home.

Jesse was born on December 18, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Gerald and Opal (Rosell) Pierce.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Troy where farmed.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sons; Dalton Pierce Speer of Overland Park, Kansas

&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; Taylor Scherer of Atchison, Kansas

Siblings; Dow Pierce (Diane) of Bendena, Kansas

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; G.E. Pierce (Sheryl) of Denton, Kansas

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Susie Peuker (Lester) of St. Joseph, Missouri

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Connie Leatherman of Denton, Kansas

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mary Merten (Ray) of St. Joseph, Missouri

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nieces and nephews

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 19, 2021.

At the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas

Visitation:&nbsp; family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Inurnment at the Carnhan Creek Cemetery in Olsburg, Kansas

&nbsp;Jesse D. Pierce, 51, of Troy, Kansas died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home.Jesse was born on December 18, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Gerald and Opal (Rosell) Pierce.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Troy where farmed.Jesse was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his sons; Dalton Pierce Speer of Overland Park, Kansas&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; Taylor Scherer of Atchison, KansasSiblings; Dow Pierce (Diane) of Bendena, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; G.E. Pierce (Sheryl) of Denton, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Susie Peuker (Lester) of St. Joseph, Missouri&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Connie Leatherman of Denton, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mary Merten (Ray) of St. Joseph, Missouri&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nieces and nephewsMemorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 19, 2021.At the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, KansasVisitation:&nbsp; family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Sunday evening at the funeral home.Memorials: Donor’s ChoiceInurnment at the Carnhan Creek Cemetery in Olsburg, Kansas<figure>
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Jesse D. Pierce  1969 - 2021

Leonard Joseph "Joe" Kieser, 56, of Easton, MO, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the family farm.

Joe was born September 16, 1964 in St. Joseph, to Leonard Eugene and Helen Louise (Moore) Kieser.

He loved to ride his Harley and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Survivors include daughters Hilary Alexandria &nbsp;Kieser, Jennifer Helen Kieser; &nbsp;ex wife Julie Kieser;&nbsp; two sisters,&nbsp; Jean Jaster (David), June Powell (Jon);&nbsp; sister-in-law, Doris Kieser; aunts, uncles, &nbsp;nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends; and his dog Bandit.

Preceding Joe in death were his parents and two brothers Johnnie and J.W. Kieser.

In &nbsp;lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer&nbsp; United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Leonard Joseph "Joe" Kieser, 56, of Easton, MO, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the family farm.Joe was born September 16, 1964 in St. Joseph, to Leonard Eugene and Helen Louise (Moore) Kieser.He loved to ride his Harley and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.Survivors include daughters Hilary Alexandria &nbsp;Kieser, Jennifer Helen Kieser; &nbsp;ex wife Julie Kieser;&nbsp; two sisters,&nbsp; Jean Jaster (David), June Powell (Jon);&nbsp; sister-in-law, Doris Kieser; aunts, uncles, &nbsp;nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends; and his dog Bandit.Preceding Joe in death were his parents and two brothers Johnnie and J.W. Kieser.In &nbsp;lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer&nbsp; United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.Visitation will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.<figure>
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Leonard "Joe" Joseph Kieser  1965 - 2021

Olga Louise Gronniger, 83, of Troy, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.

Olga was born on February 24, 1938 in Denton, Kansas to August and Eugenie (Davignon) Gronniger Sr.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College and worked in Graphic Arts as a manager for Hallmark Cards, there she was known as “the chocolate chip lady”.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, Henry Paul Gronniger, brother, Joseph Gronniger and niece, Ramona (Ricklefs) Barbary.

Survivors; Nikolaus J. Kohler of the home, daughter, Cavell Gronniger, Kansas City, Missouri, grandsons, Nicolas Ventura Gronniger and Nathan Ventura Gronniger, siblings, Eugenie Ricklefs, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, August Gronniger Jr., Troy, Kansas, Theodore “Tim” Gronniger, Troy, Kansas, Susan Bandelier, Troy, Kansas, Richard Gronniger, St. Joseph, Missouri and Mary Johnson, Troy, Kansas.

Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Celebration of Life at a later date. Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.

Olga Louise Gronniger, 83, of Troy, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.Olga was born on February 24, 1938 in Denton, Kansas to August and Eugenie (Davignon) Gronniger Sr.She earned her bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College and worked in Graphic Arts as a manager for Hallmark Cards, there she was known as “the chocolate chip lady”.Olga was an avid gardener and herbalist.She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, Henry Paul Gronniger, brother, Joseph Gronniger and niece, Ramona (Ricklefs) Barbary.Survivors; Nikolaus J. Kohler of the home, daughter, Cavell Gronniger, Kansas City, Missouri, grandsons, Nicolas Ventura Gronniger and Nathan Ventura Gronniger, siblings, Eugenie Ricklefs, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, August Gronniger Jr., Troy, Kansas, Theodore “Tim” Gronniger, Troy, Kansas, Susan Bandelier, Troy, Kansas, Richard Gronniger, St. Joseph, Missouri and Mary Johnson, Troy, Kansas.Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.Celebration of Life at a later date. Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.

Olga Louise Gronniger  1938 - 2021

Patrick Stephen Bembrick, of Hiawatha, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 9, 2021, shortly after arrival at Hiawatha Community Hospital.&nbsp; He was 52.

Pat was born May 7, 1968, at St. Joseph, Missouri, one of two sons born to Dale and Jackie (Long) Bembrick and was a lifelong resident of northeast Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up at Troy where he attended schools, graduating from Troy High School with the class of 1986.&nbsp; During his high school years, he worked for Troy area farmers on their farms.&nbsp; He later worked in Hiawatha, first at Flair Fold (Abitibi) wood shutter manufacturing plant for 9 years prior to working at Wilde Tool Co. for 26 years of which he currently working as a metal forger.

He enjoyed fishing with his son, drawing, woodworking, music, and the Chiefs.

Patrick married Rebecca Arnold, August, 31, 1991, at Troy. To this union Dean and Vanessa were immediately welcomed to the family. Pat and Rebecca, first lived at Horton a short time before making Hiawatha their home in 1992.&nbsp; Becky survives at home.

Also surviving are son Dean (Michelle) of Santa Maria, CA, daughter Vanessa Tangen of Hiawatha, his mother Jackie Hodge of Troy, brother Mike Bembrick (Lisa) also of Troy; 8 grandchildren:&nbsp; Jacob and Garret Holm, Trinidee Gifford, Arabella Holm, Destinee O’Dell, Daniel Tangen, Zach (Cassie) and Alyssa Tangen;&nbsp; 5 great-grandchildren, with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Dale Bembrick, step-mother Diana, grandparents Charles &amp; M. Maxine Bembrick, Jack &amp; Naomi Long.

Memorial services are planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 (FOLLOWING SATURDAY), at 11 a.m., at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.&nbsp; Shane Spangler will officiate.&nbsp;

Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday.&nbsp; The family will receive friends starting at 9:30 Saturday morning until services.

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Memorial contributions are suggested to North Brown County Ministerial Alliance to be used for children in crisis, or for drug/alcohol abuse programs, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.

Please remember the family during this time with a card or note of remembrance to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp; NEW:&nbsp; Service livestreamed thru website.

Patrick Stephen Bembrick, of Hiawatha, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 9, 2021, shortly after arrival at Hiawatha Community Hospital.&nbsp; He was 52.Pat was born May 7, 1968, at St. Joseph, Missouri, one of two sons born to Dale and Jackie (Long) Bembrick and was a lifelong resident of northeast Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up at Troy where he attended schools, graduating from Troy High School with the class of 1986.&nbsp; During his high school years, he worked for Troy area farmers on their farms.&nbsp; He later worked in Hiawatha, first at Flair Fold (Abitibi) wood shutter manufacturing plant for 9 years prior to working at Wilde Tool Co. for 26 years of which he currently working as a metal forger.He enjoyed fishing with his son, drawing, woodworking, music, and the Chiefs.Patrick married Rebecca Arnold, August, 31, 1991, at Troy. To this union Dean and Vanessa were immediately welcomed to the family. Pat and Rebecca, first lived at Horton a short time before making Hiawatha their home in 1992.&nbsp; Becky survives at home.Also surviving are son Dean (Michelle) of Santa Maria, CA, daughter Vanessa Tangen of Hiawatha, his mother Jackie Hodge of Troy, brother Mike Bembrick (Lisa) also of Troy; 8 grandchildren:&nbsp; Jacob and Garret Holm, Trinidee Gifford, Arabella Holm, Destinee O’Dell, Daniel Tangen, Zach (Cassie) and Alyssa Tangen;&nbsp; 5 great-grandchildren, with numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father Dale Bembrick, step-mother Diana, grandparents Charles &amp; M. Maxine Bembrick, Jack &amp; Naomi Long.Memorial services are planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 (FOLLOWING SATURDAY), at 11 a.m., at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.&nbsp; Shane Spangler will officiate.&nbsp;Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday.&nbsp; The family will receive friends starting at 9:30 Saturday morning until services.MASKS OPITIONAL-- OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCINGMemorial contributions are suggested to North Brown County Ministerial Alliance to be used for children in crisis, or for drug/alcohol abuse programs, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th&nbsp;St., 66434.Please remember the family during this time with a card or note of remembrance to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com/">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>.&nbsp; NEW:&nbsp; Service livestreamed thru website.<figure>
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Patricia "Pat" Ann Chambers 76, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care. 

She was born January 2, 1945 in St. Joseph, daughter of Lillie and Harry Hendrix. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1963. Pat retired from Mosaic Life Care after 45 years as a Lab Technician. Her hobbies included playing cards, ceramics, sewing, bowling, and spending time with her family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Clair United Methodist Church. 

Preceding her in death are her father, Harry Hendrix, and mother, Lillie Hendrix-Martin. 

Survivors include: daughter, Kerri Chambers (Blake Kretzer) of St. Joseph, sisters, Charlene Horn and Gwen Hendrix, both of St. Joseph and Brenda Judd of Kansas City, KS, granddaughters, Lauren Chambers (Clay Ide) and Alexis Chambers, both of St. Joseph, and great-granddaughters, Brookelynn Chambers and Paisley Ide, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ms. Chambers has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Rex Strayer officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Patricia "Pat" Ann Chambers 76, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born January 2, 1945 in St. Joseph, daughter of Lillie and Harry Hendrix. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1963. Pat retired from Mosaic Life Care after 45 years as a Lab Technician. Her hobbies included playing cards, ceramics, sewing, bowling, and spending time with her family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Clair United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death are her father, Harry Hendrix, and mother, Lillie Hendrix-Martin. Survivors include: daughter, Kerri Chambers (Blake Kretzer) of St. Joseph, sisters, Charlene Horn and Gwen Hendrix, both of St. Joseph and Brenda Judd of Kansas City, KS, granddaughters, Lauren Chambers (Clay Ide) and Alexis Chambers, both of St. Joseph, and great-granddaughters, Brookelynn Chambers and Paisley Ide, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ms. Chambers has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Rex Strayer officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Carolyn Joan Hewitt 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her daughters home in Liberty, MO.

 She was born March 28, 1936 in Stewartsville, MO, daughter of the late Eva (Taylor) and Lavern Antle. 

Funeral services and public live stream: 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Barry Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King City Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Autism. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Carolyn Joan Hewitt 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her daughters home in Liberty, MO. She was born March 28, 1936 in Stewartsville, MO, daughter of the late Eva (Taylor) and Lavern Antle. Funeral services and public live stream: 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Barry Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 PM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King City Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Autism. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.<figure>
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Carolyn Joan Hewitt  1936 - 2021

Lois Marie Monson, 89, formerly of Lancaster, KS died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Atchison Senior Village. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14th, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NEK Hospice or the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Lois was born on May 31, 1931 in Bendena, KS the daughter of John R. and Kathryn M. (Anderson) Grunert. She graduated from Bendena High School in 1950. Lois worked various places including dry cleaners, at Pillsbury’s, Atchison, as a clerk for TG&amp;Y, and did private babysitting. Lois will be remembered as a mother, and homemaker. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster, KS, a member of the Lancaster Lions Club, the Ladies Card Club, Birthday Club, and the Lois-Martha Quilters and enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and watching sports including Royals Baseball, Kansas City Chief’s Football, K.U. Basketball and Kansas State Football. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was married to Virgil L. Monson on Oct. 14, 1953 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS . Virgil preceded her in death on March 11, 2011. Survivors include two sons John (Mary Lynn) Monson ,Atchison, KS, Greg (Brandy) Monson, Meriden, KS, two daughters Cindy (Stan) Drimmel, Lancaster, KS and Sandy (Randy) Cormode, Atchison, KS, ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Her parents, husband Virgil, two sisters Martha Smith, and Dorothy Williams, and a granddaughter, Beth Marie Monson preceded her in death.<a>Read Less</a>

Lois Marie Monson, 89, formerly of Lancaster, KS died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Atchison Senior Village. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14th, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NEK Hospice or the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Lois was born on May 31, 1931 in Bendena, KS the daughter of John R. and Kathryn M. (Anderson) Grunert. She graduated from Bendena High School in 1950. Lois worked various places including dry cleaners, at Pillsbury’s, Atchison, as a clerk for TG&amp;Y, and did private babysitting. Lois will be remembered as a mother, and homemaker. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster, KS, a member of the Lancaster Lions Club, the Ladies Card Club, Birthday Club, and the Lois-Martha Quilters and enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and watching sports including Royals Baseball, Kansas City Chief’s Football, K.U. Basketball and Kansas State Football. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was married to Virgil L. Monson on Oct. 14, 1953 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS . Virgil preceded her in death on March 11, 2011. Survivors include two sons John (Mary Lynn) Monson ,Atchison, KS, Greg (Brandy) Monson, Meriden, KS, two daughters Cindy (Stan) Drimmel, Lancaster, KS and Sandy (Randy) Cormode, Atchison, KS, ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Her parents, husband Virgil, two sisters Martha Smith, and Dorothy Williams, and a granddaughter, Beth Marie Monson preceded her in death.<a>Read Less</a><figure>
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Lois Marie Monson (Grunert)  1931 - 2021

Madeline Louise "Sadie" Tolliver, 65 of St. Joseph, died April 5, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 30, 1956, in St. Joseph.

She retired from MODOT working as a secretary.&nbsp; She loved movies, her dogs, talking on the telephone and loved to shop.

Survivors include granddaughter Rachel Tolliver, brother John Tolliver, uncle John Haskell, other relatives and friends.

Madeline was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Ross, daughter&nbsp; Lacreaca Tolliver, and step-father Richard Ross.

There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Madeline Louise "Sadie" Tolliver, 65 of St. Joseph, died April 5, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 30, 1956, in St. Joseph.She retired from MODOT working as a secretary.&nbsp; She loved movies, her dogs, talking on the telephone and loved to shop.Survivors include granddaughter Rachel Tolliver, brother John Tolliver, uncle John Haskell, other relatives and friends.Madeline was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Ross, daughter&nbsp; Lacreaca Tolliver, and step-father Richard Ross.There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Madeline "Sadie" Louise Tolliver  1956 - 2021

Helen T. Matthews, 85, Savannah, Missouri; passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.

Helen was born on May 17, 1935 to the late Howard and Theresa (Staszkiewicz) Isbell.

Helen was a devoted wife and mother and also worked as a head housekeeper and caregiver.

Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was an avid enthusiast of Western movies, game shows and WWE.

Helen married Earl F. Matthews in 1977. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Survivors include her children, Sharon Stahl (Richard), Kim Hanson (Joey), Deborah Lorraine (Trent), Fawn Whitmore (Ed), Ray Helms, Jr. (Teresa Kretzer) and Ted Dekam; siblings, Howard Isbell, Pat Copeland, Ed Isbell and Jeanie Rozegnal; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Matthews has been cremated under the direction of HeatonBowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where a registration book will be available to sign 9 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Friday.

Helen T. Matthews, 85, Savannah, Missouri; passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.Helen was born on May 17, 1935 to the late Howard and Theresa (Staszkiewicz) Isbell.Helen was a devoted wife and mother and also worked as a head housekeeper and caregiver.Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was an avid enthusiast of Western movies, game shows and WWE.Helen married Earl F. Matthews in 1977. He preceded her in death in 1991.Survivors include her children, Sharon Stahl (Richard), Kim Hanson (Joey), Deborah Lorraine (Trent), Fawn Whitmore (Ed), Ray Helms, Jr. (Teresa Kretzer) and Ted Dekam; siblings, Howard Isbell, Pat Copeland, Ed Isbell and Jeanie Rozegnal; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Mrs. Matthews has been cremated under the direction of HeatonBowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where a registration book will be available to sign 9 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Friday.<figure>
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Patricia (Pat) Kunze, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021.

Survivors include a daughter Gayle (Rick) Edwards; son Steve Kunze; grandchildren, Chase (Kandice) Winder, Cort Winder; great-grandchildren, Jerzie, Paxton, and Teirson Winder; and several step-grandchildren.

She retired from American Family Insurance.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish for many years and served as a Lector, Communion minister and Choir member.&nbsp; She also volunteered at The House of Bread.

Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 14 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Visitation will follow until 7:00 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patricia (Pat) Kunze, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021.Survivors include a daughter Gayle (Rick) Edwards; son Steve Kunze; grandchildren, Chase (Kandice) Winder, Cort Winder; great-grandchildren, Jerzie, Paxton, and Teirson Winder; and several step-grandchildren.She retired from American Family Insurance.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish for many years and served as a Lector, Communion minister and Choir member.&nbsp; She also volunteered at The House of Bread.Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 14 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Visitation will follow until 7:00 pm.Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.<figure>
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Patricia (Pat) Kunze  1932 - 2021

Janet Leah Ussary, 64, of St. Joseph, MO, died April 10, 2021.&nbsp;

She was born September 11, 1956 in Nevada, MO, to Donald and Donna (Sheeks) Ussary.

Survivors include her mother Donna Ussary; brother Brad Ussary (Laura); nephews, Brett and Seth Ussary; niece Lexi Ussary; and dear family friend Jacinta Rupp.

Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Faucett Cemetery Faucett, MO.&nbsp; Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.

Janet Leah Ussary, 64, of St. Joseph, MO, died April 10, 2021.&nbsp;She was born September 11, 1956 in Nevada, MO, to Donald and Donna (Sheeks) Ussary.Survivors include her mother Donna Ussary; brother Brad Ussary (Laura); nephews, Brett and Seth Ussary; niece Lexi Ussary; and dear family friend Jacinta Rupp.She was preceded in death by her father.Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Faucett Cemetery Faucett, MO.&nbsp; Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.<figure>
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Janet Leah Ussary  1956 - 2021

Daylene Dale Blizzard, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Daylene was born on November 24, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Charles and Betty (Sherman) Moore, II.

Daylene was a Med Aide for numerous residential care facilities.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Daylene loved her friends and family fiercely, she enjoyed interior decorating, crafts, bird watching, thunderstorms, willow trees, Stephen King movies and her favorite color, purple.

In addition to her parents,&nbsp; Daylene was preceded in death by a brother and grand niece

Daylene is survived by her two daughters, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three sisters.

Ms. Blizzard has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

A registration book will be available to sign at our chapel.

Daylene Dale Blizzard, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.Daylene was born on November 24, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Charles and Betty (Sherman) Moore, II.Daylene was a Med Aide for numerous residential care facilities.She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Daylene loved her friends and family fiercely, she enjoyed interior decorating, crafts, bird watching, thunderstorms, willow trees, Stephen King movies and her favorite color, purple.In addition to her parents,&nbsp; Daylene was preceded in death by a brother and grand nieceDaylene is survived by her two daughters, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three sisters.Ms. Blizzard has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; A private family celebration will be held at a later date.A registration book will be available to sign at our chapel.<figure>
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Daylene Dale Blizzard  1955 - 2021

Amy Morse, 22, Rosalie Morse, 3, Braxtin Grace 2, and Anastasia Grace 1, passed away Friday April 9, 2021 in a car wreck in St. Joseph, Missouri&nbsp;

Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family is requesting Memorial donations to help with funeral expenses, in care of the Rupp Funeral Home or the online&nbsp;"Donate Funeral Fund"&nbsp;left column of the obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ruppfuneral.com/">www.ruppfuneral.com</a>&nbsp;

Amy Morse, 22, Rosalie Morse, 3, Braxtin Grace 2, and Anastasia Grace 1, passed away Friday April 9, 2021 in a car wreck in St. Joseph, Missouri&nbsp;Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family is requesting Memorial donations to help with funeral expenses, in care of the Rupp Funeral Home or the online&nbsp;"Donate Funeral Fund"&nbsp;left column of the obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ruppfuneral.com/">www.ruppfuneral.com</a>&nbsp;

Amy, Rosalie, Braxtin & Anastasia Morse  

Donna Fern Morgan-Barnett 90, passed from this life at Living Community Center April 11, 2021 after a battle with heart disease &amp; dementia. 

Donna was born March 27, 1931 in Stewartsville, MO to Eugene A. &amp; Fern A. (Coffey) Morgan. She resided there until the age of 13, when her family moved to Faucett, MO, where she attended and graduated from Faucett High School class of 1949. She married Thomas LeRoy Barnett November 11, 1950. After their marriage, they lived in El Paso, Texas, where LeRoy was stationed with the Army. When returning to the Faucett/Agency area, she enjoyed staying home raising her children as well as owning &amp; operating Bride’s Catering Service. She baked wedding cakes &amp; catered many weddings throughout Missouri &amp; Kansas with the assistance of her Mother &amp; children. She later owned &amp; operated The Bread Board Deli in downtown St. Joseph for several years. Donna was a member of the Pleasure Riders Saddle Club of Dearborn, Mo. She enjoyed showing horses with her husband &amp; children as well as trail riding. She &amp; her family hosted annual trail rides on their farm south of St. Joseph with hundreds of riders attending each year. She also enjoyed participating in the annual cattle drive on their friends ranch in Colorado. She loved attending the events of her grandchildren &amp; grandchildrens friends. She was known as Grandma Barnett to all kids who knew her. Donna was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas LeRoy (1985), son Layne G. (2014), step son David L. (2020) &amp; brother Dale Morgan (2013). 

She is survived by sons; Jim (Julie) Barnett &amp; Wayne (Carol) Barnett, daughters; Ladonna (Dean) Fergison &amp; Linda (Bill) Bywaters all of St. Joseph, sisters; Nigel (Wayne) Adkins of Dearborn, MO &amp; Allie Monaghan of Belton, MO, sister-in-law Twyla Morgan of Faucett, 17 grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home, funeral services and public live stream: 10:00 AM Wednesday Rupp Funeral Home, Reverend James Barnett Officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to a charity of the donors choice. The family is requesting patron to wear mask to the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donna Fern Morgan-Barnett 90, passed from this life at Living Community Center April 11, 2021 after a battle with heart disease &amp; dementia. Donna was born March 27, 1931 in Stewartsville, MO to Eugene A. &amp; Fern A. (Coffey) Morgan. She resided there until the age of 13, when her family moved to Faucett, MO, where she attended and graduated from Faucett High School class of 1949. She married Thomas LeRoy Barnett November 11, 1950. After their marriage, they lived in El Paso, Texas, where LeRoy was stationed with the Army. When returning to the Faucett/Agency area, she enjoyed staying home raising her children as well as owning &amp; operating Bride’s Catering Service. She baked wedding cakes &amp; catered many weddings throughout Missouri &amp; Kansas with the assistance of her Mother &amp; children. She later owned &amp; operated The Bread Board Deli in downtown St. Joseph for several years. Donna was a member of the Pleasure Riders Saddle Club of Dearborn, Mo. She enjoyed showing horses with her husband &amp; children as well as trail riding. She &amp; her family hosted annual trail rides on their farm south of St. Joseph with hundreds of riders attending each year. She also enjoyed participating in the annual cattle drive on their friends ranch in Colorado. She loved attending the events of her grandchildren &amp; grandchildrens friends. She was known as Grandma Barnett to all kids who knew her. Donna was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas LeRoy (1985), son Layne G. (2014), step son David L. (2020) &amp; brother Dale Morgan (2013). She is survived by sons; Jim (Julie) Barnett &amp; Wayne (Carol) Barnett, daughters; Ladonna (Dean) Fergison &amp; Linda (Bill) Bywaters all of St. Joseph, sisters; Nigel (Wayne) Adkins of Dearborn, MO &amp; Allie Monaghan of Belton, MO, sister-in-law Twyla Morgan of Faucett, 17 grandchildren &amp; several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home, funeral services and public live stream: 10:00 AM Wednesday Rupp Funeral Home, Reverend James Barnett Officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to a charity of the donors choice. The family is requesting patron to wear mask to the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Esperanza "Hope" Chavez-Martinez 96, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. 

She was born August 1, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Mary and Nicolas Valle. She graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School, retired from Custom Cable Company, and she was also a homemaker. Hope loved her Catholic faith, going to mass and praying the rosary daily. She was a great cook who loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the St. James Catholic Church. 

Hope was preceded in death by 1st husband, Jesse Chavez, 2nd husband, Gus Martinez, her parents, sons, Jesse Chavez and John M. Chavez, brother, Joe Valle, sisters, Loretta Salcedo, Marcelina Becerra, and Angelina Valle. 

Survivors include: daughters, Delores (Walter) Myers, Kansas City, MO, Ramona (Bill) Atkinson, St. Joseph, MO, Margaret (Walter) Imm, Smithville, MO, Frances (Craig) Wahlert, St. Joseph, MO, Mary (Steve) Merritt, St. Joseph, MO, sons, Daniel (Pam) Chavez, Gardner, KS, Larry (Linda) Chavez, Kansas City, KS, and Tom (Marolyn) Chavez, 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Margaret Jones, Omaha, NE.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Joseph Totton Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Monday with the family to receive friends from 6-8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James Catholic Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Esperanza "Hope" Chavez-Martinez 96, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. She was born August 1, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Mary and Nicolas Valle. She graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School, retired from Custom Cable Company, and she was also a homemaker. Hope loved her Catholic faith, going to mass and praying the rosary daily. She was a great cook who loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the St. James Catholic Church. Hope was preceded in death by 1st husband, Jesse Chavez, 2nd husband, Gus Martinez, her parents, sons, Jesse Chavez and John M. Chavez, brother, Joe Valle, sisters, Loretta Salcedo, Marcelina Becerra, and Angelina Valle. Survivors include: daughters, Delores (Walter) Myers, Kansas City, MO, Ramona (Bill) Atkinson, St. Joseph, MO, Margaret (Walter) Imm, Smithville, MO, Frances (Craig) Wahlert, St. Joseph, MO, Mary (Steve) Merritt, St. Joseph, MO, sons, Daniel (Pam) Chavez, Gardner, KS, Larry (Linda) Chavez, Kansas City, KS, and Tom (Marolyn) Chavez, 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Margaret Jones, Omaha, NE. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Father Joseph Totton Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Monday with the family to receive friends from 6-8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James Catholic Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Esperanza "Hope" Martinez  1924 - 2021

Waneda Jean Huff, 96, of Atchison Kansas died on Friday, April 8, 2021 at the Atchison Medicalodge. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Michael Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 1:45 pm on Monday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Waneda was born on Feb. 10, 1925 in East Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Vern R. and Odessa M. (Berry) Baker. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She owned and operated the Huff Liquor Store in Atchison, was a Avon Lady, and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She was married to Raymond Huff in 1945. Mr. Huff preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include a son Don (Martha) Huff, Atchison, KS, a granddaughter, Brandy Wilson, Indianapolis, IN and three great grandchildren. Her parents, husband Raymond, a son Darrell Huff (2009), and a brother Douglas Baker preceded her in death.<a>Read Less</a>

Waneda Jean Huff, 96, of Atchison Kansas died on Friday, April 8, 2021 at the Atchison Medicalodge. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Michael Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 1:45 pm on Monday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Waneda was born on Feb. 10, 1925 in East Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Vern R. and Odessa M. (Berry) Baker. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She owned and operated the Huff Liquor Store in Atchison, was a Avon Lady, and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She was married to Raymond Huff in 1945. Mr. Huff preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include a son Don (Martha) Huff, Atchison, KS, a granddaughter, Brandy Wilson, Indianapolis, IN and three great grandchildren. Her parents, husband Raymond, a son Darrell Huff (2009), and a brother Douglas Baker preceded her in death.<a>Read Less</a><figure>
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Waneda Jean Huff (Baker)  1925 - 2021

James "Pee-Wee" Matthew Welter, 55, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. 

He was born August 20, 1965 in St. Joseph, son of Judy and David Welter. He attended Savannah High School. James married Melissa Ellis on January 13, 2019 in Savannah, Missouri. James loved cars, guitars, and most of all his family. 

He was preceded in death by mother, Judy Welter, mother-in-law, Linda Ellis, and brothers, Allen and John Lee Welter. 

Survivors include: wife, Melissa Welter, of the home, father, David Welter of St. Joseph, daughter, Olivia Welter of Colorado, son, Frank Welter of St. Joseph, father in law, Chuck Ellis, grandchildren, Charlie, Leah, and Camden, 4 nephews, 6 nieces, and numerous other extended family.

Mr. Welter has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Chuck Ellis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James Welter Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James "Pee-Wee" Matthew Welter, 55, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. He was born August 20, 1965 in St. Joseph, son of Judy and David Welter. He attended Savannah High School. James married Melissa Ellis on January 13, 2019 in Savannah, Missouri. James loved cars, guitars, and most of all his family. He was preceded in death by mother, Judy Welter, mother-in-law, Linda Ellis, and brothers, Allen and John Lee Welter. Survivors include: wife, Melissa Welter, of the home, father, David Welter of St. Joseph, daughter, Olivia Welter of Colorado, son, Frank Welter of St. Joseph, father in law, Chuck Ellis, grandchildren, Charlie, Leah, and Camden, 4 nephews, 6 nieces, and numerous other extended family. Mr. Welter has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Chuck Ellis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James Welter Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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James "Pee-Wee" Matthew Welter  1965 - 2021

Cierra Larice Banks, 29, of St. Joseph, passed away April 7, 2021.&nbsp; Cierra was born July 16, 1991 in St. Joseph to Rae Ann C. Banks and Christopher Jackson.

She served in the Army Reserves; receiving an honorable discharge in 2019.&nbsp; She was a full time student at Missouri Western State University.

Survivors include her father Christopher Jackson; son Izaiah Lee Scott Bruce; two sisters Shayla Crandall (John), Shauna Simmons; &nbsp;aunts Charmelle Larice Chambers EdD, Laraine Jones, Tamara Jackson; &nbsp;uncle Michael Jackson; Cierra's fiance Kenneth Leroy Jones; two nieces Kennedy Lacole Allen, Reagan Crandall; nephew Carter Pulley; two cousins Amy Wedgeworth (Stephen), and Jocelyn Jones; and a host of cousins.

Cierra was preceded in death by her mother Rae Ann C Banks; and her grandparents Lawrence and Ernestine Banks; Lottie and WIlbert Jackson.

She was a member of Christian Charity Church in Grandview, MO, and enjoyed gardening, music, shopping, movies, and crime stories.

Memorial contributions to the Sickle-Cell Foundation would be appreciated.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 10:00 am at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will follow Wednesday at 11:00 am at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Cierra Larice Banks, 29, of St. Joseph, passed away April 7, 2021.&nbsp; Cierra was born July 16, 1991 in St. Joseph to Rae Ann C. Banks and Christopher Jackson.She served in the Army Reserves; receiving an honorable discharge in 2019.&nbsp; She was a full time student at Missouri Western State University.Survivors include her father Christopher Jackson; son Izaiah Lee Scott Bruce; two sisters Shayla Crandall (John), Shauna Simmons; &nbsp;aunts Charmelle Larice Chambers EdD, Laraine Jones, Tamara Jackson; &nbsp;uncle Michael Jackson; Cierra's fiance Kenneth Leroy Jones; two nieces Kennedy Lacole Allen, Reagan Crandall; nephew Carter Pulley; two cousins Amy Wedgeworth (Stephen), and Jocelyn Jones; and a host of cousins.Cierra was preceded in death by her mother Rae Ann C Banks; and her grandparents Lawrence and Ernestine Banks; Lottie and WIlbert Jackson.She was a member of Christian Charity Church in Grandview, MO, and enjoyed gardening, music, shopping, movies, and crime stories.Memorial contributions to the Sickle-Cell Foundation would be appreciated.Visitation will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 10:00 am at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will follow Wednesday at 11:00 am at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.<figure>
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Cierra Larice Banks  1991 - 2021

Walter Norman Tilbury,92, of Independence, MO,died Monday, April 5, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Buffalo, New York July 31, 1928, he was reared in St. Joseph, Missouri and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1946.

He entered the Army that year and spent 13 months in Korea. He later received his AA from St. Joseph Junior College and his BA from Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas.

He retired from IBM in 1987 after thirty years with the company. He was a Methodist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Daisy Tilbury, a younger brother Jerry Paul (Hazel), his older brother, Ronald (Regina), his nephew Mike (Lori) of Peoria, Arizona and his partner for 34 years, Joe Arthur Jones.

He is survived by and his best &nbsp;friend and caregiver Kevin Bradley of the home.

Open public viewing will be held 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Heaton Bowman Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Mo.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday at &nbsp;Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph.

Walter Norman Tilbury,92, of Independence, MO,died Monday, April 5, 2021 at his residence.Born in Buffalo, New York July 31, 1928, he was reared in St. Joseph, Missouri and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1946.He entered the Army that year and spent 13 months in Korea. He later received his AA from St. Joseph Junior College and his BA from Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas.He retired from IBM in 1987 after thirty years with the company. He was a Methodist.He was preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Daisy Tilbury, a younger brother Jerry Paul (Hazel), his older brother, Ronald (Regina), his nephew Mike (Lori) of Peoria, Arizona and his partner for 34 years, Joe Arthur Jones.He is survived by and his best &nbsp;friend and caregiver Kevin Bradley of the home.Open public viewing will be held 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Heaton Bowman Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Mo.Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday at &nbsp;Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph.

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