Debbie Roxanne Frayer, age 65, of Powhattan, passed away December 26th, with her loving husband, John, at her side.

Debbie spent her life caring for others as a nurse until she met Breana and fell in love with her. She took Breana into her home when she was only six months old and provided a warm home until Breana passed away at 11 years old.

Debbie married John Frayer, in February 1996. Debbie is loved and will be missed by her other 3 children and their spouses, Nathan and Jonna Davis, Nema and Robert Brown, Melissa and Eric Coots. Debbie also has 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Debbie was valued and loved by everyone that knew her.

A memorial will be held Saturday, January 11th, at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS.

Debbie Roxanne Frayer, age 65, of Powhattan, passed away December 26th, with her loving husband, John, at her side.Debbie spent her life caring for others as a nurse until she met Breana and fell in love with her. She took Breana into her home when she was only six months old and provided a warm home until Breana passed away at 11 years old.Debbie married John Frayer, in February 1996. Debbie is loved and will be missed by her other 3 children and their spouses, Nathan and Jonna Davis, Nema and Robert Brown, Melissa and Eric Coots. Debbie also has 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.Debbie was valued and loved by everyone that knew her.A memorial will be held Saturday, January 11th, at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS.<figure>
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Debbie Roxanne Frayer  1954 - 2019

Linda Sue Nold, 78, of St. Joseph, died unexpectedly, December 28, 2019.&nbsp; She was born October 5, 1941, in Amazonia, MO, to James P. and Lura (Vaughn) Johnson.

She was a graduate of Savannah High School.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and truck driver for over 30 years.&nbsp; Linda was an owner operator of her own truck, and then for 22 years drove for Johnson Controls/Ruan Transportation, where she received the Million Mile Award.

Survivors include her children, Eric Scott Landess, Cora Janelle Landess, Britte Suzanne Landess; four grandchildren, Nautika Landess, Jake Landess, Ashley Wolf, Jenny Snyder; great-grandchildren, Jordan Snyder, Dakota Wolf, Ryver Wolf, Hayven Wolf, Amber Marie Roland, Na'Taegan Rollie Landess, Na'Dayvion Brittain; and brother Daryl Johnson.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, Billy Wayne Landess, Lamar Pettite, and Don Nold; brother Loren; and a grandson Phillip William.

Linda was a member of the Ladies of the Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp; She loved her flowers, loved to sew, and spent a lot of time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was very friendly to everyone, never knew a stranger, and loved to help people.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will be Monday, January 6, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery.

Linda Sue Nold, 78, of St. Joseph, died unexpectedly, December 28, 2019.&nbsp; She was born October 5, 1941, in Amazonia, MO, to James P. and Lura (Vaughn) Johnson.She was a graduate of Savannah High School.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and truck driver for over 30 years.&nbsp; Linda was an owner operator of her own truck, and then for 22 years drove for Johnson Controls/Ruan Transportation, where she received the Million Mile Award.Survivors include her children, Eric Scott Landess, Cora Janelle Landess, Britte Suzanne Landess; four grandchildren, Nautika Landess, Jake Landess, Ashley Wolf, Jenny Snyder; great-grandchildren, Jordan Snyder, Dakota Wolf, Ryver Wolf, Hayven Wolf, Amber Marie Roland, Na'Taegan Rollie Landess, Na'Dayvion Brittain; and brother Daryl Johnson.Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, Billy Wayne Landess, Lamar Pettite, and Don Nold; brother Loren; and a grandson Phillip William.Linda was a member of the Ladies of the Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp; She loved her flowers, loved to sew, and spent a lot of time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was very friendly to everyone, never knew a stranger, and loved to help people.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; Services will be Monday, January 6, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery.<figure>
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&nbsp;Lesley "Junior" Shelton 87 of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away December 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Lesley was born on January 20, 1932 in Troy, Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Troy, moving to St. Joseph in 1993.

Lesley served in the Korean War. Lesley was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Blair, Kansas. He was also a member of the VFW #5581 in Wathena, Kansas, and the American Legion Post #55, in Troy, Kansas. He worked as a molder for Atchison Castings until retirement at the age of 62. He enjoyed visiting with his kids and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Carl Shelton, mother Petronel Clary, step-dad Hobert Clary, step-mom Mary Rose Shelton &amp; brother Dwain Shelton.

Lesley is survived by wife of 63 years, Letha of the home. Son Michael; daughters Nancy Goodwin (Terry, Diana Livingston all of St. Joseph, Missouri. Brothers Gary Clary (Gail, Kenny Shelton, Troy, Kansas; Rick Shelton (Mary) of Arizona. Sisters, Pam Lehmer (Mark) Mound City, Missouri; Betty Schreiner, Gladstone, Missouri; Carolee Harring, Falls City, Nebraska. Granddaughters Megan, Leslie, Traci (Tyler) Kaylee &amp; Abbee. Grandsons, Bryson (Kathrin, Justin; great-granddaughters; Sadie, Jaelynn, Jalysse, Kinzlie; great-grandsons; Jett, Camden, Boden, Kolbie; great-great-granddaughter, Maddie; great-great-grandsons Cie, Kayson, Jaxson, Maverick and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

At: First Southern Baptist Church in Blair, Kansas

Visitation: family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday evening January 3, at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Wathena, Kansas where friends may call after 9:00 am Friday.

Memorials: First Southern Baptist Church and Alzheimer's Association

&nbsp;Lesley "Junior" Shelton 87 of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away December 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.Lesley was born on January 20, 1932 in Troy, Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Troy, moving to St. Joseph in 1993.Lesley served in the Korean War. Lesley was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Blair, Kansas. He was also a member of the VFW #5581 in Wathena, Kansas, and the American Legion Post #55, in Troy, Kansas. He worked as a molder for Atchison Castings until retirement at the age of 62. He enjoyed visiting with his kids and grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father Carl Shelton, mother Petronel Clary, step-dad Hobert Clary, step-mom Mary Rose Shelton &amp; brother Dwain Shelton.Lesley is survived by wife of 63 years, Letha of the home. Son Michael; daughters Nancy Goodwin (Terry, Diana Livingston all of St. Joseph, Missouri. Brothers Gary Clary (Gail, Kenny Shelton, Troy, Kansas; Rick Shelton (Mary) of Arizona. Sisters, Pam Lehmer (Mark) Mound City, Missouri; Betty Schreiner, Gladstone, Missouri; Carolee Harring, Falls City, Nebraska. Granddaughters Megan, Leslie, Traci (Tyler) Kaylee &amp; Abbee. Grandsons, Bryson (Kathrin, Justin; great-granddaughters; Sadie, Jaelynn, Jalysse, Kinzlie; great-grandsons; Jett, Camden, Boden, Kolbie; great-great-granddaughter, Maddie; great-great-grandsons Cie, Kayson, Jaxson, Maverick and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.FUNERAL: Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm.At: First Southern Baptist Church in Blair, KansasVisitation: family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday evening January 3, at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Wathena, Kansas where friends may call after 9:00 am Friday.Memorials: First Southern Baptist Church and Alzheimer's Association

Lesley "Junior" Shelton  1932 - 2019

Melvin Leroy Tyler 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in a Saint Joseph, Missouri Hospital. 

He was born July 9, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of the late Lou Ella &amp; Melvin Tyler. 

He married Robin Tyler in 1992, and she survives of the home. 

He graduated from DeKalb High School, and had worked at Herzog Construction for over 32 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, and keeping his grass mowed. He loved being outside, and busy doing projects around the house. He was a huge Nascar fan. His favorite racer is Jimmy Johnson. He was also an animal lover. 

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Billy Joe Tyler. 

Survivors include: wife, Robin Tyler of the home, 6 children: Sandy (Curt) Acord, Tammy Sue (Gordon) Bennington, Tim (Penny) Tyler, Bradley J. (Amber) Tyler, William Jesse (Tracy) Tyler, and Candy (Terry) Kalamon, numerous grandchildren &amp; great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. 

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the services. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.

Melvin Leroy Tyler 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in a Saint Joseph, Missouri Hospital. He was born July 9, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of the late Lou Ella &amp; Melvin Tyler. He married Robin Tyler in 1992, and she survives of the home. He graduated from DeKalb High School, and had worked at Herzog Construction for over 32 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, and keeping his grass mowed. He loved being outside, and busy doing projects around the house. He was a huge Nascar fan. His favorite racer is Jimmy Johnson. He was also an animal lover. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Billy Joe Tyler. Survivors include: wife, Robin Tyler of the home, 6 children: Sandy (Curt) Acord, Tammy Sue (Gordon) Bennington, Tim (Penny) Tyler, Bradley J. (Amber) Tyler, William Jesse (Tracy) Tyler, and Candy (Terry) Kalamon, numerous grandchildren &amp; great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the services. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.<figure>
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Patricia Lee Baumann, 70, of Omaha, NE formerly of Atchison KS died on Sunday, Dec. 29th, 2019 at the Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, NE.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who is handling the arrangements. Words for comfort and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Patricia Lee Pierce was born on April 22, 1949 in Atchison KS the daughter of Ervin Lee and Rose Marie (Deyhle) Pierce. Patty graduated from Atchison High School in 1967. She worked in the dietary department of the Atchison Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed bowling, collecting teddy bears, lighthouses, and cook books. Patty was an excellent candy maker and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son Michael (Amy) Baumann, Bennington, NE, two grandchildren, Pierce and Eli Baumann, a niece Misty(Rex) Jones, Atchison KS, two great nieces, Paige and Samantha Jones and great nephew, Sean Jones, all of Atchison, KS. Her parents, a brother, Ervin Pierce, Jr, and a sister, Sandra Foster preceded her in death.



Patricia Lee Baumann, 70, of Omaha, NE formerly of Atchison KS died on Sunday, Dec. 29th, 2019 at the Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, NE.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who is handling the arrangements. Words for comfort and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.Patricia Lee Pierce was born on April 22, 1949 in Atchison KS the daughter of Ervin Lee and Rose Marie (Deyhle) Pierce. Patty graduated from Atchison High School in 1967. She worked in the dietary department of the Atchison Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed bowling, collecting teddy bears, lighthouses, and cook books. Patty was an excellent candy maker and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.Survivors include a son Michael (Amy) Baumann, Bennington, NE, two grandchildren, Pierce and Eli Baumann, a niece Misty(Rex) Jones, Atchison KS, two great nieces, Paige and Samantha Jones and great nephew, Sean Jones, all of Atchison, KS. Her parents, a brother, Ervin Pierce, Jr, and a sister, Sandra Foster preceded her in death.

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Patricia Lee Baumann (Pierce)  1949 - 2019

Richard Warner, Sr., 74, of St. Joseph, died December 29, 2019 at Mosaic Hospital surrounded by his loving family.&nbsp;

Richard was born January 18, 1945, in St. Joseph, to Paul Richard and Maxine (Boyles) Warner.

He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, then joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War; receiving an honorable discharge.

He retired from the Water Pollution Control of St. Joseph.

Survivors include a son Rich Warner, Jr.; sister Mary Lynn Barger; granddaughter Kilsey Keesler; two great-grandchildren; niece Misty Barger and a nephew Robert Barger, Jr.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his companion Shirley.

He was a member of Northwest Missouri Street Rods.&nbsp; He loved going to cars shows with his buddies and hanging out at Bob's Garage.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will be at Feuquay Cemetery at a later date.

Richard Warner, Sr., 74, of St. Joseph, died December 29, 2019 at Mosaic Hospital surrounded by his loving family.&nbsp;Richard was born January 18, 1945, in St. Joseph, to Paul Richard and Maxine (Boyles) Warner.He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, then joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War; receiving an honorable discharge.He retired from the Water Pollution Control of St. Joseph.Survivors include a son Rich Warner, Jr.; sister Mary Lynn Barger; granddaughter Kilsey Keesler; two great-grandchildren; niece Misty Barger and a nephew Robert Barger, Jr.Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his companion Shirley.He was a member of Northwest Missouri Street Rods.&nbsp; He loved going to cars shows with his buddies and hanging out at Bob's Garage.Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will be at Feuquay Cemetery at a later date.<figure>
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Richard Warner, Sr.  1945 - 2019

Jay Daniel Watson 58, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Sunday, December 29, 2019. 

Preceded in death by wife, Laura Watson, and parents, JD and Diane Watson. 

Survivors include: son, Brian Watson, brother, Mark Watson, and half sister, Kathy Dove. 

Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.&nbsp;

Jay Daniel Watson 58, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born July 18, 1961, Marysville, CA. Preceded in death by wife, Laura Watson, and parents, JD and Diane Watson. Survivors include: son, Brian Watson, brother, Mark Watson, and half sister, Kathy Dove. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.&nbsp;

Jay Daniel Watson  1961 - 2019



Viola Lee Fasching Burton (Lee) passed away in St Joseph on Monday, December 30, 2019 at a St. Joseph health care center. She was born to William and Margaret (Jackson) Fasching on February 19,1933. Lee grew up in St. Joseph and attended McKinley Elementary and Benton High School. Lee was a soft-spoken, caring woman with a keen sense of humor. She was a member of King Hill United Methodist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior.

She married Robert “Bob” Burton in 1949, and they had 4 children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her children also attended McKinley Elementary School. Lee volunteered for many school functions there, &nbsp;and she was an active member of the PTA. After the children were older, she worked at Head Start as a teacher’s aide. The students all called her “Bigfoot” after she stepped on a mouse that was running through the classroom. Later, she worked many years at TG&amp;Y, mostly in the fabric department, and she has the fabric stash to prove it.

To get some time together, Lee and Bob took dance lessons in the mid ‘50s, that’s when their love of dancing began. Lee loved many types of dance including swing, foxtrot, square, and line dancing. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, and baking. Lee made many clothes for her children and herself. She decorated cakes for family's and friends’ birthdays and weddings. She made wedding cakes for all four of her children. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether gathering for food, a friendly game of cards, or both. She gladly helped others providing transportation and companionship to friends until she was no longer able to drive. She liked to travel and visited Hawaii, the Bahamas, England, and took a train ride to Reno, Nevada. But her favorite place was home, where she would often see deer come out of the woods onto her lawn, or look down the hill and see downtown St Joseph in the distance.

Lee was preceded in death by Bob, her husband of 49 years; her brothers-Jack Fasching, Dick Fasching, and Bill Fasching all of St Joseph; and one son, Timothy (Tim) Burton. She is survived by her children: Margaret Weston of St. Joseph, Robert Burton (Mary Ann) of Katy, Texas, and Linda Yates (Keith) of Garland, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren with twins arriving in June, and 3 great-great grandchildren with another due in May, sisters-in-law, Arlene Fasching, Connie Fasching, and Martha Stacio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

While her whole family greatly loved and sacrificially supported her, special recognition goes to Margaret Weston, David Weston, and Wendi Weston for making it possible for Mom to stay in her home for so long.

The family also thanks the staff of Senior Living of St. Joseph, and Mosaic Life Care Hospice for their loving, gentle care of our mother during her final months of life. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Friday, with a Memorial Service starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Rupp Funeral Home.&nbsp;



Viola Lee Fasching Burton (Lee) passed away in St Joseph on Monday, December 30, 2019 at a St. Joseph health care center. She was born to William and Margaret (Jackson) Fasching on February 19,1933. Lee grew up in St. Joseph and attended McKinley Elementary and Benton High School. Lee was a soft-spoken, caring woman with a keen sense of humor. She was a member of King Hill United Methodist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior.She married Robert “Bob” Burton in 1949, and they had 4 children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her children also attended McKinley Elementary School. Lee volunteered for many school functions there, &nbsp;and she was an active member of the PTA. After the children were older, she worked at Head Start as a teacher’s aide. The students all called her “Bigfoot” after she stepped on a mouse that was running through the classroom. Later, she worked many years at TG&amp;Y, mostly in the fabric department, and she has the fabric stash to prove it.To get some time together, Lee and Bob took dance lessons in the mid ‘50s, that’s when their love of dancing began. Lee loved many types of dance including swing, foxtrot, square, and line dancing. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, and baking. Lee made many clothes for her children and herself. She decorated cakes for family's and friends’ birthdays and weddings. She made wedding cakes for all four of her children. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether gathering for food, a friendly game of cards, or both. She gladly helped others providing transportation and companionship to friends until she was no longer able to drive. She liked to travel and visited Hawaii, the Bahamas, England, and took a train ride to Reno, Nevada. But her favorite place was home, where she would often see deer come out of the woods onto her lawn, or look down the hill and see downtown St Joseph in the distance.Lee was preceded in death by Bob, her husband of 49 years; her brothers-Jack Fasching, Dick Fasching, and Bill Fasching all of St Joseph; and one son, Timothy (Tim) Burton. She is survived by her children: Margaret Weston of St. Joseph, Robert Burton (Mary Ann) of Katy, Texas, and Linda Yates (Keith) of Garland, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren with twins arriving in June, and 3 great-great grandchildren with another due in May, sisters-in-law, Arlene Fasching, Connie Fasching, and Martha Stacio, and numerous nieces and nephews.While her whole family greatly loved and sacrificially supported her, special recognition goes to Margaret Weston, David Weston, and Wendi Weston for making it possible for Mom to stay in her home for so long.The family also thanks the staff of Senior Living of St. Joseph, and Mosaic Life Care Hospice for their loving, gentle care of our mother during her final months of life. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Friday, with a Memorial Service starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Rupp Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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On Monday, December 30, 2019, Whitney Kate Wells gained her angel wings. Our sweet girl was surrounded by family, close friends, her dog Charles, and a very special Mosaic Hospice team-Kristy Guess, Missy Wiedmer, and Heidi Sidwell. Whitney Kate could not have fought a more courageous battle since May 14, her diagnosis day.

Whitney Kate, age 10, was born at Winnie Palmer Memorial Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida on May 8, 2009. Her parents, Scott and Tara Wells, were so blessed to have adopted her and to have been present at her birth. Whit became part of the Wells family on Mother’s Day 2009. She has always been a spunky, smart, intuitive and extremely caring little girl. Her personality was one of a kind. At one time her goal was to become President of the United States and name her jet “The Whitney.”

Whitney Kate was preceded in death by her precious older sister, Ruby Kate Wells, in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her grandfathers Rod Gillespie and Chester Wells; and two uncles Lynn and Wayne Wells.

Whit is survived by her wonderful brother Jesse Scott Wells, her grandmothers Nancy Gillespie and Patricia Wells and numerous aunts and uncles – Tonya McCrea, Connie Wells and Arthur Schottel, Gary and Nancy Wells, Mike and Cindy Wells, Kenny and Jami Wells, and Steve Wells. She is also survived by numerous cousins – Cash McCrea, Bridget Jobes (Brian, Brian Wells, Brent Wells (Maggie, Kyle Wells (Melissa, Kortni Epperson (Logan, Beth Bell (Brett, Dustin Wells, Doren Wells and Daman Wells. Additionally, Whitney had so many friends that supported her throughout her short education and during this difficult DIPG journey. Whitney had the most special connection with her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Trisha Viselli, from the Oak Grove teaching team. Whitney also attended school with her mom at Pershing Elementary.

Memorial Service 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 2nd, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. There is no scheduled family visitation. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Whitney Kate Wells Memorial which will be used to positively impact the lives of St. Joseph community children. Donations are being accepted at Nodaway Valley Bank locations.



On Monday, December 30, 2019, Whitney Kate Wells gained her angel wings. Our sweet girl was surrounded by family, close friends, her dog Charles, and a very special Mosaic Hospice team-Kristy Guess, Missy Wiedmer, and Heidi Sidwell. Whitney Kate could not have fought a more courageous battle since May 14, her diagnosis day.Whitney Kate, age 10, was born at Winnie Palmer Memorial Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida on May 8, 2009. Her parents, Scott and Tara Wells, were so blessed to have adopted her and to have been present at her birth. Whit became part of the Wells family on Mother’s Day 2009. She has always been a spunky, smart, intuitive and extremely caring little girl. Her personality was one of a kind. At one time her goal was to become President of the United States and name her jet “The Whitney.”Whitney Kate was preceded in death by her precious older sister, Ruby Kate Wells, in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her grandfathers Rod Gillespie and Chester Wells; and two uncles Lynn and Wayne Wells.Whit is survived by her wonderful brother Jesse Scott Wells, her grandmothers Nancy Gillespie and Patricia Wells and numerous aunts and uncles – Tonya McCrea, Connie Wells and Arthur Schottel, Gary and Nancy Wells, Mike and Cindy Wells, Kenny and Jami Wells, and Steve Wells. She is also survived by numerous cousins – Cash McCrea, Bridget Jobes (Brian, Brian Wells, Brent Wells (Maggie, Kyle Wells (Melissa, Kortni Epperson (Logan, Beth Bell (Brett, Dustin Wells, Doren Wells and Daman Wells. Additionally, Whitney had so many friends that supported her throughout her short education and during this difficult DIPG journey. Whitney had the most special connection with her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Trisha Viselli, from the Oak Grove teaching team. Whitney also attended school with her mom at Pershing Elementary.Memorial Service 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 2nd, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. There is no scheduled family visitation. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Whitney Kate Wells Memorial which will be used to positively impact the lives of St. Joseph community children. Donations are being accepted at Nodaway Valley Bank locations.

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Dorothy L. Andrews, 97, Tomball, Texas, formerly of Helena, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

She was born June 21, 1922 in Andrew County, Missouri.

Dorothy married Vernon Andrews September 25, 1943. He preceded her in death July 15, 2014.

She was a member of Union Star Baptist Church and Andrew County Farm Bureau. Dorothy was also a correspondent for the Tri-County News and the Savannah Reporter.

She was also preceded in death by her son, William Andrews; parents, Dewey and Jenny (Jenkins) Gibson; and sister, Doris Bellington.

Survivors include daughter, Marcia Irwin (Rick, Bedias, TX; grandchildren, Becky Sword (Dennis, Gina Schoreack (David, Brad Irwin, Sherry Ulsh (Vince, Cort Andrews (Elizabeth, Jason Andrews (Sarah, Nicole Hagman (Erick); 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Darlene Volker (Alan); numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Union Star Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Union Star Baptist Church.



Dorothy L. Andrews, 97, Tomball, Texas, formerly of Helena, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.She was born June 21, 1922 in Andrew County, Missouri.Dorothy married Vernon Andrews September 25, 1943. He preceded her in death July 15, 2014.She was a member of Union Star Baptist Church and Andrew County Farm Bureau. Dorothy was also a correspondent for the Tri-County News and the Savannah Reporter.She was also preceded in death by her son, William Andrews; parents, Dewey and Jenny (Jenkins) Gibson; and sister, Doris Bellington.Survivors include daughter, Marcia Irwin (Rick, Bedias, TX; grandchildren, Becky Sword (Dennis, Gina Schoreack (David, Brad Irwin, Sherry Ulsh (Vince, Cort Andrews (Elizabeth, Jason Andrews (Sarah, Nicole Hagman (Erick); 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Darlene Volker (Alan); numerous nieces and nephews.Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Union Star Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Union Star Baptist Church.

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Dorothy L. Andrews  1922 - 2019



Arlene S. Clawson, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.

She was born February 23, 1927 in Enon, Missouri.

Arlene married Sam Clawson August 30, 1945. He preceded her in death February 6, 2008.

She was a hospital secretary/technician for 6 years, School Board secretary for 10 years and retired as Director of Student Financial Aid at the College of the Ozarks after 10 years of employment.

Arlene was a Member and Elder of the Church of The College of the Ozarks, Past President of “Women of The Church”, Red Cross Volunteer, First Chairman of the Christian Women’s Club, Branson, Missouri, Chapter IB, P.E.O., Branson, Missouri and operated the canteen at Camp Geiger, Boy Scouts of America in 1993, 1994 and 1996.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Sam Clawson, Jr.; parents, John and Alice (Crawford) Sauerhage.

Survivors include son, John Clawson (Dee Dee, St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Bonnie Hamel, Independence, MO, Johnnie Jean Vollrath, Independence, MO; grandchildren, Ciara Clawson, St. Joseph, MO, John Tyler Clawson (Ren, Savannah, MO, Meghan Downey, St. Joseph, MO.

Mrs. Clawson’s wish was to have her body donated to Science. Memorial Service 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, Herzog Lodge at Camp Geiger. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Camp Geiger Maintenance Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.



Arlene S. Clawson, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.She was born February 23, 1927 in Enon, Missouri.Arlene married Sam Clawson August 30, 1945. He preceded her in death February 6, 2008.She was a hospital secretary/technician for 6 years, School Board secretary for 10 years and retired as Director of Student Financial Aid at the College of the Ozarks after 10 years of employment.Arlene was a Member and Elder of the Church of The College of the Ozarks, Past President of “Women of The Church”, Red Cross Volunteer, First Chairman of the Christian Women’s Club, Branson, Missouri, Chapter IB, P.E.O., Branson, Missouri and operated the canteen at Camp Geiger, Boy Scouts of America in 1993, 1994 and 1996.She was also preceded in death by her son, Sam Clawson, Jr.; parents, John and Alice (Crawford) Sauerhage.Survivors include son, John Clawson (Dee Dee, St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Bonnie Hamel, Independence, MO, Johnnie Jean Vollrath, Independence, MO; grandchildren, Ciara Clawson, St. Joseph, MO, John Tyler Clawson (Ren, Savannah, MO, Meghan Downey, St. Joseph, MO.Mrs. Clawson’s wish was to have her body donated to Science. Memorial Service 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, Herzog Lodge at Camp Geiger. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Camp Geiger Maintenance Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

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Delpha Luray Jones, 99, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at a St. Joseph Healthcare facility.

Luray was born August 22, 1920 on a farm in Agency, Missouri to Paul R. and Vernia M. (Gibson) Anderson.

After graduating from Agency High School, she moved to St. Joseph and worked as a nanny. On February 18, 1939, she married Marshall M. Jones. They were married for 59 years, before his death in 1998.

Luray was a dedicated wife and mother, wonderful seamstress and loved cooking for her family.

Luray was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law Thomas Henrichs; brothers, Howard and Dale Anderson; sisters, Melba Chambers and infant sister, Nadine Anderson.

Survivors include her son Robert M. (Barbara) Jones, of Fairfax, Missouri, daughter, Janet S. Henrichs of the home; grandchildren, Paul (Rebecca) Jones, Kansas City, Missouri, Jeff and Chris Jones, St. Joseph, Missouri, Lisa (Kris) Gernentz, Columbia, Tennessee, Lance (Paige) Sansone, Zionsville, Indiana; step-grandsons, Glen Arnold, Fairfax, Missouri, and Brad (Lisa) Arnold, Liberty, Missouri; thirteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Darlene Young, St. Joseph, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Fairfax United Methodist Church, Fairfax, Missouri.



Delpha Luray Jones, 99, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at a St. Joseph Healthcare facility.Luray was born August 22, 1920 on a farm in Agency, Missouri to Paul R. and Vernia M. (Gibson) Anderson.After graduating from Agency High School, she moved to St. Joseph and worked as a nanny. On February 18, 1939, she married Marshall M. Jones. They were married for 59 years, before his death in 1998.Luray was a dedicated wife and mother, wonderful seamstress and loved cooking for her family.Luray was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law Thomas Henrichs; brothers, Howard and Dale Anderson; sisters, Melba Chambers and infant sister, Nadine Anderson.Survivors include her son Robert M. (Barbara) Jones, of Fairfax, Missouri, daughter, Janet S. Henrichs of the home; grandchildren, Paul (Rebecca) Jones, Kansas City, Missouri, Jeff and Chris Jones, St. Joseph, Missouri, Lisa (Kris) Gernentz, Columbia, Tennessee, Lance (Paige) Sansone, Zionsville, Indiana; step-grandsons, Glen Arnold, Fairfax, Missouri, and Brad (Lisa) Arnold, Liberty, Missouri; thirteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Darlene Young, St. Joseph, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Fairfax United Methodist Church, Fairfax, Missouri.

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William Clifford “Rex” King, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.

He was born September 28, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas to Arthur and Winnie Viola (Fortner) King.

After serving in the Navy in World War II for four years, he moved to St. Joseph and began working for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad where he worked for 43 years as an engineer.

On September 10, 1949, he married Joann Phyllis Kneib. She survives of the home. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 30 years, BNSF Veterans Association, Knights of Columbus, 571 and belonged to the American Legion for over 60 years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Neil King; parents, Arthur and Viola King brothers, Robert King (Velma, Richard Dewayne King, Arthur Eugene King (Sharon) and sister, Viola Combs (Robert).

Survivors include sons, William Michael King (Helen, Country Club, Patrick Joseph King, Kansas City, James Timothy, Auburn, WA and John Francis (Monica, Winchester, VA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sharon King, Topeka, KS; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 21st, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton, MO. The family will gather with friends 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a Parish Rosary to be held at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Catholic Charities or Donor’s Choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.



William Clifford “Rex” King, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.He was born September 28, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas to Arthur and Winnie Viola (Fortner) King.After serving in the Navy in World War II for four years, he moved to St. Joseph and began working for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad where he worked for 43 years as an engineer.On September 10, 1949, he married Joann Phyllis Kneib. She survives of the home. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 30 years, BNSF Veterans Association, Knights of Columbus, 571 and belonged to the American Legion for over 60 years.He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Neil King; parents, Arthur and Viola King brothers, Robert King (Velma, Richard Dewayne King, Arthur Eugene King (Sharon) and sister, Viola Combs (Robert).Survivors include sons, William Michael King (Helen, Country Club, Patrick Joseph King, Kansas City, James Timothy, Auburn, WA and John Francis (Monica, Winchester, VA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sharon King, Topeka, KS; numerous nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 21st, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton, MO. The family will gather with friends 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a Parish Rosary to be held at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Catholic Charities or Donor’s Choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

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William Clifford “Rex” King  1926 - 2019

Dona O. (Argent) Russell, 95 of Savannah, MO passed away December 28, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Dona was born September 24, 1924 in Hampton, IA.&nbsp; Her parents were Harold Charles Argent and Dora Clara Luhring.

Dona attended Hampton school system. &nbsp;After graduation she moved to San Diego, CA and worked for the U.S. Civil Service with the U.S. Navy.

On September 21, 1954 she married Gerald D. Russell in San Diego, CA. Upon Gerald’s retirement from the Navy, they moved to Macks Creek, MO.&nbsp; In1963 they moved the family to Savannah, MO were they raised three children.&nbsp; Dona worked for Inter-Serve until her retirement.&nbsp; Dona was a Christian and a member of the Savannah United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Her hobbies included sewing, flowers, crocheting, reading, and visiting historical sites.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister, Audrey Kohlstedt and step-daughter, Barbara Mann Barnett.

Her survivors include:&nbsp; her son, John (Debbie) Russell of Savannah, MO, daughters Karen (Rocky) Roach of Rea, MO, Rebecca (Becky) Morgan and fiancée Lawrence Rohrer of Wathena, KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren include Shawna (T.J.) Lake of Troy, KS and Craig (Whitney) Russell of Stanberry, MO.&nbsp; Step-grandchildren include DurRinda Mix of Independence MO, RaDonna (Terry) Scroggins of Magnolia, TX, James Mann of Las Vegas, NV, John (Maggie) Mann of Lakewood Ranch, FL.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren are Mackail, Clara, and Morgan Lake.&nbsp; Brother-in-law R.J. Kohlstedt, and niece Janet Kohlstedt and nephew, John (B. J.) Kohlstedt; numerous great nieces, nephews, step- grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Heaton Bowan Smith; Savannah Chapel, Inurnment will follow at the Savannah Cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Heaton- Bowan Smith; Savannah Chapel.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church or Savannah Rolling Hills Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dona O. (Argent) Russell, 95 of Savannah, MO passed away December 28, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.Dona was born September 24, 1924 in Hampton, IA.&nbsp; Her parents were Harold Charles Argent and Dora Clara Luhring.Dona attended Hampton school system. &nbsp;After graduation she moved to San Diego, CA and worked for the U.S. Civil Service with the U.S. Navy.On September 21, 1954 she married Gerald D. Russell in San Diego, CA. Upon Gerald’s retirement from the Navy, they moved to Macks Creek, MO.&nbsp; In1963 they moved the family to Savannah, MO were they raised three children.&nbsp; Dona worked for Inter-Serve until her retirement.&nbsp; Dona was a Christian and a member of the Savannah United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Her hobbies included sewing, flowers, crocheting, reading, and visiting historical sites.She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister, Audrey Kohlstedt and step-daughter, Barbara Mann Barnett.Her survivors include:&nbsp; her son, John (Debbie) Russell of Savannah, MO, daughters Karen (Rocky) Roach of Rea, MO, Rebecca (Becky) Morgan and fiancée Lawrence Rohrer of Wathena, KS.&nbsp; Grandchildren include Shawna (T.J.) Lake of Troy, KS and Craig (Whitney) Russell of Stanberry, MO.&nbsp; Step-grandchildren include DurRinda Mix of Independence MO, RaDonna (Terry) Scroggins of Magnolia, TX, James Mann of Las Vegas, NV, John (Maggie) Mann of Lakewood Ranch, FL.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren are Mackail, Clara, and Morgan Lake.&nbsp; Brother-in-law R.J. Kohlstedt, and niece Janet Kohlstedt and nephew, John (B. J.) Kohlstedt; numerous great nieces, nephews, step- grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Memorial service will be Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Heaton Bowan Smith; Savannah Chapel, Inurnment will follow at the Savannah Cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Heaton- Bowan Smith; Savannah Chapel.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church or Savannah Rolling Hills Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Dona O. Russell  1924 - 2019

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Agnes Leonissa (Schuetz) Finger, passed away surrounded by family. She was 88 years old.

Agnes was born on June 2, 1931 in rural Brown County, Kansas, the third of six children of Clarence and Helene (Gold) Schuetz. She grew up on the family farm near Mercier, Kansas, and graduated from Powhattan High School in 1949.

On October 15, 1951 Agnes married Edward M. Finger, Powhattan. “Eddie and Aggie” then began their farming lives together on the Finger Farm southwest of Powhattan that had been originally established by Eddie’s father, Christian Finger. From this marriage were born six children: Wayne Finger (Vickie, Fayne Finger (Vicki, Dale Finger, Brenda Weih (Justin, Terry Finger (Patricia, and Janice Schroeder (Tim). Agnes also leaves behind her husband Eddie, along with 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister Mary Adcock, and brother Carl Schuetz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Ivan Schuetz, Lucille Magers, and Jeanne Schuetz.

Agnes was a wonderful woman, learning early on how to handle six kids while at the same time managing life as a farm wife. She always made sure exceptional meals were prepared for her family and farmhands. She would faithfully deliver lunches to the fields for the workers when the need arose. Agnes relished having fun with friends by joining in on Halloween pranks, social events, and shivarees! Later in life she enjoyed traveling with Eddie, particularly on their Alaskan adventure, their 50th Anniversary trip to Hawaii, and her final vacation with Eddie and all of their children to PuertoVallarta, Mexico.

Agnes suffered many years from a very rare debilitating disease, granulomatous angiitis, which eventually resulted in her admittance into the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha where she spent her last years under their compassionate care and every day visits from Eddie.

A celebration of Agnes’s life is planned for Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha at 11:00. The family will visit with friends a half hour prior to services.

Burial will follow at the Powhattan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Apostolic Christian Home, the Powhattan Cemetery, or the Brown County Humane Society, which may sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Agnes Leonissa (Schuetz) Finger, passed away surrounded by family. She was 88 years old.Agnes was born on June 2, 1931 in rural Brown County, Kansas, the third of six children of Clarence and Helene (Gold) Schuetz. She grew up on the family farm near Mercier, Kansas, and graduated from Powhattan High School in 1949.On October 15, 1951 Agnes married Edward M. Finger, Powhattan. “Eddie and Aggie” then began their farming lives together on the Finger Farm southwest of Powhattan that had been originally established by Eddie’s father, Christian Finger. From this marriage were born six children: Wayne Finger (Vickie, Fayne Finger (Vicki, Dale Finger, Brenda Weih (Justin, Terry Finger (Patricia, and Janice Schroeder (Tim). Agnes also leaves behind her husband Eddie, along with 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister Mary Adcock, and brother Carl Schuetz.She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Ivan Schuetz, Lucille Magers, and Jeanne Schuetz.Agnes was a wonderful woman, learning early on how to handle six kids while at the same time managing life as a farm wife. She always made sure exceptional meals were prepared for her family and farmhands. She would faithfully deliver lunches to the fields for the workers when the need arose. Agnes relished having fun with friends by joining in on Halloween pranks, social events, and shivarees! Later in life she enjoyed traveling with Eddie, particularly on their Alaskan adventure, their 50th Anniversary trip to Hawaii, and her final vacation with Eddie and all of their children to PuertoVallarta, Mexico.Agnes suffered many years from a very rare debilitating disease, granulomatous angiitis, which eventually resulted in her admittance into the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha where she spent her last years under their compassionate care and every day visits from Eddie.A celebration of Agnes’s life is planned for Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha at 11:00. The family will visit with friends a half hour prior to services.Burial will follow at the Powhattan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Apostolic Christian Home, the Powhattan Cemetery, or the Brown County Humane Society, which may sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.<figure>
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Warren Russel Higley, 98, Cummings, KS, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday January 3, 2020, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. Burial will follow at Pardee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Atchison Senior Village and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort for the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Warren was born November 23, 1921, in Cumming, KS, the fourth child of Perry Harlow and Grace Auburn (Leland) Higley. Warren graduated from Atchison High School in May of 1940 and then attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence with interest in etymology and geology. Warren was a United States Army veteran of WW II. Shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, he went to Kansas City to work in the Bomber plant in the spring of 1942. He was drafted in the spring of 1944, took basic training at Fort Leavenworth and was sent on to El Paso, TX where he trained for about five months then awaited orders to ship out. He was in the 385th ordnance maintenance company AA (anti-aircraft) and served from June 30th 1944 to January 31, 1946 as an artillery mechanic. He was deployed to Okinawa where he received the bronze star and Asian Pacific Ribbon. He returned home to farm until he retired at the age of sixty-five. He participated in the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on 10/4/2011. Warren was a member of the First Christian Church in Atchison and had previously attended the Cummings Christian Church for many years where he served as Deacon. Warren was a board member of the Atchison country COOP from 1975 to 1981. His hobbies included photography, bird watching, and lapidary. He loved nature and loved to travel.

Warren married Flora Helen Knowles on October 17, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas, by Rev. Harold F. Humbert of the Central Christian Church. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2014. Survivors include a son, Alan and Cathy Higley, Cummings, KS, a daughter, Bonne and Kent Rosdahl, Topeka, KS, five grandchildren, Candice (Ed) Jenkins, Tara (Charles) Wilburn, Travis (Kelsey) Higley, Luke (Angel) Rosdahl, Adam (Melissa) Rosdahl and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Lola Velma, a brother Charles Higley, two sisters, Lola Dexter and Vera Adcock.



Warren Russel Higley, 98, Cummings, KS, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Atchison Senior Village.Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday January 3, 2020, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. Burial will follow at Pardee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Atchison Senior Village and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort for the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.Warren was born November 23, 1921, in Cumming, KS, the fourth child of Perry Harlow and Grace Auburn (Leland) Higley. Warren graduated from Atchison High School in May of 1940 and then attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence with interest in etymology and geology. Warren was a United States Army veteran of WW II. Shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, he went to Kansas City to work in the Bomber plant in the spring of 1942. He was drafted in the spring of 1944, took basic training at Fort Leavenworth and was sent on to El Paso, TX where he trained for about five months then awaited orders to ship out. He was in the 385th ordnance maintenance company AA (anti-aircraft) and served from June 30th 1944 to January 31, 1946 as an artillery mechanic. He was deployed to Okinawa where he received the bronze star and Asian Pacific Ribbon. He returned home to farm until he retired at the age of sixty-five. He participated in the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on 10/4/2011. Warren was a member of the First Christian Church in Atchison and had previously attended the Cummings Christian Church for many years where he served as Deacon. Warren was a board member of the Atchison country COOP from 1975 to 1981. His hobbies included photography, bird watching, and lapidary. He loved nature and loved to travel.Warren married Flora Helen Knowles on October 17, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas, by Rev. Harold F. Humbert of the Central Christian Church. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2014. Survivors include a son, Alan and Cathy Higley, Cummings, KS, a daughter, Bonne and Kent Rosdahl, Topeka, KS, five grandchildren, Candice (Ed) Jenkins, Tara (Charles) Wilburn, Travis (Kelsey) Higley, Luke (Angel) Rosdahl, Adam (Melissa) Rosdahl and fifteen great grandchildren.He was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Lola Velma, a brother Charles Higley, two sisters, Lola Dexter and Vera Adcock.

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Mike Trojovsky, passed away December 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with Stage IV lung cancer. He was 67.

Mike was born September 10, 1952, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Nancy Clarke Trojovsky.Mike graduated high school from Hiawatha High School in Hiawatha, Kansas. He attended Highland Community College and then enlisted in the United State Navy. He continued on with his career in the nuclear power industry in Idaho. Mike received certification from the Navy: one being a Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor in the world’s largest reactor complex. He obtained a degree from the University of Idaho with extensive focus on computer science.

Mike returned to his home town of Hiawatha, Kansas where he worked for the school district.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Nan.

He is survived by his son Eric and granddaughter Alexis of Idaho Falls, Idaho, two sisters: Sue Philipp (Joe) of Lawrence, KS, Carol Eskridge (Glen) of Kansas City, MO, niece Jill Philipp Craft, nephew Jeremy Philipp, and niece Claudia Heindel.

At Mike’s request, private services with military honors were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions in his memory are suggested to Freedom Hospice, sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Mike Trojovsky, passed away December 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with Stage IV lung cancer. He was 67.Mike was born September 10, 1952, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Nancy Clarke Trojovsky.Mike graduated high school from Hiawatha High School in Hiawatha, Kansas. He attended Highland Community College and then enlisted in the United State Navy. He continued on with his career in the nuclear power industry in Idaho. Mike received certification from the Navy: one being a Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor in the world’s largest reactor complex. He obtained a degree from the University of Idaho with extensive focus on computer science.Mike returned to his home town of Hiawatha, Kansas where he worked for the school district.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Nan.He is survived by his son Eric and granddaughter Alexis of Idaho Falls, Idaho, two sisters: Sue Philipp (Joe) of Lawrence, KS, Carol Eskridge (Glen) of Kansas City, MO, niece Jill Philipp Craft, nephew Jeremy Philipp, and niece Claudia Heindel.At Mike’s request, private services with military honors were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.Memorial contributions in his memory are suggested to Freedom Hospice, sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Mike Trojovsky  1952 - 2019



James “Jim” Otis Parrott, 74 of Rushville, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS with Rev. George Baugh officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Rushville Christian Church or Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jim was born September 7, 1945 in Atchison, KS, the son of Charles and Eula (Sparks) Parrott. He graduated DeKalb High School in 1963. Jim farmed his whole life. He was a member of the Rushville Christian Church, Lions Club. Jim enjoyed fishing, gardening, old cars and car shows. He especially enjoyed his family.

Jim married Linda Nitz on June 4, 1966 at the First Christian Church, Atchison, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Brian and Diane Parrott, Leavenworth, KS, a daughter, Wendy and Wayne Adams, St. Joseph, MO, a brother, Kenneth and Mary Parrott, Rushville, MO, a sister Joyce and Larry Kincaid, Tracy, MO, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Shelly Parrott, a grandson, AJ Adams.



James “Jim” Otis Parrott, 74 of Rushville, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS with Rev. George Baugh officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Rushville Christian Church or Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.Jim was born September 7, 1945 in Atchison, KS, the son of Charles and Eula (Sparks) Parrott. He graduated DeKalb High School in 1963. Jim farmed his whole life. He was a member of the Rushville Christian Church, Lions Club. Jim enjoyed fishing, gardening, old cars and car shows. He especially enjoyed his family.Jim married Linda Nitz on June 4, 1966 at the First Christian Church, Atchison, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Brian and Diane Parrott, Leavenworth, KS, a daughter, Wendy and Wayne Adams, St. Joseph, MO, a brother, Kenneth and Mary Parrott, Rushville, MO, a sister Joyce and Larry Kincaid, Tracy, MO, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Shelly Parrott, a grandson, AJ Adams.

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David Lee Burns, 28, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care.

David was born in and a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, Missouri.&nbsp; He was a 2009 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and attended Missouri Western State University.

David worked many years in customer service, most recently as an Assistant Manager at Speedy's.

David was of the Catholic faith.&nbsp; He loved hanging out with his friends and loved animals, especially his beloved dog, Ziggy.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Lynn Clayton; grandmother, Joyce Burns and his cousin, Jake Clayton.

David is survived by his father, David Andrew Burns; step-mother, Jennifer Burns; grandparents, Joan Clayton and Lawrence Burns; step-grandparents, Kay Heerlein and Harvey Heerlein; uncles, Brian Burns, Mark Clayton, Gerry Alexander, Tyler Heerlein; aunts, Annie Clayton and Suzie Day, Tabitha Heerlein, Ashley Hector and many cousins, all of whom he loved very much.

Services 11:00 AM Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel, where visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Mr. Burns will be cremated following the services. Private Inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Friends of the Animal Shelter in St. Joseph, MO.

David Lee Burns, 28, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care.David was born in and a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, Missouri.&nbsp; He was a 2009 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and attended Missouri Western State University.David worked many years in customer service, most recently as an Assistant Manager at Speedy's.David was of the Catholic faith.&nbsp; He loved hanging out with his friends and loved animals, especially his beloved dog, Ziggy.David was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Lynn Clayton; grandmother, Joyce Burns and his cousin, Jake Clayton.David is survived by his father, David Andrew Burns; step-mother, Jennifer Burns; grandparents, Joan Clayton and Lawrence Burns; step-grandparents, Kay Heerlein and Harvey Heerlein; uncles, Brian Burns, Mark Clayton, Gerry Alexander, Tyler Heerlein; aunts, Annie Clayton and Suzie Day, Tabitha Heerlein, Ashley Hector and many cousins, all of whom he loved very much.Services 11:00 AM Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith &amp; Sidenfaden Chapel, where visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Mr. Burns will be cremated following the services. Private Inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Friends of the Animal Shelter in St. Joseph, MO.<figure>
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David Lee Burns  1991 - 2019

Douglas "Doug" Howard, 76, ended his life journey, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care after suffering a massive stroke.

Born September 28, 1943, he was preceded in death by parents Clifford Howard &amp; Katherine Piatkowski and only brother Kenny Howard.

He served in the Navy Seebees &amp; Reserve, and was an electrician for 42 years, retiring from General Motors in 2008.

Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy; daughter, Kristen Adkins; son, Brian Howard; step-father, Casey Piatkowski; and two grandchildren, Devon Adkins and Brinley Howard.

His request was to be cremated with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Doug was an avid classic car enthusiast, liked working outside in the yard and loved chili peppers. He never met a stranger. His favorite quote was "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in, broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming: Wow... What a ride!"

Douglas "Doug" Howard, 76, ended his life journey, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care after suffering a massive stroke.Born September 28, 1943, he was preceded in death by parents Clifford Howard &amp; Katherine Piatkowski and only brother Kenny Howard.He served in the Navy Seebees &amp; Reserve, and was an electrician for 42 years, retiring from General Motors in 2008.Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy; daughter, Kristen Adkins; son, Brian Howard; step-father, Casey Piatkowski; and two grandchildren, Devon Adkins and Brinley Howard.His request was to be cremated with a Celebration of Life at a later date.Doug was an avid classic car enthusiast, liked working outside in the yard and loved chili peppers. He never met a stranger. His favorite quote was "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in, broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming: Wow... What a ride!"<figure>
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Douglas "Doug" Howard  1943 - 2019

Darwin Douglas Minnis, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away December 26, 2019.&nbsp; He was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 26, 1929 to Alva and Mildred Minnis.&nbsp; He graduated from Stafford High School in 1947, and earned bachelors and masters degrees from Emporia State Teachers College.&nbsp; He was an Eagle Scout.&nbsp;

Doug married Marjorie McGrath on May 26, 1956.

As a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church he served as an usher (always in suit &amp; tie, on the finance council and at the House of Bread.&nbsp;&nbsp; He supported Catholic education as a member of the Bishop LeBlond School Board.&nbsp;

After college, Doug was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in the Korean War and the reserves for 20 years, retiring as a Lt. Col.&nbsp;

Upon returning from Korea, he began his teaching and coaching career at Waverly, Kansas High School.&nbsp; He taught, coached (baseball, football, basketball) and was the Dean of Men at Bishop Ward High School, KCK, 1956-1969, winning two State Championships in baseball.&nbsp; He also coached in the Ban Johnson league and was a major league baseball scout for the Cardinals, Brewers, Phillies and Twins.&nbsp;

In 1969,&nbsp; he started the Missouri Western baseball program, retiring in 1999, after winning almost 700 collegiate games.&nbsp; He was involved in many national baseball organizations and was chosen to coach the USA National Team.&nbsp; He spent his career developing &nbsp;young men to be the best they could be.

He was a member of nine Halls of Fame including American Baseball Coaches Association, NAIA, and the Missouri Sports &nbsp;Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a tough competitor and a great guy.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie; his parents and his sister Janet Jimison.

Surviving family includes children, Catherine Maurin (Steve, Kansas City, Kansas, and her children Stephen Maurin, Anne Maurin and Elizabeth Maurin; Stephen Minnis (Amy, Atchison, Kansas, and his children Matthew Minnis (Mary Katherine, Michael Minnis and Molly Minnis; Mary Margaret Gray (Neal, St. Joseph, Missouri, and her children Michael Evans (Becky, Mary Catherine Caskey (Aaron, Jane Gray and Joseph Gray; John Patrick Minnis (Angela, Overland Park, Kansas, and his children Jack Minnis, Andrew Minnis, Maggie Minnis and Michael Minnis; six great-grandchildren, Lucy, Oliver &amp; Augie Evans, Catherine &amp; Caroline Caskey, Joseph Minnis; sister Donna Lacock (Clint).

Mass of Christian Burial:&nbsp; 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp; Interment with full military honors:&nbsp; Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Visitation:&nbsp; 9:30 - 10:40 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019.&nbsp; Parish Rosary:&nbsp; 10:40 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019, &nbsp;both at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp;

The family requests that memorials be made to St. Francis Xavier School or Bishop LeBlond High School.

Darwin Douglas Minnis, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away December 26, 2019.&nbsp; He was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 26, 1929 to Alva and Mildred Minnis.&nbsp; He graduated from Stafford High School in 1947, and earned bachelors and masters degrees from Emporia State Teachers College.&nbsp; He was an Eagle Scout.&nbsp;Doug married Marjorie McGrath on May 26, 1956.As a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church he served as an usher (always in suit &amp; tie, on the finance council and at the House of Bread.&nbsp;&nbsp; He supported Catholic education as a member of the Bishop LeBlond School Board.&nbsp;After college, Doug was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in the Korean War and the reserves for 20 years, retiring as a Lt. Col.&nbsp;Upon returning from Korea, he began his teaching and coaching career at Waverly, Kansas High School.&nbsp; He taught, coached (baseball, football, basketball) and was the Dean of Men at Bishop Ward High School, KCK, 1956-1969, winning two State Championships in baseball.&nbsp; He also coached in the Ban Johnson league and was a major league baseball scout for the Cardinals, Brewers, Phillies and Twins.&nbsp;In 1969,&nbsp; he started the Missouri Western baseball program, retiring in 1999, after winning almost 700 collegiate games.&nbsp; He was involved in many national baseball organizations and was chosen to coach the USA National Team.&nbsp; He spent his career developing &nbsp;young men to be the best they could be.He was a member of nine Halls of Fame including American Baseball Coaches Association, NAIA, and the Missouri Sports &nbsp;Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a tough competitor and a great guy.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie; his parents and his sister Janet Jimison.Surviving family includes children, Catherine Maurin (Steve, Kansas City, Kansas, and her children Stephen Maurin, Anne Maurin and Elizabeth Maurin; Stephen Minnis (Amy, Atchison, Kansas, and his children Matthew Minnis (Mary Katherine, Michael Minnis and Molly Minnis; Mary Margaret Gray (Neal, St. Joseph, Missouri, and her children Michael Evans (Becky, Mary Catherine Caskey (Aaron, Jane Gray and Joseph Gray; John Patrick Minnis (Angela, Overland Park, Kansas, and his children Jack Minnis, Andrew Minnis, Maggie Minnis and Michael Minnis; six great-grandchildren, Lucy, Oliver &amp; Augie Evans, Catherine &amp; Caroline Caskey, Joseph Minnis; sister Donna Lacock (Clint).Mass of Christian Burial:&nbsp; 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp; Interment with full military honors:&nbsp; Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri.Visitation:&nbsp; 9:30 - 10:40 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019.&nbsp; Parish Rosary:&nbsp; 10:40 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019, &nbsp;both at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp;The family requests that memorials be made to St. Francis Xavier School or Bishop LeBlond High School.<figure>
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Darwin Douglas "Doug" Minnis  1929 - 2019

Bradley O'Grady, 30, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in St. Joseph. 

He was born September 27, 1989 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2008. Bradley was all about his kids, family and spending time with his friends. 

Bradley was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Betty and Norman Taylor, maternal grandfather, Robert Thompson, paternal grandfather, Michael Gerald O'Grady, Sr. 

Survivors include, his mother, Tina Saliger, father, Michael O'Grady, brother, Branden O'Grady, son, Leland O'Grady, daughter, Isabelle O'Grady, paternal grandmother, Barbara (Gary) Dudley, niece, Taylor O'Grady, and many other extended family and friends. Mr. O'Grady has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. 

A Celebration of his life will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri.

Bradley O'Grady, 30, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in St. Joseph. He was born September 27, 1989 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2008. Bradley was all about his kids, family and spending time with his friends. Bradley was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Betty and Norman Taylor, maternal grandfather, Robert Thompson, paternal grandfather, Michael Gerald O'Grady, Sr. Survivors include, his mother, Tina Saliger, father, Michael O'Grady, brother, Branden O'Grady, son, Leland O'Grady, daughter, Isabelle O'Grady, paternal grandmother, Barbara (Gary) Dudley, niece, Taylor O'Grady, and many other extended family and friends. Mr. O'Grady has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri.<figure>
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Bradley O'Grady  1989 - 2019

Donita Sue Kier, 66, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St Joseph. 

She was born October 28, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Dorma &amp; Clarence Hamm. She married Loren Kier and they shared together 13 years. She attended Lafayette High School and was a homemaker. Donita always put others first and was kind to everyone she met. 

Donita was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Hamm, mother, Dorma Hamm, sisters, Marilee Grippando, Patti Guardado, Karen Whitten, and Judy Root. 

She is survived by husband, Loren Kier, brothers,Roy (Kathy) Hamm, Dean (Cindy) Hamm, Gary Hamm, sons, Jeff Barber and Craig Barber all of St. Joseph, granddaughter, Taylor Barber, niece, Kim Caton, great-nieces, Amanda and Lexi and numerous other nieces and nephews. 

Donita will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Donita Kier Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home.

Donita Sue Kier, 66, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St Joseph. She was born October 28, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Dorma &amp; Clarence Hamm. She married Loren Kier and they shared together 13 years. She attended Lafayette High School and was a homemaker. Donita always put others first and was kind to everyone she met. Donita was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Hamm, mother, Dorma Hamm, sisters, Marilee Grippando, Patti Guardado, Karen Whitten, and Judy Root. She is survived by husband, Loren Kier, brothers,Roy (Kathy) Hamm, Dean (Cindy) Hamm, Gary Hamm, sons, Jeff Barber and Craig Barber all of St. Joseph, granddaughter, Taylor Barber, niece, Kim Caton, great-nieces, Amanda and Lexi and numerous other nieces and nephews. Donita will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Donita Kier Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home.<figure>
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Donita Sue Kier  1953 - 2019

Elsie Louise (Dombrowe) Ruhnke, 92, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her home.

Elsie Louise (Dombrowe) Ruhnke, 92, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her home.Elsie was born on January 4, 1927 in Robinson, Kansas to Emil and Elise (Spiekermann) Dombrowe.She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Wathena, Kansas.Elsie married Paul E. Ruhnke Jr. on April 28, 1946 in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 4, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Frank Dombrowe.Survivors; Daughter, Retha Mitchell, Wathena, KansasSons, David Ruhnke, Wathena, KansasGary Ruhnke, St. Joseph, Missouri4 grandchildren, &nbsp;6 great-grandchildrenSisters, Agnes Kiehnhoff, Ann Nimtz and Elizabeth Bahr all of Wathena, Kansas and Mary Howard of Marysville, Kansas.Sister-in-laws; Joy Dombrowe of Wathena,Marguerite Swartz of St. Joseph, MissouriCarol McKittrick of Topeka, KansasNumerous nieces, nephews cousins and friendsElsie’s wishes were to be cremated with her services held at a later date.Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas in charge of arrangements.Memorials:&nbsp; Christ Lutheran Church of Wathena

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