Nodaway County, Missouri obituaries
 
Ternus, Jason Andrew - Jason Andrew Ternus, 35, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Jason was born in Omaha, NE on November 14, 1974 to Gerald E. & Mary J. (Brandl) Ternus. He graduated from Seward High School (Seward, NE) in 1993, and earned a Bachelor of Science from NWMSU in Wildlife, Ecology & Conservation in 1998.

He worked as a Night Stockman at Wal-Mart for the past two years, and was employed with Nodaway County Services for 11 years prior.

Jason married Dana J. (Schulz) on June 28, 1998 in Seward, NE.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. He was an adult leader on numerous Youth Mission Trips with the First United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman & photographer, and also enjoyed conducting "Cooking Experiments".

He is survived by his wife Dana Ternus; daughters Payton & Jillian, and son Quentin; his parents; a sister Robyn & Sam Pane, Omaha, NE; a paternal grandmother Lillian Fischer Ternus, Columbus, NE; sisters-in-law Jacquelyn Leising, CA; Rachael & Derek Albrecht, CA; Laura Schulz & husband Justin Van Derslice, Seward, NE, 8 nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. There will be an afternoon visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, prior to the service, at the First United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dana Ternus Donation Fund that has been established at the US Bank, 1621 S. Main Street, Maryville, MO. 64468

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. is in charge of arrangements

 

Tyson, Edwin Chaves "Ted" -

A Good Man Is Gone. Edwin Chaves “Ted” Tyson, 60, a lifelong non-smoker, died of lung cancer on December 28, 2008 at Heartland Hospital, St Joseph, Missouri.

He was born July 14, 1948 in Maryville, the son of Turner W. and Betty Chaves Tyson. He married Jeanne Marie Clothier on October 22, 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his step-fathers: H. L. “Red” Wilson and Clarence Barnes.

Survivors include the two joys of his life, his wife: Jeanne Marie Tyson, of their home in Maryville and daughter: Samantha Marie Tyson, Charlotte, North Carolina; his mother: Betty Chaves Wilson-Barnes, Maryville; a brother: Turner Tyson and his wife: Linda, Jefferson City, Missouri; a sister: Barbara Finn, Pensacola, Florida; two nephews: Bobby and Will Finn and three nieces: Becky Finn, Leslie Tyson and Laura Tyson.

Visitation is 1-2pm Saturday, January 3, 2008, at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Maryville with Memorial Services following at 2pm.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 833 West Seventy-first Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114 in Ted’s name.

 

Trimble, Robert "Elmo" -

Robert Elmo Trimble, 87, Maryville, Missouri died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

He was born December 16, 1920 in Columbia, Missouri, the son of O. G. and Anna Florence (Long) Trimble. A graduate of Maryville High School, Elmo married Vera Louise Coffelt on May 10, 1941.

He owned and operated Trimble Oil Company, serving Maryville and the surrounding community for many years.

Mr. Trimble was one of the original organizers, and, member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, here in Maryville, where he had served in many positions including that of Deacon. He had served on the Maryville City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board.

Elmo was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother: Esper Griffith Trimble and a brother: Gene Trimble.

Survivors include his wife, Vera, of their home; children and their spouses: Shirly and Tom Stovall, Mesquite, Texas; Duane and Joetta Trimble, Loveland Colorado; Rosemary and Ciecel Ledgerwood, Graham, Missouri; Coleen D. Trimble, Overland Park, Kansas and Kevin and Diane Trimble, Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren: Greg, Brenda, Jon, Karen, Bryan, Kristi, David, Kara, Megan, Allison and Katie; twelve great-grandchildren and a sister: Morine Burchett, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Visitation will be 1-2pm Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville,
with services there at 2pm. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468 in Elmo’s name.

 
Trimble, Vera Louise Coffelt -

Vera Louise Coffelt Trimble 87, of Maryville, Missouri died Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Garden Terrace Care Center, Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born January 17, 1923 in Ravenwood, Missouri, the daughter of Eldon and Minnie (Messner) Coffelt. Vera graduated from Ravenwood High School and she married Robert “Elmo” Trimble May 10, 1941 in Hiawatha, Kansas.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School many years. Vera wrote poetry.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Elmo Trimble on October 14, 2008; her parents and brothers: Wesley, Forrest and Wayne Coffelt.

Mrs. Trimble is survived by her children: Shirly (Tom) Stovall, Dallas, Texas; Duane (Joetta) Trimble, Loveland, Colorado; Rosemary (Ciecel) Ledgerwood, Graham, Missouri; Coleen Trimble, Overland Park, Kansas; Kevin (Diane) Trimble, Kansas City, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers: Harold Coffelt, Albany, Missouri; Willard and Curtis Coffelt, Maryville; Jerry Coffelt, Ravenwood; sisters: Verda Myers, Torrance, California and Lovella Schmitz, Kirksville, Missouri; many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 1-2pm Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri with Funeral Services at 2 pm. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

 
Tobin, Eilene Mary O'Connor -

Eilene Mary Tobin, 75, Maryville, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Village Care Center in Maryville.

She was born February 29, 1932, in Easton, Missouri the daughter of Dennis and Pearl (Sayles) O'Connor. She graduated from Gower High School, Gower, Missouri in 1950 and Gard Business College in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Eilene married Philip Edward Tobin on September 3, 1956, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

For over 25 years Eilene was a Bookkeeper for Easters Family Center in Maryville. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, St. Gregory's Guild and the Legion Of Mary.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Philip Tobin, Maryville, children and their spouses: Chris and Lisa Tobin, Lenexa, Kansas, Dee and Dan Henry, Louisville, Nebraska, Leesa and Kevin Clausen, Havelock, Iowa, Terri and Chris Ryan, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Patrick and Brenda Tobin, Jackson, Mississippi, 10 grandchildren; sisters: her twin Jolene Robertson, Dee Morin and Carol Thomas all of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Denise Otoupal, Amherstburg, Ontario Canada; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 6-7pm Thursday, October 25, 2007 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with a Parish Prayer Service at 7pm.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11am Friday, October 26, 2007 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, Missouri
Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri

The Memorial Fund is St. Gregory's Catholic School, Maryville, Missouri

 

Tompkins, Benjamin Franklin -

Benjamin Franklin Tompkins Jr, 90, Barnard Missouri, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Parkdale Manor Healthcare, Maryville, Missouri.

He was born April 16, 1918, in Barnard, Missouri, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Etta Belle (Bare) Tompkins Sr. Mr. Tompkins was a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Glen Tompkins, Bill Tompkins, John Tompkins, Orville Tompkins, Everet Tompkins, Raymond Tompkins, Thelma Dougan, Lula Dougan, and Maxine Sexson.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Tompkins and sister-in-law: May Joan Neely, both of Maryville; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Barnard Masonic Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri. Visitation is anytime at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

 

 
Tompkins, Phyllis Jean Duncan - Phyllis Jean (Duncan) Tompkins, 78, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Maryville following a lengthy illness. Phyllis was born on May 31, 1930, in St. Joseph, MO, to Charles and Merline Duncan. She graduated from Savannah High School and from Platte Business School in St. Joseph. She worked as a bookkeeper for several years in St. Joseph. On September 6, 1952, she married Doyle Tompkins. They lived on a farm near Barnard, MO, for most of their married lives, moving to Maryville in the early 1990's.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Doyle, who was awarded Caregiver of the Year for his devotion to Phyllis while she was in the nursing home. Additional survivors include her children, Dwight Tompkins and his wife, Mary, of Sacramento, CA, Brenda Ryan and her husband, Pat, of Mound City, MO, and her granddaughter, Kimberly Tompkins, of Sacramento.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468 Final Resting Place will be in the Barnard Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral home will open at 12 Noon on Sunday. Memorials can be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or to the New Nodaway County Humane Society.

Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com

Thompson, Alma Leora Wiley -

Alma Leora Thompson, age 93, Hopkins, Missouri, departed this life Friday, December 5, 2008, at Golden Living Care Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Born August 9, 1915, at Haigler, Nebraska, she was the daughter of James Guyman Wiley and Viola Elizabeth Downing Wiley.

April 4, 1936, at Clarinda, Iowa, she married Harry Ronald Thompson of Hopkins, Missouri. To this union two sons were born: Lowell Dean Thompson and Carl Richard Thompson. She was a homemaker, wife and mother and resided on a farm southeast of Hopkins for 72 years, all her wedded life.

Alma was a "Past Worthy Matron of The Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #533 of Pickering, Missouri," a member for many years of Pickering Christian Church, a charter member of the "Artists Palette Pals Club" for 37 years, of which she was actively involved.

Preceding her in death was her son Carl Thompson, her parents, sister, Leona Looper and great-grandson Logan Thornton.

Survivors are her husband Harry Thompson of Hopkins, son Dean Thompson, Indianola, Iowa, sister Edna Maxwell, Modesto, California, ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives.

The family will welcome friends at a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 9th, also at Price Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Hopkins, Missouri Cemetery.

Arrangements :www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

 

Thompson, Donald Gene -

Donald Gene Thompson, 71 of Maryville, Missouri died on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at St Francis Hospital in Maryville.

Born June 9, 1937 in Skidmore, Missouri, he was the son of the late Donald and Vera Sollars Thompson. He married Janie K. Leach April 26, 1968 in Maryville.

He retired as a supervisor after forty years by the Laclede Chain Corporation, Maryville.

He served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1962 until 1965.

Surviving are his wife Janie of the home, son Donald Eugene (Katina)Thompson, Jr., daughter, Donna Jeanne (Tim) Roush, Bolckow, MO, sister, Bonnie Ruiz, Maryville, 3 grandchildren Christopher, Colin, and Cambrian Roush, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2009, also at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, where military services will be conducted by James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 2016 South Main Street Maryville, Missouri 64468.

 

Thompson, Pauline John -

Pauline (John) Thompson, 101, died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville.

She was born July 10, 1908 in Bedford, Iowa, the daughter of Charlie and Nancy (Patch) John. A graduate of Bedford High School, Pauline married Cecil Clifford Thompson February 4, 1934 in Jefferson, Iowa.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Church of Christ, Maryville, Missouri.

Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil on October 2, 1961; three brothers: Harley, George and Russell John; a sister: Bernice Thompson and brother-in-law: Phillip Thompson.

Survivors include three brothers: Raymond and his wife: Mary Lou John, Joliet, Illinois; Glen John, Richmond, Virginia and Rex and his wife: Kay John, Wichita Falls, Texas; a sister: Loah and her husband: Gary Hawhee, Bedford, Iowa; two sisters-in-law: Lenora John, Maryville and Winifred John, Tarkio, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, November 24 , 2009 at Price Funeral Home. Burial is in Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

 
Thompson, Roy Donald -

Roy Donald Thompson, 73, died Thursday, October 18, 2007, at his home in Pickering, Missouri.

He was born June 15, 1934, in Hopkins, Missouri to Roy and Leta (Florea) Thompson. He was a 1952 graduate of Hopkins High School.

R.D. married Helen Joy Wilson on June 6, 1954, in Hopkins. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2007.

A retired farmer, he was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church and the Pickering Lion's Club.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Debra Powell and husband Steve, Bedford, Iowa, Diane Gregg and husband Terry, Adrian, Missouri; 4 grandchildren: Clinton Powell and wife Kandra, Omaha, Nebraska, Derek Powell, Bedford, Iowa, Trevor and Taryn Gregg, Adrian, Missouri; 2 step-grandsons: Josh Gregg and wife Crystal, Grain Valley, Missouri and Joe Gregg of Panama City, Florida, 1 step-great-granddaughter Pryscilla Gregg, Grain Valley, Missouri.

A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Price Funeral Home Chapel , Maryville, Missouri
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00p.m. Monday, October 22, 2007 at Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri

Memorials may be made to the Hopkins Christian Church

Throckmorton, Addie Moretta Hackett -

Addie Moretta Throckmorton, 88, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Moretta was born May 3, 1920, in Maryville, Missouri to Ray D. and Jessie (Walker) Hackett.

A 1939 graduate of Horace Mann High School, she married Samuel Wilson Throckmorton on March 6, 1949, in Barnard,Missouri.

Moretta was a cook at Grays Truck Stop, a member of Wilcox United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Ireland Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Samuel (March 24, 1983) , a daughter Linda Diane Throckmorton, and brothers Raymond and Lloyd Hackett.

Survivors include daughter Beverly Henry and husband Clyde Wayne, Burlington Junction, sister Dorothy Jones and husband Harold, Amarillo, Texas, brother Dean Hackett, Spokane, Washington, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:30 AM at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Friends may call anytime at the funeral home.

Burial: Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials: SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri, 2024 South Main Maryville, MO 64468 or the Wilcox United Methodist Church.

Teaney, Harold James "Rusty" - Harold James “Rusty” Teaney 88, Ravenwood, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at home in Ravenwood.

He was born January 20, 1921 in Ravenwood, Missouri, the son of Thomas Roy and Ora Leta (Loomis) Teaney. Harold was a 1939 graduate of Ravenwood High School, and served in the US Army during World War II. He married Agnes Berg June 4, 1951 in Little Rock Arkansas.

Rusty was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church and a retired carpenter.

He was preceded in death by a son: Harold James Teaney Jr. and his parents.

Survivors include his wife: Agnes, of their home; sons and daughters-in-law: James and Connie Teaney and John and Jeannie Teaney, all of Ravenwood; grandchildren: Jackie Miller, Sarah Teaney, Joshua Teaney and Jacob Teaney; great-grandchildren: Brea and Justin Miller.

Visitation is anytime after 9am Friday, November 6, 2009 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral services are 2 pm Saturday, November 7, 2009, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Ravenwood Christian Church in Harold’s name.

Taylor, Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Schulte - Betty Ann (Elizabeth)Taylor, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at her home in Maryville, Missouri.

Betty Ann Schulte was born on April 15, 1921 in Maryville, Missouri to Clara Sophia Stiens and Roy John Schulte. Betty graduated from College High with the Class of 1938. She attended Northwest Missouri State and taught in rural schools of Nodaway County.

Betty was joined in marriage to Charles William Taylor on May 15, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri. Children born to this union are David, Carol Ann, James, Wayne and William.

Betty was a homemaker and belonged to St. Gregory's Catholic Church of Maryville, Missouri and the Catholic Guild.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and one infant daughter, Barbara.

Survivors include her husband Charles, of the home; her children, David and Diana Taylor, Maryville, Carol Ann Markel, Glenwood, IA, James and Ilene Taylor, Wayne and Chandra Taylor, Maryville and William Taylor, Cameron, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Katrina Markel, San Francisco, CA, Kristy and Cliff Bailey, St. Joseph, Missouri, Celine Markel, Omaha, NE, Haley and James Gilroy, Indianapolis, IN, Sarah Taylor, Cleveland, OH, Lori and T.J. Harris, Des Moines, IA, Leah Taylor, St. Louis, Missouri, Julia Taylor, Austin, TX and Douglas Taylor, Cedar Falls, IA; two great grandchildren, Taylor Jo Harris, and Hannah Mae Bailey; three sisters and brother-in-laws, Mary Strah, Ft. Madison, IA, Nancy and Tom Townsend, Maryville, MO, Patricia and Edward Cook, Carlton, MI; two brothers and sister-in-law, John and Irene Schulte, and Bob Schulte both of Maryville, MO.

Visitation: 7-8 PM Thursday at St. Gregory's Parish, with a prayer service at 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM on Friday, December 28 at the Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville. Memorial in lieu of flowers for masses at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville, MO.

Taylor, John B. "J.B" Col - Col. John Butler (J.B.) Taylor 89, Maryville, Missouri died Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Col. Taylor was born December 14, 1920 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Ray Henry and Katie (Calvert) Taylor.

A graduate of Maryville R-II High School, he served his country during World War II in France and Germany, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars and one Silver Star, along with the Purple Heart. He was a business owner of Ideal Cleaners for 40 years and was a retired Colonel of the Missouri National Guard.

J.B. was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Elks Club for 60 years, James Edward Gray Anerican Legion Post #100 for 65 years, Maryville Country Club, Chamber of Commerce and a former member and President of the Maryville School Board.

He married Kathleen Elizabeth Farnan Taylor October 4, 1947 in Conception Junction, Missouri; Bettie J. Vanice September 22, 1977 and Kathryn V. Pfeifer, April 25, 1987. They all preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were his parents; son: Douglas F. Taylor; and grandson, Matthew J. Taylor.

Survivors include sons: Steve (Debbie) Taylor, Olathe, Kansas; Russ Taylor, Maryville, Missouri; Ron (Janell) Taylor, Waukee, Iowa; daughters: Charlotte (Joe) Schneider Olathe, Kansas and Georgia Taylor, Shawnee, Kansas; step-son: Nathan (Jennifer) Vanice, Parkville, Missouri; step-daughters: Dana Vanice, Denver, Colorado; Carla (Craig) Conner and Rhonda (Greg) Ferguson, both of Olathe, Kansas and JoBeth Bender, Littleton, Colorado; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren; brothers: Robert C. (Grace) Taylor, Riverside, California; Donald R. (JoAnn) Taylor, Greeley, Colorado and sister: Betty T. Mitchell, Tacoma, Washington.

Visitation will be from 10-11:30am, Monday, April 5, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Missouri, with the funeral service to follow at 11:30am.

Burial is in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, with graveside Military Services conducted by The Missouri National Guard Honors Detail. A contingent of the Patriot Guard will serve as an Honor Guard

Memorials may be made to St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 2016 South Main Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468 in Col. Taylor’s name.