Armentrout, Zachery Eugene - Zachery Eugene Armentrout, 29, of Elmo, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Zachery was born in Fairfax, MO, on June 25, 1986, to Mark Alan and Katherine Jane Kretchmer Armentrout. He had lived the past 8 years in Elmo, having moved from Maitland, MO.

He went through the 8th grade at Nodaway Holt in Maitland, and had attended high school at Maryville High. He had attended Youth Group at the Maitland Christian Church.

At age 16, Zachery had his heart transplant through the Midwest
Transplant Network at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was
always grateful for his new heart and thankful to the donor family.
He encouraged others to become donors, and fulfilled his promise to be a donor himself.

Zachery was into his riding his Harley with friends. Dirt bikes, 4 wheeler riding and music were also his passion.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Dorothy Kretchmer, and paternal grandparents, Louis and Cleo Armentrout; sister in law, Taylor Green-Sillers; his uncle, Wally Armentrout; and his aunt Marysue Kretchmer.

His is survived by his parents, Mark and Kathy Armentrout, Elmo, MO; his son Daniel, Covina, CA; siblings, Chad (Jordan) Sillers, Fairfax, MO, and Christina (Bryan) Marrison, Burlington Junction, MO; Zachery was very close to his nieces and nephews, Jetta and Carsyn Green-Sillers, Cheyann and Ryan Marisson, and Damon Lambert.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Home Cemetery, Tarkio, MO. The minister will be Rev. Bobby Gazaway.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Midwest Transplant Network, 1900 W. 47th Pl, Suite 400, Westwood, KS 66205.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Auffert, Richard Eugene - Richard Eugene Auffert, 75, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville.

Richard was born on August 23, 1940, in Clyde, MO, his parents were Ervin B. and Bernadine F. (Bliley) Auffert. He lived all his life in this area.

He was a high school graduate and a member of the US Army National Guard. He obtained the rank of Specialist First Class and was discharged in 1966. Richard was an over the road truck driver for 28 years for Nucor-LMP Steel, Maryville.

Richard was a member and attended St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville. He was also a member of the Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Junction, MO.

His parents preceded him in death, as did his brothers, Marvin, Donald, and his sister, Lisa.

On August 8, 1961, Richard was united in marriage to Shirley A. Bradshaw, in Maryville, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Dick (Carla) Auffert, Jr., Clarinda, IA, Mike (Amber) Auffert, Kansas City, MO, and Tina Auffert, Marietta, OH; 3 sisters, Rosalie Gruenes, Teresa Lammers, and Mary Jo Vernon, and 3 brothers, Bill Auffert, Jerry Bob Auffert, and B.H. Auffert; 9 grandchildren, Kayla Baanders, Anna Auffert, Kyle Auffert, Matt Auffert, Nathan Auffert, Heather Auffert, Joel Compston, Brett Compston, and Sydney Compston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 AM, Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM, Thursday, just prior to the Mass.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Bowness, Alta Lorene Jensen - Alta Lorene Bowness, 91, of Maryville, MO, went to be with her sisters and her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Maryville. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she took her last breath.

Lorene was born on May 14, 1925, to John Christian and Unez Gunter Jensen in rural Gentry County, MO. She was the second of four daughters. She attended grade school at Mt. Pleasant School, a one room school house, in Gentry County. She graduated from Stanberry HIgh School in 1942. She attended NWMSC in Maryville, for one year, where she qualified to teach in rural schools for three years, during World War II. She taught one year at the Floyd Rural School, then two years at Mt. Pleasant, where she had attended as a youth. She taught her younger sister and a first cousin. She spent her summers earning additional credits at NWMSC. After the war she attended college full time graduating in 1947 with a BS degree in Education with a major in Math and a minor in Spanish. She later earned a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling at NWMSU because at the time Northwest did not offer a Math Master's degree.

She met her future husband in 1946 and was married in May 1947. They were married for 20 years and had three children. Baby Bowness was born on February 11, 1950 and died two days later. Marilyn Cecelia was born the next January, and John Edward II was born in 1956. She and her husband lived in Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska where she always found a job teaching Math and / or Spanish. After her divorce she and her children moved to Maryville, MO where she taught for 22 years, 38 years total, retiring in 1989. Upon her retirement she related that she had taught her sister, her cousin, her daughter and son, her niece and nephew, and her granddaughter, it was time to retire.

After retirement she kept busy with Salvation Army, helping others with their Medicaid benefits, and working on various committees with her church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Ila Inez Klein; sister Irma Maxine Merrick; sister Metta Frances Guess; infant son; brother-in-law Joseph Merrick; brother-in-law Loren Guess; brother-in-law Roger Klein; and neice Lorna Sue Guess. Survivors include; a daughter Marilyn C. Hamm (Mike) of Maryville; and son John E. Bowness II (Karla) of Eaton CO. Grandchildren: Paula Sue Benson (Dave) of Blue Springs, MO; John E. Bowness III (Amy) of Greeley, CO; Sarah Lee Rogers (Travis) of Eaton, CO; and Kimberly Lynn Walker (Garrett) of Centennial, CO. Great Grandchildren: Cale and Kori Benson; Addy and John E. Bowness IV; and Lexi and Taylor Rogers. Also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Lorene Bowness will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 11:00 AM, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.
The burial will follow in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville. The minister will be Fr. Sidney Breese.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Lorene Bowness Math Scholarship fund or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, c/o Bram Funeral Home, Maryville

Bragg, Charles William - Charles William Bragg, 89, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Golden Living Community, Maryville, MO.

Charles was born May 31, 1926, in Burlington Junction to John and Myrl (Short) Bragg. He was a 1944 graduate of Burlington Junction High School and served his country as a Tech Fourth Grade in the Army during World War II. He andJane Mutchler were married October 16, 1949, in Shenandoah, Iowa.

A member of the Burlington Jct. Christian Church, he also belonged to Rolla Dicks American Legion Post #315, Nodaway Lodge #470 AF and AM, and the Burlington Junction Housing Board. He was a lifetime farmer and a school bus driver for West Nodaway School District for 35 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Robert and Harold Bragg and sister-in-law Darlene Bragg.

Charles is survived by his wife Jane Bragg, of their home in Burlington Junction; sister: Doris Porterfield, Clearmont, MO, sisters-in-law: Deloris Bragg, Braddyville, IA, Alice Erickson, Essex, IA, Marlene Ross, Geneseo, IL and Imogene Moore, Tarkio, MO; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, May 2, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 3rd at Price Funeral Home, followed by burial in Ohio Cemetery.

Brookshier, Dortha Lee "Dot" Randall -

Dortha Lee "Dot" Brookshier, 86, Graham, Missouri, died Monday, February 8, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Dortha was born January 4, 1930, in Holt County, Missouri to Charles Henry and Minnie Lee Adams Randall. She was a 1947 graduate of Graham High School.

She married Marvin Wayne "Bill" Brookshier on May 26, 1947, in Yakima, Washington. She was a devoted farm wife, mother, and grandmother. Dortha was of the Christian Faith.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Bill Brookshier (December 8, 2003), brothers Henry and Lawrence Randall and sister Della Mae Moore, and infant daughter, Virginia and an infant son, and great-grandson Brayden Callow.

Dortha is survived by three daughters: Janice (Ronald) Gard, Graham, MO, Dottie (Virgil) Carroll, Kidder, MO, Connie (Don) Callow, Maryville, MO; two sons: Bill (Jeanette) Brookshier, Graham and Jerry (Betty Gillenwater) Brookshier, Barnard, MO; nine grandchildren: Dr. Scott (Dr. Lisa) Gard, Tonya (David) Ball, Troy (Brandy) Brady, Clint (Lora) Callow, Casey (Chandra) Callow, Beth (Mark Meyer) Brookshier, Matt (Melissa) Brookshier, Jessica (Wes) Uhlmeyer, and Ryan (Linda) Maurer; twenty-three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Dixie Gilgour and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday February 11, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 12th, Price Funeral Home with burial to follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Nodaway-Holt Education Foundation, 318 South Taylor, Graham, MO 64455.

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Busby, Larry - Larry Busby, 66, Parnell, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 29, 1949 in Maryville to John L. and Catherine (Spire) Busby. They preceded him in death.

Larry and Debbie DeFreece were married November 9, 1974 in St. Joseph Parish, Parnell.

A graduate of Northeast Nodaway R-V High School, he was a farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell, Nodaway County Cattleman's Association, Farm Bureau and Missouri Corn Growers.

Larry is survived by his wife Debbie Busby of the home in Parnell; sons Brad (Jamie) Busby and Matthew Busby, Parnell, daughter Natalie (Matthew) Yaple, Maryville; 5 grandchildren: Makayla, Emily and Hayden Yaple, and Baylie and Bexlie Busby; brothers: Earl (Teri) Busby, Kilgore, Texas, Richard (Cindy) Busby, Parnell and Kevin (Juanita) Busby, St. Joseph, MO and sister Mary Jo (Mike) Barmann, Maryville.

Parish Rosary will be 5:00 PM Friday, March 18th, followed by a visitation from 5:30-8:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 19th, also at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery, Parnell.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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Carroll, Avelena Catherine Woods - Avalena Catherine Carroll, 76, of Skidmore, MO, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Avalena was born in Maryville, MO, on September 15, 1939. Her parents were Ralph and Thelma (Bramble) Woods. She resided in Maryville for a time and moved to Skidmore in 1959. Avalena was a member and attended Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. She worked as an x-ray tech for St. Francis Hospital at their old location in Maryville. Then was an aide for the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

On May 4, 1958, at the home of Rev. L.B. Day in Maryville, Avalena was united in marriage to Robert D. Carroll.

Preceded her in death in was her husband, Robert D. Carroll, in 1986, her sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Wright, and her parents, Ralph and Thelma Woods.

Her survivors include her son, Virgie (Geneva) Carroll, Burlington Junction, MO; her sister, Shirley Pierce, St. Joseph, MO; 4 grandchildren, Zackery Carroll, Stanberry, MO, Jesse (Miranda) Carroll, Ravenwood, MO, Vanessa (TJ) Keever, Burlington Junction, MO, and Torri Carroll, Burlington Junction, MO; 6 great grandchildren, Katie Carroll, MaKayla and Cheyenne Carroll, Olivia and Alexzander Keever, and Kimber Whitney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Avalena’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial graveside services and inurnment will be at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Isadora Cemetery, Isadora, MO. Pastor Paul McKim will be the officiant. No formal visitation is planned.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mosiac Life Care, L-Tec Unit, 5325 Faroan Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64506.

Cavner, Kenneth R. - Kenneth R. Cavner, 88, of Maryville, MO, passed away at the SSM Hospital on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Kenneth was born on March 31, 1928, in College Springs, IA. His parents were Roy and Flovia (Fine) Cavner. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister, Rosealtha Gentle, 2 brothers, Caryl and Merlyn Cavner, and twin granddaughters, Sara and Nicole Eckstein.

He proudly served his country from 1950 to 1956, in the US Army. He served over 11 months fighting in Korea. He was dicharged as a Master Sergeant.

Kenneth was united in marriage to M. Rosalee Logsdon, on July 15, 1952, in Maryville, MO.

He had lived in Bedford, IA, before moving to Maryville in 1950.
He had driven a truck, worked at Maryville Pack, and Thomas Market, and then retired in 1986 from Eveready Battery, all of Maryville.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Elks Lodge #760, Maryville Flying Club, and the 102 Valley Road Riders, all of Maryville.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalee, of the home; 2 daughters, Jo Reynolds, and Cindy (Rick) Jones, all of Maryville; 9 grandchildren, Mike (Cara) Eckstein, Olathe, KS, Venissa Jones, Maryville, Stacy Eckstein, Maryville, Jennifer (Justin) Stoll, Maryville, Tim (Cassie) Eckstein, Maryville, Lisa (Chris) McCrary, Clyde, MO, Ashleigh Eckstein, Maryville, Ryan Eckstein, Maryville, and Courtney (Kyle) Kelmel, Maryville; 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. The minister will be Pastor Paul McKim.

No formal visitation is planned but friends may call after 1 PM, Friday, at the funeral home.

Military services will be conducted at the cemetery by members of the James Edward Gray AL Post 100, and the Missouri Military Honors Detail

Coffelt, Willard G. - Willard G. Coffelt, 82, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Willard was born on March 16, 1934, in Ravenwood, MO. His parents were Eldon B. and Minnie Messner Coffelt. He graduated from Ravenwood High School and spent all his life in Nodaway County.

On March 21, 1952, at the home of Rev. L.B. Day in Maryville, Willard was united in marriage to Shirley A. Adwell.

Willard and Shirley lived, farmed and raised cattle on the same ground for 53 years before moving to Maryville. He retired in 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Wayne, Wes, Curtis and Forrest Coffelt; 1 sister, Vera Coffelt Trimble; 1 grandson, Galen Dale Coffelt; and 1 granddaughter, Amy Kay Coffelt.

Willard is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home, 9 children, David (Linda) Coffelt, Harrisonville, MO, Darrel (Alyce) Coffelt, LeSuere, MN, Bev (Marvin) Wallace, Lees Summit, MO, Bonnie (Gary) Weber, Savannah, MO, Bob Coffelt, Kansas City, MO, Andy Coffelt, Pierre, SD, Barb (Gary) Schieber, Lees Summit, MO, Beth (Scott) Hageman, Kansas City, MO, Becky (Troy) Vasbinder, Parkville, MO; 4 siblings, Harold Coffelt, Maryville, MO, Verda Myers, Torrance, CA, Lovella (Paulie) Schmitz, Kirksville, MO, Jerry (Esther) Coffelt, Ravenwood, MO; 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The officiant will be Mr. David Coffelt. The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

Coy, Virgil Glenn - Virgil Glenn Coy, 87, Maryville, Missouri, died April 9, 2016, at Nodaway Nursing Home.

He was born June 21, 1928, in Maryville to Virgil Claude and Beulah Faye (Musick) Coy.

He and Elda Lorene Everhart were married August 19, 1950, in Maryville.

Virgil served his country with the US Army during the Korean War.

He operated Coy Transportation Company for many years before he began driving a transport truck for Consumer's Oil Company, Maryville.

His memberships included the Nodaway Masonic Lodge #470 AF & AM and the Elks Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sister Mary Poff.

Virgil is survived by his wife Elda Coy, of the home and son Ronald Glenn Coy, both of Maryville; granddaughter Catherine Sutter and great-grandson Alexander Greubel, both of St. Louis; brother Donald D. Coy, Douglas, WY;
and two sisters Gladys Yount, Stanberry, MO and Donna Hopkins, Norman, OK

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, followed by Masonic Services at 8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 13th, at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, with burial to follow in Miriam Cemetery with Missouri Military Honors and American Legion Post #315, Burlington Jct.

Memorials may be to the Masonic Home of Missouri.

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Dakan, Edward Elton - Edward Dakan, 93, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital.

Ed was born July 18, 1922, in Nodaway County to Merlin and Vernie (Coler) Dakan.

A veteran, he served his country during World War II. After graduation from college, he taught briefly at Iowa State University in Ames and then became a Field Agent, and retired from, Farmer's Home Administration.

He is survived by a cousin and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services and burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.

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Davis, Sandra Elaine Wright - Sandra Elaine Davis, 76, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at her home.

Sandra was born on January 14, 1940, in Lewiston, ME. Her parents were Henry J. and Bertha M (Hanes) Wright. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded by 2 sisters, Beverly and Dale.

Sandra was a computer systems analyst for many years. She last worked for Advantage Systems. She retired and moved from Bowdoin, ME, to Burlington Junction in 2009.

She is survived by her daughter Mona Davis, of Burlington Junction.

Sandra’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Memorial services will be at a later date at the United Methodist Church, Burlington Junction, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Nodaway County Ambulance P.A.T. Van service, 103 Carefree Dr., Maryville, MO, 64468.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Degase, Roger Duane - Roger Duane Degase, 85, Maryville, MO died February 12, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.

He was born February 7, 1931, in Strahan, Iowa to Luey Trolman and Gladys Ethlyn (Irvin) Degase. He was a 1948 graduate of Randolph, Iowa High School.

On December 20, 1954, he married Lula Estella Ellsworth in Elmo, MO.

Mr. Degase served his country with the United State Air Force during the Korean War. He was a mechanic on the Convair B-36, the "Peacemaker". He was stationed at 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, San Francisco, California. He was a member of Tri-C American Legion Post #464.

He worked at Maryville Lumber for several years, then was a salesman for Central States Steel, and then went into Degase Trucking. His handle was "peabody".

Mr. Degase was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had served there as Branch President from 1968 to 1976. He also held several other calling in his church over the years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers: Jimmy Jon, Elge, and Collen Kelly, and sister Elaine "Snookie" Stanton.

Surviving him are his wife, Lula Degage, of the home in Maryville; six children; sons: Michael (Joan), John (friend Anne Lech), Richard (Kelly), all of Maryville and Barry (Bonnie), Reno, NV; daughters: Teresa Shipley, California and Martha (Willis) Spire, Parnell; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers: Goy, Allen, David, Tim Degase and sisters: Jeanine Andrus, Karen Lundy, and Marsha Allen.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 14, 2016, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services are Monday, February 15th, at 2:00 PM, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Maryville, with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO.

Military Services will be provided at graveside by Missouri Military Honors and Tri-C American Legion Post #464.

Memorials may be made the Nodaway County Humane Society.

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Dew, James Edward - James Edward Dew, 72, of Maryville, MO, passsed away on April 29, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, with family members by his side.

Jim Dew was born March 21, 1944, in Maryville. He lived his life in the Nodaway county area. His parents were Paul Bertsel Dew, and Lela Emily (Massie) Dew. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Dew.

He was a trucker and owned and operated his own trucking company, James Dew Inc. He had also worked for Farris Trucking, and Koch Transportation.

His survivors include his 3 children: Alisha Mick of Sheridan, MO, Jason Dew of Conrad, Iowa, and Jessica (Allen) Jones of Clearmont, MO. Seven grandchildren: Lacie (Mike) Molnar, Jonathan (Samantha) Mires, Sheri (Roy) Rausch, Christy (Trevor) Harris, Eric Jones, Chelsea Taylor, and Dalaney Dew. 8 great grandchildren, and one brother, Larry Dew, Pickering, MO, as well as nieces and nephews, and Lucky his dog.

A memoral service for Jim Dew will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 10:30 AM, at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.The inurnment will follow at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

Ditamore, Margaret Neal Lawson - Margaret Neal Ditamore, 102, Raytown, MO, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Westridge Gardens in Raytown.

Margaret was born April 14, 1914, in Ravenwood, MO to Everett and Katherine (Farley) Lawson.

A graduate of Ravenwood High School, Margaret was a housewife and sales clerk at Place's Store, Maryville.

She married Edgar Ditamore January 27, 1934, in St. Joseph, MO.

Margaret was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Herron Homemaking Club and an American Red Cross Volunteer.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Edgar Ditamore (July 29, 1995) and sister Verna Mae Coker.

She is survived by her son Marlyn (Carol) Ditamore, Raytown, MO; three grandchildren: Chris (Amy) Roberts and Mike (Amy) Ditamore, all of Lee's Summit and Stephen (Mary Beth) Ditamore, Norfolk, VA; eight great-grandchildren: Tristyn, Skylar and Brendan Roberts, Ryan and Carter Moore, Addison Ditamore, Chloee Riley and Jackson Ditamore and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 13, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services are 11:00 AM, following the visitation, also at Price Funeral Home. Burial follows at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville

Dow, Ronald Stanley - Ronald Dow, age 73, of Clearmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his home in Clearmont, Missouri. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00
AM, Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Clearmont Cemetery in Clearmont, Missouri. There will be no visitation prior to services. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Ronald Stanley Dow was born June 4, 1942, in Wahoo, Nebraska the second son born to Stanley Dow and Eileen (Kermeen) Dow. He grew up in the Clearmont, Missouri area, graduating from Clearmont High School with the Class of 1960. After graduation, he attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda. While attending college, he played basket ball for Iowa Western. On February 11, 1963, he was united in marriage to Janet Kelley. To this loving union four sons were born, Joe, Pat, Doug and Jim.

Ron began his own trucking business, Dow & Son, where he hauled grain and livestock for area farmers. The family continued living in Clearmont where he worked for Smith Brothers Construction, eventually starting his own concrete construction business with his cousin, Paul Dow, known as Dow & Dow Construction. This business eventually became known as Dow & Sons Construction and as the years went by, he took on a more advisory role with his sons. On August 30, 1987, his loving wife Janet passed away. Ron continued living in Clearmont where he enjoyed he family and fishing whenever possible. He looked forward to ‘family get-togethers’, hosting an annual hog roast every summer. He enjoyed attending the sporting events of his grandchildren and nieces and nephews were involved in. Ron loved the routine of his life, getting up and heading to work everyday in his old blue truck. He was a hard working, fun loving man who instilled his hard work ethic into his children and grandchildren’s lives.

Left to cherish the memory of a wonderful father, grandfather, co-worker and friend are his four sons, Joe Dow and wife Lori of Shambaugh, Iowa; Pat Dow and wife Vicky of Clarinda, Iowa; Doug Dow and wife Shelly of Clarinda, Iowa; and Jim Dow and wife Kristy of Burlington Junction, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Josh Dow and wife Ashley; Tarah Hailey and husband Mark; Kayle Foster; Tyler Foster and wife Jessa; Aaron Foster; Kevin King and wife Katy; Cody King and wife Jennifer; Jason Dow; Jacob Dow; Jana Dow; Brody Dow; and Gentry Dow; thirteen great-grandchildren, Addison, Alivia, Abbygail, Kinnley, Peyton, Mekiah, Maddilyn, Isabella, Eva, Alexandria, Riley, Benjamin and Landry; along with two more on the way! One brother, Dennis Dow; four sisters, Joy Herron; Jeannie Teuscher and husband Warren; Janis Peterman and husband Bert; Joleen Christiansen and husband Tom; a mother-in-law, Reva Kelley; two brothers-in-law, Randy Kelley; Bob Lynch; three sisters-in-law, Sandra Nold and husband Bill; Diana Hunt and husband Doug; Connie Naumann and husband Regan; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Ron in death are his parents, Stanley and Eileen Dow; his loving wife Janet Dow; a father-in-law, Lowell Kelley; a brother, Charles Dow; a brother-in-law, Bob Herron; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Lynch.

Dorothy Irene Dredge, 85, Maryville, Missouri, died Sunday, April 17 at her home, surrounded by her loving children.

Dorothy was born April 4, 1931, in Maryville, Missouri to Roland and Evanell (Lehman) Palmer. She and Harlan Richard Dredge were married Aug. 23, 1953, in Maryville

She worked for many years as the Court Clerk in the Circuit Court of Nodaway County.

Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville and loved making quilts with the Crazy Quilters Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harlan Dredge (7/16/1990); Son Richard Dredge (6/4/2009); four brothers: Robert, William, Dean and Leroy Palmer and sister Frances Brokaw.

Surviving Dorothy are her nine children: two sons David (Sue) Dredge, Maryville, Misouri and Ron (Judy) Peterson, Eugene, Oregon; seven daughters: Shirley (Butch) Baker, Maryville, Missouri; Jeanne (Katrina) Morrison, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Lynn (Steve) Beason, Maryville, Missouri; Kathi (Jessie) Ridenour, Maryville, Missouri; Darlene Close, Maryville, Missouri; Jacque Hunter, Council Bluffs and Marla (Sylvester) Heeler, St. Joseph, Missouri; twenty-seven grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren, and a sister Dora Mae Cassity, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Missouri, with burial following in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SSM Hospice, 2332 South Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468 www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Dunshee, Robert Edward - Dr. Robert Edward Dunshee, 94, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his home in Maryville.

Dr. Dunshee was born at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville on February 11, 1922. His parents were Dr. Harry J. Dunshee, DDS, and Olivette Godsey Dunshee. He grew up in Stanberry, MO, where his father was a dentist.

Dr. Dunshee went to medical school at Washington University. He did his Pre-Med Studies at the University of Missouri. He then served in the US Medical Corp during World War II.

Dr. Dunshee was a medical doctor in Maryville for many years and was associated with the St. Francis Hospital.

He was a long time member of the Maryville Rotary Club, and and attended the First Christian Church, Maryville.

His survivors include his wife, Winifred, of the home; daughter Debbie Dunshee Garrison, St. Joseph, MO; granddaughter, Beth Garrison, and fiancee Jamieray Hutchins, St. Joseph, MO; and his brother, John Dunshee, Tucson, AZ.

Dr. Dunshee's body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The inurnment was be private and held at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service Saturday, at the funeral home.

Farnan, Dorothea Ann - Dorothea Ann Farnan, 86, Conception Junction, MO, died Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville, MO.

She was born January 29, 1930, in Conception Junction to Charles Edward Farnan and Ann Agnes (Maher) Farnan.

Dorothea and her brother, Junior, owned and operated the family farm for many years in the Conception area.

Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers Clarence and Charles J. "Junior" Farnan, and two sisters Dolores and Mary Catherine Farnan.

Surviving are numerous cousins.

Parish Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2016, St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction with a visitation to follow from 5:30-7:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 24th, also at St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial in St Columba Cemetery, Conception.

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Farrens, Buck, Jr - Dale C. "Buck" Farrens Jr., 76, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Buck was born April 10, 1940, in Pickering, Missouri to Dale Charles "Pat" and Dorothy Kleber Farrens. He married Donna Adkisson December 9, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa.

He retired in the year 2000, as a Campus Safety Officer for Northwest Missouri State University.

Preceding him in death were his parents, son Patrick Farrens Sr and brother James Farrens.

Buck is survived by his wife Donna Farrens, daughters: Stephanie (Stuart) Collins, Maryville, Candy Bosler, East Canton, OH, Lisa (Paul) Oshanski, Dearborn Heights, MI and Jennifer (Dave) Schlemmer, Stuart, FL; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 10:00-11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 AM, also at Price Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Dale Farrens Memorial Fund.

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Fisher, John "Donald" - Maryville, MO -- John “Donald” Fisher, age 89, died Saturday morning, May 28, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Maryville following a battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Eileen (Eckstein) Fisher; daughter, Donna (J. Michael) Buffa of Mesquite, NV, and daughter, Dianne Fisher, of Roeland Park, KS. He also leaves brother and sister-in-laws: Bernard and Verla (Boots) Eckstein, Jerry and Susie Eckstein; Robert Eckstein; Clarice Holtman, and Ruth Eckstein; loving nieces, nephews, and many close friends.

Born and raised in Maryville, MO, Don was the son of the late John and Bess (Wallace) Fisher. He was also preceeded in death by his son, Gerald Dean Fisher, and brother, Wallace Fisher.

In his early years, Don liked to hunt, fish and trap. He joined the Army during WWII and was stationed at Guam and Leyte, Philippines, where he worked in a instrument repair shop, guarded Japanese soldiers, and went on tour playing competitive pool for the Army.

After returning home from the war, Don and Eileen opened the Maryville Recreation Club where he could continue to play and share his love for the game. He attended the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville.

Don will probably be most remembered for his development of “Iris Lane,” a 5-acre garden displaying over 10,000 irises, poppies, and a unique variety of trees. He opened his land up to the public so all could enjoy its beauty. Though not a formally educated man, late in life, Don went on to surprise many with his new-found love for writing poetry. He has written over 1200 poems---on topics covering love, nature, the War, friendships, family, and humorous chronicals of life in a small town.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 6-8:00 PM

Following his cremation, the family plans to have a private burial service at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Florea, Irene Cordell - Irene Florea, 96, the daughter of Ray Joseph and Leona Garland (Mayfield) Cordell, was born July 16, 1923 at Pine Bluffs, Wyoming and died February 7, 2016, at the Greene County Long Term Care Facility in Jefferson, Iowa.

Irene started school in Pine Bluffs and when she was in 8th grade her family moved to Gaynor, Missouri. She graduated from high school in Hopkins, Missouri. She later attended and graduated from beauty school in Parkville, Missouri. On December 21, 1944, Irene Cordell was united in marriage to John William (J.W.) Florea at Troy, Kansas. Two children were born to this union, Sam and Janiece. They moved to Waco, Texas where J.W. was convalescing from war time injuries. After J.W. recovered, they moved to Maryville and later to Pickering, MO. where they farmed. They then moved to Hopkins, MO. where Irene worked as a bookkeeper for the Rosecran Chevrolet Car dealership. In 1968, they moved to Jefferson and later to Madrid. J.W. died in 1971 and Irene moved to Perry where she worked for the Sloan Monument Works in Perry and Jefferson. In 1993, she moved back to Jefferson and in 2002 lived with her son, Sam and his wife Kathi until 2012 when she became a resident of the Greene County Care Facility.

Irene was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson and during her life, she enjoyed flowers and gardening. Irene and J.W. also enjoyed going out and square dancing.

Irene is survived by her children; a son, Sam Florea and his wife, Kathi, of Jefferson, Iowa and a daughter, Janiece Schuttler of Boone, Iowa, four grand-children and their spouses; Elizabeth (Brian) Frantum, William Robert (Lois) Chapman, Douglas Randall (Jan) Chapman and John Lyle (Nancy) Florea, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a brother, Eldon Ray Cordell of St. Joseph, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J.W. in February of 1971, two sisters, Evelyn Brown and Elaine Wake, a brother, John Cordell and a son-in-law, Lester Schuttler.

Funeral services will be 10:30AM, February 12, 2016 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri, with Rev. Gordon Moen of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Long Branch Cemetery, Gaynor, Missouri.

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Foster, Artis J. Hubbell - Artis Joye Foster, 84, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Parkdale Manor Nursing Home in Maryville.

Artis was born in Barnard, MO, on February 24, 1932. Her parents were Archie and Mertie Ellen (Jasper) Hubbell. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her 3 brothers, Victor, Cleo, and Melvin Hubbell.

Artis grew up in Barnard. She graduated high school in 1950 from Ravenwood High. Later she attended Chillicothe Business College.

She worked at Platte Valley Bank in Ravenwood, MO, then Gray Insurance in Maryville until her marriage.

She and Fred L. Foster were united in marriage on June 14, 1953, at the First Christian Church in Maryville. He survives of the home.

Artis was a homemaker and real estate broker. She enjoyed family and friends, dancing, the Rosanna Chapter of OES, water skiing, bowling, bridge, painting and showing roses.

She was an accredited horticulture and arrangement judge with the American Rose Society, winning awards for arrangements nationwide. She won 157 certificates, 51 of them were gold.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her childreen, Kris (Ron) Mavity, Maryville, Bill (Janet) Foster, Maryville, Mike (Dianne) Foster, Parker, Colorado; three grandchildren, Brandon (Christin) Foster, Trimble, Kate, Bakko (Chris Cummins) Maryville, Elliot Foster, Maryville; four great grandchildren, Mason, Noah, And Allie, Trimble, and Cecelia Joye, Maryville. Cece was named after her great grandmother Artis Joye.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, inurnment will be later at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. No formal visitation is planned.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, 211 S. Main, Maryville, MO 64468.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Frear, Gene - Gene Frear, 80, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home with his family at his side.

Gene was born in Alta, IA, on September 18, 1935. His parents were Glen and Ida (Peggy) Cripe Frear. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded by 2 brothers, Donald and Marvin Frear, and his niece, Julie Taylor. He lived most all his life in the area.

Gene proudly served his country in the US Army. He served 4 years as a Specialist with the Army Engineers.

He owned and operated G&G Asphalt Co. in Maryville, for many years. He later was a bank courier for Citizens Bank & Trust and Citizens State Bank.

On September 16, 1955, Gene was united in marriage to Virginia Pitzenberger, she resides of the home in Maryville.

Other survivors included his son, Gary Frear, Maryville; 2 sisters, Deanne (Donald) Funderburg, Savannah, MO, and Joyce Boese, Riceville, IA, and nieces and nephews.

Gene's wish was to be cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. No services are planned at this time. His cremains will be buried at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO, at a later date.

For Gene's love of animals, memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, PO Box 185, Maryville, MO 64468

Gorsuch, Helen Ruth - Helen Ruth Gorsuch, 95, Maryville, MO, died Monday, June 6, 2016.

Helen was born August 17, 1920, in rural Guilford, Missouri to Wallace Patrick and Katherine Margaret (Farnan) Gorsuch.

She was a 1938 graduate of Guilford High School and received a 2 year teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville. She then received her Masters in Guidance and Counseling from UMKC in 1960.

Helen was a member of St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church. She was a teacher for 17 years, teaching at Plum Grove School, Bolckow, New Point and Skidmore. She was then the high school counselor for 28 years with the Maryville R-II School District.

Preceding Helen in death were her parents; brothers: Paul, Donald , Patrick and John Gorsuch; sisters: Anna Gorsuch, Sarah Gorsuch, Katherine Curnutt and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Gorsuch.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

A Prayer Service will be held at 5:30 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, followed by a visitation from 6:00- 8:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 9, 2016, also at the Church. Following the Mass she will be cremated and buried at a later date at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community or St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School, 333 South Davis, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

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Gross, Edmund Louis - Edmund Louis Gross, 73, Kansas City, Missouri, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his home.

Edmund was born October 19, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri to Francis Joseph and Marguerite Gertrude (Bleuel) Gross.

A 1960 graduate of Maryville High School, he was a Computer Operator
for the City of Kansas City.

He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Preceding in death were his parents, 4 brothers: Bill, Donald, Karl, and David, 3 sisters: Mildred Peter, Rita Gross, and Elizabeth Rose Gross,

Survivors include
brothers
Robert Gross, Maryville, MO,
Thomas Gross, Shreveport, LA,
Harold Gross, Rancho Cordova, CA,
sisters
Margaret Bears, Maryville, MO,
Mary Ann Hogsett, Canon City, CO,
and many nieces and nephews.
.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 PM, Friday, May 20, 2016, at the St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial following in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville.


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Hager, Twilla L. Mason - Twilla L. Hager, 94, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, with family members at her side.

Twilla was born on Nov 7, 1921,in Peru, NE, her parents were Peter Costello Mason and Lydia Louise (Rogers) Mason.

She graduated from high school in Peru, NE.

She was united in marriage to Virgil M. Hager, in Auburn, NE, he passed away on May 28, 1994.

She had worked as an aid at St. Francis Hospital, and as a clerk at Place's, both of Maryville. And had been an apartment manager in Florida. She had belonged to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins, and Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Roger Mason.

She is survived by her children, Gailen Hager, Maryville, Larry (Sherri) Hager, Homasassa Springs, FL, and Pam (Ed) Hall, Lakeland, FL, 1 brother, Emmit (Linda) Mason, and 1 sister, Marlene Hall; 8 grandchildren, Billy Hager, and Cathi Peter, Dee (Darlene) Hager, Vetra (Calvin) Roberts, Corkey (Ted) Hansen, Ginger (Mark) Keho, Amy (Lee) Swan, Gale (Kenny) Hull, Eric Hager, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Hann, William Irvin "Bill" - William Irvin (Bill) Hann, 86, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at a hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Bill was born on September 21, 1929, in Maryville, MO. His parents were John Ramey and Wilda Lillian Jones Hann. He had lived most of his life in this area.

Bill attended Kansas University beginning in 1951, where he became a lifelong fan of the KU Jayhawks. His favorite story was about the time he rounded the corner of a building on campus and ran into Wilt Chamberlains belt buckle. From that day on, he was a dedicated Jayhawks basketball fan. Bill moved back to Burlington Junction in 1957 and started his lifelong career teaching math. Upon consolidation to West Nodaway, he continued teaching for almost 50 years. During those year he earned his master's and spent one year as West Nodaway Principal but decided to go back to teaching his love of math. He was also a girls basketball coach and eventually a basketball referee as well as a bus driver. He also worked many long hours in various filling stations around Burlington Junction.

As a teacher, he had the freedom to spend many summers in the Ozarks where he built a home and boat for his family to enjoy and create many memories.

He also loved flying and although he took flying lessons, he eventually turned to flying model airplanes. That love he shared with his son John and continued for many years.

One of Bill's greatest loves was the Rocky Mountain National Park, He spent many vacations and summers there with his family and instilled a love for the mountains in every family member. He said on numerous occasions he wished he had known about Estes Park when he first started teaching.

And anyone who knew Bill knew he was a diehard Democrat to the very end. He would argue with anyone who chose to listen or argue with him. But Bill was always right.

However, his greatest love was his children and grandchildren and he protected them and watched out for them his entire life. He always said "I love you and watch out for the nuts on the road". We are watching Dad!

He married Donna Jean (Egbert) Hann on March 15, 1952. They spent 53 years together before her death in January, 2005.

He is survived by his children, Beth (Mike) Walker, Burlington Junction, MO, John (Connie) Hann, Indianapolis, IN, Kathy (Jon) Engstrand, Braddyville, IA, Bill (Shelley) Hann, Aubrey, TX, Jane (Steve) Nauman, McKinney, TX; his brother, Richard (Meredith) Hann, Lawrence, KS; his sister, Katherine (Bob) Sawyer, Maryville, MO; 13 grandchildren, 21, great grandchildren, and many friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the gymnasium of the West Nodaway High School, Burlington Junction, MO. The burial will follow in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM till 11:00 AM, just prior to the services at the high school.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. For online condolences and guest book, visit
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Henggeler, Joyce Maxine McMichael - Joyce Maxine Henggeler, 76, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Golden Living Community, Maryville, Missouri.

Joyce was born March 28, 1939, in Denver, Missouri to Homer and Sylvia (Spencer) McMichael.

A graduate of Ravenwood High School, Joyce was a homemaker.

She married Gus Henggeler on February 13, 1960, in Maryville, Missouri.

Preceding in death were her parents, husband Gus Henggeler (12-03-2008)
and brothers Donald and Bobby McMichael.

Survivors include her son Bryan Henggeler, Orient, IA , daughter Judy Kilroy, Omaha, NE, grandchildren Nicole (John)Taylor, Paige, Janel Henggeler, and Courtney Kilroy, and great grandchildren Alexis and Ethan.

A private family graveside service will be held, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.



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Hurst, David Lewis - David Lewis Hurst, 44, Elmo, Missouri, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at his home,

David was born April 2, 1972, in Mount Ayr, Iowa to Danny and Anna Jarrett Kinder. He was the owner/operator of Upkeep Services, Elmo.

David and Angela Deanna Dentmon were married January 23, 2004, in Florida.

Preceding him in death was his grandfather Garland Jarrett.

Surviving him is his wife Angela Hurst and their two sons: Nathaniel and Daniel Hurst, all of their home in Elmo; two sisters: Melanie Goins, Middleburg, FL and Suzanne Hurst, Callahan, FL and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 9:00 AM Friday. David will be cremated following the service.

For those wishing to contribute, a fund has been established for the care of their children, in lieu of flowers.

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Jeffries, Ola Margaret "Arkie" Mires - Ola Margaret "Arkie" Jeffries, 86, St. Joseph, MO, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care.

Arkie was born March 23, 1930, in Arkoe, Missouri to Samuel Clifton and Viola Ices (Sheets) Mires.

She married James Franklin Jeffries November 4, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She retired from Heartland Health System Laundry Department after 30 years. She was a member of the Word of Life Church, St. Joseph.

Arkie was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Floyd, Lloyd, Presley, Bobby and Fred Mires; three sisters: Mary Martin, Dollie Radke and Betty Jean Mires.

She is survived by her husband: James Jeffries of the home; one son: Herb Holloway, Savannah, Missouri; brother: Vernie Mires, Monrovia, California and sister: Charlene Dye, Waterloo, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with burial to follow at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, Missouri.

Jones, Paul Donald - Paul Donald Jones, 76, of Maryville, MO passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home with family at his side.

Paul was born in Evansville, IN, on January 5, 1940. His parents were Paul Edmund and Catherine White Jones. Paul had lived in St. Joseph, MO, then in Carbondale, IL, and then in Maryville since 1966.

Paul had attended high school at the Conception Seminary School in Conception, MO, then Mount Michael's, at Elk Horn, NE. He had 1 year of college at the Conception Seminary, then 1 year of junior college in St. Joseph, MO. He received his BS at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, before receiving his Master's Degree at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, and had worked on the PhD.

Paul was a Professor of English at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, for 47 years. He retired in 2013.

His memberships included the St. Gregory's Catholic Church, and the Freedom of the Road Riders, chapter 26, both of Maryville.

On September 9, 1961, at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO, Paul was united in marriage to Sandra Lue Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of the home; children, Paul A. (Kathleen) Jones, Olathe, KS, Cathi (Scott) Postma, Parkville, MO, Jean (Claudia) Jones, Miami, FL, and Sara Jones, Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren, Aleks and Addison Jones, Nicholas, Renee, Jessica and Sydney Postma, Nicole, Dylan, Christian, Daniel, and Douglas Jones, Keevon, Charlotte and Anthony Ortman; 4 brothers, Rick (Trish) Jones, Fresno, CA, Robert (Mary D.) Jones, St. Joseph, MO, David (Marilyn) Jones, Summerville, SC, Br. Phillip Jones, FSC, Memphis, TN; 1 great granddaughter, Leala Day, Olathe, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister, Margaret Jones.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville. The burial will follow at 2:00 PM, at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO,

Family and Parish Rosary will be at 5:30 PM Monday, April 18, 2016, at the church. Visitation will follow until 8:00 PM.

Memorials are suggested to the English Department at NWMSU, or to the St. Gregory's Catholic Church.

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

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Kelly, Mildred Verlene Schmitt - Mildred Verlene Kelly, 93, Barnard, Missouri, died May 2, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Verlene was born June 29, 1922, in Barnard, to Harry Ray and Anna Mildred (Fuller) Schmitt.

A graduate of Barnard High School, she married Eldon L. Kelly April 8, 1939, in Troy, Kansas.

Verlene worked as a Postal Clerk for the Barnard Post Office and served many years as the Treasurer for the South Nodaway School District.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Eldon Kelly (January 15, 2003), brothers Afton and Harry Schmitt and infant son Gene Randall Kelly.

Verlene is survived by her daughter Joan (Sam) Vanfossan, Barnard; grandson Douglas (Lauren) Vanfossan, Excelsior Springs, MO; granddaughter Teresa (Jim) McCaffrey, Lake Oswego, OR; great-grandchildren Samanatha, Alex and Lyle Vanfossan; sister Darlene Nelson, Maryville, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 6th, at the American Legion Cemetery, Barnard

Koger, Doris L. Griffey - Doris Koger, age 91, of Clearmont, Missouri, entered into peace Friday, March 11, 2016 at Parkdale Manor, Maryville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Clearmont Christian Church with Alvin Reed and Fred Stevens officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clearmont Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Doris L. Koger, 91, of Clearmont, MO passed from this life on Friday, March 11, 2016, with her family at her side. She had been a resident of Parkdale Manor in Maryville for eight years.

Doris was born January 5, 1925 in rural Clearmont to Fred and Blanche (Plummer) Griffey. She attended various elementary schools and graduated from Hopkins, MO high school with the class of 1943. On November 29, 1943 she was united in marriage to Donnald Koger, who preceded her in death on Jan 5, 1988. To this union were born two sons, Lavelle and Tracy.

Doris briefly taught in a one-room school before becoming a full-time homemaker. She was very active, helping her husband on the family farm for many years. Doris enjoyed all kinds of music and played the piano for the Clearmont Christian Church for many years, where she was a faithful and dedicated member.

Most important to Doris was her family, especially her grandchildren, to whom sleepovers and eating out will long be remembered. “Grandma Koger’s” baking holds special meaning for the many people with whom she shared her goodies. She also enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her bridge club.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and sister, Pauline Gates.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Lavelle “Huck” (Pam) Koger and Tracy (Karen) Koger, of Clearmont; grandchildren Shevon (Shawna) Koger, Shad (Crysty) Koger, Shanna (Dennis) Brincks, Leah Koger, and Christopher (Megan) Koger; great-grandchildren Trevor and Trent Koger, Brayden and Brylie Brincks, Kayla, Karri, Ben and Trey Bowling, and Canaan and Gideon Koger; multiple nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Lewis, Rosella Mae Walker - Rosella Mae Lewis, 100, of Ravenwood, MO, passed away peacefully at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, MO.

Rosella was born on June 14, 1915, in Isadora, MO. Her parents were Willie Clay and Caroline (Ray) Walker. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded by 13 siblings, and 4 of her children, Billy Fred Lewis, Carolyn Louise Lewis, in infancy, Phyllis Faye Price, and Garland Ronald Lewis.

She was a lifelong resident of the area, and had once run the scales at the rock quarry near Ravenwood. She was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church.

On August 29, 1934, she was united in marriage to Perry Lewis. He passed away in 1988.

Her survivors include her children, Oral Dean Lewis, Ravenwood, Lavona Colleen Stoll, Maryville, Donald Perry (Eloise) Lewis, Parnell, MO, and Eldon Jay (Nancy) Lewis, Maryville, MO; as well as 171 direct decendants.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Ravenwood Christian Church. The ministers will be Mr. Vic Coston, and Pastor Justin Briney. The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

Friends may call after 1:00 PM Thursday at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2016, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, Maryville, MO

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Litten, Katherine Charlene - Charlene was born June 26, 1924, in Barnard, MO to Covert Jonas and Cleo Thelma (Hall) Elliott.

A 1942 Horace Mann High School graduate, Charlene was a homemaker and cafeteria worker retired from Northwest Missouri State University.

Charlene was a member of the Christian Church, Ravenwood, MO.

Preceding in death were her husband Eugene (August 8, 2002) and her parents.

Survivors include: daughter Patsy (Dale) Reed, Maryville,
grandsons Tony (Wendy) Harper, Hastings, NE
Bob Harper, Kansas City, MO
and great grandchildren Savannah and Chase Harper.

No formal visitation will be held.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, with burial following in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood.

Memorials may be made to the Ravenwood Christian Church in Charlene's name.

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Long, Marcella J. Garvin - Marcella Jean Long, 77, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Elmo, MO, and Clarinda, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Marcella was born on September 19, 1938, in Clarinda, IA. Her parents were Rex and Charlotte (Smith) Garvin. She attended school in Clarinda, and graduated high school there in 1957. She went on to earn her LPN certificate from Clarinda Junior College. The family operated a farm in the Elmo, MO area, and moved to Maryville in 2009.

On May 13, 1960, Marcella was united in marriage to Donald Dean Long, in Shambaugh, IA.

She worked as a LPN at the Clarinda Hospital and then the Garden View Nursing Home in Shenandoah, IA. She retired from Energizer in Maryville after 16 years.

Marcella formerly attended the Elmo Christian Church, Elmo, MO.
Later she attended the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville. She was a former member of the Bradley-Carver AL Post 492, Ladies Auxiliary, Elmo, MO, then transferred her membership to the Ladies Auxiliary of the James Edward Gray AL Post 100, Maryville. She also was a member of the Crazy Quilters Club, Maryville. MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Carroll Garvin.

Her survivors include her husband Don, of the home, Maryville, MO; 3 sons, Jeff (Glenda) Long, Skidmore, MO, David Long, Washington, IL, and Craig (Gina) Long, Auburn, NE; 2 sisters, Diana (Raymond) Gray, Fontanelle, IA, and Elaine McGhghy, Springfield, MO; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Marcella’s body has been cremated. Her memorial services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. The inurnment will be at a later date. The minister will be Pastor Paul McKim.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association.

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Lowrance, Robert Dean "R.D." "Bob"- Robert Dean “R.D.” “Bob” Lowrance, 90 died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 27, 1925 on the family farm near Skidmore, Missouri the son of Homer Lowrance, Sr. and Verda (Owens) Lowrance.

Bob grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri area where he attended school. He served in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre from 1942 to 1945. In the mid 1970’s, he moved to Garden City where he owned and operated LOBO Cattle Co. Later in the early 1990’s he moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where he owned and operated Smoke Rise Ranch. He returned back to Garden City in 2015. A lifetime cattleman, Bob was also a farmer, rancher, commodity trader, and feed lot owner. He enjoyed making a deal and as an old school businessman his word was as good as gold. He was a past member of the Sam Albright American Legion Post, Skidmore, MO.

Survivors include a daughter Janet Lowrance of Garden City, Ks.; a son Mark & wife Suzanne Lowrance of Garden City; and a granddaughter Christina & husband Nate Rice of Maryville, Missouri. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Sherry Grahl; a brother Homer Lowrance, Jr.; and a grandson Rob Lowrance.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016, Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Inurnment will follow at Groves Cemetery near Graham, Missouri with Military Honors and James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100 participating.

The family requests memorials be given to Western Kansas Low Vision Foundation in care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

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James Wayne Marriott, 56, Braddyville, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, April 17, 2016,  in Hopkins, Missouri.

Jim was born  February 11, 1960, in Maryville, Missouri to John and Helen Marriott. 

He had been a production worker for Laclede Chain in Maryville.  Jim also served many years as a Boy Scout Leader.

He is survived by two sons: Nathan (Mandy) Marriott, Unionville, MO and Adam (girlfriend Ashley) Marriott, Maryville; nine grandchildren; parents John and Helen Marriott, Clearmont, MO and brothers: John (Waneva) Marriott, Clearmont, Russell (Loyalea) Marriott, Glenwood, IA and Danny Marriott, Clearmont.

Visitation is  6:00-8:00 PM,  Thursday, April 21st  at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, April 22nd, also at Price Funeral Home.  Following funeral services Jim's body will be cremated.

Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop #407, Burlington Junction, MO. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Mattson, Elizabeth Colleen "Betty" Schrader - Elizabeth Colleen “Betty” (Schrader) Mattson, 79, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Conception Junction, Missouri, died on May 9, 2016, at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville.

Betty was born on May 15, 1936, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (O’Donnell) Schrader. She was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson High School. Betty attended Northwest Missouri State College.

On August 18, 1956, Betty married Henry Nicholas Mattson in Conception Junction, Missouri.

Betty was a full-time homemaker until her children were in school. Then she worked at the Printery House in Conception, Missouri. After her retirement, she worked as a Home Health Aide for SSM Healthcare. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, Maryville and the Tri-C American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #464. Betty enjoyed baking, gardening, needlework, and spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and twin sisters, Caroline Ann and Clara Jane Schrader.

Betty is survived by her daughters: Pam (Dave) Gude, Harlan, Iowa; Mary Noel (Al) Meyer, Leawood, Kansas; Sheila Mercer (Philip Strawbridge), Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Alison (Mike) Riley, Lee’s Summit; son: Tim (Susan) Mattson, Maryville; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held 5:30 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville,Missouri with a visitation from 6-8:00 PM following.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial following at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception Junction, Missouri.

McGinness, Jennifer M. - Jennifer M McGinness, 61, Hopkins, Missouri, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at her home.

Jennifer was born July 30, 1954, in Biloxi, Mississippi to William D "Bill" and Ella Mae (Shelman ) McGinness.

A 1971 graduate of Bowie, Maryland High School, she attended college for two years.

Jennifer was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church.

Preceding her in death:was her father, Bill McGinness, brother Jeffrey McGinness and sister Julie McGinness.

Survivors include her mother Ella Mae McGinness, Stillwater, MN, son Jody Lee (Rebecca) McGinness, Atlanta, GA,; brother Jerry (Jean) McGinness, Stillwater, MN; and two grandchildren Finn and Hank McGinness.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri.

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McKee, Betty Jeanne Smith - Betty Jeanne McKee, 86, of Hopkins, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at her home in Hopkins, with family by her side.

Betty was born on January 16, 1930, in Bolckow, MO. Her parents were Ernest Edwin (Bill) and Mable Louise (Kidd) Smith. They preceded her in death.

Betty loved to watch and listen to all sports, to work in her yard, and once won the Hopkins Beautification award. Years ago she kept a huge garden, with many strawberry plants. Her yard had a pet goose and she was strict about no snapping turtles.

On March 14, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Gale (Hoover) McKee, in Maryville, MO. He passed away on April 28, 2009.

In her younger years she was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, Hopkins Chapter 401. And was twice Worthy Matron, in 1966, and again in 1984, with her son Mike as Worthy Patron

Betty owned and operated the 66 Restaurant in Hopkins, and later she and her husband owned and operated the Hopkins Service Center for 25 years.

Her survivors include her son, Mike (Teresa) McKee, Hopkins, MO; 3 grandchildren, Kathryn (Danny) Wray, Maryville, MO, Kyle (Tiana) McKee, Gravity, IA, and Klinton McKee, (and friend Rachael) Maryville, MO; 4 great granddaughters, Brycelynn and Alanis Wray, Maryville, and Kenady and Rylee McKee, Gravity, IA.

Private family memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, in First Baptist Church, Hopkins, MO.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Mires, Hugh Hendrix - Hugh Hendrix Mires, 96, passed away April 24, 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas.
Hugh was born December 12, 1919, in Burlington Jct., Mo., to William and Viola Hughs Mires. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1937. He served in the Army Air Corps in China during World War II. He married Doris Jean Linthicum near Ravenwood, Mo., on July 5, 1950.

Hugh and Doris Jean farmed and raised their family near Maryville, Mo. Hugh served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible study leader at Laura Street Baptist Church. His greatest desire was for his children to have a happy childhood.

Hugh was preceded in death by his wife Doris Jean (1995); two sons, Jerry (1963) and John (2015); son-in-law Albert Hoecker; brothers Homer, Elmer, and William; and sisters Beulah Barton, Rosella Trimble and Celia Schimming.

He is survived by his children: Mary Jane Hoecker, Albuquerque, N.M.; David (Cindy) Mires, Maryville; Robert (Jeannette) Mires, Rogers, Ark.; Paula (Larry) Haataja, Maryville; Tammy (Phil) O’Donnell, Omaha; and Susan Mires, St. Joseph. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 28th, at Laura Street Baptist Church, with burial following in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville
Military Services will be provided at graveside by James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100 and Missouri Military Honors.

Monk, Ruth Knepper - Ruth K. Monk, 90, Skidmore, MO died Friday, April 22, 2016, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Ruth was born December 12, 1925, at the family farm home, the only daughter of George G. and Bernice Linville Knepper. She attended grade and high school in the Daleview Consolidate/School District and was a member of the Class of '44, and Valedictorian. It was the last senior class to graduate from the Daleview High School. She went one year to Northwest Missouri State University and then entered nurse's training at Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, MO, graduating in September 1948. She was united in marriage to Milo L. Monk, June 1, 1947, and to this union, two sons were born - Michael K. and James. P.

Ruth was active in nursing until mid-1960, when she and her family moved from St. Joseph to the family farm where she lived until her death. She was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having joined the Corp. Fred Seifert Post Auxiliary #1668 in December, 1948, and was a continuous member until her death. She held the office of District VFW Auxiliary President for one and a half terms, the half term was to fill out the year after the resignation of the elected District President who had resigned. She held many other offices on the local, District and State levels. She and her husband were active members in Skidmore Chapter #402, Order of Eastern Star, where Ruth served two separate terms as Worthy Matron and one term as District Deputy Grand Matron, as well as many other offices in the chapter. She was still a member at the time of her death. She had also been a member of the Sew and Sew Club. She served on the Advisory Board of the Atchison-Holt County Family Guidance Center for over 25 years and until 1996 was secretary of the Family Guidance Center Advisory Board serving Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth Counties in Missouri. She was a member of the Fairfax United Methodist Church, Fairfax, Missouri, and had served on various church committees in late years as well as being the lay representative of that church to the annual Missouri West Church Conference for three years. She was the teacher for the 3M class at her church for a number of years.

Ruth was employed as a nursery aide at the Fairfax Community Hospital from September 16, 1993 until March 1, 2005, caring for over a thousand babies during that time, a position she enjoyed so very much.

She was an enthusiastic gardener, enjoying canning and freezing her garden produce, making jams and jellies - many that went as gifts to many friends through the years. Her favorite recreations were sewing, reading and family gatherings, particularly with her grandchildren. She was very fond of animals, always having a dog or two and one or more cats to keep her company.

Survivors include sons Mike (Pam) Monk, Skidmore and Jim Monk, Topeka, KS; granddaughter Kimberly Leigh Monk, Kansas City, MO and grandson, Scott Anthony Monk, Topeka, KS and several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Milo Monk (April 3, 1989) an only brother, 2nd Lt. Ralph L. Knepper, killed in action during World War II, and a premature infant son.

A Visitation will be Monday, from 7:00-8:00 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville and will be followed by O.E.S. Services, Rosanna Chapter #262.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Fairfax, MO United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Walkup's Grove Cemetery.

Owens, Helen Agatha Seipel - Helen Agatha Owens, 95, Maryville, Missouri, died Monday, May 23, 2016, at her home.

Helen was born August 18, 1920, in Maryville, Missouri to Herman C and Anna Marie (Brandt) Seipel.

Helen was a homemaker and managed the family farm until her death.

She married Fred Owens on November 7, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri.

Preceding in death were her husband Fred (July 15, 1989), her parents, and daughter Helen Morast (December, 1996).

Survivors include her daughters: Shirley (Ron) Peters, Maryville and Becky (Jim) Snyder, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; a brother: Paul Seipel, Maryville
grandchildren: Jon and Amy Peters, Quitman, Missouri; Joseph Peters, Maryville; Carol Morast Overland Park, Kansas; and Karen and Mike Harrison, Prairie Village, Kansas; five great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 6:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27, 2016, at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Helen 's name.

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Pavone, Deanna Maria, Sister - Sr. Deanna Maria Pavone, OSB, 78, Clyde, Missouri, died, after a short illness, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, Missouri.

Deanna was born Sunday, April 24, 1938, in Highland Acres, New York the daughter of Joseph and Philomena (Manzetti) Pavone.

A graduate of Immaculata Academy, Hamburg New York she joined the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration on August 25, 1968 and was given the name Sr. Deanna Maria. She made her First Profession of Vows on June 13, 1973 and her Final Profession on October 7, 1978.

Sr. Deanna Maria had many duties in her monastic life including kitchen work, driving, correspondence, altar bread making, sewing and art.

Survivors include her Monastic family; five sisters: Katherine Lassak Valencia, California; Jennie Sacco, Santa Monica, California; Margherita Pavone, Kenmore, New York; Maria Carosa, Buffalo, New York and Delores Pavone, Venice, California; nieces and nephews.

Vigil Service will be 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial is 8:00 AM Thursday, April 28th, at the Benedictine Convent Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

Peery, Freda Joan Pease Dutcher - Freda Joan Peery, daughter of Jack Edson and Wanda Lorraine (Anderson) Pease, was born on September 20, 1946 in Clarinda, Iowa. She entered into rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 69.

Joan’s early life was spent growing up in Clarinda. At the age of 13, the family moved to a farm near Shenandoah, Iowa. She attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1964. While in high school, Joan worked at the Shenandoah A & W and following graduation, she worked as a Nurses Aide.

In 1968, Joan was united in marriage to her first husband, Mitchell E. Dutcher of Wichita, Kansas. Mitch died tragically in July, 1969.

In 1973, Joan was united in marriage to Jimmie L. Peery. Following their marriage they resided in Red Oak, Iowa before moving to Shenandoah. Joan was a loving wife and homemaker to her two children.

Preceding Joan in death were her parents, Jack in 2004 and Wanda in 2008; first husband, Mitchell Dutcher in 1969; brother, Michael Bedell in 2005; daughter, Sarah (Peery) Turner in 2006; and husband, Jimmie Peery in 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her son, daughter-in-law and five grandchildren, Tracey Dutcher and his wife Soneeta and their three daughters, Kitarrah, Sierrah and Marandah, all of Johnston, IA and Justin Turner of Shenandoah, IA and Sean Peery(Walker) of Omaha, NE; other relatives and friends.

As per Joan's wishes, she was cremated and no services will be held. Inurnment of the cremains will take place at a later date in Hazel Dell Cemetery near Clearmont, Missouri.

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Peter, George Russell "Rusty" - George Russell "Rusty" Peter, 56, Clearmont, MO, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Bedford, IA, as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Rusty was born November 21, 1959, in Maryville, MO to Jerry Lee and Mildred Marie (Gross) Peter. He was a 1978 graduate of Maryville High School.

He married Karen Sue Cowan August 9, 2008 in Pickering, MO.

Rusty was employed by Red Oak Manufacturing as a Production worker.

Preceding him in death were his mother Mildred Peter (January 19, 2004), brother Roy Dale Peter and infant sister Jerri Ann Peter.

Rusty is survived by his wife of the home in Clearmont, Karen Peter and parents
Jerry (Joan) Peter, Maryville;
mother-in-law
June Cowan, Burlington Jct., MO;
sons
Ryan (Rachel) Peter and Craig (Samantha) Peter, both of Burlington Jct., MO and Tyler (fiance Elizabeth Myers) Peter, St. Joseph, MO; daughter
Kim (Matt) Rohlmeier, Burlington Jct.;
stepsons: Joshua (Faith) Hager, Clearmont and Matthew (fiance Danie Wardlow), Clarinda, IA and stepdaughters Nikki (fiance Ray Horning) Hager, Mulberry, KS and Theresa (Joe) Boydston, Villisca, IA;
brothers:
Ron (Terry) Peter, Lincoln, CA,
Roger (Cindy) Peter, Maryville
Rex (Vanessa) Peter, Skidmore
and Rob (Dawn) Peter, Graham, MO
21 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 8th, at the Clearmont, MO Baptist Church.

Burial will follow the services at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Rusty Peter Fund to help defray funeral costs.

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Plummer, Lila Chloe Gardner - Lila Chloe Plummer, 70, of Guilford, MO, passed away April 4, 2016 at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, MO.
Lila was born July 7, 1945 in Jackson, CA. Her parents were Leon Gardner and Evelyn (Clure) Gardner. They preceeded her in death.
Mrs. Plummer graduated from high school in California. She later became an LPN and was employed for many years at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, MO.
On April 11, 1964 she was united in marriage to John Plummer. They were married in Climbing Hill, IA. Mr. Plummer passed away May 15, 2013.
Left to mourn her passing , are her children Renee (Kevin) Wolf of Barnard, MO, Mark (Kim) Plummer of Kearney, MO, and Monica (Jeremy) Zeigel of Graham, MO. Grandchildren; Steven and Nicholas Wolf, Shelby, Emily, Alex, Noah, and Avery Plummer, and Jaylynn, Payton, and Reece Zeigel. Great Grandchildren; Caitlin and April Wolf, and Katalina Weimer. Her siblings; Roberta Hicks, Jeanette Parker, Shirley Widner, and Leroy Gardner. In-laws; Jim (Dorothy) Plummer, Marlene (Roger) Harold, and Barb Wiggs.
Services will be held at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 East South Hills Drive, Maryville, MO. on Saturday April 9, 2016 at 1PM.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
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Pointer, Dorcus Elizabeth Schafer - Dorcus Elizabeth Pointer, 63, Maitland, Missouri, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Dorcus was born September 13, 1952, in Dodge City, Kansas to John and Mabel Bethel Schafer.

She was a certified ceramic teacher.

Mrs. Pointer's body has been cremated and there will be no services held.

Ragan, Georgia Marie Chappell - Georgia Marie (Chappell) Ragan, 103, of Maryville, MO passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Georgia was born August 13, 1912 to George Milan and Leona Marie Chappell of Maryville. She was the oldest of ten children. Georgia wed William L. “Bill” Ragan in 1929. They lived in Skidmore, Missouri before and after World War II. They returned to the Northwest Missouri area in 1946. Georgia and Bill opened and operated two successful businesses. The first was a radio repair shop in Skidmore, MO. Later, they moved to Maryville and opened Ragan Radio and Appliance on North Main. They were married for 38 years.

Following Bill’s death, Georgia relocated to Puyallup, WA, then to Manteca, CA. She resided in California for twenty-five years, employed at the Basolo Beefalo Ranch owned by DC “Bud” and Georgia Basolo. Georgia met Vernon Sharp, of Tracy, CA, late in life and the two became companions, until Vern’s passing. Georgia returned to Northwest Missouri, where she has remained close to family and lifelong friends. She has been a longtime member of the Rosanna Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, and is a former member of the Soroptomist Club. Among Georgia’s passions in life was a love of painting, embroidery, and reading.

Georgia is survived by a sister, Dorothy Chappell of California, as well as many nieces and nephews, and special friends dear to her. In keeping with Georgia’s final wishes, she is to be cremated and her ashes interred next to her husband.

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Renshaw, Judy G. Stickley - Judy G. Renshaw, 86, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Nodaway Nursing Home.

Judy was born on August 29, 1929, in Omaha, NE. Her parents were John and Jerene Jessie (Stedman) Stickley. She lived in the Maryville area most all her life.

On September 23, 1950, Judy was united in marriage to Gene Renshaw at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville. He preceded her in death in 2014. She was also preceded by her parents, and her brother, Bud Stickley.

Her memberships included the First United Methodist Church, the former Levi and Lace Square Dance Club, and the Rockford Community Club, all of the Maryville area.

Judy worked as a bookkeeper for more than 50 years at the Summa Implement Company, Maryville. She retired in 2009.

Her survivors include her children, Barbara Ide and companion, Randy Reiley, St. Joseph, MO, Kirby (Jerry) Renshaw, Skidmore, MO, and Roger (Debby) Renshaw, Barnard, MO; 8 grandchildren, Scott (Michelle) Ide, Steven (Terra) Ide, Troy (Jenny) Renshaw, Lori (Evan) Tally, Brian Renshaw, Abbie (Curt) Schafer, Kristy Bailey, and Haley (James) Gilroy; 14 great grandchildren; former daughter in law, Donna (Galen) Lewis, Maryville, and nephew, Doug Stickley, Maryville.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville. Pastor Scott Moon will be the minister.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church building fund, or to the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

Schneider, Nina Cox - Nina Cox Schneider, 79, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph.

Nina was born on September 8, 1936, near Leeton, MO, to Norman F. and Mary Epperson Cox. She attended Leeton High School and graduated from William Jewell College in 1958 with a degree in Music ducation. Her first teaching position upon graduation was Music Director for the Westboro, MO schools.

On December 27, 1959, she married Lee T. Schneider, Jr, in Leeton, MO. Lee preceded her in death on November 27, 2013. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Lee T Schneider III, her parents, one brother, Floyd “Bud” Cox and one sister, Margaret LaFavor.

She is survived by son, Kevin (Lisa) Schneider, Huntsville, AL, and daughter, Terri (Patrick) Modlin, Faucett; three grandsons, Karl Schneider, Jacob Modlin and Michael Modlin; three sisters, Pauline Finke, Wichita, KS, Nadine (Walt) Gist, Leavenworth, KS, Anna Lee Barron, Glendale, AZ; two brothers, William (Patsy) Cox, and Gerald (Kay) Cox, both of Leeton, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nina provided years of volunteer assistance to her husband during the 32 years he served as the instrumental music director in Maryville R-II schools and she was the Vocal Director at the high school from 1976-1978. She was also the instrumental band director at Horace Mann school for over 30 years, and taught over 20 years at St Gregory’s School, directing both the vocal and instrumental programs. In addition, she was the music director at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, for 30 years, retiring in 2005. Since retiring, she has continued as a choir member, bell choir director, church treasurer and deacon.

Nina committed her life to service, participating in many organizations within the Maryville Community. She served as a 4-H
leader for many years during her children’s membership in the Maryville club.

She has been part of the local AAUW organization for more than 35 years, serving as President and in other committee positions. In 2002, she became an AARP tax counselor after assisting her husband for several years, and joined the Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees, serving as Treasurer from 2006 - 2016. Other memberships and activities have included a recent member of Chapter L, P.E.O.; a former member of the Nodaway County Chorale, and a Nodaway County Ministry Center volunteer. Nina, along with her husband Lee, was a key supporter of the R-II Educational Foundation planning for the soon to be completed Performing Arts Center.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO, at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Maryville R-II Education Foundation, Nina Schneider Memorial Music Education Scholarship Fund.Those can be left at the funeral home or sent directly to Steve Klotz, Asst. Superintendent, 1429 S. Munn Ave, Maryville, MO, 64468, or the First Presbyterian Church, 211 S. Main, Maryville, MO 64469.

Schoen, Timothy - Father Timothy Schoen, OSB, 75, Conception, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, Saint Joseph, MO.

Father Timothy was born July 4, 1940, in Kansas City, MO , to Frank J. and Helen (Immenschuh) Shoen and was a graduate of Conception Seminary College, Conception, and North American College, Rome, Italy.

Father Timothy was ordained a priest on December 16, 1964, and served as a priest in the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph, including as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Hamilton, and Mary Immaculate Parish, Gallatin, before entering Conception Abbey. He was professed as a monk September 7, 1985. His monastic assignments included musician, professor and spiritual director at Conception Abbey.

Preceding in death were his parents.

Survivors include his monastic community, sister Mary Ann (Paul) Seibold, Gladstone, MO, a niece, Karen (Brad) Evans of Lee’s Summit and a nephew, Paul J. Seibold of Gladstone, MO.

Visitation is from 6:00 PM Friday March 4, 2016 with the Vespers of the Dead at 7:15 PM at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception, MO

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with burial in St Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO

Sears, Kathleen M. (Kathy) Dragoo - Kathleen M. (Kathy) Sears, 60, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at her home in Maryville.

She was born on July 22, 1955, her parents were Ralph Garrett and Pauline (Granny) (Brown) Dragoo. She lived most all her life in the Maryville area.

Kathy had worked as an aid at St. Francis Hospital, and then spent 26 years at Energizer.

She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and volunteered at her church, Laura Street Baptist. She was a team captain for volleyball at Maryville Parks and Recreation. She enjoyed participating in the Mozingo haunted campground with Wes and Nancy Lantz. She was an excellent quilter and the best pie maker ever.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Stanley, Robert, and Ronald Dragoo; and sisters, Ramona Ball, and Judy Belding.

On June 9, 2001, Kathy was united in marriage to Rob Sears, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children, Kelly (Russell Eich) Grebe, Nederland, CO, Ryan Phillippe, of the home, step daughter, Lindsey (Leal) Valdez, Stafford, VA; 5 grandchildren, Meko and Ember Eich, and Taylor, Addy, and Gabriel Valdez; her siblings, Sharon Wilmes, Cadiz KY, Greg Dragoo, Warner-Robbins, GA, Bill Dragoo, Skidmore, MO, and Teddy Bennett, Denver, CO; many nieces and nephews that she loved and cared for very much; father in law, Bill Sears; and her beloved pets, Shadow and Bernie.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, also of Maryville. The minister will be Pastor Paul McKim. Burial will be in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Kathy's name to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, 20 Park Place, Suite 478, Boston, MA, 02116

Smail, Leslie Eugene - Leslie Eugene Smail, 86, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at his home with his family at his side.

Les was born on November 18, 1929, near Pickering, MO. His parents were Herman Eugene and Mildred Jaquetta (Simmons) Smail. They preceded him in death, as did his brother, Lewis Wilbur Smail, in 2015.

Les graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and was
honorably discharged as a Corporal.

Les retired after 35 years as a route salesman for Wonder Bread.

He was a member and deacon at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, and a member of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, also Maryville. Les had formerly resided in North Carolina, and in Chillicothe, MO, for many years.

On September 30, 1951, Les was united in marriage to Lavon Estella Archer, in Maitland, MO. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his 5 children, David (Debbie) Smail, Paola, KS, Michael (Margaret) Smail, Maryville, Rick (Sheila) Smail, Maryville, Kimberly (Scott) Shamberger, Maryville, and Stephanie (Glen Barnett) Harkrider, Maryville; 8 siblings, Bob Smail, Maryville, Jerry (Maryjane) Smail, Maryville, Sharon (Ted) Reynolds, St. Joseph, MO, Shirley (John) Kulak, St. Joseph, Carol Green, St. Joseph, John (Barbara) Smail, St. Joseph, Charlie (Linda) Smail, Skidmore, MO, Peggy Smail, Quitman, MO, and Nadine Smail, Maryville; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, also of Maryville.

Military Rites at the cemetery will be conducted by the Missouri Military Honors Detail, and members of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Les to the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Smock, Shirley Diane Renshaw - Diane Smock, 63, Maitland, Missouri, died May 13, 2016, at her home, Maitland, Missouri.

Diane was born June 19, 1952, in Maryville, Missouri to Glen Edwin and C. Irene (Headrick) Renshaw.

A 1970 graduate of Nodaway Holt High School, and a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with degrees in home economics and special education, Diane was a teacher and paraprofessional in the Nodaway Holt and Maryville Schools.

She married Robert Smock on May 22, 1971, in Maryville, Missouri.

Diane was a former member of the Eastern Star and was an avid quilter and crocheter.

Preceding in death were her father Glen Edwin Renshaw (March 3, 1986) and her father and mother-in-law William and Jeanette Smock.

Survivors include her husband Robert Smock of their home,
sons
Joshua (Jessie) Smock and children Tad, Trent, Jonathan, and Joseph, Skidmore, MO;
Travis (Katie) Smock and children Josie and William , Savannah, MO,;
Christopher (Elaina) Smock and children Abigail, Henry, and Ivan, Skidmore, MO;
her mother Irene Renshaw, Maryville;
sister- n-law Mary Coates, St. Joseph, Missouri,
and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held 6- 8:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial following in Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO.

Memorials may be made to the New Nodaway Humane Society, Nodaway Holt FFA Chapter, and Nodaway Holt Ball Association in Diane's name.

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Swaney, Forrest Dean - Forrest Dean Swaney, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of King City, MO, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Diversicare of St. Joseph.

Dean was born September 8, 1938, in Maryville, MO to Herbert Leon and Tervill (Griffey) Swaney.

A 1956 graduate of Hopkins, MO High School, he married Della Irene Morehouse January 18, 1956, in Wathena, KS.

Dean was employed at Dugdale Packing Plant for 27 years and then was District Engineer with the St. Joseph School District for 18 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Della Swaney (September 5, 2013), an infant son and brother-in-law, Richard Mires.

He is survived by three children: Connie Irene (David) Goacher, St. Joseph, Gerald D. Swaney, King City, Derick L. (Vicky) Swaney, Bedford, IA; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; brother Richard (Karen) Swaney, Sheridan, MO and sister Sandra Mires, Pickering, MO.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, February 22, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services are 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 23rd, also at Price Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Hopkins Cemetery.

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Thompson, George W. - Geo. W. Thompson, prominent as a farmer here for many years, died last Monday at the hospital in St Joseph [Missouri].

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Hopkins Tuesday afternoon by the pastor, Rev Paul Barton.

Mrs Wren Peve sang, "The City Four Square" and "Sometime We'll Understand."

Interment was made in the Hopkins cemetery.

George W. Thompson, son of William and Sarah Dewitt Thompson, was born near Hopkins, Mo., April 10, 1864, and departed this life in the hospital at St Joseph, Mo., September 5, 1938 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 26 days. His entire life was spent near Hopkins where he was a successful farmer.

On February 24, 1901, he was united in marriage to Magdalene E. Demott, who with the following children survive:

Mrs Ralph Martin, of Inglewood, California; Mrs Curtis Pitsenbargar, of Manhattan, Kansas; Mrs Dave Godsey, Miss Mildred Thompson and Roy and Harry Thompson, of Hopkins. One son, Robert Henry, preceded him in death. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs Clinton Underwood, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs Amanda Daugherty; one brother, Charles Thompson,, of Hopkins and by other relatives and many friends.

He was a man who possessed many sterling qualitites, honest and upright.With his keen wit and humor he made many friends. He was a loving father and a devoted husband.

All that medical skill and love could do was at his disposal but to no avail. He passed peacefully away at 2:30 a.m., Sept 5, 1938 at the Missouri Methodist hospital in St Joseph.

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We take this means of expressing our appreciation for the help and kindness extended to us in our bereavement, and for the floral offering sent--The Family. THE HOPKINS JOURNAL, Hopkins, Mo, Sep 8, 1938

Twaddle, Jane McMaster - Jane Twaddle, Maryville, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning at the Parkdale Manor Care Center in Maryville. She was 94 years old. Jane was born on January 17, 1922 in Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of the late Glen McMaster and the late Dorothy Corwin McMaster of Clearmont, Missouri. She graduated from Hopkins High School in Hopkins, Missouri, in 1939, and three years later received a teaching certificate from Northwest Teachers College (now Northwest Missouri State University). She taught one year at the Elmo, Missouri Elementary School.

Jane married Raymond Bailey in 1942, and they had one son, Ronald Bailey, born on December 24, 1946. After Raymond’s death, she eventually remarried, being wed to Hubert Twaddle on April 20, 1956, and taking residence in Elmo. A son, Randy Twaddle, was born to them on January 10, 1957. During their thirty one year marriage, Jane took care of the home, worked part time as a secretary, and occasionally played the organ at the Elmo United Methodist Church, and for funerals. Jane also liked to explore Nodaway River sandbars for rocks, and gather wildflowers along the country roads around Elmo. She was also a member of the Elmo American Legion Auxiliary.

After Hubert’s death in 1987, Jane moved to Maryville, Missouri where she lived until her death. While living in Maryville, Jane took classes at the university, volunteered at the Nodaway County Historical Society, and traveled on Elder Hostel tours, including a stay at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, a tour of Copper Canyon, Mexico, a dinosaur dig in Wyoming.

Jane was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth McMaster of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, stepson, Hubie Twaddle, Maryville, Missouri, and her daughter-in-law, Joy Bailey of Mountain Grove, Missouri. Survivors include her sons Ronald Bailey of Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Randy Twaddle, Houston, Texas; grandson, Bret Bailey, and his wife, Vicki, of Cabool, Missouri; grandson, Cyrus Twaddle of Houston, Texas; great grandson, Raymond Taylor Bailey, great granddaughter, Sophia Rose Bailey of Cabool, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jane’s family would like to extend our deep appreciation of, and gratitude to, the staff of the Parkdale Manor Care Center for their attentive and compassionate care of Jane while she was a resident.

A memorial service for Jane will take place at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, Missouri on Thursday, April 7th at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation to the Nodaway County Historical Society

Price Funeral Home, Maryville

Ulmer, Phyllis Elaine Melvin - Phyllis Elaine Ulmer, 84, Hopkins, Missouri, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at SSM Health Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Phyllis was born July 17, 1931, in Gravity, Iowa to James Woodford and Inez Ruth (Booze) Melvin.

A 1949 graduate of Hopkins High School, she was a homemaker and cook at North Nodaway School.

She married Homer Galen Ulmer on May 22, 1949, in Pickering, Missouri.

Phyllis was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church.

Preceding in death were her parents and brother Billie Dean Melvin.

Survivors include her husband Homer Galen Ulmer,
daughter Lois Elaine (Norman) Nicholson, Harbine, NE,
son Gary Lee (Nancy) Ulmer, Clarinda, IA,
brother Orville Eugene (Mary) Melvin, Liberty, MO,
sisters:
Evelyn Marie Watts, Boise, ID,
Helen Joyce (John) Marriott, Clearmont, MO,
Norma Lee Wuester, Victoria, BC,
sister-in-law, Beverly Connolly, Enterprise, OR,
five grandchildren:
Jennifer (Brian) Whitaker, Joseph (Angie) Nicholson, Devon Ulmer,
Matthew (Samantha) Ulmer, and Kristin Ulmer,
seven great-grandchildren,
and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, April 18th from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the Christian Church, Hopkins.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 19th, also at the Christian Church, with burial in Hopkins Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Hopkins Christian Church and Hopkins Cemetery Association in Phyllis's name.

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Whaley, Mabel Louise Shelman - Mabel Louise Whaley, 101, Maryville, Missouri, died May 14, 2016, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri.

Mabel was born April 21, 1915, in Hopkins, Missouri to Hardie and Blanche (Garrard) Shelman.

Mabel was a 1934 graduate of Gaynor High School. Mabel was a homemaker.

She married Roy Whaley on March 25, 1939, in Ravenwood, Missouri.

Mabel was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins.

Preceding in death were her parents, husband Roy Whaley (March 29, 2004), daughter Susan Jane Whaley (1955), sisters Velda Adwell and Lois Whaley, and 2 great grandsons Zachary James Smith and Hunter Stephen Spire.

Survivors include daughters
Louise (Philip) O'Riley, McMinnville, OR
Marilyn (Richard Leonard) , Ashland, MO
Virginia (Pat) Spire, Blue Springs, MO
8 grandchilldren, 15 great grandchildren
and 5 great great grandchildren.
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Visitation is 10-11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Mo with the funeral following at 11:00 AM.
Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.

Memorials may be made to Wray Memorial United Metodist Church, Hopkins, in Mabel's name.

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Wiederholt, Betty L. - Betty L. Wiederholt, 84, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Stanberry, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2016, near Des Moines, IA, as the result of motor vehicle accident.

Arrangements are pending at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Wiley, Esther Jean Hall - Esther Jean (Hall) Wiley, Maryville, MO, passed peacefully from this Earth, March 4, 2016. She was born September 6, 1922 in Wilcox, Missouri to Eugene and Anna Margret Hall.


She was a graduate of the Normal School in Maryville, and spent early years as a teacher. She married Edward Dale Wiley, June 1, 1944. They spent the early years of their marriage in the states of Washington and California, but settled on a farm in Quitman, Missouri in the early 50’s. Esther was a devoted wife and mother and derived much joy from family and friends.


She belonged to the Shell Grove and Bell Grove clubs, as well as Eastern Star and United Methodist Women. She loved socializing with friends and family and sharing her faith.


Esther Jean is predeceased by her husband, Edward Wiley; a son, Mark Wiley; a grandson, Jake Wiley; and two brothers, Brice Hall and Harold Hall.


The pride of her life include her surviving children--three daughters and a son: Marlene Mowry of Severance, KS; Kurby Wiley of Buford, GA; Patricia Latall, Nixa, MO; and Anita Dickey, Overland Park, KS. Grandchildren include: Lynnette Huscher, Sharla Mowry, John Mowry, Troy Wiley, Brandt Wiley, Maria Oslin, Jeremy Wiley, Jon Wiley, David Wiley, Aimee Wiley, Christopher Wiley, Jaci Newman, Grant Runde, Erica Murphy and Philip Dickey. At the time of her passing she is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.

Those who knew Esther Jean will miss her great cooking, her faith and her optimistic passion for living. Those wishing to celebrate her life may join the family at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home Monday, March 7, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Order of Eastern Star service will follow the visitation at 8:00 under the auspices of the O.E.S. Rosanna Chapter #262, Maryville, MO; or the funeral service at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016.

Workman, Victor Allen - Victor Allen Workman, 61, of Pickering, MO, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

He was born March 18, 1955 to Charles William Workman and Betty Pauline Burns Workman in Akron, OH. They preceded him in death.

Victor served in the Army for nine and a half years as a telecommunications specialist and military policeman. He earned multiple commendations including a Bronze Star. While in Germany, he played semi-pro basketball with the European League.

In 1988, he began working for AT&T as a telecommunications specialist and customer service representative. He strongly believed in giving customers the best service possible, going above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction. He retired in 2010.

That year, he opened Vic's Boats and ran his own business until 2013, when he moved to Missouri and began working for Century Link.

Victor loved to travel and spend time with his family. He had a passion for boating, camping, and golf.

He is survived by three children, Crystal (Jose) Ayala, Goodyear, AZ, Joshua (Rebecca) Urbanowitz, and Christopher Workman, of the home; three grandchildren, Cayden Ayala, Joshua Lee Urbanowitz, Jr. and Steven Lee Steinert; sisters, Pamela Joseph, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and Mary (John) Armour, Akron, OH, several nieces and nephews

Memorial services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, at 2:00 p.m. The family will meet with family and friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be given to help with Christopher Workman's college fund.