Akin, Vivian - Vivian Akin, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa formerly of Clearmont, Missouri entered into peace Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Jeff Cummings officiating.

Interment will be held at the LaMar Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri.

Allenbrand, Bobbie Lavonne - Bobbie L. Allenbrand, 93, of Maryville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital.

Bobbie was born on November 1, 1925 in Darlington, Missouri to Glenn and Zelma (Evans) Allenbrand. He was a graduate of the Albany RII High School. 

Bobbie was a farmer and had operated a service station in Gentry, Missouri. Later he worked for Dempsy Harden Service Station and retired from Summa Implement where he was a tractor mechanic. Bobbie enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

He married Lodema J. Woody on February 24, 1945 in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death on November 15, 1998. He was also preceded by his parents, grandson, Jonathan Manning, son-in-law, Larry Miller, one brother, Glenn Allenbrand and three sisters, Jane Allenbrand, Ruth Quinn and Bessie Redman.

Survivors include his four sons, Gene, Donnie, Neil and Richard Allenbrand, eight daughters, Linda Miller, Diana Dollars, Kathy Lee, Janice Stevens, Ruth Allenbrand, Lori Rogers, Lisa Allenbrand and Julie Walker; one brother, Larry Allenbrand; brother-in-law, Fred Woody; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services 11am Wednesday, January 2nd at Price Funeral Home. Interment Nodaway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. The family suggests memorials to the Maryville RII Spoofhound Booster Club. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Dana Lynn Austin, 51, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at her home.

Dana was born on July 28, 1967 in Maryville, to David Lee and Belva Dean (Long) Dawson.  Her dad preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her nephew, Curtis Dawson, and her niece, Kiona Dawson. 

She graduated from West Nodaway High School in 1985, and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and Tarkio College, Tarkio, MO.  She had lived for a few years in Omaha, NE.  Dana worked many years as the manager of A+ Cash Advance in Maryville. 

Dana was of the Catholic faith and a member of DAR.

In 1998, in Las Vegas, NV, Dana was united in marriage to Robert E. “Bob” Austin.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her mother, Belva Dawson, Quitman, MO; children, Jordan (Dane) Wardenburg, Sioux Falls, SD, Taylor Gadbois, St. Joseph, MO, Derek Gadbois, Council Bluffs, IA, Lindsay (Chad) Hanningan, Maryville, MO, Cindy (Jared) Sullivan, Kansas City, MO, and Bobbi Austin, Kansas City, MO; her siblings, Terry Dawson, Burlington Junction, MO, Sandy (Marty) Wilmes, Barnard, MO, Kevin (Monica) Dawson, Linn Creek, MO, Clint (Elvie) Dawson, LeMoore, CA, and Tina Dawson, Maryville, MO; 6 grandchildren, Braelyn, Katelyn and Finley Hannigan, Preston and Caden Sullivan, and Blakely Wardenburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Barnett, Donald R. - Rev. Donald Ray Barnett, 83, of Clearmont, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his home.

Don was born on June 18, 1935 in Tarkio, Missouri to Johnny and Anna Thelma (Fletchall) Barnett. Don was a 1953 graduate of the Skidmore High School. He was a truck driver and had served in the Army Reserves. He later became the Pastor of the Clearmont Baptist Church where he served as pastor for 44 years.

Don married Kay R. Coyle on July 14, 1956 in Savannah, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 27, 2000. He was also preceded by his parents, daughter, Nancy Dalton and four sisters, Betty Hitchcock, Doris Carmichael, Virginia Fern Jones, Kathryn Miller and brother Johney Barnett. 

Don later married Marcia A. Sorenson on August 26, 2007 in Clearmont, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his children, Rende (Rodney) Kindle, Parkville, Missouri, Darrell (Cathy) Barnett, Burlington Junction, Missouri, Clayton (Shelley) Barnett, Clearmont, Missouri, Amy (Tom) Stevens, Johnston, Iowa and Kelli (Troy) Malone, Lexington, Missouri; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Glenn Barnett, Savannah, Missouri and sister, Marilyn Harvill, Lincoln, Nebraska and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Services 2pm Saturday, November 17th at the Clearmont Baptist Church. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, November 16th at the Clearmont Baptist Church. The family suggests memorials be made in care of Don’s family

Bettge, Brenda Kay Newberry Baker Walker - Brenda Kay (Newberry) Bettge, 61, of Collinsville, Oklahoma; formerly of Maryville, Missouri; and Essex, Tabor, Randolph, and Shenandoah, Iowa; passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at her home following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was born on October 16, 1957 in Maryville, Missouri to Kenneth D. and Ethelyne J. (Starmer) Newberry. The family moved to southwest Iowa where she attended the Fremont Mills Community Schools. Brenda was married to David Baker and later Terry Walker. She met William “Bill” Bettge, her soul mate and the love of her life, after moving to Oklahoma. They were married October 4, 2004 and were blessed to have shared 15 wonderful years together.

Brenda was a beautiful, kind, and caring person. Being a wife to her husband, Bill, and mother to her son, Justin Walker were her greatest joys. She worked in medical billing for Drs. Cloepfil and Samuelson at Mid-Plains Eyecare Center in Shenandoah prior to moving to Oklahoma. In Oklahoma, she again worked in medical billing as long as her health allowed. She loved spending time with friends and family, and she enjoyed horses, fishing, boating, traveling, making crafts and occasionally woodworking.

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth D. Newberry, mother, Ethelyne J. Umbenhower, step-father, John W. Umbenhower, and brother, Terry Newberry.

She is survived by her husband, Bill, of Collinsville, Oklahoma; son Justin (JJ) Walker and his wife, Heather Lee, granddaughters, Loa Kay and Ebba Walker of South Korea; two stepsons, Fred Bettge, his wife Katie, granddaughter, Archer Anne; Daniel Bettge, his wife Aleshia, two grandsons, Julius Don and Bentley Bruce Bettge; two brothers, Marvin Newberry and his wife, Lynn and Rick Newberry and his wife, Sharum. Brenda was blessed with three nieces, one nephew, seven step-nieces, and two step-nephews.

Graveside Services 11:00 am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Condolences may be sent to Bill Bettge, 10736 E. 121st North, Collinsville, OK 74021
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Helen Louise Bishop, 95 years old, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center, after a short illness.

Louise was born on January 16, 1924, on N. Walnut Street in Maryville, at the home of her grandmother Castillo.

She was the daughter of Ogal and Letha Castillo Livengood.  She married Francis Bishop in Troy, KS, in 1946.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her brother, Don. 

Louise is survived by her children, Nancy, John, Brenda, Bruce and Eddie.  She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and sister in laws, Carol Jean Bishop and Sally Livengood.

Mrs. Bishop has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 10:30 AM, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.  No formal visitation is planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 S. Depot, Maryville, MO 64468

Blair, Deloris Thrasher - Deloris I. Blair, 83, of Barnard, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home.

Deloris was born on July 18, 1935 in Maryville, Missouri to Dale and Bernice (Cliser) Thrasher. She was a graduate of Horace Mann High School in Maryville and member of the Salem Christian Church, Barnard, Missouri. Deloris was a dairy farmer and worked with her husband Francis on their family farm.

She married Francis L. Blair on October 13, 1953 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2002. She was also preceded by her parents and sister, Wava Townsend.

Survivors include her children, Collett (Craig) Albright, Barnard, Missouri, Saconna Blair, Centennial, Colorado, Cassandra (Stan) Gray, Barnard, Missouri, Bernice (Brian) Burson, Barnard, Missouri; sister, Elaine Stegall, Savannah, Missouri; six grandchildren, Nathan (Misty) Langford, Lindsy (Brandon) Moore, Alyssa (Derek) Berns, Jordan Bennett, Blake Burson and Karlie (Cody) Wacha and eleven great-grandchildren.

Per Deloris’ wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at the Salem Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials to the Salem Christian Church, Barnard, Missouri or SSM Hospice. Online condolences and be made to the family at ww.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Bloomfield, Alpha Campbell - Alpha Carolyn was born March 9, 1929 in Elmo to Frank and Murriel (Hutchison) Campbell. She graduated from Elmo High School and then married Charles Marvin Bloomfield. The couple had two sons: Scott and Brian.
They farmed and had livestock outside of Elmo. She worked with the livestock, fed the farm helpers and anyone who was needing a meal. She played the organ at Elmo United Methodist Church for many years and also enjoyed the Women’s Auxiliary at the church. The church was a huge part of her life.
Alpha passed away at her home on the farm near Elmo Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 89.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; son Scott; brother William “Bill” (Connie) Campbell and her parents.
Alpha is survived by son Brian of Elmo; sister Mary Ann and husband Bob Irvin of Farragut, IA; grandchildren David Bloomfield and wife Nathalia of Kansas City, MO and Tabitha Bloomfield of Burlington Jct. MO; great-grandchildren Haylee, Zachary, Dominik and Hunter; along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Alpha Bloomfield, 89 of Elmo, will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 12 at Elmo United Methodist Church with interment at High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo.
There will be open visitation Thursday noon until 6 p.m. at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda.
Memorials are suggested to Family Choice to be determined later.
Following the service the family will greet friends at a lunch to be held at the Methodist Church in Elmo.
Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda is providing arrangements.

Arza W. Boswell, 90, of Ravenwood, MO, went to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his home with family at his side.

Arza was born in Lamoni, IA, on July 24, 1928.  His parents were Joseph H. and Hettie R. (Loomis) Boswell. 

He graduated from the Ravenwood High School.  He had lived most all his life in Ravenwood, and in Richmond, MO from 1952 to 1960.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1948.

On October 23, 1948, Arza was united in marriage to LaVera F. Wildish, at the Ravenwood Christian Church.  She passed away in 2007.  He was also preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Jason Boswell in 2002, his sister, Rowena Stiens, his granddaughter in law, Kimberly Burns, and his mother and father in law, Beatrice and Leslie Wildish.

The church was a big part of Arza’s life.  He was a lifetime member and an Elder for over 50 years at the Ravenwood Christian Church.  He liked playing cards (especially winning).  He was the caregiver for his wife and mother in law for many years before their deaths.  He was a historian and genealogy buff and has a display at the Nodaway County Historical Society in Maryville. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Arza worked for 34 years as a manager for Skelly Oil Co.  He later drove the Ravenwood school bus for 15 years.

His survivors include his 5 children, Ken (Cindy) Boswell, Caledonia, OH, Kathy (Bill) Burns, Ravenwood, MO, Curt (Mary) Boswell, Ravenwood, MO, Wayne E. (Brenda) Boswell, Ravenwood, MO, and Deanna L (Ron) Scroggie, Pickering, MO; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Ravenwood Christian Church.  The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Bowes, Harry Pitkin, Dr, - Dr. Harry Pitkin Bowes of Erie, Colorado, passed June 20, 2017 after an extended illness. Dr. Bowes was born Nov. 12, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa to Margaret Pitkin and John G. Bowes. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John.

Dr. Bowes is survived by his wife, Dana, sons, Bob (Debbie) their sons, Chris & Matt; Jim (Karen), their daughter, Anyn; daughter, Margaret (Richard) Weight, their son, Quinn; brother, Bill; one great-grandchild, Alex; and godsons, Bucky and T.M.

He enjoyed a long and varied professional career in higher education and political areas; he was an avid outdoorsman, eagle scout and adventurous in all aspects of his life.

The family of Harry Pitkin Bowes will hold a graveside ceremony at Burlington Junction Ohio Cemetery on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 2:00pm. A reception will follow at Burlington Junction American Legion Hall on Main Street, hosted by the American legion Women’s Auxiliary

Rita Catherine (Heitman) Boyd, born in southwest Iowa to Joe and Mary Heitman on December 24, 1934 passed away in Maryville, MO on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Rita grew up on a farm east of Maryville, and was a 1952 graduate of Maryville High School, most of her life was spent as a farm wife, mother and homemaker with her husband of 63 years, Larry Boyd.

Rita worked at the Internal Revenue Service in Phoenix while Larry attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Az.  After college, they returned to farming in Sheridan, MO for a number of years.  She was both a 4-H Leader and a Girl Scout Leader.  In 1973 they moved to Bedford, IA where Larry managed Farmers Mutual Insurance and started his own insurance agency.  Rita did occasional office work at Iowa Power and Light in Bedford for several years.  Retiring in good health, Larry and Rita enjoyed life, spending many years doing winters in Scottsdale, AZ and summers in Bedford, IA.  They were active in Shrine activities and they both enjoyed golf.  Rita received a trophy for the elusive hole-in-one.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Larry Boyd of Maryville, daughters LaRi and husband Ralph Liberty of Kansas City, MO, LouAnn and husband Rick Ewart of Bedford, IA, and LaRue and husband Chris Allee of Maryville, MO, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters Mary Jo Patton of Springfield, MO, Jean Ann and husband Bill Casey of Mercer, MO, and her brother Rick and wife Dee Heitman of Maryville, MO, along with numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The family will meet friends for one hour prior to services on Sunday.

James Woodrow “Jim” Bradshaw, Jr., 71, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his home in Maryville.

Jim was born near Stanberry, MO, on June 3, 1947, his parents were James Woodrow “Woody” and Verda Mae (Danner) Bradshaw, Sr., they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his wife, Ina Sue Bradshaw, his sister Patricia McMillen, and brother Larry “Bub” Bradshaw.

Jim graduated from Maryville High School and worked on under graduate courses at NWMSU, Maryville.  He lived most all his life in the area. 

He proudly served his country in the US Marines.  He was also in the Missouri National Guard, Maryville.  Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church, he was a 33rdDegree Mason, and member of Nodaway Lodge #470, AF & AM, both of Maryville. 

On August 11, 1972, Jim was united in marriage to Ina Sue Johnson, in Sheridan, MO.  She passed away on December 31, 2014.

He was a driver for many years for the former Maryville Packing Plant.  And then retired from production at the former Energizer plant, also of Maryville.

Jim is survived by his children, James (Naomi) Morishima Bradshaw, of Okinawa, Japan, James Clinton (Jennifer) Bradshaw, Leawood, KS, Lori (Curtis) Bagby, McKinney, TX, Todd (Elizabeth) Bradshaw, Branson, MO, and Kevin Bradshaw, Maryville; his sister, Shirley Auffert, Maryville, and his brother, Jerry (Mary) Bradshaw, Maryville; 10 grandchildren, and numerous nieces nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bradshaw has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.

Interment will be later in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Brunk, Jeffery Dale - Jeff Brunk, 64, passed away January 13, 2019 at the Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, lowa.

He was born in Maryville, Mo on June 26, 1954.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and riding his motorcycle.

Jeff is survived by a son, Jess (Holli) Brunk of Alexandria, LA; granddaughters, Lesley, Jadyn and Jessica; a brother, Todd (Martha) Brunk of Bolivar, Mo; a sister, Debbie (Terry) Taubert of Bolivar, MO; uncles, aunts, cousins and friends scattered throughout the United States.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his parents, Les "Murrell" and Mary (Deffenbaugh) Brunk; and his father- and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Mary (Oldham) Rose. 

Graveside service will be at 2pm on Friday, January 18, at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens in Maryville, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 19th at the First Christian Church in Bolivar, Mo

Eldon Leon Clayton, 96, of Guilford, MO, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, January 1, 2019.  Eldon was born on November 1, 1922, in Guilford, to Leon and Mary (Wilson) Clayton. 

He graduated from Guilford High School in 1942.  He had farmed all his life in the area.  He was a life long member of the Guilford United Methodist Church, he had served on the Washington Township Board, and the Missouri Extension Service. 

On September 16, 1951, In Maryville, MO, Eldon was united in marriage to Phyllis R. Bagley.  They were married over 51 years before her death in 2008.  He was also preceded by his parents, Leon and Mary Clayton; his son Donald David Clayton in 1970, and his sister Thelma (Arthur) Giffin, in 2017. 

Eldon is survived by his son, Kenneth (Nida) Clayton, of Guilford, MO; 7 grandchildren, Kenda (James) Staudenmier, of Albany, MO, Michael (Brooke) Clayton, of St. Joseph, MO, Isaiah Clayton, of Cosby, MO, Rebecca (David) Johnson, of Owensboro, KY, Olivia (David) Morrow, of St. Joseph, MO, Lindsey (Gage) Barton, St. Joseph, MO, and Destiny Clayton, Guilford, MO; 17 great grandchildren; a niece and 4 nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Guilford United Methodist Church, Guilford, MO.  The burial will follow at the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, January 4, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Cossins, Ella Mae Jackson - Ella Mae (Jackson) Cossins, 82, of Sheridan, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Pineview Manor in Stanberry, Missouri.

Ella was born on August 24, 1936 in Hopkins, Missouri to Orren Douglas and Abena Reika (Groenwald) Jackson. She was a 1954 graduate of Sheridan High School, member of the Sheridan Christian Church and was a cook at the Trails-In Café in Sheridan.

She married Samuel Calvin Cossins on April 1, 1961 in Sheridan, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2012. She was also preceded by her parents and five brothers, Leroy, Lawrence, James, Donald and Harry Jackson; two sisters, Daisy Hernandez, Mary Ann Joslin; sister-in-law, Connie Jackson.

Survivors include her children Lee (Maria) Cossins, Guilford, Missouri; daughter, Liza (Bob) Colin, Republic, Missouri; five brothers, Glen, Bill, Eldon, Douglas and Richard; two sisters, Lillie Schiller and Betty Mackie; sister-in-law, Shirley Jackson; four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Cossins has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorial Service 10:30AM Saturday, November 17th at Price Funeral Home. Inurnment Sheridan Cemetery, Sheridan, Missouri

Roy Dale Damewood, 62, of Skidmore, MO, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, surrounded by his family at the KU Med Center after a long battle with Leukemia.

He was born on December 29, 1956, in Fairfax, MO.  His parents were Ronald Lee and Maureen D. (Krenek) Damewood. They preceded him in death.  He lived all his life in the area.

Roy graduated from West Nodaway High School, in 1975.  He was an electrician, and had owned his own business.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Burlington Junction, MO.

Roy enjoyed working on and restoring old radios and old hit-and-miss engines.  He once built his own tractor, called the “Roy-Built”; he enjoyed cooking and the family Sunday get-togethers at the pond.  Roy like to go garage saleing, flea markets, and loved getting a bargain off eBay, even if it took hours to get.  He loved his grandsons, and his dog, Jack.  He often went to the Jct. T, for coffee and to just hang out. 

His survivors include his girlfriend, Terri Radke, Skidmore, and her son, Logan Stickler, of Maryville; his son, Brian (Julie) Damewood, Skidmore; his sister, Cynthia (Mike) Hanig, Skidmore; his brother, Rodney (Susan) Damewood, Skidmore; his 2 grandsons, Bryant and Jameson Damewood; his nephews, great nieces and nephews; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Mr. Damewood has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Memorial visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM, Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Burlington Junction, MO.

Charles was born in Elmo, MO, on September 11, 1930, and except for his time in the Military lived all his life in the area.

His parents were Wayne Lawrence and Velma Arcille (Neff) Davison and preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by an infant grandchild, and his sister Joyce and brother in law, Jim Hagey.

He graduated from the Burlington Junction Missouri High School in 1948.  He joined the US Army and proudly served his country as an artillery man on the front lines during the Korean War. 

Charles was a farmer his entire adult life.  He was a member of the Clearmont United Methodist Church, Clearmont, MO.  He was a 63-year member of the Rolla Dicks American Legion Post 315, of Burlington Junction.

He enjoyed watching his grandkids sporting events, and sports on T.V.; showing and going to livestock shows; and attending the grandkids weddings and receptions.

Charles leaves behind his children, Lawrence Wayne Davison, Burlington Junction, MO, and Aneta (Dennis) Murphy, Clearmont, MO; his sister, Judy (Larry) Logan, Bethany, MO; 6 grandchildren, John (Jenny) Davison, Fayette, MO, Megan (Cody) Sprague, Grand Island, NE, Mandy (Dustin) Linebaugh, Powell, WY, Lisa (Ryan) Stahl, Clearmont, MO, Denise (Thomas) Workman, Maryville, MO, and Emily (Shawn) Frueh, Pickering, MO; 15 great grandchildren, Brady, Stetson and Leland Davison, Macy and Kynlee Sprague, Ty, Corey and Shelby Linebaugh, Peyton, Lauren and Charley Stahl, Carson and Henry Workman, and Landon and Jaclyn Frueh, and nieces and nephews.

Private services for family only will be at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The private burial, with full military rites, will follow in the High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, MO

Christine Marie Dodge, 68, of Conception Junction, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Chris was born on September 13, 1950, in Frankfort, Germany.  She moved to the US in 1977, and to this area in 1985.  She was of the Catholic faith.

She attended Missouri Western State University, in St. Joseph, and Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville, MO.  She worked as a CNA in the health care field, including at the Monastery in Conception, MO.

She liked to hunt and fish, going to garage sales, and spending time with her grandkids. 

She is survived by her children, Oliver and Rita Michele, both living in Europe.  Her adopted sister, Bille Draper, adopted brothers Nick and Kip Kelso, and her fiancé, Herman Wiederholt of Conception Junction, MO, numerous nieces and nephews, her pets and the grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her adoptive parents, Glade and Donna Francis Kelso.

Christine has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial graveside service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at funeral home, Maryville

Carroll Drydale, 80, of Barnard, MO, passed away at home on November 8, 2018.

Carroll was born near Barnard on November 8, 1938.  His parents were Henry “Harry” and Hope Madora (Ware) Drydale; and preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his brother, John G. Drydale, in 2016.

He lived all his life and was a self-employed farmer in the area.  He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. 

His survivors include his nieces and nephew, Sharon (Gerald) Sherman, Waverly, NE, Michael Drydale, Houston, TX, and Anita (Jeff) Eastman, Lincoln, NE, and great nieces and nephews, Cody and Josh Sherman, and Aaron and Haley Drydale; and other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Bethany Christian Church Cemetery, Barnard, MO.  The family will meet friends for 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to family to be sent to designated local charity, or to the American Diabetes Association

Don E. Embrey, 70, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the SSM Health/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Don was born on September 12, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO. His parents were James Garland and Rose Ann (Fattig) Embrey. They preceded him in death. He was also receded by his brother Danny Embrey.

Don graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, and had attended college. He liked tools and working with his hands, he loved to help people and was a devoted family man. He really liked to draw.

He retired as a grocery store manager in Atchison, KS, and Kansas City. He had formerly worked at Safeway and Price Chopper stores.

On June 1, 1971, in Miami, OK, Donald was united in marriage to Judith Ann Bailey, and she survives of the home in Maryville.

He is survived by his 3 children, Shannon Embrey, Maryville, Stephen Embrey, Kansas City, MO, and Travis Embrey, Maryville.

Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

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

Beverly “Diane” Williams Fraze, 74, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville MO.

Diane was born on August 14, 1944, in Maryville.  Her parents were George I. and Margia M. (Cates) Williams.  She had lived many years in Maryville and formerly lived in Minnesota and Safford, AZ. 

She graduated Maryville High School in 1962, and then attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville for 3 years.  She was a bookkeeper for many years, working along side her father and later continued many of his accounts. 

Diane was an animal lover, especially her cats and horses.  She won many awards in barrel racing at local rodeos. 

On May 26, 1973, Diane was united in marriage to Jimmy Daniel “Danny” Fraze, in Sonora, MEX.  He passed away on March 8, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by her parents. 

Survivors include her brother, Mike (Joyce) Williams, LaVista, NE; cousin, Gail (Randall) Ingram, Maryville, MO; her special friends, Jim and Sharon Adwell, Ravenwood, MO, and Karen Adwell, her friend and neighbor at Parkdale Manor; niece, Julie (Dan) Hurley, Overland Park, KS, and their children, Bridget and Alice; nephew, Nicholas Williams, and son Kadeyn.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM till Noon, on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Graveside services will follow at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Carley Lynn Growcock-Garcia, 35, of Maryville, MO, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. She passed surrounded by her loving family.

Carley was born December 4, 1982 in Maryville, MO. Her parents are Sam and Tonya Growcock of Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Robert Growcock Jr. and cousins Jeff Partridge and Dalton Lee Growcock.

She lived most of her entire life in the Maryville area. She was a 2001 graduate of Maryville High School.  She was baptized into the First Baptist Church, Maryville.

Her job was as a CNA in home health care. She truly loved her profession. She also worked and enjoyed working as beautician.  She was an avid reader. Carley was an organ donor.

She married Monique Garcia, they later separated.

Carley is survived by her fiancée Chris Peria who she loved deeply.

Her other survivors included: her two children Aaden Cole Garcia and Lukas Daniel Sybert of Maryville, her parents, Sam and Tonya Growcock, grandparents Robert and Emma Growcock Sr. of Maryville, grandmother Anita Estraca of Maryville, and grandfather Junior Estraca of Caruthersville, MO, a brother William Growcock of Overland Park, KS, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carley has been cremated as per her wishes under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville,MO.

A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.

The family will meet with family and friends for one hour prior to the service.

An inurnment will be held at a later date

Gailen Eugene Hager, 77, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly, January 12, 2019 at his residence in Maryville.

Gailen was born February 2, 1941 in Auburn, NE. His parents were Virgil M. Hager and Twilla (Mason) Hager. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Alysia Roberts.

He graduated from Hopkins High School. He was the owner and operator of Five Mile Antiques. He was in the antique business for over thirty years.

At one time Gailen was a competitive dirt track racer. He competed against well-known drivers such as Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough. He enjoyed going to auctions and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan as well as a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

In Hopkins, MO in 1959, he married Theresa Dulin. They later divorced.

Gailen’s survivors included his six children; Billy (Cathi Peter) Hager, Maryville, MO, Vetra (Calvin) Roberts, Hopkins, MO, Ginger (Mark) Keho, Maryville, Gale (Kenny) Hull, Maryville, Dee (Darene) Hager, St. Joseph, MO, and Corkey (Ted) Hansen of Pickering, MO, one sister; Pam (Ed) Hall of Maryville, one brother; Larry (Sherry) Hager of Homasassa, FL, one aunt Marlene Hall of Maryville, 20 grandchildren numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial graveside service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM. It will be conducted at the Miriam Cemetery in Maryville.

A visitation will be held from 6 till 8 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home in Maryville

Haney, Marcella Elizabeth Wiederholt - Marcella E. “Marcie” Haney, 92, of Maryville, Missouri formerly of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Maryville Living Center.

Marcie was born on October 9, 1926 in Clyde, Missouri to Lawrence and Irene (Wonderly) Wiederholt. She attended school in Conception, Missouri. Marcie was a homemaker and had worked as a waitress at the Historic Barrel Room at the Aladdin Hotel and various other Hotels in Kansas City. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Missouri, the Altar Society and the Kansas City North Christian Women’s Club. Marcie loved her Siamese cat “Mindy” and enjoyed sending cards for anniversary and birthdays to many dear friends and family members.

She married Ernest D. “Ed” Haney, Sr. on September 12, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2000. She was also preceded by her parents, step-son, Ernest E. Haney, Jr., two sisters, Amelia Hardisty and Geraldine “Jeri” Wiederholt, three brothers, Irvin, Lawrence and Richard Wiederholt.

Survivors include her three sisters, Mary “Pat” O’Connor, Parkville, Missouri, Viola “Vi” Luke, Stanberry, Missouri, Lucille Hunt, Sideny, Iowa; three step-grandchildren, Dawn Haney Bauer, Simsbury, Connecticut, Chris E. Haney, Cleveland, Ohio and Leslie Haney Rice, Erie, Pennsylvania; two great-grandsons, Adam T. Bauer, Bristol, Connecticut and Alexander J. Bauer, Canaan, Connecticut and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass 11am Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the direction of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00am until 10:30am. Parish Rosary will follow the visitation at 10:30am. Inurnment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. 

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Hasty, Dixie E. Murray - Dixie E. Hasty, 91, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Oak Pointe of Maryville.

Dixie was born on May 4, 1927 in Darlington, Missouri to George A. and Mary E. (Kelley) Murray. She was a graduate of Warrensburg High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. Dixie worked for Northwest Missouri State University in the business office and the text book service office. She was an avid reader and volunteer with the American Red Cross and was lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Maryville.

She married Charles A. “Pat” Hasty on December 25, 1946 in Darlington, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2001. She was also preceded by her parents, grandson, Noah Nelson and her brother, Truman K. Murray.

Survivors include her children Debra Nelson, Gravois Mills, Missouri and Michael (Teressa) Hasty, Titusville, Florida; three grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Winklepleck, Andrew (Christina) Hasty and Adam Nelson and five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Julia Murray, Kansas City, Missouri.

Mrs. Hasty has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials be made to the Maryville Public Library.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuenralhomemaryville.com

Hayden, Harold Eugene "Doc" - Harold Eugene "Doc" Hayden, 86, of Worth, Mo., formerly of Nodaway Co., Mo.patiently and calmly awaited the call of His Savior, Jesus Christ, at the Pine View Manor, Stanberry, Mo. where he passed from life to a Glorious Life on Thursday, November 22,, 2018.

He entered this world on April 2, 1932 at the old St. Francis Hospital on East 1st Street St, in Maryville, MO., being the only one of his eleven siblings to be born in a hospital. His early days were spent helping with the farm responsibilities of his parents, Will and Nettie McCarty Hayden, and he attended elementary schools at Highland, Pickering, and Xenia. While going to Maryville High School he lived with his sister, Pauline and Orville Bailey, and their son, Ron, helping with their dairy operation and graduated in 1950 excelling in Mathematics and Science with honors. In 1949, he had been privileged to attend Boys State at the Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, Mo. Being from a musical family, he played the guitar and sang country music entertaining local communities and was also invited to perform at programs sponsored by the Maryville Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was asked to give a few numbers on radio station K.M.A. in Shenandoah, Iowa.

In January, 1952, he enrolled in the pre-veterinary curriculum at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he was in the R.O.T.C. After his acceptance in 1954, besides studying for many long hours, he also pursued a variety of jobs to meet expenses, He helped serve banquets at the Student Union at the University, was a waiter at the Columbia Country Club, performed test at the University Climatic Laboratory, and was the janitor for the office of three pediatricians. Graduating in June 1958, he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, immediately opening a general practice at Barnard, Mo. where he continued until his retirement in November 2002. As a senior in Veterinary School, he was inducted into two scholastic honor societies, Phi Eta Sigma Fraternity and Gamma Sigma Delta, Missouri Chapter.

During the forty-four years of practice, he met many fine people and appreciated their confidence and trust. Anytime young folks voiced a desire to participate in "job shadowing" sponsored by local schools, Dr. Hayden was honored to share his knowledge. As the Hayden family offspring grew some vacation time was spent traveling together and advanced Veterinary School students capably took care of the animal needs in the community. Some of those were: Tom Johnson, Joe Walker, Richard LeFevers, Ted Trimmer, Steve Byergo, and David Rybolt who in 1970 became an associate expanding the business to a two-man practice. They were partners until July, 1993.

Dr. Hayden was a Lifetime Member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and an Honor Roll Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord in 1969 and united in fellowship with the Barnard Cristian Church, then the Gentry Christian Church, On December 21, 1953, in Orange, CA., he married Wanda L. Pierson and together they became parents of four children who survive: Jeffrey Lee (Lora) Hayden, Platte City, MO., Becky Jo (David) Clements of Liberty, MO., Paul Stephen (Heather) Hayden of Worth, MO., and Susan Rene (Terry) Pryor of St. Joseph, MO.

He was preceded in death by: his parents: 3 brothers, Frank, William and James Hayden; 5 sisters, Evelyn Kuchs Eckert, Nadine Hayden, Louise Growney Imhauser, Maxine Lilegdon Schroeder, and Lois Seckington.

Survivors include 9 grandchildren: Mindy (Josh) Bushman, of O'Fallon, MO Julie (Curt) Ramsey, of Salisbury, MO, Daniel (Kayla) Hayden of Sedalia, MO Amber (Aaron) Rhynerson of Olathe, KS., Tiffany (Evan) Schonour of Kansas City, MO., Sheila Hayden of Holden, MO., Megan (Mike) Colwell, of Holt, MO, Liam Hayden of Worth, and Jessica Mead of St. Joseph, MO.,10 great grandchildren: Emma and Molly Fadin, Asher and Arden Rhynerson, Hayden and Annie Ramsey, Adalyn Campbell, Cohen and Darren Schonour, and Bohdi Colwell; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Pauline Bailey, Maryville, and Arlene Ward, St Charles, IL., brother Robert Hayden, Maryville, MO., and many nieces, nephews, friends, and , and other relatives.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to doctorswithoutborders.org. 

A visitation and refreshments will be held at the Gentry, Missouri Christian Church from 4-6:00 PM, Monday November 26, 2018. Another visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service, 12-2:00 PM, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO., with service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 27, 2018. 

Burial will follow the service at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville

Larry Raymond Jones, 81, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.  He fought a courageous battle with cancer since June 2017, maintaining an uplifting attitude throughout.  He was born on the family farm, next to his current home to Ray and Martha (Adkins) Jones, on July 29, 1937, he was the youngest of 4 children.

He graduated from Elmo High School, Elmo, MO in 1956.  He lived in Kansas City from 1956 to 1959, working as a mechanic for TWA.  He returned to the family farm in 1959, joining his Dad farming.  He continued farming with his sons until his illness.  He was also a Rainbow salesman and distributor for 32 years, to which he enjoyed visiting and witnessing for the Lord.  Larry never knew a stranger.

He was a past member of the Elmo Lions Club.  He served as a board member of the West Nodaway R-I School District.  He has been an active member of the IAMO Telephone Board for 42 years until his death, serving as president for 14 of those years.

He was baptized into the Clearmont Baptist Church in 1974.  He was a member of the Harvest Fellowship Church, Shambaugh, IA. 

Larry served the Lord going on 2 different missionary trips.  In 1978, to India and in 1980, to Nigeria.  He preached and taught God’s Salvation around the world.

He married Karen Clayton on July 15, 1989, in Clarinda, IA.  To this union 2 children were born, Kolton and Kassondra.

Larry and Karen enjoyed traveling to Colorado, especially to visit his sisters and family.  They enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds, deer and squirrels from their porch.

Larry is survived by his wife Karen, of the home.  Sons, Kyle (Kathie) Jones, Clearmont, Kim Jones, Elmo, Kolton (Brianna) Jones, Burlington Junction; daughters, Kristine (Richard) Barclay, Clearmont, and Kassondra Jones, of Burlington Junction; brother, Dwain (Mary Bell) Jones, Liberty, MO; sister, Shirley (Roland) Ray, Denver, CO; mother in law, Joyce Clayton, Braddyville, IA; brother in law, John (Lani) Clayton, Burlington Junction, MO; sister in law, Rhonda Baker, West Des Moines, IA; grandsons, Kolby, Korbin, Sage, Daegan, and Kyson Jones, Aidan Fast and Kenneth Barclay; great grandson Mason Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Alexander; brother in law, Jim Alexander; nephew, Steve Alexander; and his father in law, Lowell Clayton.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday January 1, 2019, at the Clearmont Baptist Church.  The burial will follow in the Lamar Cemetery, Elmo, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the church.

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

Memorials are suggested to the family to help with final expenses, or the Burlington Junction Fire and Rescue Unit

Key, Thomas John - Thomas John Key, 68, Maryville, Missouri died Monday, December 24, 2018, at his home in Maryville.

He was born March 31, 1950 in San Jose, California, the son of Marshall and Lorraine Munson Key. Tom and Donna Marie Seipel were married in Maryville December 9, 1988. 

Tom was a veteran of the US Air Force and had worked as a welder for H & H Trailers. 

Surviving Tom is his wife, Donna and children: Kevin (Angie) Kelmel, Barnard, MO, Michel (Ed Archer) Kelmel, St. Joseph, MO, Kim Kelmel, Maryville, MO, Heather (J. Boles) Dredge, Maryville, MO and Angela (Ryan) Cummins, Kansas City, MO; siblings: Larry Key, Oakdale, CA; Taylor Key, Jackson, CA; Dwayne Smallwood; Ogden, Ut; Tim Phillips, Hopkins, MO: and Marie Jewell, Linden, CA and several grand and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Price Funeral Home Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM.

Military Services will be provided by the Missouri Military Honors and the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Murrin L. Lewis, 91, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Hopkins, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Maryville Living Center.

Murrin was born in Hopkins, MO, on May 5, 1927.  His parents were Oliver “Petis” and Iva Mae (Browning) Lewis.  They preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his brother, Paul Lewis, his sister and brother in law, Joyce and Dean Noblet, 2 half-brothers, James Lewis and Raymond Lewis, and 2 nephews, Daniel Lewis and Thomas Lewis.

Murrin graduated from Hopkins High School.  He played Saxophone, and even in grade school he played with the high school band.  He continued to play for many years.

Except for his time in the Navy, and 2 years in Tribune, Kansas, he lived most of his life in the area.

He was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins.  He was a former member of the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Posse; and was a Boy Scout Leader.  He like to deer hunt with his brother.  He liked going to gun shows, and to buy, sell and trade guns.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.   

Murrin proudly served his country in the US Navy; and was discharged in 1946.

Murrin was a bookkeeper most all his life.  He had also been a clerk for the United States Postal Service in Hopkins, MO.  He also worked as the office manager and later retired from the J.L. Houston Company in Hopkins.

On September 21, 1949, at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins, Murrin was married to Zattie Mae Russell.  They recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. 

His other survivors include his children, Jana and husband, David Krottinger, Edmond, OK, and Scott Lewis, Boone, IA; 4 grandchildren, Leah Krottinger, Emma and husband, Timothy Riggs, John Penick, and Galen and wife, Jessie Lewis; 6 great grandchildren; his brothers, Carl and wife, Joyce Lewis, Maryville, and Ronald and wife, Carolea Lewis, Maryville; and his sister in law, Penny Sheley, Bedford, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lewis has been cremated.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Interment will be in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO

Ronald D. Lewis, 86, of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the SSM/St Francis Hospital.

Ron was born in Hopkins, MO on September 20, 1932.  His parents were Oliver “Petis” and Iva Mae (Browning) Lewis.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his first wife Hazel (Hollensbe) Lewis; son Dan Lewis and grandson Robbie Lewis; brothers Murrin and Paul Lewis; sister and brother in law, Joyce and Dean Noblet; two half-brothers, James and Raymond Lewis, and nephew Tom Lewis.

Ron proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.

Ron married Hazel Hollensbe in 1950, and she passed away in July of 1990.  On December 26, 1992 he married Carolyn Roney Zirfas, who survives of the home. 

Ron operated a furnace and air conditioning service for many years in Maryville, and later retired after 20 years from Eveready Battery also of Maryville.

Other survivors are sons, Richard (Milllie), Robert (Lynn), and Donnis (Rita) Lewis; step daughter Tanya (Jeff) Rosencrants, brother Carl (Joyce) Lewis, sister in law Zattie Lewis, and Penny Sheley; daughter in law, Rita Ann (Lewis) Hayes; 10 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

He was a man of many talents was always willing to lend a hand.  Loved by all who knew him, he will be greatly missed.

Memorials services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.  The interment will be later in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville.

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

Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home following the funeral service

Loch, Jessica Jayne O'Rourke - Jessica Jayne (O’Rourke) Loch (67) passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Jessica was born on February 8, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clement and Laurel O’Rourke. 

Jessica lived life the only way she knew how: in service to others. From the time she was born as the oldest child of seven, she took on the role of mother hen. When she met her husband Bill at Northwest Missouri State University in 1970 during a hayrack ride, he quickly convinced her that he was the only man for her. It did not take her long to fall in love with Bill, or his 1967 GTO. The courtship was short, and they married on May 27, 1972, in Rockford, Iowa. 

Jessica and Bill built their life together in Maryville, Missouri, where she immediately began her philanthropic and volunteer efforts. She was passionate about people and their causes and never said no to someone in need of help. She was actively involved with the Maryville Chapter L of PEO (twice Chapter President), St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and CASA. She was honored to be a part of numerous philanthropic ventures such as the Rickard Trust, where she helped secure funds for emergency responders. Jessica also served the community raising money for causes such as the Maryville Public Library and the Nodaway County Historical Society. For decades, she loved being an advisor to her beloved sisterhood of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and was known to many of her friends as the Town Crier, an endeavor she utilized to engage others in the community helping those in need. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends playing bridge and Mah Jongg. 

Her faith in the Catholic Church was taught to her by her mother and father and passed along to her children. She loved her involvement at St. Gregory’s and was a lector at mass.

Jessica is survived by her loving husband James William (Bill) Loch of nearly 47 years; her three children, Courtney (Loch) Albertson and husband Kevin; Jaimie Loch and wife Abby; Brittney (Loch) Matousek and husband Mike; her five grandchildren, Liam Loch (7), Drake Loch (5), Loch Matousek (4), Lucas Loch (1), and Keegan Albertson (15). 

She is also survived by her mother Laurel (Hanson) O’Rourke of Kansas City, Missouri; her five siblings, Tracy Wiley of Raytown, Missouri; Patrick O’Rourke and wife Jane of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Scott O’Rourke and wife Yulanda of Mustang, Oklahoma; Kelley O’Rourke of Mason City, Iowa; Erin (O’Rourke) Fingalsen and husband Shane of Manhattan, Kansas; and her brother-in-law Robert Loch Jr. and sister-in-law Millie Loch of Maryville, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her father Clement O’Rourke; her sister Julie (O’Rourke) Fernandez; and her father-in-law Robert E. Loch Sr. and mother-in-law Betty Lou Loch.

Memorial Mass 10am Wednesday, January 23rd at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Rosary 6:00pm Tuesday at St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Joyce Eileen Luke, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, surrounded by family and friends at the time of passing.

Joyce was born in Maryville on August 4, 1964, to Richard “Dick” and Rose Mary (Wilmes) Luke and spent all her life in the area.

Joyce attended St. Gregory’s School and graduated from Maryville High School, class of 1982.  In 1990 she graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville.

She was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, and the Jaycee’s, both of Maryville.

On October 3, 1997, she was united in marriage to Christopher Jewett; they later divorced but remained close friends until passing.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dick Luke, on October 30, 2015.

Joyce liked to spend time with friends and live life to the fullest; time at the beach, lake, casino, or Burney’s were her favorites.  She always had a song or a movie line for any occasion.  She had the voice of an angel (her words, not ours) and would burst out in song at any given time.  She was an inspiration to many with her positive, upbeat attitude.  She enjoyed playing softball and was very competitive.

She had a diverse career throughout her life, serving as the manager at Hardee’s, the manager at Cellular One, and for United Electric, Directv Division.  She then found her passion helping place student teachers as the Assistant Director of Field Experiences at Northwest Missouri State University.

She is survived by her mother, Rose Mary Luke, Maryville; her siblings, Sharon (Oakel) Mayes, Bolckow; Marilyn Hughes, Savannah; Sheila Luke, Maryville; Rick Luke, Hopkins; Kirby (Namhee) Luke, St. Louis; Michael (Leslie) Luke, Barnard; stepson Jory (Luedy) Jewett, Guilford; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

Joyce was cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 15, 2018, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mares, Fredrick Louis - Frederick L. Mares of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on December 20, 2018 at Village Care Center. Fred was born on October 15, 1958, in Denver, Colorado to Boniface (“Bonnie”) and Priscilla S. Mares. Fred attended Drake University on a tennis scholarship, graduating in 1980 with a degree in journalism. Fred loved the people of the Midwest and made it his home following college. 

Fred was a long-time reporter for the Kansas City Star/Times, serving as Bureau Chief in St. Joseph. Fred and his fellow reporters won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the 1981 Hyatt Regency walkway collapse. 

Fred came to Maryville to seek his master’s degree at Northwest Missouri State, wanting to become a teacher or professor. He often spoke publicly about his mental health challenges, which sidelined him from pursuing his degree. His beloved Hy-Vee brought him into their family where everyone knows Fred held court as a greeter-extraordinaire for many years, winning a Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service award. Fred loved sharing his joy of music, singing and playing at churches, weddings and funerals throughout Nodaway County.

Fred is survived by his brothers Steve, Adolph and Don and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. He remained very close to his former wife and good friend Eulia Mares and loved his step-children Lisa and Jeff and their children and grandchildren, who he considered his own children grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services 1PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Church of the Nazarene under the care of Price Funeral Home. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church

Barbara J. Marsh, 80, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Barbara was born on March 6, 1938, in Cincinnati, Iowa. Her parents were William Albert and Bertha May (Cross) Andrews, and they preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband, Dale D. Marsh.

Barbara was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years. She enjoyed boating and being on the water, bowling, and riding horses. She really enjoyed get togethers with her family. She was of the Catholic faith.

June 30, 1955, in Bethany, MO, Barbara was united in marriage to Dale Dean Marsh. They were married for nearly 59 years before his death in 2014.

She retired from many years working for Western Electric in Omaha and Atlanta, GA.

She is survived by her children, Curtis (Paula) Marsh, Pendergrass, GA, Patricia Marsh, of Texas, and Stephanie Marsh, Burlington Junction, MO; 7 grandchildren, Curtis Brett (Jamie) Marsh, Jasper, GA, Elizabeth Joan Marsh, Covington, GA, Dale Raymond (Anna Grace) Marsh, serving in the US Air Force near London, England, Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh, Pendergrass, GA, Melissa Danielle (Sylvester) Manning, Auburn, GA, Joel David (Brenda) Smith, Auburn, GA, Justin Dean (LeAnna) Marsh, Maryville, MO; 17 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, MO.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society

Mattson, Velda Lorene Weathermon - Velda Lorene (Weathermon) Mattson, 77, of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville, Missouri, with her family at her side.

Velda was born on May 22, 1941 in Conception Junction, Missouri to George and Maudie (Arnold) Weathermon. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society. Velda was the registrar of the Conception Seminary College until her retirement.

She married Charles Mattson on June 23, 1962 in Conception Junction, Missouri, He survives of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters, Lisa (Tim) Riddle, Maryville; Lori (Randy) Stoll. Conception Junction; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bonita (Bud) Lager, Maryville, Marlene (Joe) Schieber, Kansas City, Debbie Kamanski, Monterey, California; one brother, George (Rose) Weathermon, Faucett; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Sandra) Boedeker, Macon and Tim Boner, Conception Junction and several nieces and nephews.

Velda was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Charlotte Boedeker and Marsha Rich, one brother, Henry Weathermon, great-grandson, Brodhy Holtman and two nephews, Henry Schieber and Tim Rich.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Saturday, February 2nd at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to St. Columba Catholic Church, the American Legion Post 464, or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Dwight T. ‘Max’ Maxwell died January 11, 2019, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. He was born August 25, 1937, in Manhattan, KS to Bessie Jones Maxwell and Dwight L. Maxwell.

He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City in 1955 and the University of Missouri Kansas City in 1959 with a BS in Geology/Geography. He earned a PhD in Geology from Montana State University in 1965.

His career as a Geology Professor spanned 35 years and included teaching at UMKC and the University of Louisiana at Monroe before arriving at Northwest Missouri State University in 1971 where he served as Chairman of the Geology/Geography Department before retiring in 2000.

He married Marge Cargo in 1965 and Sandra Rose Smith in 1979.

He is survived by his wife Sandra, children Heather(Troy) Greenfield, Pete(Heather Lynn) Malmberg, sister Alice(Richard) Shimel, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

‘Max’ was a longtime member of the Maryville Rotary Club and the Maryville Garden Club. He was also the Faculty Advisor for the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority at the University and was active in several other national organizations.

His varied interests included a love of all things outdoors, especially public parks and gardens. He was locally known for his midwestern landscaping and ornamental gardening expertise.

Dr. Maxwell has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO

Morehouse, Grace E. Messner Auffert - Grace E. Morehouse, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care. 
She was born January 6, 1929 in Parnell, MO. 
Grace married Francis Auffert and they were later divorced; he preceded her in death. She married James Morehouse in April of 1978; he also preceded her in death. 
Grace was the owner of Starlight Café in Bedford, Iowa for 2 years and owner of Country Peddler Craft Business for 25 years. 
She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and sewing. 
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Viola (Ross) Messner; son, James Morris Auffert; sisters, Joanne Messner and Valda Jean Kauffman. 
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Smith (Mike), son, Francis Eugene Auffert (Teresa); daughter-in-law, Laura Auffert; step-sons, Joe Morehouse (Kristi), Steve Morehouse; grandchildren, Ryan Auffert, Robyn Munce (Don); several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. 
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society

Morin, Ronald E. "Ron" - Lieutenant Colonel Ronald E Morin, USAF, Ret. 70, died peacefully on Friday October 12, 2018 surrounded by his friends and family after a year long battle with brain cancer. Lt Col Morin was born December 7, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri, to Everett and Patsy Morin. After graduating from Ravenwood High School, he enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Vietnam war. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jackson, in November 1967 and they moved to Little Rock Arkansas where he started his Air Force career in the Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program at Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB). He had a diverse and illustrious career in the Air Force. He quickly advanced in rank as an enlisted airman, reaching the grade of Master Sergeant in minimal time. Ron was then selected to receive his commission as an officer, one of the few USAF Master Sergeants to ever earn that honor. While an officer, he was selected by the President of the United States to receive a Regular Commission in the USAF. This is a lifetime appointment, one which all officers strive for but only those selected obtain. He continued to excel, reaching the rank of Lt. Colonel prior to his decision years later to retire. Ron’s many accomplishments include being named the Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Crew officer of the Month for actions he took to prevent the loss of an ICBM facility during an emergency situation. In addition to his time at Little Rock AFB as a Titan Missile Crew member, he later served, in 1980-1984, at Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls MT where he was assigned as a Minutemen Missile Launch Officer with the Minuteman II Missile system. 1984-1985 he was selected for a remote tour in Comiso, Sicily working with emergency war order procedures on the critical Ground Launched Cruise Missile system. 1986-1991 he was selected for assignment to Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City SD where he worked on several EC-135 platforms in Emergency War Order Procedures and Airborne Launch Control System launch codes. 1991-1995 he was assigned to Offutt AFB in Bellevue NE where he worked in Airborne battle staff in ICBM operations and flew on the EC-135 operation Looking Glass. 1996-2000 he was selected for a prestigious assignment to Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque NM with the Nuclear Missile systems at the AF safety center. 2000-2004 he returned to duty with the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt AFB working with Emergency Action Procedures. He retired from active duty with the Air Force in 2004 after having served with honor and distinction for over 37 years. 
Following Ron’s retirement from active duty with the USAF, he was a systems engineer with various defense contracting firms, using his vast knowledge to help the Department of Defense with the development and maintenance of critical defense systems. Ron was a student of history, an outstanding technician, and an academic scholar, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technologies from Southern Illinois University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Dakota. His passion was the outdoors, where he loved to hunt and fish. He was an outstanding shooter, both with firearms and bows, and competed in numerous bow competitions, winning numerous awards. 
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Carol of 50 years, Ravenwood, MO. 2 children: Jill Kain and Amber Newham, Maryville, MO. 4 grandchildren: Robert Kain IV (TJ), Vivian Kain, Lauren Newham, and Addison Newham. A brother: Mark Morin (Vickie) Ravenwood, MO. A sister: Cheryl Rucker (Ron), Quinlan, TX and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 11am Tuesday, October 16th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. Rosary 6pm Monday, October 15th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary from 6:30 to 8:00pm. The family suggests memorials to the American Brain Tumor Association

Moses, Charles Robert - Charles Moses, age 93, of Burlington Junction, Missouri entered into peace Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri. Funeral Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Christian Church in Burlington Junction, Missouri. Visitation will be held Saturday at the church following the interment with fellowship and a luncheon with the family greeting friends. Interment will be held at the Ohio Cemetery in Burlington Junction, Missouri with military rites provided by American Legion Rolla Dicks Post 315.. Memorials may be directed to Burlington Junction Christian Church. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’.

Charles Robert Moses was born August 24, 1925 in Elmo, Missouri at the home of his parents, Robert Leroy Moses and Louise Jane (Calfee) Moses. He grew up in Elmo and attended High Prairie Country School. On March 25, 1944, Charles was united in marriage to Marjorie Lee Shipley at Washington Methodist Church, Kansas City, Kansas.

Early in his working career, Charles worked for area farmers. He was hired by the Missouri Department of Transportation and in 1951; he entered the United States Army serving until 1952 during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, he returned to the Highway Department working for 37 years. 

Charles and Marjorie lived all of their married life in Burlington Junction. Charles was a member of the Elmo Christian Church where he attended until his health prevented it. He was a member of the Rolla Dicks American Legion for sixty five years. 

Before his health declined, Charles enjoyed being outside hunting, gardening and mowing the yard. He enjoyed socializing and making people laugh. Charles was well known for his sense of humor and never met a stranger.

Preceding Charles in death are his parents, Roy and Louise Moses; wife, Marjorie Shipley Moses.

Left to cherish his memory are his many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cynthia Lynn Owens, 58, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, with family at her side.

Cindy was born in St. Joseph, MO, on June 7, 1960. She had lived most of her life in northwest Missouri.  Her parents were Dale V. and Esthel L. (Spoonemore) Owens, they preceded her in death. 

She graduated from Maryville High School in 1978, Cindy worked for Community Services in Maryville, before pursuing her career and passion of private in-home care for the elderly. In which she helped so many.

Cindy was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.  She liked to shop and go antiquing and spending time with her family and friends.  She was passionate about family history and genealogy, and to care for the elderly.  She liked to decorate her home, but she especially loved her son Justin and grandsons, Jett and Kolt.  She was of the Christian faith.

Her survivors include her son, Justin (Lorina) Byergo, Nevada, MO; her 2 grandsons, Jett and Kolt Byergo, Nevada; her step mother, Della Owens, Maryville; her siblings, Kim Stiens, Maryville, Doug (Paula) Owens, Parkville, MO, Jennifer (Chuck) Abel, Des Moines, IA, Merv (Troy) Hayes, Maryville; her step siblings, Cindy (Phil) Kenkel, Maryville, and Chad (Marilyn) Platt, Kansas City, MO;; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Cindy has been cremated and her memorial service will be at 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.  The burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, also of Maryville.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Saturday. 

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis TN 38105-9959

Partridge, Jeffrey Allen - Jeffery Allen Partridge, 54, of Maryville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Jeffery was born on November 9, 1964 in Maryville, Missouri to Jack L. and Jo Ann (Copeland) Partridge. He worked for Kawasaki and enjoyed doing drywall work on the side. He loved collecting Hot Wheels, visiting with friends and he didn’t know a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Partridge, Sr. 

Jeffery married Jennifer A. Conley on April 3, 1997 in Maryville, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his children, Alisha Partridge, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Richard (Megan) Partridge, Marshfield, Missouri; Josh, Jacob, Jillian and Jarrett Partridge all of the home; his mother, Jo Ann Partridge; two brothers, Jack Lee Partridge, Jr. (Teresa Wiederholt) and Joe (Megan) Partridge all of Maryville, Missouri; two grandchildren Joseph Jinks and Annibell Partridge also of Marshfield, Missouri. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 23rd at Price Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 24th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Katharine J. Penisten, 98, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the Maryville Living Center.  A resident of the area most all her life.  She had lived the past year in Kingman, AZ and had recently moved back to Maryville

Katharine was born in Nodaway County, MO, on April 1, 1920.  Her parents were William Lewis Job and Katie Evelyn Sallie Job.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her husband Penny Penisten; her brothers, Harold and Raymond Job, and her sister, Marjorie Stephens.

She graduated from the Maryville High School in 1939, and later attended the Lasher College Training School.  She had worked for the Center Milk Plant, and several years at the A&P Grocery Store, both of Maryville.  Then from 1972 until 1986, was the Administrator for the Nodaway Nursing Home, also of Maryville.

On January 5, 1943, Katharine was united in marriage to Eldon Vere “Penny” Penisten.  They were married for over 51 years before his death in 1995.

Her survivors include her brother, Kenneth L (Cindy) Job, Kansas City, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Penisten has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM on January 5th, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Rev. Dale Stewart will be the minister.  The burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Peter, Eva Mae Hammond - Eva Mae Hammond Peter, 89 of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home.

Eva was born on September 26, 1929 in Skidmore, Missouri to Emerson C. and Mary E. (Hilbert) Hammond. She was a 1947 graduate of the Skidmore High School. Eva was a homemaker and had worked at the L & L Grocery Store in Skidmore. She was a member of the Skidmore United Methodist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano and babysitting.

She married Dean E. Peter on August 24, 1947 in Skidmore. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2010. She was also preceded by her parents and an infant daughter, Cindy Peter and her sister, Margaret Goslee.

Survivors include her children, Linda (Verlin) Long, Maitland, Missouri, Karol (Jerome) Wilmes, Skidmore, Missouri, Jan (Christine) Peter, Bolivar, Missouri, Randy (Brenda) Peter, Maryville, Missouri and Deana (Dale) Watson, Savannah, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren.

Services 2pm Monday, February 4th at the Maitland Christian Church, Maitland, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri. There will be no visitation held. Memorials can be made to the Maitland Christian Church or Tri-City Nutrition Center. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Pettlon, Fred J. - Fred J. Pettlon, 66, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his home.

Fred was born on January 17, 1952 to Norman A. Sr. and Helen Louise (Auffert) Pettlon. He was a graduate of the Hopkins High School and member of the Eagles Lodge and Elks Lodge both of Maryville. He retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Stephen and Richard Pettlon.

Survivors include two brothers, Ken Pettlon, Maryville and Norman Pettlon, Jr., Flower Mound, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pettlon’s body has been donated to science. There will be no visitation or services held. Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

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Price, Rita Bernal - Rita F. Price 52, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at SSM St. Francis Hospital.

Rita was born on September 24, 1966 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Peter and Faye (Daniels) Bernal. She was a bus driver and worked for NOCOMO as an assistant supervisor. Rita loved to camp and cook and enjoyed being with her grandson.

She married Johnny Price on August 22, 1998 in Maryville, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Jason Bernal and Kyle Miller of Maryville and Brandon Fivecoat, Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Rhonda Freeman and Cindy Pruneda of Kansas City, Kansas; brother, Mark Bernal, Harrison, Arkansas; her grandson, Malachi Miller and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services 2pm Thursday, January 17th at Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Price will be cremated following the service

Rasco, Marjorie LaVeta Reith Vanfossan - Marjorie Rasco, 97, of Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Barnard, Missouri, died Friday November 2, 2018 at Maryville Living Center. She was born on August 15, 1921, at Bedford, Iowa, to Theodore and Malona Round Reith.

Mrs. Rasco has lived most of her adult life in the Barnard Community where she operated a beauty salon for many years.

In the late 1960's, she decided to go to college where she earned her degree in elementary education and library science. She taught for many years in the South Nodaway Elementary School.

She was a member of the Barnard Christian Church, O'Howell-Strader American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #102 and the Barnard Guilford Ladies' Organization.

She married Samuel J. Vanfossan March 26, 1941. He died March 3, 1983. She then married Wendell Rasco July 15, 1985. He died November 30, 2008.

Also preceding her in death were two sons: Jimmy and Ronnie Vanfossan, daughter-in-law Carolyn Vanfossan and a grandson, Scott Vanfossan. 

She is survived by two sons: Sam (Joan) Vanfossan, Barnard and Larry (Phyllis) Vanfossan, Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter Teena (Ronnie) Turnbaugh, Des Moines, Iowa; daughter-in-law Carolyn Sue Vanfossan, Kansas City, Missouri and many grand and great-grandchildren.

In 1985 she married Wendell Rasco, who had five children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who also became her family.

Visitation will be Monday, November 5, 2018, from 5:00-7:00 PM, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services 2:00 PM Tuesday, Barnard Christian Church, Reverend Pat Sampson officiating. Burial will follow in the Maitland, Missouri Cemetery

Redden, John C., Jr - John C. Redden Jr., 72, of Maryville, MO passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home in Maryville, MO surrounded by his family and close friends.

He was born on October 10, 1946, the son of John C Redden Sr. and Rosetta (Bliley) Redden, in Maryville, MO. John married Alice M. Stoll, of Stanberry, MO, on April 12, 1966 at St. Peter’s Church in Stanberry, MO. 

Together they raised five children, Pamela Kay (Pam), Richard Alan (Rick), Christopher Alan (Chris), Bradley Alan (Brad/Turk), and Angela Kay (Angie). John was a member of the St. Gregory Barbarigo Church in Maryville, American Legion Post 464 in Conception Jct., MO, Maryville Volunteer Fire Department, Nodaway County District Ambulance Board, Polk Township Fire Board, and long-time Maryville R-2 School Board Member.

John retired, after 45 Years at Northwest Missouri State University in 2014 as the Associate Director of Facilities. John was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather and enjoyed farming, volunteering, camping, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. (Stoll) Redden, parents, John C Redden Sr. and Rosetta (Bliley) Redden. 

Survivors include, Children: Pam (Redden) Lager and Cliff Wiederholt, Ravenwood, MO; Rick and Lisa (Allen) Redden, Maryville, MO; Chris and Denise (Fouraker) Redden, Ravenwood, MO; Brad Redden and Charlotte Dunn, Pickering, MO; Angie (Redden) Jones and Aaron Jones, Maryville, MO. Grandchildren: Josh Allen, Michael Lager, Mitchell (Cassie) Lager, Walter Redden, Jessie (Justin) Baldwin, Amanda (Ethan) Clark, Russell Redden, Kaydee Redden, Weston Redden, Gary DeMontt, Makaylah Jones, Colton Jones, and Bailey Jones. Great Grandchildren: Blair Allen, 
Bronx Allen, Brooklyn Baldwin, Calin Baldwin, Kamryn Lager, and Kasen Clark. Siblings: Chuck Redden, Nancy (Redden) Rickabaugh, Dennis Redden, Linda (Redden) Lyle, and Marilyn (Redden) Jenkins

Darrell B. “Jack” Riggs, 93, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center.

Jack was born in Hannibal, MO, on July 6, 1925, his parents were Darrell Bentley Riggs and Leneva Siebers.  He resided in Maryville for the past 8 years, and had lived in Hannibal, MO, and in St. Joseph, MO from 1956-67.

Jack worked many years for the Burlington Northern Railroad and retired as a dispatcher.  He attended the Park United Methodist Church in Hannibal; and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a half-sister. 

On January 18, 1948, in Hannibal, MO, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ann Elgin, she survives of the home

Other survivors include his 3 sons, Jerry (Mary) Riggs, Maryville, Bob (Sally) Riggs, Hillsboro, MO, and Kevin (Pam) Riggs, Marshall, MO; 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

He loved to play golf; he was a little league coach, and had umpired youth, and up to Ban Johnson League baseball games in St. Joseph.  Was a Cub Master in the BSA; and had volunteered as a cancer survivor in the Hannibal MO hospital.

Mr. Riggs has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be at a later date

Snuffer, Sharon Renee Piveral - Sharon Renee Snuffer, 34, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away Saturday evening, November 17, 2018 due to in injuries sustained from an automobile accident near Hopkins, Missouri.

Sharon was born on March 14, 1984 in Maryville, Missouri to Michael and Sharon (Simpson) Piveral. She was a 2003 graduate of North Nodaway R-6 High School. She worked as a CNA at Maryville Living Center and operated her own cleaning business “Clean It Is”.

Sharon loved her family, crafting and making wreaths and the approaching Holidays.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Michael Snuffer, grandparents, Diana Meyer and Robert Piveral.

She married Justin Snuffer on May 19, 2012 in King City, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children Kayden and Diana Snuffer; her mother-in-law, Sandi Snuffer; Sharon’s parents, Michael and Sharon Piveral; grandmother, Virginia Piveral; two brothers, Michael (Maria) Piveral and David (Tiffany) Piveral; sister, Rebecca (Nick) Ebrecht and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.

Sharon has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Memorial Service 4pm Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri

C. Wade Steele, 93, of Des Moines, IA and former longtime resident of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, IA.

Wade was born in Gentry County, MO, on February 3, 1925.  His parents were Curtis DeWit and Jewel (Jones) Steele, and they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his wife, Celia; 2 sisters, Betty Steele, in infancy, and Marjorie Wheeler; and his brother, Glenn Steele, in infancy.

Wade moved to Maryville at age 16, and later graduated from Horace Mann High School.  On March 9, 1947, Wade was united in marriage to Celia F. Birkenholz in Maryville.  They were married for 55 years before her death in 2002.  

He proudly served his country during World War II in the US Navy, serving in the South Pacific. 

Wade and Celia lived many years in Maryville, and a few years in Defiance, OH, for his job.  They moved to Iowa in 2000.

Wade was the parts manager for several years at the former Ladd Motors in Maryville.  He retired as a supervisor with ANR Pipeline, after over 30 years with the company. 

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, and later transferred his membership to the Epworth United Methodist Church, Des Moines.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a former member of the Maryville Country Club.

He is survived by his 2 daughters, Cinda (Enrique) Muruato, Eldon, MO, and Linda (Ray) Posey, Des Moines, IA; 1 sister, Marylee (Harold) VanSickle, Maryville; 5 grandchildren, Cecilia Muruato, Nantes, FR, Antonio (Laura) Muruato , Houston, TX, Wade Posey, Des Moines, IA, Tiffany VanMeer, Des Moines, IA, and Jennifer Posey, Ft. Dodge, IA; 6 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the family to help establish a fund in Wade’s name to donate to a charity chosen at a later date.

Stelter, Ruth Alice Sorenson - Ruth Alice Stelter, 90, of Hopkins, Missouri, died Monday, November 26, 2018, in Pella, Iowa. Ruth was born on August 26, 1928, to Alph Martin Sorenson and Alice Ahlstrom Sorenson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

After graduating from LaCrosse High School in 1946, Ruth attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics in 1950. She met her future husband, Robert Stelter, at Iowa State. They were married in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1951. They enjoyed almost 66 years of married life together before Robert's death in September, 2017.

After their wedding, Ruth moved with Robert to Hopkins, where together they ran the family farm. Although born and raised a city girl, Ruth eagerly jumped right into farm life. She supported Bob and the farm by helping in any way she could with the livestock and crops, and she also co-managed the business end of the farm. Ruth took great pride in cultivating and caring for a large vegetable garden and beautiful yard. Throughout her life, she enjoyed putting three delicious, nutritious meals on the table every day. She was a loving mother to her five children, and she always encouraged their individual interests and talents. She and Bob loved to travel, and they took trips to many different places in the world. In her later years, Ruth especially enjoyed visits with her children and their spouses, her 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, Ruth was known by her family for her positive, sunny outlook on life, her spritely sense of humor, and her graciousness to everyone she met.

Ruth was a member of the Hopkins Wray Memorial Methodist Church. When her children were young she taught Sunday school and was a leader of the Four Leaf Clover 4-H club.

Ruth is survived by her children: Nancy (Jim) Johnston, Houston, Texas; Susan (Sam) Stelter Fernandez, Manahattan Beach, California; Linda Stelter, Pella, Iowa; Steve (Kelly) Stelter, Maryville, Missouri, and Mark (Jenni) Stelter, Pella, Iowa. Ruth is also survived by nine grandchildren: Jennifer Johnston Pierson, Kristina Fernandez Mabrie, Michael Fernandez, Siri Stelter, Alex Stelter, Madison Stelter, Laurel Stelter, Soren Stelter, and Easton Stelter, and by two great-grandchildren, Evangeline Pierson and Beckett Pierson; two brothers, Arvid "Spike" Sorenson, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Arney Sorenson, Camarillo, California.

Visitation will be held at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins on Thursday, November 29, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins on Friday, November 30, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Miriam Cemetery in Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the August Stelter Scholarship Fund, 800 University Drive, Maryville, Missouri 64468 or the St. Francis Hospital Foundation

Stites, Norma Rea DeMott - Norma R. Stites, 81, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Norma was born on January 17, 1937 in Hopkins, Missouri to George R. and Pearly M. (Logan) DeMott. She was a graduate of Hopkins High School. Norma was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Rosanna Chapter 262 for over 50 years and the Elks Club.

She worked as a school secretary and later the Hopkins State Bank and was the bookkeeper of Stites Oil Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ronald DeMott and one sister, Delores Motsinger.

She married Byron Stites on July 17, 1956 in Hopkins, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include daughter, Tina West (David Nisley); son, Todd (Mary Jane) Stites; four grandchildren, Casey (Jenna) West, Logan (Kara) West and Shelby and Madison Stites; four great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Layne, Stella and Austin and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Stites has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Graveside Services 11am Thursday, January 3rd at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or AseraCare Hospice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Straw, Sara Juanita Hawes - Sara J. Straw, 89, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

Sara was born on April 22, 1929 in Capron, Illinois to Harold and Sylvia (Moon) Hawes. She was a graduate of the Capron Illinois High School and Hamilton Business School, Rockford, Illinois. Sara worked as a legal secretary for the Colorado State Supreme Court until her retirement in 1989. 

She married Vern Hunter on July 8, 1951 in North Hollywood, California; later divorced in 1967. He preceded her in death in 1996. She was reunited to her childhood sweetheart after a 46 year separation. After years of growing and maturing they met again in the same village where it all began, Capron, Illinois. They had lived 65 miles apart for over 20 years in Colorado without knowing it, but the Lord knew and arranged it at just the right time. On October 17, 1991 Sara was eating lunch in the Capron Cafe with her mother and sister with Everett by himself. “After overhearing my mother introduce me to the waitress Everett realized who I was. All of the feelings of 46 years ago were recalled by our spirits and from then on, the rest is history.” On September 26, 1992 Sara and Everett were married in Poudre Canyon Chapel, Bellvue, Colorado. Everett survives of the home.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was active in the church choir and genealogy research. She was also active with the Sweet Adelines (Barbershop). She enjoyed writing poetry and had published poetry.

Additional survivors include two sons, Dan (Janice) Hunter, Heber City, Utah and Barney Hunter, Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren, Rhanda (Russ) Todd, Benjamin (Julie) Hunter, Amber Hunter, Kathryn (Jeremy) McGraw and Byron (Leslie) Hunter and eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Harold “Jack” Hawes, Jr. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sara was also preceded by her parents and one son, Bradley Hunter, two brothers, Carl and Jim Hawes, three sisters, Frances, Doris and Wanda. 

Services 10am Wednesday, December 12th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Maryville, Missouri under the direction of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials to the Maryville Ward General Fund LDS Church

Thompson, Michael - Michael Herman “Mick” Thompson, of Exira, Iowa passed away on December 26, 2018, comforted by his family, after a courageous fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mick was born April 25, 1945 in Maryville, Missouri to Herman Edward and Dorothy (Cordell) Thompson. Mick grew up on the family farm in Quitman, MO, and attended school there until his sophomore year in high school when 4 local towns were consolidated into 1 school district. As a result, he met his wife of 51 years, Judy (LaMar)Thompson. Both had an affection and aptitude for basketball, and were accomplished players on their teams. After high school he attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Industrial Technology. He married Judy on May 28, 1967, and they moved to Exira to become teachers shortly after. Mick passed on his knowledge of industrial arts, including metal and woodworking (along with his famous phrase, “good-e-nuff”) to many students who have remained in contact throughout life. After 9 years of teaching, Mick found his true calling of selling cars after dealing with, and later working for the local car dealership and Harvey Larsen at Larsen Ford Mercury in Exira. He worked there for almost 30 years, forming lifelong friendships with coworkers and clients until retiring from and closing the business in 2005. Over the years Mick dealt with thousands of people, creating a network of friends and fellow car enthusiasts nationwide. Mick’s buying and selling was not just a job, it was his hobby as well. Buying and selling countless vehicles throughout the years, he was a collector of classic Ford cars and trucks, as well as motorcycles and John Deere tractors. Mick loved working outside and enjoyed nature, especially trees. The Quitman farm was a lifetime labor of love for him, and remains in the family to this day. 
Mick was a beloved father and role model for his children, the late Stacy Lynn, born in December of 1969, and Zachary Michael, born in October of 1973. He is survived by his immediate family; Judy Claire (LaMar) Thompson of Exira, Iowa; his son Zachary (Kelli) Thompson, their two daughters, Caroline and Eliza all of Austin, Texas; his step grandchildren Matthew Hofmeyer and Katelyn Jepsen both of Pocahontas, Iowa; his brothers, Nolan Bruce (Sue) Thompson of Burlington Junction, Missouri, and Aaron Lundia (Sylvia) Thompson of Marion, Iowa; nieces, nephews, many cousins, and friends. Mick was a hard worker and never quit until the job was done. This was true in his fight against IPF as well, remaining hopeful and maintaining his determination to see his grandchildren grow up to the very end. Although he will be sorely missed by those that were close to him, he can now peacefully reminisce and laugh with Stacy about all the simple, special details that only a family household that lives a lifetime together can know.
The family will meet with friends Thursday evening January 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday morning, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira, Iowa. Pastor Clinton Francisco officiating. Inurnment will be in the LaMar Cemetery near Elmo Missouri at 3:30 p.m. The honorary casket bearers will be Greg Baier, Mitch Munch, Gary Vais, Pat Petersen, Robert Hansen, David Dunfee, Wayne James, and the Larsen Ford Family.
The family prefers gifts in memoriam will be distributed to the Exira Community Club, the Quitman Cemetery, the LaMar Cemetery Endowment in Missouri, and online to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in Mick’s name http://igfn.us/vf/PFFTribute/MichaelThompson or : https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ways-to-give/honor-a-loved-one

Townsend-Kinder, Rosalyn - Rosalyn Townsend-Kinder, age 95, of Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Braddyville, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Maryville Living Center. Funeral Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 3 at Ritchie Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with the family greeting friends prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Braddyville Cemetery in Braddyville, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’.

Rosalyn Jean (Garrett) Townsend-Kinder was born January 25, 1923 in Essex, Iowa to Evertt Garrett and May (Young) Garrett. The family lived in several communities as Rosalyn was growing up including Essex, Coburg (where she started school as a kindergartener riding a wooden blue school bus), New Market, Siam, Bedford and Braddyville. She was a graduate of Braddyville High School. Rosalyn was united in marriage April 7, 1946 to Darwin Townsend in Braddyville, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Sandra, Don and Donna. Darwin passed away November 20, 1985. Rosalyn and B.H. Kinder were married January 7, 1992 in Rock Port, Missouri and he passed away in 1993.

Rosalyn began her varied working career following high school at Citizen’s State Bank in Clarinda and at the Ann Arbor Nursery in Shenandoah. She worked at a paper mill during the war in Camas, Washington while Darwin was in the service. After the children were grown, she worked as a cook at Bethesda Care Center which is now Westridge Care Center.

Rosalyn was an active member of the Braddyville Christian Church. She was very involved with the youth as a Sunday School teacher, CYF and Bible School leader. Her family was very important to her and she loved being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Rosalyn loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed nature, watching the birds, her flowers and animals. She enjoyed baking and sharing her baked goodies with the neighbors. 

Preceding Rosalyn in death are her parents; husbands, Darwin Townsend and B.H. Kinder; granddaughter, April Townsend and grandson, Justin Townsend. 

Left to cherish Rosalyn’s memory are her children, Sandra Devine of College Springs, Iowa, Don Townsend of Clearmont, Missouri and Donna Townsend of Braddyville, Iowa; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren; brothers, Bob Garrett of Kansas City, Missouri and Ken Garrett and wife Lois of Clarinda, Iowa; a niece and two nephews and friends

Virginia Lorayne Ulmer 86, of Maryville, MO passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Maryville, MO.

Lorayne was born June 28, 1932 in Maryville, MO. Her parents were Loren Reed and Gertrude (Nicholas) Reed. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ronald R. Ulmer in 2005 and her son Roger R. Ulmer in 1979. She was also preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters.

Lorayne graduated from Pickering High School and was valedictorian of her class. She attended NWMSU.

In August of 1953 she was united in marriage to Ronald Ulmer.

She and her husband Ronnie resided on a farm East of Skidmore, MO for many years.

She was a member of the Skidmore Christian Church.

Lorayne was an avid reader. She enjoyed going to garage sales, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Her survivors include her children: Linda (Gary) Vogel Pickering, MO, Cheryl (Brad) Diggs Chillicothe, MO, Mark Ulmer, Maryville, MO, Alan Ulmer, Skidmore, MO, and Cristie Johns (Craig Sinclair) St. Joseph, MO, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Nodaway Memorial Gardens in Maryville, MO.

The family will meet with friends and family starting at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 for one hour before graveside services, at the Bram Funeral Home

Virginia Lee (Lorius) Ury, 98, of Maryville, MO, passed quietly on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Oak Pointe assisted care facility, Maryville.

She was born in Ridgeway (Harrison County) Missouri, on July 14, 1920 to Ralph and Lelia (Jenkins) Lorius who precede her in death. She graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1938 and worked for a short time as a legal secretary in Kansas City, MO.

On July 6, 1940 she was wed to her high school sweetheart Raymond Claire Ury who passed in April of 2013. The couple had two sons, Victor of St. Joseph, MO and Gary of Maryville, MO.

She enjoyed reading, golf, cards and travel. Virginia and Raymond were world travelers and wintered in South Texas for 35+ years at Fiesta Village, Mission, TX. She was a member of the First Christian Church; and was also a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 262, both of Maryville MO.

Virginia is survived by two Sons, Victor (Barb) and Gary (Connie); Five grandchildren: Tina (Jeff) Johnson of Republic, MO; Jeff (Kerri) Ury of Urbandale, IA; Lauri (Jeremy) Valenta of Seattle WA; Andrea (Melissa) Sandusky-Ury of Maryville, MO; Jennifer (Alex) Tinsley of Carson City, NV; and 6 great grandchildren; Nicholas, Megan, Katelyn, Jocelyn, Ambrose and Maverick.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.   Inurnment will be at a later date.  

The family requests donations to SSM Health & Hospice Services, 2332 S Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468 or Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468, or any Alzheimer charity in lieu of flowers or plants

Van Baren, Mary Jeanette Manning - Mary Jeanette Van Baren, 69 of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Jeanette was born on September 7, 1949 in Maryville, Missouri, to John and Lucille (Wilmes) Manning. She was a graduate of Mt. Alverno Academy and attended Northwest Missouri State University. Jeanette was a homemaker and member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She enjoyed the outdoors and reading. She also enjoyed writing short stories and being with her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dennis Manning and one sister, Nancy Manning.

Jeanette married James Van Baren on August 19, 1972 in Maryville, Missouri , He survives of the home. Additional survivors include her brothers and sisters, Gary (Peggy) Manning of Raymore, Missouri, Bill (Vie) Manning, Omaha, Nebraska, Carolyn Puckett, Sandra Stiens, Rick Manning, JoAnn (Ed) Linville, Barb Farnan, Marlene Proctor and Susan Manning all of Maryville, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 2PM, Saturday, October 27th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. There will be no visitation held. 

The family suggests Memorials to the Parkinsons Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131

Harold Gayle VanSickle, Jr. 92, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center.

Harold was born in Des Moines, IA, on November 14, 1926, to Harold Gayle and Melissa Alice (Hughes) VanSickle, Sr. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering, from Iowa State University, Ames, IA. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Iowa State.

He served his country in the US Army Air Corps in 1945.

Harold moved to Maryville in 1949 to work at Robbins Lightning Protection where he met his future bride. And on February 9, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marylee Joy Steele, in Maryville, MO.

He was the founder and manager of A/C Lightning Security, Inc. for 25 years in Maryville.

Harold was the mayor of Maryville from 1967-70, and in 1969, Maryville was awarded an All American City. He was an officer in the Maryville Industrial Development Corp (MIDC), during which time Union Carbide, later Energizer was recruited to town, as well as NEBS, now Deluxe, and Uniroyal, now Kawasaki Motors. He was instrumental with the Maryville Housing Authority and has a section (VanSickle Circle) named for him.  He served on many national lightning protection committees.

He enjoyed golf and fishing, gardening, and watching his children and grandchildren in sports. He was an avid Northwest Bearcat fan.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dale VanSickle; sister, Patricia Hellervik;and son-in-law, Kurby Weldon.

He is survived by his wife, Marylee, of the home; his children, Harold “Bud” (Pam) VanSickle, Vickie Weldon, and Sheri (Bryan) Twaddle, all of Maryville; 9 grandchildren, Ryan (Dana) VanSickle, Charlotte, NC, Michael VanSickle, Maryville, Derek VanSickle, Columbia, MO, Adam (Sherra) Weldon, Maryville, Amy (Brad) Wolf, Barnard, MO, Will (Amanda) Twaddle, Matt Twaddle, and Brooke Twaddle, all of Maryville and Blair Twaddle of Springfield, MO ; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. VanSickle has been cremated and his memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The interment will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Maryville Public Library, or to the A/C Lightning Scholarship Fund at Northwest Missouri State University

Wagner, Lillian Jean Ross - Lillian Jean Wagner, 93, Bethany, MO formerly of Maryville, MO passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

Lillian was born February 28, 1925 to Charley and Nellie Ross of Maryville, MO. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1944.

She married Sebastian Wagner on January 30, 1946. He preceded her in death November 28, 2004.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bethany, MO.

She enjoyed embroidering and painting bird houses which she gave away to everyone she met. She was an avid Royals fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brothers Cecil Bud Ross, Leland Ross twin brother, sisters Gladys Wells, Aldeana Hall and Leona Mattson.

Survivors include sons Jerry Wagner (Gerry Ann), Jeff Wagner (Suzanne), Bethany, MO and daughter Julia Owens of St. Joseph, MO, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with a visitation one hour prior to service at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Warner, Vicki Sue - Vicki Sue Warner, 71, of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Vicki was born on March 9, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William C. and Phyllis A. (Barger) Warner. She was a 1965 graduate of Northeast Nodaway High School. Vicki was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church and retired from Energizer Battery Plant after 23 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Edward D. Warner and a great nephew, Fox E. Warner.

Survivors include her sisters, Jolene Hayes, Marta (David) Giesken, and Becky Carter all of Ravenwood, Missouri; two nieces, Allyson (Mitchell) Gladman, Maryville, Missouri and Abi Warner, Des Moines, Iowa; nephews, Billy Hayes, Maryville, Missouri, Mike (Gina) Giesken, Parnell, Missouri, Jason (Ashley) Giesken and Jon (Brittany) Giesken of Ravenwood, Missouri and six great-nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service 7pm Tuesday, January 8th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Watkins, Louis Cleo - Born to Cleo and Clara Watkins (Behm) in Kansas City, Missouri. Graduated early from Trenton High School. Served in the military and was honorably discharged on December 2, 1946. Married Kathryn Collins of Trenton, Missouri on January 26, 1947.

To this union were born seven children: Greg (Gayle) 1948 of Hurst, Texas, David (Linda) 1949 of Saint Francis, Minnesota, Mark (Carol) 1950 of Maryville, MO, Linda Akins 1953 of Maryville, MO, Lori Wymore (Mark) 1956 of Liberty, MO, Lisa Watkins 1958 of Maryville, MO, Lanette Grubb (Jeff) 1962 of St. Joseph, MO.

After they were married they moved to Maryville, where Louis graduated from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College with a business degree. In 1948 they moved to Newton, Iowa. They moved to Maryville in 1957 where they opened Watkins True Value Hardware with his brother, Richard.

Lou’s love for the Lord led him to assume many active roles in his church. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri, where he served as a deacon, and a long-time member of the building and maintenance committee/property team. 

Louis served as the Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 11 in Maryville. He was past president of the local Lion’s Club, past district governor of the Lion’s Club International and had held many other positions within that organization. He was past President of the Park Board. He was also past president of the Western Retail Hardware Association. He was awarded the Maryville Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award.

He was the past owner of the Mary Mart Shopping Center and after purchasing it, guided it through a complete renovation. 

Lou was an avid supporter of the Northwest Missouri State University athletic department and followed the football team wherever they played.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathryn Louise (Collins), brother Richard Watkins, and son-in-law Gary Kirtley. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Gumm and her husband George, 7 children, 33 grandchildren, and 94 great grandchildren.

Services 11am Monday, December 31st at the First Baptist Church of Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Graveside Services 3pm at the Rural Dale Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Sunday, December 30th at the First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Louis Watkins Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Marcine T. Watson, 86, of Barnard, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the SSM/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO.

Marcine was born on April 2, 1932, in Alliance, NE.  Her parents were Floyd and Elva (Bunce) Traster.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by husband, and her brother, Harlan Traster.

She had lived in this area since a youth; and graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MO.  She had attended business school in Omaha, NE, and was a homemaker.

Marcine liked history and to visit cemeteries.  She enjoyed working in her yard and flower garden.  But she took great joy in raising her children and attending and participating in all their events.  She was a member of the Barnard Christian Church, and the Ladies Circle at the Church.  She was a former member of the Barnard Rescue Squad.

On February 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to James M. Watson.  He passed away on December 17, 2014.

Her survivors include her children, David Watson and Chad Kiger, Sacramento, CA, Jeff Watson, San Antonio, TX, Susan Watson and Kristen Peltz, Barnard, and Amy Watson, Barnard; grandchildren, Abigail, St. Joseph, MO, Nichol Peltz, St. Joseph, MO, Sara Peltz, Lawrence, KS, and Bradley Peltz, Humboldt, IA; several great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, JoJo.

Mrs. Watson has been cremated.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM till 7:30 PM, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

The burial will be later in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO

Elizabeth Handley Wiederholt, 101, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center.

Funeral mass will be at 11:30 AM, Monday, January 28, 2019, at the St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville.

A parish and family Rosary will be at the church on Monday at 11:00 AM.

Deloris Ruth Williams, 79, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

Deloris was born in Burlington Junction, MO, on June 22, 1939.  Her parents were Gerald Woodrow and Marjorie Wanda (Martin) Porter.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her husband, Walter R. Williams, her daughter, Candy Ann Williams, 2 brothers John and Keith Porter, and her sister, Betty Jean Porter.

Deloris was a housewife and raised her children.  She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed cooking, knitting and gardening.

On August 29, 1958, in Maryville, Deloris was united in marriage to Walter Ross “Jiggs” Williams, he passed away on March 31, 2016.

She is survived by her children, Wanda Moore, Seattle, WA, Gary (Margaret) Williams, Maryville, Leroy Scott (Sherri) Williams, Maryville, Theresa (Todd) Neuman, Pensacola, FL, Alice (James) Wiederholt, Barnard, MO, and James Williams, Missoula, MT; 3 sisters, Carol (Leo) Long, Elmo, MO, Patty (Raymond) Coulter, Maryville, Sharon (Frank) Schupp, Tarkio, MO; 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

The burial will be in the Lamar Cemetery, Elmo, MO

Wilson, Dean M. - Dean Marion Wilson, 92, Guilford, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at SSM Health - St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.
He was born August 12, 1926 to Warren and Fern Reavis Wilson in the farm home near Guilford.
He graduated from Guilford High School in 1944. Mr. Wilson served his country in World War II with the US Army from 1944 to 1946.
He married Joy Lee Richards on September 7, 1952 at the Guilford Methodist Church where they were active their entire lives.
Dean and Joy raised their family on the farm, east of Guilford, adjoining the Wilson family Century Farm. He was a member of the Guilford American Legion from 1948 until its closure in 1968, then he moved his membership to the Tri-C Memorial Post 464 from 1968 to present.
He served on the South Nodaway Board of Education and the Guilford United Methodist Church Board. He was a Guilford 4-H Club leader and was active with the Guilford Community Center.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beverly and Kermit Black, and nephew, Michael Black.
He is survived by two sons, Norman and Kay Wilson, Barnard, and Marion Wilson, Guilford; three daughters, Sheila and Dale Schwebach, Stanberry, Marcia and Bob Tompkins, Lonoke, AR, and Deanna and Royce Cozine, Barnard; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three nephews, Roland and Linda Black, Frank Black and Aaron and Mary Black.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, October 26 at Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 am, Saturday, October 27 at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford.
Memorials may be made to the Guilford United Methodist Church and SSM Health at Home - Hospice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville

Young, Lewis Eugene - Lewis E. Young, 82, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Lewis was born on October 1, 1936 in Hopkins, Missouri to Francis Lee and Esther Mae (Wiseman) Young. Lewis was a 1955 graduate of the Hopkins High School and member of the First Christian Church of Hopkins. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He married Doris Lee Davis on December 1, 1954 in Hopkins, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Steve (Janet) Young, Savannah, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandi Young (Mike Taylor), Kaylee (Matt) Brandt; three great-grandchildren, Jayde Garber, Teegan Brandt and Kason Brandt and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Randall Young and one brother, Eldon Young.

Services 2pm Monday, January 28th at the First Christian Church, Hopkins, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00pm Sunday, January 27th at the church. The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Gary Max Younger, 76, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home near Maryville.

Gary was born on March 12, 1942 in Maryville.  His parents were James Madison and Nellie Ruth (Williams) Younger, and they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his siblings, Ilene Doris, Orlene Deloris Younger, and Jimmy Elwin Younger, all in infancy, and his brother Leland Dewayne Younger.

Gary proudly served his country from 3-12-1959 to 8-31-1980 in the US Army.  He retired as a Master Sergeant E-8, after 21 years of service.  He had spent 4 years in Vietnam as an Engineer.

He was a life member in the American Legion, the VFW, the USO, and the ARMA (Racing Association).   He had lived in the State of Georgia, in Chillicothe, MO, and Germany.  He enjoyed car racing in Germany, and he collected coins.

He lived by the motto “Being who I was, When I was, and Where I was”.

After the military, Gary owned his own upholstery shop for 23 years, and was a carrier for the St. Joseph NewsPress, St. Joseph, MO, for 13 years.

On March 18, 1995, Gary was united in marriage to Irina V. Younger, in Uzlovaya, Russia.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Dimitry A. Younger, Ft. Dodge, IA, Vladimir E. Younger, Kansas City, MO, Sandra E. Younger, Los Angeles, CA, Sonja M. Younger, Washington State, Roger L. Younger, Washington State, Georg Younger, Portland, OR, and Tanja L. Younger, Burlington Junction, MO; his siblings, Kirby (Karen) Younger, Oregon, MO, Kynard Younger, Guthrie, OK, Nadine Wright, Kansas City, MO, Karen (Harold) Brantmyer, Mound City, MO: 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial with military honors will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.  Friends and family can gather at the funeral home at 10:00 AM Tuesday prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:30 AM

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