Estelle Jenevieve Newbury, 98, of Maryville, formerly of Hopkins, MO, passed from this life on November 22, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

She was born to William A. and Mary M. Robey October 23, 1914 in Benton County, North Dakota. In 1932 she married Wayne W. Newbury and together they raised four children. Estelle was a farm wife, worked at the Hopkins School cafeteria and an Ombudsman caring for the elderly. She was an active member of the Hopkins Baptist Church serving in many capacities. Estelle was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marjorie, her brother Kenneth and one son, Robert Newbury.

She is survived by children, Ed(Cindy)Newbury, Maryville, Jim (Blenda) Newbury, Bethalto, IL, Connie (Loyd) Waybill, Willow Springs, MO, and daughter-in-law Jeanne Newbury, Edwardsville,IL; grandchildren Lisa Newbury, Shawn Newbury, Jody Spencer, Julie Hubbard, Greg Ludwick, Sara Emery and Jennifer Staples. She has 11 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 26, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. Pastor Paul McKim will be the minister for the service.

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

Gareld Duane Riley 59, of Hopkins, MO, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO, after a lengthy illness.

Gareld was born in Hopkins, MO, on August 12, 1953, to Drexel D. and Donna (Wilkinson) Riley and they survive of Maryville, MO.

He graduated from North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, MO, class of 1971, and farmed in the Hopkins area all of his life.

On July 28, 1973, in Hopkins, MO, Gareld was united in marriage to Vicki Jo Peve, she survives of the home. Besides his parents, he is also survived by his children, son, Adam (Vivian) Riley, Hopkins, MO, daughter, Kathy (John) Brown, Maryville, MO; sisters, Connie (Danny) Cline, Pickering, MO, Sally (David) Palmer, Bolckow, MO, and Judy (Tim) Norris, Braddyville, IA; grandchildren, Cameron Morrison, Ryan Riley, Lacy Riley, Kaitlyn Brown, Jillian Brown, and Jackson Brown; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. Rev. Paul McKim will be the minister for the service.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, November 23, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312

Dortha May (Selby) DeSpain 89, of Maryville, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO.

Dortha was born on October 10, 1923, she formerly lived in St. Joseph, MO, and lived many years in Maryville.

On December 29, 1962, Dortha was united in marriage to Harry DeSpain, he passed away in 2008. Dortha did factory work and was a Christian.

Survivors, step children, nieces and nephews, and her friends at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Graveside service and burial will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 16, 2012, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. No formal visitation is planned. Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to help with Dortha’s final expenses and can be directed to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 E. South Hills Drive, Maryville, MO 64468

William “Mark” Kinman 56, of Maryville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO, after a long battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Maryville, MO, on January 21, 1956, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1974, and received both his Bachelor’s in 1978, and his Master Degree in 1980, in Agri-Science from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He and his family own and operate the Kinman Livestock Company, Maryville.

His memberships included St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, MO, and he was former Parish Council member of the church; a member of the Polk Township Board, a former member of M.F.A. of Maryville, and had enthusiastically supported numerous booster clubs that supported his children’s education.

Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Velma Kinman, and John David and Paulin Allen; and his mother in law, Helen Sinnett.

On December 27, 1980, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Mark was united in marriage to Patricia Lynn Sinnett, she survives of the home in Maryville.

Other survivors include his children, Christopher (Jillian) Kinman, and granddaughter, Audrey, of Round Rock, TX; daughter, Caitlin Kinman, St. Joseph, MO; his parents, Billy Dean and Martha May (Allen) Kinman, Maryville, MO; brother, Michael (Carma) Kinman, Maryville, MO; brother in laws, Michael (Mary Anne) Sinnett, Littleton, CO, and John (Cynthia) Sinnett, Parkville, MO; father in law, John M. Sinnett, North Kansas City, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Mass of Catholic Burial will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 15, 2012, at the St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, Fr. Martin De Meulenaere, O.S.B., will be the celebrant. The burial will be in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

A prayer service will be at 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, with visitation to follow until 7:00 PM.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church School, or to the NWMSU Dept. of Agriculture, through Northwest Foundation, Inc., 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468

Melvin Welton “Whitey” Hubbell 86, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Skidmore, MO, area passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home in Maryville.

Whitey was born in Bolckow, MO, on December 20, 1926, to Archie and Mertie (Jasper) Hubbell. He attended South Nodaway School in Barnard, MO, and graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville. He received a B.S. in Engineering from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville.

Whitey owned and operated the Hubbell Water Softener Service for many years. He later was the custodian at the Eugene Field Elementary School in Maryville.

His memberships included the Skidmore Masonic Lodge #511 AF & AM, Skidmore, MO; and the Skidmore American Legion Post. Whitey was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Cleo Hubbell, and Victor Hubbell. A U.S. Navy veteran of WW II, Whitey had been a tail gunner on a Navy dive bomber plane.

On March 3, 1956, Whitey was united in marriage to Jacqueline A. Smock at St. James Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Teresa “Terrie” (Dale) Pierce, Shawnee, KS, Jack David (Lori) Hubbell. Omaha, NE, and Margaret (Michael) Ericsson, Sweden; 4 grandchildren, Brad Pierce, Lauren Pierce, Oscar Ericsson, and Lucas Ericsson; sister, Artis (Fred) Foster, Maryville, MO; a niece and numerous nephews.

Mr. Hubbell’s body has been cremated, his memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. No formal visitation is planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to Camp Quality of NW Missouri, 1325 Village Drive, St. Joseph, MO, 64506

Alan Lee Schluter, age 59, Maryville, Missouri, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

Alan was born May 23, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of the late Harold Raymond and Betty Lou (Rahe) Schluter.

October 17, 1980 he was united in marriage to Theresa Nannett Thompson in Maryville.

Alan was a graduate of Hopkins High School, Hopkins, Missouri. He owned A.T. and Sons Construction and Builders since 1986.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Schluter of the home; two sons, Thomas Schluter, St. Joseph, Missouri, Harold (Tiffany) Schluter, Wheaton, Maryland; five grandchildren, Jordan and Devyn Johnson, Dontay and Emma Schluter, and Damian Johnson; four brothers, Bill (Mel) Schluter, Maryville, Keith (Tiffany) Schluter, Hopkins, Doug (Sandy) Schluter, Maryville, Ricky Schluter, Hopkins; two sisters, Sharon (Terry) Poppa, Maryville, Gloria (Jack) Lawrance, Springfield, Tennessee.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 2-4 PM at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM, Monday, November 26 at the funeral home. Mr. Schluter will be cremated after the services. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Barbara LaMar Gromer was born September 27, 1935 in Maryville, Missouri and died November 19th, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Barbara was the second of five sisters; she grew up in St. Joe and then graduated from Maryville High School in 1953. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1957 with a degree in Home Economics.

Barbara married James Ray Gromer in 1957.

She taught at Sheridan, Missouri before raising Kathy, Michael and Tracy Gromer in Cumberland, Maryland, Redlands, California, and Overland Park, Kansas. She later became a highly skilled veterinary laboratory technician and worked at several labs in the Kansas City area for almost twenty years before rheumatoid arthritis caused her early retirement. She still enjoyed traveling, and volunteered for many years at a local hospital before Alzheimer's forced her to retire again.

Barbara loved music, reading and sewing. Watching her children and grandchildren in sports and musical events was the highlight of her life. She adored her tomato and rose gardens. Barbara was a hard-working, cheerful and supportive wife and mother.

She is sorely missed by her family. She is survived by husband James Ray Gromer, daughters Kathy R. (Roberto Sobalvarro) and Tracy A. Gromer, and son Michael R. (Alison) Gromer; sisters Marilyn (Gordon) Robertson, Dixie (Wayne) James, and Judy (Michael) Thompson; and grandchildren Mary E., Matthew, Sarah, Luke Gromer and James Sobalvarro.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents Stephen and Iola (Dowden) LaMar and her sister Jane Haider.

Burial will be at the LaMar Cemetery on Century Trail off Highway C, west of Highway 71, at 2pm on Saturday December 1, 2012. A luncheon will be served at Noon at the LaMar farm home 1/2 mile south of the cemetery, 15766 Century Trail, Burlington Jct., MO 64428, 660-742-3448.

Donations in memoriam to Barbara LaMar Gromer may be given to the Elmo Methodist Church (C/O secretary Dixie James, 12331 Route KK, Elmo, MO 64445) or the LaMar Cemetery Endowment Fund (c/o Monica Wood, 17408 State Hwy D, Elmo, Mo 64445 or mailbox in the cemetery).

Wilfred Eugene "Ted" Derks, 69, Maryville, Missouri, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ted was born August 25, 1943 in Maryville, the son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Walter) Derks.

June 20, 1964 he was united in marriage to Marylin (Surplus) at St. Columba Catholic Church in Conception Junction, Missouri.

Ted was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School. He had also worked as a self-employed contractor for many years in the Maryville area and was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Martin, John, and Cletus; a sister Bea (Bailey) Brillheart and his son, Darren.

His survivors include: wife Marylin, of the home; daughter Darla Kay Black; brothers, Alfred, Father Joel, Irvin, and Chris; sisters; Dolly Ciemiega, Rita Wallace, Mary Ann Meyer, Diane Wilmes and Tina Wendle; grandchildren, Jonathan, Shelbie and Jadyn Black, and Madison Derks.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20 at St. Gregory's from 6-8 PM, followed by a prayer service at 8 PM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, November 21. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Maxine Thompson Pike was born August 12, 1922 to Abner and Bessie Puitt Thompson in Skidmore Missouri.

A homemaker she married Fred L. Pike, Jr. on August 7, 1938 in Maryville, Missouri.

Maxine was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, and the Rebeckah Lodge.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and husband (March 7, 1997, son Lloyd D. Pike (October 1, 2012) and two sisters, five brothers, and three grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters Janice (Gary) Maxwell, and Patty Pike, both of Maryville, and Pamela (Larry) Sollars, St. Joseph, Missouri, five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, November 19, 2012, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial follwing in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville

Michael Patrick Wilmes, 35 of Maryville, Missouri died Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Michael was born March 25, 1977 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Steven Leroy and Kathy (Wilmes) Conz.

He was employed by Heartland Tire Company, Kansas City, Kansas.

Michael was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents Don and Peggy Wilmes and his paternal grandmothers Helen Downing and Viola Conz.

Survivors include: his son Jackson Wilmes, Maryville, a daughter Hannah Wilmes, Guilford, Missouri; parents Steve and Kathy Conz, Maryville; brothers Mark Conz, Maryville, David (Brandi Glidden) Conz, Platte City, Missouri; sisters Maggie Conz, Burlington Junction, Missouri, Kelly Conz, Arkoe, Missouri; grandfather Ralph Conz, Pickering, Missouri; aunts; uncles; cousins; his former wife Ellen Wilmes (Jackson's Mother), Maryville, and Tabitha Holtman (Hannah's Mother), Guilford.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Friday, November 16, 2012, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, November 17, 2012 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville

Fern Jefferies Swanson, 101, Maryville, formerly of Hopkins, MO, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at 11:55 p.m. at Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO.

Ellen Fern was born January 10, 1911 in rural Hopkins, MO to Ernest Alfred and Elizabeth Rosetta (Ball) Jefferies. She spent most of her early life in Bedford, Iowa and graduated from Bedford High School in 1929. Fern then received "normal" teacher training at Iowa State Teachers College, now The University of Northern Iowa, and taught in rural Taylor County schools (Fine, Bailey, and Ross Center), for five years.

She married Stanley William Swanson on June 10, 1934 in Bedford, Iowa and moved to Hopkins, MO where she and Stanley operated the Swanson Funeral Home until retiring in December, 1977. Stanley passed away February 22, 1989.

Fern was very active in the Hopkins community for many years and was a long time active member of the Hopkins Christian Church where she taught kindergarten Sunday School for 30 years. She was a Campfire Girl in her youth. An 80 year member of Easter Star, she is a past Worthy Matron and in 1965 was Grand Representative to IN. Fern was also a member of D.S.C., Mother Advisor for the Order of Rainbow Girls, and had been a member of Chapter K, PEO in Hopkins for 74 years.

Fern enjoyed many things such as: cooking (made lots of homemade bread for others), sewing, crocheting, gardening, traveling, many years with the Dessert Bridge Club, and most importantly her family and serving others.

In 2004 she moved to The Chateau (assisted living) and to Golden Living Center, Maryville, in 2006 where she has been very lovingly cared for.

In addition to her husband, Stanley, Fern was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Eula Walrod.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan (Ed) Farquhar, Maryville, MO; her son, Duane (Beverly) Swanson, Colorado Springs, CO; five grandchildren: Louise (Mark) Midland, Virginia Beach, VA; Carl Farquhar, and Tim (Angela) Farquhar, Springfield, VA; Matt Swanson, Colorado Springs, CO; and Mindy (Heath) Buster, Aurora, CO; eight great-grandchildren: Katie (John) Anderson, Drew Midland, Austin, Jordan, Morgan and Collin Farquhar, McKenna and Kylie Buster, a niece and nephew: Janet Welch and Jim (Wilma) Walrod and several other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Fern was a good mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and loved her family and friends. She will be missed by many who knew her through the years.

Visitation: Hopkins Christian Church, 5-7:00, November 13, 2012

Funeral: Hopkins Christian Church, 11:00 AM, Novmeber 14, 2012

Burial: Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO following service

Sarah Ann Billingsley, 73, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Garden Valley Manor, Kansas City, Missouri.

Sarah was born September 9, 1939, in Maryville, Missouri to Floyd H. and Helen Marie Wilcox Billingsley. At the age of nine months she and her parents moved to a farm east of Clearmont, Missouri. She attended Clearmont Public School, graduated in 1961 from Northwest Missouri State University with a B.S. in Education and received her Masters Degree in Education in 1972.

Sarah was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity (Sorority), Delta Kappa Gamma-Omicron Chapter and a member of the business education society.

Sarah was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, an associate member at First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Delta Kappa Gamma-Omicron Chapter, Phi Mu Fraternity (Sorority), Lifetime Member of Missouri State Teachers Association and Missouri Retired Teachers Association.

While she taught (33 years) at Benton High School, she held several offices in the St. Joseph Classroom Teacher's Association including president. She was a delegate to the teacher's convention for several years.

Sarah served as pep club sponsor and cheerleader sponor while teaching at Benton High School. She also served as junior class and prom chairman for many years.

In 1994 Sarah moved to Maryville, Missouri to care for her mother.

Sarah is survived by several cousins and her best friend Norman Heflin.

Memorial Services will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, November 16, 2012 , at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Sarah will be buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri at a later date

Elda Garland Slagle, 99, Saint Joseph, Missouri, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Carriage Square Health Care Center, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Garland was born Friday, March 21, 1913, in Ravenwood, Missouri to Frank and Elsie Jackson Antrim. She spent her lifetime in the Ravenwood, Parnell, Blue Springs, and St. Joseph communities.

She first married Leo Frampton and after his death in 1957, she married William Raymond Slagle December 29, 1966, in Blue Springs, Missouri.

A graduate of Ravenwood High School and Northwest Missouri State University in 1959, she was a Elementary Teacher and educator.

Mrs Slagle taught in Douglas and Logan rural schools, Northeast Nodaway , and Blue Springs Missouri

Garland was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and Susannah Circle, Blue Springs Retired Educators, Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Retired Teachers Association, AARP, American Legion Auxiliary, Post #528, Parnell, Missouri, and Rosanna Chapter #262 of the Order of Eastern Star.

Preceding in death were her parents, first husband Leo Frampton (1957)

and husband William Raymond Slagle (2004), and brother Harley Frank Antrim.

Survivors include her daughter Sherry (David) Milligan, Saint Joseph, MO,

grandchildren Kimberly (Kevin) Pistole, Columbia, Missouri and Kyle (Leigh) Milligan, St. Joseph, Missouri, four great grandchildren: Andrew and Carson Pistole and Quinn and Porter Milligan; three step children and their families.

Visitation will be 2- 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, November 12, 2012, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Missouri with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri.

Memorials can be made in Garland's name to American Heart Association or American Cancer Association

022Eldon Albert Fine was born June 17, 1921, in Page County, Iowa, the son of Harvey Ray and O’Dessie (Holland) Fine. He attended grade school in Hopkins, MO and Siam, IA, after the family purchased a farm north of Siam. Eldon graduated from New Market High School in 1939. In 1943, he enlisted in the Army where he served as a clerk and T5 Sergeant for the 692nd Ammo Company in England, France, and Belgium during WWII. Eldon returned home to Siam, IA, where he purchased a farm near his parents. He married Darlene Killam, March 20,1947, and from this union two daughters, Shirley Kay, and Sharon Elaine, were born.
While farming with his red International Tractors, Eldon worked for the Bedford Sale Barn and the Clarinda Auction Company for over 50 years. He was an assessor for Mason Township, sold Archer Oil and Pioneer Seed corn.
Eldon joined the Siam Church of Christ in 1950. He was a 66 year member of the American Legion and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a Director for the North Star School near Siam and a Director for the New Market School for 12 years, and a board member of Southwest Iowa Mutual Insurance Assn. and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, member of the New Market Civic Club, and Taylor County ASCS committee member.
Following Darlene’s death, Eldon married Eva Brown Karg on November 29, 1986. They sold the farm near Siam and moved to New Market, IA. Eldon helped open the New Market Community Building where he could be found playing a wild game of pitch every morning. He enjoyed riding in the 4th of July parades, helping with the BINGO stand, and watching the fireworks in New Market every year. Eldon and Eva enjoyed traveling across the country with their many friends on Neihart tours.
Eldon was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed coaching and watching his daughters in basketball, softball, and track. Eldon played softball and baseball for the New Market and Bedford Town teams. He was a member of the Clarinda A’s team and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Eldon was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. No matter how far away the game, his grandchildren always knew Grandpa was in the stands as he was their loudest fan. In recent years, you could hear him at the ballgames of the great-grandchildren.
Eldon passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Lincoln, NE following an extended illness. Eldon is preceeded in death by his parents, wife, Darlene Fine, and step-daughter Kathy Karg Ohm.
Left to cherish his memory are wife, Eva Fine, of New Market; daughters, Shirley (Morris) Sump and Sharon (Serle) Kirchner both of Clarinda; grandchildren: Donna (Dennis) McClain, Everly, IA; Denise (Kevin) Green, Northboro, IA; Seth (Mandy) Kirchner, Clarinda, IA; Rachel (Karl) Miller, Seward, NE; Sandy Kirchner, Lincoln, NE; Tara (Ryan) Wolff, Indianola, IA; Roxanne (Daniel) Finn, Huntsville, AL; Debbie Kirchner, Indianola, IA; great-grandchildren: Benjamin, EmmaKay, and Jarrett McClain; Logan, Lynnae, Levi, and Lyndie Green; Mikayla, Kelsey,Kendall, and Mallory Miller; Alexius and Ethan Wolff; and Payton Finn; brother-in-law Herbert (Jean) Killam; niece Vicki (Dick) Guilliatt all of Bedford; step-children Gary (Cindy) Karg, Franklin, TN; Karen Woodard, Clarinda, IA; step-son-in-law Pat Ohm, Mesa, AR; step-grandchildren Jennifer (Ryan) Swinney, Helena, MT; Julie (David) Gutherie, Grimes, IA; Kellie Woodard, Grimes, IA; Brad Ohm, Dayton, OH; Amanda Ohm, Mesa, AR; step-great grandchildren Brady and Traeton Simmons; and many other relatives and friends.
Eldon will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends, his boisterous laugh, and his love of sports and card games.

Funeral services will be 10:30 Monday, November 19, 2012 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with interment and military honors at Memory Cemetery, New Market.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday 3-5 pm with a Masonic Service beginning at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to New Market Miner Pavillion, Siam Church of Christ, or New Market Community Building.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

023Leona Rose (Woldruff) Oxley was born April 29, 1924, in rural Page County Iowa, the daughter of Orie Elmer Woldruff and Oneita Fern (Brown) Woldruff. She grew up attending country school and graduated from New Market High School in 1943.
On May 5, 1945 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Irvin Oxley. To this blessed union two sons were born, Carrol and Steven. The family lived and farmed south of Bedford in Ross Township. Leona raised a large vegetable garden each year along with her flower gardens. She was an excellent cook, with fried chicken being one of her specialties. While on the farm Leona enjoyed the "neighborhood club", which included several local ladies. She enjoyed visiting, cooking and sewing during these social gatherings which were held once a month, with each lady taking turns hosting the event.
The couple continued to farm until 1972, when she and Lloyd moved to Odebolt, Iowa to work at a cattle ranch and feedlot. They also lived and worked in Grand River, Iowa; Guthrie Center, Iowa; Minatare, Nebraska; and Hannibal, Missouri. In 1985, upon Lloyds's retirement, they moved to Mount Ayr where they lived the remainder of their lives.
Along with tending to her flower gardens, Leona enjoyed watching soap operas and making crafts. Usually her crafts included flowers that she grew herself. Leona also enjoyed making Christmas candies, with her peanut brittle being the best. In 1985, at the age of 61, Leona received her first driver's license.
Left to cherish Leona's memory are her two sons, Carrol Oxley and wife Marilyn of New Market; and Steven Oxley and wife Carol Lea of Mount Ayr; a brother Robert Woldruff and wife Wanda of Bedford; a sister Marilyn Noble of Kansas City, Missouri; a granddaughter Nicole; a step-granddaughter Lori; two step-grandsons, Rick and Randy; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding Leona in death were husband Lloyd; her parents; a sister Darlene Woldruff and brother-in-law Charles Noble.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Leona's passing.
Funeral services for Leona Rose (Woldruff) Oxley, age 88, were held Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 10:00 am at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 -7. Interment was held at the Shearer Cemetery in rural Page County. Memorials may be given in Leona’s name. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefunerlhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford

024Diana Lynn Worl was born January 10, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa to Artie and Eleanor Smith. She grew up in the Fairfax area attending school there and was a homemaker. Diana loved her son David and both of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed planting flowers and doing holiday crafts.
Diana entered into rest after a two year battle with cancer on November 6, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Diana is survived by her son David Schebaum of Fairfax, Missouri; grandchildren: Titan and Mercy; sister Sandra Kent of Quitman, Missouri; and nephew Robert Kent also of Quitman, Missouri.

Graveside services for Diana L. Worl, 55 of Fairfax, Missouri will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Quitman Cemetery in Quitman, Missouri. No visitation is scheduled. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the family of Diana Worl.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

025Leroy "Arnold" Davison, age 88, Braddyville, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in the home of his son, Eddie Davison, at Shell Knob, Mo.
He was born January 1, 1924, on the family farm east of Braddyville, to Homer Arnold and Maggie Dunn Davison. Arnold was a New Year's baby before New Year's babies were celebrated he was always quick to add.
On October 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Leona Scroggs having met at the Lenox skating rink. They recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Leona currently lives in Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Villisca where she has resided since 2004. To this marriage four children were born, Eddie Arnold Davison and his wife, Becky of Shell Knob, Mo., Debra Ann Henneman and her husband, Brian of Shell Knob, Mo., John Rodney Davison and his partner Ron Hansen of Bellevue, Neb., and Susan Deann Meyerle and her husband, Jerry of Lincoln, Neb. Arnold was blessed with four surviving grandchildren, Joshua Arnold Davison, Jacob Wesley Davison, Anastasia Marie Meyerle, and Andrew Charles Meyerle; four great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Lexi, Paige, and Mackenzie. Also surviving are two brothers, James "Irvin" Davison and his wife, Virginia and Gary Lee Davison and his wife, Phyllis all of Braddyville, and one sister, Edna Ruth Thompson of Hopkins, Mo.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson, Jeremiah Davison and one brother, Kenneth Davison.
Arnold served in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego. He worked in the engine room on three ships, the USS Hamilton, the USS Nuthatch and the USS Pheasant. He took a train home following an honorable discharge in 1946, from the service and returned to farming.
Arnold devoted his life to helping others through his carpentry and roofing work as well as his community involvement. He was confirmed and baptized in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and served as church elder and deacon. He was involved with Rotary, Nodaway Valley Historical Museum, South Page School Board, Braddyville Christian Church Board of Directors, Farm Bureau, the United States Selective Service Board, and others. Many benefited from Arnold's expertise with tools and woodworking. He and Leona showcased their talents at many Craft Carnivals.
One of Arnold's favorite pastimes was driving his 1913 Titan in area parades. He received over thirty trophies and numerous ribbons as a result. He always looked forward to seeing friends and family along the parade routes. Another of his hobbies was playing the banjo. It was not uncommon for Arnold to strike up a song for friends and family. Arnold also had a great sense of humor and loved the Peanuts characters. He was always quick with a one-liner to lighten the mood and to keep you on your toes.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Braddyville Christian Church, Braddyville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob, Mo. Gordon Green conducted the services. Burial followed in Shear Cemetery, Braddyville.
The family received friends Wednesday evening, Nov. 7 in the Braddyville Christian Church.
Contributions may be made to Braddyville Christian Church or Nodaway Valley Historical Museum in memory of Arnold.
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026Clarice Pearl (Widboom) Lowe was born August 11, 1932 at Lake Sarah, Minnesota to Clarence and Pearl (Gordon) Widboom.
She attended business school in Minneapolis and worked in the banking industry. She was married to Thomas Walter Lowe and the couple had two children: Lori and Thomas Scott Lowe.
After her husband Thomas passed away Clarice moved to Omaha in 1986. She lived there until she needed assisted living in August 2012. At that time she moved into the Eiler House in Clarinda, Iowa. Clarice passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Eiler House at the age of 80.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; parents Clarence and Pearl Widboom; and brother-in-law James Anderson.
Clarice is survived by her children: Lori Wiebesiek and husband Dan of Clarinda, Iowa, and Thomas Scott Lowe of Omaha, Nebraska; three granddaughters Lindsay Nielsen, Omaha, Kaylie Nielsen, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and BrieAnn Nielsen, Clarinda; sisters Gloria Anderson of Owatanna, Minnesota, and Dolores Denney and husband Harold of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Private interment will be at Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, Minnesota. Memorials are suggested to New Market or Bedford United Methodist Churches, Friendz of Felines of Nebraska, or Westside Baptist Church of Omaha. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda, Iowa is in charge of arrangements

027Donald Dean (Buck) Weaver was born December 4, 1936 near Blockton in Taylor County, IA, the son of Raymond O. Weaver and Joyce Laverna Scott Weaver. He attended grade school through high school in Blockton and graduated with the class of 1954. While in high school he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. During the summers he would pick up hay and mow yards. He also enjoyed getting together with his family and being ornery with his friends.
On July 26, 1958, Buck married Mary Fern Moon in Grant City, MO. To this union was born two children, Connie Joyce and John Raymond. Mary and the children traveled with Buck for two years for his work. Then in 1961, they purchased their home in Blockton, IA where they have continued to reside. During his working career he traveled throughout the state working for Bell Telephone Company and Contel Telephone Company. He then retired in 1993 after working for 39 years.
After retirement, Buck enjoyed spending his time working on computers, telephones, TVs, and radios; he loved to buy kits in order to assemble the radios. He had a Hamm radio license and spent time communicating with people around the United States and overseas. Buck also enjoyed working on his 1966 Mustang Convertible and his John Deere riding lawn mowers. He took pride in the community as he served on the town council and was the Mayor of Blockton for 10 years. Buck was known around the community for his annual Christmas music that he played over the loud speaker system in town. Buck was a member of the Blockton Christian Church where he attended regularly. The greatest joys of his life were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Buck entered into rest on November 1, 2012 at Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary (Blockton, IA), daughter Connie (Earl) Drake (Blockton, IA), son John (Deb) Weaver (Blockton, IA), grandchildren Nathan (Crystal) Drake (Britt, IA), Clint (Destiny) Drake (Blockton, IA), Sasha (Phil) Maxson (Blockton, IA), step grandchildren Jeramiah Spencer (Winterset, IA) and Laura Vaughn (Corning, IA), five great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter (on the way), and five step great-grandchildren. Sisters Mabel Fern Leight (Harlan, IA), Mary Ann Hildreth (Des Moines, IA), Marie (Paul) Campbell (Mt. Ayr, IA), Thelma Johnson (Blair, NE) and Sister-in-laws Virginia Weaver (Mt. Ayr, IA) and Jane (Roger) Manser (Chariton, IA).
Preceding him in death are parents Raymond and Joyce, grandparents Roy and Effie Weaver and Harley and China Scott, Brother Duane Weaver and sister Faye Weidler.
Buck will be missed by his family and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established in his name to be decided later

Funeral services for Grace Derry, age 75, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her home in New Market, Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Terry Roberts officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to New Market Pavilion or to HCI care services. 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.

Grace Lee Derry was born December 26, 1936 at Republic, Missouri, the daughter of Forest Franklin Scroggs and Dicie Lena (Mathews) Scroggs. Grace lived in Republic until the age of 5 when her family moved briefly to California and then returned to Clarinda, Iowa area where she grew up. She was a graduate of Clarinda High School. Grace and Max Leroy Derry were united in marriage September 26, 1954 at the United Missionary Church in New Market. They were blessed with three children, Rick Ronda and Randy. They lived in Clarinda for a couple years until Max's job took them to Kansas City, Dallas, and Denver, returning to New Market in 1976.

Grace was a bookkeeper for various companies; including the Clarinda Herald Journal, Rose and Tuttle Lumber Company of New Market; the most recent was Akin Lumber Company, Clarinda. She retired in 1998. Grace loved to quilt and was well known for her lovely quilts. She was also very generous in donating quilts for fund raising functions. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Grace in death were her parents; brothers, Harold Scroggs and Leonard Scroggs; sister, Peggy Erickson; brother-in-law, Max Ferrall, Bob Erickson and Arnold Davison.

Left to cherish Grace's memory are her husband, Max Derry of New Market, Iowa; son, Rick Derry and wife Kellie of Bedford, Iowa; daughter, Ronda Smith and husband Ted of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; son, Randy Derry and wife Tamara of Shenandoah, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Demie Derry, Levi Derry (Nicole), Lucas Derry, David Linthakhan (Amber), Brandon Aradanas (Brittany), Brandy Aradanas (Max), Renda Smith (Travis), Casey Smith (Melanie); eleven great grandchildren; brother, Bob Scroggs of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Leona Davison of Villisca, Iowa; brother, Jack Scroggs and wife Carmen of Pacific Junction, Iowa; brother, Gene Scroggs and wife Phyllis of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends

Funeral services for Agnes Porter, age 99, of Glenwood Springs Colorado, formerly of Lenox, who died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Colorado will be held Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox Christian Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be given in her name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Agnes Porter was born in 1912 on a farm near Quincy, Iowa, the youngest of 12 children. She graduated from Corning High School, and in 1933, two days after her 21st birthday she married the love of her life, Harley Porter, who she met at a street dance in Gravity, Iowa. They had to elope in secret because Harley was the teacher at a one-room country school, where male teachers were not allowed to married. After losing two sons in infancy, they adopted their only child, Joe in 1939.

A $100 gift from Harley's grandfather allowed them to go the Iowa City where Harley graduated from the University of Iowa. They both worked hard, and one of Agnes's favorite stories was telling of their experiences hitchhiking home to Lenox for holidays.

In 1942, the couple moved to Utah to work for the war effort at the Tooele Ordinance Depot where they lived for thirty years, first in Tod Park, the housing area on the government base, and later Tooele where they were active members of the First Methodist Church. Agnes was the first postmistress at TOD Park. She eventually retired as head of the Disbursement Office in the Finance and Accounting Division for the Ordnance Depot. Agnes was an active community leader and served as the Utah State President of the National Federation of Federal Employees.

After the couple retired in 1971 they returned to Lenox where they lived until Harley's death in 1988 and, in 1990, Agnes moved to Denver to be near her son and his family.

Agnes loved her large family, and she loved telling their stories. In her 80's and 90's she wrote two books: Smatterings and Our Family Album, about her family and farm life as a child. She lived with passion to within 29 days of 100 years. She was a bit of a crusader who subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, was an inspiration to those around her

Funeral services for Keith Whipp, age 81, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska following a short battle with cancer, will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6-8 p.m., Sunday, November 18 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Dallas Center Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to New Market Methodist Church or to the New Market Pavilion. 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.

James Keith Whipp was born July 24, 1931 to Eldon Whipp and Mary (Henning) Whipp southwest of College Springs, Iowa on the home place. He had a brother, Harold and a sister, Margie. The family moved to College Springs when Keith was a sophomore. He graduated from Amity High School in 1949. Keith and Dolores Ann (Dorie) Scott were united in marriage on August 20, 1949. To this union was born four children, David, Debra, Denise and Diane.

Following graduation from high school, Keith drove a gravel truck for awhile and worked at a Ford Garage in Clarinda. He then worked for Peterman Tractor in Bedford for two years and then in Clarinda. At this time the family moved to New Market and in 1960, they purchased their present home north of New Market. Keith worked for Norman Wynn at Wynn Fertilizer for several years. He co-founded Tri-Ford Company and worked as a mechanic and service manager at Tri-Ford & Whipp Sales & Service. Keith also worked in sales at Tri-Ford, Tri-Tractor & Whipp Sales. He retired in 1996 from the work force and continued his farming.

Keith's family had a small plane and he loved to fly! Farming and his family were his passion. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his many good friends and his pets. Keith and Dorie enjoyed square dancing. He was a member of the New Market Methodist Church. Keith was an active member of the Masonic Lodge. He was raised April 3, 1963 in the Covington Lodge 453, New Market, Iowa; transferring to Nodaway Lodge 140 AF & AM of Clarinda and most recently a member of Taylor Lodge 156 of Bedford.

Preceding Keith in death were his parents and sister, Margie.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dorie of New Market, Iowa; son, David Whipp and wife Vicki and their children, Kerry (Stacy) Whipp, Keely (Scott) Price, Krissy (Steve) Jacobs and Taegan, Alyssa, Colton; daughter, Debra Carlson and husband Rolland and their children, Marnee (John) Losurdo, Rolanda (Ray) Root and Raegen and Riley, Mindy (Brian) Orme and Noah; daughter, Denise Shepard and husband Phil and their children, Nathan (Kali) Teeters and Garrett, Emma and Luke, Steve Shepard and Skylar, Zach and Kaylie, Melissa (Ed) Hensley; Dennis (Hannah) and Haydenn, Tommy (Brooke) and Braydon and Traegan, Lacie (Grant) Hensley, Anthony(Amy) Teeters and Kimber; daughter, Diane Johnson and husband Ed and their children, Shana (Andrew) Garrett and Lanie, Phoebe, Haidyn, Heather (Aaron) Sharr and Janessa, Jalyn, Ava, Madelyn, Mylie, Keenan Johnson; brother, Harold Whipp and wife JoAnn of Clarinda, Iowa; brother-in-law, Oliver Kenagy of Brawley, California; nieces; nephews and many, many friends

Funeral services for Leo Humphrey, age 76, of Essex, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Charles Leo Humphrey Memorial Fund for Scholarships or to the Essex Public Library. 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.

Charles Leo Humphrey was born October 7, 1936 in rural Page County, Iowa to William Humphrey and Mary (Downing) Humphrey. He grew up on the farm with his three brothers. He attended rural school and Clarinda School and he graduated from Amity High School, College Springs. Leo received his Bachelor's Degree from Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, and his Master's Degree, from the University of Missouri, Kirksville and his Specialist Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Leo was united in marriage on August 29, 1958 to Janice Bair at College Springs Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with four children, Stephen Leo, Brian Charles, Brad Alan and Lori Kay.

Leo was very active in education, both as a teacher and in administration with several schools in southwest Iowa. His last position was with the IKM school district before retirement. Leo was also a school bus driver. He loved the kids and was known to give his "kids" suckers after school on Fridays. Leo was a member of the SAI (School Administration of Iowa) and the Iowa Athletic Union. He received the Friend Of Education award from the IKM school district. Working made Leo smile and he enjoyed being a volunteer fireman of Farragut, carpenter, park caregiver for the city of Essex. He enjoyed the annual trip to the Ozarks and Husker football as a season ticket holder.

Leo was a member of the Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and was president of the Southwest Eight Council on Aging. His greatest enjoyment was his family; he enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memory that is special to all the family is the 50th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii in 2008 when Leo and Jan renewed their wedding vows.

Preceding Leo in death were his parents and brother, Donavon Humphrey.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jan of Essex, Iowa; children, Stephen Humphrey and friend Cheryl of Kimballton, Iowa, Brian Humphrey and wife Daun of Omaha, Nebraska, Brad Humphrey and wife Jeri of Clay Center, Kansas, Lori Kay Welbes and husband Mike of Fremont, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; brothers, Albert Dale Humphrey and wife Jo and John Vernon Humphrey and wife Marilyn; sister-in-law, Neva Humphrey; nieces; nephews and many friends

Celebration of Life for Clinton W. Marxen, age 38, of Boone, formerly of Lenox, who died Friday, November 9, 2012 will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lenox Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox from 3-7 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family at this time. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Clinton Worthy Marxen was born in Creston, IA on February 18, 1974; he was the son of Stephen and Betty (Murdock) Marxen. Clinton was baptized in the Presbyterian Church in Creston. Clint attended and graduated from the Lenox High School in 1992. He married Leah in 1997 and they were blessed with four children; Claire, Anna, Jacob, and Cooper. Clint started with the Union Pacific Railroad in Boone, IA in 1997 as an Engineer. While employed with Union Pacific, he received many awards.

Clint will always be remembered with his ability of telling a good story, having a sense of humor and never knowing a stranger. He loved hunting, motorcycles, ATVs, rebuilding Jeeps, and most of all, his family. Clint will be missed by his entire family and many friends.

He is survived by his children: Claire Marxen, Anna Marxen, Jacob Marxen, and Cooper Marxen all of Lake City, IA; his parents, Steve and Betty Marxen of Lenox, IA; his sisters: Becky (Mike) Smith of Lenox, IA and Brenda (Tim) Njus of Waverly, IA; his grandparents: Stan Murdock of West Des Moines, IA and Norma Marxen of Lenox, IA; his aunts and uncles: Maggie and Brent Wynja, Robert and Connie Marxen, and Ralph Marxen; and his many friends, nieces and nephew.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Murdock; his grandfather, Donald Marxen; and his aunt, Barb Johnson