Robert Wayne Stump, 79, Maryville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Parkdale Manor Care Facility.

Robert was born May 13, 1932, in Dudenville, Missouri to Christopher and Faye (Hutsel) Stump .

As a young man Robert worked the Kansas wheat harvest. He also worked for various farmers in the area and baled hay for many with his pride and joy the WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor. Robert also had worked for the Gage's Fertilizer Company at Barnard.

He was a Maintenance Worker with the Missouri Department of Transportation, retiring in1994 after 24 years of service.

Robert was a kind and loving man. He liked to ride horses. He loved all John Wayne movies and country music. He was of the Baptist faith and was always ready and willing to assist anyone in need of help.

Preceding him in death: his wife Lois (Landess) Stump, two sisters Myrtie Stump and Nadine Cumsey.

Survivors include: his loving companion of 13 years Beverly Grimit, Maryville, brother, Chris Stump and Phyllis Whitmore, Decatur, IL, sisters, Barbara (Monte) Spry, Jasper, MO, Eva (Eldon) Vaughn, Inola, OK and Velma Lawther, Broken Arrow, OK, four children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friend Foster Scott, Augusta, Missouri.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the American Legion Cemetery, Barnard, MO. Friends may call anytime at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville

Anna Alice Williams, 83, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at St Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Anna was born June 30, 1928, in Maryville, Missouri to David Lee and Mildred Mae Miller Rodrick.

Anna married Kenneth Rolland (Tooper) Williams, January 6, 1947 in Maryville.

Anna was a care giver for the elderly, a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church and the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary both of Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers, Andy and Richard Rodrick, 2 sisters Betty Pierson and Stella Winchell.

Survivors include: son Kenneth (Vicki) Williams Jr., Maryville, MO, daughter Linda Kay (Lawrence) Baker, Independence, MO, sister Bonnie Davis and brother Jack Rodrick, both of Maryville, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, January 09, 2012, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the services from 9:30-10:30 AM. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Marvin Murphy, considered the region’s guru of girls’ softball pitching, died Sunday, Feb. 5, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph after a brief illness. He was 79.

Sports transformed his life, and through sports, he transformed the lives of thousands of young people at the high school and college levels over 55 years as "Coach Murphy." He coached girls’ and boys basketball at North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, Mo., taking the girls’ team to a state championship in the mid-1960s. Teaching history and geography there from 1958-1970, he also coached track and assisted with football.

But Murphy made his greatest impact in girls’ softball. The honor of which he was most proud was his induction into the Missouri Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service in 2005. The award was bestowed for the more than four decades he spent helping young female pitchers realize their potential. He taught and mentored hundreds of pitchers from throughout Northwest Missouri, as well as from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas and Tennessee.

Many of his proteges went on to play college softball. They included All-Americans Teresa Wilson and the late DeOnne Sederburg.

His interest in shaping young softball pitchers began in the early 1970s, when he left teaching to become general manager of Ingels Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Maryville. He was asked to work with pitchers on the Citizen State Bank Banksters girls’ team, and the rest is local softball history.

Murphy served as girls’ pitching coach at the college level for the Bearcats in 1980 and 1981. He resumed teaching high school at North Nodaway in 1982 and convinced the district to establish a girls’ softball program. He guided the Lady Mustangs to the 1A/2A State Championship in 1985 and to a third-place finish the following year. He retired from North Nodaway in early 1990s and went on to coach softball for a year at North Andrew High School in Rosendale, Mo.

He returned to the Bearcats as a volunteer pitching coach from 2003-2006. Murphy continued to give private pitching lessons until a couple of weeks before he died.

His passion for softball pitching began at age 8 when he watched a Sheridan, Mo., newspaper man go through an elaborate windup behind his place of business to fire the ball to a catcher. Murphy excelled as an athlete at Maryville High School, where he graduated in 1950. After a stint in the Army, he lettered in baseball at Northwest Missouri State University, graduating in 1956 with a teaching degree. He later pitched in recreational leagues for Schlitz Beer and the Conoco Oilers.

Softball was a focal point of Murphy’s life, but far from his whole life. In 1955, he married Gerre Busby and began a lifetime partnership that included raising three children, enjoying five grandchildren, following college and professional sports and gaming at casinos across the country. He never tired of buying and selling vehicles, going to car auctions in Kansas City and Omaha. Murphy was also a legendary joke-teller and master of the "shaggy dog story."

A Maryville resident for most of his life, Murphy was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Sheridan, Mo., the fourth and last child of John and Matilda (Wiltsey) Murphy. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of the home; their children: Marli Murphy, Kansas City, Mo.; Sue Murphy-Andrus and husband Allen Andrus, Lenexa, Kan.; and Mike Murphy and fiance Gaylene Durham, Olathe, Kan.; four grandchildren: Katy Andrus, Minneapolis, Minn.; Nick Andrus, Lawrence, Kan.; Jack Murphy, Kansas City, Kan.; and Jordan Murphy, Olathe, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Loma Beeman, Maryville; Dennis Murphy, Sheridan; and Catherine Nicholas, Bedford, Iowa; and a granddaughter, Helen Murphy, Kansas City, Mo

Robert (Bob) Pearley Drummond, 84 died February 2, 2012 at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Robert was born June 22, 1927, in Atchison County, Missouri. He was the son of Pearley Alexander and Stella Frances (Horn) Drummond.  He graduated in the class of 1945 in Clearmont, Missouri.  He  joined the US Air Core and served a short time in the Army.

Bob married Scharlene Viva Kelley on January 10, 1947.  Four children were born of this union.  Over the years they made their home in Braddyville, Clarinda, Maryville and near Tarkio where he farmed for twenty-eight years.

Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tarkio, Missouri and the Burlington Junction Rolla Dicks American Legion Post # 315.  He enjoyed keeping busy by tinkering on things in his shop.

He was preceded in death by an infant son:  Bobby Joe Drummond; his parents; brothers: James  Eddie Drummond and Winfred Wayne Drummond; sisters: Ida Frances Martin and Vera Moore..

Survivors, include his wife, Scharlene; daughters  Linda Carol Hanks, Springfield, Missouri; Mary Beth (John) Strauch, Westboro, Missouri; son: Donnie James (Denise) Drummond, Burlington Junction, Missouri; grandchildren:  Shane Jackson, Springfield, Missouri; Matt (Charity) Strauch, Maryville, Missouri; Katherine (Jeff) LittleJohn, Kansas City, Missouri; Nathan (Crissy) Drummond, Tarkio, Missouri; Shelly (Steven) Marriott, Clearmont, Missouri; Jason (Roxy) James, Ravenwood, Missouri and Kyle James, Maryville; ten great-grandchildren;  nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 1-2 pm Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Tarkio Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri, followed by  Services at 2 pm.  Burial will be in the High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri. Price Funeral Home.

Burl Miller, 79, of Maryville, Missouri died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Loren D  “Burl” Miller was born December 27, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri.  He was the son of Loren D and Georgia (Lund) Miller.  He was a graduate of Maryville High School, Maryville. He then joined the US Army and served in the Korean Conflict.

Burl married Alice Faye Gard on August 8, 1959 in Maryville.  She preceded him in death on January 20, 2001 and he then married Linda Louise Cochran, who survives.

A farmer, Burl was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church in Maryville.

In addition to his first wife, Alice, Burl was preceded in death by a son James Burl Miller; his parents and two brothers: Verlin and Denzil Miller.

Survivors, include his wife, Linda, of their home;  daughters: Regina Brisbane, Kansas City, Kansas; Kelly (Scott) Colwell, Maryville and Linda (Dennis) Kilgore, Kansas City, Missouri; a son:  Steve (Becky) Miller, Maryville; step-daughters: Darla Hillman, Skidmore, Missouri and, Angela Hillman, Paola, Kansas; sister: Phyllis Gangestad, Two Harbors, Minnesota;  eighteen grandchildren;  eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 6-7pm Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 11 am Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Kingdom Hall, Maryville, Missouri.

Burl’s body will be cremated after the Service with burial at a later date

Dale Francis Kisker, 52, of Maryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dale was born on January 22, 1960 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was the son of Wilfred and Mary (Singer) Kisker.  He was a graduate of West Platte High School, Weston, Missouri and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, where he also played baseball. 

Dale was a First Team All-Conference MAIA Pitcher in1982.  He received second Team Honors in 1981. He currently ranks first in program history in career ERA and shutouts, and second in wins and complete games.

Dale married Tammy Bryan on May 17, 1981 in Tarkio, Missouri.

He was a teacher in Lawson, West Platte, Pleasant Hill and Nodaway-Holt, all in Missouri, before coming to teach at Maryville High School. Upon moving to Maryville, he rejoined the NWMSU baseball team as a coach for 4 years. He was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and taught Sunday School.  His faith was evident in every aspect of his life, as a husband, father, teacher, friend and coach.  Dale touched lives in a meaningful way in all that he did.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors, include his wife, Tammy, of their home;  children: Brett (Hillary) Kisker, Kansas City, Missouri; Amanda (Zach) Keith, Platte City, Missouri and Emily (fiancée: Ethan McLean), Maryville; grandchildren: Jacoby and Lincoln Keith and Carly and Caylin Kisker; a brother: Keith (Sherrie) Kisker, Farley, Missouri; a sister: Ellen Kisker and Dave Brown, St Joseph, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5-7 pm Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Hope Lutheran Church, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 10 am Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, Missouri.  Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Platte City, Missouri.

There is a 1 pm Graveside Service and inturment planned at City Cemetery, Platte City, Missouri

Wanda Lee Vinzant, 55, Saint Joseph, Missouri, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Wanda was born May 1, 1956, in Maryville, Missouri to Edward Lee and Rose Marie Wood Kempf.

She was a former Sales Associate with Wal-Mart.

Wanda married Billy Joe Vinzant , December 6, 1975, in Maryville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 12, 1998 and her father.

Wanda was a member of the McCarthy Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO .

Survivors include daughter Tina Marie Vinzant and her friend Leon Jackson Jr., Saint Joseph, MO; son Billy Joe Vinzant and fiance' Rebbecca Jones, Kansas City, MO, her mother Rose Marie Kempf, Bartlesville, OK, 3 Brothers, Edward Lee Kempf Jr., Jenks, OK, Michael Kempf, Easton, MO, Stephen Kempf, San Marcos, CA, 2 sisters Carol Vickery, Newkirk, OK and Melanie Kempf, Bartlesville, OK, 3 grandchildren, Evan, Kaelin and Gauge Vinzant, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Visitation is 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Inurnment will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, at a later date

Charlotte Fae Lemar, 76, Graham, Missouri, died January 20, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

She was born July 19, 1935, in St. Joseph to Clayton Charles and Violet Mae Bettis Fuston.

She married R. Gordon Lemar on March 24, 1957 in Graham.

Charlotte was a member of the Graham ABC Club and was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Margaret Ann Cobb.

Charlotte had many hobbies which she enjoyed, such as doing cross word puzzles, bird watching, snow mobiling, bowling and reading. She was a wonderful cook, famous for her deviled eggs, layered chocolate dessert, and macaroni and cheese. She loved going to Graham for coffee with her friends and watching the grandkids in all their activities. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include: husband Gordon Lemar, of the home, Graham, son Scott (Cindy) Lemar, Graham, daughter Lori (Kip) Beer, Kansas City, Missouri, 3 grandchildren Lauren (Mike)Shoener, Zachary and Frankie Lemar, 2 brothers Garold and Ron Fuston both of St. Joseph, Missouri, sister Phyllis Kramer, Arlington, Texas, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, January 25 at the Price Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 26 at the Graham United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham

Ella Jane West, 88, Clearmont, Missouri, died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Jane was born September 12, 1923, in Bolckow, Missouri, daughter of the late Roy Ellis and Verdie Clemmons Wilson.

She married Galen Hubert West, October 08, 1943, in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1976.

In her early years Jane taught at the Gray Grove Rural School. She also operated the former Chris and Jane's Cafe, Maryville, MO. Jane was a cook at Parkdale Manor Care Center for 23 years before her retirement. Her memberships include the Clearmont Christian Church and the WN (Willing Neighbors) Club both of Clearmont.

Survivors include two sons, Jim (Diane) West, Florence, CO, Galen West, Maryville, MO, step-son Lowell Dean West, King City, MO, sister, Eileen Chitwood, New Franklin, MO, two step-grandchildren Larry Dean and Susie West, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation is 1-2 PM, Monday, January 16, 2012, followed by

Funeral Services at 2:00 PM at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, MO. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri

Sandra Sue Hill, 68, Maryville, Missouri, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Sandy Sue was born August 4, 1943, in Maryville to Stanley Milton and Alta Marie Antrim Lininger.

She married Bill Hill June 14, 1991, in Paradise, Missouri.

She was a member of the Skidmore, Missouri United Methodist Church and worked at Northwest Missouri State University for Aramark Food Services until her retirement.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sister Betty Jo Dearmont and great-granddaughter May Nichole Leffert.

Sandy Sue is survived by her husband Bill Hill of the home in Maryville; four children: Teresa (Marlon) Mier, Gower, Missouri; Barbara (Steve) Dredge, Roach, Missouri; Cindy (Allen) Vansickle, Maryville; Major Larry (Gayle) Linville, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; ten grandchildren: Carin (Davyjoe) Teague, Ryan and Jennifer Dredge; Eric, Chelsey and Megan Linville; Jace Zeit, Collin Mier, Caitlin and Heather Vansickle; five great-grandchildren: Payden, Bryan, Dylan and Domonic Teague and Brayden Lopez; and nephew Kevin Hill.

A Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, January 10th, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with the Funeral Service to be at 7:00 pm. Cremation will follow the funeral services

Lynn Prather 90, of Maryville, MO was born on August 14, 1921 in Tarkio, MO to parents James F. and Flora (Peck) Prather. His younger years were spent on the farm where he was the youngest of 2 sisters and one brother. He was a Tarkio High School graduate and attended Tarkio College, then the Iowa State University.

He was part of the “Greatest Generation”, working at the Remington Ammunition plant before joining the Army Air Corp in 1943 and becoming a bomber pilot. He flew the B-17 in the 8th Army Air Force stationed in England. Lynn was part of the 601st Bomber Squadron and the 398th Bomber Group. He flew 30 bombing missions in the European Theater and received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

After the war, he moved to Grant City, MO., where in engaged in raising cattle. He married Marie J. Matheny on June 8, 1947. They had 3 children, Ken, Ann, and Bob. He was a member of the Grant City Methodist Church and was active on the school board and Farm Bureau. He was always supportive of school activities and enjoyed watching his sons participate in athletics.

After retirement, he and Marie enjoyed traveling and attending the 398th bomber group reunions.

Marie passed away in 1996. In 1997, Lynn married Maralee Almquist and they moved to Maryville, MO. They enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie; son Robert Lynn in 1972; daughter in law Nancy Prather; sisters Mary Elizabeth Hensen, and Helen Weigle, and brother James F. Prather, Jr.

He is survived by his wife Maralee of the home; son Kenneth W. (Maria) Prather, Springfield, IL; daughter M. Ann (Mark) Divelbiss, Kimberling City, MO, and stepdaughter Jenell (David) Anderson, Coin, IA. He was also blessed with 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 4 step great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery, Grant City, MO at 1:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2012. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

Mary Ellouise (Tote) Decker 83, of Maryville, MO passed from this life on January 16, 2012 at her home in Maryville.

Ellouise was born on August 18, 1928 north of Maryville to Oliver Vincent and Mary Elizabeth (Heitman) Roney. She had lived most of her life in the area. She attended the former Mount Pleasant School, and graduated from the Maryville High School in 1946. On April 17, 1951, Ellouise was united in marriage to Jerry Decker in Maryville, MO.

Ellouise had worked as a bookkeeper and did administrative duties for the former St. Joseph Light and Power office, now KCP&L, in Maryville. She also co-owned and worker for 10 years at the former Decker TV and Appliance in Maryville, was the secretary at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, and had been the Career Placement Coordinator at the NW Regional Council. What she really enjoyed doing was volunteer work. Ellouise had been a Red Cross Volunteer, a volunteer at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, and had also volunteered at the Prison Ministry at the Maryville Treatment Center.

Her memberships included St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, the Women’s Guild of the church, and BPW, all of Maryville. Ellouise was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Bill Roney, in 1990; and her grandson Brian Lyle, in 1993.

Her survivors include her husband Jerry of the home in Maryville; her children, Diane Decker, Maryville, MO, Pam Lyle, Shawnee Mission, KS, Kurby Decker, Richmond, TX, Ron and wife Jocelyn (Yien) Decker, Maryville, MO, and Greg and wife Elaine Decker, Maryville, MO; her sisters, Carolyn, and husband Ron Lewis, and Nancy, and husband Lee Moser, both of Maryville. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial and a celebration of her life will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, the burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, both of Maryville, MO

Georgia Pauline Russell 82, of Maryville, MO passed from this life on January 19, 2012 at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO.

Georgia was born on November 21, 1929 in Ravenwood, MO to Wesley Cleaven Spoonemore, and Jessie Jane (Messner) Spoonemore McFarland. She had been a resident of the Parnell, Ravenwood, Hopkins, and Maryville areas for most all of her life. She graduated from Parnell High School, class of 1947, Parnell, MO

On October 16, 1949 in Parnell, MO, Georgia was united in marriage to Galen (Bud) Russell; he passed away on April 13, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; 5 siblings, VonCeile Parman, Marcella Giesken, Esthel Owens, Charles Spoonemore, and Frankie Caldwell.

Georgia was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville; she liked to league bowl, and had been a former den mother with the Cub Scouts. Georgia had worked at the former Mahoney Furniture Store, Sears Roebuck Store, and retired as the secretary of the Eugene Field Elementary School, all of Maryville.

Georgia leaves behind her children; daughter Stephanie (Maurice) Harden, St. Joseph, MO, son, Kirby Russell, Maryville; her grandchildren, Bradley Harden, Padova, Italy, Nicholas (Mary) Harden, Peoria, IL, Lindsay Harden, Chicago, IL; and her great granddaughter, Adalyn Grace Harden Peoria, IL. She is also survived by 2 sisters, LaVeta Jones, Osborn, MO, and Evelyn Berg, Maryville, MO; her brother and sister-in-laws, Derril Caldwell, Maryville, MO, Don Geisken, Maryville, MO, Zattie (Murrin) Lewis, Hopkins, MO, John (Ruth) Russell, Hamilton, MO, George Neumeyer, Maryville, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time on Monday at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Richard C. Neal 84, of Maryville, MO passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Richard was born in Maryville on August 3, 1927 to Melvin B. and Edith (Hartness) Neal, and lived most all his life in the area.

A retired dairyman and farmer, Richard enjoyed visiting with his morning coffee group. He was a graduate of Maryville High School, and graduated with a degree in Ag from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in 1950, both of Maryville. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II.

His memberships included the First United Methodist Church, member and past Worshipful Master of the Nodaway Masonic Lodge #470 AF & AM, past president of the Nodaway County Farm Bureau, the COOP Board, secretary of the Polk Township Fire Board, and he volunteered for the Nodaway County Road to Recovery, all of Maryville.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Marjorie Meppen.

He married Doris A. (Hartman) Neal, on November 11, 1954 in Maryville, and she survives of the home. He is also survived by his children; son, Kenny C. Neal, Tarkio, MO, and daughter, Sandra Neal, Maryville, MO; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Miriam Cemetery, also of Maryville

Darlene Marie Florea 82, of Maryville, MO passed away peacefully Monday, January 30, 2012 at her home in Maryville with her family at her side.

Darlene was born on October 25, 1929 in Gaynor, MO, to Francis and Anna (Loch) Howard, and was a former resident of that area before moving to Maryville. She worked as a clerk at the former Woolworths Store, and later retired from the Montgomery Wards store, both of Maryville.

On April 6, 1947 in Troy, KS, Darlene was united in marriage to Dale S. Florea, he survives of the home in Maryville.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Dale Florea in 1994; her granddaughter Tara Florea in 1988; her great granddaughter Elli Reed in 2008; her sisters, Marjorie Florea, and Arcile Payton, and brother, Francis Howard.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Grasty, Clarinda, IA, Nancy (Eldon) Lewis, Maryville, MO, Shirley (David) Reed, Burlington Junction, MO, and William “Bill” (Kim) Florea, Maryville, MO. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother, Ron (LaVera) Howard, Merriam, KS; sister, Doris Adamson, Laramie, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Darlene’s wish was to be cremated. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Her inurnment will follow the service at the Long Branch Cemetery, Gaynor, MO

David Lynn Wiederholt, 57, Conception Junction, Missouri, died Monday, February 20, 2012, at Conception, Missouri near his farm.

David was born August 27, 1954, in Maryville, Missouri to Gerald George and Georgia Maurine Merrigan Wiederholt.

A 1972 graduate of Jefferson High School, Conception Jct. MO, David worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation in Highway Maintenance (2005-2012). He also had worked for Holtman Masonary (1973- 84), Moog/Maryville Forge (1984-96), Missouri Department of Corrections (1996-05) in addition to raising livestock on his farm.

He married Kimberly Redford on June 05, 1982, in Conception Junction, Missouri.

David was a member of the St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his father Gerald, three brothers Patrick, Mark, and Stephen Wiederholt and brother-in-law Dan From.

David was a beloved husband, father and grandpa who loved his family dearly.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include wife Kimberly of the home, three children:  Travis (Kelli) Wiederholt, Stanberry, MO, Amber(fiance Josh Huff) Wiederholt, Kansas City, MO, Rodney Wiederholt, Conception, MO, mother Maurine Wiederholt, Conception, three brothers Norbert (Barbara) Wiederholt, Lawson, MO, Dennis and Keith Wiederholt, Conception, two sisters Cheryl (Rob) Downen, Holt, MO, Sheila (Darrell) Schieber, Conception, mother-in-law Norma Redford, Maryville, MO, 2 granddaughters Julia and Aisley Wiederholt, numerous nieces and nephews.

Parish Prayer service will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 PM, followed by visitation at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 AM, St. Columba Church. Burial: St Columba Cemetery Conception, Missouri.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home

Shirley Kathleen Wallace, 74 of Maryville, Missouri died on Monday, February 20, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri.

Shirley Kathleen was born January 20, 1938 in Clearmont, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Albert George and Ada Grace (Huls) Wallace.

She was a member of Clearmont United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two brothers, Welton Wallace, Maryville, MO, Gerald Wallace, Clarinda, IA and a sister, Mary Payton Love, Colorado Springs, CO and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Clearmont, MO

Margaret "Peggy" Wilmes, 85 of Maryville, Missouri died on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Born March 8, 1926 in Maryville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bea (Bagby) O'Riley.

Peggy married Donald Anthony Wilmes on August 6, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1981.

She was also preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Patrick O'Riley and sisters Doris LaTempa and Joan Carstens.

Peggy was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and had previously been the bar manager for the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

She was a member of St Gregory's Catholic Church.

Her survivors include children, Cindy Moose, Parkville, MO, Donald (Marcia) Wilmes, Springfield, MO, Debbie Oglesby, Kathy (Steve) Conz, Patty Wermelskirchen and Lori (Bill) Baker all of Maryville, MO and Shelly Wilmes of Highland, KS, sisters Virginia Allen, Maryville, MO and Carolyn Yocum, Wheatland, MO, 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 17, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Interment: St Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

A Parish Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM followed by the family recieving friends from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

Memorials: AseraCare Hospice or American Heart Association .

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

Reverend Everett Walden, 71, Maryville, Missouri, died Friday, February 10, 2012, at St Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

He was born February 2, 1941 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the son of the late Elmer Ray and Helen Maxine (Yanders) Walden.

A veteran serving in the United States Army from 1961-63 he was honorably discharged at the rank of E5.

Everett married Lenna Mae Flynn, March 3, 1964 in Tennessee.

After working in a steel mill for several years Everett was called to the Gospel Ministry. His schooling included Missouri Baptist College, St. Louis, MO, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, and Doctorate degree from Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, Florida. Everett served as a Southern Baptist Pastor and Director of Missions for over forty years in Indiana, South Dakota, and Missouri before retiring. He also served as a hospital chaplain in various hospitals and had previously served as chaplain for Troop H, of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

He was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

Everett and Lenna were former owners of the Cardinal Inn and owned and managed several properties in the Maryville area.

Preceding him in death were his parents, one daughter Lisa Mae Walden, brother Robert Walden and infant brother and sister William and Christine Walden.

Survivors include: wife Lenna Walden, of the home, two sons Douglas (Theresa) Cummins, Maryville, Everett Ray (Cindy) Walden Jr., Salem, MO, three brothers, Kenny Walden, Elizabethtown, KY, Walter Walden, and , Ronnie Walden, Bronston, KY, six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation: 5-6 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Funeral Services: 10 AM, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Mary Margaret Lewis, 92, Ravenwood, Missouri, died Thursday, February 09, 2012, at her home.

She was born March 11, 1919, in Gentry County,Missouri to Roy and Leola Liggett Grantham.

A graduate of Stanberry High School and Northwest Missouri State University (Masters and BS) in Elementary Education. Mary Margaret retired from Northeast Nodaway School District in 1984.

She married Burton Keller Lewis May 01, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Mary Margaret was a member of the Ravenwood United Methodist Church, UMW, Excelsior Club and a volunteer for the Nodaway Senior Center.

Preceding her in death; husband, Burton Keller (B.K.) Lewis (Feb. 1, 1980).

Survivors include: three sons, Galen (Donna) Lewis, Dale (Beverly) Lewis, both of Maryville, MO, David (Brenda) Lewis, Ravenwood, MO, sister Madonna Wilson, Keene, TX, four grandchildren, Lisa (Adam) Schieber, Dallas, TX, Brian (Sharon) Lewis, Austin, TX, Douglas (Meggie) Lewis, Kansas City, MO, Mark Lewis, Maryville, MO, two great grandchildren, Holly and Wesley Schieber.

Visitation is 2-4 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 13, 2012, at Ravenwood United Methodist Church. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Ellen Wohlford, 93, Maryville, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 08, 2012, at her home.

She was born August 23, 1918, in Guilford, Missouri to John Lanning and Emma Edwards Porter.

A graduate of Parnell High School and a 1968 Northwest Missouri State Teachers College with a Degree in Library Science. Her career included Herron Rural School (1937-1941), and Savannah R-3 where she was the Junior High Librarian from (1968-1981).

She married Eldon Wohlford on October 17, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri.

Ellen was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was involved in many community activities such as; St. Francis Hospital Auxillary, Business and Professional Women Treasurer and President Elect, Maryville Women's Bowling Association Past President, Treasurer, charter member of the Hall of Fame, Secretary of the Monday Senior League, past President and Secretary American Legion Auxillary #100, District 4 Gold Star Member Chairman and member of 8 & 40, Salon (Lapetite) #178, President for two terms of Eugene Field PTA, former Cub Scout Den Mother, member of MSTA, Public School Retirement System, Nodaway County School Employees and Widowed Persons Service of Nodaway County.

Ellen enjoyed traveling, dinner theaters, reading and doing cross word puzzles. She also loved spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Eldon (11/28/1995), son Raymond Eldon Wolford II (7/5/2010).

Survivors include: two daughters Carol Owens, Maryville, MO and Barbara (Roger) Vais, Anita, IA, one son David (Sue) Wohlford, Oak Grove, MO

Visitation is 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2012,

Memorial Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Inurnment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Elizabeth Mae Whitney, 91, Maryville, Missouri, died, February 8, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

She was born October 21, 1920, in Pickering, Missouri to Otis and Bertha Gobel Wagner.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. She was a retired Social Worker for the State of Missouri.

She married William Whitney on October 24, 1938, in Atchison, Kansas.

Elizabeth was a member of the First Baptist Church and the 20th Century Club both of Maryville .

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband William Paul Whitney (9/11/2001), son Robert William Whitney (6/16/2010) and one sister Bertha Clare Whitney.

Survivors include daughter Peggy (Neil) Mann, Ellston, IA, grandchildren, Michael Mann, Salina, KS, Bill Mann, Nevada, IA, Robert Mann, Scottsdale, AZ, Richard Mann, Kansas City, MO, Tami Whitney and Tari Whitney English, both of Omaha, NE, and one daughter-in-law Konnie Beeman Whitney, Omaha, NE, 10 Great Grandchildren, 3 Step Great Grandchilldren and 13 Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation is 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012, Prior to the Funeral Services at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial: Miriam Cemetery, Maryville

Charles William Wynn, 83, Kansas City, MO died Wednesday. February 8, 2012, at his home.

He was born March 22, 1928 in Parnell, Missouri, son of the late Charles W. and Doris Giesken Wynn.

A graduate of Quitman High School class of 1946,Charles was a partner of Wynn Brothers Trucking for 17 years. He also farmed near Ravenwood and retired from Massey Ferguson Service and Credit Department.

Charles was united in marriage to Neva Fern Strough, December 31, 1949 in Maryville, MO. She preceded him in death in 1977. Others preceding him in death were his parents, brother John Robert Wynn and sister Mary Elizabeth Wynn.

Charles was a member of the Catholic Faith. He also enjoyed helping his brother harvest crops and motorcycling.

Survivors include: brother Joseph Benjamin Wynn, Burlington Junction, MO, sister Theresa Rose Henson, Bethany, MO, 8 nephews and nieces, and 19 great nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM, Monday, February 13, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Burlington Junction. Burial: St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell, MO

Victor Eugene "Vic" Sloan, 86, Maryville, formally of Clearmont passed away at his home, surrounded by family, March 2, 2012.

He was born February 7, 1926, west of Clearmont, the son of Lewis Elbert and Inez Pearl (Adkins) Sloan. He graduated from Clearmont High School in 1944 and served in the Navy from 1944 thru 1946. He married Helen Delores "Dee" Long June 24, 1947, in Troy, Kansas.

His parents and his Half-Brothers Charles and Wilbur Turpen preceded Vic in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Delores, of the home, three children: Victor E. Sloan Jr. and wife Dwila, Creston, IA; Deborah K. Vaughn and husband Terry, Maryville; Kenneth W Sloan and wife Melita, Holts Summit, MO; six granddaughters, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Vic retired from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department in 1987 after 42 years, serving as the Maintenance Foreman at Clearmont at the time of his retirement. Following his retirement, Vic and Delores travelled extensively visiting forty-nine states, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Vic enjoyed hunting, especially deer and mushrooms, and fishing with his buddies. After moving to Maryville, Vic joined the Countryside Christian Church, worked in the Kiwanis Concession at the NWMSU Home Games, volunteered at the local Food Pantry, and visited the local nursing homes several times a week, bringing cheer to the residents.

Services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at Countryside Christian Church, with visitation prior to the service from 12:30 PM-2PM. Burial will be at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Countryside Christian Church, Ministry Center Food Pantry, or a church of their choice.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of ASERACARE Hospice and Doctors Singh and Symonds of St. Francis Hospital, and the staff of the Golden Living Center

Arthur Lynn Marriott, 63 of Clearmont, Missouri died on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Born Saturday, March 13, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri, he was the son of the late Vernal and Wilma Henry Marriott.

He married Mary Dearmont, August 25, 1995 in Clearmont, MO.

Lynn was a self-employed mechanic. He was a member of the Clearmont Christian Church, where he served as a deacon; served on the Fire Station Board and Atchison Township Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Judy Ann Kinder (January 1995) and a nephew Jamie Kinder.

Surviving are his wife, Mary of the home, Clearmont, sons, Ronnie (Lea) Marriott and Steven (Shelly) Marriott, Clearmont, MO, daughter, Julie (fiance' Todd Strange) Marriott, Blanchard, IA, brothers, Gary (Connie) Marriott, Clarinda, IA, Garland (Minnie) Marriott and Lyle (Pam) Marriott both of Clearmont, MO, 6 granddaughters Jackie (Clayton) Amthor, Sydney and Savanna Marriott, Josi and Matti Strange, Amanda Lawing, 4 grandsons Ronald "Ham" Marriott, Cole Phillips, A.J. Jacoby, Aaron Marriott and 1 great grandson Brayden Amthor, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral services will be held 10 AM, March 3 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO

Dale Birkenholz, Jr, 90,Maryville, Missouri died Monday, February 27, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Born August 23, 1921 in Parnell, Missouri, he was the son of the late Dale Sr and Elva (Heflin) Birkenholz. He married Evelyn Jule Williams Brunk, June 11, 1966, in Maryville.

Dale Jr. was a 1939 Graduate of Harmony High School, and was a retired US Post Office mail carrier. He served as a Technician, Fifth Grade, the U.S. Army in World War II, from 1942 until 1945.

Dale attended First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and sister Celia Frances Steele.

Survivors include step son and wife Gregg and Melanie Brunk, step grand children Erica (Aaron) Ladwig, Houston, TX and Quinn (Lindsey) Brunk, New York, NY, step great grand daughter Madelyn Alyse Ladwig, and brother-in-law Wade Steele, Des Moines, IA. , nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM , Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville

Marian Edith Dempsey, 92 , Maryville, Missouri died on Friday, February 24, 2012, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Born November 2, 1919 in Wilcox, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Allen Reece and Bessie (Lawson) Haller. She married William Douglas Dempsey June 6, 1940 in Ravenwood, Missouri.

Marian was a graduate of College High School and attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, and she and her husband were marketers for Phillips 66 Oil Company. Marian was a lifetime resident of Nodaway County.

Marian was a member of Penelope Club, the Maryville Women's Bowling Association, and The First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

Preceeding Marian in death were her parents, husband Douglas Dempsey (October 16, 1972), brother Guy Reese Haller, and step father Clarence Bainum.

Surviving are sons Steven Reece (Joetta) Dempsey , Maryville, and Gary Douglas Dempsey, Estes Park, CO; three grandchildren Christopher (Alysha) Dempsey, Windsor, CO, Tyler (Nina) Dempsey, Pflugerville, TX, and Chad (Sonia) Dempsey, Edinburg, TX; four great grandchildren, Desirae, Sam, Sophia, and Oliver Dempsey.

Memorials: The First United Methodist Church and SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

Visitation will be 6-7:00 PM, Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Marian's body will lie in state one hour prior to service and will be cremated after the service

Dolores Messner George Summa died February 26, 2012 at the age of 94 at North Kansas City Hospital. Dolores was born on October 31, 1917 in Albany, MO to Ross and Pearl (Grooms) Messner. She was a graduate of Albany High School and had a teaching degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.

After teaching for 2 years, she married Maurice George and they had two beloved daughters, Billee, and Georgalee. They lived on their farm in Albany their entire married life. After Maurice’s death in 1965, Dolores worked for 15 years as an assistant to Dr. Bernie Parsons in Albany. She later married long time friend Lloyd Summa and moved to Maryville, MO.

Her life in Maryville was brightened by her Edwards Street neighbors – Diane, Stormy, and others were so special to her. The neighborhood children all know how to find her candy drawer. Dolores loved her son-in-law Craig and cherished her grandchildren, Lesli, Kent and his wife Anna, and in return they adored their “DoDo”.

Dolores enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, and cooking. She avidly cheered for Tiger Woods, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Kansas City Royals, MIZZOU, and the Northwest Bearcats.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lucille Noreen, husband Maurice George, husband Lloyd Summa, and daughter Billee Summa.

She is survived by daughter Georgalee George, sister Phyllis Wing, son-in-law Craig Summa, grandchildren, Lesli Bills, Kent and wife Anna Summa, step-son Mick and wife Jeanette Summa, several nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends Eleanor Smith and Ronald Canaday.

A prayerful meditation will be held at the Albany United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM, with Pastor Bendi Bergen as the officiant. There will be a private burial at Grandview Cemetery in Albany, MO.

Memorials may be made to Albany United Methodist Church, 302 N. Smith, Albany, MO. 64402, or the Maryville First Baptist Church, 121 E. Jenkins, Maryville, MO 64460, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

L. Gayland Myers passed away at the Golden Living Center, on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was 87 years old.

Known for his craftsmanship and attention to detail, Gayland was a carpenter who built countless hundred of custom homes throughout northwestern Missouri using blueprints and stick lumber. He could us his capenter’s square to flawlessly calculate the geometric sequence required to lay the rafters of a steeply-pitched hip roof. He built apartment complexes, starter homes and palaces, all with the same degree of care and skill.

Gayland was a lifetime member of the carpenters union, a past member of the Pickering Lions Club and the First Christian Church of Pickering. He held the Honorary State Farmer degree from the Missouri Future Farmers of American.

He loved horses, woodworking, storytelling and fishing from a pond bank. Most of all, he cherished his family.

Born on January 17, 1925, Lewis Gayland Myers was the son of Earl and Mary Myers, Grant City.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Arlene (formerly Florence Arlene Shelman, of Sheridan, MO). Married on May 23, 1944, the couple farmed for a brief period in Worth and Gentry Counties. Gayland took up carpentry and moved his growing family to the greater Kansas City area in the early 1950s. Seeking to escape the city and provide a high-quality rural lifestyle for their family, Gayland and Arlene moved to 80 acres on Canal Branch north of Maryville in 1963, where they, along with their two sons and daughter soon built the house where the couple lived until very recently.

The couple has three children, Gary A. (Jackie) Myers, Jefferson, Wis., Gerald L. Myers, DVM, Pickering, and Peggy Sue (Scot) Richey, Platte City, MO. Gayland took great joy and pride in his five grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Cleaver, Muskego, Wis., Philip Myers, Rochester, N.Y., Beth (Patrick) Richey-Sullivan, Stevenson Ranch, CA., Madelyn Myers, Waltham, Mass., and Arlie Myers, Omaha, NE., and two great granddaughters, Lacey and London Cleaver, Muskego, Wisc., He also held great affection for three step-grandchildren, Mike (Julie) Reilly, Ankeny, IA, Kathering Reilly, Moline, Ill., and Brian (Beth) Reilly, Omaha, NE.

Gayland is also survived by one sister, Mary Elizabeth Proctor, Vancouver, Wash., his sister-in-law, Ella Mae McGinness, Stillwater, Minn., two step-brothers, Franklin Thackery, St. Joseph, MO., and Russell Thackery, of Oregon, and step-sister Rosemary Alloway, of Washington, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an abundance of person friends.

Of special importance to Gayland was fellow horse lover and long-time family friend, Jill Wittwer, Maryville, MO.

Gayland was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Mary Thackery, two sisters, Melba June Adams and Earlene Yates, both of Grant City, a brother, Charles Myers, of Alton, Ill., and a step-sister, Jewell Hooker, of Washington.

The Myers family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the loving attention of caregiver Nancy Lyle, the staff of Golden Living Center, Maryville, and the team of DaVita Dialysis Center, St. Joseph.

Friends are encouraged to attend services at 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Burial will take place at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Denver, MO after the service

Russell VanGundy 92, of Maryville, MO passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.

Russell was born on October 16, 1919 in Corning, MO, to Wilbur and Lucille (Morse) VanGundy. Russell was a lifelong resident of northwest Missouri.

On January 21, 1946 Russell was united in marriage to Rita C. Tobin, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Burlington Junction, MO.

Russell was a US Army Veteran of WW II and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, with 5 battle stars in the European Theater. He worked as an agent for Mutual Protective Insurance Company, and also represented Knights of Columbus Life Insurance. His memberships included St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Elks Lodge #760.

Russell was preceded in death by his wife and son Gary R. VanGundy. As well as, his brothers, Ralph VanGundy (twin),Willard VanGundy, Forrest VanGundy; and sisters, Lois Elliott, Eva Harris.

Russell is survived by his children, Dennis VanGundy, Maryville, MO, Ronald (Nannette) VanGundy, Chandler, AZ, Vince VanGundy, Liberty, MO, Rita Ann (Todd) Hayes, Maryville, MO, and Christine (Todd) Goforth, Parkville, MO. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 23, 2012 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church School, Nodaway County Senior Center, or to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation

Paula Maria Helga (Scheifenbaum) Sheil age 78, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 18, 2012, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO.

Helga was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on February 21, 1933 to Theodor and Katharina (Laupheimer) Schliefenbaum.

She married Michael (Mike) Sheil on June 2, 1956 in Wiesbaden and they moved to the United States in 1957. Helga was a proud and devoted wife to an American Serviceman. They were former residents of Omaha, NE, Lompoc, CA, Hobb, NM, Toyko, Japan, Hampton, VA, Springfield, MA, Washington, VA, and Maryville, MO; Mike passed away in 2005. Helga lovingly cared for Mike during his final years for which her family is deeply indebted.

Helga received her grammar and vocational schooling in Germany, and later was certified as a Diocesan Master Catechist with the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph, MO. She was a member and devoted much of her time to the St. Gregory’s Bargarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, MO. She lived her catholic faith to the fullest, striving never to overlook those in need. She will be remembered by the many youth she counseled about Catholicism.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, son, Martin and Carol (Briand) Sheil, Hudson, NH, daughter, Christine and Jimmy Salhany, Omaha, NE, son, Stephan and Barbara (Spire) Sheil, Chesapeake, VA, daughter, Rebecca and James Evans, Downers Grove, IL, son Robert and Meghan (Cavalier) Sheil, Stewart, FL, son, Francis Sheil, Antartica, son Christopher and Julie (Brown) Sheil, Cleveland, OH, son Arnold and Tamera (Thompson) Sheil, Linthicum, MD; 14 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ingeborg Krugman, and Marianne Kroner, both of Germany; and several cousins and nieces.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the St. Gregory Bargarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, MO. Fr. Martin DeMeulenaere OSB, will be the officiant. The burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2012 at the church, followed at 7:00 PM by a parish and family prayer service.

Memorials are suggested to the American Parkinson Disease Association and may be directed to the funeral home.

Services are entrusted to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Below is a letter written to the Sheil family by Helga's sister Ingeborg

My dear Sheil family, nieces and nephews,

I want to express my warmest sympathy to you all. Unfortunately it is impossible for me to attend the funeral. But my thoughts are with you.

You know Helga as your mother, as daughter and son, grandchild or as daughter- or son- in- law.

Here are some impressions from Helga's life that you can imagine what a special person she was: Always warm-hearted, never leaving her cheerful nature, her humour, and always in care for her family.

We have had a hard childhood during world war two, nights in air-raid shelters, exploding bombs around us, fire, ruins and crying people all about. Long times in cold and hunger, hours waiting infront of a bakery for a piece of bread and so on over years.

Becoming a teenager life becomes slowly easier. And then she met Mike, your father. She loved him from the bottom of her heart. She always named him "My Prince". And she was never nervous to go with him wherever, leaving her home and family and all she knew that time.

It was a big step into a strange life, another country, another culture. In that time it was not easy to be a German in view to world war two, also in the United States. But with her strong personality and her trust in God she managed her life with a growing family well - not easy always, but she tried to give her best. I hope, you will never forget what she had done for you all.

Helga and I knew for long that we will never meet again, but we had a near connection in our mind and often contact by phone or e-mail. Few days ago she sent me a worderful poem that moved my heart. I will never forget my loving sister Helga.

Embracing you all. God bless you. Aunt Ingeborg

Phebe M. Reed 90, of Burlington Junction, MO passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO

Phebe was born in Burlington Junction on June 26, 1921 to Clyde and Lydia (Bollinger) Shadduck, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated as Valedictorian from the Burlington Junction High School, class of 1939, and was a member of the Bethany Christian Church, Barnard, MO.

Phebe was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Emmett F. Reed, whom she married on September 27, 1945 at the Methodist Parsonage in Albany, MO; one daughter, Martha Ann Reed; one sister, Grace Clark; one brother, Keith Shadduck; and one great granddaughter, Elliott Arcile Reed.

Phebe loved family dinners, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all her work for churches, and chocolate candy. She was a homemaker, farm wife, and Mom.

Survivors include her children, Linda “Sue” Reed Brown and husband Larry of Columbia, MO, David Reed and wife Shirley of Burlington Junction, MO, Carol Sanders and husband Steve of Maitland, MO, Joan Haaga and husband Jack of Rose Hill, KS; grandchildren, Heather and Charles Linhart of Leon, IA, Brian and Cassi Reed of Henderson, IA, Nathan Reed of Maryville, MO, Craig Proctor of Rock Port, MO, Jeremy and Cashie Proctor of Savannah, MO, Steven Proctor of Kansas City, MO, Jeremy and Dawn Brown of Columbia, MO, Angie Rush and Doug Mesko of Columbia, MO, Emily Haaga of Augusta, KS, and Sabrina Sanders of Kansas City, MO; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Earl and Mary Shadduck of Delano, CA; sister-in-law, Kay Shadduck of Buena Vista, VA; many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and friends.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Christian Church, Burlington Junction, MO, the burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, also of Burlington Junction, MO. Pastor Joshua Christy, and Rev. Larry Brown will be the officiants.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Christian Church, Burlington Junction, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Burlington Junction Christian Church, or to the SSM Hospice of NW Missouri, Maryville, MO.

Services are entrusted to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Myrtle Katherine Simpson 87, of Clearmont, MO, formerly of the Burlington Junction, MO area, passed from this life on January 11, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, MO.

Myrtle was born in Lathrop, MO on January 16, 1924, to Edward and Ginny Pearl (McGee) Hackworth. She had been a resident of the Burlington Junction, MO area since the 1980’s, and was a former resident of Minnesota and South Dakota. She had been a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rolla Dicks American Legion Post 315, Burlington Junction, MO.

Myrtle married Richard Dale Simpson and was a housewife and had helped with the farm chores, Dale preceded her in death in December of 1996; she was also preceded by her parents, and her son, Dean Paul Simpson, and her sister.

Left to mourn her passing is her daughter, Kathy I. Whitlock, Clearmont, MO, and her son, Charles Eugene Wilson. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Simpson’s body had been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. No formal visitation is planned. Inurnment will be later in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Brohdy Joseph Holtman was born on January 4, 2012; he left us peacefully a few hours later on January 5th, in the arms of his parents Rick and Tabitha Holtman, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather Marvin Auffert, and his paternal great grandparents Lawrence and Pauline Holtman, and Vincent and Anna Lager.

Left to mourn his passing are his parents, Rick and Tabitha (Auffert) Holtman, of the home in Guilford, MO; his siblings, Dolores A. Holtman, Hannah R. Wilmes, Vincent L. Holtman, and Maddison C. Holtman, all of the home; his maternal grandparents, Lisa Mattson, Maryville, MO, and Greg and Stephanie Auffert, Stockton, MO; he is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Judy Holtman, Conception, MO; his maternal great grandparents, Charles and Velda Mattson, Conception Junction, MO, and Alfred and Fran Wilmes, Maryville, MO. Brohdy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Ravenwood Christian Church, Ravenwood, MO; Rev. David Melton will be the minister. The burial will be in the St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO