Barnes, Kenneth Dwain - Kenneth Dwain Barnes, the son of Olin and Chrystal (Akin) Barnes, was born August 4, 1931 on the Griffin Farm southeast of Westboro, MO. He passed into eternal life on December 28, 2015 at the Tarkio Rehabilitation Center in Tarkio, Missouri.
Kenneth attended the North Star School for eight years; he and his sister Bonnie rode a horse to school every day. Several of the years at North Star, Kenneth, Bonnie and Lois Macrander made up the entire student body. After North Star, he attended Westboro High School where he excelled in football, and graduated in the class of 1949. After high school, Kenneth attended Northwest Normal School in Maryville, MO. He left college in 1951 to enlist in the USMC, in part, he always said, so that he wouldn’t have to help his dad build fence. Enlisting together in the USMC with Kenneth were Harry Hamilton, Lee Eddy Stevens, Don Noble and Bob Campbell. These five men forged a lifelong relationship; gathering every year for their “Marine Reunion.” Harry, Lee Eddy and Don now survive.
In 1953, on a leave from the USMC, Kenneth was joined in marriage with Carol Adele Meyer, one of his classmates from Westboro High School. Carol was patient with the USMC, as their wedding date had to be set back several times when Kenneth’s leave did not come through. Finally, on January 3, 1953, they were married at Locust Grove Methodist Church near Shenandoah. They were newlyweds and lived in Laguna Beach, CA while Kenneth served his country. Kenneth was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, after serving overseas in the Korean War.
Upon his discharge in 1954, Kenneth and Carol returned to Westboro to start farming and begin their family. He began farming the Lester Ebert farm in the North Star district, later moving to the Olin Barnes farm between Westboro and Elmo. In 1970, Kenneth and Carol built a house on their farm two miles east of Westboro. He lived on this farm the rest of his life, with the exception of the last few months spent at Tarkio Rehabilitation Center in Tarkio.
Kenneth was a fun person. His sharp wit and storytelling abilities brought laughter to everyone around him. He enjoyed life at every stage. He especially loved kids and their activities. He coached Little League for several years, once driving fifteen Little Leaguers to an away game in his station wagon. Summer vacations were often spent with the Bill Akin (Kenneth’s uncle) family in Minnesota to fish, ski and swim. He planned the vacations to start by driving all night with kids sleeping in the family car as to not waste a day of vacation traveling. He loved the water and passed that love on to his children and grandchildren. It was very important to him that his kids and grandchildren became excellent swimmers and would ask about their progress in this area.
Later in life, after retirement, Kenneth enjoyed woodworking, gardening and fishing in his pond. Most of all, he and Carol enjoyed having any and all of their eleven grandchildren over to their home for various adventures and festivities – one of his favorites being the 4th of July celebration which brought his love of country, fun and family together every year. Whatever the occasion, the grandchildren always enjoyed special treats prepared by Grandpa: “real” popcorn, his homemade fudge, ice cream, dried apples and the ever overflowing candy drawer. He will be missed.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son, Curtis W. Barnes in 1954.
Surviving Kenneth are his wife of almost 63 years (on January 3, 2016), Carol; sister, Bonnie Sharp and husband, Maurice, Tacoma, Washington; son, Tracy and wife, Holly of Fairfax, Missouri; son Kirby and wife Ana of Indianapolis, Indiana; son Joel of Westboro, Missouri; son Rod of Richmond, Virginia and daughter Colette Maelzer and husband, Kevin of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren: Dustin Barnes and wife Erica; Kelly Pruitt and husband Matt; Spencer Barnes and wife Lindsey; Jase Barnes; Goldie Barnes; Mitchell Barnes; Kaleb Maelzer; Matthew Barnes; Nathan Barnes; Jacob Maelzer and Alexa Barnes; and great-granddaughter, Aislyn Barnes; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2015, Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro.
Interment: High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri.

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Berringer, Donald Duain - Donald Duain Berringer was born February 8, 1938 in Hopkins, Missouri, the son of Alfred and Verna (Smith) Berringer. He passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 8 days.

Donald grew up and attended school in the Hopkins area. On June 2, 1956 he was united in marriage to Joan Nettie Woodman in Clarinda, Iowa. This union was blessed with six children, Sue, Ron, Timothy, James, Jason and Justin. Donald worked in heavy construction his entire working life. He also enjoyed raising and riding horses, deer hunting and gardening when he was able. His true love was his family, especially the grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, one infant, Keith and Darrel Berringer.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Berringer of Yorktown, Iowa; his children, Sue Binns of New Market, Iowa, Ron Berringer of Yorktown, Iowa, Timothy Berringer and his wife Gayla of Glenwood, Iowa, James Berringer and his wife Stacy of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jason Berringer of Yorktown, Iowa, Justin Berringer of Clarinda, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren, Austin, Lacy, Reyna, McCartney, Lennon, Harrison, Amanda, Amber Brooke, Molly, Blake, Jaraka, Skyler, Dakota, Amberlee, Snaily, Matthew, Jacob, and Siera; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Berringer of Arkansas, Allene Bozman of Marshfield, Missouri; a brother, Junior Berringer of College Springs, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Chris Davies officiating. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery at Hopkins, Missouri. Visitation with the family will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the family.

Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Carpenter, Marguerite Teters - Marguerite Carpenter, age 97, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, entered into peace Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Community of Christ Church, Maryville, Missouri with Elder Gary Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary 315 of Burlington Junction, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Marguerite Bernice Teters Carpenter was born January 4, 1918, in Kansas City, Kansas to George Perry Teters and Lucyann (Wendel) Teters. She grew up in Kansas City attending Prescott Elementary School, Central Junior High School and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1935, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.
Following graduation, she worked at Swenson Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri as an administrative assistant. Continuing her business career, she worked for the United Service Organization in the Empire State Building, New York City during the war. After the war, she returned to Kansas City and worked for an engineering firm, Natkin and Company, Kansas City, Missouri. On December 4, 1948, she was united in marriage to Woodwroe Weedon Carpenter in Liberty, Missouri and lived on the family farm near Burlington Junction, Missouri.
Marguerite was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Maryville, Missouri., having been baptized into the church at age 18. Marguerite enjoyed farming and had a love of the land. After Woody’s death she did volunteer work at the University of Missouri in Maryville helping students with English as a second language. She also enjoyed traveling and was an avid bridge player. Marguerite was a member of the CC Club, several bridge clubs and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 315 for 45 years.
Preceding Marguerite in death were her parents; husband, Woodwroe Carpenter; brother, Lewis Mecklenburg; infant daughter; son, Gary Carpenter; and friend Bernard Jones.
Survivors include her two sons, Bruce Carpenter and wife Ann of Birmingham, Alabama and Richard Carpenter and wife Eloise of Burlington Junction, Missouri; grandchildren, Christopher Carpenter and wife Julie of Kansas City, Missouri, Matthew Carpenter and wife Shelly of Leawood, Kansas, J. W. Carpenter and wife Rebecca of Birmingham, Alabama, Kelty Heilman and husband Kip of Lighthouse Point, Florida; great grandchildren, Joseph, Jacob, David, Scarlett, Rachel, Isaac, Leah, Jack, Victor, Kate (all Carpenters); nephew Karl Mecklenburg and wife Carolyn of Ohio; and many friends.

Carroll, Zelda Marie Cox - Zelda Marie Carroll, 91, of Maryville, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, MO. She had lived most all her life in Maryville and the surrounding areas.

Zelda was born on March 20, 1924, in Parnell, MO, her parents were Adolphus Augustus and Lela Grace (Adams) Cox. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her siblings, Fern Ratliff, Bonitta Cox, Lourie Stienman, Mildred Lisbey, Eldora Foster, Harold Cox, and Pauline Sample.

She attended school in Parnell. Her memberships included the Ravenwood Christian Church, and she was a 30 year member of the Gallagher Club, of Ravenwood.

She married Harvey Harold Carroll, in the home of Rev. L.B. Day in Maryville, MO. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She loved to cook, garden and to can.

Her survivors include her children, Harvey Eugene (Linda) Carroll, Maryville, MO, and Zylpha Marie Duffy, Bedford, IA; her sister, Alberta Verbick, Grant City, MO; 3 grandchildren, Chastity Brumley, Maryville, MO, Nathan Carroll, Maryville, MO, and Michael (Codie) Wiederholt, Elmo, MO; 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephew.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Parnell Cemetery, Parnell, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be directed to the family to help with final expenses.

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Patricia K. (Faulk) Chaney, 75, formerly of Skidmore and Big Lake, Missouri passed away Dec. 14, 2015 at a St. Joseph hospital.

Born near Maitland, she married Richard Chaney in 1956 and they became parents of two children.

Richard and Patricia lived in Skidmore, and were active in community events and community betterment activities, especially involving the fire department.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Anna (Davis) Faulk; husband, Richard; brother, Jerry Faulk; sister, Doris Gallagher; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Bunnell, and Forest and LeRoy Chaney.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Jeri Ann (Dan) Carter, Barnard, Missouri, and Richard (Shawn) Chaney, Craig, Missouri; sister, Donna Bunnell, Kansas City, Missouri; brother and sister-in-law, Gary (Doris) Faulk, Collinsville, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Chaney, Harrisonville, Missouri and Nora Chaney, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Services: Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, 1:00 pm, Maitland Christian Church. Family visitation: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Interment: Maitland Cemetery. Memorials: Maitland Cemetery or American Cancer Society.

Crail, Rex Herbert


Rex Herbert Crail, 87, Maryville, MO, died Monday, October 19, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Rex was born April 7, 1928, in Stanberry, MO to Frank and Chloe Beal Crail. He married Maxine Stoll May 21, 1955, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Rex served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was with the 981st engineers as a welder at Camp Pickett, VA, with most of his service time spent in Munich, Germany He was a member of the Raymond Sager American Legion Post #260 in Stanberry, MO, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Maryville, the Eagle's Club, Maryville, and the Methodist Church.

He had been an auto mechanic in Stanberry for more than 25 years, before continuing his farming full time.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers: Max and Junior Crail; two sisters: Pauldena Anderson and Peggy Wright.

Rex is survived by his family: wife Maxine Crail, of the home in Maryville; children: Debbie Crail, Independence, MO and Randy Crail, Ravenwood, MO; three brothers: Ted (Dixie)Crail, Agency, MO, Gerald Crail, and Rick (Saudie) Crail, St. Joseph, MO; two sisters: Kate Lamb St. Joseph and Madonna and Kenny Irminger, Agency, and many nieces and nephews.

A Private Family Graveside Memorial Service with Inurnment will be held at a later date at Jennings Cemetery, Alanthus Grove, MO.

Memorials can be directed to the Diabetes Foundation, 6900 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Leawood, KS 66211

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Cruth, Charles F. - Charles K. Cruth, 80, of Clearmont, Missouri, passed away on
Saturday, December 26, 2015, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri.
Charles was born on March 29, 1935, in Lyons, Kansas. His parents were Alva William and Myrtle May (Wooten) Cruth, he had lived most all his life in the Clearmont area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Everett and Joe Cruth; his sister, Hazel Estabrook; three nephews, two nieces; and his son in law, Jeff Danner.
Charles was the co-owner/operator of Cruth Brothers Fertilizer, Clearmont. He also drove the school bus for many years at the West Nodaway School District.
He was a member and long-time Deacon at the Clearmont Christian Church. A volunteer and former Chief of the Clearmont Fire Department, and a former member of the Clearmont Lions Club.
On February 28, 1953, in Maryville, Missouri, Charles was united in marriage to Georgia Frances Downing. She survives of the home in Clearmont.
Other survivors include his three children, Katherine M. Danner, Kevin Duane Cruth, and Kenneth Shane Cruth, all of Clearmont; his brother, A. David (Virginia) Cruth, Clearmont, Missouri; four grandchildren, Katey (Johnathon) Zimmerman, Ryan (Mattie) Cruth, Brittany (Brandon) Small, and Kelsie Dawn
Cruth; one great granddaughter, K’Lynne Zimmerman; and several nieces and nephews.
The burial were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, for family and close friends. Celebration of Life Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the Clearmont Christian Church, Clearmont, Missouri. The family receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to the Clearmont Christian Church, or the Oak Hill Cemetery, both of Clearmont, Missouri.

Danner, Jeffrey P. - Jeffrey Paul “Jeff” Danner, 56, of Clearmont, MO, passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Mosiac Life Care in St Joseph, MO.

Jeff was born on December 27, 1958, in Maryville, MO. His parents were Bobby Jim and Susan Jean (Young) Danner. His Mother preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his nephew, Tyler Clabo.

Jeff graduated from Grant City High School, class of 1977. He had lived from 1981 to 1988 in Grass Valley, CA, and then worked for 27 years for Federal Mogul, Maryville; just recently moving back to the quality control department.

His memberships included the Clearmont Christian Church, Clearmont, MO. His passion was being a volunteer fireman for many years in the Clearmont area. He loved his family and friends, NASCAR, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals, and MU Football

On April 14, 1979, at the Clearmont Christian Church, Jeff was united in marriage to Katherine Marie “Kathy” Cruth. She survives of the home in Clearmont.

Other survivors include daughter, Katey, and husband Johnathan Zimmerman, Pea Ridge, AR, granddaughter K’Lynne Zimmerman, also of Pea Ridge; his father, Bob, and wife Woodene Danner, Syracuse, NE; 1 brother, James, and wife Karen Danner, Syracuse, and 1 sister Samantha, and husband Russ Haag, Syracuse; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The burial will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, for family and close friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Clearmont Christian Church, Clearmont, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 4, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Clearmont Christian Church, PO Box 28, Clearmont, MO, 64431, or the American Diabetes Association.

Dowling, Mary Dolores Sister - Sister Mary Dolores Dowling OSB, 89, Clyde, Missouri died February 2, 2016, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde.

She was born Mary Elizabeth Dowling, March 12, 1926, in Ottawa, Canada, the daughter of John F. and Anna (MacCormac) Dowling.

Mary Elizabeth joined the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on June 3, 1948, and was given the name Sr. Mary Dolores Dowling. She made her First Profession on April 13, 1950 and Final Vows on May 3, 1955.

Vigil Service will be 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial is 7:30 AM Thursday, February 4th, at the Benedictine Convent of Pertetual Adoration, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

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Downing, Larry - Larry Downing, 79, Maryville, Missouri passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born November 14, 1936 in Hopkins, Missouri.
He served in the United States Navy from 1954-1964.
Larry married Gail Brown in 1959, who survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Matthew Downing, Brooklyn, New York; sisters, Virginia Cruth (David), Clearmont, Missouri and Georgia Cruth (Charles), Clearmont, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.
Memorial Services will be held at The Bridge Church in Maryville, Missouri, January 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Larry was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Godsey, Barbara L. Sierp - Barbara L. Godsey, 82, of Ravenwood, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her home with her family at her side.

Barbara was born in New Market, IA, on June 12, 1933. Her parents were Jesse Lynn and Louise (Dougherty) Sierp. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Catherine Tadlock, in 1979.

She moved to Hopkins at age 6 and graduated high school there. On February 10, 1951, Barbara was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Godsey, at her parent’s home in Hopkins. They moved to Ravenwood in 1960.

Barbara was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, and the Quilters Guild of the church. She played the piano and organ for weddings and funerals for many years at St. Gregory’s and St. Columba’s Catholic Church.

Barbara was the plant manager’s secretary for 28 years at the former Energizer plant in Maryville.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Godsey of the home; 4 children, Linda Lee (Bill) Tadlock, Stanberry, MO, Tim (Patty) Godsey, Ravenwood, MO, David (Teresa) Godsey, Ravenwood, MO, and Lori (Steve) Sears, Queen Creek, AZ; siblings, Roger Sierp, Maryville, MO, and Mary Elaine (Marlin) Smith, Birmingham, IA; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 4, 2016, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO.

There will be a parish prayer service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016, with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

Goedken, Martin Joseph - Martin Joseph Goedken, 74, Conception Junction, MO, died Monday, December 28, 2015, at Northwest Medical Center, Albany, MO.

Martin was born July 7, 1941, in Petersburg, Iowa to Alfred Henry and Loretta Elizabeth (Koch) Goedken. He married Lisa Patricia Birzer September 1, 1973, in Lansing, Kansas.

He was a graduate of St. Lawrence Seminary High School, Mt. Calvary, WI. He received his Bachelor's Degree at Loras College, Dubuque, IA and his Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Iowa . He was the Vice-President of St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri and retired as the Director of Northwest Missouri Catholic Charities.

Martin was a member of the St Columba Catholic Church where he was a Permanent Deacon, Tri-C American Legion Post #464, having served in the United States Army Reserves, Knights of Columbus, Conception Jct. and Tri-County Right to Life.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Floyd and David Goedken, sister Sr. Angela Goedken, and grandson Caleb Adwell.

Martin is survived by his wife Lisa Goedken, of the home in Conception Jct., five children: sons Matthew (Lori) Goedken, St. Joseph, MO, Aaron Goedken, Portland, OR and Christopher (Molly) Goedken, Omaha, NE; daughters Jennifer (Shane) Adwell, Ravenwood, MO, Sr. Faustina Goedken, Sisters in Jesus the Lord, Raytown, MO; 6 grandchildren: Kerrigan, Ethan, and Meredith Adwell, Julian and Liam Taylor, and Dominic Goedken; three brothers Dale Goedken, Dyersville, IA, Dennis (Ann) Goedken, Cottage Grove, WI and Charles (Patrice) Goedken, Harrisburg, PA; five sisters Joan (Urban) Pasker, New Vienna, IA, Lois (Donald) Burkle, Dyersville, IA, Delaine (Paul) Knipper, Dyersville, IA, Delores (Terry) O'Brien, Cascade, IA and Sr. Rita Goedken, Dubuque, IA. and sister-in-law Doris Goedken.

A Parish Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, January 3, 2016, followed by a visitation from 5:30-7:30 PM, both at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., MO.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 4th, also at St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

Memorials may be made to Northwest Missouri Catholic Charities and Conception Abbey, in Martin's name.

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Gragg, Velda Fae Brown - Velda Fae Gragg, 75, Bolckow, Missouri, died Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Velda was born Monday, October 21, 1940, in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Robert Oren and Beulah Helen (Brunk) Brown.

A 1958 graduate of Skidmore High School, Velda was a Production Employee at Energizer for 23 years, Maryville, MO.

She married Robert Lee Gragg on April 8, 1962, in Skidmore, Missouri.

Velda was a member of the Savannah First Baptist Church, and WOM of the Church.

Preceding in death were her parents and an infant brother Richard Brown.

Survivors include her husband Robert Gragg of their home, sons Mark L. Gragg, Maryville, Darin (Melinda) Gragg, Bolckow, grandchildren Brooke and Mariah Gragg, Bolckow; brother Don Brown, Maryville, and sisters Jaunita Herring, Sedalia, MO, June Close, Liscomb, IA, and Helen Dunigan, Platte City, MO.

Visitation will be held 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Savannah, Missouri First Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Savannah First Baptist Church, with burial in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to Savannah, Missouri First Baptist Church.

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Guthrie, Kenneth Duane - Kenneth Duane Guthrie, 93, of Clearmont, MO, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Nodaway Nursing Home.
Kenneth was born February 9, 1922 in Braddyville,IA. His parents were Vernon Cecil Guthrie, and his mother was Mabel (Moses)-Beery. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one daughter Diane Miller and his son-in law S.C. Miller.
He was a graduate of Braddyville High School. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. His years of service were 1943 till 1945.
He married Thelma Fishell , on May 11, 1941, in Maryville, MO. They were life long residents of Clearmont, MO.
He was the Clearmont, MO postmaster, until 1986 , serving for 42 years. His memberships included ; a member of the Clearmont United Methodist Church, former member of the Lions Club, he was also a Mason. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Burlinton Jct. He was the Clearmont, MO mayor for a time. He also served on the Clearmont, MO housing authority.
His passion was raising appaloosa horses. He refurbished player pianos. He loved spending time with his many grandchildren.
His survivors included his children , Dennis , and wife Phyllis Roberts Guthrie, Clearmont, MO, Lon, and wife Enid Larbey Guthrie of Perigueux, France, Lanny, and wife Kris Alexander Guthrie, Clearmont, MO, Richard Guthrie , Excelsior Springs, MO, Christina, and husband Michael Gasper,Jr. of Gibsonia, PA, Dawn Denise, and husband Chris Malone, Sterling, NE; 15 grandchildren, Samual Cres III, and wife Stacey Jolliffe Miller, Urbana, MO, Cynthia, and husband Brian Witsken, West Harrison, OH, Deborah Miller, Gladstone, MO, Michael, and wife Andrea Guthrie, Columbia, MO, Michele Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Alisa, and husband Rob Meyer, Burlington Junction, MO, Nathan, and wife Ashley Winget Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Brandon Guthrie, Kansas City, MO, Jason Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Tiffany Guthrie, Denver, CO, Michael, and wife Lindsay Turner, Gasper, TX, Brandi, and husband Matthew Kaplan, Hershey, PA, Colby Malone, Syracuse, NE, Connor, and Ceaton Malone, Lincoln, NE; step granchildren, Charity, Rebecca and Jonathan Greene, Excelsior Springs, MO; 9 great-grandchildren, Samuel C. Miller IV, Urbana, MO, Laura Adkins, Maryville, MO, Tyler Stoll, Maryville, MO , Kelsey and Trevor Meyer, Burlington Junction, MO, Malina Guthrie, Columbia, MO, Rowyn Elizabeth Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Peyton and Bryce Gasper, Dallas, TX, and Grayson Kaplan, Hershey, PA; one step great grandchild, Roth Livingston, Urbana, MO.
A graveside service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO.
The family will meet with friends from 6-8:00 PM, Monday, January 11, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Clearmont Community Club, Clearmont, MO.
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Hemenway, Henry George - Henry George Hemenway, 91, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on January 12, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice with his family at his side.

Henry was born in New Raymer, CO, on January 20, 1925. His parents were George and Mary Matheny Hemenway.

Henry was bitten by a rattlesnake on his right hand at age 3, and this was a story he always enjoyed sharing.

At age 9, on Thanksgiving, the family moved to his grandparents farm in Clearwater, NE, and he graduated high school there.

Henry joined the US Army Air Corp at age 19. He served his country for 2 years and was honorable discharged in Edmonfield, FL, when WW II ended.

Henry used the G.I. bill to attend one year at Norfolk Junior College before transferring to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Zoology. The degree was delayed by his father’s illness which necessitated his returning to the family farm to take over the farming operations for 2 years. That experience convinced him that farming was not the profession for him.

In 1953 he returned to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to complete his baccalaureate degree in science and then enrolled as a master’s degree student in history. It was at this time he began considering a teaching career.

While attending school he worked as a Park Historian at Mt. Rushmore, Rapid City, SD, during the summers to earn money for school

Henry completed his master’s degree and took his first teaching job at the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Northeast Nebraska. He taught Omaha and Winnebago Indian high school students science. Spent 4 years there and continued working at Mt. Rushmore during the summers.

In 1957, in the Sioux City, IA, Methodist Church, Henry was united in marriage to Beulah Schultz

From 1960 to 1967, he taught social sciences in Bellevue, NE, public schools, and was also the senior class sponsor.

From 1967 to 1969, Henry enrolled at the University of Nebraska to work on his doctorate in education and also managed to be a teaching assistant at Nebraska.

In 1969, Henry accepted a teaching position at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO, and completed his doctorate. He supervised student teachers in southwest Iowa. He always said that he came to northwest Missouri to learn southwest Iowa. He also taught special education classes, secondary method classes, and 5th grade Social Studies at Horace Mann lab school.

At age 62, Henry retired from Northwest Missouri State University.
He loved the process of education and teaching and had amassed 300 college hours by the end of his life.

Henry’s memberships included the First United Methodist Church, Nodaway County Historical Society, James Edward Gray, American Legion Post 100, and The Men’s Forum, all of Maryville. He had served on the Northwest Missouri Credit Union Board.

He enjoyed gardening, reading, and crossword puzzles. He loved to visit with people, playing cards, and drinking coffee.

His survivors include his wife Beulah; his son Martin and wife Joan (Collins) Hemenway, Rogers, AR; 2 grandchildren, Collin and Jullian Hemenway, Rogers, AR; and nephews and a niece.

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

Memorial services will be in the spring at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. The inurnment will be in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

Memorial contributions can be made in Henry’s name to a hospice of the donor’s choice.

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Hill, Jerry Lee - Mr. Jerry Lee Hill, 75, of St. Joseph, MO, and formerly of Tarkio, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph.

Jerry was born on September 8, 1940, in Maryville, MO, and grew up in Burlington Junction, MO. His parents were William A. and Wilma (Houston) Hill

He had lived in Tarkio, MO, until moving to St. Joseph in 1991.

Jerry was the former owner/operator of Field's Clothing in Tarkio for more than 30 years. He was a former member and President in 1976/77 of the Tarkio Rotary Club. He was inducted into the Clarinda A's Baseball hall of fame.

He loved playing golf and all sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. He was a christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hill, of the home; sons Jeff, David and Rob Hill; 8 grandchildren, Sean, Taylor, Kyle, Carly, Jake, Drew, Lauren, and Emily.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction, MO, the burial will follow in the Ohio Cemetery, also of Burlington Junction.

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

Memorials can be directed to the American Heart Association in Jerry's name.

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

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Irvine, David Lee - David Lee Irvine, 59, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri.
David was born April 11, 1956, in Maryville, to Ransom Dunbar and Lucille May (Chaney) Irvine.
David was employed by the Grace Construction Company.
Preceding in death were his parents.
Survivors include his son Shawn David (Jamie) Irvine, Hopkins, Missouri.; brothers John Daniel (Peggy) Irvine, Kendell Allen (Mary) Irvine, sister Ardith Ruth (Ron) Bower, Lampe, Missouri, and two grandchildren Cierra and Ethan Irvine, Hopkins, Missouri.
A graveside service and burial will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.
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David Lee Irvine, 59, Burlington Junction, MO, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

David was born April 11, 1956, in Maryville, to Ransom Dunbar and Lucille May (Chaney) Irvine.

David was employed by the Grace Construction Company.

Preceding in death were his parents.

Survivors include his son Shawn David (Jamie) Irvine, Hopkins, MO
brothers John Daniel (Peggy) Irvine, Kendell Allen (Mary) Irvine, sister Ardith Ruth (Ron) Bower, Lampe, MO, and 2 grandchildren Cierra and Ethan Irvine, Hopkins, MO.

A graveside service and burial will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

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Jones, Jeanne "Kathryn" Espey - Jeanne Kathryn Espey Jones of Maryville, Missouri, passed into eternal life in the early morning of January 31st, 2016.

The youngest child of Ivan Allison Espey and Helen Kate Powell Espey was born in the family home southwest of Maryville on June 24th, 1929. She joined siblings James Allison Espey, Joseph Eugene Espey, Sarah Virginia Fisher, and Richard Ivan Espey.

She walked with her older siblings one and a half miles to Scudder School at the present-day five-mile corner, and attended through sixth grade, graduating from Maryville High School in 1947. Becoming a Bearcat at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Kathryn became active on campus in Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and met her future husband, Ken B. Jones. Her lifelong love of home and family was fulfilled in her vocational home economics field of study and her marriage to Ken at the end of their college years.

Sarah Kathryn was born as she and Ken launched his career in teaching and coaching. Susan Genene joined the family when they settled into 14 wonderful years in Clarinda, Iowa, building lifelong friendships centered around church and community. The loss of newborn son, Ned Espey, was the only sadness in those years.

Moving back to her hometown in 1967 gave her the opportunity to help her parents and be surrounded by family activities. Kathryn and Ken watched their children grow, get married in their home, and welcomed grandchildren Austin James Hunt and Lauren Susan Hunt who enriched their lives. During these years, she was also an active member of Chapter HT, PEO and First Presbyterian Church, Maryville.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joseph and Richard, husband Ken, and son in law James Hunt. She is survived by her two daughters, son in law David Sporrer, two grandchildren, siblings James and Sarah, and many beloved family members.

Funeral services for Kathryn will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

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

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

A longtime northwest Missouri educator has passed away at age 90.

Bobby Kelley of Pickering died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Born on a farm near Siam, Kelley graduated from Elmo High School and served in the Army during World War II. After returning home, Kelley earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwest Missouri State College in 1952.

Later, Kelley earned a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado and became the principal at Stanberry High School. In 1962, Kelley became the superintendent of the Graham School District, where he led the reorganization of Graham, Maitland and Skidmore into the Nodaway-Holt R-VIII District. Kelley also served as superintendent in the Maysville R-I District until 1975, when he became the superintendent of the North Nodaway R-VI Schools until his retirement in 1986.

Kelley was also a long-time member and former president of the Pickering Lions Club and a member of the Bearcat Booster Club. He survived by his wife Shirley of 63 years, their three children and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Price Funeral Home in Maryville with interment at the Braddyville Cemetery.

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Bobby R. Kelley, rural Pickering, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 6, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. He was 90.

Born on May 12, 1925 on a farm near Siam, Iowa, he was the youngest child of Guy and Mayme Kelley. His family moved to Nodaway County when he was two years old. He attended North Prairie Elementary School near Elmo. Following graduation from Elmo High School, he joined the Army in 1944, serving in the Philippines and Japan in World War II. Kelley returned home and, after a brief stint as a surveyor, took advantage of the GI Bill to enroll at Northwest Missouri State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1952.

While at Northwest, Bobby met a fellow education student, Shirley Alden. They married at Chillicothe on April 12, 1952. Following graduation, Mr. Kelley began a 34 year career in education in northwest Missouri. His first teaching assignment was as a math and industrial arts teacher at Gallatin High School. With a desire to move into administration, Kelley returned to school during his summers, earning a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley.

After completing graduate school, Mr. Kelley first served as principal at Stanberry High School in 1954, and two years later returned to Gallatin as high school principal. In 1962 he returned to Nodaway County as superintendent of the Graham School District, where two years later he guided the reorganization to consolidate the Graham, Maitland, and Skidmore schools, becoming the first superintendent of the Nodaway-Holt R-VII District. In 1971 he became the superintendent at Maysville R-I. From 1975 until his retirement in 1986, he was superintendent of the North Nodaway R-VI Schools, where his leadership restored the district to solid educational and fiscal footing.

Upon retirement from education, he returned to his roots, purchasing farmland near Hopkins, which he continued until recent years. Even if no longer able to be on the tractor, Mr. Kelley could still be found many days watching over the crops with his son and grandson.

Mr. Kelley was a long time member and past president of the Pickering Lions Club. He was also a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association. An avid NWMSU football and basketball fan, he was a long-time member of the Bearcat Booster Club, attending many home and away athletic contests.

Married for 63 years, Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Janet (Dell) Epperson, Columbia, Missouri; Roger Kelley, Liberty, Missouri, and Keith (Michele) Kelley, grandchildren, Sam and Paige, all of Conception Junction, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dale and Lee, and one sister, Eileen Stevenson.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Pickering United Methodist Church, 301 S. Coleman St., Pickering, MO 64476, or the Bobby and Shirley Kelley Scholarship in care of the Northwest Missouri State University Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville MO 64468.

Visitation will be 1-2:00PM, Wednesday December 9, 2015, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment follows at Braddyville, Iowa, Cemetery

Kemper, C.E. "Duke" - C. E. "Duke" Kemper, 97, Conception Junction, Missouri, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Duke was born November 5, 1918, in Conception Jct. to Bernard Peter and Mary Veronica Germing Kemper. He and Anna Mae Kohlleppel were married April 23, 1946 at the Conception Abbey Basilica.

A 1937 graduate of Conception High School and two year attendee at Conception Seminary College, he was a farmer.

Duke served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of Sergeant; he served his tour of duty in the Pacific Theater.

He was a member of St Columba Catholic Church and Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Jct.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and five brothers Fr. Anthony OSB, Leo, Arthur, Louis, and Eddie, and two sisters Ann Wolfer and Sr. Clarissa Kemper CPPS.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Anna Mae, of the home in Conception Jct., children and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, one great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Teresa Price, of Maryville, MO.

A Parish Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2016 at St. Columba Catholic Church in Conception Jct, Missouri. It will be followed by a visitation from 5:30-6:30 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2nd, also at St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Conception Abbey, Conception, MO 64433.

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Koch, Linda Sue Giggar - Linda Sue Koch, 58, Maryville, Missouri, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at SSM Health/St Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Linda was born June 4, 1957, in Maryville to John Edward and Lucy Olive (Shuey) Giggar.

A homemaker, Linda was a member of the St Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., MO.

Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings Jim Giggar and JoAnn Giggar.

Linda is survived by five brothers: John, Independence, MO, Robert, Conception Junction, Charles, Maryville, Steven, Maryland Heights, MO and George, Fillmore, MO and one sister Betty Wynne, Bethany, MO.

Rosary is 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 2nd, followed by visitation from 5:30-6:00 PM, St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 3rd, also at St. Columba Catholic Church. Burial follows in St Columba Cemetery, Conception.

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Kyle, Barbara Ellen Dearmont Bryant -
Barbara Ellen Kyle, 92, of California, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, (November 26, 2015) at the California Care Center in California, Missouri.
Born June 29, 1923 near Mound City, Missouri, Barbara was the oldest daughter of Everett and Lena Miller Dearmont. Barbara married Earl Bryant in December, 1941 and they were later divorced. Barbara married Glenn Kyle in June, 1996. He preceded her in death in February, 2009.
Barbara retired from the Maryville Packing Plant and later worked at the Maryville Public Library.
Barbara cherished her seven children and their families and loved to spend time with them. Barbara was known far and wide for her pie and cookie baking, crocheted scrubbies, and making woven denim rugs on a loom. Barbara loved to dance. Barbara’s entire life centered on doing anything she could to make someone else’s day a little brighter.
Survivors include her children Morrie (Samantha) Bryant, Dallas Center, Iowa; Maurine (John) Mazzeo, Points, West Virginia; Phillip (Becky) Bryant, West Des Moines, Iowa; Jody (Jay) Starr, California, Missouri; Barbara Kay Van Ausdall, Gladstone, Missouri; Patrick (Tassi) Bryant, Ravenwood, Missouri, and Mike (Keela) Bryant, St. Joseph, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; a sister Judith (Phillip) Walker and a brother Lee (Pat) Dearmont, all of Skidmore, Missouri; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gene Dearmont; and 2 infant grandsons; her husband, Glenn Kyle; aunts and uncles.
Barbara wished to be cremated. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, followed by services at 11:00 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A private family burial will be held at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Skidmore following the service.

Lang, Margaret Josephine Spangler - Margaret Josephine Lang, daughter of Eldon Dale and Mildred Ann (Carlson) Spangler, was born August 15, 1932 in Elmo, Missouri. She passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville, Missouri. She was 83 years old.

After birth, Jo left Elmo, Missouri with her parents to travel with the U.S. Geodetic Survey. They returned to farm in the Elmo area. Jo attended Possum Walk Country School and graduated from Elmo High School with the Class of 1950.

Jo was a telephone operator in Elmo, Missouri and also worked at Hallmark in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Elmo, Missouri.

In June of 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert F. Lang in Miami, Oklahoma. They resided in Topeka, Kansas. In 1966, they relocated to Maryland and lived in Upper Marlboro until 2013. Jo enjoyed gardening, with a special interest in landscaping, beautiful flowers, trees and flowering bushes. She also enjoyed photography. She won many County Fair Photo Contests.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Mildred Spangler.

Jo is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert F. Lang of Maryville, Missouri; daughter, Lisa Lang-Costello of Portland, Oregon; step-daughter, Debbie Lang of Ashland, Oregon; sister, Sharron Ecker and husband Larry of Elmo, Missouri; many loving nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Burial will be held at the Lamar Cemetery in Elmo, Missouri.

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Luke, Richard Marvin "Dick" - Richard Marvin “Dick” Luke, 85, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2015, at his home with his family at his side.

Dick was born on September 13, 1930, in Clyde, MO, to Frank and Regina (Ables) Luke. He graduated from St. Benedict’s School in Clyde.

He served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps from January 31, 1952, to January 30, 1954. He achieved the rank of Corporal and fought in the Korea War with the 1st 4.5” Rocket Battery, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, United Nations Medal, and the National Defense Medal. SEMPER FIDELIS!

On July 13, 1954, at St. Mary’s Church in Maryville, Dick was united in marriage to Rose Mary Wilmes. They spent 61 wonderful years together.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Leroy, Ralph, Joe, and his sister, Vera Mae Luke.

Dick worked for 19 years for Meyers Specialty Store in Maryville installing floor covering before starting his own business, Luke Installation. He installed flooring for many years in the area.

Dick enjoyed antiquing and telling friends about his antiques, traveling, casinos, and visiting with friends. He loved spending time on his farm: mowing, tending to his cattle, and working in his shop.
He loved playing his harmonica, but his greatest joy was his kids and grandchildren.

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

He is survived by his wife, Rose Luke, of the home, Maryville, 7 children, Sharon (Oak) Mayes, Bolckow, MO; Marilyn Hughes, Savannah, MO; Sheila Luke, Maryville; Rick Luke, Hopkins, MO; Kirby (NamHee) Luke, Seoul, S. Korea; Joyce Luke, Maryville; and Mike (Leslie) Luke, Barnard, MO. He had 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers - Dutch (Mary) Luke, Maryville; Alvin (Mary) Luke, Maryville; Marvin (Janet) Luke, Stanberry, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Luke was cremated. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO. The inurnment will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville.

A parish and family prayer service will be recited at 5:30 PM on Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM.

Military Rites at the cemetery will be by members of the Tri-C American Legion Post 464, Conception Jct., MO.

Lyle, Carrie Margaret "Margie" Martin - Carrie Margaret “Margie” Martin Lyle, 90, of Ravenwood, MO, passed from this life on February 11, 2016, at her home.

Margie was born in Maryville, MO. Her parents were Albert Russell Martin and Ida Elizabeth Miller. She married Earl James Lyle, August 4, 1946, at her parent’s home.

She graduated from Northwest Missouri State Teacher College with a BS degree in Fine Arts and minors in Agriculture and Industrial Arts. She taught in Columbia, MO, and Northeast Nodaway School until retiring on July 1, 1990. She loved painting, crafts, travel, horseback riding, and entertaining. She was a member of the Maryville Brush and Palette Club, Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and the Harmony Ridge Community Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl on July 28, 2011; son, Bruce James Lyle, May 1964; grandson, Brian Randall Lyle, November 1994; sisters, Mariam DiMarco, Stella Martin; brothers, Harold Martin and Bill Martin.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Ronald) Fischer, Crofton, MD, Randall (Linda) Lyle, Holt, MO, Marianne (Russell) Adkins, Elmo, MO, Harold (Lisa) Lyle, Ravenwood, MO; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Services for Mrs. Lyle will be held at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Merrigan, William Francis "Bill" - William Francis "Bill" Merrigan, 96, Maryville, MO, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Golden Living Community, Maryville.

Bill was born October 11, 1919, in Clyde, Missouri to John Edward and Nellie (Brady) Merrigan.

He was a 1937 graduate of Conception, Missouri High School. Bill and Cathaleen Crooks were married October 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO.

Bill enlisted in the US Air Corps October 22, 1940, in Ft. Crook, NE, entered cadet training November, 1942, and graduated as Pilot Class 42-F, at Victorville, CA June, 1942. He was assigned to the 81st Fighter Group, Muroc, CA and flew P-38's and P-39's. He went to England and to North Africa with this group and particiapted in the North African Campaign and Sicilian Campaign. He returned to the States as a P-38 instructor until 1944 when he transferred to Air Transport Command and flew the Pacific in C-54's, until leaving the service in June, 1945, as a Captain.

He joined TWA July 12, 1945, as a first officer. He checked out as Captain in June 1948. He served continuously as a TWA Fligh Crew member until retirement November 1, 1989. He served on numerous committees, association boards and chairmanships with Pilot's Associations.

His memberships include St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Jct., and Elk's Club, Maryville.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Cathaleen Merrigan (April 4, 1993); brothers: Johnny, Joe and Jim Merrigan and sisters: Pat Seipel and Nora Addams.

Bill is survived by sons: Pat Merrigan, Maryville; Tom Merrigan; Bill Merrigan, Costa Rica and daughters: Peggy Merrigan, Boulder, CO and Kate Merrigan, San Francisco, CA.

Parish Prayer Service is 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 3rd, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 4th, St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial in St Columba Cemetery, Conception.

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

Nelson, Charles Edward - Charles Edward Nelson of Marshfield, MO died on December 1, 2015. He was born on January 21, 1939 in Maryville, MO to Fred and Grace Foster Nelson. He married Kathryn Sherbo August 9, 1969 in Maryville, MO.

Charlie attended Horace Mann High School and Northwest Missouri State University. He served in the Army Reserves.

He began his career as a machinist in Colorado. He was a welding instructor and VICA Sponsor at the Northwest Technical School in the Maryville R-II School District. During his years in the Maryville R-II School District he was awarded the Teacher of the Year. He was also a boiler operator, farmer, and had his own welding shop in Plato, MO.

Charlie was most comfortable wearing bib overalls and telling stories. He and Kathy volunteered at R-V parks in Arizona and Florida for many years. He enjoyed farming, gardening, woodworking, camping, fishing, especially the annual fishing trip to Arkansas with his five brothers. Charlie and his family had a lot of camping trips all over the country, many with friends at Plato, MO. He was a baptized member of the Son-Rise Christian Church of Marshfield, MO.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy of the home; children Chris (Deanna) Nelson of Jameson, MO; Jeff (Lonna) Nelson of Cameron, MO; Ryan (Kelly) Nelson of Troy, AL; and Emily Nelson of Marshfield, MO; his brothers Max (Judy) Nelson of Bethany, MO; Wayne (Janice) Nelson of Pickering, MO; Dale (Sharon) Nelson of Marshfield, MO; David (Susie) Nelson of Ravenwood, MO; and Jim (Joyce) Nelson of Melrose, IA; grandchildren Jessica Nelson of Jameson, MO; Felicia (Jake) Manus of Lee’s Summit, MO; Dylan Nelson of Jameson, MO; Amber Nelson of Cameron, MO; Yeyshia Nelson of Texas City, TX and Brandon Curtis of Troy, AL; great-grandchildren Christian, Logan, Kayden, and Evan Malott of Jameson, MO; Conner Walton of Cameron, MO; brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: an infant son Aaron Frederick, a stillborn daughter (twin to Emily), a sister Martha Boyd and her husband Calvin, and his parents, Fred and Grace Nelson.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Price Funeral Home in Maryville, MO, with visitation preceding from 1:00-2:00 PM and Burial will follow at Nodaway Memorial Gardens.

New, Barbara Lynn Wake - Barbara Lynn (Wake) New, 60, of Ravenwood, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at SSM St. Francis Hospital, in Maryville, MO.

Barbara was born on February 5, 1955, in Mt. Ayr, IA, her parents were Phillip A. and Hazel Eileen (Mitchell) Wake. They preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, MO. She had been a resident of the Parnell and Ravenwood, MO, areas since 1973, and a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parnell, MO..

On September 1, 1973, at the Sheridan Missouri Christian Church, Barbara was united in marriage to Kenneth L. New, he survives of the home.

For 19 years she was a clerk for SSM Health St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.

Barbara loved to do crafts. She was a very organized and strong person and was the glue for the family. She liked to attend her grandson's swim meets.

She is survived by her husband, Kenny New, Ravenwood, MO; 3 children, Phillip L. New, Ravenwood, Stephanie New, and grandson Donato Chesnut, and Stephanie’s fiancé, Levi Streebin and daughter Layla Streebin, Maryville, and William A. New, and William's fiancé, Jodi Nellesen and daughter Frankie Nellesen, Savannah, MO; 3 siblings, Phyllis Wiley, Maryville, Joyce (Don) Piveral, Pickering, MO, and Robert (Lana) Wake, Worth, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 2, 2015,at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parnell, MO; the burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Parnell, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Nicholson, Herbert Walter - Herbert Walter Nicholson, 90, Maryville, Missouri, died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Herbert was born February 27, 1925, in Hopkins, Missouri to Russell Presnell and Mary Killam Nicholson.

A graduate of Hopkins High School, he was a farmer. He served his country during World War II in the US Army and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Herbert married Marion Jean Birkenholz April 7, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky.

Herbert was a member of the Pickering, MO United Methodist Church, Glen-Ulmer American Legion Post #288 and the Pickering Lion's Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Sandra Owens, and brother Lewis Nicholson.

Survivors include his wife Marion Nicholson, of the home in Maryville; children: Russell (Kay) Nicholson and Debra (John) White, Hopkins, MO; Grandchildren: LaDuska Paige Williams, Kelly J. Nicholson, Wendy (Greg) Johnson, Keri (Eric) Cimorelli, Alan Nicholson, Kara (Blake) Burton, Danae (Tyler) Halvin, Keely (Brad) Cline, Tanna (Luke) Campbell; Great-Grandchildren: Chase and Sydnie Alberti, Ramsey Cook, Trista and Kyla Howard, Liam Johnson, Jake and Anze Cimorelli, Tayden, Nevaeh and Caspian Halvin, Hadley, Elley and Hudsen Cline and Reed Campbell; and sisters: Neola (Howard) Stringer and Irma (Phillip) Zapf, both of Maryville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 27th, also at the Funeral Home. Military services will be held at graveside, Hopkins Cemetery, by Missouri Military Honors and James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100.

Memorials may be made to the Pickering, MO United Methodist Church.

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Palmer, Irene Hendrickson - Irene Palmer, 88, of Barnard, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, November 05, 2015, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, MO.

Irene was born Beulah Irene Monday on March 11, 1927, in Allendale, MO, to Lester and Gladys (Hendrickson) Monday. She lived in that area until moving west of Barnard in 1952.

She graduated from the Mount Ayr Iowa High School. She had worked at the Telephone Office, then the Light and Power company, both of Maryville, MO. She had been the secretary at the MFA in Barnard, MO, then the Guilford, MO office, then did the books at the BPO Feed and Grain, in Barnard.

She liked to sew and took in sewing in her home, and had also made costumes for the Theater Department at NWMSU in Maryville.

On March 13, 1952, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Irene was united in marriage to Wendell F. Palmer. They have lived on the same farm since 1952.

Her memberships included the Barnard Christian Church, the Barnard American Legion Auxiliary, and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Bonnie Durham, and Marilyn K. Lindley, 2 sister in laws, Mary Louise Reardon, and Loberta Palmer; and 3 brother in laws, Jack Patterson, Max Hill, and Dave Reardon.

She is survived by her husband, Wendell F. Palmer, of the home, Barnard, MO; 3 children, David L. (Sally) Palmer, Bolckow, MO, Kathy Ann (Galen) Stoll, Bolckow, MO, and Ricky F. (Mary) Palmer, Stanberry, MO, and Jake, the family dog, of the home; sister, Ruth Hill, Ellenwood, KS, and brother, J.A. (Marilyn) Monday, Oahu, Hawaii; 8 grandchildren, Brandon (Kelby) Palmer, Bolckow, MO, Nathan (Carrissa) Palmer, Maryville, MO, Kara (Shannon) Holaday, Columbia, MO, Karla (David) Burnett, Savannah, MO, Justin (Kristine) Palmer, Barnard, MO, Katie (Jason) Thomas, Stanberry, MO, Jared Palmer, Stanberry, MO. Kellie Palmer, Stanberry, MO; 5 great grandchildren, Kendra Holaday, Jordyn Burnett, Kinley Palmer, Korbin Palmer, and Skarlett Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has been completed. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM. Monday, November 9, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, casual dress is requested. The burial will follow in the Barnard American Legion Cemetery, Barnard, MO.

Pennington, Norma Jean - Norma Jean Pennington, 82, of Maryville, MO, formerly of Hamburg, IA, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, in Maryville.

Norma was born in Tina, MO, on June 6, 1933, to Gerald and Letha (Twitty) Pennington. They moved to the Westboro, MO, area and then to Hamburg, IA. Her parents preceded her in death.
Norma attended country school and graduated from Hamburg High School, class of 1951.

She started working for Mutual of Omaha after graduation and was with the company for 37 years. After retiring for 2 weeks, she began working for Citizens Bank and spent 26 years with them, through all their changes.

Norma Loved bowling and bowled in the Nebraska State Tournament for 20 consecutive years. She also enjoyed traveling and putting together trips for the banks Gold Club. She was an avid Huskers fan, and traveled as far as Hawaii to watch them play. Norma took great pride in maintaining the Hamburg Alumni Association, and planning the yearly banquets.

She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church in Hamburg. She loved her friends and family, especially her 3 grandkids.
Norma developed Alzheimers in 2012 and was admitted to Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO. She passed there on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Pennington and wife Erika, of Macks Creek, MO; and by 3 grandsons, Aidan, Carson, and Brennan, of Macks Creek; and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Memorial services are planned in May at the Mount Olive Cemetery, Hamburg, Iowa. No formal visitation is planned. Friends may stop by the funeral home to sign her register book

Verlin Denzil "Denny" Porterfield, 84, of Clearmont, MO, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Denny was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, November 17, 1931, to Raymond and Verla Pauline (Koger) Porterfield. He was a lifelong resident of the area.

He was of the Christian Faith, and was a retired farmer. Denny graduated in 1949 from Clearmont High School, Clearmont, MO.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Cople Porterfield, his nephew, Gilbert Lee Porterfield, brother in law, Edwin Willrich, infant niece, Marcie Thompson.

He married Doris Marlene Bragg on March 1, 1953, in Burlington Junction, MO. She survives of the home, Clearmont.

Other survivors include his 3 sisters, Nancy (Richard) DeMott, Pickering, MO, Marcia (Jim) Thompson, Republic, MO, Mary Willrich, Adair, IA, and brother, Tillie (Karen) Porterfield, Maryville, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO. The minister will be Rev. Vic Coston

No formal visitation is planned. Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 S. Depot, Maryville, MO, or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Reardon, Mary Brigid - Sr. Mary Brigid Reardon, OSB, 79, Clyde, Missouri, died Friday, November 13, 2015, at SSM St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Sr. Brigid was born August 30, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Irene (Sivadie) Reardon.

She entered the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration February 10, 1963.

Preceding Sr. Brigid in death were her parents, brother Joseph Reardon and three sisters: Marcella Reardon, Gerardine Sinclair, and Regina Rufkahr.

Sr. Brigid is survived by two sisters: Joan Hole, Tucson, Arizona and Constance Reardon, St. Louis, Missouri.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 7:30 AM, Monday, November 16, 2015, at Benedictine Convent Chapel, Clyde, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde

Salyer, Shelly Kay Dye - Shelly Kay Salyer, 55, Elmo, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Shelly was born Monday, April 18, 1960, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert Lee and Claudette (Pearl) Dye.

Shelly had been a Nurse Aide in numerous local facilities over the past years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, sister KathyJo Dye and infant son, Alex Coffelt.

Shelly is survived by her son Eain (Kassandra) Salyer, Maryville; grandson Quinson; granddaughter Rosemarie; brothers William Dye, Wellington, KS and Randy (Tammy) Dye; sisters Debra (Dennis) Kent and Sadie (Doug) Leabo, all of Elmo.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with burial at a later date in LaMar Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri.

Saunders, Donald Earl - Donald Earl Saunders, 72, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at his home.

Don was born February 20, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Mahlon Edwin and Eva Kathryn (Perry) Saunders.

He was a 1961 graduate of Union Star, Missouri High School.

Don and Charlene Marie Meyer were married December 30, 1963, in St. Joseph.

He retired as a 1SG in the U. S. Army after 25 years, serving 2 tours each in Vietnam and Germany, a tour in both Thailand and Okinawa and various bases from coast to coast.

After retiring from the service Don spent 28 years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Nodaway County Sheriff's Department.

Don was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, American Legion Post #315, VFW Post #442 , Lifetime Missouri Deputy Sheriff's Association, Lifetime Brotherhood Lodge #269 AF & AM, Areme Order of Eastern Star #461. He was also a Camp Quality Security Volunteer for over 12 years and a former CPR Instructor.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers: Bill, Dean and twin-brother Ronnie and sister Charlene Shrout.

Don is survived by his wife Charlene Saunders of the home in Burlington Jct., four children: Chuck Saunders and Fiance, Ann Linville, Blue Springs, MO; Wendy Fisher, Warrensburg, MO; Donna Cornwell, Raytown, MO; and Deanna (Paul) Thomas, Neenah, WI; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, November 2, 2015, at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Laura Street Baptist Church, with burial in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction.

Military Services at graveside will be by the Rolla-Dick American Legion Post #315 and Missouri Military Honors.

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

Seiffert, Mary Bertilla, Sister - Sister Mary Bertilla Seiffert OSB, 97, of Clyde, Missouri passed away on January 3, 2016, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde, Missouri.

Irene Emma Seiffert was born October 23, 1918 in Carlyle, Illinois, the daughter of Ben and Frances Lake Seiffert.

Irene joined the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on May 30, 1941, and was given the name Sr. Mary Bertilla. She made her First Profession on February 10, 1943 and Final Vows on February 10, 1948.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers and two cousins, who were a part of the Community of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

Survivors include her brother Albert Seiffert and many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2016, at the Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 7:30 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Monastery Chapel, Clyde with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

Seipel, Steven Paul - Steven Paul Seipel, 38, Maryville, MO, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at his home in Maryville.

Steven was born November 28, 1977, in Maryville to Robert and Connie (Darling )Seipel.

A 1996 graduate of Maryville High School, he was a stay at home Dad.

He married Neneth Mercado October 30, 2002, in Cagayandeoro, Philippines.

Steven was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Nodaway Masonic Lodge #470 AF & AM.

Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents Virginia Seipel and Wayne and Mary Darling.

Survivors include his wife of the home Neneth Seipel; two sons Wilford Steveniah and Seth Paul Seipel, Maryville; two daughters Abigail Abish and Aseneth Miryam Seipel; sister Lori (Jeremy) Blake, Ravenwood, MO; grandfather Paul Seipel; father and mother-in-law: Nestor and Emma Mercado, Cagayandeoro, Philippines

Visitation is 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesday, January 5th, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with Funeral Services 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 6th at Price Funeral Home, and burial in Nodaway Memorial Gardens.

Memorial: Steven Seipel Children's Education Fund.

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Sobbin, Carmen R. Zimmerman - Carmen R. Sobbing, 64, Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Carmen was born in Maryville on November 23, 1951, and lived most of her life in the area. Her parents were Lawrence and Ruby (Pruitt) Zimmerman. They preceded her in death, as did 2 grandsons, Antton and Rayland Embley, and her brother, Larry Zimmerman, and her sister Carol Bjork.

She graduated from the former Mt Alverno Academy, east of Maryville, and attended NWMSU. She had formerly worked as a Dietician for St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. She was Catholic and attended St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO.

Carmen enjoyed music and played her saxophone into adulthood. She liked coffee and her goal in life was to make everyone smile and nothing ever got her down. She loved playing with her grandchildren.

On May 9th, 1987, she was united in marriage to Joseph A. Sobbing, he survives of Maryville.

Other survivors include her children, Tara (Garry) Embley, Burlington Junction, MO, Chris Myers, Nashau, NH, Chad (Melanie) Myers, NH, step children, Raymond “Pete” Sobbing, Kansas City, MO, Melissa (Will) Wise, Kansas City, MO, and Dr. Jackson (Debbie) Sobbing, Wichita, KS; her brother, Lane Zimmerman, St. Joseph, MO, and her sister, Pam (Rick) Jameson; 10 grandchildren, 8 Step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville. The burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO.

A parish and family rosary will be at 5:30 PM, Friday, December 11, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. The family will then receive friends from 6-7:30 PM, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Sticken, Larry Dean - Larry Dean Sticken, 50, of Quitman, MO, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2015, at the Harrison County Hospital, Bethany, MO.

Larry was born on May 3, 1965, in Maryville, MO, and lived most all of his life here. His parents were Herman Jay and Lenora (Lane) Sticken, preceded him in death.

Larry received his GED from Maryville High School. He worked for Porter Trash Co, Maryville, for many years.

On January 1, 1998, he was united in marriage to Sharon Lynn Leighton, and she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Lynette Huber, Carlton (Amanda) Bishop, and Courtney (Colin) Kennard; siblings, H. John Sticken, Jr., Everett (Lori) Sticken, Sherri (Kevin) Volner, and Don Sticken; 11 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Larry’s body has been cremated. His memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 11, 2015, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. The inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to help with final expenses.

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Strough, Ray D. - Ray D. Strough, 83, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Burlington Junction and Quitman, MO, area passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Ray was born on April 5, 1932, in Skidmore, MO, to Paul and Mamie (Rowlett) Strough. He attended Mt. Hope country school and graduated in 1950 from Quitman High School. He lived all his life in the area.

Ray was a farmer and heavy equipment operator, and owned and operated his own company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Rick Strough, in 1988; his siblings, Pauline Raines, Nellie Linnegar, Neva Wynn, Julia Baker, and Fred Strough; great granddaughter, Blakeley Rush, and great grandson, Ryder Rush.

He is survived by his children, Marcia (Gary) Rush, Sheridan, MO, Steve (Gerianne) Strough, Stanberry, MO, and Chris (Joyce) Strough, Burlington Junction, MO; his brother, Melvin (Joyce) Strough, Skidmore, MO, and sister, Faye Money, Maryville, MO; 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray’s wish was to be cremated. His memorial service will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Blaine will be the officiant.

Thompson, Iva May Treese - Iva May Thompson, 93, Maryville, Missouri, died Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Iva was born February 11, 1922, in Pickering, Missouri to Isaac Ansil and Ethel Kessiah (Sharr) Treese. She married Irvin Samuel Thompson July 13, 1946, in Troy, Kansas.

A graduate of Pickering High School, she was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Iva was preceded in death by her parents; husband Irvin Thompson (October 12, 1972); brothers Don, Irvin, Bernard and Eugene Treese; sisters Reva Newberry, Irene Staten and Verna Collins and grandson Scott Thompson.

She is survived by her six children Stephen (Pat) Thompson, Maryville, Jerry (Cathy) Thompson, Universal City, TX, Sue Ann (Larry) Nickerson, Maryville, Sherry Finney, Cape Canaveral, FL, Pamela (Eric) Carmichael, and Lana (Rick) Mattson, both of Maryville; 15 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation is 10:00-11:00 AM, Friday, December 4, 2015, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, December 4, 2015, also at Price Funeral Home, with burial in Orrsburg Cemetery, Parnell, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Orrsburg Cemetery, Parnell.

Wagner, Dora Mae "Dode" Lee - Dora Mae "Dode" Wagner, 102, Maryville, MO, died Monday, February 1, 2016, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.

Dode was born October 18, 1913, in Gallatin, Missouri to George Mathew and Lucy Luella Knapp Lee.

A 1931 graduate of Gallatin, MO High School, she also attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville. She and Robert Woodrow Wagner were married June 9, 1935, in Osceloa, Missouri.

She taught school for 12 years in Daviess and Nodaway Counties, the last was Rockford Country School in 1943. During and following WW II, Dode and Robert owned and operated Wagner Freight Lines. She and Robert then became the proprietors' of "The Palms" and later the "Smoke Shop" during the 1960's and 70's.

Dode joined the Maryville First United Methodist Church May 1, 1933 and participated in the quilting club for many years until she could no longer physically participate. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and past member of Soroptimist and Good Neighbors Clubs.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Robert Wagner (December 11, 1980), three brothers: John William, Roscoe Harvey, and Harold Edward Lee and sister Georgia Luella Wilson.

Surviving Dode are her children Robert L. (Barbara) Wagner, Kansas City, MO and Katherine K. George, Homer, AK; grandchildren Michele L. Skinner (Zach), Kansas City, MO, Steve R. Wagner, Gardner, KS and Kacey L. (Alana) Shupp, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 8, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with a Visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the funeral service.

Burial will follow in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Ware, Marjorie Clair - Marjorie Clair Ware, 104, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville.

Marjorie was born March 21, 1911, in Pickering, Missouri to George Loren and Nancy (Clemmons) Hackett.

She married James Corfield Ware on March 9, 1935, in Savannah, Missouri who preceded her in death on August 28, 1993.

A graduate of Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri Teachers College, she was a teacher and homemaker. She reired from teaching at Maryville Middle School.

Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Red Hat Club.

Preceding in death were her husband, daughter Nancy Kay Ware and son-in-law Bill Wollard.

Survivors include her children
J.C. (Julia) Ware, Maryville.
Marjorie Janet Wollard, Hardin, Missouri
Curtis Weldon Ware, Lordsburg, New Mexico
Phyllis Jean (Tim) Dannar, Oregon, Missouri
11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Ware's wishes were to have a private family service.

Memorials may be made to the Maryville First United Methodst Church or the Maryville Public Library.

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Wedlock, Bettie Lou- Bettie Wedlock, 86 entered into eternal peace on Thursday, December 17, 2015. She was born in Maryville on May 14, 1929, the only child of Joe and Savena Mae Swinford Kempf. Bettie attended Blackman Elementary School and graduated from Horace Mann High School, where she was delighted at having the lead role in the senior play. She graduated in 1947 and soon after, her prom dress turned into her wedding gown as she married the love of her life, Arden, on May 25th of that year. Together they had two children, son, Lynn born in March of 1948 and daughter, Myra born October of 1950.

Bettie was employed as a retail clerk at local stores including F. W. Woolworth, J. C. Penney, P. N. Hirsch, The Music Shop and Dollar General.

She was an avid bowler and in 1967, she bowled a game of 276 which stood as the record by a woman for many years at Nodaway Lanes. She attended many State and National Tournaments. She and Arden bowled in the Sunday Night Mixed League for many years. She garnered many
friends over her career years and her hobbies. She was a dog lover and favorite dog, Huey, loved singing along with her as she played the harmonica. She also enjoyed sewing and painting.

She was a life long resident of Nodaway County other than a 10 year adventure when in 1983 they moved to Richmond, Virginia to be closer to their children. Bettie returned to Maryville in 1993 after Arden passed in 1992 and only recently returned to Chesterfield County, Virginia and was residing with Lynn at the time of her death.

She is survived by Lynn and his wife, Mary, Chesterfield, Virginia and Myra and her husband, Bill Warshauer of Maui, Hawaii, four grandchildren, Nathan and Zack Wedlock of Richmond, Virginia, Haley Dean, Mechanicsville, Virginia , and Ian Wedlock of Sevierville, Tennessee and six great-grandchildren

Visitation will be Monday, December 28th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Services will be Tuesday, December 29th at 2 p.m. at Price Funeral Home in Maryville with burial following in Oak Hill Cemetery.

White, Mary Ellen Winslow - Mary Ellen White, 99, passed away at Nodaway Nursing Home on February 3, 2016 after living a warm-hearted, generous-spirited life. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her on her peaceful path home.

Mary was born to the late Loran Winslow and Mattie Pearl (Howard) Winslow on August 8, 1916 in Quitman, Missouri. She was immersed in her church, first at Quitman Methodist Church and recently at Wilcox Methodist Church. She was also a member of Community Helpers, Methodist Women, Shell Grove Club and a former member of Knob Club. Mary also served as an assistant to the dietitian at Northwest Missouri State University.

Mary was blessed with a loving family. She graduated from Quitman High School in the Spring of 1935 and married her beloved, late husband, David Harold White on August 6, 1939. They had one son, David LaVerne White and his wife, Judy, of Maryville; two grand-daughters: Brenda (Bryan) Beason, Skidmore, Missouri and Celina (Michael) Kincaid, Leawood, Kansas. Mary was fortunate to have shared in the raising of her four great-grandchildren: Brenton Beason, Brody Beason, Kyler James and Peytan James.

Mary was like a mother to all. She was kind and soft-spoken and will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her Creator.

She was preceded in death by her husband: David; sisters: Fleda Bayers, Maxine Winslow, Charlotte Pennington, Marguerite White and Eva Powers; brothers: Russell and Murray Shelton;
Lawrence, David and Howard “Rube” Winslow.

Visitation is 2-3 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016 with 3pm Funeral Services at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, Missouri

Memorials may be made to The Wilcox Methodist Church or to Asera Care Hospice.

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Whitlock, Gary Wayne - Apr 17, 1949 - Dec 30, 2015

Gary Wayne Whitlock, 66, of Clearmont, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 30, at his home in Clearmont. He passed away after a long illness surrounded by family.
Mr. Whitlock's body has been cremated under the direction of Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville, MO.
No services are planned at this time.

Wilmes, Joseph L. "Joe" - Joseph L. (Joe) Wilmes, 75, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his home in Maryville, Missouri, surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with COPD. He was born December 28, 1940, at the family farm in Maryville. He was the 8th child born to George and Gertrude (Hiatt) Wilmes. On April 27, 1963, he married Donna K. (David) Wilmes at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Maryville. Joe and Donna farmed for 20 years before purchasing Saye Machine Shop in Maryville, where he later retired. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gertrude Wilmes, brother Bernard Wilmes, sister Delores "Dee" Spire, and one grandchild Sydni Marie Wilmes.

Survivors include wife Donna of 52 years; three children: Larry (Connie) Wilmes, Dearborn, MO, Mark (Charity) Wilmes, Ravenwood, MO and, Shelly (Kirk) Sears, Higginsville, MO; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Alfred (Fran), Raymond (Roberta), Charles (Louise), Phil (Karen), Tom (Shari) and Ken (Marilyn), all of Maryville; Richard, Guilford; Rita (Dean) Stamps, Corning, IA; Louise O'Connell, Colorado Springs, CO; Helen (John) Joyce, St. Joseph, MO; Jerry (Janet), Hopkins; Geri (Jack) Ulmer, Wichita, KS; and Pauline Bjornsrud, Florida; sister-in-law Cecila Wilmes, and brother-in-law Paul Spire.

A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 PM Tuesday January 26, 2016, at St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville.

Visitation is 5:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, following the Prayer service.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 27th, also to be held at St. Gregory's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to AseraCare Hospice, Savannah, MO 64485 and St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church.

Wilson, Joy Richards - Joy Lee Wilson, 83, Guilford, MO, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Parkdale Manor, Maryville, MO. She was born March 7, 1932 to Roland and Alice Violett Richards in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1950.

She married Dean Wilson September 7, 1952 in Guilford. He survives of the home. Mrs. Wilson was a farm wife on the family farm east of Guilford.

She was active in the Guilford United Methodist Church and was a 4-H leader.

Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Kermit Black and nephew Michael Black.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Norman and wife Kay Wilson, Barnard, MO, and Marion Wilson, Guilford; three daughters, Sheila and husband Dale Schwebach, Stanberry, MO, Marcia and husband Bob Tompkins, Lonoke, AR and Deanna and husband Royce Cozine, Barnard; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Beverly Black, St. Joseph; three nephews, Roland and wife Linda Black, Frank Black and Aaron and wife Mary Black.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 11 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 12 at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford.

Memorials may be made to the Guilford United Methodist Church.

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