Viola Mae (Peery) Acklin-Gumm, 81, of Maryville, MO, passed-away on June 21, 2019 in Maryville with her family at her side.

Viola was born October 28, 1937, in Lincoln, NE. her parents were Oren Edmond Peery and Thelma Pearl (Blessman) Peery.

While in high school she was a member of the basketball team and was voted Basketball Queen of 1955. She graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MO.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville.

Viola was a farm wife and mother. She worked at the Allen and Quinn Abstract Co., a realtor for A+ Realty Co., and she was a Mary Kay Consultant for 30 years.

Viola was an active volunteer and community member. She would volunteer at the SSM St. Francis Hospital, she was past president of the Graham Community Betterment Club, past president of Eagles Auxiliary #3669, she was past president of Maryville Soroptimist Club, and she was an active member of several Maryville bowling leagues.

Viola married Lowell Leroy Acklin on November 21, 1956. They resided on a farm near Graham, MO. They were married for 34 yrs. Lowell passed away May 19, 1990. She later married Hubert E. Gumm, on December 29, 2000. She and Hubert were married 16 yrs. Hubert died July 18, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Viola is survived by her 3 children: Lora Lea Acklin, of St. Joseph, MO, Alan Michael Acklin of Ida Grove, IA, and Carolyn Ann (Dale) Buhman of Clarksdale, MO, her siblings Leola M. (Joe) Pankau of Pineville, MO, Linda D. (Floyd) Dixon of North Powder, OR, and Galen O. (Karen A.) Peery of Kiron, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.

The family will meet with friends and family, on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 6-8 PM at the First Baptist Church in Maryville.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the First Baptist Church, 121 East Jenkins Street, Maryville.

Bram-Danfelt Funeral home of Maryville is in charge of the arrangements.

Lindsey Rue Allee, 16, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019, near Barnard, MO.

Lindsey was born on May 30, 2003, in St. Joseph, MO.  Her parents were Christopher T. and Janet LaRue (Boyd) Allee.

She was a lifelong resident of Maryville and was entering her junior year of high school.

Lindsey packed many things into her 16 years.  She was a member and attended Laura Street Baptist Church, and was a girl scout for many years.  Lindsey loved to cook and eat pasta, as well as spend time talking and making videos.  She loved her cats, Gizmo and Charlie.

She loved Michael Jackson and could name any song with just a few notes.  Lindsey loved preforming. She had participated in the Maryville Young Players and had also performed at the Rose Theater in Maryville.  She loved being on stage, and the attention it gave.  She also had many viewers and followers of her You-Tube channel, “Pixel Dragon”.  She also liked helping people and would often be found chatting with people from all over the world.  She had a small group of friends, who were her true friends.  She was not afraid to be different and often stood out from others her age.  Too often peers would shy away from her or bully her for being different.  She led her own path and was not afraid to speak her mind or stand up for others.  She wanted to empower others to be the same way.

Lindsey suffered from many medical ailments in her short life.  She was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, Type I, NF for short.  NF causes tumors to grow on the end of nerves. Lindsey had many tumors throughout her body including her brain and on her spine. It caused her to have Scoliosis for which she had over 20 surgeries and eventually her spine fused at the age of 13.  She was at Children's Mercy Hospital an average of 3-5 times each month seeing all sorts of specialists. She never let this get her down and considered Children's Mercy like a second home.  She participated for many years in the NF Central Plains Walk with her group “Lindsey’s Lucky Stars”; helping raise money which goes to Children's Tumor Foundation for research, as there is no cure for NF. 

She was a also a teen ambassador of the Tourette’s Association of America and attended the yearly Tourette’s camp.  She had just recently spoke to Congress in Washington, DC. on Tourette’s and how it affected her life. 

Preceding her in death were her maternal grandfather, Guy “Bud” Allee, and her maternal grandmother, Rita C. Boyd.

She is survived by her parents, Chris and LaRue Allee of the home; her brother, Nick Allee, Maryville, MO; her paternal grandmother, Willa Allee, Maryville, MO, her maternal grandfather, Larry Boyd, Maryville, MO, and grandparents, Bill and Jean Ann Casey; aunts, LaRi Liberty, LouAnn Ewart, Chandra Hopkins, and Marita Casey; her uncles, Stephen Allee, Sterling Hopkins, Ralph Liberty, and Rick Ewart, along with numerous other family members on both sides of her family.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.  The burial will follow in the Sheridan Cemetery, VanSkyock Addition, Sheridan, MO.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

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

Mary Anne Bare, 80, of Graham, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, at SSM/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO, with family at her side.

Mary Anne was born March 4, 1939, in St. Joseph, MO. Her parents were William Allison (Billy) Logan and Roberta (Medsker) Logan. They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her son, Mitch in 2006, 2 sisters, Carol Alloway, and Billie Jean Anderson, both in 2018, and Brother in-law Bill Alloway in 2009.

Mary Anne was a lifelong resident of the Graham, MO area and graduated from Nodaway Holt High School. She attended Northwest Missouri State University. She had been employed by Uniroyal, Regal Textile, Quaker Oats and retired from Energizer in 2006.  She had many hobbies that included bowling, dancing, sewing, quilting, gardening, canning and bargain shopping.

She was a member and attended the Graham Methodist Church and was baptized on her birthday in 1990.

Her survivors include her 2 children, Tammy L. (Mike) Ridler, Graham, MO, Mike S. (Trish) Bare, Maryville, MO. 6 grandchildren, Kristin, Haley & Cody Ridler, Valerie (Tyler) Knapp, Jered (Hillary) Bare, Zachery (Jessie) Bare. 10 great grandchildren, Gavin, Gage & Grady Knapp, Kynlee & Zoey Bare, Beau Bare, Tristin, Boyd & Layla Ridler, Cadance Hughes, brother, David (Sharon) Logan, former daughter in-law, Jonell Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.

Bird, Altha Birkenholz - Altha Bird passed February 25, 2019 with the family at her side. She was 100 years and 4 months old.

Altha Birkenholz Bird was born October 22nd, 1918, to Elmer and Della (Wilson) Birkenholz. She was the granddaughter of William and Altha (Crenshaw) Birkenholz. She married Martin H. Bird on June 11, 1937. She had two sons, Richard Lee Bird, who passed in 1959, and Roger Wayne Bird.

She is the grandmother of Roger's sons, Richard Bird and Lee Bird, great-grandmother to Taylor Bird, daughter of Richard, and Mackenzie Bird and Bryce Schafer, daughter and step-son of Lee.

Altha was the fourth of nine children, Golda Cordell, Helen Shades, Mildred Boyles, William Birkenholz, Joseph Birkenholz, Vilas (John) Birkenholz and Viron Birkenholz, all deceased.

She was a homemaker and loving wife to Martin and mother to her sons Richard and Roger. She spent much time with her grandsons Richard and Lee. Altha is survived by son Roger (Sharon) Bird, Maryville, grandsons Richard (Diane) Bird, Maryville and Lee (Jessie) Bird, Topeka, KS, great-grandchildren, and sister Marion Nicholson and family.

The Bird family wishes to thank Parkdale Manor and their wonderful and caring staff, who gave loving care to Altha and to SSM Hospice who provided much comfort in the final days of Altha's life. 

Visitation: 6:00-7:00 PM Wednesday February 27, 2019, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Service: 2:00 PM Thursday, February 28th, also at Price's with burial following at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville

Boswell, Mary Ellen Comer - Mary Ellen Boswell, 58 of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Mary was born on May 13, 1960 in Grant City, Missouri to Jesse Earl and Frances Lorraine (Collier) Comer. She was a 1978 graduate of Worth County High School. Mary was a homemaker and member of the Ravenwood Christian Church and the Thursday Ladies Lunch Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jason Paul Boswell and two sisters, Geraldean (Geri) Polin and Anita Knudsen and one brother, Dennis Comer.

She married Curt Boswell on July 14, 1978 in Ravenwood, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sisters, Evelyn (Greg) Borske, Wathena, Kansas and Lora (Jim) Bliss, Southerland, Nebraska and numerous nieces and nephews many of whom called her grandma Mary; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Cindy) Boswell, Caledonia, Ohio and Wayne (Brenda) Boswell, Ravenwood, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Bill) Burns, Ravenwood, Missouri and Deanna (Ron) Scroggie, Pickering, Missouri.

Memorial Service 11am Saturday, March 23rd at the Ravenwood Christian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri. Memorials can be made to the Ravenwood Christian Church. Mrs. Boswell has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Elmo Curtis Boulting, 76, of Ravenwood, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Elmo was born on July 31, 1942, in Albany, MO, to Garvin and Ava (Pittsenberger) Boulting.  He grew up in Albany and graduated from the Albany High School.

On December 15, 1961, he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kay” Hersh at the Ravenwood Christian Church, Ravenwood, MO.

He was a longtime member of the Ravenwood Christian Church.  Elmo worked for 28 years at Eveready in Maryville and retired as a maintenance supervisor.  He also farmed, raising hay and Angus cattle.

Elmo enjoyed the outdoors; to hunt, fish and working his farm.  He was a mentor and teacher to his 2 grandsons.    

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Hazel Burton.

Survivors: his wife Kay, of the home, his son, Stanley (Jennifer) Boulting, Ravenwood, 2 grandchildren, Dylan and Levi Boulting; several nieces and nephews; and his furry friend Max.

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

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.  The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

Golda “Marie” Brown, 83, of Maryville, Mo, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the Village Care Center in Maryville.

Marie was born on October 23, 1935, in Maryville, MO. Her parents were Milton E. Tillman and Golda Mabel (Carmichael) Tillman. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant grandchild, her brothers, Marvin and his wife Selma Tillman, Milt Tillman, her sister Fannie Francis, her niece and nephews, Florence Horn, Jeff Francis, Larry Tillman, and her husband Loyd Brown.

Marie was a graduate of Maryville High School. She later graduated from Platt Business College.

She was a member of the Clearmont United Methodist Church.

She married Charles Davison. They later divorced. She later married Loyd Brown.

Marie was a farm wife. On the farm she enjoyed gardening and canning her produce. She was a seamstress and sewed her daughter’s beautiful wedding dress, she also made several baby blankets. She also crocheted. Marie loved to go fishing, as well as sightseeing around the United States.

Marie leaves behind her family that she dearly loved. Children; Lawrence Wayne Davison, of Burlington Junction, MO, Aneta (Dennis) Murphy of Clearmont, MO; her brother Don (Madolyn) Tillman of Belton, MO, sister in law Carolyn Tillman of Independence, MO, and her brother in law Carl Francis, 6 grandchildren; John (Jenny) Davison, Fayette, MO, Megan (Cody) Sprague, Grand Island, NE, Mandy (Dustin) Linebaugh, Powell, WY, Lisa (Ryan) Stahl, Clearmont, MO, Denise (Thomas) Workman, Maryville, MO, and Emily (Shawn) Frueh, Pickering, MO; 15 great grandchildren, Brady, Stetson and Leland Davison, Macy and Kynlee Sprague, Ty, Corey and Shelby Linebaugh, Peyton, Lauren and Charley Stahl, Carson and Henry Workman, and Landon and Jaclyn Frueh, and several nieces and nephews.

Marie’s body have been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville.

A memorial graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 AM, on July 8, 2019, at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO.

Marilyn Brown, 81, of Skidmore, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

Marilyn was born in Ravenwood, MO, on October 7, 1937, to Frederick Theodore and Laneata (Downing) Madden.  She lived in Ravenwood until the 2nd grade, then to King City, MO, and to Parnell, MO for a year, and then Maryville.  She had attended country school for a year, then graduated from 8th grade at St. Patrick’s, Maryville, and then graduated from Maryville High School in 1955.

On June 6, 1955, she was united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, to Charles Wayne Brown.  They were married for 43 years before he passed away in 1998.

They moved to Augusta, GA, after Charles was drafted.  They lived southwest of Skidmore, MO, and in 1991 moved into Skidmore.

Marilyn had worked as a nurse’s aide, then in the record’s room at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  She also worked as an aide in a hospital in Augusta, GA.  She later became a farm wife and raised her children.

She was a member and attended the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville.  The Church bible study group, the Ladies altar society, and helped start and was a leader of the 4-H group in Skidmore.

Marilyn liked to garden and canning.  She liked to fish and to go to the south farm.  She enjoyed taking the grandkids to the movies.  Spending time with her family was very important, and the annual get together at her house for Halloween. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles; her son, Dennis, granddaughter, Jamie Brown-Carlson; and 2 brothers, Larry and George Madden.

She is survived by her children, Danny Joe (Kaye) Brown, Skidmore, Jerry (Tracy) Brown, Skidmore, Rosalie (Marlin) Everett, Barnard, MO, and Connie (Paul) Swartz, Graham, MO; her brother, Bob (Carol) Madden, Surprise, AZ, sister in law, Charlene Madden, Parkville, MO, brother in law, Lewis Laverne Brown, Springfield, MO; 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville.   The burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO.

A family and parish Rosary will be at 5:00 PM, on Wednesday, February 27, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, visitation will follow from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Shirlie Kay (Kiser) Bunkowski, 80, of Barnard, MO, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home after a brief illness. The youngest of seven children, she was born March 7, 1939, at the family home near Barnard to Floyd “Guinea” and Mamie (Armstrong) Kiser. She frequently related fond memories of her childhood on the farm.

After beginning school at Harmon Elementary and then attending Scudder School, Shirlie graduated from Horace Mann High School, Maryville, MO, in 1957. She was most proud of receiving a diploma as a registered nurse in 1960 from the Missouri Methodist School of Nursing in St. Joseph, MO. She enjoyed keeping in touch with several of her classmates even 50 years later.

Shirlie was also extremely proud of working as a nurse for more than 50 years, including serving as director of nursing at the former Maryville Health Care, Maryville; working as a floor supervisor at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, and as head of obstetrics at Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph; and working at the Missouri State Hospital in St. Joseph. She also taught certified nurse aide classes at the Maryville Vocational School.

She was above all a caretaker for many. Those included several family members who battled cancer, particularly her husband, Lawrence, who preceded her in death in May 2018. They were married January 6, 1961, in St. Joseph and spent nearly all their 57 years of married life in or near Barnard. Shirlie enjoyed rural life and had a large garden, including a strawberry patch, for many years. She loved to can what she raised and enjoyed cooking for her family. Shirlie was a member of the Barnard Christian Church.

Preceding Shirlie in death were her parents; her brother, Charles Kiser; and four sisters, Anna Espey, Bettie Dougan, Mary Scott, and Rosalee Watson. She was also preceded by four brothers-in-law Kenneth Laughlin, Byrl Dougan, Ralph Watson, and Charles Espey; a sister-in-law, Darlene Kiser, and two nephews, Phil Dougan and Dennis Laughlin.

Among her survivors is her sister Macil Laughlin, Guilford, MO. Additional survivors include daughters Tori and Scottie Grable, De Kalb, MO; Tara and Edward Seipel, Maryville; Tish Furst and Mike Murphy, Barnard; and Denyse and Kyle Scott, Osceola, Iowa. Surviving grandchildren, whom she deeply loved, are Clint and Teela Waugh, Decatur, Iowa; Brad and Amy Wolf, Barnard; Melanie and Scott Cowger, De Kalb; Becky and Pat Swinford, Barnard; Whitney Sybert and Taylor Crockett, De Kalb; Clay Waugh, Leon, Iowa; Chris Redmond and Katrina Burden, Clearmont, MO; Brooke Wolf and Ethan Schmitz, Parnell, MO; Jessi Redmond, Clarinda, Iowa; Scott Grable Jr. and Lynden Matthews, De Kalb; and Miranda Waugh and Ethan McGill, Ames, Iowa. Shirlie also received great joy from her 16 great-grandchildren:  Mili, Beau, and Boon Waugh; Brayton Furr; Lena Cowger; Kaden Skidmore; Layla, Micah, Hadley, and Zoey Wolf; Madelyn, Mackenzie, Maggie, Maverick, and Mamie Swinford; and Colt Redmond. She also counted among those she loved her step grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, with a service at 7 p.m. Following the service, Shirlie will be cremated, and private family burial of cremains in the Barnard Cemetery will be held at a later time. Shirlie requested no flowers; the family encourages donations in Shirlie’s name to the Salvation Army

Kurby Robin Burns, 66, Maryville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Maryville Living Center, Maryville, MO.

He was born May 28, 1952, in Maryville to John Robin and Winifred Marie Herndon Burns.

Mr. Burns was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parnell, MO.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his mother; two children, Renee Burns (Tracy Platz), Kansas City, MO, Shaun Burns (Brittany Martin), Lackland AFB, TX; three grandchildren, Alexis, Brianna and Garrett Platz; two brothers, Steve Burns (Janie), Kansas City, and Joe Burns (Robin), Pickering; three sisters, Jennifer Burns-Tunell (Kirby), Stephanie Burns (Mark Zimmerman), Maryville, and Gwenna Zacchini (Tom), Aurora, CO.

Mr. Burns' body has been cremated under the direction of Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  No services are planned at this time

On May 18, 1933, Carl Leroy Carmichael was born in Pickering, Missouri. He is the youngest of four children born to Ora and Josephine (Murphy) Carmichael. He had struggled valiantly with the after effects of lymphoma and two strokes over two years. He was 86 years old. He attended both elementary and high school in Hopkins, Missouri, graduating in 1951. His leadership abilities, work ethic and organizational skills were evident in these formative years. He began his college studies in 1952. In 1953, he received a letter from neighbors, friends, and the selective service to spend the next two years in the Army near the end of the Korean War.

Meanwhile, Carl met Janell Giles, of Bethany, Missouri was visiting her sister, who lived in his hometown on his paper route. She was sitting in the front yard in her nephew’s Red Flyer wagon. Carl ran into the wagon with his bike, knocking Janell backwards. They were 11 and 10 years old. Although they lived in different towns, their friendship grew over the years. After Carl was drafted, they made the decision to marry. On May 3, 1953, they were united in marriage in the chapel of the United Methodist Church in Maryville, Missouri. They were blessed with two sons, Carl Richard and Marcus Edwin. Marcus passed away at 49 years of age.

After his discharge, Carl resumed his formal education, receiving a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State College, and his Educational Specialist Degree and doctoral studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison.

In 1959, he became a school administrator in Irwin, Iowa. In 1962, the family moved to Gresham, Wisconsin when Carl was chosen as the principal. He served two and a half years there and was then assigned to the old middle school until 1968. His final years as principal were spent at Shawano High School. In 1968, due to overcrowding at the high school, Carl implemented the first modular scheduling program in Wisconsin. He resigned in 1981 after 23 years in the Shawano school system. His resignation came about as Carl was selected the Executive Assistant to the State Department of Public Instruction, Herbert Grover. He retired from there in 1990.

He coached Little League ball teams for 10 years, even after his own sons had outgrown the league.

He is a former member of the Valley Council Committee of the Boy Scouts, serving as the camping coordinator for ten years. He also headed up a Capital Improvement fund drive that extensively remodeled and rebuilt the Gardner Dam Boy Scout Camp.

At some point, he has been on or chairman of most of the committee or taught Sunday school classes at the United Methodist Church in Shawano.

He served on the Shawano City Extra Territorial Commission from its inception until it was replaced by the Shawano County Zoning Committee. Carl and the late Ed Krueger authored the first county zoning laws. Carl served as Wescott Township Zoning Chairman for 11 years, and wrote the first ever zoning ordinances for the Town of Westcott.

He was assigned by the Wescott town board in the 1960’s to find a way to end sewer and water pollution of Shawano Lake. Carl became Chairman of the Shawano Lake Sanitary District, staying in that position for 12 years. The committee was responsible for the development and construction of a significant municipal water and sewer utility, encircling Shawano Lake and Shawano’s Industrial Park with sewer and water lines 200 miles long, and a regional waste water treatment plant.

After Carl’s first retirement, he was appointed as the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Board in Dousman, serving nine years in that capacity. During his tenure there, the large campus was greatly expanded and Masonwoods was constructed on the north shore of Shawano Lake.

When he completed his work in Dousman, he was asked to be the campaign director for Dr. Steve Kagen, who was seeking election to Congress. Carl was successful for two terms, then his son’s health issues became critical, and he left that position.

He was a charter member of the Shawano Optimist Club, the American Legion Post 117 of Shawano, United Methodist Church member of over 50 years, a 59 year member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge, and Eastern Star, BEJA Shrine, performing for many years as a clown.

After Carl finally retired for good, they purchased a large RV. They spent five months in sunny Arizona, exploring the state by golfing, dancing, and playing dominos. Later, they had a yacht, mooring it in Oconto, for summer fun. Books could be written about the experiences in those toys!

His most enjoyable times were when he was in the woods, saving trees, observing wildlife, including having a cub bear appear in front of him, tinkering in his shop, resting on the patio with Janell, smoking his pipe, and in the company of his beloved dogs. The biggest bump in his life was the death of his son Marcus. He never really recovered from that, but adjusted to living with that loss.

Carl devoted his entire life in helping others, be it improving the environment for future generations, participating in community projects and government, and mentoring students. His creed during his whole career was that a person never stands as tall as when stooping to help others. He did this unselfishly.

Carl is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Janell; son, Carl Richard (Eloise) Carmichael of Sheridan, Wyoming; two grandsons, Carl John “C.J.” Carmichael of Grand Junction, Colorado and Evan (Brooke) Carmichael of Carbondale, Colorado; step grandchildren, Jean Haynes and Shelagh Sitterson both of Virginia, Meg Sitterson of Australia, Alex Saltzgaver and Alan Sitterson both of Colorado; two very special young people, Zach and Hailey Leicht; our “other” son, Timothy Martin; and Penny Carmichael.

He was preceded in death by: his son, Marcus; his parents; his three siblings and their spouses; seven nephews; and one niece.

Viewing will be at Swedberg Funeral home in Shawano from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 with Masonic services at 7:00 pm.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Church on the Hill, United Methodist Church, 1000 Engel Drive, Shawano, with the Rev. Claudia Deede officiating. Viewing will be from 10:00 am until the time of service. With military honors to follow by Shawano American Legion Post #117.

Additional services are being held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm, Wray Memorial Methodist Church in Hopkins, Missouri. Burial to be held in Hopkins Cemetery. Bram Funeral Home in Maryville is assisting the family with arrangements in Missoouri.

Carmichael, Paula Irene - Paula I. Carmichael, 66, of Lexington, Missouri formerly of Maryville passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Riverbend Heights in Lexington.

Paula was born on March 11, 1953 in Maryville, Missouri to Clifford “Paul” and Lois I. (Phelps) Carmichael. She attended Assembly of God Church while living in Maryville. She enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics and worked for NOCOMO Industries in Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Kenneth, Larry and Gary Carmichael.

Survivors include two sisters, Kathy (Russell) Smithson, Higginsville, Missouri and Laurie (Don) Shonk, Shenandoah, Iowa; three nephews, Greg and Steve Smithson and Daniel Fox; niece, Melissa Hunsuker; aunt, Carolyn Hastings, Lee’s Summit, Missouri and many cousins.

Services 11am Tuesday, May 14th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials to the Northwest Missouri Special Olympics. Online condolences can be made to her family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Christensen, Jeffery L. - Jeffery Lynn Christensen, 63, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville.

Jeffery was born on August 11, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Edward Carl and Virginia Lenore (Woolman) Christensen, Sr.

He was a graduate of Maryville High School. Jeffery was a maintenance technician for SSM Health St. Francis Hospital. Prior to that he had worked 25 years for LMP Steel & Wire, Pella Windows, and Northeast Nodaway School District.

Jeffery was of the Christian faith, he worked with the youth at the Nazarene church, He was active with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and was a Scout Master. He was a volunteer with the American Red Cross training CPR and First Aid. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Lynn Christensen, Jr., parents, Edward Carl and Virginia Lenore (Woolman) Christensen, Sr., sister, Sandra Sue Campbell, nephew, David Campbell. 

He married Linda Marie Porter on May 19, 1979 in Maryville, Missouri, she survives of the home, Linda and Jeffery just recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Additional survivors include five children, Errin Marie (Scott) Wilmes, Liberty, Missouri, Donald Allen Christensen, Maryville, Missouri, Daniel Joseph Christensen, Independence, Missouri, Carter Allen Christensen, Maryville, Missouri, and Zoey Elizabeth Christensen, Maryville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Alexandria (Alexander) Lapp, Bridget Wilmes and Taylor Christensen; seven brothers and sisters, Edward Carl Christensen, Jr., Happy Valley, Alaska, David Asher (Karen) Christensen, Savannah, Missouri, Joseph Elton (Nellie) Christensen, Maryville, Missouri, Carl Johan (Donna) Christensen, Burlington Junction, Missouri, Alma Linda (David) Iwen, Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Virginia Christensen, Maryville, Missouri and Ann Kristine (David) Dredge, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorial Services 2pm Friday, June 28th at the First Baptist Church of Maryville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday at the First Baptist Church. Mr. Christensen has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. The family suggests memorials to the Oncology Department of Mosaic Medical Center, Maryville or the First Baptist Church of Maryville. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.co

John Edward Coxe III, 67, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville, MO on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

John was born May 17, 1951 in California. His parents were the late Dr. John Edward Coxe Jr., D.O. and Elizabeth Ann (Brisbois) Coxe. He was also preceded in death by one brother Stephen Coxe.

He graduated from Dayton Iowa High School, class of 1969. He was an Eagle Scout and in the late 70’s was the owner of Bob’s Grocery in Des Moines, Iowa. He became interested in auto parts in the 80’s and managed Big A Auto Parts in Iowa and Nebraska. He was the owner of J & J Auto Supply from 1988-2000 and the regional manager of CarQuest Auto Parts from 2000-2018 both in Maryville, MO until his retirement.

On December 23, 1972, in Des Moines, IA, he was united in marriage to Janis Lee Preston.

John was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren. He could always be counted on when you needed help or advice, even when it wasn’t always what you wanted to hear. His great family values will most certainly be carried on through his family who will miss and love him always.

His survivors include his wife, Janis, his children: Leanna Emery (Darcy Dudley), Christine Emery (D.J. Sunderman), John Edward Coxe IV (Hilary Jackson) and Laura Sterkis all of Maryville, MO; step mother Barb Coxe of Dayton, IA; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Andrew and Bruce (Treasa) Coxe both of Ankeny, IA, Craig of Florida; step brothers and sisters, John (Denise) Skoglund, Karen Skoglund, Tom Skoglund, all of Dayton, IA, Chris (Kim) Skoglund of CA, and Kathy (Larry) Schiller of VT, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO

James Elvin Crites, 85, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, surrounded by family.

He was born on July 5, 1933, at College Springs, Iowa to Mary and Everett Crites.  After getting his education in Maryville, he and his wife were employed at the Maryville Daily Forum and continued in management in the graphic arts industry at Lenexa, Kansas.  After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling the world on 20 ocean cruises as well as tours in the United States and Canada.

He and his wife were married July 27, 1952, at the Maryville Christian Church where the ceremony was preformed by her father, Rev. L.B. Day.

Left to cherish his memory is his high school sweetheart and wife, Arlene (Day) Crites; daughter, Laura and Michael Collings, Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughters, Kate and Sam Sweeten, Kansas City, Missouri, and Kristin and Adam Sostarich, Overland Park, Kansas; daughter in law, Jill (Beavers) Crites, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and grandson, Tim Crites, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by their son, David Lisle Crites.

Cremation was completed at the Highland Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. 

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri, is in charge of the graveside services at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville

Richard Levi Cronin, 92, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at the Mosiac Life Care, Maryville, with family at his side.

Richard was born in Minden, NE, on December 10, 1926.  His parents were Daniel and Della Cronin.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his 15 siblings; Irene Cronin, Danny Cronin, Mary Tracy, Della Rounds, Nora Walentine, Loretta Emal. Jim Cronin, Edna Stickweh, Lawrence Cronin, William Cronin, David Cronin, and Vivian Holberg.

After high school, Richard proudly served his country in the US Army.  He was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA. 

He received his bachelor’s degree at UN-L., then his Master’s in Education from Greeley Teachers College, Greeley, CO.  He was a social studies teacher, and assistant principal, and spent 35 years with the Hastings, NE, Public School System.  He retired in 1992.

Richard was a member and attended the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, and was a member of Maryville Men’s Forum.  He was a coin collector, and an avid Huskers sports fan.  He loved his coffee and donuts, but especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild.

On July 22, 1961, in York, NE, Richard was united in marriage to Jane Steven.  She survives of the home in Maryville.

Other survivors include his 2 sons, Steven (Carlos Cronin) Cronin, Houson, TX, and Jim (Joyce) Cronin, Maryville, MO; his brother, John (Polly) Cronin, Greeley, CO; his sister in law, Ardyce Cronin, Sacramento, CA; his 2 grandchildren, Kael (Ashley) Martin, North Kansas City, MO, and Jarret Cronin, Maryville, MO; and his great grandchild, Kason Martin, North Kansas City, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, also of Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Crozier, James D. - James D. Crozier, 72, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Jim was born on July 15, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to William D. and Euneta W. (Sloan) Crozier. He attended Horace Mann, Maryville High School, and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University.

He spent the first part of his career examining banks for the U.S. Treasury. Later, he taught business writing and public speaking around the world. A passionate Bearcat fan, he hosted tailgate parties before each Northwest home football game. Known for his prolific puns, humorous t-shirts and his “Cronak the Magnificent” routines, Jim loved to get a laugh or an eye-roll in response.

He is survived by his wife Brenda; three children, Lauree (Danny) Valverde, Golden, Colorado; Michael Crozier (Phoebe Owens), Portland, Oregon and Natalie Haynes of Colorado; brother, Ken (Cindy) Crozier, Morrisville, North Carolina and four grandchildren, Cassie, Ruby, Hank and Lily.

Mr. Crozier has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. He requested no formal service, but asked that a tailgate-type party be held in his honor in July.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Phillip was born in Blockton, IA, on August 23, 1941 to the late Virgil and Pearl (Bower) Deardorff.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Kay in 2008; his siblings, Virgil Jr., Barbara and Keith Deardorff, and Verna Fletchall.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Methodist faith.

Phillip worked construction all his life and was a former employee of the Loch Sand and Construction Co., Maryville, MO.  He enjoyed gardening.

On November 4, 1961, in Grant City, MO, Phillip was united in marriage to Leslie Kay Akers.  They spent 46 years together before her death in 2008.

His survivors include his children, Sharon Deardorff, and Kevin Deardorff, both of Bethany, MO, Tom (Stormy) Deardorff, Parnell, MO, and Stacey Deardorff, Parnell, MO; his 2 sisters, Connie Asher, and Bonnie Fletchall, both of Clearfield, IA; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Althestan Cemetery, Althestan, IA

Derr, Alma Lois Kneale- Alma Lois Derr, 96, Maitland, Missouri died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Maryville.

Lois was born January 31, 1923 in Maitland to Edgar and Alma (Sanders) Kneale. She was a graduate of Maitland High School and also spent one year at Tarkio College. She married Dr. Miller C. Derr, D.O. on November 20, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri at the First Presbyterian Church. A homemaker, Lois also worked in conjunction with her husband in his medical office.

She was a member of the Maitland Christian Church, Den Mother of Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, Chapter AL P.E.O., PTA, MCB Press Newsletter, Maitland Blue Grass Festival, and Maitland Chamber of Commerce. 

Preceding Lois in death were her parents, husband, Dr. Miller Derr, three brothers: Leonard , Lloyd and Lawrence Kneale; and grandsons Benjamin Derr and Jace Derr.

Surviving are sons, M. C. (Jo) Derr II and Mick (Val) Derr, both of Maitland; Gregg (Debbi) Derr, Burlington Jct., MO, and daughter, Denise "Don" Cotter, St. Joseph, MO; 11 Grandchildren: Miller Derr, Brice Derr, Stephanie Wall, Michael Derr II, Derek Derr, Dakota Derr, Sonny Derr, Lacy Angelou, Lindsey Barnes, Ashley Simmons and Cody Cotter and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, June 13th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 14th at the Maitland Christian Church. Burial will follow the services at Maitland Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Tri-City Nutrition Site, P.O. Box 88, Maitland, Missouri 64466

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

Kenneth James “Kenny” Dougan, 73, of Ravenwood, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, MO.

Kenny was born in Maryville, MO, on May 12, 1946.  His parents are James A. and Bonnie Jean (Sherry) Dougan.  His mother preceded him in death on January 20, 2014.  He was also preceded in death by his sister in law, Linda Dougan.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School in 1964.  He worked for years as a switchman at Grand River Mutual Telephone and retired in 2004.  He was a US Army veteran.

He was a race car fan; NASCAR and dirt track, and had built racing motors for some local drivers.  He liked to fish; and enjoyed competing in horse shows with his boys when they were growing up.  And he especially liked watching his grandkids play ball.

On February 10, 1966, he was united in marriage to Linda Verlene Wray, and she survives of the home.

He is also survived by his 2 sons, Robbie and wife, Debbie Dougan, Maryville, MO, and Randy and wife, Brenda Dougan, Ravenwood, MO; his father, James A. Dougan, Ravenwood, MO; his 2 brothers, Keith Dougan, Ravenwood, MO, and Kirby and wife, Deb Dougan, Ravenwood, MO; his 5 grandchildren, Cole, Christopher, Taylor, Shayna and husband, Taylor, and Jaysie; his 3 great grandchildren, Kinley and Kash Emery, and Rhyott Scott; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, also of Maryville, MO.

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

Linda Annette (Coffelt) Dougan, 70, of Ravenwood, MO passed away at her home on April 10, 2019, surrounded by family.

Linda was born August 20, 1948 in Maryville, MO, to Wesley Dean Coffelt and Mary Frances (Huff) Coffelt. She was preceded in death by her father, and her mother in law, Bonnie Dougan.

Linda was a life long resident of Ravenwood, MO. She was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church.

She was employed for thirty years at the Energizer plant in Maryville, working in maintenance.

She liked to sew, to read, and do puzzles.  She loved her grandkids and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed helping at the church.

On June 30, 1968 in Maryville, MO she was married to Keith Allen Dougan, he survives of the home.

Her other survivors include her mother Mary, and her children, Jeremy (Marcee) Dougan, of Maryville, MO, and Keitha (Mike) Clapp, of Hopkins, MO; 4 grandchildren, Keira and Kylee Dougan, and Sadee and Sophee Clapp; 3 sisters Vickie (John) Brown, Colorado Springs, CO, Cindy (Gary) Staten, Ravenwood, MO, Virginia (Bill) Bateman, Maryville, MO; and her father in law James Dougan of Ravenwood, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, also of Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made in Linda’s name to the Ravenwood Christian Church, or to Mosaic Hospice Care, Maryville, MO.

Stephen G. “Stuffie” Dowling, 72, of Maryville, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, at SSM/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO.

Born August 12, 1946 in Maryville, MO, his parents were Eugene Earl and Mildred Melinda (Ulmer) Dowling. They preceded him in death. 

Steve was a lifelong resident of the Nodaway County, MO area except for a period when he was in Mission, TX. He was a graduate of the Maryville High School, class of 1964 and had been a self-employed farmer.  Steve was a member of the Burr Oak United Methodist Church in Skidmore, MO, and the Elks Club #760, of Maryville, MO. He enjoyed golfing, camping and boating.

On February 19, 1977, he married Barbara E. “Barb” Johnson in Clarinda, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 2009.

He was also preceded by daughter Brenda M. Dowling, 2018, brother Gary Dowling, 2014, sisters Ronda Salsbury, 2010, and Jackie Holaday, 2017.

Survivors include daughter, Bonnie D. (Randy) Patterson, Graham, MO, son in-law Roger Young, Colony, KS. 6 grandchildren, Nicholas (Claudia) Patterson, A.J. Young, Crissy Atliss, Breanna Brockman, Dylan Young and Elizabeth Young. 4 great grandchildren, a sister, Mary Karen (Dave) Christiansen, Savannah, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve has been cremated. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.  Pastor Paul McKim will be the officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. No formal visitation is planned.  

Dreher, Wilma G. Jameson - Wilma G. Dreher, 90, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Maryville Living Center.

Wilma was born on November 2, 1928 in Darlington, Missouri to Madison F. and Margaret E. (Elliott) Jameson. She was a 1946 graduate of the Stanberry High School. She was a member of the Fist Baptist Church, Maryville and the Tri-C American Legion Auxiliary Post 464 for 70 years. 

She worked for the City of Maryville in the Water Department and later the St. Joseph Light & Power Company.

Wilma married Billy E. Lainhart in 1948, He preceded her in death in 1962. She later married Norman Dreher in 1965, He preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded by her parents, infant son, Edward Gene Lainhart, four brothers, Walker Jameson, Joe Jameson, David “June” Jameson and Bill Jameson, son-in-law, Phil Dougan and one niece and one nephew.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Dougan, Maryville, Missouri; granddaughter, Ashley and John Kempt, III, St. Joseph, Missouri; great-grandson, Benjamin Kempt; sister-in-law, Iva Lee Jameson, Kansas City, Missouri and four nieces and one nephew.

Services 11am Friday, May 17th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. There will be no visitation held. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Debra Kae “Debbie” Dunn, 65, of Hopkins, MO, passed away at home on April 10, 2019.

Debbie was born in Maryville, MO, on February 5, 1954, and spent her lifetime in the Hopkins area.  Her parents were Pete and JoAnne (Corwin) Peve, and preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her son, Brad in 2014; her brother in law Gareld Riley, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She graduated from North Nodaway High School in 1972.  Debbie was a busy and hard-working person.  She had worked at the State Line Cafe, she mowed lawns, she worked at Parkdale Manor and the Bedford Manor.  She worked at North Nodaway School district from 1991 to 2018 as a janitor and substitute bus driver.  She had worked at the Bethesda Group Home in Maryville.  She worked for 7 years at Kawasaki in Maryville, and had been on the Hopkins Rescue Squad.

Debbie was a member and attended the First Baptist Church in Hopkins.

Her survivors include her sons, Jeff Peve, Kansas City, MO, and Wade (Ashley) Smith, Moberly, MO; her 2 sisters, Anna Mae (Allan) Thompson, Hopkins, MO, and Vicki Riley, Hopkins, MO; her grandchildren, Wesley, Dalton and Draven Peve, Hopkins, MO, and Luca and Lily Smith, Moberly, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO

Evans, Lillian Lee Carlson - Lillian Lee (Carlson) Evans was born November 4, 1943 in Elmo, Missouri the daughter of Robert Carlson and Grace (Ecker) Carlson. She grew up attending school in Elmo, graduating as the first class of West Nodaway High School with the Class of 1961. After graduation she was united in marriage to Marvin D. Evans on July 21, 1961 at the Elmo United Methodist Church. To this loving union three children were born, Kevin Duane, Linda LeAnn and Danny Lee.

Lillian worked for over 20 years at NEBS in Maryville, Missouri. She loved spending time with family, working outdoors, camping, antiquing, refurbishing trunks and playing cards. She was a member of the Clearmont Community Club and the Knitty Gritty Knitting Club.

Left to cherish Lillian’s memory is her loving husband of 58 years, Marvin Evans of Clearmont, Missouri; two children, Linda Babcock of Clearmont, Missouri; and Danny Evans and wife Melissa of Clearmont, Missouri; a brother, Eddie Carlson and wife Janice of Corning, Iowa; a sister, Ethel Phillips and husband Richard of Lakewood, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Nelly Carlson of Bellevue, Nebraska; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Lillian in death are her parents Bob and Grace Carlson; her son, Kevin Evans; two brothers, Lynn Carlson and Connie Dean Carlson; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Carlson

Donald R. Fast, Sr., 95, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home near Burlington Junction, MO, with family at his side.

Donald was born in Burlington Junction on June 30, 1923; and lived his whole life within a mile of his birthplace.  His parents were Enos Irvin and Zora Opal (Atherton) Fast, they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by 2 great grandsons, Brayden Michael Callow, and Dayne Christian Fast.

Donald was a farmer all his life.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith; and had his accreditation with the Assembly of God Church.  He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club, he served on the West Nodaway school board, and had been on the board at the Senior Center. 

He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in basketball games and other sporting events.  He had played softball until he was 65.  And he was also a bit of a prankster.

On April 1, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Donald was united in marriage to Lola Marie Laumann.  They were married for 59 years before her death on April 25, 2004.  In 2015, Donald was united in marriage to Beulah Ann Freeman-Scott.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his 6 children, Janet Sue (Maurice) Zion, Chillicothe, MO, Sheila (Denzil) Zimmerman, Bolivar, MO, Dennis (Judy) Fast, Burlington Junction, MO, Nancy (Benjamin) Hamby, Winter Springs, FL, Donna (Scotty) Campbell, Burlington Junction, MO, and Donald (Teresa) Fast, Burlington Junction, MO; 3 step children, Shelly Brown, Sheila Scott, and Dorothy Spells (deceased), and Ann’s aunt, Doris Freeman; 17 grandchildren, Mark (Stacia) Zion, Teresa Zion, Melinda (Brett) Hecker, DeAnn (Joshua) White, Lora (Clint) Callow, Denny (Tricia) Fast, David (Amy) Fast, Christina (Jim) Beagle, Jessica (Kenni) Figueroa, Joshua (Kara) Hamby, Melissa Coffelt, Jennifer (Jeff) Geib, Amy (Cody) Alexander, Ryan Fast, Cory (Danay) Fast, Tyler (Tayne) Fast, and Brianna (Kolton) Jones; and 36 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2018, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

George, Edith B. Cooper - Edith B. (Cooper) George, 98 of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care of Maryville.

Edith was born on February 11, 1921 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Clarence and Ruth (Rackliff) Cooper. She was a graduate of Lawson Missouri High School and received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and her master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. 

Edith had taught school at Eugene Field until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Maryville, United Methodist Womens, Missouri Retired Teachers Association, Nodaway Chapter of DAR and the Daughters of Union Veterans.

She married William C. George in 1942 in Lawson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1970. She was also preceded by her parents, son-in-law, David Strosaker, granddaughter, Ann Michelle Barratt, sister, Rachel Crowley and brother, Calvin Cooper.

Survivors include two daughters, Esther Strosaker, Quincy, Illinois, Janice (Robert) Barratt, Casper, Wyoming, son, Paul (Garland) George, Maryville, Missouri; sister, Betty Cheek, Excelsior Springs, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jimmy George, Liberty, Missouri; six granddaughters, Cathy George, Karen (Nathan) Dingman, Laura (Mike) Bissen, Melissa (Eugene) Rho, Sarah (Lance) Munroe, Tena (Nick) Edwards; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Memorial Service 11am Monday, April 22nd at the First United Methodist Church of Maryville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside Services 3pm Monday at Richmond Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Missouri. Mrs. George has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Maryville. Online condolences can be made at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Shirley Lucille “Sug” Gibson, of Excelsior Springs, she entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at a nursing home in Excelsior Springs.

Shirley was born in McFall, MO, to Marshall and Helen (Duerson) Collier. 

She was a good student in school and was the 8th grade Valedictorian and excelled in math.  She was active in her church and had played the piano and organ for 70 years; she had also taught Sunday school.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Grant Null; her first husband, Hubert Null; her sisters, Thalia Paul and Nancy Gibson; and her second husband, Roger Gibson.

Shirley was a member and attended Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.  Her other memberships included the Sisters of the Skillet, the Red Hat Club, North Nodaway 4-H Club and leader, and the Tri-Sigma Sorority.  

She liked to cook for family dinners.  She also liked to work in her yard planting flowers and gardening.  Shirley was an excellent seamstress and made her own clothes for herself and Nancy Gail. 

She was a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide for the Hopkins and Pickering School Districts.  Then in 1974 she went to work in the office at the Missouri State Employment Agency, Maryville.  She retired in 1994. 

Shirley loved and was proud of her children, grand-children, and great grandchildren. 

Her survivors include her children, Patrick Null (Mindy Rowlett), and Nancy Gail (Merle) Teer; her grandchildren, Heidi (Brad) Weeks, Brian Kuhs, Becci Null, Jenni Null (Aaron Gartner), and Tucker Null; her great grandchildren, Makayla and Hailey Weeks, and Nolan Patrick Null; her sister, Evelyn Daniels, her cousins, Willawdean (Harold) Plymell, and Carolyn (Jack) Gordon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley has been cremated under the care of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 25, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.  The burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO

Gigliotti, Joseph Michael - Joseph M. “Joe” Gigliotti, 51, of Maryville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Joe was born on February 23, 1968 in Amherst, Ohio to Marco and Nancy Gigliotti. 
A graduate of Edinburg High School, Edinburg Tx. Joe attended Fairfax school also and was a proud member of the class of 1986. Joe spent 22 years with Joyce Dredge of Maryville Mo and enjoyed raising Joyce’s two wonderful children, and cherished his time being a Pa Pa with their children now. During Joe’s career he wore many hats, as an over the road Hazmat driver, grain hauler for local farmers, HVAC owner, and construction jobs. He recently worked for Northwest Heating & Cooling, of Maryville Mo. Joe was a proud member of AARP and an avid Kansas Chiefs fan. 3 years ago Joe met an amazing gal who turned his life into fun and laughter, Nancy Swanson and Joe enjoyed traveling on their motorcycles and camping in their RV. Everyone would agree Joe was free spirited and didn’t know a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father and one sister, Judith Gigliotti.

Survivors include his mother, Nancy Gigliotti, Tucson, Arizona; companion, Nancy Swanson of the home; seven brothers and sisters, Mark (Jessica) Gigliotti, Richardson, Texas, Joyce Harris (Chris Strough), Burlington Junction, Missouri, Mike (Chris) Gigliotti, Ozark, Missouri, Debbie Gigliotti, Dallas, Texas, Jeff (Staci) Gigliotti, Georgetown, Texas, John (Jeannie) Gigliotti, Spicewood, Texas, Rebecca (Dustin) Barton, Austin, Texas, many nieces and nephews and his non-biological children Justin (Tiffany) Dredge and Jaylene (Chris) Rhodes all of Maryville, Missouri.

Joe has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A Celebration of Life Saturday, March 23rd at the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, 1104 East 5th Street, Maryville from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Kathy Lynn Gladman, 56, of Hopkins, MO, passed away on July 4, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care, Maryville, MO. 

Kathy was born in Maryville, MO, on August 20, 1962, and had lived most all her life in the area.

She was preceded in death by her father, Drexel Leroy Griffey, and 2 sisters, Joy Hansen, and Lora Rybolt.

She graduated from North Nodaway High School; and had worked as a Nurse’s Aid in the area.  She was a member of the Baptist Church in Hopkins, and was an avid bingo player.

She is survived by her mother Nancy “Jody” (Mooney) Griffey, Hopkins; 2 brother in laws, Ed Hansen, and Mark Rybolt; also 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO

Charles Tillman Goff, 81, was born April 8, 1938, in Grant City, MO. His parents were Vernon and Dolores Goff. Charles passed away surrounded by family on June 26, 2019.

Chuck attended Grant City High School. While in high school he was active in sports and scouting, attaining the Eagle Scout Award. He attended Northwest Missouri State University and in 1960 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and ten years later, he earned a Master of Science in Education. While at Northwest, Chuck lettered in basketball as a guard on the NW basketball team for four years.

Chuck taught and coached in Mound City, Odessa, and Moberly, MO, before returning to Maryville, in 1969 as a teacher at Maryville High School. Throughout his educational career, Chuck taught and coached football, basketball and golf at the high school.  He served for over 20 years as the athletic director of both Washington Middle School and Maryville High School. In addition, he served as vice-principal at WMS. Following his retirement in 1997, Chuck became a salesman for Nill Bros. Sports in Kansas City, KS.

On August 7, 1960, Chuck married Nancy Young. Nancy and Chuck taught and lived in Maryville for most of their married years. They were blessed with three children and five grandchildren. After 30 years of marriage, Nancy passed away on May 18, 1991. In 1998, Chuck married Kathryn Wurm. He became a stepfather to Kathy’s three children and seven grandchildren.

Chuck was an avid sports fan. As both a Spoofhound and Bearcat Booster, he regularly attended basketball and football games. He went to many state championship games and attended two of NW’s National Championship football games. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals and MU fan. 
Chuck served as a high school basketball official for many years.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Francis, his first wife, Nancy, his daughter, Kelli Fitzgerald, and in-laws, Byron and Mary Louise Young.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; two children: Casey (Jan) Goff of Liberty, MO, Corey (Jennifer) Goff of Parkville, MO, son-in-law, Robert Fitzgerald, Parkville, MO, three stepchildren: Emily (Darrin) Stone Harrisonville, MO, Keith (Holly) Wurm, Parkville, MO, and Meredith (Casey) Green of Fort Worth, TX, five grandchildren: Kelsey Goff, Kyle (Hadei) Goff, Madison Fitzgerald, Brylie Goff, Jadyn Goff, seven step-grandchildren:, Triston Wurm, Ethan Stone, Elliott Stone, Aubrey Stone, Connor Green, Lowen Wurm, Parker Green and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 9-11:00 AM on Monday, July I, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.  The funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.

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

Kriss Quentin Goslee, 65, of Skidmore, MO, passed away at his home in Skidmore.

He was born on July 16, 1953, in Maryville, MO, to parents Carroll Quentin “Q” Goslee and Margret Ailene (Hammond) Goslee. He was of the Christian faith.

Kriss was a truck diver in years passed.

He was an avid antique hunter, rock hunter, and he loved working with wood.

He was preceded in death by both parents, a brother Kirk Rylan Goslee, and a nephew Brent Goslee.

Kriss is survived by his three children: Kirk Emerson (Lanie) Goslee of Highlands Ranch, CO, Shandi Quinn (Brian) Tippett of Aurora, CO, and Jessica Spainhower of Grant City, MO; seven grandchildren: Lyiah, Kadin, Kyler, and Ellee Goslee, Braxton and Brodie Tippett, and Audra Spainhower; three brothers Ken (Bobbi) Goslee of Kissie Mills, MO, Kermit (Ronda) Goslee of Maryville, MO and Kirby Goslee of Skidmore, MO, as well as nieces and nephews.

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

Graveside services will be held at a later date

Gragg, Mark L. "Buff" - Mark L. “Buff” Gragg, 56, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

“Buff” was born on January 29, 1963 in Maryville, Missouri to Robert L. and Velda F. (Brown) Gragg. He was a 1981 graduate of North Andrew High School and received his bachelors of Physical Education from Northwest Missouri State University. “Buff” was the owner and office manager of D.M.R. Plastics in Bolckow, Missouri for 20 years. He was a former member of the Rosendale Baptist Church and attended the Savannah First Baptist Church. He was also a large supporter of the Northwest Missouri Bearcats.

He is survived by his father, Robert Gragg, Bolckow, Missouri; brother, Darin (Melinda) Gragg, Bolckow, Missouri; two nieces, Brooke (Matthew) McDonald, Maryville, Missouri and Mariah Gragg, Bolckow, Missouri and a huge support group of his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Velda Gragg on November 26, 2015.

Services 2pm Wednesday, April 24th at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Tuesday, April 23rd at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. In memory of “Buff”, his family suggests memorials to Relay for Life. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Mary Beth Gray, 71, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at SSM/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO.

Mary Beth was born in Elmo, MO, on May 1, 1947, her parents were Merlin Howard and Lucille E. (Kellogg) Teuscher.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her sister, Shirley VanFosson, and her son Jeffrey Lee Gray.

Mary Beth graduated from West Nodaway High School.  She was a seamstress at the Lorraine Garment Co, in Bedford, IA.  She also cooked at several local restaurants; she had driven a school bus and the OATS Bus.

She had attended the Wilcox Methodist Church, Wilcox, MO.  She liked to play the piano and organ, was a member of the Lady’s Republican Organization of Nodaway County.  She was a baker and excellent cook; and enjoyed spending time with her family.

On June 4, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to Dennis L. Gray, at the Methodist Church in Braddyville, IA.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children, Jodi (Dewayne) Davison, Rosendale, MO, Jolyn (Andy) Jackson, Bedford, IA, and Jarrett (Jennifer) Gray, Burlington Junction, MO.  Her brother, Howard Merlin (Barb) Teuscher, Broken Bow, NE; 10 grandchildren, Wyatt and Cheyenne Gray, Kyle and Kolby Davison, Kodi, Maggie, McKenzie and Kolton Jackson, and Tyler and Dylan Gray; 2 great grandchildren, Jaxxon Williams, and Kansas Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gray has been cremated and her memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The family will receive family and friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. 

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

R. Max Greever, 89, of Stanberry, MO, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, in Maryville, MO, with family at his side.

Max was born on July 31, 1929 in Bedford, IA.  His parents were Virgil E. and Alta (Beauchamp) Greever.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his daughter, Carol Greever Brown in 2017, and his half-brother, Harley Greever in 2019.

Max went to the Hazel Dell School near Bedford, IA through the 8th grade.  He graduated from Maryville High School, in 1949.  He received his B.S. in Education from Northwest Missouri Teachers College, in Maryville in 1957, he then received his Master’s Degree and Specialists Certification (Administrative Specialist) from Kirksville, MO, in 1968.

On March 1, 1951, in Maryville, MO, Max was united in marriage to Leona Mae Ringold, she survives of the home.

He had worked at the Tivoli Theater in Maryville; and had worked for 10 years at the Price Funeral Home, also of Maryville.  In 1958, he and Leona moved to Madison, MO, to teach and to be the Junior and Senior High Principal; he taught Industrial Arts, Agriculture, and Drivers Ed.

In 1970, the family moved to Stanberry where Max became the Junior and Senior High School Principal.  He retired in 1990 after 20 years.  He had spent 33 years total in education.

Max was a member of the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO.  He was a Master Mason and 50-year member of the Nodaway Masonic Lodge #470, AF&AM, Maryville.  He was a member of the Missouri National Education Association, Missouri State Teachers Association, and the Missouri Retired Teacher Association.

His survivors include his wife, Leona; his daughter Nancy (Jeff) Farlow, Maryville, MO; his 5 grandchildren, Lexy Myers, Lauren Brown, Jack Brown, Michael Farlow and Brittany Farlow; 2 great grandchildren, Owen and Jude Myers; his sister in law, Rosellyn Voggesser, his half-sister, Charlotte (Doyle) Sanders, Sidney, NE; half-sister in law, Janice Greever, Scottsbluff, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, on Tuesday at the funeral home, where a masonic service will follow the visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO, or the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO. 

Harris, Florence Eula - Florence Eula Harris, 92, of Sedalia, Missouri formerly of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia.

Florence was born on March 3, 1927 in Pickering, Missouri to Charley M. and Delma H. (Vinzant) Hopkins. She was a 1947 graduate of the Hopkins High School.

Florence was an Assistant Registrar Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Manager of Fresh & Rich Dairy Store and retired as a clerk for Goodhart Jewelry Store in Sedalia. She was a member of the Sedalia Christian Church, Rosanna Chapter O.E.S.-Past Matron, Glenn Ulmer American Legion Auxiliary, Communion Steward, CWF Service Chairman, Secretary of CWF Group #1, all of Sedalia Christian Church.

She married Wayne Arthur Harris on October 18, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2000. She was also preceded by her parents, and one sister, Zeta Cristina Scroggie.

Survivors include her children Michale (Vicki) Harris, Sedalia, Missouri; Linda (Bill) Nichols, Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Charli Jo Plymell, Sedalia, Missouri and Holly Ann (Troy) Morgan, Vienna, Virginia and four great-grandchildren, Chase Plymell, Joshua Morgan, Calyssa Plymell and Jacob Morgan.

Funeral Services 10am Friday, June 28th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with Rosanna Chapter Order of Eastern Star Services. Burial Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Marty Lee Hill, 63, of Platte City, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the North Kansas City Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.

Marty was born on November 23, 1955, in Fairfax, MO, to Harold Leslie and Yvonne Lee (Blair) Hill. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother in law Warren Kamtz. He had lived the past 23 years in Platte City and was a former Nodaway County resident.  He graduated from South Nodaway High School in 1973.

For 25 years Marty was a service worker for Spire, formerly MGE Gas Company, in Kansas City, MO.

He was a member and attended the Platte City United Methodist Church, Platte City, MO.

He was united in marriage to Vanessa Irene Shaiffer on Oct 19, 1996, at Pleasant Hill, MO.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Stacie (Mike) Shellenberger, Savannah, MO, Rachel (Bryan) Wax, Dearborn, MO, and Brian (Nora) Hill, Kansas City, MO; his 5 siblings, Carol Kamtz, Liberty, MO, Sonja Wilmes, Maryville, MO, Leslie (Annette) Hill, Maryville MO, Becky Goodwin, Platte City, MO, and Bobbie (Gary) Baker, Platte City, MO; 5 grandchildren, Trevor (Hannah) Shellenberger, Audra, and Adam Shellenberger, and Gavin and River Wax; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO

Hoshor, Alice Marie Harders - Alice M. Hoshor, age 96, of Nebraska City passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Ambassador in Nebr. City. 

Alice Marie (Harders) Hoshor was born on May 11, 1922 in Glendale, AZ; the daughter of Claus Waltimar and Clara Johanna (Fischer) Harders.  She attended Grace Evangelical Lutheran School and Glendale Union High school and then graduated from  Lamson’s Business College in Phoenix, AZ.   

On February 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to Charles William Hoshor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westboro, MO.  He preceded her in death on June 2, 1999. 

Alice was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nebr. City., where she was an active volunteer.  She was a housewife,  homemaker and a  beloved wife, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother, and aunt.   

Those left to cherish her memory include four children:  Kathy Baker and husband David of Wichita, KS, Bruce Hoshor and wife Donna of Maple Grove, MN, Terri Nelson and husband Wayne of Nebr. City, NE and Steven Hoshor and wife Susan of Nevada, IA; seven grandchildren:  Ashley Baker, Jordon Hoshor, Haley Hoshor, Nicholas Hoshor, Cassandra Hoshor, Trent Nelson and Alyssa Nelson; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Ruth Sanders of Novato, CA; other family and friends. 

In addition to her husband,, she was preceded in death by her parents, Claus and Clara Harders, an infant son, Charles Michael Hoshor, son, John Scott Hoshor, grandson, Tyler Wayne Nelson and a sister, Esther Harders.   

Following a visitation from 9:30-10:30 at the church, a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Nebr. City with Pastor Charles Kathurima-Murithi officiating.  Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery near Maryville, MO. 


Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City is in charge of arrangements

Hoyt, Pauline McElroy - Pauline Hoyt was born January 7, 1919, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Tony McElroy and Mable (Lister) McElroy. On June 30, 1937 she was united in marriage to Harold Hoyt.

She is preceded in death by her husband; a son, Harland Hoyt; a foster daughter, Virginia Zimmerman; a great-granddaughter, Whitney Dowis; her parents; and 11 siblings.

She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia McIntyre of Burlington Junction, Missouri; Sheila Gray of Burlington Junction, Missouri; and Sherry Camp of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sons-in-law, Larry McIntyre and Doyle Gray; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; 2 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hutchinson, James Gordon - James Gordon Hutchinson was born April 18, 1957, in Elmo, Missouri the son of James Roland Hutchinson and Doris Evelyn (Fenton) Hutchinson. He grew up attending school at West Nodaway and graduating from Burlington Junction with the Class of 1975. Gordon was blessed with two children, Amie Lynn and James Aaron.

Gordon was very proud to be a farmer. He raised row crop and livestock farming alongside his father for many years. He enjoyed watching and cheering on his favorite sports teams, the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. He loved chatting with family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. In his free time, he liked to go hunting and fishing.

Left to cherish Gordon’s memory are his two children Amie Proudfit and husband Jason of Kansas City, Missouri; Aaron Hutchinson of Elmo, Missouri; his mother, Doris Ward of Red Oak, Iowa; six grandchildren, Kaeden Hutchinson, Ryder Hutchinson, Spencer Hutchinson, Livi Hutchinson, Rylee Proudfit and Raegan Proudfit; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Gordon in death is his father, James Roland Hutchinson and a sister, Deborah Jennings

Donna L. (Kain) Job, 77, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at her home, with family at her side.

Donna was born on July 27, 1941, at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  Except for a year in Arizona, she lived all her life in the area. 

Her parents were Charles Lee and Mary Jean (Overby) Kain, they preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her sister, Shirley Inman, in 2000.

Donna graduated from Maryville High School in 1959.  She was a homemaker and mother, and retired after 34 years at the former Eveready Battery, of Maryville.

She was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge, and the Laura Street Baptist Church, both of Maryville.

On July 16, 1960, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Donna was united in marriage to William R. “Bill” Job.  He survives of the home in Maryville.

She is also survived by her 4 daughters, Leann (Wayne) Kurkendall, Iowa Park, TX, Nena Herndon, Wichita Falls, TX, Kim Trimble, Maryville, MO, and Billie (James) Pankau, Grant City, MO; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 nieces and a nephew.

Mrs. Job has been cremated and her memorial service will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The minister will be Pastor Paul McKim

The burial will follow in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO

Dick was born in Graham, MO, on May 25, 1927.  His parents were George Raymond and Margaret Grace (Maurer) Kiser.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his wife, Betty in 2017; his sister, Minnie Mae Goodpasture, and his brothers, George Raymond and Clarence Albert (Butch) Kiser.

Except for his time in the military, Dick lived his lifetime in the area.

Dick was in the US Army and served during World War II.  Then rejoined the Army several years later when his younger brother went in, and they served together during the Korean War.

Dick was a self-employed carpenter all of his life.  He also was a Moormans Feed salesman, and later sold seed for DeKalb.  He also did custom feed grinding in the area anytime night or day.

He was a member and attended the Barnard United Methodist Church.  He was a Mason; a member of the Barnard Rescue Squad, and was a tireless worker and board member of the South Nodaway R-IV School District.

On February 14, 1952, Dick was united in marriage to Betty Lee Mowry.  They were married for 67 years before her death in 2017.

His survivors include his children, Sheila Kiser, Barnard, MO, and Sharon (Ben) Espey, Barnard, MO; his sister, Sue Sanders, Maryville, MO; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer (Spencer) Miller, Barnard, MO, and Jared (Jennifer) Espey, Cole Camp, MO; 6 great grandchildren, Jessi, Wyatt, Justin Miller, Sam Jones, and Will and Jolee Espey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.  Cremation will be completed after services and burial will be later at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.

Military services will follow the funeral service on Monday at the funeral home

Roe Edmund Lowrance, of Graham, Missouri, passed away on May 2, 2019, with his loving wife and family by his side. Roe was born September 2, 1947, to Homer and Jackie (Ray) Lowrance. Roe grew up on a farm south of Maryville. He entered the Army after graduating high school and served during the Vietnam era.

Roe Lowrance made his home in Graham, Missouri, with his loving wife after being a truck driver for several years out of Nashville, Tennessee. Roe spent his free time team roping. He loved being outside and driving the bulldozer. He retired from Kawasaki.

Roe was proceeded in death by his brother Jack, mother Jackie, father Homer, brother-in-law Al Wilder, and his first wife Gloria (Schluter) Lowrance.

Roe is waiting by heavens gates for his loving wife, Bonnie, who survives of the home. Also surviving him in the home is his loving companion Mercedes and son, Michael Casey. Roe is leaving behind his sons and daughter, Daris (Jaci Drew) Keith, Amy (Brett) Kelly, Nick (Patricia) Lowrance, Brian Keith, and Michael Casey Lowrance. He loved his family dearly and deeply. His grandchildren, Tony Deaton, Heather (Brendan) Mulligan, Maverick (Tara) Harvey, Brandi (Dylan Bix) Mayes, Zach Keith, Katie (Steven) Quick, Alycia (Jacob) Wilson, Whitney (Cammeron) Walker, Amber Keith, Erin Keith, Cody Keith, Kristen Keith, Samantha Keith, and Summer Lowrance. His greatgrandchildren include Madison Deaton, Bryce Deaton, Ty Deaton, Caleb Deaton, Aiden Harvey, Harlow Harvey, Liberty Clyde-Roe Harvey, Jaxton Wilson, Isaiah Keith, Collin Roe Mayes, Kinsley Walker, Sienna Wilson, Saylor Walker and Paityn Keith. Brother, Mike (Carolyn) Lowrance and sister, Marian (Mark) Chapman. His devoted nieces and nephews, Brian Lowrance, Jamie (Scott) Lecuru, Shawn (Cassia) Ricehouse, and Carrie (Matt) Amerman.

Roe was a man of few words but made an impression on everyone he met. He is back in the saddle again.

Dad, Grandpa, your family misses you dearly.

Services will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Burial will follow at the Groves Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Luke, Gerald Edwin "Dutch" - Gerald Edwin "Dutch" Luke, 93, Maryville, Missouri, died February 27, 2019 at Oak Pointe of Maryville. He was born March 11, 1925 in Clyde, Missouri to Frank Henry Luke and Regina Elizabeth (Abels) Luke. He was a 1943 graduate of St. Benedict's High School, Clyde. 

On May 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Eulalia Archer in Conception, MO.

Dutch was a farmer and member of St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville and St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, and Tri-C American Legion Post #464.

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

Surviving Dutch are his wife Mary Eulalia and his children, Peggy (Ed) Schieber, Maryville, Edna (Gene) Schieber, Kansas City, MO, Gerry (Lucille) Luke, Kansas City, MO, and Ray (Julie) Luke, Desoto, TX; grandchildren, Adam (Lisa) Schieber, Becky (Bob) Houtchens, Chad (Laura) Schieber, April (Mike) Crosser, Aaron (Tammy) Luke, Dana (Scott) Jermain, Alan Luke, Kyle (Maya) Luke, Brian Luke and Sean Luke, 14 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Marvin (Janet) Luke, Stanberry and Alvin Luke, Maryville

Parish Rosary, 6:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, followed by a visitation from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM Saturday, March 2nd, St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial to follow St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO

Lyle, Edith Delores Wray -  
July 28, 1929 - February 20, 2019
Heaven’s gates opened wide to welcome Edith Delores Lyle on February 20, 2019. Born July 28, 1929 in Hopkins, Missouri, Edith grew up and spent most of her life in Nodaway County, Holt and later lived in Kansas City, Missouri. 
She graduated from Graham High School and moved to a farm near Barnard where she and her former husband Jack Lyle raised 4 children. 
She was a member of the Graham Methodist church and most recently Gashland Baptist Church. Edith loved God and Jesus, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, her church, quilting, sewing, and her old Holstein cows very much. Her beauty and grace of spirit lives on in her family and friends.
Her parents were Elbert Wray and Leola Peery Wray Smith whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her brother, Harold Wray, her daughter Sharon Middleton and grandson Ryan Burres.
Survivors include her son Harold (Teresa) Lyle - Maryville, daughter Vickie (Dana) Lloyd - Kansas City, daughter Karen (Mark) Rothermich - Kansas City and Son-in-law Mike (Genevieve) Middleton -- Smithville, sister, Lois (Richard) Wray Acklin Carter. Also surviving are her Grandchildren Lewis (Karrissa) Lyle, Ashley Lyle, Christina (Chris) VanMeerhaeghe, Mark (Abbey) Burtson, Brett (Christin) Burtson, Nicole Charmley, Jennifer (Logan) Wilkin, Amy Middleton, Stephanie (Billy) Haas, and Jacob Salsbury along with 11 great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Price Funeral Home in Maryville services include Visitation Monday 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. with burial immediately following at White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO 64461 and Gashland Baptist Church, 601 NE Barry Rd, KCMO 64155

Oakel B. Mayes, III, 67, of Bolckow, MO, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 22, 2019.

Oak was born on January 24, 1952, in Orange County, FL.  His parents were Oakel B. Mayes, II, and Dorthea (Price) Lorey.  They preceded him in death.  Oak was also preceded by his step father, Joseph Lorey; his step sister, Martha Lemmon, and his sister in law, Joyce Luke and father in law, Richard Luke.

He graduated in 1970 from Lafayette High School, St. Joseph, MO. 

For over 30 years he was a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed golf and spending time with his grandkids.

He was a member and attended St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO. 

On December 21, 1979, Oak was united in marriage to Sharon Catherine Luke, and she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his 4 children, Bret Mayes, St. Joseph, MO, William (Amy) Mayes, St. Joseph, MO, Brandy (Brandon) Wolf, Barnard, MO, and Brooke (Christopher) Bower, Guilford, MO; his brother, Mike (Cyndra) Lorey, Rolla, MO, his sister, Sue (Charlie) McCartney, St. Joseph, MO; and numerous other step siblings; his 6 grandchildren, Cooper, Cayleigh, and Ella Bower, Aaron Mayes, and Gage and Makenna Wolf; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, on Monday, March 25, 2019, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends for 2 hours prior to the service on Monday at the church. 

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

McElfresh, Michael William - Michael William McElfresh, 65 of Hopkins, Missouri passed away May 30th 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born April 15, 1954 in Norfolk Virginia to John Allen McElfresh and Margaret Mary James McElfresh. Michael was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Rosendale, Missouri. 

Michael married Joyce Ilene Oberhauser on June 30th, 1979. They had 2 daughters Kelly Marie and Katherine Colleen. Michael was a boiler operator in Philadelphia until his move to Missouri in 1996. He then worked as a boiler operator for Northwest Missouri State University and eventually working for Maryville Corrections Center. Mike loved the Philadelphia Eagles along with the Philadelphia Flyers and his dogs Tyson, Max and Bear.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret McElfresh, brother John McElfresh, Nephew Scott Oliver and in laws Billy and Pauline Oberhauser.

He leaves behind his wife, Joyce of Hopkins Mo, Daughters Kelly Dailey, Hopkins, Mo and Katie McElfresh (Dallas), Bedford, Ia. 4 grandchildren Makayla, Shai, Damian and Adyson Dailey. Sisters, Diane (Steve) Oliver, Springfield Mo. and Linda Murphy, Saint Joseph, Mo. And many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Mr. McElfresh has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. There will be no visitation or services held per his request

Patrick E. Merrigan of Maryville, Missouri passed away at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO on the morning of April 12, 2019, at the age of 66. He will be missed greatly for his kindness and grace.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Bill and Cathaleen (Crooks) Merrigan.

He is survived by his sisters Kate and Peggy and his brothers Tom and Bill.

Pat has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. A private family inurnment will be at a later date. No formal visitation is planned.

Those wishing to honor his life can make a donation to the American Cancer Society or Mosaic Hospice Foundation of Maryville

Messick, Doris L. Gillihan - Doris L. Messick, 89, of Maryville, Missouri formerly of Graham, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Doris was born on March 4, 1929 in Skidmore, Missouri to Edwin and Mildred (Barrett) Gillihan. She was a 1947 graduate of the Skidmore High School and a member of the Graham United Methodist Church. 

She married Ralph Messick on March 15, 1947. She and her husband had worked for Douglas Aircraft Company in California. Later moving to Texas, where Ralph worked in the plumbing business. They eventually returned back to the Graham area where Ralph worked as a plumber and was well known in the area. Doris worked in the Graham Post Office as a clerk and was sworn in as Postmaster on October 25, 1975, until her retirement in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ralph, brother-in-law, Gary Messick, sister-in-law, Wilma Meader, niece, Gaynetta Bryant and nephew, Mike Young. 

Survivors include, sisters-in-law, Deloris (Richard) Young, Marion, Iowa and Nida Messick, St. Joseph, Missouri; cousin Jim and (Bobbie) Schooler, Fairfax, Missouri and many other cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Peggy (Vern) Swartz, Graham, Missouri and their families, Jerry (Tracy) Brown, Skidmore, Missouri and Paul (Connie) Swartz, Graham, Missouri. 

Services 10am Monday, February 18th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Missouri. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30am Monday until 10am. Memorials can be made to the Graham United Methodist Church or Tri-City Nutrition Site, Maitland, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Mills, Loretta "Sue" Patterson - Loretta “Sue” Mills, 84 of Raytown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Sue was born on July 15, 1934 in Pumpkin Center, Missouri to Ralph R. and Hazel J. (Couch) Patterson. She was a graduate of Stanberry High School. Sue was a member of the United Methodist Church in Graham, Missouri and retired from Eveready Battery in Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Barbara Puett and Joann Long.

She married Clifford O. Mills on October 31, 1960. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Jeff (Teresa) Bodle, Jimmy (Helen) Bodle, Jacqueline (Calvin) Powell, Michael Howard and Heather Bodle; brother, Leland Patterson and two sisters, Belva Howard and Juanita Vessar; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services 1pm Tuesday, May 7th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, May 6th at Price Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Myers, Joan Frances - Joan F. Myers, 73, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Oak Pointe of Maryville.

Joan was born on May 8, 1945 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Joseph W. and Dorothy F. (Lyons) Myers. She was a 1963 graduate of Maryville High School and had worked for United Telephone.

Survivors include her sister, Kathy (Rod) Otte, Maryville, Missouri; two nephews, Adam ( Allison) Otte, Kansas City, Missouri and Paul (Christine) Otte, Columbia, Missouri; three great-nieces, Kaitlyn, Lauren and Kennedy Otte and one great-nephew, Alex Otte.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Ms. Myers has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Nathan Curtis Newberry, 32, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home in Maryville, MO.

Born September 25, 1986 in Maryville, MO, his parents were Teresa Anne (Adamson) Wilmes and James H. Newberry, Jr. 

Nathan was a lifelong resident of Maryville, MO except for four years when he lived in Kansas City. He was a 2005 graduate of Maryville High School. While in high school he was the manager for the basketball, football & baseball teams and nicknamed “The Newbs”. He enjoyed spending time with his family, games with his friends, watching movies, and was a big KC Royals fan. At the time of his death he had been employed for five years as a team member in die casting by the Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, Maryville, MO.

Nathan was preceded in death by his father in 2000, paternal grandparents Virginia and James Newberry, Sr. and grandparents Rosalee and Marion Wilmes.

Survivors include his mother and step father Teresa and Kevin Wilmes, brother, Ryan (Rachel) Peter, sister Kimberley Newberry (Billy), all of Maryville, MO. Three half-sisters, Christie, Kelly and Michele all of Searcy, AR, and maternal grandparents Mervin and Phyllis Adamson, Maryville, MO, niece and nephew Alexis and Logan Peter, Maryville, MO, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Nathan has been cremated. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 5, 2019 at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

For online obituary and condolences visit, www.bramfuneralhome.com

Mary Jane “Janie” Oliver of Maryville, MO passed away July 5, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was a retired nurse, loving homemaker, active participant in Convention of States and most importantly, a dedicated follower of the Christian faith.  She attended Temple Baptist Church in Maryville.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Jean H. and Lucille (Monhart) Cross.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Oliver and son, Jacob Oliver  of Maryville;  3 siblings - Bonnie Nutt (College Station, TX), Joe Cross (Arthur, NE) and Judy (Jeff) Little, (Sioux Falls, SD) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Janie was born in Ogallala, NE in 1953 and grew up with her family in Arthur, NE on a cattle ranch.  Her fondest memories were of riding her horse, Princess, across the sand hills of western Nebraska.   After high school, Janie attended nursing school in Chadron, NE graduating as an LPN.  She received her RN degree in Scottsbluff, NE.  She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse specializing in critical and trauma care.  Colleagues often sought her consult concerning patient care.

Janie was united in marriage to Richard A. Oliver on June 14, 1984 at Christ Church Episcopal in Rugby, TN.  The service was held at a small parish chapel in a picturesque Victorian village.  The couple resided in Kingston, TN for a time. 

Janie enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, home decorating and had a love for animals.  Her dedication to homeschooling and the care for her family were uppermost.  She was a thoughtful giver and enjoyed a life of purpose.  Making a positive difference in the lives of those she loved was her strength.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Temple Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.   Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

O'Riley, Janice - Janice Ilene O’Riley, 81, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 201 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Janice was born on January 12, 1938 in Hopkins, Missouri to Geral and Thelma (Beezley) Cross. She was a 1956 graduate of Hopkins High School and member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Janice worked for O’Brien Brother’s Sewing Factory in Bedford, Iowa and later with Eveready Battery for 27 years in Maryville. 

She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who always put her family first. She was a very talented woman, excellent woodworker and beautiful seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and especially homemaking. Her home was her haven and the gathering point of many special family events and holidays. Her favorite times were spent surrounded by her many children and grandchildren and especially with a baby in her arms.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one great-grandson, Gabriel Phipps.

She married John Patrick O’Riley on May 6, 1956 in Maryville, Missouri. He survives of the home in Hopkins, Missouri. Additional survivors include their children, Donald O’Riley, Hopkins, Steven O’Riley, Hopkins, Denise (Rick) Woldruff, Hopkins, Roger (Rene’) O’Riley, Hopkins, Kenneth (Ann) O’Riley, Blair, Nebraska, Anita (Greg) Coulter, Conception Junction, Bryan (Paula) O’Riley, Hopkins and Anthony (Deandra) O’Riley, Clearmont; sister, Carol Davison, Maloy, Iowa; brother-in-law, Phillip O’Riley, Jr., Sun City, Arizona; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial 10am Saturday, July 6th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. Burial Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. Rosary 6pm Friday at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Palmer, Marvin Edison - Marvin Edison Palmer, age 94, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield, MN. 

Marvin Edison Palmer, the son of Theodore and Esther (Nigal) Palmer, was born on November 2, 1924 in Saint Joseph , MO. He gerw up on a farm near Barnard, MO. He graduated from Central High School, St Joseph, 

After high school he was drafted in to the U.S. Navy. He served four years during WWII and was aboard a troop transport ship. Following his naval service he served in the National Guard.

Marvin worked as an assistant manager of a Goodyear Tire Store and then in the parts department of the Ford dealership in Pittsburg, KS. He then began management training with Farmland Industries in Council Bluffs, IA.

On December 31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Laberta Roush. They moved to Auburn, NE. in 1960 and he managed the Coop there for thirty years before retiring in 1990. Laberta died November 18, 2011. In 2011 he moved to Minnesota. 

Marvin enjoyed, camping, bingo, eating out, guns and cars. He loved an excuse to drive someplace. He also loved football and in high school was a very good athlete.

He is survived by his sons, Ken (Theresa) Palmer of Albertville, MN, Lonnie Palmer of Albertville, MN, Richard (Heidi) Palmer of Omaha, NE; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Wendall Palmer of Barnard, MO and Donald (Marilyn) Palmer of St. Louis, MO and sister Geraldine Patterson of Maryville, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Laberta and sister Mary Louise Reardon.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. Military services will be conducted at the graveside

Pierson, Eugene Freemont "Gene" - Eugene Freemont “Gene” Pierson, 81, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Maryville Living Center.

Gene was born on October 24, 1937 in Pickering, Missouri to Bert Elmer and Ona May (Combs) Pierson, Sr. He worked for the City of Maryville for 35 years in the Street Department. He enjoyed watching tv, old westerns, camping, going to Branson, Missouri and being with his grandchildren. 

He married Betty Lou Rodrick on February 13, 1956, she preceded him in death on October 7, 1984. He was also preceded by his parents, son, Bert Elmer Pierson, one brother, Pearl Elmer Pierson and one sister, Mary Caroline Pierson.

Gene later married Cheryl Anita Piveral on February 20, 1987, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Geno (Debbie) Pierson, Maryville, Missouri, David (Rhonda) Medley, Lincoln, Nebraska and Jeremy Piveral of Florida; four grandchildren, Chris (Tyra) Pierson, Dacota Pierson, Reuben Medley and David Medley, Jr.; one great-grandson, Ethan Eugene Pierson; two brothers, Wayne (Betty) Pierson, Maryville, Missouri and Bert Pierson (Judy Asher), Smithville, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Lou David, Fairfax, Missouri. 

Services 2pm Tuesday, July 9th at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, July 8th at Price Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneral homemaryville.com

Ranck, Twila Holmes - Twila Ranck, age 72 of Tabor, IA, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Every Step Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA following an extended illness. Twila was born July 20, 1946 in Maryville, MO to Bob Leon Holmes and Lena Bell (Sobbing) Holmes. On June 7, 1968, she was married to Lowell Allen Ranck. 

Twila was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lowell Ranck. She is survived by her son, Chad Ranck and wife Barbra of Norwalk, IA; grandson, Dillon Ranck; 2 sisters, Nila (Joy) Waters and husband Dennis of Laurens, IA and Darla Taylor and husband Leo of Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

At a young age, Twila learned the discipline of piano, which she grew to respect and appreciate later in life. It led to her love of ballet and classical music. An annual tradition for her and Lowell was a trip to the Orpheum Theater in Omaha to watch The Nutcracker. Twila met Lowell while attending college at Northwest Missouri State University and they were married on June 7th 1968. In June of 1974 the couple welcomed their son Chad. Growing up Twila never missed an event in which Chad was participating in, whether it be sports, music, band or theater. One of the common bonds she shared with Chad was the love of Star Wars movies. Later in life she would often watch movies with Chad and her grandson Dillon, never missing a Star Wars film. From a young age Twila always wanted to be a teacher, and for 33 years taught English and related subjects at Fremont Mills Community School District before retiring in 2010. Her desire to give back to the community was reflected in her longstanding membership to local P.E.O. She had a love of books, in particular for the works of Stephen King and had an impressive collection. Her collection also expanded to that of Teddy Bears, many focusing on the art of teaching. She found a true passion for the Henry Doorly Zoo where she volunteered as a docent for 25 years. She held a special place in her heart for penguins, giraffes, and elephants. Later in life she enjoyed watching her grandson Dillon, just as she enjoyed earlier in life watching her son Chad, participate in baseball, football, basketball, and track. 

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Tabor, IA with Mr. Gary Moles of the Bartlett, IA Community Church officiating. Visitations will be open after 5:00 PM Thursday with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials in care of the Funeral Chapel will go to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, NE in Twila's name. Interment of ashes will be later in Oak Hill Cemetery near Corning, IA. The Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Tabor, IA is in charge of arrangements.

Randall, Phillip Lee - Phillip Lee Randall, 56, of Benson, Arizona passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home.

Phillip was born on August 20, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas to Kenneth and Bernardine (Locke) Randall. He served in the United States Air Force from August, 1983 until his retirement December 31, 2003. He was married to Terry Pickett Randall. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Bernardine Randall, Skidmore, Missouri; son, Ian Joseph Randall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother, Paul (Amy) Randall, Mesa, Arizona; sister, Tanya (Drew) Dubois, O’Fallon, Missouri.

Graveside Services and Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2nd at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Missouri. 

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Renshaw, Coleta Irene Headrick - Irene Renshaw, 94, Maryville, Missouri died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Irene was born January 11, 1925 in Maryville, Missouri, to Clarence and Gertrude (Archer) Headrick.

She was a homemaker and worked with the office of Doctors Byland and Wempe.

Irene was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, 
Rockford Community Club, Eastern Star in Maryville, Skidmore and Fairfax. Missouri, a Volunteer in the OATS Program. was first to attend 4-H Conference in Chicago, also a 4-H leader in the Graham Club. 

She married Glen Renshaw in 1946, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, her daughter Diane Smock, sisters Luella Moehring, Vera Williams and Mildred Sutter, and brothers Leland and Edwin Headrick.

Survivors include son-in-law Bob Smock, grandsons Josh (Jessie) Smock,
Travis (Katie) Smock, Chris Smock, and 9 great-grand children, sister-in-law Betty Headrick, and niece Betty and Lloyd Nelson and special friend Mary Jane Huffman.

Graveside service and burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 25, 2019 at Nodaway Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Scott Moon officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church or Senior Center % the OATS Program, both of Mayville.

The family would like to thank the Nodaway Nursing Home and Staff and SSM Hospice for their extended care.

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

Michael Allan Rhodes, 64, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly, April 27, 2019 at his residence.

Michael was born October 16, 1954, in Union City, Indiana. He was proceeded in death by his parents.

In 1985 in Huntington Beach, CA he was united in marriage to Donna Therese Pulluck. She passed away July 1, 1999.

He had a BA and received his Masters degree in Kinesiology. He retired after a 30-year teaching career. At the time of his death he was a part time employee of Northwest Missouri State University.

He was of a Christian faith.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a sports fan of all kinds and an avid car enthusiast. He coached high school and college football.

He is survivors include 2 children, Christopher (Jaylene) Rhodes of Maryville, MO and Mallory Rhodes of Brea, CA. One sister Melodie Rhodes and 2 grandchildren, Leo and Noah Rhodes.

Mr. Rhodes has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time

Rickman, Jon Todd - Jon Todd Rickman, 77, was born June 8, 1941, in Maryville, Missouri, to Clement and Genevieve (Todd) Rickman. He died February 14, 2019, at his home in Maryville.

When Jon was 18 months old the family moved to Florida where he lived until the family moved to Warrensburg, MO, when he was 8 years old.

He graduated from College High (Warrensburg) and earned his B.S. in math, physics and industrial arts (1963), M.S in physics (1964) from the University of Central Missouri, and PhD in Computer Science from Washington State University (1972).

In 1964 he married Donna Sprouse in Braymer, MO.

Survivors include his wife of the home, children Janice Meier (Robert) of Olathe KS, Ann Barthol (Kent) Overland Park KS, Joel Rickman (Laura) of Washington MO; grandchildren Jordan and Jacob Meier, Brock, Dylan, and Luke Barthol, Nathaniel, Grace, and Adam Rickman; brother Will Rickman (Carolyn), sister Bess Mitchell (Harold), sister-in-law Cheryl Watson (Art), stepbrothers John Sill (Phoebe), Jim Sill (Dian), Steve Sill (Linda), and stepsister-in-law Norita Sill; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, parents-in-law, infant brother, and stepbrother.

In 1964 he received an honorable discharge from the Missouri National Guard.

Jon’s career was in higher education. He taught in several different colleges until 1976 when he came to Northwest Missouri State University where he served for 36 years as assistant professor and Vice President of Information Systems. While at NW his goal was to provide conditions for the best education possible for each student; for Jon that centered on technology. While working with Northwest Presidents Foster, Owens, and Hubbard the steps were taken to form the first Electronic Campus in a public university (1987). A talented and dedicated computing services team worked with Jon to implement the electronic campus which still continues to serve Northwest. Jon had the opportunity to be a speaker at conventions and to interact with many leaders in the field of computer science. He has belonged to and participated in national and international computing organizations. He was one of the founders of MOREnet which serves the public schools in Missouri. He has written many journal articles, co- authored 2 books, co-edited a book, and written chapters for others. One special joy for Jon was the development of the Jean Jennings Bartik (first programmer of an electronic computer and NW grad) Museum on the NW campus.

He was a member of First Christian Church where he served as elder, board chairman, and a member of many committees including the building committee for the current church. He recently joined the tenor section in the church choir. As an active member of Rotary he served as president, on scholarship committees at local,district and international levels, and led the organization of a peace conference. He was a Boy Scouts of America volunteer and was tapped into the tribe of Mic-o-Say.

Jon’s hobbies include model steam railroads and the history of trains, his John Deere 1935 B tractor, watching car races (a treat was having dinner with his favorite Indy driver on a trip to the Indy 500), and traveling - especially to national parks with his family. His great love for and pride in his family was evident in everything that he did. Many happy hours have been spent with grandkids at his farm

Virginia A. (Elgin) Riggs, 90, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center.

Virginia was born in Hannibal, MO, on October 9, 1928.  Her parents were Earl and Izetta Lorraine (Ruhl) Elgin.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by 1 brother and 2 sisters.

She was employed as a clerk at J.C. Penney in Hannibal, MO and retired after many years from AT&T, first as a customer service representative then later a call center supervisor.

She was a member of the Park United Methodist Church, Hannibal, MO, a member of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary and the Telephone Pioneer’s Club.

On January 18, 1948, in Hannibal, MO, Virginia was united in marriage to Darrell “Jack” Riggs.  He preceded her in death on January 2019.

Survivors include her 3 sons, Jerry (Mary) Riggs, Maryville, MO; Bob (Sally) Riggs, Hillsboro, MO; and Kevin (Pam) Riggs, Marshall, MO, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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

Mary A. Riley, 68, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2019, with family at her side.

Mary was born on August 21, 1950, in Maryville, and was a lifelong resident.  Her parents were George W. and Mary Ann (Hamilton) Ebrecht.

Her parents preceded her in death, as well as 2 children, Larry “Joe” Riley, and Jacklyn Riley; grandchildren, Cody, and  Dominique; 5 brothers, Billy Ebrecht, Fred Ebrecht, Michael Ebrecht, George Ebrecht, and Virgil Ebrecht.

Mary graduated from Maryville High School, class of 1968.  She was a clerk for over 20 years at Shop-N-Hop, in Maryville, and had spent 3 years at the Maryville Treatment Center.  She was a member and attended the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

She enjoyed Bingo and going to the casinos, and to spend time with her grandkids.  She liked to bowl and was a member of several bowling leagues over the years.

On August 30, 1970, in Maryville, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Riley, and he survives of the home.  They were married 48 years before her death.

Other survivors include her children, Kevin Taylor, Missouri Valley, IA, Lori (Chuck) Burton, Bedford, IA, Johnathan (Mary Jo) Riley, Sheridan, MO, and Jennifer (Ronnie) Fuller, Clarinda, IA; her brothers, Clarence (Gracie) Ebrecht, Maryville, MO, Charles (Vicky) Ebrecht, Barnard, MO, Louis (Margaret) Ebrecht, Alabama, Richard (Gale) Ebrecht, Maryille, MO; her sister, Shirley (Wayland) Sanders, Quitman, MO; 19 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

Saxton, Marjorie Marie - Marjorie Marie Saxton, age 91, of Bolckow, Missouri passed away on June 9, 2019. 

She was born to Floyd and Hazel (Collins) Staggs on May 23, 1928 in Guilford, Missouri. Marjorie had resided in rural Nodaway and Andrew County her entire life until becoming a resident of Oak Pointe of Maryville in May of 2017.

Marjorie wed Richard Saxton on November 5, 1947 in Barnard, Missouri. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before his death on April 30, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Staggs.

Marjorie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to sew, garden, go camping and fishing, and work alongside her husband on the farm.

She is survived by her four children Elaine (David) Hahn of Dresden, Ohio, Vickie Saxton of Savannah, Missouri, Dennis (Lynette) Saxton of St. Joseph, Missouri and Cheryl (Tim) Lewis of Bolckow, Missouri; eight grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial graveside service and burial was held in her honor.

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

Jerry Lee Schneider, 80, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville with family at his side.

Jerry was born on July 20, 1938, in Maryville, and was a lifelong resident of the area.  His parents were John and Sophie (Gunkel) Schneider; they preceded him in death. 

A Horace Mann High graduate in Maryville, Jerry had worked 29 years for the US Postal Service.  He also owned and operated his own paint and wallpaper store in Maryville. 

Jerry attended the First Christian Church in Maryville.  He loved working outdoors and was an avid collector. 

On November 9, 1958, Jerry was united in marriage to Joan Houston, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by his 2 children, Alan (Shana) Schneider, Augusta, KS, and Sherry (Mike) Coleman, Kansas City, MO; 6 grandchildren, Jami Force, Mikaela (Michael) Henson, Spencer Schneider, Chandler Schneider, Shea Smith, Shane Smith; 2 great grandchildren, Trey and Dru Force; 5 siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.  No formal visitation is planned.

Mr. John Michael Sinnett, Jr. 81, of North Kansas City, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at his daughter’s Maryville, MO home.

John was born in St. Louis, MO, on September 2, 1937.  His parents were John Michael and Murge Mary (Engel) Sinnett, Sr.

John spent his early years in St. Louis and at the end of his sophomore year of high school, the family moved to St. Joseph, MO.  In 1968, his young family moved to Kansas City, MO, and in 1970, they moved to North Kansas City, MO. 

He graduated from Christian Brothers’ High School in St. Joseph in 1955, and then attended St. Joseph Junior college.  He joined the Air Force Reserves in 1955, and in 1956 transferred to and proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force.  He served in Denver, CO from 1956-58, then in Everett, WA, from 1958-60. 

On April 5, 1957, in Pocatello, ID, John was united in marriage to Helen Redfield.  They were married for 50 years before her death on August 25, 2007.  He was also preceded by his son in law, Wm Mark Kinman, on November 11, 2012, his brother, James Joseph Sinnett, October 10, 2015, and his niece, Jennifer Mary Sinnett, August 8, 1989.

For many years John was a loan officer and Vice President of the First Federal Savings and Loan, Kansas City, MO.

He was of the Catholic faith. 

John was a community activist, volunteer and community leader.  He accomplishments include the N.K.C. Hospital Board of Trustees for 27 years, with 2 years as the board chairman.  He was the Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of the N.K.C. Hospital for 15 years and a member for 22 years; member of the  Meritus Health Board of Directors, the KC Hospice Board, the NorthCare Hospice Board, the NKC Hospital Auxiliary, the NKC Breakfast Club, the NKC Park Board, the NKC Road District, the NKC T.I.F. Commission, he was a founding member of the Midwest Prairie Schooners, he received the NKC Good Neighbor Award in 2010, and was a member and rode with the Missouri Patriot Guard. 

John leaves behind his children, Michael (Mary Anne) Sinnett, of Morrison County, CO, Patricia Kinman, of Maryville, MO, John H. (Cynthia) Sinnett, of Kansas City, MO, and Richard (Terri) Sinnett, of Liberty, MO; his sister, Deanna Horn, of Charlotte NC, sister in laws, Lisbeth Olton, Cockeysville, MD, and Jenette (Richard) Gretzinger, of Rochester, NY, and brother in law, Robert Redfield and wife Mary, Clinton, NY.  In addition, he leaves grandchildren, Justin (Abby) Sinnett, Annie (Jared) Carlon, Christopher (Jillian) Kinman, Alexandra Sinnett, Caitlin Kinman, Joshua Sinnett, Jacob Sinnett, Zachary (Gabbie) Sinnett.  His legacy continues with 11 great grandchildren, Olivia, Madelynn, Mary Belle and Francesca Sinnett, Luke, Grace, Jonah, and Rose Carlon, Audrey and William Kinman, and Braxton Embree.  He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and their children, along with countless dear friends.

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

Memorial services are set for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Antioch Community Church, 4805 NE Antioch Road, North Kansas City, MO.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the church

Small, Britton R. "Britt" - Britton R. “Britt” Small, 72 of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home in Skidmore, Missouri.
Britt was born on January 31, 1947 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Dwain E. and Marilyn J. (Scudder) Small. He was a 1972 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, receiving his BS in music education and BS in mass communication. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during Vietnam.
Britt was an entertainer and musician with the Festival Family. He was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, David Small.
He married Annette L. Landrus on February 25, 2019. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include, son, Marty (Ivy) Small, Richland, Missouri; daughter, Anna Oleson, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Thomas Small, Bartow, Florida and two grandchildren, Zane and Hazel Small.
Mr. Small has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be no visitation held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Smith, Thomas Leroy - Thomas Leroy Smith, 79 , Red Oak, IA died June 16, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. 

Born in Rock Port, MO, Thomas was the son of Marvin Leo and Sarah Frances (Hinshaw) Smith. Thomas worked at Earl May Nursery. 

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and son Tom Smith.

Survivors: Daughters Angel Dawn (Leo) Horton, Clark, MO, Sarah Ashley (Daniel) Smith, Ft. Worth, Texas, Becky Ann Smith. Shenandoah, IA, son John Leo (Ashley) Smith, Shenandoah, IA, several grandchildren, brother Dick Smith, Skidmore, MO, and sister Billie Vanfossan, Shenandoah, IA. 

Graveside Service and Burial: 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home, Inc., Maryville, MO

 Joseph A. Sobbing, 68, of Maryville, MO, passed away July 10, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville.

Joseph was born October 18, 1950 in Maryville, MO. His parents were Raymond Herman Sobbing and Mildred Ethel (Wilson) Sobbing.

He had earned his high school diploma.

He was of the Catholic faith.

His working career was mostly spent as a factory worker at the LMP plant in Maryville. He also was a custodian at Maryville Middle School and worked as a night aid at the Maryville Bristol Manor.

He had a love of coffee. He liked to “tinker” and repair things. He was an avid gardener and was very proud of his gardens.

On May 9, 1987 in Maryville he was united in marriage to Carmen Zimmerman. She preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents, two grandchildren Antton and Rayland Embley, a brother and sister in law William and wife Julie Sobbing.

His survivors include his four children; Raymond “Pete” (Heather) Sobbing of Wichita, KS, Melissa “Millie” (Wilbur) Wise of Kansas City, MO, Dr. Jackson“Jake”(Debbie) Sobbing of Wichita, KS and Tara (Garry) Embley of Maitland, MO. Fifteen grandchildren and one great grandson. His two sisters Margaret (John) Palmer of Maryville and Norma Wilson of Tuson, AZ.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Saturday July 13, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home in Maryville, MO. Burial will follow at the White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO.

Summa, Virginia Lee Wilmes - Virginia Lee Summa, Maryville, Missouri died at her home Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born in Maryville January 15, 1929 to Frank Herman and Emma Jane (Breedlove) Wilmes. 

On July 28, 1948, Virginia married John Lester Summa in Maryville. He preceded her in death February 29, 2000.

A 1946 graduate of Maryville High School, she also attended Northwest Missouri State College. She had worked at Della's Style Shop and Clara's Fashions before joining the work force in 1969 at Nodaway Valley Bank and retiring from there in 1991.

Virginia was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and was a member of many organizations, Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumni, P.E.O. Chapter KP, St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Nodaway County Historical Society, St. Gregory's Guild and St. Therese's Circle.

Virginia loved cooking and entertaining (especially family), making quilts for grandchildren and great-grandchildren and working outside with the flowers.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, son, Doug Summa, sisters Maxine Moran and Emma Carroll and brothers William J. Frank and Robert Joseph Wilmes.

Surviving Virginia are daughters: Becky (John) Sullivan, Leawood, Kansas; Valerie (Jim) Riddle, Kansas City, MO; Joni (Mike) Nelson, Keller, TX; Gina (Tim) Mackey, Maryville, MO; son Kevin (Carol) Summa, Kansas City, MO; daughter-in-law, Carla Summa-Herman, Omaha, NE; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Parish Rosary will be 6:30 PM Tuesday February 26, 2019, followed by a visitation from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday February 27, 2019, also at the church

Thompson, M. Paula, Sr. - Sr. M. Paula Thompson, OSB, 92, died July 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Rickenbach in Clyde, Missouri. 

Sr. Paula was born June 20, 1927 to Raymond and Laura (Schieber)Thompson in Shackelford, Missouri.

Sr. Paula received a Bachelors Degree and was a nurse 3 years prior to her life as a Sister. She spent six summers in Collegeville, Minnesota in Religious Studies.

She entered the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on August 10, 1951 and was given the name Sr. Mary Damian Thompson. Her First Profession of Vows was February 24,1953, and her Final Profession of Vows, March 13,1958, Sister returned to her Baptismal name, Sr. M. Paula. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lawrence E. Thompson, Michael Thompson, Gregory Thompson and sisters, Rita F.Thompson, Laura C. Ryan and Virginia J. Flynn.

Survivors include her brother, David J. ( Mary Frances) Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews.

A wake will be at the Benedictine Convent Chapel, Clyde, 7:00 PM, Friday, July 5, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Benedictiine Convent Chapel with burial following in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Inc., 120 East First Street, Maryville, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at www pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Nina R. Turner, 78, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, following a brief illness.

Nina was born April 27, 1941, in Carrollton, MO, to the late Herbert Samuel and Hazel O. (Shanz) Staton. 

She graduated from the Carrollton High School.  In 1962, she moved to Columbia, MO, then lived in St. Louis, MO, then spent over 9 years in Paris, MO.  She moved to Maryville in 1975 and spent the next 15 years as the office manager for Midland Engineering.

Nina attending the First Baptist Church, and later transferred to the First United Methodist Church, both of Maryville.  She was a member of Chapter L, of the PEO. 

She liked to garden, and to travel with Don and their friends.  She loved Christmas and decorating for all holidays.  She had played the organ and piano at the Baptist church and later sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son Greg Hawkins, on November 17, 2013.

On January 26, 1990, in Springfield, MO, Nina was united in marriage to Donald J. Turner.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her son, Mark (Lynnda) Hawkins, Richmond, MO, her daughter in law, Rhonda Hawkins, Atlantic, IA; her 3 step children, Beth (Mark) Wharton, Blue Springs, MO, Tom (Kimberly) Turner, Liberty, MO, and Mike (Janet) Turner, Parkville, MO; her brother, Tom Staton, Clinton, MO; 12 grandchildren, Chris (Angela) Hawkins, Jessica Hawkins, Ryan Hawkins, Kimberly Hawkins, Clayton Hawkins, Max Wharton, Jessie Wharton, Jenna(Brandon) Chapman, Kellan Turner, Shae Turner, Bryce Turner, and Heath Turner; 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. 

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

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the church to help establish a memorial music scholarship fund in Nina’s name through the United Methodist Church

VanBuskirk, Trellis Clara Combs - Trellis Clara VanBuskirk, 90, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away April 16, 2019 at her daughter's home in Odessa, Missouri. Funeral service will be Monday, April 22, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Walker Nadler Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. Visitation will also be Monday at the funeral home from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville at 3:30 pm. 

Trellis was born September 2, 1928 in Thayer, Missouri to John and Dora (Brewer) Combs. She graduated from Ripley, Oklahoma High School in 1947. On October 15, 1949 she married Robert Francis VanBuskirk. Trellis worked as a telephone operator, as a Wal-Mart clerk and she owned and operated Mrs. Van's Health Food Store in Maryville. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branch in Arkoe, Missouri and she enjoyed cooking, traveling, sewing and church and Sunday School activities. She was a member of the Cleveland Garden Club and followed many local and professional sports.

Trellis is survived by her children, Sheila Schrunk and husband Bob of Odessa and Daniel VanBuskirk of Maryville; grandchildren, Jennifer Schrunk, Tammy Oltman and husband Matt, Shawna Cummins, and Jeff Schrunk and wife Christy; 12 great grandchildren; and brother, Wilbur Combs and wife Connie Jane of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Tony, Enos and Dewayne Combs; and sister Geneva Winkcompleck

Wagner, Hazel - Hazel L. Wagner, 76, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Village Care of Maryville.

Hazel was born on March 4, 1943 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Fletcher and Ellen (Pitts) Wagner. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by three children, James, Sally and Angela and two brothers, Charles and Lloyd Wagner, Maryville, Missouri.

Mrs. Wagner has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Rolland Ray Walker, 75, of Maryville, MO, passed away April 23, 2019 at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, surrounded by loving family.

Rolland was born October 26, 1943 in Maryville, MO. His parents were the late L B Walker and Nora Elma (Chapman) Walker. He was also preceded in death by one sister Wilma Smith, and two brothers Willis and Laymon Walker.

Rolland lived in this area all of his life. He attended West Union Primitive Baptist Church. He graduated from Ravenwood High School, class of 1961.

Rolland worked at the Energizer plant in Maryville, for 25 years. He also farmed, had worked at COOP as a truck driver, and also drove a school bus for Northeast Nodaway School.

On June 30, 1962, at the home of L.B. Day, in Maryville, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Staten.

Rolland liked to farm and Farmall tractors.  He was good with his hands and fixing things.  He liked to visit with friends, family, and even strangers, and if a need arose, he was quick to try and fix that too.  He was devoted to his wife and family and friends. 

His survivors include his wife, Donna, his three children: Carla (Phillip) Rickabaugh, of Maryville, MO, Ritchie (Julie) Walker of Milford, NE, and Connie (Matthew) Meek, of Ft. Worth Texas; grandchildren, Lacy (Matt) Ahal of Labadie, MO, Davin Underwood, Hamburg, GE, Seth (Kerri) Rickabaugh, Bedford, IA, Tanner (Jessica) Rickabaugh, Maryville, Collin (Maddi) Underwood, St. Ann, MO, Richland Walker, Roca NE, Alexander Walker, Milford, NE, Carson Meek, Kearney, MO, and Mollie Meek, FT. Worth, Texas; two great grandchildren, Leena Allen and Lainey Ahal, both of Labadie, MO: his sister and brothers, Evelyn (Vern) Summa, Maryville, Bill (Vicki) Walker, Parnell, MO, and Harley (Jerri) Walker, Parachute, CO; his sister in law, Beverly Walker, Maryville, MO, and brother in law, Ronald Gene Smith, Savannah, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in Rolland’s name to the Nodaway Nursing Home Maryville, MO, to help with dementia therapy

Weichinger, Betty Affolter - On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Betty Affolter Weichinger, age 91 of Maryville, put on her blue dress and took her “sailor” by the hand to go to her heavenly “get acquainted” dance. Betty was born on June 18, 1927 in Kansas City MO to Clyde and Myra Olsen Affolter.

After graduating from Plattsburg MO High School, Betty traveled to Maryville MO to attend Northwest Missouri State. She received a 2-year teaching certificate and returned to her hometown of Plattsburg to teach in two rural K-8 one room schools where she was known to her students as Miss Betty. She also taught 3rd grade in Cameron MO.

During her first year at NW, she attended a “get acquainted” dance and met her husband, Ted Weichinger. They were married just shy of 66 years before his death in 2014. They are the parents of 3 children: Sheryl (Terry) Buholt, David, and Sara Beth (George) Duff all of Maryville. There are also 8 grandchildren , 19 great-grandchildren, many young friends who knew her as “gramma-great,” and her many new friends at Parkdale Manor. Other survivors include sister in-laws Rachel Smith of Bellingham WA and Marjorie Roberts of Green Bay WI, and brother in-law Lloyd Weichinger of Waxhaw NC. Besides her parents and husband, Betty was pre-deceased by a brother Dr. Robert Affolter and an infant sister, Vera Maxine.

Betty was first and always a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandma. She was a Sunday School teacher and served as church secretary at the church she loved, First Presbyterian of Maryville. Betty also was a Cub Scout and Brownie Scout leader, room mother for all 3 children. She enjoyed family camping and fishing trips, especially to Colorado, gardening and canning her fresh vegetables, supporting her family’s activities and was a Bearcat fan.

Betty was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Maryville, and the Levis and Laces Square Dance Club. 

Services will be at 2:00 Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Maryville. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. The family will meet friends at the church 1 hour prior to the service

Weston, Dorothy Mae McDonald Acklin - Dorothy Mae Weston, 93, of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri with her daughters by her side.

Dorothy Mae was born on October 25, 1925 in Skidmore, Missouri to the late Jesse and Florence (Milner) McDonald. She was a 1943 graduate of Bellevue High School in Mound City, Missouri. 

She was a member of the Skidmore United Methodist Church and the Morgan Sunshine Club of Graham.

Dorothy Mae worked at Parkdale Manor and Nodaway Nursing Home prior to her receiving her LPN. In 1972 she received her LPN license from Northwest Missouri State University and then worked for St. Francis Hospital until her retirement.

She married Darwin V. Acklin on January 14, 1946 in Mound City, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1974. She later married Kenneth M. Weston on August 20, 1983. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1994. She was also preceded by her infant daughter, Verna Mae Acklin, step-son, David Lee Weston, two sisters, Ellouise Robinson and Erma lois Hedges and two grandchildren, Kelly Jo Acklin and Shaun Acklin. 

Survivors include her children, Gary Wayne (Donna) Acklin, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Lavern Jesse (Laurel) Acklin, El Dorado, Kansas, Dennis (Denise) Acklin, Mound City, Missouri, Sarah Beth (Randy) Jones, Mansfield, Arkansas, Randy (Bonny) Acklin, Barnard, Missouri, Ronnie (Starla) Acklin, Eufaula, Oklahoma, Kathy Sue (Chuck) Freeman, Garden City, Kansas, Greg (Julie) Acklin, Maryville, Missouri; step-children, daughter-in-law, Sharon Weston, Farragut, Iowa, JoAnn (Jerry) Birkby, Thurman, Iowa and Roger (Carolyn) Weston, Peachtree City Georgia. Dorothy Mae was very proud of her 200 descendants with three more on the way. 

Services 2pm Monday, February 18th at the Skidmore United Methodist Church under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm Sunday, February 17th at the Price Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Skidmore United Methodist Church or Tri City Nutrition Site, Maitland, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

White, Eva M. Cozad - Eva M. White, 90 of Boonville, Missouri, formerly of Maryville passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Hartmann Village in Boonville.
Eva was born on November 20, 1928 to Charles H. and Ethel C. (Ellsworth) Cozad. She was a graduate of College Springs High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Maryville. She was a housekeeper and enjoyed reading, puzzle books, playing cards and board games and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She married Eldon L. White on March 1, 1951 in Berryville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on February 4, 2009. She was also preceded by her parents and two brothers, Robert and Donald Cozad.
Survivors include her children, Dennis White, Dodge City, Kansas, Duane (Ellen) White, Kearney, Missouri, Marvin (Nora) White, Norman, Oklahoma, Linda (Donnie) Conz, Boonville, Missouri and Bruce (Kristi) White, Maryville, Missouri; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services 2pm Wednesday, May 1st at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Hometown Homecare, 101 Furr Street, Fayette, Missouri 65248 or Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Missouri, 1000 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, Missouri 64501

Wilmes, LeRoy A. - LeRoy A. Wilmes, 88 of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home.

LeRoy was born on February 28, 1931 in Bedison, Missouri to Herman and Agnes (Kohmetscher) Wilmes. He worked in sales most of his life. LeRoy graduated from Horace Mann High School and was a member of St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He married Anne Garrity on July 27, 1991 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2009. He was also preceded by his parents, daughter, Jennifer Wilmes, two sisters, Lucille Manning and Eileen Linneman; three brothers, Clyde, Don and Gene Wilmes.

He is survived by his former wife Ada Mae Wilmes and mother of his children, Andy (Betty) Wilmes, Collinsville, Oklahoma, Judy Sobbing, Kansas City, Missouri, Jeanie Burns, Kansas City, Missouri, Janie Wilmes (Steve Burns), Kansas City, Missouri, Tom (Sandy) Wilmes, Maryville, Missouri, Joy (Mike) Farnan, Richmond, Missouri, Joan Wilmes, Kansas City, Missouri, Larry Wilmes, Florence, Alabama, Jolene (Tom) Guinn, Port Orange, Florida and Ken (Dawn) Wilmes, Livermore, Colorado; two step-children, Beth Combs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Brad Still, Mt. Ayr, Iowa; one sister, LaVera Wilson and brother, Paul Wilmes; 33 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Tuesday, April 16th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. Burial St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri. Rosary 6pm Monday, April 15th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 7:30pm. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Wolfer, Irma Jean Moffat - Irma Jean Wolfer, 69 of Maryville, Missouri died on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born November 3, 1949 in Maryville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Schieber Moffat. 

Irma was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was employed by Albert Bell, Marfice and Creviston Jewelers. 

On June 24, 1978, she was united in mariage to Mark Wolfer at Conception Jct., Missouri. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville.

Surviving are husband Mark Wolfer, son, Brian (Kasi) Wolfer, Urbandale, IA, daughter, Kimberly (Jordan) Pfeifer of Columbus, NE, two grandchildren, Leo Wolfer and Pierce Pfeifer, brother Lawrence Donald (Joyce) Moffat, Ravenwood, MO, sister, Dorothy Eileen Ray, Des Moines, IA.

She was preceded in death by brothers, James Marvin Moffat and Cletus George Moffat, sisters, Alicia Ann Tobin and Odilia Marie Wilmes.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 AM Thursday, April 4, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 3 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with a visitation to follow.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Gregory School Fund.

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

Charles Allen “Chuck” Wray, 64, of Maryville, MO passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his residence.

Charles was born in Maryville, MO on April 14, 1954, and was a lifelong resident of the Maryville area.

His parents were Eugene Lawrence and Edith Arcile (Birkenholz) Wray and they preceded him in death.

Throughout his lifetime he had been active in the American Red Cross, the Nodaway County Fair Board, the Election Verification Board, the Optimist Club, past Red Cross CPR instructor; he loved to can, cook and use a BBQ smoker. He loved gardening and got his master gardener certificate. He loved animals and nature of all kinds, especially his two dogs. He loved camping and spending time with his grandkids and helping create the Wray family Christmas float.

He was employed by HRM Services, as a property manager. He was a former HR manager for Laclede Chain for 15 years and had previously worked at Pope and Talbot, all of Maryville.

He was a 1972 graduate of the Northeast Nodaway High School and obtained a BS in Business management at Northwest Missouri State University.

He married Sandra L. Wilson on December 3, 1978 in Worth, MO. She survives of the home. Other survivors include, their son, Matt (Gina) Wray, Hopkins, MO, his 3 siblings, Verlene (Kenny) Dougan, Ravenwood, MO, Lawrence (Cherie) Wray, Coin, IA, and Lorraine O’Donnell, Maryville, MO; grandchildren, Brittney (Justin) Formhals, Chicago, IL, Austin Wray, Clearmont, MO, Dakota Wray, Sarah Wray, and Tristen Wray, Hopkins, MO; and his beloved pets Kylee and Sophie. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 5–7:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO