Connie Dale Backman, 61, of Maryville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Northcare Hospice House, in North Kansas City, MO.

Connie was born November 5, 1955 in Santa Rosa, CA. Her parents were Dean Palmer and Jeanette May (Treder) Palmer. They preceded her in death.

During her life she worked as seamstress, a truck driver, and was trained to be a gourmet cook. She also made and sold jewelry.

Her education included 2 years of college.

On December 18, 1993 she married Dennis W. Backman in Santa Rosa, CA. He survives of the home.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Justin (Vanessa) Armstrong of Burlington Junction, MO, Ellen Marie (John) Erich of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dennis Wayne (Jamie) Backman of Maryville, MO, and Jessica Joy Galloway of Tehachapi, CA, her sister Deana (Jim) Butler of Petaluma,CA, her brother Herb (Cindy) Palmer of Cotati, CA, 16 grandchildren, Andaya Backman, Timberley Armstrong, Tameyra Armstrong, Mylee Backman, Racyn Backman, Kruse Backman, Tyler Greene, Olivia Marriett, Johnny Rich, Steven Galloway, Peyton Galloway, Makayla Galloway, and Landon Galloway, 2 great grandchildren; Bentley Rich, and Tylon Allen.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The service time is 10:30 AM. Mrs. Backman’s has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.

The family will meet with friends starting at 9:30 AM at the funeral home.

Memorials can be directed in Connie’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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Carol Greever Brown, 49, of Liberty, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, after a short illness at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO.

Carol was born in Moberly, MO, on September 13, 1967, to Max and Leona (Ringold) Greever. She was a former resident and graduated from Stanberry R-II High School, Stanberry, MO.

Carol graduated in 1989 with a B.S. in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO. She was a freelance writer.

She had attended the United Methodist Church in Stanberry. At Northwest she was a member and officer of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, and was also a Bearcat Stepper. Carol had lived in Liberty since 1989. She liked playing tennis and golf.

She is survived by her 3 children, Lexy (Ryan) Myers, Lee’s Summit, MO, Lauren Brown, and Jack Brown, both of Liberty; her parents, Max and Leona Greever, Maryville, MO; her sister, Nancy (Jeff) Farlow, Maryville, MO; 2 grandchildren, Owen and Jude Myers; and her niece and nephew, Brittany and Michael Farlow.

She loved her children and her family.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

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

A memorial fund has been established to help Carol’s children as they complete their college degrees. Send donations to the Carol Greever Brown Memorial Education Fund, c/o Farmers State Bank, 2211 N. Belt Hwy. St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Richard D. “Dick” Buckridge, 86, of Maryville, MO, who in recent years divided his residence between Maryville and Mesa, AZ, died on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Maryville Living Center, with his family at his side.

He had spent most all his life in teaching and coaching at both the high school and University levels finishing his career serving     teachers as a field representative for the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA).

Dick was born on April 23, 1931, in Maryville, MO, the son of Gus and Bea Byers Buckridge, who both preceded him in death.

He is survived by wife, Martha Jean (Mardy) Ingels Buckridge, to whom he married on June 2, 1953 in Maryville; and children, Cindy (and her husband Robert D. Eklund) Buckridge, Kansas City, MO, and Dave (and his wife Symantha) Valdosta, GA.  Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Matt (Jaimee) Protsman, Blue Springs, MO, Brad Protsman, Kansas City, MO, Cpl. Brett Buckridge, Camp LeJeune, NC, and Lacey Buckridge, Valdosta, GA.

Dick attended elementary school in Burlington Junction, MO; middle school in Marshalltown, IA, and graduated from Maryville High School in 1949, following an outstanding four-year athletic career that resulted in his senior year selection as the school’s outstanding athlete with the Hooper Award and All-State first team basketball honors.

A 1953 Bachelor of Science graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, he was a four-year Bearcat basketball letterman and was the team’s captain both his junior and senior years.  He held the top scoring record for 18 years until one of his own players’, Don Sears broke the record.  He was the recipient of two all-conference selections in basketball and the Sportsmanship Award bestowed by the conference.  In recent years, Dick was selected on the first team of all Bearcat Alumni basketball players and was inducted in to the Northwest Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following service in Korea and Japan as a First Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps, he completed a Master of Arts degree at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

His coaching career included high school service at Maryville and William Chrisman in Independence, MO.  He then moved to the college ranks at his alma mater Northwest Missouri State University, where he was the head basketball coach from 1963-71.

He then served the University with appointments as Director of Admissions and later as Assistant to the President.  He retired in 1977 from the University, and was co-owner of Coaches II Men’s Clothing Store in Maryville, before joining MSTA.

His memberships included the First United Methodist Church in Maryville; Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity; The Maryville Country Club; Lions International, Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and a member of the Moila Shrine Temple, St. Joseph, MO. 

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Thursday.  Mr. Buckridge has been cremated.

Military rites will be performed at the end of the memorial service on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children, the SSM Hospice, or the First United Methodist Church, both of Maryville.

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Donald E. Calfee, 93, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

Donald was born on September 21, 1923, on his grandfather Ed Adkins Farm, in Nodaway County, south of Elmo, MO.  His parents were Virgil I. and Bessie (Adkins) Calfee, and preceded him in death. He was preceded by his sister Ila Beery. 

He lived most of his young life on a farm around the Elmo and Burlington Junction, MO, areas.  At age 16 he had to drop out of school to help his Mother with the farm work due to the illness of his Father.

On October 27, 1944, he married Virginia Lee Hagey.  They lived and farmed in the Burlington Junction and Elmo area until 1957.  At that time Donald joined the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, spending the next five years working with the survey in many of the east coast States. 

Don continued working on his education until finishing high school and to continue working on his education with taking classes to help with his work.  In March of 1962, Donald transferred to Las Vegas, NV, to set up a Survey Office at the Nevada Test Site at Mercury, NV.  This survey party did semic testing and earthquake study in the western U.S., Alaska, Central America and South America. 

After 20 years with the U.S. Coast Survey Party he took his retirement and joined the URS Blume Consulting Co., of San Francisco, CA., which had contracted to do the same work at Mercury that he had been doing with the Coast and Geodetic Survey.  Donald did the budgeting and contracting for this company for another 14 years before taking retirement.  At this time, he was asked to sign on to be a consultant for the Dept. of Energy at the Mercury Test Site for another year.

In 1964, he invented a system of testing motion on high rise buildings, which was in use for years.  After his retirement, Donald worked to help other retired employees from the Mercury Test Site to establish the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation, known as the Atomic Testing Museum on the grounds of the University of Nevada.  In 2003, he and Virginia moved back to Missouri, settling in Maryville.  He was a member of Countryside Christian Church.

Donald is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home in Maryville.  His brother, Lowell (Carol) Calfee, Burlington Junction, his sister, Evelyn Wesley, Layton, UT, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, on Monday, July 31, 2017, at the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow at the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Carlson, Deana Kay Walker - Deana Kay Carlson, 64, Mound City, MO died at her home Sunday, August 13, 2017.

She was born July 26, 1953 in Elmo, MO, to Dean and Georgia Bagley Walker.

Deana was first married to Hank Larson. After they divorced she married Dean Carlson.

Deana was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Hospice in her surrounding area and Clarinda.

Preceding her in death were her parents and husband Dean Carlson (May 3, 2015).

Surviving is her son, Cody (Dawn) Carlson, New Market, IA, daughters, Tanya (Jacob) Jones and Shona (Alex Woodruff) Carlson, both of Braddyville, IA, Amanda (Zane Newton), Evant, TX, Vicki Cunningham, Clarinda, IA and Christie (Shan Pitts) Larson, Lenox, IA,; brother, Jerry Walker, Maryville, MO, sister, Rosalee (Carl) Murray, Clarksburg, MO; 19 grand children and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2017, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Ceperley, Robert "Bob" - Robert H. "Bob" Ceperley went to be with the Lord, peacefully surrounded by his family on August 1, 2017. He was born September 18, 1925 in Davenport, Iowa to William A. and Elizabeth Guy Ceperley. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1943 and then entered military service. Following basic training he became a Platoon Sergeant in an Infantry replacement training center at Camp Blanding, Florida for a year and a half and then spent a year overseas with a Quartermaster Company in Paris, France where he earned the rank of first Sergeant.

Discharged in February 1947, he entered Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1950. He spent five summers as program director for YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln in Davenport, while attending the Theological Seminary of the University of Dubuque, graduating with a B.D. degree and being ordained June 9, 1954.
On Thanksgiving Day of that year he married Elta A. Hudgens in Davenport and to this union six children were born. Bob served as Associate Pastor of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Storm Lake, Iowa for four years before accepting a call on October 19, 1958 to be Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Maryville, Missouri. He served this church for 32 years, retiring January 1, 1991. Following retirement he continued to serve area churches until the Fall of 2011.

Bob enjoyed sports, especially bowling, softball and volleyball. His church softball teams were always competitive and his volleyball was serious business. An avid bowler, he was Secretary-Treasurer of the Maryville Bowling Association for 11 years, and was in the initial class inducted into the MBA Hall of Fame in May 1990. He wrote a bowling column for the Maryville Daily Forum for 15 years and was President of the Monday Young-at-Heart League for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Richard and William, his twin sister Betty; his wife of 42 years, Elta, on December 29, 1996.

Survivors include five sons: David, Stanberry, Mark (Susan) Lee's Summitt and Tim, Lee's Summit, Jeff (Robin), Springfield and Mike, Maryville; daughter Jennifer (Cletus) Schieber, Maryville; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday, August 4th, with Funeral Services at 10 AM Saturday, August 5th, both at the Maryville First Presbyterian Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

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Karen Lea Collins, 69, of Clarinda, IA, and formerly of College Springs, IA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, IA.

Karen was born in Elmo, MO, on December 31, 1947, to William Lisle and Vivian Irene (Cross) Akin. Her father preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her sister and brother in law, Patricia and John Mullins.

She graduated from West Nodaway High School and then went to Des Moines, IA, to attend Beauty School. After a few years of working as a beautician, she was employed at South Page Community School for many years. She worked as a cook, custodian and teacher’s aide. She enjoyed her years there and had a lot of laughter and memories with the kids and faculty. She later became employed by AKS in Clarinda as well as Easters True Value.

She lived most of her life in College Springs, and had moved to Maryville in 2014. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She loved sitting on her swing and enjoying the outdoors. Her scrapbooking became her passion, displaying her memories of her family throughout the years.

Survivors include her 2 daughters, Stacey (Harold) Aksamit, Bolckow, MO, and Wendy Turner, Maryville, MO; her mother, Vivian I. Akin, Clarinda, IA; 3 grandchildren, Sydney Prather, Chloe Prather, and Sophia Turner; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Collins has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 PM, Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Memorial services will follow the visitation at the funeral home on Saturday.

Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the American Diabetes Association, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Colville, James Edgar - James Edgar Colville, 84, Pickering, Missouri died Monday, August 14, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

He was born December 23, 1932 to James Vernon and Ruby Violet Baldwin Colville. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Maryville High School and also attended Northwest Missouri State.

On January 26, 1958, Jim and Connie Lue McIntyre were united in marriage at the Maryville First Christian Church.

Jim was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of the Maryville First Christian Church, Men's Forum, and a fomer Pickering Lion's Club member and served on the boards of MFA, ASCS and for many years, the Hopkins School Board.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents and brother-in-law Roger Harmon.

Jim is survived by his wife Connie, of the home, son Darin Colville, Pickering, MO, daughter Diane (Eric) Snieski, Bentonville, AR, three grandsons Alex, Brendan and Collin Snieski, brother Robert (Jan) Colville, Maryville, sisters Helen (Duane) Quinn, Blue Jay, CA and Cathryn Harmon, Atwater, CA and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Maryville First Christian Church.

The Funeral service will be 2:00 PM , Thursday, August 17th, also at the First Christian Church. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church, 201 West Third Street, Maryville, MO 64468.

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Coston, Kathryn Louise Wright - Kathryn Louise Wright was born on October 24, 1923 on a farm west of Skidmore, MO and was the oldest of seven children born to the family of Burman D. and Delma J. (Albright) Wright. She died peacefully on September 23, 2017 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville, MO.

She attended rural schools: Burr Oak, west of Skidmore, and Albright, east of Skidmore in the elementary grades. In May of 1941 she graduated from Skidmore High-School.

In the fall of 1941 she enrolled at Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Maryville. By the fall of 1942 she had earned a Teaching Certificate. From then, until Spring of 1948 she taught in rural schools in Holt County, MO and at Quitman Elementary School in Quitman, MO

On August 15, 1948 she married William F. Coston at Skidmore. They established their first home in Las Animas, CO where Bill managed a seed house and she taught lower grades in a two-room rural school.

In 1952 they returned to Skidmore where they reared their children.

Kathryn found joy and fulfillment in her roles of homemaker, farm wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as serving her Lord as a member of the Skidmore Christian Church. She was also an Avon representative for 30 years.

Bill passed away in 1996.

Kathryn entered the Golden Living Community in 2007 and then the Maryville Living Center in 2014 where she was a resident when she passed away.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Karl Wright, sister Frances Wright, and brother-in-law Jerry Ungles.

Survivors include two sons: Marty (Marilyn) Coston of Skidmore, Vic (Paula) Coston of Maryville; two daughters: Crystal (Doug) Beckenhauer and Sheila (David) Penner both of Reedley, CA; nine grandchildren, Mitchell (Sara) Coston, Imbler, OR, Mace (Carrie) Coston of Maryville, Matthew (Brooke) Coston of Windsor, CO, Micah (Verlena) Coston of Maryville, Ryan (Kelli) Beckenhauer of Coeur d-Alene, ID, Katie (Andy) Stillert of Muenster-Sarmsheim, Germany, Zachary (Jeanette) Penner of Fresno, CA, Katlynn (Zach) Weston of Rosendale, MO, Nicolas Coston of Amarillo, TX, and 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean (Ruth) Wright of Skidmore, three sisters, Wilma (Winfred)) McIntrye of Burlington, Jct., MO, Mildred (Roy Dale) Dozier of Hutchinson, KS, June Ungles of St. Joseph, MO.

Numerous other relatives and friends.

Kathryn will be remembered as one who followed Jesus, served unselfishly, and established and maintained a gentle, quiet spirit throughout her life-time.

Visitation will be held at Price Funeral Home in Maryville from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 28th. Memorial Service will be at the Skidmore Christian Church at 10:00am on Friday, September 29th. burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery south of Skidmore immediately following her Memorial Service.

Crowdes, Paula Kristine - Paula Kristine Crowdes, 62, died Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Kristine was born May 22, 1955 in Storm Lake, Iowa to William Dale and Mary Ruth Neff Crowdes. They preceded her in death. She had been a resident of Mulberry Group Home, Maryville.

Kristine is survived by her siblings Linda (Rick) Baker and Bill (Pam) Crowdes, Blue Springs, MO; Jackie Hardage, Orlando, Fl; Doug Crowdes, Farragut, IA and Monty Crowdes, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services and Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 30th at LaMar Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri

Memorials may be directed to the Mulberry Group Home, 1208 East Halsey Street, Maryville, Mo 64468.

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Cunniff, Mary Elizabeth - Sr.M. Stella Cunniff, OSB, 97, Clyde, MO, died on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, Missouri.

Mary Elizabeth Cunniff was born August 9, 1920 in Nashville, TN to Martin Francis and Sarah (Shea) Cunniff. She graduated from high school and then attended Business College.

Mary Elizabeth Cunniff joined the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration on July 4, 1942 and was given the name Sister Mary Stella Cunniff on September 8. She made her First Profession of Vows January 29, 1944 and her Final Profession on February 19, 1949.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother John Cunniff and sisters: Sr. Mary Grace Cunniff OSB and Rita Rush.

Survivors include her Monastic family and sister Teresa Bradshaw and brother Thomas Cunniff.

Wake will be 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 4th at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial is 8:00 AM Thursday, October 5th, at the Benedictine Convent Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

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Dakan, Robert Wayne - Robert Wayne Dakan, 68, Barnard, MO died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his home in Barnard.

Bob was born May 4, 1949 in Maryville, MO, the son Wayne and Nola Hainey Dakan. They preceded him in death.

He was a 1967 graduate of Nodaway Holt R-VII in Graham and a member of Graham United Methodist Church.

Bob retired from the Energizer Battery Plant in Maryville prior to being employed at Northwest Missouri State University.

Surviving Bob is his wife Linda Dakan of their home in Barnard; four daughters: Wendy (Chris) Sowards, Barnard, Jody (John) Throener, Skidmore, MO, Nikki (Jack) Bucy, Maryville, and Diana Dakan, Gretna, NE; five grandchildren: Jaylan, Kayla, Calen, Alex and Dakan; brother, Dennis (Karen) Dakan, Maryville, sisters, Ronda Dakan, Independence, MO and Beth (Robert) Evans, Union Star, MO; special pet, Daisy and many friends and relatives.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 8th from 5-7 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Service is 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 9th, also at Price Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham

Dienstbier, Gary Irwin - Gary Irwin Dienstbier, 79 of Maryville, MO. died Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Gary was born April 28, 1938 in Sabetha, Kansas, to the late Gerhardt Walter and Juanita Myrtle (Irwin) Dienstbier.

Gary was a high school graduate and attended technical school for 2 years.
He worked in metal protection plating. He was a member of Calvary Chapel, Maryville.

Gary served his country in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Judith Rockhold and Diane Littles, and brother Dale Dienstbier.

Survivors include nieces Debbie (Roger) Guilford, Farragut, IA, Lisa (Mark) Wilczek, Rockport, MO, and Lori (Rod) McKnney, Maryville, and nephew Thomas (Joy) Rockhold, Reynoldsburg, OH.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Calvary Chapel , Maryville.

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Dodd, Ada Burch - Ada Burch Dodd, daughter of Wyatt Watson and Ada Musetta Burch, was born September 27, 1916 in King City, Missouri. She passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa at the age of 100.

Ada was born in King City, Missouri, but the family moved to rural Ravenwood, Missouri where she grew up and graduated from Ravenwood High School. After high school she attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville. After graduation she taught at Graham and Worth Schools in Missouri, before moving to Tabor and teaching there. She met and married Clifford "Merle" Dodd and moved to Randolph before settling on the family farm to raise their family.

Ada was an active member of the Randolph Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband Merle, parents, brothers; James Leslie, John Ival, Henry Landis, Wyatt Watson, Jr., Charles Albert Burch and sisters; Bernice Burch and Gladys Reardon.

Ada is survived by her children; Rebecca Jane Dodd of Randolph, Iowa and Jerry Merle Dodd of Omaha, Nebraska, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

Celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Gaylor, Barbara Helen Beer - Barbara Helen Gayler, 95, of Maryville, Missouri died after a short illness on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

She was born July 29, 1922 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Harris and Helen Beer. Barbara graduated from Western Illinois University in 1944 where she met George Gayler - the love of her life. They were married on June 11, 1944, right before George began his distinguished service in the US Army Corps. They were married for 73 years before George’s sudden death earlier this year.

In addition to raising two children, Barbara taught off and on throughout her life, including while George was deployed and later at Mount Alverno. She remained active right up until her death and especially enjoyed playing bridge and other card games with family and friends. Her children and grandchildren will fondly remember the many hands of “bridge or manipulation” that they played with her every chance they had when family members were together.

Barbara was a member of the Maryville First United Methodist Church, Faculty Dames, AAUW, PEO, DAR, and the Nodaway County Historical Society.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, daughter Janet S. Gayler, and brother Robert Beer.

Barbara is survived by her son Richard Gayler, daughter-in-law Nancy Gayler, Kennesaw Georgia, three grandchildren and six grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m.at the Maryville First United Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will be Thursday at 2:00 PM, also at the Maryville First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Miriam Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the George R. Gayler Scholarship Fund at Northwest Missouri State University or Maryville First United Methodist Church.

Griffey, Beatrice Evelyn - Beatrice Evelyn Griffey, 96 of Maryville, MO died September 7, 2017 at Maryville Living Center.

She was born September 7, 1921 in Clearmont, Missouri to Lee Everett and Emma Elizabeth (Kellogg) Griffey.

A graduate of Clearmont High School, Beatrice moved to Colorado, where she worked as a telephone operator for Southwest Bell/ATT&T. She had been a Maryville resident since 2003.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Kenneth and Emeryl Griffey and sisters Iola Thomas and Bernice Hamilton.

Beatrice is survived by her nieces: Hilah Macrander, Clearmont, Darlene Runyon, Sheridan, MO, Carolyn Sue Davison, Braddyville, IA, Janeane Miller, St. Joseph, Joan Meek, Fairfax, IA, Terri Wallace and nephew Steven Griffey, Utah.

Graveside Services and Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 11th, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont.

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James Hagey, age 87, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace day, July 22, 2017 at Eiler Place, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Jeff Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

James Harold Hagey was born February 18, 1930 near Burlington Junction, Missouri to Virgil Hagey and Clella (Hedrick) Hagey. He grew up in the Burlington Junction area and graduated from Burlington Junction High School. Jim was united in marriage to Joyce Davison June 10, 1950 in Elmo, Missouri. Two children were born to this union, Gary and Peg.

Jim was a loving husband and father. He spent most of his life farming and raising livestock. In 1963, he purchased a farm in Page County, Iowa where the family moved. He purchased further acreage through the years, sold seed corn and farmed with his son. In later years, he moved to Clarinda, Iowa, upon retiring and lived with his wife until she passed in 2007. Jim still enjoyed helping his son on the farm. He collected John Deere scale model toy tractors and had two full size antique John Deere tractors. Jim moved to the Eiler Place in April 2016 where he spent the remainder of his days.

Jim was known as a person who loved life, very giving and never met a stranger. His memories will be ones that everyone who knew him will cherish forever.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents; wife, Joyce Hagey; parents-in-law, Wayne and Velma Davison; brothers, Donald (Homer) Hagey and Bob Hagey; brother-in-law, Kenny Barclay; sisters, Dorothy Hagey and Mary Francis Campbell.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Gary Hagey and wife Frances of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Peg Johnson and Terry of Spencer, Iowa; grandchildren, Kandice Christensen and husband Randy of Bemidji, Minnesota, Jade Hagey and wife Kayla of Clarinda, Iowa, Jesse Hagey and wife Becky of of Braddyville, Iowa, Keith Johnson and wife Joan of Spencer, Iowa, Karen Tobo and husband Pat of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Ray Blaha of Pocahontas, Iowa, Jessica Gray and husband Trevor of Blanchard, Iowa, Jamie Spinler and husband Anthony of Davenport, Iowa; great grandchildren, Barrett Hagey, Alex and Abagail Christensen, Jaeyln and Ethan Gray, Mackenzie and Weston Johnson, Connor and Mari Tobo; siblings, Virginia Calfee and husband Don of Maryville, Missouri, Bonnie Crabtree and husband Paul of Maryville, Missouri, Geraldine Barclay of Clearmont, Missouri, Larry Hagey and wife Delores of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Doris Hagey of Burlington Junction, Missouri, Judy Logan and husband Larry of Bethany, Missouri; brother-in-law, Charles Davison of Burlington Junction, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Margie Mae Hecker, 82, of Maryville, MO, passed away on October 5, 2017 at Parkdale Manor Nursing Home in Maryville.

Margie was born October 4, 1935 in Watson, MO. She was the daughter of Percy Lee “Bill” Hines and Alta Maye (Bryan) Hines. Her parents preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband Gordon in 2011, her son Larry, her siblings, brothers, Kenneth, Glen, Dean, Harold, and Robert, and sister Rosalie Laughlin.

Margie graduated from Quitman Missouri high school and went on to business college. She was employed for over 30 years by the Western Electric Company, in Millard, NE, where she did factory work.

On June 19th, 1953 in St. Joseph, MO she married Gordon La Verne Hecker.

She was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Maryville, MO. She loved to play cards, bingo, and did lots of custom quilting.

Her survivors included, daughter, Susan (Karl) Masoner of Kansas City, MO, daughter Karen (Jeff) Robertson of Talmage, NE, son Ed (Sherry) Hecker of Fergus Falls, MN, and daughter, Sandy (Oscar) Alvarado of La Vista, NE, and sister Helen (Dean) Rowlett of Syracuse, NE, 7 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday, October 9th, 2017, at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Mound City, MO.

The family will meet friends from 11:00 AM until Noon at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials can be directed to either The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

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Heflin, Earl - William "Earl" Heflin, Jr., 99, passed away early Friday morning, July 21, 2017 in North Kansas City, MO. Formerly of Barnard, MO, Earl Jr. was born on December 15, 1917 in Ravenwood, MO.

Earl and Cleta (Marie Stuart) were married April 8, 1940. Earl began his career path in farming. In 1956, he transitioned to a long and successful career with Missouri Farmer's Association managing grain elevators located in Barnard and Guilford. Earl enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, bowling, golf and watching sports.

Earl is survived by two sisters Anna Helen Teson and Rita Teson; three sons, Harold Heflin (Glenda) , Kearney, MO, Edwin Heflin (Nancy), Janesville, WI, Leland Heflin (Barb), Bloomington, IN and one daughter, Iretha Heflin Spinetti (Robert), Kingwood, TX; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and many additional family members.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl, Sr. and Anna Cain, his wife Cleta (October 27, 2005), two brothers John D. and Francis, and five sisters Hilda Schieber; Elizabeth Heflin, Marcela Berg, Mary Schmitz, and Theresa Sullivan.

Rosary will be said at 6:30 PM Sunday, July 23, 2017, followed by visitation from 7-8 PM, both at St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM Monday July 24th, also at the Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville.

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Annetta Francis Herring, 89, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Raytown, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville.

Annetta was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 31, 1927.  Her parents were H. Louis Pendleton and Ruth V. Kinnamon Pendleton.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2017.  Son, Patrick Herring, in 2011, and granddaughter Delanee Joel Herring, in 1985.

On February 15, 1948, Annetta was united in marriage to Donald Francis Herring in Raytown, MO.  They celebrated 69 years of marriage before Donald’s passing in 2017.

Annetta worked for 33 years at the Leed’s MO, GM Plant. 

She was a Christian, and a member of the Raytown Historical Society.  She had been the treasurer of the Brooking Cemetery Board.

Her survivors include her 2 sons, Michael (Debra) Herring, Maryville, MO, and Timothy Herring, Kansas City, MO; 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Mrs. Herring has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  A private joint memorial graveside service will be on Saturday, September 30, 2017, for Annetta and Donald, at the Brookings Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Friday, September 29, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, Maryville, MO.

Donald Francis Herring, 93, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Raytown, MO, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the Cameron Veterans Home, Cameron, MO.

Donald was born on October 21, 1923, in Kansas City, MO.  He lived most all his life in the Raytown, MO, area, and then moved to Maryville in 2009.

A US Army Veteran, Donald proudly served his country from April 1943 until his honorable discharge in January 1946. 

Donald was a pressman for the Kansas City Star newspaper for over 20 years. 

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

Preceded him in death were his parents; his son Patrick J. Herring, in 2011, and his granddaughter Delanee Joel Herring in 1985.

On February 15, 1948, Donald was united in marriage to Annetta Frances Pendelton in Raytown, MO.  She survives of Maryville, MO.

Other survivors include his children, Michael (Debra) Herring, Maryville, MO, and Timothy Herring, Kansas City, MO; and 6 grandchildren.

Mr. Herring has been cremated under this direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will be at the Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

Steven B. Hutchison, 68, of Elmo, MO passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at his home in Elmo.

Steven was born on October 29, 1949 in Red Oak, Iowa. His parents were Don and Cleta (Shaffer) Hutchison. He was preceded in death by his father.

Steve graduated from Corning Community High School, after graduation he attended NWMSU in Maryville, and later Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA.

He worked for the Pepsi-Cola Co. and also Hy-Vee, Jack and Jill Grocery Store, worked construction, and laid carpeting. He was employed for over 20 years and retired from Kawasaki Manufacturing, Maryville.

Steven married Anita Jo Smith on December 4, 1983 in Elmo, MO. His wife passed away in February of 2008.

His survivors include his mother of Maryville, MO. Three children, Sean (Jessica) Hutchison of Elmo, Carrisa Hutchison of Kansas City, MO, and Lee (Danelle) Hutchison, also of Kansas City, MO. A brother Ray Hutchison of Los Angeles, California., as well as 9 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and a sister-law.

He has been cremated under the direction of Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville.

A private celebration of Steven’s life will be held on August 26th, 2017 at his residence

Joyce passed away in August 2017 in Houston, Tx. Daughter of James and Mary Lou Noe Osburn.

Joyce was a resident of Texas at the time of passing.

Jenson, Faye - Neva Faye Jenson, 87 of Maryville, Missouri died, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Born December 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Glenn I Adams and Edna (Meyers) Adams.

She was a 1947 graduate of Horace Mann High School, acquired a teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State College and taught for two years, worked at 71 Cafe, and was a homemaker and Eldon's partner in farming.

Faye was a member of the Wilcox United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Ireland Extension Club.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Eldon Jenson (February 4, 2015), sisters Evonne Jones, Wilma Dawson and brother Lloyd Adams, and step-mother Lucile Duncan-Finney Adams.

Surviving Faye are daughters, Donna (Kenny) Wilmes, Burlington Junction, MO, Karen (Tracy) Koger, Clearmont, MO, and Sara (Dennis) Sunderman, Savannah, MO.

Grandchildren:
Kenna (Patrick) O'Connell, Ravenwood, Stephen (Kelli) Wilmes, Elmo, Clint Wilmes, Harper, KS, Leah Koger, Maryville,
Christopher (Megan) Koger, Clearmont,
David (Kristin) Martin, Cameron, Brice (Heather) Martin, Savannah,
Evan (Ayla) Sunderman, Offutt Air Force Base, NE,
and Cameron Sunderman, Savannah;
Great-grandchildren:
Madeline, Ellie, Charlotte, and Andrew Wilmes,
Brady, Eryn, and Kacy O'Connell,
Canaan and Gideon Koger, and Lane and Quinn Martin;
brothers Franklin (RoseAnn) Adams, St. Joseph, and DeWitt Finney, Quitman, sister-in-law Betty (Dick) Clement, Augusta, GA, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 22nd at 10:30 AM at Wilcox United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Wilcox Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wilcox Cemetery Association.

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Taylor Marie Kahn, 24, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Sheridan, MO, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Maryville, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Taylor was born on May 16, 1993, in Leavenworth, KS.  She lived and went to school in Bedford, IA, and had lived in Blockton, IA, then Sheridan, and had moved to Maryville 8 months ago.  She was a Christian.  Her parents were Marc A. Kahn, and Lori Lea Wantland. 

She was a Technician at MG Swine, in Tarkio, MO.  Taylor’s father preceded her in death in 1995, and she was also preceded by her paternal grandparents.

Taylor loved nature. She has hiked, snow skied, snow board, fished, camped, kayaked, ridden ATVs, since she was a little girl. She loved music, crafts and decorating. She loved playing with her son. She loved making people laugh and smile.

Left to mourn her passing is her son, Tucker Jo Fletchall, and his father, Derek Fletchall, Sheridan, MO; mother and step father, Lori and Jeffrey Hansen, Blockton, IA; 2 brothers, Christopher Thomas, Independence, KS, and Devin (Clarissa Carlos) Kahn, Maryville, MO; 3 step sisters, Shelby Hansen, Grant City, MO, Rebekah (Beka) Hansen, Virginia Beach, VA, and Christina Hansen, North Kansas City, MO; maternal grandparents, Larry (Lonna) Wantland, Chariton, IA, and Shirley Morr, Chariton, IA; nieces and nephews, Elijah Kahn, Hayven Kahn, Natalie, Gabriel, Reece, and Karmen Thomas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.   The burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Atchison Valley Hope, 1816 N. 2nd, Atchison, KS 66002.

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Betty Lee (Mowry) Kiser, 85, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully at Maryville Living Center on Thursday, August 31, 2017, surrounded by loving family.

Betty was born April 5, 1932 on the family farm near Graham, MO. Her parents were Leslie Evert Mowry and Opal Lee (Sybert) Mowry. They preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by one sister Beverly.

Betty was united in marriage to Paul R. “Dick” Kiser, on February 14, 1952 in Maryville, MO.

She was a home maker.

Betty is survived by her husband Dick, of Maryville Living Center, her two daughters, Sheila Kiser of Barnard, MO and Sharon (Ben) Espey of Barnard, two brothers Keith (Marlene) Mowry of Severance, KS and Mike Mowry of Fillmore, MO, two grandchildren Jennifer (Spencer) Miller of Barnard, MO, and Jared (Jennifer) Espey of Cole Camp, MO, and six great grandchildren, Sam Jones, Jessica, Wyatt, and Justin Miller, and William and Jolee Espey.

Funeral services for Betty Kiser will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Service time will be 2:00 PM.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 also at the funeral home, the time is 6 PM until 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers; memorials can be directed to the Heartland Honor Flight.

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Lager, Jane Elmore - Surrounded by her loving family, Jane Lager, 58 peacefully passed into heaven on September 11, 2017, in her home, after waging a fierce battle against esophageal cancer.

Born Barbara Jane Elmore on Oct. 24, 1958, she was the daughter of Merrill and Beverly (Busby) Elmore, Burlington Jet., MO. A 1976 graduate of West Nodaway High School, Burlington Jet., she received a
bachelor's degree in Accounting from Northwest Missouri State University in 1980. In 1981 she began a 35-year career as a banking professional with Citizen State Bank (now Bank Midwest).

She married the love of her life, John Andrew Lager, September 9,1986, in Miami, OK. They had a daughter, Bethany, and were parents to his daughters: Shelie, Melinda and Trica. Jane's greatest joy was her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, - and a true friend to so many.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years; her mother, Beverly Elmore, Maryville; a sister, Joni Elmore Power, jacksonville, FL; four daughters and nine grandchildren: Bethany Lager (James Peeler), Harbyn and Korbyn Wray, Kansas City, MO; Shelle Lager McGovern (Chris), Kylie and Cooper, Woodbury Heights, NJ; Melinda Lager Eubank (Wyatt), Reiland and Rhett, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Trica Lager Olson (Anthony Claybourne), Brynn and Mya Olson, Grayson Claybourne, and Courtney Crooks, West DeMoines, Iowa; as well as many loving in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Merrill; her infant brother, Ricky; her grandparents and other relatives.

Mass of Christian Buriail 11am Friday, September 15th at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville.

Marriott, John Drexel - John Drexel Marriott, 79 of Clearmont, Mo died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at SSM Health St. Francis in Maryville, Mo.

He was born June 18, 1938 in Burlington Jct, Mo, the son John and Bessie Farquhar Marriott. John and Helen Joyce Melvin were married June 2, 1957 in Clearmont.

John was graduate of Hopkins, Mo High School and was a farmer. He also worked for St. Joseph Light and Power and as a boiler operator at the water treatment plant facilities in Maryville and Grant City.

A member of the Clearmont Baptist Church, he also was Past President of United Bow Hunters of Missouri and was known as a Professional Bow Maker.

John was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Wayne Marriott (April 17, 2006); brother, Vernal Marriott and sister, Iris Marriott.

Surviving John is his wife Helen, of the home in Clearmont, sons, John (Waneva) Marriott Jr., Clearmont, Russell (Loyalea) Marriott, Glenwood, IA and Danny Marriott of Clearmont, ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Sunday, August 6th, 2017 at Price Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 7th at Price Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery.

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Martinez, Rosario - Sr M. Rosario Martinez, OSB, 88, Clyde, MO, died on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, Missouri.

Petrita Martinez was born January 18, 1929 in Truchas, NM to Manual and Rosarito Vigil Martinez. She graduated from high school and then attended the University of Dallas Monastic Renewal Program.

Petrita Martinez joined the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration on January 29, 1955 and was given the name Sister Rosario Martinez on October 7. She made her First Profession of Vows October 5, 1957 and her Final Profession on October 5, 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Santiago and Adrian Martinez and sisters Lucia Chavez, Melinda Armijo and Anita Martinez.

Survivors include her Monastic family and brothers Gilbert and Manual Martinez.

Wake will be 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 4th at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial is 8:00 AM Thursday, October 5th, at the Benedictine Convent Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.

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Ronald James McClemons, 73, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Ronald was born on June 26, 1944, in Des Moines, his parents were Howard and Iris (Norman) McClemons, and preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his siblings, Barbara Burrell, Virginia McClemons, Robert McClemons, David McClemons, and Kathleen McClemons.

He graduated from Saydel High School, Des Moines, and had attended Des Moines Area Community College. He had worked 25 years and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, in Des Moines. He was of the Catholic faith.

In 1964, he married Grace Elaine Cort, and they later divorced. On July 26, 2013, he was united in marriage to Jody Lynn Eckman, and she survives of Maryville.

Other survivors include his children, Angie (Robert) Lepley, Lacona, IA, Amy (Phil) Schreck, Maryville, MO, Julie (Kiel) Hoppenworth, West Des Moines, IA, his step daughter, Angie (Jeremy) Rounds, Creston, IA; his sister, Mary Gambrel, Ankeny, IA; 11 grandchildren, Lindsay, Emily and Blake Schreck, Maryville, Alex (Mark) Clifton, Pleasantville, IA, Nick (Bailley) Olsen, Conistota, SD, Alexia Lepley, Lacona, IA, Brad Lepley, Ankeny, IA, Nicole Lepley, West Des Moines, IA, Abby (Dave) Williamson, West Des Moines, IA, Colt Hoppenworth, West Des Moines, IA; 4 step grandchildren, Mark, Alexis, Hannah & Ethan Rounds, Creston, IA; 7 great grandchildren, Rhyan Clifton, Addyson Macias, and Quinn and Hunter Lepley,Bella, Jaydyn, and Elyja Williamson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. McClemons has been cremated and his memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 21, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Friday.

The inurnment will be at the Miriam Cemetery at a later date.

Trenton Cole “Trent” McGeorge, 18, of Barnard, MO, passed away near his home on Saturday, September 23, 2017.

Trent was born in Maryville, MO, on June 23, 1999, and had lived all his life in the Barnard area.   His parents are Todd and Rita McGeorge and Jo Anne Strauch McGeorge.

He was a 2017 graduate of South Nodaway High School, where he had played football and basketball.  He loved to hunt, fish, and to run his hounds.  He was enrolled in the Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott, KS, where he was on the school’s rodeo team. 

Trent had attended the Church of Christ as a youth.  He had worked summers as a concrete laborer for Curt Schafer Construction.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Harold and Thelma Dougan, Leland and Edith Strauch, John and Garnet Leedy, and Eldon and Frances McGeorge.

Survivors include his mother, Jo Anne McGeorge, Barnard, his father and step mother, Todd and Rita McGeorge, Barnard, his brother, Trestan L. McGeorge, Barnard; grandparents, Richard and Susie Strauch, Barnard, and Philip and Marlyn McGeorge, Guilford, MO; his uncle Kurt (Amber) Strauch, and 2 aunts, Tracy (Darin) Duke and Carrie Henggeler.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.   The burial will follow at the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorial are suggested to the Nodaway County Special Olympics, or to the family to help with final expenses.

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Nina Faye (Harper) Miller, 81, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville.

Nina was born on October 12, 1935, in Stanberry, MO.  Her parents were Charles Louis and Pauline Elizabeth (Collins) Harper, and preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by 3 brothers and 2 sisters; and by her daughter Deborah Bix in 2013, her son Terry Swalley in 2003, and 2 grandsons, Steven Swalley in 2010, and Chad Bix in 2015.

She attended grade school in Toad Hollar, Possum Walk, and Sunrise country schools, before attending Pickering High School.  Later she received her LPN degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. 

She was a nurse for over 35 years, and had worked at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, and had been the plant nurse at Solo Cup in Ada, OK.  She returned to Maryville in 1999.

She attended the First Baptist Church in Maryville.  She was a board member of the NOCOMO Industries, and the Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville.  She was an avid Pinochle and Pitch player and enjoyed any card games.  She also liked to bowl.

She is survived by her 4 children, Harold (Laura) Swalley, Marianna, FL, Rick (Kathy) Swalley, Hopkins, MO, Roger (Rosa) Swalley, Delhi, CA, and Ben Swalley, Maryville, MO; 2 sisters, Clara (Wayne) Smith, Lincoln, MO, and Mary Harper Gaa, Maryville, MO; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Miller has been cremated and her memorial services will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, August 14, 2017, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville.  The inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO.

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

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, is in charge of arrangements

O'Riley, Margaret "Louise" Baumli Standiford Gilbert - Margaret "Louise" O'Riley, 80 of Maryville, Missouri died on Friday, July 28, 2017, at Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Louise was born December 5, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri.

A 1954 graduate of Maryville High School, Margaret retired from the dietary department at St. Francis Hospital and was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville.

Preceding her in death were three husbands, Charles William Standiford, Jack Gilbert and Donald O'Riley; four brothers Johnny, Greg, Jack, and Joe Baumli; two sisters Theresa Spire and Mary Gould; granddaughter Hope Renee Sportsman and son-in-law Roy Peter.

Surviving are daughters Ruby Twyman, Graham, MO and Cathi Peter (Billy Hager), Maryville; sons Charlie Standiford Jr, Ravenwood, David (Michelle) Standiford, Swansboro, NC and Clyde Standiford, Graham; sisters Lois Cox, Sherman TX and Faye Sides, Salem, AL; sister-in-law Dora Moutray; brother Matt Baumli, Maryville; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Rosary will be 6:30 PM, Wednesday August 2nd, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville. It will be followed by a visitation from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 AM Thursday, August 3, 2017, also at St. Gregory Church with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville.

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Don Osburn, 79, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 E. St. Charles Road in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Fairview Road Church of Christ, 201 S. Fairview Road in Columbia.

Don was born Nov. 2, 1936, in Fairfax to James and Mary Lou Noe Osburn.

Don grew up on a farm in Skidmore, where he developed his love and respect for farming and agriculture. By the age of 12, he was driving a car and tractor on the country roads to Maitland to get parts or repairs. His dad -- and the entire town -- enjoyed watching Don play basketball and was so proud of his high school basketball team winning first place at the American Royal in Chicago. He had an awesome right-handed hook.

Don served a 16-month tour with the U.S. Army in Seoul. Upon his return, he married his love, Barbara Ann Tally, on Feb. 8, 1957. They were married for 59 years, loving each other through life’s joys and struggles. He attended Northwest State College in Maryville and the University of Missouri in Columbia and was awarded a National Defense Education Act Fellowship from North Carolina State College in Raleigh, receiving his Ph.D. there with emphasis on agriculture adjustment and public policy. He returned to Columbia and had a long career teaching agriculture education and ag economics at MU. Always the economist, his frugality sometimes baffled his kids when he would drive an extra 10 miles to save a penny a gallon on gasoline or drive to a dentist 90 miles away to get a cheaper crown. But for those in need, his compassion was great and his wallet generous.

He mostly loved farming and practicing what he taught. He felt great satisfaction when his land yielded a bumper crop. Don enjoyed collecting hats from seed and implement companies, watching college basketball, hunting, attending Saturday morning breakfast with the guys and serving the Fairview Road church. He loved hosting the church’s yearly Fall Festival, pulling a hay wagon full of laughing kids. When his children and grandchildren came for visits, he would have the 4-wheeler running and taught them to fish and hunt. One snowy Christmas, he pulled them on sleds roped behind the pickup truck.

Dad, we are forever grateful for your example of a joyful, committed marriage, generosity to others, hard work, unconditional love and heritage of faith.

Don is survived by his wife, Barbara Tally, of Columbia; sister Joyce James of Houston, Texas; children, Lynn (Norm) Kahla of Missouri City, Texas, Lori (Todd) Coulter of Bend, Ore., Mitchell Osburn of Licking and Michael (Allison) Osburn of Southlake, Texas; nine grandchildren, Blake (Morgan), Brittany (Matt), Beau Kahla, Jonathan (Rachel), Jess (Natalie) and Ryan Coulter, and Connor, Levi and Cooper Osburn; and four great-granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Jeanne Osburn and Judy Combs.

Pankau, Donald D. - Donald Dean Pankau, 81, passed from this life September 9, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO . He was born September 1, 1936 in Worth, MO to Roy Edward Pankau and Mavis Ida Milligan. He attended school at Oxford, MO.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harley Milligan, Noble and Max Pankau and several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his three brothers, Danny (Linda), Richard (Ladonna) and Joe (Lee) Pankau; also his wife of 52 years, JoAnna and the four children of this union Tyrone, Bradley (Lynn), Jake and Gina. From a first marriage he had three children, Benny, Janna and Lisa. Also surviving are his grandchildren Shayna, Kade, Sage, Jordyn, Austin, Kayte, Josh, Stephanie, Brittany, Zachary, Jacob, Morgan and Jimmy, and many nieces and nephews.

Donald was baptized into the Baptist faith. He was a past member of the Eagle's Lodge and Pickering Lion's Club.

Donald was a general contractor, teaching his sons his skills and knowledge. Donald was loved for his wit and wisdom and will be forever missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday September 12, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 13th at 10:00 AM, also at Price's. It will be followed by burial at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 1241, St. Joseph, MO 64502.

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Judith Parietti, 72, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville, MO.

Judy was born on April 3, 1945, in Panama Canal Zone, United States Territory, her parents were Charles Stepp, and Margaret Wood Stepp, and preceded her in death. Judy was raised in the CZ where her father had spent 8 years in the Army, and later worked as a civilian there for 30 years.

She attended Cristobal High School in the Canal Zone. After graduation she attended Katherine Gibbs school in Boston, MA, where she met her future husband, Chuck.

In 1977, she graduated from LPN School at NWMSU in Maryville. She worked many years as a ER Nurse in Maryville, and in Asheboro, NC, Burlington VT, and Medina, OH. She was of the Catholic faith.

Besides her family, Judy’s other passion was raising, training, and attending national competitions with German Shorthair Pointers. In addition, she was an ardent horse rider and outdoor lover throughout her adult life.

Judy married Charles “Chuck” Parietti, in Waterford, NY, on September 25, 1965. Judy and Chuck lived all over the US during Chuck’s 35-year career with Energizer. They eventually retired in Maryville in 1999.

Survivors include her husband Chuck, of the home in Maryville; 2 children, Sara Snow, of Islamorada, FL Keys, and Scott Parietti, of Los Angeles, CA; 2 grandchildren, Alex Snow, Maryville, MO, and Sydney Snow, Islamorada.

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

Parman, Charles Herbert - Charles Herbert Parman, 93, Pickering, MO died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cameron.

Charles was born January 21, 1924 in Denver, MO to Dennis Woodson and Carrie Mable Abplanalp Parman.

He was a graduate of Skidmore, MO High School and attended Iowa State Teacher's College Flight School in Cedar Falls, IA. Charles proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps.

A member of the Maryville First Christian Church, he also had belonged to Xenia Masonic Lodge #50, was a leader of Boy Scout Troop #64, Pickering, and had served on the North Nodaway School Board.

Preceding Charles in death were his parents, wife Geraldine (November 10, 2003), daughter-in-law Linda Parman (October 13, 2013), sister Colette Parman, and brothers Dennis Jr., George, Loren, Lester and John.

He is survived by sons, Dennis (Kenna) Parman and John Parman, Pickering, daughters, Rebecca Parman Crozier, Golden, CO and Vicki (Herbert) Hammer, Chandler, AZ., Grandchildren: Mitchell (Stephanie) Parman, Michelle Parman, Lauree (Daniel) Valverde, Michael (Phoebe Owens) Crozier, Casey (Cara) Parman, Betsy (Joel) Nespory, Levi Hammer and Elizabeth Hammer; great-grandchildren: Xander, Tyler and Journee Parman, Cassie and Ruby Valverde, Hank Crozier, Elsie Nespory, Jacob Richard Hammer, and brother Donald Parman, Lafayette, IN, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, September 1, 2017 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 2nd, at Price Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Military Services will be provided by the Missouri Military Honor's Program and the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 201 West Third Street, Maryville, MO 64468.

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Pike, Pearl Preston - Pearl Pike, age 96, of Elmo, Missouri, entered into peace Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Don Barnett officiating. Burial with military rites will be held at the LaMar Cemetery.

Pearl Preston Pike was born July 14, 1921, in Elmo, Missouri the son of Harlan Pike and Bertha (Seaton) Pike. He grew up attending school in Elmo. From 1939 to 1942, He was employed as a farmhand on various farms near Elmo from 1939 until 1942, assisting with the planting and harvesting of small grain crops. He enjoyed feeding and caring for hogs, chickens, cattle and milking cows. He built, painted and repaired fences and farm buildings. He also operated a wheel type gasoline engine tractor pulling a plow disc, drill, combine, and cultivator, always making the necessary adjustments to the various farm implement machinery. In June of 1942, he entered the United States Army serving during World War II in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Star, the Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Arrowhead. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945.

On July 25, 1949, he was united in marriage to Frances Raines in St. Joseph, Missouri. Two children were born to bless their lives, Dixie Jo and Preston LaVerne, who died at birth. The family made their home in Elmo where Pearl worked as a Custodian for over 36 years at the Elmo High School and West Nodaway Schools. He and his wife Frances were also the custodians at the United Methodist Church in Elmo for many years. After they retired they enjoyed traveling, mowing yards, attending fish fry’s and 4th of July Parades. He was even the Grand Marshall of the Elmo 4th of July Parade in 2012! In 2001, his loving wife Frances passed away. He continued to enjoy sitting on his front porch, waving at everyone who drove by. Pearl’s family was very important to him. He loved gathering together, sharing memories and attending any event they were involved in.

Left to cherish Pearl’s memory is his daughter Dixie Davison and husband Dennis of Braddyville, Iowa; two granddaughters, Dinah Davison of Omaha, Nebraska; Denise Blake of Shenandoah, Iowa; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Parsons and husband Harry IV, of Houston, Texas; Jacob Wilson of Omaha, Nebraska; Dakota Blake of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Hayley Blake and Gracie Hopkins of Shenandoah, Iowa; one great-great-grandson, Harry Joseph Parsons V of Houston, Texas; one sister, Valeria Alexander of Elmo, Missouri; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Pearl in death are his parents, Harlan and Bertha Pike; a brother, Donnie Pike; his wife Frances Pike and their infant son, Preston.

Punzo, Christine Kaufman Donan - Christine Kaufman Donan Punzo passed from this life on August 10, 2017. Mrs. Punzo was born to Vern and Ada Kaufman in Graham on March 15, 1924. She was educated in Graham, graduating from high school in 1941.

She married Harold A. Donan in 1941, and their union produced five children. The Donans were divorced in 1961, and in 1965 Christine was remarried to Paul Punzo. That marriage also ended in divorce.

She retired from Western Tablet in St. Joseph where she demonstrated a dedicated work ethic.

Christine was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, MO. She raised her children as a good example of devotion and generosity. Throughout her life she served her churches in many capacities. She donated to many causes. She particularly felt compelled to support literacy in first peoples. She had numerous talents with crafts and creative writing, but her lifelong companion was reading and the search for knowledge. In later years she enjoyed listening to audio books from the National Library program. Receiving letters from her distant cousins was a special joy.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents, 4 children: Robert A. Donan, Linda J. Donan, Deborah A. Bohnsack and Shirley June Donan. She will be deeply missed by those that survive her; her daughter Angela (Peter) Bullock and daughter-in-law Juanita Donan; grandchildren: Daniel Donan, Jeanette (Kurt) Westfall, Mariann (David) Landis, Gordon Donan and Guinnivere Bohnsack; great-grandchildren: Rhys Donan, Matthew Westfall, Michael Westfall and Forrest Waddell; great-great-grandchild Aria Westfall.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10 AM Monday, August 28, 2017, at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.

Rogers, Rodney - Rodney Rogers, 64 of Maryville, Missouri died Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Nodaway Nursing Home.

He was born September 3, 1953 in Maryville to Lewis and Vivian (Wiley) Rogers. They preceded him in death.

Rodney is survived by brothers Clark Rogers, Bridgeton, MO, Ronald Rogers, Independence, MO and John Rogers, Clearmont, MO; sisters, Karen Weuly, Florissant, MO and Sandra Eisenbeis, Troy, KS.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday September 11, 2017 at Price Funeral Home, Maryvile, followed by burial at Hazel Dell Cemetery in Clearmont .

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Seipel, Leroy A. "Roy" - Leroy A. "Roy" Seipel, 94 of Maryville, MO died Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Village Care Center.

Roy was born November 29, 1922, to Henry and Agatha Henggeler Seipel. He was a graduate of Maryville High School.

On January 3, 1950, Roy and Patricia Ann Merrigan were united in marriage in Conception, MO.

He was a member of St Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church, Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Jct., MO, Knights of Columbus Council #1339, Board of Directors of National Catholic Rural Life Conference and Permanent Deacon with Kansas City/St. Joseph Diocese.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife Pat, siblings Charles, Norbert , Sister M. Catherine Seipel OSF, and Thelma Tritt and granddaughter Anna Christine Seipel.

Surviving are his sons, Kenneth (Bertie), Wasilla, AK, Tom (Sue), and Edward (Tara), both Maryville, Stephen (Linda), Altamont, New York and Michael (Cherie) Seipel, Callao, Mo,, daughters, Kathy (Olav) Lipiec, Maryville and Sister Patricia Seipel OSB, Kansas City, MO, brother, Hubert (Maryle) Seipel and sister, Coletta Merrigan, Maryville ; 19 grandchildren; 7 great -grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, September 8th , followed by visitation from 6:30-8:30 PM, all at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 9th at St. Gregory's. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Graveside military services will be by Missouri Military Honors and Tri-C American Legion Post #464.

Memorials may be made to St. Gregory School, 315 South Davis, Maryville, MO 64468.
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Shaw, Peggy Sue - Peggy Sue Shaw, 44, Burlington Junction, Missouri died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri.

She was born October 19, 1972 in Fairfax, Missouri, the daughter of Stephen and Linda Patterson Shaw.

A homemaker, Peggy was also of the Christian Faith.

Preceding her in death was her mother Linda Shaw.

Surviving Peggy is her father, Stephen Shaw, Rock Port and boyfriend John Irvine, Burlington Junction.

Peggy has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 16, 2017, at Price Funeral Home. Maryville.

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Smith, Dorothy Kathleen Doran - Dorothy Kathleen Doran Smith, 92, of Maryville, Missouri died, surrounded by her family, August 1, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo.

Dorothy was born March 11, 1925 in Homeglen, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Samuel and Mabel (Bates) Doran. She was educated in Canada. On July 25, 1951 Dorothy married James Harold Smith from Maryville, MO in Edmonton, Canada. They were married 50 years. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2002.

Dorothy worked as a mother, a telephone operator, and at Walmart. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, St. Gregory’s Guild and Modern Managers, all in Maryville.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mary, Irene, Hazel, and Julia; brothers Frances, Patrick, Bill, Ed, and Walt Doran, as well as an infant brother, Joseph and infant grandson, Virgil McKinney.
Survivors include her children: Denise (Rod) Wheeler, Ames, IA; Lynne Smith, Cedar City, UT; Leslie Riney, Maryville, MO; Christi Blauvelt, Linn, MO; Lisa (Jim) McKinney, Waukee, IA; and Kevin (Laura) Smith of St Joseph, MO. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary and visitation will be August 3rd at Price Funeral Home in Maryville, MO. Rosary will be held at 6:30 pm and visitation from 7-8.
A 2:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 4, 2017 at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with burial immediately following at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maryville.

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Stelter, Robert August - Robert August Stelter, 93, of Hopkins, Missouri, died Friday, September 8, 2017, in Maryville, Missouri. Robert was born on September 25, 1923, to Louis August Stelter and Ella Grace Pettigrew Stelter of Maryville, Missouri.

After graduating from Maryville High School in 1941, Robert enrolled in the Navy’s pre-enlistment program at Northwest Missouri State College. He graduated from the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School in Chicago. He served in the Pacific on a Landing Craft Infantry ship during World War II. Upon returning from the service, Robert attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture in 1947. He met his future wife, Ruth Sorenson, at Iowa State. They were married in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1951. They enjoyed almost 66 years of married life together.

After their wedding, Robert and Ruth moved to Hopkins, where together they ran the family farm. Robert was a lifetime farmer who valued farm conservation and took pride in improving his land. He was also an avid traveler and enjoyed learning about the history, farming practices, and political systems of countries around the globe. His favorite activity was enjoying Ruth’s good home-cooked meals and spending hours at the dinner table talking about current events, farming, and politics with his family.

Robert was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins and served on the North Nodaway School Board. To honor his grandfather and his parents, Robert founded two scholarships, the August Stelter Scholarship Fund at Northwest Missouri State University and the Louis and Grace Stelter Scholarship Fund at Maryville R-II High School.

Robert is survived by his wife, Ruth, and his five children: Nancy (Jim) Johnston, Houston, Texas; Susan (Sam) Fernandez, Manhattan Beach, California; Linda Stelter, Pella, Iowa; Steve (Kelly) Stelter, Maryville, Missouri; and Mark (Jenni) Stelter, Pella, Iowa. Robert is also survived by nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Matthew) Pierson, Kristina (Cameron) Fernandez Mabrie, Michael Fernandez, Siri Stelter, Alex Stelter, Madison Stelter, Laurel Stelter, Soren Stelter, and Easton Stelter, and by two great-grandchildren: Evangeline Pierson and Beckett Pierson.

Visitation will be held at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins on Wednesday, September 13, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins on Thursday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Miriam Cemetery in Maryville.

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

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Taylor Marie Kahn, 24, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Sheridan, MO, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Maryville, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Taylor was born on May 16, 1993, in Leavenworth, KS.  She lived and went to school in Bedford, IA, and had lived in Blockton, IA, then Sheridan, and had moved to Maryville 8 months ago.  She was a Christian.  Her parents were Marc A. Kahn, and Lori Lea Wantland. 

She was a Technician at MG Swine, in Tarkio, MO.  Taylor’s father preceded her in death in 1995, and she was also preceded by her paternal grandparents.

Taylor loved nature. She has hiked, snow skied, snow board, fished, camped, kayaked, ridden ATVs, since she was a little girl. She loved music, crafts and decorating. She loved playing with her son. She loved making people laugh and smile.

Left to mourn her passing is her son, Tucker Jo Fletchall, and his father, Derek Fletchall, Sheridan, MO; mother and step father, Lori and Jeffrey Hansen, Blockton, IA; 2 brothers, Christopher Thomas, Independence, KS, and Devin (Clarissa Carlos) Kahn, Maryville, MO; 3 step sisters, Shelby Hansen, Grant City, MO, Rebekah (Beka) Hansen, Virginia Beach, VA, and Christina Hansen, North Kansas City, MO; maternal grandparents, Larry (Lonna) Wantland, Chariton, IA, and Shirley Morr, Chariton, IA; nieces and nephews, Elijah Kahn, Hayven Kahn, Natalie, Gabriel, Reece, and Karmen Thomas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.   The burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Atchison Valley Hope, 1816 N. 2nd, Atchison, KS 66002.

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Vest, Dorothy June Masters - Dorothy June Vest, 90, Maryville, MO, died Friday September 29, 2017, at SSM Health St. Francis, Maryville.

Born June 17, 1927 in Nodaway County, Missouri, she was the daughter of Howard and Marguerite (Merritt) Masters. She married Billy Dale Vest, August 14, 1948 in Maryville.

Dorothy June was a 1945 graduate of Quitman High School and a 1948 graduate of Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. She and her husband taught school in Iowa for nineteen years. Dorothy June taught six years in Iowa and ten years at West Nodaway, Burlington Junction. In 1969 the family moved to their farm north of Skidmore where they resided until 2007 when they moved to Homestead in Maryville. She was a member of the Maryville First United Methodist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Bill (December 21, 2009) and sister Joanne (Don) Hanson (June 28, 2010).

Surviving are her son Roger Alan (Jayne) Vest, Maryville and daughter Sue Ann (Keith) Wright, Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren: Elizabeth (Christopher) Howard, Amy Wright and K.C. (Maddy) Wright, all of Kansas City, MO, Mickey (Jessica) Vest, Skidmore, MO and Haleigh Vest, Maryville; and three great-grandchildren: Hensley and Tegan Howard and Annabelle Vest.

Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday October 5, 2017 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville,

Memorial Services will be 10am Friday, October 6th, also at Price Funeral Home with inurnment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore.

Memorials may be made to Relay for Life or Northwest Foundation, Maryville.

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Walter, Mary Veronica Derks Palm - Mary V. Walter, 96, of St. Joseph, Missouri formerly of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Living Community of St. Joseph.

Born January 7, 1921 in Clyde, Missouri to John and Veronica (Klaas) Derks. She graduated in 1939 from St. Benedict's High School in Clyde.

Mary attended St. Joseph’s Cathedral, is a former parishioner of St. Columba Parish, and an Oblate of Conception Abbey. She was a homemaker, enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting and playing with her great-grandchildren.

She married William Palm in 1943, killed in action in 1944. In 1952, she married Ben Walter. Preceded in death by Ben (1989), her parents, sisters - Leona McQueen, Maragruette Derks, Marcella Frans, brothers - Raymond, Joseph, Vincent, John Derks, and son-in-law, George Riley.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Riley, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Father Kenneth Riley, Lisa (Kim) Mehring, Denise Riley and Tom (Krista) Riley; two great-grandchildren, McKena and Alex; brother, Donald Derks (Marilyn), Hobson, MT; sister, Esther Schmidt, Atlanta, GA, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 10:30am Thursday, October 5, 2017 at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct, MO. Rosary 10:30am, Thursday followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Burial St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Conception Abbey or Benedictine Sisters of Clyde, Missouri.
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Weis, Bernardine - Sister M. Bernardine Weis OSB passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Our Lady of Rickenbach Convent of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde.

Clara Elizabeth Weis was born October 26, 1919 in Dresden, KS to Michael and Theresa (Ritter) Weis.

Clara Elizabeth Weis joined the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration on December 8, 1944 and was given the name of Sister Bernardine Weis on August 20. She made her first profession of vows September 6, 1946 and her Final Profession on September 15, 1951.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Sr. M. Vincentia Weis(Gertrude), Sr. Mr Laurann Weis (Mary) all BSPA'S; brother: Joseph, Al, Urban, Bernard, Leo and Raymond.

She is survived by her Monastic family and brother Ralph Weis and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Wake will be 7:00 PM Sunday, October 8th, at Our Lady of Rickenbach Convent of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11am Monday, October 9th at the Benedictine Convent Chapel of Perpetual Adoration.

The casket will remain open for one hour prior to the start of services.

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West, Beulah Bernice Maier - Beulah Bernice West, Sheridan, passed on September 14, 2017 at the age of 102, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, with her children at her side.

She was born April 28, 1915 at Hopkins, MO, the daughter of Joseph G. Maier and Ada Alice Griffey Maier.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Everett G. West (August 8, 1990), Grandson Ron Burns, Daughter-in-law Loretta West, four Brothers: Kennard, Wilbur, Charles and Hubert Maier and two sisters: Velma Day and Lou Ella Plummer.

Survivors include a Daughter LaRue Burns, Son LeRoy West; Grandsons Don (Paula) Burns and David West; Grand-daughter Cindy Burns; Great-grandsons Nick (Brittany) Burns, Dylan Burns, Mitch Burns; Great-great-granddaughter, Noelle Burns and many Nieces and Nephews.

In Beulah's early life she lived on a farm near Parnell, MO. She was an excellent homemaker, great cook, seamstress and all the other things a farm wife and mother has to do. In 1961 she and her husband moved to Omaha, NE, where she worked at the J C Penney Store, also Penney's in Maryville, both the old and new store. She was also employed at Northwest Missouri University, working in the cafeteria.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 18, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 PM at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO.

Randall C. “Randy” Willis, 70, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on August 23, 2017, at his home in Maryville.

Randy was born on October 11, 1946, the youngest of 3 sons of Carol Marie Lesan and Raymond Lee Willis, in Eagleville, MO. His daddy was killed in a hunting accident when Randy was 13 months old.  In Eagleville, he was surrounded by family.  His mother and two brothers, Nate and Dave
moved to Maryville when he was ten. When he was 13, his mother married Paul Mildward and to this union, Randy had two 2 brothers, Kenny and Russ.

Randy served 2 tours in Viet Nam in ’66 and ’68 when he acquired Agent Orange.  He received an honorable discharge from the military so that he could come home and take care of this son, Todd Alan Willis who was born to Randy and Stella Roderick Willis on October 23, 1966.  That marriage lasted from ’64 to ’68.  On October 20, 1972, Randy married Karen Deloris Nail and they had 2 children, Carolyn Lee and Jason Raymond.

Randy was a loving husband and father.  He loved Christmas with all the lights and setting off fireworks on the 4th of July.  He loved to drive around the countryside in our beautiful part of the country.  He loved family get-togethers and he was a great cook.  He always fixed the meat
(the hard part) for those special meals. He was a good man.  Life is too short!  I so look forward to being with him in eternity after I see Jesus.

He loved the Lord and gave his heart to Jesus in May of 1972.  He was a charter member of the Temple Baptist Church and he and his 3 children were in the first service on May 30, 1979.  He loved his church family.

He was a high achiever in whatever he set out to do.  He was one of the first six Certified Grounds Managers in the world.  He became President of the Professional Grounds Management Society for which he wrote articles and was highly respected, but his family was number One for him.  He was a great protector of them.

He leaves behind to greatly mourn his passing, his wife, Karen, of 45 blessed years, Todd (Renee’) Willis, Maryville, Carolyn Willis Rodriguez (Oscar), Lenexa, KS, and Jay (Tabitha) Willis, Beaumont, TX.  He leaves grandchildren: Desiree’, Alex, Justin, Alexis, Victoria, Hope, Benjamin,
Rachel, Elizabeth, Elimelec and Catalina, as well as great grandchildren: Destiny, Jaxson, and Scarlet.  Also, his brothers, Dave (Norma) Willis, Hideaway, TX, Kenny (Kathy) Mildward, Emporia, KS, Russell Mildward, Gridley, KS, and Nathan (Priscilla) Willis, in North Carolina.  He has in laws Shirley (Roger) Kjellberg, Ankeny, IA, and Lloyd (Vicki) Nail, West Des Moines, IA, and many nieces and nephews.  He has a step sister, Lois Carr, Maryville, MO. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepbrother, Don Mildward, in 2004.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The minister will be Pastor Roger Cooper from the Temple Baptist Church.

Military Rites will be after the funeral service on Saturday at the funeral home.  By members of the Missouri Military Honors detail and James Edward Gray, American Legion Post 100, Maryville. 

Cremation will follow the services and inurnment will be at a later date in Eagleville, MO