2005-6 obituaries from the Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

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Mackey, Russell Lee, 77, Maryville, died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare of Maryville.

Memorial services were held Friday, January 20, 2006, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. Military services will be conducted by the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the Laura Street Baptist Church, Building Fund.

Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martens, Lou Jean, 84, died Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. She was born and raised in Indianola, IA and her married life was spent in Martensdale. Services were held Monday, September 19, at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola. Burial was in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural Norwalk. Memorials may be made to the Martensdale Congregate Meal Site or Bevington Garden Club. Arrangements were under the direction of Overton Funeral Home.

Matthews, Dorothy "Dot" Lee Seighman, 70, Bedford, IA, died Saturday, October 22, 2005, at Bergen-Mercy Hospital, in Omaha. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26, at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Memorials may be directed to the Church of Jesus Christ.

Maudlin, Patricia Louise, 58, Redding, IA, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Ringgold County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday, July 15, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Burial will be in Redding Cemetery, Redding. Visitation will be from 6:30 - 8 pm, Thursday, July 14, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home. A memorial fund will be established by the family.

McCord, Joan Thelma, 68, Ravenwood, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at her home. Services were held Thursday, September 1, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.

McCrary, John H., 78, died, Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at the Liberty Hospital. Memorial services were held at 2 pm, Friday, September 16, at McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin. Inurnment will be at McCrary Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the McCrary Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Homes, Inc., Gallatin.

McKee, Gerald Leland, Dr, 83, Pickering, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Heartland Regional Hospital, St Joseph. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Pickering. Memorials may be made to the Pickering United Methodist Church or the Pickering Community Building. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home.

McKee, Peggy D., 57, Stewartsville, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at a St. Joseph hospital. She had been a resident of Stewartsville since 1997, moving from Willard. Services were held Saturday, June 4, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment was in Stewartsville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Adult Education & Literacy Program, 803 S. 13th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501.

McNeal, Fern Loretta, 86, formerly of Graham, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, in Oceanside, CA. Private Burial was held, Friday, November 4, 2005, in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham. Final arrangements were entrusted to Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

McTague, Mary Annunciata, Sister, OSB, 86, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at our Lady of Rickenbach Health Care, Clyde. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 7, at the Main Chapel, at the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde. Price Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.

Meek, Nora, 92, Waukee, IA, died, Monday, August 29, 2005, at her home. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, August 30, in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, with Pastor Michael Roberts officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City.

Meyer, Vincent Gregory passed on December 5, 2005 after a long, productive life. He was born on December 30, 1919, at Parnell, Mo., and lived in Guilford and Maryville, and Oskaloosa, IA, Minneapolis, Gardener, KS and again in Maryville. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Helen Roberts Meyer, three sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a small business owner, co-owning Meyer Specialty and Meyer New Look with his brother, Jerry and owned Midwest Electric Heat Company, all in Maryville. He was a salesman, specializing in energy efficiency and conservation and introduced concepts that are now standard in the home insulation industry.

During World War II, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, earned his commission, became a pilot and trained many other pilots. After the war, he joined the Missouri National Guard as a pilot, rising to the rank of colonel and commanded the 129th Field Artillery Battalion in Maryville.

He was a gardener, birdwatcher, carpenter and designer, rock mason, amateur musician, photographer, hunter, fisherman and traveler.

A member of St. Gregory's Parish, Maryville, he also belonged to the Retired Military Officers Association.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hildred Rickman Meyer; his parents, Frank Bernard and Veronica (Guenther) Meyer; and brothers, Andrew and Gerald Meyer.

Survivors include his widow, Helen; his brothers and sister, Donald and Robert Meyer and Marcella Kwoka; and children. They are Judy and her husband, Jerry Allen, Maryville; Joyce and her husband, Richard Steiner, Fairway, KS.; Frank and his wife, Amy Meyer, Austin, TX; Marvin and his wife, Cherub Meyer, Des Moines, IA; Marilyn Meyer, Cocoa, FL; and Chris Meyer, Long Beach, CA. His grandchildren are Michelle Ilsley and her children, Andrea, Chase and Denver; Cindi and her husband, Rob Becker and children, Lauren and Adam; Gerold Allen and his children, Brennan and Bryson; Jason Meyer; Kelly Meyer; Melo-dee and her husband, Ben Scarf; Ryland Meyer; Michael Zeorlin and Jeremy Steiner.

A Legion of Mary Rosary will be at 4 pm, Thursday, December 8, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Visitation: 7-8 pm, Thursday, December 8, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 am, Friday, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, in Maryville. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials in Vince’s name, may be made to Catholic Charities or American Red Cross.

Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Meyer, Katherine Lucile, 87, Maryville, formerly of Ravenwood, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at Living Community of St. Joseph. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, St. Gregory's Church or Kendallwood Hospice, St. Joseph. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Meyer, Mary Anselma, Sister., 89, Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, died Saturday, January 7, 2006.

Wake service was held Monday, January 9, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde. Funeral mass was held Tuesday, January 10, at the Benedictine Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde.

Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Miller, Milford L., 87, Burlington Jct., died Monday, November 28, 2005. He was born December 23, 1917, near Burlington Jct., to Clarence and Zelda Hull Miller. He graduated from Burlington Jct. High School, in 1935. On September 16, 1939, he married Roberta M. Dew, in Maryville. She preceded him in death, in 2004. Mr. Miller was a truck driver and in later years drove a school bus for West Nodaway Schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II. The body has been cremated and there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Home, Burlington Jct.

Mills, Shaun Matthew, 17, died Sunday, August 28, 2005. Services were held Thursday, September 1, at Bethany Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Olin Slaughter officiating. Burial was in Miriam Cemetery.

Mires, Mildred Ross, 93, Maryville, died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.

Funeral services were Thursday, January 19, 2006, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville with burial in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the Laura Street Baptist Church, Building Fund.

Price Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Money, Deborah Ann, 50, Clearmont, died Saturday, February 12, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 16, at Clearmont Baptist Church, Clearmont. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 2016 South Main Street, Maryville. Arrangements were under the direction Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Mongold, Ross A., 93, of Mound City, Mo; died Jan 2005; buried Miriam Cem, Maryville, Mo.

Monjar, Henry C. "Hank," 82, Maryville, died Monday, August 15, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, August 18, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program will be conducted by the uniformed service members from the Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster. Burial was in St. Patrick Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the Religious Education Trust Fund, PETRE, St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home.

Moore, Nevaeh Auxahanna Miller, Maryville, was born and died Sunday, December 25, 2005, at St Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Price Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Morehouse, Frances Elnora Foster, 83, Maryville, formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday, November 24, 2005, at her home in Maryville. Born March 25, 1922, she was a 1940 graduate of Hopkins High School. On February 16, 1942, she married Donald H. Morehouse in Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Morehouse was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary #288, both in Hopkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Thelma Foster and Gus and Helen Hall Bosley; a sister, Helen Buchholz; son-in-law, Jim O’Brien. She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; daughters, Elaine “Pemmy” O’Brien, Mt. View, AR, Donna Hall and husband, Brian, Jackson, MS, Janet Drummond and husband, Eddie, Hopkins, Deb DeMott and husband, Mark and Terri Dawson and husband, Rick, all of Maryville; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 28, at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial was in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins. Memorials may be made to North Nodaway Educational Foundation or SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Morris, Orville Eugene, 72, Parnell, died Saturday, September 10, 2005, at the Nodaway Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at the Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, with Rev. Greg J. Temke officiating. Final Resting Place is in the Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan, IA. Arrangements were under the direction of Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

Motsinger, Danny Stanton, 70, Hopkins, died Thursday, September 15, 2005, at his home in rural Hopkins. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 17, at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Burial was in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins. Memorials may be made to the North Nodaway Education Foundation or the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church. Price Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.

Mozingo, Gary Lynn, 63, Bloomfield, IA, formerly of Maryville, died Saturday, November 26, 2005, at his home. He was born November 27, 1942, in Maryville, to William and Thelma Henry Mozingo. He graduated from Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State University. Survivors include his sons, Eric Mozingo, Kansas City and Phillip Mozingo, Daytona Beach, FL; brothers, Billy Mozingo, Maryville, Robert Mozingo, Burlington, IA and Jerry Mozingo, Bloomfield, IA. A memorial will be held at a later date. The body was cremated.

Mozingo, Gary Lynn, 62, Bloomfield, IA, formerly of Maryville, died Saturday, November 26, 2005, at his home.

He was born November 27, 1942, in Maryville, the son of William E. and Thelma P. Henry Mozingo.

An 11 am memorial service, with visitation from 10-11 am, will be held Friday, February 3, 2006, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial is in Miriam Cemetary, Maryville.

Mumford, Naomi Pearl, 88, Maryville, died Saturday, August 13, 2005, at her home in Maryville. Mo. Mumford's wishes were to be cremated with no visitation or services held. Her ashes will be buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Murray, Jack R., 73, Maryville, died, Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

He was born September 27, 1932, in Maitland, to Guy R. and Gladys M. Nedrow Murray.

A memorial service was held Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Sunrise Park, Maryville. Military Honors were under the auspice of Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program.

Mr. Murray has been cremated under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory.

Nelson, Leslie R., 89, Stanberry, formerly of Denver, CO, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at an Albany hospital. Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, November 18, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Stanberry. Burial was in Crown Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Denver, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Programs Art Student's League of Denver, 200 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203. Attention: Leona Lazar. Roberson-Polley Chapel, Stanberry was in charge of arrangements.

Newberg, Evelyn Daisy Pixler, 92, Maryville, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at her home in Maryville. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, October 4, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, with visitation from noon - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 4, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri or to the Antioch Christian Church, Fillmore. Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

O'Riley, Jane, 84, Maryville, died Thursday, November 24, 2005, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. She was born July 15, 1921, in Skidmore, to Fred and Goldie Still Haynes. She married William "Bill" James O'Riley on September 24, 1946, in Maryville. He preceded her in death, July 10, 2001. Mrs. O'Riley was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville. She was also a member of Maryville Women’s Bowling Association. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald “Dick” F. Haynes. She is survived by one sister, Helen Meyer, Maryville; two nieces, Pam Purtle, Foristell and Paula Boyer, Southern Pines, NC; nephew, Patrick Weston, Kingwood, TX. Funeral services were held Monday, November 28, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maryville. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Parker, Mabel, 102, formerly of Pickering, died January 31, 2006, at Carriage Square, St. Joseph, where she had lived this past year.

She was born June 7, 1903, in Greenville, TN, to Jonathan and Margaret Pickering Bales.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with visitation from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Burial is in White Oak Cemetery, Pickering.

Memorials may be made to the UMW of Pickering United Methodist Church.

Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Parman, Clyde Andrew, 94, died Sunday August 28, 2005, at the Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City. Graveside services and interment were held Wednesday, August 31, in the Sheridan Cemetery, Sheridan. Pastor Edd Worley officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City.

Parman, Russell, Dr, 80, Maryville, died Monday, June 6, 2005, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville. Funeral services were, Friday, June 10, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Cremation will follow the funeral service and burial will be at Nodaway Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Parman Family Scholarship Fund at Northwest Missouri State University, the Nodaway County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or The First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Parshall, Anna Leora Dawson, 86, Burlington Jct., died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, at the United Methodist Church, Burlington Jct., with Rev. Kevin Marston officiating. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association or Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel.

Partridge, Charles Benjamin "Buddy," Jr., 67, Maryville, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Services were held Wednesday, April 6 at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, with Rev. Paul McKim officiating. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Memorials may be made to Laura Street Baptist Church building fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. 

Piveral, Mildred Day, 92, Maryville, died Thursday, August 25, 2005, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville. Per Mrs. Piveral's request there will be no service. Memorials may be made to The Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 225 East 16th Street, Maryville, MO 64468. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Porterfield, Cople "Cope" D., 77, Belle Fourche, SD, died Friday, August 19, 2005, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22, at Summit Open Bible Church, Belle Fourche, with Pastor Rick Brennan officiating. Inurnment was in Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche. Arrangements were under direction of Kline-Frost Funeral Chapel, Belle Fourche.

Porterfield, Pauline Koger, Hopkins, died Monday, October 24, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. Funeral services were held Friday, October 28, at the Hopkins Christian Church, Hopkins. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont. Visitation is from 7-8 pm, Thursday, October 27, at Swanson-Price Chapel, Hopkins. Memorials may be made to the Hopkins Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home.

Powell, Avis L., 85, Big Springs, TX, formerly of Bolckow, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006.

She was born October 30, 1920, to Glenn and Ethel Wright Prater.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 31, at Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Jct. Burial was at the Ohio Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel.

Prindle, Bill H., 54, Lee's Summit, formerly of St. Joseph, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at his home. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 7, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bill Prindle Memorial Fund in care of Heaton-Bowman and Sidenfaden Chapel. Arrangements were under the direction of Heaton-Bowman and Sidenfaden Chapel.

Prothero, James Martin, Sr., 72, Maryville, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 5, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial was in Myrtle Tree Cemetery Maryville, with graveside military services by Missouri Military Honors Program. Memorials may be made to the James Prothero Memorial Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home.

Ray, Thelma H., 93, Minco, OK, died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the Binger Nursing Home, Binger, OK. Services were held Wednesday, May 11, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, with Dr. Richard Phillips officiating. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the Elmo United Methodist Church, the Elmo Community Park and the American Diabetes Association. Services were under the direction of the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Revering, Sister Irene Pauline OSB, 90, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde. Mass of Christian Burial is at 7:30 am, Monday, July 18, in the Convent Chapel, Clyde. A wake service will be held in the Chapter Room of the Convent at 7:15 pm, Sunday, July 17. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde. Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Rowlette, Irene Katherine, 82, St. Joseph, formerly of Maitland, died Thursday, December 22, 2005, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Funeral Services were held Monday, December 26, at the Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial is at Maitland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Maitland Nutrition Center.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of Danfelt Funeral Home.

Runde, Christine. Services were held Wednesday, July 6 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Parnell. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home, Grant City.