Sanders, Phil
January 28, 2010
Phil Sanders, 64, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at his home.
Phil was born on October 6, 1945, in Seattle, Washington. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was later employed at ALTEC in St. Joseph.
Phil was a die hard Chiefs fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Mae Veale and Dutch and Jen Barwald, who raised him.
Phil married Frances Galvan on October 18, 1996. She survives of the home. Other survivors include daughters, Angela Jameson, Kim Sanders and Kara Sanders; sons, Andrew Klepees and Jeffery Klepees; brother Ray Sanders and four grandchildren.
Mr. Sanders has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Holt’s Place.
The family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society.
McLean, Keaton Cole (Ruark)
January 28, 2010
Keaton Cole (Ruark) McLean, 2, King City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010.
Keaton was born June 15, 2007 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Felicia McLean, Chillicothe, Missouri and Michael Ruark, Jr., St. Joseph, who both survive him.
Additional survivors include brother, Andrew Ruark; sister, Taylor Layman, both of Clinton, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Carol McLean, King City; paternal grandparents, Michael and Edith Ruark, Elwood, Kansas; paternal uncle, Jason (Tiphani) Ruark; paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Ward; paternal great-grandparents, Grandma George and Papa Ebling; maternal great-grandmother, Doris Miller,
King City; aunt, Helen Hughey; cousin, Bentley Ruark; maternal great-uncle, Allen Miller; and paternal great-uncles, James (Carol) Ruark and Steve (Cindy) Horn.
Services 1pm, Thursday Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Pastor Steve Buckles officiating.
Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Wednesday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday evening. Interment Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearerss: Allen Miller, Jason Ruark, Jimmy Ruark and George Ebling.
Wrehe, Eudora Robison “Dodi”
January 28, 2010
Eudora Robison “Dodi” Wrehe, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born February 22, 1921 in Polo, Missouri to Hugh E. and Ada G. (Lyons) Robison. The family moved to St. Joseph in 1934. She attended Central High School and was a member of the Francis Street First United Methodist Church.
Dodi and Robert D. Wrehe were married September 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death March 6, 2005. During the war years, she worked as assistant manager for F.W. Woolworth and Lerner Shops, both in St. Joseph and West Palm Beach, Florida. She retired from Affiliated Foods in 1990 after 21 years as a price surveyor.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Erma C. Smith.
She was the mother of two sons, Robert F. (Toni) of Alvarado, Texas and Ronald D. (Cindy) of Lees Summit, Missouri. They survive, as well as two granddaughters, Kristin Gattis and Kerri (Mark) Callahan, both of Ft. Worth, Texas; two grandsons, Erich and Zach Wrehe, both of Lees Summit; and four great-grandchildren.
Services 2 pm, Wednesday Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, from 12:00 noon to 2 pm, Wednesday afternoon at our chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Masonic Home of Western Missouri, 12101 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138.
Haack, Lora L.
January 24, 2010
Lora L. Haack 62, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, January 15, 2010.
Lora was born on April 4, 1947 in Amity, Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had worked for Pearl Nu-Way Laundry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister, Laura L. Haack; half brother, Denny Haack.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Miss Haack has been cremated. Arrangements: Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Carothers, Gladys B.
January 24, 2010
Gladys B. Carothers, 97, St. Joseph, MO, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010, at a St. Joseph health care center.
Gladys was born on June 8, 1912, in Chillicothe, MO to Joseph Van Kirk and Rosie M. (Collins) Beazell. She was a member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church, 102 River Extension Club and Needles Club at Moila.
She married Victor L. Carothers on December 26, 1949, in Chillicothe. He passed away on July 22, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Gladys is survived by step-daughter, Vicki Barton & husband Fred, Gladstone, MO; step-son, Craig Carothers & wife Karen, O’Fallon, IL; grandchildren, Dr. Thomas Barton & wife Cindy, Kansas City, MO, Karen Gloer & husband Josh, Sherman Oaks, CA, Brian Carothers, Chicago, IL, Kevin Carothers & wife Jeny, Chicago, IL; step-granddaughter, Kelly Underwood, O’Fallon, IL; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Barton and Daniel Barton.
It was Mrs. Carothers wish that her body be bequeathed to University of Missouri Medical School. Services will be held at a later date. Her family expresses a special thank you to Vintage Gardens staff and residents for the care, friendships and love they gave to Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church or to American Heart Association. Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Haviland, Bernie Coffman
January 24, 2010
Bernie Coffman Haviland, 89, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Living Community of St. Joseph.
Bernie was born on October 26, 1920 in Marshall, Arkansas to Edward and Ella (Adams) Denton.
She married Avon Coffman on August 23, 1941 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1988. She later married Holmes Haviland on June 12, 1993. He preceded her in death in 2006. She was a widow of two World War II Veterans.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Mark Coffman; granddaughter, Angela Coffman; six brothers and sisters.
She graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in St. Joseph on August 23, 1941. Bernie was an R.N. employed by the United States Navy. She was a member of Joyce Raye Patterson Kitchen Klatter Band, 58 year member of PEO Chapter FP and Order of Eastern Star, Forest City, Missouri for over 50 years.
She is survived by her children, Sandy (Howard) Dozier, St. Joseph, Missouri; Dr. Avon Curtis Coffman (Linda), Leawood, Kansas, Chris (Rich) Ferguson, Lees Summit, Missouri, niece, Frances Murphy, who spent many summers in Oregon; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Sandy, Curt and Chris, and family, want to especially thank the wonderful staff at Living Community for their special care and love always given to our Special Mama, to Three Rivers Hospice and their dedicated, caring staff, and the multitude of friends she leaves behind, of which there are too many to name, but you know who you are and we love you all.
Bernie was a beautiful lady who touched so many lives. May we all cherish those special memories. We will miss her terribly.
Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will begin after 1:30 p.m. Saturday at our chapel.
Memorials can be made to the Moila Shriners Children Hospitals, transportation fund or Three Rivers Hospice.
Dunn, Robert “Bob”M.
January 24, 2010
Savannah, MO-Robert “Bob” M. Dunn, 78, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Bob was born on June 21, 1931, in Guilford, Missouri, and was raised in Bolckow, MO. Following High School, he worked for a while, before joining the Marines in 1952.
Following his military service, he returned home and married Barbara Cavey on August 14, 1955, in Bolckow. They started a family and Bob began his life career in the trucking industry, driving over-the-road for Swift, Dugdale, Rainbow Bread and Mid Cities. Following retirement, he drove for OATS and delivered Meals on Wheels.
Bob was an active member and board member of Rosendale Christian Church and past Commander of Dick Munkres American Legion, Post #287. He enjoyed playing pool, talking with friends and he never knew a stranger.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Dunn and Ruby (Jennings) Dunn Goff; step-father, Ovie Goff and brother, Byron Dunn.
Survivors include his wife Barbara of the home; son, Bruce Dunn and companion, Brenda Tritten, Helena, MO; daughter, Sandra Dunn (Steve) Brooks, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Mark, Jeff, Wade, Andrew and Samantha; one great-grandchild, Kaden; sister, Donnelle (Don) Hutson, Bolckow, MO; brother Dick (Tina) Dunn, Maitland, MO and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 2:00 p.m. Monday at Rosendale Christian Church. Interment Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow, MO. Visitation will begin after 9:00 a.m. Sunday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Dunn will be removed from our Chapel Monday to arrive at the Church one hour prior to the Service.
The family suggests memorials to Rosendale Christian Church or Dick Munkres American Legion Post #287.
Dixon, Marie Mooney
January 24, 2010
Clarksdale, MO-Marie Mooney Dixon, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Marie was born March 13, 1922, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Frank E. Liechti, Sr. and Letha V. (Hogue) Liechti. She graduated from Lafayette High School. She worked for Kresge’s and later T.G. & Y, but was a homemaker most of her life. She belonged to Clarksdale Christian Church.
She married Glenn Mooney in 1945. Glenn passed away in 1959. Marie married Vernon Awbrey in 1965. In 1968, she moved to the Clarksdale area. Vernon passed away in 1980. She married Thair Dixon in 1981. He passed away in 1990. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her son, Louis (Cheryl) Mooney, Altoona, Iowa; three step-children, David Awbrey, Jefferson City, Rosalie Awbrey, St. Joseph and Marsha (Dean) Weber, Greeley, CO; sister, Ruth Mooney, Camdenton; grandchildren: James Mooney, Glenn Mooney and Michelle (Kent) Farver; and five great-grandchildren.
Services 11:00 a.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.
Visitation will begin after 9:00 a.m. Sunday at the Chapel. The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Slaybaugh, Gladys Fern Hessemyer
January 24, 2010
Gladys Fern (Hessemyer) Slaybaugh, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at a Platte City health care center.
Gladys was born in Easton, Missouri July 12, 1915 and moved to St. Joseph in 1943.
She worked several years at Wades Indian Grill and did volunteer work for RSVP wherever needed and also at Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center. She was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and New Horizon Club.
She married Raymond A. Slaybaugh in 1934, having 63 years of married life before he passed away February 11, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Clarence Hessemyer; one son, Raymond Eugene Slaybaugh; one sister, Lavada Bigham; and one brother, Eugene Hessemyer.
Survivors include sister, Velma McDaniel; one grandson, Scott (Ann) Slaybaugh, three granddaughters, Cathy (Jeff) Halterman, Lisa Slaybaugh, Tammie (Bob) Dunlap; four great-grandsons, Seth, Cyrus, Cody and Daniel; and one great-granddaughter, Jaelyn.
Services 11:00 am, Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Monday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday evening. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Wyatt Park Baptist Church
Anderson, Alice
January 24, 2010
Alice Marie French (Cross) Anderson, born on May 28, 1940 in Trenton, Missouri.
The first few years of her life she lived in Eunice and Birch Tree, Missouri. She then moved to St. Joseph, Missouri where she lived most of her life. She also lived in Cosby, Missouri for 22 years and moved back to Trenton, where she resided until her untimely death, January 22, 2010.
She is preceded in death by her Precious Mother, Hester Ann French and an infant daughter Theresa Kay Anderson.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita M. (Randy) Floyd; two sons,
Robert D. (Eadie) Anderson, Jr. and Roger B. (Brenda) Anderson;
nine grandchildren.
She was a Christian and Loved the Lord, her Family and Friends.
Graveside services 1:00pm, Wednesday at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at our chapel.
Flowers are welcome. Contributions may be made in care of the funeral
home.
Heath, Phyllis M.
January 18, 2010
Phyllis M. Heath, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at her daughter’s home.
Phyllis was born February 13, 1934 to Virgil and Frances (Hayes) Nunn in Davis City, Iowa. She was a 1952 graduate of Lafayette High School.and was a member of Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society.
She married Richard “Dick” Heath in July 1958 at Wesley United
Methodist Church and he preceded her in death in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents;
Survivors include her son, David Heath and his wife Kerri, Rea, Missouri; daughters, Melanie Wertin and her husband Chris, Lawrence, Kansas; Gail Kramer and her husband Andy, Columbia, Missouri; brother, Pat Nunn and wife Laura Rose; five grandchildren, Joseph Taylor, Adam Wertin, Kyle Wertin, Eric Wertin, Senturie Heath and Rufus.
Services 1:30 p.m, Monday Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will begin after 9am Monday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm Monday afternoon. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hillyard, Iva Nadine
January 18, 2010
King City, MO-Iva Nadine Hillyard, 75, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at King City Manor.
Nadine was born on January 12, 1935, in Daviess County, MO. She was a member of Union Star First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Iva (McDonald) Harrah; husband, Duane Hillyard; son, Brian Hillyard; and great-granddaughter, Jaeden Badalamente.
Survivors include her children, Ronnie (Eileen) Hillyard, King City, MO; Terry Hillyard, Union Star, MO, William (Teresa) Hillyard, James (Lisa) Hillyard, St. Joseph, MO, Candice (Marty) McGuire, St. Joseph, MO, Greg (Shannon) Hillyard, St. Joseph, MO; brother, Gorden (Bonnie) Harrah; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hillyard has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Union Star First Baptist Church, Union Star, MO. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to King City Manor or to Union Star First Baptist Church.
Klawuhn Sr, Albert R.
January 18, 2010
Albert R. Klawuhn, Sr., 83, of St. Joseph, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at a local hospital.
Mr. Klawuhn was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 61 years, Mary R. Klawuhn, and an active and involved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mr. Klawuhn was born on December 23, 1926 in Elwood, Ks. to Jessie F. and Albert O. Klawuhn, who predeceased him. He attended the Doniphan County Public Schools in Elwood and started working before completing high school. He later attained his G.E.D. degree and studied mechanical drafting.
He worked for the same company his entire career of 49 years originally starting with Swift & Co. in South St. Joseph in 1943 in the production department, moving to production incentive and then to mechanical supervisor.
He managed the liquidation of the Swift plant and was the last employee of the plant after it closed in the 1970’s. He then moved to Swift Adhesives & Coatings, also in South St. Joseph, and held practically every job in the plant before becoming the plant manager in 1976. He designed several pieces of equipment and processes that increased production at the plant that had approximately 40 employees. He retired from Swift Adhesives, that was then a division of Reichhold Chemicals, Inc., in 1992.
Mr. Klawuhn served for three years in the United States Marine Corps. and Marine Corps. Reserves during the Korean Conflict.
He was always very active in the lives of his children and grandchildren. He managed several boys baseball teams in the Kiwanis league, was Scoutmaster of Troop 26 of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was active in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
He was a Knight of the Fourth Degree, Council 571 of the Knights of Columbus and served on many occasions as a pall bearer with the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of American Legion Post 359. He loved to play golf and spent many days on the golf course with his friends and family during his retirement.
Mr. Klawuhn married Mary Rose Przybylski on February 26, 1949 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Joseph. They celebrated their 50th and 60th Wedding Anniversaries as members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She survives of the home.
Also surviving are his children: Theresa M. Stanton and her husband, Ralph A. Stanton, of Savannah, Mo.; Albert R. Klawuhn, Jr. and his wife, Cynda A. Rader, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and Philip A. Klawuhn of Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Klawuhn is also survived by his sister, Geniveve Cook, of St. Joseph and his brother, Jim Klawuhn, Rushville, Mo. He was predeceased by his sister, Betty Riggs, of St. Joseph, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Rost Klawuhn, Parkville, Mo.
There are five grandchildren: Kelly Morris and Andrea Stanton and Kevin, Monica and Clare Klawuhn; three step grandchildren: Katrina, Brandon and Ryan Rader; and two great- grandchildren, Andrew Morris and Jack Rader.
To his family, Albert R. Klawuhn was always “Dad” or “Grandpa.” He was truly a fine man whose integrity, kindness and consistency all through his life made him a great husband and father. His 83 years were in many ways a miracle. He was one of the early recipients of heart bypass surgery in 1975. With Mom’s prodding and taking good care of himself, he went for another 28 years without having a problem from it. While Alzheimer’s took its toll in his later years, Mom’s devoted care enabled him to carry on for many more years from that as well.
Even though the Alzheimer’s diminished his memory, it could not diminish the qualities that were at his core. His family is so blessed and thankful to have had him as a husband and father, and he will be dearly missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 4503 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, January 10 and the family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, 3609 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10 at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Mo.
Cecil, Gerald
January 18, 2010
Gerald Cecil, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at a St. Joseph nursing home.
Gerald was born January 27, 1942 to Lester and Lilly Cecil in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Cecil has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date.
Miller, Donna L.
January 10, 2010
Donna L. Miller. 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at a local health care facility.
Donna was born January 23, 1934 to George and Viola (Bruns) Meeks in Wathena, Kansas. She worked for Seitz Foods for 44 years, retiring in 1996.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and sister; Barbara Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Mazur and husband, Tony; grandsons, Tim Mazur and wife, Jodi, Josh Mazur and wife, Terri; great-grandchildren, Kody, Emilie, Kaden, Dylan; niece, Debbie Lotzs; and nephew, Larry Wilson; all of St. Joseph.
Graveside services and interment were held January 13, 2010 at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hands of Hope Hospice.
Trubey, Eva D.
January 7, 2010
Eva D. Trubey, 88, Savannah Missouri, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at The Court at Overland Park, a healthcare facility where she has resided for the past 16 months.
She was born September 14, 1921, near Forbes in northwest Missouri, to Joseph and Mary Milne Kennedy. She lived most of her life near Bolckow, before moving to Savannah in 1988.
On December 21, 1944, she married Walter L. Trubey, who preceded her in death in 1991. During World War II, she, along with her husband, worked in the shipyards in California, and she later worked in a St. Joseph meat processing plant, but mostly she assisted her husband in their farming operation near Bolckow.
Mrs Trubey is survived by daughter Linda Leese and husband, James, Overland Park, Kansas, son, Donald Yates, and wife, Linda, St. Joseph, and son Harold Trubey, and wife, Della, Kansas City, Missouri, three grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. Her sister, Roberta Waugh, and brother, Gordon Kennedy, also survive, together with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, two brothers preceded her in death.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the staff of The Court at Overland Park and to Care Alternatives Hospice Care for their compassionate care during Mrs. Trubey’s period of illness.
Funeral Services were held January 12, 2010 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. Pastor Greg Townson officiated at the service. Interment was at the Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri. The Pallbearers were Ronald Kennedy, Dean Kennedy, James Kennedy, Michael Leese and Scott Firebaugh.
The family suggests memorial gifts be made to The Court at Overland Park, 11000 Oakmont, Overland Park, KS 66210
Daily Sr., William J.
January 6, 2010
William J. “Bill” Daily, Sr. 83, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the local hospital.
Bill was born on March 21, 1926 to William M. and Stella (Scott) Daily in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was co-owner of Myers Roofing Company. He attended Copeland Baptist Church.
He loved woodworking and square dancing, and was a member of the Savannah Sashayer Club. He enjoyed coaching Little League for several years.
Bill married his wife of 60 years, Beverly Myers on December 9, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri, she survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, William J. “Billy Joe” and his wife, Janice Daily, Jr.; Grandchildren, Angela and her husband Joe Huber, Matthew and his wife Kristi Daily; Step-grandchildren, Kim and her husband David King; six great-grandchildren, Joseph and Destiny Huber, Eli and Ella Daily, Landen and Rylan King; one sister, Louise Seever. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Kathleen Thornton, DeLorse McNulty, Ruth Metzker.
Funeral Services were held January 9, 2010 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. The Reverend Charles Steele officiated at the service. A private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Honorary Pallbearers were Walt Ashler, Russ Pettijohn, George Stallsworth, Joe Glenski, John Roberts and Leonard Powell.
Bowen, Tamra “Tammy” R.
January 5, 2010
Tamra “Tammy” R. Bowen, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 5, 2010 after a victorious and courageous battle with cancer.
Tammy was born February 16, 1951 to Warren and Ada Bea (Long) Bowen in Bethany, Missouri, where she spent most of her childhood. They later moved to St. Joseph and she was a graduate of Central High School class of 1969. She earned her license and served as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Methodist Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center.
She dedicated her life to raising her children. She enjoyed baking, crafting, camping and the outdoors, but her beloved grandchildren were her absolute passion.
Ms. Bowen is survived by her son, Chad Albus, St. Joseph; daughter, Danielle Miller and her husband, Dean of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Drew and Callie Miller; brothers, Gregg, and Dennis and his wife, Susie Bowen all of St. Joseph. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Lyndon Bowen.
Funeral Services were held January 9, 2010 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. Pastor Aaron Robb officiated at the service. Interment was at the Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Missouri. The Pallbearers were Dean Miller, Drew Miller, Greg Bowen, Dennis Bowen, Norm Alley and John Poteet.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the McCarthy Baptist Church.
Herpel, Norma Diana
January 1, 2010
Norma Diana Herpel, 70, Cosby, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at a local hospital.
Norma was born June 12, 1939 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Jewel Wilbur and Pearl Caroline (Bodenhausen) Theis. She graduated from Savannah High School and Platt Business College.
She was married to Herald W. Herpel on March 6, 1960 in Cosby and he survives of the home. She was a dairy farmer and housewife and a member of Cosby Zion United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Herpel is survived by her sons, Richard Herpel and his wife, Dorothy, Darrel Herpel and his wife, Pam; daughter, Julie Powell; grandson, Zachary Powell; step-grandchildren, Kevin Taylor and Raeanne Erickson; brother, Estel Theis and his wife, Leota; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; and son-in-law, Terry Powell.
Funeral Services were held January 4, 2010 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. The Reverend Judith M. Lloyd officiated at the service. Interment was at Zion Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The Pallbearers were Justin Herpel, Jeff richter, Danny Shewmaker, John Osborn, Dale Kline and Gale Kline. The Honorary Pallbearers were Mike Riggs and Danny Riggs.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Cosby Zion United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.