Martin, Jack W.
May 29, 2010
Jack W. Martin, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Jack was born on November 18, 1941, in Green City, Missouri, to Parmer and Katherine (Blender) Martin. He was of the Christian faith. Jack served in the Army during the Cuban Crisis. He was an avid pilot and a proud veteran. He was a member of MO Pilots Association. Jack loved his wife most and was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed the outdoors and selling things, especially cars.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and son, Rickey Martin.
Jack married Sue Ann Weiser in Troy, Kansas on April 26, 1965. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Jacquelyn (Terry) Lynch, St. Joseph, MO, Rebecca Martin and Robert Keiser, St. Joseph, MO, Randy Martin, Jefferson City, MO, James (Brenda) Martin, Tipton, MO, Christie (Mike) Bird, Maysville, MO; sister, Carla (Larry)) Long, Denver, MO; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Ashland Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 9:00 a.m. Monday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Noyes Home for Children.
Bowland, Madlyn L.
May 29, 2010
Madlyn L. Bowland, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010, at a St. Joseph health care center.
Madlyn was born on September 9, 1915, in Dallas City, Illinois, to Louis and Estelle (Roberts) Rock. Her family moved to Bedford, Iowa, where she graduated from High School. After graduation, she moved to Savannah, MO, where she met and married Martin L. “Roy” Bowland.
In 1942, they moved to Florida, while Roy was in the service. They moved back to St. Joseph, where she worked at Sears, Sun Garment and Wyeth Hardware, from where she retired. In 1978, she moved to Peoria, AZ for fifteen years, then moved back to St. Joseph in 1992.
Madlyn was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church; King Hill Chapter, O.E. S.; Pony Express Blind Club; Ladies Sewing Club of Moila Shrine Temple; and a volunteer at Heartland Regional Medical Center and Boswell Hospital, in Sun City, AZ.
Madlyn was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Loren Rock and niece, LaDonna Fischer. She is survived by her husband and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Cremation to follow the service. Inurnment at a later date.
Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Monday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Ashland United Methodist Church.
McCoy, Dorothy
May 28, 2010
Savannah, MO- Dorothy Mae (Werth) McCoy, 89, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Dorothy was born on November 7, 1920 to William and Edna (Thorburn) Werth in Fillmore, Missouri. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1938, and on January 1, 1948, married Marion McCoy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion, on December 14, 2009; her parents; her daughter, Patty Kimble, on December 13, 1996 and her brother, Doyle Werth, on November 16,1976.
Dorothy had a great love for her family and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Her yard was always filled with beautiful flowers and she loved to share whatever she grew in her large garden. In later years, she was an avid Royals fan and never missed listening to a game.
Survivors include her sons, Charles (Phyllis) , Steve (Marijane) of Savannah, MO and John (Jill) of Germany; seven grandchildren, Karla Long, St. Joseph, Heather (Jake) Archer, Abilene, TX, Wendy McCoy, Austin,TX, Jeff (Jill) McCoy, Craig (Shelly) McCoy, Savannah, MO, Brant (Tara) McCoy, Platte City, MO and Blair McCoy, Kansas City; ten great-grandchildren, Danielle (Chad) Allenbrand, Spring Hill, KS, Tucker, Tate, Caden, Brendan, Wyatt McCoy, Savannah, MO, Liam McCoy, Platte City, Shane Bonar, Lexi Heronymus, Morgan Archer, Abilene, TX; two great-great-grandchildren, Fletcher Hubbard, Julianna Allenbrand, Spring Hill, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services by Rev. Krista Kiger at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Graveside Prayer Service led by great-great-grandson, Fletcher Hubbard with interment in Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, MO.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Service at the funeral chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hands of Hope Hospice.
Kelley, Gladys
May 26, 2010
Gladys Kelley
1926- 2010
ST. JOSEPH, MO – Gladys Avis (Howe) Kelley, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 with her husband and children by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Gladys was born May 15, 1926 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Merle R. and Lela (Knott) Howe. Gladys moved to St. Joseph when she was 7 years old, attended Washington Elementary and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1944 and was a member of the King Hill Christian Church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, her sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Lewis (Tody) Mitchell, two brothers died during childhood, a granddaughter, Tina Marie Willits and a great-great-grandson, Landon Ray.
Gladys was a lifelong homemaker, well known for her pies and potato salad, enjoyed many pleasures such as traveling to Texas in the winter season, campground friends and fish fry’s. She enjoyed playing cards with all of her life long friends. Her love of life was shared spending time with her husband, M. R. “Red” Kelley throughout their 65 years of marriage, and time spent with her children and grandchildren while in St. Joseph.
Survivors include her husband M. R. “Red” Kelley, daughter, Nancy Kelley, son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Candy Kelley, grandchildren, Corey Willits, Jennifer Kelley, Pete and Janelle Kelley, great-granddaughter, Lynae Kelley and great-grandson Cole Kelley. A brother, Merle “Sonny” Howe, and four nephews, many treasured friends both in St. Joseph and at the lake in Texas.
Gladys has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date at the Armstrong Cemetery in Rushville, MO. At this time no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, you may honor her memory with a donation to Kendallwood Hospice in St. Joseph or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness. Care was provided through Heaton-Bowman-Smith -Sidenfaden Funeral Home.
East, Robert A.
May 26, 2010
Robert Albert East
June 4, 1936-May 25, 2010
Having been saved by the grace of the Father through the redemption of the Son, Robert A. East joined the saints in heaven on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.
He was born in St. Joseph, MO on June 4, 1936, to Albert T. and Louise (Rickerson) East. His father preceded him in death; his mother survives.
He was graduated from Pickett High School, St. Joseph Junior College, attended the University of Kansas and served honorably in the United States Army. He spent 38 years with Missouri Department of Transportation, retiring as Chief Design Engineer in January, 1997.
Bob married Barbara Hertel on April 5, 1964. She survives of the home. He was the proud father of two daughters, Lisa (Billy Paul) Miller and Jennifer (Ron) Moore. “Papa Bob” is also survived by his grandchildren, Mandy and Abbey Miller and Gracie and Sam Moore. Further survivors include two sisters, Betty (Jim) Noel of St. Joseph and Lois (Dennis) Justice, Kansas City, Missouri, plus a large extended family.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and served in many capacities, most recently as treasurer of the congregation.
Public visitation will begin after 10 am, Wednesday May 26, 2010 with the family to receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All who want to celebrate Bob’s life, please join the family for a graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.
Memorials can be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Missouri; or Light the Night Walk for Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 6811 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 202, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202.
Hunt, Lee Henry
May 24, 2010
Saint Joseph, Missouri- Lee went to heaven to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2010, with his wife by his side. Lee fought a courageous battle with cancer for five years. Now he walks the streets of heaven healed and renewed.
Lee was born April 12, 1960, in Gould, Arkansas to Leon and Pearline Porter-Hunt. He was an ordained minister of the Lord, and a member of Central Assembly of God Church.
On April 20, 1995, he married Jacquelyn Graves, of the home. He leaves his memory behind with his wife Jacquelyn Hunt; son, Frederick E. Graves II and his companion Kristen McKinney; a daughter, Christine Barnett and her companion Craig Curtis; eleven grandchildren, Chaning Barnett, Taylor Barnett, Mariah Barnett, Tatyana Hughes, Jada Hammer, Colbey Curtis, Nevaeh Graves, Frederick Graves III, Jazlyn Merritt, Rakiyah Graves and Felicia Hamilton; three great-grandsons, Diego Lopez, Jakobe Barnett and Zaden Batey and a mother-in-law, Ruby Stanton. He leaves behind seven siblings, Jeweline and husband Robert Harris, Arkansas City, Arkansas, Ola Mae Dixon, Tillar, Arkansas, Jerry Hunt, Tillar, Arkansas, Richard and wife Florida Hunt, Tillar, Arkansas, Rose Lee Hunt, Tillar, Arkansas, Willie Hunt, Los Angeles, California, Ernestine Hunt, Kansas City, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lee was a very happy person through all the pain he smiled the entire time there wasn’t a moment that he didn’t keep his sense of humor. He laughed and joked and had a sarcastic comment for just about anything. He lived for his family, especially his wife and his grandchildren. There was never a man that loved his wife more than Lee loved Jacquie. He woke up just to see her smiling face. Lee would protect her at all cost, even to his last breath he protected her. Lee was a God fearing man, and would tell you that in a minute. His advice to people would always be, “take it to the Lord”. He believed in God’s will to the very last second of his life. No matter what the Doctors said, Lee always said that “God has the final say”. He found peace in gardening, fishing and reading his Bible. He enjoyed being in the presence of the Lord and the fellowship from the members he received there.
Mr. Hunt was cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be a memorial service held Thursday, May 27, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Central Assembly of God, 1222 N. 18th Street, Saint Joseph, Missouri. Rev. William Kropp officiating. There will be a private burial at a later date.
Neely, Robert R.
May 24, 2010
Robert R. Neely, 95, St. Joseph, MO, and formerly of Avenue City, MO, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his home.
Robert was born on April 5, 1915, in Maysville, MO, to Warner E. and Mary Olive (Wyatt) Neely. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of American Legion Post #359. Robert was a school teacher for thirty years and was also engaged in farming.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank Neely; sister, Alene Ridpath; and wife Maxine (Moran) Neely.
Survivors include one brother, Dr. John T. Neely and cousin, Maxine Warner, of St. Joseph, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Lance, Carol A.
May 24, 2010
Savannah, MO- Carol A. Lance, 63, passed away Saturday morning, May 22, 2010, at her home.
Carol was born on April 18, 1947, in Maryville, MO, to Walter and Ica (Robertson) Cummings. Carol was raised in Grant City, MO. She was a graduate of Grant City High School and earned her master’s degree in early childhood special education at Northwest MO State College, in Maryville, MO. She was a member of Albany Order of Eastern Star and Missouri State Teachers Association.
Carol was employed by the Savannah School District for eight years as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, retiring in 2006, after a lifetime career of teaching.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ashley Phillippe and her first husband, David E. Warman.
Carol married Arnold Lance on September 27, 2001. He survives of the home. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Jessica Phillippe, St. Joseph, MO; step-daughter, Michelle Lance, Cameron, MO; mother-in-law, Grace Davison, Union Star, MO; sisters-in-law, Patsy Everhart, Maryville, MO and Rosemary Smith, Ridgeway, MO.
Mrs. Lance has been cremated. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Three Rivers Hospice.
Coffman, William J. “Bill”
May 17, 2010
William J. “Bill” Coffman, 62, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born on December 11, 1947 to George L. and Hazel O. (Matthews) Coffman. He was a sales representative with Atchison Casting and enjoyed volleyball and playing golf.
Bill is survived by two sons, Aaron Coffman, St. Louis, Missouri, Colin Coffman of Japan; three sisters, Nadine Harris and husband James, Cushing Oklahoma, Phylliss Curtis, Jamestown, Missouri and Dorothy Osmoe and husband Jerome, Mt. Olive, Illinois.
Graveside memorial service 11am Thursday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Missouri. Mr. Coffman has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Rissler, Collin Joseph
May 17, 2010
Collin Joseph Rissler, infant son of Evan R. Rissler and Heather N. Thompson, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City, MO.
Other survivors include paternal grandparents, William and Rhonda Rissler, St. Joseph, MO; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Vicky Simmons, St. Joseph, MO; several great-grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Graveside Services at a later date under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Funeral Home.
King, Belvadine “Belle”
May 14, 2010
Belvadine “Belle” King, 94, St. Joseph, MO, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at her home.
Belvadine was born on February 28, 1916, in Barnard, MO, to Frederick C. and Bessie (Wells) Newcomer. She was raised on a farm at Barnard. She was a member of Deer Park Grace United Methodist Church. She worked at Whitaker Cable for twenty-one years, retiring as an inspector in 1980.
Belvadine married Vernon Eugene King on April 21, 1939, in Barnard, MO. He passed away in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Elsie Allen, Ruby Thompson, Dorothy Roberts and Susie Meridith.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon (Bob) Stark, St. Joseph, MO and Vermaria Donoho; three granddaughters, Ramona (Paul) Wiederholt, Dianna McKinney & Mark and Leslie (Jim) Hardin; five great-grandsons, Matthew (Ruth) Wiederholt, David Wiederholt, Ted and Tyler McKinney and Jamie Hardin; two great-great-grandsons, Kaiden and Jaxon Wiederholt and several nieces and nephews.
Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Monday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening.
Ussary, Doyle
May 14, 2010
Agency, MO- Doyle Ussary, 90, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Doyle was born on October 25, 1919, in Wallace, Missouri, to Obe F. and Bertha B. (Brown) Ussary. He was a graduate of Faucett High School and member of Agency Christian Church.
Doyle served in the Army as a tank driver in the Third Armored Division, during World War II. He farmed all of his life. He enjoyed horseshoes and bowling, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd J. Ussary.
He married Pauline Staggs on December 31, 1942. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Brian Ussary and wife Channon, Agency, MO; daughter, Cheryl Collier, St. Joseph, MO and five grandchildren, Lindsay, Megan, Blair, Nathan and Kristen.
Services 12:00 p.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Agency Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 10:00 a.m. Sunday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Agency Christian Church.
McKague, Tana LaVerne
May 11, 2010
Tana LaVerne McKague, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Tana was born on September 19, 1950, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Gene R. and Lois L (Howes) Hermanson. They preceded her in death.
Tana married Michael McKague on on November 8, 1990, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her daughter, Alisa Cox and husband Randy, Amazonia, MO; brothers, Benny Hermanson, of Georgia and Ken Burks, Wichita Falls, TX; aunt, Judy Dennison of Texas; and grandchildren, Amanda Cox, Jessica Cox and Dillon Cox.
Mrs. McKague has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no visitation or services
Muse, Maria Dominica
May 10, 2010
Maria Dominica Muse infant daughter of Donald P. and Lara J. Muse passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at St. Lukes Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Additional survivors include her sisters, Amanda, Sierra, Michelle, Emily, Rita and Zoe; Maternal-grandparents, Alberto A. and Sandra J. (Jones) Navas; Paternal-grandparents, Robert C. and Evelyn A. (Cox) Muse; Aunt Bessie M. Bledsoe and husband, Brandon; Great-Aunt, Juanita Muse and cousins, Trenton and Breanne.
Rosary 10:00am Wednesday St. James Catholic Church followed by Mass of the Angels at 11:00am. Father Joseph Totton Celebrant. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Pro-Life Committee at St. James Catholic Church.
Hill-Nichols, Joan
May 10, 2010
Joan M. Hill-Nichols, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, at her home.
Joan was born December 12, 1939 to Lawrence L. and Dorothy M. (Nagle) Hill in St. Joseph. She graduated from Central High School in 1958. She was a secretary for MO-Kan Regional Council.
In her day, she enjoyed dancing immensely, winning many contests over the years. She also enjoyed bowling and shopping. But her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her family, providing love and unity through her incredible sense of humor and lively spirit.
Joan was preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Denny Hill.
She married David G. Nichols on February 19, 1987 in St. Joseph, he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include daughter, Tami Supple, St. Joseph; son, J. Kent Allen, Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Josh Combs, Lacey DeFreece, Austin Combs; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Diane Kent; and one brother, Craig Hill.
Private family memorial services will be held under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation
Dunning, Bill
May 8, 2010
Willard “Bill” Dunning, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at a local health care center.
Bill was born November 12, 1920 to Milo and Helen (Lang) Dunning in Greenleaf, Kansas. He attended Lake High School in Winfield, Kansas. Bill was a member of First Christian Church.
Bill retired as a captain with the United States Air Force after a 20 year career, and then became an aircraft parts salesman for Aviall. He had an A & P license, as an aircraft mechanic.
He married Laura Belle Phelps, with whom he shared 39 years until her passing in 2003. He later married Shirley Smith in 2009, and they were blessed with a loving year until she preceded him in death February 9, 2010.
Also preceding Bill were his parents; one brother, Marvin Dunning; and step-son, Gary Phelps.
Survivors include daughter-in- law, Carolyn Phelps; three nephews, Alan (Cathy) Dunning, Savannah, Missouri; David (Mary) Dunning, St. Joseph, Denney (Janet) Dunning, Easton, Missouri; one niece, Deigh (Pete) Guardado, St. Joseph; and Shirley’s children and grandchildren who held a special place in his heart.
Services 10 am, Tuesday First Christian Church. Visitation will begin after 10 am Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday evening.. Interment Bethany Church Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hands of Hope Hospice or First Christian Church.
Johnson, Gladys E.
May 5, 2010
Gladys E. Johnson, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at her home.
Gladys was born January 28, 1921 to Frank and Ethel (Perkins) Page in Correctionville, Iowa. She graduated from Western Union College in LeMars, Iowa with a teaching degree.
She was married to Harold “Hal” Johnson June 21, 1942, he survives of the home.
Gladys loved golf, bridge, family and friends. She was an active member of Ashland United Methodist Church and belonged to American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star and Moila Ladies Golf Group. Gladys was a hospital volunteer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as well as St. Joseph and was a den mother for the cub scouts.
Gladys was preceded in death by parents; son, Harold “Skeet” Johnson, Jr.; sisters, Helen Merrill, Wilma Smith, Marge Bainbridge; and brother, Donald Page.
Additional survivors include daughter-in-law, Nancy Johnson; granddaughter, Debra and husband, Todd “Bo” Bollom, all of Plymouth, Minnesota; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Katelyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gladys invites you to “come meet my family and friends, and maybe say a prayer”. The family will receive friends at 12:00 noon, Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Memorial service will follow at 1 pm. Mrs. Johnson has been cremated. Inurnment at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.
Buthman, Jack M.
May 4, 2010
St. Joseph, MO-Jack M. Buthman, 62, passed away Monday, May 4, 2010, at his home.
Jack was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 9, 1947 to Joseph William and Dorothea Madelyne (Schnabel) Buthman, Jr. He graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for the Holmes Freight Lines and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Jack was survived by his daughters, Stephanie Shaline and her husband, Scott, and Jackie Huffer, both of Savannah, Missouri; grandchildren, Casey, Tyler and Logan Shaline and Kelsey and Jacob Huffer; sisters, Judy Jane Lyons and her husband, Richard of Plano, Texas and Jo Ann Marie Friess of St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joseph William Buthman, III.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 8th at 10:00 AM at Horigan Chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 9:00 AM, Thursday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday at the chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Joseph Humane Society