Klindt, Maribeth
February 28, 2011
Maribeth Klindt, age 62 of St. Joseph, MO, passed away Friday February 25, 2011 at the
Living Community of St. Joseph in St. Joseph, MO.
Born July 9, 1948 in Butler, MO she was the daughter of Robert Lyle and Margaret
Louise (Calvert) Owens. She was preceded in death by her parents and a very dear aunt,
Opal Eckert.
Surviving are a daughter, Amy (Shelly) Burgher and husband Dean of Maryville, MO;
one sister, Sharron Curran and husband Donald of Savannah, MO; two grandchildren,
Hannah Hensley and husband Dennis and Alexander Burgher; one great-granddaughter,
Haydenn Hensley; one niece, Marcy Powell; two nephews, Robert Jackson and Ray
Jackson as well as several cousins, extended family and her beloved cat, Maxi.
Maribeth had been employed by K-Mart in St. Joseph for the past 24 years where she
was a Customer Service Supervisor.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday March 1, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at the
Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel with the family receiving friends at that time.
Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be used for
furthering the educational wishes of Maribeth’s great-grandchildren. Memorials may be
left at the funeral home.
Fancher, Roy Lee
February 25, 2011
Rossville, KS – Roy Lee Fancher, 90, formerly of St. Joseph, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at a Rossville health care center.
Roy was born on March 24, 1920, in Oregon, Missouri, to Fred and Vernall (Gore) Fancher.
He was a graduate of Oregon High School and then served in the US Army during WW II.
He worked for Hillyard Chemical Company and then for Rexall Drug Store.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; wife,Grace (Ashworth) Fancher in 1997; and son, Danny Fancher.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Matthias, Tecumseh, KS; grandchildren, Jeffery Roy Fancher, Shannon Ricky and Brandon Lee Matthias; two sisters, Doris Greene, Creston, IA and Charlene Painter, Nebraska City, NE and three great-grandchildren.
Services 1:00 p.m. Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment
Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, MO.
Visitation will begin after 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to VA Medical Center, 2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66622.
Clark, James Bruce
February 21, 2011
James Bruce Clark passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 31, 1910, to George and Mary (Kersey) Clark. He resided in St. Joseph since childhood. On October 31, 1933, he married childhood sweetheart Lillian Hines. She preceded him in death in 1995.
Bruce worked in sales, retiring in 1987. He worked at Kaiser Motors for seven years, Motor Parts and Equipment for 27 years and Curtis Industries for 33 years. His territory included all of northern Missouri.
He was an active member of Marvin McMurry United Methodist Church since 1949.
Bruce was a member of Masonic Lodge #78, life member of Scottish Rite, life member of York Rite, life member of the Moila Temple Color Guard, and member and past Patron of Areme Chapter # 461. He served as Honor and Past Commander of the Legion of Honor. He was also a member of Hi 12 # 49 and the St. Joseph Museum.
As a youth he enjoyed Boy Scouts and in 1925-26 served as patrol leader.
During World War II, Bruce served 26 months with the Army in Europe as a heavy machine gunner fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He received three Bronze Battle Stars for Central Europe, Ardennes, and Rhineland. In June 2010 he was chosen to go on the Honor Flight which takes veterans to visit the World War II Memorial and other sites in Washington, D.C.
On October 31, 2010, he celebrated his 100th birthday with and to the joy of many friends and family. His family will always have fond memories of his caring, concern, and fun-loving spirit.
Survivors include a daughter Jacqueline (Jerry) Lewin, grandson Nathan Bruce (Andra) Lewin of Liberty, Missouri, and granddaughter Rebecca (Tyler) Davis of Kansas City. He is also survived by sister Katherine Kowitz, sister-in-law Eunice Clark, and numerous nieces and nephews. He leaves good friends including long-time family friend Ruth Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Marvin McMurry United Methodist Church and the St. Joseph Museum.
Clampitt, Jean
February 20, 2011
Jean Clampitt, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, at a St. Joseph health care center.
Jean was born on January 26, 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Orlo and Margaret (Rutherford) Lammert. She was of the Christian Faith and was a child care provider.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle Clampitt; half-brother, Charles Lammert and two sisters, Joyce Deterding and Rozelle Sanderson.
Survivors include two sisters, Lottie (George) Snyder, Lake Quivira, KS and Marge (Melvin) Lippincott, Kalama, WA; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mrs. Clampitt has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment at Ashland Cemetery.
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Whitmore, Mary Maxine
February 20, 2011
Mary Maxine Whitmore, 89, St. Joseph, passed away February 15, 2011.
Maxine was born December 23, 1921 to Charles and Bessie Trammell. She was married April 17, 1938 to Harry Whitmore. They were devoted partners until his death in 2005.
In addition to the death of her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Bobby and two sisters Vernie and Hazel.
Maxine is survived by her sons Larry (Linda) Whitmore and Jim (Sharon) Whitmore; Three grandchildren, Lori Hearn, Cory Whitmore and Jima Whitmore; Four Great Grandchildren: Amber Williams, Aaron Hearn, Charlie and Chett Whitmore; and three sisters: Jennie Bozart, Lucy Canterberry and Jerriann Waggoner.
Private family services have been held with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
King, Clarence “Bob”
February 19, 2011
Clarence Herbert “Bob” King, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011, at a St. Joseph health care center.
Bob was born on November 13, 1924, to George William and Lula May (Hamm) King. He attended school at Krug, Lindburgh, Humbolt Elementary and Lafayette High School. He spent his entire life in St. Joseph, except during WW II. He was in the Army Air Corp, mainly flying the China, Burma and India Theatre.
On September 15, 1947, he married Jewel Lee Edwards. To this union, three sons were born, Clarence Wayne, Herbert Eugene and James Robert.
After returning from military service in 1947, Bob continued working for Claude and Maggie Wertenberger. After Claude retired, Bob took over the service station maintenance, installing gasoline pumps and tanks until his retirement.
Bob was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Dorothy Van Gundy, Nina Floyd and Betty Cobb; and brothers, John King and Carl King.
Survivors include his wife Jewel; sons, Wayne and wife Connie, Herb and wife Colleen, Jim and wife Jenifer; sister, Georgia Callen, Amazonia, MO; granddaughter, Jamie Cockriel; grandsons, Christopher, Chad, Joey, Brad, and Shawn King; great-grandchildren, Keely, Krystin, Kody, Austin, Tori, Cadence, Zoey, Reagan, Jacob, Lucas, Grant, Ashlyn, (twins) Madison and Jackson, Abigail and Margaret; grandchildren’s mother Ann and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Kendallwood Hospice.
Guardado, Josephine G.
February 17, 2011
Josephine G. (Lopez) Guardado, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Guardado was born February 19, 1919 in Hiawatha, Kansas and later was raised in Atchison, Kansas. She is the daughter of
Guadalupe and Refugio (Mendez) Lopez.
On August 17, 1935, she married Pedro Guardado at Holy Rosary in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1989.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kathleen Guardado; one son, Louis Guardado; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Guardado spent her entire life caring for and raising her family as a homemaker. She was a devoted catholic and very active in St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking, but most of all loved her children, grandchildren and family. She made her home with her daughter, Pauline Mejia.
She had seventeen children, with fifteen surviving, who she referred to as her delicious apples, Juanita (Ralph) Cruz, Canyon City, Colorado, Theresa (Gary) Westcott, St. Joseph, Pauline Mejia, St. Joseph, Raymond (Janet) Guardado, St. Joseph, Carmen (Frank) Ellis, Kansas City, Delores Dyer, St. Joseph, Anna Marie (Ronald) Reno, St. Joseph, Michael (Lynette) Guardado, St. Joseph, Lupe Sparks, Purcell, Oklahoma, Robert (Barbara) Guardado, Parkville, Missouri, Charles (Donna) Guardado, Pedro Jr. (Deigh) Guardado, Maggie (Marty) Schnabel , Frank ( Kris) Guardado, Albert (Debbie) Guardado, all of St. Joseph; 27 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Lopez, Hampton, Virginia; 3 sisters, Tina Black, St. Joseph, Maria Felts, Madison, Mississippi; and Connie Olvera, St. Joseph.
Marachi Bi-lingual Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial 10 am, Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will begin after 12 noon, Saturday and again at 9 am, Sunday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Sunday evening with a Rosary at 6 pm. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Orozco, Naomi Jean
February 17, 2011
Naomi Jean Orozco, age 61, St. Joseph, MO, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Kansas City, MO, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Naomi was born on January 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, MO to Melvin and Doris (Richardson) Simpson.
She married John Orozco in 1966 and they later divorced. For many years, Naomi was a child care provider in her home. In 1994, she went to work for Walmart and continued to work through her illness. She was a very talented artist, painting the murals at North Belt Walmart.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carla Simpson.
Survivors include her children, Gina (Tim), Steven (Kim) Marty (Brianne) and Jennifer (Jeffery); thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandsons and numerous family members and friends.
Services 1:00 p.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Rev. Allan Lane officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 9:00 a.m. Sunday at our Chapel, where the family will receive friends 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Cancer Center Fund c/o the Heartland Foundation 518 S. 6th Street, St. Joseph, Missouri 64501.
Pallbearers: Robby Barnes, Mintry Ezzell, Mark Barnes, Michael Barnes, Matt Parker and Rodney Mays. Honorary Pallbearers were Ron Bull, Eric Nash, Chris Ishmail and Roland Tillman.
Brady, Shirley M.
February 17, 2011
Shirley Margaret (Friend) Brady passed away Tuesday February 15, 2011 at her home.
Shirley was born February 24, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Victor and Mary (Stevenson) Friend. She married Richard Brady on May 4, 1957, he preceded her in death on September 25, 1987.
Shirley belonged to 2nd Evangelical United Brethren Chapel of the Christian Church.
Shirley was also predeceased by parents; daughter, Carol Springs; sisters, Doris Wasson, Joy Ellis, Mattie Bennett.
Survivors include daughters, Vickie (John) Baker, Donna (Mal) Provost, Connie (Tim) Hogan; step-sons, Mike Brady, Pat (Penny) Brady; grandchildren, John (Jenni) Baker,
T. J. Hogan, David Merritt, Amanda Merritt, Jennifer Bove, Erica Hill, Richard (Nicole) Gehring, Emily (Pat) Davenport; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Private family services under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no public visitation, however a register book will be available to sign.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hands of Hope Hospice or Wesley United Methodist Church.
Kolega, Leona M.
February 17, 2011
Leona M. Kolega 89, of Castle Rock, Colorado formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on February 15, 2011.
Leona was born on April 19, 1921 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Rose (Stock) Barnoski. She was a homemaker and member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Alter Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Father Richard Kolega and two brothers, William and Lawrence Barnoski; one sister, Rosella O’Meara.
She married Harold Kolega on June 26, 1943 in St. Joseph. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Daniel, Littleton, Colorado, Robert, Lake Lotawana, Missouri, Kevin, Omaha, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Rosary 6 p.m. Friday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends following the rosary until 8 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or Denver Hospice.
Clark, Eugene “Gene” E.
February 16, 2011
Eugene “Gene” E. Clark, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, at his home
Gene was born on April 29, 1933 in St. Joseph, to Edward and Virginia (Miller) Clark. He attended St. Peter and Paul Grade School, Christian Brothers High School class of 1951, and St. Joseph Junior College, graduating in 1954.
Gene entered the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and worked in the Air Force Security Service as a Russian linguist from 1953-1957. Following the War, Gene worked as a Systems Analyst for Westab, Seitz Packing, Beaty Hy-Klas, Mid Continent Computer, Larson & Morris CPAs, Metro Bus Co. in Kansas City, Sherwood Medical, Cramer Inc., Kansas City, KS and part-time for Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Fairview Men’s Club. He and Willie were involved as a team couple for the Marriage Encounter weekends. He was active in sports as a player, referee and coach.
In August, 1954, Gene married Wilma “Willie” Dowdy and they were married fifty-six years. She survives of the home. Gene is also survived by his children, Vicki (Randy) Rowland, Patrick (Suzanne) Clark, Renee Clark, Chris (Shannon) Clark, Sean (Darcy) Clark, Andy (Ronna) Clark, and Jami (Dave) Guck, fifteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Clark, and Robert Clark, several nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel until 3:00 p.m. Wed. At that time, Mr. Clark will be removed from our Chapel to arrive at the Church where visitation will resume at 6:00 p.m. Prayer vigil 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends until 8:00 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to the Bishop LeBlond High School; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; or Hands of Hope Hospice.
Hanway, Ann B.
February 16, 2011
Ann B. Hanway, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Ann was born on May 2, 1928, in St. Joseph, MO, to Clyde and Annie (McQueen) Brushwood.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was active in coaching basketball at Immaculate Conception School.
Cooking for her family was her passion. She enjoyed spending time with her family and never turned down an opportunity to play Aggravation.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, Adam Penland and nine brothers and sisters.
Ann married William A. “Bill” Hanway on May 10, 1947, in St. Joseph, MO. He survives of the home. Other survivors include son, Dan (Nancy) Hanway, Easton, MO; three daughters, Towana (Charlie) Schurke, St. Joseph, MO, Pam (Joe) Clark, Savannah, MO, Kim (Bill) Crotty, St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters and one half-brother.
Mrs. Hanway has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Jorge Ramirez Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the service. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to American Red Cross or to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Boyer, Ruth N.
February 16, 2011
Fort Smith, AR-Ruth Naomi Boyer, 90, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at a health care center in Fort Smith.
Ruth was born on August 18, 1920 in Cotter, Missouri, to Claude and Lillie Insco. Ruth was a member of the Freeman Chapel and was a waitress at the Robidoux Hotel, Leo’s Restaurant and the Hoof and Horn Restaurant in St. Joseph.
She married William Boyer on January 21, 1978. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1992. She was also preceded by her parents, and one brother, J.C. Insco.
Survivors include her children, James Webb, Lavaca, Arkansas, and Toyce Hughes, Wichita, Kansas; her sister, Helen Sawyers and her sister-in-law, Jean Insco both of St. Joseph, Missouri; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Freeman Chapel Cemetery, Easton, Missouri. Rev. Vernon Maggart officiating. Visitation will begin after 9 a.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office.
Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, MO.
Hoskins, Raymond L.
February 16, 2011
Raymond L. Hoskins, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Raymond was born on July 21, 1924, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the fourth child of Mary Marie (Allison) Hoskins and Raymond Roscoe Hoskins. As a child and teenager, he and his family made their home in the Southside’s Florence Addition, where he made many friends and had numerous adventures along both the railroad tracks and river banks that ran close to his home. He attended McKinley Elementary School and Benton High School.
In 1941, Raymond was finally able to cajole his mother into signing papers that allowed him to join the Marines at the tender age of seventeen. On August 1st of that year, he enlisted in the Marines and began a military career that took him from San Diego to New Zealand to the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. He served with the Marine’s Company D, 2nd Battalion, 27th Regiment, 5th Division and the 2nd Parachute Battalion. He saw action in the Solomon Islands at Vella LaVella and the Raid at Choiseul. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on March 11, 1945, in the battle for Iwo Jima. Raymond’s injuries were so severe that he spent nearly two years recuperating at the Naval Hospital in San Diego.
When Raymond returned to St. Joseph, he and his father often went to the Drive Inn Restaurant on King Hill Avenue. There, he met the owner’s daughter, Julia Lee Cummings. He married the love of his life on October 3, 1947. For several years after that, Raymond and Julia Lee owned and operated the Spice and Coffee Store in downtown St. Joseph. Later, Raymond worked for the Seitz packing house, the St. Joseph School District and the U.S. Post Office. After retiring in 1990, he enjoyed going to “the boat” with his fellow postal retirees, Emmett and Willard. They continued this tradition every Monday morning for many years until ill health disbanded the group.
In the end, there was nothing more important to Raymond than his wife and family. He had one daughter, Allison Thorne, and two grandchildren, Blake Thorne and Devon Thorne (William) Kariker. He often referred to them as “his people”. He was a quiet source of unconditional love, unwavering support, and gentle strength; something that “his people” will always cherish and forever miss.
Additional survivors include his sister, Vada Frances Roberts; niece Anna Gwinn and brother-in-law, George Loy.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; sister, May Loy; brothers, Everett “Red” Hoskins and William “Bill” Hoskins; brother-in-law, Truston Roberts; son-in-law, Graham Thorne and nephew Billy Hoskins.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. A registry book will be available for signing at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Disabled American Veterans.
Compton, Lonneta A.
February 9, 2011
Lonneta A. (DeFord) Compton, 82, of St. Joseph, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the local hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Nita was born on July 5, 1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Loney and Grace (Williams) Wilcoxson. Nita was a homemaker who was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Needles of Moila and Moila Women’s Card Club.
Nita married Jack F. Compton on July 4, 1972 in St. Joseph. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1998. She was also preceded by her parents; first husband, Herbert DeFord; daughter, Linda McClellan; step-daughter Debra Hontz; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Survivors include daughters, Virginia Lee Pankau and husband Raymond, Frankie Thompson, Gracie Amen and husband Chuck, and step-daughter Jacqueline Rae Byrd, all of St. Joseph; step-son, Robert Compton, San Rafael, CA; grandchildren, Kevin McClellan, Kelly Bland Carolus and husband Scott, Shelly Flaherty and husband Shawn, Michelle Smith and husband Corey, Cory Amen and wife Amanda and Loni Wood and husband Jeff; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Kayla Bland, Travis Davison, Mallory and Jesse Flaherty, Jaxson and Jaidyn Smith, Bryce Bushong, Ashley and Kaitlyn McClellan and Connor Amen; numerous step-grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Wilcoxson, Frank Wilcoxson, Norman Wilcoxson; sister, Jean Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 2:00 p.m. Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon Thursday at the Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Marx, John Robert
February 9, 2011
John Robert Marx, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 07, 2011
at a local health care center.
John was born November 27, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Edith
(Kaiser) Marx. At the age of 6, the family moved to St. Joseph, where he
attended public schools and was a 1936 graduate of Lafayette High School.
Upon graduation, he went to work for L. R. Johnson at the Park Floral
Company and Greenhouses. He spent his entire working life, consisting
of 48 years, working at the floral company. In 1959, he became the owner of Park
Floral, selling the business and retiring in 1984.
During World War II, he served in the Army in the 3rd Armored Spearhead
Division, spending time in England, France and Germany. John was a lifetime
member of American Legion Post # 11 and the VFW Post 1665.
John was married to Mabel Viola Kilmer on October 12, 1950 and they enjoyed
56 years of marriage, until her passing. He was also predeceased by his parents.
Survivors include, son, John F. Marx, St. Joseph; grandson, Jason L. (Ali) Marx,
Smithville, Missouri; granddaughter, Julie M. (Darrel) Murphy, St. Joseph; two
great-grandchildren, Jase and Ann. He is also survived by his loving cat, Patches.
Services 1:30 pm, Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Visitation will begin after 9am, Wednesday at our Chapel, where the family will
receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Wednesday evening. Interment Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Rice, Jr., George W.
February 6, 2011
George W. Rice, Jr., 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at a local hospital.
George was born June 16, 1930 in St. Joseph to George and Irene (Reece) Rice, Sr.
George served his country in the U. S. Army.
He married Esther F. Bryant on June 1, 1953, they were later divorced.
George worked at American Angus for 38 years and recently retired as secretary for Woodson Chapel Christian Church, where he was a member.
George was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Jimmy Rice.
He is survived by two daughters, Vicki (Louis) Millenbruch, Imperial, Missouri, Susan (Harley) Pendleton, St. Joseph; granddaughter, Mandy Pendleton; three
grandsons, Jason Millenbruch, Jeff Millenbruch, H. Blaine Pendleton; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin after 10 am, Tuesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday evening. Mr. Rice has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Woodson
Chapel Christian Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Clutts, Tammy Lynn
February 6, 2011
Gower, MO -Tammy Lynn Clutts, 43, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital.
Tammy was born on March 20, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a 1985 graduate of Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, Illinois, and she had also received an Associate Degree. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed camping, white water rafting and working on her computer.
Tammy was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Steven D. Clutts.
Tammy married Jimmy Clutts on March 26, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her daughter, Tiffany Cecil and husband Kyle, Olathe, KS; father, Norman Koerner, Bethalto, IL; mother, Marie Ellis, Plattsburg, MO; father-in-law, James E. Clutts, Roxana, IL; mother-in-law, LaWanda Clutts, Roxana, IL; sister-in-law, Dana Lammert and husband Rob, Ballwin, MO; nephew, Steven Michael Lammert, Ballwin, MO; best friend, Francine Lyerla and her puppy “Tinker”.
Services 3:00 p.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, MO.. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Service.
Turner, Lewis A. “Duke”
February 5, 2011
Lewis A.”Duke” Turner, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Duke was born on May 27, 1919, in St. Joseph, to Luetta (Dorell) and David A. Turner, Jr. He was a 1938 graduate of Benton High School where he was class president for three years and a member of the National Honor Society. He attended St. Joseph Junior College for two years. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Cathedral.
Duke served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II from January 1942 to September 1945. He flew thirty missions as lead navigator for the 491st bomb group. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while serving as a navigator.
After the War, he worked for the US Postal Service starting in the railway mail service and retired on December 1, 1978 as Director of Support for Northwest Missouri, after thirty years of service.
Duke married Mary M. Evans on September 26, 1953, in St. Joseph. She passed away on August 26, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David Turner III and Wilbur Turner.
Survivors include his sister, Mary Anna (Jack) Robertson, Kansas City, MO; two daughters, Mary Lynn Billitteri (Tom) Fairfield, PA and Lou Ann Adams, St. Joseph, MO; one son, Terrence Turner, Seattle, WA ; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Horigan Chapel. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Cathedral or to Sgt. Charles E. “Tye” Evans V.F.W. Post #6760.
Miller, Glenda
February 4, 2011
Glenda Kay Miller, age 64, graced the gates of heaven on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 47 years was by her side as she departed this life and began her new life with her heavenly Father.
Glenda was born on June 22, 1946 to Irma and H.O. Middaugh, in St. Joseph, MO and was a 1964 graduate of Central High School.
On May 11, 1963 she married her best friend and soul mate, Leroy Miller, in St. Joseph. Together they spent 47 blissful years of marriage, raising two wonderful children who represent everything good that is Glenda: Ty Miller and wife Judy of Keller, TX, and Amelia Zane Anne Jordan and husband Daniel of Colorado Springs, CO. Glenda was also blessed with three loving grandchildren who are the shining light of her life, MyKayla Miller, Colt Daniel Lee Jordan (who was waiting for her at heaven’s gate), and Stephan Jordan.
Although she held several sales and marketing positions in St. Joseph, Dallas, TX and Oklahoma City, Glenda’s primary occupation in life was that of a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and care giver to all.
Glenda didn’t know a stranger. She would go out of her way to help anyone who needed it. She could walk into a crowded room of people, not knowing a soul. However, by the time she left that room, she considered everyone her friend. Glenda would light up the room with just her smile and loving personality.
In addition to her husband, children and grandchildren, Glenda is survived by her mother, Irma Middaugh of St. Joseph; her sisters, Dixie Wrex of Dallas, TX and Kristie Mitchell of Florence, S. Carolina; several nieces and nephews from across the country and many dear friends.
Glenda was preceded in death by her grandmother Amelia Zancker, her uncle Norman Zancker, her father H.O. Middaugh, her sister Beverly Jean Ripper, her brother Larry Middaugh, and her grandson Colt Daniel Lee Jordan.
We will miss her quick wit, intellectual prowess, loving nature and most of all, her loving arms.
Services 1:00 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church. Visitation at the Church one hour prior to the Service. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.
Visitation will begin after 12 noon Sunday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday.
The family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society or Legacy Stables.
Buhman, Veryle
February 4, 2011
Denton, KS- Veryle Buhman, 95, died Thursday, February 3, 2011, at her home.
Veryle was born on July 2, 1915, in Aurelia, Iowa. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She married Vincent Buhman in 1933. They lived in the Helena Community, until moving to St. Joseph, where they lived until 2005, when Vincent died and she moved to Denton, Kansas.
Preceding her in death were daughter Ronda Steed, parents; brother Keith and sisters Rayma and Melba.
Survivors include daughters, Janice Zeit, Sharon (Albert) Phillips, son-in-law Bob Steed; fifteen grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren and thirty-two great-great-grandchildren.
Room will be open after 12:00 noon Sunday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel,
Rosary 8:15 A.M. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until the Mass of Christian Burial begins at 9:30 a.m. Entombment at Mount Olivet Mausoleum.
Lederer, Frederick John
February 3, 2011
Frederick John Lederer, 90 of St. Joseph, MO passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Fred was born August 8, 1920 to Fred and Rose Krenn Lederer in Kansas City, MO. When Fred was 5 years old, the family moved to St. Joseph, MO. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School, Class of 1939, where he lettered in football. He married Marie A. Johannes on February 14, 1942. While expecting their first child, Fred was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country during World War II for 3 years. He served as a combat medic on eleven islands in the South Pacific and saw action on eight of them. He was attached to 24th Infantry (Victory) Division’s crack 34th Infantry Regiment. Exposed to enemy fire Sergeant Lederer risked his life numerous times to help save the lives of wounded servicemen and was decorated five times for his heroism, receiving the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars and the Combat Medic Badge.
Fred was employed by Swift and Co. for 30 years. He used his talent as a carpenter to build homes for an additional 17 years. Upon retirement, he volunteered for 13 months doing all the finishing work on the basement of the newly built parish center at St. Francis Xavier Church. His work provided a home for the House of Bread Food Pantry for many years at which he and his wife volunteered. He received the Bishop’s Award in recognition and appreciation for outstanding visible contribution to the life and work of the church in the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. As a member of St. Francis, Fred served for 50 years as an usher at the 10:30 am Sunday mass. He was a past president of the Holy Name Society and a charter member of the St. Francis Mr. and Mrs. Club. Fred and his wife were square dance callers and instructors for the Grand Square Club of St. Francis Church for 12 years. During that time, he also taught classes and called dances for the Catholic youth of St. Joseph on Sunday afternoons in the St. Francis gym. For 30 years following, he and his wife were disc jockeys providing music for dances, parties, receptions and many other functions. Fred had a great love for big band music and dancing. He was also an excellent pitch and cribbage player. He spent many hours in his carpentry shop making beautiful lamps, tables, mirrors and other furniture for his family. His motto was “Measure twice, cut once”. Fred was a past commander of American Legion Post 359 at which he held continuous membership for over 50 years. He was also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a continuous member of Council 571 for 57 years.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Mary; and two sisters, Rose Dunn and Mary Bessenbacher. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marie; and seven children: Susan (John) Weber and Christine (Bill) Marion of Shawnee, KS, Belinda Leigh (Michael) Heise of Maui, Hawaii, Fred (Gloria) Lederer, Jr., Marie (Michael) Yeager and Madeleine Heastan all of St. Joseph and Rose (Michael) Rutherford of Omaha, NE. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a sister; Anna Gilley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, godfather and uncle. His talents were many, he was always a hard worker and he was a living example of his faith, honesty, charity and patriotism. He will be truly missed
The family would like to thank Hands of Hope Hospice and family members for their loving care of Fred.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 am, Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 10 am Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm. Rosary at 6 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Francis Xavier Church, House of Bread or Bishop LeBlond High School.
Chambers, Bill
February 1, 2011
Bill Chambers, 82, went to be with the Lord, on January 28th, 2011, at his home in Country Club Village.
Bill was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 29, 1928 and lived most of his life in Andrew county. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1946 and Northwest Missouri State University in 1950. He was employed by ADM in Kansas City for seven years and was with The Quaker Oats Company in St. Joseph, retiring in 1984 after 27 years of service.
He was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. On August 29, 1948, he married Wanda Wampler at the Savannah United Methodist Church. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maude Chambers of Savannah; two brothers, John and his wife, Mary of Portland, Oregon, and Bob and his wife, Betty, San Diego, California.
Additional survivors are daughter, Sydney and husband, Mark Dulgarian, Paola, Kansas; two sons, David and his wife, Linda, Spotsylvania, Virginia, and Stephen and his wife, Karen, Lawrence, Kansas. There are eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services 11:00 am, Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Visitation will begin after 9 am, Tuesday at our Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday evening. Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri.The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 18681 Hwy. 59, St. Joseph, MO 64505.
Schulz, Helen
February 1, 2011
Helen Virginia (Wells) Schulz, 86, St. Joseph, MO, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, at a St. Joseph health care center.
Helen was born in Hiawatha, Kansas, on September 13, 1924, to James Lewis and Lulu (Stark) Wells. She was a graduate of Hiawatha High School and then attended Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.
Helen married Milton Karl Schulz on July 2, 1943. He passed away on December 12, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one infant sister.
Helen is survived by her son, Jon K. Schulz; two daughters, Kerry Schulz and Karel Hilleman; five grandsons; six great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Service & Commital: 10:00 a.m. Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.