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Brewster, Paul - 71
Crauvin, James - 44
Decker, Helen - 90
Derc, Robert - 77
Ellis, Barbara - 71
Graves, Frankie - 82
Gutteridge, June - 92
Heinz, Marjorie - 99
Hieb, Jackie - 72
Howard, Arneta - 71
Howerton, Linda - 65
Hull, Donald - 72
Lohmeyer, Leora - 97
Monical, Helen - 91
Oxford, Richard - 63
Peacock, Norma - 88
Pilgram, Laurene - 85
Potts, James - 84
Ramsey, Brandi - 42
Robbins, Patricia - 57
Tanner, David - 57
Tarwater, Leo - 71
Thomas, Dorothy - 81
Veraguth, Bill - 89
Williams, Deborah - 56
PAuL D. BREWsTER
1943 - 2015 | Age 71
Paul D. Brewster, 71, st. Joseph, died
Friday, February 6, 2015 at Mosaic
Life Care.
He was born November 30, 1943 in
Bell Garden, CA. Paul married Alice E.
shoemaker December 1, 1989.
He was Co-Owner of (AEC) Alice’s
Energy Connection Fitness Center.Paul
was a member of Word of Life Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Yvette Brewster;
and one infant son, Christian.
survivors: wife, Alice DeatherageBrewster; four sons, Jeff and Cody
Brewster, Bobby Deatherage and
Matthew spencer; two daughters,
Melody Williams and Joy Deatherage;
one brother, steve Brewster; and many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his Journey’s End:
Monday, Feb. 9 Word of Life Church.
Interment union Cemetery, Cole
Camp, MO. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Online guest book and obituary at
www.meierhoffer.com.
JAYsON C. CHAuVIN
1971 - 2015 | Age 44
Jayson Charles Chauvin, 44, of st.
Joseph, passed away Monday February
9, 2015 at a local health care facility.
Jayson was born February 3, 1971 to
Harvey J. and Donna W. (Froman)
Chauvin. He graduated from Missouri
Western state university with an
Associate’s Degree. He worked as a
manager in the food service industry.
He was survived by his mother, 2 sisters Cozette Chauvin of st. Joseph, and
Tammy Cox of Kansas City, MO; a
brother, Ben Chauvin of Olathe, Ks,
and 6 nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his father.
Memorial services Friday, February
13. 2015, at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church. The family suggests
Memorials to second Harvest. Mr.
Chauvin has been cremated under the
direction of the Heaton-Bowmansmith & sidenfaden Chapel.
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HELEN M. DECKER
1924 - 2015 | Age 90
Helen Marie Decker, 90, of st. Joseph,
passed away sunday, February 8, 2015
in st. Joseph.
Helen was born August 30, 1924 to
John and Edna spillman in st. Joseph.
On February 22, 1943 she married her
husband of 65 years, Howard Decker,
who preceded her in death in 2009.
Helen worked as a Dental Assistant for
Dr. H.W. Fricke for many years. she
was a Christian and a member of st.
Joseph Restoration Branch.
Preceding her in death are her parents,
her husband Howard, two sisters and
one granddaughter.
she is survived by a son, Ted Decker
and his wife Malinda; daughter, Dee
Gach and her husband Ben, all of st.
Joseph; 7 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Harold spillman and
several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral services
Wednesday, February 11 at Memorial
Park Cemetery with Interment following. Pastor Brian Williams officiating.
services under direction of Clarksampson Funeral Home.Memorials are
suggested to Alzheimer’s Association
or Mosaic Life Care-Hospice.
Online obituary and condolences at
www.clarksampson.com
ROBERT W. DERC
1937 - 2015 | Age 77
Robert "Bob" W. Derc 77, of saint
passed away Thursday,
Joseph,
February 12, 2015 in a saint Joseph
hospital.
He was born October 4, 1937 in st.
Joseph, son of Lucy and Frank Derc.
He graduated from Christian Brothers
High school (1954) and entered the
u.s. Navy serving during the Korean
Conflict.
He married Carol scott on October 30,
1961 and they shared 53 years together.
He retired from the u.s. Postal
service as a Mail Carrier. He was
active in Boy scouts, and coached girls
softball for his daughters. He taught
Hunter safety at Missouri Dept. of
Conservation for many years. He was
a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church, a former member of
st. Patricks Catholic Church, the
Knights of Columbus Council # 571,
and a 4th degree Knight. He was also a
member of the American Legion.
Bob was preceded in death by father,
Frank J. Derc, mother, Lucy Mae
Yurkewitz, and a sister, Vicki Pierson.
survivors include wife, Carol Derc of
the home, three daughters, Pamela
West, Rebecca Bright, and Lori Derc
all of st. Joseph; 6 grandchildren,
Tyler (Ashley), Megan (Dustin),
Joshua, Mindy, Alissa, and Adair; 4
great grandchildren, Jace, Traven,
Carter, and Hadley, and a sister, Kay
Walker of st. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday,
February 16, 2015, at 10:00 am at the
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church, Fr. Christian Malewski
Celebrant. Interment Mount Olivet
Cemetery. Memorials are requested to
the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Online condolence and obituary at
http://www.ruppfuneral.com
BARBARA M. ELLIs
1943 - 2015 | Age 71
Barbara M. (Kellison) Ellis, 71, st.
Joseph, died Monday, February 9, 2015
at a local healthcare facility.
she was born June 19, 1943 to
Kenneth and Mary (Armstrong)
THuRsDAY, FEBRuARY 19, 2015
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Kellison in st. Joseph. she worked at
Heartland Hospital for 22 years as a
Certified Nursing Assistant.
Barbara was preceded in death by her
parents; two brothers, Cecil “Butch”
Kellison and Wayne Kellison.
survivors include son, Gene Ellis
(Carrie),Dennison, IA; daughter,
Melissa Anderson (Carl), Albuquerque,
NM; step-son, Chuck Ellis, III; stepdaughter, Cindy Ellis-Trible; grandson,
Colby Ellis, Oskaloosa, IA; 10 stepgrandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell services &
Interment Friday, Feb. 13 Memorial
Park Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to M’shoogy’s Animal
Rescue. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
FRANKIE L. GRAVEs
1932 - 2015 | Age 82
Frankie Lee Graves 82, of st. Joseph,
passed away Monday February 9, 2015
at his home.
He was born July 1, 1932 in st.
Joseph, son of Nellie & Richard
Graves.
He worked at seitz & Armour Co. as
a Bacon Press operator for many years.
He served in the u.s. Army during the
Korean War. He was a former member
of the 4-F Flat Head Club, he enjoyed
playing bingo, going to garage sales,
fishing, playing poker, keeping tabs on
the neighborhood and playing practical
jokes.
Frankie was preceded in death by his
parents, six, sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by wife, Dorothy L.
Graves of Highland, Ks, two sons, Joe
(Wendy) Graves of st. Joseph, and
Eddie (sis) Dykes of st. Joseph, several grandchildren & great grandchildren,
a sister, Roxy Harshbarger of Everett,
WA, several nieces, nephews & friends
and his caregiver Crissy Williams and
her son, Lane, of the home.
Mr. Graves was cremated under the
direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Per Mr. Graves wishes, no services are
planned at this time. Memorials are
requested to the st. Joseph Animal
shelter. Online condolence and obituary at http://www.ruppfuneral.com
JuNE GuTTERIDGE
1922 - 2015 | Age 92
June Gutteridge, 92, Lees summit,
MO formerly of st. Joseph, passed
away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the
home she shared with her son and family.
she was born september 17, 1922 in
Platte County.
June was a member of the 4-H club
and graduated from Osborn High
school in 1940.
As a young adult, she attended PlattGard Business College, resided at the
st. Joseph YWCA and worked at
Westab.
she married Warren Gutteridge on
June 3, 1950 and enjoyed her years as a
homemaker. Warren preceded her in
death on February 22, 2009.
she was an excellent cook and loved
gardening and feeding birds in her
yard. she enjoyed the simple things in
life and treasured her many trips to
ask
listen
solve
4th & Felix 36th & Frederick
Ashland & Karnes
silver Dollar City with Warren. Her
favorite st. Joe dining treat was a
Whopper JR.
she was also preceded in death by her
sister, Dorothy Anderson. survivors
include daughter, scarlett Harden
(Harold), Des Moines, IA; two sons,
Victor Gutteridge, st. Joseph and
Efrem Gutteridge (Kathy), Lees
summit; 5 grandchildren, Lacey
Loumaster (Clint), Brandon, Molly,
Katelyn and Anna Gutteridge; and 2
great-grandsons.
Farewell services Friday, Feb. 13,
Meierhoffer Funeral Home &
Crematory. Interment Evergreen
Cemetery, Osborn, MO. Online guest
book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
MARJORIE A. HEINz
1915 - 2015 | Age 99
Marjorie Ada Carpenter Heinz was
born on December 11, 1915 to Robert
and Bessie Lillibridge Carpenter at
their home northeast of Helena, MO.
she graduated from Helena High
school in 1933. Marjorie also graduated from Northwest Missouri state
university in Maryville where she
received a Bachelor of science Degree
in Education. she taught the elementary grades for 33 years. In Andrew
County she taught at the Bethel,
Breckenridge, and Helena schools and
at the Frogge school in Buchanan
County. The last 19 years were at
Humboldt school retiring in 1976.
On December 23, 1945 she was married to Floyd Heinz. To this union,
Curtis Marlowe was born June 30,
1947.
Mrs. Heinz was a member of the Faith
united Methodist Church in Cosby
where she was a pianist for over 50
years. she was also a member of the
united Methodist Women, the Retired
Teachers Association of st. Joseph, a
Life Member of the Retired Teachers
Association of Missouri, the Missouri
state Teachers Association, and she
was a Life Member of the Missouri
Branch of the National Congress of
Parents and Teachers.
Marjorie was preceded in death by
husband Floyd who died in October
1991, son Curtis Marlowe who died in
February 1969, father Robert Louis
Carpenter, mother Bessie Fay Carpenter; sister Mary Louise Clark, 2
nephews Daniel Clark and Charles
Brosi.
survivors include a sister, Lena Lucile
Brosi-Carpenter; three nephews,
William Brosi, Norman Brosi, John
Clark and a niece Diane Harper. There
are also several nieces and nephews
from the Floyd Heinz family as well as
great nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell: saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Reverend Darwin st. Myers officiating.
Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions: Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation. Online
guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
JACKIE D. HIEB
1942 - 2015 | Age 72
Jackie Dale Hieb 72, saint Joseph,
died saturday February 14, 2015.
He was born November 5, 1942 in
Hutchison, south Dakota. He worked
at Herzog as a welder.
Preceded in death by his parents,
Walter & Elda Hieb, and one sister.
survivors: 2 daughter, Courtney
(Matt) Weisenburger, Mellisa Hieb,
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