001Freddie Leland Alexander, son of Leland and Edith Fern (Farnsworth) Alexander, was born on July 29, 1939, at Grant City, Missouri. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Clarinda Regional Medical Center in Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 72.
His early life was spent in the Grant City area. At the age of five, his family moved to Farragut, Iowa. Fred attended the Farragut Community Schools, graduating from Farragut High School with the Class of 1958. Fred was known for his athletic prowess and was a star running back for the Farragut Admiral Football Team. He also participated in Track, Basketball, Band, Choir, FFA, Student Council and Drama. Upon graduation from high school, Fred attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri, where he also played football. In 1954, at the young age of 15, Fred joined the National Guard. He was a reserve until 1963.
On November 27, 1958, Fred was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy Rae Kruse, at the Congregational Church in Farragut. Following their marriage they resided in Tarkio and Sabetha, Kansas before moving to Essex, Iowa.
Throughout his high school and college years, Fred graded and delivered eggs for Howard's Feed and Produce in Farragut. He would grade the eggs and then give the customer a price slip, which they would take to the local grocery store to trade for food goods. The summer following graduation from high school, Fred went to Walla Walla, Washington to work for Green Giant. Upon returning from Washington and marrying Dorothy, Fred worked as a farmhand in Tarkio before moving to Sabetha, Kansas, where he worked on a dairy farm. Fred and Dorothy moved to Essex in 1963, where he went to work at Johnson Brothers Mills until his retirement in 2006.
Fred was a volunteer fireman in Essex for several years. He also served 16 years on the Essex City Council. He also played Santa Claus for several years, which he enjoyed very much. His last year of playing Santa, he was wearing a cast on his foot, and some children at the day care center asked him, "What happened?" He told them Rudolph had stepped on his toe. In his spare time, Fred enjoyed woodworking in his garage and spending time in his vegetable and flower gardens. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Preceding Fred in death were his parents; two brothers, Rufus and Bobby; three sisters, Mary Naico, Laura Johnston and Edna Mae Alexander; and a granddaughter, Jodi.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy; five children, Jim Alexander and wife Rhonda of Essex, Shari Meier and husband Steve of Essex, Barb Greever and husband Phil of College Springs, Rhonda Summers and husband Mike of Clarinda, and Kathy Brown and husband Ted of Essex; seven grandchildren, Jason Meier and wife Tiffany of Glenwood, Jame Greever and fiancé Corey Vaughn of Nebraska, Kayla Kraeger of Essex, Cassie Sunderman and husband Levi of Clarinda, Bobbi Jo Kraeger of Essex, Karli Jo Cox and husband Zachary of Iowa, Tanner Summers and friend Chandal of Clarinda; five great grandchildren, Brittany Meier, Courtney Meier, Brayden Kraeger, Carson Sunderman and Kaedyn Summers, who will be arriving in May; three sisters, Vonceille Simmerman of Nebraska City, Minnie Brown of Hamburg and Sharon Naico of Texas; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends

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002Darrell Spencer is survived by his brother Kenneth Spencer of Collins, IA. Darrell passed away earlier this years and his body was cremated. Memorial graveside services will be held on Monday. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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003Emma Julia (Schoening) Williams was born near Mineola, Iowa, to Otto and Helen (Denker) Schoening on September 10, 1912. She passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 99 years.

Emma was raised on the farm where she was born. Being the descendant of German immigrants, she spoke no English until she began her education at Sand Hollow School in rural Mills County, Iowa. After she completed her eighth grade year, it was decided that since Emma was the oldest daughter, she would remain at home to help with the little ones.

On June 25, 1941, Emma married Virgil Williams. The ceremony took place at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mineola, where Emma had also been baptized and confirmed. The couple settled in Shenandoah, and they became parents of a daughter, Nancy Sue.

Emma was very content with her role as a homemaker and mother. She took pride in the everyday things she did. A neighbor once told her, "You have the whitest wash I've ever seen!". Nieces and nephews looked forward to Aunt Emma's sour-cream chocolate cupcakes whenever there was a family gathering. She enjoyed working in the yard and mowing, and she did so until she turned 80.

In the winter, Emma would find time to embroider tea-towels to give as gifts to family and friends. For awhile she enjoyed doing ceramics and was especially proud of a nativity set that she created. Her radio would often be turned to a station playing polka music as she went about her daily routine.

Emma was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. For many years she was active in the Trinity Women's League. She enjoyed the fellowship of the church ladies as she helped prepare and serve many church dinners.

Preceding Emma in death were her husband Virgil; her parents; brothers Fred, Robert, John, Glen and infant Harlan; sisters Catherine Colwell and infant Edna. Survivors include her daughter Nancy Williams of Shenandoah, IA; sister Pauline Plautz of Shenandoah, IA; sister-in-law Leona Schoening of Glenwood, IA; brother-in-law Russell Williams of Shenandoah, IA; other relatives and dear friends

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Alice Kovar, age 84, of Braddyville, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home in rural Braddyville, Iowa following a lengthy battle with cancer. No services will be held. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Alice Kovar, 84, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered into peace on April 4, 2012 at her home in rural Braddyville, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim. Alice was the youngest of eight children, born in South Omaha, Nebraska on February 23, 1928 to Martin and Agnes Kohlbek. She attended St. Agnes Catholic Church in Omaha as a young girl and graduated from Omaha South High. After graduating, she worked at Brandeis Department Store where she met her husband, Jim Kovar after his four year tour in the army. They were united in marriage on July 10, 1948. They were blessed with four children, David, Michael, Robert and Carol.

Alice helped her husband operate a gas station and café in Union, Nebraska until 1965 when they move to their farm by Braddyville, Iowa. She then worked as a homemaker and nurses' aide for Vesta Reed for fourteen years. Alice enjoyed all her children and said many times that she had four of the best kids. She loved the outdoors and taking care of her flowers and yard.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, David Kovar of Braddyville, Iowa, Michael Kovar of Clarinda, Iowa, Robert Kovar and wife Gail of Excelsior Springs, Missouri and Carol Tompkins and husband Sam of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; sister, Ann Hofshier of Seaside, California; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

Celebration of Life services for Audrey Bond, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, March 30, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda Iowa, will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Clarinda Youth Activities or to the First Christian Church Organ Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Audrey Dean Bond was born January 9, 1921, in Decatur City, Iowa to Leo Bartlett and Nellie (Norman) Bartlett. She grew up around Burlington Junction and Clearmont, Missouri and Bartlett and Tabor, Iowa. Following her graduation from Clarinda High School, she obtained her teaching degree and taught in rural schools. On May 25, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ralph Bond in Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. They were blessed with two sons, Dennis and Terry.

Audrey's face was a familiar one in the retail businesses around Clarinda. She was a helpful friendly sales clerk, working at Coast to Coast, Kit N Kaboodle, Johnny Appleseed until she was 75. Her working career also included working as a cook at Clarinda High School and the Depot. She was an active member of the First Christian Church.

Audrey and Ralph enjoyed golfing, camping and fishing. They were supporters of the Clarinda A's and were house parents for the boys of summer. Audrey was very involved with her son's school activities and sports and continued to enjoy her grandchildren's activities, traveling to many games. She also enjoyed traveling with friends on vacation trips.

Audrey was a very social, happy person and enjoyed being with the people while she resided at Westridge Care & Rehab Center. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were most important to her and thoroughly enjoyed their visits.

Preceding Audrey in death were her parents; husband, Ralph Bond (9/5/1974); brother, Dallas Bartlett (Idell); daughter-in-law, Deb Bond; a niece.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dennis Bond of Summerville, South Carolina; Terry Bond and wife Sue of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Kyle Shupe and wife Dennice of Ankeny, Iowa, Scott Bond and wife Renee of Shambaugh, Iowa, J. J. Bond and wife Nola of Clarinda, Iowa, Annie Bond and Darrick Smith of Clarinda, Iowa, Timothy O'Grady and wife Annie of Dallas, Texas, Jess Bond and wife Amanda of Bellevue, Nebraska, Molly Kennedy and husband Zach of Platte City, Missouri, David Furst and Emily Witthoft of Clarinda, Iowa, Katie Burns and husband Cody of Clarinda, Iowa, Brian Bond of Omaha, Nebraska, Brent Bond and wife Sara of Atlanta, Georgia and Brittany Bond of Summerville, South Carolina; fourteen great grandchildren with one on the way; other relatives and many friends

Kurt L. Moore 68, formerly of Ravenwood, Missouri, died Saturday March 31, 2012 in Greenwood, Indiana.

He was born August 27, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, and while an infant, was adopted by Roy E. and Izeyl F. (Dack) Moore of Ravenwood. He served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force. In 1970 he married Joan Prichard and to this union was born Erin Elizabeth and Eric Kurt Moore.

He owned and operated a successful insurance agency selling for Farmer’s Mutual of Nodaway County. Later he found much happiness as Entertainment Editor of the Branson Daily Independent newspaper and other entertainment magazines and newspapers. Kurt’s ready wit and gregarious personality gained him many friends in the Branson entertainment world. Recently he moved to Indianapolis to be closer to family. While in Indianapolis, he worked for The Southsider Voice newspaper finding that this also was a good outlet for his social personality.

His is survived by his daughter Erin, her husband Len Layton, and their three sons Evan, Jack, and Henry Layton all of North Richland Hills, Texas; his son, Eric Moore of Indianapolis, Indiana; his former wife, Joan Moore of Greenwood, Indiana; and his adopted sister, Karen Blythe of Benson, Arizona.

Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Izeyl Moore; and his wife of five years, Esther “Annie” Moore, whom he married in 1996.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 7, 2012 at Bram- Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 E. South Hills Dr., Maryville, Missouri. The burial will be in the Sweet Home Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday

Frank Charles Veeman 65, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.

Frank was born in Chicago, IL on May 12, 1946 to Frank and Mary (Donegan) Veeman, they preceded him in death. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran, and retired in 1980 from the United States Army Reserves as a 1st Lieutenant.

He was a resident of Maryville the past 14 years and prior to that had lived in Trenton, MO for 3 years, and Iola, KS for 3 years. He had taught school at the Butler Kansas Community College for 10 years, and had taught Biology at Shawnee Mission, KS, and Holton, KS. He retired in 2012 as an administrator at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO.

His memberships included the Maryville Host Lions Club, the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

On July 15, 1967, Frank was united in marriage to Diana L. (Fry) Veeman, she survives of the home in Maryville, MO. He is also survived by his daughter, Dawn M. (Johnathan) Jackson, Bonner Spring, KS; his son, Todd S. (Catherine) Veeman, Shawnee, KS; and his sister, Sue; 6 grandchildren, Johnathan Jr., Jordan, Julianne, and Jamison Jackson, Bonner Springs, KS, and Brandon, and Alex Veeman, Shawnee, KS.

Frank’s wish was to be an organ donor and then to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO is in charge of arrangements

Frances Therese (Fran) Houghton 82, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 18, 2012 at her home.

Fran was born on July 16, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO to Theodore and Senka (Lapychurch) Solonycze. She was a Benton High School graduate and later received her Associates Degree in St. Joseph.

Fran was a resident of Maryville since 1959, and was the co-owner and business manager of the former Houghton’s Nodaway Drug Store. She was a member of the St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, the Maryville Country Club, was on the board of the Maryville Housing Authority, and had helped and volunteered with the Giving Tree at the St. Francis Hospital, all of Maryville.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents; her husband F.B. Houghton, Jr. on September 25, 2009; brother, Bill Solonycze; 3 sisters, Mary Schall, and Ann Spillman, and Catherine Holtzclaw.

Survivors include her son, Kevin and wife Megan Houghton, Overland Park, KS; 3 grandchildren, Tyler Houghton, Lauren Houghton, and Jeanine Houghton, all of Overland Park, KS; brother, John and wife Dixie Solonycze, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Cecelia and husband Keith Ashton, Ottawa Ontario, Canada; 3 nephews, and 2 nieces.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 23, 2012 at the St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both of Maryville. The family and Parish prayer service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, the visitation will follow until 8:00 PM

Kenneth Saunders Peter, 85, Skidmore, MO, passed away Thursday morning, March 15, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO.

He was born on the farm northeast of Skidmore, MO to Eldridge “Ell” and Susa (Saunders) Peter on June 25, 1926. While attending Peace and Harmony Country School, Kenneth helped his elderly father by working the horses in the fields tending the crops and by carrying water in jugs on his horse to the threshing crew.

Kenneth’s farming career spanned from working horses as a young boy to operating modern tractors on to operating the Caterpillar Bulldozer and the Bueyrus Erie Dragline equipment. As a young boy he worked for Culp Construction Company doing terraces and land improvement

In l947, Kenneth married Fanny Belle Long of Quitman, MO. Her father, “Ollie” Long was in the Moila Mounted Patrol and Kenneth helped him with his horses in the Parades. They purchased the Peter homeplace in l952, where they lived and operated the Peter Construction Company for many years.

Kenneth’s construction work has included building roads, bridges, lagoons, drainage ditches, terraces, structures, ponds, hoisting, etc. operating a bulldozer, dragline and other heavy equipment.

He had many interests and hobbies including the restoration of a 1927 Rumley tractor. He enjoyed making historical Replicas which included: both the “old” and “now” town of Skidmore, a sawmill, old tractors, farm wagons, a barn, small 1927 Rumley and many other wooden Replicas.

Other interests were his ’26 Model A Ford, exotic animals, and his vegetable garden.

Kenneth was devoted to his family and enjoyed being involved in community activities. Over the years, he was past president of District 11 Missouri Land Improvement Contractors, served as Committeeman of Monroe Township of the Republican Party, Cub Master for Skidmore Cub Pack 68, president of the Skidmore Roping Club and the Town & Country Saddle Club, Lions Club, Chairman of the Skidmore Punkin’ Show, Past Worshipful Master of the Skidmore Masons #511, past president of the Moila Temple Mounted Patrol, and as a member of the Skidmore United Methodist Church, served as a Board Member. He put his heart and soul in making the rough design and plans for the new Skidmore United Methodist Church and donated his construction equipment and labor in the project Until just recently, he helped deliver “Meals on Wheels” from Maitland to Skidmore area.

Preceding him in death; parents, brother, Robert (Maxine) Forrest Peter (1961)

Survivors include his wife, Fanny Belle; two sons, Steven Wayne Peter, Civil Engineer with St. Joseph Herzog, Camden Point, MO and Donald (Jessie) Allen Peter (DVM), Humiston, OR; two granddaughters, Melissa Peter and Mikayla Peter, Gower, MO; one grandson, Joshuah (Meghan) Peter (Esq.); two great grandchildren, Kyle and Kameron; also, two step-grandchildren, Ashley (Kurtis) Strzelewicz and Jamie Simmons, OR; and six step-great grandchildren.

Visitation is from 5-7:00 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Skidmore United Methodist Church, Skidmore, MO, Rev. Don Barnett will be the minister. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO. A Masonic service will be held following the visitation at 7:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home

Edwin L. Schrock 81, of Burlington Junction, MO died on March 12, 2012 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO.

Mr. Schrock was born on May 11, 1930 to Levi S. and Sarah (Yoder) Schrock, he lived in the area the past 10 years and was formerly of Linneus, MO. Memberships include the Mt. Moriah Mennonite Fellowship, Quitman, MO. He was a farmer.

Mr. Schrock was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary (Rudy) Miller; 2 brothers, Perry Schrock, and Elmer Schrock; and brother in law, Elmer Ropp. On August 10, 1958, in Kalona, IA, Edwin married Fannie Marie Schrock, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his 8 children, Miriam (Omer Schrock) Burlington Junction, MO, Luella (Noah) Schwartz, Malta, OH, Elda (Leland) Yoder, Maryville, MO,. Nora (Leon) Yutzy, Missionaries in Mexico, Ervin (Elnora Yoder) Schrock, Burlington Junction, MO, Hannah (Marlin) Miller, Linneus, MO, Elvin (Elverta Yoder) Schrock, Linneus, MO, and Ivan (Luanne Gingerich) Schrock, Linneus, MO; 3 sisters, Judith (Perry) Miller, Hutchinson, KS, Sylvia Ropp, Kalona, IA, Alma (Daniel) Nisley, Kalona, IA; 2 brothers, Olen (Mary) Schrock, Kalona, IA, Leo (Nedra) Schrock, Kalona, IA; 33 grandchildren; brother in law Rudy Miller, Kalona, IA; sister in law Pauline Schrock, Kalona, IA.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, March 16, 2012 at the West Nodaway R-I High School, 17665 US Hwy. 136, Burlington Junction, MO 64428; the burial will be in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Wilcox, MO.

The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Wilcox Methodist Church, 22413 Galaxy Road, Maryville, MO 64468

Lana Delberta Puckett O’Marrah 70, of Maryville, MO passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Lana was born on November 6, 1941 in Maryville, MO to Millard F. and Jennie D. (Mozingo) Puckett. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Frank Puckett.

She lived most all her life in the Maryville and St. Joseph areas, and had spent some time in Chicago, IL, and in Iowa. She was a 1959 graduate of the former Horace Mann High School, Maryville. She had worked as a Certified Med. Tech at a nursing home in Lenox, IA. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness Faith.

Survivors include her children, Kevin (Shawna) Stephen, Roy, WA, Greg Stephen, Florida, Cindy Bennett, Bonnie Lake, WA, and Sheila Moss, Olympia, WA; her siblings, Charles (Rena) Puckett, Barnard, MO, Millard (Louise) Puckett, Rockaway Beach, MO, Danny (Debbie) Puckett, Conception Junction, MO, Myrtle Still, Maryville, MO, and Penny (Gary) Emery, Ravenwood, MO; 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. O’Marrah’s body had been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date

Teila Marie Auffert 44, of Parnell, MO passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO.

Teila was born on November 10, 1967 in Mountain View, MO, she had resided many years in Cheyenne, WY before moving to the Maryville area 22 years ago, she was of the Nazarene faith.

She attended school in Cheyenne, and was a graduate of the Laramie County Beauty Academy. Teila was a hair stylist for over 20 years, and had worked the past 6 years at Salon Advantage, formerly Rita’s Styling Salon, Maryville, MO.

Teila was preceded in death by her biological father, Amiel Prewett, paternal grandfathers, Robert Reno, and Sam Heriford; and by a Grandson and a niece.

On June 21, 2008, Teila was united in marriage to Kirby D. Auffert in Parnell, MO, he resides of the home.

Others survivors include her 2 sons, Anthony Jacoby, Cheyenne, WY, and Aaron Marriott, Council Bluffs, IA; 2 step sons, Timothy Auffert, and Jason Auffert, both of Parnell, MO; mother and step father, Vicci and Shannon Walter, Maryville, MO; father and step mother, Ronnie and Annette Heriford, Burlington Junction, MO; 2 sisters, Charity (Mark) Wilmes, Ravenwood, MO, and Valerie Wilson, Maryville, MO; brother, Ronnie Heriford, Maryville, MO; nephews, Colton and Dylan Wilmes, Ravenwood, MO, and Kaleb Heriford, Bedford, IA; 3 grandchildren, Brenzlie Bringus, Nevaeh and Brylee Jacoby; grandmothers, Dorla Taylor, Maryville, MO, and Bonnie Heriford, Lebanon, MO; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, burial will be in the Miriam Cemetery, also of Maryville, MO

Lawrence M. (Larry) Guthrie 58, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO.

Larry was born in Keokuk, IA on June 21, 1953 and had lived most of his life in the Maryville area. His parents were William Marion and Elma Lucille (Lawrence) Guthrie. Larry was preceded in death by his father in 1990, and his mother in December of 2011.

Larry was a 1971 graduate of Maryville High School and had attended Northwest Missouri State University. He worked for several years at Northwest and recently retired as a corrections officer with the State of Missouri Department of Corrections.

His memberships included the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, the Stanberry Masonic Lodge #109, AF & AM, Stanberry, MO, the York Rite Bodies, Valley of St. Joseph. Larry loved to go camping, was a Civil War enthusiast, and had participated in many Civil War re-enactments.

Survivors include his sister, Linda A. Gray, White House, TN, brother, Lon and wife Paula Guthrie, Maryville, MO; niece, Kristin and husband James Rucker, Hopkins, MO, two nephews, Paul Guthrie, Union, MO, and Bill Gray, White House, TN.

Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 PM Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO, Pastor Scott Moon will be the officiant. No formal visitation is planned, but friends may stop by the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home after 9:00 AM Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 S. Depot Street, Maryville, MO 64468

Jesse J. Auten 64, of Skidmore, MO passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Village Care Center, Maryville, MO.

Jesse was born on October 30, 1947 in Pickering, MO to Charlie and Opal (Adams) Auten. He graduated from Parnell High School and later moved to the Skidmore area.

In 2011 he retired after 30 years working for Jerry Brown Farms in Skidmore, MO.

Jesse married Charlotte Auten, she passed away on September 17, 2005; he was also preceded by his parents, 5 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Survivors are his children, son, Kenny Auten, Maryville, MO; 3 daughters, Molly (Mick) McCauley, Waukee, IA, Angie (Kevin) Cordell, Skidmore, MO, and Melody Auten, Urbandale, IA; 4 grandchildren, Tracer and Tobin Cordell, Skidmore, MO, and Gage and Macy McCauley, Waukee, IA; 4 sisters, Anna Mae (Bob) Parker, MO, Helen (Louie) Mendozia, KS, Mary Jane Garcia, MO, and Clara Bell (Glen) Hull, IA; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, inurnment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home

Mildred Louise (Jackson) Frampton, 82 of Maryville, Missouri died on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Memory Care Unit at John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Mildred was born June 24, 1929 in Ravenwood, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Oran Frampton, June 19, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Maryville, MO.

Oran preceded her in death on November 24, 2004. Others preceding her in death were brothers, Francis and Lloyd Jackson, sisters, Mary Margaret Dorrel and Thelma Wilson, one granddaughter Kami Jo Merrick-Hermann.

She was a graduate of Maryville High School, and was employed by NWMSU as an Admissions Officer.

Mildred was a member ot St. Gregory's Catholic Church and Guild, Maryville, MO.

Surviving are sons, Greg (Joan) Frampton, Des Moines, IA, Michael Frampton, Lee's Summit, MO and Jeffrey (Rozanne) Frampton, Chillicothe, MO, daughters, Judy Merrick, El Dorado, KS, Amy (Mark) Schieber, Maryville, MO, Christine (Don) Salisbury, Blue Springs, MO ; 15 grand children; 10 great grand children.

Parish Rosary will be held 6 PM, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville, followed by visitation. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, April 4. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Lewis Warren Smith, 84, Maryville, Missouri died on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Parkdale Manor Care Center in Maryville.

Lewis was born November 1, 1927 in Tarkio, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lewis Alfred and Ethel Blanche (Grieve) Smith.

He was a graduate of Westboro High School and was employed as a dry cleaner pressman, before retiring. Lewis had worked for Superior Cleaners, Ideal Cleaners, and Weber Cleaners.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee A. Smith; brother-in-law Gilbert Arms; sister-in-law Ruth Smith; niece, Myrna Lawson and nephew, Phillip Smith.

Lewis is survived by one sister, Blanche Arms, Maryville; three nephews, Walter Arms, Dalton Georgia, Robert Arms, Ft. Worth, Texas, Charles Arms, Falls Church, Virginia; two nieces, Donna Roush, Maryville, and Phyllis Roth, Torrance, California.

Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, March 29, at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville

Elaine Woodburn Witherspoon, 84, former public school first grade teacher and St. Matthew's Day School teacher of four year olds, died Monday, March 26, 2012 in Metairie, Lousiana, of a lengthy illness.

Her love of children guided her to other church pre-schools each time her husband was transferred.

Elaine was born in Maryville, Missouri and recieved her degree from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College.

Survivors include: husband, Lawrence T. Witherspoon; daughters Susan E. Witherspoon, Janet W. (Dr. Mario) Kapusta; two grandchildren and one sister, Dorothy L. Preston.

Funeral services will be March 31, 2012, 12 PM at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor Street, Metairie, Louisiana. Visitation: 2 hours prior to the services. Graveside services and burial: Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO, 12:00 PM, Tuesday, April 3

William Lester Swaney, 97, Maryville, Missouri died on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at his home in Maryville.

Lester was born on March 20, 1915, at Hopkins, Missouri, the son of William Alexander and Pebble Florence (McKee) Swaney. He graduated from Pickering High School in 1933 and from Universal School, Dallas, Texas in 1965. He was united in marriage to Leola Elnora Taylor on April 29, 1939. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

He managed Faustiana Farms in Maryville for thirty years, training, showing and racing horses. He retired from this work after suffering serious injuries in a training accident. Following this, he worked for sixteen years as an agent with the Jackson Insurance Agency of Maryville. Lester served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II from 1943-1946, with Headquarters Company, Southeast Asia Command, spending 2 1/2 years overseas.

Lester was a member of the Nodaway County Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Home of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Men's Forum, The American Horse Show Association, United States Trottiing Horse Association , and was a charter member of Heart of America Racing Association, and Pony Express Horse Show Association. He was a past member of the Pickering Lions Club.

Lester was preceded in death by his wife Leola (November 8, 2010), his son Leslie Noel Swaney, two brothers Donald Dean Swaney and Herbert Leon Swaney, two sisters Doris Hall and Maxine Seipel, and his parents.

He is survived by three sisters Helen Doris Muncy, Ruth Hood, and Olive Florence Ashworth.

His body has been willed to medical science.

In accordance with Lester's wishes, no funeral services will be held

Sarah E. (Chapman) Messner, 92, Grant City, Missouri, passed away on March 23, 2012 at her home of Worth County Convalescent Center.

Sarah was born in Gentry County, Missouri on May 25, 1919 to William and Nonie (Piatt) Chapman. She attended Black Oak country school, near Gentry.

In 1935 she married Charles Brant, Sr. of Grant City, MO. To this union three children were born; Patty Jennings, Gene Brant and Mertie Lewis. Sarah was united in marriage to Joseph Messner in 1980.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mertie Lewis, husband Joseph Messner, sister Betty Linville, five brothers, Oscar, Ray, Lewis, Chester and Merle Chapman.

She is survived by her two children Patty Jennings, Grant City, MO; Gene Brant, Santee, California, brother, Glen Chapman, Stanberry, Missouri; 13 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many others who loved her.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, March 27 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO; where visitation will be from 6-7 PM, Monday March 26. Burial: Jennings Cemetery, Atlanthus Grove, Missouri

Clifford Romaine Henry, 76, Maitland, Missouri died Monday, March 19, 2012, at his home.

Romaine was born July 18, 1935 in Skidmore, Mo, the son of the late Clifford and Louise (Coulter) Henry. He married Sarah Wilson, who survives, on February 14, 1960 in Maryville, Mo.

Romaine was a 1953 graduate of Skidmore High School and was a farmer. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Maitland-Graham American Legion Post #256, the Skidmore Masonic Lodge #511, and the Clearmont Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, son Richard Allen Henry, grandson Michael Sean Duffy, Jr., and sister Betty Louise Henry.

Surviving are sons, Randy (Brenda) Henry, Kansas City, MO, Rob Henry, Washington, DC and David (Michael) Henry-Duffy, San Diego, CA,; daughters, Lisa (Terry) Hardy, Marshfield, MO, Angela Montez, San Antonio, TX and Linda (Ron) Ryan, Rome, NY, sister, Sue BreDahl, Skidmore, MO., 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, March 23 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Mo.. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO with James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Maryville, conducting the military graveside service

Lawrence Dean Fannon, 84, of Maryville, Missouri died on March 18, 2012 at Saunders Group Home where he had been a resident since 1984.

Born on June 11, 1927, in Barnard, Missouri, he was the son of the late William Holton and Edith Leona Goff Fannon.

Lawrence attended elementary school in Barnard and Horace Mann School in Maryville. For several years he delivered the Grit Newspaper by bicycle to many customers around town. He also mowed yards. He worked at NoCoMo and participated in many Special Olympics events where he proudly earned a variety of medals. Lawrence loved motorcycles and reading Old West novels. He was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Alice Drydale, Janice Goforth and Wilma Outs who was his guardian for several years after his parents’ deaths in 1967. He is survived by nieces and nephews, including JoAnn Outs and Sue Schenkel, Maryville; Virgil Goforth, Kingman, AZ; Kathleen Bell, Lady Lake, FL; Bill Goforth, Lompoc,CA; Loyd Drydale, Wichita, KS; several great-nieces and great-nephews and his ever faithful caretakers and family at Saunders Group Home.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, MO with visitation from 9:30-10:30 prior to the service. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville

Gene Alan McClintock, 71, Maryville, Missouri, died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his home in Maryville.

Gene was born November 04, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kenneth R. and Hilda Louise (Ott) McClintock.

A graduate of Osceola High School, Osceola, IA , and the Greer Institute, Chicago, IL, he was a Mechanic/Electrician.

Gene worked for Bridger Coal in Wyoming as a supervisor, and had worked locally for Hull & Scott, Summa, and Lawson Implement dealerships. He also worked for the LMP and Eveready Companies in Maryville. He retired February 1, 2012 from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville where he had worked as an electrician.

He married Martha Lue (Mitchell) on December 26, 1959, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.

Gene was a member of the First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by one son William Shawn McClintock and one sister Delores VanRoekel.

Survivors include: wife Martha McClintock, son David Mark McClintock, daughter Jean (David) Chitwood, all of Maryville, MO, five grandchildren Kailey, Jessica and Sarah Chitwood, Cody McClintock and Walter Houston, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri with burial in Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri

John Jay Rice, Jr., 79, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at St Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

He was born October 17, 1932, in Barnard, Missouri to the late John Jay and Mable L. (Schoonover) Rice.

John had worked as a custodian in enviromental services at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville.

He married Helen Margaret (Shell) Stephenson, on October 16, 1964, in Maryville, Missouri.

John was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.

John was a member of the St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Helen (12/9/1989), step-son Bob Stephenson and step-daughter Patty Risser.

Survivors include: step-son Bill (Berniece) Stephenson, Ravenwood, MO, step-daughter Linda Murphy, Maryville, MO, and numerous step-grandchildren, step-greatgrandchildren, and step-great great grandchildren.

Visitation is 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri, followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri

Mary Katherine (Brady) Sturm, 93 Conception Jct., Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Mary was born January 31, 1919 in Conception , Missouri, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Cecelia (Maher) Brady. She was a graduate of St. Benedict's High School Clyde, Missouri. She married Robert Sturm on October 18, 1939.

Mary was a member of St. Columba Parish and member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was passionate about life, traveling, and her beloved family and friends. She will be dearly missed by many and will remain in our hearts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1983, sons Jerald and Ronald Sturm, daughter in law Carol Sturm, sisters, Helen Stoll, Thelma Sullivan, Anna Laura Rogers, Rita Mulligan, brothers Edward , Michael, Charlie, Bernard, John, and Maurice Brady.

Survivors include her children: Jo Ann Sturm, Kansas City, Missouri, Patrick (Carolyn) Sturm, Maryville, Robert Sturm, Ames Iowa, five grandchildren Renae Sturm, Maryville, Kim (Andy) Welch, Sheridan, Missouri, Robert (Dannielle) Sturm, Conception Jct., Chris Sturm, Houston, Texas, Alyssa Sturm, Denver Colorado, six great grandchildren Kyle Welch, Jerry Welch, Tate Welch, Drew Welch, Jayden Sturm, Alexis Mae Sturm.

A family rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

The Parish Prayer Service will be 6:00 PM, Friday, March 9, 2012 at the St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception, Jct., followed by a visitation in the church hall.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the St. Columba Catholic Church with burial following in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri

Bernard Joseph Welch 77, died Sunday March 4, 2012 at The Christs Hospital, Cincinnati,Ohio.

Bernard Joseph Welch was born April 23, 1934 in Maryville Missouri to Frank and Christie (Waldeier) Welch.

Bernard graduated from Parnell High School in 1952. Bernard married Betty Weiderholt August, 1953 in Parnell, Missouri.

Bernard was a businessman who owned and operated "Best-Bi Market" in Parnell. He was a member of Parnell Lions Club, American Legion and Full Gospel Businessmens Association.

He was preceded in death by a baby daughter Carolyn, sister Rose Mary Welch, and brothers Bobby,Victor,Sylvester, Francis and Jim Welch.

Survivors include his children: Joe (Amy) Welch, Milo, Iowa, Julie Harpe, Rapid City, South Dakota, James (Cindy) Welch, Ravenwood, Missouri, Janet (Mike) Cole, Orrick, Missouri, 16 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren, brothers Bill Welch,Maryville, Larry Welch, Fairfield, California. numerous nieces, nephews and friends, his family in Christ at Presentation Ministries: Debbie Haas, Betty Orlando and Carl Fox.

A Rosary will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parnell, Friday, March 9, 2012, at 5:30 PM followed by a visitation at the church from 6:00-8:00 PM.

The Funeral Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Parnell, Mo.

Memorial: Presentation Ministries Holy Mountain Community 5701 Lawshe Road, Peebles, Ohio 45660, in Memory of Bernard Welch

Inurnment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Parnell