STANLEY PLATZ

Stanley Gale Platz, age 65 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2017. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5-7 PM.  Funeral services with military honors will be on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10 AM at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jim Craver officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Stan was born on September 24, 1951 in Edina, Missouri to Stanley Eugene and Geneva Marie (Gordon) Platz. Stan proudly served his country in the United States Navy, for 4 years, during which time he met and married Karen Olson Platz. Together, they moved around the country for Stan’s enlistment and began their family while stationed in Rhode Island. After his honorable discharge, Stan returned to Missouri and graduated from Truman State University. Although he was an older student, Stan enjoyed his time there, even joining a “Dirty Old Men” fraternity! After he received his teaching certification, he coached in Missouri until he and his family moved to Louisiana. Stan was a no nonsense coach, and expected his students, and his children, to give their all in everything they did. You could be sure that if Stan did not think you were doing your best, he would tell you so. His passion for his family and sports was so great, he even mistakenly announced at the State Basketball Championship game that his son was born; although it was actually his first daughter! Stan and Karen later moved to Seguin to be near his beloved aunt Eva Haug. Stan took a coaching job with Samuel Clemens High School. During his career he coached football, basketball, golf, and track. After his retirement from Clemens, he coached a few years at St. Joseph Catholic School until he fully retired. When Stan wasn’t coaching, he could be found, hunting, fishing, or out in his garden. His greatest joy, however, was his family; especially his grandchildren, whom he loved to watch play sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Janie Harrison.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen; children, Shawn Platz and wife, Jennifer, Amanda Schultze and husband, Chris, Alyce Rosales and husband, Mario, Ryne Platz, Tiffany Raines and husband, Brian, Derrick Platz and wife, Samantha; grandchildren, Haileigh, Madyson, Morgan, Cagen, J’lah, Taylyn, Izzabellah, Rynlee, Sophiah, Raedyn, and Tucker; brothers, Roger Platz and wife, Marlene, Walter Platz and wife, Cathy Ann, Tracy Platz and wife, Larissa; sister, Cathy Lou Mack and husband, Ken; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen and Frances Olson; brothers-in-law, Darrell Harrison, and Doug Olson and wife Debbie; sister-in-law, Tammy Schroeder and husband Tom; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, PO Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755, or charity of choice.

Wanda Lee Garrison, 76 of Wyaconda died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born January 5, 1941 in Fairmont, Missouri the daughter of Thomas Lee and Lorene Marie Thompson Ballew. On June 12, 1976 she was united in marriage to Harold Garrison at the Wyaconda Methodist Church in Wyaconda. He survives.

She is also survived by her cousins, Linda Eisenberg, Virgie Dawson, Gary Turpin, Rick Turpin, Sheila York, Roger Speer and Mike Speer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an aunt, Rose Turpin, an uncle, Hubert Thompson and a cousin, Billy Bruce Thompson.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday July 13 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka. Burial followed in the Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation was held Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. with the family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the Fairmont Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be made  to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

John “Jack” McAndrew, Jr, 88 of Seguin, Texas died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, Texas.

He was born on December 28, 1928, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of John Loren and Rosa G. Long McAndrew.  On October 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Ladene Ellison at the Shrine of St. Patrick in St. Patrick, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on February 18, 1995 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Born and raised in Keokuk, Iowa, he attended St. Vincent’s grade school and two years at St. Peters High School.  In 1945, his family moved to a farm in the diamond neighborhood near Kahoka, Missouri.  Jack then graduated from Kahoka High School in 1947.   After he graduated, he married Kathryn and they lived on a farm in the Clark City area and engaged in farming with his father.  In 1950, he left the farm and engaged in Construction working for Baker Quarry, B Fred Brooks O.C. Whitaker and Cameron Joyce & Company.

In 1952, he was employed by Mason & Hanger-Silas Mason Company at IAAP in Burlington, Iowa, as a safety inspector until June 1965.  During that time, he was active in Boy Scouts, Little League, President of Notre Dame High School Athletic Board, member of Civil Defense, and Knights of Columbus.  His job took him to Jeffersonville, Indiana, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Camp Mercury, Nevada for training in special weapons and he participated in “Operation Double Tracks” at the Nevada Test Site.  Jack was selected to be a Radio Teletype Operator and Cryptographer on the Department of Defense Radio Network and also selected to a sixteen-man team to monitor accidents with special weapons, anywhere in the Defense Network.  He was given a citation with the Safety Department for having set a “world record” for operating without a Lost Time Accident, in the Hi-Explosives Industry.

He then moved back to Kahoka, where he opened the John Deere dealership on North Montgomery Street.  In 1968, it was moved to a new building, located on Highway 136.  He later joined long time friend Delbert Shaffer and developed “Edgewood Estates,” a housing subdivision.  He also built and developed “Hickory Hills Campground” on Highway 136 East adjacent to where he lived.  In 1979, he sold these business ventures and relocated to Edmond, Oklahoma, and in 1996, moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

Jack became an avid fisherman, traveling all over the US, Canada, and Alaska in the quest for trout and salmon.  His favorite place was being at Bennet Springs, Missouri.  He also kept active building sets for the local “Hill Country Theatre.”  When he was not helping build something, somewhere for his family (which he loved doing) he was on the road, traveling the United States, and abroad,  attending live theatre, concerts and Spurs basketball games which became one of his favorite pastimes.

Jack was a member of St. Paul Apostle Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and a lifetime member of 3^rd degree Knights of Columbus and a long time member of Kahoka Kiwanis Club.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons; Mark S. McAndrew and his wife Laura of McKinney, Texas, and Michael J. McAndrew of Prosper, Texas, three daughters; Jeanne Samii and her husband Mark of Seguin, Texas, Lucinda “Cindy” Logsdon of Phoenix AZ, Melinda “Mendy” Roberts and her husband George of San Antonio, Texas, nineteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Theresa Baker, a son, John L. McAndrew III, two brothers, Thomas E. and Richard H. McAndrew, one sister, Mrs. Rose Ann Glazer, and one niece, Lori McAndrew.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kahoka.  Burial will follow in the Kahoka Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Friday with the family meeting with friends from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka.  A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cal Farley Boy’s Ranch, St. Michaels Church or the Shrine of St. Patrick.

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Glenon Gabriel Dromey, 85, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Scotland County Nursing Home in Memphis, Missouri.

Glenon was born on August 22, 1931, in Baring, Missouri, the only child of Clarence and Pauline Norris Dromey.

He spent his whole life in the Baring Community except when he served his country in the United States Army from 1950-952. He graduated from the Baring High School in the Class of 1949.

On February 8, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, Glenon married Blessing Marie Bearrow.

He was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baring, Missouri.

He drove a school bus for more than 25 years, worked as a carpenter, plumber, electrician and he could repair anything but a broken heart or the break of day.

Glenon is survived by his wife, Blessing Dromey of Baring, Missouri; three sons, Jerald Dromey of Baring, Missouri, Gordon and Tammy Dromey of Edina, Missouri and Neil and Alisha Dromey of Kirksville, Missouri; three daughters, Virginia and Freddie Lay of Queen City, Missouri, Glenda Taylor of St. Peters, Missouri and Sara and Ryan Houghton of Brashear, Missouri; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild; along with host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Dromey; two sons, David Dromey in infancy and Jason and his wife Robin Dromey; and a great granddaughter, Chloe Ver Steeg.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Baring, Missouri, with Father Colin Franklin officiating and Maggie and Katie Delaney will provide the music.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Baring, Missouri.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Glenon Dromey may be left to the St. Aloysius Catholic Church.  A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

Howard "Sonny" Countryman, age 63, of St. Francisville, MO, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his home.

Sonny was born February 19, 1954, in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada to Howard Edward II and Helen Elizabeth Mates Countryman. He grew up in Prescott, Ontario, Canada.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Vanessa Booth Countryman of St. Francisville, MO; one son, Chris (Melissa) Countryman of Prescott, Ontario, Canada; a daughter, Michelle (Rodolfo) Recomanta of Brampton, Ontario, Canada; six grandchildren: Jacob, Quinton, Joshua, Kayla, Jordan and Hayley; two brothers, Steve (Kathy) Countryman of Johnstown, Ontario, Canada and Mark Benoit of Brockville, Ontario, Canada; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great friends.

Sonny was an avid musician who loved to smile and make others do the same. Everyone was either a friend, or a friend he hadn’t met yet, and those who knew him welcomed his great gift of conversation. Sonny loved to explore his genealogical background and help others look into theirs, and his online presence made him too many friends to count. He will be sorely missed.

At his request, he has been cremated. A small gathering of friends and family celebrating his life will be held at a later date at his home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northeast Missouri Hospice.

The family was assisted by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Sandrah Sue Cary, age 71, of Lewistown, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.   Born August 10, 1945, at the family home in Knox County, Missouri, Sue was the daughter of Samuel Harley and Dorothy Helen Simpson Oshner.  She was united in marriage to Frank Leland Strub and to this union two sons were born.  On August 12, 1989, at Deer Ridge, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Arthur Eugene Cary.

Surviving are her husband Eugene Cary of Lewistown, Missouri; two sons, Frank Jay Strub of Albuquerque, NM, and Samuel Leland (Audrey) Strub of LaBelle, Missouri; her twin sisters, Carol Kay (Jim) Gross of LaBelle, Missouri, and Farol Ann Oshner of Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Danielle Hamilton, Caleb Strub, Philip Leland Strub, Caprice Nichols and Isaiah Strub; one great-grandchild, Atticus Hamilton, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Cary was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her sons; and one sister, Judith Ann Oshner.

Sandrah graduated from Knox City High School.   She was employed at Motorola in Quincy, Illinois, for several years and did baby sitting in her home for a number of years.  She attended Beauty School in Kirksville, Missouri, and after graduating owned and operated her own beauty shop in Knox City and LaBelle, Missouri.  She was also employed as activity director at LaBelle Manor for several years.  She enjoyed flowers, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Steffenville, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri.  Reverend S.D. Bodwell will officiate the services with musical selections, “In The Garden, Old Rugged Cross and Dancing With The Angels.”  Burial will be in the Lewistown Cemetery with Ronnie Lay, Josh Gross, Matt Gross Isaiah Strub, Caleb Strub and Jacob Oshner as casket bearers and Atticus Hamilton and Philip Strub as honorary bearers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017, after 4 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Lewistown Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.

Martha Ruth Moore Drake, 91 of Kahoka, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 AM at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. She was born on June 7, 1926 in Plymouth, Illinois the 6th child out of 10. Her parents were Guy Samuel and Florence Emma Legere Moore. She married Donald Francis Drake on November 20, 1944 in Lewistown, Illinois. They later divorced.

Survivors include: two daughters: Judith Eileen (Eldon) Koechle of Lebanon, Illinois and Ann (Roger) Randall of Kahoka, Missouri.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 2 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 great grandson, 3 nephews and a niece.

Martha graduated from Macomb High School in Macomb, Illinois. She lived in Keokuk, Iowa for 20 years before moving to Kahoka, Missouri in the fall of 2015 to be closer to family. She then moved to the Clark County Nursing Home in early February 2017. She worked at a bakery in Macomb, Illinois making homemade pie’s and was an amazing cook. She was an avid sewer and loved making quilts and enjoyed reading her Bible. Martha was a very genuine lady and loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Hamilton, Illinois with Pastor Daryl Sherwood officiating.

Memorials have been established for the Hospice of Northeast Missouri, 201 S. Baltimore, Ste. C Kirksville, Missouri, 63501.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.lamportefuneralhomes.com

Lamporte - St. Clair Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Patrick Andrew Wozniak was born December 20, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Penssylvania, to Margaret Patricia (Quigley) and Andrew Thaddeus Wozniak. He is survived by his wife, Ianthe (Percy) of the home outside of Lawrence, KS; children Jami (Ron) VanHercke; Blake, Abby, and Maggie of Olathe, KS; Andy; Minka, Ezra and Finian of Overbrook, KS; Brian (Candi); Lucas and Brent of Olathe, KS. He has 2 sisters; Colleen Wozniak and Kim Rexrode of Erie, PA and Niece Kelly and nephew Clark Rexrode.

Pat was always involved in sports from Little League baseball to high school football, basketball, track and golf. He attended Highland Junior College in Highland, Kansas on a basketball and football scholarship. That's where he met his wife of almost 50 years. He attended K-State in Manhattan, KS, and transferred to Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, MO where he completed his degree. He lettered in 4 sports while in college. He was inducted into the Highland Community College Hall of Fame in July, 2017.

He coached high school football for 38 years in Missouri (HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL - Lewis County C-1), Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas and won 2 state championships in his career. He was "Coach Woz" to hundreds of young people. He had a lifelong commitment to mentor and prepare students and athletes to be successful beyond high school. His coaching duties also included boys and girls basketball, track, and golf. He also loved to golf and fish.

His pride and joy were his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved to hear from friends, family and his former players.

A Memorial service will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31st. Burial will follow at Clinton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Highland Community College, Highland KS Athletic Department in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com

Tracy Howes, 53 of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at her home.
The daughter of Donald L. and Betty “Karen” (Branham) Thompson, she was born July 25, 1964, in Quincy, Illinois. On September 19, 1998 in Hurdland, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Alan Lewis Howes.
Tracy is survived by her daughter, Jenn Schwieter and husband, Colby of Novelty, Missouri; two sons, Koty Hayden of Kirksville and Shane Howes of Greentop, Missouri; three grandchildren, Tenlee, Brynn and Kyson; two brothers, James Thompson and wife, Tonja of Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Roger Thompson and wife, Dana of Gibbs, Missouri; one sister, Sara Williams and husband Joe of Greentop, Missouri; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and husband.
Tracy resided mostly in Knox and Lewis counties, but resided in Brashear for the past ten years. Tracy had a kind heart, a giving nature, and a wild spirit. Tracy tried her hand at several jobs over the years, but mostly enjoyed those years spent caring for others, mainly her grandmother, Letha.
Tracy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether it be playing cards, shooting dice, camping, swimming, cooking, or just visiting.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday (August 4, 2017) at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017 at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park View Memorial Gardens with Koty Hayden, Shane Howes, Gary Hayden, Joe Williams, Roger Thompson, James Thompson, and Anthony Haines as pallbearers.

Bessie Eveline Sykes, age 97, of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017, in the Knox County Nursing Home.

Born on April 30, 1920, in Kirksville, Missouri, Eveline was the daughter of William Stanley and Bessie Pearl Kent Strait.

Eveline Strait was united in marriage to Chester Lee Sykes, on July 22, 1939, in Milan, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1989.   She was also preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Angela Nicole Sykes; five sisters, Josephine Babcock, Louise Hodges, Margaret Sykes, Neva Maltbie and Daisy Strait; and four brothers, Stanley, Elvin, William and Elmore Strait.

Surviving are three sons, Larry (Kay) Sykes of Hurdland, Missouri, Dennis (Lynda) Sykes of Columbia, Missouri, and Marty (Brenda) Sykes of Sabetha, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Anna Lea Sykes of Hurdland, Missouri and Minnie Sykes of Kirksville, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Earl Maltbie of Hurdland, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Eveline was raised in Kirksville, Missouri, where she received her education.   She and her husband were engaged in farming most of their life south of Hurdland, Missouri.  Eveline was a 47 year member of the Hurdland Methodist Church, 50 year member of the Hurdland Rebekah Lodge, a member of the Knox County Classy Lassies Red Hat Club, was a past member of the Van Horn Extension Club and was also a 4-H leader for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with the Hurdland senior citizens playing cards and cooking.   Eveline was a hard working devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri, with Reverend Nancy Douglas officiating for the services and music provided by Glen and Leon Moots, vocalists and Carol Hayes, organist.   Musical selections will be “How Great Thou Art” and “Because He Lives”.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Hurdland, Missouri, with Jim Hamlin, Jim Bob Gonnerman, Larry Gallagher, Rex Sykes, Max Mayer and George Moots as casket bearers and Duane Hall, Lee Howerton, Steve Dixson, Mike Gelbach, Jerry Holman and Bill Baker Honorary bearers.

Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Knox County Nursing Home.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO, 63537.

Nelda Eilene Boatman, age 74, of Kahoka, MO died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Nelda was born July 8, 1943, in Memphis, MO, the daughter of Hollis and Nellie Smith Hyde.

Nelda graduated from Memphis High School. On September 22, 1967, she was united in marriage to Walter Asie Boatman, Jr.

Nelda worked at Henniges in Keokuk for 32 years. She retired from Henniges in 2005 and those who worked with her said she was a hard worker, kind, and soft-hearted. When Nelda was not working she loved following her children in their high school sporting activities and at times was even more competitive in her cheering than her children were in the actual game. Later in life, Nelda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family who she cherished more than life itself. Following retirement, she cared for her twin grandchildren every day of the week for four years and cared for a great grandchild for a period of time too. She adored ALL of her grandchildren. Nelda also looked forward to attending the Hyde family reunion yearly in Memphis to visit with her extended family.

Survivors include her husband, Asie, of Kahoka; two sons, Stacey (Samantha) Boatman of Wayland, and Lance and his girlfriend, Kristy Summers, of Argyle; one daughter, Machelle (Jake) Pezley of Argyle; grandchildren: Tyler Hall and fiancé Magan Dunn of Quincy, Alexis Pezley, Jacob "Cash" Pezley and Carlee Pezley, all of Argyle; Joselyn (Tom) Garr of North Carolina, Stacy Boatman of Ottumwa, Abigail (Dan) Boatman of North Liberty, Robert Boatman of Wayland, Kendra, Kaylynn and Kenton Summers and Kolton Sapp, all of Argyle; great-grandchildren: Nataliee McGee, Aubriee McIntosh, and Sophie Taylor; one brother, Leland (Delores) Hyde of Memphis; three sisters: Carol (Don) Bundy of Blue Springs, MO, Virginia (Fred) Bertram of Gorin, Barbara (Norman) Hughes of Kirksvillle; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margaret Hyde of Independence, MO, Kathy Hyde of Conway, MO, Bob Moore of Keokuk, IA, Roy (Marsha) Boatman of Wyaconda, Ira Boatman and James (Nancy) Boatman, all of Wayland, William (Debbie) Boatman of Davenport, Kathy (David) James of Kahoka, and Rose Boatman of Burlington, IA; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws; three brothers: Charles, Phil and Delbert Hyde; four sisters: Evelyn Gatlin, Gennie Ridge, Ruth Moore and Mary Drummonds; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Boatman-Ennis; brother-in-law, Elmer Boatman; and a niece, Tammy Moore.

Nelda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and cherished all of her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched and had the pleasure of truly getting to know her.

Memorial graveside services were held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Sand Cemetery in St. Francisville, MO with Rev. Goldie Laymon officiating.

Inurnment followed.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka after 1 p.m. Sunday with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Northeast Missouri Hospice or Sand Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Richard Carl Griffith, age 92 of Leonard, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Northeast Mo. Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo.  He was born December 29, 1924, on the farm north of Leonard, Mo. the son of Bertha Woodard Griffith and Carl Griffith.

On January 1, 1946, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Jones in Knox City, Missouri.

Surviving are the four children, Donna Kay (Jim) Belt of Leonard, Ray (Patricia) Griffith of Novelty, Tresia Griffith of Columbia, and Ruth Ann (Bim) Parsons of Leonard.; nine grandchildren: Tami (David) Vannoy, Tonya (Skip) Shively, Traci (Michael) Rich, Travis  (Jessi) Belt, Denise (Shannon) Palmer, Curt (Jenny) Griffith, Ryan (Lindsey) Griffith, Terra (Chadd) Hummer, Brooke (Sam) Schmidt; twenty one great grandchildren, Trent (Katie) and Sydni Vannoy, Katelyn, Luke and Curtis Shively, Abbey and Ally Rich, Andi, T.J., Cooper and Brody Belt, Ty and Sophie Palmer, Cole and Paige Griffith, Molly, Charlie and Kate Griffith, Trevor Berlin, Jayden and Ehan Schmidt; one great-great grandson, Slayton Vannoy; nieces and nephews, Dorothy Wilson, Roger Folger, Gloria Hall, Janet Jeary, Jonette Guinty, J.W. Jones; and one brother in law, J.C. Jones.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents; his wife, Kathryn; brothers, Christie and Willis Griffith; sister, Virginia Folger; sisters-in-law, Ellen Griffith, Gwendolyn Jones; and brother-in-law, Clifford Folger.

Richard graduated from Novelty High School, and attended the University of Missouri for one year before returning home to farm with his Father.

He was a member of the Novelty Christian Church, Masonic Lodge # 291 in Edina, receiving his 60 year pin in May of 2017, North Central Scottish Rite Valley of Columbia and the El Kadir Shrine Club in Kirksville.

Richard worked hard on the farm with row crops and raising Hereford and Black Angus cattle.  He was an avid University of Missouri football fan, loved the RFD channel, and playing golf all over Northeast Missouri.

Funeral and Masonic services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2017, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.  Reverend Paul Milliken will officiate for the services and Guy Lanphere, Sr. will give the Eulogy and music will be provided by Audrey Hamlin and Debbie Peters.

Burial will be in the Novelty Cemetery with Curt Griffith, Ryan Griffith, Travis Belt, David Vannoy, Skip Shively, Michael Rich, Shannon Palmer, Chadd Hummer and Sam Schmidt as casket bearers.  Ellen and Guy Lanphere Sr., Carroll Rogers, Leola and Bob Daniels and Kim and Brent Gaines will serve as honorary casket bearers.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2017, from 1 p.m. till time of services at 3 p.m. in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Novelty Cemetery or the Donor’s Choice.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

Mrs. Verna Maxine Wallace, age 92, of Ewing, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. in the Country Aire Retirement Estates at Lewistown, Missouri.

Born on May 25, 1925, in Baker, Montana, Verna was a daughter of Raines and Myrtle Hubbard Wiseman. After the family moved to Missouri, she attended Maywood School. Verna married J.P. Wallace on June 27, 1942 in Ewing, Missouri.  He passed away July 16, 2009.

Together they worked the Wallace family farm near Ewing and raised five children. Verna helped J.P. with farming and with his auction business. She also worked at the Ewing Nutrition Center until she retired. She lovingly cared for her children and grandchildren.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ewing where she faithfully served as a nursery worker for over 30 years and as a deacon’s wife. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Verna is survived by her five children; John (Sharon) Wallace of St. Louis, Missouri, Robert (Sandee) Wallace of Ewing, Missouri, James (Karen) Wallace of Grain Valley, Missouri, Ernest Wallace of Ewing, and Nancy (Mike) Scott of Sedalia, Missouri.

She is also survived by ten grandchildren; John Wallace, Rob Wallace, Amee Hamilton, Michelle Wallace, Greg Wallace, Ernie Wallace, Michael Scott, Tara Scott, Sarah England and Jamee Rieckof and eleven great grandchildren; a sister Shirley Kroeger; a brother, Marty Wiseman; as well as, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter-in-law, Paula Wallace, brothers, Marvin, Robert, Kenneth, Merle, Wilbur Wiseman and one sister Patty Nason.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ewing with Rev. Dr. Jeff Brown and Rev. Tim Smith officiating and music provided by Jeana Houchins, organist, and Danny Griesbaum, song leader.

Burial will be in Gilead Cemetery, near Ewing, Missouri, with Lindy Hamlin, Larry Wiseman, Danny Griesbaum, Danny Mittleburg, Simon Thrower, and Jack Fountain as pallbearers and Kenny Goings, Harold Dehner and Jerry Dance as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ewing.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Gilead Cemetery in care of Ball-Davis Funeral Home, Ewing, Missouri.

Barbara Mae Perrigo, 88, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Steffenville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Wright City, Missouri.
Rev. Tim Goodman officiated for funeral services Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial was in Steffenville Cemetery in Steffenville, Missouri, with Charley Smith, Joe Perrigo, Ben Perrigo, Russell Perrigo, Paul Wampler and Andrew Johnston as pallbearers.
Barbara was born January 4, 1929, in Steffenville, Missouri, a daughter of Ira Stanley and Jessie Catherine Carter Pyles.    She was married to Lyn Martin Perrigo, Sr. on June 4, 1946. He preceded her in death November 4, 2002.
Survivors include three children, Twyla Wampler (Paul) of Wright City, Missouri, Barbara Lyn Perrigo of St. Louis, Missouri, Lyn Martin Perrigo, Jr. (Dana) of DeSoto, Missouri; one sister, Juanita Martin of Richwood, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Mandy, Charley, Joe, Ben, Carmen, Alisha and Nicole; eight great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Sammy, Samantha, Madison, Colby, Lily, Chloe and Katie. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Stanley Pearl Perrigo; an infant son, Martin Lee Perrigo; one brother, Virgil Pyles; and a grandson, Logan Michael Perrigo.
Barbara was a Christian by faith and she was a 1946 graduate of Steffenville High School.
Professionally Barbara was an Avon Associate of over 30 years. In the past, she also had operated the General Store in Nelsonville, Missouri, and held other factory related positions.
Away from work Barbara loved to travel with her husband, Lyn. They had visited all but two of the 50 states. A talented baker, Barbara made the best cinnamon rolls, yeast rolls and peanut butter fudge. In her free time Barbara also took pleasure in crossword puzzles, reading mysteries and crime show documentaries. Most of all Barbara cherished the time that she shared with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Friends of Kids with Cancer of St. Louis, Missouri.

Vallen Zane Minor, age 8, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.

Vallen was born on March 30, 2009, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Azia Minor and Nicole Davis.

Vallen loved Jiu Jitsu, Pokeman, playing outdoors, and swimming. He loved playing and spending time with his cousins, Ava and Emma.

He is survived by his mother, Nicole “Nicki” Davis and step-dad, Jesse Kuiper; his father, Azia Minor and step-mom, Jami Houghton; two sisters, Zoey and Hayden all of Macon, Missouri; paternal grandfather, Stacey Minor of Des Moines, Iowa; maternal grandmother, Rhonda King of Durham, Missouri; maternal great-grandmother, Nancy Davis of Durham, Missouri; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Vallen is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Donna Minor, and his maternal grandfather, Donald Davis.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the  in Macon, Missouri.  Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery, southeast of Macon. Visitation will be from 4 to 7, Thursday evening, August 17, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.

Howard L. Davidson, age 68, of Kahoka, MO, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.

Howard was born June 24, 1949 at Des Moines, IA, a son of Forrest and Crystal McGee Davidson.

Howard was raised in Iowa, graduating from high school in Ankeny.

On July 17, 1987 he was united in marriage to Karen McGraw in Allerton, IA.

Howard was employed in the farming industry all of his life and retired from Tri-State Grain Inspection following 25 years of employment.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, of Kahoka; father-in-law, Rex McGraw of Allerton, IA; two sons, Joe (Haley) Davidson of Kahoka and John Davidson of Indianoloa, IA; two daughters, Stephanie (Tom) Gehlhaar and Cindi (John) Hofmann both of Humeston, IA; ten grandchildren: Kelsey and Jordan Gehlhaar, Cody, Ashley, and Zachary Hofmann, Riley and Amber Davidson, and Nataley, Simon, and Paige Davidson; two great grandchildren, Clayton and Ryan Hofmann; siblings: Eldon Davidson of Colorado, Marvin (Pat) Davidson of Columbia, MO, Jim (Sue) Davidson of Ankeny, IA and Jeanette (Curtis) Carle of Salem, MO; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jeanie Lenox of Kansas City, MO, Kelly McGraw, Mike McGraw and David McGraw all of Iowa, and Pat McGraw of Nebraska; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Opal McGraw.

Howard was a member of the former Clark Co. Moose and a social member of Ayer-Boatman Post # 4342, V.F.W. at Kahoka. He enjoyed life, loved visiting with friends and watching his tv shows, and had a special place in his heart for his kids and grandkids.

A Graveside Memorial Service was held Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Kahoka Cemetery with Chaplain Carol Davenport officiating.

There was no visitation, however, friends and family were invited to a luncheon following the service at the V.F.W. in Kahoka.

Memorials were suggested to Northeast Missouri Hospice or the Ayer-Boatman Post # 4342, V.F.W. at Kahoka.

The family was served by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Patricia Charlyne Sapp, 65 of Luray, MO died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Donnellson Health Center in Donnellson, IA.

She was born December 10, 1951 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Francis and Glenna Louis Howell Wrieden. On August 5, 1972 she was united in marriage to Melvin Sapp, Jr. He survives.

Other survivors include one son , Stacy Sapp (Samantha) of Memphis, MO, one daughter, Tammy Sapp (Jason Schmid) of Luray, MO, four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Zinnert, Hailey Ray, Kennady Sapp and Hunter Sapp, one sister, Sharon Duncan (Daniel) of Montrose, IA,seven brothers, Francis Wrieden (Mary), Richard Wrieden (Lynda), Edward Wrieden (Carey), Terry Wrieden, Robert Wrieden (Rhea), Mike Wrieden (Robin), and Chuck Wrieden (Tracy) all of Keokuk, two sisters-in-law, Glenna Green (Jim) of Warsaw, IL and Sandra Young of Quincy, IL, one brother-in-law, Troy Sapp of Denver, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, John Wrieden, Danny Wrieden and Leonard Wrieden.

Charlyne had been employed by the Montrose Health Center as a CNA for many years.

She enjoyed spending time outdoors riding horses, camping and fishing. She liked to take trips. Patricia adored her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with her family.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Danny & Joe Duncan officiating.

Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the family.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Donnellson Health Center for the special care they took of Charlyne.

On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Gavyn Jeffery Simerl, infant son of Jordyn Simerl of Kahoka, was stillborn on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Gavyn was dearly loved and anticipated by the following survivors: his mother, Jordyn, of Kahoka; grandparents, Ella Simerl and Jeff Kovar of Kahoka and Michael Simerl of Florida; great-grandparents: Ella and Robert Owings of Memphis, Terry and Patty Simerl of Memphis, and Camille Kovar of Carpentersville, IL; aunts and uncles: Dyllyn Simerl of Florida, Ashtyn and Reagyn Simerl of Kahoka, Rebecca and Brandon Ames of Keokuk, Kyle Kovar of Kahoka and Lakin Yates of Wayland; great aunts and uncles: Laura and David McCartney of Memphis, Marilyn Rossiter (John Leithoff) of Payson, IL,  Robert Rossiter of Kansas City, MO, Steve and Anne Kovar of Napersville, IL, Jeff McHenry of Brashear, Billy and Ranee Cooper of Cornell, IL, Roger Smith of Payson, IL and Scott Simerl of Kirksville; great-great aunt: Louise Boone of Brashear; as well as numerous cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Bill and Linda Rossiter and Norton Kovar; great-great grandparents John and Ruth McHenry; and uncle, Randy Yates.

Graveside services were held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Lawn Ridge Cemetery, near Memphis, Missouri with Pastor Paul Smith officiating.  Special music was “Gone too Soon” and “Mom”.

Memorials are suggested to Jordyn Simerl.

The family was served by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Gayle Lee Bradshaw, age 79, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017, in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born May 1, 1938, in LaGrange, Missouri, Gayle was the son of Lee Oliver and Helen Mae Jones Bradshaw.  He was united in marriage to Lynda VanTress on September 16, 1961 at Canton, Missouri.

Surviving are his wife Lynda Bradshaw of Edina, Missouri; two daughters, Lori (Gary) Howard of Okeechobee, Florida, and Lana Lovell of Eldon, Missouri; one sister, Judith Mueller of Pryor, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Heather (Anthony) Grier and Troy Howard; four nephews, Brad (Sue) Mueller, Andrew and Eric Mueller, Damian Bradshaw; and one niece, Laura.

Gayle received his education in LaGrange graduating from High School in 1957.  He was employed for several years with Gardner Denver in LaGrange and later Missouri Power & Light, Union Electric and Ameren for thirty-five years until his retirement.

Gayle enjoyed going to Casey’s, duck, goose and coon hunting and his quarter horses.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed blue grass music and was a member of the Edina First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 25, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Edina, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held at the Church on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 10 a.m. with Reverend John Bode officiating.   Musical selection will be Go Rest High On That Mountain.

Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery at Canton, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Knox County Nutrition Site.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO, 63537.

Judy Anne Westhoff age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2017, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

The daughter of Orville Charles and Ivalee Ellen (Hubbard) Uber, Judy was born January 29, 1948 in Greentop, Missouri. On April 11, 1976 in LaPlata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Ronald Westhoff, who survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Ivalee Uber; one son, Michael Booth of Owensville, MO; two daughters, Melissa Knight of Pensacola, FL and Natalie Westhoff of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Tiffany Rouse and husband, Josh, Edward Knight, Johnathon Booth and Austin Westhoff; one great-granddaughter, Lenora Rouse and two sisters, Alice Kay Mathes and husband, Garry of Kirksville, MO, and Kathy Sue Weaver and husband, Jeff of Hurdland, MO.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Orville Uber.

Judy was reared in the Greentop, MO area where she attended Greentop schools and graduated from the Schuyler County RI High School. She moved to Pensacola, FL where she lived 25 years. Judy attended Pensacola Junior College and received her RN degree in Nursing in 1982. While in Pensacola she worked at various hospitals and doctor's offices. In 2002 she and Ronald moved to Greentop, MO. Judy was presently employed by Premium Home Health Care. Judy was a life long caregiver, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. A registered Nurse for over 30 years. Enjoyed holidays with her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends.

Funeral service was held August 15, 2017, at the Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Harrelson officiating.

Burial was in the Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville, Missouri, with Austin Westhoff, Johnathon Booth, David Mathes, Tyler Reed Jeffery Weaver, Matthew Weaver as pallbearers and Edward Knight and Josh Rouse as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials in memory of Judy are suggested to the American Heart Association and can be left at or mailed to the funeral home.