Obituaries – Page 2 – St. Joseph Post Archive (2024)

Otto “Chris” Heumader, 89, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away at his home Sunday, June 23, 2019. Chris was born January 9, 1930 in St. Joseph to Otto and Evelyn (Leslie) Heumader.

He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a mechanic and prop specialist. He was in the Army Air Corp, which changed to the United States Air Force during his time in service. He was honorably discharged May 10, 1952.

Chris had worked for Hanson & Mead, and retired from Feeney Construction Company. After retirement, he volunteered for InterServ, where his wife was employed. He was a member of the VFW, and Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church, Clerk of Session.

Chris married Betty Jean Farmer on February 6, 1950. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2003. Also preceding him in death were his parents, sister Eleanor Minor, and son-in-law, Jerry Burris, Jr.

Survivors include his children, David (Sue Ann) Heumader of Nevada, MO, Susan Heumader of Kansas City, MO, Karen Burris of Kearney, MO, Kelly (Dan) Schmidt of St. Joseph, MO, Kimmi (Jerry) Masterson of St. Joseph, MO; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, long time friend Ruth Chellew, and his beloved cats, Amos and Amy

Memorial contributions to Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church or InterServ would be appreciated.

Services will be Monday, July 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ruby Waton, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

She was born May 21, 1937 in Mercer, Missouri.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A register book is available at the funeral home.

Anyone that knew Patsy Ann Barmann knew that she’d rather be called anything but Patsy. Pat had a love/hate relationship with shoes. She’s loved to buy them but hated the way they felt. She loved to use her flossers and lose them, and she also loved to hoard Kleenex in any nook and cranny she could find. She loved to be in her garden, watch her birds, and even hand feed the squirrels, even if that resulted in her getting bit. She had several years’ worth collection of squirrel figurines from her friends and family following this event. She loved vanilla ice cream and sugar cookies for every meal. She taught us that pantyhose belong in the freezer and cereal belongs in the fridge. She was just as fine at home crocheting an afghan, as she was filleting a fish. She loved watching the Royals win or lose. But most of all, she taught others how to laugh and not take life too seriously. She also knew how to keep a smile on her face, while she told you exactly how she felt about a situation. Her smile was contagious.

She loved to serve God, especially at Pat’s Snack Shack at ROC Fellowship Church. She loved the Lord and was not afraid to go be with Him. Although her physical body lost its battle with cancer and other disease, her spirit was young and strong. She will be missed by her family, church, neighbors, and the many doctors and nurses, with which she spent time.

Pat peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones June 25th, 2019.

Preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton Glen and Grace Pauline Doran; husband, Frank Barmann; and brother, Jack Doran.

Survived by her daughter, Terry (Tim) Insco. Sister, Sherrie (Pete) Denslow, Huntsville, MO. Brother, Donald (Elizabeth) Doran, England. Grandchildren; Travis (Anna) Insco, Lee’s Summit, MO; and Taylor Insco Wolfe. Great Grandchild, Avery Wolfe.

A memorial service followed by a Celebration of Life dinner will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at ROC Fellowship.

In lieu of flowers the family requests all donations be made to:
ROC Fellowship
2606 Sycamore Ct
St. Joseph, MO 64503

Lowell F. “Brownie” Brown 77, of Hiawatha, passed away June 17, 2019 at his brother Steve’s home is Robinson, Kansas.

Lowell was born August 31, 1941 at Chapman, Kansas to Harold O. and Geneva L. (Martin) Brown.

He is survived by his son Calvin of Hiawatha and three brothers: Steve of Robinson, Kansas, Martin of Omaha, Nebraska and Dana of Gilbert, South Carolina, also an aunt and several cousins.

Brownie worked for the United Telephone Company for 39 years, retiring as an installer/repairman, working mainly in the Brown and Doniphan county area. He had been active in the BPOE #1741 Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge #35, AF&AM, both of Hiawatha, Moila Shrine of St. Joseph, MO, and the Hiawatha Jaycees. He enjoyed participating in the Hiawatha Halloween Parade for many years with the Shrine’s motorcycle club.

He enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was an avid photographer. He always enjoyed taking pictures of the Eagles at Squaw Creek Refuge where he would spend hours watching the Eagles and all the wild life. Brownie also enjoyed taking pictures at the Jingle Bell Ride.

Brownie will be missed by his family and host of friends. When working, he would always take time to visit and was dedicated to resolving what issues you may be having with phone service. He would sit on his porch and would always have a big wave when you drove by.

To celebrate Brownie’s life, a short service is planned for Saturday June 29th at 11:00 am at the Fisher Center Gymnasium in Hiawatha. Tony French will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, who is assisting the family.

Judy Sollars, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.

She was born on December 28, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Earl and Helen McGlothlin.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include daughters; Erin Hales, Kristen Ferris.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses or to donate online visit Judy’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select donate now.

Dennis Dean Tull, 47, of Cummings, KS lost his battle of brain cancer on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at the Nortonville Christian Church with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. Burial will follow in the Nortonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Friday, June 28th at the Nortonville Pleasant Grove Christian Church. The O’Trimble Chapel, Nortonville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lancaster Saddle Club, Atchison Hospital Hospice or beheadstrong.org and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton and O’Trimble Funeral Home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Dennis was born on January 31st, 1972 in Atchison Kansas the son of Beverly (Kirkham-Tull) Nitz and Howard Tull. Dennis graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1991. He worked construction jobs for Beien Construction, Atchison Castings, Schuetz Locker Plant, Bottoroff Construction, worked as a farrier, worked at Atchison Tubular Services, Premier Fencing, Owen’s and Sons Concrete and many other places. Dennis was a member of the Lancaster Saddle Club and the Giddy Up Gang. He enjoyed training and riding horses, teaching his children and grandchildren how to ride horses, and his sons how to bull ride.

He was married to Angie (Beien) Hughes on Aug 14, 1992. They were later divorced. He was married to Tiffany Goepfert on Nov. 8th, 2004. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include two sons Colton Gabriel, Vandenburg, CA and Canyon Tull, of the home, two daughters Ashley Tull (John Elifrits) Cummings, KS and Brooklyn Rhyne, Manhattan, KS, his mother, Beverly (Skip) Nitz, Cummings, KS and Howard Tull, Farmington, KS, Sisters Kathy Tull (Karrie Eckhardt) Cummings, KS and Stephanie (Duane) Sinclair, Everest, KS, and Kari Turner, Oskaloosa, KS., two brothers Patrick (Shellie) Tull, and Jason (Tiffany) Nitz, both of Cummings, KS, two grandchildren Tyler Elifrits and Jade Elifrits, seventeen nieces and nephews, twenty four great nieces and nephews and one great great niece.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Jack Kirkham and Joseph Tull, grandmothers Betty Kirkham, Blanch Tull, and Annie Lee Kirkham, Aunt Lois Wilbourn and Uncle Donnie Joe Tull , and two great nephews.

Lee Taylor, 77, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away, Monday, June 24, 2019. Lee was born May 22, 1942 in Weatherford, OK, to William Franklin and Eula Annie (Bowen) Bell.

They moved to Jacksonville, FL where she spent her formative years and met her future husband Ronald W. Taylor. They married on October 15, 1960, and were married for 58 years and 10 months.

She was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church and was a Mosaic Hospice volunteer.

Survivors include her husband Ronald W. Taylor, daughter Dawn Renee Streit (Michael), son Cory Wayne Taylor (Mary), daughter Lori Leigh Shows (Dan); grandchildren, Emily (Brian) Hess, Benjamin (Megan) Brockhoff, Morgan Taylor (Cody Walker), Jordan (Brenna) Stroup, Mitchell Stroup; three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Ryan Taylor and brother Bobby J. Bell, and a sister Wilda M. Polk.

Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or to the American Heart Association.

Services will be Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 10:30 AM at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the chapel. Interment will follow at a later date at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

John Arthur Dudeck, 86, Oregon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, with his family at his side.

He was born on July 11, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri to John L. and Nellie (Sommer) Dudeck.

John married Patricia Martin on April 22, 1961.

He was a lifelong farmer in the Oregon area and was involved in bringing Rural Water to Holt County. He also served on the board, and as Chairman on the REC in Savannah. John had a lifelong love of music and was involved both instrumentally and vocally in different musical pursuits throughout his life. In his retirement, with more time to develop his artistic side, he became interested in concrete garden art and whimsical metalwork. His grandchildren especially loved finding Grandpa’s “critters” in the garden and moving them around. In more recent years, with Alzheimer’s, he most enjoyed sitting under the oak tree, enjoying the garden and his sons and grandsons in the shop nearby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul E. Dudeck, and sister, Amy Witt.

Survivors include his wife, children; Mark Dudeck (Melinda), James Dudeck (Anne), Carol Wright (Wendel), Jane Tomich (Donny), grandchildren; Andrew (Megan), Ben, Sarah, Joel, Isaac, and Elise Dudeck, sister; Marybelle Eggert (Bob), sister-in-law; Velma Dudeck, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jimmie Hodge, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

He was born August 23, 1944 in Hayti, Missouri.

Jimmie enjoyed baseball games, carnivals and parades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dester May (Covington) Hodge; sister, Joy Hollingshead; brothers, Glen, Donald and Cyril Hodge.

Survivors include sister, Bonnie Hodge; brother, Dalton Hodge (Joy); sister-in-law, Wanda Hodge; numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lee Merlin Symmonds, 67, of Maysville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Savannah Missouri.

He was born June 14, 1952 in St. Joseph, son of Margaret and Merlin Symmonds. He graduated from Maysville High School class of 1971. He was currently employed at Protein Source in Savannah, MO. Lee enjoyed working in his garden, and cooking.

Lee was preceded in death by father, Merlin Symmonds, mother, Margaret Symmonds.

Survivors include, fiance, April Windham; daughter, Jennifer (Kevin) Fitch, son, Brian Symmonds, son, Merlin Symmonds, grandson, Stearling Leem Fitch, brother, Isaac Symmonds, sister, Sue Ann Ritzinger, sister, Rosemary Bowman, all of St. Joseph and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Symmonds has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association.