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NOEL L. MASON
Noel L. Mason, 84, Bates City, died Monday, April 21, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Mason was born Jan. 19, 1913, in Weir, Kan., and lived in this area in the 1950s and 1960s, moving to Bates City 25 years ago. He owned the Red and Black Construction Co. for more than 40 years and had also been a farmer. He was a member of Hill Cumorah Restoration Church of Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Ketchum in 1996.
His survivors include his wife, Mary June Mason of the home; four daughters, Barbara Ruggles and Carol Barnes, both of Independence, and Shirley Crain and Deborah Mason, both of the home; a son-in-law, Isaac Ketchum, Independence; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis National Society of Mid America.
L. DALE PIGG
L. Dale Pigg, 92, Independence, died Monday, April 21, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Pigg was born Oct. 1, 1904, in Newtown, Mo., and had lived in Independence for more than 20 years. He was a Spanish teacher at Shawnee Mission North High School for 33 years and at William Chrisman High School for 10 years, where he was a year book sponsor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Independence, where he was a tenor soloist for many church choirs. He was a member of the Independence Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army, Knife and Fork Club and Retired Teachers of Johnson County. He was director of Cheley Camps in Estes Park, Colo., for 20 summers. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Burrus Pigg in 1975, and his second wife, Fay Haynie Pigg in 1996.
His survivors include one son, Larry Randall, Irving, Texas; one daughter, Linda Schroeder, Leavenworth, Kan.; and five grandchildren.
Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the music program at the church.
THOMAS L. SNOW JR.
Thomas Lloyd "Bud" Snow Jr., 80, Independence, died Saturday, April 19, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Snow was born Jan. 31, 1917, in Kansas City and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 44 years, retiring in 1979, and wasan active member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and co-founded the Telephone Pioneers Family Campers, which has grown into an international camping group. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Bible Church, Kansas City, where he and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, were the first couple married
in the church in 1937. He was preceded him in death by his wife on July 29, 1996, and one daughter, Marilyn Sue Snow.
His survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Dottie Snow, Lee`s Summit; one daughter, Sandra Freeman, Independence; one sister, Dorothy Vader, Independence; and three grandchildren, Stephanie Snow, Jon Snow and Stacy Freeman.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church, 4916 Lee`s Summit Road, Kansas City. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends maycall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Pleasant Grove Bible Church organ fund, 4916 Lee`s Summit Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64136.
LULA ADAMS
Lula Odom Adams, 79, Independence, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at her home.
Mrs. Adams was born June 1, 1918, in McKenzie, Ala. She was a graduate of Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, and a member of the East Alton RLDS congregation. Her husband, Loyd Ray Adams, died in 1988.
Her survivors include two sons, Ray Adams, Overland Park, Kan., and Jim Adams, Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Judy Kramer, Independence, and Charlene Adams Frater, Harrisburg, Pa.; a sister, Patsy Helton, Cantonment, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mound Grove cemetery. Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the RLDS Temple Endowment Fund or Graceland College.
RUTHANNA BEEMAN
Ruthanna Kellerstrass Beeman, 91, Raytown, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at her home.
Mrs. Beeman was born June 5, 1906, in Kansas City. She was part owner of the Town and Country Supply Stores in Ottawa, Kan., and St. Joseph, Mo., before she retired. She taught Sunday school and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Independence. Her husband, Jesse A. Beeman, died in 1948.
Her survivors include a son, Charles "Bud" Beeman, Overland Park, Kan.; a daughter, Oneida Beeman Lorimer of the home; three grandchildren, David Beeman, Melissa Spratt and Rebecca Hourigan; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the visitation immediately following. Burial will be private. The family suggests contributions to the Ruthanna Beeman Memorial Fund at the church.
VIRGINIA N. BOONE
Virginia Nadene Boone, 80, Independence, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital.
Mrs. Boone was born June 16, 1917, in Kansas City. She was past president of T.O.P.S. and an active member of Bales Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Evergreens Club and the Friendship Flower Club at the church.
Her survivors include her husband, Elmer Boone of the home; and a niece, Eleanor Mullins, Denver.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Moriah cemetery, Kansas City. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Second Mile Ministry or the church.
KATHERINE J. CAIRNS
Katherine J. Cairns, 74, Independence, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Cairns was born March 29, 1923, in Kansas City, Kan., and had lived in Independence since 1937. She was vice president of Cairns Flowers for 34 years, retiring in 1986. She was active in the Missouri State Florist Association and the Society of American Florists. She and her husband were florists to President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman, for which they were very proud. She had a lifelong interest in animal welfare and was a member of the Missouri Humane Society, as well as many other national humane organizations. She was a member of St. Mary`s Catholic Church and the St. Mary`s Guild for many years, but was currently a member of St. Mark`s Catholic Church.
Her survivors include her husband of 51 years, Thomas D. Cairns of the home; three nephews, Dr. James Gracheck, Leawood, Kan., Dr. Stephen Gracheck, Ann Arbor, Mich., and William Gracheck, Albuquerque, N.M.; and three cousins.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary`s Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 tonight at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Noland Road Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m.
LEO E. ERTLE
Leo E. Ertle, 80, Independence, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Ertle was born March 4, 1917, in Leeds, Mo. He worked for Folgers Coffee Co. for 42 years before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a 62-year member of Raytown Masonic Lodge 391. His wife, Mary Nadine Parsons, died in 1981.
His survivors include two sons, David L. Ertle and Thomas L. Ertle; a daughter, Norma Jeanne Jobe; a brother, Lloyd R. Ertle; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brooking cemetery, Raytown. The family suggests contributions to the Keith Worthington ALS Association, 8340 Mission Road, Shawnee, Mission, Kan. 66206. Arrangements are under the direction of Charter Funerals, Kansas City.
MARY L. LAURITZEN
Mary Louise Lauritzen, 80, Independence, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Lauritzen was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Lebanon, Mo., and lived in Kansas City before moving to Independence 31 years ago. She was a member of Sycamore Hills Baptist Church, a 50-year member of Blue Springs Rebekah Lodge, of which she was treasurer for 15 years, and was past Noble Grand and past president of the Rebekah Assembly of Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry E. Lauritzen in 1983.
Her survivors include a son, Frederick James Lauritzen, Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Barbara Lee Sharp, Lee`s Summit; two sisters, Willeta Smith, Overland Park, Kan., and Pauline Jones, Raytown; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Rebekah Lodge services will be held prior to the 11 a.m. Tuesday funeral service at D.W. Newcomers Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery, Kansas City. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel.
STEVEN R. "RICK" MANNING
Steven Richard "Rick" Manning, 45, Odessa, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Odessa.
Mr. Manning was born Sept. 30, 1952, in Odessa, and was a lifelong Odessa resident. He had been owner/manager of Manning Appliance Service and Sales in Odessa since 1991, and had worked for AT&T in Lee`s Summit from 1977 to 1987. He was a 1972 graduate of Odessa High School, four year letterman wrestling, and a racecar driver, street car class, at I-70 Speedway from 1977-1981. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
His survivors include his wife, Julie Lynne Coskey Manning of the home; a son, Michael Wayne Manning, Odessa; two daughters, Wendy Jo Manning, Nashville, Tenn., and April Lynne Manning of the home; three brothers, Harold A. Manning, Kansas City, Clifton L. "C.L." Manning, Lee`s Summit, and Ron Manning, Odessa.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ralph O.Jones Chapel, Odessa. Burial will be in Greenton cemetery, Odessa. Friends maycall from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Odessa Ambulance Service.
EULA M. MOORE
Eula Marie Moore, 77, Grain Valley, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at St. Joseph Health Center. Mrs. Moore was born March 20, 1920, in Lamar, Mo., and had lived in Grain Valley for the past 40 years. She was a custodian for the Grain Valley Civic Center, and a member of the Grain Valley First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard N. Moore in 1971, and a grandson, Billy Gregg.
Her survivors include two sons, Denzil "Scotty" Moore, Golden City, Mo., and Leonard Moore Jr., Holden, Mo.; six daughters, Esther Perry, Independence, Katheleen Pycior, Raytown, Shirley Schriever, Bates City, Carol Powers, Odessa, Dorothy Drummond, Lone Jack, and Nancy Bushey, Grain Valley; 27 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Blue Springs cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
NADINE NEET
NadineNeet, 90, Grandview, formerly of Independence, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at the Grandview Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Neet was born June 6, 1907, in Wakenda, Mo. She was a secretary for Montgomery Wards, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Northeast Presbyterian Church.
Her survivors include two nephews; seven great-nieces and nephews; and a great-great-niece and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Washington cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the church.
MARJORIE I. "MARGE" PHILLIPS
Marjorie I. "Marge" Phillips, 66, Independence, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Philips was born July 18, 1931, in Clinton, Mo., and had lived in Independence for 32 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fairmount Christian Church.
Her survivors include her husband of 47 years, Edward "Ed" Phillips, Independence; two sons, Michael Phillips, San Diego, Calif., and Alan Phillips, Independence; two brothers, Bill Showman, Bryan, Texas, and Charles Showman, Clinton; and four grandchildren, Michelle Phillips, Shannon Phillips, Ashley Phillips and Corey Phillips.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Washington cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m Tuesday at the chapel.
LOLAP. RALSTON
Lola P. Ralston, 90, Washington, Ill., died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at the Fondulac Woods Health Care Center.
Mrs. Ralston was born June 12, 1907, in Smith Center, Kan. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Robert C. Ralston, died in 1982.
Her survivors include two grandsons, Robert M. Ralston, East Peoria, Ill., and James G. Ralston, Peoria Heights, Ill.; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Ralston, Peoria, and Michael Ralston, East Peoria.
Graveside will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Mound Grove cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Northern Tazewell Fire and Rescue Service. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs.
EVERETT L. SCHWAB
Everett L. Schwab, 74, Lawson, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at Liberty Hospital.
Mr. Schwab was born April 17, 1923, in Oxford, Iowa. He was a truck driver before he retired, and was a member of Teamsters Local 41. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Excelsior Springs (Mo.) Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
His survivors include his wife, Marylois Schwab of the home; seven sons, Everett Schwab, Alexis, Ill., David Dixson, Iowa City, Iowa, Raymond Schwab, Springfield, Ohio, Garry E. Schwab, Independence, Dennis Schwab and Rick Schwab, both of Lawson, and Kevin B. Schwab, Richmond, Mo.; three daughters, Donna Owens and Connie McKee, both of Lawson, and Sharyll Steers, Independence; three sisters, Hazel Livermore, Omaha, Neb., DorisFoster, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Beverly Voss, Pannell, Iowa; 29 grandchildren;and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be 7:30 tonight at the Jarman Funeral Homne, Lawson; cremation. Friends may call from 5 to 7:30 tonight at the funeral home.
DELBERT H. SIMPSON
Delbert H. Simpson, 81, Blue Springs, formerly of Sibley, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at St. Mary`s Hospital of Blue Springs.
Mr. Simpson was born Aug. 10, 1916, in Sibley, and had lived in Blue Springs for 40 years. He was a real estate agent. He was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 76, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Shriners of Jackson County 313. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of American Legion Post 499 in Blue Springs, and a life member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1000 in Independence.
His survivors include his wife, Dorothy Simpson of the home; two daughters, Linda A. Harrell, Buckner, and Diane Nelson, Independence; a sister, Lucille Dodson, Blue Springs; two brothers, Johnny Simpson and Charlie Simpson, both of Independence; and three grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial will be in Buckner cemetery, where VFW services will be held.Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.
