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Obituaries | December, 2008Charles Edward Rogers | d. December 31, 2008 Charles Edward Rogers “Chuck E.”, 55, of Chuck was born on June 24, 1953 in Chuck was preceded in death by his Grama Gurney. He is survived by his: Charles Leigh Bockover, II | d. December 31, 2008 Charles Leigh Bockover, II, 51, of Blue Springs Missouri passed away on December 31, 2008. Private family services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel (1600 W Main Dennis Don Bottoms | d. December 29, 2008 Dennis Don Bottoms, 62, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on December 29, 2008. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mr. Bottoms was cremated under the direction of Meyers Funeral Chapel (1600 W Main Blue Springs, MO 64015) 816.229.3276 John Edward Shields | d. December 27, 2008 John Edward Shields, 69, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 am at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Graveside services will be at 1:30 pm at the Paola Cemetery in Paola, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to help defray funeral costs. John was born December 28, 1938 to Byron B. and Freda Hayes Shields. He was a Methodist by faith. in the 1970’s John owned Shields Chevrolet and Buick. In the late 70’s and early 80’s he owned and operated Shields Real Estate and Auctioneering. He was a member of the Army National Guard, and the Lions Club of Paola, Kansas. He enjoyed music, fishing, and hunting. He was also a volunteer at the Vesper Hall in Blue Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Weston Shields, and sister, Betty Matney. John is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Seaman of Blue Springs, MO; sons, Brett E. Shields and wife, Toni of Pleasant Hill, MO, Jeffrey E. Shields and wife, Deborah of Winter Park, FL, Spencer C. Shields and wife, Kristy of Olathe, KS, Wesley R. Shields and wife, Andrea of Olathe, Kansas; sister, Gloria Stone of Louisburg, KS; eleven grandchildren; and his best friend and companion for the last five years, Larisa Anders. The family of John will be accepting friends at the El Tapatio Restaurant after services in Paola, Kansas. George William Driver | d. December 23, 2008
George was born on July 13, 1917 in Piedmont, Missouri to William and Alice Emery (Lampkin) Driver. He served his country in the Army Air Corps. George was a machinist and had previously been employed at Wittie Engine Works. George was a member of the VFW in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, and loved to spend time fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Driver; parents, and two sisters. George is survived by his: Robert Allen Supplee | d. December 22, 2008
Robert was born on November 15, 1941 in Helena, Montana to Joseph E. and Evelyn (Rief) Supplee and was raised by Evelyn & Oscar Faustlin. He graduated from De La Salle Military Academy and attended college at Kansas State. Robert retired from his position as Supervisor of Maintenance from Certainteed Corp. in Kansas City, Kansas in 2002. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was attending St. John LaLande Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Supplee; and granddaughter, Samantha Kristine Supplee. Robert is survived by his: David Ross Duncan | d. December 21, 2008 David Ross Duncan, 61, of Richard (Rick) Lawrence Nigro | d. December 18, 2008
Dorothy A. Goodrich | d. December 17, 2008 Dorothy A. Goodrich of Bethany, MO and formerly of Grain Valley, MO., succumbed December 17, 2008 after a short illness. She was born February 4, 1917 in Skiatook,OK. to Leon and Dora Taylor. After graduation, she attended Independence Sanitarium and Hospital in Independence, MO where she earned her Registered Nursing degree in 1939. She married Edwin L. Goodrich of Kansas City, MO on March 9, 1940. They made Jackson County their home for over 68 years. Mrs. Goodrich served as Assistant Director of Nurses and Director of Nurses at the Jackson County Hospital, now Truman East in Lee’s Summit. She was a member of Lake Lotawanna United Methodist Church. Besides her family, Dorothy enjoyed many handcrafts and traveling. She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Olive Taylor and Helen Taylor and a brother LaVern Taylor all of Skiatook, OK. She leaves her beloved husband, Edwin L. Goodrich, one son John Edwin Goodrich of Atlanta, GA, one daughter, Sharon Jane Slama of Bethany, MO, three grandchildren, Jill Goodrich Ekhlas of Cumming, GA, Wade Slama of Overland Park, KS and Chad Slama of Warrensburg, MO. She leaves three great-grandchildren, Jake, Dahria and Ryan Ekhlas of Cumming, GA. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 pm at Meyers Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 19, 2008. Committal services will be held at the funeral home. Burial will be at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Walter W. Enyart | d. December 17, 2008 Walter W. Enyart, 79, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on December 17, 2008 at his home. Burial took place at Baxter Springs Cemetery in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Water was born on December 12, 1929 in Quapaw, OK to Holly and Tina Enyart. He was united in marriage to Carlina Raffal on June 27, 1992. Walter served his country in the Vietnam War and was a past member of American Legion Post #499. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. Walter is survived by his: Charles E. “Charlie” Brown Sr | d. December 14, 2008
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday December 19, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice 3100 Broadway Suite 1000 Kansas City, MO 64111 or the American Heart Association Charles was born February 1, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas to Charles and Daisy (Tubbs) Brown. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight. Charlie’s early career was in sales with A.B. Dick Company. After leaving A.B.Dick, Charlie and Marie owned and operated Charlie Brown’s Express Print. After selling the company he fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming a truck driver. He was a Baptist by faith. Charles was a Teamster also. He loved working on cars. He enjoyed Nascar and Sprint Cars and had also pit crewed for the Sprint Cars. Charles was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: Wife Marie Brown Blue Springs, MO Siblings: Betty & Clyde Goodnow Springfield, MO 10 grandchildren The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Tracy Stevens- Mid America Heart Institute. Danny Dell McElroy | d. December 7, 2008 Danny Dell McElroy, Sr. 60, Buckner, MO. passed away December 7, 2008 at Monterey Park Nursing facility. Visitation will be held 1-2 pm Wednesday December 10, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 Celebration of life will follow at 2 pm at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cody McElroy Scholarship Fund. Danny was born Jun 22, 1948 in Savannah, IL. to Dell and Velma (Marburger) McElroy. He was a manager at Builder’s Square. He was a member of the Crosscreek Baptist Church in Oak Grove, MO; the Sons of American Legion Post #499. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casino, but most of all loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; Brothers Wes, Eldon, Robert Chrest and Sister Vera Behan. Survivors include: Daughter: Laura & Jason Messer Buckner, MO Mother of his children: Karin Blevins 4 grandchildren Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen Duggins | d. December 3, 2008 Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen Duggins, 82, formerly of Blue Springs, MO passed away at Willow Care Center in Hannibal, MO on December 3, 2008. Visitation will be held from 2-3 pm Saturday December 6, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 Service will follow at 3 pm at the chapel with burial at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Betty was born April 15, 1926 in Kansas City, MO. Grover and Nettie (Stephens) Bush were her parents. She was a Baptist by faith and a loving mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill Duggins in 1985 and 2 brothers Richard and Tony Bush. Survivors Include: Children: Nancy & Ron Blair Oak Grove, MO 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Elva Dorothy Mershon | d. December 3, 2008 Elva Dorothy Mershon, 98, formerly of Blue Springs, MO passed away December 3, 2008 at The Windsor of Lawrence nursing facility in Lawrence, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm Friday December 5, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 Services will follow at 1 pm at the chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society. Elva was born August 21, 1910 in Annes, Kansas to Louis and Minnie (Kunnemann) Meyer. She was a medical assistant for Dr. Bay until his retirement and then continued on with Dr. Whitley until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs . She was instrumental in forming the Quilter’s Club at Vesper Hall. After her retirement she put in over 5000 hours of volunteer work at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1945, her parents, and a daughter Alice Leitch in 2007. Survivors include: Son Alvin “Sonny” & Jean Mershon Kansas City, MO Betsy Jean Waldren | d. December 1, 2008 Betsy Jean Waldren, 62, Lake Tapawingo, MO passed away December 1, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm Thursday December 4, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276. Funeral Mass will be held Friday December 5, 2008 at 10 am at St. John Lalande Catholic Church in Blue Springs. Betsy was born November 12, 1946 in Brainerd, MN to Gordon and Betty (Spencer) Ackley. She was a realtor for Prudential Gaslight. She was a member of St. John Lalande Catholic Church in Blue Springs. Betsy belonged to the Clipped Wings TWA and Alpha Sigma Alpha of Springfield SMS. She was preceded in death by her father Gordon Ackley. Survivors include: Step-Siblings Joe Rush Lake Tapawingo, MO Arrangements have been entrusted to |
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George William Driver, 91, of Kingsville, Missouri passed away on December 23, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services commencing at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO.
Robert Allen Supplee, 67, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 22, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Rosary will be said at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church with the funeral mass commencing at 9:30 am. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice or the American Lung Association.
Richard (Rick) Lawrence Nigro, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Fort Myers, FL passed away on December 18, 2008. Born on October 15, 1945 to Michael & Francis Anne Nigro of Kansas City, KS, who preceded him in death along with his grandparents. He leaves behind his step-mother, Angie Nigro of Kansas City, MO and step-sisters, Mimi, Angela, and Julie; son, Lance Nigro (wife Carol) of Independence, MO; several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren; Aunt Babe, Uncle Vic, Aunt Grace, Uncle Tom, Aunt Carm; and two very special cats, Magic and Snowflake. Rick will be missed dearly, but loved forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held from 6-7 pm on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with memorial services to be held at 7:00 pm.
Charles E. Brown, Sr. 67, Blue Springs, MO passed away at his home on December 14, 2008. 