Kenneth “Bear” Walter Wiederholt, 71, Guilford, left this world into the arms of Jesus, December 8, 2021, at Mosaic Life Center in St. Joseph. Kenny was born October 8, 1950, to Charles and Amelia Stoll Wiederholt in Maryville. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Conception Jct. Fifty years ago, on May 29, 1971, Kenny married
Ray E. Sorensen, 80, Maryville, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home in Maryville. He was born December 18, 1940, in Des Moines, IA, to Raymond E. and Willa Scott Crane Sorensen. On September 26, 1965, at the United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA, he was united in marriage to Sandra Marie McGrath.
William “Wild Bill” Dragoo, 69, Skidmore, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home in Skidmore. He was born March 22, 1952, in Maryville, to William Ross and Pauline Lucille Dragoo. Mr. Dragoo was a self-employed mechanic and had his own painting business. Mr. Dragoo has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral
Beverly Jo Holt Shelton, 96, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born July 1, 1925, in Maryville, to Joe and Garland Holt. She was a graduate of Quitman High School and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On May 26, 1946, she married Edward Job Shelton. He preceded her in death in 2005 after 59
Gladys Mae Kramer Durkes, 89, Maryville, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born December 10, 1931, in Baileyville, KS, to Edward and Rose Dalinghaus Kramer. On July 26, 1951, she married Charles Durkes in San Antonio, TX. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Durkes was a homemaker and
Fr. Anthony Shidler, OSB, 100, Conception, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. Stephen’s Infirmary, Conception Abbey, Conception. He was born on August 21, 1921, in Elkhart, IN, to Earl and Ursula Gettlefinger Shidler. He professed as a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on March 12, 1940. He transferred to Conception Abbey,
James Everett Miller, 74, Sheridan, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of the home; son, Joshua and Erin Miller; daughters, Cherlyn and Nick Barmann and Megan Miller; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 14 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City. Burial was in Isadora
Luella Rose Wolfram Walter, 91, Maryville, formerly of Conception Jct., died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her home. She was born June 29, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Samuel J. and Ellen M. Hall Wolfram. She was a 1948 graduate of the Sacred Heart Convent in St. Joseph and received her nursing degree from St.
Albert W. Muff, Jr., 84, King City, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at a Stanberry nursing home. He was born February 28, 1937, in St. Joseph, to Albert W. Sr. and Ada Mae Brinzer Muff. He attended King City School and graduated in 1957. On February 5, 1960, he married Margaret Plymell in Burlington Jct.
A soup and chili supper will be held at 5 pm, Friday, December 17 at West Nodaway during the Nodaway Valley vs. Mound City basketball games. The supper is sponsored by the WN After Prom committee.
