Deaths

Margaret Giggar

Margaret Louise Davis Giggar, 73, Amity, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home. She was born March 20, 1950, in Maryville, to Robert Pike and Stella May Brant Davis. She was a homemaker. Ms. Giggar’s body has been cremated. Memorial graveside services were Tuesday, May 2 at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

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Ed Brown

Bryan Edward “Ed” Brown, 80, of Pickering, passed away at home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with his family at his side after a brief illness. Ed was born in Creston, IA, on June 29, 1942. His parents were Claire and Aleva Snodgrass Brown and preceded him in death. He was also preceded by infant

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Gene Miller

Gene Miller, age 77 died peacefully in his home in Golden Valley, AZ on October 1, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 52 years as well as close relatives were with him when he was called home to heaven. Gene was born on March 27, 1945 in Conception to

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Dan Saxton

Daniel Wayne “Dan’ Saxton, 69, Bolckow, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Dan was known for his work ethic, stubbornness, loyalty, generosity, wit and opinions. Dan was born February 23, 1954 in St. Joseph to Homer Lee and Martha Schank Saxton and attended Nodaway-Holt RVII, graduating in 1972. He

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Ruby Turner

Ruby Naomi Stephens Turner, Hopkins, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 24, 2023. Ruby was born in Bedford, IA on May 23, 1935 to Cecil and Martha Stephens. She graduated from Bedford Community School in 1953. After graduation, Ruby was employed by Farm and Home Administration (FHA) in Corning, IA.

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Hollea Boles

Hollea Boles, 32, Clarksdale, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born December 1, 1990, in Fairfax, to Jay and Kayan Boles. She was a 2010 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School. She received her CNA certification. Ms. Boles was a homemaker and caregiver. Funeral services were Wednesday, April

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Fr. Donald Grabner, OSB

Fr. Donald “Raymond Alfred” Grabner, OSB, 94, Conception, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at St. Stephen’s Infirmary, Conception Abbey, Conception. He was born November 4, 1928, in Neodesha, KS, to Bernard and Regina Eigenbrodt Grabner. He professed as a monk of Conception Abbey on September 3, 1949, and was ordained July 31, 1954. His assignments

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Denis Wiles

Denis William Wiles, 58, Maryville, formerly of Alabama, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home. He was born August 21, 1964, in Bell Flower, CA, and graduated from high school there. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was on active duty for four years, stationed at Ft. Rucker in Alabama. He received

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Maxine Griffin

Maxine Marie Griffin, 89, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was born December 27, 1933, in Grant City, to Ray and Mercedes Wood Toms. She was married to Roger Shipman. He preceded her in death. She married Otto Griffin and they spent many years together. He preceded her in death

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Darlene Patton

Nancy Darlene Weldon Patton, 80, Plano, TX died from pancreatic cancer on April 5, 2023 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, T. Boone Pickens Center, Dallas, TX. She was born December 16, 1942 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Loree Weldon, Barnard. She graduated Class of 1960, South

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