Janie Russell Uhler, Warrensburg, MO Ft. Myers, FL Passes Away March 12, 2010

Janie Russell Uhler

Janie Lou Russell Uhler passed away Friday morning March 12, 2010 at Warrensburg Manor Care. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri on August 31, 1927 she was the younger daughter of H. H and Ida Mae Russell. Janie was a lifelong resident of Warrensburg and also for the past sixteen winters of Fort Myers, Florida, Cross Creek Development. Janie attended the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri Columbia where she received a degree in Spanish and mathematics in 1948. She graduated from high school one year early and immediate started college. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In 1944 she met Earl D. Uhler, Jr., (ret. Major) of Baltimore MD, who was stationed at Sedalia Army Field for flight training before serving in the Army Air Corps flying the China-Burma- India campaign in World War II. She and Earl married September 4, 1949 at the First Christian Church in Warrensburg and lived in Washington, DC for a awhile where Janie worked in the US Patent Office and Earl completed his degree from the University of Maryland. She was also in the USMC Marine Corps Reserve.  Janie was very active in the Warrensburg community, business and real estate. She was the first woman elected to the Missouri Retailers Association. She was very proud to have served on the Board of Directors with Citizens Bank and also served on the boards of the Midwest Board of Realtors, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Vo-Tech Distributive Education, United Way, and Military Affairs Committee at Whiteman Air Force Base. She belonged to the Red Hat Society, the WD-40’s, the DAR, Women’s Golf Group at Cross Creek, the Warrensburg Canoe Club and numerous bridge clubs in Warrensburg. She managed and later owned Russell Brothers Men’s Clothing Company. She also developed and owned numerous buildings in downtown Warrensburg and the North Park area. She was the president of the area’s first FM commercial radio station, was a broker and co-owner of Century 21 Real Estate in Warrensburg and later was a broker with Action Realty Company. Janie leaves behind her husband of 60 years Earl of Warrensburg, her daughter Jill Uhler Buford and son in law Marvin of Fort Myers, Fl. She also leaves behind her son Bruce of Nybro Sweden, daughter- in-law Margareta of Lake Mary, Florida and grandchildren Chris, USMC Parris Island, SC, Michael of Nybro Sweden and Emily of Lake Mary, FL. Janie is also survived by cousins Mac Russell of Oldsmar, FL, Ginny Doran of Singapore and Kay Butchart of St. Joseph, MO. Janie was preceded in death by her parents H.H. Russell and Ida Mae Russell and her sister Sophia Ann Russell Johnson of Sedalia. Please make any donations to Johnson County Hospice Care 429 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg MO, 64093 or The First Christian Church, 101 East Gay Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093-1892.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at First Christian Church, 101 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, with Pastor Jerry Basye officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Richard Dudley, Sterling McHarg, Rich Lawson, Floyd Walker and Mike Standley. Honorary pallbearers are Adrian Harmon, Virginia Maxson, Marge Barry, Dorothy Lee Dixon, Marge Warnick, Fern Graves, Doris Kirkpatrick and Peggy Dudley.
The family received friends on Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Janie Lou Russell, Warrensburg, MO

Janie Lou Russell and Earl D. Uhler, Jr. Baltimore, MD

Janie Lou Russell, Warrensburg,

Janie Lou Russell and Earl Dean Uhler, Jr. Wedding, First Christian Church, Warrensburg, MO

Elaine King left, Janie Uhler Right

Gin Humfeld, H H Russell, Ida Mae Russell, Janie Uhler, Sophia Johnson about 1964

Great Grandfather was Sheriff HH Russell

FRANK RUSSELL, minister in charge of Rock Spring Church, was born in Kentucky, March 18, 1847. He came to Missouri in 1856, with his parents. His father J. C. Russell, was a native of Kentucky, and came to Missouri and settled in Johnson county, on a farm, near Columbus. He now lives in Hazel Hill township. Frank attended a select school in Kentucky, and afterwards entered McGee College. Soon after leaving college he entered the ministry under the C.P. Church. He preached one year at Westport, and three years at Lee's Summit, during which time he occasionally preached at Rock Spring Church, and afterward devoted all his time to that church, where he has been for six years. Under his direction the church has advanced rapidly, and they now contemplate erecting a new building, and turning the old one into a store. Mr. Russell was married in October, 1875, to Miss Mary J. Lauderdale. By this union they have two children, Albert H. and Walter L.

The advertiser-courier. (Hermann, Mo.), 1899-08-02 The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Rev. Frank Russell, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Knob Noster, and Mrs. Mary Sanborn, a teacher in the Warrensburg state normal school, were married recently

Evrope Kostas - Mother of Dorothy(Dodie) and Leo Kostas, Warrensburg Missouri

Evrope Kostas Evrope Kostas, 89, formerly of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away on March 8, 2010, in Columbia, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1920, in Fartha, Greece, (now modern day Turkey) to Aleko and Meli Terzopoulos. Beloved wife, mother and homemaker, she is survived by her husband of 63 years, Alex Kostas; seven children, Effie Taylor, Meli Alvarado, Athanasia Brenton, Koula Makridis, Stamo Ligonis, Dorothy Dougherty and Leo Kostas; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elias Terzopoulos and Taso Terzopoulos, both of Katarini, Greece; and two sisters, Kasi Aslanidis of Columbia and Bartena Lygurkos of Katarini, Greece. She also has many nieces and nephews from Columbia and Greece that she greatly enjoyed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aleko and Meli Terzopoulos, and sister, Maudo, and brother, George. She emigrated from Katarini, Greece, with her four small daughters to join her husband in Duluth, Minn., in March 1953. The Kostas raised their growing family in Duluth, Menomonie, Wis., and Warrensburg. After a successful career in the restaurant business, the couple retired and has lived in Columbia since 1985. The family relocated to Warrensburg from Wisconsin in 1968 and owned and operated Alex's Pizza and Steak House at 818 S. Maguire St. Four of the seven Kostas children graduated from Warrensburg High School. Mrs. Kostas loved spending time with her family, crocheting and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She was very dedicated to the Greek Orthodox Church and enjoyed spending time with her Greek friends. The family will receive friends at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, on Thursday, March 11, from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, at St. Luke the Evangelist Greek Orthodox Church, 1510 Audubon Drive, with interment immediately following at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke the Evangelist Greek Orthodox Church. Our condolences go out to Dodie, Leo other family and friends from the class of 1973.

Mary Burt Yost Dee - Sally's Mother

Mary Burt Yost Dee Mary Burt YostDee was born in St. Louis, on Nov. 6, 1918 and died on March 4, 2010 in Warrensburg. She was preceded in death by her husbandof more than 65 years, William L. J. Dee and her sister Virginia Yost Passmore. Her parents were Dr. Walter Burt Yost and Grace Hochmuth Yost. Her father was a family physician for 62 years in St. Louis. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, 617 N. Maguire St., Warrensburg. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., with the service following at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Dee graduated from University City High School in June 1936. She organized the class reunions every 5 years from the 40th to the 65th reunion and loved doing that.During high school she was a member of the Delta Gamma Delta Sorority. While living in Cedar Falls, Iowa, during the time her husband taught sociology at the University of Northern Iowa, she sponsored TauSigma Delta sorority for 16 years. Later this sorority became the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Mrs. Dee loved her kitty cats, bridge games, traveling, knitting and speed. She was a State Fair blue ribbon winner in candy and cakes. Mrs. Dee drove a NASCAR race car at the Kansas Speedway at age 83 with a top speed at 115 mph. This was a once in a lifetime experience for her. She also volunteered for 25 years in the gift shop at Western Missouri Medical Center and belonged to several local clubs. She was a member of United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children: D. James Dee of New York, N.Y.; Sue Dee of Williamsburg, Ky.; and SallyMcDaniel of Kansas City, Mo. and their spouses; granddaughter Jessica Ann Dee; grandsons Dan and Don Bushey; and great-grandsons Tate and Spencer Bushey. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: Wayside Waifs, 3901 E Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137-2808 or Survival Adult Abuse Center, P.O. 344, Warrensburg, MO 64093

Hugh Hanna, MD Passes Away - A Warrensburg Legend

Warrensburg, Mo. News

Surgeon Hugh Hanna has died; he brought many innovations to health care in Warrensburg
Feb 10, 2010, 8:14 AM
Dr. Hugh Hanna was the first general surgeon at Western Missouri Medical Center.
WARRENSBURG, Mo.--For many years, when someone here said he was going to have surgery, it likely meant the doctor would be Dr. Hugh Hanna.

Dr. Hanna was Johnson County's first general surgeon, and in more than 30 years, brought about many changes at Western Missouri Medical Center. He died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at WMMC.

Arrangements are pending at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

“Dr. Hanna has a remarkable history in Johnson County, especially at Western Missouri Medical Center,” said Craig J. Marks, president and chief executive officer, at the dedication of the hospital's Hanna Surgery Center last December.

The history of innovation and surgical advances at WMMC began with Hanna in 1967. He was the chief of surgery and anesthesia for 29 years. Among his accomplishments, Hanna performed the first laparoscopic gall bladder operation at WMMC.

Determined to make a difference, Hanna purchased the first cardiac monitor for surgical patients at WMMC, as well as the equipment to perform the first fiber optic colonoscopy and EGD. He also helped design the first surgical and intensive care units at the Medical Center.

A member of the medical staff from 1967 to 2000, Hanna served as chief of the medical staff several times, as well as chair of the Board of Trustees after retiring from his surgical practice. He was serving his second term on the Board of Trustees.

Hanna’s roots in Johnson County extend to his family’s arrival in 1850. As a lifelong resident, Hanna’s loyalty benefited local residents and nearby communities for more than 30 years.

He was the first general surgeon to live in Johnson County, and served as the trauma chairman for Johnson County for the American Board of Surgeons. From 1967 to 1972, Hanna was the only surgeon at Whiteman Air Force Base. He served as surgeon at the hospitals in Windsor and Sweet Springs, as well.

Hanna recruited the first ophthalmologist and orthopedic surgeon, as well as three other general surgeons for Warrensburg. Hanna also had a special place in his heart for his alma mater, the University of Central Missouri. He served on the original Foundation at UCM and was a familiar face at many UCM athletic events

Paul Plattner, Age 57, Passes Away January 14, 2010

Paul Eldon Plattner, age 57, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away at home on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 3:00 p.m., at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to the service. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs, Inc., PO Box 9791, Kansas City, MO 64134. Paul was born November 6, 1952, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He graduated from Warrensburg High School and attended UMKC. He married Barbara Joe Vacek on August 4, 1973, in Warrensburg. Paul worked at the Plaza Dental Lab, then worked for Dr. Dan Cruz, and for the last ten years was co-owner of Broadway Dental Lab. Paul and Barbara had two children, Elizabeth and Allison. Paul's greatest treasures in life included his wife, daughters, and dogs, Jessie and Speckles. If not at home, as long as it was not snowing, Paul could be found on the greens of a golf course. In the fall and winter he enjoyed deer- and pheasant-hunting. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara Plattner of Leawood, Kansas; daughter Elizabeth and husband, Derek Savage, Olathe, Kansas; daughter Allison and her fiance, David Miles, Olathe, Kansas; parents Vernon & Agnes Plattner, Warrensburg, Missouri; brothers Steve and David Plattner of Warrensburg and Don Plattner of Memphis, Tennessee; and nephew Chris Plattner and family of Blue Springs, Missouri. He was also survived by a large extended family. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942-6180.)

Published in Kansas City Star from January 15 to January 16, 2010

Thanks Carolyn, many in our class remember Paul.