Celebrations

James and Nancy Michels are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 3, 2026. They were married at Immaculate Conception Church, in St. Joseph, on Jan. 3, 1976. Their two children are Beth (Mike) Donaldson and Sara Michels Bill Belding. They have five grandchildren, Mercedez, Dalton, Gage, Kearah and Taylen. A family dinner and celebration

Grant City, Missouri – The children of Horta and Ruth Roach recently reflected on a lifetime of family, faith, and shared roots that have kept them closely bonded across generations. The Roach family includes seven siblings: Richard (87), Jerry (85), Ralph (84), Marilyn (83), Carol (81), Jeff (71), and Debra (66). Five of the siblings

Ray Gurwell will celebrate his 95th birthday on Nov. 29, 2025. He was born to Lyle and Lula (Schneider) Gurwell on Nov. 29, 1930. Ray married Faye Schottel on Dec. 27, 1951. She passed away just short of 70 years of marriage. They had four children, Terry, Jim and Tim are deceased. Daughter, Cathy and

Delores Tantlinger, of St. Joseph, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 30, 2025. She was born to Donald and Ethel (Tarter), in Weatherby, Missouri, on Nov. 30, 1935. She was raised in Cameron, Missouri, and on June 6, 1953, she married Glee Tantlinger, who passed away in 1996. She has two daughters, Connie Bush

Nola (Heller) Ferguson is turning 90 on Nov. 18, 2025. She was born Nov. 18, 1935, to John and Blondelle (Riche) Heller, in Cosby, Missouri. Nola attended Eminence Grade School near Cosby. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1953. She afterwards attended Gard’s Business School in St. Joseph. She worked for Thompson-Brumm Knepper Clinic

Roger Sr. and Rosa Anna “Rosie” Schultz will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22, 2025. They were married at St. Francis Xavier church, in St. Joseph. Roger Sr. is the retired founder and co-owner, with son, Rick, from R/S Electric, of St. Joseph and Kansas City. God has blessed them with six

The St. Joseph State Hospital and Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center retirees’ annual reunion/potluck will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center. Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a dish and come enjoy good food and old friends. Table service, tea,

Please join family and friends to celebrate Myron “COACH” Harr’s 90th Birthday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan, Savannah, Missouri. Refreshments provided. Cards may be sent to Myron at 12659 Co Road 333, Savannah, MO 64485.

Joyce and Bob Ringel celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2, 2025. They were married at the Immaculate Conception Church, in St. Joseph, on Sept. 2, 1961. Their children are Greg (Amy) Ringel, of Kansas City, Rick (Mary) Ringel, of Kansas City,Missouri, Ann (Mike) McCoy, of Kansas City, Jane (Joe) Stessman, of Omaha, Nebraska,

Congratulations to Ed and Fran Evans (Miller), of Agency, Missouri, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Married in 1975, the couple has spent five decades building a life filled with love, laughter, and family; including three daughters, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren! Known for their kindness, community spirit, and

The Ruhnke Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, in Wathena, Kansas, on Hwy 36. Pot luck and Bingo. Drinks and plasticware will be provided.

Elbert Turner will celebrate his 90th birthday on Aug. 14, 2025. He was born in Mexico, Missouri, on that date in 1935. Elbert married Bonnie Hoover on June 18, 1955. She passed away on Jan. 16, 2014. He then married Meryldee Turner on May 29, 2016. Elbert’s children are Leslie Heckman (Robert) (Leslie passed away

Happy Birthday Momma Donna! Donna Davis Bennett will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1950. Cards may be sent to Donna Bennett at 1210 W. Joseph St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.

Doug and Kay (nee Hahn) Marshall will be married for 60 years on June 20, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in Maysville, Missouri, on June 20, 1965. They have three children: Karen Foster, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Amie Dunstan, of Elyria, Ohio, and Kevin (Stephanie) Marshall, of Cameron, Missouri. They

Jerry and Sandra (Froyd) Mogg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They were married on June 20, 1965, at Maryville Community of Christ (former RLDS church), in Maryville Missouri. Jerry was born in Claire, Michigan, to Elton and Ruby (Callihan) Mogg. Sandra was born in Maryville, to Clifford and Mildred

Omer Ashler will turn 96 on June 10, 2025. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30, 2018. He served