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Frederick Peters, 86, St. Joseph, died Saturday April 19, 2025, in St. Joseph. Preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include five children; three brothers; one sister; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Family to receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday,

Shawn Wilson, 48, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. Shawn was born Aug. 18, 1976, in Hiawatha, Kansas, son of the late Betty and Rex Wilson. Shawn attended Lafayette High School. On Sept. 19, 1998, he married Sonya Cox, in St. Joseph. Shawn was a Member of the Laborers

Vernon “Vern” Dale Perkins, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. He was born July 24, 1932, in St. Joseph, son of the late Ethel and Oscar Perkins. Vern attended Benton High School, and joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17, then serving in the

CRESTON, Iowa – Michael William Emerson, 77, of Creston, Iowa, died peacefully at his home on Feb. 2, 2025. Michael was born to William Siggins Emerson and Jan (McKinney) Emerson, on April 1, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael moved to St. Jospeh in 1955 with his father and stepmother, Jane (Barrow) Emerson, of St. Joseph,

A pillar of his community and a dedicated servant to his nation, Dr. George Fischer, DVM, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. Born to Carl and Edith Fischer on Aug. 18, 1927, in Garden City, Missouri, George lived a life marked by commitment, leadership, and a deep care

LINCOLN, Neb. – Kimberly S. Wolfing was born Feb. 20, 1964, to Robert Wolfing Sr. and Beverly Newman. Kim passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Wolfing (Tracy); both parents; brother, Robert Wolfing Jr.; sisters, Micki Jo West, Tammy Boydston and Stacy Curtis. He is survived by

Michael Miller, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born May 4, 1947, to Leslie E. and Shirley J. (Rice) Miller, in Omaha, Nebraska. Michael married Rhonda Jean Payne on Nov. 23, 1985. He worked for Missouri Highway and Transportation for over 11 years. Michael enjoyed golfing and flying remote-controlled airplanes.

Gerald “Cowboy” Bass, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born Sept. 14, 1949, in Holtville, California, son of the late Patricia and William Bass. He served in the Marines and worked as a Union Plumber. Survivors include companion, Connie Hatcher; stepdaughter, Amy Haynes; grandsons, Asher and Slayde; and a

Wilma Lee King, 98, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born March 26, 1927, in St. Joseph, daughter of Hazel and Rufus Wood. Wilma graduated from Benton High School, class of 1945, where she was a member of the Gamma Aletha Club. On Nov.

Richard H. Snyder, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. He was born June 29, 1947, in St. Joseph, to David Earl Snyder Sr. and Margarett Januita (Ide) Stoneburner. Richard married Dixie Sherlene Allen on April 25, 1987. Celebration of Life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025. 2009 Buckingham St, St.

Robert “Steve” Ham, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born Dec. 2, 1954, in St. Joseph. He grew up in the North End, attending Lindbergh Elementary and Lafayette High School. He worked as a steelworker at Shamrad Metal Fabricators. Steve loved softball, mushroom hunting, fishing, bowling, and camping. He especially

STANBERRY, Mo. – With deep sorrow, we announce that Roy Blair Brown, 88, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Known as “Pops” to his family and friends, Roy was a cherished member of the community. Roy was born on Dec. 23, 1936, in Penn Run, Pennsylvania, to Jay and Naomi