Anniversaries

Ron and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,

Roland and Ann Evans are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in St. Joseph, on Feb. 26, 1975. Their children are Ann, Melissa, Brian and Doug. The have six grandchildren, Olivia, Abby, Brook, Alexander, Sarah and Jacob, and one great-grandson, Raz. A family dinner

CONGRATULATIONS JL Robertson for 30 years of dedicated service at the Rupp Funeral Home and to the St. Joseph Community!

Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children

William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in

Tommy and Carol Taylor are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5, 2024. They were married at the First Christian Church, in St. Joseph, on Dec. 5, 1959. Their children are Anne Healy (Jerry), of Texas, Amy Albright (Tim), of Parkville, Missouri, and Tommy II (Pu), of Thailand. They have nine grandchildren and eight

Rodney and Nancy Lillard are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 2024. They were married at the Fillmore Christian Church, in Fillmore, Missouri, on Dec. 6, 1974. Their children are Carrie (Robert) Jandorf, Mollie Lillard, and Laura (Richard) King. They have six grandchildren, McKinley Lillard, Eli Lillard, Sam Jandorf, Charlotte King, Andrew King,

Joseph and Guadalupe (Lupe) Canchola Sr. are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24, 2024. They were married at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Kansas City, Kansas, on Oct. 24, 1954. Their children are Veronica DePlato (Bill), Joe Canchola Jr. (Penny), Rick Canchola (Lesia), Patty Canchola, Dolores Matos (Ismael), Philip Canchola, Victor Canchola,

John and Deb (Markt) Severe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 18, 1974, at the Clair United Methodist Church, in St. Joseph. Their children are Jason, Ainsworth, Nebraska, and Jacob (Alina), Bucharest, Romania. They have one grandchild, Jonathan. John has been retired sin March, 2016, and Deb retired in December,

Bob and JoAnne Lewis, Stanberry, Missouri, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5, 2024. They were married on that day in 1974 at the Guilford United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joe Munshaw. They are the parents of two sons, Jeremy Lewis and Aaron Lewis, both of St. Joseph. Bob is currently

Judy and Lou Hanway are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 14, 2024. They were married at St. Patrick Parish Church on Sept. 14, 1974. Their children are Anthony and Melissa Hanway and Nathaniel and Courtney Hanway. They also have three grandchildren, Reagan Hanway, Audrie Hanway, and Beau Hanway. Lou retired in 2021 from

Jim and Becky Behrend were married on Aug. 31, 1974, by the late Rev. Dick Lionberger at the Savannah Ave. Baptist Church. They have two children, daughter, Amy Behrend-Smith, and son, Curtis Behrend. Jim is retired from K-Mart and Becky is retired from Family Guidance. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2603 S.

Jim and Sheila Ruse, of Gallatin, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10, 2024, with family and close friends. Their celebration was held at their country home with gorgeous weather. Their eldest daughter, Kimberly Critten, her spouse, Kent, and children, Taylor and Trace, helped host the party for them. Catering was provided by

Ron and Elaine Baker will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28, 2024. They were married in St. Joseph on Aug. 28, 1964. Their children are son, Scott Baker (deceased), and daughter, Dana (Donnie) DeSpain. They have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 922 Morgan St, St. Joseph,

Richard “Stan” and Lavon (Carter) Wilson are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2024. They were married on Sept. 12, 1954, in St. Joseph. Their children are Richard (Debby), Wichita, Kansas, Robin (Jeff Pettijohn), Country Club, Missouri, and Randy (Carol), North Kansas City, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Brad Wilson (Kodi), Brian Wilson (Jenny),

Ronald and LaFaun Bell are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2024. They were married on Aug. 24, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 6014 Jimtown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505

Gene and Joyce (Harr) Bollman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2024. They were married in 1964 at the Cosby Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, in Cosby, Missouri, by the Rev. Lester Sander and the Rev. Lowell Wendland. The couple has faithfully served in many capacities at this church which is now

Norman and Debbie (Page) Rollett will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the DeKalb Christian Church, in DeKalb, Missouri, on July 27, 1974. They have lived all of their life in this area. They have two children, Clint (Kristi) Rollett, Savannah, Missouri, and Courtney Rollett, St. Joseph.

John and Patsy Rockers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the St. Francis Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on July 27, 1974. Brad Rockers (Sabiha Rockers) is their son. They also have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John and Patsy will honor their anniversary with a private

Lonnie and Jaren Taylor are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2024. They were married at the Rosendale Christian Church on July 20, 1974. They have two children, Melissa (Michael) Williams, Fillmore, Missouri, and Cale Taylor (RaeLee Lance), Rosendale, Missouri. They also have three grandchildren, Riley (Chanler) Williams, Raegan (Kale) Mueller and Jillian

Bill and Virginia (Hess) Stull will celebrate 76 years of marriage on July 3, 2024. Their lifelong journey began in 1948. Their children are Thomas William, Virginia Sue Frump, Deb Marie and Lori Ann Bassett, all live in Elwood, Kansas. We say that we have one of the BEST families in the entire Great U.S.A.!!!!

Keith and Jeanette Marriott are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15, 2024. They were married on that date in 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 3410 Melwood Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Eldon and Garnet (Farquhar) Mead are celebrating their 60th anniversary on June 13, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. They have three children, Letha Mead, Lanell Kondratenko (Yev), Calvin Mead (Nadine); eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Eldon worked for St. Joseph Light & Power Co. Cards may be

D. R. and Donna Tritten, of Union Star, Missouri, will observe their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. They were married at the Union Star United Methodist Church on that date in 1954. Their living sons are Mike (Shannon) and Randy (Becky) Tritten, of Union Star, and one son, Steven, is deceased. They

Ronald and Kay Cluts will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2024. They were married at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, in Shawnee, Kansas, on June 12, 1964. Their children are Damon (Staci), Ryan (Lori), and Chad (Kelli). They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at

Carl and Barbara Landes are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2024. They were married in Jameson, Missouri, on June 3, 1959. Their children are Cindy Robinson (Newton Jr.), of Woodbridge, Virginia, Donna Corbin (Mitchell), of Mound City, Missouri, and Janet Killin (deceased). They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be

Chuck and Joan Kempf will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary and June 6, 2024. They were married on June 6, 1959, in St. Joseph. They have two children, two grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Stop by and congratulate Chuck and Joan! Their reception will be at the Fairview Golf Course Banquet Room from 1 to 3

Roger and Connie (Miller) Heard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 1, 2024. They were married on June 1, 1974, at Wyatt Park Christian Church, in St. Joseph, by the Rev. William B. Malotte. They have three children, Adam Lyndon Heard (deceased), Katie Heard Schweder (Clint), and Lane Heard (Janna), of Clearwater,

Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)