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
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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
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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,
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Robert O. “Bob” Simpson turned 90 on Nov. 4, 2024. He was married to Delores A. (Weese) Simpson. She passed in 2002. Bob has two sons, Douglas (Anita) and David (Darla) Simpson, and one daughter, Pamela Phillippe. He is grandfather to Brian Phillippe, Laura Pike, and Benton, Allie and Aaron Simpson. He is great-grandfather to
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Ernie Frye will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 3, 2024. He was born on Nov. 3, 1934. Ernie will be celebrating his 90th birthday with his wife, Dee Frye, and family, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Cards may be sent to: 1317 S. 36th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Joyce Elaine (Laderoute) Warden will celebrate turning 80 on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Anna Maude (Stuart) Laderoute and Estel Laderoute. Joyce married John Warden on July 20, 1963. She has three children, Kelly (Craig) Lampton, Steve (Larea) Warden and Rob (Amy) Warden. She also has
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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,
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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,
Continue ReadingJoyce Howard is celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 19, 2024. Come join us to celebrate at Living Community, St. Joseph, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Living Community Reception Hall, to laugh and remember the “Good Ole Days”. Cards may be sent to her at Living Community.
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Robert Lee “Bob” Brown will be turning 90 on Oct. 13, 2024. He is married to Shirley and has two sons, Richard “Craig” Brown (Kathy) and Robert “Scott” Brown, as well as a step-son, Terry Price. Bob is the grandfather to Nola Streich (Russ) and Kira Brown, and great-grandpa to Hunter Vice and Bostyn Vice.
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Billie Sollars will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 13, 2024. She was born in Barnard, Missouri, on Friday, Oct. 13, 1934. The family of Billie Sollars would like to invite you to a celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Woodson Chapel Christian Church, located at 2525 St.
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The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary DeWeese, Russel McCamy,
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Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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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
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Laveta Bunse will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cards can be sent to 506 Meadowcrest, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Dean Ferguson, of Cosby, Missouri, will celebrate his 90th birthday, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Dean retired in 1997 after 23 years of hauling milk in the Cosby-Helena area. He married Nola Heller in January, 1954, and they are the parents of Keith (Malea) Ferguson, Cosby, Lisa (Doug) Hodge, Foxfield, Colorado, and Brenda (Bob) Wray, Olathe,
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Peggy Miller turned 90 on Sept. 21, 2024. She was born in Clinton, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1934. Friends and family celebrated Peggy’s 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Lakeway, Texas. Peggy married Harvey “H.D.” Miller on July 26, 1948, in St. Joseph. He passed away on May 25, 2012. Present at the celebration
Continue ReadingThe Annual Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Retirement Luncheon will be held on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center, located at 100 S. 10th St., St. Joseph. Please bring a side dish. Coffee, tea, and luncheonware will be provided. Please come and share your past
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The Northeast Kansas Eagles Softball team has selected their roster to represent their team this year that consists of girls from Atchison, Brown, and Doniphan County Kansas. Congratulations to Emmah Gilmore, Olivia Hansen, Khloe Wissler, Emily Gaddis, Juliet Pankau, Elliot Lorenz, Rohen Otte, Anna Hunt, Lillian Gilmore, Sophia Martin, and Mia Martin. These players tried
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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.
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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
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Elliot Roman Burleson is the newest member of this five generation family. The grandmas all traveled to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to capture this wonderful event in our family. Seated with Elliot is great-great-grandmother, Shirley Portman Helsel. Standing left to right is great-grandmother, Cindy Portman, grandmother, Kami Jones, and mother, Arianna Fish. Welcome to our World,
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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
Continue ReadingFreeman Chapel Baptist Church, 2600 SE 144th Rd. Stewartsville, Missouri, is hosting a Fish Fry and Gospel Concert on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Bring side dish to share. Concert will feature Lori King and Junction 63 at 7 p.m. Free will offering will be taken for the performers. If you have any
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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
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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,
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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),
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By NewsPress Now 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
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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
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Shirley “Dee” Inman Frye will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Aug. 16, 2024. Dee will also be celebrating her 72nd anniversary with her husband, Ernie Frye, Aug. 23, 2024. Dee and Ernie, long time residents of St Joseph, now reside at Senior Living Residential Care at 1317 N 36th St., St Joseph, MO 64506.
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