Obituaries

Shirley Ann Winn, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Nov. 13, 1936, in St. Joseph, daughter of Rosabell and Emilo Bringus. She was one of 13 children. On, Jan. 3, 1952, she married Raymond Winn, in St. Joseph. Shirley spent most of

Tammy Ilean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life was conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday

Matthew J. Claycomb, 41, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Sheila (Barmann) and Thomas Claycomb. Matt graduated from Central High School and he worked as an in-home caregiver. Matt was an avid horror enthusiast, an 80’s rock

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games,

OREGON, Mo. – Kenneth Robert “K.R.” Kneale, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away at a St. Joseph hospital on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Services: Monday, March 24, 2025, 1 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri, where the family will greet friends from noon until 1 p.m. Inurnment: Cowan Cemetery, New Point, Missouri.

Matthew J. Claycomb, 41, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Sheila (Barmann) and Thomas Claycomb. Matt graduated from Central High School and he worked as an in-home caregiver. Matt was an avid horror enthusiast, an 80’s rock

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sachiko “Sally” McGettigan, 94, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Miyoshi, Japan. She married Herbert McGettigan in 1954 and lived most of her life in St. Joseph. She worked at the H.D. Lee Company as a seamstress and retired in

WATHENA, Kan. – Nettie “Lucile” Wiedmer, 98, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Savannah, Missouri. Lucile was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to James J. Sr. and Dorothy (Keller) Davies. She worked as a sewing machine operator, in St. Joseph, for 25 years and was a member of

Tammy Elean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Tammy Elean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be conducted at 1 p.m.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean M. (Wise) Thuman. Jean, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. We are comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain. Jean was born May 21, 1947, to Lloyd Laverne and Betty

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean M. (Wise) Thuman. Jean, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. We are comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain. Jean was born May 21, 1947, to Lloyd Laverne and Betty

Wilma Nadine Miller, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1925. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hillcrest Bible Church. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Hillcrest Bible

Wilma Nadine Miller, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1925. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hillcrest Bible Church. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Hillcrest Bible

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students

Merlyn Myers Culver, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born June 22, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Myrtle and Merle Culver. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked as a welder at I & M Machine for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students

Merlyn Myers Culver, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born June 22, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Myrtle and Merle Culver. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked as a welder at I & M Machine for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing

Neva Marie Weir, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Neva is preceded in death by husband, Robert Withrow, married 53 years, and son, Ken Withrow. Survivors: beloved husband, Marvin Weir Sr., married 28 years; children: Richard Withrow (Marilyn), Ron Withrow (Carole), Cheryl Jung (Jeff), Jeannie Withrow; daughter-in-law; stepchildren: Marvin

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jerrick “Guce” Lucas, 35, North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. To

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Benjamin Paul Luna, of Maryville, Missouri, was born Aug. 17, 1993, and left this world to walk the streets of gold with Jesus on March 11, 2025. Ben grew up in Mound City, Missouri, where he graduated from high school in 2012. Ben graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2016 with

Diana Hensley, 62, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born May 25, 1962, in St. Joseph, daughter of Margaret and Robert Weaver. Ms. Hensley has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

Richard David Henry 25, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1999, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Richard graduated from Central High School just started working at Walmart in the deli. Richard was preceded in death by mother, Frances “Joie” Henry. Survivors include father, Michael

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte

Kevin Michael Crowl, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Stella and Richard Crowl. Kevin married Melissa Swartz on Oct. 21, 1995, and she survives him at their home. He graduated from Central High School and pursued

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte