Obituaries

By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. – Erma Lee Dovell, 97, of Maitland, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Oakridge Nursing Home, Plattsburg, Missouri, with family at her side. Erma was born on Sept. 25, 1926, in Paragould, Arkansas, to William R. and Jessie Marie (McPike) Collison. They preceded her in death. She

By NewsPress Now HIAWATHA, Kan. – Robert “Wayne” Sutherland, 73, of Hiawatha, Kansas, was born Aug. 8, 1950, in the Horton Hospital, in Horton, Kansas, one of five children born to Orville and June Gardiner Sutherland. He died July 2, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Wayne was how he was known to

By NewsPress Now NIANGUA, Mo. – Raymond Edward Cline, 78, of Niangua, Missouri, formally of Helena, Missouri, and St. Joseph, returned home to his heavenly father on July 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born at home Oct. 18, 1945, to Morris and Birdie (DeWeese) Cline, in DeKalb, Missouri. They preceded him in

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elizabeth M. Graf TARKIO, Mo. – Elizabeth Marie Graf, 58, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away July 8, 2024. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, New Life Church, Mound City, Missouri. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. www.simplifyfunerals.com. Debbie C. Hoecker SAVANNAH, Mo. -Debbie

By NewsPress Now Patricia Jeanette Barnard, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at a local health care center. She was born April 10, 1932, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Lois Shank and Howard Keith. She graduated from Easton High School. Patricia worked as a Data Processor at Sister’s Hospital and later

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – William “Bill” Gene Stewart, 92, of Platte City, Missouri, and formerly of Tarkio, Missouri, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The Baptist Home in Smithville, Missouri. Bill was born Nov. 20, 1931, in New Hampton, Missouri, the son of Dan and Elizabeth (Osborn) Stewart. He graduated

By NewsPress Now ELK GROVE, Calif. – Penny Lee Shewmaker (Miller), 72, of Elk Grove, California, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Penny was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Missouri Western in 1973

By NewsPress Now Joann Hall, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a Savannah, Missouri, health care center. She was born Dec. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Hazel and James West Sr. She graduated from Benton High School. Joann was preceded in death by her parents; brothers,

By NewsPress Now Jona Vonne Fosher Harrington, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1948, to William Leo “Bill” and Emma Lea (Hesenflow) Fosher. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. In keeping with Jona’s wishes there will be no funeral service. The family suggests

By NewsPress Now Randall “Randy” Kieser Sr., 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born March 26, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of late Juanita and Lawrence Kieser. He graduated from Elwood, Kansas, High School and worked at Blue Side for 31 years. Randy enjoyed camping at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Joshua I. Banks ELWOOD, Kan. – Joshua Isaiah Banks, 33, Elwood, Kansas, passed away July 3, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Ronald Edmond Lathrop, Sr. went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 3, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Ron Lathrop was born on Feb. 20, 1943, to parents Dale Edmund and Lillian Marie Lathrop, of St. Joseph, and had two sisters, Janice Lathrop and Marylin Brown. Ron graduated from Central High

By NewsPress Now Mark Snyder, 45, St. Joseph, passed away after nearly a two-year battle with cancer on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1979, to Dennis and Jane (Hyder) Snyder, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1997. During high school he was an active member

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Donald F. Lambing, 73, King City, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, to Donald and Margaret (Butrick) Lambing, in St. Joseph. Donald attended Missouri Western State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the city of Elwood,

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Kenny Ray Nalle, 43, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Pattonsburg, Missouri, gained his wings Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in comfort at a Cameron hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as

By NewsPress Now Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa — Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. — Kenny Ray Nalle, 43, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Pattonsburg, Missouri, gained his wings Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in comfort at a Cameron hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. — Donald F. Lambing, 73, King City, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, to Donald and Margaret (Butrick) Lambing, in St. Joseph. Donald attended Missouri Western State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the city of Elwood,

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. — Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa – Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com As published in the St. Joseph

By NewsPress Now Audrey L. Jahnke, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in New Athens, Illinois, to William John Stolte Jr., and Myrtle Lucy (Burke) Stolte. She grew up in New Athens. Audrey married Harvey D. Jahnke Sr. on Feb. 10, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas. He

By NewsPress Now Harlan Baublit, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1937, in St. Joseph, son of Lettie and Corbett Baublit. He married Ruby Bridgewater on Aug. 13, 1994, and she survives of the home. Harlan served proudly in the United States Marine

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Dorothy M. Salisbury, 94, Maysville, Missouri, died at a care center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born Oct. 26, 1929, to Herman and Emma (Ladage) Linder, in Cosby, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1947 and Guard Business School. Dorothy

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dave Fritz SAVANNAH, Mo. -David A. “Dave” Fritz, 76, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. July 3 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Funeral 10 a.m. July 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Craig I.O.O.F

By NewsPress Now CLINTON, Iowa – Thomas J. Hesselmann, 82, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Addington Place, Clinton. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4

By NewsPress Now Clara Mae “Kitty” Kilgore, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born on Aug. 28, 1942, to Alice and Thomas Gallant, in St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings. Survivors include her daughters, Dena Sherer (Dustin), Stephanie McGarry (John), and Carla Squires

By NewsPress Now CORVALLIS, Ore. – Nancy Sue Kurth (Rice) passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 78 years old, surrounded by loving family. Nancy was born in St. Joseph to Richard and Dorothy (Dishman) Rice. She graduated from Lafayette High School, in St. Joseph, and attended the University of Central Missouri,