Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Christina “Chris” Louise Power, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Oct. 7, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of Marie and Manuel Carrillo. She graduated from Central High School and attended Missouri Western State University. She worked at Wing

By NewsPress Now Steven Frank Haskey III, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born Feb. 12, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Homer and Bernice (Hathaway) Haskey. He grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country during

By NewsPress Now Douglas Wayne Huston, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 29, 1962, in St. Joseph, son of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. He worked at Stetson Hats, the Filtration plant, and Holiday Inn. He loved the Dallas

By NewsPress Now Margaret A. Moffet, 91, St. Joseph, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born in Modesto, California. Married to John A. Moffet for 51 years until his death in 2001. Margaret moved to St. Joseph in the early 1950’s. She became a LPN in 1963 and graduated from MWSC as an

By NewsPress Now Peggy J. Jennings, 89, of St Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born May 21, 1934, in Halls, Missouri, daughter of Opal and William Hook. She married Homer Jennings on Dec. 30, 1950. She worked at HD Lee, Peachtree Door

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Richard Athen ROCK PORT, Mo. – Richard Athen, 86, Rock Port, passed away April 26, 2024. Private family celebration of life and inurnment at later date. There is no visitation. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Betty R. Henry ROCK PORT, Mo. -Betty Rose Rosenbohm Henry (Schoonover), 93, Rock

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chad Allen Riddle, 49, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024, in North Kansas City. He was born Jan. 4, 1975, in St. Joseph, son of Debbie and Dick Riddle. He married Lisa Littleton on July 20, 2020, and she survives of the home. He

By NewsPress Now Douglas Wayne Huston, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 29, 1962, in St. Joseph, son of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. He worked at Stetson Hats, the Filtration plant, and Holiday Inn. He loved the Dallas

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Peggy Jennings Peggy Jennings, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away April 26, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Christina Power Christina Power, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away April 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp

By NewsPress Now Danny Armstrong, 60, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on Feb. 28, 1964, to Kenneth and Vera (Dankof) Armstrong, in Hamburg, Iowa. He grew up in Burlington Junction, Missouri, where his father owned and operated a mechanic shop. His passion for cars started at the young age

By NewsPress Now JESSUP, Md. – Anna Mae Johnson, 79, passed away on April 19, 2024, in Jessup, Maryland. She was born on Nov. 25, 1944, in St. Joseph, to George E. and Gertrude E. (Tapp) Stone. She is survived by her children, Jessica Howard, Alan Howard, Ina Howard, Angela Howard, Billy Howard Jr., Rosetta

By NewsPress Now Dale Moss, 48, of St. Joseph, passed away, Jan. 13, 2024. Survivors: his parents, Bruce and Kathy Moss; sister, Deanna (Troy) Dessert; nieces and nephews, Nate Christian, Anthony Dessert, Sandi Luebbert, and Will Luebert; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home,

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Ruth Gates, 85, of Gower, Missouri, passed away April 21, 2024. She was born on Sept. 29, 1938, to Emmett and Dorothy (White) Auxier, in Gower. She was raised in Gower and graduated from Gower High School. Ruth attended Gard Business College and then worked at Mead Tablet Factory.

By NewsPress Now Dorothy Lee Bradley, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1940, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mini and Robert Symington. She worked as a cook at several area restaurants, baking may pies at Jerre-Anne’s cafeteria. She enjoyed being a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Katie Lee Baker, 87, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home in Savannah. She was born July 14, 1936, in St. Joseph, daughter of Ann (Griffin) and Emory Slaybaugh. On Feb. 20, 1958, she married Lewis Dale Baker. She worked at as a Med

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marjorie E. Dickinson HIAWATHA, Kan. – Marjorie Elaine Dickinson, 87, of Hiawatha, passed away April 23, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Phyllis June Hart, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Feb. 19, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of Virginia and Daniel Hart. She attended Benton High School. She worked at Bellas Hess and Noma Lites. Phyllis enjoyed crafting, painting and

By NewsPress Now Gary Whitten, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 12, 1944, in St. Joseph, son of Dorothy (Chambers) and Edgar Whitten. He attended Lafayette High School. Gary married Rosemary Steele on June 5, 1964, in St. Joseph. He was a painter for

By NewsPress Now Doris M. Bushno, 95, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, in St. Joseph. A longtime resident of southern Buchanan County, she was born on Aug. 23, 1928, at DeKalb, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma (Alsup) Grable. Doris was a hard worker all her

By NewsPress Now Dakota Wayne Seniceros, 26, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1997, in St. Joseph, son of Leslie Ahrens and Rodney Seniceros. He attended Benton High School. Dakota loved his pets, music and computers.

By NewsPress Now Franklin Lee Reed, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away April 21, 2024, at 1:56 p.m. at his home after a brief illness with loved ones by his side. He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in St. Joseph. He worked at J&L for 29 years. Franklin’s joy was his grandchildren, he also loved

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert E. Edwards MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Robert Eldon Edwards, 83, passed away April 20, 2024. Funeral 1 p.m. April 26 at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Maysville, with burial following at Winston Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. April 25. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Dixie J. McClellan FALLS CITY, Neb. -Dixie June McClellan, 91,

By NewsPress Now Carl Alfred Modlin Jr., 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born July 28, 1968, in St. Joseph, son of Vickie and Carl Alfred “Al” Modlin Sr. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1986 and worked many years at labor

By NewsPress Now Mary J. Young LEAWOOD, Kan. – Mary Jean Young of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her son, Seth Andrew Young, and her parents, Mary Elizabeth (Doll) Urick and Eugene Hew Wallace. She is survived

By NewsPress Now Carmen Marie Palma, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born July 15, 1933, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Jose and Josefa (Garcia) Rivera. Carmen married Peter J. Palma on June 6, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, in St. Joseph, and they shared 70 years

By NewsPress Now Keith Culley, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born July 16, 1945, in Maysville, Missouri, to Leslie and Ada (House) Culley. He graduated from Maysville High School, then served his country in the U.S. Navy. After the service, a pretty little girl named Marcella caught Keith’s eye

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Phyllis J. Hart Phyllis June Hart, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away April 19, 2024. Graveside Services and Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bellemont Cemetery, in Wathena, Kansas. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Emmett A. Flora, a man of remarkable resilience and redemption, passed away on April 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of transformation, faith and perseverance. Born on Jan. 9, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Willie A. and Dorothy Cline Flora, Emmett grew up in Faucett, Missouri, amongst challenging circumstances facing more than

By NewsPress Now Laura Renee Buller, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Peggy Colboch and Robert Buller. She graduated from Benton High School, class 1980, and worked at Easter Seals Midwest as a