Obituaries

By NewsPress Now CHICAGO, Ill. – Verna Ruth Howard Kirschner lived most of her life in St. Joseph before passing away on Dec. 31, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Born in Hamburg, Iowa, on Sept. 19, 1934, her family returned to St. Joseph within a few months of her birth. Her father, Clifford Vernon Howard, worked

By NewsPress Now Raymond A. Hines, 82, passed Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at his home in St. Joseph surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on Sept. 26, 1941. Ray has been with Choices of St. Joseph since 1988 and has lived a rich life full of love, friendship and community. Ray retired from Specialty

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Tina L. DeLuca Tina Lynette DeLuca, 55, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. www.simplifyfunerals.com Matthew Glmour Matthew Gilmour, 58, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Carol R. Leafty HIAWATHA, Kan. -Carol Rosetta

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Belen F. Mejia Belen F. Mejia, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home where a Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. The Interment at

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Services for Neva Bammer, 93, of Mound City, Missouri, have been rescheduled. Family visitation: Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 4 to 6 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Funeral services: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m. First Christian Church, Mound City. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials: Mound City Nutrition

By NewsPress Now Robert George “Bob” Bolin went to be with Jesus peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 12, 2024. Bob was born in St. Joseph Aug. 22, 1943, to James Harold and Naomi Marie (Sipes) Bolin. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and married his high school sweetheart, Laura

By NewsPress Now Shirley Ann (Banks) Shellenberger, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at the KU Medical Center. Shirley was born on Feb. 8, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Carl Jr. and Mary (Hiskey) Banks. She was a homemaker and cooked for St. James Schools and Vintage Park. Shirley married Robert

By NewsPress Now HIGHLAND, Kan. – Evelyn M. (Peuker) Twombly, 92, resident of Two Timbers, Highland, Kansas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Amberwell Hospital, in Hiawatha, Kansas. Evelyn was born on Dec. 27, 1931, in Wathena, Kansas, to Otto and Thelma (Younglove) Peuker. She was a member of the Community of Christ

By NewsPress Now GALLATIN, Mo. – John “Johnnie” William Thomas, age 81, of Gallatin, Missouri, passed away Saturday night, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Thomas Farm where he grew up in Gallatin. John was born on July 1, 1942, the son of Charles Chester and Mildred (Loraine) Thomas, in St. Joseph. At two years of

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Melissa F. Powell Melissa Faye (Eckert) Powell, 57, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 11, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Services at a later date. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Bobby D. Patterson Sr., 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home. When our Father calls for you to come home, Mom, Dad, Grandma and Maddy was there to meet you. We lost a part of our heart. Bobby was born Feb. 28, 1960, in St. Joseph,

By NewsPress Now HELEN, Mo. – Clinton Arlis Noe, of Helena, Missouri, passed away Jan. 9, 2024, at Mosaic Hospital, in St. Joseph. Arlis was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Helena, to Robert E. Noe and Luvina (Miller) Noe. He grew up on the farm in Helena and never knew a stranger. He graduated from

By NewsPress Now Cindy Sue Boyer-Hieb, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at her home. She was born Dec. 30, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of Patsy and Archie Brown. She attended Lafayette High School and was working at Waldinger Corporation as the office manager. She also recently got her substitute

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Cindy Hieb Cindy Hieb, 62, passed away Jan. 11, 2024. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Rupp Funeral Home. com. Clinton Noe HELENA, Mo. – Clinton Arlis Noe, of Helena, Missouri, passed away Jan. 9, 2024. Visitation

By NewsPress Now Charlene Kay (Younger) Mallon, 84, died Jan. 4, 2024. Kay was born in St. Joseph in 1939 and married John Mallon in 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents, Teresa (Dandurant) and Woodson Clark Younger, and her brother, Norman (Bud) Younger. She is survived by her husband; her children, Teresa

By NewsPress Now Doris Elaine Withrow, age 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 6, 2024, while surrounded by her family and loved ones. Doris was born Aug. 29, 1932, to James and Helen Adamson in rural Tarkio, Missouri. She graduated from Tarkio High School in 1950 and went on to study at Tarkio College,

By NewsPress Now FREMONT, Calif. – Paul Junior Christensen was born March 30, 1934, and died in Fremont, California, Jan. 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. His family was with him throughout his illness. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Myrna; son, Mike Moreno (Judy); and daughter, Paula Ormonde. Paul was born in St.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Beverly C. Schmille BETHANY, Mo. – Beverly C. Schmille, 87, died Jan. 2, 2024. Celebration of Life: Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church. Private inurnment at Miriam Cemetery, Bethany. Services under the direction of Bethany Memorial Chapel. wwwbethanymemorialchapel.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Frances Janett Thomas, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Frances was born to Robert Sr. and Agnes McGaughy on Aug. 11, 1939, in St. Joseph. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one

By NewsPress Now Ronald “Ron” Ray Parker, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. He was born Jan. 3, 1938, in St. Joseph, son of the late Grace and Junior Parker. He retired from Dean Machinery as a Heavy Machine Field Mechanic after 48 years of service. He enjoyed making beer and

By NewsPress Now CONROE, Texas – Shirley Ann Davis, 95, Conroe, Texas, formerly of Oak, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. She was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Oak, Missouri, to Bert and Ethel (Anderson) Young. She was a 1946 graduate of Maysville, Missouri, High School and attended Beauty School for one year. Shirley

By NewsPress Now Cindy A. Seuell, 63, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. She was born March 4, 1960, in St. Joseph, daughter of Ralph “Pat” Jr. and Rose Mary Seuell. She graduated from Lafayette High School. She worked at Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Center as a secretary. Her favorite activity was a weekend

By NewsPress Now Cletus Calvon Swihart, 98, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. He was born March 31, 1925, to Joshua and Bertha (Ash) Swihart, in Lamar, Missouri. Cletus married Frances E. Quinton on July 23, 1946, and were married for 72 years before she passed Nov. 16, 2018. He was a member

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Howard Francis Noland, 80, of rural Easton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born June 30, 1943, in St. Joseph, son of Melba and George Noland. He was raised and attended school in the Easton area. He married Donna

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Sharon P. Brown Sharon P. Brown, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 6, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary G. Pryor Mary Genevieve (Johnson) Pryor, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 7, 2024. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel with the

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Garry S. Watson Sr.. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He departed from our lives on Jan. 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and honor. Garry S. Watson

By NewsPress Now WATERLOO, Ill. – Steven C. “Steve” Scott, 68, of Waterloo, Illinois, died Dec. 9, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Sept. 24, 1955, in Valdosta, Georgia, and spent his childhood and early adulthood in Northwest Missouri. Whoever said never to trust a man with two first names never met Steve

By NewsPress Now Shirley Gardner, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. She was born July 26, 1935, to George and Blanche (Nichols) Budine, in St. Joseph. Shirley enjoyed reading and making greeting cards for home bound seniors. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wilbur. Survivors include children, Carol

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ruth Marie Anderson, 92, of Savannah, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. She was born July 1, 1931, in King City, Missouri, to Earl and Elizabeth (Pierce) Tomlinson. She married Loyde H. Anderson on Dec. 10, 1945, in Atchison, Kansas, and he preceded

By NewsPress Now Althae Mae (Combs) Schellhorn, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Fremont, Nebraska, daughter of Hazel and Hobert Combs. She graduated from Eagleville High School and later Cosmetology School Althae was a homemaker for many years and she