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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Conner, Christopher W. 1978-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Christopher William Conner, 46, passed away March 24, 2025. Chris was born Nov. 27, 1978, in St. Joseph, to Norman and Janet (Rehm) Conner. He was a graduate of Plainview, Texas High School and a 1999 graduate of DeVry University. He worked for over 25 years as a service tech for R. K. Black. Survivors

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

O’Brien, Genevieve 1925-2025 Springfield, Mo.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After living more than 100 years and surrounded by family, Genevieve O’Brien departed this world on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on Feb. 19, 1925, in St. Joseph, to Anthony and Mary Martha Wegenka. Genevieve grew up in St. Joseph and after graduating from Central High School, married Edward Irving

Litton, Sandra 1938-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Sandra Litton, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born July 14, 1938, to Karl and Edna (Saunders) Manthey, in St. Joseph. On June 1, 1956, Sandra wed Paul Litton, her beloved husband of 60 years, until his passing in 2017. Their union was a testament to enduring love and shared

Zimmerman, Sue 1942-2025 Warsaw, Mo.

WARSAW, Mo. – Sue Zimmerman (July 13, 1942 to March 17, 2025) was the daughter of Cloe Gross and James Womble and legally adopted by her stepfather, Ray Jordan. She was born and raised in Windsor, Missouri. She was married to Bob Zimmerman for 62 years and was the mother of Machelle Zimmerman. Sue was

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Kane, John B. 1931-2025 Atchison, Kan.

ATCHISON, Kan. – John B. Kane Jr., 93, Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Atchison Medicalodges surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Fr. Meinrad Miller, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A prayer

Hatheway Jr., Elmer L. 1967-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Elmer L. Hatheway Jr. “Mo”, 57, of St Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born July 25, 1967, in St. Joseph, son of Billie and Elmer Hatheway. Elmer married Donna Lee on Sept. 5, 1996, in St. Joseph. He worked at the City of St. Joseph as an Equipment

Paden, Collene L. 1953-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Collene L. Paden 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born March 17, 1953, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at

Schenecker, Mark E. 1960-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Mark Edward Schenecker, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away at his home Friday, March 21, 2025. Mark was born Dec. 30, 1960, to Charles “Chuck” and Mary Beth (Culver) Schenecker. He graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and became a plumber, working alongside his father and brother at Schenecker Plumbing and Heating. Mark was an

Swagerty, Elizabeth J. 1934-2025 Maryville, Mo.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Elizabeth “Betty” Swagerty, 90, passed away March 23, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home with family at her side. Betty was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Clyde, Missouri, to Cornelius and Elizabeth (O’Connor) McManus. Betty attended six years at St. Benedict’s school in Clyde and two years at Fairview school, at Stanberry, Missouri.

Caudle, Neil E. 1969-2025 Bendena, Kan.

BENDENA, Kan. – Neil Eddie Caudle, 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on the farm in Bendena, Kansas. Neil was born Nov. 17, 1969, to Roger and Donna (Ricklefs) Caudle, in St. Joseph. He was a lifelong resident of Bendena. He grew up on the same farm where he raised his family in

Goben, Judy I. 1940-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Judy Irene Goben, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in a Wathena, Kansas, health care center. She was born Aug. 30, 1940, in St. Joseph. Survived by son, Patrick Shanks; daughter, Amy Barter; sister, Elizabeth McVicker. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; five sisters. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. on

Gronniger, Theodore M. 1944-2025 Troy, Kan.

TROY, Kan. – Theodore “Tim” Matthew Gronniger, 80, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Abundant Acres, in Savannah, Missouri. Tim was born on June 15, 1944, in Leona, Kansas, to August and Eugenie (Davignon) Gronniger. He graduated from Troy High School and was a member of the St. Charles Catholic

Monday, March 24, 2025

Wiedmer, Nettie 1927-2025 Wathena, Kan.

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

Thuston, George L. Bullhead, Ariz.

George L. Thuston BULLHEAD, Ariz. – George Leon Thuston Sr., 87, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home in Bullhead, Arizona. He attended Bartlett High School, in St. Joseph. George was preceded in death by father, Wade Thuston Sr.; mother, Anna Thuston; brothers, Wade Thuston Jr., Montelle Roberts, and Albert Bibb ins; sisters, Doris

Speaks, Grant E. 1927-2025 Troy, Kan.

TROY, Kan. – Grant Eugene Speaks, 97, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home, in Sabetha, Kansas. Grant was born on Oct. 5, 1927, in Sparks, Kansas, to John Terrance and Alice (Blanton) Speaks. He graduated from Troy High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army. Upon

Friday, March 21, 2025

Keyes, Tammy I. 1971-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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

Claycomb, Matthew J. 1983-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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

Thomas, Linda S. 1958-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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,

Kneale, Kenneth R. 1940-2025 Oregon, Mo.

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.

Claycomb, Matthew J. 1983-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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

McGettigan, Sachiko 1931-2025 Kansas City, Mo.

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

Wiedmer, Nettie 1927-2025 Wathena, Kan.

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

Sealey, Robert F. 1939-2025 Sedalia, Mo.

SEDALIA, Mo. – Robert Franklin Sealey, 85, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on May 17, 1939, in Gentry County, near King City, Missouri, a son of Theodore Volney and Ruby Lavon (Ader) Sealey. After high school, Bob worked at the Armour

Sealey, Robert F. 1939-2025 Sedalia, Mo.

SEDALIA, Mo. – Robert Franklin Sealey, 85, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on May 17, 1939, in Gentry County, near King City, Missouri, a son of Theodore Volney and Ruby Lavon (Ader) Sealey. After high school, Bob worked at the Armour

McGettigan, Sachiko 1931-2025 Kansas City, Mo.

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

Thomas, Linda S. 1958-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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,

Kneale, Kenneth R. 1940-2025 Oregon, Mo.

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.

Winn, Shirley A. 1936-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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

Winn, Shirley A. 1936-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Keyes, Tammy E. 1971-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

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.

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