
Ruhnke Reunion
The Ruhnke Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, in Wathena, Kansas, on Hwy 36. Pot luck and Bingo. Drinks and plasticware will be provided.
Continue ReadingThe Ruhnke Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, in Wathena, Kansas, on Hwy 36. Pot luck and Bingo. Drinks and plasticware will be provided.
Continue ReadingElbert Turner will celebrate his 90th birthday on Aug. 14, 2025. He was born in Mexico, Missouri, on that date in 1935. Elbert married Bonnie Hoover on June 18, 1955. She passed away on Jan. 16, 2014. He then married Meryldee Turner on May 29, 2016. Elbert’s children are Leslie Heckman (Robert) (Leslie passed away
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday Momma Donna! Donna Davis Bennett will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1950. Cards may be sent to Donna Bennett at 1210 W. Joseph St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
Continue ReadingDoug and Kay (nee Hahn) Marshall will be married for 60 years on June 20, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in Maysville, Missouri, on June 20, 1965. They have three children: Karen Foster, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Amie Dunstan, of Elyria, Ohio, and Kevin (Stephanie) Marshall, of Cameron, Missouri. They
Continue ReadingJerry and Sandra (Froyd) Mogg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They were married on June 20, 1965, at Maryville Community of Christ (former RLDS church), in Maryville Missouri. Jerry was born in Claire, Michigan, to Elton and Ruby (Callihan) Mogg. Sandra was born in Maryville, to Clifford and Mildred
Continue ReadingOmer Ashler will turn 96 on June 10, 2025. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30, 2018. He served
Continue ReadingOmer Ashler will turn 96 on June 10, 2025. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30, 2018. He served
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma will celebrate her 105th birthday on June 8, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1920. Cards may be sent to her at: Norma Lavon Cordonnier, Belle View Care Center, 1616 Weisenborn Rd. Room #109, St. Joseph, MO 64507-2527.
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma will celebrate her 105th birthday on June 8, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1920. Cards may be sent to her at: Norma Lavon Cordonnier, Belle View Care Center, 1616 Weisenborn Rd. Room #109, St. Joseph, MO 64507-2527.
Continue ReadingHershel and Mari Beth Ferguyson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2025. They were married at the Rosendale Christian Church, in Rosendale, Missouri, on June 6, 1975. Their children are Mallory (Hannah) Ferguson and Kristin (John) Bothof. They also have four grandchildren. There will be a reception honoring Hershel and Mari Beth
Continue ReadingJoin us as we celebrate the 90th birthday of Shirley Dodge on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pony Express Event Center at 1220 South 10th St., St. Joseph, MO 64503. Shirley Temple Dodge will be celebrating her 90th birthday with 50 years of teaching behind her. She is a
Continue ReadingMike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
Continue ReadingMike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
Continue ReadingJo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
Continue ReadingJo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
Continue ReadingMartha Canchola, wonderful mother, grandma, loving sister and friend to many, is celebrating her 85th birthday on April 26, 2025. She was born on that date in 1940. Martha married Jessie Canchola on June 23, 1956. He passed away on April 23, 2009. Martha has five children; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Cards
Continue ReadingJamie Rosenthal celebrated his 85th birthday on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the Greek Isles to Mykonos & Santorini with his kids and favorite friends and relatives. Email a birthday wish to aprilfool04011940@aol.com
Continue ReadingJamie Rosenthal celebrated his 85th birthday on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the Greek Isles to Mykonos & Santorini with his kids and favorite friends and relatives. Email a birthday wish to aprilfool04011940@aol.com
Continue ReadingRon and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,
Continue ReadingIf you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
Continue ReadingRon and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,
Continue ReadingIf you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now I want to thank you for all the greetings, cards and gifts for my 100th birthday. It was such a joyful time and the best birthday ever! I am blessed to have so many loving younger family and friends. God has been good to me. I love you all! — Tommy Taylor
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now On Jan. 20, 2024, our lives were forever changed when we lost our home of 55+ years to fire. Words cannot express our heartbreak and devastation, but we are so thankful that we got out safely, along with our friend, who was visiting us at our home at the time of the
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Dean and I want to thank everyone who took the time to send us Anniversary cards and Facebook messages. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. —Dean and Nola Ferguson
Continue ReadingWe want to thank Cindy Head, Kris Hildebrand, Misty McCue, Joyce Stevenson and Kristie Sybert for the care they gave our son, Todd Sollars, 24 hours a day for his last 11 days. And to Frieda Grimm for her care and assistance. And to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, there are no better. A special thank
Continue ReadingTo all who have been so supportive the last four years during Rob’s sickness and death, we want to say a big heartfelt thank you. Since his death May 5, 2023, the outpouring of sympathy and condolences has been overwhelming to say the least. The boy from Mack Street made a really big mark on
Continue ReadingSadie Marie Cox and Joshua Kyle Spurgeon, both of St. Joseph, were united in marriage on June 1, 2023.
Continue ReadingStormy Sisk and Jeremy Bruff, both of St. Joseph, were united in marriage on May 31, 2023, in St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingDavid Gregory Ellis and Sarah Hoai Hoang, both of San Antonio, Texas, were married on June 25, 2022, at the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio. Sarah is the daughter of Gioan B Hong Hoang and Maria Lanh Tran, of San Antonio and David is the son of Mark and Anne Ellis, of St. Joseph.
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