Anniversaries

Lonnie and Jaren Taylor are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2024. They were married at the Rosendale Christian Church on July 20, 1974. They have two children, Melissa (Michael) Williams, Fillmore, Missouri, and Cale Taylor (RaeLee Lance), Rosendale, Missouri. They also have three grandchildren, Riley (Chanler) Williams, Raegan (Kale) Mueller and Jillian

Bill and Virginia (Hess) Stull will celebrate 76 years of marriage on July 3, 2024. Their lifelong journey began in 1948. Their children are Thomas William, Virginia Sue Frump, Deb Marie and Lori Ann Bassett, all live in Elwood, Kansas. We say that we have one of the BEST families in the entire Great U.S.A.!!!!

Keith and Jeanette Marriott are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15, 2024. They were married on that date in 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 3410 Melwood Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506.

D. R. and Donna Tritten, of Union Star, Missouri, will observe their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. They were married at the Union Star United Methodist Church on that date in 1954. Their living sons are Mike (Shannon) and Randy (Becky) Tritten, of Union Star, and one son, Steven, is deceased. They

Ronald and Kay Cluts will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2024. They were married at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, in Shawnee, Kansas, on June 12, 1964. Their children are Damon (Staci), Ryan (Lori), and Chad (Kelli). They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at

Eldon and Garnet (Farquhar) Mead are celebrating their 60th anniversary on June 13, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. They have three children, Letha Mead, Lanell Kondratenko (Yev), Calvin Mead (Nadine); eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Eldon worked for St. Joseph Light & Power Co. Cards may be

Carl and Barbara Landes are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2024. They were married in Jameson, Missouri, on June 3, 1959. Their children are Cindy Robinson (Newton Jr.), of Woodbridge, Virginia, Donna Corbin (Mitchell), of Mound City, Missouri, and Janet Killin (deceased). They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be

Chuck and Joan Kempf will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary and June 6, 2024. They were married on June 6, 1959, in St. Joseph. They have two children, two grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Stop by and congratulate Chuck and Joan! Their reception will be at the Fairview Golf Course Banquet Room from 1 to 3

Roger and Connie (Miller) Heard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 1, 2024. They were married on June 1, 1974, at Wyatt Park Christian Church, in St. Joseph, by the Rev. William B. Malotte. They have three children, Adam Lyndon Heard (deceased), Katie Heard Schweder (Clint), and Lane Heard (Janna), of Clearwater,

Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)

Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2024, with family. They were married Feb. 15, 1974, at the United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, Missouri. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana and Victoria Brand, Maryville, Missouri. Cards may be sent to the

John “Rick” and Monica Purdy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, 2023. They were married on Dec. 1, 1973. A surprise 50th Anniversary celebration was held with family and friends at D&G Pub and Grub. Their children are Brian (Chrissy), Amy, Amber (Tony), and Summer (Brian). They also have 10 grandchildren and four

Gary and Willa (Herman) Swanson were married Feb. 14, 1964. Rev. Fred Presley conducted the service in the Savannah Baptist Church. Gary was a National Bank examiner for five years after graduating Missouri University at Columbia. Then he joined his father, Kermit, and grandfather, E.J., in the retail grocery business. Willa graduated from the Kansas

John and Jeannie Saunders will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Jan. 26, 2024. The couple were married on Jan. 26, 1964, while on semester break of their senior year at the University of Missouri. Upon graduation they moved to the family farm at 8230 S.W. State Route J, Osborn, MO 64474, where they currently

Rodney and Nancy Wales will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary on Jan. 26, 2024. They were married on Jan. 26, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 203 North Monroe Street, Oregon, MO 64473.

Dean and Nola (Heller) Ferguson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2024. They were married in 1954 at the First Baptist Church, in Savannah, Missouri, by Dr. Howard Judah. Dean operated Ferguson Milk Hauling for 23 years in the Cosby, Missouri, area. He started his work history with Swift and Co. and

Pat and Vicki Sampson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22, 2023. They were married on that date in 1973. They will be celebrating their anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at their home, 2555 SW Bethel Rd., DeKalb, Mo. 64440. Cards are welcome, but the couple requests no

Royal and Debbie Barnett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married at the Linden United Methodist Church, in Waterloo, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 1973. The couple has three beautiful daughters, Chanda (Gary) Proffit, of St Joseph, Kendra Young, of Savannah, Missouri, and Christina (Jason) Burdette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Kem and Brenda (Toombs) Hines, of St. Joseph, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2023. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1983, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in St. Joseph, with the Reverend Wally Reed officiating. November 12 was also opening day of deer season so the

Clifton and Janis Hibbs will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 30, 1963, in McFall, Missouri. They have one daughter, Jennifer A. (Steve) Ward. They also have two granddaughters, Reganne and Riley Reed and three step-granddaughters. Come celebrate with us on Nov. 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Knights

Wilfred and Joanna (Hamera) Jung will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28, 2023. They were married at the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on Sept. 28, 1963. They have three children, Anne Jung-Mathews, Campton, New Hampshire, Angela Chapman, Kansas City, Missouri, and Aaron Jung, Platte City, Missouri. They also have six

Marty and Rosemary (Schultz) Novak are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married by Monsignor Nowland at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Sept. 10, 1983. Rosemary retired from Evergy (originally St. Joseph Light & Power) after 45 years. Marty retired from New-Press & Gazette Company after 44 years. Marty is currently serving on

Donnie and Janeane Miller are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 21, 2023. They were married at the Ravenwood Christian Church, in Ravenwood, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1963. Their daughter is Lori (Scott) Bergman. Their grandchildren are Brice Bergman and Brent Bergman. Please join us for an anniversary celebration honoring their 60 years of

Don and Joy Hood will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2023. They were married at the Methodist Church, in Pickering, Missouri, on Sept. 12, 1948. Their children are Donna (Danny) Pearson and Darla (Dave) Tobin. They have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There is a family celebration planned. Cards may be sent