Madison McKinley and Jacob McCollum
By NewsPress Now Madison Eileen McKinley, of St. Joseph, and Jacob Luke McCollum, of St. Joseph, will be married on Oct. 5, 2024, at The Sycamore Tree Venue.
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Kelsey E. Lukowicz and Brandon L. Griffith
Kelsey Eileen Lukowicz and Brandon Lynn Griffith, both of Mount Prospect, Illinois, are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. Kelsey’s parents are Craig and Shelley Lukowicz, of Schaumburg, Illinois. Kelsey received a Master of Accounting degree from University of Illinois and is currently a Senior Finance Director with HBR Consulting. Brandon’s parents are J. Lynn
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Gary Tantlinger and Gloria Tiller to wed
Gary Tantlinger and Gloria Tiller, both of St. Joseph, will marry on July 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz., at the First Baptist Church, where the pastor has been quoted as saying “The ONLY Sour Thing about Marriage in our Church is the Lemon Trees on The Church Grounds !!!” The couple plans to relocate to
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Sophie Gentry and Jared DeVoe
Jerry and Lynne Gentry are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sophia Elizabeth Gentry, to Jared Michael DeVoe, son of Mike and Jill DeVoe of New Market, Iowa. Sophie is the granddaughter of Leonard (Gene) and the late Helen McAfee and Jerry and Susie Gentry of St. Joseph. Jared is
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Grant and Lexie announce upcoming wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Don Clark, St. Joseph and Mr. Bob Oak, Kansas City, Missouri, would like to announce the upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Lexie Oak, to Grant Jeffres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jeffres, Burwell, Nebraska. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of St. Pius X High School, KCMO. Lexie received a BS
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Welcome Charlee Mae Whitmore!
Proud parents, Ty and Rachelle Whitmore, and big brother, Carson, announce the arrival of little sister, Charlee Mae Whitmore, on Aug. 17, 2022. She arrived at 2:25 p.m. weighing 7lbs 6oz and was 20.5 inches long.
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Welcome Skyler Grace Wyble!
Henleigh and Gunner would like to announce the arrival of their sister, Skyler Grace Wyble, born on Oct. 1. at 3:35 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and was 21.5 inches long. Proud parents are Jeremy and Hannah Wyble of Savannah, Missouri. Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Tammy Holland of Amazonia, Missouri. Parental grandparents
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Jacob and Melissa Mattson welcome new daughter
Proud parents Jacob and Melissa Mattson are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Danielle Mattson. Born June 21, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She measured 7 lbs and was 21½ inches long. Ivy joins her big sister, Molly Neil, who is three years old. Maternal grandparents are Cherry Anderson
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Christian and Heather welcome twins
These “Twin” little bundles of joy, Deagan Lee Douglass Burnett and Kaiya Elizabeth Anne Burnett, both graced us with their presence on June 29, 2021, in St. Joseph. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Debra Burnett, maternal grandparents are Andrea Loucks and Sam Phillips.
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Coy family welcomes new son
Andee and Johnny Coy, of St. Joseph, announce the birth of their son, Cam Ryan Coy. Cam Ryan was born on May 5, 2021, at 7:08 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs, 12 oz. and 20.5 inches long.
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Roland and Ann Evans celebrate 50 years!
Roland and Ann Evans are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in St. Joseph, on Feb. 26, 1975. Their children are Ann, Melissa, Brian and Doug. The have six grandchildren, Olivia, Abby, Brook, Alexander, Sarah and Jacob, and one great-grandson, Raz. A family dinner
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Congratulations JL Robertson!
CONGRATULATIONS JL Robertson for 30 years of dedicated service at the Rupp Funeral Home and to the St. Joseph Community!
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birtday Melvin Miles!
Melvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birtday Melvin Miles!
Melvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Dennis and Judi Jenkins celebrate 60 years!
Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
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Dennis and Judi Jenkins celebrate 60 years!
Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
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William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!
William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
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William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!
William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
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Tommy and Carol Taylor celebrate 65 years!
Tommy and Carol Taylor are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5, 2024. They were married at the First Christian Church, in St. Joseph, on Dec. 5, 1959. Their children are Anne Healy (Jerry), of Texas, Amy Albright (Tim), of Parkville, Missouri, and Tommy II (Pu), of Thailand. They have nine grandchildren and eight
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Rodney and Nancy Lillard celebrate 50 years!
Rodney and Nancy Lillard are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 2024. They were married at the Fillmore Christian Church, in Fillmore, Missouri, on Dec. 6, 1974. Their children are Carrie (Robert) Jandorf, Mollie Lillard, and Laura (Richard) King. They have six grandchildren, McKinley Lillard, Eli Lillard, Sam Jandorf, Charlotte King, Andrew King,
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Happy 90th Birthday Robert “Bob” Simpson!
Robert O. “Bob” Simpson turned 90 on Nov. 4, 2024. He was married to Delores A. (Weese) Simpson. She passed in 2002. Bob has two sons, Douglas (Anita) and David (Darla) Simpson, and one daughter, Pamela Phillippe. He is grandfather to Brian Phillippe, Laura Pike, and Benton, Allie and Aaron Simpson. He is great-grandfather to
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Happy 90th Birthday Ernie Frye!
Ernie Frye will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 3, 2024. He was born on Nov. 3, 1934. Ernie will be celebrating his 90th birthday with his wife, Dee Frye, and family, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Cards may be sent to: 1317 S. 36th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Happy 80th Birthday Joyce Warden!
Joyce Elaine (Laderoute) Warden will celebrate turning 80 on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Anna Maude (Stuart) Laderoute and Estel Laderoute. Joyce married John Warden on July 20, 1963. She has three children, Kelly (Craig) Lampton, Steve (Larea) Warden and Rob (Amy) Warden. She also has
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Happy 70th Anniversary Joseph and Guadalupe Canchola!
Joseph and Guadalupe (Lupe) Canchola Sr. are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24, 2024. They were married at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Kansas City, Kansas, on Oct. 24, 1954. Their children are Veronica DePlato (Bill), Joe Canchola Jr. (Penny), Rick Canchola (Lesia), Patty Canchola, Dolores Matos (Ismael), Philip Canchola, Victor Canchola,
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Happy 50th Anniversary John and Deb Severe!
John and Deb (Markt) Severe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 18, 1974, at the Clair United Methodist Church, in St. Joseph. Their children are Jason, Ainsworth, Nebraska, and Jacob (Alina), Bucharest, Romania. They have one grandchild, Jonathan. John has been retired sin March, 2016, and Deb retired in December,
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birthday Joyce Howard!
Joyce Howard is celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 19, 2024. Come join us to celebrate at Living Community, St. Joseph, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Living Community Reception Hall, to laugh and remember the “Good Ole Days”. Cards may be sent to her at Living Community.
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Happy 90th Birthday Robert “Bob” Brown!
Robert Lee “Bob” Brown will be turning 90 on Oct. 13, 2024. He is married to Shirley and has two sons, Richard “Craig” Brown (Kathy) and Robert “Scott” Brown, as well as a step-son, Terry Price. Bob is the grandfather to Nola Streich (Russ) and Kira Brown, and great-grandpa to Hunter Vice and Bostyn Vice.
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Happy 90th Birthday Billie Sollars!
Billie Sollars will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 13, 2024. She was born in Barnard, Missouri, on Friday, Oct. 13, 1934. The family of Billie Sollars would like to invite you to a celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Woodson Chapel Christian Church, located at 2525 St.
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Benton High School Class of 1964 Reunion
The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary DeWeese, Russel McCamy,
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5 Generations of Radmer ladies!
Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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