Gene and Joyce (Harr) Bollman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2024. They were married in 1964 at the Cosby Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, in Cosby, Missouri, by the Rev. Lester Sander and the Rev. Lowell Wendland. The couple has faithfully served in many capacities at this church which is now
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Shirley “Dee” Inman Frye will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Aug. 16, 2024. Dee will also be celebrating her 72nd anniversary with her husband, Ernie Frye, Aug. 23, 2024. Dee and Ernie, long time residents of St Joseph, now reside at Senior Living Residential Care at 1317 N 36th St., St Joseph, MO 64506.
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Henry Davis, Class of 2024, graduated from the Accasius Page School of Electric Learning, a local homeschool. Henry was the valedictorian of his class, in addition he also received the history award, the good citizens award and principals honor roll. Henry was also a two year program student at Hillyard Technical School, in the electronics
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Doris Wyckoff is turning 90 on Aug. 5, 2024. She was born on Aug. 5, 1934. Her children and grandchildren will be celebrating her birthday at an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brookdale Church Fellowship Hall. Come help her celebrate!
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Norman and Debbie (Page) Rollett will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the DeKalb Christian Church, in DeKalb, Missouri, on July 27, 1974. They have lived all of their life in this area. They have two children, Clint (Kristi) Rollett, Savannah, Missouri, and Courtney Rollett, St. Joseph.
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John and Patsy Rockers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the St. Francis Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on July 27, 1974. Brad Rockers (Sabiha Rockers) is their son. They also have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John and Patsy will honor their anniversary with a private
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Sandra Froyd was born July 21,1944 in Maryville, Missouri, to Mildred (Coffelt) and Clifford Froyd. She is the youngest of three daughters who grew up on a farm southeast of Maryville near the community of Bedison. Both of her sisters, Winona Rupprecht (92) of Arizona (and now Tennessee), and Colleen Brooner (89) of St. Joseph
Continue ReadingThe Meng Family Reunion for the decendents of John George Meng, 1824-1874, and Andrew Meng, 1842-1918, will be held at noon on Sunday, July 21, 2024. New Location: Christ Lutheran Church, on highway 36 in Wathena, Kansas. It will be a Potluck dinner. Drink and table service will be furnished. Please bring your favorite potluck
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Earl “Marvin” Haynes will turn 99 on July 17, 2024. Marvin is a proud WWII Marine Veteran. His daughters are Barb Shoemaker and Karen Mejia. To help him celebrate his birthday, you can send cards to 6402 Sherman St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
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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
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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.!!!!
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Our mother, Sandie (Dowdy) Hale, is turning 80 years young on June 29, 2024. She will be spending a quiet birthday with her children, Jeff (Irene) and Tammi. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 3017 Messanie St., St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Marsha (Limb) West is turning 70 on June 23, 2024. She was born in Maysville, Missouri, on June 23, 1954. Marsha married Walker Owen West on Sept. 2, 1977. Their children are Matt Arnold, of Maysville, Becky West, of St. Joseph, and Valerie (Bill) Williamson, of Gladstone, Missouri. Marsha has four grandchildren, Taylor Browning, Jayden
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James Kitrick Akard was born on June 28, 1949, in Fayette, Missouri, to Charles and Kathryn (Read) Akard. He married Elizabeth (Ashmore) Akard on June 30, 1973. Mr. Akard retired from the St. Joseph School District after 30 years of service. He held both administrative and teaching positions during his tenure. Mr. Akard began his
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Martha Canchola, 84, became the great-great-grandmother of Jaxtyn Allen Monroe on May 10, 2024, making this family a Five Generation family! Jaxtyn’s parents are Mikayla Canchola-Monroe and Steven Monroe, both of St Joseph.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma 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 ReadingOmer Ashler will turn 95 on June 10, 2024. 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
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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
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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
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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,
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Shirley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 18, 2024. Shirley was born on that date in 1934 in St. Joseph, where she has spent her entire life. Shirley has five children and their spouses, four bonus children and their spouses, and a plethora of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brand new great-great-grandson. We will
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Donald “Don” Brown turns 90 on May 17, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1934. He will be celebrating his 90th birthday in Fort Worth, Texas, with family. Donald married Maxine Brown on July 15, 1989. He has two children, Pat and Jeanel (Brown) Ragan. He has one grandchild, Cobain Ragan. Don has lived
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Margaret Parker, of Gallatin, Missouri, will be celebrating her 80th birthday on April 24, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1944. Margaret married Jack Parker on Sept. 29, 1962. Her children are Ernest (Lisa) Parker, Wade (Cathy) Parker, and Sean (Poppy) Parker. She also has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family is requesting
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Happy Birthday Doug Reynolds, April 20, 2024. Doug was 19 inches long and weighed 5 lb 14 oz when he was born, in St. Joseph, on April 20, 1984, at 3:30 a.m. Love Mom
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Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He
Continue ReadingThelma “T.J.” Miles was born on April 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, and turned 85 on April 11, 2024. Cards may be sent to T.J. at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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