Obituaries

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gary M. Elting, 86, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born Aug. 30, 1938, to William M. and Ruth D. (Miller) Elting, in Kansas City, Missouri. Gary married Constance Louise George on Aug. 30, 1959. After obtaining a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Kansas, Gary

Verna Leona Lyon, aged 58, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born on Feb. 17, 1967, in St. Joseph, to the late Mary and George Daniels. Verna was a graduate of Lafayette High School and Missouri Western State University, where she earned a degree in Journalism.

Neva Marie Weir, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Neva is preceded in death by husband, Robert Withrow, married 53 years, and son, Ken Withrow. Survivors: beloved husband, Marvin Weir Sr., married 28 years; children: Richard Withrow (Marilyn), Ron Withrow (Carole), Cheryl Jung (Jeff), Jeannie Withrow; daughter-in-law; stepchildren: Marvin

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jerrick “Guce” Lucas, 35, North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. To

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Benjamin Paul Luna, of Maryville, Missouri, was born Aug. 17, 1993, and left this world to walk the streets of gold with Jesus on March 11, 2025. Ben grew up in Mound City, Missouri, where he graduated from high school in 2012. Ben graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2016 with

Diana Hensley, 62, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born May 25, 1962, in St. Joseph, daughter of Margaret and Robert Weaver. Ms. Hensley has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested

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 excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

Richard David Henry 25, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1999, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Richard graduated from Central High School just started working at Walmart in the deli. Richard was preceded in death by mother, Frances “Joie” Henry. Survivors include father, Michael

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 excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte

Kevin Michael Crowl, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Stella and Richard Crowl. Kevin married Melissa Swartz on Oct. 21, 1995, and she survives him at their home. He graduated from Central High School and pursued

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Patricia Brown, 53, Savannah, Missouri, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on May 8, 1971, in Unionville, Missouri, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Jackie and Mari-Lea (McFee) Vestal. Patricia worked at BMS Logistics as a Line Supervisor. She is survived by

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Patricia Brown, 53, Savannah, Missouri, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on May 8, 1971, in Unionville, Missouri, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Jackie and Mari-Lea (McFee) Vestal. Patricia worked at BMS Logistics as a Line Supervisor. She is survived by

Dr. William “Bill” Andresen, 88, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born on Jan. 29, 1937, to William and Christine (Weber) Andresen. Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, with

Russell Leroy Beers, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1934, in Stewartsville, Missouri, son of Lorene and Norville “Lee” Beers. Russell graduated from Missouri School for the Deaf in 1955. On June 27, 1970, he married Christina Vaughn, in St. Joseph. Russell was

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Viola Mae Mason. Viola passed away peacefully under the care of her family and the assistance of hospice at home on March 13, 2025. Like everything she did in life, she fought a hard battle with

LAWSON, Mo. – Iletta Faye (Swartz) Pulley, of Lawson, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from natural causes. Iletta was born on Saturday, April 25, 1936, in Amity, Missouri, the daughter of the late Harry and Mollie (Hines) Swartz. After graduating from Clarksdale High School in 1954 she then attended Platt Business College,

ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Frances Yarc, OSB, 97, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Friday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – James “Jim” Staples, 77, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born April 25, 1947, to Everett and Sybil (Wolfing) Staples. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will

Beth Ann Chalender, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1969, in St. Joseph. Survivors include three children, Jeanann Ashlock, Savannah Snyder, and Glen Chalender; brother, Randy Dunnihoo; and a sister, Ruth Andres. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at

Beth Ann Chalender, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1969, in St. Joseph. Survivors include three children, Jeanann Ashlock, Savannah Snyder, and Glen Chalender; brother, Randy Dunnihoo; and a sister, Ruth Andres. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at

Nancy Jane (Courtney) Holmes, 77, St. Joseph, passed away March 10, 2025. Nancy was born March 5, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Holmes; children Greg (Tricia), David (Christyl) Holmes. Nancy was a gem of a person who appreciated all that life gave her. The family will gather with friends

Betty Jane (Myers) Harris, 96, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born March 12, 1929, to William and Eva Myers. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Friends of the Animal Shelter of

DEARBORN, Mo. – Charles “Chuck” Eugene Smith, 58, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home in Dearborn. He was born Nov. 6, 1966, in Joplin, Missouri, son of Betty and Charles Smith. Chuck worked for many years as a painting contractor, mostly with Scott Gann Construction. He enjoyed sports, especially

Eileen Rethemeyer, 58, St. Joseph, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, in St. Joseph. Born Nov. 21, 1966, St. Joseph, Survivors include daughter, Raeleen (Jacob Kimler) Owens; eight grandchildren; brothers, Mark (Vicki) Rethemeyer and Steven (Laura) Rethemeyer; Gina (Rick) Gilbert of Belton, Texas; significant other Chuck Drowns. Online condolence and full obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Terry Leon Ford, 68, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Deborah Lynn Cary Ford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at MUSC. Memorial Services will be Friday morning, March 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Summerville Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials in Terry’s name may be made to Summerville

Floyd William Jeffers Sr., 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, in St. Joseph, son of the late Frances and Andrew Jeffers. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1972. He worked at Pasco Steel as a welder. He enjoyed crafts, fishing, collecting beer steins,

HAMILTON, Mo. – Marvin Ross Nickell, 97, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton. Marvin moved to Hamilton in 1955 and previously lived in Columbia and Skidmore, Missouri. Marvin was born on June 18, 1927, in Daviess County, Missouri, to Gay and Jessie (Cox) Nickell. He earned

Larry E. Puckett, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born May 21, 1938, in Bolckow, Missouri, to Sylvester and Lena (Mozingo) Puckett. Enlisting at age 17, Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. He married Phyllis Smith on April 9. 1960. She survives of the