Obituaries

Judith Ann Tifrea, 82, was born July 2, 1942, to William and Mae (Flanagan) Simpson in Flags Springs, Missouri. She passed away June 5, 2025. Judy was formerly from Peru, Illinois. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Union Star High School and won the Betty Crocker award her senior year. She retired from Furnace Electric

Steven A. Huber, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born June 10, 1954, to the late Robert Huber and Eula (Ellis) Erickson, in St. Joseph. He served in the United States Air National Guard. In his professional life, he dedicated over 30 years at Trans Audit as a freight auditor.

Earl Edward “Buddie” Buhman, of St. Joseph, passed away June 9, 2025, at Cameron Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1930, in DeKalb County, son of Oscar and Emma (Fisher) Buhman. He graduated in 1948 from Clarksdale High School. He proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War and

Beverly Jean Crockett, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 24, 1949, daughter of the late Edith and Raymond Crockett. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and nine brothers. Survivors, son, Doug Crockett and sister, Louise Sutton. Beverly will be cremated under the

Carol Jean Dymond, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Peggy and Chester Hayes. Carol graduated from Lafayette High School and later married Stanley “Jack” Dymond. She loved country music. Her and her late husband, Jack, enjoyed

Donna Hamlin, 89, Sun City, Arizona, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born Oct. 21, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter and Emma (Savage) Young. Donna married James “Jim” Max Hamlin on March 8, 1986. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011. Donna and Jim were very

Valeda May Peters, 84, of St. Joseph, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 14, 1940, in Sparks, Kansas, daughter of Ruby and Harvey Ruark. She graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School and worked as a secretary for several businesses. She

CAMERON, Mo. – Dr. David Steiniche passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on Jan. 4, 1940, in Morris, Illinois, the son of Dr. Aage and Barbara Steiniche. David grew up in Dwight, Illinois, where he attended Dwight High School. David graduated from Grinnell College in 1963, and later obtained a master’s degree

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gloria Gale Waller, 67, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her children on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a Savannah health care facility. She was born Dec. 6, 1957, in St. Joseph, daughter of Viola and Earl Griffin. Gloria attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed as a child, working alongside her

Linda Lee Harbord White, 69, passed away May 30, 2025, after a lengthy illness in St. Joseph. Born Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Joseph, to Edward Benton Harbord Sr. and Clella Mae (Shay) Harbord. Linda was raised in Elwood, Kansas, where she was a proud Elwood Panther. Later she would become a Certified Nurses Assistant,

Bonnie Louise (Templin) Hartigan, 95, of St Joseph, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her children, June 7, 2025. She was born to Leslie F. and Ada G. (White) Templin, Jan. 16, 1930, in Carthage, Missouri. Bonnie was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1947, and attended St. Joseph Junior College.

Michael M. Sipes, age 76, passed peacefully early Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his temporary home, Benedictine Living Community. Michael spent much of his life in St. Joseph. Michael was born Oct. 10, 1948, to Marcus Mason Sipes (d-1982) and Helen Virginia Harrison-Sipes (d-2001) who have preceded him in death. Michael was raised in Monett,

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Sybil A. Adler, 77, Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born July 3, 1947, to Hersh and Estelle Cohen in Hickory, North Carolina. She graduated from Sophie Newcomb College, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Formerly a resident of St. Joseph for 26 years, where she worked with her family

ASHLAND, Neb. – Frank N. Ford, 82, of Ashland, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he shared 47 loving years with his wife Kellie. Frank worked as a Tool and Die Maker and was active in his community and church. He will

Steven Allen Hopper, a cherished soul whose gentleness and kindness knew no bounds, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on Dec. 16, 1959, to the late Herschel Allen and Marion Josephine (Benrud) Hopper, in St. Joseph. His dedication to the people of Choices reflected his unwavering resolve

Jodi (Pitluck) Kanatzar, 53, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born July 9, 1971, in St. Joseph, to Jon and Janice (Harris) Pitluck. She was a 1989 graduate of Central High School and attended Stephens College. Jodi married Steve Kanatzar on May 14, 2005. He survives of the home. She was

Travis Dillon Best, 40, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1985, in Kingsville, Texas, son of Debra Turner Best and Alan Best. He proudly graduated from Benton High School. He was an avid collector of coins, stamps and

Robert Eugene Pecora, 76, St. Joseph, passed away on June 1, 2025. He was born on Dec. 5, 1948, to Angelo and Anne (Brown) Pecora, in his hometown, St. Joseph. Robert had a deep love for music, which was both a comfort and a companion throughout his life. The rhythms and melodies were the soundtrack

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Richard “Dick” Whittington, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Springfield. He was born June 12, 1947, in Giessen, Germany, son of late Ingeborg and Clyde Whittington Jr. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1965 where he was very active in sports, then attended Food Technology

Larry Michael McVicker, 74, St. Joseph, passed Friday, May 23, 2025, into the hands of God. Born in St. Joseph on Nov. 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Raymond and Wanda McVicker. Larry attended Humboldt Elementary School and Lafayette High School, where he participated in wrestling. Later he served in the Army.

Jerry Allen Ritter, 51, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born May 21, 1974, in St. Joseph. Survivors, son, Richard Watkins; companion, Stephanie Watkins; siblings: Juanita, Freddy Jr., Kathy, Ronnie, and Brian; and grandson, Dayton. Memorials to the Jerry Ritter memorial fund in care of the Rupp

JEFFERSON, Iowa – Richard “Dick” L. Scanlan, 83, of Jefferson, Iowa, was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota, on June 29, 1941, to John and Myrtle (Falk) Scanlan. Richard passed away on June 1, 2025. Richard graduated from Lafayette High School in 1959. Richard worked at the Pearl Brewing company for many years and went on

Herbert C. Wandfluh Jr., 91, St. Joseph, passed away Monday June 2, 2025. He was born May 21, 1934, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Wilma (Eisminger) Wandfluh. After graduating from high school, Herbert joined the military and proudly served his country in the Air Guard. Herbert married Sondra Jeanne O’Dell on Sept. 26, 1954.

DUNCAN LAKES, Neb. – Born to Paul and Merle (David) Crane on June 6, 1939. He passed away on Feb. 5, 2025. David grew up in New Hampton, Missouri. He married Mary Louise McGlothlin in 1960. They settled in Omaha, Nebraska, until he retired in 2004 and moved to Duncan Lakes, Nebraska. They celebrated their

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Barbara Auxier, 85, Kansas City, Missouri (North) passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. A Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial commencing at 10:30 a.m., St. Therese Catholic Church, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri. Entombment, 1 p.m., Queen of Heaven mausoleum, crypt #1, tier B,

Martin Joseph Brushwood “Joe”, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 7, 1948, in St. Joseph, son of the late Cecil and Bernice Brushwood. He graduated from La Salle Christian Brothers High School, Glencoe, Missouri, then joined the United States Navy.

Garnett F. Hecker Jr., 88, St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2025, on his farm, doing what he loved. He was born Sunday, July 26, 1936, in Corning, Missouri, to Garnett and Nellie (Younger) Hecker. He was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School and earned his associate’s degree in engineering from St.

Janet (Link) Mollus, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born Aug. 13, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Lawrence and Ida (Pryor) Link. She was a graduate of Central High School, where she was in the National Honor Society. Janet found the love of her life in St. Joseph, David Mollus,

Linda Kay Wilson, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at her home. She was born May 29, 1948, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Deloris and David Skeen. She graduated from Lafayette High School class 1966 and married Roger Wilson on Aug. 11, 1972. She was the manager at the

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Karen S. Caples, 83, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born Sept. 24, 1941, to Oak and Mildred (Patterson) Benner, in St. Joseph. Karen married Robert Caples on Sept. 30, 1976, and were married for 10 years before his passing. She retired from Mosaic Life Care as a