Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Geoffrey “Grimm” Scott Nichols, 38, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1986, to Greg Nichols and Cathy Crockett, in St. Joseph. Geoffrey enjoyed playing video games and loved animals of all kinds. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Greg; grandparents, Janice and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Stephen C. Crouse EASTON, Mo. – Stephen Clifford Crouse, 77, of Easton, Missouri, died Nov. 21, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Easton. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m Nov. 25 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton.

By NewsPress Now My name is Nellie M. Shipman. I was called to Heaven Nov. 19, 2024, by my maker. I was born May 3, 1925, the sixth of seven children, to Roy and Maggie Rullman in the family home near Wathena, Kansas. In 1944 I married the love of my life, Donald E. Shipman.

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Walter Jones, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Walter Thomas Jones Jr. was born on March 30, 1945, to Walter and Ruth (Snyder) Jones, in Creston, Iowa. On June 3, 1972, he married Mary Ann Scanlan, who survives of the home. Walter’s life was

By NewsPress Now Kenneth P. “Kenny” Bachman, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 20, 2024. Kenny was born on Oct. 26, 1961, in St. Joseph, to Louis and Anna Mae (Kruse) Bachman. Following his graduation from Lafayette High School in 1981, he attended Missouri Western State College for two years and subsequently

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Kenneth Blackman Kenneth Blackman, 63, St. Joseph, died Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Frances J. Bowles Frances J. Bowles, 94, St. Joseph, died Nov. 21, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Charles William Libel Sr. HIGHLAND, Kan. -Charles William Libel, Jr., 85, of

By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Sharon Lee Day, 81, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Sept. 21, 1943, to Ralph and Ethel (Bowman) Day, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Sharon married James Day May 4, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She worked as a secretary for a dental office. Sharon loved

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Bonnie Gates, 88, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, to Clarence and Nell (Clemens) Manis. Bonnie grew up in Athens, Illinois, where she graduated from Athens High School in 1954. Bonnie lived most of her adult life in

By NewsPress Now Sandra May Flynn, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, to George and Billie Sue (Williams) Sechler. Sandra married Larry Flynn on Dec. 24, 1988. He survives of the home. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Sandra enjoyed

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Vernell Taylor, 93, passed away Nov. 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born near Weatherby, Missouri, Sept. 12, 1931, to Basil and Cecil (Fleming) Helms. Vernell attended Winston High School, graduating in 1949. She worked as a waitress at a young age, later working

By NewsPress Now Christa Wilson, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born Oct. 25, 1968, in St. Joseph, daughter of Tama and Leslie Auten. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1986, and went on to get her BSN at Missouri Western State University.

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Dolores Jean Wood, born Dec. 4, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, to Carl F. and Rose M. (Enzbrenner) Wagner, passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, at the age of 92. She attended Mooney Creek elementary school and the Mount St. Scholastica Academy for three years before graduating from Atchison High

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elaine Dunster SAVANNAH, Mo. -Elaine Dunster, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Kevin J. Ortman, 49, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He was born Jan. 29, 1975, in St. Joseph, to George and Mary (Henson) Ortman. He was a cook at Adams Bar & Grill for eight years. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his children and was a big Chiefs fan.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Christa Wilson Christa Wilson, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 16, 2024. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, memorial services following at 11 a.m. Friday at the Abundant Faith Church of God. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SHERIDAN, Mo. – Donnie D. “Don” Hawk, 90, of Sheridan, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Mosaic Medical Center, in Albany, Missouri, with family at his side. Don was born April 20, 1934, in rural Sheridan, to Laz and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk. He was one of five children, grew up

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Michael Allen Dunnihoo, 65, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on June 28, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Glen and Norma (Pritchett) Dunnihoo. Michael graduated from Elwood, Kansas, High School in 1977 and spent most of his life in

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – E. Maxine Thompson, 96, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Nov. 7, 2024. Maxine was born to Thelma (Potter) and Chester Curtis on the farm south of Cameron. They moved to Cameron in 1931. She was a 1946 graduate of Cameron High School. Maxine attended Baker University, San Francisco State

By NewsPress Now ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Joann Carolyn Bell, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Salfrank) Tiemeyer, was born on March 25, 1930, in Rock Port, Missouri. She spent her childhood and much of her adult life in Rock Port, growing up on her parent’s 300-acre farm on the edge of town and graduating

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Roger Lee Carson, 90, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 29, 1934, to Melvin and Mary (Kurtz) Carson with twin brother, Roland, outside of Oregon, Missouri. Roger attended and graduated from New Point School in 1952.

By NewsPress Now Mary Lou Miller, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 26, 1946, in Wathena, Kansas. Graveside Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena. Full obituary and online condolences at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Thomas T. Coker KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Thomas Taylor Coker, 27, Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Mound City, Missouri, died Nov. 12, 2024. Farewell Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest City, Missouri. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest

By NewsPress Now Billie S. Sollars, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Homer E. and Vivian V. (Smith) Winemiller, in Barnard, Missouri. Billie married Marvin A. Sollars on July 17, 1955. After two years of nursing training, she left in lieu of marriage. She held

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – Marvin Lee Huey 88, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Richmond, Missouri, son of Stella and Thomas Huey. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Following high school, he enlisted into the United

By NewsPress Now Richard L. Pazar, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on Aug. 5, 1943, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to the late William and Beatrice (Meyers) Pazar. He was the youngest of 16 children and a graduate of Benton

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Mary Ann Payne, 101, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at an Oregon healthcare facility. Family visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Forest City, Missouri. Interment at Forest

By NewsPress Now Richard L. Pazar, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on Aug. 5, 1943, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to the late William and Beatrice (Meyers) Pazar. He was the youngest of 16 children and a graduate of Benton

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. — Mary Ann Payne, 101, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at an Oregon healthcare facility. Family visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Forest City, Missouri. Interment at Forest

By NewsPress Now Michael Brian Buczek, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 14, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Margaret and Benjamin Buczek. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and worked 35 years at Nestle Purina. He enjoyed spending