Obituaries

By NewsPress Now MaKenzie Dawn O’Neal, 20, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. She was born Nov. 10, 2003, to Kevin E. O’Neal and Beth A. Landes, in St. Joseph. MaKenzie enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed being around her baby cousins and hanging out with her sister who was also

By NewsPress Now McLean, Va. – William Merrigan, of Conception Junction, Missouri, long-time legal counsel to CIA Proprietaries and DOD, passed away at 90 in Northern Virginia. William “Bill” Merrigan, a dedicated U.S. government lawyer who served both the Department of Defense and the CIA proprietary Air America over the course of half a century

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Christopher Crossfield Christopher “Bear” Crossfield, 51, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 31, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Ralph William Fleck, Jr., 76, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. He was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Savannah, Missouri, to Ralph William Fleck, Sr. and LaDonna (Haddenham) Fleck. Ralph served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He married Joan Charlene Keck.

By NewsPress Now Marilyn Kay Koch 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Seneca, Kansas, daughter of the late Eileen and Charles Duryea, Jr. Marilyn married Eldon Koch on Jan. 9, 1971, in Seneca and he survives of the home.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Gerald “Jerry” Oren Pritchett, 80, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2024. His family was by his side at his home in Wathena, Kansas. Jerry was born on June 14, 1944, to Dorothy (Van Vacter) and Charles Pritchett. At the tender age of 13, tragedy struck his family when

By NewsPress Now Rebecca “Becki” Lee, passed away on Nov. 4, 2024, in St. Joseph, at the age of 71. Born on Feb. 12, 1953, in Carthage, Missouri, Becki’s life was marked by her loving spirit, intelligent mind and boundless energy. Becki earned a bachelor’s degree that paved the way for a diverse and impactful

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Todd Edward Servaes, 56, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at his home in Rushville, Missouri. He was born July 20, 1968, in Atchison, Kansas, son of the late Mary and Richard Servaes. He attended DeKalb High School, and then met his wife, Sonja, in 1994

By NewsPress Now Melvin Paul Sale, age 94, went to his heavenly home Nov. 1, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph. Melvin graduated from Central High School. He was a proud Navy Veteran, receiving several merits over his enlistment. Melvin was a typesetter printer for the St. Joseph News-Press and Gazette for 40 years.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Michael W. Carrico Michael Wayne Carrico 78, of St. Joseph, died Nov. 3, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Steven Goacher Steven Goacher, 62, St. Joseph, died Nov. 1, 2024. Arrangements pending, Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Marilyn K. Koch Marilyn Kay Koch, 73, of St. Joseph, died Nov.

By NewsPress Now Mark Anthony Lukehart 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Feb. 18, 1969, in St. Joseph. Mark was preceded in death by parents, Ruby and George Lukehar; sister, Arletta Bequette. Survivors brother, Donald Lukehart Sr.; and sister, Carolyn Maddock. No services scheduled at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jimmie Collins Jimmie Morris Collins, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 31, 2024; Visitation noon to 1 p.m. with a celebration of life starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 9, 2024. Inurnment with United States Army Military honors at Memorial Park Cemetery. www.ruppfuneral.com. Mark A. Lukehart Mark Anthony Lukehart 55,

By NewsPress Now Alice Andresen, the heart of our family, passed peacefully at Benedictine Living Community on Oct, 31, 2024. She lived 90 rewarding years. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family

By NewsPress Now ST. PETERSBERG, Fla. ­­­- Barb was kind and thoughtful to everyone and always had a smile on her face. She was a caring, loving wife who found great joy in motherhood. Barb worked at Mead Products for 30 years, making many lasting friendships there. She enjoyed spending time at the beachsearching for

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Helen I. Fare RAVENWOOD, Mo. -Helen Irene Fare, 102, of Ravenwood, Missouri, died Oct. 30, 2024. Services 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at Laura Street Baptist Church, in Maryville, Missouri. Burial Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com Robert P. McCart Robert “Bob”

By NewsPress Now Deborah “Debbie” Ann Cline, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in a health care center in St. Joseph. She was born April 26, 1954, in St. Joseph, daughter of Joyce and Fred Howard. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1973, and St. Joseph Beauty School. She

By NewsPress Now Glenn E. Taylor, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. He was born May 8, 1941, to Charles and Thelma (Pipes) Taylor, in Greencastle, Missouri. Glenn was a beloved husband, father, and friend who lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and integrity. He began his career at the age

By NewsPress Now EDGERTON, Mo. – Cheryl Ann (Kneale) Manville, 77, of Edgerton, Missouri, passed away Oct. 30, 2024. She was born to James F. and Vivian I. (Lance) Kneale May 20, 1947, in St. Joseph. Cheryl graduated from Lafayette High School in 1965. She later attended Gard Business University in St. Joseph and worked

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Betty Jean Moles-Specker, 97, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. She was born July 11, 1927, to Thomas and Jennie (Bockiere) Musso, in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty married O.A. “Speck” Specker on June 9, 1984. Educated at Cornell College, Betty’s intellectual

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert P. McCart Robert Patrick McCart, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 29, 2024. Graveside services Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Sharon Moutray, 81, St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1943, to John B. and Roberta M. (Lynch) Warden, in Grant City, Missouri. Her marriage to Ronald Lee Moutray on Aug. 24, 1962, was the start of an enduring partnership that would last 62

By NewsPress Now Angel Nicole Stewart and Savior James Stewart, infant twins, died shortly after birth on Oct. 25, 2024. They are the children of Amanda Stewart and Thomas Urbina. They are survived by their parents and sisters, Brianna and Amaiah; a brother, Inri; and maternal grandparents, Gail Lowder and Clifford Lowder. The family will

By NewsPress Now GRANT CITY, Mo. – Kathy Hunter, 66, Grant City, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Hamburg, Iowa, to Dale and Ruby (Lock) Schramm. Kathy married Jerry Ziolkowski. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1989. She married Matthew Hunter on June 9, 1990.

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

By NewsPress Now Florence F. McClanahan, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Lexington, South Carolina. She was born May 8, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Florabell and John Bethel. She graduated from Benton High School, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Maryland in

By NewsPress Now Leona Ilene Stephens, aged 90, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Mt. Moriah, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Everett Still. Leona was a graduate of Mt. Moriah School, and found joy in her

By NewsPress Now AMAZONIA, Mo. – Charles Dale Polsgrove, 96, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at St. Joseph Manor, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Fillmore, Missouri, to William and Beulah Beatrice (Alexander) Polsgrove. He married Opal Mary (Wiltz), in Oregon, Missouri, on April 17, 1949,

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Travis Ray Coon, Sr., 39, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Oct. 21, 2024. He was born Nov. 15, 1984, in St. Joseph, to Ernest Ray Coon Jr. and Rebecca Coleen Brown. Travis had worked for Alladin Foods at Benedictine College for the past seven months. Travis enjoyed football, cars, and

By NewsPress Now Robert Earl Rich, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He was born Oct. 11, 1936, in St. Joseph, son of the late Hazel and Harry Rich. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1954. He served in the United

By NewsPress Now Terry Beth Swartz, 62, of St. Joseph, met her savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 26, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 22, 1962, to Johnny and Margaret “Charlene” Swartz. She was the youngest of four. Terry