Obituaries

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Patrick Duncan Karl Jr., 49, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 15, 2024. He was born on Dec. 19, 1974, to Patrick Duncan and Karen Ann (Corkins) Karl, in St. Joseph. He grew up in Willowbrook, Missouri, graduated from Mid-Buchanan High School, and attended the Hillyard’s welding program.

By NewsPress Now Phyllis J. Gondring, 82, St. Joseph, passed away in peace and surrounded by her family on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. This earth was graced with Phyllis’ birth on Oct. 8, 1941, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Embers) Withiam, in McPherson, Kansas. Phyllis was raised in Cushing, Oklahoma, by her parents with her brother,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices David G. Moore David Gordon Moore, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 19, 2024. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. — Kay Ann Lee, 75, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Illinois. Kay was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Peterson; father, Clarence Peterson; brother, John McAdams; and husband, Joe Lee. Survivors include sister, Sue Bowman (Glenn); sister-in-law, Karen McAdams;

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. — Kay Ann Lee, 75, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Illinois. Kay was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Peterson; father, Clarence Peterson; brother, John McAdams; and husband, Joe Lee. Survivors include sister, Sue Bowman (Glenn); sister-in-law, Karen McAdams;

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. — Charles Geiler, 85, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at a local health care facility. He was born Feb. 28, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Bessie and Julius Geiler. He graduated from North Platte High School, class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army, based

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Charles Geiler, 85, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at a local health care facility. He was born Feb. 28, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Bessie and Julius Geiler. He graduated from North Platte High School, class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army, based

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Phyllis J. Gondring Phyllis J. Gondring, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 17, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com. Ricky E. Wilfong Ricky Eugene Wilfong, 65,

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Kay Ann Lee, 75, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Illinois. Kay was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Peterson; father, Clarence Peterson; brother, John McAdams; and husband, Joe Lee. Survivors include sister, Sue Bowman (Glenn); sister-in-law, Karen McAdams;

By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Freida M. Schriner, age 90, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House. She was born the daughter of Leslie G. and Marjorie D. (Bennett) Kiefer on June 14, 1934, in St. Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Andrew “Andy” Evan Lindner, 40, of Stanberry, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, at St. Joseph, held by his wife, children and mother. They will continue to hold him in their hearts forever. Andy was born on June 22,

By NewsPress Now Ardella Heckman went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in St. Joseph, as the result of a stroke. She was 86 years old. Ardella was a homemaker and a mother, and a graduate of Benton High School in 1955. She married Wilbert Heckman in 1963. They

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert “Bob” Eugene Barton MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Robert “Bob” Eugene Barton, 98, passed away Aug. 19, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with burial immediately following at Amity Cemetery where there will be full military honors. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21

By NewsPress Now Jerry Bob McCrary, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. He was born Oct. 28, 1942, in Stanberry, Missouri, to Columbus and Marie (Wiederholt) McCrary. Jerry married Joyce Sharp of Gentry, Missouri, on Aug. 13, 1962. To this union three children were born, Jerry Allen McCrary, Robert McCrary, and Bradley

By NewsPress Now Donna L. Golden CRAIG, Mo. – Donna L. Golden, 79, of Craig, Missouri, passed away at the Community Hospital, in Fairfax, Missouri, on Aug. 15, 2024. Services: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, 11 a.m. Big Lake Baptist Church. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig. Memorials: The

By NewsPress Now Brandie Turner, 43, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday. Miss Turner will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – Victoria Sue Berry, June 18, 1847 to Aug. 13, 2024, passed away peacefully in Liberty, Missouri. Rosary: Friday, Aug. 23, 9:45 a.m., Church of Annunciation, Kearney, Missouri. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 23, 10 to 11 a.m., also at the Church. Funeral Mass: Friday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to noon, also

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Carol A. Wright WEATHERBY, Mo. -Carol Ann Wright, 82, passed away Aug. 16, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville, Missouri, with Burial following at Hopewell Baptist Cemetery, Weatherby, Missouri. Visitation: One hour prior to funeral service on Monday. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Francis P. Durbin, 82, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. He was born June 28, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri, to Julius and Odilia (Walter) Durbin. Francis married Rosalie Devers on Nov. 28, 1964. She survives of the home. He was a farmer in the Conception Junction, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now ABILENE, Kan. – On Aug. 6, 2024, our beautiful, tenacious, one of a kind mom, Sheryl Helen Gruen (Jones), 78, left us for Heaven. She was born on Sept. 6, 1945, to W. Scott and Helen Eshnaur, in Kansas City, Missouri. Sherry spent her childhood in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1970

By NewsPress Now CRAIG, Mo. — Donna L. Golden, 79, of Craig, Missouri, passed away at the Community Hospital, in Fairfax, Missouri, on Aug. 15, 2024. Services: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, 11 a.m. Big Lake Baptist Church. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig. Memorials: The Alzheimer’s Association or

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. — Francis P. Durbin, 82, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. He was born June 28, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri, to Julius and Odilia (Walter) Durbin. Francis married Rosalie Devers on Nov. 28, 1964. She survives of the home. He was a farmer in the Conception Junction, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now WEATHERFORD, Texas – Julia Minor Hieb, age 67, passed away on July 10, 2024, from a heart condition. She was born in St. Joseph to Donald and Nylus Minor, of Easton, Missouri. Julia graduated from Central High School in 1974, and went on to get her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Missouri

By NewsPress Now Louis R. Killackey, 75, rode off into the sunset on Aug. 14, 2024, and was greeted by his father, Jack; mother, Betty; and brother, John; among other family members. Louis was the son of Jack and Betty (Pinkston) Killackey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; and brother, John. Louis

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Louis R. Killackey Louis R. Killackey, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 14, 2024. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Aug. 24, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Alma Louise Keith, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in St Joseph. She was born May 25, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mae Louise and Gerald Williams. On Dec. 21, 1967, she married the love of her life, Aaron Keith Jr. Alma worked as a waitress for

By NewsPress Now Richard Foster, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. He was born Oct. 22, 1948, to Robert and Emma (Culver) Foster in Gallatin, Missouri. He proudly served with the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant. Richard was also a member of the Missouri Valley Amateur Radio Club. He

By NewsPress Now ST. PETERS, Mo. – John Alvin Huffer, age 73, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born in St. Joseph on Oct. 26, 1950, to Forrest and Tura Huffer (nee Bodde). John enjoyed fishing, playing pool, chess, and watching the Kansas City

By NewsPress Now Leo V. Stock, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. He was born on Dec. 6, 1929, in St. Joseph, to Leo and Helen (Bauman) Stock. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 571, St. Joseph General Assembly 569, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and Christian Brothers

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Phillip B Wilson, 85, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at the First Christian Church, in Atchison with Dr. David May officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11