Obituaries

By NewsPress Now HIAWATHA, Kan. – Max Emmett Oltjen, 93, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died July 20, 2024, at Hiawatha Hospital. Please refer to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com for complete obituary/service details. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Sean E. Farley, 69, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Sean was born on Oct. 30, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas, to the late Robert R. and Honore C. (Leven) Farley. He was a 1972 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School, and received his B.S. in Political Science from Missouri

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Doris M. Lingerfelt ROCK PORT, Mo. -Doris Mae (Case) Lingerfelt, 88, Rock Port, Missouri, passed away July 20, 2024. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. July 25, 2024, United Methodist Church, Rock Port. Open visitation 9 a.m. July 24, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, family visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Arrangements: Minter

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Betty Jo (Garton) Lance, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jo was born on Dec. 23, 1939, in St. Joseph, to the late Herbert and Neola (Teaford) Garton. Betty graduated from Behler Grade School and was a 1957 graduate

By NewsPress Now Roger Edwin Vanover, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 28, 1945, in Gentry, Missouri, to Gerald “Perky” and Mary (Summa) Vanover. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School. In his younger years Roger enjoyed bowling, playing

By NewsPress Now Mary L. Pepple, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at a local healthcare facility. She was born on Jan. 15, 1944, to Walter and Dixie (Hare) Wilson, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Central High School and later attended Platt Junior Business College. She worked as a public relations

By NewsPress Now JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Ronnie D. Davis Sr., 64, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of Mary and Hugh Davis Sr. He worked at Memorial Park Cemetery as a grounds keeper. Ronnie enjoyed hunting and

By NewsPress Now JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Ronnie D. Davis Sr., 64, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of Mary and Hugh Davis Sr. He worked at Memorial Park Cemetery as a grounds keeper. Ronnie enjoyed hunting and

By NewsPress Now WINFIELD, Mo. – Marsha L. Brown of Winfield, Missouri, born March 19, 1965, died on July 12, 2024. She leaves behind her husband, Robert E. Allen; her wonderful family; her very dear chosen family; and many fabulous friends. She loved spending time with her family and the St. Charles Master Gardeners. She

By NewsPress Now CAPLJINA, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Fr. Angelo Petar Bartulica, aged 50, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Capljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born on June 29, 1974, in St. Joseph, he was known for his friendly and fun-loving nature, coupled with a deep missionary spirit that guided his life and work. Fr.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Shawn Adams CAMERON, Mo. -Shawn Adams, 56, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 18, 2024 Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Bruce D. Fane Bruce Douglas Fane, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away July 17, 2024. Memorial Service with Full Military Honors at Wyatt Park Baptist Church 3

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

By NewsPress Now Heather Renae Mace, 52, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 16, 1972, in St. Joseph, daughter of Betty and Robert “Pete” Mace. She attended Benton High School. She loved the simple things in life:

By NewsPress Now COSBY, Mo. – Lonnie Brickey, 84, Cosby, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born July 17, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Marvin and Nieva (Waggoner) Palmer. Lonnie married Zane Roland Brickey on Feb. 22, 1958. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2021. She was a longtime member

By NewsPress Now Jason Scott Johnson, 45, of St Joseph, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 14, 1979, in St. Joseph, son of Glenda and Donald Johnson. He attended Lafayette High School. Jason enjoyed taking walks and living life to the fullest. Jason was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now BENTONVILLE, Ark. -Seth Glen Hane, 39, Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Northwest, in Rogers, Arkansas, from a sudden medical condition, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Seth was born on Oct. 15, 1984, in St. Joseph, to Sherris A. (Snyder) Hane and

By NewsPress Now Lenny Rake was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 9, 1963. He was a Navy veteran, a beautiful contractor, and basically a jack-of-all-trades. Lenny was a very avid Chiefs fan, and loved bowling, fishing, and was king of the BBQ. Lenny was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Rake, St. Joseph;

By NewsPress Now PENROSE, Colo. – Sandra (Sandy) Mae Crockett passed away from this life on the early morning of July 8, 2024, with family by her side. Sandy and her daughter, Denise, shared and enjoyed one last Diet Coke moments before her passing. Born Aug. 4, 1939, to Claude Donald and Freida Mae (Gillenwater)

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lonna F. Conroy Lonna F. Conroy, 74, St. Joseph, passed away July 15, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. July 22, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Heather R. Mace Heather Renae Mace, 52, St. Joseph, died July 15, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m.

By NewsPress Now David, L Roberts, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born Nov. 21, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Russell and Mabel (Lidgett) Roberts. After graduating from Benton high school in 1965, he served his country as a 3rd Marine Division corpsman in the Vietnam war (1965-1968). He had

By NewsPress Now MT. VERNON, Mo. – Edith Vance, formerly Taylor, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away on June 30, 2024. She was 79 years old. Edith was a spitfire of a person. She had a huge personality packed into a tiny body. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother. She packed

By NewsPress Now OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Gail Meyer, known as “GG” to her family (short for Grandma Gail) made her transition early on the morning of July 9, 2024, succumbing quickly to ovarian cancer which had been recently diagnosed. Gail was living at Brookdale Rosehill Assisted Living at the time. Before Brookdale Rosehill, Gail

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Blayne Brian Baldwin, 4, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away July 10, 2024, at the Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City. Blayne was born on Jan. 5, 2020, in St. Joseph, to Reagen Coker and Travis Baldwin. Give us now the assurance that though Blayne has passed from our sight,

By NewsPress Now Ruth L. Coons CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Ruth Lynette (Simmons) Coons, 68, passed away at home with her family by her side on July 12, 2024. Ruth was born in St. Joseph to Everett and Betty Simmons, who preceded her in death. Ruth had an amazing sense of humor and infectious laugh. She excelled

By NewsPress Now GLADSTONE, Mo. – Kenneth V. Daly, 80, Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Notorre, in Liberty, Missouri. He was born Nov. 6, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Thomas Vincent and Rose Marie (Conner) Daly. Kenneth grew up in St. Joseph, where he graduated from Christian

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Debra Lynn (David) Barksdale, 70, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, after a long battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). Debby, as she was known to friends and family, was born Sept. 21, 1953, to John and Jewell Dean David, in St. Joseph. Throughout her childhood Debby was surrounded

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James Flannery MAYSVILLE, Mo. -James “Pat” Flannery, 68, passed away July 13, 2024. Celebration of Life 4 to 7 p.m. July 18, at Lakesite Country Club 880 SW Lakesite Rd, Maysville, MO 64469. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Colin Pritt ROCK PORT, Mo. – Colin Pritt, 78, Rock Port, passed away July 12, 2024.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Leonard Rake Leonard Rake, 61, St. Joseph, passed away July 11, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Linda May (Boyer) Arthur, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Linda was born May 21, 1947, to LaVerne and Floyd Boyer, in St. Joseph. Linda graduated from Central High School in 1965. On April 22, 1966, Linda married the love of her life William

By NewsPress Now James Richard Fowler, born in 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Nadine and LD (Larry Davis) Fowler, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, attended Shawnee Mission (North) High School, and later graduated college from Baker University. He