Obituaries

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – James “Jim” C. Stuppy, age 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Jim was born April 15, 1945, to George L. Stuppy and Helen G. Stuppy. He grew up in St. Joseph, graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1963. Jim attended

By NewsPress Now Ryan Douglas Coffman, 33, St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1990, to Kenneth Dwayne Coffman and Cheryl D. Luke, in St. Joseph. Ryan graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 2009. After graduation, Ryan jumped into the workforce. He currently worked as a

By NewsPress Now JUNEAU, Alaska – Rhodina L Arnold “TJ”, 74, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at her home in Juneau, Alaska. She was born on Jan. 16, 1950, in St. Joseph, to Maxine and Robert Everett. She was a proud resident of Juneau, Alaska, and was a 1967 graduate of Faucett, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Louise Dean (Finkelstein) Leibowitz was born April 17, 1933, to Samuel and Rose (Dean) Finkelstein, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Geraldine Finkelstein Harelik; and her son, Scott C. Leibowitz. Louise was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended the University

By NewsPress Now Mary Helen Stuber, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 23, 1940, in St. Joseph to Waldo and Helen (Nold) Goff. Mary Helen married Dr. Robert Stuber on Feb. 14, 1988. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2023. She was an art and photography

By NewsPress Now Zayd Stephen Lawhon-Simmons, 11 months old, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born June 15, 2023, in St. Joseph, to Aaron Simmons and Katelyn Lawhon. Though he was taken from us too soon, he leaves lasting memories. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Anne M. Barnett TARKIO, Mo. – Anne Maureen Barnett, 82, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2024. Service: 6 p.m. May 31, 2024, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. May 30, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, family visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

By NewsPress Now Marrion E. Hollars, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at a Kansas City, Missouri, care facility. He was born May 1, 1937, in Horton, Kansas, son of Etta and Louis Hollars. Marrion graduated from Troy, Kansas, High School, class of 1955. He was the long time Owner/ Operator

By NewsPress Now Marrion E. Hollars, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at a Kansas City, Missouri, care facility. He was born May 1, 1937, in Horton, Kansas, son of Etta and Louis Hollars. Marrion graduated from Troy, Kansas, High School, class of 1955. He was the long time Owner/ Operator

By NewsPress Now Norma Jean Clizer, 95, went to be with her Lord, peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born Oct. 11, 1928, the only child of John J. and Emma M. (Hoshor) Scowden, Savannah, Missouri. On June 29, 1950, after both graduated from the University of Missouri, Norma married

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marvin R. Bulger TARKIO, Mo. – Marvin R. Bulger, 89, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away May 16, 2024. Service: 10 a.m. May 21, 2024, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, prior to service. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. May 20, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Arrangements: Davis Funeral

By NewsPress Now Wilbur V. Bunse, 92, St. Joseph, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Andrew County, Missouri, to Julius and Wilhamenia (Jann) Bunse. His commitment to public service was evident throughout his 23-year tenure as a dedicated fireman before he continued his professional path at Altec

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Rex L. Howell STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Rex Leon Howell, 89, passed away May 14, 2024. Funeral 1 p.m. May 18 at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Stewartsville, with burial immediately following at Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Myrtle Monico SAVANNAH, Mo. -Myrtle Monico, 86, of

By NewsPress Now BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. – Samuel Ray Lyle, 83, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph. Sam was born at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 15, 1940, to Raymond Harold and Edith Lillian (Jones) Lyle. They

By NewsPress Now Katherine W. (Jahnke) Chellew, 87, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 9, 2024. Farewell services were held on May 13, 2024, at Heaton Bowman Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, followed by graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetary. Full obituary can be found at www.heatonbowmansmith.com. As published in the

By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Barbara Kathryn Olvera (Gilley), passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Barbara was born in St. Joseph on March 26, 1948, to Raymond and Anna Gilley. She grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in 1966.

By NewsPress Now Doris Nadine Stephens, age 90, of St. Joseph, passed away May 14, 2024, at a local nursing home. Doris was born April 29, 1934, to Clyde Henderson Swift and Lenora Mae Workman Swift at the family home in King City, Missouri. Doris graduated from King City High School in 1942. Doris and

By NewsPress Now Marcia Diane (Rogers) Greenwald, 85, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born in Osborn, Missouri, on Dec. 14, 1938, to Elmer and Bertha (Korneman) Rogers. Marcia received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Texas Woman’s University. She had a lifelong love of Texas and made frequent trips to visit her great-nephew,

By NewsPress Now Bobby D. Burns, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born June 6, 1947, in Grant City, Missouri, to Hassel and Vada (Vance) Burns. Bobby married Carolyn S. Adams on Nov. 14, 1986. She preceded him in death. He later married Sherri Kratzer. He was a laborer for

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marva J. Dyer WESTPHALIA, Mo. -Marva Joyce Dyer, 85, passed away May 12, 2024. Funeral service May 24 at Oak Christian Church with burial immediately following at Oak Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Angela Hays Angela Hays, 54, St.

By NewsPress Now LAMONI, Iowa – Sandra L. Pace (Sandy Daniel) passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side on May 10, 2024. Sandy was born on Dec. 25, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. In 1955 Sandy was adopted by her loving and caring parents, Covell and Ruth (Redman) Daniel. Sandy

By NewsPress Now Darline M. (Warner) Langemach, 97, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 13, 2024. She was born on Sept. 3, 1926, in St. Joseph, to Eulie Eugene and Beulah May (Hockaday) Warner. She married Elden Wayne Langemach on Dec. 24, 1946, and they were married for 64 years

By NewsPress Now LAURIE, Mo. – William “Bill” Pauly died surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, Ascension Sunday. Born Jan. 11, 1952, to Gerald and Helena (Gronniger) Pauly, Bill was the fifth of six children. He was raised on the farm near Purcell, Kansas, and graduated from Midway High School in 1969. When not

By NewsPress Now RAYTOWN, Mo. – With heavy hearts we announce the death of Allan Ray Grable who passed away on April 13, 2024, at his home in Raytown, Missouri, at the age of 60. Allan was born Dece. 26, 1963, in St. Joseph, to Norman and Patricia (Russell) Grable. Allan attended Central High School.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Darline M. Langemach Darline M. (Warner) Langemach, 97, St. Joseph, passed away May 13, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Betty Tupas Rosell White, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Tubod Lanao Del Norte, Philippines, to Pastor Hilario and Elisa (Tupas) Rosell. Betty came to the United States with her brother, Benny Rosell, in 1952. They attended the Midwest Bible College. In 1953 she came

By NewsPress Now Jeremy Johnson, 37, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on Feb. 16, 1987, to Todd Johnson and Donna Fischer, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School. Jeremy was an avid motorcycle and stunt bike enthusiast. He had a love for computers and problem-solving and was

By NewsPress Now Lester Frank Clark Jr., 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Lester Frank Clark Sr. and Lavina Mae (Seddon) Clark. Frank married Linda Carol Gross on Oct. 8, 1966. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2015. Frank worked

By NewsPress Now Alberta “Bertie” Louise Crandell, 80, St. Joseph, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1944, to Albert and Opal Crandell, in St. Joseph Bertie lived in St. Joseph all of her life. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1963. She graduated from Platt Business College in 1972. She

By NewsPress Now Gloria “Gigi” Carolus peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024. Born on Aug. 24, 1931, in Bethany, Missouri, she later moved to St. Joseph where she met her loving husband, Paul “PopPop” Carolus. Together, Paul and Gloria were married for 67 years, sharing their lives in St. Joseph, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Overland