Obituaries

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Debera Sue (Ross) Cochenour, 76, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Clell and Jessie Lee (Swan) Ross. Debbie was a graduate of Hale High School. She worked for Hallmark Cards for 13 years and then worked in

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sharon Kaye Bennett, 76, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 3, 2024, at the NorthCare Hospice House. Celebration of Life will be held in Parkville, Missouri. Sharon was born June 22, 1947, in Gower, Missouri, to Ralph and Patricia Grier. Sharon was a graduate of Gower High School.

By NewsPress Now MISSION, Texas – Barbara Kay Halter, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Mission Texas. Barbara “Barb” was born the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn Jestes, and with her younger brother Keith, were raised on a farm in Fairport, Missouri. She attended Fairport School and was a graduate of Maysville

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles Freeman Charles “Chuck” Freeman, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away March 5, 2024. Graveside service 11 a.m. March 9 at Memorial Park Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com. Rose F. Kieffer Rose F. Kieffer 92, of St. Joseph, passed away March 6, 2024. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Kenneth Lloyd “Ken” Moran Sr., 97, Agency, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Marlboro, Massachusetts, to Telfor and Nona (Jacobs) Moran. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his service, Ken married Cecile Ellen

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Maurice K. Atland HIAWATHA, Kan. – Longtime Hiawatha, Kansas, resident Maurice K. Atland, passed away March 3, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Peggy L. Hart ROSENDALE, Mo. – Peggy Lee Hart, 69, of Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Feb. 25, 2024. Visitation March 8, 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral March 9 at 10:30 a.m.

By NewsPress Now ROSENDALE, Mo. – Glenn Dale Atkins, Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on Dec. 3, 1927, in Fillmore, Missouri, to the late William Franklin and Anna (Ueligger) Atkins. Dale was a graduate of Fillmore High School. Dale farmed his whole life until

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Frank Wayne Leslie was born in St. Joseph on Feb. 2, 1950. Frank was the son of Shirley Elmer and Adelia Eizal (Chivington) Leslie. On Feb. 4, 1977, he was married to Sharon (Grasty) Jones. Frank worked for 38 years at the production plant for Farmland Chemical, now Land

By NewsPress Now Tamara “Tammy” Glise-Norris, 66, St. Joseph, calmly passed at home on March, 2, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 22, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Wyllis LeRoy Glise (d. 1998) and Alma Jeannine Glise (nee Borngesser). Tammy attended St. Joseph’s Blair, Hall, and Bliss schools and graduated

By NewsPress Now Freddie E. Ritter Sr., 74, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. He was born Sept. 20, 1949, to Eugene and Willie in Paragould, Arkansas. Freddie enjoyed being the business owner of Ritter Tree Service for over 50 years. He always enjoyed being outside and on-the-go. But most of all, he

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Estil “Sally” Marie Royal. 93, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in a Gower, Missouri, health care center. She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Hurley, Virginia. She was preceded in death by husband, Walter; father, Motson Gentry; mother, Verna Justus. Survivors include daughter, Linda Royal;

By NewsPress Now BETHANY, Mo. – Darlene Dombrowe, 83, of Bethany, Missouri, passed away Feb. 29, 2024. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, Missouri. Burial: Rouse Cemetery, Darlington, Missouri. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions:

By NewsPress Now Elijah Lee Charles Ottison, 12, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2024, at Childrens Mercy Hospital. Elijah was born April 20, 2011, to Timothy Ottison, Jr. and Cassaundra Zerr-Ottison. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Tamara S. Norris Tamara S. Norris, 66, St. Joseph, passed away March 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 2 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary Kay Reid Mary Kay Reid 75, of St. Joseph, passed away March 3, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. March 9 at the Rupp

By NewsPress Now MARYSVILLE, Kan. – Michael Dale Young, 63, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born Oct. 25, 1960, in St. Joseph, Mike is preceded in death by his father, Morton Young, and son, Shawn Young. He married Sue Young on Oct. 14, 1995, she survives the home. Other survivors include his mother, Lois

By NewsPress Now Kathryn L. “Kay” Tootle, 100, a cherished matriarch, and stalwart of her community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born on July 16, 1923, in Dexter, Kansas, to Irvin and Verna (Topham) Lisetor. A proud alumna of Central High School’s class of 1941, Kay carried the spirit of

By NewsPress Now Julie Anne Young, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 13, 1964, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Joy and Alvin Christofferson Sr. She attended Mid- Buchanan High School and worked as a supervisor at Godfathers pizza and was a housekeeper.

By NewsPress Now Ellen “Midge” Pawling, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born on Nov. 2, 1943, to Fielding and Hazel (Harris) Ballard, in St. Joseph. She married Alvin R. Pawling on Aug. 29, 1971. Midge enjoyed having a good time, she was always smiling, laughing and cracking jokes. She

By NewsPress Now TEMPLE, Texas, – Rosemary Asmussen, age 91, of Temple, Texas formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home in Temple. She was born in St. Joseph, the daughter of Anthony “Tony” and Regina (Barrett) Hochenauer. A memorial service in St. Joseph will be held at a

By NewsPress Now KEOKUK, Iowa – Amanda Marie Higgins, 51, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, in Ft. Madison, Iowa. She was born May 7, 1972, in St. Joseph, daughter of Judith (Estes) and John Higgins. She attended Benton High School. Amanda was currently working at

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Frances Ann (Pugh) Hayes, 88, of Albany, Missouri, passed away March 2, 2024, at Nodaway Nursing Home, in Maryville, Missouri Survivors: children, Jerry Fish, Connie Brogan, Charles Fish, Careon and Jim Thompson, Carl Fish, David Fish, Dorothy and Vince Lewis, Chuck Fish; grandchildren; great- grandchildren. Graveside Service and Burial:

By NewsPress Now Brenda Sears was born in St. Joseph on Nov. 10, 1951. She passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Bessie Marie Foster, and father Ernest Ray Coon; brother, Ernest Ray Coon Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Marsh, Joanna Rice, La Donna Myers and Dianna Coon. Survivors

By NewsPress Now Larry “Scott” Goodwin, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by loved ones. He was born Nov. 15, 1965, in St. Joseph. Scott graduated from Benton High School. He worked for the City of St. Joseph for 29 years. He enjoyed spending time outside,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lydia M. Beaman Lydia May Beaman was born on Feb. 28, 2024, and passed away shortly after. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. March 16, Elwood Community Center, Elwood, Kansas. Cremation under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Thelma R. Hewins, 103, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at her home. Thelma was born on March 5, 1920, in Wathena, to Alouis and Anna Marie (Miller) Staudenmaier. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, American Legion Women’s

By NewsPress Now ROELAND PARK, Kan. – Samantha Ann Russell Rose, 51, Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. She was born July 17, 1972, in Beacon, New York, to Roland and Janet (Reeve) Russell. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shaare Sholem Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Carolyn Jean (Haze) Clark, 78, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945, in Turlock, California, to Cecil R. and Jacquelyn A. (Keys) Haze. Carolyn graduated from Alameda High School in 1963. She led a fulfilling career with American Family Insurance, where

By NewsPress Now Mitchell E. Pummell, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 10, 1954, in Bremerton, Washington, son of Ida and Richard Pummell. Mitch attended Benton High School. On June 8, 1973, he married the love of his life, Joyce Hartman, in St. Joseph,

By NewsPress Now Lawrence Bliley, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 8, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Doris and Edmond Bliley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home. He will be

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edwin Davis ARCHIE, Mo. – Edwin Davis, 82, Archie, Missouri, formerly Tarkio, Missouri, passed away Feb. 26, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment: 11 a.m. March 2 Home Cemetery, Tarkio. No scheduled visitation. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Robert G. Dynes Robert G. Dynes, 81, of St. Joseph, passed