Obituaries

By NewsPress Now PENSACOLA, Fla. – Otto Francis “Frank” Lassen, 83, formerly of Winthrop, Missouri, was peacefully called to our heavenly father’s home, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his son’s residence in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by his loving children. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran

By NewsPress Now David M. Hiatt 1940-2024 Janice Gay Hiatt 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Rushville, Missouri, the first daughter of the late Louise and J.W. Griffith. Janice graduated from DeKalb High School in 1959 and Draughon’s

By NewsPress Now Late Notices John Bucher John Bucher, 89, St. Joseph, passed away April 15, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Ann E. Kerns STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Ann Elizabeth Kerns, 53, passed away April 8, 2024. Funeral April 20, 2024, at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Stewartsville, Missouri. Visitation noon to 2

By NewsPress Now Michael R. Cramer GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – Michael R. Cramer, of Grand Haven, Michigan, died April 1, 2024, at the age of 78. The eldest son of Rolf and Ellen Cramer, Mike spent his early years in frontier Alaska, moving to Missouri with the family for his last three years of high

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Margaret Goth HIAWATHA, Kan. -Margaret Goth 61, Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Janice Hiatt Janice Hiatt 82, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home Rose A. Rosenauer Rose Anne Rosenauer,

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Lydia Jeanne Smith, 80, Agency, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on Dec. 6, 1943, to James H. and Lillian L. (Funk) Hand, in South Bend, Indiana. Jeanne attended Kansas State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in education and physical education.

By NewsPress Now John Henry Hayse, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 25, 1938, to John Edward and Minnie (Nabower) Hayse, in Grand Island, Nebraska, and grew up on the family farm in Wood River, Nebraska. John had a great sense of humor and loved life, making

By NewsPress Now Feliciano Barron Hinojos de 86 años de edad, falleció el jueves 4 de abril del 2024 en su casa en Saint Joseph. Nació el 20 de octubre de 1937 en Villa Matamoros, Mexico, hijo de Elisa y Anastasio Barrón. Trabajó en Panadería en Mexico. Era miembro de la Iglesia Católica San Patricio.

By NewsPress Now Dorothy (Nolan) Gross, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born Aug. 7, 1957, in St. Joseph, to Daniel and Joyce (Monday) Nolan. Dorothy married Daniel John Gross on Nov. 30, 1976. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 2012. She went to nursing school and earned

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Gary Leland Heinrichs, 74, of Easton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1949, in King City, Missouri, son of Crystal and Eugene Heinrichs. He graduated from the last class held at Easton High School in 1968 and also attended one

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Pamela Sue Bousman, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully April 8, 2024. She was born Dec. 28, 1955, in St. Joseph, to Gerald and Leona (Hoffelmeyer) Bodde. Pam was a union bricklayer for BAC Local 15 for 45 years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed spending time

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Carolyn Sue Messner, 81, of Albany, Missouri, passed away April 9, 2024. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the chapel. Friends may call anytime after

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Catherine A. Bales Catherine A. Bales, 68, St. Joseph, passed away April 11, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Charline Mollus Charline Mollus, 93, St. Joseph, passed away April 11, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Black Friday the stock market crashed, and The Great Depression began. 87 days later, on Jan. 21, 1930, in Denver, Colorado. Blessing Maag and Hugh Doane Watson welcomed their first surviving son, John Dudley Watson. John was a child of the depression. Seven years later a baby sister, Dorothy Jeanne, was born.

By NewsPress Now Michael E. Milbourn, 63, passed on April 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born on Dec. 16, 1960, to Virgil and Shirley Milbourn. He is proceeded in death by Shirley Milbourn. Survived by the love of his life, Marcia Milbourn; his father, Virgil Milbourn; children, Michael Milbourn Jr., Joshua Milbourn, Lindsey

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mary J. Campbell CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Mary Jane Campbell, 93, died April 9, 2024. Funeral April 15 at 2 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Chillicothe. Arrangements by Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Sheila C. Flanagan Sheila Colleen Flanagan, 53, St. Joseph, passed away April 9, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction

By NewsPress Now Michael Wayne “Biggie” Russell, 43, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 29, 1980, in St. Joseph, son of Mary and Michael Russell. He attended Benton High School. Biggie enjoyed painting and was a fixer of many things. He was a strong, independent

By NewsPress Now Michael Lawrence Rucker, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, at his home. Born in St. Joseph. He was the son of Charles and Agnus ( Drennen) Rucker. He was a graduate of Central High School. He married Carolyn Steeby in 1980, and they shared 35 years of marriage together. Mike

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dorothy M. Gross Dorothy May Gross, 66, St. Joseph, passed away April 9, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Eric Michael Lederer, 50, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born April 15, 1973, in St. Joseph. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and worked as a painter. He enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors, and was a talented artist. Eric was baptized at St.

By NewsPress Now ENFIELD, Conn. – Beloved son, brother, and friend, Stephen Michael Lindensmith, 39, died unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Enfield, Connecticut, on Friday, April 5, 2024. Stephen was born on Aug. 15, 1984, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and grew up one of six children in Earlysville, Virginia. He was a graduate of

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bob” Hausman, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on Dec. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph,to the late Edward L. and Rose Mary (Shea) Hausman. He was a 1968 graduate of Christian Brothers High School,

By NewsPress Now Lois Elaine (McIntosh) Lyon 88, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, in St Joseph. She was born June 4, 1935 in Martinsville, Missouri, daughter of the late Oreana and Ivan Gentry. She married Milton Gene on Aug. 7, 1996 and he survives of the home. Lois managed Barbosas Castillos

By NewsPress Now James Arlen Ringer, 88, a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born on March 6, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Arthur Edward Ringer and Grace Irene (Kemp) Ringer. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1954. On June

By NewsPress Now Robert Michael “Odie” Rich 70, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in St. Joseph. He was born June 14, 1953, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, son of Mary Belle and Robert Rich. He graduated from Benton High School Class of 1971. In 1996, he met Stacie Anno and they were

By NewsPress Now Pauline Frances Norton, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at LaVerna Village, in Savannah, Missouri. She was born Sept. 30, 1934, in St. Joseph, daughter of Etta and Ernest Reed. She worked at ADCO, where she retired from after 30 years. Pauline enjoyed going to garage sales and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Feliciano Barron-Hinojos La Misa de Cuero Presente se celebrará el martes 9 de abril de 2024, a las 10 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Patricio con el P. Jonathan Davis. La visitación será de 5 to 8 p.m. con el rosario a las 7:30 pm el lunes en

By NewsPress Now BELLMONT, NC- Winston Jerome Malotte Jr. 73, Bellmont, North Carolina, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1951, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by parents, Winston Malotte Sr., and Myrtle Barger, and a sister, Lillian McDaniel. Survivors wife, Rhonda Malotte; son, Chad (Sue) Malotte;

By NewsPress Now William Michael “Mike” Gentry, 56, passed away naturally at home on March 18, 2024, following many years of battling alcoholism. He was born in Colorado on May 25, 1967, to Bill and Sue Gentry. The family settled in the St. Joseph area when he was a toddler. He was a proud Mark

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Michael Rucker Michael Rucker, 66, of St Joseph, passed away April 4, 2024. Mr. Rucker will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service arrangements are pending at this time. www.ruppfuneral.com Feliciano Barron-Hinojos Feliciano Barron-Hinojos, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away April 4, 2024, Mass of Christian