Obituaries

June 17, 2025, Verda was called home by her Heavenly Father following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Verda was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Morrowville, Kansas, the second of four children, to Lawrence and Mildred (Niemann) Stigge. She was raised in Frankfort and later Washington, Kansas, where she graduated in 1960 as the Valedictorian

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Brian Lee Graves, 59, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born Sept. 4, 1965, in St. Joseph, to Wayne and Charlotte (Miller) Graves. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to

Stephanie Gayle Prather, 69, of St Joseph, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday, June 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Oct. 30, 1955, in Atchison, Kansas, daughter of the late Lorene (Sampson) and Walter Prather. She graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School and Missouri Western State College. She

LINCOLN, Neb. – Garry Wall, 82, Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born Jan. 16, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Glen and Maxine (Adkins) Wall. Garry married Beverly Jean Stagner on June 25, 1971. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 2020. He was a farmer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Christopher Marlin, 51, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away June 12, 2025. He was born Nov. 10, 1973, in St. Joseph, to Bill and Judy (Waugh) Marlin. Visitation 2 p.m. with a small service and sharing of memories time commencing at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at our Parkville, Missouri,

Stephen Joseph Orzel, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born Feb. 18, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Frances and Harold Orzel. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1966, then joined the United States Navy, serving four years. He married Sandra Osborn on April

Michael W. Wisneski, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of Patsy and Norbert Wisneski. He graduated from Benton High School, and attended two years at Missouri Western State College. He married Judy Hanken on April 17,

Milton Harold Boyles, 95 of St. Joseph, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Milton Harold Boyles, the son of Roger and Estel (Hardin) Boyles, was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Rosendale, Missouri. He graduated from Bolckow High School. Milton was united in marriage to Verna Mae Sipes

Sandra Kay Hoecker, a loving wife and mother of two sons, passed away at the age of 81 on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Sandra, or Sandy as she was known by many, was born on July 1, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Louis and Hazel (Teschner) Canterbury. She graduated from Benton High School in

QUARTZ HILL, Calif. – Alan Dale Martin, 70, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday May 3, at his home in California. He was born June 12, 1954, in St. Joseph to Curtis (Dink) Martin and Betty Lou ( Tibbetts) Martin Kirschner. He graduated from Central High School class of 1972. Alan retired from the

Nancy Lou Yowell, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Mound City, Missouri, to the late Mildred (Smith) Diggs and Estell Diggs. On April 13, 1963, Nancy married Albert Franklin Yowell, and the two built a life rooted in commitment and family.

Alice Lorine (West) Shue, 86, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born Aug. 27, 1938, to Kenneth Driver West Sr. and Mary Pauline (Miller) West, both of St. Joseph. Alice attended St. Patrick’s grade school and graduated from the Convent of the

Guadalupe “Lupe” Irene Day, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after a brief illness at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Guadalupe and Rosendo Cruz-Hernandez. She attended Holy Rosary and St. Patrick’s elementary schools, then graduated Bishop LeBlond and attended two years

Carole Ann Dunn, 56, St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home. Carole was born Dec. 10, 1968, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of James A. and Ruth Ann Dunn. She lived the majority of her life in St Joseph. Carole was a graduate of Central High School (1987) and received

HAMILTON, Mo. – Harold Richard Henry, 90, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born on April 13, 1935, in Polo, Missouri, to Harold Clyde (Buster) Henry and Dorothy Ann McFall Henry. Harold lived a life marked by kindness to strangers, dedication to his farm, and ability

Nancy Sue Martin, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of the late Ermalea and Warren Drake. She attended Webster Elementary and Lafayette High School. She worked at the Marriott Hotel at the KCI Airport as a

WATHENA, Kan. – Laralee Miller, 79, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home. Laralee was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in California, to Oliver Earnest “Pat” and Freda (Kerns) Neeland. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wathena. Laralee was Wathena City Clerk for over 10 years

Wanda Louise Zimmerman (Dredge) Fisher, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the home she cherished, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was warm, funny, and engaging – the kind of woman who never let you leave her home hungry, always had time for a story, and somehow made

MARYVILLE, Mo. – L. D. Young, 88, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Maryville Living Center. Logan Douglas Young III was born on July 25, 1936, in Quitman, Missouri, to Byron and Mary Louise (Lowe) Young. He was a 1954 graduate Quitman High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri

INVERNESS, Fla. – Betty Lou Friess, age 98, passed away on June 7, 2025 in Inverness, Florida. Betty entered the world near King City, Missouri, the first child of Watt G. and Buelah Maud (Hailey) Thompson, on Aug. 14, 1926. Her childhood was spent near King City, and she graduated from King City High School

RAVENWOOD, Mo. – Cleola Beth Brandt, 94, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her friends and family. Cleola was born on June 18, 1930, in Ravenwood, to Loyd E. and M. Emma (Freeman) Powell. She attended Monroe Country School for her early education before graduating from Ravenwood High School. She

AUBURN, Wash. – Peggy Crockett (Calvert) lost her life to cancer on May 17, 2025. She was preceeded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and Paul “Pootie” Calvert. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Andre Noble, of Washington; sisters, Rhonda Simpson (Vernon) and Judy Kennedy, of Kansas City, Kansas; a son,

Steven A. Huber, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born June 10, 1954, to the late Robert Huber and Eula (Ellis) Erickson, in St. Joseph. He served in the United States Air National Guard. In his professional life, he dedicated over 30 years at Trans Audit as a freight auditor.

Judith Ann Tifrea, 82, was born July 2, 1942, to William and Mae (Flanagan) Simpson in Flags Springs, Missouri. She passed away June 5, 2025. Judy was formerly from Peru, Illinois. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Union Star High School and won the Betty Crocker award her senior year. She retired from Furnace Electric

Valeda May Peters, 84, of St. Joseph, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 14, 1940, in Sparks, Kansas, daughter of Ruby and Harvey Ruark. She graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School and worked as a secretary for several businesses. She

CAMERON, Mo. – Dr. David Steiniche passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on Jan. 4, 1940, in Morris, Illinois, the son of Dr. Aage and Barbara Steiniche. David grew up in Dwight, Illinois, where he attended Dwight High School. David graduated from Grinnell College in 1963, and later obtained a master’s degree

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gloria Gale Waller, 67, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her children on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a Savannah health care facility. She was born Dec. 6, 1957, in St. Joseph, daughter of Viola and Earl Griffin. Gloria attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed as a child, working alongside her

Linda Lee Harbord White, 69, passed away May 30, 2025, after a lengthy illness in St. Joseph. Born Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Joseph, to Edward Benton Harbord Sr. and Clella Mae (Shay) Harbord. Linda was raised in Elwood, Kansas, where she was a proud Elwood Panther. Later she would become a Certified Nurses Assistant,

Bonnie Louise (Templin) Hartigan, 95, of St Joseph, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her children, June 7, 2025. She was born to Leslie F. and Ada G. (White) Templin, Jan. 16, 1930, in Carthage, Missouri. Bonnie was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1947, and attended St. Joseph Junior College.

Earl Edward “Buddie” Buhman, of St. Joseph, passed away June 9, 2025, at Cameron Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1930, in DeKalb County, son of Oscar and Emma (Fisher) Buhman. He graduated in 1948 from Clarksdale High School. He proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War and