Obituaries

CHICAGO, Ill. – Susan Hamburger, 97, Chicago, Illinois, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Breslau, Germany, to Walter and Lili (Meyer) Wollman. Susan married Rabbi Wolfgang Hamburger on Dec. 25, 1955. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2012. She earned her master’s

Terry Lee Messa, 71, St. Joseph, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born May 5, 1954, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by parents, Benny Messa and Norma Yonning. Survivors include three children: son, Terry Messa Jr., daughter, Stacy Lucker, and son, Adam Mooney; three brothers and five sisters including Lana Compton,

Norman Dale “Randy” Randall, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025. Randy was born Aug. 16, 1931, in the French Bottoms of St. Joseph, to Francis W. and Evelyn (Sitzman) Randall. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School where he served in the ROTC. Randy served his country honorably with the

HIGHLAND, Kan. – James Wayne “J.W.” Twombly, 75, of Highland, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. J.W. was born on Dec. 18, 1949, in Highland, the only child of James Wesley and Evelyn M. (Peuker) Twombly. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Fanning, Kansas. A lifelong resident of Doniphan County,

Delbert Edwin Weddle Jr, 77, peacefully returned to his heavenly home on May 9, 2025. Del was born Nov. 27, 1947 to Delbert and Alice (Wyatt) Weddle, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Central High School in 1966. He went on to study jewelry and horology (watch making) at Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville,

TROY, Kan. – Randy Foley, 66, Troy, Kansas, formerly of Wathena, Kansas, died May 7, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Randy was born March 5, 1959, in Spearville, Kansas, to Dwayne and Ethel Mae Foley. He grew up in Wathena and was a 1977 graduate of Wathena High School, later attending Washburn University.

Isabel Marie Kozanecki, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born May 24, 1927, to the late Stanley and Marie (Olsen) Liebe, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Blessed with the companionship of two husbands, Isabel first married Clarence Riebe, in 1947, who predeceased her in 1967. In August 1968, she married Jacob

Deborah Lee Miller, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born March 23, 1957, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary and Norman Wuerfele. Debbie attended Lafayette High School. She married Matt Miller on Nov. 3, 1978. Debbie enjoyed going to garage sales and

Don was born on June 25, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his father was maintenance manager at the Quaker Oats Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Arden Edwards and Helen Minnie Hoecker; by his wife of 50 years, Rosemary Ann Swope; a daughter, Mary Agnes; and a son, Sean Paul.

Sandra Ezzell 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born April 11, 1956, in St. Joseph. Her husband is Corky Ezzell. Sandra has been cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Garland Eugene “Gene” Provin was born March 4, 1933, in Ridgeway, Missouri to Garland and Mary Provin. Gene worked for Heaton-Bowman-Smith Funeral Home for many years before retiring. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Provin. He is survived by three children, Teresa Marie Irwin, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Janesa Lademann,

LANCASTER, Kan. – Edward Arthur Warriner, 76, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Lancaster Church of Faith with Pastor Steve Warriner officiating. Burial will follow at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster,. Memorials are suggested to

Don F Aberer, proud Catholic father of eight children, 28 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, died on April 30, 2025, after complications from heart surgery. Don was born on Oct 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Frances Aberer. Don grew up in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and went to school at Bishop Miege High

ALBANY, Mo. – Donald Lee Arthur, 88, of Albany, Missouri, passed away on May 5, 2025, in St. Joseph, surrounded by family. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Charles Elmer Shields, 78, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born Feb. 2, 1947, in St. Joseph, to C. Herschel and Mildred (Smith) Shields. He graduated from Nodaway Holt High School in Graham, Missouri, in 1965. Charles served his country in the Army National Guard, and was a

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Kenneth Chad Ehrhardt was born on July 14, 1945, to parents Cyril and Irene Ehrhardt, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He passed away on May 5, 2025. Ken was a mover, spending his entire life truck driving and farming and enjoying country life with his family. You’d often see him mowing the grass or

Christopher Patrick Lemley, 25, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 9, 1999, in Hays, Kansas. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, with funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Rupp Chapel. The family request memorials to the

Emma Lee McEnaney, daughter of Logan and Dorothy (Good) Townsend, born March 30, 1941. Emma Lee united in marriage to Gerald McEnaney and became parents of two children, Leonard and Jerrone. They later divorced. Emma Lee worked in the medical field and was a hairstylist for many years. Emma Lee was preceded in death by

TROY, Kan. – Nancy W. Harmon Smith, 72, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home. Nancy was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in Fairfax, Missouri, to Billy Jack and Laura (Ellison) Harmon. Nancy married the love of her life, George Smith of Troy, on June 19, 1999. He survives of

Susan Cobb Fetty, 63, St. Joseph, passed away on May 3, 2025, at her residence. Susan was born on Aug. 28, 1961, to Jimmie and Margaret (Fuston) Cobb, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Lafayette High School with the class of 1979. She was united in marriage to Tim Fetty in May, 1999. To that

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ralph Bernard Mayer, age 93, died peacefully surrounded by family in his home on Friday, May 2, 2025, after suffering a stroke. He was born on Aug. 20, 1931, in Lenexa, Kansas, to Ethel and Carl Mayer and graduated high school from De La Salle Military Academy. In September of 1951,

Karla June Phillippe, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 24, 1947, in McFall, Missouri, daughter of the late Georgia and Cecil Daniel. She worked at the Savannah, Missouri, School District as a Librarian for many years. Karla loved to read and spend time with

SOLON, Iowa – Florence Elizabeth (Green) Boldridge, 80, passed away at Solon Nursing Facility in Solon, Iowa, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born on Jan. 28, 1945, in St. Joseph, to James and Helen Green. She graduated from Central High School, in St. Joseph, and was the first class to integrate that high

KEARNEY, Mo. – Rosamond A. Chapin, 86, formally of Rushville, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Kearney, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. May 10, 2025, at Sugar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Keith Hoover officiating. Rosamond has been cremated under the direct supervision of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison,

EVANSTON, Ill. – Gale Barkley Vineyard was born on Dec. 20, 1963, into the happy household of Katherine and Ben Vineyard, in St. Joseph, joining siblings Ginny and Ben. Later when Kitty arrived, the family was complete. From her earliest days to her last, Gale lived a life of cheer, gladness, laughter and love. At

STANBERRY, Mo. – Becky Phillips, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday April 19, 2025, at her second home in Countryside Village surrounded by her immediate family along with her close friend. She was born in Price, North Carolina, the daughter of A. Bishop and Jennie Snead Clifton. On Nov. 28, 1959, she married Don Phillips, of

FAIRFAX, Mo. – Jack A. Vernon, 78, Fairfax, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Fairfax. Preceded: parents, Beulah (Marion) Carter, Herbert Vernon; siblings, Dolores Thompson, Toby Prime, Jimmy Lee Thompson. Survivors: wife, Ginny, Fairfax; sister, Billie “Hopper” Smith, Rock Port, Missouri; children, Jennifer (Scott) Schoonover, Trimble, Missouri, John (Chastidy) Vernon, Montrose, Minnesota, stepchildren, Neil

Nancy Kay Neidel, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born April 2, 1941, daughter of the late Alberta and Donald Greiner. She enjoyed growing up on the Holt County Family Farm. She graduated from Oregon High School and Central Methodist University, in Fayette, Missouri,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeralee Tietz, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, wife of Ronald Tietz, passed away April 24, 2025. She was born Jan. 5, 1943, in St. Joseph, to parents Joseph and Mary Deatherage, deceased. Jeralee graduated from Central High School, in St. Joseph, and attended St. Joseph Junior College. She and Ron,

Gerald Lee Brock, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in at his home. Gerald was born Jan. 7, 1934, in Norborne, Missouri, son of the late Essie and Myron Brock. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School, class of 1952. On March 26, 1955, he married Marion Ziolkowski. Gerald worked serveral