Obituaries

Rodger Hamilton Buschhorn, 76, St. Joseph, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born June 7, 1948. Preceded in death by parents: Kenneth and Leslie Buschhorn. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled services at this time. Memorials are requested to the Rodger Buschhorn

Marlene Sue Canterbury, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 17, 1952, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mini and Robert Symington. She married Lloyd “Alex” Canterbury on Aug. 18, 1987, and the rest is history. She was a homemaker first, she was always

Abbigail J. (Adkins) Caribardi passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, after a 2-year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Born March 24, 1985, in St. Joseph, Abbi graduated from East Buchanan High School in 2003. After high school, Abbi went on to graduate from The Beauty University, in St. Joseph, receiving her Missouri

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Reffitt, 61, St. Joseph, formerly of Polo, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Survivors include her mother, Wanda Turner; husband, Robert; children, Richard Hudson and Christopher Hudson; four beloved grandchildren; sister, Connie Iberia. Becky will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations &

A Missouri Task Force 1 member who responded to the 9/11 attacks in New York has died from cancer, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced Thursday. Heavy rigging specialist Larry Duncan was one of the responders who scoured rubble the day after the attacks on the World Trade Center looking for survivors. He operated

NAMPA, Idaho – Marillyn R. Nichols was born April 29, 1934, in Savannah, Missouri, to Raymond T. Gillup and Roberta Marie Gillup (Kimsey). Siblings Roger Gillup and Janice Tyhurst. Marillyn passed away Jan. 12, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho. She was 90 years old. Final interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. Marillyn is survived by her

COSTA RICA – James “Jim” Edwin Larkin, the ninth of 11 children of James Edwin and Catherine Eliza Semmens Larkin, was born on Oct. 18, 1950, in Creston, Iowa, and entered his rest on Jan. 12, 2025, in Costa Rica. The family moved to Brookfield, Missouri, and St. Joseph where he started school and in

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Dorothy J. (Reynolds) Jumps, 83, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at a Mound City care center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Mound City Nutrition Site. A complete obituary and online condolences may be found

UNION STAR, Mo. – Terry Lee Smith, 66, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1958, in Rushville, Missouri, son of the late Deana and Francis Smith. He married Valerie Smith on Nov. 20, 1976, and she survives of the home. He

DEARBORN, Mo. – Keith Staton Gardner, 75, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born June 10, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of the late Patricia and Chester Gardner. He graduated from Belair High School, and worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, Nascar racing

S. Louise Potter, 91, of St Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at a Savannah, Missouri, health care facility. She was born Feb. 9, 1933, in St. Joseph, daughter of Sylvia and Jesse Boles. She graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1953. On Aug. 16, 1951, she married Clinton Potter. Alongside her husband

Darlene Thornton, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Sept. 22, 1938, in Severance, Kansas. Darlene married Thomas Thornton and together they raised three children. He later passed in 1992. Darlene devoted her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword and Sudoku puzzles and

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patricia “Pat” Ann Sauer, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Rolla, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on Nov. 8, 1934, in St. Joseph, to the late Frank Zbierski and Margaret (Nurski) Zbierski. Pat married Dr. Harry “Hank” J. Sauer Jr. on

Ila Brazzell, 89, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Ila was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Irena, Missouri, to the late Ray and Maidie (Fletchell) Stabe. She was a 1953 graduate of Grant City, Missouri, High School. Mrs. Brazzell worked as a sewing machine

Michael “Mike” David Wright, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 6, 1945, to Leonard “Ted” E. and Lelia M. (Wallace) Wright, in Springfield, Missouri. Mike married Allene Wilson Phillips on Dec. 27, 1970. Mike’s pursuit of knowledge led him to achieve a Doctorate of

Kadin M. “Boomer” Williams Jones, 20, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born July 4, 2004, in St. Joseph, son of Crystal and Steven Jones. Kadin’s greatest love and joy in his life was his wife, Kaytlin, and their children, Kyler and Isla. He

ATCHISON, Kan. – Gerald Leroy Giles, who was known by most as “Oscar”, died Jan. 19, 2025, at his home in Atchison, Kansas, at the age of 90. A service to remember Oscar will be on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. The family will have a visitation for

Barry Layne Robertson, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away at home surrounded by the loving embrace of his family on Jan. 11, 2025, after a valiant 2-year battle with renal cancer. Barry was born on Jan. 6, 1959, to Sharon Trapp Robertson Michel and Robby Robertson, in St. Joseph. Barry graduated from Benton High School

Bobbie JoAnn Wolfenbarger was born Oct. 7, 1964, to Jim and Sharon (Reital) Allday. Bobbie passed on Jan. 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was greeted in heaven by her parents and stepdaughter, Crystal Wolfenbarger. Bobbie married Robert Wolfenbarger, Dec. 28, 2012, who survives the home. She enjoyed playing Bingo, dancing, and fishing. Most

Daria Marcie (Kobzej) Green, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 27, 1959, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Nadja and Ivan Kobzej. She graduated from Benton High School, and was a very talented cook, who loved animals, and spending time with her family.

Alma L. “Billie” (Crowley) Caldwell, 93, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. She was born Sept. 4, 1931, to William R. and Esther L. (DeJaynes) Crowley, in Glasgow, Missouri. Billie married William “Leroy” Caldwell on April 21, 1956. They were married 67 years before he preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2023.

TROY, Kan. – Mary Ruth Ruddy, 94, of Troy, Kansas, passed away at the Mosaic Life Care early Thursday morning, on Jan. 16, 2025. Mary was born on April 17, 1930, to Bruce and Opal (McKay) Herring. Mary grew up on a farm near Sparks, Kansas, and graduated from Troy High School and Highland Community

Robert “Boe” Hoecker, 62 years old, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman and Betty Hoecker. Boe lived in various states in his younger years due to his father’s employment, including Washington, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Maryland.

Marilyn Francis Dugger, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care. She was born June 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of Bill and Mary Ann Toney. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1969. On May, 9, 1969, she married Donald

LONGMONT, Colo. – Donald Keith Hiskey, 85, passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, in Longmont, Colorado. Born on Feb. 26, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Walter and Beulah (Drake) Hiskey, he graduated from Chillicothe, Missouri, High School and Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. Don worked for the Missouri Departments of Revenue and Transportation, and the

LONGMONT, Colo. – Donald Keith Hiskey, 85, passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, in Longmont, Colorado. Born on Feb. 26, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Walter and Beulah (Drake) Hiskey, he graduated from Chillicothe, Missouri, High School and Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. Don worked for the Missouri Departments of Revenue and Transportation, and the

Laura Virgle Hughes, 100, St. Joseph, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 12, 2025. She was born May 1, 1924, to Edward and Lorraine Williams. Laura graduated from Bartlett High School and was a lifelong member of St. Francis Baptist Temple, where she served in the Mission, Naomi Circle, Children’s

Robert “Boe” Hoecker, 62 years old, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman and Betty Hoecker. Boe lived in various states in his younger years due to his father’s employment, including Washington, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Maryland.

CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Joy Luella Collins, 87, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 14, 1937, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Helen and Joseph Springs. She attended Kirschner School. On Sept. 15, 1955, she married Russell Dean Collins. Joy worked on the Production Line at Quaker