Obituaries

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

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – We are saddened to announce the passing of Jean Lewin, age 87, at Family Hospice, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Jean was born and raised in St. Joseph and moved to Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, in 2022 to reside at Friendship Village Assisted Living. Jean was full of energy,

Richard Allen Hall, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of Fay and Daryl “Shorty” Hall. He worked at Snorkel as a welder. He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marvin Ebling Marvin Melton Ebling, 86, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 29, 2024. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 2025, Rupp Funeral Home. Interment: Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, Missouri. Iowakim Sewell Iowakim Sewell, 61, St. Joseph, died Dec. 27, 2024. Funeral Jan. 11,

By NewsPress Now Jack W. Reynolds, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of the late Doris and John Reynolds. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and worked as an Electrician at Quaker Oats until it closed, then he

By NewsPress Now TROY, Mo. – Herbert Merle George, 98, Troy, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. He was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Gower, Missouri, to Oscar and Ollie (Anderson) George. Herbert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Ruth Ann Heydt

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Nathan Harris, 29, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. He was born Sept. 26, 1995, to Eric B. Harris and Kelly A. (Garcia) Harris, in Aurora, Colorado. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 2014. Nathan enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, watching WWE and his

By NewsPress Now Mary Ann Flugrad, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Dec. 28, 2024, at the Field Point Assisted Living facility, St. Joseph. Mary Ann was born Aug. 22, 1933, to Frank and Anna Tyliski. She was a graduate of The Convent of the Sacred Heart, St.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices David K Beecham HIAWATHA, Kan. -David K Beecham, 76, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Dec. 24, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Geneva Dee Herbert O’Callaghan, 74, St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Geneva (known as “Gee Dee” to family) was born on Feb. 15, 1950, one of 10 children to parents, Naomi “Dee” Herbert and Lester F. “Red” Herbert. She graduated from Benton High School in 1968. She worked many years

By NewsPress Now Jeannine Watson Keith of St. Joseph, entered eternal life on Dec. 24, 2024, at age 93, with her loving daughters by her side. She had been a resident of Vintage Gardens for several months while in declining health. Jeannine was born on July 21, 1931 in Lucerne, Missouri. She was the oldest

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – Marlene Gay Clements, 74, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Dec. 26, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. She was born March 11, 1950, to Leonard and Dorothy (Livingston) Young, in St. Joseph. She married Jimmy Clements in St. Joseph on July 22, 1988. Proceeded in death by her

By NewsPress Now Donald “Donnie” Helton Sr., 72, of St.Joseph, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Dec. 22, 2024. He was born Dec. 14, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of the late Charlotte and Roy Helton. He was preceded in death by his wife who he was ready to go home to, Sondra

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Paul D. Pierce, 69, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 7, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Laveta and Jack Pierce. Paul graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1973. He married Beth Rumpf on Aug. 12, 1987,

By NewsPress Now Bernhard H. Lambrecht “Ben”, 95, St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Ben was born April 29, 1929, to Reverend August and Helene (Burmester) Lambrecht at the parsonage of St John’s Lutheran church near Lyons, Nebraska. After the early death of his father, his family lived with his grandparents at

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. — Paul D. Pierce, 69, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 7, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Laveta and Jack Pierce. Paul graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1973. He married Beth Rumpf on Aug. 12, 1987,

By NewsPress Now Bernhard H. Lambrecht “Ben”, 95, St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Ben was born April 29, 1929, to Reverend August and Helene (Burmester) Lambrecht at the parsonage of St John’s Lutheran church near Lyons, Nebraska. After the early death of his father, his family lived with his grandparents at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William P. Mytton William “Bill” P. Mytton, 89, St. Joseph, died Dec. 24, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Episcopal Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Harold M. Zimmerman WEATHERBY, Mo.

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Jewell Hollingsworth Jr., 94 years of age, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 30, 1930, in St. Joseph. Bill was a long-time resident of Maryville, Missouri. Bill was a graduate of Benton High School and dedicated his life to serving his community and

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Abbie Lynn Elkins 48, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Kansas City. She was born March 27, 1976 in St. Joseph, daughter of the late JoAnn and Arthur Culver. She graduated from Benton High School, and previously worked as a Manager at World Finance.

By NewsPress Now David Alvin Faust 95, passed away Thursday Dec. 19, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born June 28, 1929, in Pennsylvania, son of Dr. Martin and Anna Faust. He married Donna Moser on December 29, 1951. He graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, with a degree in Engineering. David worked for

By NewsPress Now Gerald Eugene McCush, 76, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. He was born July 13, 1948, to Ralph and Helen McCush. Gerald married his wife, Linda in 1970. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard for six years. Gerald worked as the Community Developer Manager for the City

By NewsPress Now Doris passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Doris was born May 22, 1933, to Flora and Herman Eyman. Doris graduated from Lafayett High School and completed her education at Platt Secretarial School. She worked in the advertising department at St. Joseph News Press and went

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles E. Kincaid Charles “Eddie” Kincaid, 89, of St. Joseph passed away on Dec. 20, 2024. Charles has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Services are pending at this time. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Rachel Addie Richey 47, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday Dec, 20, 2024 in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 23, 1977, in St. Joseph, daughter of Ursula McMillian and Stephen Richey. She graduated from Benton High School and St. Joseph Beauty University. She worked catering industry. Rachel, enjoyed cooking,

By NewsPress Now Rita Kay Moore, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born April 10, 1956, in St. Joseph, daughter of Shirley and George Bonar. She worked at Heartland East Hospital in Mental Health as a CNA, retiring after 27 years. She enjoyed dancing, fishing

By NewsPress Now Jack Raymond Hunt 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1938, in Waterloo, Iowa son of the late Eleanor and Forest Hunt. He attended King City High School. Jack was and over the road Truck Driver a job which he loved.

By NewsPress Now Kelly Ann McCray 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday Dec.21, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1966, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Dolores and Ralph McCray. She worked as a CNA in the health care industry in LaGrande, Oregon. Kelly was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now Wilma F. Johnson, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, daughter of Sadie and James Bridgewater. She married Edward Johnson on Dec. 3, 1960. She began her work at Whittaker Cable, later at Terrible’s Casino and

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ronald “Ron” Leo Shreve, 82, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. He was born Feb. 8, 1942 to Leo E. and Helen P. (Strasser) Shreve in Savannah. Ron attended White Oak country school before graduating from Savannah High School in 1960. He earned his bachelor’s degree from