Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Harold Martin Jensen Jr., 73, known affectionately by friends and family as “Hal”, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, St. Joseph. He was born on Sept. 24, 1951, also in St. Joseph, to Harold Martin and Shirley Ramona (Coy) Jensen. Hal dedicated his professional life to the betterment of his beloved hometown

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Jerry Lee Meyer, age 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at the Oregon Care Center, in Oregon, Missouri. Services: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Maple

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Tom Grier, 71, of rural Gower, Missouri, passed away, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1953, to Ralph Eldon and Patricia Ann (Walkup) Grier, in St. Joseph. Tom grew up near Gower on the farm and graduated from Gower High School in 1971. After graduation he

By NewsPress Now Late Notices David Fattig Jr. David Fattig Jr., 65, St. Joseph, died Nov. 22, 2024. Arrangements pending Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Kay F. Harger ROCK PORT, Mo. – Kay Frances Harger, 85, Rock Port, Missouri, died Nov. 23, 2024. Memorial services are pending. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com As

By NewsPress Now Frances J. Bowles, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. She was born on Oct. 7, 1930, in St. Joseph, to George and Georgia (Anderson) Poage. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Randall Lee Bowles; and her two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Charles Bowles; her

By NewsPress Now ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Doug Fuller, 80, St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. He was born June 29, 1944, in Selma, Alabama, to E.B. and Helen (Harder) Fuller. He grew up in Selma, graduating from Suttle High School in 1962, then attending Marion Military Institute

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty R. A. Beaver AGENCY, Mo. – Betty Ruth Anders Beaver, 82, of Agency, Missouri, died Nov. 22, 2024. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. with the service officiated by Pastor Earnestine Blakley following at 11 a.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Blvd. St. Joseph, MO 64506 on Nov. 26.

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Eugene “Gene” Anthony Miller, 94, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Atchison, Kansas. He was born Dec. 28, 1929, in Troy, Kansas, son of the late Josephine and Joseph Miller. In his early years, he attended Pleasant Ridge School, a one room school house. Due

By NewsPress Now Geoffrey “Grimm” Scott Nichols, 38, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1986, to Greg Nichols and Cathy Crockett, in St. Joseph. Geoffrey enjoyed playing video games and loved animals of all kinds. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Greg; grandparents, Janice and

By NewsPress Now John Howard Foley, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cameron Veterans Home, Cameron, Missouri. He was born Nov. 7, 1939, in McPaul, Iowa, son of the late Lucille and Francis Foley. He graduated from Central High School class of 1957, then joined the United States Marines

By NewsPress Now George Raymond Wilson, 64, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 3, 1960, in Hiawatha, Kansas, son of Ethel and George Wilson. He worked at B&R Insulation for over 20 years as an Asbestos Removal Supervisor. He loved photography, was an avid

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Walter Jones, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Walter Thomas Jones Jr. was born on March 30, 1945, to Walter and Ruth (Snyder) Jones, in Creston, Iowa. On June 3, 1972, he married Mary Ann Scanlan, who survives of the home. Walter’s life was

By NewsPress Now Kenneth P. “Kenny” Bachman, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 20, 2024. Kenny was born on Oct. 26, 1961, in St. Joseph, to Louis and Anna Mae (Kruse) Bachman. Following his graduation from Lafayette High School in 1981, he attended Missouri Western State College for two years and subsequently

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Stephen C. Crouse EASTON, Mo. – Stephen Clifford Crouse, 77, of Easton, Missouri, died Nov. 21, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Easton. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m Nov. 25 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton.

By NewsPress Now My name is Nellie M. Shipman. I was called to Heaven Nov. 19, 2024, by my maker. I was born May 3, 1925, the sixth of seven children, to Roy and Maggie Rullman in the family home near Wathena, Kansas. In 1944 I married the love of my life, Donald E. Shipman.

By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Sharon Lee Day, 81, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Sept. 21, 1943, to Ralph and Ethel (Bowman) Day, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Sharon married James Day May 4, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She worked as a secretary for a dental office. Sharon loved

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Bonnie Gates, 88, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, to Clarence and Nell (Clemens) Manis. Bonnie grew up in Athens, Illinois, where she graduated from Athens High School in 1954. Bonnie lived most of her adult life in

By NewsPress Now Sandra May Flynn, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, to George and Billie Sue (Williams) Sechler. Sandra married Larry Flynn on Dec. 24, 1988. He survives of the home. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Sandra enjoyed

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Vernell Taylor, 93, passed away Nov. 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born near Weatherby, Missouri, Sept. 12, 1931, to Basil and Cecil (Fleming) Helms. Vernell attended Winston High School, graduating in 1949. She worked as a waitress at a young age, later working

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Kenneth Blackman Kenneth Blackman, 63, St. Joseph, died Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Frances J. Bowles Frances J. Bowles, 94, St. Joseph, died Nov. 21, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Charles William Libel Sr. HIGHLAND, Kan. -Charles William Libel, Jr., 85, of

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elaine Dunster SAVANNAH, Mo. -Elaine Dunster, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Christa Wilson, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born Oct. 25, 1968, in St. Joseph, daughter of Tama and Leslie Auten. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1986, and went on to get her BSN at Missouri Western State University.

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Dolores Jean Wood, born Dec. 4, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, to Carl F. and Rose M. (Enzbrenner) Wagner, passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, at the age of 92. She attended Mooney Creek elementary school and the Mount St. Scholastica Academy for three years before graduating from Atchison High

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Christa Wilson Christa Wilson, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 16, 2024. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, memorial services following at 11 a.m. Friday at the Abundant Faith Church of God. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SHERIDAN, Mo. – Donnie D. “Don” Hawk, 90, of Sheridan, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Mosaic Medical Center, in Albany, Missouri, with family at his side. Don was born April 20, 1934, in rural Sheridan, to Laz and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk. He was one of five children, grew up

By NewsPress Now Kevin J. Ortman, 49, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He was born Jan. 29, 1975, in St. Joseph, to George and Mary (Henson) Ortman. He was a cook at Adams Bar & Grill for eight years. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his children and was a big Chiefs fan.

By NewsPress Now Mary Lou Miller, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 26, 1946, in Wathena, Kansas. Graveside Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena. Full obituary and online condolences at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Thomas T. Coker KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Thomas Taylor Coker, 27, Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Mound City, Missouri, died Nov. 12, 2024. Farewell Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest City, Missouri. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, River of Hope Fellowship, Forest

By NewsPress Now Billie S. Sollars, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Homer E. and Vivian V. (Smith) Winemiller, in Barnard, Missouri. Billie married Marvin A. Sollars on July 17, 1955. After two years of nursing training, she left in lieu of marriage. She held

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – Marvin Lee Huey 88, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Richmond, Missouri, son of Stella and Thomas Huey. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Following high school, he enlisted into the United