Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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 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 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 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