Obituaries

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – William “Bill” Gene Stewart, 92, of Platte City, Missouri, and formerly of Tarkio, Missouri, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The Baptist Home in Smithville, Missouri. Bill was born Nov. 20, 1931, in New Hampton, Missouri, the son of Dan and Elizabeth (Osborn) Stewart. He graduated

By NewsPress Now ELK GROVE, Calif. – Penny Lee Shewmaker (Miller), 72, of Elk Grove, California, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Penny was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Missouri Western in 1973

By NewsPress Now Joann Hall, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a Savannah, Missouri, health care center. She was born Dec. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Hazel and James West Sr. She graduated from Benton High School. Joann was preceded in death by her parents; brothers,

By NewsPress Now Jona Vonne Fosher Harrington, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1948, to William Leo “Bill” and Emma Lea (Hesenflow) Fosher. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. In keeping with Jona’s wishes there will be no funeral service. The family suggests

By NewsPress Now Randall “Randy” Kieser Sr., 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born March 26, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of late Juanita and Lawrence Kieser. He graduated from Elwood, Kansas, High School and worked at Blue Side for 31 years. Randy enjoyed camping at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Joshua I. Banks ELWOOD, Kan. – Joshua Isaiah Banks, 33, Elwood, Kansas, passed away July 3, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Ronald Edmond Lathrop, Sr. went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 3, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Ron Lathrop was born on Feb. 20, 1943, to parents Dale Edmund and Lillian Marie Lathrop, of St. Joseph, and had two sisters, Janice Lathrop and Marylin Brown. Ron graduated from Central High

By NewsPress Now Mark Snyder, 45, St. Joseph, passed away after nearly a two-year battle with cancer on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1979, to Dennis and Jane (Hyder) Snyder, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1997. During high school he was an active member

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Donald F. Lambing, 73, King City, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, to Donald and Margaret (Butrick) Lambing, in St. Joseph. Donald attended Missouri Western State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the city of Elwood,

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Kenny Ray Nalle, 43, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Pattonsburg, Missouri, gained his wings Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in comfort at a Cameron hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as

By NewsPress Now Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa — Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. — Kenny Ray Nalle, 43, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Pattonsburg, Missouri, gained his wings Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in comfort at a Cameron hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. — Donald F. Lambing, 73, King City, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, to Donald and Margaret (Butrick) Lambing, in St. Joseph. Donald attended Missouri Western State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the city of Elwood,

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. — Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa – Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com As published in the St. Joseph

By NewsPress Now Audrey L. Jahnke, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in New Athens, Illinois, to William John Stolte Jr., and Myrtle Lucy (Burke) Stolte. She grew up in New Athens. Audrey married Harvey D. Jahnke Sr. on Feb. 10, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas. He

By NewsPress Now Harlan Baublit, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1937, in St. Joseph, son of Lettie and Corbett Baublit. He married Ruby Bridgewater on Aug. 13, 1994, and she survives of the home. Harlan served proudly in the United States Marine

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Dorothy M. Salisbury, 94, Maysville, Missouri, died at a care center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born Oct. 26, 1929, to Herman and Emma (Ladage) Linder, in Cosby, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1947 and Guard Business School. Dorothy

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dave Fritz SAVANNAH, Mo. -David A. “Dave” Fritz, 76, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. July 3 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Funeral 10 a.m. July 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Craig I.O.O.F

By NewsPress Now CLINTON, Iowa – Thomas J. Hesselmann, 82, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Addington Place, Clinton. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4

By NewsPress Now Clara Mae “Kitty” Kilgore, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born on Aug. 28, 1942, to Alice and Thomas Gallant, in St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings. Survivors include her daughters, Dena Sherer (Dustin), Stephanie McGarry (John), and Carla Squires

By NewsPress Now CORVALLIS, Ore. – Nancy Sue Kurth (Rice) passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 78 years old, surrounded by loving family. Nancy was born in St. Joseph to Richard and Dorothy (Dishman) Rice. She graduated from Lafayette High School, in St. Joseph, and attended the University of Central Missouri,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gary L. Lewis SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gary Lee Lewis, 87, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2024. He has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman- Smith Savannah Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Carol Randolph, 84, St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Aug. 22, 1939, in St. Joseph. She was a 1957 graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, where she was involved in the Theta Alpha Phi Sorority. Carol worked at

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – The Rev. William Joseph Bullock, born Jan. 7, 1936, Bendena, Kansas, died June 22, 2024, at home, in Atchison, Kansas. Survivors include wife, June (Reid) Bullock; children, Joe (Sharon) Bullock, Dea (Basil) Yanke, Shelly Stohs, Brenda Bullock, and Nancy (Chris Phipps) Bullock; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life

By NewsPress Now Timothy Ray Schroeder, 42, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1981, in St. Joseph, and attended Central High School. Timothy enjoyed lottery tickets, telephones, walking and being in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by an infant brother,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices John Bravo John Bravo, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away, June 27, 2024. Mr. Bravo has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. www.ruppfuneral.com. Dale Van Patten BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Dale Van Patten, 81, of Bakersfield, California, died