Obituaries

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 Iris L. Simpkins Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will

By NewsPress Now Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will follow at Sparta

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Patsy Ann (Cline) Grenier, 75, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 25, 2024. She was born Nov. 23, 1948, to Paul A. and Louise (Lloyd) Cline, in Simpson County, Kentucky. Patsy worked as a transcriptionist for Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; significant

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Arleta Pulley, 88, of King City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at a King City care center. Arleta is survived by her loving husband, Richard; sons, Randall (Janet) Pulley, of St. Joseph, John (Chris) Pulley, of St. Charles, Missouri, and Dan (Julie) Pulley of Fenton, Missouri;

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert D. Schlorff CAMERON, Mo. -Robert Dean Schlorff, 93, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2024. Private graveside services and burial, Graceland Memorial Cemetery, Cameron. Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now ELMIRA, Ore. – Bernard Lynn Rath, 77, of Elmira, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2024. Bernard was born Feb. 22, 1947, to Maurice and Darline Rath, in Aurora, Nebraska, and grew up in Harvard, Nebraska. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1965 and then attended Kearney State

By NewsPress Now Stanley Holmes, known for his boisterous humor, sharp wit, and profound love for family, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Friends, family, or acquaintances, join us on June 29 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan, 107 S. 6th St., to celebrate his life. Donations

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Paula Donaldson CAMERON, Mo. -Paula Donaldson, 54, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 25, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Vicky L. Davis CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Vicky Lynn Davis, 72, passed away June 24, 2024. Visitation at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, June 28 from 10 to 11:30

By NewsPress Now Violet M. Selby, St. Joseph, and formerly of Emporia, Kansas, passed away at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Violet was born on June 6, 1939, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Walter E. and Estella Marie McNair Kuhn. She married Loren Jay

By NewsPress Now GRANT CITY, Mo. – Carl Owens, 67, of Grant City, Missouri, died June 24, 2024. Survivors: wife, Elaine; children, Jennifer (Brad) Fenimore, Shawn (Courtney) Owens; step-children, Jennifer (Carl) Staton, Jason (Julie) Ackley, Kevin (Jenifer) Ackley; Pat (Amy) Ackley; siblings, Ted (Betty) Owens, Steve (Janet) Owens, Barb (Mike) Stewart; Kathy (John) Overly; sisters-in-law,

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Effie Ernestine Boyd Snodgrass came into this world on June 25, 1935. Born to Ernest and Velva Cundiff Boyd at their home in Agency, Missouri, she grew up alongside her brother, Elmer Wallace “Buck” and sisters, Norma Ruth Hendirks, Dorothy Louise, Helen Pauline Hammon, Margorie Ellen VanVickle and Frankie

By NewsPress Now Larry Wayne Nagle, 57, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home. He was born June 20, 1967, in St. Joseph, son of the late Eddina and Harry Nagle Jr. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Amber Renee Nagle. He is survived by finacee,

By NewsPress Now Dan DeShon, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Sept. 23, 1959. Dan married Angie Sue Talbott on Aug. 11, 1979. She survives of the home. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to