Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Lester Frank Clark Jr., 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Lester Frank Clark Sr. and Lavina Mae (Seddon) Clark. Frank married Linda Carol Gross on Oct. 8, 1966. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2015. Frank worked

By NewsPress Now Alberta “Bertie” Louise Crandell, 80, St. Joseph, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1944, to Albert and Opal Crandell, in St. Joseph Bertie lived in St. Joseph all of her life. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1963. She graduated from Platt Business College in 1972. She

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By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt

By NewsPress Now Bradley David Herbert, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 16, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of David and Shirley (Turner) Herbert. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1971, and attended Missouri Western State University. Brad was proud of his

By NewsPress Now Oakleigh Dawn Marie Ebling, five month old daughter of Jaden Gardner and Kamryn Ebling, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 1

By NewsPress Now Lloyd Kretzer, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born March 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of Gertrude and Don Kretzer. He served in the Army and worked at Omnium LLC. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest, Richard, Charles,

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Lawrence Raymond Clark, age 86, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary on Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Ina Fern O’Dell, 75, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born April 2, 1949, to Chester A. and Hildred (Frost) O’Dell, in Hamilton, Missouri. Ina Fern was a 1967 graduate of Kidder High School. She worked for Mattingley’s 5 and Dime and Wal-Mart, in Cameron,

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Stephen Potts II, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born April 9, 1939, in Hannibal, Missouri, son of the late Rosemary and Steve Potts. He graduated from Central High School, attended Kirksville State Teacher’s College, and soon

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Mary Collins, OSB, 88, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there on Friday, May

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William M Jensen WHITE CLOUD, Kan. – William M Jensen, 59, of White Cloud, Kansas, died May 8, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Jerry W. Pliley JAMESPORT, Mo. – Jerry W. “Short” Pliley, 90, of Jamesport, Missouri, passed away May 7, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment 10 a.m. May 13 at Masonic

By NewsPress Now COSBY, Mo. – Marilyn Jeanne (Waller) Vette, 91, Cosby, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Vintage Gardens, in St. Joseph. Marilyn was born Aug. 11, 1932, the youngest of five children born to Josephine (Fisher) Waller and Sylvester S. Waller, in Hurlinger, Missouri. She was a 1950 graduate of Clarksdale High

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – David L. Bishop, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Gower, Missouri, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. David was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1956, to George and Ruth Bishop. He graduated from Stewartsville, Missouri, High School in 1974. Upon graduation he ventured along many different

By NewsPress Now Sharon L. “Sherri” Armfield, 81, of St. Joseph passed away May 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Nov. 20, 1942, to the late Edgar and Marjorie (Hardin) Mallory. Sharon grew up in King City, Missouri, and graduated from King City High School in 1960 She married

By NewsPress Now Stephen Wayne Barber, 73, St. Joseph, traveled to his home with our Lord Jesus April 28, 2024, to play guitar with the Angels. Steve was born to Leslie and Janice (Sager) Barber in Bethany, Missouri. Steve graduated from Stanberry, Missouri, High School in 1969. He later graduated from Platte College with his

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” R. Zeltwanger, 91, St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024. Born on Feb. 5, 1933, in Troy, Kansas, to Albert “A.J.” and Ruby (Lloyd) Zeltwanger. He shared a resounding love with his wife, Nola A. Gilliland, since their marriage on Oct. 29, 1960. Their love continued to grow through their

By NewsPress Now FOREST CITY, Mo. – Linda Sipes 82, of Forest City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Oregon, Missouri, care center. She was born Fe. 3, 1942, in Forest City, daughter of the late Dorothy and Wes Elliot. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Sipes.

By NewsPress Now Charles “Chuck” Eugene Wilson, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in a St. Joseph healthcare center. He is survived by wife, Jean Wilson; two daughters; one son; five stepchildren; and a brother. Graveside Funeral service and interment will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the National

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By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt

By NewsPress Now Edward L. Groce III, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 16, 1987, in St. Joseph. Survived by parents, Sondra and Edward Jr.; eight children; a brother and a sister. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday,

By NewsPress Now Shirley Ann Rhoades, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born June 3, 1940, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Hubert and Mabel (Dixon) Cacy. Shirley married James Arthur Rhoades on Sept. 29, 1958. He survives of the home. She was a devoted homemaker and helped run the family clock

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Richard Lee Jennings, 76, of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away at home on May 4, 2024, after an evening spent in the company of his family. Richard was born on Fe. 3, 1948, to Raymond and Dorothy (Swinford) Jennings, in Maryville, Missouri. He grew up as a farm boy in

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles E. Fritz HIAWATHA, Kan. -Charles E. Fritz, 87, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died May 6, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now John “Jack” Giles Brockett was born Aug. 17, 1930, and passed from this life into eternity in the early morning hours of May 6, 2024, at the age of 93. John was born to Harold and Velma Brockett, in St. Joseph. The eldest of four children, John was honed into a leader.

By NewsPress Now Dennis “Red” Cannon, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in an Appleton City, Missouri, health care center. He was born March 16, 1965, in St. Joseph, son of the late Patricia and Phillip Cannon. He was a roofer for Roberts Roofing for over 32 years. He enjoyed turkey

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Anna A. Henggeler, 90, of Stanberry, Missouri, passed from this life on May 3, 2024, at Pine View Manor with her family at her side. Anna was born on Jan. 10, 1934, in Stanberry. Her parents were Thomas and Nora (Zirfas) McQuinn. She married Vincent W. Henggeler on Oct.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Donald L. Groom LEAWOOD, Kan. – Donald Lee Groom, 59, passed away May 2, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. May 8 at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64114, with burial following at Lebanon Cemetery, Stewartsville, Missouri, with Full Military Honors at approximately 3:30 p.m. Visitation 5 to

By NewsPress Now Joanna Jackson Shaw, 82, St. Joseph, passed away at Carriage Square on May 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George C. Shaw Jr.; and brother, Edward W. Jackson, of McKinney, Texas. Survivors include her brother, Lawrence A. Jackson, San Antonio, Texas; her children, Jill Shaw, Kim Sechrest,