Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gene Lawhon OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Gene Lawhon, 65, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 23, 2024. Prayer service 6 p.m. April 1 with visitation following until 8 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Martha Rangel Martha

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE, Mo. – Naomi Ernestine (Arn) Lindstrom, of Country Club Village, Missouri, and formally of the French Bottoms, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family from a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Naomi was born on Aug. 25, 1939, to Nora and

By NewsPress Now Gary E. Moss I, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born on Nov. 6, 1948, to Elmer and Lula Moss in, Elwood, Kansas. After graduating high school, Gary joined the United States Army. He bravely served during the Vietnam War. His time in the service was a

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Shirley Marie Loch, 88, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Mosiac Medical Center, in Maryville. Shirley was born on April 9, 1935, in Hopkins, Missouri, her parents were Lowell A. and Inna Y. (Clymens) Hudson, and they preceded her in death.

By NewsPress Now Verna Ruth Howard Kirschner, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 31, 2023. She was born Sept. 19, 1934, in Hamburg, Iowa. Farewell Services 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, First Lutheran Church, 302 S. 10th St., with a light lunch to follow in the social hall. Graveside Services and Inurnment 2 p.m. Saturday,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jonathan L. Bunse CLARKSDALE, Mo. -Jonathan Lee Bunse, passed away March 21, 2024. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. March 27 at Turner Family Funeral Home, of Maysville. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Davis Bailey, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1957, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp at an early age, then worked at Crete Trucking as a truck driver. He liked being

By NewsPress Now Clifford L. “Cliff” McFadden Jr., 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clifford Lee Sr. and Flavis Maxine (Taylor) McFadden. On Jan. 28, 1960, Cliff married Donna J. Brace. She preceded him in death on

By NewsPress Now David Lyle Bloss, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away March 22, 2024. Born March 3, 1942, in Kidder, Missouri, David was the son of Robert and Dorothy (Puterbaugh) Bloss. David married his wife, Linda Lanham, in 1990. He started his working career as a computer operator for the Union Pacific Railroad and

By NewsPress Now Harry Fabian Calvert, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1929, in Andrew County, Missouri, to James Perry and Elsie Fern (Wilson) Calvert. He worked 35 years as a forklift driver for Affiliated Food from 1954 to 1989. He married Lois

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – John Wayne Cluck, 86, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Wathena, Kansas. John Wayne was born on April 18, 1937, in Highland, Kansas, to John F. and Katherine E. (Jackson) Cluck. The family moved to Bendena, Kansas, where he spent his early

By NewsPress Now TURNEY, Mo. – Roberta Hughes, age 97, left this present life and was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. Roberta Lee (Miller) Hughes was born July 16, 1926, to Oliver and Geneva (Campbell) Miller at the family home north of Cameron, Missouri. She went to Prairie Ridge,

By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Margaret Elaine Mallen, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away March 24, 2024. Margaret was born Jan. 19, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Ermit C. and Catherine S. (Karl) Buhman. Prior to retirement she served as an office manager for a network of automotive dealerships. As a hobby, she also owned

By NewsPress Now Barbara Springer, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away March 20, 2024. Survivors: children, Ricky (Christie) Ellis, Julie (Jeremy) Davis, and Jennifer (Josh) Casteneda, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Green Valley Baptist Church. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Ms. Springer will

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Minnie Ellen (Graham) Zachary, 97, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away March 23, 2024, at Tiffany Care, in Mound City. Graveside services and interment: Thursday, 10 a.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City. Memorials: Holt County Toy Fund and the Holt County Cancer Fund. Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral

By NewsPress Now Barbara Springer, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away March 20, 2024. Survivors: children, Ricky (Christie) Ellis, Julie (Jeremy) Davis, and Jennifer (Josh) Casteneda, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Green Valley Baptist Church. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Ms. Springer will

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rodney Lee Phillippe, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2024. Rodney was born to Jerry Phillippe and Georgia Holder on June 26, 1995. He graduated from Central High School. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Bobby and Beverly Phillippe; his uncle,

By NewsPress Now Pamela Kay Klepac, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully and happy Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Benedictine-Community Health Care Center, in St. Joseph, surrounded by her loving daughter, son, grandson and husband. She was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Maysville, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Wenzel Klepac,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Helen Schroeder Helen Schroeder, 101, St. Joseph, passed away March 19, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Stanley D. Viestenz, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Born April 2, 1955, to Duane and Lola Viestenz, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1973. Stan suffered a massive stroke in his late twenties and moved to California to be near his mother where he overcame

By NewsPress Now ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Julia Ann “Julie” Boeh Dietderich, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Julie was born on Oct. 20, 1942, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Sacred Heart Convent in 1960. On April 4, 1964 (4-4-64) she married Chester “Chet” Dietderich. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. She moved

By NewsPress Now Hildegard Uhlhorn, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born May 6, 1928, to Frederick W. and Sophie M. (Runde) Schneider, in St. Joseph. Hildegard married Carl D. Uhlhorn August 1948, he preceded her in death in 1985. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Hildegard enjoyed

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William Bailey William “Bill” Bailey, 66, St. Joseph died March 19, 2024. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, memorial service and military honors 6 p.m. Thursday, Rupp Funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Pamela Klepac Pamela Klepac, 69, of St. Joseph, died March 18, 2024. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Monday with

By NewsPress Now Paul Coffman, 83, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born April 13, 1940, to David A. and Vera G. (Carlile) Coffman, in Magnolia, Iowa. Paul married Janice Arlene Marks on Aug. 20, 1961. An esteemed educator, Paul dedicated 33 years to shaping the minds of young individuals

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Beverly D. Price, 91, Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Vintage Gardens, in St. Joseph. Her husband of 67 years, Norm, died in 2021. Survivors include her children, Robin Fetterman, of Anthon, Iowa, Jeffrey (Donna) Price, of Virginia, and Jennifer (Darwin) Binder, of Forest City,

By NewsPress Now Janet Lou Savage 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in a Wathena, Kansas, health care center. She was born Jan. 28, 1955, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Goldie and Wiley Lee. She worked at Uniland, Bodyguard, and had her own daycare in her home. Janet enjoyed

By NewsPress Now Rosalyn June Wright, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away surrounded by her children on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. She was born July 14, 1937, in St. Joseph, daughter of Maxine and Earl Brown. She worked at Mead Products as a Machine Operator for 38 years, where she was a

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Herman Oscar Crumb ll Born on Dec. 3, 1957. Passed away March 14, 2024, surrounded by family in Maryville, Missouri. He was the husband of Debra Crumb. They shared 35 years together. He is survived by wife, Debra; and children, Brian(Janice), Herman ll (Tiffany), Ashley, Justin, Jessika, Zachary (Allyssa);

By NewsPress Now With loving memories, we bid farewell for now to our husband and father. On Monday, March 18, 2024, Frank passed peacefully from this life. He was born on July 5, 1953, son of the late Patsy (Gilpin) and Frank Nurski. He was the loving husband to Vickie (Davies) Nurski since Sept. 1978.

By NewsPress Now Iola Mae Dennison, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Maitland, Missouri, daughter of Reva and Oliver Dennison. Iola graduated from Maitland High School in 1958. She worked for Emerson Manufacturing, where she worked on the construction of Gas