Obituaries

STUART, Iowa – Linda Ann Jorgensen Underwood, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 72 in Stuart, Iowa. Born on July 6, 1952, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Linda’s life was a testament to the power of nurturing relationships and the joy of lifelong learning. Raised

WESTFIELD, Ind. – Claudia Kay Smith (Dennison), of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Maitland, Missouri, daughter of Reva and Oliver Dennison. Claudia graduated from Maitland High School in 1960. Claudia married James Lee Ray Smith June 7, 1961, in St. Joseph. Claudia

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Stufflebean, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Brookfield, Missouri, to Henry and Louise (Grant) Adams. Henry passed away when Jackie was young, and her mother married Gene Amen, who helped raise Jackie. Jackie married Ray Stufflebean on Dec. 27, 1958. He survives of

DUKE, Mo. – Angelica Leigh Swinchoski, of Duke, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 25. She was born on Aug. 26, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Timothy J. Swinchoski and Kristin (Buddenhagen) Swinchoski. Angel was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edwin Swinchoski and Emmett Merklin. Angel was employed

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – James E. Vaughn, 91, Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born April 28, 1934, to James and Ellen (Harris) Vaughn, in Greenfield, Missouri, where he grew up. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family

Nellie M. Johnson, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 28, 1938, in St. Joseph, daughter of Gladys and Bill Sullivan. Nellie was preceded in death by husband, Max Leroy Johnson; parents; sisters, Sarah Wall, Mary Fimple, Lennie Joswick; brother, Jim Sullivan; and daughter-in-law, Janice

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Victor G. Dye, 86, of rural Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at a local health care facility. Victor was born Aug. 4, 1938, son of Charles and Helen (Barton) Dye. He was a 1956 graduate of Savannah High School. Victor spent many of his working years in the can

MONROE, Wis. – Mary Louise Connor, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born on June 15, 1935, to Sydney and Cora Hoberg and grew up in a rural southern Minnesota farming community. She graduated from Butterfield High School and married Richard “Dick”

Larry “Butch” Haynes, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born May 10, 1945, to Lloyd and Catherine (Walsh) Haynes, in St. Joseph. Butch married Janice L. Davis on Aug. 30, 1963. He dedicated many years as a respected conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. Butch’s passion for the outdoors was evident

WICHITA, Kan. – Charles W. “Chuck” Hill, 82, founder of Heartland Motor Coach, went home peacefully to be with his heavenly father on May 15, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 22, 1943, Chuck settled in Maryville, Missouri, where he met his wife, Connie Long, at Northwest Missouri State University while completing his B.S.

COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE, Mo. – Kathryn Langley, 82 years old, of Country Club Village, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Kathryn was born on October 19, 1942, the seventh of 13 children, to the late Henry and Goldie (Prather) DeFreece in Parnell,

William “Pete” Russell Mitchell Sr., 84, St. Joseph, died Monday, May 19, 2025, in St. Joseph. Born Dec. 14, 1940, Pattensburg, Missouri. Preceded in death by his parents; wife; son; two brothers; sister; and grandson. Survivors include three daughters; two sons; one brother; three sisters; 16 grandchilren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchilden. Visitation: 5 to 6

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donn L. Wright, 76, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. He was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Maryville, Missouri, son of Vida and Dean Wright. Donn attended Central High School. He married Sandra Clark on July 27, 1967, in St. Joseph. Donn worked

Phyllis Horton, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Oct. 15, 1964, in St. Joseph. She is preceded in death by husband, Rob II; son, Robert III. Survivors include son, Findley; sisters, Katherin McMullen and Cindy Gove. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Riverside Baptist

Jeffrey L. O’Neal 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 29, 1970, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School and He was working at Securitas as a security officer. He enjoyed anything outside, camping, fishing, going on drives, chasing storms and spending times

Brian Glenn Seward, 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2025. Brian was such a blessing to his family. He was a loud and proud Dallas Cowboys supporter and even prouder Papa. His legacy will live on forever. He leaves behind his fiance, Donita; daughter Katelynn (Alex); his beloved grandson, Dawson; his

GOWER, Mo. – Charley Golden, 97, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, Missouri. Charley was born on Feb. 26, 1928, in Mill Grove, Missouri, to Bertie and Edna (Mantlo) Golden. He was a member of Elwood Baptist Church and worked as a tractor mechanic for

James “Jim” Craig Long went on his final adventure April 24, 2025, after a long battle with Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy. He was born on Thursday, Nov. 23, 1944, to Roy and Peggy Long. Jim owned Long Lighting Center from 1990 to 2015. Services and Public Livestream were held 1 p.m. April 29 at Central Christian

Rodney Quigley, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away May 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 22, 1945, in Bethany, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. Walter and Florence (Lemley) Quigley, and brother, Bill. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 41 years,

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Viola Mae (Harris) Bosley, 89, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born July 29, 1935, in Worth, Missouri, to Ralph and Maggie Harris. Viola was raised in Worth, and was a 1953 graduate of Grant City, Missouri, High School. She married Elmer E. Bosley Jr.

Linda L. Deckard, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home. She was born Aug. 1, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Freida and William Jones. She graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School, class of 1966. Linda spent much of her working life working as

Marylin E. Gray, 64, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born July 7, 1960, daughter of Marylin Rose and Roy Wise. Marylin worked at the Oak Grove Nursing and Rehab in the Dietary Department for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with

Pascual Francis “Paco” Jaramillo, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.He was born Feb. 15, 1964, in Killen, Texas, and was the son of Pascual “Pascie” and Sarah (Hernandez) Jaramillo. They preceded him in death. Paco grew up in the southside of St. Joseph and while an only child, he had a

Roseanne Schranck Mytton, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 9, 2025. She was born in St. Joseph on July 7, 1932, the youngest daughter of Raymond and Helen (O’Rourke) Schranck. Roseanne attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Grade School and graduated in 1950 from the Convent of the

Calvin D. Stewart EXMORE, Va. – Calvin Doyle Stewart, 67, of Exmore, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2025. He was a loving and kind man. He had a loyal love for his family and friends, especially his life companion, Kris Kelly. Calvin was a hero. After graduating

ALBANY, Mo. – Charles William Wilkinson Sr., 81, of Albany, Missouri, passed away on May 15, 2025. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. The body will be cremated following the service. Inurnment at a later date in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Minnie L. Guyer, 86 of Savannah, Missouri, passed away May 13, 2025, at a Savannah care center. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri, where the family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be left, and complete obituary found at www.chamberlainfuneral.com. As

CHICAGO, Ill. – Susan Hamburger, 97, Chicago, Illinois, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Breslau, Germany, to Walter and Lili (Meyer) Wollman. Susan married Rabbi Wolfgang Hamburger on Dec. 25, 1955. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2012. She earned her master’s

Terry Lee Messa, 71, St. Joseph, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born May 5, 1954, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by parents, Benny Messa and Norma Yonning. Survivors include three children: son, Terry Messa Jr., daughter, Stacy Lucker, and son, Adam Mooney; three brothers and five sisters including Lana Compton,

Norman Dale “Randy” Randall, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025. Randy was born Aug. 16, 1931, in the French Bottoms of St. Joseph, to Francis W. and Evelyn (Sitzman) Randall. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School where he served in the ROTC. Randy served his country honorably with the