Obituaries

DEARBORN, Mo. – Ronald Eugene Dennis, 64, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Jan. 25, 2026. He was born on Aug. 15, 1961, to Orville Lewis Dennis Sr. and Betty Lou (Trail) Dennis, in St. Joseph. Ronnie grew up in Wallace, Missouri, and attended Mid Buchanan R-5 School. Ronnie loved to hunt, including mushroom hunting and

GALLATIN, Mo. – Christopher “Chris” Michael Stith, age 71, a lifelong resident of Daviess County, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Dorothy Duffy; and sister-in-law, Liz Duffy. He is survived by his wife

Monica Lynn Boeh, 38, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1987, in St. Joseph, to John and Andrea Boeh. Monica graduated from St. Patrick’s grade school in 2002 and from Bishop LeBlond High School class of 2006. She then graduated from Missouri Western State University

GALLATIN, Mo. – Christopher “Chris” Michael Stith, age 71, a lifelong resident of Daviess County, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Dorothy Duffy; and sister-in-law, Liz Duffy. He is survived by his wife

Monica Lynn Boeh, 38, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1987, in St. Joseph, to John and Andrea Boeh. Monica graduated from St. Patrick’s grade school in 2002 and from Bishop LeBlond High School class of 2006. She then graduated from Missouri Western State University

DEARBORN, Mo. – Ronald Eugene Dennis, 64, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Jan. 25, 2026. He was born on Aug. 15, 1961, to Orville Lewis Dennis Sr. and Betty Lou (Trail) Dennis, in St. Joseph. Ronnie grew up in Wallace, Missouri, and attended Mid Buchanan R-5 School. Ronnie loved to hunt, including mushroom hunting and

Tom McClain passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family. Celebration of Life and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Family Worship Center, 12293 County Road 438, Country Club Village, MO 64505. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28,

Peggy Ann Pittman (Knipe) passed peacefully into the lord’s arms surrounded by family on Jan. 21, 2026. Born Aug. 12, 1956, to Dee and Fred Knipe, she spent most of her youth going to concerts, relaxing on the beach and enjoying life to its fullest. She loved spending time with her sister and shared many

Frank R. Ramseier Frank Rolland Ramseier, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Services for Frank will be held at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan.

Donna Marie Turk, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at a local health care facility from Alzheimer’s. She was born Aug. 17, 1948, lived a life rooted in love, service and quiet strength. An Air Force veteran, devoted wife of Duane for 59 years, and a proud local business owner, she

LAWRENCE, Kan. – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Wayne Goin on Jan. 23, 2026, following a 13 year battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Melvin was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He was known for his generous spirit, sharp

Michael Burgess, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of Velma and William Burgess. Mike attended Benton High School. He worked as a Carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, taking float trips, watching TV and enjoyed the time

Stephen Douglas Dotson, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. He was born June 10, 1954, in St. Joseph. He attended McKinley Elementary, Bessie Ellison, and graduated from Central High School in 1972, then attended Missouri Western State College. He was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and Sons of

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Sheryl L. Long, 77, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. She was born Feb. 16, 1948, to Hilda Frances (Capps) and Pershing V. “PV” Willis, in Hannibal, Missouri. Sheryl was a truly joyful soul who embraced life with an open heart and a ready laugh. She was known for her

Mary R. Ashby, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jill N. Dyche, age 81, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Dec. 17, 1944, to Louis M. and Minnie (Zungs) Richard in Mexico, Missouri. She was raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where she attended school. After graduating as Valedictorian at Excelsior Springs High

William Oliver Luce, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Services will be held Feb. 8, 2026, at Zion United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. Co-officiating Pastor Tammy Linningham and Andy Halamar. In lieu of flowers the family suggests

Denzil Leon Moore, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Roy, Missouri, son of the late Ruth and Ova Moore. He graduated from Benton High School and attended the St. Joseph Junior college. He married Virginia Farrar on Aug. 26,

PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. – Gary Dean Boyles, 85, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. He was born April 27, 1940, in Cosby, Missouri, son of Hazel Craddock. He served in the Army and worked at Cub Foods as a Dairy Manager. Gary loved trout fishing, to hunt, play the lottery and

OSBORN, Mo. – Eleanor “Jeannie” Saunders, 83, Osborn, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in St. Joseph, to E.C. and Eleanor (Shannon) Harris. Jeannie graduated from Plattsburg High School and attended William Jewell College and the University of Missouri, where she was majoring in elementary education with a

DEARBORN, Mo. – Melvin L. Whitlock, 87, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Dearborn, Missouri. Born Dec. 3, 1938. Preceded in death by parents, William and Ella May Whitlock; brother, Gary Whitlock. Survivors include wife, Helen Whitlock; sons, Byron and Dennis; daughter, Christa (Ralph) Simmons; brothers, William Whitlock Jr. and Ronald (Hilda) Whitlock; two granddaughters;

Dennis L. Hart, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, to Andrew and Margaret (Hanway) Hart, in St. Joseph. Dennis married Jeanette M. Clardy on Feb. 5, 1966. Dennis dedicated two decades of his life to the United States Navy. He completed his education with a bachelor’s

Edna Mae (Roberts) Osborn, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. She was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Maysville, Missouri, to Loyd and Maxine (Wattenbarger) Roberts. She graduated from Maysville High School in Maysville, Missouri. Edna worked at the St. Joseph State Hospital for 31 years before retiring in 2003. On Aug. 21, 1975,

Jackie “Jack” Roades, 83, of St. Joseph passed away on Jan. 17, 2026. Jack was born on Oct. 30, 1942. He married Patricia “Pat” Kline on July 26, 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and parents, Buell and Mary Roades. Survivors include three children, Tina Leight-Roades (Julie), Greg Roades (Julie), and

Jackie “Jack” C. Townsend, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of the late Mary and Virgil Townsend. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and Penn State University. Jack married Jennifer Erickson on June 21, 2014. He worked at

Eileen Ramlatchman, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026. Born on Jan. 30, 1931, Eileen grew up in Guyana, South America. She was an active neighbor and church member, enjoyed decorating beautiful wedding cakes and creating floral arrangements, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. She and her husband, Peter,

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Idella “Nadine” Rogers, 84, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. The Interment will follow services

Francis Andrew Bremer, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. Francis was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Ravenwood, Missouri, to John and Dorothy (Reed) Bremer. Francis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, receiving an honorable discharge on June 14, 1967. He retired as an electrician with Owens &

Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on Dec. 21, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri, to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Butcher

ATCHISON, Kan. – Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison, Kansas, for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be