Obituaries

ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Mary Lucy Kramer, OSB, 92, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Friday, Feb. 6, at 10:30

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Allen “Lumpy” Lumb, who left us on Dec. 27, 2025, at the age of 56, following a courageous battle with cancer. Friends and family are invited to honor Jeff’s life on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at 3005 Pear

Jo Ellen Moore, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Jan. 7, 1949, in Westboro, Missouri. She worked as a court recorder, and served as the Mayor of Westboro. Jo Ellen was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Estes. Survivors include:

Roberta Ann Starmer, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at a local health care facility. She was born Feb. 3, 1951, in St. Joseph, daughter of Winifred and Jake Wright. She graduated from Lafayette High School and Missouri Western State College. She married Ronnie Pasley and together they had two children,

John Doyle Vannaman, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Providence Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born Dec. 22, 1946, in St. Joseph, son of Betty and Doyle Vannaman. John attended Benton High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On April 7, 1972, he

SALINA, Okla. – Fernalee “Fernie” Elizabeth Earhart, 92, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on April 11, 1933, in Afton, Oklahoma, to Fern and Amos Neel. Fernalee graduated from Afton High School in 1951, where she was a proud member of the marching band

The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Emeritus James Phillip Foster Jr. peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Jan. 28, 2026. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Word of Life Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family

AMAZONIA, Mo. – Hester Charlene (Smither) Hess, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on June 15,1930, in Holt County, Missouri, Hester was the daughter of Enos and Grace Smither. She graduated from Savannah High School with the class

Retha Gelene Jensen passed peacefully at Living Community on Feb. 1, 2026. Retha was born in Santa Rosa, Missouri, to Willie Rush and Iva Fisher. She was a sister to seven siblings. Retha raised her family on her own while working full-time for 25 years at Burnham Simpson Insurance Agency as a secretary Retha married

WEATHERBY, Mo. – Elizabeth Ann (Odell) Carroll went to be with her Lord Wednesday morning, the 28th of January. Born on Feb. 8, 1938, in Kingston, Missouri, Ann spent her early days attending school and learning many skills while helping at home. As early as eighth grade, she took a job helping a family, work

Robin Gail Crockett, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. She was born Feb. 3, 1963, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1981, and was a caretaker in the health care industry. She married Ricky on July 13, 1980. She enjoyed fishing and going to car races,

COWGILL, Mo. – Rodney Gene Gasper, 53, of Cowgill, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at a Hamilton, Missouri, health care facility. He was born Aug. 11, 1972, in St Joseph, son of Mary and Robert Gasper. Rodney was a 1990 graduate of Mid-Buchanan High School. He worked as an Installer with both Time

Charles Edwin Hogan, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in St Joseph. He was born March 2, 1953, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked at Polsky Motors, and Hogan’s Alley in car sales. He was preceded in death by parents, Violett Hyder and Charles Hogan; daughter,

Ernest “Ernie” Marshall Robinson Jr., 58, of St Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 30, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada, son of Janis (Mayfield) and Ernest Robinson Sr. He attended Arro Grande High School, in California, later relocating to St. Joseph. He was

MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Frederick David Kiehl (Fred, or “Doc” to many), my dad, was given the gift of life on May 18, 1950, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri, by Dr. Elmer and Helen Kiehl, both of whom preceded him in death, and he made the very most of that gift for the next 75

SCOTTDALE, Ariz. – Dr. Edward M. Beheler passed away Jan. 24, 2026, at the remarkable age of 95½ years. Born on June 30, 1930, in Marlin, Texas, to Edward and Nona Beheler, Ed Beheler led a life marked by dedication, compassion, and service. His journey in medicine began at Tulane University, where he earned his

Mary Lee (Lankard) Cornett, 90, of St. Joseph, was born in Anderson County, Kansas, to John “Jack” and Josie (Drybread) Lankard, on Aug. 6, 1935. The family moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, in 1945 where she wed Jim Cornett on Aug. 28, 1955, and shared 41 years of marriage. Mary went to Field Kinley High School

Barry Lynn Huber, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 3, 1947, in Dawson, Nebraska, son of the late Eula and Robert Huber. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1966. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Herbert “Doc” Franklin Patterson, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in a St Joseph health care center. He was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Unionville, Missouri, son of the late Nellie and AB Patterson. He graduated from Unionville High School, and he worked at Prose Inc. in Bonner Springs as a

WATHENA, Kan. – Clement Anthony Greub Jr., 69, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of Anita and Clement Greub Sr. Survivors include loving wife Cecelia Greub, siblings, Mary Catherin (Gary) Simpson, Roger (Paula) Greub, Barbara (Terry) Wilson,

UNION STAR, Mo. – Sandra L. Merritt, 78, Union Star, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She was born Oct. 10, 1947, to Charles R. and Winnifred J. (Gowen) McGlaun, in Detroit, Michigan. Sandra married Richard Eugene Merritt on Aug. 7, 1965. Sandra’s passions were humble yet brought her immense satisfaction. Her excitement over

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

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

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