Obituaries

Rae Ann (Hester) Gilmore, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Florence (Bennett) Hester and moved to Craig, Missouri at a young age. Rae Ann married Chester J. Gilmore on July 4, 1952. They were married

SKIDMORE, Mo. – Ashley Dawn Muncy, 37, Skidmore, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1987, to Larry Marlon Windham Sr. and April Marie Andrews, in Hermiston, Oregon. Ashley graduated from Wathena, Kansas, high school and spent the past couple of years working on Dollar General, meeting people and

Frances “Jean” (O’Dell) Munger, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Bovee, South Dakota, daughter of Grace (Munn) and Henry O’Dell. She married Norman Munger on April 25, 1947. She worked for Seitz Foods. Jean loved to fish and enjoyed the

Errol Doak Taylor, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed Missouri attorney, passed away peacefully at home in St. Joseph, at the age of 84. Born Aug. 21, 1940, in St. Joseph, Errol was the son of Veda (Doak) and Joseph Taylor. A proud graduate of Central High School’s Class of 1958, he went on to

GRANBURY, Texas – Wanita Twigg 89, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Granbury. She was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Dekalb. She is survived by sons, Doug Twigg, Edward Twigg III; and daughter, Tracy Stoddard. Graveside funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Memorial

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Glenn Lowell Calhoun, 95, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Abundant Care in Savannah, Missouri. He was born on May 20, 1930, to Everett and Eula Calhoun in Milan, Missouri. Glenn graduated from NKC High School in 1948. Glenn served in the Navy from July 9, 1948, to July 7, 1952.

Charles James “Jim” Fulcher, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Jim leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn; his son, John; and grand-daughter, Emily; his stepdaughter,

CAMERON, Mo. – Shirley Ruth Hans, 82, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in a Liberty, Missouri, hospital. She was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Breckenridge, Missouri, daughter of late Bertha and Charles LeClare. She graduated from Breckenridge High School. She was a homemaker and worked at Eastside Baptist. Shirley enjoyed her

KEARNEY, Mo. – Clinton Kerry Mooney, 70, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Born on June 16, 1955, Clint was a proud graduate of Central High School and went on to attend Missouri Western. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to serving others, first at Meierhoffer Funeral

KINGSLAND, Texas – Judith, “Judy” Lee Beierle (nee Gray), 82, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in the city of St. Joseph, to Carl and Eleanor Gray. She attended Benton High School, in St. Joseph, and St.

Wallace F. Furtado, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born July 27, 1941, in Carver, Massachusetts, to Noy and Carolyn (Gomes) Furtado. He grew up in Massachusetts, and after graduating from high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as

FAUCETT, Mo. – Marilyn Kay Goodlet, 72, of Faucett, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025. She was born July 20, 1952, to Lowell “Poodle” Laurence and Catherine Laurence and lived her childhood years in New Market, Missouri. She attended North Platte High School, graduating in 1970. Marilyn attended Missouri Western

Betty Louann Peters, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home. She was born June 25, 1960, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Betty and William “Bill” Kuehner. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1979, and married David Peters on Sept. 21, 1979. She worked in the

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – James Patrick Hawkins Sr., 94, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. James was born on Aug. 24, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa, to John Edward and Mary Celestine Hawkins. James graduated from Trinity High School in Sioux City and then served in the United States Army from

Karen Sue Chavez, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home, She was born July 30, 1948, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Ethel and Frederick Penland. She attended Benton High School and worked at the Northwest Psychiatric Rehab Center as a custodial supervisor. She was a member of

Shirley Ann Wheeler Simmons, 96, of St. Joseph, passed away June 29, 2025, after a short illness. She was born in St. Joseph on Dec. 29, 1928, to Paul and Ethyl Wheeler. She lived in St. Joseph her entire life. She was a lifetime member of Ashland Avenue Methodist Church. Shirley attended Humboldt and Pickett

Larry Michael Lutz, 79, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on June 25, 2025, in St. Joseph. He received great care and kindness from the staff at Mosaic. Larry was born in St. Joseph on Dec. 8, 1945, to George Adam Lutz and Lola Amy (Dysart) Lutz. Larry graduated from Central High School in 1964.

COSBY, Mo. – Willard “Willie” Petitt, 64, of Cosby, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1960, in St. Joseph. Survivors include wife, Belinda Petitt; and three children; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, with

Randall Lee Schenk, 65, a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, passed away June 21, 2025, after a very brief struggle with stomach cancer. Randy was born Nov. 11, 1959, and graduated from Central High School. Randy enjoyed a competitive game of pool as well as riding his bicycle or motorcycle along the St. Joe parkway.

GRANT CITY, Mo. – Marvin Lee Mercer, 89, Grant City, Missouri, passed away June 24, 2025. Marvin was born June 18, 1936, to Cleo and Rubye Mercer. Surviving are children: Richard Mercer, David (Nancy) Mercer, Kent Mercer and Anita Henggeler; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025,

Dr. John William Slayton, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1941, to parents John William Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Dobbins) Slayton ,in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He valued care for others above all and carried this principle through his life and studies, emerging as a wise and skilled

Dianne Lynn Hund, 61, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday, June 23, 2025. Dianne was born Dec. 8, 1963, to Dennis Ray and Sally Ann Myers, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania. She married Tom Hund on July 20, 1991, in Wilmore, Kentucky. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Green Valley Baptist Church. Visitation

WATHENA, Kan. – Lester J. Shalz, 87, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2025. Lester was born on May 15, 1938, in Wathena, to the late Nicholas and Esther (Dyer) Shalz. He was a graduate of Wathena High School and received his B.S. in mortuary science from the

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Matthew Winters, 48, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born Jan. 10, 1977, in St. Joseph, to Gary and Joy (Pedersen) Winters. Matthew graduated from Central High School and attended Johnson County Community College. Matthew was a service tech for Royal Cup

WICHITA, Kan. – Ken Griggs, 78, Central High School graduate of 1965, and NWMSU graduate of 1969, passed away on June 20, 2025. For the complete obituary, service and memorial information, and to share condolences, please visit www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Cozine Life Events Center, Wichita, Kansas. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Karen Kline, 37, a spirited and loving individual from St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born Jan. 1, 1988, at Fort Hood, Texas, to William and Susan (Bullard) Kline. Karen was a proud graduate of Helen Davis State School. Her enduring love for art and photography allowed her to capture and

ATCHISON, Kan. – Glenda Kay Mercer, 69, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday June 20, 2025, at Atchison Senior Village. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The burial

DEKALB, Mo. – Jack Whalen Meyer, 67, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, in DeKalb. He was born Nov. 5, 1957, in Leavenworth, Kansas, son of the late Lucille and Donald Meyer. He graduated from Lansing High School and worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Robert Verne Packman II, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away June 20, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, after a short battle with esophagus cancer. He was born on Oct. 20, 1955, to Robert Verne and Clarice Louise Packman. He grew up in Kenosha County, Wisconsin and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High

Judith Kay Reed, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born Oct. 16, 1942, in St. Joseph. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests