Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean M. (Wise) Thuman. Jean, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. We are comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain. Jean was born May 21, 1947, to Lloyd Laverne and Betty

Wilma Nadine Miller, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1925. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hillcrest Bible Church. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Hillcrest Bible

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students

Merlyn Myers Culver, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born June 22, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Myrtle and Merle Culver. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked as a welder at I & M Machine for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students

Merlyn Myers Culver, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born June 22, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Myrtle and Merle Culver. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked as a welder at I & M Machine for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte

Kevin Michael Crowl, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Stella and Richard Crowl. Kevin married Melissa Swartz on Oct. 21, 1995, and she survives him at their home. He graduated from Central High School and pursued

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Charlotte Ann DeShon St. Denny, 84, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Caswell Edward and Doris May (Ebersold) DeShon. Charlotte married the love of her life, Raymond Richard St. Denny, on June 11, 1965. A devout Christian, Charlotte

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Patricia Brown, 53, Savannah, Missouri, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on May 8, 1971, in Unionville, Missouri, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Jackie and Mari-Lea (McFee) Vestal. Patricia worked at BMS Logistics as a Line Supervisor. She is survived by

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Patricia Brown, 53, Savannah, Missouri, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on May 8, 1971, in Unionville, Missouri, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Jackie and Mari-Lea (McFee) Vestal. Patricia worked at BMS Logistics as a Line Supervisor. She is survived by

Dr. William “Bill” Andresen, 88, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born on Jan. 29, 1937, to William and Christine (Weber) Andresen. Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, with

Dr. William “Bill” Andresen, 88, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born on Jan. 29, 1937, to William and Christine (Weber) Andresen. Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, with

Patrick R. Jean, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born April 13, 1949, in the American Hospital in Paris, France, to Homer W. Jean Jr. and Nicole (Bruno) Jean. Patrick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Intelligence during the Vietnam War era. He worked as a manager

Patrick R. Jean, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born April 13, 1949, in the American Hospital in Paris, France, to Homer W. Jean Jr. and Nicole (Bruno) Jean. Patrick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Intelligence during the Vietnam War era. He worked as a manager

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gary M. Elting, 86, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born Aug. 30, 1938, to William M. and Ruth D. (Miller) Elting, in Kansas City, Missouri. Gary married Constance Louise George on Aug. 30, 1959. After obtaining a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Kansas, Gary

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gary M. Elting, 86, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born Aug. 30, 1938, to William M. and Ruth D. (Miller) Elting, in Kansas City, Missouri. Gary married Constance Louise George on Aug. 30, 1959. After obtaining a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Kansas, Gary

Verna Leona Lyon, aged 58, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born on Feb. 17, 1967, in St. Joseph, to the late Mary and George Daniels. Verna was a graduate of Lafayette High School and Missouri Western State University, where she earned a degree in Journalism.

Neva Marie Weir, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Neva is preceded in death by husband, Robert Withrow, married 53 years, and son, Ken Withrow. Survivors: beloved husband, Marvin Weir Sr., married 28 years; children: Richard Withrow (Marilyn), Ron Withrow (Carole), Cheryl Jung (Jeff), Jeannie Withrow; daughter-in-law; stepchildren: Marvin

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jerrick “Guce” Lucas, 35, North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. To

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Benjamin Paul Luna, of Maryville, Missouri, was born Aug. 17, 1993, and left this world to walk the streets of gold with Jesus on March 11, 2025. Ben grew up in Mound City, Missouri, where he graduated from high school in 2012. Ben graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2016 with

Diana Hensley, 62, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born May 25, 1962, in St. Joseph, daughter of Margaret and Robert Weaver. Ms. Hensley has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

Richard David Henry 25, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1999, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Richard graduated from Central High School just started working at Walmart in the deli. Richard was preceded in death by mother, Frances “Joie” Henry. Survivors include father, Michael

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games, traveling

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – James “Jim” Staples, 77, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born April 25, 1947, to Everett and Sybil (Wolfing) Staples. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will

Beth Ann Chalender, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1969, in St. Joseph. Survivors include three children, Jeanann Ashlock, Savannah Snyder, and Glen Chalender; brother, Randy Dunnihoo; and a sister, Ruth Andres. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at

Russell Leroy Beers, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1934, in Stewartsville, Missouri, son of Lorene and Norville “Lee” Beers. Russell graduated from Missouri School for the Deaf in 1955. On June 27, 1970, he married Christina Vaughn, in St. Joseph. Russell was