Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Michael Brian Buczek, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 14, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Margaret and Benjamin Buczek. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and worked 35 years at Nestle Purina. He enjoyed spending

By NewsPress Now H. Ross Woodbury, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. He was born April 24, 1934, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Vera (Lamb) Woodbury. Ross graduated from Central High School and from the University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Entomology. Ross dedicated many years

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Patsy L. Donahoo AMAZONIA, Mo. – Patsy Louise Donahoo, 81 of Amazonia Missouri, passed away Nov. 12, 2024. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Inurnment St. John’s Cemetery, Amazona. Patty Dye Patty Dye, 86, St. Joseph, passed away

By NewsPress Now Terry L. Ping, 65, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. He was born July 5, 1959, to Richard L. and Barbara J. Ping in St. Joseph. Terry graduated from Benton High School in 1977. He worked at local manufacturers in production and as a maintenance

By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Patricia Ann Talbot was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Alfred LaVern and Blanche Madaline (Wood) Potter. She died on Oct. 31, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House, in Topeka, Kansas. For several years Patricia operated a cleaning service in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life will

By NewsPress Now Ivan W. Thompson Jr., 72, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. He was born April 15, 1952, to Ivan W. Thompson Sr. and Anna (Puckett) Thompson. Farewell Services 10 a.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to

By NewsPress Now Sierra Elaine White, 76, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph on Dec. 1, 1947, to William Chester and Frances May (Sharp) McBee. Sierra married William “Bill” Joseph White, on July 23, 1964. A Lafayette High School graduate of 1966,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marlin J. Kinman RAVENWOOD, Mo. – Marlin J. Kinman, 75, of Ravenwood, Missouri, died Nov. 12, 2024. Services 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Nodaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the

By NewsPress Now MENDON, Ill. – Allison “Allie” O’Donnell, 83, of Mendon, Illinois, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She was born on May 12, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Alfred and Katherine (Schornborn)

By NewsPress Now Elaine C. Guenther, 91, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. She was born May 11, 1933, to William H. and Clara G. (Hansen) Musgrove, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Central High School as class valedictorian in 1951 and received a four-year scholarship to Barnard College, where she graduated with

By NewsPress Now Guadalupe “Ramon” Gonzales, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born April 2, 1956, in Atchison, Kansas, son of the late Barbara and Guadalupe Gonzales. Ramon graduated from Eisenhower High School, in Rialto, California. He worked at Triumph Foods as a janitor. Ramon enjoyed

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Tom Fanning Tom Fanning, 63, of St. Joseph, died Nov. 6, 2024. Visitation Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. www.heatonbowmansmith.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Norman Leroy Conner, age 81, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at Mosaic, in St. Joseph, on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. We wish to thank Mosaic for the care shown to us in the ER. Though our hearts ache, we know he is at peace. Leroy was born to

By NewsPress Now Rex Gaylord Pryor, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Fillmore, Missouri, to Joseph and Lona (Burns) Pryor. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Rex married Fredia May Bauman on March 3, 1956. She survives of the

By NewsPress Now Sherrilyn “Sherry” Jeanne Miller, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at her home. Sherry was born Aug. 13, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of Peggy (Burton) and Robert Rucker. She married Jimmie “J.D.” Miller, who preceded her in death. Sherry spent many of her years as a homemaker,

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Patricia “Pat” Hartman, 76, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at The Willow, in Wathena. Pat was born on Nov. 8, 1948, in Princeton, Missouri, to Harley and Amber (Haley) Stiles. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Pat graduated from Princeton High School

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Raymond Paul “Butchie” Atkins, 87, Albany, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. He was a production worker at the Opportunity Workshop, in Stanberry, Missouri, for many years. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

By NewsPress Now SURPRISE, Ariz. – Nadine Catherine Moreno Locklin was born in St. Joseph on Sept. 22, 1935, to Celestino and Teresa Magana Moreno. Nina, as she was affectionally known, lived in Arkansas and Georgia for a time and made numerous friends. After retirement and the Missouri winters got too cold, she moved to

By NewsPress Now SUGAR HILL, Ga. – Shirley A. Miller, 94, passed away on Aug. 30, 2024, at Benton House, in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Shirley was born Jan. 27, 1930 in Naponee, Nebraska, and lived in St. Joseph for over 50 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 1 p.m.

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Gene Allen Staggs, 85, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1939, in Agency, son of Ora Bell and Roy Staggs. He graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School, class of 1957. On June 5, 1959, he married Genevieve Underwood

By NewsPress Now CUMMINGS, Kan. – Larry B. Jacobson, 81, of Cummings, Kansas, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Old Huron Cemetery, Lancaster, Kansas, with Pastor Jim Cormode officiating. Memorials are suggested to Second Harvest Community Food

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Neva W. Davis, 91, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Nov. 5, 2024. She was born June 28, 1933, to George A. and Cleda R. (McKeel) Pullen, in Oregon, Missouri. Neva was a 1951 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon. She received her teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Richard W. Miller Richard “Popcorn” William Miller 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 5, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Larry D. Schwensen Larry Dean Schwensen 84. St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 4, 2024. at a local nursing home. arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral

By NewsPress Now Ernest Leroy Frye, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to Hallie and Cynthia Frye. Ernie had five siblings, Harold Frye, deceased, wife, Ester, also deceased, Helena Frye, deceased, husband, Junior, also deceased, Lyle Frye, deceased, wife, Merle, who is also deceased, Ruby

By NewsPress Now Ernest Leroy Frye, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to Hallie and Cynthia Frye. Ernie had five siblings, Harold Frye, deceased, wife, Ester, also deceased, Helena Frye, deceased, husband, Junior, also deceased, Lyle Frye, deceased, wife, Merle, who is also deceased, Ruby

By NewsPress Now Wanda “Kay” (Stanley) Leidy, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. She was born Jan. 27, 1944, to Lawrence and Stella (Hixson) Stanley, in Horton, Kansas. She attended Savannah, Missouri, High School. Kay also worked in retail most of her life, specifically as a gemologist for the local Kay Jewelers.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elaine C. Guenther Elaine C. Guenther, 91, St. Joseph, died Nov. 5, 2024. Services 1 p.m. Nov. 15, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Fr. Rene Guesnier O.S.B CONCEPTION, Mo. – Fr. Rene Guesnier, O.S.B., 91,

By NewsPress Now James “Jim” Paul Pitts, 89, passed away Nov. 6, 2024, at a rehabilitation care center in Indiana following complications from an accident. Jim was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Rushville, Missouri. He was a 1953 graduate of Benton High School. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Ruth (Berkshire)

By NewsPress Now Marguerite A. (Ruhnke) Swartz, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born in Wathena, Kansas, on March 5, 1927, to Dora and Paul Ruhnke Sr., who preceded her in death. Marguerite graduated from Atchison High School, in Atchison, Kansas. She worked at Chase Candy

By NewsPress Now BEL AIR, Md. – Gary D. Ballard, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in St. Joseph, he was the cherished son of the late Ed and Doris Ballard and the devoted husband of Bonnie