Obituaries

By NewsPress Now WOOD HEIGHTS, Mo. – Darren Lee Hart, 60, of Wood Heights, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at his place of business. Darren was born on Nov. 9, 1963, in St. Joseph, to Robert Lee and Margaret (Dye) Hart. Darren’s life revolved around Christ, automotive, and family. Darren actively attended the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Carolyn Peters Carolyn Peters, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Anne K. Bindel (Delaney), 92, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, to the late Robert P. and Kathleen T. (Digerian) Delaney, in St. Joseph. Anne’s journey through life was marked by her commitment to education and service. A proud graduate of

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Roger Lee Knadler, 82, Easton, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. He was born Feb. 24, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Lela (Rapp) Knadler. Roger married Genevieve “Joyce” Martin on Nov. 16, 1968. She preceded him in death on Febr. 19, 2020. He was a member

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Peggy Elliott-Calhoun, 86, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Debbie, in Dekalb, Missouri. She was born Sept. 3, 1938, to Homer and Bernice (Hathaway) Haskey. Peggy graduated from Lafayette High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to John Paul Elliott Sr.

By NewsPress Now CRAIG, Mo. – Donald Ray Wennihan, age 87, Craig, Missouri, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at his home. Don was born July 10, 1937, in Tarkio, Missouri. He was the son of John Ray and Ruth Angela (Davenport) Wennihan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Sharon F. Bestwick FAIRVIEW, Kan. -Sharon Faye Bestwick, 76, of Fairview, Kansas, died Oct. 16, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Sharon Elaine Wade, 68, went home to Jesus on Oct. 15, 2024. Sherry was born Dec. 26, 1955, to Duane and Anna Maureen Hunsaker. Sherry married married Ronald Lynn Wade Oct. 5, 1974, in Plattsburg, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ricky Dean. Survivors

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Linda G. (Saxton) Clark passed away Oct. 10, 2024. See full obituary at www.pricefuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Lorine Mae (Witcofski) Lane died on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in St Joseph. Born near Crab Orchard, Nebraska, on April 22, 1926, to Lydia Pearl (Robinson) and Frank Witcofski. She married Curtis Charles Lane on Sept. 24, 1951. They made their home in Blue Springs, Nebraska, and Wymore, Nebraska, for 66 years.

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” F. Craig, 70, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at a local health care facility. He was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Atchison, Kansas, son of Iris and Freddie Craig. Bill worked for many years in the Auto Body Repair Industry. He enjoyed watching the KC Chiefs

By NewsPress Now Norman Glen Cook Sr., 87, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. He was born July 25, 1937, to Levi L. and Lucille A. (Stigers) Cook, in St. Joseph. Norman married Judy Ann Knadler on July 2, 1960. He retired from the United States Army after proudly serving for 28 years.

By NewsPress Now Ruby Warner, 96, of St. Joseph, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her home on Oct. 13, 2024. Ruby was the seventh of nine children born to Carl and Elsie Stuart. She graduated from Rosendale, Missouri, High School before marrying John Warner in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1978,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James Yarnell James “Jim” Yarnell, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 15, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CASTALIA, Ohio – Russell Dale Teschner entered his eternal glory on Oct. 14, 2024, after a sudden health issue in Cleveland, Ohio. Russ was born on Nov. 23, 1952, to Clyde and Rufena (Judy) Teschner, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School in 1971, where he excelled in sports, was

By NewsPress Now Mary Ann Spratt, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary Ann was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Anthony and Alice (Dugdale) Bianchi. She met the love of her life, Arthur Spratt, at Benedictine College, in Atchison, Kansas. They

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Linda G. Clark MARYVILLE, Mo. -Linda Gail (Saxton) Clark, 75, of Maryville, Missouri, passed Oct. 10, 2024. A private graveside service will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery in Graham, Missouri, under the care of Price Funeral Home. No visitation will be held. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com Jacqueline Ellis MARYVILLE, Mo. -Jacqueline Ellis,

By NewsPress Now IvaSharon Cagg, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 28, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Ethel and Lawrence Cagg. She graduated from Central High School, and worked at Missouri Methodist Medical Center, and then the YWCA, and returned to

By NewsPress Now Clarence J. Jacobs, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. He was born April 18, 1938, to Myrtle (Jacobs) Nussbaum, in St. Joseph. He proudly served in the United States Air Force 1955-1959, and on June 24, 1960, he married his sweetheart, Sandra McDowell. Bob retired in 2000 after working

By NewsPress Now Clarence J. Jacobs, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. He was born April 18, 1938, to Myrtle (Jacobs) Nussbaum, in St. Joseph. He proudly served in the United States Air Force 1955-1959, and on June 24, 1960, he married his sweetheart, Sandra McDowell. Bob retired in 2000 after working

By NewsPress Now Bevan James Martin Bohm, 48, of St. Joseph, formerly of Riverside, Missouri, passed away Oct. 12, 2024. Bevan was born May 6, 1976. He enjoyed spending time with his children and friends and was a sports fanatic, whether it be playing or watching. Survivors include his son, Darian Bohm; daughter, Dallas Bohm;

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Joann E. Giles Joann Elizabeth Giles, 82, of St. Joseph died Oct. 12, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Ray G. Kellogg Ray Gene Kellogg, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 13, 2024.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Agnes Marie (Dombrowe) Kiehnhoff, 95, Wathena, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Oct. 14, 2024. Agnes was born July 7, 1929, to Emil and Elise (Spiekerman) Dombrowe. Agnes married Henry Kiehnhoff Jr., Sept. 16, 1950. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Donald; brother,

By NewsPress Now Bonnie Louise (Gill) Jones, 91, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. She was born to Charley Nelson Gill and Ethel (Hamilton) Gill in St. Joseph. Bonnie graduated from Lafayette High School. She attended Brookdale Church. She worked for J.C. Penney for several years and volunteered at Heartland Hospital. Survivors include

By NewsPress Now Kevin Lee Brant 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at his home. He was born July 4, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Patricia and William F. Brant. He attended Lafayette High School. Kevin was a carpenter all his life, and enjoyed his dog Otis. He

By NewsPress Now Terri Lynn Mace Meade, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1956, in St. Joseph, daughter of Barbara Hayes Mace Wood and Rolland Leon “Bill” Mace. She attended Benton High School, and worked at several convenience stores including the Tank and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jackie L. Cobb SAVANNAH, Mo. -Jackie Lee Cobb 69, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Oct. 11, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Kenneth L. Edie ROBINSON, Kan. – Kenneth Lee Edie, 74, of Robinson, Kansas, died Oct. 13, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Sonna Lane COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Sonna

By NewsPress Now Clarence Edward Burley, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born July 15, 1953, in St. Joseph, son of the late Thelma and Paul Burley. He worked at Midwest Scrap as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and

By NewsPress Now Shawnetta Rice 39, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Oct. 23, 1984, in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of Sue Warren and Samuel Hutchinson. She graduated from Lees Summit North High School in 2003. Shawnetta was very spiritual, loved being outdoors, spending time with her

By NewsPress Now Pamela K. Brown, 65, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. She was born May 9, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Clifford and Leila (Bootman) Frakes. Pamela grew up in Stewartsville, Missouri, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University. Pamela married Kenneth Dean Brown on June 30, 1990.