Obituaries

By NewsPress Now BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. – Samuel Ray Lyle, 83, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph. Sam was born at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 15, 1940, to Raymond Harold and Edith Lillian (Jones) Lyle. They

By NewsPress Now Katherine W. (Jahnke) Chellew, 87, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 9, 2024. Farewell services were held on May 13, 2024, at Heaton Bowman Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, followed by graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetary. Full obituary can be found at www.heatonbowmansmith.com. As published in the

By NewsPress Now Doris Nadine Stephens, age 90, of St. Joseph, passed away May 14, 2024, at a local nursing home. Doris was born April 29, 1934, to Clyde Henderson Swift and Lenora Mae Workman Swift at the family home in King City, Missouri. Doris graduated from King City High School in 1942. Doris and

By NewsPress Now Darline M. (Warner) Langemach, 97, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 13, 2024. She was born on Sept. 3, 1926, in St. Joseph, to Eulie Eugene and Beulah May (Hockaday) Warner. She married Elden Wayne Langemach on Dec. 24, 1946, and they were married for 64 years

By NewsPress Now LAURIE, Mo. – William “Bill” Pauly died surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, Ascension Sunday. Born Jan. 11, 1952, to Gerald and Helena (Gronniger) Pauly, Bill was the fifth of six children. He was raised on the farm near Purcell, Kansas, and graduated from Midway High School in 1969. When not

By NewsPress Now Marcia Diane (Rogers) Greenwald, 85, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born in Osborn, Missouri, on Dec. 14, 1938, to Elmer and Bertha (Korneman) Rogers. Marcia received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Texas Woman’s University. She had a lifelong love of Texas and made frequent trips to visit her great-nephew,

By NewsPress Now Bobby D. Burns, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born June 6, 1947, in Grant City, Missouri, to Hassel and Vada (Vance) Burns. Bobby married Carolyn S. Adams on Nov. 14, 1986. She preceded him in death. He later married Sherri Kratzer. He was a laborer for

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marva J. Dyer WESTPHALIA, Mo. -Marva Joyce Dyer, 85, passed away May 12, 2024. Funeral service May 24 at Oak Christian Church with burial immediately following at Oak Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Angela Hays Angela Hays, 54, St.

By NewsPress Now LAMONI, Iowa – Sandra L. Pace (Sandy Daniel) passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side on May 10, 2024. Sandy was born on Dec. 25, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. In 1955 Sandy was adopted by her loving and caring parents, Covell and Ruth (Redman) Daniel. Sandy

By NewsPress Now Larry Joe Herring, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1950, in St. Joseph, son of the late Goldie and Joe Herring. He married Shirley Melton on Nov. 4, 2017, and she survives of the home. He graduated from

By NewsPress Now CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – Mary Edith Smith (Owens) was born in Brown Spur, Missouri, on Sept. 2, 1926, to May Elizabeth (James) Owens and Horace Irby Owens. She passed on May 9, 2024, at the age of 97, in Crossville, Tennessee, where she made her home with her daughter, Raised on the family

By NewsPress Now RAYTOWN, Mo. – With heavy hearts we announce the death of Allan Ray Grable who passed away on April 13, 2024, at his home in Raytown, Missouri, at the age of 60. Allan was born Dece. 26, 1963, in St. Joseph, to Norman and Patricia (Russell) Grable. Allan attended Central High School.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Darline M. Langemach Darline M. (Warner) Langemach, 97, St. Joseph, passed away May 13, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Betty Tupas Rosell White, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Tubod Lanao Del Norte, Philippines, to Pastor Hilario and Elisa (Tupas) Rosell. Betty came to the United States with her brother, Benny Rosell, in 1952. They attended the Midwest Bible College. In 1953 she came

By NewsPress Now Jeremy Johnson, 37, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on Feb. 16, 1987, to Todd Johnson and Donna Fischer, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School. Jeremy was an avid motorcycle and stunt bike enthusiast. He had a love for computers and problem-solving and was

By NewsPress Now Lester Frank Clark Jr., 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Lester Frank Clark Sr. and Lavina Mae (Seddon) Clark. Frank married Linda Carol Gross on Oct. 8, 1966. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2015. Frank worked

By NewsPress Now Alberta “Bertie” Louise Crandell, 80, St. Joseph, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1944, to Albert and Opal Crandell, in St. Joseph Bertie lived in St. Joseph all of her life. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1963. She graduated from Platt Business College in 1972. She

By NewsPress Now Gloria “Gigi” Carolus peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024. Born on Aug. 24, 1931, in Bethany, Missouri, she later moved to St. Joseph where she met her loving husband, Paul “PopPop” Carolus. Together, Paul and Gloria were married for 67 years, sharing their lives in St. Joseph, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Overland

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – LaNelle Miller, 99, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home in Stanberry. Survivors include her children, James L. (Mary Francis) Miller, Cypress, Texas, Mary E. Miller, Florissant, Missouri and Sherry I. Craig, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania; grandsons, Thomas (Shanae) Craig, Brian (Ana) Craig and Christopher Miller; 13

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt

By NewsPress Now Bradley David Herbert, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 16, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of David and Shirley (Turner) Herbert. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1971, and attended Missouri Western State University. Brad was proud of his

By NewsPress Now Oakleigh Dawn Marie Ebling, five month old daughter of Jaden Gardner and Kamryn Ebling, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 1

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Lloyd Kretzer, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born March 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of Gertrude and Don Kretzer. He served in the Army and worked at Omnium LLC. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest, Richard, Charles,

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Lawrence Raymond Clark, age 86, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary on Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Ina Fern O’Dell, 75, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born April 2, 1949, to Chester A. and Hildred (Frost) O’Dell, in Hamilton, Missouri. Ina Fern was a 1967 graduate of Kidder High School. She worked for Mattingley’s 5 and Dime and Wal-Mart, in Cameron,

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Stephen Potts II, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born April 9, 1939, in Hannibal, Missouri, son of the late Rosemary and Steve Potts. He graduated from Central High School, attended Kirksville State Teacher’s College, and soon

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Mary Collins, OSB, 88, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there on Friday, May

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William M Jensen WHITE CLOUD, Kan. – William M Jensen, 59, of White Cloud, Kansas, died May 8, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Jerry W. Pliley JAMESPORT, Mo. – Jerry W. “Short” Pliley, 90, of Jamesport, Missouri, passed away May 7, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment 10 a.m. May 13 at Masonic

By NewsPress Now COSBY, Mo. – Marilyn Jeanne (Waller) Vette, 91, Cosby, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Vintage Gardens, in St. Joseph. Marilyn was born Aug. 11, 1932, the youngest of five children born to Josephine (Fisher) Waller and Sylvester S. Waller, in Hurlinger, Missouri. She was a 1950 graduate of Clarksdale High