Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Gayle Ann Sollars, 83, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. She was born on Jan. 14, 1941, to Gaylen E. “Giggie” Grimm and Blanche “Bee” Young Grimm. Mrs. Sollars was a member of the Brookdale Church. She graduated from Central High School and Gard Business University. She retired from the Morris

By NewsPress Now Late Notices RonNisha L. Martin RonNisha L. Martin, 26, St. Joseph, passed Jan. 21, 2024. Service 2 p.m., Jan. 29, Holsey Chapel ICM Church. Arrangements under the direction of Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. Alice M. Maxwell Alice M. Maxwell passed away Jan. 11, 2024. Parish Rosary 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24, at the

By NewsPress Now Charlene Amelia Schnabel, born on Jan. 11, 1933, in Effingham, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Charlene was known for her creativity and organizational skills. Charlene is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Schnabel, and their children,

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Edward Steeby, 92, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at a St. Joseph healthcare facility. Graveside services and interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Fillmore, Missouri, Cemetery. The family will host a Celebration of Life immediately following the graveside services at The Hall in Fillmore, where

By NewsPress Now REA, Mo. – Larry L. Atkins, 84, Rea, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on July 5, 1939, in Fillmore, Missouri, to the late Willie and Annie (Ueligger) Atkins. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Rosendale High School ,Mr. Atkins was a proud

By NewsPress Now Sharron Wyvonne Shifflett, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in a Gower, Missouri health care center. She was born May 23, 1937, in Polo, Missouri, daughter of the late Clovevilla and Estel Swigart. She graduated from Calhoun High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, sewing,

By NewsPress Now Deborah Joyce Boyer, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at her home. She was born June 19, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Pearl (Slater) and Benjamin Willis. She attended Central High School. On Feb. 18, 1966, she married Fred Boyer, sharing 50 years together prior to his

By NewsPress Now Larry L. Atkins REA, Mo. – Larry L. Atkins, 84, passed away Jan. 19, 2024. Service 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Interment Savannah Cemetery. Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now KATY, Texas – Gerry Dean Smith, 90, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2024, while in the care of Hospice in Caydance Memory Care. His ashes will be buried next to his beloved brother, Kenneth, in Overland Park, Kansas. Gerry “Gary” was born on Feb. 6, 1933, in St.

By NewsPress Now Winslow H. Peek, Sr., 76, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. He was born Aug. 5, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Winslow and Clara (Morman) Peek. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Winslow and Sharon were married on May 6, 1977. She survives

By NewsPress Now Jack H. Brown, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. He was born April 7, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Kenneth and Marie (Grimes) Brown. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Missouri Western State University, and his master’s degree in Business Administration and Management

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Our sissy, where do we start? She had the biggest heart, and love for life of anyone we know. She was an avid photographer, and loved taking photos of her beloved eagles, wildlife, the moon and sky, just about anything she could focus on. She took beautiful photos. Her

By NewsPress Now BETHANY, Okla. – JoNelle Robertson passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Bethany, Oklahoma. JoNelle was born on Oct. 20, 1931, in Maysville, Missouri, to Zallie Porter Reece and Nelle Kathleen Reece. She graduated from Maysville High School and attended business college in St. Joseph where she worked for the gas company.

By NewsPress Now Shane Allen Smith, 47, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 29, 1976, in St. Joseph, son of Olga and Ron Smith. He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1995, and worked as a plumber for St. Joseph Plumbing. He enjoyed hunting

By NewsPress Now Judith K. Jenkins, 82, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born on Nov. 18, 1941, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Herbert and Patricia (Sheridan) Gorden. Judith graduated from Central High School in 1959 and spent much of her life nurturing her

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Linda Bodenhausen, 77, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. Linda Kay was born Nov. 17, 1946, to Alfred Leo and Frances Lucille Ottinger. Linda grew up in Gower and graduated from Gower High School. She was united in marriage to Vance Gayle Bodenhausen Aug. 23, 1964. Their

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty L. Barlow CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Betty Lucille Barlow, 94, passed away Jan. 16, 2024. Funeral Jan. 23, at 1:30 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home, Hale. Arrangements under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Deborah Boyer Deborah Boyer, 82, of St Joseph, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. Funeral will be 2

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Janice Colleen White 64, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday Jan. 16, 2024. She was born Aug. 3, 1959, in Smithville, Missouri. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Dorothy Burnfin; brothers, Randy and Jimmy Burnfin. She is survived by husband, Delbert “Butch” White; daughter, Christina

By NewsPress Now Juell K. Chance, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born June 13, 1934, in Souix City, Iowa, daughter of Ruby “Mabel” (Hays) and John Hammond. She attended Lafayette High School and in 1987 she graduated from Missouri Western State College

By NewsPress Now Robert Bob “Smokey” Henry Guinn Sr. 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Protection, Kansas, son of the late Mary Catherine and Dallas Guinn. He married Barbara Throckmorton, on March 20, 1986 and she survives of the

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Eulalia Schieber, 92, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. Eulalia was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Guilford, Missouri, to Patrick J. and Irene A. (McLaughlin) Merrigan and was a graduate of Conception High School. She married Leo A. Schieber

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Cindy L. Russell Cindy Lee Russell (Davidson), 67, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 16, 2024. Farewell Services 10 a.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com Rose G. Talkington ONEIDA, Kan. – Rose G. Talkington,

By NewsPress Now Constance “Connie” K. Sims, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. She was born on Sept. 9, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Roland D. and Mary M. (Ebrecht) Sims. Connie graduated from Lafayette High School in 1964. She loved being in the company of her cats. She was preceded in

By NewsPress Now Belen F. Mejia, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Senior Living, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of Antonia and Carmen Jaramillo. Belen began worked at Noma Lites for 15 years and H.D. Lee 1967 for 20 years

By NewsPress Now CHICAGO, Ill. – Verna Ruth Howard Kirschner lived most of her life in St. Joseph before passing away on Dec. 31, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Born in Hamburg, Iowa, on Sept. 19, 1934, her family returned to St. Joseph within a few months of her birth. Her father, Clifford Vernon Howard, worked

By NewsPress Now Raymond A. Hines, 82, passed Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at his home in St. Joseph surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on Sept. 26, 1941. Ray has been with Choices of St. Joseph since 1988 and has lived a rich life full of love, friendship and community. Ray retired from Specialty

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Tina L. DeLuca Tina Lynette DeLuca, 55, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. www.simplifyfunerals.com Matthew Glmour Matthew Gilmour, 58, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Carol R. Leafty HIAWATHA, Kan. -Carol Rosetta

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Belen F. Mejia Belen F. Mejia, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home where a Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. The Interment at

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Services for Neva Bammer, 93, of Mound City, Missouri, have been rescheduled. Family visitation: Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 4 to 6 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Funeral services: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m. First Christian Church, Mound City. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials: Mound City Nutrition

By NewsPress Now Robert George “Bob” Bolin went to be with Jesus peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 12, 2024. Bob was born in St. Joseph Aug. 22, 1943, to James Harold and Naomi Marie (Sipes) Bolin. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and married his high school sweetheart, Laura