Obituaries

Gary A. Steele NEENAH, Wis. – Gary Allan Steele heard the words, “Well done thou good and faithful servant” as he entered Heaven, Sept. 15, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was the son of Walter Lee and Emily (Winfrey) Steele. Gary retired as Food Service Manager of Western Reception Diagnostic Center, in St. Joseph. He

Leonard Theodore Ginn, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at a St. Joseph health care facility. He was born Feb. 7, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of Elaine and Leonard Miller. Leonard worked in Maintenance for several area housing complexes prior to his early retirement due to health complications. He was

Norma Jean King, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. She was born May 16, 1936, to Dale and Mary (Sturm) Wynn, in St. Joseph. Norma married Dorril “Ace” King on Sept. 13, 1958. Before dedicating herself fully to the upbringing of her children, she worked for Swift and Co. and then later

STANBERRY, Mo. — David “Skeeter” Atkison, 71, of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born July 9, 1954, in St. Joseph. Survivors include wife, Jackie; daugthers, Jean, Dawn, Kayla, Teresa, and Mindy; sons, Jeremy, Kevin and James. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ken Wachendorfer, “Wacker” to all that knew and loved him, Kansas City, Missouri, a dedicated film professional film camera operator and set lighting designer, passionate photographer of hand-lit winged creatures in the woods, found object metal artist, fabricator of practically anything, smoked meats and hot, spicy foods aficionado, lover of cool

George H. Thomson, 65, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Wanda and William Thomson. George graduated from Topeka High School, class of 1978, and later Washburn University with a degree in Business Administration

Charles Baker, 71, St. Joseph, passed away in the privacy of his home on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. He was born Oct. 26, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to James and Margaret (Schernick) Baker. Charles married Sheryl Grinstead on May 1, 2002. She survives of the home. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He

Tracy Kay Thorburn, 53, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born April 19, 1972, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Benton High School. She then entered the United States Army and proudly served for six and a half years before being honorably discharged. Tracy was working at

STANBERRY, Mo. – Barbara Jean Hayes Wood, 86 of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Pine View Manor, Stanberry, health care center. she was born May 5, 1939, in St Joseph. She was married on March, 24, 1956, to Rolland “Bill” Mace and had three children. They were later divorced. She then

CAMERON, Mo. — Dale Heldenbrand, 72, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2025, at his home. He was born, May 16, 1953, to Alva and Hazel (Gould) Heldenbrand in Winston, Missouri. Dale was a graduate of Winston High School. His talents on the high school basketball team earned him a basketball scholarship to

Denise (Murray) Lamansky, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care with her family by her side. She was born Ja. 31, 1957, in St. Joseph, to James and Frances Murray. She graduated from Central High School in 1975 and later obtained her Criminal Justice degree from Missouri

Gregory H. Leighton, 75, St. Joseph, passed Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Born May 11, 1950, Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include Bonnie Cox; son, Scott Leighton; a brother; a sister; cousin, Mike; and several other nieces and cousins. Mr. Leighton has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. There

PONTIAC, Mo. – Funeral services for Dr. Marvin O. Looney, 97, of Pontiac, Missouri, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at the First Christian Church, in Gainesville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Dr. Looney, known as “Marv” to his friends, died Sept. 29,

Janelle May Dinwiddie, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in a St. Joseph heath care center. She was born Jan. 4, 1959, in Farifax, Missouri, daughter of the late Kathleen and Harry Dinwiddie. She graduated from Central High School. Janelle was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Kelley

Russell D. Pettijohn, of St. Joseph, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born to Orten and Bertha (Dick) Pettijohn on Dec. 1, 1928, in Grant City, Missouri. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Pettijohn (Robin) and Brad Pettijohn (Greta); seven grandchildren, Lori O’Neal (Jeff), Jason Pettijohn (Caitlin), Robert

SAVANNAH, Mo. — Nancy Nichols, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sept. 23, 2025 at Mosaic Life Care. Nancy was born on Jan. 20, 1950, to George (Fritz) Krumme and Ila Jean (Cogdill) Krumme. She was a 1967 graduate of Faucett High School. Nancy retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections, having worked as an

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

ALBANY, Mo. — Beverly Jean (Cook) Mikes, 89, of Albany, Missouri, passed away Sept. 22, 2025.Graveside Service and Burial 2 p.m Sunday, Sept. 28 at Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m Saturday evening at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, where friends may call anytime after 2 p.m Saturday. Memorial Contributions:

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

Ruth Ann “Susie” Nance, 82, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. She was born April 26, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri, to Charles and Opal (Hagler) Curtis. Ruth married Larry Milton Nance on Jan. 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2022. Ruth was laid to rest in Memorial

Greg Kneib, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, while preparing for bed. He was born on Oct. 18, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Kenneth and Luticia “Tish” Kneib. Greg graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. Following his service he worked

Ron Selkirk, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born in Alton, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 1947, to Marshall and Melba Selkirk. Ron graduated from Truman State University in 1969 and moved to St. Joseph where he met and married Marilyn Tracy, his wife of 55 years.

Ernest Grimes, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1937, to Floyd and Florence Grimes in Dekalb, Missouri. A person of unshakable faith, Ernest was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a pipeline welder before retiring from General Motors and being

Dick A. Campbell, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, son of Francis and Clem Campbell. Dick graduated from Ft. Lupton High School class of 1956. On July 9, 2011, he married Sabrina Davis in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dick

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Greg Kneib, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, while preparing for bed. He was born on Oct. 18, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Kenneth and Luticia “Tish” Kneib. Greg graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. Following his service he worked

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Dick A. Campbell, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, son of Francis and Clem Campbell. Dick graduated from Ft. Lupton High School class of 1956. On July 9, 2011, he married Sabrina Davis in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dick

Ernest Grimes, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1937, to Floyd and Florence Grimes in Dekalb, Missouri. A person of unshakable faith, Ernest was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a pipeline welder before retiring from General Motors and being