Robert “Bobby” Norman Brendle Jr., 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in St. Joseph. He was born July 22, 1954, in St. Joseph, son of Betty (Barnes) Johnson and Robert Brendle Sr. He attended Gower High School and graduated from Benton High School, class of 1972. He married Marsha Whithorn on
RAYMORE, Mo. – Annie “Jewel” Polk, age 89, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Dec. 16, 2025, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center. A Celebration of Jewel’s life will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Southern Roots Event Center, 239 Illinois Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64504 from 1 to 4 p.m. Jewel was
Ricky Dale Johnson went home to his Lord and Savior on Jan. 5, 2026, with a Hospice caretaker at his side in St. Joseph. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather blessed with two grandchildren named Austin and Miles, and one great-grandchild named Stetson. Ricky Dale was born to George and Cleo Johnson on
Charles E. “Chuck” Stewart, 79, of St. Joseph, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in St. Joseph, surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends. He was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of the late Bonnie (Alexander) Stewart Murphy
Betty Mae (Ward) Widner, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born Jan. 17, 1944, in Otterville, Missouri, to Elmer Archibald and Goldie Ivery (Davis) Ward. She attended school in Otterville, and was a member of the Otterville Baptist Church. She retired after 25 years from
BARNARD, Mo. – James Winfred Galbreath, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, in Maryville, Missouri. Jim was born in Maryville on Feb. 9, 1938, to J. Winfred and Mary Patricia (O’Donnell) Galbreath. He married Judith Lynne Ray in Albuquerque on Feb. 23, 1962. Jim and Judy farmed for many years in Andrew
Dennis P. Kelly, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Dennis was born on July 20, 1945, in St. Joseph, to Royce and Genevieve (Drimmel) Kelly. Dennis graduated with the class of 1964 at Christian Brothers, then later attended Hillyard Technical to study welding and training
Gary I. Rosenthal, born on Sept. 13, 1932, in St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 31, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Central High School in 1950. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 3 p.m. Wednesday, Shaare Sholem Cemetery. The family requests no flowers be sent but instead suggests memorial contributions to the Open
With love and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara “JoAn” Thomas on Dec. 28, 2025. JoAn was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Sedalia, Missouri, to William Alva and Florence Crowder. She was raised on the Crowder farm in Sweet Springs, Missouri, growing up during the Depression. It was there that she
Herbert Leo Wilson Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 3, 2026. Herbert Leo Wilson Sr. was born on Aug. 21, 1960, in St. Joseph, to Anna May Honeycutt and Irvin Wilson, the cherished baby of eight siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters,
Sheila Marie Morris, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born April 19, 1967, in Parnell, Missouri, daughter of Susan and Eddie Clay Maxwell, of Maryville, Missouri. She graduated from Nodaway Northeast Nodaway R5 High School and attended Northwest State University. She worked at State hospital. She
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Harold William Sparks, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Whitesville, Missouri, he married Peggy Lee Johnson on March 6, 1964. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve and worked as a Teamster, with the St. Joseph Fire Department, and
Raymond Winn, 69, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. He was born March 29, 1956, in St. Joseph, to Raymond and Shirley (Bringus) Winn. Raymond married Pam C. Merritt, she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2014. He worked as a mechanic for many years and also operated Fellowship House helping those
HIGHLAND, Kan. – William “Bill” Albert McNemee,73, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at his home in Highland, Kansas. Bill was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in St. Joseph, to John Albert and Barbara (Throckmorton) McNemee. Bill married Darlene Kafer (Whetstine) on June 19, 1999, in Fanning, Kansas. She survives of the home. Additional survivors,
Charles Calvin Scott III, MD died Dec. 20, 2025, in his sleep of natural causes at 91 years old. He was born July 9, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from University of Kansas Medical School in 1960. Medicine was how he made his living, but Charlie’s true loves were Olympic Weightlifting, physical fitness,
WATHENA, Kan. – John Studer, 84, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at the Wathena Healthcare & Rehab. John was born on April 14, 1941, in Wathena, to Pete and Catherine (Fahey) Studer Jr. John attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Wathena High School in 1961. He was a lifelong
Kimberly Ann Wells, 60, St. Joseph, died Saturday Dec. 27, 2025, in St. Joseph. Born Nov. 27, 1965, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by brother, Mike Williams; parents, Deloris and Dick Beck. Survivors include husband, Chuck Wells; daughters, Ashton Burton and Karlee Furr; brother, Terry Williams; and five grandchildren. Visitation held 1 to 2 p.m.
Jacqueline Joyce Detwieler, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1946, in St. Joseph, daughter of Jessie and Robert Carl. She was a Supervisor for Golden Eagle Casino. Jaqueline loved being together with her family. Much of that time she enjoyed fishing, playing volleyball,
SAVANNAH, Mo. – Jeanne Ann Graham, 70, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at her home in Savannah. She was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter of Betty and Robert Chriswisser. She was a 1974 graduate of Burleson High School, in Burleson, Texas. Jeanne was a devoted In-Home Caregiver. She
Brenda Jo (Cunningham) Riggs, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 12, 1956, in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence and Robert Cunningham. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1974. She married Dennis Riggs on Jan. 29, 1999. She worked at Mead Products as
John Christian Stehle, 99, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at his home in Rural St. Joseph. He was born July 18, 1926 in Elwood, Kansas, son of John M. Stehle. John graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1945. Following high school, John was drafted in the US Army. While on
John Christian Stehle, 99, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at his home in Rural St. Joseph. He was born July 18, 1926 in Elwood, Kansas, son of John M. Stehle. John graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1945. Following high school, John was drafted in the US Army. While on
WASHINGTON, Utah – Lavada “Ruth” Clark 83, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Washington, Utah. She was born Aug. 2, 1942, in St. Joseph. She taught at Hosea Elementary for over 30 years. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” A. Clark; brother, Clyde West.
Dr. Robert “Bob” D. Couldry, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in St. Joseph. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha “Babe” and Richardson Couldry, and a son, Scott Couldry. Survivors include wife, Patty Couldry;
DENVER Colo. – Becky Stuber MacDonald, 53, Denver, Colorado, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. She was born May 8, 1972, to Robert Ronald and Mary Elizabeth (Bianchi) Stuber, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Becky graduated from Central High School in 1990. A proud University of Kansas alumna of Gamma Phi Beta, Becky carried the spirit
Sharon (Vulgamott) Mackey, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. She was born Oct. 4, 1943, in St. Joseph, and raised in Plattsburg, Missouri. Sharon married Robert Wesley “Bob” Mackey on Aug. 1, 1964. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Ashland United Methodist Church. The family will gather with
Gloria Nikes, 76, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully from her earthly home to be joined with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on Aug. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, the oldest of four children to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Mejia) Valencia. She was a 1967
Gloria Nikes, 76, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully from her earthly home to be joined with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on Aug. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, the oldest of four children to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Mejia) Valencia. She was a 1967
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Charles Richard Hays, affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born on Nov. 9, 1948, to parents Charles Hays and Leha Maxine McCardie, in St. Joseph. He attended Christian Brothers High School, in St. Joseph, where he completed his education before enlisting In the
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Helen Lee Morrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Jan. 28, 1940, in Clearmont, Missouri, Helen was a cherished resident of Hopkins, Missouri, and Maryville, Missouri, where she spent the majority of her life surrounded by family