Obituaries

Sandra Kay Hoecker, a loving wife and mother of two sons, passed away at the age of 81 on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Sandra, or Sandy as she was known by many, was born on July 1, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Louis and Hazel (Teschner) Canterbury. She graduated from Benton High School in

QUARTZ HILL, Calif. – Alan Dale Martin, 70, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday May 3, at his home in California. He was born June 12, 1954, in St. Joseph to Curtis (Dink) Martin and Betty Lou ( Tibbetts) Martin Kirschner. He graduated from Central High School class of 1972. Alan retired from the

Nancy Lou Yowell, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Mound City, Missouri, to the late Mildred (Smith) Diggs and Estell Diggs. On April 13, 1963, Nancy married Albert Franklin Yowell, and the two built a life rooted in commitment and family.

Alice Lorine (West) Shue, 86, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born Aug. 27, 1938, to Kenneth Driver West Sr. and Mary Pauline (Miller) West, both of St. Joseph. Alice attended St. Patrick’s grade school and graduated from the Convent of the

Guadalupe “Lupe” Irene Day, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after a brief illness at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Guadalupe and Rosendo Cruz-Hernandez. She attended Holy Rosary and St. Patrick’s elementary schools, then graduated Bishop LeBlond and attended two years

Carole Ann Dunn, 56, St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home. Carole was born Dec. 10, 1968, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of James A. and Ruth Ann Dunn. She lived the majority of her life in St Joseph. Carole was a graduate of Central High School (1987) and received

Wanda Louise Zimmerman (Dredge) Fisher, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the home she cherished, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was warm, funny, and engaging – the kind of woman who never let you leave her home hungry, always had time for a story, and somehow made

MARYVILLE, Mo. – L. D. Young, 88, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Maryville Living Center. Logan Douglas Young III was born on July 25, 1936, in Quitman, Missouri, to Byron and Mary Louise (Lowe) Young. He was a 1954 graduate Quitman High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri

INVERNESS, Fla. – Betty Lou Friess, age 98, passed away on June 7, 2025 in Inverness, Florida. Betty entered the world near King City, Missouri, the first child of Watt G. and Buelah Maud (Hailey) Thompson, on Aug. 14, 1926. Her childhood was spent near King City, and she graduated from King City High School

RAVENWOOD, Mo. – Cleola Beth Brandt, 94, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her friends and family. Cleola was born on June 18, 1930, in Ravenwood, to Loyd E. and M. Emma (Freeman) Powell. She attended Monroe Country School for her early education before graduating from Ravenwood High School. She

AUBURN, Wash. – Peggy Crockett (Calvert) lost her life to cancer on May 17, 2025. She was preceeded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and Paul “Pootie” Calvert. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Andre Noble, of Washington; sisters, Rhonda Simpson (Vernon) and Judy Kennedy, of Kansas City, Kansas; a son,

HAMILTON, Mo. – Harold Richard Henry, 90, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born on April 13, 1935, in Polo, Missouri, to Harold Clyde (Buster) Henry and Dorothy Ann McFall Henry. Harold lived a life marked by kindness to strangers, dedication to his farm, and ability

Nancy Sue Martin, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of the late Ermalea and Warren Drake. She attended Webster Elementary and Lafayette High School. She worked at the Marriott Hotel at the KCI Airport as a

WATHENA, Kan. – Laralee Miller, 79, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home. Laralee was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in California, to Oliver Earnest “Pat” and Freda (Kerns) Neeland. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wathena. Laralee was Wathena City Clerk for over 10 years

Steven A. Huber, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born June 10, 1954, to the late Robert Huber and Eula (Ellis) Erickson, in St. Joseph. He served in the United States Air National Guard. In his professional life, he dedicated over 30 years at Trans Audit as a freight auditor.

Judith Ann Tifrea, 82, was born July 2, 1942, to William and Mae (Flanagan) Simpson in Flags Springs, Missouri. She passed away June 5, 2025. Judy was formerly from Peru, Illinois. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Union Star High School and won the Betty Crocker award her senior year. She retired from Furnace Electric

Linda Lee Harbord White, 69, passed away May 30, 2025, after a lengthy illness in St. Joseph. Born Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Joseph, to Edward Benton Harbord Sr. and Clella Mae (Shay) Harbord. Linda was raised in Elwood, Kansas, where she was a proud Elwood Panther. Later she would become a Certified Nurses Assistant,

Bonnie Louise (Templin) Hartigan, 95, of St Joseph, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her children, June 7, 2025. She was born to Leslie F. and Ada G. (White) Templin, Jan. 16, 1930, in Carthage, Missouri. Bonnie was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1947, and attended St. Joseph Junior College.

Earl Edward “Buddie” Buhman, of St. Joseph, passed away June 9, 2025, at Cameron Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1930, in DeKalb County, son of Oscar and Emma (Fisher) Buhman. He graduated in 1948 from Clarksdale High School. He proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War and

Beverly Jean Crockett, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 24, 1949, daughter of the late Edith and Raymond Crockett. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and nine brothers. Survivors, son, Doug Crockett and sister, Louise Sutton. Beverly will be cremated under the

Carol Jean Dymond, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Peggy and Chester Hayes. Carol graduated from Lafayette High School and later married Stanley “Jack” Dymond. She loved country music. Her and her late husband, Jack, enjoyed

Donna Hamlin, 89, Sun City, Arizona, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born Oct. 21, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter and Emma (Savage) Young. Donna married James “Jim” Max Hamlin on March 8, 1986. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011. Donna and Jim were very

Valeda May Peters, 84, of St. Joseph, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 14, 1940, in Sparks, Kansas, daughter of Ruby and Harvey Ruark. She graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School and worked as a secretary for several businesses. She

CAMERON, Mo. – Dr. David Steiniche passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on Jan. 4, 1940, in Morris, Illinois, the son of Dr. Aage and Barbara Steiniche. David grew up in Dwight, Illinois, where he attended Dwight High School. David graduated from Grinnell College in 1963, and later obtained a master’s degree

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gloria Gale Waller, 67, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her children on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a Savannah health care facility. She was born Dec. 6, 1957, in St. Joseph, daughter of Viola and Earl Griffin. Gloria attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed as a child, working alongside her

ASHLAND, Neb. – Frank N. Ford, 82, of Ashland, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he shared 47 loving years with his wife Kellie. Frank worked as a Tool and Die Maker and was active in his community and church. He will

Steven Allen Hopper, a cherished soul whose gentleness and kindness knew no bounds, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on Dec. 16, 1959, to the late Herschel Allen and Marion Josephine (Benrud) Hopper, in St. Joseph. His dedication to the people of Choices reflected his unwavering resolve

Jodi (Pitluck) Kanatzar, 53, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born July 9, 1971, in St. Joseph, to Jon and Janice (Harris) Pitluck. She was a 1989 graduate of Central High School and attended Stephens College. Jodi married Steve Kanatzar on May 14, 2005. He survives of the home. She was

Michael M. Sipes, age 76, passed peacefully early Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his temporary home, Benedictine Living Community. Michael spent much of his life in St. Joseph. Michael was born Oct. 10, 1948, to Marcus Mason Sipes (d-1982) and Helen Virginia Harrison-Sipes (d-2001) who have preceded him in death. Michael was raised in Monett,

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Sybil A. Adler, 77, Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born July 3, 1947, to Hersh and Estelle Cohen in Hickory, North Carolina. She graduated from Sophie Newcomb College, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Formerly a resident of St. Joseph for 26 years, where she worked with her family