Obituaries

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Elizabeth “Betty” Swagerty, 90, passed away March 23, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home with family at her side. Betty was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Clyde, Missouri, to Cornelius and Elizabeth (O’Connor) McManus. Betty attended six years at St. Benedict’s school in Clyde and two years at Fairview school, at Stanberry, Missouri.

BENDENA, Kan. – Neil Eddie Caudle, 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on the farm in Bendena, Kansas. Neil was born Nov. 17, 1969, to Roger and Donna (Ricklefs) Caudle, in St. Joseph. He was a lifelong resident of Bendena. He grew up on the same farm where he raised his family in

WATHENA, Kan. – Nettie “Lucile” Wiedmer, 98, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Savannah, Missouri. Lucile was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to James J. Sr. and Dorothy (Keller) Davies. She worked as a sewing machine operator, in St. Joseph, for 25 years and was a member of

George L. Thuston BULLHEAD, Ariz. – George Leon Thuston Sr., 87, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home in Bullhead, Arizona. He attended Bartlett High School, in St. Joseph. George was preceded in death by father, Wade Thuston Sr.; mother, Anna Thuston; brothers, Wade Thuston Jr., Montelle Roberts, and Albert Bibb ins; sisters, Doris

TROY, Kan. – Grant Eugene Speaks, 97, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home, in Sabetha, Kansas. Grant was born on Oct. 5, 1927, in Sparks, Kansas, to John Terrance and Alice (Blanton) Speaks. He graduated from Troy High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army. Upon

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sachiko “Sally” McGettigan, 94, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Miyoshi, Japan. She married Herbert McGettigan in 1954 and lived most of her life in St. Joseph. She worked at the H.D. Lee Company as a seamstress and retired in

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games,

OREGON, Mo. – Kenneth Robert “K.R.” Kneale, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away at a St. Joseph hospital on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Services: Monday, March 24, 2025, 1 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri, where the family will greet friends from noon until 1 p.m. Inurnment: Cowan Cemetery, New Point, Missouri.

Shirley Ann Winn, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Nov. 13, 1936, in St. Joseph, daughter of Rosabell and Emilo Bringus. She was one of 13 children. On, Jan. 3, 1952, she married Raymond Winn, in St. Joseph. Shirley spent most of

Shirley Ann Winn, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Nov. 13, 1936, in St. Joseph, daughter of Rosabell and Emilo Bringus. She was one of 13 children. On, Jan. 3, 1952, she married Raymond Winn, in St. Joseph. Shirley spent most of

Tammy Ilean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life was conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday

Matthew J. Claycomb, 41, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Sheila (Barmann) and Thomas Claycomb. Matt graduated from Central High School and he worked as an in-home caregiver. Matt was an avid horror enthusiast, an 80’s rock

Linda Sue Thomas 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Norma and Donald Giseburt. She graduated from Benton High School and was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed playing computer games,

OREGON, Mo. – Kenneth Robert “K.R.” Kneale, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away at a St. Joseph hospital on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Services: Monday, March 24, 2025, 1 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri, where the family will greet friends from noon until 1 p.m. Inurnment: Cowan Cemetery, New Point, Missouri.

Matthew J. Claycomb, 41, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Sheila (Barmann) and Thomas Claycomb. Matt graduated from Central High School and he worked as an in-home caregiver. Matt was an avid horror enthusiast, an 80’s rock

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sachiko “Sally” McGettigan, 94, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Miyoshi, Japan. She married Herbert McGettigan in 1954 and lived most of her life in St. Joseph. She worked at the H.D. Lee Company as a seamstress and retired in

WATHENA, Kan. – Nettie “Lucile” Wiedmer, 98, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Savannah, Missouri. Lucile was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to James J. Sr. and Dorothy (Keller) Davies. She worked as a sewing machine operator, in St. Joseph, for 25 years and was a member of

SEDALIA, Mo. – Robert Franklin Sealey, 85, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on May 17, 1939, in Gentry County, near King City, Missouri, a son of Theodore Volney and Ruby Lavon (Ader) Sealey. After high school, Bob worked at the Armour

SEDALIA, Mo. – Robert Franklin Sealey, 85, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on May 17, 1939, in Gentry County, near King City, Missouri, a son of Theodore Volney and Ruby Lavon (Ader) Sealey. After high school, Bob worked at the Armour

Tammy Elean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Tammy Elean Keyes, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 10, 1971, in Oriley, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Bradley Lyle Keyes, of the home; three children: Alisha, Clarissa, and Jesse; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Wilma Nadine Miller, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1925. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hillcrest Bible Church. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Hillcrest Bible

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean M. (Wise) Thuman. Jean, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. We are comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain. Jean was born May 21, 1947, to Lloyd Laverne and Betty

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean M. (Wise) Thuman. Jean, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. We are comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain. Jean was born May 21, 1947, to Lloyd Laverne and Betty

Wilma Nadine Miller, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1925. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hillcrest Bible Church. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Hillcrest Bible

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students

Merlyn Myers Culver, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born June 22, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Myrtle and Merle Culver. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked as a welder at I & M Machine for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing

Josue Ezequiel Turcios-Ramirez, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 2005, in Denison, Iowa, son of Lily and Juan Turcios. He graduated from Central High School, where he was active in the Junior ROTC and the orchestra playing the violin. He was

Judie K. Greer, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born April 8, 1942, to Harold Brewster Sr. and Alma Pauline (Inscho) Taylor. Judie married Gary Edward Greer on Nov. 5, 1961. Judie served Park University with unwavering commitment as an Administrative Assistant for 35 years, where she embraced her students