Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Joseph Wayne Lee 45, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 29, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Angela and Leonard Ginn. Mr. Lee will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Caroline Ann (Miller) Harris, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully on Feb. 18, 2024. Mass of Christian burial on, Feb. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Visitation: Wednesday, at 9:45 a.m. until the start of the rosary at 10:45 a.m. prior to mass. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Marilee Jane Creason (nee Steeb), 60, passed away on Feb. 18, 2024, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri. Marilee was born Jan. 2, 1964, to Judge Merrill Steeb and Glenrose (Summers) Steeb, both of whom preceded Marilee. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Kenny

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Randal H. Caserta LOWRY CITY, Mo. -Randal H. Caserta, 76, Lowry City, Missouri, passed away Feb. 12, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Paul E. DeHart MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Paul Edward DeHart, 85, passed away Feb. 16, 2024. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Turner Family

By NewsPress Now Alice Evelyn Boller, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 7, 1941, in St. Joseph, the daughter of the late Dorothy and Clarence Murphy. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1958. She was the class

By NewsPress Now Frances Elaine (Bell) Brooke, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. She was born on Aug. 24, 1934, to Roy Dickerson and Mamie Grace (Judd) Bell, in Bethany, Missouri. She graduated from Bethany High School in 1951. Later that year, on Oct. 1, she married Ora A. Brooke. He preceded

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Jeffrey L. Hoyt, 59, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in early February. He was born on May 21, 1964, in South Gate, California, to George F. Hoyt and Barbara C. (Anderson) Hoyt. Mr. Hoyt was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by

By NewsPress Now Mark “The Barber” Fouraker, 67, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. He was born April 20, 1956, in St. Joseph, to Ralph and Wilma (Ellis) Fouraker. Known as “The Barber,” Mark was a barber/stylist his whole life. He was an avid pocket billiards player, who also enjoyed fishing and traveling.

By NewsPress Now Billy Jo “Flow” Jenkins, 60, of St. Joseph, formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born Feb. 23, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Eugene Jenkins and Mary (George) Jagodzinski. Bill worked in the construction industry for many years,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert L. Cleveland FORD CITY, Mo. -Robert Leroy Cleveland, 62, of Ford City, Missouri, passed away Feb. 14, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Glynda K. Cline ATCHISON, Kan. – Glynda “Dee” Kay Cline, 67, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. Cremation under the direction of

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Avanell S. Dedman, 93, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Cameron, Missouri, to Rolla N. and Josephine Grove Sloan. She was a high school graduate and received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was a

By NewsPress Now Mary C. Jones, 84, St. Joseph, passed Feb. 9, 2024, at a local residential care facility. Born Feb. 27, 1939, Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph where she received her education. She was a Christian. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna Marie Gales; a sister,

By NewsPress Now DEARBORN, Mo. – Ralph Wayne “Butch” Greer, 78, of Dearborn, Missouri, after his year-long battle with cancer received his eternal trip to heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1945, in Bethany, Missouri, to Roy and Catherine (Spaht) Greer. He graduated from Maysville, Missouri, High

By NewsPress Now Marcie Jo Palmer, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born May 9, 1964, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary and Merrill Palmer. She attended Lafayette High School. Marcie worked many years as an in-home caregiver. She loved going to

By NewsPress Now Barbara Ann (Archdekin) Pasley, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born on Aug. 14, 1933, in St. Joseph, to James “Ray” and Rose (Nold) Archdekin. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Andrew County and graduated from Central High

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – William “Leon” Reese, 80, of Platte City, Missouri, formerly of Dekalb, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Platte City. He was born Jan. 27, 1944, in Dekalb, son of Beatrice and Miles Reese. He graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1962. Leon retired from Rockwell

By NewsPress Now Karla L. Williams POWHATTAN, Kan. – Karla Louise (Strube) Williams, of rural Powhattan, Kansas, with family by her side, passed away Feb. 13, 2024, at her home. Survivors: husband Dale, children: Scott and Theresa Williams, Mitch and Sarah Gerving, Eric and Dana Williams; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donna Vogel 65, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Savannah. She was born July 23, 1958, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Monday,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Dara Sue Griffin, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 6, 1953, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mildred and Glenn Roberts. She graduated from Mid-Buchanan High School and worked at the Chase Candy Company, Stetson Hats, and Stone Container. Dara

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dara S. Griffin Dara Sue Griffin, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 12, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Funeral Services 10 a.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment Ashland Cemetery. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Barbara A. Pasley Barbara Ann (Archdekin) Pasley, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Feb.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Harvey, 90, of Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life to her precious Lord on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Living Community, in St. Jospeh. She was born on Dec. 5, 1933, to Lloyd and Helen (Reno) Harvey on their family farm between Savannah and Amazonia, Missouri.

By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Loren Gene Velvick, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Feb. 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on March 10, 1948, in Seneca, Kansas, he was the son of Woodrow and Naomi (Lyder) Velvick. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Leslie Dean

By NewsPress Now Dennis Michael Taylor, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born at home on April 7, 1945, in Savannah, Missouri, son of the late Marjorie and Harvey Taylor Sr. On Dec. 28, 1986, he married his best friend, Pati Brown Taylor.

By NewsPress Now Joy Cole, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1937, to Hugh E. and Julia F. (Norris) Taylor, in Savannah, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah High School, and later attended both Missouri Western State University and University of Missouri

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Cecil Harold Thornton Jr. 91, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born July 30, 1932, in Doniphan County, Kansas, son of the late Helen and Cecil Thornton Sr. He married Helen Hendrix on May 28, 1960, she

By NewsPress Now WICHITA, Kan. – William “Bill” O. Irwin Jr., 73, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1950, to William Sr. and Virginia Irwin. He graduated from Savannah High School, in Savannah, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Irwin.

By NewsPress Now Debra “Debbie” (McEnaney) Stafford, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Feb. 10, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on April 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, to Darrell G. and Patricia J. (Hendrix) McEnaney. Those who knew Debbie will fondly remember her resilient spirit and her remarkable

By NewsPress Now Steven Wayne Cook, 71, of St. Joseph, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 3, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of the late Shirley and Robert Cook. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, and brother brother, Robert Cook Jr. Survivors include sister, Bobbie Wright, and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lois V. Brewer Lois Vivian Brewer, 100, passed away Feb. 9, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Services 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at St. Francis Baptist Temple. Visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Leavenworth National