Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Nancy Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Elmo, Kansas, to Robert and Claudine (Darby) Cutberth Nancy married Mark Montgomery Miller on May 25, 1986. He survives of the home. She taught at Humboldt and Bessie Ellison elementary schools for many years.

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack D. “JD” Updike, 62, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away March 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife, April; daughters, Tysa, Taylor, Emily, Rebecca and Elizabeth; granddaughters, Ariana and Kate. He is also survived by his mother, Dorene Updike; brother, Donavan; and sister, Johanna. Visitation is April 2

By NewsPress Now Heather Lea Bolonyi- Holt, 39, of St. Joseph, was born Aug. 16, 1984, in Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 14:28 (2:28 p.m.) officially declared brain dead after a horrendous car accident. She was kept on life support due to her being an organ donor. She was really proud

By NewsPress Now Betty Lou Vogel, 92, was born Oct. 31, 1931. The Lord called her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer

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

By NewsPress Now Roger H. Shepherd, 92, was reunited with Jesus and the love of his life, Louanna, on March 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born Oct. 6, 1931, in St. Joseph, Roger was the son of the late Herman and May Shepherd. A great athlete, Roger ran track in school and graduated from Lafayette

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gene Lawhon OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Gene Lawhon, 65, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 23, 2024. Prayer service 6 p.m. April 1 with visitation following until 8 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Martha Rangel Martha

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE, Mo. – Naomi Ernestine (Arn) Lindstrom, of Country Club Village, Missouri, and formally of the French Bottoms, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family from a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Naomi was born on Aug. 25, 1939, to Nora and

By NewsPress Now Gary E. Moss I, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born on Nov. 6, 1948, to Elmer and Lula Moss in, Elwood, Kansas. After graduating high school, Gary joined the United States Army. He bravely served during the Vietnam War. His time in the service was a

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Shirley Marie Loch, 88, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Mosiac Medical Center, in Maryville. Shirley was born on April 9, 1935, in Hopkins, Missouri, her parents were Lowell A. and Inna Y. (Clymens) Hudson, and they preceded her in death.

By NewsPress Now Verna Ruth Howard Kirschner, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 31, 2023. She was born Sept. 19, 1934, in Hamburg, Iowa. Farewell Services 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, First Lutheran Church, 302 S. 10th St., with a light lunch to follow in the social hall. Graveside Services and Inurnment 2 p.m. Saturday,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jonathan L. Bunse CLARKSDALE, Mo. -Jonathan Lee Bunse, passed away March 21, 2024. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. March 27 at Turner Family Funeral Home, of Maysville. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Davis Bailey, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1957, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp at an early age, then worked at Crete Trucking as a truck driver. He liked being

By NewsPress Now Clifford L. “Cliff” McFadden Jr., 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clifford Lee Sr. and Flavis Maxine (Taylor) McFadden. On Jan. 28, 1960, Cliff married Donna J. Brace. She preceded him in death on

By NewsPress Now David Lyle Bloss, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away March 22, 2024. Born March 3, 1942, in Kidder, Missouri, David was the son of Robert and Dorothy (Puterbaugh) Bloss. David married his wife, Linda Lanham, in 1990. He started his working career as a computer operator for the Union Pacific Railroad and

By NewsPress Now Harry Fabian Calvert, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1929, in Andrew County, Missouri, to James Perry and Elsie Fern (Wilson) Calvert. He worked 35 years as a forklift driver for Affiliated Food from 1954 to 1989. He married Lois

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – John Wayne Cluck, 86, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Wathena, Kansas. John Wayne was born on April 18, 1937, in Highland, Kansas, to John F. and Katherine E. (Jackson) Cluck. The family moved to Bendena, Kansas, where he spent his early

By NewsPress Now TURNEY, Mo. – Roberta Hughes, age 97, left this present life and was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. Roberta Lee (Miller) Hughes was born July 16, 1926, to Oliver and Geneva (Campbell) Miller at the family home north of Cameron, Missouri. She went to Prairie Ridge,

By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Margaret Elaine Mallen, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away March 24, 2024. Margaret was born Jan. 19, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Ermit C. and Catherine S. (Karl) Buhman. Prior to retirement she served as an office manager for a network of automotive dealerships. As a hobby, she also owned

By NewsPress Now Barbara Springer, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away March 20, 2024. Survivors: children, Ricky (Christie) Ellis, Julie (Jeremy) Davis, and Jennifer (Josh) Casteneda, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Green Valley Baptist Church. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Ms. Springer will

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Minnie Ellen (Graham) Zachary, 97, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away March 23, 2024, at Tiffany Care, in Mound City. Graveside services and interment: Thursday, 10 a.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City. Memorials: Holt County Toy Fund and the Holt County Cancer Fund. Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral

By NewsPress Now Barbara Springer, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away March 20, 2024. Survivors: children, Ricky (Christie) Ellis, Julie (Jeremy) Davis, and Jennifer (Josh) Casteneda, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Green Valley Baptist Church. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Ms. Springer will

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rodney Lee Phillippe, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2024. Rodney was born to Jerry Phillippe and Georgia Holder on June 26, 1995. He graduated from Central High School. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Bobby and Beverly Phillippe; his uncle,

By NewsPress Now Pamela Kay Klepac, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully and happy Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Benedictine-Community Health Care Center, in St. Joseph, surrounded by her loving daughter, son, grandson and husband. She was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Maysville, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Wenzel Klepac,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Helen Schroeder Helen Schroeder, 101, St. Joseph, passed away March 19, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Stanley D. Viestenz, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Born April 2, 1955, to Duane and Lola Viestenz, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1973. Stan suffered a massive stroke in his late twenties and moved to California to be near his mother where he overcame

By NewsPress Now ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Julia Ann “Julie” Boeh Dietderich, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Julie was born on Oct. 20, 1942, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Sacred Heart Convent in 1960. On April 4, 1964 (4-4-64) she married Chester “Chet” Dietderich. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. She moved

By NewsPress Now Hildegard Uhlhorn, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born May 6, 1928, to Frederick W. and Sophie M. (Runde) Schneider, in St. Joseph. Hildegard married Carl D. Uhlhorn August 1948, he preceded her in death in 1985. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Hildegard enjoyed

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William Bailey William “Bill” Bailey, 66, St. Joseph died March 19, 2024. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, memorial service and military honors 6 p.m. Thursday, Rupp Funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Pamela Klepac Pamela Klepac, 69, of St. Joseph, died March 18, 2024. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Monday with

By NewsPress Now Paul Coffman, 83, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born April 13, 1940, to David A. and Vera G. (Carlile) Coffman, in Magnolia, Iowa. Paul married Janice Arlene Marks on Aug. 20, 1961. An esteemed educator, Paul dedicated 33 years to shaping the minds of young individuals