Mary Martha Cruz
1939 – 2019
Mary Martha Cruz 79, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 surrounded by family.
She was born May 4, 1939 in Osceola, MO, daughter of the late Jeanette and William McCahon. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.
Mary was preceded in death by husband, Frank Cruz, her parents, brothers, Charles and Curtis McCahon, sisters, Jequeta Graham, Jane Hochstedler, and Clara McCahon.
Survivors include, son, Frank (Lori) Cruz, III and their children Malori and Shandis Cruz, St. Joseph, MO and son, Jeffrey (Becky) Cruz, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Jacqueline (Sam) Smith and their children: Josh, Andrea and James Smith, of Olathe, KS, niece Lupe Day, St. Joseph, MO., daughter, Roberta Cruz, Santa Barbara, CA, and daughter Donald (Jim) Field and their children, Casey and Mason Field, Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Cruz Memorial Fund in care of the Nodaway Valley Bank.
Gregory Scott Niemi
1960 – 2019
Gregory Scott Niemi 58, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Tuesday March 19, 2019 in Saint Joseph.
Born December 7, 1960, Racine, WI, Preceded in death by parents: Dick and Janet Niemi. Survivors include wife, Angie Niemi, Saint Joseph, sons, Gregory Allen Niemi, Greg Scott Niemi, Jr., Jeff Niemi, Kenny Niemi, daughters, Rosie Niemi, and Susie Niemi, step son, Brad (Shelby) Johnson. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.
Teddy Lee Paxson
1950 – 2019
Teddy Lee Paxson 68, of Saint Joseph, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Paxson has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 at Evolution United Methodist Church. Pastor Leanna VanZandt-Nauman officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at the Evolution United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Teddy Paxson Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.