Merrill Ray Palmer 74, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 13, 1944 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Agnes Lorraine and Johnny Palmer. He worked in the Logging industry all his life. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and dancing.

Merrill was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lisa Ann Jagodzinski-Palmer, and brothers, Fred and Rodger Palmer.

Survivors include, daughters, Marcie (Corky) Palmer, Melanie (Jesse) Bowman, Jamie (Bryan Martin) Palmer, and Candy (Bernie) Derry all of St. Joseph, MO, sons, Merrill Palmer Jr., Christoper (Kim) Palmer, and Jonathon Hathaway all of St. Joseph, MO, brothers, John, Tom, Richard (Larine), Byron, Dennis, Greg, and Tim Palmer, sisters, Ida Cobb, Joyce (Mike) Walters, Cathy Stoddard, and Delores Hare, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Merrill Palmer memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home . Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Arthur Mark Rocha 86, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 20, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Mercedes and Felix Rocha. He graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic School, Christian Brothers High School class of 1951, and St. Joseph Junior College. He married Julia Cortez on June 18, 1966 at St. Leo Catholic Church, Horton, KS . He served in the United States Navy, and he is a Veteran of the Korea War. He retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation as a Highway Designer. He enjoyed being active in his church and community, but most especially spending time with his family. Art was a member of Guadalupe Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus Council 571, 4th degree Knight, Legion of Mary, former member of the American Legion Post 359, former chairman of the St. Patrick’s Mexican Fiesta for many years, member of the Barbosa Brothers band, and the Salt and Pepper Band. A devout Catholic, Art was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, and a former member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where he was very active in all church activities for many years. In 1984 he was awarded Bishops Service Award.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, son, Patrick Rocha, brothers, Adolfo, Robert, and Juan Rocha, and sister, Nadine Cortez, and great granddaughter, Ava Shute.

Survivors include: wife, Julia Rocha of the home, daughters, Andrea Haynes and husband Solon, Mary Frances Coffman and husband Willy, and Dina Sigrist and husband Brandan, daughter in law, Erin Rocha all of St. Joseph, MO, 11 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 am at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Rocha, and Rev. Joe Miller Con-Celebrants. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm Wednesday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Pat Rocha Scholarship Fund.

Angelo F. Dassero, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Mr. Dassero was born September 3, 1925 in St. Joseph, the son of Michele and Rosana (Pecora) Dassero. He married Betty Jean Frost on July 13, 1950 who preceded him in death in 1999. He married Joann Conard Beckett on August 8, 2002. She survives him.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Frank Dassero; and sisters, Mary Mathieu and Hallie Naberhaus.

Mr. Dassero was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Southwestern Bell for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1987.
He was a member St. Joseph Charity Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M., Pony Express Post #359, American Legion, Thirty-Second Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Moila Shrine Temple, Moila Antique Auto Club and Moila Country Club. He had a passion for golf and dancing.

Mr. Dassero was also a SBC Telephone Pioneer, member of the CWA union and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

(Survivors:) daughters, Angela Sabbert and husband, Bernie, and Mechele Humpherys and husband, Dan, all of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Tayler (Kyle) Marcolla, Scott Humpherys, Tara Sabbert and Chase Sabbert; 4 great-grandchildren, Evan, Hudson, Anderson and Cecelia; sister, Cecelia Mangraviti; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of Vintage Gardens and Mosaic Hospice for their excellent care.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Entombment Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Monty Dale Phroper 59, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 in St. Joseph.

He was born November 10, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Maxine & Finest Phroper. He attended Benton High School, and worked in the construction and scrapping industry. He enjoyed scrapping, working on cars, and trading them back and forth, fishing and camping, and his scratcher tickets.

He is survived by brothers, Ronnie (Mary) Phroper, St. Joseph, John (Donna) Phroper, Alamosa, CO, Donnie Phroper and Tracy Phroper of St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Juanita Roberts, St. Joseph, MO, Jackie (Rick) Winder, Easton, MO, Barb (Jack) Ellis, Union Star, MO, Brenda Phroper, and Stacy (Scott) Bertelsen all of Saint Joseph, MO, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and his trusted dog Harley.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the services. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Sandra Mae Lawrence 72, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 in Saint Joseph.

She was born August 12, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Virginia & Lovell Chilcoat. She attended Lafayette high school and was a homemaker and a cosmetologist at Osco Drugs for many years. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, crafts of all kinds, making jewelry, she was a seamstress, and also enjoyed going to the boat and playing cards. She was always there for everybody, and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gary “Jim” Lee Lawrence, brothers, Danny, Harold and James “Perry ” Chilcoat.

She is survived by daughter, Tammy (Michael) Tullis, St. Joseph, MO, son, Marty (Cheri) Lawrence, three grandchildren: Ashley (Ryan) Callahan, Andrew Tullis, and Austin Lawrence, great grandchildren, Mason, Haylen, brothers, Lonnie (Kelly) Chilcoat, and Steve (Rose) Chilcoat, sisters, Loretta (Danny) Fisher, Helen Linder, and Laura (Josh) Stines, sister in laws, Vicky Chilcoat, and Joyce Meeks, step mother, Edna Chilcoat of St. Joseph step sister, Sandy (Pat) Wolf, step brothers, Mike (Barb) Young, and Paul (Terry) Young, Austins mother Kelly Stahlin, 28 nieces and nephews numerous great nieces and nephews, and his baby cat Shadow.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Thursday, memorial services following Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Anahed Mary (Annigian) McAndrews 93, of St. Joseph, passed away on May 24, 2019.

She was born on May 17, 1926 to George and Mary Annigian. Anahed was a book keeper and salesperson for several downtown clothing stores. She was also a seamstress before retiring in 1981. She married Robert McAndrews on November 9, 1981. He preceded her in death in 2011. Anahed was a member of the former King Hill Methodist, and more recently King Hill Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Virginia Hager.

Survivors include: stepchildren, Connie (Bill) Jones, Texas; Richard (Dona) McAndrews, St. Joseph; Mimi (Jerry) Sotelo, Florida; Ronnie (Megan) McAndrews, St. Joseph: 11 grandchildren, America, Angela, Justin, Erin, Katie, Chase, Summer, Mitchell, Brittany, Alyssa, and Mallory: 11 great grandchildren, and several nephews and niece.

The family will receive friends from 9-10 on Friday, May 31 at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 on Friday. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

Mary A. DeVany 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at a local health care facility.

She was born December 14, 1924 in St. Joseph, daughter of Refugio & Juan Torres. She attended Central High School. Mary worked at Westab & Stetson Hats. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, crocheting and cooking. Her first and greatest love was her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Juan Torres, mother, Refugio Torres, former husband, Charles DeVany, siblings, Jose Torres, Sr., John Torres, Jr., Jessie Torres, Guadalupe Torres, Grace Torres, and Alice Cruz, and son in law, Jim Long.

She is survived by children, Ruth Ann Long of Kansas City, MO, daughter, Linda (Everett L.) Wheeler of Faucett, MO, grandchildren, Gary Wheeler, Everett Dean (Shawna) Wheeler, Dan (Penny) Wheeler, Stacy Miller, Leslie (Marlon) Toledo, and several great grandchildren.

Mary will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home with Inurnment following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pastor Rodney Krumme officiating. Memorials are requested to Inter-Serv.

Paul William Moore 55, of passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.

He was born June 7, 1963 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, son of the late Virginia & Willard Moore. He served in the United States Army.

He is survived by daughter, Crystal Moore, Maryville, MO, step daughter, Jessica Miller, Savannah, MO, his friend and caretaker, Ashley White, Maryville, MO, brother, Peter Moore, and sister, Mary Guengher both of Wisconsin.

Mr. Moore will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Graveside Inurnment Service and Military Honors will be conducted at a later date at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.