Crews from the St Joseph Fire Department were dispatched to a midtown neighborhood to battle a house fire.
Fire department companies were dispatched to 1116 South 17th Street shortly after 8:20 a.m.
The first engine company to arrive at the scene spotted heavy smoke but no flames showing. The address is near the intersection of 17th Street and Penn.
Authorities are hoping you can help locate a Manhattan, Kansas teenager reported missing two weeks ago.
Dalton Trundle, 16, has family in the Hiawatha and Doniphan County areas and it’s believe he may be in that area.
Dalton is 6’1″ tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and has multiple tattoos.
He was last seen wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt, dark blue ripped jeans, and blue Polo boots.
If you have information that could help, call one of the numbers on the flyer (click to enlarge).
Blustery winds continue! Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
St. Joseph, Mo. — Missouri Western State University will host students from 14 elementary schools participating in Jump Rope for Heart from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 in the M.O. Looney arena.
Students will jump rope to raise funds for the American Heart Association, which funds cardiovascular disease research and public and professional education programs. They will also learn about building a healthy lifestyle.
Funding from events such as Jump Rope For Heart have led to many lifesaving discoveries such as CPR, AEDs, pacemakers, bypass surgeries, open heart surgeries, artificial heart valves, miscosurgery and life-extending drug treatments.
The average heart beats 100,000 times each day. One of the best ways to take care of your heart is to make exercise a regular part of your everyday life. Western said Jump Rope For Heart teaches students how exercise benefits the heart and shows students that volunteering can be fun and beneficial to the whole community. They learn how they can make a difference by providing important community service and having a great time at this fun-filled family event.
Three women were taken to the hospital Monday morning in DeKalb County after a vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Laura Olsen, 55 of Lawson was driving a 2002 Ford Explorer westbound on US 36 about 8 miles west of Cameron around 8:25 a.m. when she lost control and the vehicle went off the north side of the road and hit a tree. Laura Olsen and her two passengers, Grace Daniels, 81 of Cameron and Lindsey Olsen, 27 of Lawson were all taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of what was described as moderate injuries.
All three were reported to be wearing their seat belts.
Debra Jean Grand Pré
(July 23, 1953 – February 4, 2016)
Debra J. Grand Pré, 62, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her home.
Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7:30 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Debra was born July 23, 1953 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Harland and Edna Grieveldinger Grand Pré. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, graduating from Mount St. Scholastica Academy. She attended and graduated from Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Following her education she became employed as an LPN with the Atchison Hospital for many years.
She was a member of St. Benedict Parish. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crocheting and fishing.
Survivors include a brother, Arland (Sandra) Grand Pré, Cummings, KS, two sisters, Jane (Marvin) Seager, Atchison, KS, Marilyn Grand Pré, Atchison, KS, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a nephew, Marty Seager.
Norma Jeannine (Poe) Meade
1935-2016
ST. JOSEPH, MO Norma Jeannine (Poe) Meade, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home.
Norma was born December 24, 1935, in Saint Joseph, Mo., to Loyde and Mildred Poe. She attended Lafayette High School in St. Joseph.
She married Stanley Meade, a Baptist minister. They were married 63 years. Together, they ministered to several churches. She was never ordained as an associate pastor, but she should have been, because she served in every area of church life. Besides serving on many boards, she taught every age-group in the church. Very often she was called on to fill in on various ministries with no prior notice, but always managed to carry it off. Many people sought her out for counseling. She served as church secretary in several churches, and was a good organizer of many church programs, such as Bible school, ecumenical programs, etc. Music was a big part of her ministry. She had the ability to keep the melody while her husband sometimes played jazz background music for her. She taught in a pre-school for several years. She had a great green thumb which was obvious because of the many flowers she raised and nourished. She enjoyed serving her Lord, and family gatherings on holidays. During Norma’s battle with cancer, many friends and relatives came to see her. When visitors were leaving, there was one adjective that was usually heard: “sweet.” So, sweet Norma has gone to be with sweet Jesus.
Norma was preceded in death by: her parents; two sisters, Ladonna Poe and Carol Leisey; and one, great-grandson.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons. Michael Meade, Laughton, OK., and Jerry (Laurie) Meade, Bullhead City, AZ.; daughter, Linda (Ivan) Foley, Wathena, KS.; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 11:00 A.M. Monday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Ricky Joe Roach
1954-2016
Ricky Joe Roach, 61, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at his home.
He was born September 13, 1954 in Smithville, Missouri. Ricky served in the United States Army and was a Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service for 27 years until he retired in 2009.
He married Brenda Phillips on September 22, 1979 and they had two daughters.
He was a generous and outgoing person who was family oriented and loved his kids dearly. Ricky was a sports fan and loved watching the Chiefs, Royals, and Winston Redbirds. He loved playing any kind of ball in school and later played softball with the Elks.
Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann (Anderson) Roach; and three nephews.
Survivors include daughters, Stephanie Blizzard (Stephen) and Jordan Roach; five grandchildren, Naudia, Brayden, Stephen Jr., Haylee and Emilee; father, James Roach; sisters, Cheri Kelley (Kevin) and Lee Ann Calhoon (Ray); brothers, Larry Roach and Tommy Roach (Gloria); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Monday, Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Celane Cheryl Anderson
Born: June 03, 1974
Died: February 05, 2016
Celane Cheryl Anderson, 41, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at her home. She was born June 3, 1974 in Victorville, California. She was a Homemaker, who enjoyed knitting and watching crime shows. Celane was preceded in death by her parents, Howel Hughes and Meredith A Govreau, and a sister, Melissa Spears. Survivors include, husband, Tony Anderson of the home, son, Aaron Joseph Anderson, step daughter, Christina Lynn Anderson, step son, Matthew J. Anderson, two brothers, Pat and Joshua Hughes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home to celebrate Celane’s life. She has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Wilma Grace Morey
1939-2016
Wilma Grace Morey, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday February 2, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born July 15, 1939 in Bethany, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lena (Rucker) McCoy; two sisters; and one niece and one nephew.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Morey; two daughters, Vickie Barber (Jerry), St. Joseph, and Theresa Anderson, Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; seven siblings, George, Rose, Rex, Ruth, Roger, Betty and Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Gregory Lynn Jurgensmeier
Born: August 03, 1957
Died: February 07, 2016
Gregory Lynn Jurgensmeier, 58, of Fairview, KS, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, after a battle with COPD.
Greg was born August 3, 1957, at Sabetha, KS, one of seven children born to Raymond and Norma (Gilbert) Jurgensmeier, and was a lifelong Fairview resident. He attended Fairview grade school and graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1975.
He was employed as a foreman at Reese Construction of Scandia, KS, for over 31 years.
Greg was an avid sports fan, following the KU Jayhawks, KC Royals & KC Chiefs. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and was a longtime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fidelity, KS.
Survivors include three sisters: Pamela Koch of Sabetha, Patty Middendorf (Zon) of Hiawatha, Diane Low (J.R.) of Nortonville; three brothers: Bernard (Mary) of Marion, Illinois, Kevin of Sabetha, Randy of Fairview; 10 nieces & nephews; 10 great-nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Sabetha, at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11. Father Barry Clayton will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Augustine Cemetery, Fidelity.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 9 a.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., followed by the family visiting with friends until 7:30.
Seven people must find a new place to live after a suspected chimney fire destroyed their house southeast of Faucett Monday morning.
Chief Dennis Johnson of the South Central Buchanan County Fire Protection District says between 25 and 30 volunteer firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading but were forced to let it burn itself out.
“We fought the fire for about three hours in 40 mile-an-hour wind, and still had too many hot spots to consider being able to what you’d call ‘put it out’ and be safe with it,” Johnson said in an interview, “so we backed off at that point in time and allowed the structure to burn itself up.”
“It is still burning. We are still monitoring it.”
Crews from Central Fire, Dekalb, Dearborn and Camden Point responded to the fire call, first reported at about 3:45 a.m. in the 4700 block of DD highway, about a mile southeast of Faucett.
The house was destroyed. The cause has not officially been determined, but Johnson says he knows where his investigation will lead once the fire is out. He says “it was no doubt related to the chimney flue.”
“I’m satisfied with its origin and it being accidental in nature.”
The American Red Cross was called in to offer disaster assistance to the four children and three adults living in the house.
The wind apparently blew down a huge tree in Midtown St Joseph Monday, narrowly missing a house, an RV, a pickup truck and another vehicle.
A neighborhood street south of Frederick Ave. and 17th St. was closed for hours.
The first report came in shortly after 5 a.m., on Kemper Street, just north Clay Street. By 9:30 a.m. Kemper street remained closed. A city crew was helping cut the huge tree into more manageable pieces and clear the roadway.
Wind gusts regularly topped 40 miles per hour Monday morning. St Joseph and large area of Northwest Missouri and northeastern Kansas are under a wind advisory until 6 p.m.
The City of St. Joseph Health Department vital records service (birth and death certificates) will be closed on Wednesday, February 10th.
Vital records will resume regular hours on Thursday, February 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Only the lobby serving the Administrative Offices will be off limits on Wednesday.
Closing the lobby will provide a hazard-free workspace for repair technicians who need access to space above the ceiling to complete their work. No other services, including others on the second floor, will be affected.
If anyone has a critical need for records next Wednesday they will be directed to Andrew County Health Department, which has vital records available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
An Excelsior Springs woman was hospitalized in a single-vehicle rollover crash north of Hamilton, Missouri Sunday afternoon.
The crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates Patricia Carlson, 63, lost control of her Chevy Equinox along Route-13 shortly after noon Sunday.
The vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned several times.
Ms Carlson suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment.
