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Man stabbed on north side; suspect sought

Posted on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015

Nadia Thacker of Saint Joseph Post reports that Saint Joseph police are looking for a suspect in a stabbing Wednesday morning.

According to Police Sergeant Larry Stobbs, officers responded to the Goetz Credit Union at 1905 Howard. A man with a stab wound walked into the business looking for help. EMS was dispatched.

Officers searched the area including the nearby Mount Mora Cemetary, looking for the suspect. The Saint Joseph School District put Webster and Edison schools on lockdown as a precaution.

We’ll have additional details when available.

Fatal accident north of Trenton

Posted on October 13, 2015

A 76-year-old man was killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Grundy County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ronald E. Davis of Princeton was killed after being ejected from his vehicle.

Davis was driving a 1999 GMC pulling a trailer southbound on Route A around 10:23 a.m. when the vehicle began to skid and his trailer became jackknifed and crossed the center line of Northwest 60th. His vehicle then went off the south side of the roadway, hit a ditch, and rolled over. Davis was ejected from the vehicle. The trailer continued south falling onto its side.

Davis was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:14 a.m.

Obituaries for Oct. 12

Posted on October 13, 2015

Judy Lynn Wood
1959-2015

Judy Lynn Wood, 55 of Cameron, Missouri passed away Monday October 12, 2015. Judy was born November 25, 1959 in North Kansas City, Missouri Daughter of Bertha and Myron Uptegrove. She married William “Bill” Wood July 1, 1978. She graduated from Winnetonka High School. She was a wonderful housewife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Preceding her in death is father Myron Wayne Uptegrove, and Brother Carl Wayne Nichelson. Surviving family include: Husband, Bill of the home, Mother, Bertha Uptegrove of Kansas City, Missouri, a brother Fred (Rebecca) Uptegrove of St. Joseph, Missouri, a sister Sandy Uptegrove of Kansas City, Missouri, sons Ryan Wood of Kansas City, Missouri, Douglas Wood and Trent (Brittany) Wood , daughter Tiffany (John) McPheeters all of Cameron Missouri. Judy had 11 Grandchildren: Caitlynn, Jacob, Madison, Brenden, Jaelynn, Skylar, Alexandria, Riley, Caelen, Kaine, and Roslynn, numerous nieces and nephews, and her lifelong friend Lisa Thompson. A memorial will be held Friday, October 16, 2015 at McCarthy Baptist Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Ernest Kretzer
1949-2015

ROCKAWAY BEACH, Mo. – Ernest Kretzer, 66, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away at his son’s home, in Rockaway Beach, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015.
Ernest was born to Don Thomas Kretzer and Susie Gertrude (Parker) Kretzer.
Ernest was a painter for many years in Colorado, and also farmed tobacco in Weston, Mo. He was a logger for Simpson’s Sawmill.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Susie Gertrude Kretzer; a granddaugher, Lacey Kretzer; a brother, Dallas Kretzer; and sister, Lois Leota Kretzer; and sister-in-law, Cindy Kretzer.
He is survived by: his children, Ernie Kretzer and Jonny Kretzer, of St. Joseph, Thomas Kretzer (Linda), Rockaway Beach, and Beckey Kretzer Nelson (Richard), Ardmore, Okla.; brothers, Alec Hovey (Jerrie), Kenneth Kretzer (Linda), Larry Kretzer (Betty), Richard Kretzer, Charles Kretzer and Lloyd Kretzer (Dawn); sisters, Patricia Ray and Linda Baskins; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Bubba Phroper, and former wife and mother of his children Martha Deaton of St. Joseph
Ernest lived life to the fullest. He loved to be around his family and friends and always appreciated a cold beer. He was a very loving father and grandfather. He never knew a stranger and would help anybody. He loved traveling to Colorado as it was his second home. If you were so luck to have known Ernest, you know there was never a dull moment and laughter — you will be sadly missed. We all love you, Pops! Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, at the Rupp Chapel, Andy Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 PM Thursday, Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Michael “Mike” Arthur Bozarth
1955-2015

Michael “Mike” Arthur Bozarth 60, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born July 20, 1955 in Cameron, MO, son of Shirley and Charles Bozarth. He was the owner and operator of Bozarth Texaco and the St. Joseph Telegraph newspaper. Mike was very involved in the community, serving as City Councilman for the City of St. Joseph, representing the South Side, as well as several service organizations such as the South St. Joseph Progressive Association. He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church. Preceding him in death are his parents, and a brother, Charles A. Bozarth. Survivors include, two brothers, Greg (Shan) Bozarth, and Doug (Jamie) Bozarth of Saint Joseph, MO, sister, Sandra (Rob) Falter of Westphalia, MO, two nephews; James and Jared Bozarth, three nieces; Heather Sandlin, Brandi Smith, and Yoshi Su, several great nieces and nephews, and his lifelong friend, Becky Darr.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with officiating, The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Pattonsburg, Missouri. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Busch/Miller pairing would produce almost a third of the beer in the world

Posted on October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

The sixth time turned out to be the charm as the world’s two largest brewers agreed to join forces. Together, if the takeover is approved, Anheuser-Busch InBev and SAV Miller would produce almost a third of the world’s beer.

It’s the sixth time Anheuser Busch has asked, and Miller has finally said yes. British-based brewer SABMiller has accepted in principle a takeover offer from Anheuser Busch InBev.

Budweiser and Corona join Miller and Fosters in a takeover deal worth over $106 billion . For AB InBev buying its smaller competitor adds more breweries in Latin America and Asia and crucially opens up new growth markets in Africa.

According to Reuters, the deal would rank among the top five mergers in corporate history and the largest takeover of a UK company.

The two companies agreed to terms after SABMiller received an improved offer worth more than $100 billion from larger rival Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Health Department to close clinic Wednesday and Thursday

Posted on October 13, 2015

The St. Joseph Health Department will close its clinic two days this week for a staff training.

The Clinic located at 904 S. 10th St. will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14th and 15th for community health nurses to attend an in-service training regarding tuberculosis.

Services suspended at the health department clinic include immunizations, lead testing and counseling, TB testing and reading, and prenatal services including pregnancy tests.

No other services at the health department will be impacted and all clinic services will resume Friday, October 16th.

Fire crews respond to house fire near Humboldt Elementary

Posted on October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

Fire crews near Humbolt, school not threatened. Photo by John P. Tretbar

UPDATE: The St. Joseph Fire Department has extinguished a structure fire near Humbodlt Elementary School.

Crews responded to a fire at 110 W. Cherry St. around 9:30 Tuesday morning. (Corrected address.)

“It started in a back bedroom, initial crews attacked the fire and got it put out,” said Acting Battalion Chief Tom Rope.

The department had to cut a hole in the roof using a chainsaw to ventilate the fire.

“We force air in and it blows the smoke out,” Rope said. “There’s fans on the other end in the doorway and we just blow it out through the roof.”

The home was currently vacant and was not a threat to the nearby school.

There were no injuries. The cause of the fire, and the extent of the damage, remained under investigation.

Fire that killed two firefighters still burning 12 hours later

Posted on October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

A Kansas City apartment building that collapsed, killing two firefighters, was still burning 12 hours after the blaze began.

Fire Chief Paul Berardi says two other firefighters were injured Monday night as the massive fire engulfed the building on the city’s northeast side. Berardi says the two who died saved two residents shortly before the building collapsed around them. He says they “did not die in vain.”

Two others firefighters were injured.

The building, located near the intersection of Independence Avenue and Prospect Avenue, began to collapse at 8:07 p.m., some 35 minutes after the residents were pulled from the building.

A mayday call was issued and all firefighters were ordered from the building due to the dangerous conditions. Unfortunately, some of the firefighters didn’t make it out.

Kansas City Fire Chief Paul Berardi on Tuesday morning identified the fallen firefighters at Larry Leggio, a 17-year veteran, and John Mesh, a 13-year veteran.

Holt County rollover crash kills St Joe man

Posted on October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

A traffic accident in Holt County Monday morning claimed the life of a 24-year-old St Joseph man.

According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Thomas Young lost control of his car along US-59 highway at about ten a.m. Monday. The vehicle left the highway about five miles southeast of Oregon, Missouri and rolled several times.

Mr Young was not wearing a safety belt. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Royals tie ALDS with win in Houston (Highlights Video)

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

The Kansas City Royals tied up the American League Series Monday beating the Houston Astros 9-6.

The teams are now tied 2-2 in the series, forcing a fifth game.

The Astros were are on the verge of eliminating AL Central champ Kansas City, taking a 2-1 lead into Game 4 this afternoon. But the Royals rallied and were holding a 9-6 lead in the ninth inning.

Game five will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Wednesday at 7:07 p.m.

(AP and Post)

Former St. Joseph City Councilman dies, funeral arrangements set

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Funeral services have been arranged for a former St. Joseph City Councilman.

Mike Bozarth passed away Saturday at the age of 60 at Mosaic Life Care.

Bozarth previously served as City Councilman for the City of St. Joseph representing the South Side. He also owned and operated Bozarth Texaco and the St. Joseph Telegraph newspaper and served on service organization like the South St. Joseph Progressive Association.

According to his obituary, funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 14 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Pattonsburg, Mo.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and a brother, Charles A. Bozarth. Survivors include, two brothers, Greg (Shan) Bozarth, and Doug (Jamie) Bozarth of Saint Joseph, MO, sister, Sandra (Rob) Falter of Westphalia, MO, two nephews; James and Jared Bozarth, three nieces; Heather Sandlin, Brandi Smith, and Yoshi Su, several great nieces and nephews, and his lifelong friend, Becky Darr.