…The National Weather Service In Pleasant Hill Mo Has Issued A Flood Warning For The Following Rivers In Kansas…Missouri…
Missouri River At St Joseph Affecting Doniphan…Andrew And Buchanan Counties.
The National Weather Service In Pleasant Hill Mo Has Issued A
* Flood Warning For The Missouri River At St Joseph.
* From This Afternoon To Late Wednesday Night.
* At 9:30 Am Tuesday The Stage Was 16.1 Feet.
* Flood Stage Is 17.0 Feet.
* Minor Flooding Is Forecast.
* Forecast…Rise Above Flood Stage By Late This Afternoon And Continue To Rise To Near 17.6 Feet By This Evening. The River Will Fall Below Flood Stage By Early Wednesday Morning.
* At 17.0 Feet…Lowland Flooding Upstream And Downstream From St.
Joseph Occurs.
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Latest Location Fs Stage Day/time Forecast Missouri River St Joseph 17 16.1 Tue 09 Am 17.6
Author: Post Staff
UPDATE: Embankment collapses in Doniphan Co., K7 NOW OPEN
Our area dodged the worst of the severe weather Sunday. But there were problems in Doniphan County.
Authorities with KDOT announced the closure of K-7 highway after an embankment collapsed onto the highway.
There were no injuries. KDOT said there where at least three other potential mudslide areas from the bluffs across the roadway pavement that were being monitored.
KDOT maintenance crews have completed the mudslide removal work from all the affected areas and have reopened K-7 to unrestricted traffic as of 10:45 a.m. Today, Tuesday, May 26.
K-7 was closed from White Cloud north to the Nebraska State Line.
Obituaries for May 25-26
Bonnie Ruth (Goforth) Rudolph
1947-2015
Bonnie Ruth (Goforth) Rudolph, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at a local healthcare facility, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born November 27, 1947 at St. Joseph Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri. Bonnie graduated from North Andrew High School and attended Gard Business School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Bonnie married her best friend, Carl Edner Rudolph on February 13, 1981 in Miami, Oklahoma. They have spent 34 wonderful happy years together, traveling and visiting with friends.
She was member of First Christian Church, Savannah, Missouri and St. Joseph Ladies Edelweiss Society.
She worked for Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperative, which was later renamed United Electric Cooperative, for 36 years, until retiring January 1, 2002.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Winferd Dale and Ruth (Roberts) Goforth.
Survivors include: husband; brother, Samuel Dale Goforth (Phylis); nieces, Dr. Tyann Hamedi (Mark), Kristy Dale Simpson (Undra) and Tonya Mercer (Billy); nephew, Todd Robert Goforth (Cristi); seven great nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Tyler, Brodie, Alexa, Isaiah, Isaac and Kinlee; step-nephew, Ross Mercer (Sammi); lifetime friend, Vickie Diane Schildknecht Roderick (Reed) and their two children, Richie Eugene Roderick and Vonnie Diane Garner; sister-in-law, Jean Weber (Ed); and five loving nieces, Lynn Liechti, Lori Hoefling, Leann Pogue, Lisa Leeson and Linda Poppa, with their dear husbands and families.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Savannah First Christian Church, American Legion Post 287, Savannah School System Athletic Department, or a charity of the donor?s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Norma Jean Stroup
1930-2015
Norma Jean Stroup, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born November 26, 1930 in Winston, Missouri.
Norma married Leonard P. Stroup on October 9, 1948.
She graduated from Bethany High School Class of 48 and retired in 1996 after 22 years as a seamstress for A.J. August Clothing. Norma was a member of Family Worship Center and a greeter. She was also a member of Women?s Missionary Group.
Mrs. Stroup was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Joseph and Eugie (Donaldson) Carter; sisters, Vesta Crabtree and Vivian Leaming; and brothers, Herbert, Raymond and Vernon Carter.
Survivors include children, Catherine Paradise (Mike), Savannah, Missouri, Karen Pecora (Bob), St. Joseph, Missouri, Sharon Neely (Mike), Parkville, Missouri and Jimmy Stroup (Sonia), St. Joseph, Missouri; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Family Worship Center. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Virginia Lee Steeby
(03/04/1933 – 05/24/2015)
Virginia Lee Steeby, 82, Savannah, MO; passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Fillmore, Missouri.
Virginia was born on March 4, 1933 in Fillmore, Missouri to the late Roscoe and Rhoda (Mink) Rutherford.
On March 4,1953 she married William R. Steeby in St. Joseph, he preceded her in death on March 5,1994.
She was a member of the Church of God, and enjoyed activities at the Senior Center and journaling.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Sandy) Steeby of St. Joseph, MO and Jay Steeby of Savannah, MO.; Daughters; Susie (Alan) Praiswater of Fillmore, MO., and Betty (Jerry) Stevenson of St. Joseph, Mo. Sisters; Mabel Seipel and Alice Bailey. 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by son; Ray Steeby, brother; Charles Rutherford and sister; Velma Wright.
Mrs. Steeby has been cremated under the direction of the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. An inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Andrew County Senior Center.
Melba Lipira
(06/05/2015 – 05/21/2015)
Melba Lipira, 90, of St. Joseph, MO. passed peacefully May 21, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Melba was born June 5, 1924 in Wathena, KS. to William Franklin and Nellie Lorene (Shelton) Absher. She graduated from Wathena High School and on May 23, 1946 she married Guy C. Lipira in St. Joseph, MO. he passed away November 30, 2001. She was a homemaker, and retired from the St. Joseph School District Nutrition Services.
She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Charles Lipira, daughter, Sharon Lipira and brother, William Absher.
Melba was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cared deeply for her family. She had a servant’s heart, was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.
Surviving family includes son, Bill (Debra) Lipira, daughters, Dr. Patsy Lipira of Joplin, and Julie (Gary) Woods, grandchildren, Dr. Tyler (Nickie) Woods, Tiffanie Woods, Tarah (Tyler) Irizarry; two great-grandchildren, Hynlee & Chase, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday May 26, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Public visitation will begin after 1:00 PM Monday May 25 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Parish rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (following the rosary.)
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Pat Lipira Scholarship Fund (Missouri Southern State University), St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, or donor’s choice.
Mary G. Gilbert
(May 4, 1921 – May 24, 2015)
Mary Gilbert, 94, of St. Joseph passed away Sunday May 24, 2015 at a local health care center.
Mary one of seventeen children, was born May 4, 1921 in Parnell, MO to Levi and Izola Arnold. After retiring from Western Electric she moved to St. Joseph where she resided for forty plus years. One of Mary’s passions was spending time with her family. In 1951 Mary married Cleo Gilbert, preceding her in death in 1995. Mary is also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ricky, seven brothers, Ora, Donnice, Kelly, Norman, Garland, Vernon, and Ronald Arnold; four sisters, Laquita Arnold, Carmen Dever, Shirley Beahler, and Marcella Braddy; and one great-great granddaughter, Jaeden Badalamente.
She is survived by one son, John (Lee) Swanson, St, Joseph; daughters, Rhonda (Joni) Gardner, Moberly, MO; Shelley (Jim) Stevens, Linwood, KS; brothers, Edward Arnold, Urbana, MO; Carl (Joan) Arnold, Wathena, KS; sisters, Bonnie (Harry) Neidel and Sharon Lehman, both from Hermitige, MO; Sandra (Bob) Gilpatrick, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Shawn, Tesa, Nichole, Lorrain, Tyler, Angela, Jeremy, Carrie, and David; twenty two great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Mary has been cremated under the direction of Clark-Sampson Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Donald L. Shyrock
(January 8, 1946 – May 24, 2015)
Donald L. Shyrock, 69, of Saint Joseph passed away Sunday May 24, 2015 at his home. Service arrangements are pending at this time.
More rain chances in the forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Police seek help investigating robbery
St Joseph police are hoping you can help find a man suspected of robbing a south-side business.
Officials say no one was injured in the robbery at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store in the 5800 block of Lake Avenue. The robbery happened at about 8:30 pm. There were no customers inside. Two employees say they were forced into a restroom during the stickup. The suspect did not show a weapon.
They described the suspect as a while male wearing jean, a black hoodie and a scraggly beard. If you can help, call the TIPS hotline, at (816) 238-TIPS.
ATV drivers injured in Eagleville crash
A Harrison County crash between two ATVs on Sunday sent both drivers to the hospital.
One ATV rear-ended the other and both overturned along Main Street in Eagleville at about 4:20pm Sunday.
Amie Guy, 14, of Lamoni, Iowa, was transported to Harrison County Community Hospital for treatment of what were described as minor injuries. Twenty-three-year-old Peggey Gebhards was taken to Liberty Hospital with moderate injuries.
Leader of Rulo, Nebraska doomsday cult dies in prison
The former leader of a doomsday cult in Rulo, Nebraska has died in custody at a prison in southeastern Nebraska.
Officials say Michael Ryan died Sunday from complications related to a brain tumor. Ryan was convicted in the torture and killing of 26-year-old James Thimm at a southeast Nebraska farm near Rulo and in the beating death of Luke Stice, the 5-year-old son of a cult member. Ryan told his followers that he heard the voice of God.
Ryan has been on death row since Sept. 12, 1985.
Thimm was beaten, sexually abused, stomped on, partially skinned. His fingertips had been shot off on one hand.
Ryan’s son was sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder in Thimm’s death. Authorities said Dennis Ryan delivered the gunshot that killed Thimm after a month of torture. He was later released after winning a new trial and being convicted of a lesser charge.
Cult member Timothy Haverkamp was also convicted in the case. Haverkamp was released after serving 23 years.
Voices of America to host Summer Concert in St. Joseph
St. Joseph will ring with the sounds of a men’s capella and barbershop music this summer.
The Voices of American will host its 3-2-1 Voices-in-one summer concert Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Cathedral St. Joseph.
The concert will feature 3 Quartets including Harmonium, a Kansas City-based quartet, who recently qualified for the international barbershop quartet competition ranking 14th in the world. Bassline, a local group, will bring their fun and energetic personality to the stage as they sing. Old Standards, a St Joseph and Kansas City-based quartet was recently crowned the Central States District Seniors Quartet Champion. Having formed in the fall of 2014.
Two Award Winning Choruses will also take the stage. Central Standard is a men’s a cappella ensemble from Kansas City. They are among the very elite and will be competing in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International competition in July where they currently rank 4th in the world. Central Standard will be performing a variety of a cappella styles of music which may include their contest set for the international competition. The second of the award winning choruses taking the stage will be St Joseph’s own Voices of America chorus. Coming off their recent division win in the Central States District Spring Contest the Voices of America will be bringing all new music to the concert including songs by the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Beach Boys and James Taylor.
The Cathedral St Joseph is located at 519 North 10th Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501.
Tickets are available on-line at www.vchorus.com at the Allied Arts Council Office or from any member of the Voices of America Chorus.
Ticket prices are $15 adults & $10 students in advance and $20 adults & $15 students at the door.
Cemetery clean-up slated for St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery
Saint Joseph, MO — The 2015 second semi-annual clean-up of St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn cemeteries will begin early Monday morning, June 1st.
St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mt. Auburn Cemetery will begin their complete cleanup of the cemeteries beginning early Monday morning, June 1st.
The complete cleaning allows cemetery staff to provide the required maintenance at the cemeteries. Eric Montegna with Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory reminds visitors to understand that ALL decorations that are removed will be permanently disposed of.
For more information on the complete cemetery wide clean-up for St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn cemeteries, please Eric Montegna at 816-271-0387.
Gov. Nixon urges Missourians to take time on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Missouri be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 25, until noon, in accordance with Section 6 of the U.S. Flag Code. He also encouraged Missourians to honor those who lost their lives while serving in the nation’s armed forces.
“The freedoms we enjoy are possible because of the brave men and women in our military who have been willing to sacrifice their own lives on behalf of our nation,” Gov. Nixon said. “On Memorial Day, I ask all Missourians to especially remember those who have paid this ultimate price for freedom.”