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Port Authority enters lease agreement with Transport 360

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The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority has entered into a Lease and Operating Agreement with Transport 360.

According to a press release from the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, the agreement is for the lease of the St. Joseph regional port facility assets and to provide operation, management, marketing for usage, required operating equipment, enhancements, and security.

The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority went through an extensive Request for Proposals process in April and May of 2018, requesting written proposals from interested parties. Three written submittals were received. Following interviews with all submitting entities, the commissioners of the St. Joseph Regional Port Authority selected Transport 360 to enter into negotiations for a written agreement. That agreement was negotiated and approved by the Commissioners on May 31, 2018. The agreement has been signed and is effective June 1, 2018.

Transport 360 will have at least three full-time employees at the port facility on a daily basis, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transport 360 is a d/b/a of MK Minerals, Inc., in Wathena, Kan.

Bill Becker, with MK Minerals and the head of Transport 360, said he began to recognize the opportunities the port facility could offer the region by offering multi-modal transportation opportunities when MK Minerals first inquired about using the rail spur at the port facility.

“Transport 360 looks forward to utilizing and enhancing the port assets and to provide area businesses with a variety of transportation alternatives, including rail and barge, to grow economic commerce in the region,” Becker said. “Many local businesses do not have access to rail at their facilities and the port serves as an economic development asset to foster this opportunity. A company can schedule rail cars, and/or barges, and take advantage of bulk transportation cost savings and have the material transloaded at the port facility and shipped via truck to its local facility.”

Following updates to the port office building and rail track repairs, Transport 360 hopes to have product flowing through the port facility in the July or August time frame. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned later this summer.

“All in all, a very good partnership is being formed,” said Brad Lau, of the Port Authority and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to see, with Bill Becker’s leadership and commitment, the progress Transport 360 will make in utilizing the port’s assets and growing the commerce of the port. From an economic development perspective, we are very encouraged with the opportunities having a functioning port can offer existing businesses without rail access, as well as possible barge options, through use of the port facility.”

Temps in the 80s and 90s through the week

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Very warm temperatures return today and linger through the week, and while dry conditions will persist through at least midweek, a few showers and thunderstorms are possible by Thursday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Habitat for Humanity honors volunteers

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A ceremony Monday honored Habitat for Humanity volunteers including the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients (left to right) Don Mahaffy, Claude “Jake” Jacobs, Hilton Sander, Ivan Nicholson and John Ford.

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ceremony Monday to honor their volunteers.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award hours are based on time volunteered within a year. Volunteers who contributed 100 to 249 hours were recognized as bronze achievement level recipients, those contributing 250 to 499 hours were recognized as silver achievement recipients and those with 500 or more hours were recognized at the gold level.

The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is for those who volunteer more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime.

One of those Lifetime Award recipients, Hilton Sander, has been volunteering with Habitat for over seven years building houses and working in the ReStore.

“Building a home for someone that’s never had one, I can’t think of anything better to give someone than to give them a home,” Sander said. “I just love doing it, I guess it’s what God intended me to do is help other people.”

Other Lifetime Award recipients honored Monday were Don Mahaffy, John Ford, Claude “Jake” Jacobs and Ivan Nicholson.

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Cate Manley said volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization.

“As a non-profit organization, the only way that we’re able to accomplish as much as we have is through the work of volunteers and sponsorships and groups that come in, they don’t all come in 150 hours a year… but every little bit helps,” Manley said. “We have 66 homes existing right here in St. Joe now and we anticipate nine homes in the next 12 months to be built and blessed and that’s only through faith and the volunteers.”

For more information on St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity or to find out how to become a volunteer, go to stjoehabitat.org or call (816) 279-2552.

Obituaries June 4, 2018

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Paul E. Rockey
1955-2018

Paul E. Rockey, 63, of Hiawatha died Saturday morning, May 26, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Paul was born January 15, 1955 in Hiawatha to Wilbert and Barbara Rockey. Paul grew up in Hiawatha and graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1973. Paul also attended Highland Community College. Paul married Nancy Anderson on May 25, 1974 and were blessed with two sons. The couple recently celebrated their 44 year anniversary.

Paul, along with his bother Phil, and father co-founded Rockey Manufacturing Company. Paul was currently employed with RHS/Best Way Inc. for over 30 years. Paul was very active in his community. He was President of the Hiawatha Sons of American Legion Squadron Post 66, ran the Hiawatha baseball program, coached and managed American Legion Baseball for over 25 years, constructed and was groundskeeper for Noble Baseball Park, and established a local Major League Wiffleball organization.

Survivors include his wife Nancy; two sons: Brady (Michelle) of Shawnee, Kansas and Bryan (Mandy) of Hiawatha; 5 grand-children: Alex, Ashton, Payton, Pauly, and Sydney; brother Phil (Jacqueline) of Hiawatha; sisters Irena Lyon and Ruth (Tommy) Black, both of Hiawatha and Christina (Dale) Buckingham of Warrensburg, MO; father-in-law Luther Anderson and sister-in-law Connie King both of Hiawatha. Other survivors include his traveling friends: Dave and Linda Grimm, Rick and Cathy Duncan, Dominic and Linda Grier, Chris and Tami Lehmkuhl. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth “Butch” Rockey.

Funeral Services are planned for 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, Hiawatha Chaplin Tim Champ will officiate. Interment will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS.

Friends may call the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 12 noon Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m.until 8 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested to the Homer-White American Legion Post 66 for the baseball program and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Lyle W. Campbell
1940-2018

HOLTON – Lyle W. Campbell, 78, of Holton, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home.

He was born February 6, 1940 at Woodlawn, KS, the son of Emery and Mae Bentley Campbell. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1959.

Lyle had worked for the telephone company in Hiawatha and Holton for a total of forty-three years. He started as a lineman and retired as a network technician.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Emery Lee Campbell and Wilbur Campbell.

Survivors include three sons, Allen Campbell (Kathy), Topeka, and Richard Campbell and Wesley Campbell (Jodie), all of Holton; a daughter, Sandra Silver, Holton; two brothers, Donald Campbell (Nancy), St. Joseph, MO and Ramon Campbell, in Colorado; three sisters, Hazel Sibold, Sabetha, Wilma Leuthold, Lawrence, and Melba King (Roy), Atchison; a sister-in-law, Darlene Campbell, Sabetha, ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Lyle will lie in state at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Campbell Fund, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436. Friends and family are invited to lunch at Lyle’s home immediately following the cemetery service.

Harriet Henning
1937-2018

Harriet Ann Henning, 81, of Nortonville, KS died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home surround by her family.
Graveside services and burial will be 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Nortonville Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 29th, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm at the O’Trimble Chapel, Nortonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jefferson County Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Harriet was born on January 24, 1937 in Jefferson County, KS the daughter of Clyde S. and Leona A. (Rassmussen) Kooser. She graduated from Nortonville High School in 1955. Mrs. Henning worked as a cook for Jefferson County USD 339 for over 20 years. She was also a Avon representative and enjoyed babysitting for her grandchildren. Harriet was a member of the Nortonville Christian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, was involved with the ladies aide at the church and was a volunteer at Village Villa. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was married to George Henning on June 1, 1955 at Holton KS. Mr. Henning preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2014. Her parents, and brother, Rodney Kooser also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Henning, and Michael (Alice) Henning, both of Nortonville, KS. and a daughter, Lisa Haslett, DeSoto, KS, a brother, Gary Kooser, Mesa, AZ, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

James William Wright II
1952-2018

James William Wright II 65, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital, in Saint Joseph. He was born July 27, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado. He married Charlene Smith, on October 9, 1972, and she survives of the home. He was the owner operator of J & H Roofing. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and deer hunting. He was a Baptist. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James William Wright, Sr., son, Harvey Smith, and sister, Bonnie Sue Oliva-Tumlinson. He is survived by wife, Charlene Wright, mother Myrtle (Bob) Dynes of St. Joseph, sons, Ricky (Sue) Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, and Richard Wilson, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren, brothers, Alvin Wright and Jerry Wayne Smith, sisters, Deanna Hunt, and Sheila Dempsey. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Saturday with memorial services following Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James Wright Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Mose Ray Conway
1933-2018

Mose Ray Conway 84, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday May 27, 2018 at his home. He was born October 18, 1933 in Maysville, Missouri son of the late Gladys & Charles Conway. He married Karen Bales on May 10, 1958, at Elwood, Kansas and they shared 60 years of marriage together. He graduated from Maysville High School, and worked as a plumber with Jensen Plumbing, and L.S. Contracting. He served in the Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War, and served 20 years with the SeaBee Reserves. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making items out of barnwood, he also enjoyed mushroom hunting, and fishing. Mose was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #49, the Fleet Reserve, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles Junior and Morris Conway, and a sister Jenny Slack. He is survived by wife, Karen Conway of the home, daughters, Kathy Conway (Kevin Schubert) and Lori (Rick) Bernard of St. Joseph, MO, sons, Jerry (April) Conway and Danny (Tina) Conway of St. Joseph, MO, a sister, Zelma Corman, St. Joseph, MO., 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and his Dog, Daisey Mae. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10AM Saturday June 9, 2018 at the Mount Auburn Cemetery, with Military honors under the auspices of the United States Navy.

Raymond Jack Homan
1931-2018

Raymond Jack Homan 87, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. He was born April 29, 1931 in Easton, MO, son of Viola and Raymond Homan. He graduated from Easton High School, and married Beverly Pearson on May 13, 1950 and shared 65 years together. He retired from Quaker Oats as a Maintenance Foreman after almost 40 years of service. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and he was a devoted husband to Beverly. Jack was a member of St. Joseph South Congregation Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons: Timothy Jack Homan, Joseph Kent Homan, and Mark Lee Homan, sisters: Rosy June Wolverton and Betty Jean Sloan. Survivors include, wife, Beverly Homan of the home, daughter, Deborah (Jim) Thompson, of St. Joseph, MO, son, Chad (Jennifer) Homan of MI, sisters, Delilah Augusta Kocipak, Savannah, MO, and Annette Ruth (Jim) Hutchings, Liberty, MO, grandchildren, Jason, Tracy, Neal, Jeremy, Merasia, Joe, Jessica, Lauren, Sierra, and Savannah, 9 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home with Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the South St. Joseph Kingdom Hall

William W. Franken
1937-2018

Highland, Kansas – William W. Franken, 81, of Fanning, Kansas passed away May 31, 2018 at the Highland Healthcare Center.

Bill was born on March 3, 1937 in Fanning, Kansas to William A. & Harriett (Guthrie) Franken.

He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Troy, Kansas, and the Knights of Columbus.

Bill served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. Bill married Julia (Cobb) Thompson on September 17, 1966. She survives of the home. Bill was a Truck Driver and a Farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents & 3 brothers, an infant & John Paul and Andrew Franken, 2 sisters, an infant and Kathleen Sudduth, and by a grandson Scott King.

Additional survivors: son, Ronnie Thompson
Daughter, Sue Simmons
Grandson, Chad King
Brother, Robert Franken (JoAnn)
Sister, Joan Fuhrman (Bill)
Numerous nieces, nephews & friends

Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Troy, KS.Rosary: 6:00 P.M. Sunday evening, with visitation to follow until 8:00, at Harman Rohde Funeral Home, Troy, KS. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Sunday.
Burial: St. James Cemetery, Fanning, KS
Memorials: Doniphan County Ambulance District #1

Treva Jean Bollman
1953-2018

Elwood, KS – Treva Jean Bollman passed away June 1, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Treva was born August 8, 1953 in Wathena, Kansas to Carl Dean and Emma Jean (Phelps) Roland.

Treva was a Lifetime member of the St. Joseph, Missouri VFW #6760, and also the Wathena, Kansas VFW #5531. She volunteered many hours for both. Treva was an Accountant, and worked out of her home.

Treva and Walter W. “Bill” Bollman, Jr. were married on December 26, 1992. He survives of the home. Treva was a very devoted and loving wife, grandma, aunt and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Emma Jean.

A very special thank you, from Treva’s family to her caregivers, Shanna, Josh, Tina, Crystal, Kacey, Taylor & Josie.

Additional Survivors: Daughter, Janie Lucas (Odes)

Son, Gary Moss II (Jody)

Grandchildren, Megan, Brittnie, Gabby, Jeanie, Breanna, Jordan, Tyson & Jessica, and four great-grandchildren

Sisters, Wendy, Deana, Tammy, Jackie, and brothers, Cricket, Ricky and Billy Joe.

Service: Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 10, from Noon to 5:00 P.M., at the Elwood Community Building, Elwood, Kansas.

Memorials: Elwood City Park

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Louis T. Siebenmorgen
1935-2018

Louis T Siebenmorgen, 83, of rural Hiawatha passed away at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha May 31, 2018.

Louis was born February 3, 1935, near Hiawatha, KS one of five children of the late Louis G. and Alma Wasserfallen Siebenmorgen and had lived nearly all of his life in Northeast Kansas. He grew up in Powhattan area, graduating from Powhattan High School. He farmed in the Mercier/Powhattan area and drove the bus for USD 430 for several years. Louie served with the 2nd BN, 130th FA, Kansas Army National Guard for a total of six years. He later moved his family to the Robinson/White Cloud area to farm for Bryan Farms until retirement. He also worked as a janitor at the USD 415 Elementary School for a short period until his wife, Lois, retired.

Mr. Siebenmorgen was a longtime member of St. Ann Catholic Church of Hiawatha. He loved his family, enjoyed square dancing (member of the Maple Leaf Square Dance Club), collecting dogs and redbirds. He was married to Lois L. Loyd, September 8, 1956 in Mercier, Kansas at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She died October 4, 2009.

He survived by his seven children: Louis (Jan) Siebenmorgen Jr. of Powhattan, Terry (Jolynn) Siebenmorgen of Robinson, Debbie (Herb) Roland of Hiawatha, Rick Siebenmorgen of Hiawatha, Brad (Heather Pilcher) of Hiawatha, Tim Siebenmorgen of Hiawatha, Kimberly (Coco) Siebenmorgen of Wichita; 8 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Louis was also preceded in death by: brothers Vernon and Alvin, sisters Bernice and Eileen; and granddaughter Marilyn Siebenmorgen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church of Hiawatha, 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, with Father Dan Gardner as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Mercier, with flag presentation a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, after 10 a.m. Sunday. The Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by visitation with the family.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Patricia Bowles
1945-2018

Patricia Lorene Bowles, 73, of Lancaster, KS, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Effingham, KS. Memorials are suggested to Wisewoman Program or ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Patricia was born on March 17, 1945 in Great Bend, KS the daughter of Erastus and Lorene (Johnson) Lacy. She graduated from Horton High School in 1963 and then attended Salt City Business College in Hutchison, KS. Patricia worked in the Medical Administration field as a doctor’s office manager. Patricia enjoyed sewing and floral arranging, but her biggest passion was home improvement, restoring woodwork, painting and interior renovation.

Patricia married William Norman Bowles on March 18, 1963 in Miami, OK; he preceded her in death on January 29, 2006. Additional survivors include a son; Russell Bowles and Kristy Umscheid, Manhattan, KS, a daughter Cynthia and Joseph Holtmeyer, Tuscan, AZ, a brother Gerald Lacy, Pace, FL and eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with one on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Leonard Lacy.

Susan Elizabeth Nelson
1958-2018

Wathena, Kansas – Susan Elizabeth (Dittemore) Nelson, 60, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Susan was born on May 22, 1958 in to Robert Eugene & Mary (Sutton) Dittemore.

She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, (where she was baptized on June 1, 1958 & where she taught Sunday school for over 35 years) & American Legion Auxiliary both of Wathena, Kansas, & the Kansas Pharmacist Association.

Susan was a Pharmacist, for 30 years including owning & operating Nelson’s Hometown Pharmacy’s in Wathena & Troy.

Susan married Michael Nelson on August 11, 1984 in Wathena, Kansas. He survives of the home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Amos Nelson & a sister, Amy Dittemore.

Additional survivors, daughter, Mary Nelson, Wathena, Kansas

Son, Seth Nelson (Melissa), Bonner Springs, Kansas

Grandchildren, Avery Nelson & Julia Nelson

Sister, Sharon Thomas (Peter), Australia

Brothers, Steve Dittemore, St. Joseph, Missouri

Tom Dittemore (Oksana), Wathena, Kansas

Daughter-in-law, Jessie Kramer Eisen

Sisters-in-law, Denise Anderson (Greg) & Janice Marxhousen(Karl)

Nieces & nephews, Lauren, Sean (Cassie), Kelly, Amanda, Clint, Corey, Jared, Jessica,

Katherine & Yegor. Great nieces & nephews, Brileigh, Tad, Jordan, Olivia, Trenton, Rennie & Nelson

Special cousin, Jana (Bob) Patterson

Funeral Service: 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2018
At the Christ Lutheran Church, Wathena, Kansas
Visitation: 1 P.M. Tuesday prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Monday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Burial: Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christ Lutheran Sunday School.

Wilmas Jean Maret
1930-2018

Wilma Jean Maret 87, of DeKalb, Missouri formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home. She was born December 2, 1930 daughter of the late Lula & Clarence Jenkins. Wilma married Andrew R. Maret August 21, 1951, he survives of the home. Wilma enjoyed many back road Sunday drives, but most of all she adored her family and was the family Matriarch. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and five brothers. Survived by her husband, two children: son Brian Maret and daughter, Jayne (Duane) Stark, two grandchildren: Savannah and Dakota Stark, numerous nieces, nephews and two sisters in laws. There are no services scheduled at this time, Memorial donations are requested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Wyatt Cawley
2018-2018

Wyatt Cawley, infant son of Autumn Cawley and Zackary Rodden, passed away May 20, 2018. He is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents, Greg and Ann Cawley, and paternal grandmother, Beth Shephard, and paternal great grandmother, Ann Shore. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home.

Linda Sue Langston
1953-2018

Linda Sue Langston 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born February 24, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of late Hilda and Leroy Langston. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Michael Bascue and Leroy Langston, and sisters, Anna Donaldson and Marie Dunfield. Survivors include, brothers; George Bascue, Robert (Candace) Langston, and Kenneth (Beverly) Langston, sisters; Teresa Maasen of Kansas City, MO, sister, Marsha Grimmig of Saint Joseph, MO, sisters, Mary (Fred) Donaldson and Barbara (Ted) Schimmel, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ramona Lisa Watkins-Goodale
1951-2018

Ramona Lisa Watkins-Goodale 67, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born February 5, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Eva Watkins, and a niece, Ryan Michelle Newey. Survivors include: brothers, Richard (Katrina) Watkins and Larry Dale Watkins, sister, Lori Jo Colborn all of St. Joseph, MO, several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Services following Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Ramona Goodale Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Mostly sunny with temps in the low 80s today

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It’ll be mostly cloudy today but that will help keep the temperatures near normal for early June with highs in the lower 80s. However, temperatures will be on the rise as we move into the middle to the work week with highs rising into the lower 90s. The next chance for thunderstorms will arrive Wednesday night. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, June 4 – 10

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of June 4 – 10 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick up and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook.

Andrew County

Interstate 29 – Bridge deck replacement project at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head-to-head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through August and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from Route 48 to Route A (Nodaway County), June 4 – 8

Atchison County

U.S. Route 59 – Pavement repair at U.S. Route 136 in Tarkio, June 4 – 8

U.S. Route 136 – Pavement repair at the Route 111 and Hazel Avenue intersection in Rock Port, June 4 – 8

Buchanan County

Route A – Guardrail work at the ramps to I-29 southbound, June 4 – 8

Route N – CLOSED or culvert maintenance from Route 31 to the city limits of Hemple (Clinton County) June 4 – 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance on the Brushy Creek Bridge, June 4 – 7. This will include overnight lane closures.

Carroll County

U.S. Route 65 – Pavement repair from the Missouri River to the Iowa State Line, June 4 – 9. This project includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Chariton County

Route 11 – Bridge maintenance at the Salt Creek Bridge, June 4

Route 11 – Bridge maintenance at the Brush Creek Bridge, June 5

Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route JJ to Route 5, June 5, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route JJ – Chip seal from Route E to the Linn County line, June 8

Clinton County

I-35 – Bridge maintenance at the Route H overpass, June 4 – 7. One lane of I-35 may be closed in each direction during the overpass project.

Route N – CLOSED for culvert maintenance from the city limits of Hemple to Route 31 (Buchanan County), June 4 – 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Route NN – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Hwy K to NW Bethany Church Road, June 4 – 8. The road will be closed around the clock through the afternoon of Friday June 8.

Daviess County

Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Honey Creek Bridge. The road will be closed through September.

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Pavement resurfacing and realignment project at the Route 33 North/Route M junction. Traffic is head to head in the eastbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through July 3 and includes a 14-foot width restriction.

Route 33 – Access to Route 33 North from U.S. Route 36 at Osborn is CLOSED, June 4 – 8

Gentry County

Route C – Bridge maintenance at the Panther Creek Bridge, June 4 – 8

Harrison County

Route AA/H – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement at the I-35 overpass. The bridge will be closed through July. One lane of I-35 may be closed in each direction during the project.

Route KK – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 4 – 5, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

I-35 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route N at Eagleville, June 4 – 9. This includes a 16 foot width restriction.

Route Z – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 6 – 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route OO – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holt County

I-29 – Bridge deck replacement at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head to head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through August and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – Shoulder improvements from just east of Route 11 to Route 5, June 4 – 9. This project includes a 16-foot width restriction.

Route CC – Pothole patching from Route C to the Sullivan County line, June 4

Route B – Chip seal from Route 5 to U.S. Route 36 (Livingston County), June 6

Route JJ – Chip seal from the Chariton County line to the city limits of Marceline, June 8

Livingston County

U.S. Route 65 – Pavement repair from the north city limits of Chillicothe to the Iowa state line, June 4 – 9. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Route B – Chip seal from U.S. Route 36 to Route 5 (Linn County), June 6

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from Route A to just north of Route 48 (Andrew County), June 4 – 8

U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder improvements from east of the city limits of Maryville to Route 46 in Ravenwood, June 4 – 8

Route 246 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 148 to Route E, June 4

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Orion Road to .5 miles east of Olympic Road, June 6, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Orion Road to .4 miles east of Olympic Road, June 7, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement at Route E, June 8, 7:30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m.

Presentation will cover the history of the Apple Blossom Parade

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An opportunity to learn about the history of the Apple Blossom Parade in St. Joseph is coming up this week.

Glimpses of the Past with Gary Westcott will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center, 100 S 10th street. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Ann Salanky at (816) 271-4666 or visit the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center Facebook page.

Man arrested in shooting death of western Missouri teen

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GRANDVIEW, Mo. (AP) – An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in western Missouri.

Ja’quann McCarver-photo Jackson Co.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker says 18-year-old Ja’quann McCarver has been charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

Police say McCarver told officers he met 16-year-old Tyson White in Grandview after White asked McCarver to get him a gun. Police say White brought money for the gun, and McCarver then decided to take the money and keep the gun. Police say McCarver fired a shot at White, who was found outside Thursday with a fatal gunshot wound.

Police say McCarver told officer he did not intend to kill the victim.

Prosecutors have requested a bond of $100,000 cash for McCarver.

Event offering resources for veterans takes place June 9th

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The 4th annual Vet2Vet event takes place next weekend at the Civic Arena in St. Joseph.

The event offers a place for veterans to find resources but also includes activities for the whole family.

The Vet2Vet event gives veterans the opportunity to connect with service agencies, health benefits, educational and employment opportunities, grants and more.

It takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Civic Arena.

For more information, call (816) 232-0050.

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