On Tuesday, June 24, the City of Maryville invites community members to an open house public information meeting for First Street roadway improvements. The meeting is from 5 to 7 pm and will be held at the Maryville Public Safety Building, 101 North Vine Street. The open house meeting allows citizens to come and go
Steve Hartman, 65, Maryville, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born July 17, 1959, to Robert E. and Donna L. Mattson Hartman in Maryville. He was a graduate of Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On July 12, 1986, he married Sherry Swickhamer in
David Edward Bombara Sr., 64, Maryville, died Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born August 14, 1960 to Frank and Marie Bombara in Washington, PA. He dedicated his entire life to being a mason, practicing this profession for over 40 years. A celebration of life will be at 5 pm, Saturday, June 21 at Canteen
Ruby V. Goff, 88, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born July 3, 1936 to Chester and Opal Thomas King. She grew up in Worth County and graduated from Worth County RI School in 1954. On February 20, 1955, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Goff in St. Joseph. He
Elmer Ray Fox, 81, died Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born July 22, 1943 to Elmer Harvey Fox and Opal Fox. In 1961, he married Sharon Kay. She preceded him in death in 2001. In 2002 he married Barbara Fox. Mr. Fox was known for his skill and curiosity as a machinist and mechanic.
Amos C. Bontrager, 79, Burlington Jct, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mosaic Hospital – St. Joseph. He was born February 1, 1946 to Christ and Amanda Miller Bontrager. On September 24, 1970, he married Katie Bontrager. Funeral services were held Monday, June 16 at Community Youth Center, 59321 Nottawa Road, Centreville, Michigan. Online condolences
Sharon Rose Rowlett, 86, Maitland, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home. She was born to Harry and Hazel Ford Wilhite in Kansas City. She married Karl E. Rowlett in 1958. He preceded her in death in March 2007. Mrs. Rowlett was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Rowlett’s body has been
Robert “Bob” Stephen Harr, Sr., 70, died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. He was born January 1, 1955, to Dr. and Mrs. John L. Harr and was crowned “Little King New Year” by the Maryville Daily Forum. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1973 and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, in
Natural bird feeders found in sunflowers In the Midwest, growing sunflowers is usually something that just happens to you. They pop up in the fencerow or the soybean field—uninvited, unloved, and just out of reach of the sprayer. But one summer, Beth and I decided to grow them… on purpose. Not for bouquets. Not for a photo
Mickie and Linda Pruitt are the grand marshals for the 75th annual Elmo 4th of July Celebration parade happening at 4 pm, Saturday, June 28. Mickie has lived in the Elmo area all of his life. He was born a mile and a half from where the couple currently lives. Mickie started with livestock on
