Alice F. Anderson
1920-2012

Alice F. Anderson, 92, St. Joseph, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, November 15, 2012 at a local care center.
Alice was born January 30, 1920 to Nora and Austin Krumme. She married Howard R. Anderson on February 5, 1939. She was a member of Faucett Baptist Church.
Alice worked for Big Smith, was a manager of the Deli at Green Hills on South 22nd, and also managed the lunch bar at Townsend and Wall. She was also a homemaker for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son, Ronnie; and grandson, Lance Anderson.
Survivors: sons, James Anderson (Linda Jo), Faucett, Missouri, John Anderson (Angi), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Stacy Anderson, Ronny Jo Cotton (Mark), John Paul Anderson (Janaha), Ryann Anderson, Tyler Anderson (Lauren), Adam and Brycen McCollum; great-grandchildren, John Dean, Jacob, Jordan Anderson, Austin and Amber Anderson, Alexis Cotton, Kyleigh Mitchell, Conner Jarrett, Kamryn Anderson, Isabella and Hailey Anderson.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Saxton-Riverside Care Center or Faucett Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Dora Tillie (Cordova) March
1917-2012

Dora Tillie (Cordova) March, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, November 16, 2012 at her residence.
She was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado on April 28, 1917 to Edward and Evita (Peño) Cordova.
Dora married Vernon March and was a homemaker who lived her life centered around her family.
Mrs. March was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one child.
Survivors: nine children; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister.
The family suggests memorial gifts to American Cancer Society. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Luella W. Harr

1918-2012

Luella W. Harr died peacefully on November 17, 2012 at Vintage Gardens North, her home for the past two years. Luella was born October 21, 1918 to Walter W. and Sophia A. Vogel on a farm near Clarksdale, Missouri. At her insistence, she began school at Beauchamp Elementary at age 4, going on to graduate from Central High School, St. Joseph Junior College and training courses at Warrensburg State College. She taught for several years in rural one room schools and pursued a lifelong love of learning.
Luella married Nelson H. Harr of Cosby, Missouri on May 3, 1941 and spent the next 55 years on his family’s dairy farm. She was a member of Cosby Zion Evangelical Church, now Zion United Methodist Church, from birth and was its oldest member and unofficial historian. She taught Sunday School and served as church organist. For many years she taught piano lessons and tutored local students in a variety of subjects. Luella was a member of the St. Joseph Area Music Teachers’ Association for many years. Following Nelson’s death in 1996, she moved to St. Joseph where she cared for her youngest daughter, Helen, during a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clarence; husband, Nelson; daughter, Helen; and granddaughter, Mari Stookesberry. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Stookesberry (Bob); grandson, Mark Stookesberry (Wendy); and great-grandsons Felix and Griffin, all of Denver, Colorado.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Cosby Zion United Methodist Church. Interment Cosby Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mrs. Harr will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Cosby Zion Cemetery, 20545 County Road 279, Cosby, MO  64436. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.