James C. Watson
1921-2012
James C. Watson, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1921 to R. Clay and Paulette Watson in Stewartsville, Missouri. Mr. Watson enlisted in the United States Navy on December 11, 1941, and after World War II returned to the St. Joseph area. In 1950 Jim began working for Wire Rope Corporation of America, Incorporated. Mr. Watson was a union steward and a trustee and served as vice-president and president of Local 5783, United Steel Workers of America. James served as a member of the Board of Education for the St. Joseph School District from April 1968, through March 1980. For two years during his tenure, James served as vice-president of the Board, and in 1972-73 he was president of the Board. Mr. Watson was selected Lay Educator of the Year by Phi Delta Kappa in 1976-77. He was presented an Honorary Teaching Certificate by the St. Joseph Board of Education and was recognized by Wire Rope Corporation for his dedication and service to the St. Joseph community. He was also a member of American Legion Post 11 and Wyatt Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; second wife, Madelyn; parents; and two brothers, Bob and Bill Watson. Survivors: daughter, Paula Jeannine Allen; son, Jim Watson (Susan); step-sons, Bill King (Connie) and Barry King (Phyllis); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Service: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home& Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M., Wednesday. The family suggests memorial gifts to the St. Joseph School District Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com
Mary Putman Hahn
Maryville, Missouri
Mary Putman Hahn, 85, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Stanberry, Missouri,
died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at her home in Maryville.
Mary was born February 22, 1927, in Portland, Oregon to Garfield and
Marcella Edna Putman Rusk, As a child Mary enjoyed having a special
connection with all kinds of animals. She spent her teen years in a logging
community and a whaling camp. She was an honest to goodness Rosie The
Riveter during World War II and spent her latter years as a Nursing
Assistant at the Regional Diagnostic Center, Albany, Missouri.
She married first Albert Charles Ridgeway. He preceded her in death along
with a grandson Steven Clifford, two sisters, and one brother.
Mary was united in marriage to James Samuel Hahn March 4, 1956, in Las
Vegas, Nevada. He too preceded her in death.
She is survived by ten children; Joan Given, Judy Clifford, Betty Spire and
Betty Goerke all of Maryville, Connie Turman and Debbie Hahn both of Denver,
Colorado, Marcella Cicciarelli, State of Arizona, Sandra (Sam) Hahn,
Crossville, Tennessee; two sons Bert Ridgeway, Bryant, Texas, and James D.
Hahn, Nixa, Missouri; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Mary’s body has been cremated, no service will be held and her cremains will
be buried at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas at a
later date.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, in
Mary’s name.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.
Harley Marie Teem
1998-2012
Harley Marie Teem, 14, St. Joseph, Missouri died suddenly Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, following a lifelong battle with a heart defect. She was born May 5, 1998 to Craig and Heidi Teem in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she lived her life. Harley was a beautiful, loving, compassionate girl who loved animals, singing, art, poetry, attending school at Truman Middle School, and caring for people. Survivors: parents; three sisters, Ashley, Shelby, and Phoebe; niece, Skylar; grandparents, Dieter Winkler (Cheryl) and Dennis Teem (Jeanette); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Blakely Cemetery, Easton, Missouri. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Noyes Home or M’Shoogy’s. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Timothy J. Alkire
1922-2012
Timothy J. Alkire, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 28, 1922 to Timothy and Linnie Alkire in Barbard, Missouri. Timothy married Velda Deane (King) Alkire on February 18, 1965. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II, where he was wounded in Germany and awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze star. He was a Prisoner of War for ninety days and participated in the European Theater. Mr. Alkire was self- employed and worked in construction for sixty years. He owned Alkire Roofing and Siding, received a Realtor License in 1973, and owned Alkire Realty. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Virgil and Arnold Alkire; and two sisters, Bessie Neil and Goldia Lance. Survivors: wife; two sons, Tim L. Alkire (Alice), Union City, California, and Shannon Alkire, Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Tisha Scobee (Keith), Kearney, Missouri, and Cinda Barquist, Gladstone, Missouri; stepson, Kenneth Sipes (Jeannie), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Melanie, Rachel, Megan, Carie, Tracie, Kelly, Lindsey, and Kristen; one step grandson, Randy; five great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Alkire; one sister, Doris Roach; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Thursday. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com