Garland V. Lewis

1921-2013

Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

J. Dennis Coates

1949-2013

Dr. James “Dennis” Coates PhD, 64, Lake Worth FL, Dean of the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University passed away on February 8, 2013. He was born January 5, 1949 in Mound City MO. A 1967 graduate of Holt County RII High School in Mound City, MO, Dennis also graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville MO in 1971. He owned & operated the school transportation service in Savannah, South Holt & Avenue City and was regional director for Carpenter School Coaches before entering the doctoral program at LSU in 1982. Dennis was named the outstanding graduate instructor for LSU’s college of business in 1986. Also in 1986, he was named the outstanding graduate student for the state of Louisiana. He was a two time recipient of the Lloyd Morrison Award for excellence in Education. He received his PhD 1989. Coates joined the College of Business as an assistant professor and rose through the ranks, eventually being named senior associate dean in 1996. He accepted the position as Dean for the College of Business in 2006. Under Dean Coates’ dedicated leadership, the College of Business underwent substantial development, being named one of the “Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review for three years in a row, as well as one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs” by Success magazine. Dennis has not only had significant accomplishments in his professional life, but has touched the lives of many of the people he has met along the way with his giving & friendly nature. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Coates and Jessie I (Hall) Coates, one brother, Robert Dean Coates, one sister, Martha Jane (Coates) Steeby, a niece, Denise Coates. A great niece and a great nephew. Dennis is survived by two brothers, E. Jerome Coates (Garen), Norway, MI and Thomas C. Coates (Sharon), Stewartsville MO; two sisters, Mary A Muse (Tom), St Joseph , MO and Shannon K. Coates, St Joseph MO; sister-in-law, Karen Coates, Bethany, MO; brother-in-law, Clifford Steeby, Oregon, MO. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Thomas W. McDaniel and numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great, great nieces & nephews plus friends & colleagues too numerous to mention. Memorial Service: 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Northwest Missouri State University. Care provided by Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Services. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger

1926-2013

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1926 to Martin and Maude (Vukononski) Ambrozi in St. Joseph, Missouri. She married and later divorced Karl Ozenberger and to that union Karl, Amy, Heidi, Gina and Glory were born. Margaret was alumnae of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She worked at the YWCA with the Battered Women’s Shelter, Saxton Nursing Home, and Tiffany Square. Margaret enjoyed yard work and sewing. In her younger years, she also enjoyed working with her dad at his grocery store. She loved her family more than anything and cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for anybody if they needed a hand. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Martin Ambrozi. Survivors: children, Karl Ozenberger, Nashville, Missouri, Amy Vohl (Karl), St. Joseph, Heidi Francis (Rodney), St. Joseph, Gina Cummings (Craig), Kansas City, Missouri and Glory Kirkpatrick (Gary), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Halstin and Caden Cummings, Katie Francis and Alexis Kirkpatrick; sisters, Freda Birmingham and Mary Alice Lackey; and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Ozenberger was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children Research Hospital. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

 

Michael E. McCart

1943-2013

Michael E. McCart, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Oren E. and Virginia S. (Sympson) McCart. Michael married Wanda McCart in 1987. Mr. McCart received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and was a construction project manager. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife; daughter, Michelle McCart, St. Joseph, Missouri; grand-daughter, Bailey Blake, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Dennis McCart (Pam), Florida; and several nieces and nephews.. Memorial Service: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Clarence E. Diggs

1915-2013

Clarence E. Diggs, 97, Bellevue, Nebraska died Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almeda. Survivors: children, Jan Casper, Omaha, Nebraska, Harvey Diggs (Margaret), Savannah, Missouri, Debbie Meisinger (Michael), Plattsmouth, Nebraska; brother, Kenneth Digs, Savannah, Missouri; nine grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Masonic and Military Services: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.