Edith Cathrine Metzgar
1918-2013

Edith Cathrine Metzgar, 94, Mound City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Tiffany Heights Care Center in Mound City.
She was born December 1, 1918 in Fairfax, Missouri, to Robert and Lila (Curry) Thomson.
Edith graduated from Fairfax High School in 1936. She attended Park College then graduated from Platte-Guard Secretarial School in St. Joseph. She worked at Sunflower Ammunition Plant in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Later she worked for the government at AAA Farm Agency in Mound City.
In 1943 Edith married Edgar L. Metzgar. They made their home on the family farm near Mound City. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Edith was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fairfax and the Fairfax Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking, gardening and spending time with her family and their many activities. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert C. Thomson; sisters, Julia Thomson, Helen Lytle, and Esther Thomson; and infant granddaughter, Jenny Leann Metzgar.
Survivors: son, William E. “Bill” Metzgar (Karma), Mound City, Missouri; daughters, Lila Metzgar and Ann Metzgar, Kansas City, Missouri; two granddaughters, Catherine Metzgar, State College, Pennsylvania, and Carina Metzgar, Mound City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Pettijohn & Crawford Funeral Home. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Pettijohn & Crawford Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Christian Church of Mound City. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

 

Mary B. Wheeler
1911-2013

Mary Blessing Wheeler, 101, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Country Squire, her home since 2000.
She was born December 10, 1911 to Joseph and Martha Dougherty in Higbee, Missouri.
Mary B. married Clifford L. Wheeler in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1969.
She graduated from Myers High School in 1929. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from the University of Missouri and began her teaching career in a one room school house and later worked for the Fayette and New Franklin School Districts for a total of forty-six years.
Mary B. cherished her daily readings from “Jesus Calling”. Her passion was teaching young children and helping prepare them for their future. She loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary B. was a member of First Christian Church, Fayette, Missouri, where she was a Deaconess and a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution; Charter Member of the Golden Study Club; Past President of PEO, Chapter GG; Order of the Eastern Star; Past President of Howard County Retired Teachers Association; and was active in PTA.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Ozella, Joella, and Eunice.
Survivors: daughter, Patricia Steinbecker (Terry), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandson, Ryan Steinbecker (Shari), St. Joseph, Missouri; great-grandson, Jakob; granddaughter, Teri Lea Cumming (Chris), Grand Rapids, Michigan; great-granddaughters, Carlee and Teagan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sharon and Courtney Barron and all the other Helping Hands Personnel that provided loving care and companionship to Mary B. Thanks also to Hands of Hope Hospice.
Services: 11:30 A.M. Monday, April 22, First Christian Church, Fayette, Missouri. Interment Fayette City Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory and 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. Monday, First Christian Church, Fayette, Missouri. The family requests donations be made to First Christian Church 307 N Church St, Fayette, Missouri 65248 or Noyes Home for Children 801 N Noyes Blvd, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.