MARYVILLE, Mo. – Helen Margurette Wideman Hodge Davison, 91, formerly of Hopkins, Mo., died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Maryville.
Helen was born February 6, 1923 in Jefferson County, near Desoto, Mo., to George Wisely and Emily Dorothy (Siebels) Wideman. She grew up on a farm and attended country school in that area.
On May 25, 1943 Helen married Joseph Sydney Hodge in DeSoto. Born to this union were two boys, Joe and Karl Hodge. The family lived happily in the DeSoto area until the accidental death of her husband on September 23, 1946. Helen then went to work in a local glass factory to support her family.
On August 27, 1949 Helen married Harlan Davison and lived on a farm in the Hopkins area for forty-eight years. They raised a blended family: their son, Terry (Marsha) Davison, Hopkins; Harland’s children, Richard (Carol) Davison of Maloy, Iowa; Ken (Joyce) Davison of Maryville; Jack (Phillis) Davison of Macon, Mo.; Sharon (Sherrill) Swink of Udall, Kan.; Sue Dalles of St. Joseph; Larry (Pam) Davison of Hopkins; Joe (Lois) Hodge of Bedford, Iowa; and Karl (B.J.) Hodge of Maryville.
After Harlan’s death on October 6, Helen moved to Maryville in December 1998. Here, she raised an annual garden, grew flowers and kept her lawn and home in nearly perfect condition. Everything had a place and everything, indeed, was in its place. Helen won a Home Beautification Award for her work.
Throughout her life, Helen especially enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, and being out of doors in general. She was an exceptional cook. Her food was often enjoyed not only by her family, but, also by friends and neighbors. In her later years, Helen took great pride in creating quilt tops and giving the finished creations to her family.
While in the Hopkins area and in good health, she attended the Hopkins Baptist Church. In later years she moved her attendance to the Maryville First Baptist Church.
In addition to her spouses, and parents, Helen was preceded in death by son, Ken Davison; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Mae. Wideman; sister and brother- in-law: Blanche and Floyd Johnson; brother-in-law: Henry Haverstick and grandson: Michael Hodge.
In addition to her children, she is survived by a sister, Opal Haverstick of Union, Mo.; 28 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is anytime at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services are 2 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014 at Maryville First Baptist Church, Maryville with burial in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Mo.
Memorials may be given to the Hopkins Cemetery Association or the First Baptist Church in Maryville.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

ST. JOSEPH – Dorothy Jean Pettijohn, 88, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
Dorothy was born September 18, 1926 to Forrest and Pansy (Walker) Castle in Jackson, Tenn.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School in St. Joseph. Her previous employments were with the former Plymouth Clothing, Company, Southwestern Bell and twenty years as Librarian at Mark Twain Elementary School.
She was also a devoted wife to her husband, Wesley and loving mother to her four children. Dorothy loved her flower gardens and camping trips with her family.
Mrs. Pettijohn was a member of Ashland Avenue United Methodist Church. During her life she was a member of the North St. Joseph Study Club, a Girl Scout Leader and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She was involved with Friends of Education Bowling League. She volunteered countless hours to the Alzheimer’s Association and as a tour guide for the Pony Express Museum.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley; son, Brent Pettijohn; parents, Pansy and Forrest Castle; and her brother, Robert Castle.
She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Arn (Don), Pittsburg, Mo., Karen Sparks (Larry), St. Joseph, and Jan Wood (Dave), Nixa, Mo.; six grandchildren, Ryan and Jay Arn, Marc Sparks, Heather Horton, Sheila Martin and Krystal Isringhausen; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly June Schneider; and brother, Charles Castle (Marylou).
Services: 10 a.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Larry Joe Foutch, 84, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 21, 1930 to Harry and Nova (Hickman) Foutch. Larry married Harriet Branham, August 8, 1957. He was a Special Education teacher.
He played in a band in his younger years and was a member of N.R.A. and loved to shoot black powder guns. He was also a member of the Pierce-Arrow Club, had been a real estate agent, insurance adjuster and the last few years had been a Special Education teacher at Central High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: wife, Harriet; son, Gary Foutch, Bellevue, Neb.; grandson, Kody Foutch (Casey), Neosho, Mo.; great-grandson, Chase Foutch; great-granddaughter, Kenzee Foutch; brother, Gene Foutch; and niece, Tara Foutch.
Graveside Services: 3 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Elaine Anna Ginn, 77, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at her home.
She was born July 17, 1937 to Owen and Sarah (Hasten) Ginn in St. Joseph.
She was a member of Holsey Chapel ICM and liked to work puzzles.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; several sisters and brothers; and son-in-law, Cassius Jackson.
Survivors: daughter, Leona Jackson, St. Joseph; son, Leonard Ginn, St. Joseph; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; twin sister, Elatha Nunley, St. Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, Holsey Chapel ICM. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Mrs. Ginn will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made the donor’s choice. Thank you to Hands of Hope Hospice for your care of Elaine. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Hope Elizabeth Helfers, 96, Formerly of Craig, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Tiffany Heights Nursing Home.
She was born July 29, 1918 to Edgar and Maude (Davis) Gray. She married Welton Helfers, February 25, 1940.
Hope graduated from Craig high School Class of 1935. She was a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and later at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. While at St. Peter she was the past president of the Ladies Aid and Dorcas Circle. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed gardening and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son-in-law, Stephen Howard; six brothers, Ralph, Harold, Dean, Carl, Donald and Emory; three sisters, Edna, Marian and Doris.
Survivors: children, Barbara Wickham (Terry), St. Joseph, Larry Helfers (Lynne), Craig, Mo., Patty Howard, St. Joseph, and Rod Helfers (Leigh), Mound City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m., Friday, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mound City. Interment I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Pettijohn and Crawford Funeral Home, Mound City. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Stephen K. Schneider, 74, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at a healthcare facility in Independence.
He was born January 14, 1940 to Lawrence and Edna (Huff) Schneider in St. Joseph.
He retired from the St. Joseph Police Department. Stephen was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and spent his time after retirement fishing.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: children, Stephanie Chatfield (Charles), Gretchen Schneider, Kansas City, Mo., Wyatt Schneider, St. Joseph, and Bradley Schneider; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Roger Easton Pankau II, 46, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
He was born July 10, 1968 in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School and worked in the food service industry, at Perkins, and the St. Joseph School District. He enjoyed fishing, camping, football, playing pool and hanging out with his friends and family, and he was a Christian.
Survivors include: mother, Rosa (Tom) Schiltz; father, Roger Easton (Frances) Pankau; a son, Tyler Pankau (Ashley Weyer) all of St. Joseph; daughter, Adrienne Vaughn of Texas; three grandchildren, Keaton, Michael, Katelynn; a brother, Jason (Charlotte) Thomas; and a sister, Ronda Pankau (Sean Thompson) all of St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Blakely Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Roger Pankau memorial fund. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.