Marilyn Kay Dedrickson
1947-2016

Marilyn Kay Dedrickson, July 24, 1947- June 5, 2016. Beloved Wife, Devoted Mom, Adored Nana, Honored teacher, Treasured friend. After a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Marilyn went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Marilyn was born to Harry and Helen Meyer on July 24, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she grew up surrounded by countless cousins and closely-held friends.
She met Randy Dedrickson in Maryville, Missouri where they both attended Northwest Missouri State University in the fall of 1967, and they quickly became life-long sweethearts. They married on June 7, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri where they settled in to raise their family.
Marilyn taught for over 40 years in the St. Joseph School District, and touched the lives of every child who entered her classroom. Marilyn was honored to be named Missouri Teacher of the Year in 1984 and will forever to be remembered for her dedication inside and beyond the classroom. Together, Marilyn and Randy raised two children, Jason and Jamey, to whom Marilyn gave her everything. They were blessed with three grandchildren, who were the lights of her life.
Marilyn loved most her days at their lake house at the Lake of the Ozarks, her sacred mahjong group, playing endless card games, volunteering at Ashland United Methodist, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Lee Dedrickson; her son, Jason Randall Dedrickson (Erin Conroy); her daughter, Jamey Nichole Dugger (Rod); her grandchildren, Jack, Dylan and Tyler Dedrickson; and many relatives and friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Ashland United Methodist Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mrs. Dedrickson will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Please make donations in lieu of flowers to Ashland United Methodist Church (www.aumcfamily.org) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org). Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy May Hill (Shoebrook)
1926-2016

Dorothy May Hill (Shoebrook) was born on Tuesday, February 2nd, 1926 and passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2016. Visitation held Wednesday, June 8th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services held Thursday, June 9th, 2016, 2:00pm; officiating Rev. Michael Strickland, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment location Sunset Memory Gardens.
 

 

 
Charlene Rainey
1927-2016

Charlene Rainey, 88, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy decline in health, surrounded by family, on June 6, 2016.
She was born to Velma (Elder) and Charles Imboden on November 11, 1927. They were known for operating the Jesse James Motel and Service station. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Roberta Hochstedler.
She had three sons with her first husband, George (Irene) Miller (deceased) of Anchorage, Alaska, Charles (Linda) Miller of Kansas City, Mo and Dr. Bill Miller of Columbia, Mo., who practiced family medicine in St Joseph for many years. In 1970 their family was blessed by Charlene’s marriage to Lt. Col Marvin Rainey, who brought a daughter and sister into the family, Jennifer (Michael) Rake of Dallas, Texas. They were married for 28 years before Marvin’s death in 1998. God blessed Charlene and Marvin with eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Charlene attended Central High School, Class of 1945. She enjoyed many church and community activities. She and Marvin were involved in the Moila Shrine and were active members of First Baptist Church. Charlene was a member of P.E.O. Chapter E.D. and Wyatt Park Baptist Church. Charlene worked for over 25 years in the business office at Missouri Western State University.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations to be sent to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, 137 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506 in her remembrance as an appreciation of their loving care. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marcella May Martin
1926-2016

Marcella May Martin, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home.
She was born January 16, 1926 in Grant City, Missouri.
She was a beautician in her home for forty years, retiring at the age of 79.
She enjoyed gardening, loved to cook, but the most important thing in her life was family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Wallace Martin; daughter, Marla Curtis; infant grandson, Eugene Hamm; and parents, Clinton and Elsie (Johnson) Cooper; brothers, Duane and Charles Cooper.
Survivors include children, Larry W. Martin of St. Joseph, Missouri and Linda Hamm (Larry) of Lees Summit, Missouri; brother, Harold Eugene Cooper (JoAnn) ; grandchildren, Loricia Gilpin (Don) of St. Joseph, Missouri, Lisa Chick-Sparks (Roger) of St. Joseph, Missouri, Larry Martin (Tricia) of O’Fallon, Missouri, Danny Janovec of St. Joseph, Missouri, Christopher Hamm (Erica) of Shawnee, Kansas, Matthew and Tara Curtis of St. Joseph, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Lauren Short (Josh), Jeremy Chick (Emily), Kameron Sparks, Jessica Martin, Donovan Gilpin, Douglas Gilpin, Cidney Makenzee and Kenlie Curtis, and Sha’Lynn Curtis; great-great-grandchildren, Benjamin Gilpin, Jordan Gilpin and Scarlett Short; and several nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the caregivers Lisa Chick-Sparks, Twilla Sauter and Nona Cogdill with Mosaic Hospice.
Farewell Graveside Services and Interment High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri 10:00 A.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.