Lois Jean Deaton
1933 – 2019
Lois Jean (Hoff) Deaton, 85 of St. Joseph, died February 24, 2019 at a local health care facility.
She was born June 26, 1933, in Fremont, NE, to Alfred and Josie Hoff.
Lois married Douglas Deaton on June 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2019.
Lois spent her career working in banking as a bookkeeper. Following her retirement from banking, she worked with her husband at H&D Order Buyers at the Livestock Exchange Building in St. Joseph.
After Doug retired from livestock buying, the couple purchased and operated Long’s Cleaners in St. Joseph.
Mrs. Deaton is survived by her daughter Cherie Richardson (Terry); grandson Grant Richardson; of St. Joseph, brother; Forrest Hoff of Greenback TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband of 66 years, Lois was preceded in death by her parents,
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. All are welcome to attend graveside services and interment at 2:00 PM Thursday, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev Jim Barnett, Officiating.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Diversicare and Mosaic Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided for Lois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice in Mrs. Deaton’s memory.
Thomas A. Gregg, Jr.
1942 – 2019
Thomas A. Gregg, Jr., 76, of Effingham, KS, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 following extended treatments for multiple myeloma.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home on Friday, March 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor Robert Ziegler, of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church or Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.beckerdyer.com.
Tom was born on May 9, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, the only child of Thomas A. and Margaret (Withers) Gregg. Tom and Carol Reder were married July 22, 1978 in a double ceremony at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville, with Carol’s sister, Nancy Reder and Kenneth Young. The couple’s celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2018.
Tom received a Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1966 and graduated from the first Doctor of Pharmacy class at the University of Tennessee in Memphis in 1969. He practiced pharmacy at Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN; North Kansas City Hospital, N. Kansas City, MO; and Tom established the pharmacy consultant firm, Institutional Pharmacy Services.
Tom enjoyed advancing his education and while still working earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City; Masters in Business Administration from Rockhurst College; and a Masters in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University.
After having served as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, Tom also worked for eight years as a scout professional.
Tom finished his working career at the Atchison Hospital as the Behavioral Health Director. Tom also helped care for his mother-in-law, Corinne Reder, for many years.
Tom enjoyed watching sports, power walking and running and he participated in the Hospital Hill Marathon. Tom enjoyed country living in rural Effingham.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Carol, and his beloved dog, Blackie.
Other survivors include brothers and sisters in laws; Wally Reder, Ernie and Diana (Reder) Hobbs, Kenneth and Nancy (Reder) Young; and his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved to entertain when they were all younger.
Stephen L. Wilson
1948 – 2019
Stephen L. Wilson, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, after suffering from M.S. for 46 years.
He was born December 22, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Steve married Nancy Powell August 2, 1997. She survives of the home. He was a 1967 graduate of Central High School, then later attended St. Joseph Junior College. Steve was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church, Brotherhood Lodge #269, A.F. & A.M., Thirty-Second Degree Scottish Rite, and Moila Shrine. He was an avid golfer. Steve was employed with Car City Chrysler for much of his career, retiring in 2005.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Hurrel “Red” Wilson; brother, Pete Wilson; step-mother, Betty Wilson; step-father, Bob Lewis. Additional survivors include mother, Erma Lewis, St. Joseph, Missouri; nephew, Jed Shields; aunts, uncles and many cousins.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the M.S. Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.