Forrest J. Simpson, Jr.
1931-2013

Forrest James “Jim” Simpson, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Carriage Square.
Jim was born March 26, 1931 to Forrest J. “Pat” and Inez (Wells) Simpson in Helena, Missouri.
He graduated from Savannah High School in Savannah, Missouri in 1949 and joined the Missouri Air National Guard in St. Joseph the same year. In 1951 he was deployed to France with the 180th Bombardment Group during the Korean Conflict and served as a gunner on the B26 aircraft. When returning home in 1952 he was employed with the National Biscuit Company and later by the Air National Guard in 1954 as a purchasing and contracting officer. He continued his flight status as a load master and refueling boom operator on the KC97 aircraft before retiring in 1988 as a Senior Master Sergeant after serving 39 years.
Mr. Simpson was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and former member of Hyde Valley United Methodist Church, and the American Legion Post 359.
Jim married Shirley Myers on February 6, 1953. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Debra Deann.
Survivors: son, Jimmie Simpson (Cathy) of Smithville, Missouri; daughter, Patricia Cooksey (David) of Savannah, Missouri; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Simpson (Helen) of St. Joseph; sister, Ann Hitson of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Monday. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Hands of Hope Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 
Lucy Elizabeth Foster
1911-2013

Lucy Elizabeth (Greenwell) Foster, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at the age of 102 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born January 20, 1911 in Norfolk, Virginia, where she attended Maury High School, to William R. and Eva E. (Woodhouse) Greenwell.
She married Byron Foster in 1938. He preceded her in death.
A Christian, Lucy was a member of Bayside Christian Church and attended McCarthy Baptist Church while in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Known and loved by all for her sense of humor and pranks, she will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with her.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Geneva Hofheimer and Ann Greenwell; and son-in-law, Dr. John Feuerbacher.
Survivors: daughter, Leigh Feuerbacher; grandchildren, William (Christine) James and Leigh Ann; great-grandchildren, Paden and Grace; sister, Emma Ellis of Virginia Beach, Virginia; brother, William (Lee) Greenwell of Poquoson, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services at a later date in Norfolk, Virginia. Inurnment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. Donations can be made in her name to Kendallwood Hospice, 443 South Belt Highway, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 
James A. Monaghan, Jr.
1947-2013

James A. Monaghan, Jr., 65, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 30, 1947 to James and Marie Monaghan, Sr., in St. Joseph, Missouri.
James married Judy Ann Mattice on September 16, 1972. She survives of the home.
Mr. Monaghan worked for Johnson Controls and retired after twenty years of service. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Black Powder Rifle Association.
He enjoyed hunting and camping, the company of his cats and he also held multiple Bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and a brother, Gary Monaghan.
Survivors: wife; parents; brother, Roger Monahan; daughter, Marie Kingsley (Jeremy); grandchildren; Alishia Tiller, Audrea Tilley (Mikel Helton), Alexis Evans, Autumn Evans, Dakota Horn, and Devin Adams; and nieces, Amy and Rebecca Monaghan.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 
Suzanne Meierhoffer
1920-2013

Suzanne (Schiesl) Meierhoffer, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her home.
She was born December 20, 1920 to Edwin John and Verdi Marie (Stout) Schiesl in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Suzanne moved to South Chicago when her father was transferred with Swift and Company and attended St. Sabina and St. Theresa grade schools. Upon returning to St. Joseph, she attended high school at Convent of the Sacred Heart; graduating from Central High School, class of 1938, where she was Football Queen. She then attended St. Joseph Junior College where she was Basketball Queen and was a graduate of University of Missouri Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending University of Missouri Columbia she was a member of Delta Gamma Social Sorority and Barn Warming Queen.
Suzanne was committed to a lifelong journey of learning; striving to cultivate her intellect and stimulate those around her. Her memberships were the Missouri Western State University Foundation Board; MWSU Ambassadors; Book Club; Runcie Club; Great Books; Junior Great Books; Calla Varner Foundation; Bible Study Group; Walter Meierhoffer Scholarship St. Joseph School District Foundation.
She married Walter Meierhoffer, Jr. on June 1, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida where Walter was assigned to Pensacola Naval Air Station as an instructor pilot. She returned to St. Joseph and worked as a secretary to the commander of the 329th Sub Depot at Rosecrans Field while her husband flew during WWII in the China India Burma Theater. Suzanne joined her husband as the vice president of Meierhoffer-Fleeman Funeral Home until his death January 10, 1992.
Suzanne was a committed member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church where she was a member of St. Anne’s Altar Society, of which she was past president; Ladies of Charity; Parish Council; vice president Cathedral School PTA; taught CCD classes; and a Cub Scout Den Mother.
Her many civic endeavors included St. Joseph (Sisters) Hospital Board of Trustees during the time a new hospital was constructed at Riverside and Faraon; Heartland Hospital Board of Trustees; Heartland Hospital Guild; Volunteer at St. Joseph Living Community; St. Joseph Symphony; Tuberculosis Society; Open Door Food Kitchen; InterServe; Red Cross Nurses Aid; Community Blood Center donor since 1946; Ladies Edelweiss Society; Sacred Heart Convent Tres Bien; St. Joseph Junior League; and her beloved Mah Jongg Group. She was an avid tennis player into her 80’s and enjoyed world travel. She relished her grand and great-grandchildren. She was at her best when she sang “Octopus Under the Sea” to them in a perfect acappella octopus voice.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bob Schiesl; sister, Mary Louise Minor; and nephew, Daniel Minor.
Survivors: children, Michael Meierhoffer (Ronda), St. Joseph, Walter Mark Meierhoffer (Linda) and Lora Meierhoffer Christian both of Leawood, Kansas; grandchildren, Scott M. Meierhoffer (Sarah), Todd W. Meierhoffer (Michelle), Kelly M. Heath (Ryan), Craig M. Meierhoffer (Jennie), Molly L. Baumberger (Peter), Megan L. Wombolt (Jay) and Jacob D. and Kate E. Christian; great-grandchildren, Walter, III and Mack M. Meierhoffer, Caroline L. and Harrison M. Heath and Louise P. and John W. Wombolt; brother, Larry Schiesl (Janet), sister-in-law, Joy Schiesl; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Friday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Prayer Service 5:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will receive friends 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday and friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Joseph Cathedral School; Missouri Western State University Foundation; or the Walter Meierhoffer Scholarship St. Joseph School District Foundation. A special thanks to Hands of Hope Hospice and all of her caregivers. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.