Mary Ann Heath
1959-2013
Mary Ann Heath, 54, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, with friends and family at her side.
She was born May 29, 1959 to Frank and Catherine Heath in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She won numerous medals and trophies from Special Olympics and was an avid bowler.
Mary Ann was a member of TOUCH and REACH programs through St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and attended REC club regularly. Mary Ann had a wonderful staff of caregivers through Progressive Community Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Ronald and Charles Heath.
Survivors: brother, Richard Heath (Jeanie), St. Joseph, Missouri; sister, Carolyn Constable, St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 21, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday, June 20, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Parish Rosary 7:30 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to UCP. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Kathryn M. (Menhusen) Rugg
1921-2013
Kathryn M. (Menhusen) Rugg, 91, Denver, Colorado died Monday, June 10, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born December 31, 1921 to John and Betty (Hitz) Menhusen in Jewell, Kansas.
Kathryn married Wayne B. Rugg in 1944. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1997.
She was an inspector at Sherwood Medical for 17 years and Whitaker Cable for 15 years. She was also a rural school teacher. Kathryn was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church and an avid stamp collector.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Karen Rugg; and brother, Elden Menhusen.
Survivors: sister-in-law, Pauline Menhusen, Denver, Colorado; nieces, Mickey Freedman, Denver, Colorado and Mary McBride, Kenai, Alaska; seven great nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
Private Graveside Services and Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
John Felton
Saint Joseph, Missouri
John Horace Felton, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at Abbey Woods Living and Rehab Center in St. Joseph.
John was born April 28, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri to Austin Gregory andEva Margaret (Frank) Felton. He was a graduate of Maryville R-II High School.
John married Michelle Ninneman October 16, 1991, in Van Buren, Missouri.
John was a member of the First Christian Church, Maryville.
John had many friends from all walks of life. He never met or knew a stranger. His loving wife Michelle remained by his side until he passed. He was my best friend, husband and soul mate. Joe Duck will be deeply missed. He will forever be in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank Felton.
Survivors include his wife Michelle Felton of the home in St. Joseph, two children, Will Frank Zachery Felton, Atchison, Kansas and Jason Travis Felton, Superior, Colorado, step-son, David Patrick Anderson, Campbell, California, four grandchildren, sister, Mary Margaret (Keith) Byergo, Warrenton, Virginia, sister-in-law, Lynn Felton, Maryville, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.
John’s wishes were to be cremated. Private graveside services and burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials: Hands of Hope Hospice or the John Felton Memorial Fund in care of Michelle Felton.