August C. “Augie” Young

1916-2013

August C. “Augie” Young, 96, Savannah, Missouri died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his home. He was born June 1, 1916 to Chris and Lydia Young in Karval, Colorado. August married H. Marcella Hopkins on September 24, 1938. They were married for seventy-four years. She preceded him in death on November 29, 2012. He was a member of Savannah First Christian Church, a lifetime member of Elks Club in Falls City, Nebraska, Lions club, Past President & Zone Chairman, the Rider’s Club of Mound City, and Fillmore Lincoln Lodge #138 A.F. & A.M. and he enjoyed playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Roscoe Young; seven sisters, and two brothers. Survivors: son, Lavelle Young (Doti), Savannah, Missouri; daughter, Gayneita Shaw (Eldon), El Paso, Texas; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Young (Betty); and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made to Asera Care Hospice, 301 E. Price St. Savannah, MO 64485. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

M. Kathleen Noble

1920-2013

Mary Kathleen Noble died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at her home in Weatherby, Missouri. She was born October 6, 1920 in Gentry County. Katie graduated from Albany High School, then married Franklin Maurice Gibbany in 1939. They made their home and raised their two daughters, Joan and Anita in the Albany area, moving to St. Joseph when he died in 1971. She then married Donald Rex Noble in 1982. They moved to Oklahoma then to Arkansas, moving back to Weatherby, Missouri in 1994. Don died in 1998 and she returned to St. Joseph, Missouri in 2000. Katie started working in homes at the age of fourteen doing general housework and babysitting. She was a waitress at Rheuben Ballard and Frosty’s Café, and later both at the Merchants and New Albany Hotels. She also worked as a clerk at Hardin’s Drug and The Supply Grocery store. First out of high school she worked in the office in the courthouse selling Motor Vehicle licenses, and typed for Old American Insurance. She was a self-taught farmer where she took in laundry, raised and dressed chickens that were delivered to homes and Café’s. They lived in living quarters of Dr. Rose Hospital doing the cooking and cleaning for the hospital. Katie helped milk the cows, wash and bottle and deliver the milk to residences at the Madden dairy. She was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Dorsey Christian Church. She joined the hospital auxiliary doing volunteer work at the Gentry County Hospital after it was built in 1958, later going on the pay roll and working as a nurse’s aide and selling AVON on the side plus traveling to surrounding towns and sampling Pepsi Cola for the Pepsi Company on the weekends. The last two years at the hospital she was not on their payroll as she did special duty and was paid by the patients families. She weighted grain for the government at the M.F.A. for two years, sewed caps at Stanberry at the cap factory for 2 ½ years, and owned and operated two Café’s, one on highway 169 at the Mobil Service station, and the other just off the square in the rear of the Rigney Theatre (Flamingo). For a short length of time she was a bookkeeper at the truck stop in Elwood, Kansas, and then went to Sherwood Medical until she got on at the State Hospital, where she worked for the next ten years. She and Don owned and operated a small Convenient and Feed Store in Rose, Oklahoma, owned and operated a Gift Shoppe on Highway 65 in Harrison, Arkansas. She always wanted to be a country song singer, but never learned to play any kind of an instrument or to carry a tune. Her family would like it known that she composed this obituary herself. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cleo Edgar Myers; parents; a grandson, Chris Caraway; and a sister, Betty Thompson. Survivors: two daughters, Mary Joan Lynch (Lloyd), Savannah, Missouri, and Anita Margaret Caraway, Weatherby, Missouri; Rick Caraway, St. Joseph, Missouri; step-son, Rob Noble, Albany, Missouri; sister, Gertrude Steele, St. Joseph; four grandchildren: Sue, Betsy, Lisa, and Clint (Susan); two step-grandchildren, Nathan and Meagan Noble; ten great-grandchildren: Curt, Jackie, Frankie, Lindsey, Ryan, Corie, Kelsi, Kaden, Kylie and Kamrie ; great-great-grandchildren, Brett, Zach, Jackson, Maddie, and Olivia; and beloved nieces and nephews. Katie wished all of her friends and family to meet at her home for a Celebration of Life Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions to Asera Care Hospice. The family would like to give special thanks to Katie’s Asera Care Angels, Lindsey and Brook. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

Sharon E. Waggoner, MD

1921-2013

Sharon E. Waggoner, MD, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1921 to Everett and Reva Dolly (Campbell) Waggoner in Dairyland, Wisconsin. He married Marion Francis Kantz in 1941. She survives of the home. Dr. Waggoner served in the Medical Corps, was in Officer Candidate School at the Chemical Warfare Center and United States Army Air Corps, during World War II. He served in the European Theatre and flew 71 missions over Italy, Germany and the Baltic’s. He also served time on a Court Martial Board. Sharon finished as a major after active duty and rose to the rank of Lt. Col. in the Army Air Corps until 1969. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and began his career as a general practitioner and surgeon in 1951 in the south end of St. Joseph retiring in 1998. Sharon was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church where he served as an Elder, Southside Rotary Club, Friday Morning Breakfast Club, Buchanan County Medical Association, Buchanan County Health Department as a Health Officer, Ensworth Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of General Practitioners, Missouri State Medical Association and various boards between Methodist Medical Center, Sisters Hospital and Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Norma Wright. Survivors: his wife, Marion Waggoner; daughter, Marcella E. Hassen (Harlan L., DDS), Liberty, Missouri; son, John Kenneth Waggoner (Laura), Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth and Katherine Lynette Hassen, and Christina Marie Waggoner; and brother, Lee Waggoner (Gladys), Duluth, Minnesota. Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where friends may call after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Worthy Student Fund at the Iowa Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church, PO Box 65665, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Roy Melverne “Mel” Clark

1920-2013

Mel Clark, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mel was born in Washington Township, Missouri, in 1920, the son of Roy W. and Goldia Clark who preceded him in death as did his brother, Wilbur, and son-in-law, John Miller. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Elizabeth “Betty”, daughters, Karen Clark, Maureen Miller and son, Dennis, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mel attended State Teacher’s College in Maryville, the University of Missouri, Columbia, Primary Service School in Chicago and Radio Materiel School at Treasure Island, California. He served in the Navy during World War II in both the Pacific and Atlantic. Mel worked as a radio engineer at KDRO, KMA and KFEQ. He was the engineering supervisor at KQTV retiring as chief engineer. In addition, Mel served as the director of the local CBN 700 Club Center and was active in the FGBMFI. He also served in many capacities in his church. He was interested in carpentry, building his own home. “Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2 Mel has been cremated under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory; a memorial service is pending. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Mary F. Milbourn

1944-2013

Mary F. Milbourn, 69, Maricopa, Arizona, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her home. She was born February 4, 1944 to Earnest and Zola Felts in Batesville, Arkansas. Mary married Robert Milbourn on September 22, 1975. He survives of the home. She was a very caring person, was an animal lover, and especially loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors: husband; sons, Robert D. Milbourn (Peggy), Donnie C. Milbourn (Staci), and Clinton D. Milbourn; daughter, Susan Ruth Tune (David); ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Private services have already been held at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests donations to be made to the Local Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Muriel Bahr

1945-2013

Muriel Bahr, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1945 to Fred and Beverly Bahr in St. Joseph, Missouri. Muriel was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was preceded in death by her parents; and niece, Jody Sousa. Survivors: brother, Douglas Bahr (Sandra), Aurora, Colorado; nephew, Rick Bahr (Darla); four great nephews; and one great niece. Services: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Christ Episcopal Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Christ Episcopal Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Kenneth Lee “Ken” Marshall

1939-2013

Kenneth Lee “Ken” Marshall, 73, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on March 7, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Ken was the son of Howard and Virginia (Asher) Marshall. He graduated from Gallatin High School and then went on to receive his degree from Culver-Stockton College, as well as serving in the Missouri Army National Guard. Ken worked in insurance for a number of years before retiring as Vice President of Underwriting at Cameron Mutual Insurance. He was active in many civic affairs, including his work with the Vincil Lodge No. 62 A.F. & A.M., Moila Temple, Omega Shrine Club, and the Omega SandKats. Ken shared his life-long passion for music by directing choirs and entertaining his family and friends. In 2002, he married the love of his life, Janet Welch. Together they were active members of the Francis Street First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife, Janet, of the home; son, Rick Marshall (Laurie), Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Debbie Parnacott, Lawson, Missouri; brother, Howard Marshall (Martha), Chillicothe, Missouri; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; one great-granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; and one step-great-granddaughter. Services: 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to either the American Heart Association or to the Francis Street First United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Ora B. Taylor

1914-2013

Ora B. Taylor, 98, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 8, 2013 at a local healthcare center. She was born August 16, 1914 at Cosby, Missouri to Turner and Ida Miller Carrel. On January 29, 1934 she married Freeman W. Taylor in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1998. Mrs. Taylor owned and operated Taylor Alinement Service with her husband retiring in 1978. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her brother, John W. Carrel; sisters, Elsie Veraguth and Florence Morgan. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia A. Meyer (Donnie E.), St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandchildren, Steven E. Meyer (Judith), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Taylor A. Ludlam (Mike), Oak Grove, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren, Megan, Maureen and Jeffrey Meyer, Mitchell, Colton and Nicholas Askew. Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Shirley Ann (Wilfong) Fanning

1946-2013

Shirley Ann (Wilfong) Fanning, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1946 to Frank and Helen Wilfong in St. Joseph, Missouri. Shirley married Larry DeWayne Fanning on April 19, 1963 in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2010. She enjoyed being on a bowling league with her friends from Snow White Restaurant, where she was a cook. Mrs. Fanning was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Larry D. Fanning; grandson, Darryl A. Kelley, Jr; brothers, Henry Smith (Joyce), Wilbur Smith, Frank Wilfong, Jr. (Velma); sisters, Betty Wilfong and Maxine Ewing. Survivors: daughters, Cassie Turner (Al), St. Joseph, Missouri and Kellie Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Frank Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandsons, Shawn Fanning, DeWayne Fanning, Brenden Fanning, and Jayden Shepherd; granddaughters, Helen Fanning, Kimberly Fanning, Kiley Fanning, and Maelyn Fanning; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Lester Smith, Kansas City, Missouri; brother-in-law, Ronald Fanning, St. Joseph, Missouri; and two long lost sisters, Roberta and Wanda Lou. Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. 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.

 

Bernice V. Leuck

1916-2013

Bernice V. Leuck, 96, Kansas City, Missouri died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Born in Fowler, Indiana, on December 15, 1916, to Roy and Alice (Deno) Vetter, she lived most of her life in Indiana until moving to Kansas City in 2002. Bernice worked for Indiana Bell from 1935 through Word War II. She was married to Clifford Leuck on November 18, 1942, and returned to work for Bell/General Telephone in 1960 and retired in 1981. She continued to be active with the Telephone Pioneers after her retirement. She will be remembered as hard-working, with a passion for gardening and tending to her roses. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Kansas City. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband; and two daughters, Kathleen Muller and Cheryl Scherer. Survivors include a son; David Leuck, Pinehurst, North Carolina; daughter, Elaine Laun, Kansas City, Missouri; sister; Elmorita Besse, Fowler, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Mass will be held in Indiana at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Mrs. Leuck was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Garland V. Lewis

1921-2013

Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

J. Dennis Coates

1949-2013

Dr. James “Dennis” Coates PhD, 64, Lake Worth FL, Dean of the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University passed away on February 8, 2013. He was born January 5, 1949 in Mound City MO. A 1967 graduate of Holt County RII High School in Mound City, MO, Dennis also graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville MO in 1971. He owned & operated the school transportation service in Savannah, South Holt & Avenue City and was regional director for Carpenter School Coaches before entering the doctoral program at LSU in 1982. Dennis was named the outstanding graduate instructor for LSU’s college of business in 1986. Also in 1986, he was named the outstanding graduate student for the state of Louisiana. He was a two time recipient of the Lloyd Morrison Award for excellence in Education. He received his PhD 1989. Coates joined the College of Business as an assistant professor and rose through the ranks, eventually being named senior associate dean in 1996. He accepted the position as Dean for the College of Business in 2006. Under Dean Coates’ dedicated leadership, the College of Business underwent substantial development, being named one of the “Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review for three years in a row, as well as one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs” by Success magazine. Dennis has not only had significant accomplishments in his professional life, but has touched the lives of many of the people he has met along the way with his giving & friendly nature. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Coates and Jessie I (Hall) Coates, one brother, Robert Dean Coates, one sister, Martha Jane (Coates) Steeby, a niece, Denise Coates. A great niece and a great nephew. Dennis is survived by two brothers, E. Jerome Coates (Garen), Norway, MI and Thomas C. Coates (Sharon), Stewartsville MO; two sisters, Mary A Muse (Tom), St Joseph , MO and Shannon K. Coates, St Joseph MO; sister-in-law, Karen Coates, Bethany, MO; brother-in-law, Clifford Steeby, Oregon, MO. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Thomas W. McDaniel and numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great, great nieces & nephews plus friends & colleagues too numerous to mention. Memorial Service: 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Mound City United Methodist Church. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Northwest Missouri State University. Care provided by Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Services. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger

1926-2013

Margaret Ann (Ambrozi) Ozenberger, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1926 to Martin and Maude (Vukononski) Ambrozi in St. Joseph, Missouri. She married and later divorced Karl Ozenberger and to that union Karl, Amy, Heidi, Gina and Glory were born. Margaret was alumnae of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She worked at the YWCA with the Battered Women’s Shelter, Saxton Nursing Home, and Tiffany Square. Margaret enjoyed yard work and sewing. In her younger years, she also enjoyed working with her dad at his grocery store. She loved her family more than anything and cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for anybody if they needed a hand. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Martin Ambrozi. Survivors: children, Karl Ozenberger, Nashville, Missouri, Amy Vohl (Karl), St. Joseph, Heidi Francis (Rodney), St. Joseph, Gina Cummings (Craig), Kansas City, Missouri and Glory Kirkpatrick (Gary), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Halstin and Caden Cummings, Katie Francis and Alexis Kirkpatrick; sisters, Freda Birmingham and Mary Alice Lackey; and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Ozenberger was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children Research Hospital. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

 

Michael E. McCart

1943-2013

Michael E. McCart, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Oren E. and Virginia S. (Sympson) McCart. Michael married Wanda McCart in 1987. Mr. McCart received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and was a construction project manager. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife; daughter, Michelle McCart, St. Joseph, Missouri; grand-daughter, Bailey Blake, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Dennis McCart (Pam), Florida; and several nieces and nephews.. Memorial Service: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Clarence E. Diggs

1915-2013

Clarence E. Diggs, 97, Bellevue, Nebraska died Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almeda. Survivors: children, Jan Casper, Omaha, Nebraska, Harvey Diggs (Margaret), Savannah, Missouri, Debbie Meisinger (Michael), Plattsmouth, Nebraska; brother, Kenneth Digs, Savannah, Missouri; nine grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Masonic and Military Services: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gene E. Moore

1953-2013

Gene E. Moore, 59, Mound City, Missouri died unexpectedly Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1953, to Robert H. and Dorothy Jean (Burnett) Moore. Gene was raised on a farm between Mound City and Maitland, Missouri. Upon graduating from Mound City High School in 1971, Gene joined the Air National Guard and served for six years. He married Jeanne L. Nash in 1975. Gene was a lifelong family farmer and rejoined the Air National Guard in 1985 with the Civil Engineers. In 2000, he transferred to the 241st Air Traffic Controllers. Gene retired from the Holt County Road and Bridge Crew in 2009 and from the Air National Guard in 2011. Gene was a Christian and honored his family, friends, and country. He was a member of the Paul P. Shutts American Legion Post 121, Oregon Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite. Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert “Hank” and Irene (Stinson) Moore, Dwight and Leta (Mann) Burnett; his parents, Robert H. and Dorothy J. (Burnett) Moore; and his brother-in-law, Bob Nash. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons, Kevin, Cullom, Illinois; Alex, Norfolk, Virginia; two brothers, Gary (Cindy) Moore, Vanderhoof, BC, R. Fred Moore, Kansas City; in-laws, Robert E. and Winnie Nash, St. Joseph, and Cathy (Bud) Wilson, Buhl, Idaho. Gene is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Services: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests memorials to be made to the Mound City Nutrition Site or the 241st Air Traffic Control Fund at Missouri Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

Garland V. Lewis

1921-2013

Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lorraine “Sis” Holbrook, 73 of Maryville, Missouri died on Sunday, February
17, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Lorraine was born February 20, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri, daughter of the
late Charles and Mildred (Mayes) Partridge, Sr.
She was united in marriage to  Robert “Bob” Holbrook, December 12, 1960 in
Caruthersville, Missouri.  Bob preceded her in death as did one son, Robert
“Sonny” Holbrook Jr.; and three brothers Jack Partridge, Sr., Thomas and
Charles “Buddy” Partridge, Jr.
Lorraine was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and was an independant
sales representative for Avon Products.   Her memberships included Calvary
Chapel Church and the Eagles Lodge Auxillary both of Maryville.
Surviving are daughters, Kodi (Jamie) Wymore, Hopkins, Missouri, Tonei (Juan
Hernandez) Holbrook, Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Julia Partridge,
Maryville; sister-in-laws, Ginnia, JoAnn, and Sue Partridge; three aunts,
Mary Louise Byergo, Mary Sturm, and Beverly Mayes; grandchildren Whitney and
Antonio Holbrook, Halee, Jordan and Chaselynn Wymore, and Stacey Kenter;
several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:30 AM on Saturday, February
23, 2013, at Eagle’s Lodge in Maryville, where a luncheon will follow the
services.
Mrs. Holbrook’s body has been cremated.  Interment will be at a later date
in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

 

Willis W. Gilmore

1925-2013

Willis W. Gilmore, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, February 15, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born October 11, 1925 to Charles and Mary Gilmore in Kansas City, Missouri. Willis married Violet E. Clark on January 19, 1946 in Atchison, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2011. He was a baker and worked for Wonderbread for forty years. He was a member of Faith United Church for over thirty years, served on various boards through the church, and was an Adult Sunday School teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; great-granddaughter, Abigail Schmidt; four brothers; and two sisters. Survivors: daughters, Anna Schmidt (Mike), Amazonia, Missouri, Ruth Sharp (Scotty), Dekalb, Missouri; sons, Donald Gilmore (Dorothea), Louisville, Kentucky, Rev. John Gilmore (Peggy), Johnston, Iowa; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother, Chester Gilmore (Rae Ann), St. Joseph, Missouri; and a sister, Mary Ann Hollingsworth, St. Joseph, Missouri. Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Faith United Church or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lily Ellen Miller

2013-2013

Lily Ellen Miller, infant, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 2013 to Patrick and Jillian Miller in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joyce Rivers, Julianne Jensen, and Louis Jensen. Survivors: parents; grandmothers, Carla Jensen and Lynda Rivers; grandfathers, Scott Jensen and Rick Miller; great-grandparents, Carl and Margaret Nichols; uncle, Jeremy Jensen; aunt, Lyndsay Thurn (Tyson); and numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private Graveside Services and Interment. Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Caroline Ann (Waller) Garrett

1940-2013

Caroline Ann (Waller) Garrett, 72, St. Country Club, Missouri died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1940 to Herbert L. and Mary E. (Schleicher) Waller. She married Philip Wolfe on May 2, 1964, who preceded her in death on September 11, 1970. She married Gilbert Garrett on June 30, 1979.. Caroline was in the accounting department at Boehringer Ingelheim and also had worked for American Angus Association. Mrs. Garrett was a member of Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church MIR House of Prayer, and Boehringer Anchor Vets. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling, visiting, and walking. She went to monthly lunches with her Convent of the Sacred Heart classmates of 1958. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Phillip Wolfe; parents; and brother, Bobby Waller. Survivors: husband; sisters, Helen Deatherage (Colin) and Patricia Fisher (Ronnie); step-children, Brent Garrett and Heather Dennis (Richard); step-grandchildren, Matthew and Brian Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Thursday Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to MIR House of Prayer and Guadalupe Catholic Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Darlene Laverne (Benitz) Treu

1931-2013

Darlene Laverne (Benitz) Treu, 82, passed from this mortal life, Friday, February 8, 2013, at her residence in St. Joseph. Darlene was born January 4, 1931, in Doniphan County, Kansas, to Carl and Hilda (Ramseier) Benitz. She attended Wathena High School, where she was salutatorian of her class. She married Joseph Treu on October 17, 1957, and alternated careers as a homemaker with employment at Westab (Mead), Sheppard Studios, Crouch Brothers, and finally as office manager at IBEW Local 545, where she retired. She was a long serving member of the Altar Society of St. James Church. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, crossword puzzles, gardening, Las Vegas, and time with her children and grandchildren. She was known as an often quiet, but always polite and well-mannered lady, and was a supportive mother. She will be intensely missed by her relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers, Bobby, Carl Jr., and Bernard. Survivors: son, James Treu, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughters, Alison (Jim) Creal, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Susan (Craig) Walker, Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Melvin Benitz, Baltimore, Maryland; sister, Betty (Jim) Gilpin, Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Jameson and Alanna Treu and Emily and Christopher Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. James Catholic Church. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In accordance with her wishes, her remains will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and the Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Ralph O. Hood

1925-2013

Ralph O. Hood, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri was surrounded by family and friends who loved him when he completed his final journey and passed peacefully and comfortably into the welcome arms of the Lord on February 10, 2013. He was born April 20, 1925 to Jess and Cora Maude (Fabert) Hood in Ottawa, Kansas. On February 15, 1985, Ralph married Audrey Hood, who preceded him in death on December 5, 2005. Ralph, a World War II veteran served three years in the Army Air Corp as a Motor Vehicle Mechanic. After the Army, Ralph worked at Swift & Company in St. Joseph before becoming the Postmaster at Cosby, Missouri in 1966; Ralph retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Ralph was an outdoor enthusiast all of his life and truly loved fishing, hunting, and working in the garden. In his mid-60’s, his sons introduced him to playing golf, and he became an avid golfer. Ralph achieved what many other golfers only dream about. He hit a hole-in-one when he was 80, and another at 82. Ralph was active with both the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodges in Cosby, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ralph Eugene; wife, Audrey; brothers, George and Howard; sisters, Daisy, Ada, and Ruth. Survivors: brothers, Richard and Jesse Hood; sister, Irene Shepherd; four children, Joyce Hood, Richard (Cheryl), Gail Murray (Bill), and Frank (Pam); many nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Ralph was not a man of many words, but he was quick with a smile, a joke, and a twinkle of his bright blue eyes. Ralph touched the hearts of many during his lifetime, and although he will be missed, he will always be remembered and loved. Services: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Grace Hodge

2013-2013

Grace Hodge, newborn, Union Star, Missouri died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 8, 2013 to Justin and Celia Hodge in St. Joseph, Missouri. Survivors: parents; sister, Zoey Hodge; grandparents, Rob and Linda Hodge and Steve and Janila Eskridge; several great-grandparents; and numerous cousins. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.