Lois Mae (Moran) Gay
1938-2013

Lois Mae (Moran) Gay, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at her residence.
She was born March 29, 1938 to Clyde and Viola (Grooms) Moran.
She married Walter Dale Gay on June 12, 1971 and made their home in St. Joseph, Missouri for 39 years until Walter passed January 6, 2010.
Lois was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed crocheting, doll making, and candy making, for which she was known as the “Peanut Brittle Lady.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Gary Best; brothers, Earl Moran and Eric Moran; sisters, Jeanette Moran and Patricia Ramsey; and grandchildren, Stacy Gray and Jeremy Best.
Survivors: son, Ross Best (Laura); daughter, Sunny Gray; brothers, Wilburn Moran (Marilyn) and Glenn Moran (Joyce); sisters, Bonnie Best and Gloria Boea; five grandchildren, Emily, Katy, George, Joanie, and Amy; and nine great-grandchildren, Andrew, Tristan, Tanner, Kennize, George Jr., Destanie, Madalynn, Cody, Dalton, Jayden, Donna, and Katlyn.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

John “Jack” H. Robinson III
1936-2013

John “Jack” H. Robinson III, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 20, 1936 to John H. II and Erma L. (Stanton) Robinson in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He married Charlotte Joan Weitlich June 12, 1960. She survives of the home.
Mr. Robinson served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
John was a graduate of Lafayette High School class of 1954. He worked as an electrician for 38 years retiring in 1998.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where he was a choir member, I.B.E.W. Local 545, American Legion Post 359 and Riverbend Promenaders.
John enjoyed square dancing and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Henry Weiss.
Survivors: wife, Charlotte Robinson; one daughter, Diane Hunt (Michael), Topeka, Kansas; two sons, Steven Robinson (Lorianne) and Bryan Robinson (Traci) both of St. Joseph; brother, Bill Robinson (Marilyn), St. Joseph; sister, JoAnn Alexander, St. Joseph; grandchildren, Joel, Andrew, Aaron, Sara, Matthias (Jessica), Billy and Emily; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday. 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.

Catherine M. Rice

1927-2013

Catherine M. Rice, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, May 13, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was born February 13, 1927 to Pasquale and Esperanza Hernandez in Fort Collins, Colorado. Catherine married Lawrence J. Rice on September 29, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Rice was a member of King Hill Baptist Church where she taught the primary choir and sang in the adult choir. She later was a member of Patee Park Baptist Church where she worked in the food pantry, played in the kitchen band, and sang in the choir. She currently was a member of First Baptist Church. She taught herself to play guitar and later gave lessons. She also enjoyed singing for the Lord. The most cherished things in her life were the Lord, her family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and great-grandson, Derek Underwood. Survivors: daughters, Rose Lee (Gene), Darlene Joy Johnson, and Angela Garner (Harold); sons, Lawrence Rice, Jr. (Tess) and Glenn Ray Rice; brother, Pasquale Hernandez; and numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment King Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 God’s Mountain, 14771 SW Old Hwy, Rushville, MO 64484. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Deborah K. Atkins

1959-2013

Deborah K. Atkins, 53, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was born August 9, 1959 to J. Marvin and Estelle Lee (Friday) Atkins, Jr. in St. Joseph, Missouri. Deborah graduated from Benton High School in 1977 and was a homemaker. She was also a member of Bible Baptist Temple, a Girl Scout, and an Elvis fan. She was preceded in death by her mother; grandparents; companion, Douglas Hancock; and son, Aaron Hancock. Survivors: sons, Daniel Lonergan, Ada, Oklahoma and Christopher Snyder, Albany, Missouri; father Marvin Atkins, Jr. (Sharon); brothers, Marvin Atkins, III (Patti), James Atkins (Teresa), and David Atkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

John C. Plummer

Guilford, Missouri

John C. Plummer, 70, Guilford, Missouri, May 15, 2013,  at St. Francis Hospital,  Maryville, Missouri.

John  was born  September 8, 1942, in Oto, Iowa to Mark  and Helen  (Zerfing) Plummer.

John was a self employed tool and die maker.

He married Lila Gardner Plummer on  April 11, 1964, in Climbing Hill, Iowa.

He served his country in the US Army in 1958-1961.

Preceding John in death were his parents and brother Ken Plummer.

Survivors include his wife  Lila Plummer of their home in Guilford, MO, and children Renee (Kevin) Wolf, Barnard, MO, Mark (Kim) Plummer, Kearney, MO, Monica Plummer, Graham, MO, brother Jim  Plummer, Rapid City, SD,  sisters Marlene Harold, Council Bluffs, IA,  and Barbara Wiggs, Sloan, IA, grandchildren Steven, Nikk, Emily, Payton, Reece, Noah, Avery, Shelby, and Alex, great granddaughters Caitlin and April, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Mo.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Martha Karen Wilmes, 69, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home in Maryville, Missouri.

Martha was born August 11, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri to Harvey and Margaret (Eiberger) Peterson who preceded her in death.

A 1961 graduate of Stanberry R-II High School, Martha was an office manager for United Country Reality, St. Joseph, Missouri.

She married Richard Lee Wilmes on February 7, 1975, in Conception Junction, Missouri.

Martha was a member of the St. Gregory Catholic Church and St. Gregory Guild.

Preceding Martha in death were her parents and sister Carolyn Freeman.

Survivors include her husband Richard Lee Wilmes of their home, Maryville, daughters Cindy (Tim) Lance, Barnard, MO, Kim (Curt) Morrison, Flower Mound, TX, Stephanie (Doug) Spire, Papillion, NE, Kelli Boisen, Clive, IA, son Rick ( fiance Sumer) Wilmes, Stanberry, MO, brothers Wayne (Debbie) Peterson, John (Joanie) Peterson, Don (Pam) Peterson all of Stanberry, Mo, sisters Marilyn (Rich) Reed, Kearney, MO, Elaine Minton, Parkville, MO, Cathy (Dennis Davis) Peterson, King City, MO, niece Jennifer “Jenny” Guerrero, Louisberg, KS who was raised in their home, fourteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

The Parish Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church prior to the visitation that is to be held from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to Hands of Hope Hospice and St. Gregory’s Catholic School in Martha’s name.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

 

Judith “Judy” A. Carrithers
1941-2013

Judith “Judy” A. Carrithers, 72, Cosby, Missouri died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 9, 1941 to Lowell and Vera (Renfro) Kobler in Marion, Illinois.
Judy married Jim Carrithers, Sr. on December 31, 1960. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Carrithers was an office manager and worked at Brown & Brown, Denver, Colorado until retiring in 2005.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Don Kobler.
Survivors: husband; daughter, Julie Madget (Andrew); son, Jim Carrithers, Jr. (Ann); grandsons, Bobby Madget (Megan), Tom Madget (Kelley), Josh Carrithers, and Jerrad Carrithers; sisters, Karen Irvin (Bill) and Sue Crain (Chuck); and two nieces and one nephew.
Private service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph, Missouri. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dorothy E. (Ottinger) Patterson
1919-2013

Dorothy E. (Ottinger) Patterson, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 13, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 29, 1919 to James and Carrie (Singer) Ottinger at home in Gower, Missouri.
Dorothy married Rupert “Pat” Patterson on January 27, 1962 in Las Vegas and had been married for 52 years.
Mrs. Patterson was a seamstress at Nelly Don for 20 years until they closed in 1972. She was a Christian and a member of Gower Baptist Church and later Bible Baptist Temple, St. Joseph, Missouri.
She loved to sew, crochet, crewel, and do all kinds of handwork until her sight failed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Leo Ottinger.
Survivors: husband; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services: 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Bible Baptist Temple. Interment Rock House Cemetery, Frazier, Missouri.

Shirley Mae Goldesberry
1937-2013

Shirley Mae Goldesberry, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, May 13, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 11, 1937 to Roy and Charlotte (Nauson) Helton.
Shirley married Marion Goldesberry on July 4, 1956.
She retired from Mead after 28 years.
She was a very generous person, enjoyed helping at daycare centers, loved her family and spending time with her grandson and enjoyed donating school supplies to children each fall.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers.
Survivors: husband; daughter, Sabrina Gwaltney (Herb) Atchison, Kansas; son, James Goldesberry, St. Joseph, Missouri; and grandson, Bryson Goldesberry.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Kendallwood Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association. Online

Verlin Dean Vulgamott
Maryville, Missouri

Verlin Dean Vulgamott, 89, Maryville, Missouri, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his home in rural Maryville, Missouri.

Verlin was born December 15, 1923, in Graham, Missouri to Virgil and Vesta Rogers Vulgamott.

A 1941 graduate of Maryville High School, Verlin was a farmer.

He married Dorothy Porter Vulgamott on February 28, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri.

Verlin was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri.

Preceding Verlin in death were his parents, brother Carrol Vulgamott, and nephew James Carroll Vulgamott.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy Evelyn Vulgamott of their home, sons Russell (Janice) Vulgamott, White House, TX, Richard (Anita) Vulgamott, Spirit Lake, IA, Roger (Susan) Vulgamott, Topeka, KS, and daughter Kay (Surinder) Sahia, Cypress, Texas, ten grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.

There is no formal visitation but friends may call anytime at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri with burial following in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the Laura Street Baptist Church Building Fund in Verlin’s name.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Terry Florence Major, 78, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died on Saturday,
May 11, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 27, 1935 in Atchison County, Missouri the daughter of the late Terry and Veda (Helums) Robinson.

Florence was a 1953 graduate of Burlington Junction High School and lived her entire life in Iowa and Missouri. She was a homemaker and retired LPN having worked at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

On September 23, 1953 she was united in marriage to Donald G. Major at Rockport, Missouri, who survives her of the home. Florence is also survived by son Terry Don (Deborah) Major, Texarkana, Arkansas, daughter Sandra (Lee) Rohlmeier, Burlington Junction, son Randy (Traci) Major, Savannah, Missouri, one sister, nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held May 14, 2013 at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, where friends may call after 1 PM on Monday. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be left to SSM Hospice or the Leukemia Foundation and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

 

 
Mary Lea Gallagher
1928-2013

Mary Lea Gallagher, 84, Maitland, Missouri died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born August 16, 1928 in Bigelow, Missouri to William and Selma Smith, the thirteenth of fifteen children.
Mary Lea was baptized at the First Christian Church in Mound City. She graduated from Mound City High School in 1947 and St. Joseph Beauty University in 1948. She worked as a beautician for Dorothy’s Beauty Shop in Mound City and later at Dolly Madison in Kansas City.
On September 22, 1955, she married Eldon Gallagher in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 2000. They lived in Maitland prior to moving to their farm west of town. Mary Lea was a hard working farm wife and mother who proudly raised three sons. She loved her family and enjoyed gardening, making quilts, and scrapbooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Erma Hinkle, Ruby Shunkwiler, Mildred Diggs, Dorothy Moss, Miriam Noland, and Wilma Shockley; brothers, Joe D. Eldon, Wayne Herschel, William and Raymond Smith; and an infant grandchild.
Survivors: sons, Scott Gallagher (Linda), Maitland, Missouri, William Gallagher (Vera), Skidmore, Missouri, and James Gallagher (Michelle), Maitland, Missouri; grandsons, Chris and Dylan Gallagher, Frank Webb (Anita), and Tony Lawrence; granddaughters, Jennifer Bucy (Mike), Corissa Gallagher, Darcie Gallagher, Kaycee Crawford, Daphne Chambers (Rowdy), and Ashley Lawrence; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Scarbrough and Helen Derr; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. Interment Maitland Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., Monday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to Tri-City Friendship Center in Maitland. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

 

 
Ernest Pazar
1929-2013

Ernest Pazar, 83, New Hampton, Missouri died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 6, 1929 to William and Beatrice Pazar in Carderep, New Jersey.
Ernest married Mary Lou (Goin). She preceded him in death on August 3, 2007. They were married for over fifty years.
He graduated from Barber School in Kansas City, Missouri, and later owned a barbershop in Osborn, Missouri. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a veteran of the Korean War.
Ernest was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church and was a fascinating person who enjoyed traveling the world with his wife.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and eight siblings. Survivors: son, Geraldo Pazar (fiancé Kimberly), Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Richard Pazar (Linda), St. Joseph, Missouri; sisters, Yolanda Sharrick, Old Bridge, New Jersey, and Marcella McCashland, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Inurnment Miller Cemetery, Denver, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to The Lord’s Warehouse, 5720 Hwy 36, Albany, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 
Richard L. Dixon
1928-2013

Richard L. Dixon, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 3, 1928 to Grant and Agnes Dixon in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard married Phyllis Chappell on September 7, 1946. She survives of the home.
He was self-employed as an Interior Decorator/Painter. A highlight of Richard’s career was traveling to Washington, D.C. and doing interior decorating for an ambassador of the United States.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, serving on the Parish Council, Legion of Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Club and volunteered at the Food Pantry.
Richard enjoyed mushroom hunting and loved family parties.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ricky Dixon; brother, Paul Dixon; and sister, Mildred Johnson.
Survivors: daughters, Alana Nash (Pat), St. Peters, Missouri, and Lori Seiter (Doug); sons, Mike Dixon (Barbara), David Dixon, all of St. Joseph, and Tim Dixon (Terri), Kansas City; daughter-in-law, RoseMary; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Hayter. .
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Mary Catholic Church. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, family requests Donations to Alzheimer’s Association or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 
Mary Marceline Allen
1923-2013

Mary Marceline Allen passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans’ Home in Cameron, Missouri.
She was born May 30, 1923 and as a young woman, worked at Jersey Cereal and Swift and Company. Mary served in the Army in World War II and on her second tour of duty, was stationed in Japan. She was at one time stationed at Rosecrans Air Field and transported wounded amputee servicemen arriving from the war zone to area hospitals. Following her military service, she was employed as a laboratory technician at the former Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, until retirement in 1985.
Mary was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee A. Allen and Agnes (Joyner) Allen; and all of her siblings: Harry Allen, Lilly Young, Clara Bowman, May Kearn, Elizabeth Allen and Dolores Wells.
Survivors: nieces, Dolores Wells, Annandale, Virginia, and Charlene Poppinga, Sedalia, Missouri; nephews, Robert Wells (Debbie), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Richard Wells (Sue), St. Joseph, Missouri; great-niece, Carissa Crabb (Jason), St. Joseph, Missouri; and great nephew, Brandon Wells, Kansas City, Missouri.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to the Disabled American Veterans’. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 
Robert Dale Richie
1938-2013

Robert D. Richie, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home.
He was born March 25, 1938 to Jack and Gertrude Richie in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert married Mary Baker on October 11. She survives of the home.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Boy Scouts Leader for thirteen years, youth baseball coach, and union President while working at the State Hospital.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Alexander, and infant daughter Robin Dale Richie.
Survivors: wife; sons, Peter (Susie), Smithville, Missouri, Nicholas, Chandler and Brooklyn; Patrick (Melissa), St. Joseph, Missouri: Hunter, Camden, and Heaven; Mark (Cari), St. Joseph, Missouri: Alec, Madison; great-grandson, Drake; James (Kim), Carrolton, Texas: Caden; daughter, Angela Garr (Nelson), Rideway, Missouri: John, Heather, and Rachel; brother, Roy Richie (Shirley) Dearborn, Missouri; sisters, Darlene Smith, Kansas City, Missouri, Betty Thomas, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Karen Welch (Bud), Golden, Missouri; brother, Jack Richie (Linda), St. Joseph, Missouri; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Francis Xavier House of Bread or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ruth L. Gullick

1927-2013

Ruth L. Gullick, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1927 to Ruell William and Myrtle Leota (Gregory) Jackson. Ruth married Ferrill M. Gullick, who preceded her in death on January 2, 1987. Mrs. Gullick worked at American Electric for 40 years in the payroll and insurance departments. She was preceded in death by her husband; and parents. Survivors: sister, Mildred Morris (Billy); nephews, Rickey Jackson (Sandra) and Daniel Morriss (Jackie); nieces, Pam Smith (Joe), Cindy Cates (Richard), and Laurie Burns (Brandon); great-nieces and nephews, Joey, Kay, Jennifer, Michael, Tyler, Brycen, Emily, and Cole; and great-great-nephews, Austin and Baily Jackson. Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Kathleen A. Woods

1941-2013

Kathleen A. Woods, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home. She was born February 11, 1941 to Neal Brady and Helen Cecelia (Sutton) Hevel. Kathleen married George Connie Woods on August 25, 1966. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1991. She graduated in 1960 from Central High School in South Bend, Indiana and attended Dear Park Grace United Methodist Church. Mrs. Woods was a homemaker and enjoyed arts, crafts, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Robert and Bernard Hevel; and sister, Colleen Culp. Survivors: daughters, Dianna Woods and Denise Simpson (Tom); sister, Maureen Hevel; and three grandchildren, Ledger, Lawsen, and Berkeley Simpson. Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to United Way, Inter-Serv Senior Services, or Kendallwood Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.