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.

Joseph V. “Joe” Simpson
1920-2013

Joseph V. “Joe” Simpson, 92, Gower, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at a healthcare facility in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was born October 6, 1920 to William and Lydia Simpson in Parkville, Missouri.
Joe married Betty Waterman on September 14, 1947. She survives of the home.
He was a member of First Christian Church of Plattsburg, Missouri and Farm Bureau.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild.
Survivors: wife, Gower, Missouri; sons, Wayne Simpson (Judy), Mt. Washington, Kentucky, and Vernon Simpson, St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 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 Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 
Nina Lee Powell
1944-2013

Nina Lee Powell, 68, Cameron, Missouri died Wednesday, March 7, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born April 19, 1944 to Dudley W. and Gertrude M. (La Flam) Cavey in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Nina married Charles Edward “Ed” Powell on June 11, 1966. He survives of the home.
Nina graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri, St. Joseph Junior College, and Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She taught Kindergarten for twenty-eight years, with twenty-five of those years at Parkview Elementary School in Cameron, Missouri. She also taught in Lenox, Iowa and Weston, Missouri. Following her retirement from teaching, Nina worked at JB-LB Insurance for thirteen years.
Nina delighted in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and the secretary of the Community of Christ church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Her survivors are her husband; daughter, Jennifer Krause (Matt) of Jefferson City; son, Mark Powell of New York City; and grandchildren, Ted and Mae Krause.
Nina wished to share thanks for the friendship of all those who knew and cared about her.
Visitation will be at the Community of Christ Church on Tuesday, March 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. No funeral service is planned. The family requests any donations be made to the Community of Christ Church in Cameron, Missouri or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary can be found at www.meierhoffer.com.

Bobby L. DeSpain
1934-2013

Bobby L. DeSpain, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 17, 1934 to Lewis and Delsie (Larrison) DeSpain.
Bobby married Diane K. Ridgeway on April 7, 1961.
Mr. DeSpain served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked for Mead for 37 years. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church where he was an usher, taught Sunday school and was a greeter for over 30 years. He loved his church and was very active with it. Bobby was also a member of the Pony Express Post #359, American Legion, and VFW Post in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William E. DeSpain; sisters, Louise Stephens and Margaret Hockaday; infant daughter, Tammy DeSpain; and grandson, Tyson Mejia.
Survivors: wife; daughters, Sharon Moore (Randy), Fairfield, Ohio, Cindy McPherson (Bobby), St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Jeff Mejia, Melborne,Florida; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Lorraine Goldesberry, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Eastside Baptist Church. Interment Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Eastside Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Eastside Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Kendallwood Hospice for all of their support. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Bill G. Moore
1934-2013

Bill Moore, 78, Hartville, Missouri died Friday, March 1, 2013. He was born October 15, 1934 to Martin and Sally (Barnett) Moore.
Preceded in death by: wife; parents; sister, Mary Miller; and brother, Jacob Moore.
Survivors: children, Terry, Chad, and Shadeana Moore; four grandchildren; sister, Carol Trobaugh; and brother, Fred Moore.
Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Arthur Laverne Warner
1922-2013

Arthur Laverne Warner, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 15, 1922 to Raymond and Emma Warner in Marceline, Missouri.
Arthur married Beryl Lionberger on November 21, 1945. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2008.
He was a veteran of World War II for the United States Navy, a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, American Legion Post 359, and Fleet Reserve Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and son-in-law, Dr. Samuel Hassenbusch.
Survivors: daughter, Rhonda Hassenbusch (Mark Johnson), Mesa, Arizona; son, Art Warner (Ellen), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Michael Warner (Jenny), Megan Orth (Steve), Mallory Anderl (Pat), Jack Hassenbusch (Shannon), Jason Hassenbusch, and Amanda Soar (Brendan); great-grandchildren, Corbin, Cali, and Camryn Warner, Connor and Zachary Orth, Breena, Kayla, and Brody Hassenbusch, and Sydney Soar; several nieces and nephews; and a long-time caregiver, Doris Moon.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Inurnment at a later date. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jerry E. Ford
1922-2013

Jerry Edward Ford, 91, Easton, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at a local healthcare center in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was born January 28, 1922 in Cosby, Missouri, the son of Oscar Edward Ford and Faye Johnson Ford. He moved to the San Antonio Missouri community at an early age.
Mr. Ford owned and operated a Grade A dairy farm for twenty-eight years. He then changed to beef and grain farming. His interests always centered around family, rural life and farming.
He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1940. He attended Johnson’s Business School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II and stationed in Japan.
On April 6, 1950 he married Dorthy E. Buehler at First Christian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. They celebrated sixty-two years of marriage.
Jerry was a member of the former San Antonio Christian Church and later attended Central Christian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a member of St. Joseph Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M., 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his wife, Dorthy, of the home, he is survived by a daughter, Deborah Ford Schwader and husband, Kevin, of St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandsons, Grant Ford Schwader and Tyler Jacob Schwader. Services: 3:00 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 4:00 P.M. Wednesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Frances T. Haynes
1927-2013

Frances T. Haynes,85, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 4, 1927 to Lawrence C. Doring and Lillian A. (Bucher) Grable.
Frances married Jack E. Collier on September 1, 1949. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1952. She later married Virgil L. “Doc” Haynes on May 20, 1977.
Mrs. Haynes graduated from the Convent of Sacred Heart in 1945 and was employed by Southwestern Bell for 37 years. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers and past treasurer and vice-president of the St. Joseph Cathedral Altar Society.
Fran was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved family celebrations, holidays, reading, growing roses, needlework, playing cards, and her pets. She was always very stylish, gracious, and lately she enjoyed Turner Classic movies.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack; parents; granddaughter, Beth Curry; and sisters, Anna Marie Boyles and Pauline Doring.
Survivors: husband, Doc; daughter, Susan Curry (Tim), St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Lawrence C. Doring (Beverly), Bartlett, Tennessee; step-son, Mark Haynes, Blue Springs, Missouri; step-daughters, Jennifer Fletchall, Kansas City, Kansas, Michelle Foutch, St. Joseph, Missouri, Cynthia Haynes, St. Charles, Missouri, Norma Haynes, Kansas City, Missouri, and Fonda Hilton, Amity, Missouri; granddaughter, Laura Curry-Mathews (Michael), Lawrence, Kansas; eight step-grandchildren, Leah Rickard (Tom), St. Peters, Missouri, Lynn Ann Swartz (Nathan), Blue Springs, Missouri, Craig Haynes, Blue Springs, Missouri, Ginger, Michael, and BJ Hilton, St. Joseph, Missouri, Angelique Wade (Brent), Arlington, Texas, and Nicole Fletchall, Kansas City, Missouri; several step-great-grandchildren, great nieces and great nephews; nephew, Collier Gerhardt; and nieces, Linda Hickey (Ted), Gilda Owens (Richard), Michele Blythe, and Jennifer Bruff (Tracy).
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Parish Rosary 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Monsignor Nowland Endowment for Catholic Education at Cathedral School and MIR House of Prayer. The family would like to thank the caring people of Helping Hands, Carriage Square Health Care Center, Asersa Care Hospice, and Dee and Clayton Shepherd of Shepherd’s Residential for their loving care and support during her final days. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Raymond Martin Dydell
1955-2013

Raymond Martin Dydell, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, March 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 9, 1955 to Raymond M. and Betty C. (Wilson) Sanders
Raymond married Sabrina West on November 3, 2000.
He had a high school diploma, attended Missouri Western State University and later graduated from Northland Career Center in Platte City, Missouri as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He worked for many years at Carriage Square. He enjoyed playing Triple A baseball throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bolton Dydell; and grandmother, Alberta Wilson.
Survivors: wife, Sabrina Dydell; sons, Chris Dydell(Jackie), Iowa, Raymond Dydell (Angie), Iowa; daughter, Patricia Kellogg-Dydell, St Joseph, Missouri; son, Christopher Chipps, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughters, Stevi Dydell, St. Joseph, Missouri, McKenna Dydell, Wentzville, Missouri, Peyton Dydell, Wentzville, Missouri; six grandchildren; aunt, Ruth Marie Mozee, St. Joseph, Missouri; brothers, Kenneth Dydell (Bertha), William Dydell (Irene), Michael Dydell (Linda); sister, Vontella Dydell; brothers, Gary Dydell (Karen) and Mark Dydell; sisters, Sharon Weston (Grey) and Janice Lee; brother, Roger Dydell; sister, Kellie Tope (Terri); and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial Service: 1:00 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 the Dydell Family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Doris E. Frakes-Palmes
1917-2013

Doris E. Frakes-Palmes, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away from this life Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Carriage Square.
Mrs. Palmes was born in Clarinda, Iowa to the late Robert and Myrtle Cabeen. She later moved to St. Joseph with her family.
Doris was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church. She enjoyed her career as a hairdresser and was an accomplished China Painter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Lee Allen Cabeen.
Survivors: daughters, Jackie Frakes and Donna (Brennan)Matthews (Don); grandsons, Mark Matthews (Stacy) and Brent Matthews (Teri); six great-grandchildren, Olivia Matthews, Harrison Matthews, Hayden Matthews, Emily Hinssan Matthews, Lynden Matthews, and Brennan Matthews.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 Noon to 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 11:00 A.M. Sunday. Memorials can be made to Wyatt Park Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Hands of Hope Hospice for their wonderful care. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ellen Smith
1935-2013

Ellen Smith, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born April 14, 1935 to Winford W. and Stella Mae (Abbett) Bear in Wathena, Kansas.
She married Clifford A. Smith, Jr. on June 28, 1957. He preceded her in death on August of 1998.
Earlier in life she was an excellent tennis player and equestrian and enjoyed her flower gardens. Ellen was a very caring lady who took pride in taking care of her mother in her later years. Mrs. Smith was of the Christian Faith.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: sons, Todd Smith (Mickey) and Perry Smith; granddaughter, Lauren Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to InterServe, PO Box 4038, St. Joseph, MO 64504. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald Ray “Don” Fergison
1933-2013

Donald Ray “Don” Fergison, 79, Savannah, Missouri died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 8, 1933 to Ceacle Clay and Birtie Jane (Harris) Fergison.
Don married Norma Joy Kurtz on December 25, 1950. She survives of the home.
He was a licensed grain dealer, worked for Dugdale Packing Company, and also farmed. Don was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Savannah, Missouri, loved driving his Peterbilt semis and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack R., Dean R., and O’Neil Fergison; and sister, Darlene Malarkey.
Survivors: wife; daughters, Rodema Gnuschke (Don), Cosby, Missouri and Rhonda Jensen (Carl), Lincoln, Nebraska; grandsons, Aaron Gnuschke (Tira), Jason (Nicole), Mike and Blake Von Kaenel; granddaughters, Tara Brown (Adam), Tammy Archdekin (Scott); and a great-granddaughter, Alexandria “Alex” Von Kaenel.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Friday. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Louis E. Kiger
1923-2013

Louis E. Kiger, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 25, 2013 at home.
Lou was born September 3, 1923 in Rahway, New Jersey to Louis H. and Martha (Kollach) Kiger. He served in the 75th Division, 291st Infantry in the European Theater in World War II. He was severely wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. After recovering from his wounds, he returned to New Jersey to pursue his education through the G.I. Bill. He received both his Bachelors and Master’s Degree in literature from Rutgers University.
Lou taught English at John Sweatt High School in Crockett, California for four years, was an English professor at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California for eleven years, and a union representative/labor negotiator for the California State Employees Association for seventeen years.
Lou loved Jesus Christ and was a lifelong Presbyterian. He was an ordained Elder and was actively involved at Community Presbyterian Church, Vallejo, California; First Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana, California; and First Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Lou enjoyed his family and many friends, running, traveling, and acting in community theater. What we will remember most about Lou (Dad-Grandpa) was his love and support, and his extraordinary sense of humor and wit.
Lou was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Charles Kiger. He married Dorothy Adams in 1951. They divorced in the 1980’s. He leaves behind two daughters, Marta Morrison, Santa Ana, California, and Krista Kiger, St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Cameron Villegas (Sergio), Santa Ana, California, Taylor Morrison, Santa Ana California, and Sidney Kiger, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, George Kiger, Vallejo, California; niece, Dottie Richards, and the six Kiger nephews: Bob, Jim, Rick, Bill, Charlie, and Ron, and many extended family and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church with a reception following the service. Burial will be at a later date in Vallejo, California. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests memorial gifts to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Capital Building Fund, First Presbyterian Church Local Mission Fund, or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.