Larry D. Thompson

1939-2012

Larry D. Thompson, 73, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, died Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born April 13, 1939 to Everett and Anna Thompson in Topeka, Kansas. Larry married Marian K. Burns on June 10, 1962. She preceded him in death in March 2005. He married Nancy Ebberts on September 5, 2009. She survives of the home. He was a microbiologist at Boehringer Ingelheim. Larry was a Deacon at Parkville Presbyterian Church and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph. He volunteered for the American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and the local food pantry. Larry is also survived by his daughters, Karen Thompson Bishop (Bill), Kansas City, Missouri, and Marilyn Thompson (Sam Green), granddaughter Leah Green, Phoenix, Arizona, and a brother, Richard M. Thompson (Mary), Gladstone, Missouri. Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Parkville Presbyterian Church, Parkville, Missouri. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Parkville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either church or the American Red Cross. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert (Bob) Keith James

1936-2012

Robert (Bob) Keith James of Bryan, TX went to Heaven on Friday, December 28th in Decatur, IL. Bob was born in Albany, MO on July 30th 1936. He married Dorothy Evans of Savannah, MO. Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 53 years; daughters Beth Holmes and Brad of Decatur, IL, Carolyn James and Heike Mund of Hamburg, Germany and Laura Smith and Scott of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren Morgan Higgins, Casey Gregg, T.J. Holmes, Cameron, Connor, and Creighton Smith; brother Ned L. James and wife JoAnn of Quitman, AR; and several nieces and nephews. Bob grew up in Albany, MO. He completed a degree in Chemistry at Northwest Missouri State; a Master of Science from University of Northern Iowa and a P.H.D. in Science Education from University of Iowa. He taught high school science at Odessa, MO. Later as a Professor of science education at Kansas State and Texas A&M, Bob lived his passion for training and mentoring science educators and he also directed the Texas Alliance for Science. An active member of First Baptist Church of Bryan, TX, Bob thrived on teaching Sunday School, supporting missionaries and serving in church outreach. Bob served in the National Guard. Woodworking, gardening, fishing with his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends were among his favorite activities. Bob and Dorothy treasured their summers in Tin Cup, CO. The prayers and songs of his family surrounded him in death. We are eternally grateful for his life. Inurnment 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3:15 P.M., Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church 5502 Frederick Blvd St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. A Robert K. James memorial scholarship fund will be established. Please contact Scott Smith at [email protected]. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Eugene A. Bartels

1925-2012

Eugene Adolf Carlton Bartels, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, December 30, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois on August 27, 1925, the son of Henry W. and Lydia (Bunge) Bartels. He was baptized and confirmed at Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville, Illinois. He was a member of that church until 1951. He attended grade school and high school in Edwardsville where he graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1943. After a short period in the United States Coast Guard in 1943, he worked for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in the Rivers and Harbors Division in the Saint Louis District, where he worked on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers until 1946. In 1946 to 1950 he attended the Missouri School of Mines where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1950. He was employed by the Missouri State Department of Highways and Transportation in Joplin, Hannibal, Jefferson City and St. Joseph, Missouri, where he retired as Surveys and Plans Engineer in 1985 after 37 years with the department. He married Marilyn Joyce Mounts on August 12, 1951, at the First United Methodist Church in Hannibal, Missouri. They have lived in Saint Joseph, Missouri, since 1958. She survives of the home. He was a member of the Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Joseph since 1958 and served in many capacities in the church including the Chancel Choir, Methodist Men, Commission of Education, the Guy Harden Sunday School Class, and the group who served the Open Door Food Kitchen in St. Joseph. He was a Charter Member of Chi Epsilon (Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity), Tau Beta Pi (Honorary Engineering Society), and had been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Road Builders, Northwest Missouri Chapter of Professional Engineers, Maryville Transportation Commission, Saint Joseph Transportation Commission, Mo.-Kan. Regional Council. He was a member of Gideons for some 23 years and was a member of the Shepherd Center of the Greater Saint Joseph Area. Since he retired he had been a member of the Heartland Healthy Hikers Club at East Hills Mall. He had many hobbies, which included genealogy, knitting, model railroading, stamp collection, and hybridizing and raising daylilies. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Selma Dorothea Wilhelmina (Bartels) Rezabek and Ruth Marion Leona Bartels, both of Edwardsville, Illinois. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karla Kay (Bartels) Thies, and husband, Duane, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Thies of Saint Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by four nephews, Marvin Paul Rezabek and wife Donna of Marietta, Georgia, Bruce Henry Rezabek and wife, Donna, Richard Charles Rezabek and wife, Alice, both of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Francis Wenceslaus Rezabek and wife Nancy of Columbia, Missouri. Also four nieces, Eugenia Ruth Huff of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Mary Josephine Dresch and husband, Bill, of Roxana, Illinois, Theresa Ann Lavelle of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Mary Catherine Hughart and husband James of Fielden, Illinois. Also survived by ten grandnephews, seven grandnieces, eleven great-grandnephews, and two great-grandnieces. Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Huffman United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In place of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Gideons International c/o P.O. Box 662, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64502 or Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. 2801 Renick Street, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Eileen V. Peuker

1918-2012

Eileen V. Peuker, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her home. She was born November 26, 1918 to John and Anna Wilke in Troy, Kansas. Eileen married Junior Ernest Peuker on September 21, 1941. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2007. She was a teacher in Doniphan and Atchison Counties for four years, and a waitress at Tik Tok Restaurant for eighteen years. She was also a member of First Lutheran Church. Mrs. Peuker loved flowers and was known as the Iris lady. She loved to research her family history and having people around her. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Randy Peuker; brother, Merrill Wilke; and parents. Survivors: daughter, Joanne Peuker Shultz (Ronald), Paola, Kansas; five grandchildren; eighteen great granchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and three nieces. Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Tuesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Michael Roy Tyner

1954-2012

Michael Roy Tyner, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at his home. He was born August 3, 1954 to Roy Herman and Jeanne Marie (Kennedy) Tyner in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Tyner served in the United States Navy. Michael earned a Masters degree in Social work from Florida State University. After graduating he worked as a drug and alcohol counselor in the states of Florida and Missouri. He later worked for Meril in customer service. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: his brother Charles “Chuck” Tyner (Sheila); two nephews, Steve and Brian; and three nieces, Kerri Silva, Victoria Arnold and Lyndy Adams. Memorial Visitation: 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Steven L. Chancey

1950-2012

Steven L. Chancey, son of Marjorie and the late Wesley Chancey of, St. Joseph, Missouri died peacefully surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Mr. Chancey was a 1968 graduate of Lafayette High School and afterward entered the US Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas. Mr. Chancey was stationed at Clack AFB in the Philippines during Vietnam and was with the Intelligence Service during that time. After his tour in Asia, he was stationed at various duty stations in the U.S. serving in the JAG Corps. After his service, Mr. Chancey had a distinguished career in the government service. Steven was married to Patty Zowadny and later divorced, they had four children. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Chancey Gilmore; two sisters, Linda Stevens (Charles Wayne), St. Joseph, Missouri and Marjorie Kendall, Savannah, Missouri; brother, Mike Chancey (Holly), Denver, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Chancey; brother, Don Chancey; sister-in-law, Margot Chancey; and infant daughter, Ashley Chancey. Celebration of Life: 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Virginia S. Cox Glauser

1921-2012

Virginia S. Cox Glauser, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at a local healthcare facility. Virginia was born on November 27, 1921 to Lloyd C. and Mabel G. (Taylor) Steeby. She married Jesse Cox Sr. on June 16, 1942. She later married Ernie Glauser. Virginia was a homemaker and a member of Marvin McMurray United Methodist Church, where she had been a choir director, and a member of United Methodist Women. She was a lover of music, gardening, and athletic events of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and sister, Georgia Sparks. Survivors: daughter, Kris Compton (Paul), St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Jesse Cox Jr. (Charis) Savannah, Missouri, Stephen Cox (Ina), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Tony Cox, Savannah, Missouri; step-son, Greg Glauser (Jayne), St. Joseph; six grandchildren, Stephanie Bush, Jessica, Tara, Carly Cox, Chelsea and Ciara Shepherd; seven step-grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Margie Bonner (Don); niece, Karen Gallagher; nephew, Greg Wall; and sister-in-law, Thelma Kline. 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, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Marvin McMurray United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jack Woodside Clayton

1932-2012

Jack Woodside Clayton, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of St. Joseph, Missouri where he was born on August 4, 1932. Jack married Sharon “Suzy” McKernan on August 27, 1960. She survives of the home. He attended Central High School, where he graduated in 1951. He then attended University of Missouri-Columbia and served in the Korean War for the United States Army. Jack was the owner of Sheridan Clayton Paper from 1956-1987 and Clayton Paper and Distribution from 1992-present. He served on many boards including United Missouri Bank and Commerce Bank, the youngest director for Mechanic Bank, President of St. Joseph Country Club, President of Mount Mora Cemetery, a member of the Boosters Club, Jesters, NPTA, ISSA, and The United Group. Mr. Clayton was an avid golfer and tennis player and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Patee Clayton. Survivors: wife of 52 years; daughters, Jackie Davis (Lyle), Liberty, Missouri, and Julie Guemmer (Derek), Kansas City, Missouri; son, Jim, Clayton (Jenni), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Mattie, Ben, Reid Catherine, Jack, and Olivia; sister, Martha Jean Burleson, Temple, Texas; and many nieces. Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Ashland United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Backpack Buddies Second Harvest Community Food Bank 915 Douglas St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Thelma (Adler) Carmen

1914-2012

Thelma (Adler) Carmen, 98, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at a Kansas healthcare facility. She was born February 2, 1914 to Jacob and Fannie Adler in St. Joseph, Missouri. Thelma married Harry C. Carmen on December 25, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1968. She was a member of Temple B’nai Sholem and American Contract Bridge League. She had been a substitute teacher for the St. Joseph School District and helped with numerous volunteer organizations throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Farnol X. Adler, Calvin Adler, and Lee Adler. Survivors: son, Michael Carmen (Barbara), St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Carol Searcy, Overland Park, Kansas; five grandchildren, Amy Hall (Chad), Olathe, Kansas, Erin Clift (Jeff), Manhattan, New York, Craig Carmen (Jessica), Ellicott City, Maryland, Laura Terry (Jason), Glendale, Missouri, and Juliane Henne (Peter), Overland Park, Kansas; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Shaare Sholem Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Macular Degeneration Research, St. Joseph Food Pantry, or B’nai Sholem. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Melissa M. Pittam

1925-2012

Melissa M. Pittam, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, December 24, 2012 at a local healthcare facility. She was born March 7, 1925 to Laurence and Augusta McBrien in McCook, Nebraska. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Harold Knosp. Survivors: son, Lawrence D. Knosp, Chantilly, Virginia; sister, Patricia McIlmoyle, Naples, Florida, and grandson, Lawrence D. Knosp, Jr. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

VANCE E. LEININGER

1916-2012

Vance Elmore Leininger, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at The Living Community, St. Joseph, Missouri. Vance was born on February 2, 1916, in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska, the youngest son of George Samuel and Ethel (Burns) Leininger. Shortly after Vance’s birth the family relocated to Fullerton, Nance County, NE, near the family homestead in rural Sherman County. Vance attended Fullerton High School where he excelled in music, football, and all of his classes. In 1937 he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) where he belonged to Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. He taught public school music in Stanton, Iowa, and on Dec. 25, 1938 married Mary Lucille Davisson of Falls City, NE. Vance was music director of the Stanton public schools, during which time he also studied for a Master of Fine Arts at the Northwestern University School of Music in Evanston, IL. They subsequently moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where Vance taught high school Latin and English as well as music. From 1942 to 1946, Vance served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer teaching radio electronics for the Radio Materiel School at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. After his military service, the family moved back to Nebraska where Vance earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at UNL in 1948. He joined the law firm of Walter and Albert in Columbus, NE, where his 40-year practice consisted of wills, estates, business contracts, real estate, and public power litigation. He was a member of the American College of Probate Counsel, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and President of the Platte County Bar Association. According to one of his law firm partners, he was a “lawyer’s lawyer whom one could turn to for help with especially difficult legal problems.” In the 1970s, Vance was under consideration as a candidate for justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court but decided to continue as senior partner of his law firm. Vance was President of the Columbus School Board in 1960 when the new Columbus Senior High School opened. He belonged to Rotary, Elks, and Masonic Lodge No. 323. The Leininger family belonged to the Federated Church in Columbus. In 1987 Vance and Mary moved to St. Joseph where they joined the First Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph Country Club, Moila Club, and the Benton Club. Vance was also on the Performing Arts Association Board. Vance was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Harold of Hemet, CA, Donald of Grand Island, NE, and Forrest of Beatrice, NE. He is survived by his wife and three sons (Kurt of Malvern, PA, Joel of Chapel Hill, NC, and Ralph of Dayton, OH); one niece (Linda Anderson of Montesano, WA); one nephew (D. Steven Leininger of Grand Island, NE), and four grandsons. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Donations may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph.

Dolores A. Pike

1946-2012

Dolores A. Pike, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at her residence. Dolores was born December 25, 1946 to Refugio and Vera (Wells) Hernandez. She married David E. Pike on February 7, 1970. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2004. Mrs. Pike worked for the St. Joseph School District for 10 years in the food service department and was a member of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Michael Blancarte and Rufus Hernandez. Survivors: sons, Jeffrey Pike and David A. Pike; sisters, Martha Bowlin, Rosemary Berry (John), Theresa Cox, and Ramona Ludwig (John); brothers, Raymond Blancarte (Janice) and Paul Hernendez; grandchildren, Alexis and Skyler Pike; beloved dog Max, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00 A.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. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Evelyn Rose Peterson
Maryville, Missouri

Evelyn Rose Peterson, 96, Maryville, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19,
2012,  at Village Care Center in Maryville.
Evelyn  was born  July 25, 1916, in Maryville, to Fred  and Elizabeth
(Wilmes) Auffert.
She was a 1934 graduate of  St. Patrick’s High School,  a homemaker and had
worked as a bookkeeper for the JC Penney Store all of Maryville.
Evelyn was united in marriage to Russell Carl  Peterson on  April 14, 1955,
in Maryville.  Evelyn and Russell spent most of their married life on a farm
near Maitland, Missouri.  While living in Maitland, Evelyn was a member of
the Town and Country Extension Club, Community Betterment Program, and the
Depot Crew.  They retired from farming in 1985, moving back to Maryville.
Russell preceded her in death on April 3, 1987.
While living in Maryville, Evelyn  was an honorary member of the MO Omicron
Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Widow Person Service, and various card
clubs.  She was a lifelong devout Catholic and was a member of St. Gregory’s
Catholic Church, Maryville; where she was active in the St. Therese’s Guild.
Others preceding her in death were brothers Sylvester, Richard,and Fred
Auffert, and two sisters Kay Pfeifer Taylor and Marie Gallagher.
Survivors include three sister-in-laws, Shirley Auffert and Isabelle
Auffert, both of Maryville, and Arvella Peterson, Atlantic, Iowa; five
nephews; eight nieces, and numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins.
For those that had the privlege of knowing her, she will be remembered as a
very kind, faithful, and fun loving woman and will be truly missed.
Visitation will be from 5:30-7 PM, Friday, December 21 at St. Gregory’s
followed by a Parish Rosary at 7 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held
at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church at 10 AM, Saturday, December 22.  Burial
will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville.
Memorials:  St. Gregory’s Catholic Community or Hands of Hope Hospice.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Daniel J. Gross

1957-2012

Daniel J. Gross, 55, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Daniel married Dorothy Nolan on November 30, 1976. She survives of the home. He was a successful business owner and operator of A-1 Industries and Gross Disposal, loved travelling, was a workaholic and a proud grandpa. Mr. Gross was preceded in death by his father, David Welter; grandparents, Rose and Albert Logeais; uncle, Rich Logeais; and Daniel and Joyce Nolan. Survivors: wife; son, Daniel Gross II, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Chelsey Gross Johnson, St. Joseph, Missouri; mother, Vila Fisher; son, Billy Johnson, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Rachel Gross, St. Joseph, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kileigh “Miss May” Johnson, Kollin Daniel “Mr. Man” Johnson, Sami “Beano” Justice, Jordan “Jord Girl” Gross, Beau “Bo-Bo” Gross, Caleb Johnson; four sisters, Lisa Logeais, Terry Fitzwilson, Sandy Bowles, Robin Chatley; and four brothers, Joe Gross, Doyle, John and Dennis Welter. Services: 4:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Noyes Home or Dream Factory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

James C. Watson

1921-2012

James C. Watson, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1921 to R. Clay and Paulette Watson in Stewartsville, Missouri. Mr. Watson enlisted in the United States Navy on December 11, 1941, and after World War II returned to the St. Joseph area. In 1950 Jim began working for Wire Rope Corporation of America, Incorporated. Mr. Watson was a union steward and a trustee and served as vice-president and president of Local 5783, United Steel Workers of America. James served as a member of the Board of Education for the St. Joseph School District from April 1968, through March 1980. For two years during his tenure, James served as vice-president of the Board, and in 1972-73 he was president of the Board. Mr. Watson was selected Lay Educator of the Year by Phi Delta Kappa in 1976-77. He was presented an Honorary Teaching Certificate by the St. Joseph Board of Education and was recognized by Wire Rope Corporation for his dedication and service to the St. Joseph community. He was also a member of American Legion Post 11 and Wyatt Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; second wife, Madelyn; parents; and two brothers, Bob and Bill Watson. Survivors: daughter, Paula Jeannine Allen; son, Jim Watson (Susan); step-sons, Bill King (Connie) and Barry King (Phyllis); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Service: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home& Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M., Wednesday. The family suggests memorial gifts to the St. Joseph School District Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Mary Putman Hahn
Maryville, Missouri

Mary Putman Hahn, 85, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Stanberry, Missouri,
died Tuesday, December 18, 2012,  at her home in Maryville.
Mary was born  February 22, 1927, in Portland, Oregon to Garfield  and
Marcella Edna Putman Rusk,   As a child Mary enjoyed having a special
connection with all kinds of animals. She  spent her teen years in a logging
community and a whaling camp.  She was an honest to goodness Rosie The
Riveter during World War II and spent her latter years as a Nursing
Assistant at the  Regional Diagnostic Center, Albany, Missouri.
She married first Albert Charles Ridgeway.  He preceded her in death  along
with a grandson Steven Clifford, two sisters, and one brother.
Mary was united in marriage to James Samuel Hahn  March 4, 1956, in Las
Vegas, Nevada.  He too preceded her in death.
She is survived by ten children; Joan Given, Judy Clifford, Betty Spire and
Betty Goerke all of Maryville, Connie Turman and Debbie Hahn both of Denver,
Colorado, Marcella Cicciarelli, State of Arizona, Sandra (Sam) Hahn,
Crossville, Tennessee; two sons Bert Ridgeway, Bryant, Texas, and James D.
Hahn, Nixa, Missouri; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Mary’s body has been cremated, no service will be held and her cremains will
be buried at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas at a
later date.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville,  in
Mary’s  name.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Harley Marie Teem

1998-2012

Harley Marie Teem, 14, St. Joseph, Missouri died suddenly Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, following a lifelong battle with a heart defect. She was born May 5, 1998 to Craig and Heidi Teem in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she lived her life. Harley was a beautiful, loving, compassionate girl who loved animals, singing, art, poetry, attending school at Truman Middle School, and caring for people. Survivors: parents; three sisters, Ashley, Shelby, and Phoebe; niece, Skylar; grandparents, Dieter Winkler (Cheryl) and Dennis Teem (Jeanette); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Blakely Cemetery, Easton, Missouri. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Noyes Home or M’Shoogy’s. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Timothy J. Alkire

1922-2012

Timothy J. Alkire, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 28, 1922 to Timothy and Linnie Alkire in Barbard, Missouri. Timothy married Velda Deane (King) Alkire on February 18, 1965. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II, where he was wounded in Germany and awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze star. He was a Prisoner of War for ninety days and participated in the European Theater. Mr. Alkire was self- employed and worked in construction for sixty years. He owned Alkire Roofing and Siding, received a Realtor License in 1973, and owned Alkire Realty. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Virgil and Arnold Alkire; and two sisters, Bessie Neil and Goldia Lance. Survivors: wife; two sons, Tim L. Alkire (Alice), Union City, California, and Shannon Alkire, Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Tisha Scobee (Keith), Kearney, Missouri, and Cinda Barquist, Gladstone, Missouri; stepson, Kenneth Sipes (Jeannie), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Melanie, Rachel, Megan, Carie, Tracie, Kelly, Lindsey, and Kristen; one step grandson, Randy; five great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Alkire; one sister, Doris Roach; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Thursday. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com