Jean Adams

1936-2012

Jean Adams, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at a local healthcare facility. She was born June 2, 1936 to Charles and Mable (Scott) Hix. Jean married John Adams on October 13, 1963. He survives of the home. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife as well as a talented seamstress and cook. Family was very important to her and she was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Hix Jr.; and a sister, Dorothy Branson. Survivors: husband; sons, John Adams, James Adams (Beth); daughter, Anne DeRoin (Chad); and three grandchildren, Kyle Adams, Sydney DeRoin, and Riley DeRoin. Services: 10:00 A.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. The family suggests memorial gifts to National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Susan K. Cook

1949-2012

Susan K. Cook, 63, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, November 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1949 to Karl and Mary (Tischer) Hunzeker. Susan married John W. Cook on June 13, 1998. Mrs. Cook was very active with her job for the St. Joseph Youth Alliance and was a member of Grace Evangelical Church. She also enjoyed taking Carribean cruises. She was preceded in death by her parents; and aunt, Naomi with whom she was very close. Survivors: husband; daughter, Paige Hoskins, Tucson, Arizona; sons, Matt Hoskins (Elizabeth), St. Joseph, Missouri and John Lee Cook (Amanda), St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Angela Marie Cook, Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Zayne, Logan, Gavin, and Mashaia; sisters, Carol Bobbett (Allen Lee), Arlington, Texas, Sarah Bobbett (Garry), Arlington, Texas, and Mary Lunn, Arlington, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 Ernest Eugene “Ernie” Robertson

 1930-2012

 Ernest Eugene “Ernie” Robertson passed away 
peacefully at his home in Belton, Missouri on 
November 19, 2012. He was born to John and 
Mamie Robertson in Blair, Kansas. Ernie enjoyed 
a full and rich life. He was a beloved husband, 
father, and grandfather. He was a great friend 
always ready to lend a hand and never met a 
stranger. Ernie was greatly loved and will be 
missed by all of his family and friends. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; one brother; 
and two sisters. Ernie is survived by Florene, his wife of sixty years; 
and two sons, Larry (Kathleen) Country Club, Missouri, and Randy (Pam) 
Stilwell, Kansas; grandsons, Kris, Michael, and Ryan; one granddaughter, 
Angela; one great-grandson; four great-granddaughters; two brothers; 
two sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. 
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 4:00 P.M. Sunday. Online guest book and obituary 
at www.meierhoffer.com

Robert L. “Bob” Younger 

1922-2012

Robert L. “Bob” Younger, 90, Easton, Missouri died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1922 to Walter and Florence Younger. Robert married LaVona Evans on December 31, 1949. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2007. He served in the United States Army in the #737 Tank Battalion during World War II under General Patton. Mr. Younger worked at Mead Products for thirty-five years as a forklift order filler. He enjoyed his retirement, loved to eat out, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, did small engine repair, and loved to tinker with everything. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson, Brad Reno; sister, Fairy Younger; and brothers, Franklin and Walter Younger, Jr. Survivors: daughter, Connie Reno, St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Dennis Younger, Agency, Missouri, and Steve Younger (Dawn), St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren; two great – grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; former son-in-law, Jerry Reno, St. Joseph, Missouri; and sister, Roma Sprague (Dale). Services: 1:00 P.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 2:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

 

 

Betty Loraine McCush

1928-2012

Betty Loraine McCush, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. She was born on November 13, 1928, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Thomas and Estella Harris. Betty married Jack McCush on February 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2009. Mrs. McCush worked at Mead Products and she was a member of South Park United Methodist Church and the United Paper Workers Local #29. Betty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Dennis McCush; daughter, Carol Perman; and five brothers and sisters. Survivors: sons, Jack McCush (Mary), Boonville, Missouri Roger McCush (Donna), Savannah, Missouri, and Bob McCush (Brenda), Plattsburg, Missouri; son-in-law, Jesse Perman; daughter, Christy Rupp (Mike), Cherokee, Iowa; brother, Richard Harris Sr. (Ethel); twenty grandchildren; nineteen great – grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 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 3:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests memorial gifts to South Park United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Margaret Waller Paulick
1944-2012

Margaret Waller Paulick, 68, Parker, Colorado, passed away on September 10, 2012.
She was born on June 28, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Merle and Dorothy (Schleicher) Waller, who preceded her in death. Margaret was a 1962 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and a 1966 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in interior design.
On November 24, 1973, she married Ronald Paulick of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were married for thirty-eight years when he preceded her in death on January 27, 2012.
As a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Margaret spent her professional career designing interiors of commercial and public buildings in New Mexico and Colorado, including a horserace track in Sante Fe, New Mexico and numerous buildings within the University of New Mexico system. Upon moving to the Denver area, she worked as a design consultant for Haworth, Inc., a company that designs and manufactures office furniture and systems. While at Haworth, she consulted with many corporations on the designs of their office spaces.
She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1984, and went through many treatments, including a stem cell transplant in 1993. She remained in remission following her transplant but her later years suffered from the long-term effects of multiple treatments with aggressive chemotherapy. She kept an extraordinarily positive outlook throughout her many encounters with medical care.
She was preceded in death by her step-son Stephen Paulick.
Her survivors: two step-children: Ken Paulick (Tina Gelinas), Aurora, Colorado; Heidi Dotson (Robert) and twin grandsons, Jadon and Zachary Dotson, Cave Creek, Arizona; her brother, Lloyd F. Waller (Carol), St. Joseph, Missouri; and sister, Elaine S. Waller, Seattle, Washington.
Memorial Service in St. Joseph is planned for 11:00 A.M. November 24, 2012 Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the charity of the donor’s choice that supports both cancer research, and patients and their families in the treatment of cancer.