In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory Jack D. Rhoades

Jack DuWayne Rhoades of Sturgeon, Missouri passed away June 12, 2020 at the age of 87.

Jack was born on January 27, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to parents, John M. Rhoades of Benton City, Missouri and Mary E. Brown of Mineola, Missouri. He married Peggy Sue Gilmore, September 6, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri. He had three children; Paul, Becky and Dan.

Jack graduated from Mexico High School in Mexico, MO in 1951 and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. He was a Research Specialist and worked for the Animal Sciences Department at the University of Missouri Sheep Farm in Columbia, MO for over 40 years. He won the University of Missouri Staff Advisory Council Staff Recognition Award in 1987. Jack was a member of many associations, including the Missouri Sheep Producer’s Association, the Missouri Montadale Sheep Association, and the Missouri Hampshire Sheep Association. He worked at the Midwest Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, MO where he was sales chairman for over 50 years. He also worked at the livestock shows at the Missouri State Fair and Boone County Fair.

Jack was a Sunday School teacher, deacon, and devout follower of God, having been a longtime member of Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church in Columbia, MO and Sturgeon Baptist Church in Sturgeon, MO. He was an avid Missouri Tigers sports fan and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved church, his family, farming, sheep dogs, skillet popcorn, and John Wayne westerns.

Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Sue Rhoades; son, Bobby Paul Rhoades (Bobbie); daughter, Becky Hardesty (Doug); son, Daniel Harvey Rhoades (Nicole); 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a stepsister, and many, many friends. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Visitation was from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri. Services for extended family were held immediately following visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hill Rd. Harrisburg, MO 65256.

In Loving Memory Peggy S. Rhoades

Peggy Sue (Gilmore) Rhoades of Sturgeon, Missouri passed away August 23, 2020 at the age of 87. Peggy was born on December 11, 1932 in Columbia, Missouri to parents, Harry and Mamie (Bradley) Gilmore. She married Jack DuWayne Rhoades, September 6, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri. Jack, her husband, of over 60 years preceded her in death on June 12, 2020. Together they had three children: Paul, Becky and Dan.

Peggy graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in 1951 after which she worked as a salesclerk and bookkeeper in downtown Columbia stores. Her career was that of a farmer’s wife, mother and homemaker. Many rewards are stored for her in heaven.

Peggy was a long-time member of Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church and Sturgeon Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. She came from a strong Christian family and taught the love of God to her husband and children. Peggy loved her family, gardening, canning vegetables, walking old country roads, and rocking on the porch at the end of a busy day.

Peggy is survived by her three children, son, Bobby Paul Rhoades (Bobbie), daughter, Becky Hardesty (Doug), and son, Daniel Harvey Rhoades (Nicole); eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, James Gilmore, and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack Rhoades, her parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Visitation was from 9:00am to 10:00am on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, MO. Services for extended family were held immediately following visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Joy Group at Centralia First Baptist Church, 101 South Collier St, Centralia, MO 65240.

In Loving Memory Florence C. Moenter

Florence C. Moenter, age (93), of Pemberville, and formerly of Luckey, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was born on January 25, 1927 to Clarence E. and May (Mauntler) Radeloff, in Woodville, OH. She married Marvin M. Moentler on November 14, 1953 in Woodville, Ohio. Florence and Marvin raised one son and celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage, before Marvin’s passing in April of 2012. She attended Solomon Lutheran School and graduated in 1944 from Woodville High School. Following graduation, Florence, went right to work for Connecticut Mutual Life, and worked her way up to an Office Administrator. She retired in 1989, after 45 years of service.

Florence was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Luckey, OH, her ministries included: church council, Primary Sunday School Superintendent, playing the handbells and the senior choir. She was a life member of the Troy-Webster American Legion Auxiliary. Florence enjoyed making crafts, knitting and growing her prize Gladiolas for the Wood County, and Pemberville Fairs, plus giving them to friends to enjoy while she traveled the country.

Florence is survived by her son, Kent Moenter of Akron; sister, Ruth Avers of Elmore, sister-in-law, Joan Radeloff of Walbridge and Numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Marvin, she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Eldamae Radeloff, Eloise and her husband, Herman Moenter. Brother, Frederick Radeloff and brother-inlaw, Don Avers.

Florence was laid to rest next to Marvin, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey. Officiating was Pastor Frank Raeske. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may take the form of contributions to: Solomon Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran Church handbell or church choir, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.