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Jessie Messmer Obituary

Jessie Imogene Messmer, 80, of Richmond, Mo., went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, June 1, 2008. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., where services will begin at 3 p.m. Cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Jessie was born June 25, 1927, in Blue Springs, Mo., to Jess L. and Clara E. (Richard) Milam, whom preceded her in death. She leaves her husband of 65 years, David Allen Messmer of the home; daughter, Donna Perkins and her husband, Jim, of Richmond, Mo.; sons, Jess Messmer and wife, Kathy, of Voss, Texas, David R. Messmer and wife, Debbie, of Louisburg, Kan., Dennis Messmer of Appleton City, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and five great- great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Peggy Ann Messmer; grandson, Jerry Nussbaum; one great-grandson, Tony Messmer. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 3, 2008.

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John Richard

June 4, 2008

Dave We are sorry for your loss. Linda had a nice long talk with her last Saturday. If you need anything feel free to call anytime. We will miss her also
John Henry & Linda Richard
Oak Grove Mo

Norma Rutherford

June 4, 2008

Your family has always been family to us. We feel your pain and loss. Wish we could have been there for the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you always. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Love,
Aunt Norma & Family

LorraineG Green

June 3, 2008

Dear David and family: So sorry to hear of Jessie's passing. She gave everything she had while she was on this earth. I truly know how much you will miss her and also know the difficult road that you now face. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Lorraine (Pete) Green

Margie Healey

June 2, 2008

DAVID, We're saddened for your loss.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Margie and Tom Healey, Jimmy Messmer,Vickie & Jimmy Jones.

Holly Wilcoxen

June 2, 2008

I am so sorry to hear that Jessie passed away and my prayers are with the whole family at this time. I have almost 40 years of good memories with your family that I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my life. And there will be many more memories to come. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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