Dishman, Margaret 1943-2025 Helena, Mo.

HELENA, Mo. – Margaret Dishman, 81, a warm hearted and steadfast pillar of the Helena, Missouri, community, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1943, to Harry and Beulah (Blankenship) Stouffer, in St. Joseph.

Margaret’s life journey began as a graduate of Central High School in 1962. She found her soulmate in Jerry Dishman, and they united in marriage on June 5, 1964.

A devout member of Helena United Methodist Church, Margaret’s spirituality was the compass by which she navigated her years. Her interests ran deep and wide, but above all, she enjoyed cooking. It was God first, then family, and after that, her community, always in that order, for Margaret embodied the very essence of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jon; and her brother, David Stouffer.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Jerry; children, Jerry II (Brenda) and Darcy Dishman; grandchildren, Quentin and Jonathan; sister, Doris Stark (Bud); sister-in-law, Bev (Stouffer) Marshall; and her niece and nephew, Jeanette and Eric Stark (Cami).

Farewell Services 10 a.m. Monday, Helena United Methodist Church. Interment Helena Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Helena Community Building or the Helena Cemetery.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.