Margaret DeWeese

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Margaret J. DeWeese died on April 29, 2022. Margaret was born August 4, 1938, in Joplin to Dr. V.E. and Mary Julia Kenney. Margaret was the great-niece of Sister Mary Alphonus Brady S.R.M. She attended St. Peter’s Grade School, graduated from Joplin Senior High School, class of ’56, and graduated from the former, Joplin Junior College. 

She continued her education graduating from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and then graduating from St. Joseph School of Medical Technology in Kansas City, MO. After receiving her Registration, she was employed by St. Joseph Hospital in KC, returning to Joplin to work at the DeTar Clinic.

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On December 11, 1965, she was married to Thomas S. DeWeese and became an Air Force wife accompanying her husband to various assignments. They had 3 children, Tim, Debi, and Diane.

Margaret was an active member of the St. Mary’s Parish, after the tornado, she joined the St. Peter’s Parish. Margaret was a volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul Society, Crosslines of Joplin, Mercy Prestige, and the Volunteer Income Tax Service.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother (Michael), and her husband, Tom. Survivors include son, Timothy & wife, Wanda of Olathe, KS, daughters, Deborah & husband, Max Hill of Joplin and Diane & husband, Jason Bauer of Springfield, MO. Three grandchildren, who were her shining stars, Keaton Hill & wife, Maggie, Sydnee Hill, and Nicholas Bauer. She was loved by a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday evening, May 2, 2022, from 6-8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Private family burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City. Arrangements are under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.