Madeline Miller Dallmeyer

Mrs. Madeline Miller Dallmeyer, age 91 years, a former Jefferson City resident, died Sunday, October 30, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice after a brief illness. Madeline was born December 7, 1919, in Edina, Mo., the daughter of David R. and Minerva Wingerter Miller. She was married on July 3, 1947, to Maurice A. Dallmeyer who preceded her in death on April 21, 2000, at the age of 83. The Dallmeyer's lived their entire married years in Jefferson City. Many benefited from Madeline's philanthropic commitment and energy. Organization affiliations include: the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City; P.E.O.; Tuesday Club; the Missouri State Historical Society; and the Jefferson City Police Board. Busy as she was with family, civic and political work, she was employed by the Missouri State Senate for nearly 25 years. Madeline was an avid Republican. She is survived by: her two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Poole Phillips, M.D. (Susan) and Dr. and Mrs. Russell Edward Tackett, M.D. (Terry) both of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Adeline Reichard of Jefferson City, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Thomas Poole Phillips Jr., M.D., Brooke Phillips Ryan, Madeline Paige Tackett, and Caroline Blair Tackett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, David L. Miller. A memorial service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Daniel Hilty officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Jefferson City, Mo. or Kansas City Hospice. The family wishes to give thanks to Kansas City Hospice for their professional and loving care in her last days. A special gratitude to Vicki, her hospice nurse. George Herbert (1595-1683) was one of Madeline's favorite writers. "Thou hast given so much to us, give one more thing, a grateful heart." Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com