Margaret L. Richardson (nee Mueller), 73, of St. John, Mo., died Dec. 6, 2015, in St. John, Mo.

She was born Nov. 26, 1942, in New Hanover, daughter of the late Eugene J. and Hilda Mueller (nee Eitmann).

She was a member of Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover, where she sang in the choir.

She is survived by her children LeeWena Peggy (Steven) Hicks and Stephanie Sanders (Dan Terhaar); step daughters Audrey Renee (William) Martin and Beverly Richardson; grandchildren Lauren Elise Chapple and Avery Elise Terhaar; along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands Robert Sanders, Raymond Esker and Willie Richardson; sister Charlotte Weihl; and brother-in-law David Weihl.

Visitation is Dec. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home; and Dec. 12, from 9 to 10 a.m., at Zoar United Church of Christ, New Hanover.

Funeral services will be Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., at the church, with Pastor R.J. Morgan officiating.

As expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover or the American Cancer Society.