Juanita A. “Nita” Paden, age 78, of 120 Knollwood, died on Friday, September 21, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on April 8, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Paul & Bertha (Pirner) Oidtman. She married Robert L. “Bob” Paden on October 27, 1953 in the St. Peter Cathedral in Jefferson City, MO. He survives.

Nita was a member of the Church of St. Peter. She was a past president for the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Nita was a fantastic cook, she loved to fish, socialize and play cards. Above all, Nita’s life was devoted to her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:
FOUR SONS: Gary L. Paden and his wife Diane of Lenexa, KS; Michael R. “Mike” Paden of Quincy; Steven J. Paden and his wife Michelle of Williamsville, IL; and Christopher Paden and his wife Pamela of Peru, IL.
SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Matthew Paden and his wife Shauna; Melissa Franzen and her husband Tim; Jessica Wilson and her husband Ryan; Courtney Paden, Andrew Paden, Adam Paden and Olivia Paden.
FOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Alexa Franzen, Lydia Franzen; Tim Wilson and Jason Wilson
ONE SISTER: Carol Crader and her husband Larry.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Dorothy Scott and three brothers: Richard, Jim and Larry Oidtman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 11:00 in the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a Parish Prayer services at 6:00. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus TV Mass for Shut-Ins.