In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Care. MONROE, Rita, December 21, 2006, St. Charles, Missouri age 85; dearest wife of the late James H. Monroe; devoted mother of J. Dan (Erika) Monroe, R. Sharon Gabelhart, Christ W. (Kathy) Monroe and Roxanne K. (Mike) Lucas; beloved grandmother of 7 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 3 great-children; dear sister of Patrick D. Bradshaw, Dale Bradshaw and Michael Bradshaw; preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Mary C. (nee: Waldron) Bradshaw; brother, Robert E. Bradshaw and Jim Bradshaw, sisters Margaret Young and Mary Lee Hartley and two grandsons.