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OBITUARIES COURTESY OF"THE COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE" Sarla Devi Nagar, father of Sid Nagar (Class of 1974) passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Parkside Manor. Rita Mae Bergner Terry mother of Lynne Hooper (Class of 1982) passed away on Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Dr. Joseph Emery Montie, father of Chris (Class of 1983), Paula (Class of 1985) and Matt (Class of (1989) died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Leon Elvin Johnson, father of Noelle Clark (Class of 1986) and Lyle Johnson (Class of 1988) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at University Hospital. Mary Anastasia “Ann” Karrer, mother of Daniel Karrer (Class of 1966), Mary Ann Williamson (Class of 1967) and Mary Ruth “M.R.” Karrer (Class of 1971) slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at her home in Columbia. John Magnuson, father of Jake Magnuson (Class of 1996) and Emily Magnuson (Class of 1998) died at his home in Boonville on Friday, Dec.17, 2010. Charles “Charlie” Edgar Harr, father of Virginia Louise Harr (Class of 1970), Dave Oliver Harr (Class of 1972) and Thomas Harr, deceased (Class of 1973) passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Catherine Johnson, mother of Tony Hatton (Class of 1983) died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Ruby Jean Rutter, mother of Ronnie Rutter, deceased (Class of 1971) and Terry Rutter (Class of 1975) departed us in this world and went home to her Father on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Dorothy Ellen Beckett, mother of John Beckett (Class of 1990) passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. Charles Walter Lenau, father of Marc Lenau (Class of 1982) and Charlotte Lenau Birchfield (Class of 1984) passed from this life Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at home in Columbia. Virginia A. Roderick, mother of Edward E. Roderick (Class of 1950), Sharon R. Vaughn (Class of 1953) and Pat S. Farrand (Class of 1959) died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at a local health care facility. Raymond R. Powell, father of Karen Dillon (Class of 1962) and Cindy Barklage (Class of 1970) passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Juanita Black-Morris, wife of "Teeny" Morris, deceased (Class of 1935) Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. Laurel E. Anderson, father of Carl Anderson (Class of 1970), Vernon Anderson (Class of 1973) and Betty Stiefel (Clas of 1976) passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at The Bluffs. Tom Dan Beary, son of Tomy Beary, deceased (Class of 1949) and Ditty Turner Beary, deceased (Class of 1949) passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at his home in Cedar Park, Texas. Daniel W. Hall, Shirley McClure (Class of 1953), Nancy Novak (Class of 1957), Susan Ballard (Class of 1968), Ellen Webber (Class of 1969) and Jimmy Dan Hall (Class of 1977)passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at his home in Ashland. Beulah Ralph, mother of Monica Naylor (Class of 1971) was called to rest Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Louis B. O’Bryan, father of Bert O’Bryan (Class of 1967), James O’Bryan (Class of 1968) and Terri Lou Jimenez (Class of 1970) passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. R. Carol Hatfield, mother of Janet Horne (Class of 1978) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at her home in Hallsville. Marion “Benny” Sullivan, mother of Lynda Andrews-Dory (Class of 1958), Nora Ballew (Class of 1961) and Micki Frey (Class of 1967) passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Ivan Hull, father of William Hull (Class of 1969) passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. Mabel Ballenger Powell, mother of James E. Ballenger (Class of 1954), Joan Wilson (Class of 1956), Janice Critchfield (Class of 1958) and Betty Grossi (Class of 1961) passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at The Bluffs. Lynn Marguerite Lortz Herzberger, mother of Donna Gardner (Class of 1983) and Wendy Procopio (Class of 1985) passed on to eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Mary Marguerite Kirk Lohman, mother of , Louis Kirk Lohman (Class of 1971), Ira Lee Lohman (Class of 1973), Mary Lou Dworak (Class of 1978) and Ann Maring Toellner (Class of 1981) died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at the Bluffs in Columbia. Patrick David “Pat” Rackers, father of Joseph Patrick Rackers (Class of 1994) and Jacob Michael Rackers (Class of 2001) died on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. John Fred “Fred” Roberts, son of Barbara Hunt Roberts (Class of 1951) passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Ronald E. Smull, father of Lori Swetnam (Class of 1979) and Carmen Smull (Class of 1987) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Charles L. Cramer, father of Christine Keilholz (Class of 1975), Caroline Cramer (Class of 1977) and Keith Cramer (Class of 1980) entered the life triumphant at his home on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. Wayne Hunter Featherston, father of Irene Featherston (Class of 1976), David Featherston (Class of 1978) and Edward Featherston (Class of 1983) passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Kirksville. Warren F. Elliott, father of twins; Dianne and Rebecca (Class of 1987) died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Ellis H. Havard Jr., father of Adrienne Havard (Class of 1987) died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Ronald Fabion Fager, father of Rodney (Randie) Fager (Class of 1974) and Rhonda (Tracy) Calvert (Class of 1984) passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at his home in Columbia. William R. Bernhardt, father of Lisa Moses (Class of 1973) and Linda Baygentsdied (Class of 1975) Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in De Soto, Missouri. Jonathan Edward Tamerius, son of Kris Overton Tamerius (Class of 1990) died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Columbia. Donald J. Brenner, father of Jerrell Brenner (Class of 1983) died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Ina Ruth Murray, husband of Lawrence Murray, deceased (Class of 1936) and mother of Judy Gardner (Class of 1957) died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. John W. Howland, father of Donna Powell, deceased (Class of 1969), John Stephen Howland (Class of 1972), Robert James Howland (Class of 1980) and Diana Howland (Class of 1986) passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Allan W. Purdy, father of George A. Purdy (1966), Robert A. Purdy (Class of 1967), Christina P. Purdy (Class of 1970) and Raymond H. Purdy (Class of 1972) passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Mary Raymon Gray, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home in Olathe, Kansas. RosaLee A. Hofbauer, mother of Jim Hofbauer (Class of 1966), Sue Gerau (Class of 1967) and Nancy Hennarichs (Class of 1971) passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at South Hampton Place. Nora “Teeny” Duffy Parks Gibbons, mother of Katherine Parks (Class of 1964), Elizabeth Parks (Class of 1967) and James Parks (Class of 1971) passed away in her home early on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Alice Hartley, mother of Don Hartley (Class of 1953) and Daryl Hartley (Class of 1960) passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at South Hampton Nursing Home in Columbia. Mona Belle Parker, mother of Donna Belle Koelling, deceased (Class of 1957), Charles M. Parker, deceased (Class of 1962), Charla Mae Smith (Class of 1969) and Daniel Dean Parker (Class of 1973) went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Erma Anderson Oliver, mother of Judy Johnson (Class of 1959), Wayne Anderson (Class of 1961), Marc Anderson (Class of 1966), Charles Oliver Jr. (Class of 1971) and William Oliver (Class of 1974) passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Ruby Nadine Jackson, mother of Roy Jackson (Class of 1956), Judi Hourigan (Class of 1962) and Linda Jackson (Class of 1966) passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Boone Hospital. Harry “Bud” Ackmann Jr., father of Sheila Robertson (Class of 1979) passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at University Hospital. Ruth Elizabeth Reed, mother of Jerry Reed (Class of 1961), Jack Reed (Class of 1967) and Jim Reed (Class of 1970) passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Doris L. Smith, mother of Charles Baker (Class of 1962) and Lee Baker (Class of 1965), passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Aransas Pass, Texas. Lawrence Kenneth Allen, father of Lawrence K. Allen Jr. (Class of 1971), Kraig Allen (Class of 1979) and Kerry W. Allen (Class of 1981) passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. Dr. Herbert Ensign Brown, father of James Brown (Class of 1965) and Kathleen Blain (Class of 1968) died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Lenoir Woods Health Care Center. Wayne “The Irishman” McLaughlin, father of Cindy McLaughlin (Class of 1970) and Tim McLaughlin (Class of 1976) was welcomed into Heaven with singing and dancing on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. Kathryn Rhea Libbee, mother of Carol R. Williams (Class of 1963) deceased, M. Kathryn Merry (Class of 1964), Jeanne B. Libbee (Class of 1965) and K. Ann Hamilton (Class of 1968) died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at her home in of Melbourne Village, Florida. Theresa Josephine Wehmeyer, mother of Glenn Wehmeyer (Class of 1965), Dean Wehmeyer (Class of 1965), Freda Ferguson (Class of 1967) and Juanita Smarr (Class of 1974) died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Harry Streator Morrison, Jr., father of Stephanie Reed (Class of 1974), Chally Morgan (Class of 1976) and Sarah Morrison (Class of 1984) died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. John Thomas Jones Jr., father of Floyd H. Strader (Class of 1962), Robert Strader, deceased (Class of 1963), Patricia E. Strader (Class of 1964), John E. Jones (Class of 1970), Mary Hill (Class of 1970), Janice F. Wasinger (Class of 1973) and Charles D. Jones (Class of 1980) passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Nigel Kalton, father of Neil Kalton (Class of 1991) and Helen Kurtz (Class of 1995) passed away peacefully at University Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Ronald Patrick Culhane, father of Karen Huggins (Class of 1993) passed away on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010,at Autumn Meadows Nursing Home in Linn, Missouri. Stanley Rudy Sadich, father of Mike Sadich (Class of 1968), Mary Ann Scheneman (Class of 1969) and Steve Sadich (Class of 1970) passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Julia Everhart, mother of Sharon Everhart (Class of 1975), Bobby Everhart, deceased (Class of 1977), Bill Everhart (Class of 1979), Steve Everhart (Class of 1982) and Ronnie Everhart (Class of 1985) passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. Martha Agnes Acton, mother of Carolyn Basnett (Class of 1963) and Cheryl Whitmarsh (Class of 1965) died at her home in Columbia on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010. Emogene Burks, mother of Phyllis Crawford (Class of 1953), Sandra Liptak (Class of 1960) and Nancy Coleman (Class of 1966) passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Vera Mae Buller Zuber, mother of Shelley Zuber Khal (Class of 1970), David Zuber (Class of 1972), Carol Zuber-Mallison (Class of 1974) and Ken Zuber (Class of 1976) passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in Fort Worth, Texas. James E. Berkley, father of Janet Berkley (Class of 1969), Barbara Cornell (Class of 1972) and Jim Berkley (Class of 1976) died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at his home in Columbia. Margaret Mae Klug, mother of Margaret Adelle Klug (Class of 1963), Lydia Klug Sondhi (Class of 1966), Mary Anne Klug (Class of 1969) and Fred James Klug (Class of 1969) died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. Thomas M. Guidry, father of Lisa Guidry (Class of 1982) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010. Jim Offutt, father of Kelli Fram (Class of 1982) and Jeffrey Offutt (Class of 1985) passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Dr. Paul Thomas King Jr., father of Susan Salzer (Class of 1971) and Karen Silvoso (Class of 1972) died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at University Hospital and Clinics. Albert Finch Campbell, father of Judy Boyce (Class of 1958), Sandra L. Brumfield (Class of 1962), Gale Winn (Class of 1963), James R. Marzolf (Class of 1968) and Joy Marzolf (Class of 1971) passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Columbia Manor. Milton “Clyde” Cram, husband of Debra Sontag (Class of 1978) passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Paul Anderson Crane, father of Randy Crane (Class of 1969) passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. Hardy Lowell Overton father of Vivian Algiere (Class of 1962), Dianne Fitzpatrick (Class of 1964), Elizabeth Sappington (Class of 1965) and Lynn Acton (Class of 1966) died Saturday, July 24, 2010. August Russell Wyble, father of Patsy Ann Purdy (Class of 1983) died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at his home in Columbia.
Dr. Edgar
Allen McGinnes Jr., father of Jeffe McGinnes (Class of 1972) passed away
Thursday, July 22, 2010. Noreen Charlotte Carl, sister of Chuck Carl (Class of 1963) and Ruth Stoecker (Class of 1965) went to the loving arms of her Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. David G. Hall III, father of David G. Hall IV (Class of 1971), Lisa Armstrong (Class of 1976) and Lori Riddle (Class of 1979) died peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Columbia. Leslie Bruce Edwards, son of Dora Dodson Edwards (Class of 1909) passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Jim Craigmile, father of David Craigmile, deceased (Class of 1972) and Steve and Paul Craigmile (Class of 1974) passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Jessie Mildred (Scott) Foster, mother of Janice Knigge (Class of 1955) passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at her home. David Edens, father of Deena Pryor (Class of 1973) and Debra Stewart (Class of 1975) passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010, in Amarillo, Texas. Virginia Jeffries, mother of Cherri Jeffries-Westbrook (Class of 1978) joined our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Boyd Davis, brother of Mary Smith (Class of 1960) passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. Kevin P. Shaughnessy, son of Katie Joe Carlton Shaughnessy (Class of 1943) died on Saturday, July 3, 2010 in Hewitt, New Jersey. Raymond George Eisterhold, father of Paul Eisterhold (Class of 1966) and Carl Eisterhold (Class of 1971) passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010. John Elmer Fichter, father of Rita Ross-Newton (Class of 1970) and Phil Fichter (Class of 1974) passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. Rebecca J. Sarrazin, mohter of Jon Sarrazin (Class of 2004) died peacefully at her home in Columbia on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Daniel Earl Rapp, father of James Earl Rapp (Class of 1968) died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at his home in Centraila, Missouri. Shirley Jean Townsend, mother of Misty Langston (Class of 1971), Jeanne Wheeler (Class of 1974) and David Townsend (Class of 1993) passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. William Francis Hardin, wife of Ella Critchfield, deceased (Class of 1947) passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, at Columbia Healthcare. Mable Ruth Pasley, mother of Marilyn Garrett (Class of 1975) passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Fulton, Missouri. Mrs. Phoebe B. (Newman) Goodman, mother of Joyce McMurtrey (Class of 1970) and Rachel Goodman (Class of 1972) died peacefully on Thursday June 17, 2010, at Boone County Hospital. Alice Marie (Cordes) Potter, mother of Jim Potter (Class of 1961) and Cordy Potter (Class of 1964) passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Ashland Villa. Ercell Leon Miller, father of Doug Miller (Class of 1963), Lynn Miller (Class of 1966) and William Park Miller (Class of 1970) passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Norman “Jerry” Barrier, father of Melanie Barrier (Class of 1980) passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010. Wm. “Don” Breedlove, brother of Earle Breelove of (Class of 1963) and Eddie Breedlove (Class of 1965) passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. William Robert LaBerge, father of Gayle Nathe (Class of 1961) and Robert LaBerge (Class of 1964) happily went to his maker on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Tucson, Arizona. Margret “Margie” Ann Rogers, mother of Randy Rogers Romines (Class of 1968) died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Jane Corcoran, mother of Chellie Walter (Class of 1963) and Torri Corcoran (Class of 1969) passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Dr. Elmer John Schewe Jr., father of Susan Schewe (Class of 1972) died Monday, May 24, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Norma Buffett Dulaney, wife of Ed Dulaney (Class of 1943) died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at her residence in Springfield, Va. David Edward Grooms Jr., son of David Grooms (Class of 1956) died Sunday, May 16, 2010. Otto E. Griessel, father of Jack Griessel, deceased (Class of 1958) passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Robert “Bob” Douglas Suits, father of Kathryn Mary Schleeter (Class of 1988) and Susan Laura Gouldsmith (Class of 1989) died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at home in Columbia. James R. Devine, father of Zach Devine (Class of 1997), Josh Devine (Class of 1999) and Noah Devine (Class of 2003) passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Margie I. “Polly” Dudley, mother of Bob Dudley (Class of 1964) and Janice Baumgartner (Class of 1966) passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Presbyterian Manor in Fulton, Missouri. J. Lorraine Chapel, mother of Michele Chapel (Class of 1972), Dr. Dan Chapel (Class of 1975) and Dr. Howard Chapel (Class of 1977) died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Melba N. Turnbull, mother of Richard Wilson (Class of 1963) and John Wilson (Class of 1966) passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Centralia. Wilbur Jack Provin, Moni Lentz (Class of 1972), Michael Provin (Class of 1973), Michelle Provin (Class of 1977) and Marty Provin (Class of 1986) passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, at The Bluffs in Columbia. Betty J. Griffith, mother of Donna Loyd (Class of 1978) and Michael Griffith (Class of 1983) passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Parkside Manor in Columbia. Dorothy Bryson, mother of Shirley Ruppel (Class of 1957) and Virginia Faurot (Class of 1958) and Patricia Palmer (Class of 1963) passed away Monday, May 3, 2010. Marilyn Ruth Capron, mother of Mark Richard Capron (Class of 1974) was transformed into glory on Friday, April 30, 2010. Margery E. Wheeler, mother of Robert Wheeler (Class of 1961), David Wheeler (Class of 1964) and Charles Wheeler (Class of 1971) passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia. Dorothy McWethey Chappell, mother of Cindee Chappell (Class of 1970) and Nanci Chappell (Class of 1972) passed away at home Friday, April 16, 2010. John LeMoine Whipple, Sr., father of Jacqueline Whipple (Class of 1966), John Whipple Jr. (Class of 1968), Judy Lincoln (Class of 1974) and Jill Heisler (Class of 1976) died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Misssouri. Alean Daly, mother of Fred Daly (Class of 1960), Jim Daly (Class of 1963), Jane Rhodes (Class of 1967) and Betty Coleman (Class of 1970) passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Carole Janis McBaine, wife of John McBaine (Class of 1963) died at home April 10, 2010 in Largo, Florida. Dr. George Shelton, DVM, father of Kay Kapp (Class of 1969) and Darrel Shelton (Class of 1971) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Belleville, Ill. Dana “Sally” Winslow Brown, mother of Bob Brown (Class of 1960) and Sally Antimi Stucker (Class of 1965) died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Ervin “Smiley” Dauenhauer, father of Paula (Class of 1970), Victoria (Class of 1971), Mary (Class of 1975) and David (Class of 1973) died Monday, April 5, 2010, at home in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Helen Louise Abell Edwards, mother of Jane Johnson (Class of 1964) and Paula Thomas (Class of 1970) passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010. John “JD” Hartmann, brother of Larry Hartmann (Class of 1960) passed away at his home Sunday, April 4, 2010 in Columbia. John Meade Betz Jr., father of John E. Betz (Class of 1964), Danny Betz (Class of 1966), Vickie Williamson (Class of 1968), Ron Betz (Class of 1971) and Don Betz (Class of 1971) passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at his home in Columbia. H. Clyde Wilson Jr., father of Thomas H. Wilson (Class of 1977), David A. Wilson (Class of 1978), James A. Wilson (Class of 1979) and Benjamin C. Wilson (Class of 1987) died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at home in Columbia. Violet Margaret Fountain, mother of Lisa Tipton (Class of 1988) and John Fountain Jr. (Class of 1989) passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. William R. Hopper, son of Virginia Douglas Hopper (Class of 1943) and Bill L. Hopper, deceased (Class of 1943) died on Monday, March 29, 2010, at his mother’s home in Garden Grove, California. Dean L. Smith, father of Steve Smith (Class of 1977) passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010, at University Hospital. Delores Mae Boehm Nichols, mother of Bille Jean Tyler (Class of 1966), Barbara Hague (Class of 1970), Debbie Rice (Class of 1972) and Dorothea Perkins (Class of 1978) passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Harry N. Prange, father of Richard Prange (Class of 1971) was called home by God on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Mary Louise Angell, mother of Patti Sapp (Class of 1960), Gene Angell (Class of 1963), Sue Sapp (Class of 1969) and Jim Angell (Class of 1974) died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Loma Linda Nursing Home in Moberly, Missouri. Mary M. Thompson mother of Russell Thompson (Class of 1984), Sara Thompson (Class of 1985) and Wyatt Thompson (Class of 1988) passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Dorothy Lee, mother of Judith Hyde (Class of 1963) and Tommy Lee (Class of 1961) passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010. Jack Linneaus Pestle, father of Jody Pestle (Class of 1972), James Pestle (Class of 1974) and Jack Pestle (Class of 1979) passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Betty A. Baker, mother of Jodi L. Hoyt (Class of 1979) and Michael Baker, deceased (Class of 1974) passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sharon Wilson Patterson, mother of Scott Wilson Patterson (Class of 1982) and Heather Patterson Jones (Class of 1983) passed away Monday, March, 15, 2010, at her residence in Columbia. Paul D. Burgess, father of Debora Burgess (Class of 1971), Karen Burger (Class of 1974) and Mark Burgess (Class of 1981) passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tenn. Paul De Haven, father of Donna Sims (Class of 1975) passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri. Mary Victoria Harris Edmondson, mother of Tom Edmondson (Class of 1966), David Edmondson (Class of 1967), Joseph Edmondson (Class of 1971), Nancy Hart (Class of 1975) and Elizabeth Childress (Class of 1985) died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia. Danny Lee Miller, father of Danny Lee Miller (Class of 1989) passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. Freddie L. Nevels Sr., father of Yvette Nevels (Class of 1993) died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Zelma Irene Algiere Shock, mother of Virginia L. Newton (Class of 1956), Nelda Coffman (Class of 1958), James Algiere (Class of 1960), Thomas Algiere (Class of 1962), Joyce Algiere (Class of 1963), Melvin Algiere, deceased (Class of 1964) and Lester Dale Algiere, deceased (Class of 1966) passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home in Panama City, Florida. Kevin Dale Ridgeway, husband of Victoria Strange (Class of 1983) died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at University Hospital. John Patrick McCarthy, father of John Patrick McCarthy Jr. (Class of 1965) and Charles Michael McCarthy (Class of 1971) passed Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at his home in Lutz, Florida. Joan Trimble, mother of Jo Lynne Perry (Class of 1971) died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Betty Lea Brancroft mother of Ron Bartel (Class of 1967), Cyndy Crider (Class of 1969) and Nancy Cooper (Class of 1974) died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at her home in Columbia. Ruby Lorene Slaughter, mother of Brenda Kaye Slaughter (Class of 1975) passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Shirley Jean Van Drie, mother of Leroy Van Drie (Class of 1979), Shawn Ricketts (Class of 1982) and Sara Rhoads (Class of 1986) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Norma Kenyon mother of Steve Kenyon (Class of 1966) and Lynn Ross (Class of 1970) died February 1, 2010 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Mary Frances Kite, mother of Cherie Rutter (Class or 1976) and Alan Kite (Class of 1981) passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at her home in Columbia. Dennis M. Holway, father of Debra Bolton (Class of 1973) and Dale Holway (Class of 1980) passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas. Owen J. Koeppe, father of John Koeppe (Class of 1971) and Robert Koeppe (Class of 1973) died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at North Village Park in Moberly. Elizabeth M. Jackmon, mother of Irvin Butch Whittler (Class of 1971) and Robin Whittler Butler (Class of 1974) and sister of Percy Sallee (Class of 1960) died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at South Hampton Place. Estelle L. Williamson, mother of Frances Elliott (Class of 1964) passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Lenoir Woods. Leslie Francis Pike, father of John Pike (Class of 1958) died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at The Bluffs. James “Jim” Neely, father of Louise Marie Davis (Class of 1975) passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in his home in Columbia. Edith Smarr Douglas, wife of Harold Douglas, deceased (Class of 1934) went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2010. Doncella Doxley Daniels, sister of Darlene Mathis (Class of 1975), Charlene Jones (Class of 1975) and Randy Doxley (Class of 1989) died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Dorothy Zaring, mother of Marilyn Zaring Martin (Class of 1957) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Donald Gray Williamson, father of Bruce Gray Williamson (Class of 1970) and Scott Russell Williamson (Class of 1972) died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. Leslie Allen Cochran, father of Amanda Connor (Class of 2001) passed away Jan. 9, 2010, at his home in Columbia. Alma Lea Ausburn, mother of Rex Ausburn (Class of 1965), Sue Parks (Class of 1969), Donna Price (Class of 1971) and Janie Harmon (Class of 1978) passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Catherine
Burger, mother of Theresa Harvey (Class of 1970), Marilyn Soucie (Class
of 1971), Jim Burger (Class of 1974), Carol Jackson (Class of 1977), Nancy
Knight (Class of 1980) and Joyce Stepanek (Class of 1982) passed away Sunday,
Jan. 3, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Lady of Lourdes. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with a rosary at 4:30 p.m., also at the church. She was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Monett, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Witt Roetto. She was united in marriage to Bernard Burger on May 20, 1950, in Pierce City at St. Mary’s Church, and he survives. Catherine was employed with University Hospital for 15 years and retired from Rusk Rehabilitation Center. She loved quilting and was a member of the quilters group at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and member of the Women of Lourdes. Catherine greatly loved and idolized her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and leaves many who will cherish her memory. In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Theresa Harvey and husband Gary, Marilyn Soucie and husband Wayne, Jim Burger and wife Karen, Joyce Stepanek and husband David, all of Columbia, Carol Jackson and husband Jeff of Federal Way, Wash., and Nancy Knight and husband Scott of St. Louis; siblings Fred Roetto and Dorothy Brown, both of Monett, Loretta Schweiger of Sauk Village, Ill., and Virginia Fox of Neosho; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by twin daughters Diana and Donna Burger and siblings Dave Roetto, Ruth Gripka, Richard Roetto and Loren Roetto. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 104 Corporate Lake Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203; Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School, 900 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203; or for Masses. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Alma Lea Ausburn, 90, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home. Alma was born June 2, 1919, in Dixon to Edwin and Eva Brittain Bryant, and they preceded her in death. She married Donald Ausburn on Oct. 19, 1938, in Fulton, and he also preceded her in death. Alma graduated
from Dixon High School in 1936. She was co-owner of Ausburn’s Lake, a family
recreational area, and retired from Stephens College as a secretary.
Alma will be remembered as a loving mother, role model and compassionate woman who loved caring for and helping her many family members and friends. She is survived by one son, Rex Ausburn and his wife, Bobbi, of Sandy, Utah; three daughters, Sue Parks and her husband, Keith, and Donna Price and her husband, Kirk, all of Blue Springs, and Janie Harmon and her husband, Roger, of Millersburg; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Bryant of Columbia; five grandchildren, Chad Ausburn and his wife, Tracy, Courtney Johnson and her husband, Doug, Justin Price and his wife, Alexis, Bradley Price and Kelly Carney and her husband, Jade; one great-granddaughter, Lila Carney; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by three sisters, Arnia Watson, Lorraine Snell and Evelyn Bryant; and four brothers, Walter Bryant, Wade Bryant, Wilbur Bryant and Willis Bryant. Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Christian Church, P.O. Box 453, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Leslie Allen Cochran, 53, of Columbia passed away Jan. 9, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until the service time Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Cochran was born Aug. 30, 1956, to William and Veneta Carter Cochran in Boone County. He enjoyed his art and his eagle and Indian artifacts. He also enjoyed collecting photographs. He enjoyed having the comfort of his family and loved ones around him. He was a father and grandfather who was loved very much and will be missed. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda, and her husband, Robert Connor; brothers Tommy Cochran of Ashland, Roger Cochran of Columbia and Bobby Cochran of Kansas City; sisters Lois Goodman of Columbia and Mary Sue Anderson of Columbia; grandchildren Robert Michael Connor and Scott Nathaniel Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carl R. Cochran; and his sister, Marjorie Beard. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. and funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Missouri United Methodist Church Chapel, 201 S. Ninth St. in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to a charity of choice. Don graduated from Rochester West High School and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a staff sergeant in India during World War II. After the war, he attended Lawrence Technical College in Detroit, then to Wayne State University in Detroit on the GI Bill where he earned with honors his bachelor of science and master’s degrees. He married Patricia Lucille Ruth on June 16, 1950, in Detroit, and moved to Spartanburg, S.C., as a speech counselor. He and Pat moved to St. Cloud, Minn., where he was an associate professor in the speech department. After teaching three years at St. Cloud State Teacher’s College, he attended Michigan State University in East Lansing. In 1960, he was granted a PhD in audiology and speech pathology and moved to Columbia as a professor of speech pathology and audiology at the University of Missouri, where he retired in 1985 after 25 years of teaching. When in St. Cloud, he joined the Masonic Lodge in 1957. In 2007, he was honored for being a member of that lodge in good standing for 50 years. Don was active in the Boy Scouts of America and was president of the Southwest Swimming Pool board of directors. He also served on the education committee and was the attendance secretary of the Sunday school at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia. Don and Pat were members of a church pot-luck group of six to seven couples that has met monthly in homes for some 40 or more years. During the course of his teaching career at the University of Missouri, Don and Pat traveled extensively. They spent a night in each of the 50 states of the United States, wearing out three trailers in the process. They went to Europe four times, visiting Italy, Germany, France, England, Ireland and Scotland. They went twice to Scotland to visit a cousin who taught at the University of Dundee. After retirement, Don and Pat went to Pharr, Texas, where they spent three to four months during each winter to continue their love of golf, swimming and square dancing until moving to the Lenoir Woods retirement center Don was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Paris Williamson Cooper; and a brother, Richard Alexander Williamson. Surviving is his wife Patricia Williamson of Columbia; two sons, Bruce Gray and Carole Lynn Williamson of St. Louis, and Scott Russell and Terry Williamson of Columbia; a sister-in-law, Joan Williamson of Pittsford, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Andrew Gray Williamson of Grandview, Russell Trent and Casey Williamson of Liberty, Matthew and Ashley Lynn Williamson Burke of St. Louis, and Nicole Marie Williamson of Kansas City; and great-granddaughters Kennedy Elise Williamson and Kaily Danielle Williamson of Kansas City, and Emily Lynn Burke of St. Louis. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Dorothy Zaring, 96, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Boone County to Frank F. and Nena Austene Elkin. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Zaring Martin of Columbia; two grandchildren, Dorothy M. Martin of Grove City, Pa., and William E. Martin of Indiana, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frank “Bud” Elkin. Arrangements
are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.
Doncella Daniels, 54, of Columbia died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Malcom B. Mathis officiating. She was born Sept. 14, 1955, in Columbia, the daughter of Barbara Doxley and step-daughter of Larney Parham. Survivors include her mother, Barbara Doxley of Columbia; her step-father, Larney Parham of Columbia; one son William Brown of Columbia; two daughters, Charmaine Brown of Columbia and Michelle Oquendo of Allentown, Pa.; three brothers, Lorenzo Doxley and Randy Doxley, both of Houston, Texas, and Ronald Thrower of Aurora, Colo.; seven sisters Darlene Mathis and Vickie Doxley, both of St. Louis, Charlene Jones of Houston, Texas, Deloris Coats of Columbia, Linda Clay of Staten Island, N.Y., Martha Doxley of Tulsa, Okla., and Renee Thrower Smith of Aurora, Colo. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Doxley, and her grandmother, Stella Ruth Doxley. Online condolences
may be made at www.htmayfuneralhome.com.
Edith Smarr Douglas went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2010. Interment will be in Bonner Springs, Kan. A private family gathering will be held at a later time. She was born Oct. 11, l914, in Topeka, Kan., the daughter of Robert L. and Hattie Smarr. Edith married Harold Douglas on Jan. 21, l941, in Columbia. She was a graduate of the Unversity of Missouri and noted horticulturalist and genealogist. She judged flower shows and collaborated on several genealogy books, including “Kaleidoscopic Family,” printed in Lubbock, Texas, in l971. She lived most of her life in Marshall, where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. Edith enjoyed gardening, square dancing and bike riding, and was involved with many community projects. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and is survived by daughter and son-in-law Mary and Michael Bancroft of Columbia; son Robert Douglas of Springfield; grandchildren Anna Walters, Alan Bancroft, Josh and Bruce Douglas; and great-grandchildren Kinsley Walters and Owen Douglas. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Spent 75
years at the Tribune
Mr. Pike was born to John Leslie and Mary Opal Green Pike on Jan. 4, 1910, near Indian Creek. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1932 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He had been the oldest living graduate of the Journalism School. He married Mary Winifred Anthony on Sept. 2, 1935. They celebrated 51 years together before her death in 1986. He later married Clara Marie Wiedmeyer, who survives. Mr. Pike was employed at the Tribune for 75 years. He was circulation director for many years. He wrote several columns, including the popular “Mid-Missouri Memoirs.” The author of several books, Mr. Pike was considered to be “The Boone County Historian.” He served as president of the State Historical Society and was a member of the Boone County Historical Society. Mr. Pike was the oldest member of Sacred Heart Parish in Columbia. He was a member of national and state newspaper associations. He was awarded the Silver Beaver for his many years of service in Scouting and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis Club International. In addition to his wife, Clara, Mr. Pike is survived by his son, John F. Pike and wife Nancy of Columbia; daughter, Marilyn Gould and husband John of St. Louis; granddaughters, Christina and Betsy of St. Louis; and two great-granddaughters, also of St. Louis; brother Don Pike of Washington, Mo.; and sister Emma Jo Mudd of Monroe City; along with many nieces and nephews; step-son Ray Wiedmeyer of Columbia; step-daughters, Cheryl Fortuna of Rochester, N.Y., and Rachel Wiedmeyer of Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Boone County Historical Society Museum or a charity of your choice. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at The Bluffs for the wonderful care Mr. Pike received. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Estelle L. Williamson, 98, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Lenoir Woods. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 107 Waugh St. in Columbia. Estelle was born on June 24, 1911, in St. Charles to Anton and Mary Austerschmidt. On Dec. 30, 1937, she married Gordon Williamson. They moved to Columbia shortly after, where she became active at Sacred Heart Church. She was preceded in death by her husband and one child, Mary Schuster, of Scottsdale, Ariz. Mary’s husband, Virgil, survives. Estelle is survived by two children, Frances Elliott and her husband, Jim, of Macks Creek, and Charles Williamson and his wife, Vickie, of Columbia. Surviving grandchildren include Brian Schuster of Mack’s Creek; David Schuster and his wife, Robin, of Grants Pass, Ore.; Eileen Merrill and her husband, Rich, of Queen Creek, Ariz.; Debbi Scotten and her husband, Jeff, of Glendale, Ariz.; Rita Neri of Glendale; Brenda Freeland and her husband, Brian, of Chandler, Ariz.; Denise Valdez and her husband, Stephen, of Phoenix; Molly Mahai and her husband, Borz, of Chandler; Ted Schuster of Scottsdale; and Rob Schuster of Gilbert, Ariz. Surviving stepgrandchildren include Danielle Dawn Miller and her husband, Jimmy, of Edgerton; Christy Mueller and her husband, Donny, of Barnett; Sam Elliott and Delana Nolan of Greenview; Travis Hargrove and his wife, Heather, of Columbia; and Jordon Hargrove and his wife, Jennifer, also of Columbia. She also is survived by 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sacred Heart
Church building fund in Estelle’s name.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Fairview United Methodist Church,
3200 Chapel Hill Road.
Jim married Mary Catherine Wiley Jones on June 24, 1956, in Vicksburg, Miss., and she survives. Other survivors include his daughters, Louise Marie Davis and husband Charles, Susan Kay Rumsey and husband David; stepson John Jones and wife Iris; and daughter-in-law April Jones. Jim truly loved and enjoyed his 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jami, Jeremy, Alma, Jessica, Mellisa, David, Jaclyn, Elizabeth, Sheri and Andrew; and eight great-grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Riley, Kiersten, Morgan, Amber, Valarie and Isaac. He was preceded in death by his parents and one stepson, Larry Don Jones. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be sent to Fairview United Methodist Church-James
Neely Memorial Fund. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Elizabeth M. Jackmon, 79, of Columbia died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at South Hampton Place. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Log Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia. Mrs. Jackmon was born on Oct. 25, 1030, the daughter of Elvin and Emma Bass. She is survived by one son, Irvin Butch Whittler; one daughter, Robin Butler; three brothers, Joe Bass, Norman Sallee and Percy Sallee; four sisters, Charlotte Tilford, Lucille Day, Clementine Kennedy and Judy Murray; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson. Online condolences
may be left at www.htmayfuneralhome.com.
Owen J. Koeppe, 83, of Columbia died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at North Village Park in Moberly. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Owen was born May 29, 1926, in Cedar Grove, Wis., to Edwin and Elizabeth Koeppe. He spent his boyhood years living in south China with his parents who were missionaries with the Reformed Church of America. His education started at home, with his mother teaching him and other missionary children. He attended Shanghai American School from 1939 to 1941. Because of the impending war, he returned to the United States at age 15, graduating from high school in Holland, Mich., in 1943. He entered Hope College in Holland, Mich., in September, 1943. He entered the Navy on May 27, 1944, served as radio technician on several ships in the Pacific Theater and was discharged on July 1, 1946. His education then continued at Hope College, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry in 1949, and was recognized as a distinguished alumnus in 1979. He was married to JoAnn E. Moessner on June 14, 1950 in Muskegon, Mich. Their three children were all born in the 1950s: John (1953), Robert (1955) and Barbara (1958). He received his master of science degree (1951) and doctorate (1953) in biochemistry from the University of Illinois in Urbana. After a post-doctorate fellowship (1953-55) at the University of Minnesota, he joined the University of Missouri biochemistry department in August 1955. He was a professor of biochemistry from 1955-1973, serving as department chair from 1968-1973. Owen possessed a passion for teaching, and was recognized three times by the students of the UM Medical School with a “Golden Apple” award for excellence in teaching. He was also a member of the Faculty Council, serving as chair from 1970-1973. He also was a Faculty-Alumni Award recipient in 1972. In 1973 he became provost for academic affairs at MU and held that position until 1980. He was planning a return to the biochemistry department when offered the provost position at Kansas State University. He served as provost at KSU from 1980-1987, and then taught biochemistry at KSU until his retirement in 1992, receiving an undergraduate teaching award in 1992. Owen and JoAnn moved back to Columbia in 1992. Shortly after his return, he helped coordinate MU’s pre-accreditation self-study. Later he was appointed interim director of the university’s Museum of Art and Archeology and held that position for 18 months. Owen was a charter and active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Columbia, serving as an ordained elder, clerk of session, and was active in Christian education. He enjoyed classical music throughout his life, and was board president of the Missouri Symphony Society in 2004. Owen was a sports enthusiast, enjoying many years in faculty golf and bowling leagues, and was an avid Tigers fan. With a passion for travel, he enjoyed numerous overseas trips with his wife, JoAnn, and brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Norma. Especially memorable were family trips to Michigan and several trips to the western United States when his children were young. Members of his immediate family also fondly remember those trips, now more than ever. Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, JoAnn; children, John and wife Mary Koeppe, Robert and wife Karen Koeppe, Barbara and husband Jim Higdon; grandchildren Erika and Andrew Koeppe and Kathryn and Sarah Higdon; his sister Ruth DeYoung, brother-in-law Jim DeYoung, sister-in-law Norma Koeppe, sisters-in-law Barbara Moessner and Kathryn Moessner; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Roger. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Trinity Presbyterian Church Brotherhood Fund, 1600 West Rollins Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203; the Biochemistry Department at the University of Missouri, c/o Joyce Mast — Business Manager, 117 Schweitzer Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 65211 (checks payable to: University of Missouri); or to the Missouri Symphony Society, 203 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Online condolences
for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Dennis M. Holway, 82, of Simpson, Kan., formerly of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kan. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at McDonald Funeral Home in Beloit. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Survivors
include JoAnne, his wife of 60 years; two daughters, Debra Bolton and Dana
Garcia; two sons, Richard Holway and Dale Holway; a sister; a brother;
14 grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.
Mary Frances Kite, 69, passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at home. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was
born on Feb. 26, 1940, to John and Elizabeth Pauley Ravenscraft in Columbia,
who preceded her in death.
Mary retired
as manager of the microfilm department at the University of Missouri in
2003.
Norma Kenyon died February 1, 2010 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Kenyon,
Norma E.
Preceded in death by parents George and Hattie Leonard; sisters, Katherine Royer, Mildred Slifka, Amanda Leonard; niece Linda Royer; granddaughter Amanda Kenyon. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mary (Stolinski) Kenyon of Omaha; daughter Lynn Kenyon Ross of Keller, TX; grandchildren, Ryan Kenyon, Jessica (Phillip) Ross-New, Seth Ross; great-granddaughter Megan Kenyon; many nieces, nephews and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE 4pm Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home, Fort Calhoun, NE. Inurnment at a later date in Sturgeon Bay, WI. SIEVERS-SPRICK
- Ft. Calhoun, NE 402-468-5678
Shirley Jean Van Drie, 84, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Shirley was born Oct. 23, 1925, in Roseland, Ill., to Walter and Minnie Maddrom Boomker, and they preceded her in death. She was married on Oct. 25, 1952, in Roseland to Louis Van Drie Sr., and he preceded her in death. Shirley
loved attending community prayer meetings, church activities, writing for
local newspapers, gardening, sewing and being part of the historic Ton
family, but she especially loved birthday parties and family gatherings.
She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Muriel and Robert Vander Woude. Online condolences can be sent to sararhoads@embarqmail.com. Memorial
contributions can be made to the family in care of Memorial Funeral Home,
1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes can be left online
at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Ruby was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Lonoke, Ark., to the late George W. and Dora Adeline McNew Finch. She was one of 11 children, and seven siblings preceded her in death. On June 16, 1953 she married Roy Slaughter at Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church, and he preceded her in death in 1978. She served two years, 1951 and 1952, in the WAC Division of the U.S. Army and was a member of Women’s Auxiliary Post 202 of Columbia. She was baptized at Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church and retired from Southdown Quarry in 1999 after 30 years of service. She is survived
by one daughter, Brenda Kaye Slaughter, of Columbia; sister Sadie Shumate
of Jacksonville, Ark.; two brothers, Earl Finch of North Little
Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Betty Lea Brancroft 76, of Columbia died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at her home in Columbia. Graveside services will be held in Union. Mrs. Bancroft was born March 2, 1933, in Kansas City, to Ralph E. and Dorthea Dickerson Lea. Mrs. Bancroft had a career spanning 50 years in the automobile business, starting in Columbia, then in Florida. She was ranked as one of the top 10 in the United States in automotive accounting. She rose to be one of only two women dealers at that time in Florida, owning Betty Bancroft Chevrolet. She retired seven years ago and returned to Columbia. Mrs. Bancroft is survived by one son, Ron Bartel of Columbia; two daughters, Cyndy Crider of Chesterfield and Nancy Cooper of Manchester; three granddaughters, Betsy Bartel, Christin Cooper and Ashley Cooper; three great-granddaughters, Haylie Wilson, Lacey Wilson and Grace Bartel; and one sister, Nina Fuller of Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother, Doyle Lea Memorials may be given to the Cancer Research Center, 3501 Berrywood Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
No services are planned, but a visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Community of Christ Church, 1111 Fairview Road in Columbia. Joan was born in Arma, Kan., to Dan and Cleo White Margrave. She had two half brothers, Bill and Orson Margrave. On Dec. 23, 1951, she married Robert R. Trimble. They lived in Pittsburg, Kan., and Stillwater, Okla., before moving to Columbia in 1966. She worked for the University of Missouri as a secretary for 23 years. Both were active in the RLDS church for many years. Joan loved singing, and she had a beautiful voice. She sang extensively in church choirs as a soloist. Joan and Bob often sang duets. Joan was a most loving and devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert R. Trimble of Columbia; daughter Jo Lynne Perry and husband Phil; granddaughter Leslie Curtis and husband Matt; and great-grandson, Trey Curtis. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, half brothers and son Randy Trimble. To honor Joan’s memory and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Missouri River Hospice, 1410 Heriford Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202, Columbia Restoration Branch c/o B.J. Schultz, 3220 S. Greenfield Court, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or The Community of Christ Church, 1111 Fairview Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. Born March 20, 1914, in Boston, John started his working life at age 13 selling newspapers in Boston aboard the USS Arizona. Among his many vocations, he was a manager of Gorin’s department store in Boston, an owner of a trucking business, and at Bethlehem Steel, he was a welder on warships. On May 5, 1945, he was united in marriage to Marjorie, a lovely redheaded gal whom he fell for instantly at a USO dance. John, a World War II veteran, was proud of his 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he served as a high school guidance counselor in Fulton and as a principal at high schools in Essex, Iowa, and Huntsville. Receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and his Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University in 1963, John obtained a doctorate in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1973. John became
a professor of curriculum and instruction at MU. Among the programs he
directed, he particularly enjoyed working with members of the Missouri
Bar Association, who taught classes attended by educators throughout Missouri.
In retirement, he built a beautiful log cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks and, as always, cherished time with his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; sons Dennis Robert of Jamison, Pa., and John Patrick Jr. and Charles Michael of Lutz; and daughter Katherine Viola Wallace of Monett. John was proud of each of his 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, including Marjorie Wallace Lewis, who is an attorney in Columbia. John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sister. Suggested
remembrances may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia,
where John was a member for many years. He was a devoted husband, father,
grandfather, great grandfather, patriot and Christian and will be greatly
missed.
A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Community of Christ Church, 111 Fairview Road. A dinner will follow for family and close friends. Kevin’s life was lived with love for his family and friends. He graduated from North Callaway High School in 1979 and then moved to Columbia. He worked as a warehouse manager and purchasing agent for most of his career. He loved to play with his sons and go to the Gulf of Mexico with his wife and kids. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Strange Ridgeway; sons Samuel Powell Ridgeway and Rusty Allen Richardson; mother Bonnie Jean Martin Ridgeway; his siblings, Robert “Bob” Ridgeway, Bill Ridgeway, Sandra Fischer, Ronald Simpson and Mike Simpson; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded
in death by his father, Robert Powell Ridgeway.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Zelma was born March 22, 1919, at Top Ozark in Washington County to Wilbur and Lucinda Johnston Boyer. She was married to Walter Leon Shock. She was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia. She worked at Wigwam Restaurant and Local Pan Dandy Bakery and for many years for the Boone County Abstract Office. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia L. Newton, Nelda Coffman and Joyce Algiere; two sons, James Algiere and Thomas Algiere; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sons, Melvin and Lester Dale Algiere. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, March 13, at Mount Celestial Baptist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be from 10 to noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery. Freddie was born July 6, 1942, in Charleston, Mo., the son of Stanford and Colleta Woody Nevels. Survivors include three sons, Freddie Nevels Jr., George Gardner and Josh Allen, all of Columbia; two daughters, Videtta Peggy Alvis of Chicago and Yvette Nevels of Columbia; two brothers, Clifford Nevels and Earl Nevels, both of Columbia; two sisters, Sue Glasgow and Anna Allen, both of Columbia; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the H.T. May & Son Funeral
Home in Columbia. Online condolences may be left at www.htmayfuneralhome.com.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash St. in Columbia. Danny is survived by his children, Danny Miller Jr., Roxie Miller, Signora Carter and Tondelaya Carter; a brother, Sonny Miller; as well as two sisters, Mae Falls and Dorothy Butler. Online condolences may be extended to Danny’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
Published Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Missouri United Methodist Church. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. Mary was born Nov. 10, 1923, in St. Louis to Dr. Harold and Ollie Broach Harris. She was married to her husband of 51 years, Joseph E. Edmondson, on June 10, 1945, in Troy. Mary attended Central Methodist College and the University of Missouri, from which she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in medicine. Her love of music was endless as she was an accomplished pianist, sang with the Chancel Choir, University Choral Union, Mothersingers and Sextet for more than 50 years. She also volunteered with the Red Cross and at Lenoir Woods. Mary excelled in cooking, sewing, knitting and solving puzzles. Mary is survived by her sons, Tom (Dorothy) of Goreville, Ill., David (Jeannie) of Bloomington, Ill., Joseph Howard of Columbia; daughters Nancy Hart (David) of Liberal, Kan., and Elizabeth Childress (Robert) of Cleburne, Texas; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nancy Vineyard of Lacey, Wash., and Ann Coppens (Berch) of Cape Coral, Fla. Mary leaves behind dear friends and a grateful family. Donations or memorials may be made to Missouri United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences
for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Paul De Haven, 84, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo. Services, conducted by the Rev. John Fussner, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 St. Charles Road in Columbia. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Mr. De Haven was born Dec. 16, 1925, to Willard and Corda De Haven in Butler. Paul was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran during World War II. He served in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1945. He married Ruth Hackmann on Aug. 7, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2002. Paul worked as a housing inspector for the city of Columbia and later retired managing real estate. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Sims of Columbia; three grandchildren, Emily Sims, Kristen Sims and Ashley De Haven; two sisters, Mary Richardson of Colorado and Barbara Smith of Maine; one brother, Jimmy De Haven of Missouri; and one sister-in-law, Sandra De Haven of Columbia. He was preceded in death by two sons, Terry and Bruce De Haven; as well as one brother and two sisters. Memorials
are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Paul D. Burgess, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tenn. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Smathers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until time of the service. He was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Putnam County, Tenn., to the late David I. and Lela Hicks Burgess. Mr. Burgess was a member of Cookeville First Presbyterian Church and a longtime elder and deacon at Union Grove Presbyterian and First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. He was a graduate of Central High School in Cookeville and served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1949. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1950 from Tennessee Technological University, a master’s degree in extension education in 1962 from the University of Missouri, and a Ph.D. in adult and higher education administration in 1971 from the University of Chicago. After starting his career as an assistant county agent with the University of Missouri Extension Services in Gasconade County, he eventually went on to serve as an assistant director of Cooperative Extension. Mr. Burgess retired from the university in 1982 as professor emeritus and moved home to Cookeville, where he and his wife happily spent the rest of his life. He was an avid farmer, gardener, whittler, hunter, fisherman and former president of the Upper Cumberland Beagle Club. His family includes his wife, Anna Lois Milligan Burgess, whom he married on April 18, 1948; three daughters, Anna Paulette Farnham and husband Duane of White House, Tenn., Debora Burgess of St. Louis, and Karen Burger and husband Jim of Columbia; a son, Mark Burgess and wife Amy of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters, Martha Pearl Cobb of Maryville and Bettie Sue Presley of Algood, Tenn.; two brothers, Ted Burgess of Silver Point, Tenn., and Fred Burgess of Trafalgar, Ind.; eight grandchildren, D.J. Farnham, Tammy Scheel, Michael, Bryan and Stephanie Burger, and Brandon, Katie and Avery Burgess; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Jean Burgess; and a brother, Roy Burgess. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Cookeville or
Creative Compassion.
Sharon Wilson Patterson, 79, of Columbia passed away Monday, March, 15, 2010, at her residence. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Millard Family Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, with the Rev. Keith Vessel officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wheeling Cemetery near Chillicothe. She was born on June 20, 1930, in Braymer to Ernie Nathan and Ruby J. Belshe Wilson. Sharon was a 1948 graduate of North Kansas City High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1952. She worked as a registered dietitian for the Center School District in Kansas City and then later became a dietary consultant for the Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Aging, from 1979 until her retirement in 1995. Sharon balanced her dedication to her career with the responsibilities of raising five children, her primary devotion in life. She imparted her love of good food, reading, music, art and theater to her children and grandchildren. Throughout her life, her beloved pets brought her companionship and joy. Sharon is remembered by all who knew her for her brilliant smile and optimism. She is survived by her five children, Katherine Patterson Munoz and her husband, Lee, of Denver, William Vance Patterson and his wife, Jane, of Fort Worth, Texas, Michael Wayne Patterson of Columbia, Scott Wilson Patterson and his wife, Sabine, of Lodi, N.Y., and Heather Patterson Jones and her husband, Randy, of Columbia; one brother, Christopher A. Wilson and his wife, Leslie, of Kansas City; and two grandchildren, Blake Patrick Munoz of Orlando, Fla., and Zachary Lee Jones of Columbia. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral
Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 442-7112. Condolences
may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Millard Family Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, with the Rev. Keith Vessel officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wheeling Cemetery near Chillicothe. She was born on June 20, 1930, in Braymer to Ernie Nathan and Ruby J. Belshe Wilson. Sharon was a 1948 graduate of North Kansas City High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1952. She worked as a registered dietitian for the Center School District in Kansas City and then later became a dietary consultant for the Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Aging, from 1979 until her retirement in 1995. Sharon balanced her dedication to her career with the responsibilities of raising five children, her primary devotion in life. She imparted her love of good food, reading, music, art and theater to her children and grandchildren. Throughout her life, her beloved pets brought her companionship and joy. Sharon is remembered by all who knew her for her brilliant smile and optimism. She is survived by her five children, Katherine Patterson Munoz and her husband, Lee, of Denver, William Vance Patterson and his wife, Jane, of Fort Worth, Texas, Michael Wayne Patterson of Columbia, Scott Wilson Patterson and his wife, Sabine, of Lodi, N.Y., and Heather Patterson Jones and her husband, Randy, of Columbia; one brother, Christopher A. Wilson and his wife, Leslie, of Kansas City; and two grandchildren, Blake Patrick Munoz of Orlando, Fla., and Zachary Lee Jones of Columbia. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral
Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 442-7112. Condolences
may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole, Fla. She was born in Coupeville, Wash. She was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a retired nurse from the Columbia area. She had a love of orchids and was particularly devoted to her grandchildren, Cameron and Dylan Hoyt. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi L. Hoyt; her grandsons Cameron and Dylan Hoyt, all of Seminole; a brother David J. Bowers; sisters Pauline Rohde, Susan Boone and Rebecca Wood, all from Washington state; and several nieces and nephews. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She was
preceded in death by her parents and her son, Michael.
Jack Linneaus Pestle, 80, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home. Services will be at noon on Monday, March 22, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services. Jack was born Jan. 4, 1930, in Howell, Mich., to Frank and Eula Fosket Pestle, and they preceded him in death. He married Doris “Corky” Drury on June 27, 1953, in Lansing, Mich., and she preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53 during the Korean conflict. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Elks Lodge in Columbia and the Masonic Lodge in Howell. Jack was an avid golfer who belonged to the $3 Club. He worked for many years as a volunteer at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and Boone Hospital Center. Survivors include daughter Jody Pestle; sons James Pestle and wife Karin and Jack Pestle and wife Janet; and five grandchildren, Jacob, Jennifer, Andrew, Quinn and Grant, all of Columbia. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Field. Memorial contributions can be made to Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital Voluntary Services, 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-Missouri Chapter, 201 Southampton Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Dorothy Lee, 87, of Columbia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Memorial Funeral Home. Chapel service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy was born March 27, 1922, to Frank and Gertie Griggs Johnson in Columbia, and they preceded her in death. She married Durwood Lee on Dec. 24, 1940, in Ashland, and he also preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by two children, Judith Hyde and husband Harley, and Tommy Lee and wife Karen; daughter-in-law Karen K. Lee; siblings Ellen Anderson of Salina, Kan., Margaret King of Chandler, Texas, and John Johnson of Marquette, Mich.; sister-in-law, Mabel Woody of Columbia; grandchildren Jeff Lee and wife Trenda, Jerry Lee and wife Barb, Tony Lee and wife Vicky, Denny Lee and wife Tracey, Scott Hyde and wife Chelsey, Patricia Fischer and husband Donald, and Lisa Edwards and husband Buddy; great-grandchildren Amy, Hunter, Heath, Hayden, Kaitlyn, Zach, Sierra and Cody Lee, Christopher, Jason, Nathan and Jonathan Hyde, Brandi, Ashley, Haylee and Abby Fischer, and Austin and Megan Edwards; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and good friends Denny and Louise Gibbs. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Lee; two grandsons, Joey (Tommy Joe) Lee and Ronnie Hyde; one brother, Leonard Johnson; and three sisters, Eula Singleton of Kennewick, Wash., Ruby King of Columbia and Pat Morton of Columbia. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church, Route F, Fulton, Mo., 65251. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Mary M. Thompson of Columbia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at her home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Broadway Christian Church. A reception will follow services in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Mary was born July 24, 1940, in Troy to Fred and Lockie Sitton Martinek. She married Warren A. Thompson of Bristow, Okla., on June 12, 1965, in Hawk Point. Her career included serving on the faculty at both Fontbonne University while living in St. Louis and the College of HES at UMC after moving to Columbia. She then was the Missouri information coordinator and Mid-Missouri representative for the St. Louis District Dairy Council. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church where she served as an elder, board member, and Stephen minister. Survivors include two sons, Russell and his wife Mary Beth of St. Louis, and Wyatt and wife Stacey of Columbia; one daughter, Sara, of Hyde Park, N.Y.; two grandsons, Cooper and Shane of St. Louis, and one sister, Ethel Jean Folta of Troy. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother, Frank Wayne Martinek. Memorial donations may be made to Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Mary Louise Angell, 90, of Clark died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Loma Linda Nursing Home. She had been in failing health. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Cater Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Chapel Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of service Wednesday. Louise was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Ralph and Sylvia Halterman Switzer. She married Carl Angell on Feb. 3, 1940, in Kansas City, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Louise was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Moberly. She enjoyed crewel embroidery and loved to fish. Survivors include her children, Peggy and Duane Turner of LaPlata, Patti and Glen Sapp of Ashland, Gene and Donna Angell of O’Fallon, Sue and Raymond Sapp and Jim and Rose Angell, all of Columbia; 13 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Also preceding
her in death were her parents; an infant son; a daughter, Linda; and a
brother, Earl.
Danny Lee Miller, 55, of Columbia passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash St. in Columbia. Danny is survived by his children, Danny Miller Jr., Roxie Miller, Signora Carter and Tondelaya Carter; a brother, Sonny Miller; as well as two sisters, Mae Falls and Dorothy Butler. Online condolences
may be extended to Danny’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. You are welcome to visit with the Prange family from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 5, at Parker Funeral Service. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Harry was born Feb. 16, 1932, in Chicago. He served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War. Harry was president of Prange Enterprises/dba Prange Intimates. He was also active in the insurance business as a CLU. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jean; two sons, Richard Prange, wife Pamela and children Michael and Jourdan of Atlanta, and Randall Prange, wife Kimberlee and children Nicole and Stephen of Olathe, Kan.; a daughter, Rhonda, husband Scott Harder and children Amanda, Courtney and Brandon of Overland Park, Kan.; and four great-grandchildren. Harry’s family would like to thank the local medical community for their wonderful care during his battle with leukemia; they were brilliant, compassionate and amazing. Online condolences for the family
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Delores Mae Boehm Nichols, 81, of Columbia passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, March 31, at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth Street in Columbia. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the start of the service on Wednesday with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Delores was born July 19, 1928, in Neenah, Wis., to Joseph and Gertrude Noel Boehm. They later moved to Columbia, where she married Billy Joe Nichols on Aug. 31, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents. While in Columbia she was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary, and a past president of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed many years at their Lake of the Ozarks cabin with her husband and family. Delores is survived by her husband of 63 years, B.J. Nichols; four daughters, Bille Jean Tyler and husband R.J. of Ashland, Barbara Hague and husband Richard of Columbia, Debbie Rice and husband Darrell of Rocheport, and Dorothea Perkins and husband Michael of Columbia; eight grandchildren, Andrea Rainwater, Dianna Looper, Rebecca Batsell, Richard Hague III, Derrick Rice, Dawn Kimberly Rice, Adam Perkins and Andrew Perkins; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
William R. Hopper, 60, died on Monday, March 29, 2010, at his mother’s home in Garden Grove, Calif. Services will be at a later date. He was born Nov. 2, 1949, in Columbia to Virginia Douglas Hopper and Bill L. Hopper. He was a graduate of Irvine University in Irvine, Calif. Survivors
include his mother; sisters Leah Cox of Los Altos, Calif., and Laura Hopper
of Aloha, Ore.; and brother Kirby Hopper of Garden Grove.
Dean L. Smith, 76, of Columbia passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010, at University Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Dean was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Lock Springs to Thesler and Letha Shively Smith, and they preceded him in death. He was married to Joan Carol Rice on March 6, 1981, in Columbia, and she survives. Dean was a graduate of Chillicothe High School and attended Chillicothe Business College. He worked for the Missouri Job Service for 36 years, managing the Columbia office from 1969 until his retirement in 1996. He was a proud member of the NRA at the Benefactor level and enjoyed waterfowl hunting. Survivors also include his children, Steve Smith and wife Cathryn of Flippin, Ark., Kristi Stricker and husband John of Vancouver, Wash., Scott Smith and wife Patti of Jefferson City, Bev Stephens and husband Bruce of Arizona and Barb Nunnery and husband Ron of New Bloomfield; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Rex Smith. Memorial contributions can be made to NRA ILA, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 22030. Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Calvary Baptist Church, 606 Ridgeway Ave. in Columbia. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Violet was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Carroll County to Julius F. and Margaret Runyon Kresse. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Moose Lodge of Moberly. She was an Avon representative for 30-plus years. She was employed at Clark’s Luncheonette during the ’60s and also worked at Columbia Public Schools. Violet enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, playing bingo and her pets. Her greatest joy was being with her family. Survivors include four children, Debbie Spry and husband Tilford of Columbia, Donnie DeWayne Forbis and wife Kendra of Moberly, Lisa Tipton and husband Travis, and John Fountain Jr., all of Columbia; two brothers, Austin Kresse and wife Barbara of Grain Valley and Otis Kresse of Ava; a sister, Julia Gilmore of Jefferson City; two grandchildren, James Spry and wife Jody, and Kendra Lang and husband Jason; and three great-grandchildren, Austin Crane and Abby and Emma Lang. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Donna Sue; and two brothers, Robert and Roy Kresse. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cosmopolitan Club of Columbia, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Condolences and tributes may be
shared with the family at www.bachyager.com.
A memorial service is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Missouri Theatre at the corner of Ninth and Locust streets in Columbia. He was born May 6, 1926, in Proctor, Texas, to the late Houston Clyde Wilson Sr. and Lena B. Purvis Wilson. On Aug. 24, 1957, he married his wife of 52 years, Betty K. Wilson, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and she survives him of the home. Clyde is also survived by his brother, Ray Wilson; four sons, Thomas H. Wilson, David A. Wilson, James A. Wilson and Benjamin C. Wilson; one daughter, Anne K. Ferrell; four daughters-in-law, Cecilia Laura Wilson, Mary Lee Anderson, Carmen Abara Wilson and Lynn O’Brien Wilson; plus one son-in-law, Sean Ferrell; plus 11 grandchildren, Ana Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Luke Wilson, Luis Wilson, Manuel Wilson, Lena Wilson, Alan Wilson, Benjamin Wilson Jr., Katherine Wilson, Eva Ferrell and Sage Ferrell. Clyde was raised in Waco, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in mathematics in 1949, followed by his attendance at the University of Texas, where he received is Master of Arts in anthropology in 1953 and finally attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his doctorate in anthropology 1961. Dr. Wilson joined the University of Missouri faculty in 1961 and thereafter founded the Department of Anthropology in 1966 and served as the first chairman of the department. He retired as full professor in 1997 and became professor emeritus of the Department of Anthropology, University of Missouri. Since that time he served as associate curator, NAGPRA Program, MU Museum of Anthropology, coordinating the repatriation of Native American human remains. Inspired by Leslie White, he developed an emphasis in cultural evolution beginning as a research anthropologist with the Jicarilla Apache Tribe in Dulce, N.M., from 1958 to 1960. He was a fellow with the American Anthropological Association, an associate with Current Anthropology Society and a member of the Ethnological Society. He was awarded the MU Peace Studies Professor of the Year Award for 1998. In addition to his academic career, Clyde Wilson cultivated a lifelong interest in public service beginning with a campaign for U.S. Congress in 1970 in the midst of the Vietnam War era. This experience inspired him to run successfully for one of the four city council seats in 1971. Three successful re-election campaigns followed, culminating in his election in 1979 to a two-year term as mayor of Columbia. His service occurred during a time when Columbia was undergoing a renaissance reflected by (among other things) addressing civil rights issues, land use conservation and being instrumental in the conception of the Katy Trail. After leaving office, he remained active by serving on various city commissions and in the East Campus Neighborhood Association. He has long been a role model for others, inspiring them to become involved in public service in promotion of progressive issues, and as a true example of integrity, vision and commitment to others. Memorial contributions can be made to the Department of Anthropology, University of Missouri, 107 Swallow Hall, Columbia, Mo., 65211, towards the establishment of a scholarship to honor Dr. Wilson; Peace Works of Mid-Missouri; or The Salvation Army. Arrangements by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society of Columbia, (573) 442-7850. Online condolences
may be shared with Clyde’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
John Meade Betz Jr., 86, of Columbia passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 5, at the funeral home. John was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Callaway County to Bertha Winnegar Betz and John Betz Sr. and they preceded him in death. He married Mildred Crane on March 28, 1946, in Columbia and she preceded him in death. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in North Africa, Sicily and Northern Italy. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and was a survivor of the great bombing raid on Bari, Italy. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and he loved spending time on his farm. John had worked for the city of Columbia’s Water and Light Department for 33 years until his retirement in 1986. Survivors include his children, John E. Betz and wife Peggy, Danny Betz and wife Patty, Vickie Williamson and husband Charlie, Ron Betz and wife Betty, and Don Betz, all of Columbia, and Roger Betz and wife Lucy of Austin, Texas; a sister, Margie Cason of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren Kris Betz and wife Michelle of Hallsville, Jesse Norman of Columbia, Stacy Norman of Hartsburg, Travis Hargrove and wife Heather of Columbia, Jordon Hargrove and wife Jennifer of Columbia, and Celia Betz; great-grandchildren Kaylee and Kody Betz, Ally Anthony, Brooke and Christopher Hargrove; along with several nieces and nephews and his dogs Babe, Paco, Jingles, Chaw and Buddy, who were his best friends. He was also preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Memorial contributions can be made to Second Chance Animal Fund, 16390 Harris Rd., Prairie Home, Mo. 65068 Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
John “JD” Hartmann, 62, of Columbia passed away at his home Sunday, April 4, 2010. Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Memorial Funeral Home. Gathering will be from 1 p.m. until time of service. Military honors to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. John was born May 20, 1947, to Dean Hartmann and Annette Keller in Berlin, Germany, and they preceded him in death. John retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service and was an active member of Fairview Church of Christ. John is survived by one brother, Larry E. Hartmann and wife Joyce of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two uncles, Lee Hartmann and wife Betty of Illinois, and Paul Hartmann and wife Zita of Florida; three nieces, Donna Chandler and husband Vince, and Debbi Hartmann, all of Columbia, and Gina Turner and husband TJ of Iowa; two nephews, Terence Dean Hartmann of Columbia and Larry Isaacs and wife Jeanne of Iowa; two great-nieces, Patti Chandler and Abbygail Hartmann, both of Columbia; and two great-nephews, Dustin Hartmann of Camp Pendleton and Austin Isaacs of Iowa. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents. Memorial contributions may be made to Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services Inc., Valparaiso, Ind., 46383; or Fairview Church of Christ, Columbia, Mo. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Ervin “Smiley” Dauenhauer, 81, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at home in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. His funeral Mass and military burial were held Friday, April 9, 2010, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. After retirement from the U.S. Air Force (1948-1968) as a navigator, Ervin and his family moved to Columbia. He taught business management for the University of Missouri’s Department of Agricultural Economics. He enjoyed his work with farmers and their communities. Recognizing a need for transportation of those living in rural areas to larger communities for necessary services, he became involved in O.A.T.S., a rural public transportation service. He served on the board of directors from 1972-74, and continued as an advisor until retirement. Because of his enthusiastic support, we ask that memorial contributions be sent to O.A.T.S. Ervin is
survived by his dedicated wife of 59 years, Lorelei Dauenhauer; four daughters,
Paula, Victoria, Mary and Ann; a son, David; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. Friday until time of services. Helen was born March 30, 1925, in Paris, Mo., to Wallace and Mayme Maharry Beacom, and they preceded her in death. She married Edmond “Ray” Abell on Sept. 2, 1944, in Fulton, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1989. She then married Nylen “Eddie” Edwards on June 9, 1996 in Columbia, and he survives. Helen was a graduate of Paris High School in Paris, Mo. She met Ray when he was a pharmacist stationed at the Fulton Naval Hospital. They resided for a short time in Fulton and Chicago, but most of their married life was in Columbia, where Ray worked as a pharmacist and managed Knight’s Drug Shop on Broadway. Helen was a member of Broadway Christian Church and was active in PTA, as a Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital volunteer, in the Saturday Nighter’s Dance Club and with many other local activities. She was an avid bridge player and worked for many years at Phillippe Beauty Shop. Most recently, she was a resident of South Hampton Place Care Facility, where she began her journey to meet her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2010. May Helen Louise Abell Edwards rest in God’s grace. Survivors include two daughters, Jane Johnson and husband Lyle and Paula Thomas and husband Mark of Columbia; grandchildren Michelle Johnson Niles and husband Dan and Travis Johnson; and great-grandchildren Maxwell Rodhouse, Joseph and Benjamin Niles, and Isabel Johnson. She was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association Mid-MO Chapter, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or Preferred Hospice, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Dana “Sally” Winslow Brown, 91, of Columbia died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at her home. A memorial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Unitarian Universalist Church. Survivors include a sister, Becky Stuart and husband Richard of Bloomington, Ind.; son Bob Brown and wife Wanda and daughter Sally Antimi Stucker and husband Bill, all of Columbia; grandchildren Linn Vaught and husband Gary of Ashland, Luci Antimi Faucher and husband Scott of Pace, Fla., Debbie Antimi Briedwell, Nikki Antimi and partner Chrissy, Les Brown and Michael Antimi, all of Columbia; as well as 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Kenny Jr.; a son-in-law, Carl Antimi; two brothers; a sister; and two great-granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be sent to Columbia Audubon Society, P.O. Box 1331, Columbia, MO., 65205. A more complete
obituary may be found and online condolences may be expressed at www.heartlandcremation.com.
She is survived by her husband, John McBaine; sons, Christopher (Philadelphia police officer), Craig (Baghdad Combat Veteran, now home and working as an electircian apprentice in Tampa); and daughter, Kelly (representative at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg). Carole worked as an executive secretary with General Motors for 20 years and left to be a full-time homemaker. She graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, MI and the Pontiac School of Business. Carole was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and became a U.S. Citizen when her family moved to Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents Rita and Glenn Hansman and brother, Glenn. Carole and family came to Florida following John's retirement from General Motors in 2000. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. She is loved and will be missed very much. She can now rest in peace free of pain. Friends are calling Tuesday (today) April 13, 2010 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm with a vigil service at 7 pm at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Largo 727-562-2080. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10 am at St. Jerome Catholic Chruch, Largo. Condolences
may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Memorial Funeral Home. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. George was born April 26, 1923, in Stephenville, Texas. He graduated from Tarleton State University in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was a combat airman in the South Pacific, where he flew many missions in the B-25 Mitchell aircraft and received a Purple Heart. George received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1948 from Texas A&M University. He met and married his beloved wife, Quata Joy Stephens, on Feb. 5, 1949. The newlyweds then moved to Missouri where he practiced veterinary medicine for one year. The University of Missouri came calling and he moved to Columbia to join the teaching staff of a young veterinary school in 1950. George enjoyed academia. He finished his master’s degree in 1952 at Auburn University and went on to receive a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota in 1965. George went on to become a professor at the University of Missouri and later served as associate dean. He received the distinguished faculty award from MU and was honored by the Knights of Italy. In 1973, he returned to Texas A&M as dean of the veterinary college. He retired in 1989 and returned to Columbia. In retirement, he authored a book about his experiences in the South Pacific entitled “Tree Top Airmen.” He was active in the Kiwanis Club, serving two times as president, and was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia. George was an avid photographer and gardener. He was truly loved and cared for by so many friends all over the country. Survivors include his two children, Kay Kapp and husband Harry of Grand Rapids Mich., and Darrel Shelton and wife Joyce of Belleville, Ill.; six grandchildren, Andy Cohle, Corey Cohle and wife Elisa, Dusty Cohle and wife Beth, and Natalie, Leigh and Maxwell Shelton; two stepgrandchildren, Daniel and Dana Kapp; and three great-grandchilden, Ashton, Trenton and Braxton Cohle. He will
join his dear wife of 57 years, who left us in 2006; and his parents, W.D.
and Georgia Tucker Shelton.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Alean was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Wooldridge to Fred Seifert and Phoeba Garrett Seifert. She was married on Aug. 17, 1941, in Columbia to Robert E. “Bob” Daly. Alean is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bob Daly; one brother, RC Seifert; one sister, Carla Fay Walters; two sons, Fred Daly and Jim Daly; two daughters, Betty Coleman and Jane Rhodes; five grandchildren, Racheal Sutton, Stuart Coleman, Sherry Barnhouse, Jimmy Daly and Christian Daly; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Virginia Seifert; two brothers, Jack Seifert and Joe Seifert; two grandchildren, Steve Rhodes and Gretchen Garcia; and one great-grandchild, Brian Barnhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hills Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
John donated his body to the University of Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Community of Christ Church, 1111 S. Fairview Rd., in Columbia. Mr. Whipple was born Feb. 13, 1925 in Groton, Conn., to Alma and Dora (LeMoine) Whipple. On June 6, 1947, he married Shirley Jane Swanson in Independence, Mo., and she preceded him in death after 57 years together. John was born back east and lived in Canada’s southern Ontario, but spent most of his life in the Midwest — in Minnesota and, for the most part, in Missouri. He attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, where he received his liberal arts degree, followed by his attendance at the University of Missouri, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees. Mr. Whipple served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War and then the Naval Reserve until 1956. He worked as a full-time minister from 1954 until 1969 and then worked in an administrative capacity at the University of Missouri until retirement. Once retired, he and his wife, Shirley, did several stints working in national parks all across the country while traveling in their R.V. John enjoyed fishing, camping, carpentry, landscape oil painting, traveling and working with people. He had a great sense of humor and he instilled a love of learning and doing a good job in his children. John was a lifetime member and high priest of the Community of Christ Church and was active in the priesthood until he retired in the early 1990s. He was a longtime member of the Downtown Optimist Club where he received the honor of “Distinguished President.” John is survived by his children, Jacqueline Whipple of San Diego; John Whipple Jr. of Jefferson City; Judy Lincoln and husband Scott, and Jill Heisler and husband Gerry, all of Columbia; his grandchildren, Christine Duis, Jayson and Matthew Mengel, Zachary and Gabriel Posse, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; John Whipple III of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Laura Whipple of Blue Springs, Mo.; Christopher Lincoln, and Alexander and Grant Heisler, all of Columbia; stepgrandchildren Samantha Myers of Columbia and Kimberly Hoffman of Portland, Ore., as well as 13 blended grandchildren; and his sister, Elizabeth Scott of Independence, Mo. He is also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. We are thankful for a long productive life and blessed relief from a debilitating disease. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Missouri Veterans Home Auxiliary, 1 Veterans Dr., Mexico, MO 65265-3379. Online condolences may be extended to John’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com. Arrangements
are by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society of Columbia. (573)442-7850.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Dorothy was born June 10, 1921, in Oklahoma City; her parents were Archibald Thornton McWethey and Myrtle Glasgow McWethey. She grew up in Ponca City, Okla. Dorothy married Romane F. Chappell on May 26, 1946, and moved to Columbia in 1954. Dorothy was a woman of great faith who dedicated her life to helping others through volunteering and community service. Known as “Mrs. President,” she served as president of Lee School PTA, Jefferson Junior High School PTA, City Council of Camp Fire Girls, Columbia City Council PTA, King’s Daughters and Sons of Missouri, and University of Missouri Hospital Auxiliary Board. Dorothy was a 34-year volunteer at University Hospital Guest Services and a member of the League of Women Voters. She faithfully served for 35 years in the Bratton-Cunningham Circle at Missouri United Methodist Church. There, she helped found the Altar Flower Visitation Ministry, which gives hope and encouragement to ailing and home-bound church members. Dorothy loved life and thanked God for her many blessings. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and gathering with family and friends. She belonged to multiple bridge groups and played several times a week over the past 50 years. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Romane “Roe” Chappell; their son, Stephen Chappell, and his wife, Robin Nunnelly; daughters Cindee Chappell and Nanci Chappell; granddaughter Cortnee Smith and her husband, Brian; grandson Timothy Davault Chappell; and great-granddaughters Audrey and Noelle Smith. Memorials may be sent to King’s Daughters’ Home, 620 West Blvd., Mexico, Mo., 65265. E-mail condolences
may be sent to Dorothychappell@ymail.com.
Margery E. Wheeler, 87, of Columbia passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia. A memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia at a later date. She is survived by three sons, Robert, David, and Charles; and five grandchildren, not of the area. Her parents, and her husband, Jesse, preceded her in death. Condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Marilyn Ruth Capron, 79, of Columbia was transformed into glory on Friday, April 30, 2010. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held Thursday, May 6, at Open Door Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a service following at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Marilyn was born May 29, 1930, in Hannibal, the daughter of Floyd William and Mary Ruth Hicks LaDue. Marilyn married LaDon Richard Capron on Aug. 24, 1952. She retired from the University of Missouri’s Veterinary School as assistant to the dean. Surviving are three children, Mark Richard and Laurel Capron of St. Louis, David Alan and Susa Capron and Ruth Michele Capron Walton, all of Columbia; six grandchildren, Meredith Capron Williams and husband Dustin, Stephen Andre Capron, Hannah Ruth, Joshua David, and John Robert and Mary Catherine Capron. Among others, Marilyn was greeted at her eternal home by her husband, LaDon; parents, Floyd and Mary LaDue; and a brother, Paul William Ladue. Most importantly, Marilyn was welcomed into her rest by her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Open Door Baptist Church, 4828 Meadow Lark Lane, Columbia, MO 65201-9105; or to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1, 9501 Coyote Hill Road, Harrisburg, MO 65256. Arrangements
are by Nilson Funeral Home.
Dorothy Bryson, 89, of Columbia passed away Monday, May 3, 2010. Private graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery will be at a later date. Dorothy was born March 31, 1921, to Samuel and Bertha Ankrom Griffin, and they preceded her in death. She married Marvin Bryson in 1937, and he also preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Patricia Palmer of Columbia, Shirley Ruppel and husband Rich of Fulshear, Texas, and Virginia Faurot and husband Jay of Farmington, N.M.; five grandchildren, two of whom, Jay Faurot III and Troy Palmer, are from Columbia; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or charity of donor’s choice. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Betty J. Griffith, 75, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Parkside Manor. Services will be at 8 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of services. Private entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Betty was born May 20, 1934, in Mexico, Mo., to Paul and Beulah Tanner Davis, and they preceded her in death. She was married on May 21, 1959, in Mexico to Donald Griffith, and he survives. She was a 1952 graduate of Mexico High School. She enjoyed all kinds of animals, cake decorating and attending garage sales, but her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her son, Michael Griffith and wife Jennifer; and daughter Donna Loyd, all of Columbia; brother Paul Davis, Jr. of Mexico; grandchildren Justin Loyd and Matthew, Rachel and Allison Griffith; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Newton, Bill and Harry “Gene” Davis. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Wilbur Jack Provin, 82, of Columbia passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, at The Bluffs after a long illness. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service time Monday. Born Nov. 22, 1927, to Earl and Eva Shaw Provin in Harrison County, Jack had four brothers and two sisters while growing up on a farm. After graduating from Ridgeway High School, Jack joined the United States Army. After being discharged from Fort Knox, Ky., he entered the University of Missouri. Jack married Lois McQuerry in 1949 in St. Joseph, where they lived and worked until they returned to Columbia and Jack resumed school. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture and began working for the USDA where he remained until retirement in 1986. Following retirement, Jack remained busy with community service and enjoyed time on his farm in Harrison County. In addition to being an active member of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, he was a proud 50-year member of The Sunrise Optimist Club, a member of IOOF and volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the DAV. Jack held offices including state president of NARFE organization, and was active at OAK. Jack was always ready with a helping hand. He also used any excuse to get back to his farm, where he was surrounded with family and lifetime friends. Jack was a fan of all University of Missouri athletics. He is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Moni Lentz and husband, Larry, and Michael Provin, Michelle Provin and Marty Provin and wife, Nancy; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter and Ronald Provin; a sister, Peggy Thiebert; and many nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frances Ladean Flint; and brothers Horace Ray and Herman. Memorial
contributions can be made to Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church,
702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201.
Melba N.
Turnbull, 86, of Hallsville, formerly of Denison, Texas, passed away Sunday,
May 9, 2010 at Heritage Hall Nursing
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Sherman, Texas. Melba N. Turnbull was born Feb. 3, 1924 in Denison, Texas, the daughter of Edgar and Stella Mae Atkins. She married Charles Wilson in 1942. She later married Wes Turnbull in 1974 and he preceded her in death in 1996. Melba worked in computer chip assembly for Texas Instruments in Dallas for twenty years, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, and also was a current member of the Hallsville Baptist Church in Hallsville. Survivors include two sons; Richard and Janet Wilson of Hallsville and John and Karin Wilson of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers; Billy Redding of Denison and Tony Redding of Houston; one sister; Delores Jones of Denison; two grandchildren, Lisa Martin and husband, John, of Columbia and Ben Wilson of San Diego.; three great-grandchildren; Joy, Matthew, and Grace Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one grandchild, Greg Wilson, in 1994. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
J. Lorraine Chapel, 80, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Scottsdale. A private family service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. She was born July 19, 1929, in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada, to James Douglas Halverson and Edna Jean Langille, who preceded her in death. She married James L. Chapel, M.D., on Dec. 20, 1952, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and he preceded her in death. She was a resident of Columbia for 37 years and was a longtime member of the Country Club of Missouri and active participant in Women’s State Golf. She was an avid Missouri Tigers fan and booster who attended Tiger football games come rain or shine for more than 40 years. Survivors include sister Geneva Fynn of Toronto, Ontario; daughter, Michele Chapel of Long Beach, Calif.; and sons Dr. Dan Chapel of Phoenix and Dr. Howard Chapel and daughter-in-law Mary Kay Chapel of Chesterfield. She was the grandmother of Alex and Jack Chapel of Phoenix, and Lash, Brendan, Garrett and Mackenzie Chapel of Chesterfield. She also
was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Core of Montreal, Quebec.
Margie I. “Polly” Dudley, 86, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Presbyterian Manor in Fulton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services. Margie was born April 2, 1924, in Fulton to Roy and Sally Ashlock Baumgartner, and they preceded her in death. She married John Dudley in 1945, and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1979. She was a 1942 graduate of Fulton High School and worked for Boone County National Bank for 15 years. Margie will be remembered as a lady who enjoyed traveling and loved to spend time with her family. Survivors include son Bob Dudley and wife Nonie of Rocheport; daughter Janice Baumgartner and husband Lewis of Fulton; sisters Dorothy Craig and Kathryn Miller, both of Fulton; grandchildren Cliff Baumgartner, Nancy Hanson, Brian Dudley, Jennifer Basham and Johnna Dudley; and five great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence Baumgartner. Memorial contributions can be made to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hills Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256; or Millersburg Cemetery, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Jim was born on Jan. 31, 1948, in Newark, N.J. He was married to Sharon Jungquist on May 25, 1971, in Chambersburg, Pa., and she survives. Jim graduated from Red Bank High School in 1966, where he was class president, earned his Bachelor of Arts from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., and earned his juris doctorate from Seton Hall University in 1975, where he was on law review and named to the Order of the Coif. Jim clerked for the Honorable Patrick J. McGann and the Honorable John P. Arnone, Superior Court of New Jersey. He practiced law from 1976 to 1980 at Madden & Holobinko in Middletown, N.J. In 1980 he joined the faculty at the University of Missouri School of Law, where he served as professor and associate dean. Jim became well-known in the legal community for his scholarly work in trial practice, professional responsibility, sports law and civil procedure. He has authored numerous publications regarding his professional interests. Jim served with Missouri Valley Swimming since 1990 in various capacities. He served on the national board of review for USA Swimming and counselors committee. He ultimately received the Lifetime Membership Award from USA Swimming and the ConocoPhillips Service Award. Jim loved the ocean, Bruce Springsteen, baseball, swimming, his dogs, the students he served for 30 years and, most of all, his family. He is also survived by three sons, Zach Devine and his wife, Rachael, of Lawrence, Kan., Josh Devine and his wife, Christina, of Clayton, and Noah Devine of St. Louis; and his mother, Lucy Devine of Daytona Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Devine. Memorial contributions can be made to University of Missouri Law School Foundation, Columbia Second Chance and Columbia Swim Club, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Campus Lutheran Church, 304 College, prior to the memorial service at 11 a.m. Pastor Ken Frerking will deliver the homily. Bob was born in Cape Girardeau on July 26, 1942, to Lyman Wendell Suits and Mary Emma Ingram Suits. He was raised by his father and Bernice Hargens Suits in Cape Girardeau and Sikeston. While attending Southeast Missouri State University, he met Mary Evelyn McCain in a chemistry lab. Upon graduation, they married on June 5, 1965, and moved to Columbia where Bob earned his master’s degree in agricultural chemistry at the University of Missouri. In 1969, he was hired to replace Mary as the chemistry teacher at Hickman High School, where he sponsored the Key Club and the Science Olympiad. He served as president of the Science Teachers of Missouri and was named Missouri Science Teacher of the Year in 1992. He was known as a demanding instructor, but always told jokes and one-liners to lighten up the classroom. Upon retirement in 1998, he pursued his interest in computers, working part-time building computers for friends and family and answering a myriad of computer questions, especially for his technologically challenged wife. After retirement, Bob joined Boonslick Chordbusters, Trout Unlimited and Little Dixie Kiwanis Club, where he had served as secretary for several years. Bob served Campus Lutheran Church as a Bible class teacher, financial secretary, treasurer, elder/lay minister and a faithful choir member. Bob loved to read to his daughters and grandson, sing, play cards and snooker, tie flies and fish, and travel all over the world. He always said he was raised by three women, Mary, and his two beloved daughters: Kathryn Mary Schleeter (John) of Liberty, and Susan Laura Gouldsmith (Ed) of Blue Springs. His pride and joy was grandson, John Robert (Jack) Schleeter. He is survived by his wife; daughters and sons-in-law; grandson; stepgrandchildren, Austin and Elise Gouldsmith; father and stepmother of West Memphis, Ark.; a sister, Wendy Johnson and niece Laura Johnson of Nashville, Tenn; and in-laws, Bob McCain, Tom and Joyce McCain, Jennifer, Scott and Megan McCain. He was preceded in death by his mother. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be given to Campus Lutheran Church Organ Fund;
Concordia Seminary — St. Louis; the Kiwanis Foundation; or the American
Cancer Society.
Otto E. Griessel, 99, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. The memorial service will be at a later date. He was born in Kansas City on Aug. 10, 1910. He attended the University of Missouri during the Great Depression, graduating in 1933 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He married Dorathy Wagner Griessel in June of 1936, and worked for several years in the Civilian Conservation Corps. After World War II started, they moved to Arlington, Va., where he worked in federal procurement. Later, they moved to Sioux City, Iowa, and he began working for the USDA Soil Conservation Service, returning to Columbia in 1955 to continue with the SCS until retirement in 1973 with 40 years of government service. Otto enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, and was an avid Mizzou football fan, stamp collector and train enthusiast. He ushered at Missouri Methodist Church and did volunteer work for the Columbia Police Department. In addition to his wife, survivors include children, Rose Ann Tompkins and husband Harland, and Jean Bruns and husband Tony; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Griessel; grandchildren, Ellen Knous and husband Steve; Andrew Tompkins; and great-grandchildren Jacqueline, Jim and Marty Knous. He was preceded
in death by one sister, two brothers and a son, Jack. Tributes can be left
online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
David Edward Grooms Jr., 52, of Columbia died Sunday, May 16, 2010. Services will be held at a later date. David was born Feb. 14, 1958, the son of David Edward Grooms Sr. and Evelyn Sue Barnes Grooms of Venus, Fla. He was married to Robyn Grooms, and she survives. Other survivors include daughters Christina Grooms of Van Buren and Tiffany Grooms of St. Joseph; son Brian Grooms of St. Joseph; two stepsons, Derek and Dillon Bugg of Moberly; 12 grandchildren; and a sister, Lesa Grooms of Williamsburg. Online condolences
for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Arlington National Cemetery. She was the beloved wife of Edward L. Dulaney. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Norma’s honor to the
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123-1718.
Arrangements are by Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, www.fmfh.com.
Dr. Elmer John Schewe Jr. died Monday, May 24, 2010, at his home in Columbia after a brief illness. Dr. Schewe was born in 1925 in St. Louis. A decorated veteran of the Korean War, Dr. Schewe practiced medicine in Columbia for more than 25 years, beginning his career at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital. He was the founder of Columbia Surgical Associates and was a participant in the creation of Columbia Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Julia Schewe; son Peter Schewe; and daughter Susan Schewe. He is preceded in death by a sister. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Boys Town of Missouri. Arrangements
under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Newark, Mo., to Fred and Lola Myers Spees, and they precede her in death. On Nov. 18, 1942, she married Joseph Michael Corcoran in Pensacola, Fla., and he survives. Jane was an avid golfer and club champion at the Columbia Country Club. She was a loyal Tiger fan, active member of DAR and president of King’s Daughters, president of Home and School at both Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes schools, and president of Hickman Music Boosters and Theta Moms at the University of Missouri. She loved gardening, playing bridge and traveling with Joe. She is also survived by two daughters, Michele Walter and husband Dennis of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Torri Corcoran and husband Ray Steinmetz of Houston; two sisters, Betty Wilson and Janice Ousley, both of Columbia; three granddaughters, Katie Walter and husband Joe Taylor of Portsmouth, N.H., and Ally Steinmetz and Jesse Steinmetz of Houston; brother-in-law David Scott of Columbia; three nieces, Diane Valentine, Jennifer Weiss and Kerri Ousley; and five nephews, Rick Wilson, Greg Wilson, William Ousley, David Scott Jr. and Jeff Ousley. Jane was also preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Scott. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. There is no visitation or interment. She was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Arthur Leuenberger and Elsa Kimpel Leuenberger. On Oct. 4, 1947, she married E.L. “Buck” Rogers. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1997. Margie received a B.S. in physical education in 1944 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. After moving to Columbia, she was employed by Stephens College — where she met her future husband — teaching physical education. She was an active member of King’s Daughters Circle and was honored with a circle formed in her name — the Margret Rogers Circle. She was a long-time member of the Columbia Cosmopolitan Club and Outdoor Writers Association. Survivors include one daughter, Randy Rogers Romines of Columbia; a grandson, Matthew Rogers; a foster daughter, Anne Blanchfield Nichols of Grand Junction, Colo.; and a brother, Robert A Leuenberger, of Summerfield, Fla. Tributes
can be left online at Alice Marie (Cordes) Potter, age 92, passed away
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Ashland Villa surrounded by her sons.
A family memorial is planned for this fall. Bob was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Stephen DeLance LaBerge and Sybella Neff LaBerge. He married Virginia Jane Mackey on June 7, 1942, in Clarksville. Bob grew up in Ferguson. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 1942. He was stationed at Lambert Fieldd in St. Louis until assigned overseas on Saipan. Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he enrolled at the University of Missouri, graduating in 1948 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. After graduating, Bob stayed in Columbia working for MFA Insurance Co. and later Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co. In 1962, he accepted a position as fiscal officer and assistant to the director of the University of Missouri Libraries. He held this position for 17 years before working for the Extension division of the university. He retired in 1985, and moved to Tucson with his wife, Virginia. They lived there until his passing. Bob was very active in Presbyterian Church work. He served as an elder in both the First Presbyterian Church and the Trinity Presbyterian Church of which he and Virginia were charter members. He enjoyed being a lay preacher for more than 20 years, serving several churches in Central Missouri. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia; daughter Gayle Nathe and husband Tom of Tucson; son Robert LaBerge and wife Gail of Buford, Ga.; son Thomas LaBerge and wife Lisa of Carrollton, Ga.; daughter Molly Means and husband Rick of Columbia; brother David LaBerge and wife Jan of University Place, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son William Robert LaBerge Jr.; his parents; brother Stephen, wife Charlotte and their son, Lance LaBerge; and sister Jeanne Ward. He was a
loving husband, father and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Wm. “Don” Breedlove of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Breedlove was born June 17, 1933, in Boone County to William and Anna F. Coleman Breedlove. On Sept. 26, 1964, he married Bonnie K. Thornton, and she survives. He served with the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War in Japan, 1953-1955. He retired from Pepsi-Cola in Columbia in 1987. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but in his later years his hobby was wildlife photography. He is also survived by four brothers, Earle and Eddie Breedlove and Bernard and Bobby Hunt; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Reynolds Alumni Center. Jerry was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Statesville, N. C., the son of Frances and Frank Barrier. Jerry graduated from Duke University with a doctorate in South Asian history and culture in 1966. He was hired by the University of Missouri History Department in 1967, where he taught numerous courses, including courses on Gandhi, history of India, non-violence, and peace studies. From 1983 to 1986, Jerry was chairman of the History Department. During his tenure as chair, he was instrumental in having the History Department relocated to its current building, Reed Hall. Jerry also held the Middlebush Chair in History from 1987 to 1990 and the Middlebush Chair in Social Sciences from 1999 to 2003. During his academic career Jerry published more than 30 articles on Sikhism as well as seven books and contributed numerous chapters to books edited by other scholars. Jerry Barrier was known as a giant in the field of South Asian studies, especially in the area of the Sikhs and the Punjab. His many publications helped to define the field, and his command of its bibliography led to broadening awareness of its many issues. One of his major publications, “The Sikhs and Their Literature,” is the primary source for Sikh scholars on the Singh Sabha period (1873-1925). Jerry further advanced South Asian studies in North America through his active promotion of books and bibliography when he launched South Asia Books, the premier source of books from India. He received the NBT Award for the Promotion of Indian Books Abroad from the government of India on Feb. 5, 1994, in New Delhi, India. Jerry’s research took him to both India, where he lived and worked on and off for several years, and London. Jerry remained intellectually involved in his area of study, primarily the Sikhs, but also enjoyed his retirement. He traveled throughout the world with his wife, Joanne. In addition he spent many happy days in the dog park with his dogs Missy and Malka and his son’s dog, Raja. Some of his happiest moments were sitting in his screened-in porch watching the birds at the bird feeder. He valued family especially his three children, Melanie, Rani, and Matthew, and was instrumental in organizing family events as well as family vacations, often to Hilton Head, S.C., where extended family would come together for a week at the beach. “Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.” — Gandhi. This is how Jerry lived much of his life, not seeing the difference between small or large deeds. It was just as important for him to buy fresh vegetables at the farmers market for friends as it was to organize an international conference or help a colleague further his or her career. Jerry is survived by his wife, Joanne; three children, Melanie, Rani and husband Gerald, and Matthew and wife Jamarra. He is also survived by his wonderful granddaughter; his mother, Frances Barrier; and brothers Gene Barrier and wife Ellen and Rick Barrier and wife Diane. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Frank Barrier. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Central Missouri at 616 Big Bear Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65203, Planned Parenthood at 711 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or Rainbow House Emergency Shelter, 1611 Towne Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65202 Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Ercell Leon Miller, 92, of Columbia passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Dr. Miller was born July 31, 1917, in Buckner, the son of Ercell Lester and Chrystine Rippy-Miller. He married Virginia Sherman on June 15, 1941, in Cameron, and she preceded him in death in 2009. He graduated from Central Methodist College in 1939 and then from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1946. He served in the U. S. military with the Navy Dental Corps from 1943 to 1948. Dr. Miller was active for more than 50 years in the practice of dentistry and was especially dedicated to furthering the education of other dental professionals. He also was very active in the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. As a dedicated husband and father, he is survived by three sons, Douglas S. Miller and wife Jody of Heber Springs, Ark., E. Lynn Miller and wife Jackie of Columbia, and Wm Park Miller and wife Patty of Palm Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Phoenix House of Columbia or the King’s Daughters Dental Aid Program. Online condolences
for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Memorial Park Cemetery. Alice was born Sept. 10, 1917, to Henry Walter Cordes and Lillie Nora Werdeman Cordes at home in Meade, Kan. She grew up in the heart of the dust storms of the 1930s and the Great Depression. Alice graduated from Meade High School in 1935. While in high school, she played varsity basketball all four years. Her senior year, she was named captain and led her team to winning the state championship. After graduation, Alice attended Business College in Sedalia. It was while in college that Alice met the love of her life, James “J.E.” Potter Jr. Alice married James Edward Potter Jr. on Dec. 24, 1938, at the home of James’s uncle in Lookout. Alice and J.E. were married for 68 years. Alice worked for MFA insurance and Farmer’s Mutual Hail insurance, where she retired in 1976. Alice is survived by her sons, James Potter IV and wife Linda, and Cordes Potter and wife Gayle, all of Columbia; and grandchildren Robyn Goodman and husband Brett and great-grandchildren Avery and Reese Goodman of Gainesville Fla., and Samantha Potter and great-grandson Braden Grathwohl of Columbia. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Baptist Church. 606 Ridgeway Ave, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Mrs. Phoebe B. (Newman) Goodman, 80, of Columbia died peacefully on Thursday June 17, 2010, at Boone County Hospital. Services conducted by Rabbi Yossi Feintuch will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 500 West Green Meadows Road, Columbia. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be at her home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 21, through Thursday, June 24, and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 25. Mrs. Goodman was born on Nov. 30, 1929 in Malden, Mass., to Max and Gertrude Raphael Newman. In 1950, she moved to Columbia with her husband, Dr. Robert N. Goodman, whom she met and married while attending the University of New Hampshire. They were married on Sept. 4, 1949, and were married almost 50 years. Though they came to Columbia for two years for Dr. Goodman to complete his doctorate, they lived out their lives in Columbia, where they raised their children and became active members of the community. In addition to raising her children and helping her husband advance his career at the University of Missouri in the Department of Plant Pathology, Phoebe was active in a number of organizations in both the Jewish and larger Columbia community including Congregation Beth Shalom, where she was its first president, Hadassah and Fortnightly. Throughout her life, she often volunteered for groups such as the University of Missouri’s Museum of Art & Archaeology, and raised money for worthy causes. Together with her husband, she welcomed many newcomers to Columbia including foreign students and faculty who came to work in her husband’s laboratory; she did this in much the same way that she and her husband had been welcomed to town years earlier. She and her husband were also the first recipients of the Hillel Foundation of Columbia’s Guardians of Hillel, an honor recognizing members of the Jewish community who have made substantial commitments of time, efforts and/or money. Throughout her life, she loved the arts in Columbia and attended many concerts, films and theatrical performances — a love that she instilled in all her children. She was a caring mother, aunt, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother to her own children as well as many whom she “adopted” and of course, a wonderful friend! She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. Mrs. Goodman is survived by her three daughters, Joyce McMurtrey of Mt. Grove, Mo., Rachel Goodman of Brookline, Mass., and Janet Cohen of New York, N.Y.; one brother, Dr. Slater E. Newman of Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, Lucky Johnson, Davis Cohen and Max Cohen; and one great-grandchild, Amelia Fae Johnson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband, Dr. Robert Goodman, died on June 18, 1999. Memorial donations may be sent to Congregation Beth Shalom, 500 West Green Meadows Road, Columbia, Mo.; Ragtag Cinema, 100 Hitt Street, Columbia, Mo. 65201; or the Museum of Art and Archeology at the University of Missouri, 1 Pickard Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service & Crematory. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 21, at the funeral home. Mable was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Essex to Ira and Carrie Saltzman Rice. She was married on May 7, 1955, in Columbia to Charles Filmore “Bill” Pasley Sr. He preceded her in death. Mable worked at Coffman’s Jewelry Store and Neat’s Dry Goods in Columbia. She loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. She was an active 4-H leader for more than 15 years. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Garrett and her fiancé Stephen Smith of Fulton; a son, Charles Filmore Pasley Jr. and wife Penny of Columbia; a sister, Helen Reeder of Columbia; grandchildren, Patrick and Christopher Garrett, Ashley, Katie and Gracie Pasley; and a great-grandson, Ayden Garrett. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Frances, Mary Jane, John, Ira and Alma. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hardin was born on Jan. 24, 1930, in Columbia, the son of the late Dewey and Rachel McAllister Hardin. He was united in marriage to Ella Marie Critchfield on Sept. 4, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2010. Survivors include his daughter, Karla Howell of Grinnell, Iowa; grandchildren Bo Howell and wife Bree of New Sharon, Iowa, and Jon Howell and wife Christy of Hattiesburg, Miss.; great-granddaughter Lydia Howell; four brothers, Gene Hardin, Lesley Hardin, Wesley Hardin and Don Hardin; and one sister, Louise Lawson. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Ed Hardin, J.R. Hardin and Dewey Hardin Jr.; and one sister, Helen Kircher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65202; or The Animal Rescue Site at www.theanimalrescuesite.com. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Shirley Jean Townsend, 75, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the funeral home. Shirley was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Sweet Springs, to Rudolph and Nell Hartman Krause. She was raised in Sweet Springs by Arthur and Nell Hartman Mackler. She was married in May 1952 in Arkansas to Floyd A. “Chuck” Townsend, and he survives. Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Sweet Springs R-7 High School. She was a longtime member of Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia and member of Stallings Church Circle. Because of her service as a volunteer, she was a member of the inaugural class of Columbia Public School Foundation Hall of Leaders. She also was a member of Kings Daughters, Assistance League and PEO. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend who was very active in all of her children and grandchildren’s activities, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and all types of sports and school activities. Survivors include children Misty Langston and husband Glenn, of Boonville, and Jeanne Wheeler and husband Lyle and David Townsend and wife Kerry, all of Columbia; grandchildren Sarah Langston of Columbia, S.C., Jodie Langston of Boonville, and Mike, Jon, Joe Wheeler and Blair Townsend, all of Columbia; and nieces Barbara Webb and Rebecca Krause, both of Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Rudy Krause; and sisters Anna and Josephine Krause. Memorial contributions can be made to Columbia Public Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 1234, Columbia, Mo., 65205-1234, or Kings Daughters Dental Aid Fund, P.O. Box 30832, Columbia, Mo., 65205-30832. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Daniel Earl Rapp, 80, of Centralia died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 28, at Fenton Funeral Chapel, Centralia. Mark White, minister of the Church of Christ, Centralia, will officiate. Military honors and interment will be in Rocheport Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Fenton Funeral Chapel. He was born March 25, 1930, in Fayette, the son of George Earl and Mary Etta Smith Rapp. On May 14, 1948, he was married in Sturgeon to Helen Marie Bradshaw, and she survives. Mr. Rapp was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bentonville, Ark. He was an automobile mechanic who worked for various dealerships in Columbia. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a skilled woodworker, and enjoyed cooking and baking. Other survivors include a son, James Earl Rapp and his wife, Cynthia Jean of Overland Park, Kan.; one daughter, Mary Cynthia Rapp of Lakewood, Colo.; two grandchildren, Adriel Ehren Rapp and Alexander Elan Rapp, and one great-granddaughter, Kathryn Rose Scheuring, all of Overland Park, Kan.; and one brother, Thomas David Rapp and his wife Sharon of Virgina. He was preceded in death by his parents. Remembrances are suggested to the American Heart Association. Honorary pallbearer will be Jack Tekotte. Pallbearers
are: Alex Rapp, Roy Hombs, Thomas Rapp, Carroll Smith, Richard Bradshaw
and James Rapp.
Rebecca J. Sarrazin, 60, of Columbia died peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Rebecca was born Oct. 26, 1949, in Independence, the daughter of Wallace and L’Nora Cross Wells. She married Michael Sarrazin on July 7, 1990, in Quincy, Ill. Rebecca retired from Columbia Public Schools in 2009. After her retirement, she worked for the University of Missouri as a teacher and literacy consultant. She was a devoted wife, mother, and a great sister. Survivors include her husband, Michael; a son, Jon Sarrazin, and a daughter, Sadie Sarrazin, both of Columbia; one brother, Jon Wells of Hartsburg; and two sisters, Kathlene Wells Morgan and Wendy Pleimann, both of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements
are under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland.
John Elmer Fichter, 86, of Columbia passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, with his wife and children by his side. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Broadway Christian Church. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church with a Masonic service to follow at 6 p.m. Mr. Fichter was born Nov. 28, 1923. He was born and raised on a farm near Sedalia, the son of the late George and Ruth McFarland Fichter. He was united in marriage to Peggy Murray Fichter in Columbia on July 31, 1948. She survives. Mr. Fichter was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a soil conservationist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for many years, retiring as a state information specialist. During his time at USDA he became a photographer, which later turned into a hobby that he greatly enjoyed. He was a member of many civic organizations including Golden K Kiwanis and the Masonic Lodge, where he received his 50-year pin. He was also a member of Broadway Christian Church. In addition to his wife of 62 years, survivors include his children, Rita Ross-Newton and husband Fred of Manhattan, Kan., and Phil Fichter and wife Luci of Columbia; grandchildren, Emily and Thomas Ross and Lauren and Cale Fichter; and great-grandson, George Abbott. Memorial
contributions may be made to Broadway Christian Church. Tributes can be
left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Raymond George Eisterhold, 91, of St. Louis passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial with military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Formerly of Higginsville, Columbia, Westphalia and Freeburg, Ray was born in Rich Fountain on Dec. 3, 1918, the son of Anton and Anna Zeilman Eisterhold. In 1942, Ray entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines and Australia until Decenber 1946, just short of four years. While there he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a master sergeant and in the military police. He was awarded the Bronze Star. On Sept. 27, 1947, Ray married Margaret Jane Werner of Westphalia, and she survives in St. Louis. He was an independent grocery store owner of Foodland in Columbia, Ken-Ray’s IGA & Ray’s IGA and later of Ray’s IGA in Higginsville. After retiring from the grocery business, he was a Central Missouri territory representative for Continental Research Chemical Co. of St. Louis. Ray and Jane lived in Higginsville for 33 years before moving to St. Louis to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Ray was a member of the Benevolent Brotherhood of Elks, the Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was also very active in the Catholic Church in Columbia and Higginsville and an avid fisherman. While residing in Higginsville, he was instrumental in restoring the headstones of the Civil War combatants interred at the Higginsville Cemetery. He facilitated the installation of the numerous American flags lining the cemetery drives on Memorial Day each year. Immediate family includes two sons and their spouses, Paul and Kim Eisterhold of Chicago and Carl and Kathy Eisterhold of St. Louis; and one daughter, Ellie Eisterhold-Burr of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Brandy Craig of Indianapolis, Travis Burr and Mason Burr of St. Louis; as well as two great-grandchildren, Piper and Dexter Craig. Ray is also survived by his sister, Alice Hilkemeyer (Jerome, deceased) of Jefferson City; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Jackie Brand of Lenexa, Kan. He was also an uncle and great-uncle of the Grove and Brand nieces and nephew. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Born in Bridgeport, Conn., Mr. Shaughnessy lived in Upper Greenwood Lake before moving to Hewitt 20 years ago. He was a truck driver for Teamsters Union No. 560, Oak Ridge. Arrangements
were by the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
Boyd Davis, 76, of Columbia passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 9, at Nashville Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Nashville Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born on Aug. 10, 1933, to the late Shannon and Velma Winn Davis in Boone County. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ellen Koch on Nov. 15, 1970, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 2, 2009. Boyd worked for the city of Columbia for 19 years. He was an active member of Nashville Baptist Church in Ashland. Survivors include his daughters, Stacie and Kelly Davis; brothers Paul Davis and James O. Davis, wife Dorothy; sister Mary Smith; and sister-in-law Bev Davis. He also is preceded in death by a brother, William Aubrey Davis; and brother-in-law Larry Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Cemetery in Ashland. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Visitation
will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, with funeral service
following. Private family burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Virginia was born on Oct. 23, 1922, in Knob Noster, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Myers Spencer. She was united in marriage with Raymond Jeffries on March 1, 1942, in Columbia, and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Stephens College, which always held a special place in her heart. Afterward she became a dedicated employee to her alma mater for 28 years. Along with her husband, they owned and operated a hair salon in Centralia and the Wigwam Restaurant in Columbia. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church; proud member of VFW No. 280 Ladies Auxiliary; and an avid Mizzou Tiger tan. She volunteered at Senior Center of Columbia and Truman Memorial Veterans’Hospital. In the late 1980s and early 1990s she was known to many children as Grandma Virginia at the End of the Rainbow Child Development Center. Virginia will be remember as a sweet lady who was kind and compassionate. Survivors include her daughter, Cherri Jeffries-Westbrook and husband Jeff of Columbia; grandchildren Heather Rose Fleener of St. Louis, Daniel Gordon Fleener of Kansas City, Donovan Michael Reves and wife Rima of Corvallis, Ore., Jacob Jeffries-Westbrook and Joshua Stephen Westbrook, both of Columbia; great-grandchild Elyse Arrell of Corvallis; nieces, Donna Hawks and husband David of Conway, Ark., Jan Moody and husband Elvis of Bentonville, Ark., and Phylis Kay Sapp of Columbia; and nephew David Carl Zumwalt She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Fleener; and a sister, Dorothy Gage. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Koman for the Cure. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 1112 E. Broadway in Columbia. A visitation with the family will follow the service. He was born on Feb. 11, 1926, to Timmons and Lila Mae Edens in Sumter, S.C. During World War II, he served on aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater. He met his wife of 60 years, Virginia Deane Buckner of Asheville, N.C., while attending Mars Hill College. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree in 1950, followed by a Master of Theology degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He continued graduate training at The Merrill Palmer Institute in Detroit in counseling and psychotherapy. He received his doctorate from Columbia University in New York City. He began his career as a marriage and family therapist as the minister of counseling at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio in 1957. In 1967, he became a professor and head of family and community studies at Stephens College in Columbia, from which he retired in 1991. David continued his private practice in marriage and family counseling until 2004. He conducted seminars and workshops throughout the world and was the author of six books and more than 100 articles in professional and Christian journals and popular magazines. As an expert in marriage and families, he served on the Army Science Board providing counsel to military families through the secretary of the Army and the chief of staff. He is listed in American Men and Women of Science and Outstanding Educators of America. David served his Lord through the church his entire life as an ordained Baptist minister, a deacon in First Baptist Church in Columbia and as interim pastor at Unity Baptist Church in Fulton. He also conducted numerous Christian marriage retreats and provided counseling for Missouri Baptist pastors and their families. He was a member of numerous professional organizations as well serving as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. As a strategic member of A Call to Serve, a Christian humanitarian organization serving the Republic of Georgia, he was instrumental in establishing the sister-city relationship between Columbia and Kutaisi, Georgia. David lived out his faith in every area of his life and brought healing and hope to all who came under his care. As an avid outdoorsman, world traveler, and Tiger and Cardinals fan, he gave fun and enriching experiences to his family. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather who modeled before his family everything he taught and wrote. His sense of humor and wise counsel always uplifted his family and friends. David’s was a life well lived. His family awaits our reunion in heaven. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughter Deena Pryor and husband Barry of Dallas; daughter Debra Stewart and husband Randy of Amarillo; and grandchildren, Carol Lee Brosseau and husband Ben, Sally Taylor and husband Ross, David Stewart and fiancee Mary Grinnan, and John Stewart. David was preceded in death by his parents and sister. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to A Call to Serve, www.acalltoserve.org; or The Edens Mission Fund of First Baptist Church in Columbia, www.fbc-columbia.org. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh St., with private entombment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Jessie was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Marshall to Clifford Leroy Scott and Anna Kuntz Scott. She married Charles E. Foster on Aug. 15, 1936. She is survived by one sister, Mary “Tootie” (Scott) Becker; two daughters, Janice Ann (Foster) Knigge and husband Jerry, and Beverly Charlene (Foster) Cleek; five grandchildren, Charetta Ann (Knigge) Terry and husband Stephen, Jerry Dale Knigge and wife Kim, Charles William Knigge, Nancy Lynne (Cleek) Dolan and husband Robert, Lynda Sue (Cleek) Watts and Gregory Watts; 12 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Anna Scott; her husband of 67 ½ years, Charles Foster; six of seven siblings, Evelyn (Scott) Smith, Geneva (Scott) Knox, Frank Scott, Dorothy (Scott) Raines, Marian Leroy Scott, Raymond Scott; and grandson, Baby Boy Knigge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Assembly of God and Praise Assembly of God in Columbia. Online condolences
may be left www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Jim Craigmile, 85, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Rollins Road in Columbia. Dr. Craigmile was born April 8, 1925, to J. Lee and Mildred Craigmile in Tarkio. After graduating from Tarkio High School in 1943, he served in the 14th Armored Division and saw combat duty in France and Germany. He attended Shrivenham American University in England and graduated with honors from Tarkio College in 1949. He received his master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and his doctorate from the University of Nebraska. Professor Craigmile taught and served as a school principal in Plattsmouth and Fremont, Neb. He was a professor with the University of Missouri’s Department of Educational Administration from 1959 until he retired in 1992. He was the associate state director of the Missouri North Central Office from 1975 until 1992. He worked with the Ministry of Education in Thailand on two different tours and served as the faculty adviser to the Thai Student Association. Dr. Craigmile met his bride, Barbara Craigmile, while both worked summer jobs in Yellowstone National Park. They were married in 1951. Barbara passed away in 2001. They had four sons, David, who preceded him in death, and Steve and Paul, both of Columbia, and Joe of Joplin. They had three daughters-in-law, Janet and Karla Craigmile and Brenda Kafton, all of Columbia. They had eight grandchildren, Hayley, Cade, Tanner, Leyna, Riley, and Sam, all of Columbia, and Mia and Zane of Joplin. Jim was an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He and Barbara loved their fellow church friends and took great comfort in those friendships. Jim had many passions. He loved his work as a professor. He was driven to educate America’s youths, and through the work of his students, had a dramatic impact on the education of tens of thousands of kids in Missouri and throughout the United States and Thailand. He loved adventure and traveled throughout the world. He was a master craftsman and created beautiful works of wood and stone. He also enjoyed writing and photography and anything to do with aviation. His unique perspective on life will be missed by all who knew him. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Hatton with the Rev. Terry Lippstreu officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., in Fulton. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. He was born July 11, 1913, in Columbia, the son of Noel E. Edwards and Dora Dodson Edwards. On Dec. 21, 1936, he was united in marriage to Mildred Baker, who survives at their home. Bruce graduated in 1938 from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture. He retired as a lieutenant colonel having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He owned and operated a farm for 57 years in Hatton. He worked for Callaway Electric Cooperative and Callaway Water District. He was instrumental in writing the grant to fund the Auxvasse Senior Center and set up the board. He was an active member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Hatton. In addition to his wife of 73 years, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three daughters, Shirley (Dale) McCoy Griessel of Columbia, Peggy (Dave) Foshee of Manchester and Leslie (Jim) Montcalm of Auxvasse; 11 grandchildren, Greg (Rosanne) McCoy, Tim McCoy, Lance (Joni) McCoy, Jill (Kyle) Burwell, Tom (Shelley) McCoy, Michele Schell, Craig (Jane) Foshee, Brad Foshee, Amy (Chad) Craghead, Lori (Travis) Doerhoff and Brady Montcalm; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant son. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.
David G. Hall III, 83, of Rocheport died peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Columbia. As he requested, he was cremated, and services will be held at a later date. Dr. Hall was born on June 11, 1927, to David G. Hall Sr. and Pauline Overholt Hall in Fayetteville, Ark., and they preceded him in death. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1953 and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at that same institution in 1958. He joined the OB/GYN faculty at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1958 and was appointed acting chair in 1960 and took over as chairman in 1962. He remained in that capacity until his retirement in 1988. Dr. Hall achieved the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and served as commanding officer of the 5503rd USAR Hospital in Columbia from 1972 to 1983. He served as Commander of the 67th Evac Hospital in Pleiku, Vietnam from 1972-73. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married Mary Elizabeth Haley on July 28, 1995, and she survives. Other survivors include his brother, Robert D. Hall and wife Melba of Harrisburg; children David G. Hall IV and wife Kay of Fort Pierce, Fla., Lisa Armstrong and husband Rick of Fort Myers, Fla., Lori Riddle and husband Brian of Ft. Myers, R. Nicholas Hall and wife Liz of Stevensville, Mich., from previous marriages. He also is survived by five grandchildren, Ashley Greer, DJ Hall, Randy Armstrong, Aubrey Hall and Hayden Hall; one great-grandchild, Olivia Greer; and two nieces, Pam and Emily Hall. Memorials may be made to the Central Missouri Humane Society or to the David G. Hall Professorship of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MU School of Medicine, 1 Hospital Drive – DC205.00, Columbia, Mo., 65212 Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Noreen Charlotte Carl, 75, of Rolla went to the loving arms of her Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Columbia Cemetery. Noreen was born on June 12, 1935 to Charles Allen and Addie Margaret Murray Carl in St. Louis. She is survived by sisters Mary Frances Davila-Aponte and Ruth Ann Stoecker; brother Chuck Carl; and many nieces and nephews. Condolences
for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Private family services will be held. Edgar was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Chestertown, Md., to Edgar Allen McGinnes Sr. and Emily Francis Howard. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Campaign and was awarded a Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and Atlantic-Pacific Campaign Medal. He was a professor of forestry at the University of Missouri, retiring in 1988. He was named professor emeritus. He received national honors and was named a fellow by the Society of American Foresters for his contributions to the society and forestry. Mr. McGinnes was an accomplished pianist and an outdoor enthusiast. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Thomas McGinnes of Barnard; two daughters, Christine Borgmeyer and husband Garrett of New Bloomfield, and Karen Tervo and husband Bill Zeaman of Holts Summit; three grandchildren, Kenna Tervo, Andrew and James Wieschhaus; three stepgrandchildren, Ryan Borgmeyer, Renee Perrine and Rachel Bush; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jean. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
August Russell Wyble, 69, of Columbia died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at his home. Mr. Wyble was born Aug. 1, 1940, in St Louis to Allen R. and Golda Jett Wyble. He was married to Mary Mize on July 31, 1964. Mr. Wyble drove a concrete truck for Dalton Concrete for 10 years and for Columbia Ready Mix for 21 years. He loved driving a concrete truck for a living and loved the people he worked around and with. He especially loved his family and friends. He always had a smile and a laugh; he will be truly missed. His wife Mary of Columbia; one daughter, Patsy Ann Purdy; and one son, William Thomas Wyble, survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, August R. Wyble, Jr.; grandson, Ronald Dale Purdy, Jr.; and one sister, Ann Chamber. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Hardy Lowell Overton of Columbia died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until time of service. Hardy was a World War II veteran and served on a Navy ship in the Pacific for three years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and read his Bible faithfully. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Alice Fay Overton. Survivors include his four daughters, Vivian Algiere, Elizabeth Sappington, Lynn Acton, all of Columbia and Dianne Fitzpatrick of Louisville, Ky. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Hardy is also survived by his brother, Wayne Overton of Columbia and preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Charles Overton. Hardy Overton
was deeply loved by his family and will forever be treasured and missed.
Paul Anderson Crane, 85, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Nilson Funeral Home. Paul Crane was born July 31, 1924, in Sapp, the son of Crus and Lura Crane. He worked for Atkins Chemical for more than thirty years. He enjoyed playing guitar. Survivors include one son, Randy and his wife, Annette Crane, of Columbia; two grandchildren, Troy and his wife, Anna, of Berlin, Mass. and Kevin and his wife, Wendy, of Thompson; and great-granddaughters, Morgan, Sophia and Victoria. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., or the charity of choice. Online condolences
may be left at nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Milton “Clyde” Cram, 51, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at his home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Services with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at the funeral chapel. Mr. Cram was born Dec. 16, 1958, in California, Mo., to Paul M. and Sigrid A. Artelt Cram. On Jan. 26, 1991, he married Debra Sontag in Columbia, and she survives. He served with the U. S. Army. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Other survivors include his father and stepmother, Paul and Mary Cram of Columbia; a son, Travis Cram of Columbia; two brothers, Roger and Rodney Cram, both of California, Mo.; a sister, Barbara McCormick of Columbia; and a stepsister, Lori Robbins of Hallsville. He was preceded in death by his mother. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Travis Cram Scholarship Fund, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Condolences
and tributes may be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com.
Albert Finch Campbell, 94, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Columbia Manor. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Albert was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Moundville to Albert H. and Ettie Finch Campbell, and they preceded him in death. He was married to Florence Rynning on April 12, 1962, and she preceded him in death. Albert served in the U.S. Army where he began training as a radiology technician. He continued his training in Independence and moved to Columbia in 1949 to work for Dr. Wagner and Dr. Chalkey at the Professional Building and later at Columbia Orthopedic Group. He was a member of VFW and American Legion in Columbia, and he enjoyed working on his farm in Harrisburg and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include children, Judy Boyce, Sandy Brumfield and husband, Bob, Gale Winn, Jim Marzolf and Joy Marzolf, all of Columbia; grandchildren, Rocky, Garth, Blake, Gavin, Holly, Jennifer, Angie, Rick, Heather, Travis, Aylya, Mirei and Mayumi; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by daughter, Bette Campbell; son, Jonathan Campbell; wife, Bette Raines Campbell; and great-granddaughter, Campbell Raines Nickerson. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Dr. Paul Thomas King Jr., 87, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at University Hospital and Clinics after a short hospitalization. A memorial service followed by visitation will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth St. Paul was born in Earlington, Ky., on Oct. 21, 1922, to Paul T. King Sr. and Lucy Fawcett King. He met his wife of 63 years, Jean Spicer, while they were students at the University of Kentucky, and they were married June 7, 1947. Paul was a combat veteran of World War II and was in active service from July 1943 to the war’s end. He served in the European Theater of Operations in the 124th Armored Engineer Battalion and fought in the campaigns of the Rhineland and Central Europe. After his discharge from the Army, he resumed his studies at the University of Kentucky, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. He received his PhD from Penn State University in 1953. Paul was on the faculty at Michigan State University before joining the faculty of the College of Education at the University of Missouri in 1962. He served as director of the Testing and Counseling Center from 1964 to 1975. He retired as professor emeritus in 1986. Paul was a member of the American Psychological Association and served two terms as president of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He also served on the boards of the Missouri Psychological Association and the state Committee of Psychologists. During his long career as a teacher and psychologist, Paul felt privileged to be trusted by the many people who came to him for therapy. He also enjoyed mentoring many outstanding students whose esteem was his highest reward. In retirement, he enjoyed travels with his wife, hunting trips with friends, training his dogs, his book club and gardening. He was a great sports fan and enjoyed watching ball games with his daughters and sons-in-law. Paul was a proud member of the Jamestown Society, Magna Charta Society, Friends of the Library, Boone County Historical Society and Sierra Club. He is survived by his loving wife of the home; two loving daughters, Susan Salzer of Columbia and her husband, Bill, and Karen Silvoso of Little Rock, Ark., and her husband, Gerald; six grandchildren, John, Hallie and Paul Max France of Columbia, Lily Salzer of Columbia, and Amy and Christine Silvoso of Little Rock, Ark. Memorials
can be given to Alzheimer’s research at www.alz.org or the Alzheimer’s
Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. A memorial fund
in his name will be established at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 also at Broadway Christian Church. Born James Alva Offutt on Nov. 18, 1934, in Audrain County, Offutt was the son of J. Thomas Offutt and Minnie Carlyle Offutt, both deceased. Offutt retired as chairman of the board of Shelter Insurance Cos. in 2005 after serving in numerous leadership roles for 45 years. In his later years, Offutt joined forces with his son, Jeffrey Offutt, and other family members to begin an ever-growing Subway restaurant business. He served as president and member of the board of directors of the Columbia Area United Way, which honored him with the prestigious Jack Matthews Award. Offutt also served as president and member of the board of directors of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as well as member of the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Offutt also served as president of the Columbia Jaycees and vice president and secretary of the Missouri Jaycees; as president and treasurer of Missouri Trails Council of Camp Fire and vice president of Heartland Council of Camp Fire; as chairman of the actuarial and statistical committees of the National Association of Independent Insurers; as elder, member of the board of directors and treasurer of Broadway Christian Church; and in the U.S. Army, where he received the Citation of Merit. Offutt was the longest living survivor of Alpha-1, and after retirement from Shelter Insurance, he tried to help educate and support the Alpha-1 community on how to be positive while living with the disease. He displayed that rare combination of wisdom, commitment and humanity that is a continuing inspiration to all who knew him. Offutt is survived by his wife, Nancy Stuart, of the home; one brother, Bill Offutt, of Richmond, Texas; and one sister, Pat Hinze and her husband, Howard, of Montgomery City. He is also survived by one son, five daughters, and 10 grandsons: Jeffrey, Cheryl and Keegan Offutt of Columbia; Kelli, Jim, Drew and Wil Fram of Tulsa, Okla.; Leah Bowser of Santa Monica, Calif.; Karen, Scott and Payton Sapp of Osage Beach; Tammy, Kent, Will, Zach and Josh Scheible of Kansas City; and Jill, Randy, Austin, Landon and Parker Ray of Columbia. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alpha-1 Foundation, c/o Development, 2937 S.W. 27 Ave., Suite 302, Miami, Fla. 33133, or the Heart of Missouri United Way, in memory of Jim Offutt, 1700 East Pointe Drive, Suite 201, Columbia, Mo. 65203. Tributes can be left online at Deena, Hickman Class of 1973 and Debra, Hickman Class of 1975
Published Friday, August 6, 2010 Thomas M. Guidry, 74, of Fenton, formerly of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at Assumption Catholic Church in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis. Interment will be at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Thomas was the son of the late Leona B. Guidry and Dr. J. Paul Guidry and his wife, Margo, who survive. He also is survived by his daughters, Lisa and Vicky; a host of brothers and sisters; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Thomas worked in the construction field and will be remembered for the opportunities he offered those wanting to learn his trade. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Olivet Christian Church in Columbia with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Miller’s Creek Cemetery. Margaret was born March 21, 1915, in Boone County to James W. Rumans and Etta Mae Turnbough Rumans. She was married to Fred G. Klug on July 13, 1943, in Chula Vista, Calif., where they engaged in production of fine handcrafts made from leather, metal, shells and shaped plastics. Upon her return to Columbia in 1955, she kept active in the Olivet Christian Church for the next 55 years, first as a Sunday school teacher, church custodian/groundskeeper and treasurer and then was made an honorary deaconess in 1997. She continued to be active in the church well into her 90s with a never-failing presence at the annual barbecue and with the shawl ministry. Margaret was also active in the community as a 4-H leader, a member and leader in the Deerpark and the Ophelia Shepherd Extension clubs. She worked at the Boone County Fair for many years and enjoyed considerable recognition for her prize-winning food entries and handcrafts. At one point, she served on the local Habitat for Humanity board, but in recent years, she served as a volunteer for the Boone Retirement Center and The Bluffs, participated on a state commission on senior fraud and scams, pieced many quilts for the Butterfield Ranch and was recognized by President Obama with both a U.S. presidential gold and lifetime service awards. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and daughter Carolyn. She is survived by her children, Margaret Adelle Klug and Mary Anne Klug, both of Denver, Colo.; Lydia Klug Sondhi and husband, Jay, of Cypress, Calif.; Fred James Klug and wife, Beth, of Cabool; and Roy Allen Klug and wife, Charlene, of Higbee. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Sabrina Sondhi of New York, Jason Sondhi of Seattle, Katy and Emily Klug of Cabool; three step-grandchildren, Pete Crane and Angel Crane of Columbia and Jason Choate; and five step-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Miller’s Creek Cemetery Fund in care of Eddie Forsee, 2906 County Road 490, New Bloomfield, Mo. 65063. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
James E. Berkley, 84, of Columbia died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. John Yonker officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service. Mr. Berkley will be cremated and entombed at Memorial Park Mausoleum following the service. Mr. Berkley was born Aug. 13, 1926, to the late Howard and Julia Crump Berkley in Centralia. On Nov. 27, 1947, he married Mathilde (Tillie) Berkley at the First Christian Church in Columbia. She preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 2009. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, reaching the rank of technical sergeant. He graduated from MU Business School in 1950. He worked for the Columbia Daily Tribune, MFA Insurance Co. and Silvey Insurance Co. He was manager of the Health Insurance department and the Fire Insurance department at MFA. He was one of the founders and served as vice president of underwriting and on the board of directors at Silvey Insurance Co. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Berkley and husband, Paul Quillen, of Morton Grove, Ill., Barbara Cornell and husband, Dan, of Columbia; and one son Jim Berkley and wife, Vickie, of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, Victoria Bynum and husband, Arnold, of Chicago, Alexandra Silzer and husband, Seth, of Peoria, Ill., Mechelle Krause and husband, Bill, of Antioch, Ill., Justin Cornell and wife, Erin, of Edmond, Okla., Grant Cornell and wife, Brei, of Columbia; six great-grandchildren, Jagger Cornell, Cash Cornell, Haylie Cornell, Jett Silzer, Nikki Krause and Patrick Krause; two sisters, Marjorie Constantine of Alexandria, Va., Frances Byrne of O’Fallon; and two brothers, Howard Berkley of San Antonio, Texas, and Dale Berkley of Riverside, Calif. Memorial contributions are suggested to Missouri River Hospice, 1410 Heriford Road, Columbia, Mo. 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Vera was born on Oct. 25, 1918, to Effie Mae Arney Buller and Cornelius Buller in Spokane, Wash. She was raised by her uncle David and aunt Ethel Buller in Brookings, S.D. She graduated from Brookings High School, attended Brookings Teachers College and taught in a one-room school near Gettysburg, S.D. In 1944, she married Raymond K. Zuber, the older brother of one of her students. In 1953, they moved to a farm north of Columbia, where they raised their family, instilling in them strong religious views, and a love of education, good books, and even better tools. Vera’s belief that you never stopped learning was demonstrated by her attendance at the University of Missouri and also when, late in life, she became a nursing assistant, eventually retiring from Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. Raymond was employed at University Hospital as an electrician. For decades they were very active in 4-H, scouting and Trinity Lutheran Church. In the later years of their 56-year marriage, the couple moved to Corvallis, Ore., and then to Visalia, Calif. After Raymond’s death in 2001, Vera moved to Fort Worth. Vera is
survived by her children, Shelley Zuber Khal (Dan) of Visalia, Calif.,
David Zuber (Marilyn Constien Zuber) of Corvallis, Ore., Carol Zuber-Mallison
(Rodger) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ken Zuber (Victoria Schonberg Zuber)
of Seattle; as well as the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Chris
Khal, Fresno, Calif., David and Brian Khal of Visalia, Calif., and Rachel
and Jacob Mallison of Fort Worth, Texas.
Emogene Burks, 93, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Memorial Funeral Home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Burks was born on May 1, 1917, in Stockton to Loren and Nellie Cooksey Sullivan. Emogene worked at IGA Super Market in the meat department for many years. She loved her job. Her co-workers were like family to her. After retiring from IGA, she loved spending time with her family. We remember many funny things she has said and done. They are priceless memories. Our hearts are heavy for she held them up for us in trying times. We will hold her in our hearts until we see her again. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis Crawford and husband Charles, Sandra Liptak and companion Walker Lee, and Nancy Coleman and husband Charlie; five grandchildren, Leslea White, Gary Acton, Lori Ellis, Becky Carlson and Teresa Powers; seven great-grandchildren, Zane and Drake White, Trisha Acton, Carli and Macie Ellis, Dustin Timmerman, and Emily Scoggin. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; four brothers; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Timmerman and Dustin Acton. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Martha Agnes Acton, 86, of Columbia died at her home on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Nashville Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home. Agnes was born on June 18, 1924, in Audrain County to Bertha Ruby and James David Merry. She married James Acton on May 9, 1942, in Boone County. Agnes lived most of her life as a homemaker on the family farm south of Columbia, although later in life, after moving into Columbia in 1997, she did enjoy her work with disabled children. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Basnett of Columbia, Cheryl Whitmarsh (husband Darrell) of Columbia, Dee Riffel (husband Mike) of Moberly, and Vee Boehm (husband Randy) of Columbia. She is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Merry; six grandchildren Rhonda Hafner, Rich Basnett, Dawn Jones, Dan Kemper, Aaron Lueders, Josh Boehm; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; one sister; and five brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church, 355 W. Nashville Church Road, Ashland, Mo., 65010. She was loved and will be missed. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Stanley Rudy Sadich, 85, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, with funeral Mass following at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Stan was born July 2, 1925, in Woodriver, Ill., the son of the late Michael and Mary Sadich. Stan was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He received his undergraduate degree from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and his master’s degree from Indiana University. He married the former Mary Catherine Quinn and was recruited and played semi-pro baseball for three years for the St. Louis Browns. Afterward, he began teaching in the public school system in Illinois, where he was instrumental in establishing the Little League Baseball program in Lawrenceville, Ill. Stan continued in education and retired from the Columbia Public Schools system where he taught for more than 20 years, ending his career at Hickman High School as the COE coordinator. He also owned Columbia Driving School and taught countless students to drive. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Optimist Club and the Columbia Ski Club. Stan was an avid sportsman, with a passion for hunting and fishing. Survivors include children, Mike Sadich, wife, Sue, Mary Ann Scheneman, husband, Stephen, Steve Sadich, Brenda Wolf and Janet Brandecker, husband, John; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Ryan, husband Bob. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made for the construction of the new Catholic high school in Columbia. Checks can be made payable to Father Tolton High School, 903 Bernadette, Columbia, Mo. 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Julia Everhart, 79, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Julia was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Grand Forks, N.D. She is survived by four children, Sharon, Bill, Ronnie and Steve Everhart; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; and son Bobby Everhart. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Julia Everhart Family, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo. 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Ronald Patrick Culhane, 71, of Columbia passed away on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010,at Autumn Meadows Nursing Home in Linn. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia. Ron was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Bouton, Iowa, to James and Agnes Garvey Culhane. He married Peggy Larson on Feb. 16, 1966, in Belle Glade, Fla. Ron was a member of Campus Lutheran Church, and he worked as a registered nurse for 42 years. Until his retirement in 2001, he worked at Columbia Regional Hospital and Callaway Community Hospital. He enjoyed traveling with his family, watching movies and football and playing ESPN Fantasy Sports, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren. Ron is survived by his wife; one daughter, Karen Huggins, and her husband, Allen, of Columbia; and six grandchildren: Nick and Patrick Knoepfle of Minto, N.D., and Caitlyn, Garrett, Logan and Rylan Huggins of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Lisa Knoepfle and Amy Culhane; and one sister, Margaret Lowry. Memorial contributions can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, Ga., 30047, or online at www.lbda.org. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
The family held a private cremation and there will be a celebration of his life on Friday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. Nigel was born on June 20, 1946, to Gordon and Stella Kalton in Bromley, England. As a young boy it was clear Nigel was gifted in math. Nigel earned a doctorate in mathematics from Cambridge University in 1970, and received the Rayleigh Prize for excellence for a doctoral thesis. While at Cambridge, Nigel met his wife, Jennifer. They were married in 1969 and have two children, Neil and Helen. After leaving Cambridge, he held positions at Lehigh University, Warwick University, University College of Swansea, the University of Illinois and Michigan State University before coming to the mathematics department at the University of Missouri in 1979. He was instrumental in building the math department at MU into an internationally recognized department. He consistently provided leadership within the department and across the campus. In 1984, he was appointed the Luther Marion Defoe Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, and in 1985 he was appointed to the Houchins Chair of Mathematics. In 1995, he received the highest recognition bestowed by MU by being appointed a curators’ professor. Nigel won the Chancellors Award for outstanding research in 1984 and the Weldon Springs Presidential Award for outstanding research in 1987. In 2005, he received the highest honor in his field, The Banach Medal from the Polish Academy of Sciences that recognizes the person who has made the most significant contributions to Banach space theory. Nigel was at the top of his field in productivity, creativity, depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as research support, invited addresses, citations and the view of his peers. There are a number of fundamental results in mathematics that carry his name. Nigel was incredibly broad in his research, having worked in a dozen different areas of mathematics. He had written more than 270 research articles and books and was on the editorial board of six prestigious mathematics journals. In 2006, Miami University of Ohio held a weeklong conference to honor Nigel’s 60th birthday. Mathematicians from all over the world came to pay tribute to him, and the conference resulted in a volume of nearly 500 pages dedicated to his work. Those who knew him as a friend will always remember him for his kind, genuine and humble nature that offered no clue to his remarkable achievements. Nigel had many interests outside of the math world including travel, chess, history and racquetball. He was famous for his competitive streak, and his grandchildren knew full well that he would never let them win at anything. He also had a playful side and the serious mathematician could turn into the biggest kid in the house. His grandchildren loved to play marathon games of “hide and seek” and listen to his silly voices. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Kalton of Columbia; a son, Neil Kalton and wife Carrie Kalton of St. Louis; a daughter, Helen Kurtz and husband Richard Kurtz of Orinda, Calif.; four grandchildren, Kaile and Drew Kalton and Natalie and Grant Kurtz; and a brother, Graham Kalton and wife Francis Kalton of Silver Spring, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Stella Kalton; and a sister, Pamela Kalton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nigel Kalton Fellowship Endowment to support graduate students in the field of mathematics or another charity of the donor’s choice. Checks can be made payable to the University of Missouri for the Nigel Kalton Fellowship Fund and sent to the Department of Mathematics, University of Missouri, c/o Kimberly Dostoglou, Mathematical Sciences Building, Columbia, Mo., 65211. Tributes
can be left online at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
John Thomas Jones Jr., 82, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. John was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Barrett, Kan., to John Thomas Jones Sr. and Elizabeth Betty Wells Jones. He married Rosa Cook on July 15, 1950, and she survives. John served
with the U.S. Navy from 1944-45 during World War II in the Pacific Campaign.
He worked for GTE for 33 years, retiring in 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa, of Columbia; three sons, Floyd H. Strader of Columbia, John E. Jones and his wife, Jane, of Overland Park, Kan., and Charles D. Jones and his wife, Nancy, of Columbia; three daughters, Patricia E. Strader of Denver, Colo., Mary E. Hill and husband, Jerry, of Huntsville and Janice F. Wasinger and husband, Mike, of Denver, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Strader; a brother; and a sister. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Harry Streator Morrison, Jr., 82, of Columbia died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, Sept. 9, in Columbia. He was born
Oct. 6, 1927, in Douds, Iowa, to Grace Cree and Harry Morrison. Harry’s
integral part of the music and theater community in Columbia since 1960
leaves a legacy that lives on in the many lives he has touched so deeply
over many years.
In 1960,
Harry began his long and distinguished career at the University of Missouri,
teaching voice and opera, and directing numerous productions until his
semi-retirement in 1990. He was the well-loved voice of Marching Mizzou
and sang the national anthem at numerous MU basketball games. He continued
to teach at MU and Stephens College and to a host of private students.
In addition, he directed and performed at MU, Stephens College, and in
many community productions. For 40 years he was the beloved director of
music at First Presbyterian Church. He was married to Connie Jacobsen Morrison
for 30 years. Harry was an avid boater at the Lake of the Ozarks and had
a lifelong love of the water. In addition to the enduring gift of music,
Harry taught many lessons of life with his gentle guidance and wisdom.
He was preceded in death by his four siblings, and an infant son, Harry S. Morrison III. Memorial contributions are suggested for the Missouri Symphony Society. Online condolences
may be extended to Harry’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
Theresa Josephine Wehmeyer, 94, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. Private family services will be held. Josephine was born April 9, 1916, near Marceline to Frank and Mary (Stefanac) Dometrorch. She lived in the Marceline area until the early 1930s, when she moved to the Kansas City area to work. In 1938, she moved to Boone County. She married Alvin Wehmeyer on Nov. 1, 1942, in Columbia, and he preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1999. After marriage, Josie and Alvin purchased a farm in the Rocheport area, where they farmed and raised their children. Her favorite hobby was quilting. Survivors include three sons, Glenn Wehmeyer, Dean Wehmeyer and Dale Wehmeyer, all of Rocheport; two daughters, Freda Ferguson and Juanita Smarr, both of Rocheport; nine grandchildren, Sam Wehmeyer, Stacy Allen, Jerod Wehmeyer, Doug Wehmeyer, Megan Wehmeyer, Tyson Wehmeyer, Justin Wehmeyer, Charles Smarr and Jordan Smarr; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Catherine Dometrorch, Antonia Stanuga, Anna Asbury, Mary Mataya and Lena Eads; five brothers, Frank Jr., George, John, Joe and Bill Dometrorch; and close family friends Walter and Celia Blackwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Missouri Humane Society. Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Kathryn Rhea Libbee, 90, of Melbourne Village, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at her home. Services will be held at a later date in New London. She was born Nov. 5, 1919, in Windham, Conn., to William A. Rhea and Minerva Belle Bailey. She married Charles William Libbee on June 29, 1942, in New London, who preceded her in death. Kathryn
was a 1941 and 1963 graduate of the University of Missouri in home economics
and social services.
She resided in Columbia from 1962 before moving to Melbourne Village in 2009. Survivors include her brother, Richard A. Rhea of La Plata; her three daughters, M. Kathryn Merry, Jeanne B. Libbee of Melbourne Village, and K. Ann Hamilton of Greenwood, Ark.; two sons-in-law, Paul Merry and Ken Hamilton; eight grandchildren, John A. Libbee, Thurston Joseph Williams, Kathryn Libbee Williams (Barts), Susan Merry (Null), Charles Merry, Audrey Mae Hamilton (Colley), Kasey Dawn Hamilton and Jessica Lynn Hamilton (Coleman); and six great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Libbee; and her eldest
daughter, Carol R. Williams on Jan. 03, 2010.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Wayne was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Hannibal to Robert and Mary Gibson McLaughlin. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1942 and was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. After the war, he met, fell in love and later married Helen Ruth Konko on July 28, 1951, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Illasco. Wayne accepted a job with the University of Missouri and 35 years later retired as assistant director of purchasing. After retirement, he took his family on a trip to Ireland and rekindled a lifelong passion of painting and sculpting. He will always be remembered for his Irish sense of humor and his devotion to family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen; daughter Cindy McLaughlin; son Tim McLaughlin and wife Yvonne; and grandsons Ryan and Brendan, all of Columbia. Memorial contributions can be made to Father Tolton Catholic High School Building Fund, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Dr. Herbert Ensign Brown, 88, of Columbia died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Lenoir Woods Health Care Center. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4708 Highlands Parkway in Columbia. Viewing before the funeral will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Visitation at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, in Aultorest Memorial Park Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. He was born on May 22, 1922, in Ogden, Utah, the third child of Harold L. and Ora E. Brown. He attended Ogden High School and upon graduation joined the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was commissioned as an officer and served as a pilot instructor for the duration of the war. He continued his service in the Air Force Reserve and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He married Betty Eames of Ogden in 1944. He attended the University of Utah where he obtained his doctorate in anatomy in 1955. In 1956 he joined the faculty of the newly-formed medical school of the University of Missouri, where he taught anatomy and did pioneering research in circadian rhythms. He retired in 1985 but continued to teach part time for several years. He was a member of the Highlands Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of the Columbia Kiwanis Club and the Military Officers Association of America. He was active with his wife in community organizations, among them the Columbia Art League and the Board of Directors of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and the University of Missouri Retirees Association. He was an avid bowler and golfer and was active on various teams and in related organizations. He and his wife Betty maintained an award-winning garden and traveled extensively around the world. He is survived by his son, James and his wife, Sonia; and his daughter Kathleen and her husband, Michael Blain. Dr. Brown is also survived by two grandchildren, Jeremy Blain and Emily Houtz; along with twelve nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years and by his two sisters and one brother. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Lawrence Kenneth Allen, 76, of Columbia passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. Services
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Parker Funeral Service.
Kenneth graduated from Doniphan High School in Doniphan. He served with the U.S. Army Reserve for more than 20 years, retiring in 1980. He worked for many years at Bourn Feed, where he was known as “Major.” Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Sue of Columbia; three sons, Lawrence K. Allen Jr. and wife JoeAnna of Huber Heights, Ohio, Kraig Allen and wife Lisa of Tampa, Fla., and Kerry W. Allen of Columbia; and three grandchildren, Gregory S. Allen, Garrett C. Allen and Chad T. Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
She was a WWII Army nurse and practicing Registered Nurse for over 40 years before her retirement. She was
preceded in death by her husband Francis “Sam” Smith, parents, two brothers
and two sisters. Her surviving sister and sons’ mourn her passing.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Flag Springs Cemetery in California, Mo. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Ruth was born in California, Mo., on Dec. 6, 1924, to John and Martha Keller Thompson. She married William “Eddie” Reed on April 12, 1941, in Moniteau County. Ruth loved to work in her yard and take care of all her flowers. She enjoyed collecting antiques and playing her guitar for several senior citizen groups in Columbia. She is survived by sons Jerry Reed (Dianne), Jack Reed (Valerie), and Jim Reed (Bonnie); sister Velma Rose Lake; grandchildren Mitchell, Andrea, Dustin and Candace Reed, all of Columbia; and great-granddaughter Madeleine of Columbia. The Reed family would like to express their gratitude to Charlene Cleek, who was a very special caregiver to Ruth over the past several weeks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Micky Joe Reed; and two grandsons, Nathan and Jayson Reed. Memorial contributions can be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue, 16390 Harris Road, Prairie Home, Mo., 65068. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Harry “Bud” Ackmann Jr., 85, of Columbia passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at University Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Memorial Funeral Home. Harry was born in Hartsburg on May 31, 1925, to Harry and Irene Menke Ackmann. He was united in marriage with Bernadine Klemme on Aug. 15, 1948, in Hartsburg, and she survives. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 in the South Pacific. He was a member of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church for 62 years, a life member of VFW Post No. 280 and American Legion Post 202. He worked for Riback Supply for 25 years. Harry is survived by one daughter, Sheila Robertson and husband Jeff of Columbia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marjorie Barner; and one brother. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
American Diabetes Association or Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, and a reception will follow at the church. She was born July 26, 1918, to Thomas and Eva Apperson in Eldon. Ruby spent most of her adult life in Columbia. She worked for many years in retail at The Purple Shoppe, Park’s Department Store, and was an owner of The Wholly Cow Creamery. She was a founding member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. She was an outgoing friend to many and a loving mother and grandmother who will be forever missed. She is survived by her three children, Roy Jackson and wife Kim of Leawood, Kan., Judi Hourigan of Columbia, and Linda Jackson and husband John DiBlasi of Wooldridge; five grandchildren, Shawn and Trevor Hourigan of Columbia, and Ashley Brown, Anne Marie Jackson and Brandt Jackson of Kansas City; three stepgrandchildren, Jessica and Corrie DiBlasi and Monica Kircher; and three-great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Murrel Jackson.
Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
A celebration of Erma’s life will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at noon. Erma Anderson Oliver was born Jan. 22, 1916, the second child of Erwin and Emilie Vogelsang of Gordonville. Her family moved to Cape Girardeau, where she grew up with nine siblings. On Oct. 3, 1937, Erma married Milton Orlie Anderson. They made their home in Columbia. To their union, three children were born, Judy, Wayne and Marc. Sadly, Orlie died in an airplane crash Nov. 2, 1948. In 1947, Erma and several friends organized the first kindergarten in Columbia at Benton school. This program became the foundation on which the Columbia Public Schools kindergarten program was built. On June 10, 1951, Erma married Charles Edward “Ed” Oliver. To their union, two sons were born, Charles E. “Charly” Oliver Jr. and William F. “Bill” Oliver. Ed preceded her in death May 27, 2001. Erma was the matriarch of her family, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Left to celebrate her life are her brother, Robert Vogelsang (Sandra); sister, Vernice Baumstark; children, Judy Johnson (Bob) of Merriam, Kan., Wayne Anderson of Columbia, Marc Anderson (Paulette) of Columbia, Charles Oliver Jr. (Michelle) of Boulder, Colo., William Oliver of Columbia; and grandchildren, Robert D. Johnson III (Julie), Christopher M. Johnson (Dawn), David C. O. Anderson, Drew E. O. Anderson. Erma’s family and friends will miss her but are so blessed to know they will see her again. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent in her honor to Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 2201 W. Rollins Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh St., Columbia. The Rev. Dave Smith, Rev. Tracy Cook and Rev. Dennis Stuart will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the church, which the late Rev. Charles and Mona Belle Parker founded and pastored for 40 years with the message, “Jesus Saves!” Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mona was born June 5, 1916, in Kansas City to Herbert and Nellie Grace Miller. She was a graduate of North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, Minn., an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and the author of the book “Revelation Revealed.” The Rev.
Charles A. Parker, her husband of 67 years, whom she married on Nov. 12,
1938, preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Belle Koelling; a son, Charles M. Parker; her parents, Herbert and Nellie Grace Miller; a brother, Martin Miller; and a sister, Bonnie Burson. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Alice Hartley, 97, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at South Hampton Nursing Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Alice was born Aug. 20, 1913, to Arthur Pearl and Lena (Reed) Dawson, the third of three sisters, in Centralia. Alice’s mother died of “consumption” in Arizona in 1914 when Alice was 10 months old. When Alice was 3 years old, her father married Zelica Turner, who raised Alice and her two sisters. Alice married George Hartley in February 1933, and he preceded her in death. She also was a volunteer Pink Lady at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital after her kids had left home. She was an avid bridge player and often played in groups with close friends once or twice every week until the 1990s. She also enjoyed afternoon soap operas. George and Alice enjoyed fishing and often spent evenings and weekends at lakes near Columbia or at Lake of the Ozarks. They were longtime members of First Christian Church downtown. Alice is survived by her sons, Donald Hartley and wife Loretta of Columbia, and Daryl Hartley and wife Ann of Union; six grandchildren, Donald Hartley Jr., John Hartley, Larry Hartley, Laura Swalley, Beth Harrison and Paige Hereford; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four nephews; five nieces and their extended families; and longtime friends, Dorothy Nichols and Alma Parker. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Gladys Eisele and Isabelle Berry. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-MO Chapter, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201 or First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Nora “Teeny”
Duffy Parks Gibbons, 91, of Columbia peacefully passed away in her home
early on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
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A true Kentucky lady, she lived in Columbia most of her adult life. The youngest of five children, she was born and raised in Louisville, Ky., to James T. Duffy and Nora Whiteside. Because of her interest in art and horses, in 1937 she attended Stephens College. After graduating, she went to the University of Iowa from 1939 to 1941. In 1941, Teeny married George “Bill” Parks and raised three children as a full-time mother until she established herself as a travel agent. After Bill passed away in 1979, Teeny resumed painting and studying art in San Miguel, Mexico. She married Eddy Gibbons in 1981. A prolific painter, her work was recently exhibited at the Tiger Hotel and Boone County Historical Society. Among her memberships were the DAR, Colonial Dames, Kings Daughters, Pi Phi sorority and Sacred Heart Church. Because of the devotion to her family and its history, she became an inspired genealogist. One of her greatest gifts was her ability to make and keep friends. She loved them all very much. A loving mother, she is survived by three children, Katherine, Elizabeth and James Parks; a granddaughter, Alexandra Parks; two stepdaughters, Teresa Gibbons Boyer and Mary Gibbons Norry; four nieces and nephews; and numerous grand-nieces and -nephews, all of whom adored her. We will be embraced by the beauty she left behind, the strength she had and the great love she gave us all. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, the American Heart Association, the National Kidney Foundation or Stephens College. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Visitation
will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Parker Funeral
Service. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, with internment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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worked for Columbia Savings Bank for many years. Upon retirement, she enjoyed
her grandchildren, many friends and fishing with her husband, Vic. RosaLee
was a member of VFW Post 280 and Elks Lodge, where she volunteered her
time.
Memorials may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Missouri River Hospice. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Mary Raymon Gray, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home in Olathe, Kan. Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at D.W Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., in Overland Park, Kan. Mary was born in Fayette in 1946 to Elberta and Alvin “Munn” Markland. She attended Fayette High School and Central Methodist College. She married Richard Gray of Columbia, on June 7, 1968, in Fayette. They had one son, Markland. She was a resident of Overland Park for the past 30 years. Mary worked in staffing and personnel for the Olathe School District, where she retired in 2006. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Overland Park; her son, Markland of San Diego; a sister, Shirley Patterson of Columbia; sister-in-law, Sandra Gray of Columbia; nieces Lea Evans of Columbia and Nicki Harriman of Washington; nephews Lance Patterson of Atlanta and Andy Gray of Orlando, Fla.; and several cousins. Mary was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Marvin Patterson and F. Bruce Gray, both of Columbia. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s
Association of Kansas City, 3599 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., 66103,
or via www.alz.org/kansascity; the American Diabetes Association, 9444
Nall Ave., Overland Park, Kan., 66207-2516 or via www.diabetes.org; or
Wayside Waifs Humane Society, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, Mo.,
64137 or via www.waysidewaifs.org.
Allan W. Purdy, 96, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at First Baptist Church, 1112 East Broadway. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. He was born in Macon County on July 26, 1914. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Purdy of Columbia; three sons, Raymond H. Purdy of Madison, Wis., George A. Purdy of Seattle and Robert A. Purdy of Renton, Wash.; a daughter, Christina P. Purdy of Seattle; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to University of Missouri College of Food and Natural Resources Advancement Office, 2-4 Ag Building, Columbia, Mo., 65211; or to First Baptist Church. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
John W. Howland, 89, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will take place at a later date. John was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Elk City, Kan., to Joseph and Clara Day Howland. He was married to Betty Jean Brookshire, and she preceded him in death. John received a Bronze Star for his service in the U.S. Army while stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He served as a lieutenant colonel in the Missouri National Guard. He later owned J.W. Construction in Columbia. He was a local artist who trained under Tom Lovell and his last show was at KOPN radio station in June 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Howland; sons, Robert (Katherine) Howland and John (Jane) Howland, all of Columbia; sisters, Lois Tosh, Martha Shumway, Doris Hakanson and Aura Lee Gisborn; grandchildren, Benjamin, Clara, Joseph and Nicholas Howland, all of Columbia. John was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Powell; a granddaughter, Melissa; a brother, Joe Howland; and a sister, Josie Root. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Ina Ruth Murray, 91 formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Parker Funeral Service in Columbia, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 am at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born July 11, 1919, in Wilton to the late John and Ruby (Pilcher) Batye. Ina and her husband lived most of their lives in Columbia, until recently moving to Sikeston where she was a resident of Miner Nursing Center. She was a former employee of Shelter Insurance Co., retiring after 20 years of service. For many years, she was a member of the Athens Rebekah Lodge 383 in Columbia and served as the Noble Grand in 1988. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Charles Gardner of Sikeston; a grandson and wife, Tom and Cynthia Gardner of Orlando, Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Ashleigh Ann Gardner of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Virginia Strawn of Columbia; and two sisters-in-law, Merline Murray Tennyson of Columbia and Martan Murray Heary of Merriam, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence W. Murray, and four sisters. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 1307 N. Main Street, Sikeston, Mo., 63801; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 63132. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Donald J. Brenner, 78, of Columbia died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in Columbia Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union Chapel on the University of Missouri campus. Don was born to John and Gertrude Brenner on April 12, 1932, in Lorain, Ohio, the second of three children. His parents were immigrants to the United States, and both English and German were spoken in his home. His father, like many others in Lorain, worked in the factories of the U.S. Steel Co. Don graduated from Lorain High School in 1949 and then worked for a year to earn money needed to attend Bowling Green State University. The first member of his family to attend college, he graduated from Bowling Green in 1954 with a degree in journalism. While there, he met Kathleen Shuler, a student preparing to become a teacher, whom he married on Aug. 7, 1955, in Grelton, Ohio. Upon graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served for two years, primarily at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Although he did not find the military to be his calling, he took pride in his service and in later years would regale family and friends with stories of hitting artillery targets on the White Sands Missile Range and fending off tent-invading rattlesnakes while on maneuvers. After receiving an honorable discharge, he completed a master’s degree in journalism at Ohio University and then worked for several years as a magazine and newspaper journalist. In 1961, Don was admitted into the doctoral program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, moving to Columbia with Kathleen and their first son, Jay. His second son, John, was born a year later. Don was awarded his doctorate in 1965. He joined the journalism faculty at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where his youngest son, Jerry, was born. Don returned with his family to Columbia in 1966, joining the faculty of the MU School of Journalism. In 1972, he accepted an appointment at Texas Tech University to help establish a department of health communications in Tech’s new medical school. He returned again to Columbia in 1977, first serving as assistant director of MU’s Health Communications Research Center and then in 1981 rejoining the journalism faculty. He eventually served as an associate dean, administering the School of Journalism’s graduate studies program. He retired from the university in 1992 and remained active in professional organizations at the time of his death. Among his rewarding experiences as a teacher, administrator and researcher, Don especially relished developing lifelong friendships with his many students and took great joy in their accomplishments. He was pleased to have students visit him at his home, often as dinner guests. His children vividly remember international students who sometimes prepared meals traditional to Southeast Asia, western Africa and other points around the globe. His family remembers Don as well for his unbridled enthusiasms. His ever-expanding collection of unique Christmas tree ornaments eventually required three oversize trees for proper display. His large collection of Lego blocks allowed him to express his creative side in designed-from-scratch, Ping Pong table-filling scale models of aircraft carriers and the family home, built together with his sons. Don is survived by his three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jay and Vicki Brenner of Chesterfield, John and Laura Brenner of Columbia; and Jerrell Brenner of Columbia; his brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Pamela Brenner of Lake Orion, Mich.; and six grandchildren, Michael, Dan, Chris and Kathryn Brenner of Chesterfield, and Adam and Rachel Brenner of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, and his sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Peter Homka. Memorials may be given to the Journalism Development Scholarship Fund, 103 Neff Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 65211, or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va., 22312. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Grace Bible Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Jonathan was the kind of son for which every mother and father wished; he was loving, loyal, obedient and kind. Jonathan was the brother every sibling needs; he was helpful, protective, playful and generous. Jonathan was the grandson every grandparent would be proud to have; he was respectful and diligent in all things. Jonathan was the friend that would be your friend for life; he was true, easygoing, quick to laugh and a joy to be around. Jonathan was an amazing, beautiful boy who would have been the man every boy wants to grow up to be. A natural athlete, there was no sport Jonny could not master. He played baseball, soccer, football, hockey, took gymnastics and tae kwon do. In elementary school, his classmates chose him “Best Kickball Player.” Jonathan’s teachers found him to be a pleasure to have in a classroom, and he was on the honor roll both in elementary and middle school. He earned the Presidential Academic award and the Physical Fitness award for best attitude and effort. He played the viola and was hoping to learn how to play the electric guitar. Jonny was an avid Xbox player, and those on “Hotpocket’s” side felt very fortunate to be on his team. Jonathan enjoyed playing with animals, whether it was his dog, Sadie, his favorite stuffed animal, Ratty, or a stray kitten in the neighborhood. Jonathan wanted to be a fireman when he grew up and was recently considering joining the Army with his older brother, Caleb. He was very protective of his sisters and his little brother and on several occasions verbally and physically stepped up to the plate to defend them. He was just making the transition from boy to young man, but he still liked to snuggle next to his mom on the couch during family movie time or be carried piggyback by his dad, James. Jonny Boy, you will be missed by every single person who had the privilege to know you. The world is a lesser place without you in it. We all love you, Jonny, and we take comfort knowing that you were a very happy boy that knew you were deeply loved. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Kris Overton Remus and James Remus and Travis Tamerius; siblings, Caleb Tamerius, Anna Remus Tamerius, Micah Remus Tamerius and Elizabeth Remus Tamerius; grandparents, Doris Overton, Ed and Marilyn Tamerius and Eldon Remus; aunts and uncles, Sherry Overton Wendling, husband Steve, Mark Overton, wife Kim, Jeana Overton Meinert, husband Matt, Keith Overton, wife Jennifer, Lance Tamerius, wife Pam, Troy Tamerius, wife Heidi, Jonathan Remus, wife Michelle; cousins, Scott, Jill, MJ, Suzanne, Anny, Laramy, Jackson, Savannah, Cisco, Mackenzie, Creighton, Alyssa, Garret, Noah and Maleea. Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Overton. Because Jonathan loved and was passionate about the responsible care of all animals, donations may be made in his name, Jonathan Remus Tamerius, directly to Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
William R. Bernhardt, 81, of De Soto, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in De Soto. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto with pastor Sharon Maddox officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. He was born on Sept. 22, 1929, in De Soto, the son of William B. and Celestine Ross Bernhardt. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri and owned and operated Big Chief Distributing. William is survived by his fiancée, Barbara Davis of De Soto; daughters Lisa (Charles) Moses of Manchester, Linda (Tom) Baygents of Kirkwood, Sarah (Marty) Isaacs of St. Louis and Susan (Dave Bell) Corey of Godfrey, Ill.; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret Duffner Bernhardt; and one brother. Memorials
are suggested to Hope United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 695, De Soto, Mo.,
63020.
Ronald Fabion Fager, 81, of Columbia passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. A reception for family and friends will take place after the service at the funeral home. Burial will be on Saturday at St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul, Kan. Ronald was born Aug. 26, 1929, in St. Paul, Kan., to William and Sarita Fager. He married Ida Ruth Fager, who preceded him in death. Ron graduated from St. Francis High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-52. He worked for GTE in California from 1954-66. In 1967, he moved to Columbia and worked as a supervisor for GTE until 1982. In 1983, Ron started and owned, along with Gene Meredith and David Calvin, Contact Communications Corp. and worked there until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed the outdoors and being on his farm, but his greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. His quiet sense of humor will be missed. Ron is survived by son Rodney (Randie) Fager of Leawood, Kan.; daughter Rhonda (Tracy) Calvert of Columbia; grandchildren Ryan Fager and Benjamin and Adam Calvert; brother George Fager and wife Judy; brother Raymond; and sisters Doris and Olive. He was also preceded in death by brothers Harold, Callistus, Eddie Bill and Ralph. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Ellis H. Havard Jr., 76, of Columbia died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at his home. A celebration of his life for family and friends will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at the home of his daughter, Adrienne Havard. Ellis was born Feb. 23, 1934, in Pace, Miss., to Ellis H. and Lillie Mae Lusk Havard. Ellis retired from State Farm after a 34-year career in auto claims. He was an avid golfer and gardener who loved sharing his harvest. He was a member of the Downtown Optimists Club, a 4-H volunteer and a supporter of the Missouri Symphony Society. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his son, Alex; and daughter, Adrienne. Also surviving are his brothers, Allen Havard of O’Fallon, Bob Havard of Ohio, Walt Havard of Pennsylvania and Jerry Havard of St. Charles; and sisters, Mary Scherr of Texas, Margie Tayloe of Salem and Kay Thompson of St. Louis. Memorials may be given to the Downtown Optimists Club, P.O. Box 1959, Columbia, Mo., 65205, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences
may be extended to Ellis’ family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
Warren F. Elliott, 64, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his home in Columbia. A celebration of Warren’s life will be held at a later date. Further information will be available by calling (573) 620-1324. Warren held many jobs in his life, but found his real calling as the Machens Toyota courtesy van driver — a position that enabled him to fully embody the Optimists’ ideal of wearing a cheerful expression at all times and giving a smile to every living creature you meet. It was not a job that he took lightly, despite his claims of “just driving the van,” and he considered himself the first line in public relations, not just for Machens, but for the city as a whole. He loved music, and shared his infectious enthusiasm for it with the community as a member of several local bands, The Dun-Ells; The Raggedy Grass String Band; The Dirt Road Rascals; Me and Him; Four-Wheel Drive; and Salty Dogs among others. Like his family, these bands feel lessened by the loss of their companion, member and friend. It’s cliché
to say that those who knew Warren loved him, but with Warren it held true.
His ready smile and quick wit made friends easily, and his ability to be
true to the best in himself guaranteed that the world was on his side.
Among those left behind are his wife, Patricia; daughters, Dianne and Rebecca;
sons-in-law Jeff and John; granddaughters, Kelsey and Sarah; friends Fred,
Phyllis, Scott, Kurt, Hector, Dan, Tim, and the Dunwoody clan; and the
entire Machens Toyota community of workers and customers.
Wayne Hunter Featherston, 80, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Kirksville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday. He was born July 19, 1930, in Centerton, Ark., the son of the late Ernest H. and Hazel G. Patterson Featherston. He was united in marriage to Matilda Koenka on May 27, 1957, in Izmir, Turkey, and she survives. Mr. Featherston served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean and Vietnam wars, and he retired from the U.S. Air Force. He received the Emeritus Service Award and Bronze Star. Mr. Featherston opened the first Radio Shack in Columbia in 1971. He was a member of the VFW Post 280, Elks Lodge and Eagles Club. He was an avid knife collector, woodworker and greatly loved his yard. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Irene Featherston of O’Fallon, David Featherston of Eugene, Ore., and Edward Featherston of Kirksville; grandchildren Justin, Whitney, Augusta, Amber, Zoey and Paige Featherston; step-grandchildren, Taylor and Dilyne Chambers; step-great-grandchild, Carter Faith Lane; and brother, Jack Featherston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Peck. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at First Presbyterian Church Columbia with the Rev. Richard Ramsey and the Rev. Kathie Jackson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. He was born on Oct. 30, 1928, to Charles and Matilda Wenger Cramer on the family farm near Morrison. He married Julia Koch Cramer on June 11, 1955, in Morrison. To this union was born three children, Christine Keilholz, Caroline Cramer, and Keith Cramer (Elizabeth). They were blessed with four granddaughters, Courtney, Caitlin, Sarah and Rebecca, and enjoyed two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie and Olivia. He attended the University of Missouri and earned the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in agriculture, June 1950; Master’s of Science in agriculture, August 1954; Ph.D. in agriculture, August 1960. He began his teaching career as an associate professor and through the years held positions of professor, department chairman of agricultural economics, associate dean of the School of Agriculture, professor and dean emeritus. He served his country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Pusan, Korea, from 1951-1953. During his career, he took three sabbaticals: teaching at the Harvard School of Business, working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., and traveling to Russia, where he was an instructor at the Moscow School of Economics. He was an active member of the Columbia Kiwanis Club, serving as past president; member of the Missouri University Retirees Association, serving as past president; and was the past executive secretary of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership. He founded the John Brown Scholars program in the College of Agriculture. He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, where he served as an elder and church treasurer. He enjoyed Missouri Tiger football and basketball games, holding season tickets for more than 50 years. He loved to travel; he enjoyed crappie fishing and spending time with family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Julia, and brothers Kenneth and Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Richard. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St., Columbia, Mo., 65201, or to the John Brown Scholars Program at the University of Missouri (CAFNR) 2-4 Agriculture Building, Columbia, Mo., 65211, in memory of Dr. Cramer, attention Darci or Heidi. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Ron was born June 2, 1941, in Williamsport, Pa., to Robert and Hazel Singer Smull, who preceded him in death. He was married July 24, 1960, in Troy to Annette Barrett, who survives. He was a 1959 graduate of Troy Buchanan High School. He received an associate degree from Hannibal LaGrange College in 1961. He attended the University of Missouri and received his bachelor’s degree in 1963 and law degree in 1966. He practiced law in Columbia for 44 years and taught a class at the MU School of Law for 35 years. Ronald was a member of Memorial Baptist Church for 49 years. He served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, trustee and choir member. He also is survived by daughters Lori (Troy) Swetnam of Liberty and Carmen Smull of Roeland Park, Kan.; and grandchildren Todd and Allison Swetnam of Liberty. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Smull. Memorial contributions can be made to University of Missouri School of Law (write Ronald Smull on memo line of check), 205 Hulston Hall, Columbia, Mo., 65211, or Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, c/o Memorial Baptist Church, 1634 Paris Road, Columbia, Mo., 65201. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Friends and family will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the funeral home. Fred was born Feb. 23, 1959, in Fayette to Charles “Bucky” and Barbara Roberts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He worked as a stone mason and bricklayer for 33 years. Fred is survived by his parents, Charles “Bucky” and Barbara Roberts; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Nancy Jones; a son, John and his wife, Ivy Roberts; daughter, Stacy, and her husband, Justin Rapp; the mother of his children, Karen Roberts; a brother, Charles “Ed” and Katherine Roberts; three grandchildren, Dakota Rapp, Dylan Rapp and Kaylee Roberts; three nieces; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.H. Roberts, and grandmother, Agnes Roberts; grandfather, William “Bill” Hunt, and grandmother, Mary Nancy Mahan Hunt. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Patrick David “Pat” Rackers, 66, of Columbia died on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. His funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 Locust St., and all are invited to stay afterward to share food and memories. Interment will be in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Patrick was born in Jefferson City on Nov. 29, 1943, to Michael and Geraldine Rackers. As a child, he enjoyed exploring the woods and creeks near his home and doing errands for his grandparents at various shops near their apartment. When he met his wife-to-be, Claudia Marie Swenson, she was drawn to his desire to make a difference in this world and to help those who were hurting. They were married on March 6, 1969, and raised four children together. Pat graduated from Helias High School in 1961, and he earned a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from Lincoln University, and a master’s degree from Central Missouri State University. He began his career as a seventh-grade teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Jefferson City, where he also taught evening classes at Jefferson City Senior High. His summer work at the Missouri State Penitentiary led to his full-time employment there, and this was followed by his work as assistant superintendent of the Missouri Training School for Boys in Boonville. This was followed by a position as assistant executive director for Goodwill Industries of Greater Kansas City, where he planned and oversaw a major upgrade to its vocational rehabilitation facilities and received the “Good Willie” award. Returning to Jefferson City, Patrick became program chief for corrections for the Missouri Council on Criminal Justice, where he submitted proposals for and received many grants to improve correctional facilities. In 1977, he was appointed director of adult corrections for Lincoln and Lancaster County in Nebraska. In this capacity, he opened a new 100-bed minimum security facility, initiated programs to aid in the rehabilitation of chronic drug and alcohol abusers and provided correctional health care services. In 1985, a growing interest in health care led him to accept the position of executive director of the Catholic Care Center for the Diocese of Wichita and to become involved in the planning and construction of a new state-of-the-art complex, which included a skilled care facility, retirement apartments, a spiritual life center and a chapel. The health care facility was the first in the state of Kansas to include a special unit for persons with HIV/AIDS. Following construction of the complex, Pat was appointed executive director of Catholic Charities, where he oversaw many social service programs and began several new programs and facilities, including Harbor House shelter for women and children and Harvest House — a program of spiritual, social and educational growth for older adults. For his service to the diocese, Patrick received the Bishop’s Crest Award. When Patrick was recruited to become the executive director of Boone Retirement Center, he accepted the position for the challenge of turning around a troubled nursing home and to be closer to aging and ill family members and friends. He also was drawn to the fact that this nursing home was a Medicaid facility that served the poor. Patrick was especially grateful for the high level of commitment and support shown by an outstanding board of directors. Before his departure from this facility, he turned around the nursing home’s troubled financial status and was involved in the planning and groundwork for another new, state-of-the-art skilled care facility, now called The Bluffs. As a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, he was a member of that organization for 45 years. During his long battle with cancer, Patrick did organizational and financial consulting, volunteered for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — which aids the poor — and spent much time with his grandchildren, who will greatly miss their Papa. He is survived by his wife, Claudia; his daughter, Janelle Kathleen Lutz and her husband Richard, and their children Hannah, Joseph, Leah, Elizabeth, and Noah; his sons, Joseph Patrick Rackers and his wife Marina Lomazov, and Jacob Michael Rackers; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Michele Coleman; and his son, John Paul Rackers, who died in 2005. Pat asked that memorials be made to the Home Repair Ministry of Knights of Columbus Council 14414, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 Locust St., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Alternatively, he would be pleased to have remembrances made to Goodwill Industries, 507 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Patrick’s mortal life ended and his eternal life began with the words, “I trust my soul to the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s a wonderful way to die, it’s a beautiful way to die, in the arms of the Lord.” Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the service time. Rev. Rick Gressman will be officiating. She was born May 24, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn. Her parents were Marvin and Lena Kirk. The family moved to Dexter, and Marguerite graduated from Dexter High School in 1944 and was voted queen her senior year. After graduation, she worked for Doane Agriculture Service for six years. She met her husband, Louis (Ming) Lohman, who also worked for Doane, and they were married June 1, 1950. In March 1951, they moved to a farm near Woodlandville in northwest Boone County. The couple joined Woodlandville United Methodist Church in March 1951. In addition to working on the farm, Marguerite worked for MFA Oil Co. and the Missouri License Bureau. She worked two years as a volunteer for Long Term Care Ombudsman. She was the greatest wife and mother. She was as sweet as she was pretty. Surviving are her husband, Louis; four children, Louis Kirk Lohman and wife Pat of La Crosse, Wis., Ira Lee Lohman and wife Amy, of Terre Haute, Ind., Mary Lou Dworak and husband Tom of Lee’s Summit, and Ann Maring Toellner and husband Dennis of Columbia; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or the Woodlandville United Methodist Church, 9801 Wilhite Road, Rocheport, Mo., 65279, or to the charity of donor’s choice. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Lynn Marguerite Lortz Herzberger, 67, passed on to eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church in Greensboro, N.C. Born on Aug. 10, 1943, in Chicago, she had resided in North Carolina since 1987. Lynn was a registered nurse for more than 30 years, having received her nursing education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. She worked in myriad positions as an R.N. during her long career, but her greatest love was home health and hospice nursing. Lynn served as congregational nurse for Celia Phelps United Methodist Church in Greensboro after retiring from full-time employment. Just before her death, she was volunteer congregational nurse at her home congregation. Long active in community affairs, she had volunteered over the years with the Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, foster parenting, guardian ad litem program, Hickory Lutheran Retirement Home and the Guilford County school system. She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, where she served as greeter, lector, prayer chain coordinator and congregational nurse over the years. A lifelong lover and defender of animals, she had served on the board of directors of the Central Missouri Humane Society from 1974 to 1987 and volunteered with the Triad Golden Retriever Rescue for many years. In addition, she volunteered with the Feral Cat Assistance Program, where she and her husband faithfully volunteered on spay day. One of her greatest joys was serving as a foster parent for many homeless golden retrievers over the years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, William; daughter Donna Gardner and husband Sheldon of Greensboro; daughter Wendy Procopio and husband Pete of Apex, N.C.; grandchildren Taylor and Rachel Jordan, and Lia, Owen and Cameron Procopio; and stepgrandchildren Dakota and Kaitlyn Gardner. She also is survived by her beloved pets, Micki, Winston, Betsy, Ernie and Janice Memorial
donations may be made to The Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear
Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65202, or to the Triad Golden Retriever Rescue, 7493
Summerhill Drive, Summerfield, N.C., 27358, or to Hospice and Palliative
Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C., 27401, or Feral
Cat Assistance Program, P.O. Box 29112, Greensboro, N.C., 27429.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born on Sept. 5, 1912, in Hallsville, the daughter of the late Jim Henry and Maude McKenzie. She was first united in marriage to Roy Edward Ballenger, who preceded her in death. She later married Bradley Powell, and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, James E. Ballenger and wife Mary Lou, Joan Wilson and husband Bob, Janice Critchfield and husband Harrell, and Betty Grossi; grandchildren, Cheryl Perkins and husband Bruce, Tina Price and husband Allan, Terry Wilson and wife Joanna, Mark Critchfield and wife K.P., Todd Critchfield and wife Beth, Frank Grossi and wife Ellen, Gina Grossi, Andrea Mussari and husband David, and Cynthia English and husband Jason; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack, J.D. and Judge McKenzie. Mabel was a member of Woodlandville Methodist Church since 1954. She was active in Bible study there and in the Woodlandville neighborhood. Mabel was a volunteer for more than 30 years at Boone Hospital Center, which she greatly loved. She also was a member of the Boones 25th Ladies Extension Club. Mabel was wonderful at quilting and cooking and was like a mother to all. Mabel was known as the oatmeal cookie lady. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodlandville Church. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church with entombment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from to 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Memorial Funeral Home. Ivan was born in Meek, Neb., on July 13, 1928, to the late Charles and Iva May Winchell Hull. He was united in marriage to Carol Emig on Feb. 25, 1950, and she survives. Ivan served four years in the U.S. Navy and 16 years in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A fter retirement from the armed forces, he moved to Columbia and worked 20 years for GTE. He received his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying. He also had a passion for hunting and shooting sports, clay skeets, and he was a hunting safety instructor. Survivors include his son, William Hull (Michalene) of Bloomington, Ill.; two granddaughters, Tracy Perry (Eric) of Normal, Ill., and Emily Zeitler of Bloomington, Ill.; grandson, Greg Alderman (Jenni), and two great–granddaughters, Carli and Ellie Alderman, all of Normal, Ill.; two brothers, Leo Hull (Donna) of Mesa, Ariz., and Marvin Hull (Henrietta) of De Ridder, La.; two sisters, Opal Henke of Hastings, Neb., and Neoma Wilson (Steve) of Taxton, Miss.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2201 W. Rollins Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Marion was born March 20, 1920, in Pawnee City, Neb., at 2 pounds and was warmed on the oven door by her parents, Elmer E. and Chloe Carter Rhoden. Marion got the name “Benny” from her younger brother because he could not pronounce Marion. Marion always said, she “was one bad call from the State Softball Championship.” She married Joseph Henry Sullivan on June 6, 1940, and he preceded her in death. After World War II, she moved to Columbia, where she raised her family. Once her children were in school, she began her career with Gerbes on Paris Road, where she worked in the bakery and retired as the bakery manager. She was a meticulous housekeeper and a wonderful cook who made the best pumpkin pie you’ll ever eat. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Lynda Andrews-Dory (George) of Aurora, Colo., Nora Ballew (Don) of Columbia and Micki Frey (Wayne) of New Franklin; five grandchildren, Mark Andrews and Felicia, Amy Amerson, Michelle Gingerich and Val, Erica Robinson and Lance, Cody Martin and Theresa; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, five brothers and a grandson, Joseph Kent Adams. Memorials may be made to the Central Missouri Food Bank. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Columbia United Church of Christ. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the church. Carol was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Kirksville to Ernest and Crystal Ayers Darr, and they preceded her in death. She was married June 12, 1959, in Green Castle to Olin Hatfield, and he survives. She was a 1959 graduate from Novinger High School and had worked as a nurse for more than 20 years in Columbia. She was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ, and she enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and cross-country trail riding. Even in her toughest times of undergoing chemotherapy, she completed another lifelong goal of learning to play the fiddle. Carol is also survived by her daughters, Janet (Verne) Horne and Julie (Tony) Bolton, both of Hallsville; sister Barbara Smith of Novinger; brother Larry “Joe” (Vicki) Darr of Bonner Springs, Kan.; and grandchildren, Tyler Horne, Heather (Shane) Parnell, Amber Horne, Benjamin Bolton and Bryan Bolton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, N.Y. 10122. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Louis B. O’Bryan
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at St. Paul A.M.E. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia. Beulah was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Hardin to Raymond and Daisy Davis. She retired after 58 years of service to the Columbia Public School District. She was active in numerous community organizations and a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. church. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Monica Naylor (Tony) of Columbia. Online condolences
may be left online at www.htmayfuneralhome.com.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Robinson Funeral Home, with burial following at Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the funeral home. Daniel was born March 18, 1914, in Montgomery City to Monteray and Emily Elizabeth Hensley Hall. He married Elgene Frances Turner on Jan. 23, 1934. He was a master carpenter and foreman for John Epple Construction for 20 years. He later started his own construction company, where he built custom homes in the Columbia area for many years. Survivors include his children, Jimmy Dan Hall of Columbia, Shirley McClure of Mexico, Mo., Nancy Novak of Oklahoma, Susan Ballard (Roger) of Columbia and Ellen Webber (Jim) of Centralia; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elgene, two sisters and three brothers. Memorial contributions can be
sent to American Cancer Research in care of the family.
Tom Dan Beary, 45, of Cedar Park, Texas, formerly of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at his home. Memorial services will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the First Christian Church in Columbia. He was born Oct. 16, 1965, in Columbia to the late Tom and Dorothy Beary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Bradley Joseph Beary. He is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Frank Brown of Leander, Texas, and Jackie Beary of Columbia; brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Becky Beary of Columbia; nieces Whitney Brown and Bobbi McCormack and her husband, Steve; and a number of extended family members and cherished friends. Tom was much loved and will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Contributions in memory of Tom
may be made to the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Association.
Laurel E. Anderson, 94, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at The Bluffs. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. A reception will follow the service at the church. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Laurel was born May 17, 1916, in Upsala, Minn., to Carl and Otelia Ryberg Anderson. He was married April 30, 1949, to Dorothy Fobes in Moorhead, Minn. Laurel was stationed in Ireland, Africa and Italy while serving in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He received his associate degree from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1936 and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1947. He obtained his doctorate in 1955, also from the University of Minnesota. He taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Opstead and Stearns counties in Minnesota from 1937 to 1940. He continued teaching at Morris School of Agriculture from 1946 to 1949 and at Kansas State University from 1953 to 1965. He was a professor at the University of Missouri from 1965 until his retirement in 1985. Since his retirement, Laurel had worked as a volunteer at Boone Hospital Center. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Carl (Brynn) Anderson of Austin, Texas, and Vernon (Elizabeth) Anderson of Silver Spring, Md.; daughter Betty (Fred) Stiefel of Victor, Iowa; grandchildren Kirsten (Mark) Robbins of Indianapolis, Ind., Byron Anderson and daughter Haiden of Austin, Texas, Erin (Lindsey) Orrick and children Maya and Landon of Murphy, Texas, Eric Anderson of Virginia, David Anderson of Silver Spring, Md., Thomas Stiefel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Peter and Joe Stiefel, both of Victor, Iowa; and niece Anita Anderson of San Diego, Calif. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings Evans and Evodia Anderson. Memorial contributions can be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight, c/o KOMU-TV, 5550 Highway 63 S., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born in Malta Bend on May 18, 1926, to Kinley and Edna Pearl Clemons, one of 11 children. She married Frank Black in Malta Bend in October 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1974. In 1988, she married Charles “Teeny” Morris, and he preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel Warren Black, in 2005. Juanita graduated from Malta Bend High School and attended Southwest Baptist College at Bolivar. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 280 and Columbia Elks Lodge. She worked for many years at the University of Missouri, retiring from the Sinclair School of Nursing in 1989. As a lifelong musician, she played the piano and sang at several establishments, the most memorable being Jack’s Haden House. She instilled in all who knew her love, wisdom and music. In addition to her husbands and a son, she was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and three sisters. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by daughter Mary Rhonda Victor; son Tony Black and wife Jami; stepdaughter Cindy Stewart and husband Tom, all of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Angela Preyer, Jason White, Katie Victor, Erin Black, Jayme White, Anthony “T.J.” Black Jr. and Whitney Black; three stepgrandchildren, Brent Stewart, Doug Stewart and Maria Renner; 11 great-grandchildren’ and several nieces and nephews who were very devoted to her. Online condolences may be left
at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Raymond R. Powell, 87, of Columbia passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Private inurnment has taken place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Raymond was born in rural Bryan County, Okla., near Durant and Bokchito, to John and Agnes Linn Powell. His wife of almost 60 years, Rosa May Lanham, preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Naval Air Force during World War II in a sea plane patrol bombing squadron in the South Pacific. He was discharged in January 1946 and moved to Columbia. Mr. Powell went to work at the Novus Shop in downtown Columbia as a ladies shoe salesman in January 1950. He purchased the store from the owners and later expanded and developed the store into an exclusive upscale ladies shop and continued to operate it until 1990, at which time he closed the store after 40 years. He is survived by three daughters, Karen Dillon of Beaverton, Ore., Cindy Barklage of St. Charles and Tami Wadsworth of The Woodlands, Texas; two brothers; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial
contributions can be made to Central Missouri Food Bank, 2101 Vandiver
Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Graveside services and interment will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Memorial Park in Columbia. Mrs. Roderick was born July 2, 1910, in Mexico, Mo., the youngest of nine children. She celebrated her 100th birthday this past July with a family gathering. She married Cecil Vernon “Rod” Roderick on July 31, 1930. He preceded her in death. She was a bookkeeper for a Missouri bookstore and the Missouri State Teachers Association, both in Columbia. She was a member of Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Kimberling City United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women’s Club. According to Virginia’s children, she met “Rod” while they were students at the University of Missouri. A favorite family story is about the night of Feb. 13, when he proposed. Virginia, coyly, responded that she would give him her answer on Valentine’s Day. So Rod stayed until 12:01 a.m., and she said, “Yes.” They had 63 happy, exciting years together, traveling around the world as well as living in India for a year. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon R. Vaughn and husband Bill of Kimberling City and Pat S. Farrand and husband Ed of Weston; a son, Edward E. Roderick of Denton, Texas; seven grandchildren, Melissa Anthony, Lynne Harman, Chance Dukewits, Cord Dukewits, Susan Sherrin, Linda Hill and Steven Roderick; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Roderick also was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Samuel Conrad and Carrie Belle (Bumgartner) Miller; granddaughter Dianne Vaughn Meier; daughter-in-law Carolyn English Roderick; three brothers; and five sisters. Online guest
book and obituary available at www.meierhoffer.com.
Charles Walter Lenau, 74, passed from this life Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Broadway Christian Church followed by interment in the church’s Memorial Garden. He was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, to Julian and Lois Koen Lenau. He married Linda Lou Lancaster in 1959 in Muleshoe, Texas. He married Dixie Van Hove Lenau on Nov. 29, 1986, at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia. Charles spent his early life in Muleshoe, Texas, and received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Texas Technological College in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He began teaching civil engineering with an emphasis in hydrology at the University of Missouri in 1963 and retired in 2000 as professor emeritus but continued to teach one class each semester for the next three years. During his 40 years at Mizzou, he advanced from assistant professor to full professor and was voted “Outstanding Teacher” in the College of Engineering in 1997 by the graduating seniors. While teaching was his passion, during his tenure at MU, Charles participated in a number of significant research projects, including an automobile rollover project, building a hydraulic capsule pipeline prototype, including design of the jet pumps that made the system work, and designing computer-programming projects to assist students in their studies. He also authored a computer-based refresher course for engineers who sought to renew their professional engineering licensure. He taught one summer in Brazil in 1972 and presented a research paper at a professional meeting in Australia in 1992. Charles is survived by his wife, Dixie; children Marc Lenau and Charlotte Lenau Birchfield and husband Boyd; and stepchildren Gregory Van Hove and wife Beth and Beth Azdell and husband Alan; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the MU College of Engineering scholarship fund c/o Mary Jo Adams, College of Engineering, W1025 Lafferre Hall, Columbia, Mo., 65211-2200, or to the Memorial Garden fund at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65203. Arrangements
by Columbia Cremation Care Center.
A memorial service celebrating Dorothy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt S., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Internment occurred at an earlier date in Georgetown, Texas. Dorothy was born on Jan. 6, 1932, to the late Henry Ezra and Eunice Dail Parmley Burchett in Green Castle. Dorothy was raised in the Green Castle and Kirksville area during the Depression. She helped her parents in raising her four siblings. Dorothy graduated from Kirkville High School in 1949. She went on to achieve her registered nursing certificate from the Hillcrest Medical School in Tulsa, Okla. She received her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her master’s degree in sociology from the University of Missouri. Dorothy served on the SS Hope, which provided free heath care and medical training to Third World countries. She served two different tours on the ship to Indonesia and Peru. After 15 years as a registered nurse, she moved into teaching and research. Dorothy married the love of her life, Jack Beckett, in 1970. They spent most of their married life in Columbia until recently moving to Georgetown. Jack and Dorothy were very active members of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Dorothy was very active in various social organizations, such as Fortnightly, King’s Daughters, several book clubs and gourmet cooking groups. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking and reading. Dorothy leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jack Beckett; her son, John Beckett, and his wife, Emily; sisters Rama Day, and Linda Banz and husband Gary; her granddaughter, Ella Annelise Beckett; and many family members and friends. Dorothy always enjoyed having her family around her, cooking for them and creating a home. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Carroll Burchett and Glen Burchett. Memorial
donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Personal words of comfort can be made to the family online at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.
Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of services. Jean was born May 20, 1932, in Boone County to Arnold Lewis and Minnie Opal Bink. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1951, where she acquired several awards in art and sewing. Jean also loved to oil paint, sew, make flower arrangements, grow flowers, travel and take pictures of her family, of whom she was very devoted. On Aug. 4, 1952, Jean married Frank Dwayne Rutter in Columbia at Wilkes Boulevard Church, where they were active members. On Sept. 8, 1953, she gave life to her first son, Ronald Dwayne Rutter. On May 2, 1956, she gave life to her second son, Terry Lewis Rutter, and then on Oct. 15, 1961, she gave life to her only daughter, Tina Darlene Rutter. The loved ones that survive are her daughter, Tina (Robert) Stuart; son Terry (Cheri) Rutter; sister Darlene (Donnie) Driskill; stepbrother Billy Cleo Roberts; grandchildren Tracy Miller, Chrissy Johnson, Mike Rutter, Shawn Rutter, Angie Killion, Lyndse Green, Stefany Rutter and Megan Rutter; great-grandchildren Jeffrey Rutter, Caeleb Rutter, Kaia Killion, Carmen Rutter, Tina Killion, Landon Rutter and Greyson Rutter; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Ronnie; brother Don “Buck” Bink; and half-brother Arnold Bink. Memorial contributions can be made to Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201. The Rutter family would like to thank Dr. Jerry Kennett and the staff at Missouri Heart Association and Roxanne with Missouri River Hospice. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Catherine Johnson, 65, of Columbia died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Columbia. She is survived
by her husband, James Johnson of Columbia; a son, Tony Hatton; four grandchildren;
four brothers; and eight sisters.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Charles was born July 17, 1926, in Washington, D.C., to Oliver Edgar and Katherine Louise Walz Harr, and they preceded him in death. He married Kathryn Louise Harvey in 1950 in Wichita, Kan., and she also preceded him in death. On June 7, 1975, he married Caroline Montgomery in Columbia, and she survives. During his senior year in high school, Charlie was drafted into military service during World War II. He served from 1944 to 1946 in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees. Upon returning home, he attended Wichita State University. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1950, he was called to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until 1952. He attained the rank of second lieutenant and received a Purple Heart. Charles worked for IBM as a service engineer for 36 years until his retirement in 1988. He was a charter member of Community United Methodist Church. He recently was recognized as a 50-year Mason. Other memberships included the Sunrise Optimist Club and Dudes and Dames Square Dancing Club. He also enjoyed fellowshipping at Oakland Senior Center. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Dr. Virginia Louise Harr, M.D., (John) of Chickasha, Oklahoma; a son, Dave Oliver Harr (Cheryl) of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Joan Harr of Prairie Village, Kan.; sister, Shirley Louise Brinkman of Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren, Lt. Bradley Harr of Independence and Melanie Harr-Hughes (Jimmy) of Moore, Okla.; great-grandchild, Riley Hughes; stepsons, Bill (Sandy) Montgomery, George (Lynn) Montgomery, and Clifford (Pam) Montgomery; six stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by son, Dr. Thomas Alan Harr, D.D.S., J.D.; and a half brother, Francis Oliver Harr. Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Senior Center, 805 Old 63 North, Columbia, Mo. 65202; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
A memorial service with be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Parker Funeral Service & Crematory in Columbia. A visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. John was born in 1942 to Phyllis Park Magnuson and Leonard Magnuson in Moline, Ill. He attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, but left college midway through his final semester to play folk music in Montana. He was soon drafted into the Army and served in the artillery in Vietnam. After his discharge, John completed his bachelor’s degree in English at ISU. After graduating, he worked for a brief time as a computer programmer for the state of Iowa, laying a foundation for a lifelong interest in computers. Later, his interest in motorcycles led him to a job as a mechanic and a passion for motorcycles. In his younger days, he took several cross-country motorcycle trips and continued to ride until the last few years of his life. In 1972, he married Merry Matters, and together they traveled to the country of Colombia, where they worked for a year teaching English as a second language. Upon returning to the United States, John and Merry found inspiration in Scott and Helen Nearing, proponents of the back-to-the-land movement, and moved to a farm along the Des Moines River in central Iowa. John opened his own auto repair shop in nearby Stratford, Iowa. In 1984, John moved with his family to Columbia. His skill as a mechanic and diagnostician allowed him to find work at several shops in Columbia, before again opening his own business, Magnuson Garage. In 2004, he and Merry moved to an acreage near Boonville, where he lived for the rest of his life. John had a broad range of interests and a curious nature. He could always be found with a notepad in his pocket to jot down ideas or the title of a book or CD. He was an avid reader and learner with a perpetual stack of books near his chair. Nearly all topics were of interest, from fiction, poetry, and philosophy to history, science and mathematics. Just as his interest in books was broad, so was his love of music. Nearly all genres of music were represented in his collection, from blues and jazz to bluegrass and rock, but opera was a particular favorite. He also enjoyed playing music. He played the guitar for more than 40 years and also learned to play the violin and banjo. Ever since his teens, John was interested in amateur radio, and it held a special place in his heart. He was a member of local and national organizations and enjoyed conversing with people around the world. Another important thing in John’s life was nature. He enjoyed fishing, taking camping trips with his family, or just watching birds out his front window. John is survived by his wife, Merry Matters; his son, Jake Magnuson (Natalie) and granddaughter Sophia Magnuson of Jacksonville, Ill.; his daughter, Emily Magnuson of Liberty, Texas; and his sister, Marcia Magnuson of Iowa City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and stepfather. John’s family would like to thank Missouri Cancer Associates, Dr. Schlossman and staff, as well as Missouri River Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to The Friends of Arrow Rock, the American Cancer Society or the Central Missouri Humane Society. Online condolences
may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, followed by the Holy Rosary. A celebration of life Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Columbia Cemetery. Ann was born Nov. 3, 1914, in Prairie Town, Ill., to John and Emma Graham, the oldest of 11 children. Ann graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Nursing School in Granite City, Ill., in 1937. She married Ralph G. Karrer on Feb. 14, 1943, in St. Mary’s Church. Ann and Ralph were married 54 years when Ralph passed away on April 10, 1997. Ann and Ralph were blessed with four children who survive: Mary Ruth “M.R.” Karrer and partner Tim Neds, Daniel Karrer, Mary Ann Williamson, and Gary and Teri Karrer. Their seven grandchildren and spouses also survive: Mason and Leslie Karrer, Julie and Johan Kleva, Jennifer and Jason Books, Doug and Libby Kuschel, Rebecca Kuschel, and Megan and Sadie Burnam. Ann was gifted with five great-grandchildren who also survive: Symone and Ariana Williamson, Lydia and Waylon Books, and Lukas Kleva. She also is survived by her siblings and spouses, Ethel and Milton Gersteneckter, Doris O’Brien, Shirley and Don Lexow, Clem and Alice Graham, and Jerry and Eileen Graham, all of the Edwardsville, Ill., area. Ann was preceded in death by her siblings, John, Leo, Homer, infant Patrick Graham, and Agnes Eaker; and great granddaughter, Karra Paige. Ann was a devout Catholic and, until recent years, was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a Eucharistic Minister for the Church and delivered Meals on Wheels to the sick and injured until she retired from driving. Ann was a kind, gentle, and loving person who always put others ahead of herself. She truly lived her faith and was an example to all. Ann will be missed greatly by her family and all who knew her. Ann’s family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to those who aided in her care in recent years. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Memorials may be made to Columbia Catholic School, the Women of Lourdes, or in the form of letters sent to Missouri Sen. Kurt Schaefer and Rep. Jeannie Riddle in support of the passage of Karra’s and Jocelyn’s Law. Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Leon Elvin Johnson, 83, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at University Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4708 Highlands Parkway in Columbia. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation of the body will follow the service, and the urn will be placed in the Columbarium of Columbia Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Leon was a retired professor emeritus from the University of Missouri Department of Health and Physical Education, where he developed a graduate program to train educators to teach physical education to children with mental and physical disabilities. During his tenure, he obtained many federal grants and testified before Congress, working with Sen. Ted Kennedy to ensure that this component was included in the Individual Education Program portion of the EAHCA Act of 1975. He was born in Woods Cross, Utah, on May 4, 1927, to the late Elving and Florence Tingey Johnson. Leon volunteered for the U.S. Army the day after graduating from Davis High School and was in one of the first units to enter Berlin in 1945 near the end of World War II. After his service, he returned to Utah, where he worked for Cudahay Meat Packing Co. and in construction. Later he attended Weber State University, earning his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree from the University of Utah. Leon loved to hunt and fish, particularly in Yellowstone Park, where he met his wife of nearly 44 years, Jodi McCall. They married in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple on Jan. 20, 1966, and moved to Morgantown, W.Va., where Leon earned his doctorate of education. He then took a position at East Carolina University, where he taught for four years before moving to Columbia to teach at the University of Missouri. Leon is survived by his wife, Jodi; daughter Noelle (Rusty) Clark; son Lyle (Jackie) Johnson; grandchildren Jessika (Craig) Allsop, Jack Clark, Audrey Clark, Lanny Johnson and Katya Johnson; brother Ralph (Linda) Johnson; mother-in-law Anne McCall; sisters-in-law Keleen (Warren) Halcott and Karen (Steven) Culbertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Tingey and Dean Johnson. In lieu of flowers, the Johnson family requests memorial contributions be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. Online condolences
may be extended to Leon’s family via www.heartlandcremation.com.
Dr. Joseph Emery Montie, 70, of Columbia died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. Visitation services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Memorial Funeral Home with a celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia. Joe was born Sept. 23, 1940, in Detroit, Mich., to Beatrice and Raymond Montie. He married Kathleen Joynt on July 11, 1964, and the following year received his doctor of medicine degree with honors from Wayne State University College of Medicine. Following his post-graduate training in urology, he joined the faculty at the University of Missouri as an associate professor of surgery. He then entered private practice as a member of the Boone Clinic and remained active in his urology profession until 2003. Joe will be remembered as an excellent surgeon, and his curriculum vitae is remarkable for many accomplishments, including being cited in “Who’s Who in America.” As a medical officer, he served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. He and a surgical colleague pioneered new advances in transsexual surgery that received worldwide recognition. Academically, he remained active and was involved with yet another research grant at the time of his death. He authored and co-authored many publications, and his quick wit and affable manner made him a favorite instructor with the surgical house staff. He served as chief of surgery at Boone Hospital and was the senior member of Associated Urologists. Joe was truly exuberant about life. He adored his family and his profession. Many patients remember his compassionate care that they received regardless of their ability to pay. He was an avid reader, devouring sometimes two to three books a week during most of his adult life. He had a passion for adventure, which led him, along with his three compadres, on hunting trips in the Argentinian Andes, fresh-water fishing in the Amazon, deep-sea fishing trips, including a marlin tournament, in Grenada, rafting the Rio Grande River with his sons and scuba diving in Belize. Joe laughed loudly and often, loved his pet dogs, was both profound and profane at times, enjoyed good martinis and did stand-up comedy at Déjà Vu. He was fondly described by many as the most amazing character they knew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy, and stepdaughter Melissa. He met and married his gentle and loving wife, Betty Gebhardt, and she survives. Joe is also survived by his three children, son Chris and wife Carol, daughter Paula and son Matt; a sister, Kay Montie McGlynn and husband Joe; and a brother, Dr. James E. Montie and wife Jeanne, all of Ann Arbor, Mich.; loving grandchildren Emily, Emory, Madeline, Makenzie, Alec, Zachary, Gabriel and Macy Rose; his stepson, Chris Gebhardt and wife Debbie; and stepgrandchildren Maddie, Bella, Luca and Willa of Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for the Central Missouri Food Bank and the American Heart Association. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Rita Mae Bergner Terry of Columbia passed away on Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, after a sudden illness. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Columbus, Wis. Rita was born in Madison, Wis., on April 22, 1942, to Bernice Louise Boyum Bergner and Harvey George Bergner. Rita attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. Rita resided in Columbia for 36 years. She worked as a writer, editor and librarian for the Climate Applications Branch of NOAA/NESDIS for 17 years and later at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne Hooper of Hartsburg. Rita remained
active in volunteer commitments and involvement with the Midway Locust
Grove Methodist Church. Memorials may be given to Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Sarla Devi Nagar, 86, of Columbia passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Parkside Manor. A Hindu ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home. Sarla was born March 26, 1924, in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, and was married on Feb. 28, 1951, to Murarilal Nagar in Jullandar. She received her master’s in Hindi from Agra University and lectured at Kanya Gurukula Dehradun. She came to the United States to join her husband in 1951 and began working at the Library of Congress. She continued her studies at Teachers College Columbia University in New York and received her master’s degree in education in 1956. She studied at the University of Missouri and received her master’s degree in library science in 1968. She served as the curator of South Asian art at the Museum of Art and Archaeology of the University of Missouri for many years. Sarla is survived by her husband, Dr. Murarilal Nagar of Columbia; sons Hari Washington Nagar of Houston and Siddhartha Kumar Nagar of Maryland. Tributes
can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
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Catherine
Burger, 79, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Boone Hospital
Center.
Donald
Gray Williamson, 87, was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Rochester, N.Y., and died
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, the second son of Richard and Agnes Anderson Gray
Williamson.
Leslie
Francis Pike, a longtime Columbia Daily Tribune employee, died Friday,
Jan. 22, 2010, at The Bluffs. He had recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
James
“Jim” Neely, 79, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in
his home with his wife Mary, daughters Louise and Susan and granddaughter
Jaclyn by his side.
Ruby
Lorene Slaughter, 76, of Columbia passed away unexpectedly at her home
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
Joan
Trimble, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at her home in Columbia.
John
Patrick McCarthy, 95, of Lutz, Fla., passed Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at
his home in Lutz, where he retired “again” after enjoying 45 years in Columbia
with his loving wife, Marjorie, on Fredora Avenue.
Kevin
Dale Ridgeway, 49, of Columbia died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010,
at University Hospital after complications from a fall.
Zelma
Irene Shock, 90, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010,
at her home.
Freddie
L. Nevels Sr., 67, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.
Danny
Lee Miller, 55, of Columbia passed away Monday, March 8, 2010.
Mary
Victoria Harris Edmondson, 86, of Columbia died Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
at Lenoir Woods.
Sharon
Wilson Patterson, 79, of Columbia passed away Monday, March, 15, 2010,
at her residence.
Betty
A. Baker, 79, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away Monday, March 15, 2010.
Harry
N. Prange, 78, was called home by God on Thursday, March 25, 2010.
Violet
Margaret Fountain, 77, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010,
at Boone Hospital Center.
H.
Clyde Wilson Jr., 83, of Columbia died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at home
after a long illness.
Helen
Louise Edwards, 85, of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010.
Carole
Janis McBaine died at home April 10, 2010 surrounded by her family after
a courageous five year battle with cancer.
Dr.
George Shelton, DVM, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10,
2010, in Belleville, Ill.
Alean
Daly, 87, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Boone Hospital
Center.
John
LeMoine Whipple, Sr., 85, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, April 14,
2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo.
Dorothy
McWethey Chappell, 88, of Columbia passed away at home Friday, April 16,
2010, surrounded by family.
James
R. Devine, 62, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Robert
“Bob” Douglas Suits, 67, of Columbia died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at home
of melanoma cancer.
Norma
Buffett Dulaney, 84, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at her residence in Springfield,
Va.
Beloved
wife and mother Jane Corcoran, 89, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May
27, 2010, at her home.
Margret
“Margie” Ann Rogers, 85, of Columbia died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at her
home in Columbia.
William
Robert LaBerge, 89, of Tucson, Ariz., happily went to his maker on Thursday,
June 3, 2010, in Tucson after battling heart disease and cancer.
Norman
“Jerry” Barrier, 69, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010, at his home with
his wife, children and dogs by his side.
Alice
Marie (Cordes) Potter, age 92, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Ashland
Villa surrounded by her sons.
Mable
Ruth Pasley, 91, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, June 17,
2010 in Fulton.
William
Francis Hardin, 80, of Columbia passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, at Columbia
Healthcare.
Virginia
Jeffries, 87, of Columbia joined our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July
7, 2010.
David
Edens, 84, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010, in Amarillo, Texas.
Jessie
Mildred (Scott) Foster, 90, of Columbia passed away Saturday, July 17,
2010, at her home.
Leslie
Bruce Edwards, 97, of Columbia, formerly of Hatton, passed away on Monday,
July 19, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.
Dr.
Edgar Allen McGinnes Jr., 84 of Fulton passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010.
Jim
Offutt, former chairman of the board of Shelter Insurance Cos., passed
away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center after a long illness.
Offutt was known for providing exceptional leadership to his community,
his church, his profession and his country.
Margaret
Mae Klug, 95, of Columbia died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
Vera
Mae Buller Zuber, 91, was welcomed into God’s grace Friday, Aug. 20, 2010,
in Fort Worth, Texas. Burial was on Aug. 25 in Visalia Cemetery in Visalia,
Calif.
Nigel
Kalton, 64, passed away peacefully at University Hospital on Tuesday, Aug.
31, 2010, after suffering a stroke.
Wayne
“The Irishman” McLaughlin, 86, of Columbia was welcomed into Heaven with
singing and dancing on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.
Ruth
Elizabeth Reed, 85, of Columbia passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at
her home.
Ruby
Nadine Jackson, 92, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at
Boone Hospital.
Erma
Anderson Oliver, 94, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at her home in Columbia.
Mona
Belle Parker, 94, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010.
RosaLee
A. Hofbauer, 86, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at South
Hampton Place.
Jonathan
Edward Remus Tamerius, 13, died from a tragic accident Sunday, Oct. 24,
2010, in Columbia.
Charles
L. Cramer, 82, entered the life triumphant at his home on Monday, Nov.
1, 2010.
Ronald
E. Smull, 69, of Columbia passed away at home from pancreatic cancer on
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.
John
Fred “Fred” Roberts, 51, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010,
at his home.
Mary
Marguerite Kirk Lohman, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at the
Bluffs after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Mabel
Ballenger Powell, 98, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at
The Bluffs.
Ivan
Hull, 82, of Columbia passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010.
Marion
“Benny” Sullivan, 90, of Columbia passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at
her home.
R.
Carol Hatfield, 69, of Hallsville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at
her home.
Born:
June 23, 1923 
Beulah
Ralph, 83, was called to rest Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010.
Daniel
W. Hall, 96, of Ashland passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at his home,
with loving family present.
Juanita
Black-Morris, 84, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
Virginia
A. Roderick, 100, Atchison, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at a local
health care facility.
Dorothy
Ellen Beckett, 78, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, after a courageous
battle with diabetes and other complications.
Ruby
Jean Rutter, 78, of Columbia departed us in this world and went home to
her Father on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at her home while surrounded by her
family.
Charles
“Charlie” Edgar Harr, 84, of Columbia passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16,
2010, at Boone Hospital Center.
John
Magnuson, 68, died at his home in Boonville on Friday, Dec.17, 2010, after
a long battle with cancer.
Mary
Anastasia “Ann” Karrer, 96, slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord
on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at her home in Columbia.