Janice Menezes, mother of Melinda Menezes (Class of 1988) passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Mildred M. Reynolds, mother of Connie Carnes (Class of 1951), Wayne Reynolds (Class of 1957) and Judy Keith (Class of 1963) went to rest on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007.

Evelyn Eng Elliott, mother of Pat Eng (Class of 1963) and Mike Eng (Class of 1965) passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.

Helen Thomas McLean Wagner Norwood, mother of Mary Rebecca "Becky" Wagner (Class of 1962), Les McLean Wagner (Class of 1965) and Ginger Theresa Wagner Jones (Class of 1972) died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Columbia.

Rachel T. Ausherman, mother of Darrell Ausherman (Class of 1960), Janet Lasley (Class of 1963) and Dale Ausherman (Class of 1965) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Lenoir Health Care Center.

John Wesley Twente Jr., father of Cricket Veazey (Class of 1977) died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007.

Anna Ruth Shinn, 76, mother of Eric Shinn (Class of 1971), Alan Shinn (Class of 1972) and Amy Elliott (Class of 1973) died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007.

Ella Harmon, mother of Eugene Harmon (Class of 1960), Ronald Harmon (Class of 1961) and Randy Harmon (Class of 1974) passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2007.

Dr. Stuart Lindberg Nelson Sr., father of Stuart Lindberg Nelson Jr. (Class of 1970) and Kimberly Ann Nelson (Class of 1976) passed away Monday, December 3, 2007.

Homer Dalton Acton, father of Janice Shettlesworth (Class of 1972) and Lester Odell Acton (Class of 1981) passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at South Hampton Place.

John Earl Dwyer, father of David Dwyer (Class of 1968) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007.

John Mack Folsom, father of Kathy Hauswirth (Class of 1969) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Watson W. Dersham, father of Thomas Dersham (Class of 1967) and John Dersham II (Class of 1969)passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Centre, Alabama.

CeeAnn Michelle Crane, daughter of James Crane (Class of 1971) passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Waldo Curtis Dothage, father of Jack Dothage (Class of 1965) passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Margaret Josephine Holik, mohter of Daniel Holik (Class of 1972) passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at University Hospital.

Gladys S. Grim, mother of Carolyn S. Grim (Class of 1970) and Sarah A. Grim (Class of 1972) left this earth Thursday, November 22, 2007.

George Vincent Boyle, father of Elaine Basham (Class of 1971), David Boyle (Class of 1973), Catherine Basse (Class of 1975), Judith McMahon (Class of 1978), Joan Barnhill (Class of 1979) and James Boyle (Class of 1981) passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007, at University Hospital.

Keith Henry Martin, father of Debbie Wood (Class of 1977), Shelly Crites (Class of 1980) and Kellie Pemberton (Class of 1986) lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007.

Robert "Bob" Leroy Carter, father of  Benjamin Carter (Class of 1963), Judy Meadows (Class of 1946) and Camille Ronchetto (Class of 1978) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007.

Pauline Jewell Gillen Logan, mother of Dearl (Class of 1967), Gary (Class of 1970) and Ronald (Class of 1973) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Columbia Manor.

Dorothy J. Williams, mother of Donna Floyd (Class of 1963) and Bill Williams, deceased (Class of 1964) died Saturday, November 17, 2007.

Elizabeth "Betty" Mai, mother of Chuck Mai (Class of 1968) passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Lenoir Woods.

Wanda Mae Barkwell, mother of Gregory Barkwell (Class of 1977) passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Harriett Turner Pease, mother of Judith (Class of 1972),  Mark (Class of 1973) and Andrew (Class of 1975) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Margaret Lawler Sigler, mother of Diane Cook (Class of 1964), Kathleen Dorsey (Class of 1968) and Timothy Sigler, deceased (Class of 1972) died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at University Hospital.

Merlyn Clair "Bud" Lynn, 77, father of Linda Shives (Class of 1971), Donna Reed (Class of 1973), Stanley Lynn (Class of 1973), Robert Lynn (Class of 1974), Dale Lynn (Class of 1975), Donald Lynn (Class of 1976) and Debra Patterson (Class of 1978) passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia.

Bernice V. Holderby Hartley, mother of Susan Hartley (Class of 1971) and Diana Bird (Class of 1975) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007.

Bonnie A. Paul Jennings, mother of Judith Williams (Class of 1958) and Sam Paul (Class of 1961) passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at Columbia Manor Nursing Home.

Virgil Lindner, father of Ivan Lindner (Class of 1971) and Val-Rae Solomon (Class of 1975) passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at University Hospital.

Cecil LeRoy Day, father of Stanley Kingsley Day (Class of 1969) and Thomas LeRoy Day (Class of 1972) did Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Warren D. Welliver, father of Gale Dee Stone (Class of 1961), Carla Camile Stone, deceased (Class of 1964) and Christy Welliver (Class of 1970) passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Dr. Joseph Edward Wagner, father of Lucinda Buescher (Class of 1978), Pamela Waggoner (Class of 1981), Jennifer Myles (Class of 1985) and Douglas Wagner (Class of 1986) passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Westphalia Retirement Center in Westphalia, Missouri.

Carroll Winslow, father of Norman Eugene "Sonny" Winslow (Class of 1979), Lesley Allen "Les" Winslow (Class of 1982) and Neal Andrew "Andy" Winslow (Class of 1987) left this earthly existence and joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007.

Harold M. "Hap" Kane, father of Daniel Kane (Class of 1966) died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at the Forum in Leawood, Kanas.

Francis L. Stubbs, father of Ed Stubbs (Class of 1970), Brad Stubbs (Class of 1971) and Rob Stubbs (Class of 1973) passed away on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Lenoir Health Care.

Walter T. Garrett Jr., father of Jeannine Knowles Perkins (Class of 1964) and Sherry Elkin (Class of 1966) passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at his home in Englewood.

Otto B. Schulte, father of Dave Schulte, deceased (Class of 1957), Judy Horvath (Class of 1960),  Mary Marischen (Class of 1963) and Rebecca Behrens (Class of 1969) passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Juanita Mae Small, mother of Deborah Sue Patterson (Class of 1972) passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Laura Ruth Haun, mother of Ruth Ann Willard (Class of 1961) passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Mercedes Crippen Keller, mother of Juan D. Keller (Class of 1961) and Duane C. Keller (Class of 1965) passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2007.

Violet Evelyn Spry, mother of Danny Spry (Class of 1964) passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

William "Bill" H. Conboy, father of Cynthia Conboy (Class of 1975) died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007,

William Harrison Bates, father of Bruce Bates (Class of 1973), Sally Dancer (Class of 1975) and Steven Bates (Classs of 1976) died at home on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 in Columbia.

William C. Wilcox father of David Wilcox (Class of 1975) died Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, 2007.

Dr. Glenn Alton Gillespie, father of Richard Gillespie (Class of 1964), Daniel Gillespie (Class of 1965), and Patricia Byington (Class of 1970) passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at University Hospital.

Flossy H. Gatzemeyer, mother of Susan Braselton (Class of 1969) and Greg Gatzemeyer (1971) died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.

Juliet Blair Reid, mother of Ellen Reid (Class of 1964) died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Fort Myers, Florida.

Donald Ray Long, father of Sharon Walkup (Class of 1966), Donnie R. Long, Jr. (Class of 1971), Michael Long (Class of 1977) died on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at his home in Centralia.

Dr. Robert Leland Burton father of Vicki Dunscombe (Class of 1963), the late Robert N. Burton (Class of 1966), Gayle Burton (Class of 1971) and Dr. Robin Blount (Class of 1975) passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Arizona.

Grace Combs, mother of Bonnie Wainscott Fay (Class of 1954) passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2007, at South Hampton Place.

Mary Theresa Englebrecht Ragland, mother of Chuck Ragland (Class of 1975) passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 31, 2007,  at Boone Hospital Center.

Louis G. Van Drie Sr., father of Leroy Van Drie (Class of 1979), Shawn Ricketts (Class of 1982) and Sara Rhoads (Class of 1986) died peacefully at home in the early hours of the morning Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 in Columbia.

Mary Sue Koonse, mother of Susan Fiegel (Class of 1967), Michael Koonse (Class of 1968) and Melinda Koonse (Class of 1975) passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, in Boonville, Missouri.

Bette R. Murphy, mother of Coleen Weichman (Class of 1963), Dennis Murphy (Class of 1965) and Cathleen Murphy (Class of 1967) died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Oak Tree Villa Nursing Center in Jefferson City.

Shirley Elizabeth Soricelli, mother of Ron Smith (Class of 1963), Laura Muir (Class of 1966) and Linda Canestraight (Class of 1970) died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, Missouri.

Martha Elizabeth Cooper, mother of Dan Stookey (Class of 1966), Melissa Counts (Class of 1970) and Marti Blando (Class of 1972) passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Eunice Wright Cottle, mother of Joyce Elaine Brooker (Class of 1955), Martha Featherstone (Class of 1958) and Charlie Cottle, deceased (Class of 1962), passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park in Overland Park, Kansas.

Betty Jane Bowser, mother of Jerry Bowser, deceased (Class of 1958), Connie Test (Class of 1963) and Robb Bowser (Class of 1965) entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Hilton Lee Rowe, father of Cary Rowe, deceased (Class of 1967) and Brenda Bricker (Class of 1969) passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland, Park, Kansas.

Harding W. "Max" Maxwell, father of Diane "Deetz" Maxwell (Class of 1971) and Nancy Maxwell Walther (Class of 1976) passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007.

Harold Ebert Grogger, father of Connie Grogger Pugh (Class of 1958) and Robert Grogger (Class of 1962) died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 in Columbia.

Jack E. Hubbard, father of Roger Hubbard (Class of 1988), Elisa Burkett (Class of 1989), Christy Johnson (Class of 1994) and Kim Hubbard (Class of 1995) passed away Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Gerald J. Sieck, father of Ron Sieck (Class of 1960) passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Dennis Ricardo Simmons, father of Ricky Simmons (Class of 2003) died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at University Hospital.

John L. Jefferson, father of Kevin Jefferson (Class of 1978), Cynthia Jefferson (Class of 1978) and Lynette Jefferson (Class of 1979) died Monday, July 30, 2007, at University Hospital in Columbia.

Laura "Ruth" Riley, mother of Bob Riley (Class of 1966) and Sharon Pena (Class of 1971) passed away on July 27, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Barbara "Bobbie" Phillippe, mother of Sabra Felberg (Class of 1970) and Susan Dittmer (Class of 1971) passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Margaret Alberi Flynn, PhD, mother of Timothy Flynn (Class of 1974) passed away Friday, July 20, 2007, in Cary, N.C.

Linda Kay Hall, mother of Robin Cunningham (Class of 1985), Gary Douglas Hall II (Class of 1989) and Christopher Michael Hall (Class of 1991) passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

William L. "Bill" Ballew, father of Bill Ballew (Class of 1963), Jim Ballew (Class of 1966) and Tom Ballew (Class of 1969) passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Winter Park, Florida.

Dr. Sam S. Langley, father of Stan Langley (Class of 1973) passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007.

John William Foley, father of Jacquelyn Thurman (Class of 1964), John William Foley Jr. (Class of 1966), Randy Foley (Class of 1968), Thomas Quinton Foley (Class of 1970)and  Kevin Foley (Class of 1972) died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Colleen Acton, mother of Brenda Gray (Class of 1965) passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

James Lawrence Payne, husband of Carolyn Duerst (Class of 1955) passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Columbia Manor.

James Ronald Pinkerton, father of Steven Pinkerton (Class of 1978) and  Kathy Catalina Baker (Class of 1984) died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Lenoir Woods Health Care Center in Columbia.

Colby William Thomas Jr., father of Gary Thomas (Class of 1976), Kerry Thomas (Class of 1978) and Karen Stephens (Class of 1990) passed away July 7, 2007, at Columbia Manor.

Randall Gene "Randy" Stone, husband of Priscilla Sapp Stone (Class of 1980) passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at his home in Clark.

Norma Darr, mother of Bruce Darr (Class of 1972) and Clint Darr (Class of 1976) passed away at her home in Columbia, Monday, July 2, 2007.

Dorothy Marie Brooks, mother of J. Michael Brooks (Class of 1965) and  Steven Brooks (Class of 1970) died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Columbia Manor Care Center.

Guy H. "Bus" Entsminger father of Cheri Entsminger Meyer (Class of 1966) and Patti Entsminger Moore (Class of 1969) died Saturday, June 30, 2007.

Sarah Palmer, wife of Larry Palmer (Class of 1960) passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007, at University Hospital.

Betty Brown Ratchford, mother of Charles Ratchford, deceased (Class of 1970) and Mary Ratchford Douglass (Class of 1975) passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Ann Louise Burton, mother of James Brent Burton (Class of 1972), Arlys Christina Burton (Class of 1972) and Pamela Dawn Isaacson (Class of 1974) died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at her home in Fulton, Missouri.

Margaret Willard, mother of Penelope Madry (Class of 1988) died Sunday, June 24, 2007, in Ithaca, New York.

Dr. Floyd K. Harmston, father of Karl D. Harmston (Class of 1968) and Eric J. Harmston (Class of 1971) died Friday, June 22, 2007.

Jeanne C. Hurd, mother of Mary "Del" Eng (Class of 1964) passed away June 22, 2007, in Bayonet Point, Fla.

Howard Arnold Ashley, father of Paul Edward Ashley (Class of 1995) died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Roger Berg, father of Vicky Rivera (Class of 1977) and Jeff Berg (Class of 1980) passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Columbia.

James S. (Deedy) Spangler, father of Jay Spangler (Class of 1963) died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Beverly Living Center, Westwood, in Clinton, Missouri.

James "Jim" Edward Semmons, father of Skip Semmons, deceased (Class of 1967), Charmi Zurovsky (Class of 1968), Glenda Olivas (Class of 1971) and Stacy Rogers (Class of 1976) died Sunday, June 14, 2007, in Orange City, Florida.

Ronald Wayne Durnil, father of Terry Durnil (Class of 1975) and Gary Durnil (Class of 1976) passed away Friday, June 15, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Wayne Walter McElyea, brother of Mariley Hennkens (Class of 1965) and Val Reed (Class of 1968) passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Wilbur Hulen Buckler, father Dianne Reed (Class of 1963) passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Francis Leslie "Les" Johnstone, father of Jean Ann Grabias (Class of 1970) died Sunday, June 10, 2007, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, N.C.

Paul G. Westerfield, father of Patricia Messenger (Class of 1955) and James Westerfield (Class of 1958) passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007, at South Hampton Place.

Marjorie Mary Morgenthaler Shaw, mother of Gene Taylor (Class of 1966), Dana Morgenthaler (Class of 1968) and step-mother of Patricia Mattingly (Class of 1962) and Charles E. Shaw (Class of 1965) passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Donald D. Downey, father of Vicki Cheek (Class of 1975) passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at his home in Ashland, Missouri.

Malinda L. Bonen, mother of Mike Bonen (Class of 1986) died Friday, June 1, 2007, at her home in Grandview, Missouri.

Lola Sue Briscoe, mother of Carmen Briscoe (Class of 2001) passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Raymond Dee McCann, Sr., father of Linda McCann (Class of 1971), Karen McCann (Class of 1975), Brenda Davidson (Class of 1976), Ken McCann (Class of 1979), Raymond McCann Jr. (Class of 1982) and Anastasia McCann-Harris (Class of 1983) passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Mexico, Mo., at the Missouri Veteran’s Home.

Vanitta G. Bayless, mother of Charlene Snell (Class of 1967), Barbara Calhoon (Class of 1968) and Brett Bayless (Class of 1986) died Monday, May 28, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Ruth Frances Curry, mother of Jack Curry (Class of 1950), Jesse Lee Curry (Class of 1953), and Jerry Curry (Class of 1959) passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Doris Ione Gugler Middleton mother of Julie Gibson (Class of 1988) passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in her home in Columbia.

Marjorie Fan McDermott mother of Pete McDermott, deceased (Class of 1963) and Steve McDermott (Class of 1966) passed away on the evening of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2007.

Lawrence D. Mullen Jr., father of Sharon Stahl (Class of 1964) and Gayle St. John (Class of 1973) died Saturday, May 12, 2007, in Mesa, Arizona.

Louise Sexton Liebhafsky, mother of Stephanie Hubbard (Class of 1970) and Michele Mendez (Class of 1974) died Saturday, May 5, 2007, in Houston.

Dr. Robert L. Jackson, father of Mary Jo Buckley, deceased (Class of 1958), Sarah Hoenninger (Class of 1961), Kathy Green (Class of 1962), Margy Gresham (Class of 1964) and Martha Ladenson (Class of 1966) died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 5, 2007 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Raymond W. Kewley, father of Donna Kewley Stone (Class of 1959) and Larry Kewley (Class of 1968) passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, at South Hampton Place in Columbia.

J.T. Whitesides, father of Dean Whitesides (Class of 1955) died Friday, April 27, 2007 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Virginia Bailey Bell, mother of Roy Bell (Class of 1965), Jeanie Fortman (Class of 1969), Mary Stixrud (Class of 1970), Diane Bell (Class of 1973) and Barbara Basnett Class of 1974) passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Bonnard Lyle Moseley father of Joe Moseley (Class of 1967) and John Moseley (Class of 1970) of Columbia died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at University Hospital.

William A. "B.J." Gorlinsky Jr., father of Kristi Gorlinsky (Class of 2000) and Shauna Gorlinsky (Class of 2005) passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Jesse Hargus Bartlett, father of Ronald H. Bartlett (Class of 1962) and Thomas A. Bartlett (Class of 1966) died Friday, April 20, 2007.

Barbara Elaine Rippel, mother of Ryan Rippel (Class of 2000) passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at University Hospital.

Blanche Caroline Modaff, mother of Leo Modaff (Class of 1973) died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

David Ellis Abel, father of Sean J. Abel (Class of 1983) died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at University Hospital in Columbia.

William Thomann, father of Mark Thomann (Class of 1970) and Nancy Smith (Class of 1973) passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at his residence in Columbia.

James Edward Potter Jr., father of James Potter IV (Class of 1961) and Cordes Potter (Class of 1964) passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center surrounded by his family.

Richard Olin Barb, father of Diane Braselton (Class of 1982), Teresa Magruder (Class of 1984), Daniel Barb (Class of 1988) and Jennifer Barb (Class of 1990) passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Floyd J. Speck, father of Karen Johnson (Class of 1979) passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Moberly Regional Hospital.

Meretta Adelle Maze, mother of John Henry Maze, deceased (Class of 1962) and Norman Lee Maze (Class of 1964) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

Robert Lee "Bob" Bourn, father of  Kelly Isom (Class of 1979), Kimberle Innes (Class of 1981) and Kenton Bourn (Class of 1983) passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Louise Higgs Stephens, mother of E.S. Stephens III (Class of 1958) died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in Mobile, Ala.

Darlene Doris Dobberstein Gerike, mother of Kristin Gerike (Class of 1995), Matthew Gerike (Class of 1997), Rachel Breeden (Class of 2001) and Andrew Gerike (Class of 2005) was called to her heavenly home on Monday, March 26, 2007, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis.

Gladys Augusta Stankowski, mother of A.J. Stankowski Jr. (Class of 1952) and Carol Mollenkamp (Class of 1955) passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Gertrude Frances Carter, mother of Rosita Pearl Key, deceased (Class of 1961) and Esther Kay Motamedirad (Class of 1968) passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, Missouri.

Mary Boesman-Finkelstein, mother of Sarina N. Finkelstein (Class of 1998) passed away in the morning of Friday, March 16, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Walter Max Stevens, father of Stanley M. Stevens (Class of 1966) and Mary Beth Traudes (Class of 1971) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2007, at Tiger Place.

Lorraine M. Friess McNamara, mother of Joan McNamara (Class of 1960) passed away on Monday, March 12, 2007 in Columbia.

Dr. Frances Wenona Woodson Robertson,  mother of Douglass Robertson (Class of 1989) passed away on March 14, 2007.

Carroll O. Watson, father of Howard Gene Watson (Class of 1967) passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Gwenddyn Mea Key, wife of Tommy Lee Key (Class of 1964) died Thursday, March 8, 2007.

Edward J. Miluski, father of Jim Miluski (Class of 1975) died at home Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Columbia.

Martha M. Welty, mother of Kenneth Welty (Class of 1969), Rhonda Goslee (Class of 1972) and Pamela George (Class of 1974) died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Frances Louise Burnett, mother of Larry Burnett (Class of 1962) and  Sandy Beair (Class of 1967) passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Frank Cheatom, father of Teresa Cheatom (Class of 1976) and Angie Cheatom (Class of 1986) passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007.

Betty Perkins, mother of Luther Perkins (Class of 1965), Raymond Perkins (Class of 1969) and Carla Jensen (Class of 1975) passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Ashland Villa in Ashland, Missouri.

Mildred Swearingen, mother of Sandra Grant (Class of 1962) died on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Blanche Sybil Peak, mother of Dr. Gordon Kingsley (Class of 1951) and Marilyn Stearns (Class of 1966); and widow of George Peak, deceased (Class of 1923) died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at The Court at Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas.

Elizabeth Giles Burford Johnson, mother of Susan Burford Early (Class of 1958) and Pamela Burford Newman (Class of 1962) passed away early Saturday morning, March 3, 2007 in Columbia.

Lillian Jerry Stapel Blakemore, mother of John Stapel Blakemore (Class of 1959), Lillian "Penny" Penwell Longnecker Blakemore (Class of 1968) and Frank Porter Blakemore II (Class of 1962-U-High) passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2007.

Danny Crutchfield, father of Jason and Lisa Crutchfield (Class of 2004) died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Marjorie Maxine Carey mother of Michael Carey (Class of 1963), Ronald Carey (Class of 1965), Julie Hickey (Class of 1969), Dennis Carey (Class of 1972), Jim Carey (Class of 1978) and Pam Duesenberg (Class of 1981) died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007.

Virginia Klick Gaus, mother of Sharon Lissette Gaus (Class of 1970) and Alvan Glen Gaus (Class of 1979) died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Oscar "O.H." Calvert, father of Kerry Calvert (Class of 1967), Linda Calvert Landry (Class of 1978) and Tracy Calvert (Class of 1981) passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 in Columbia.

Freda B. Beasley, mother of Jim Beasley (Class of 1960), Jeff Beasley (Class of 1963), Linda Mares (Class of 1970), Lynne Johnson (Class of 1970) and Ann Beasley (Class of 1975) died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, in Lockeford, Calif., while visiting her son’s family.

Joseph B. Ayers, father of Rodney Ayers (Class of 1963), Steve Ayers (Class of 1966) and Barbara Bach (Class of 1971) passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at University Hospital.

Timothy Lee Hartley, son of Don and Wanda Hartley (Classes of 1957 and 1959) passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 at University Hospital.

Junior J. Gillespie, father of Patricia Engledow (Class of 1973), Roger Gillespie (Class of 1977) and James Gillespie (Class of 1979) passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at University Hospital.

Louie "Ted" Steward, 88, father of Janice Shaw (Class of 1966) and Marilyn Albin (Class of 1969) passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Harry S. Truman Nursing Home.

Glendora F. "Faye" McGlasson mother of Michael McGlasson (Class of 1972), Patricia Wolff (Class of 1974) and Melissa McGlasson, deceased (Class of 1976) entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Raymond Barry Crowell, father of Faith Ragsdale (Class of 1971) and Joy Long (Class of 1975) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Anderson.

Richard Wayne Dierking, father of Sherry Wilper (Class of 1991) passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, in Boonville.

Anna G. McDonald mother of Donald Chris Mattingley (Class of 1963) died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Columbia Health Center.

Ruby L. Cook, mother of Wanda Miller Sapp (Class of 1947) entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Virginia R. Baldwin mother of Charles Baldwin Jr. (Class of 1955), Karen Ridge (Class of 1957) and James Baldwin (Class of 1959) passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007.

Jane Burditt, mother of Larry Burditt (Class of 1964) passed away Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2007, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw, Missouri.

Dorothy Sisson Redmond, mother of Sandra Cordell Kelly (Class of 1964) and Howard Cordell (Class of 1966) and died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Dorothy Phyllis Baumgartner, mother of Idamarie Grant (Class of 1954) passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at Bluff Creek Terrace in Columbia.

Alene Hieronymus Allen, mother of Mary Francis (Class of 1963) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Ora Mildred Hayes, mother of Marcella Ng (Class of 1974) and Ora Lynn Ramsey (Class of 1976) died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Boone Hospital.

Sophie Elizabeth Jensen, mother of Pam Elias (Class of 1974) and Susan Kempf (Class of 1977) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Pretha Delores Findlay Allee, mother of Rita Hoover (Class of 1955), Linda Polk (Class of 1962) and Donna Sachs (Class of 1969) passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

Robert Dean "R.D." Johnson, father of Martha Sue Stohr (Class of 1956), Robert Dean Johnson Jr. (Class of 1959) and James Michael Johnson (Class of 1966) passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Sadie G. Sapp, mother of Grace Neal (Class of 1959), Hollis G. Sapp Jr. (Class of 1961), Raymond Sapp (Class of 1965) and Russell Sapp (Class of 1968) passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Columbia Manor.

Maxine Ann Barnett Cunningham mother of Tom Barnett (Class of 1956), Marvin Barnett (Class of 1961), Marilyn Meek (Class of 1963), Robert Barnett (Class of 1971) and Susan Pelt (Class of 1973) passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in Pensacola, FL.

Sharon F. Stevens mother of Theresa Schmidt Shettlesworth (Class of 1997) and Michael Schmidt (Class of 1999) died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

Mary Alice Carignan, mother of Mary Lou Bliss (Class of 1963) passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Chester Basinger, husband of Lorraine Rice Basinger (Class of 1947) passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2007.

Konstantinos "Dino" Michael Godas, father of  Maria Godas (Class of 1999) and Lena Godas (Class of 2000) passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007.

Ruth Lawrence Gilpin, mother of Gordon Gilpin (Class of 1960) and Sharon Marshall (Class of 1963) died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Blue River Care Center in Kansas City.

Evelyn Marie Etnire, mother of Paul Larry Etnire (Class of 1962) and Roberta Lowe (Class of 1967) died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Edwin Lee Morton, husband of Bonnie Sue Hill Morton (Class of 1957) lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Phoenix.

James "Jimbo" Alexander Farrell Jr., father of Bo Farrell (Class of 1999) and Wes Farrell (Class of 2002) passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Dr. Larry Hine, father of Kim Cathey (Class of 1980) and Brad Hine (Class of 1982) passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Francis J. Struckhoff, father of Mark Struckhoff (Class of 1977) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Professor emeritus Eugene N. Lane, father of Michael Lane (Class of 1983) and Helen Lane Frye (Class of 1985) passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2007.

Mary Clerc, mother of Nicole Clerc Curley (Class of 1996) drew her last breath just before dawn on the final day of 2006.

Surrounded by her family in her Columbia home, Mary Clerc, 58, drew her last breath just before dawn on the final day of 2006 after a 2½ year battle with multiple myeloma.

A memorial service and reception will be held for Mary at noon on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Riechmann Indoor Pavilion in Stephens Park.

Born in St. Louis on March 11, 1948, to Ignatius and Alma Clerc, Mary grew up in that city along with her four brothers and numerous cousins. After graduating from high school in 1966, Mary attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. There she earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology, met her future husband, made numerous lifelong friends and started on a path she would continue to travel for the rest of her life. Every summer while at college, Mary worked as a camp counselor at the American Youth Foundation camps Miniwanca in Shelby, Mich., and Merrowvista in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Working with children became Mary’s calling and passion.

After earning her degree in 1970, Mary moved to Kansas City and, with a group of close friends, founded St. Francis House, a not-for-profit corporation that sought to do community work on Kansas City’s Westside. On Sept. 18, 1971, she married Jim Curley, and he survives. While living and working in Kansas City, Mary earned a master’s degree in teaching from Webster University and also began to nourish a passion for weaving and fiber arts.

In the early 1970s, Mary was the driving force behind a group effort to turn a decrepit five-car garage into an art center for Westside children. Largely because of Mary’s vision, foresight and relentless tenacity, The Craft Learning Center was born. In 1976, the center was awarded the first of several grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. The center eventually secured additional funding from the United Way and the Junior League of Kansas City. It was a source of great pride and accomplishment for Mary that, after more than 30 years, the center is still serving Westside children in the original St. Francis House at 915 W. 17th St. The center’s philosophy and approach have remained much the same over the years, but the name has changed to Mattie Rhodes Counseling and Art Center.

In 1979, Mary moved to Columbia when her husband decided to pursue a degree and career in photojournalism. Except for one year, Columbia would be Mary’s home for the rest of her life.

In the early 1980s, Mary indulged her passion for fiber art when she began working at the Weaver’s Store in Columbia. Working daily with fiber was wonderful for Mary, and she made many friends in the weaving community of Mid-Missouri, including a deep and enduring friendship with Barbara Overby. A decade-and-a-half later, during the summer of 1998, the two would set off on what Mary would describe as the spiritual adventure of her life. Carrying all of their belongings in backpacks, the pair walked nearly 500 miles through northern Spain along the ancient pilgrim route to Santiago.

By the late 1980s, Mary decided to devote her energy and efforts to classroom teaching. She taught as a substitute in many of Columbia’s elementary schools, including long stints at Grant and Ridgeway. She was unbelievably honored and excited when she was offered a full-time kindergarten/first-grade teaching position at Ridgeway in 1991. As was the case with many of her colleagues, the Ridgeway faculty, students and parents became a second family for Mary. She loved working with her students, guiding, nurturing and, when necessary, prodding her youngsters as they began their formal education experience. She took incredible joy and pride in watching the growth and confidence her students made and gained during their two years with her. Mary truly relished her years at Ridgeway.

Survivors include Mary’s two daughters, Nicole Clerc Curley of Portland, Ore., and Anna Clerc Curley of Columbia; a brother, Frank Clerc of Columbia; a brother, Jerome Clerc and sister-in-law Jeanne Clerc of St. Louis; numerous cousins and hundreds of former students.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to either of Mary’s two favorite charities: Amnesty International and Oxfam.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Professor emeritus Eugene N. Lane passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Service time will be announced at a later date.

He was born in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13, 1936, the son of George Sherman Lane and Colette Resweber Lane.

He grew up in Chapel Hill, N.C. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va. He received a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 1958, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Greece in 1961 and earned his doctorate from Yale University in 1962.

He taught classical studies for four years at the University of Virginia before moving in 1966 to Columbia and the University of Missouri. He taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia for 34 years until his retirement in 2000, helping to build the Department of Classical Studies into one of the best in the nation. His long list of publications shows his particular interest in the religions of the Greek-speaking portions of the Roman Empire.

In 1964, professor Lane married the former Carol Downes Gault of Westport, Conn.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael Lane of Baltimore; a daughter, Helen Lane Frye and husband David of New York City; and a granddaughter, Carol Colette Frye.

Memorials may be given to the American Parkinson’s Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, N.Y., 10305; or the Audubon Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Francis J. Struckhoff, 76, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois, St. Louis.

Francis was born Oct. 9, 1930, in St. Louis to Eugene and Clara Struckhoff. He married Bette L. Markobrad on Nov. 6, 1954, and she survives.

Francis retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1971 and pursued a sales career with Bristol-Myers Squibb. He retired in 1994 and became an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the local community.

Francis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bette; son Mark; grandson Cody; sisters Charolette Lutz and Rose Flyn; and brother John; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Denise; a grandson, Derek; three sisters, Clara, Carol and Helen May; and three brothers, Albert, Eugene and Donald.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Francis’ memory to Rainbow House or the charity of donor’s choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Dr. Larry Hine, 69, of Columbia passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Memorial Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dr. Hine was born on Sept. 9, 1937, in Carrier Mills, Ill., the son of Robert and Louise Hine. On Dec. 24, 1960, he married Glenda Masterson, and she survives.

He was a member of Mule Skinners and was also a volunteer with the Tree Keepers Association. He was a dentist for Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital from 1972 until his retirement in 1995. Dr. Hine was an avid collector of Harry S. Truman memorabilia and coins. He loved gardening and spending time in his yard.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda of Columbia; daughter Kim Cathey of Columbia; son Brad Hine and wife Jennifer of St. Louis; and four grandchildren, Lauryn Cathey of Columbia and Abbey Hine, Andy Hine and Allison Hine, all of St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Parker Funeral Service.

Jim was born Feb. 11, 1942, to James and Dorothy Farrell in Springfield, Ill., where he graduated from Springfield High School in 1960.

He enlisted in the Army in 1963 in Fort Lewis, Wash.

Upon completion of his tour, he attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

He moved to Columbia in 1969 and became manager and owner of the Eastgate Laundries.

He was an active supporter of University of Missouri-Columbia athletics, holding tickets to MU basketball for more than 35 years and belonging to the MU Athletic Booster Club and the Cosmopolitan Club.

He sold the Eastgate Laundry in the mid-90s but remained active while managing the Elks Lodge for the next five years.

He is survived by his two sons, Bo and Wes Farrell.

Jim will be remembered for his great generosity toward others, his enthusiastic conversations concerning sports and his uncanny ability to charm those around him. He will forever be missed by those who knew him.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Edwin Lee Morton lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Phoenix.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, in his former residence of Columbia at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was born in Howard County on Jan. 19, 1932, to Samuel and Mary Morton.

Edwin married Bonnie Sue Frost on Sept. 18, 1955, in Columbia. They were married 51 years.

He retired from the Alhambra School District in 1992.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Morton, of Phoenix; two sons, William and Samuel Morton of Phoenix; one daughter, Susan Marbury of Nolanville, Texas; one grandson, Jonathan Morton; and three stepgrandchildren, Amber, Jennifer and Nathan Marbury.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Morton; stepmother Elizabeth Francis Rice; and father Samuel Morton.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Evelyn Marie Etnire, 89, of Columbia, formerly of Charleston, Ill., died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at West Village Manor.

Private services will be held in Charleston.

Evelyn was born Dec. 31, 1917, in Cairo, Ill., daughter of Clarence and Anna Stout Onyett.

She married Robert Etnire on Nov. 4, 1942, in St. Louis. He survives.

Evelyn retired as a secretary from Stephens College.

She was a member of First Christian Church of Columbia and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 280.

Also surviving are one daughter, Roberta Lowe and fiance Ed Norman of Columbia; one son, Paul Larry Etnire and wife Ruth of Las Vegas; one brother, Clarence Onyett of Hot Springs, Ark.; seven grandchildren, Paul Etnire of Mesa, Ariz., Eric Spurgeon and wife Tanya and Christy Lowe, all of Columbia, and Robert T., Sarah, Danny and Rachel Etnire, all of Las Vegas. One great-grandchild is expected soon.

She was preceded in death by one brother and her parents.

The family requests no flowers, but memorials in her honor may be made to the Mid-Missouri Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1121 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, Mo., 62501.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harper-Swickard Funeral Home in Charleston.

Ruth Lawrence Gilpin, 89, of Columbia died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Blue River Care Center in Kansas City.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home with graveside services at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Gilpin was born May 10, 1917, to Gordon Lawrence and Ivy Oldham Lawrence in Sturgeon. She was married to Lawrence E. Gilpin Oct. 17, 1940, and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1993.

She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia and was employed as a bookkeeper at Philips & Co. for 40 years.

Survivors include one son, Gordon L. Gilpin of Leawood, Kan.; a daughter, Sharon G. Marshall of Springfield; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William G. Lawrence and John Dale Lawrence, both of Sturgeon.

The family is eternally grateful for the care she received while residing at Brookdale Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore since 1997.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Senior Center Building Fund, 1121 Business Loop 70, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Konstantinos "Dino" Michael Godas, 56, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a service of Trisagion at 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.

Dino was born Oct. 21, 1950, in Greece to Michael and Maria Godas, and they preceded him in death.

Dino married Athanasia Soula Roussiou, and she survives.

Dino loved to watch football and to spend time at his restaurant, Dino’s Steakhouse, cooking and making his customers happy.

Survivors include his children, Maria Godas, Lena Godas, and Michael Godas; brothers, George Godas and his wife, Melissa, Jimmy Godas and his wife, Angie; sisters, Angela Stasarekou and her husband, Lazaros, Frideriki Elly Aslanidis and her husband, Angelo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleftheria Natas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Dino’s name to the Ellis Fischel Breast Cancer Research, Health Science Development, 1 Hospital Drive, DC 205.00, Columbia, Mo., 65212.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Chester Basinger, 80, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2007.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland.

Visitation will be one hour before services.

Chester was born Feb. 1, 1926, in Hartsburg, the son of Joe and Velma Case Basinger.

He married Lorraine Rice on Feb. 20, 1948.

He owned and operated Chester’s Liquor Store in Ashland and also was a commercial fisherman.

Mary Alice Carignan, 95, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pilot Grove.

Mary Alice was born on Aug. 6, 1911, to George and Bessie Woolege Smith in Cooper County. She married Martin Carignan, and he survives.

Survivors include her husband; brother Melvin Smith of Boonville; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Martin Carignan and Tom Carignan; one step-daughter, Mary Lou Bliss; and two nephews, Warner Perkins and Dwain Smith.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, one niece and two children, Norma Edwards and Virgil Roth.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 Locust St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Sharon F. Stevens of Columbia died at home on Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, of lung cancer.

The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. A memorial celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Great Room of Reynolds Alumni Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

She was born on Feb. 2, 1944 in Chicago and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Roosevelt University and a master’s degree in textile and apparel management from MU. On April 24, 1976, she married Frank Schmidt in Madison, Wis., and he survives.

Sharon was an assistant teaching professor in the department of textile and apparel management at MU, where she was responsible for teaching apparel production technology. She was a longtime volunteer with Boone County 4-H and Columbia Bike, Walk and Wheel Week. She belonged to the Columbia Bicycle Club, MU Alumni Association, Jefferson Club, American Quilters Society and the International Textile and Apparel Association. She was a two-time winner of the Langsam Family Award for Outstanding Teaching and advisor to the student group Association of Textile and Apparel Management.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Theresa Schmidt Shettlesworth and son-in-law, Randy; granddaughters, Kenlyn and Alaina, both of Columbia; son, Michael Schmidt and daughter-in-law Larisa Durrenberger of Cincinnati; sister, Christine Wheeler-Aguirre of Moberly; brother, Larry Wheeler of Chicago; and a host of relatives and special friends, including the Pindroppers and Becky Magruder.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Addisen Shettlesworth.

Sharon will be remembered for her infectious smile, beautiful quilts, straight speaking and dedication to her family, friends, colleagues and students.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sharon Stevens 4-H Scholarship, c/o Boone County National Bank, PO Box 678, Columbia, Mo., 65205 or to The University of Missouri for the Sharon Stevens Scholarship Fund, c/o HES Development, 14 Gwynn Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia 65211.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Maxine Ann Cunningham passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in Pensacola, FL.

Ann was born on January 18, 1920 in Ames, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husbands Robert Cunningham and Andrew Barnett.

She is survived by her children and step children: Tom (Blanch) Barnett, Marv (Karen) Barnett, Bob (Bonita) Barnett, Mary (Gary) Meek, Susan (James) Pelt, Linda (Danny) Brothers, Mike Cunningham, Bobby (Linda) Cunningham, David (Kitty) Cunningham, Kevin (Jo) Cunningham, Kent (Kat) Cunningham, and 32 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Ann was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and sang in the Silvertones choir. She also was a member of the Rhythm Lovers and the Civil Aires Dance Clubs.

Visitation will be held in the Chapel at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 28, 2007 from 3-5 PM. Graveside service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 11:45 AM.

The family would like to thank the staff of Southern Oaks Nursing Home in Pensacola, FL for their love and dedication.

Arrangements made by Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL.

Sadie G. Sapp, 92, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Columbia Manor.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services Monday at the funeral home.

Sadie was born on March 21, 1914, in Southwest City to Henry and Mary Ann Pauley Bartmess, and they preceded her in death. She was married in June 1940 to Hollis G. Sapp Sr. in Columbia, and he also preceded her in death.

She worked for the University of Missouri at Brady Commons and University Hospital until her retirement. She enjoyed participating in the Human Race 5-mile walk and received a plaque for completing the event at 70 years old.

She is survived by her children, Grace Neal and husband Donnie, Hollis G. Sapp Jr. and friend Joy Slaughter and Raymond Sapp and wife Sue, all of Columbia, and Russell Sapp and wife Linda of St. Joseph; brother Raymond Bartmess of Columbia; grandchildren Donna, Dewayne, David, Peggy, Holly, Angie and Amy; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Alan, Orville and Arthur Bartmess.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Robert Dean Johnson, 97, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center with his beloved wife, Marguerite, by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Parker Funeral Service, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

He was born on March 18, 1909, to James and Rosa Johnson in Slater.

He attended Chillicothe Business School. Robert and his wife moved to Columbia in 1955 from Bedford, Ind. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia.

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1975.

He is survived by his two sons, Robert Dean Johnson Jr. and wife Judith of Shawnee Mission, Kan., and James Michael Johnson and wife Nirma of Columbia; two daughters, Carol Ann Erwin and husband Stanley of Mendota, Ill., and Martha Sue Stohr and husband Paul of St. Louis. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, Kim Nelson, David Erwin, Shelby Brunker and husband Glenn, Stanley Stohr and wife Laura, Jonathon Stohr and wife Susan, Robert D. Johnson III and wife Julie, Christopher M. Johnson and wife Dawn, Robert Johnson and Jan Carla Johnson. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Floyd Johnson; and sisters Nannie Jones, Gertrude Howard, Kathryn Wehrs, Ona Scott and Vivian Cross.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church in Columbia or the Arthritis Foundation, 9433 Olive St., Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo., 63132.

Pretha Delores Findlay Allee, 90, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Manor in Bonne Terre.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Pretha was born on April 7, 1916, to Robert and Flora Findlay in Jefferson City, and they preceded her in death.

Pretha married Clyde S. Allee on Aug. 1, 1936, and they were married for 64 years. He preceded her in death.

Pretha was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church. Pretha enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing Yahtzee and loved to work with her hands crocheting and knitting.

She is survived by three daughters, Rita Hoover and her husband, Travis, of Tampa, Fla., Linda Polk of Park Hills and Donna Sachs and her husband, Eddie, of Fort Myers, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde S. Allee; son-in-law, Richard Polk; four grandchildren, Teresa Sachs, Christopher Polk, Tamara Polk and L.T. Hoover; and one great-granddaughter, Meagan Moss.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Sophie Elizabeth Jensen, 76 of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow immediately in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

She was born on Aug. 18, 1930, in Mineola, Iowa, to Henry and Mary Prien, and they preceded her in death.

On Nov. 27, 1953, she married Clare Jensen in Mineola, Iowa, and he survives.

Sophie really enjoyed gardening, playing cards, riding motorcycles and was really good at shuffleboard. She will always be remembered for her kindness, her laugh, being a great mother and a great friend.

Sophie is survived by three daughters, Pam Elias and husband Ken of Columbia, Susan Kempf and husband Gene of Fayette and Karla Richardson and husband Stephen of Goose Creek, S.C.; grandchildren, Todd Wells, Angela Elias, Shelby Richardson and Emma Richardson; one great-grandchild, Damien Elias; and a sister, Doris Kusch of Omaha, Neb.

Sophie was preceded in death by her brothers, Hans Prien and Arthur Prien; and a stepbrother, Herbie Atwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Ora Mildred Hayes, 88, of Columbia died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Boone Hospital.

Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry Williams officiating. Burial will be at Sturgeon City Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

She was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Sturgeon, the daughter of George Kelly Sr. and Clara Cooper. She married Howard Hayes on Dec. 25, 1938, and he preceded her in death.

She was a member and Deaconess of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at the University of Missouri Hospital in the Clinical Research Center and was formerly employed at Harry Truman VA Hospital.

Survivors include daughters, Shirley Bradford of Williamsburg, Carrie Hayes of Columbia, Marcella Ng of Nolanville, Texas, Ora Lynn Ramsey of Columbia; brother, Harry Kelly of Germany; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, three sisters, two brothers, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Memorials can be made to Sugar Grove Baptist Church, 5400 E. Sugar Grove Road, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Arrangements are under the direction of Warren Funeral Chapel.

Alene Hieronymus Allen, 98, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. John Fussner officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alene was born on Dec. 11, 1908, the daughter of James L. and Buelah Moredock Hieronymus in Harper County, Okla. She attended Northwestern Oklahoma State College in Alva, Okla., and she taught for two years in Willard, Okla., in a one-room schoolhouse. On May 23, 1936, she married Dr. Joseph E. Allen in Wichita, Kan., and in 1938 they moved to Columbia.

She was a member of the Women’s Medical Auxiliary, where she served as president in the 1950s. She was also a member of the King’s Daughters and the Fortnightly Club. When Dr. Allen retired, they spent their leisure time traveling and fishing.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting and painting. She was a member of the Show-Me China Painters Club and the International China Painters Club. One of the many tiger heads she painted still hangs in the Tiger Barber Shop in downtown Columbia. Alene was a homemaker and will be remembered for her generosity, delicious meals, funny stories and artistic talent.

Survivors include three children: a son, Thomas Edward Allen and his wife, Carolee, of Sedalia; daughters JoAnn Allen of Columbia and Mary Francis of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren, Lee Francis IV of Albuquerque, T.J. Allen and his wife, Rachael, of Saugus, Calif., Sara Allen of Telluride, Colo., Catherine Kleinsorge and her husband, Kevin, of Columbia, Scott FitzGerald and his wife, Penny, of Mayfield, Ky., Patricia Wille of Horseshoe Beach, Fla., and Mary Lagerstrom and her husband, Krister, of St. Charles; one grandson-in-law, James Baldwin of St. Louis; 11 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Macey Kleinsorge of Columbia, April, Andy and Colin FitzGerald of Mayfield, Alexandra, Samuel and Benjamin Baldwin of St. Louis and Tyler, Cody and Lindsey Allen of Saugus; and one sister, True Adams of Buffalo, Okla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dr. Joseph E. Allen; one granddaughter, Jennifer Baldwin; one great-grandson, Ryan FitzGerald; two brothers; and one sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to eye research at the University of Missouri School of Medicine c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online tributes may be made at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Dorothy Phyllis Baumgartner, 89, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at Bluff Creek Terrace.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Dorothy was born on March 8, 1917, in St. Louis County to Ernest and Maude Grim Williams, and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 25, 1936, she married Henry O. Baumgartner in Columbia, and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy was a charter member of Barnes Chapel Church in Boone County, and she was employed by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department as a teacher of ceramics and quilt piecing. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandma.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Baumgartner and Don Baumgartner and his wife, Sandy; daughter Ida Grant and husband Robert, all of Columbia; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jean Adair; four sisters; and one brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hills Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256; or Rainbow House, 1611 Towne Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Dorothy Redmond, 86, of Columbia died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services, conducted by the Rev. Howard N. Cordell, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Nilson Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Dorothy Redmond was born Feb. 18, 1920, in Columbia, the daughter of Stanley and Mary Baker Sisson. She was a descendant of Nancy Chandler of the Hartley family in Columbia. She married R.L. "Corky" Cordell, and he preceded her in death. She later married Charles Redmond in 1973, and he passed away in February 1999. She owned R.L. Cordell & Associates, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Ladies of Elks No. 594. She also was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church.

Survivors include three sons, Phillip Schmidt of Monticello, Ind., Fred Schmidt of Lee’s Summit and the Rev. Howard Cordell of Blue Springs; one daughter, Sandra Kelly of Fairfield, Iowa; one brother, Bob Sisson of Columbia; two sisters, Mary Lloyd of Denver and Medora LeGrand of Columbia; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Ree Cordell in September 1956 and Adrienne Cordell Stone in December 1998; her sister, Betty Sluss of Grandview; her brother, Jack Sisson of Kansas City; and one grandson, Danny Schmidt.

Jane Burditt, 92, of Warsaw, formerly of Columbia, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2007, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.

Surviving are one son, Larry and his wife, Linda Burditt, of Warsaw; two grandsons, Adam Burditt and great-granddaughter, Riley, of Columbia and Ben Burditt and his wife, Whitney, of Los Angeles; and other relatives and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Benton County Cancer Fund, in care of Reser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 910, Warsaw, Mo., 65355.

Online condolences may be left at www.reserfuneralhome.com.

Virginia R. Baldwin passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at age 97.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Missouri United Methodist Church, preceded by visitation at 1 p.m.

Virginia was born April 16, 1909, to Ernest and Althea Hart Riemann in Hannibal.

In 1931, she graduated from Park College in Parkville and began her teaching career as a fifth-grade teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Hannibal.

Virginia married Charles H. Baldwin on July 27, 1936, her loving companion for more than 55 years.

In 1947, Virginia moved with her family from Monticello to Columbia and began substitute teaching for Columbia Public Schools. She later became a full-time teacher at Jefferson Junior High School, rising to the position of head of the English department. She retired after 19 years of service.

Virginia was active in several organizations, including Eastern Star, of which she was a past Worthy Matron; NARFE, past president; Missouri State Teachers Association; Columbia Teachers Association; Boone County Retired Teachers Association, past president; PEO; and ADK, Fidelis Chapter. She was a 60-year member of Missouri United Methodist Church and a co-originator of Susanna Circle of UMW.

Her activities and accomplishments do not illustrate her life as much as her ability to relate to people of all ages and affect their lives. Age did not define her spirit but expressed her wisdom. Virginia lived her life as an example and testimony to her faith and belief in God. Her spunk, wit and loving attitude endeared her to all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Charles Jr. and wife Mary Kay of Port Ludlow, Wash., Karen Ridge and husband Bill of Columbia, and James and wife Bette of Lebanon. She is also survived by eight special grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sister, Louise Price.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to either Cancer Research Center, 3501 Berrywood Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Ruby L. Cook, 94, of Columbia entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 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.

She was born in Higbee on June 29, 1912, to Robert C. and Lou Ella Barnes Weaver.

Ruby will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Since 1988, Ruby was active in her community, participating in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, with the Boone County Council on Aging and the Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging.

In November 2005, Ruby was honored by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder as the winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award as the state’s official senior citizen advocate. Kinder stated, "There are thousands of Missourians whose lives are touched by the unselfish work and caring hand of someone like Ruby Cook. … These acts of kindness go on unnoticed all around us every day. Ruby offers her time and labor back to the community, and I want to bring these stories to the public so we can all thank her for this work."

Rep. Judy Baker stated, "Ruby’s dependable and responsible nature serves as a role model to all of us."

Ruby retired from Jefferson Junior High School after 18 years of service as kitchen manager.

Widowed in 1960 after 33 years of marriage to Clyde "Cotton" Miller, she married Robert Cook in 1962, and he preceded her in death in 1986.

Ruby was a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda L. Miller Sapp of Sunnyvale, Calif.; three grandchildren, Deborah, Linda and Michael; and three great-grandchildren, Elena, Kate and Alex.

She was preceded in death by her brother, C.M., and sister Opal, both of Columbia.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Anna G. McDonald died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Columbia Health Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Pew Cemetery near Montgomery City.

Survivors include two sons, Donald Chris and Russell Allen Mattingley; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Nilson Funeral Home in Columbia.

Richard Wayne Dierking, 63, of Columbia passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, in Boonville.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth St. Columbia.

He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and Missouri tigers fan. He also enjoyed bowling.

He served two years in the U.S. Army and spent a year in Korea. Richard was employed with Shelter Insurance for 25 years and worked for Wal-Mart for eight years.

Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Wilper and husband Neal of Columbia; brother Robert R. Dierking and wife Dottie; grandchildren Kayla Hampton and Brian Turner Jr.; niece Jennifer Paris and husband Dave; son-in-law, Brian Turner Sr.; and friend and companion Kwi Fuller.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Opal Dierking, and a daughter, Teresa Turner.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements in care of Parker Funeral Service (573) 449-4153.

Raymond Barry Crowell, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Anderson.

Two memorial services are planned. One will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Institute of Music, Worship and the Arts, Highway 279 in Bella Vista, Ark. Another service is planned for 11 a.m. Feb. 24 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia.

He was born Aug. 29, 1926, to Martin and Blanche Crowell in Jasper County, the next to youngest of nine children.

After serving in the Army Air Forces toward the end of World War II, he graduated from Joplin Junior College and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

While in Columbia, he met and married Shirley Lloyd on May 24, 1952. They attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in the Bay Area of California. He pastored churches in California and several Baptist churches in the area surrounding Columbia. He also taught in public schools for 25 years and was an assistant to the principal at Fairview Elementary School for 15 years. Barry and Shirley were married for 54 years, and although Barry was unable to pastor in his later years, he remained active in a prayer ministry.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Faith Ragsdale of Memphis, Tenn., and Joy Long of Ashland; four granddaughters, Katrina, Melody, Lindsey and Ashley Ragsdale; one sister, Rosa of Joplin; and one brother, Bill of Fairfield, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that gifts in memory of Barry be made to the Baptist Student Union at MU, 812 Hitt St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Family services are under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville, Ark.

Glendora F. "Faye" McGlasson of Columbia entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at home surrounded by her family.

A private burial will be held in St. Louis.

Mrs. McGlasson was born Dec. 29, 1927, to Cleo and Bertha Howard. Growing up in St. Louis the only girl of four children, Faye excelled in music. On July 11, 1952, she married Matt McGlasson in St. Louis.

After her last child began school, Faye, who enjoyed working with the public, once again entered the work force. She especially enjoyed her days at Sears and the Candy Factory. Her smile will sadly be missed by all who knew her.

Faye took delight in family and pleasure in gardening in her yard.

She is survived by her son, Michael McGlasson and wife Robin; daughters Patricia Wolff and husband Leonard and Kimberly Johnsen and husband Ty. She is a grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of two; and dear sister of Harley Howard and wife Patricia. Also surviving are brother-in-law Bill McGlasson; sisters-in-law Pauline Palmer and Elizabeth Bayers; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Matt; daughter Melissa McGlasson; her parents; and brothers Dick Howard and Leo Howard.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Louie "Ted" Steward, 88, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Harry S. Truman Nursing Home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Louie was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Puxico, to Walter Franklin and Isabel Steward. He married Ima Madene Stone on Jan. 12, 1946, in Kansas City. He joined the Army in 1944, went to France and Germany, and was discharged in 1946.

Louie was employed by the Hulett Heating Co. as a sheet metal worker. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union, and he volunteered with more than 10,000 hours at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. He enjoyed hunting squirrels and playing golf.

Survivors include two daughters, Janice Shaw of Columbia and Marilyn Albin of Harrisburg; one son, Kevin Steward of Columbia; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Madene, in 1999; one great-granddaughter, Crystal; one brother, Oz Steward; and one sister, Gladys Gard.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post 202, 600 S. Legion Lane, Columbia, Mo., 65201. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Junior J. Gillespie, 78, of Columbia passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina. A visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Hurdland.

Junior was born on July 1, 1928, in La Belle, the son of Alonzo Elmer and Edith Ellen Shugart Gillespie. On May 9, 1953, he married Romajean Marilyn Cole in Kirksville.

Junior served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling with his wife. He was an auxiliary police officer for the Columbia Police Department and worked at Perry Chevrolet garage for a number of years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and in the mid- to late 1960s to mid-1970s, he co-owned a Harley Davidson dealership in Columbia.

Survivors include three children, Patricia Engledow of Pittsburg, Kan., Roger Gillespie of Greenwood and James Gillespie of Palm Harbor, Fla.; one brother, Everett Gillespie of Glenwood; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one brother; and one sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Timothy Lee Hartley, 40, of Rocheport passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 at University Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Midway Heights Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Schawo officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tim was born to Don and Wanda Hartley on Dec. 3, 1966, in Columbia.

He was an amazing father, always making sure he was there for his children. He was a big sports fan. He especially liked the Kansas City Chiefs, and he also enjoyed coaching softball. He was also an avid hunter.

Timothy will always be remembered for his kindness because he would give you the shirt off of his back. He had an amazing relationship with his father, best friend and business partner.

He was an active member of Midway Heights Baptist Church and as a youth was a member of 4-H for 11 years.

Survivors include his parents; three children, Breanna Marie Hartley, Lauren Michelle Hartley, and Bridget LeeAnn Hartley, all of Rocheport; brother Dennis Hartley and wife Jamie of Columbia; niece Sarah Nicole Hartley; nephew Joshua Ray Hartley and wife Krista, all of Columbia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Kidney Association, P.O. Box 1915, Columbia, Mo., 65205.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Joseph B. Ayers, 88, of Marshall, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at University Hospital.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Calvary Baptist Church in Marshall. Burial with military honors will follow at 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church.

Joseph was born on April 3, 1918, in Danvers, Ill., to Joseph W. and Imogen Amsbury Ayers, and they preceded him in death. He married Annalee Augspurger on Feb. 28, 1943, in Bloomington, Ill., and she survives.

He was a member of the Army Air Forces and served from 1943 to 1946 in World War II.

He was a 1937 graduate of Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Ill., and was employed for 37 years with State Farm Insurance Cos. until his retirement in 1983. He worked as a volunteer at Columbia Regional Hospital for 18 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors also include his sons, Rodney Ayers of Cerritos, Calif., and Steve Ayers of St. Joseph; daughter Barbara Bach of Moberly; grandchildren, Brian and Ben Bach, Jason Ayers, Sarah Shackleford, and Kathy Ayers; and five great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and a granddaughter, Tanya Ayers.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Joseph Ayers to the charity of donor’s choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Freda B. Beasley, 88, a resident of Columbia, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, in Lockeford, Calif., while visiting her son’s family.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, McMurray Chapel. Burial will follow at Olivet Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Freda was born in Henderson, Iowa, on Oct. 8, 1918, to Sherman and Bess Stonebraker. She grew up on a farm near Henderson, learning the values of hard work and self-sufficiency. She graduated from Henderson High School and later attended nursing school in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Freda met her future husband, Robert Beasley, on a fishing trip in southern Missouri in 1938. They were married in St. Louis on April 12, 1941. The couple made their home in Columbia, where Robert "Bob" was a professor of agricultural engineering at the University of Missouri. Freda has resided in Columbia since her marriage, except for a short time spent in Newport, R.I., while her husband served in the U.S. Navy. The couple had a long and fulfilling marriage that produced five children.

Freda will always be remembered as a loving and generous mother and grandmother, devoting her life to caring for and supporting her extended family. She was known affectionately to all as "Grandma B." Her last trip was to California to celebrate her grandson Matthew’s birthday and to see her new great-grandson, Landon.

She believed in serving her community and did so by volunteering for many years at Boone Hospital Center, the American Red Cross and Missouri United Methodist Church.

Freda was an avid follower of Mizzou athletics, and she and Bob attended many football and basketball games.

Later, she made it a point to watch all the televised games and was always ready with an answer to "How are the Tigers doing?"

She loved the outdoors, especially Ozark streams, and the mountains and "wide open spaces" of the American and Canadian West. She loved playing on the gravel bar with her grandkids at Bunker Hill. She also took many fishing trips with her son, Jim and his wife, Jeanne, floating the great trout rivers of the West. Freda was a lover of all wildlife and never tired of watching birds at her feeders or going to the Missouri River to view the eagles, waterfowl and other wildlife. She spent the Saturday before her death bird-watching at the Colusa and Sutter wildlife refuges in California with her son, Jeff, and daughter Ann, identifying many species of ducks, geese and herons; and on Sunday enjoying the scenery of the gold country foothills of California.

Survivors include two sons, Jim and his wife, Jeanne, of Tulsa, Okla., and Jeff and his wife, Sherry, of Lockeford; three daughters, Linda Mares and her husband, Tony, of Tulsa, Lynne Johnson of Columbia and Ann Beasley and her partner, Carl Smith, of Columbia. Survivors also include 12 grandchildren, Sarah, John, Ryan, Kevin and Matthew Beasley, Jesse, Robert and Rebecca Mares, Amy and Sam Johnson and Ben and Ian Smith; as well as one great-grandson, Landon Beasley. She is also survived by one brother, Max Stonebraker of Red Oak, Iowa.

Freda was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in 1974; and by her sister, JoAnn.

Freda will be sorely missed and remembered by all her family and friends and will remain as an example of someone who always thought first of helping others before thinking of herself.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Oscar "O.H." Calvert, 88, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth St.

Dr. Calvert was born Oct. 16, 1914, in Dallas. He met Frankie May Miller while studying at Oklahoma A&M, and the two married on Aug. 5, 1944, in Madison, Wis. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in plant pathology at Oklahoma A&M during World War II, O.H. expected to be drafted. Instead, his contribution to the war effort took place at the University of Wisconsin, where he was sent to work for Dr. Myron Baccus to screen strains of Penicillium chrysogenum (Thom) for higher productivity of the antibiotic penicillin. Eventually, a strain was discovered that was 47 times more productive than the original. For that and other work, O.H. was awarded a Ph.D. After graduation, Dr. Calvert worked in Crystal City, Texas, before moving in 1958 to Columbia to take a position as an assistant professor of plant pathology at the University of Missouri. He retired from the university in 1989.

Dr. Calvert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and an elder. He also served his community as a member of Golden K Kiwanis and was a recipient of Kiwanis International’s Hixon Fellowship Award.

O.H. was an adult leader of Boy Scout Troop 3 for many years. His membership in the Knot Tiers Guild of London attests to his extensive knowledge of a skill that was called upon by many local Eagle Scout candidates through the years.

O.H. is also survived by four children, Kerry Calvert of Portland, Ore., Janet Calvert Sampson of McLean, Va., Linda Calvert Landry and Tracy Calvert, both of Columbia; and 11 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Great Rivers Council, BSA, or to First Presbyterian Church, Columbia.

Virginia Klick Gaus, 80, of Columbia died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until time of services. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Virginia was born Sept. 19, 1926, in St. Louis, the daughter of Arthur and Berniece Reynolds Klick, and they preceded her in death. She graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights High School in 1944.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and Eastern Star. Virginia led a neighborhood prayer group for 29 years and also facilitated the Columbia Interstitial Cystitis Support Group.

Virginia was very creative. In her earlier years, she enjoyed working with ceramics; however, her true talents came out when she started crocheting afghans and giving them away.

Countless family and friends have been blessed to receive one of Virginia’s warm and beautiful "gifts of love."

Virginia married Arthur Gaus on Aug. 12, 1950, in Maplewood, and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Arlan Paul Gaus and his wife, Gloria, of Rocheport and Alvan Glen Gaus and his wife, Rebecca, of Hermann; one daughter, Sharon Lissette Gaus of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one brother, Addison C. Klick of Meisenheimer, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Adam, Abigail, Kaitlyn and Kaleb.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Marjorie Maxine Carey of Columbia died of natural causes on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. She was 81.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at First Christian Church in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, at First Christian Church.

The third of six children, Marge was born on July 8, 1925, to Virgil Rudolph and Odessa Bell Lyon of Higbee. She graduated from Higbee High School in 1942 - the same year she married Thomas Judson Carey. This year would have marked their 65th wedding anniversary.

While Tom was serving in the U.S. Army, the first of the couple’s six children, Michael, was born in Petersburg, Va.

The young family returned to Missouri, settling in Columbia, where Ron, Julie, Dennis, Jim and Pam were born.

Their strong Christian faith took Marge and Tom to First Christian Church in Columbia, where they were devoted members. Marge served for several years as a deacon and later as elder and was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship Coffman-Watson circle.

A tireless woman, Marge held several jobs throughout her life.

After raising her children and working as a child-care provider, Marge went to work for the Columbia School District as a librarian in 1968.

Always affable around children, Marge worked in the West Boulevard Elementary School library for 27 years. With a memorable personality and contagious smile, it was not rare for an adult to approach Marge and say "Mrs. Carey! I remember you from West Boulevard." She also worked at So-Fro Fabric store - a job she would later describe as one of her favorites - and later at Dillard’s for nine years.

Most important to Marge, however, were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rarely did any conversation end without mention of her 15 grandchildren - Michael, Gregory, Robyn, Jennifer, Christen, Russell, Jessica, Bryan, Matthew, Kimberly, Sean, Patrick, Elizabeth, McKinzie and Abigail; or 11 great-grandchildren - Laura, Cindy, Ryan, Caitlin, Hanna, Jacob, Rocket, Collin, Taylor, Sidney and Bryna.

Later in life, she would cherish the companionship of her dogs, first Lucky then Lucy.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Thomas Carey of Columbia; two sisters, Sylvia Dowdy of Arlington, Texas, and Bonnie Chism of Higbee; her six children, Michael Carey of Santa Rosa, Texas, Ronald Carey of Sabillasville, Md., Julie Hickey of Columbia, Dennis Carey of Mexico, Mo., Jim Carey of Columbia, and Pam Duesenberg of Chesterfield; two daughters-in-law, Chris Carey of Santa Rosa, Texas, and Dian Carey of Mexico, Mo.; and two sons-in-law, John Hickey of Columbia and David Duesenberg of Chesterfield. Marjorie is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a legion of friends.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Forrest and Dallas Lyon; her sister, Doris Grapes; and a grandchild, Gregory Carey.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Ch