Obituaries
William Burnley was passionate about education, helping others
William Burnley taught industrial arts at Jefferson Junior High School and created the first industrial arts program to include girls.
Eleanor Christine Mitter served as teacher, director at Child Development Center
She graduated in 1976 with a degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University. She received a master's degree in education degree from MU in 1993.
William 'Bill' Burnley died May 19, 2013
Mr. Burnley was an industrial arts teacher at Jefferson Junior High School for 30 years. He was proud of being the creator of the first industrial arts program that included girls.
Barbara Constance Lipper Williams, Dec. 25, 1923 — May 16, 2013
Barbara Williams was a life-long homemaker and was known as a great cook. Her family says she was a loyal, loving and supporting woman.
Nedra Conboy, 1922 to May 18, 2013
Nedra Conboy was active in King’s Daughters in Columbia and served on the board of Boone County Group Homes (now Boone County Family Resources).
Nancy Pike died May 16, 2013
Nancy Pike, 56, of Columbia, died Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Nancy Pike, Dec. 1, 1956 — May 16, 2013, of Columbia
Nancy Pike, 56, of Columbia, passed away May 16, 2013.
Bryan Leath Jr. loved woodworking, volunteering
Bryan Leath Jr. formerly of Columbia, April 6, 1924 — May 14, 2013.
Stephen L. Hering, 49, enjoyed sports, muscle cars, collectibles
Mr. Hering's hobbies included sports, muscle cars and collectibles.
William 'Bill' Boles loved baseball, cooking, helping people
Mr. Boles entertained his friends at fish fries and barbecues and had a habit of cooking more food than was necessary.
Harold Lee Earnest, 81, enjoyed square dancing and exploring his Norwegian heritage
Harold Lee Earnest, 81, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, in San Juan, Texas. He and his wife settled in Columbia in 1971 and moved to Texas in the mid-2000s after retiring in 1994.
Drama teacher Joyce Walker devoted her life to students, family
A longtime drama teacher at Hickman High School, Joyce Anne Walker directed plays and coached competitive speech and drama.
Margaret A. Misiak made giving back a priority
Margaret A. Misiak of Columbia died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was 83.
Joyce Anne Walker, Nov. 6, 1931 — May 11, 2013, of Columbia
Joyce Anne Walker taught drama at Hickman High School for more than 30 years and considered herself a life long Kewpie.
Margaret A. Misiak, Jan. 11, 1930 — May 12, 2013, of Columbia
There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home, with a service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery immediately after the Memorial Service.
IlaMae Long, 92, lived for family, loved animals
A Boone County native, IlaMae Long spent her life in mid-Missouri caring for family and raising animals on a farm.
Wendy Murray remembered for compassion
Wendy Murray loved children. While she was a student at MU, she worked at the Student Parent Center taking care of children of students, faculty and staff.
Kathryn Virginia Kirsch of Columbia died Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Kathryn Virginia Kirsch of Columbia died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was 86.
Sameon Phouk of Columbia died Friday, May 3, 2013
Sameon Phouk of Columbia died Friday, May 3, 1913. He is survived by his wife and nine children.
Mary Margaret Sullivan enjoyed camping with her grandchildren, helping others
She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. When they were younger, she would take them camping at Long Branch State Park in Macon County.
