Obituaries
William Russell Goodge, April 26, 1928 - Feb. 5, 2012, of Columbia
William Russell Goodge of Columbia died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. He was 83.
Robert K. Tsutakawa, former MU Department of Statistics chair, remembered for contributions to field
Robert K. Tsutakawa, the former chair of MU's department of statistics , died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2012. He was 81.
Laura Melloway loved helping others
Ruth Kennedy dies at 53
Ruth Kennedy of Centralia died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. She was 53.
Harry Eugene Sanders dies at 93
Harry Eugene Sanders of Pleasant Plains, Ill., died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. He was 93.
Harmon W. Fansler Jr. had thirst for information
Well-traveled Columbia resident Harmon W. Fansler Jr. died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at University Hospital. His family remembers him as a rascal and a bit of a savant.
Dorothy Stumpe, community and 4-H leader, environmentalist, dies at 93
Dorothy May Stumpe taught children knitting and crocheting. She was inducted into the Missouri 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame, taught at various schools for 35 years and managed family businesses.
Lois V. Johnmeyer, teacher, mother, dies at 94
Lois V. Johnmeyer of Howard County died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. She was 94 years old.
Kyle Micah McKinney remembered for humility
Kyle Micah McKinney is remembered by friends and family as a man whose humility set him apart. He enjoyed sports and spending time outside. McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
Obit: Kyle McKinney
Kyle Micah McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
Denise Twyman, mother of three, was beloved by many
Denise Twyman, resident of Eldon died Monday at age 58.
Helen Jane Keown, Jan. 23, 1921 — Jan. 11, 2012, of Columbia
Helen Keown, 'bingo queen,' dies at 90
James T. Cassidy, MU professor, 'father of pediatric rheumatology,' dies at 81
James T. Cassidy was an emeritus professor at MU who wrote the first textbook on pediatric rheumatology. He was honored at MU in 2006.
Outdoorsman loved living life hands-on
Mark "Marty" Esser will be remembered for his hands-on approach to life. He was described as funny, a sweetheart and a great person.
MU Mechanical Aerospace Engineering faculty member remembered for his intellect
Dr. John Bruce Miles was valedictorian of his classes at Rolla High School and Missouri School of Mines.
