Ridgel was a member of the original Concerned Student 1950, the first group of Black students admitted to MU.
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Gary graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in in social work. Prior to his retirement, he had a career with the Department of Mental Health that spanned 30-plus years.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia.
She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1934.
Mrs. Brent volunteered to work as a riveter during World War II. She also enjoyed word games and travel.
Mrs. Sullivan raised eight children. She was active in her church and as a board member for Interstate Printing.
Gordon served for 30 years as MU professor and chairman of the Department of Health Management and Informatics.
Everett enjoyed working on his collections. He had bottle and key collections but most of all he was an avid coin collector.
As an administrator, he demonstrated the true meaning of collegiality, friends said.
Celia received an associates degree from Stephens College and a bachelors degree in early elementary education from MU.
An icon of the community, Mr. Atkins died July 22, 2020.
Dr. Cope worked for University Hospital and was a tenured professor in radiology in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Heather Spaur attended Rock Bridge High School and was a devoted family member and friend.
Dr. Spieler worked at Lake Regional Hospital and shared a host of hobbies with his significant other in Kauai.
He was the son of Russell and Susan (Van Trump) Shaw.
The visitation and service is Saturday.
Tom led a long and influential life in Columbia and Boone County and was considered a pillar of this community.
Dr. Jordheim was a lifelong health educator, nurse, nursing instructor and author.
Dr. DiLorenzo was a former chair of the MU Psychology Department and retired as a dean at the University of North Dakota.