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Woodrow "Woody" W. Garner
(November 21, 1937 - July 31, 2011)
Woodrow “Woody” Garner, 73, of Hawk Point, passed away on July 31, 2011 at St. Joseph’s West Hospital in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born November 21, 1937 in Greenway, Arkansas, a son of Woodrow and Ira Mae Garner. He was united in marriage to Martha Nichols on August 17, 1968 in St. Charles, Missouri. To this union three children were born.
Woody attended school in Arkansas. He worked as a construction laborer for 55 years and was a member of the Union Local # 110. Woody farmed his 180 acre farm, and would rent 5 other farms. Tasks that he would handle on a daily basis were tending the crops and providing for various livestock animals. Woody enjoyed working and providing for his family. He did not have time for hobbies, but when he found the time he enjoyed skiing, boating, farming, bowling, camping at the family cabin at the Missouri river. He was a man with a heart of gold and would do anything for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Martha Garner of Hawk Point, Missouri; three children: Jeanie Nichols of St. Clair, Missouri, Candis Mense of Troy, Missouri, and Richard Garner of Old Alexandria, Missouri; two sister: Idasue Brown and husband Jerry of California and Tricean Robertson and husband Roger of Tennessee; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 8:00p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel. A private interment will be held at Hawk Point City Cemetery in Hawk Point. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Missouri Cancer Care. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel; 41 Farm Lane, Hawk Point, MO 63349.
H. Lawrence Cowan
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The funeral for H. Lawrence Cowan, vice president for advancement and executive director of the University of Central Missouri Foundation, will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel in Coconut Creek, Fla.
Cowan died Thursday July 17, after a brief illness.
During the 11 months Cowan served the university, he began introducing a culture of philanthropy to the UCM campus and building stronger programs in alumni relations, annual giving, corporate relations and major gifts.
He had a strong vision to help the university achieve its goals, realized through such efforts as a Presidents Society benefit event, a new university magazine, and increased alumni gatherings throughout the United States. He planned fundraising strategies for one of the university’s most ambitious growth spurts, including major expansion of the Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport and a PGM-sanctioned golf program for the Department of Marketing and Legal Studies and Keth Memorial Golf Course.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our good friend and colleague, Larry Cowan, ” said UCM President Aaron Podolefsky. “He made tremendous progress in the short time he spent on this campus, and we will miss him. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
Prior to coming to UCM, Cowan was associate vice president for development and alumni affairs at Lynn University, a private coeducational school of 2, 500 students in Boca Raton, Fla. There, Cowan secured major gifts, including $1.5 million to create the university's first endowed professorship and $620, 000 - the largest gift from the parent of a current Lynn student - to establish the Diagnostic Center at the Institute for Achievement and Learning.
UCM is similar in size, mission and academic scope to another institution that Cowan served, Plattsburgh State University in New York. As director of corporate and athletic development, he fostered initiatives resulting in a 220 percent increase for the college foundation's annual business campaign and a four-fold increase for athletic development efforts. He also secured a leadership gift for a new baseball stadium, the largest individual gift to Plattsburgh by a living alumnus.
Cowan's higher education background also includes experience as a college basketball coach, athletic director and assistant vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. He had a bachelor of science degree from Ithaca College and a master's degree from Syracuse University.
He is survived by his wife, Margie, and two daughters, Casey and Alexis. Cards may be sent to them at 21574 Cavandish Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33433.
Lt. Col. Mark A. Randazzo
(June 13, 1963 - July 23, 2011)
Lieutenant Colonel Mark A. Randazzo, 48, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Lake of the Ozarks. He was born June 13, 1963 the son of Lorenzo and Joan Yvonne McKinney Randazzo. He was united in Holy Matrimony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warrensburg, Missouri to Elizabeth (Lisa) Ann Franklin on September 16, 1989, she survives at the home.
Mark attended Our Lady of the Snows Elementary School in Mary’s Home, Missouri and Helias High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was a 1986 graduate of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Mark served in the Missouri Army National for over thirty one years, from June 24, 1980 to July 23, 2011. He was an enlisted Soldier for over ten years and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant on March 18, 1991. Mark held several key positions including Commanding Officer for the 1035th Maintenance Company, and Commanding Officer for the 835th Combat Service Support Battalion. His last assignment was as the Director of Logistics for the Missouri Army National Guard.
Mark loved the military, it was his life. He also enjoyed being at the lake, traveling with the Guard and family and working on restoring his CJ5 jeep that he drove in college. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Theta Chi fraternity, American Legion Post 5, Eagles, Monday Night Supper Club and VFW Post 1003.
Along with his loving wife Lisa he is survived by two sons: Joseph Brett Randazzo and Michael Grant Randazzo both of the home; parents, Lorenzo and Joan (McKinney) Randazzo Jr. of Eugene and Laurie; sister, Cynthia Randazzo Didier and husband Rick of Kansas City; brother, Philip Randazzo and wife Tonya of Osage Beach; father and mother-in-law, Jerry Franklin and wife Sharon of Warrensburg; brother-in-law, Jeff Franklin and wife Jenna of Warrensburg; sister-in-law, Michele Whetstone of Blue Springs and eight nieces and nephews: Courtney Didier, Audrey Didier, Tristan Donald, Tatum Donald, Trayton Donald, Talon Randazzo, Tavin Randazzo and Ashley Whetstone. He was also godfather to Thomas Stegemann, Audrey Didier and Talon Randazzo. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Lorenzo and Crocifissa Randazzo and maternal grandparents Ollie Bea and James McKinney.
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday July 28, 2011 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with prayer service to be held at 3:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Msgr. David Cox officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Missouri National Guard Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street.
Jerry Mack Burks
(February 15, 1938 - July 21, 2011)
Jerry Mack Burks, 73, of New Bloomfield, went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on February 15, 1938 in Tuscumbia, a son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Wilson Burks. He attended the Tuscumbia Public School. On June 3, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to Doris Jenkins, who survives at their home.
Jerry served in the United States Army and worked in the sign shop for the Missouri Department of Transportation for 25 years, until his retirement. Jerry enjoyed fishing, gardening, tinkering, and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his five children: Bill Burks (Toni) of Tuscumbia, Marilyn Colter of Holts Summit, Linda Burks of New Bloomfield, Carol Long of New Bloomfield, and Jeffrey Burks (Rachel) of New Bloomfield; two sisters: Mildred Holtmeyer of Lake Ozark and Patsy Clark of Lebanon; one brother: Dexter Burks of Kansas City, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Joey Burks, Alisha Burks, Heather Murphy (Brian), Michael Matteson, Courtney Colter, Brittany Long, Carleigh Burks, and Jacob Burks; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday, July 25, 2011 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon Monday, July 25, 2011, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, with Rev. L.P. Cook officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; (573) 636-3838.
Wanda M. Lepper
(January 27, 1933 - July 25, 2011)
Wanda M, Lepper, 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in the comfort of her daughter’s home. She was born January 27, 1933 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert “Ross and Virginia Gordon Dixon. She was united in marriage to Willard Anton Lepper who preceded her in death on January 25, 1990
Wanda attended Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, Jefferson City and Oak Park High School in Iowa. She was a home maker most of her life but was also employed with Sunlite Laundry, Overmans, Fashion Cleaners, Charles E. Still Hospital and Magraws. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, church activities, crocheting, pets and spending time with family. She was also a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She is survived by one daughter: Penny Mae Lepper Heckerman of Jefferson City, Missouri; one sister: Virginia Pearl Dixon Rodman and husband Howard of Marshfield, Missouri: three grandchildren: Derreck S. Gardner of Jefferson City, Keith A. Gardner of Jefferson City, and Willard W. Gardner of Russellville, and seven great-grandchildren. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by one son Carl Warren Lepper.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Neil Dye officiating. Interment will follow in the Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Children’s Dream Factory or Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street.
James Allen Schell
(August 12, 1924 - July 22, 2011)
James Allen (Jim) Schell, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2011 at Oak Tree Villa surrounded by his family. Jim was born August 12, 1924 in Jefferson City, the only child of Richard A. and Phyllis (Farris) Schell, both of whom preceded him in death. On May 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Patricia Rose Tucker, who survives at the home.
A lifelong resident of Jefferson City, Jim attended the “old” West School across from the St. Peter’s Cemetery on West Main Street. He was a 1942 graduate of Jefferson City High School. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1942-1943, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Jim served in the United States Army in World War II from January 1, 1944 – December 31, 1945 as a Private, First Class, earning four bronze stars for his service.
Returning to Jefferson City after the war he became the manager of Atlas Materials Company, and worked there until it closed in the 1980s. He also worked in the construction business with his father and uncles at Schell Construction Company until it closed in 1986, when he retired. He was a licensed surveyor in the state of Missouri. He owned his own surveying company for a time, did survey work for Schell Construction and surveyed the original Schellridge Road and subdivision. For a period of time he held the position of County Surveyor for Gasconade County.
Jim was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, and he was formerly a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He was a life member of the VFW, American Legion and a member of the Jefferson City Gun Club.
Jim loved to hunt, especially duck and turkey. He loved to fish, boat, spend time at his lake cabin, and travel with his wife Pat. In Jim’s lifetime, he and Pat traveled to Mexico, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They traveled to many Army reunions and took many wonderful vacations around the states. Most of all Jim loved a good nap.
Other survivors include: two daughters: Pat Lawrence and her husband Stan of Jefferson City, Sally Oxenhandler and her husband Brad of Jefferson City; two sons: Dr. James A. Schell II and his wife Carol of Cape Girardeau, and Charles R. Schell of Beckley, West Virginia; six grandchildren: Leslie Beasley Hodges and her husband Grant, Clinton Lawrence, Blair and Brian Oxenhandler, and Abbey and Ivan Schell; and one great-grandchild: Avery Grant Hodges. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, July 25, 2011 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, with a prayer service to be held at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, with Father Nicholas Reid officiating. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, with full military honors. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, Vogleweid Learning Center, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street.
Carol Quinn
(December 22, 1938 - July 23, 2011)
Carol Anne Quinn, 72, of Jefferson City, passed away July 23, 2011 at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born December 22, 1938 in Iowa the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary Griffith Symmonds.
Carol was a graduate of School of the Osage in Osage Beach and retired as a librarian from Wolfner Library for the Blind. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching T.V. especially Cardinal Baseball. She also loved animals.
She is survived by one son: Tracy Quinn and wife Donna of Jefferson City.
Friends will be received from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private for the family at Lake Memorial Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Wolfner Library for the Blind or the Jefferson City Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street.
Ernest Keith Burden
WARRENSBURG, Mo. - Ernest Keith Burden, age 66, Holden, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home in Holden.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville With military honors.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society for prostate cancer research.
