Joanne Witting
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Joanne Witting of Columbia, Missouri – formerly of Boonville, Missouri, passed away November 18, 2018 at her home.
Joanne was born August 25, 1940 to William Joseph and Emma Bousek Duffy in Ames, Iowa.
She graduated from Ames High School in 1958 and then went on to graduate from Minneapolis General Hospital School of X-Ray Technology in 1960. She worked as an X-Ray Technologist at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa from 1960-1963. There she met Bill Witting and they married April 20, 1963. She became a homemaker and mother of six – her most important job.
From 1974-1982, she worked as an X-Ray Technologist at Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville, Missouri, and from 1982-1999, she worked as a supervisor in the Radiology Department at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri.
Her loving family includes Hank and Kathy Niederhelm, Joe and Nikki Witting, Tom and Lori Witting, Jim and Jenette Witting, Phil and Jennifer Costain, and Mike and Angela Youtsey. Her beautiful grandchildren include Abby Niederhelm, Deven Niederhelm, Jami Witting, Erika Costain, Ryan Witting, Lindsey Witting, Lizzy Costain, Trenton Witting, Aaron Witting, Ava Youtsey, Claire Witting, Chase Witting, and Lilli Youtsey.
Also surviving are her brother Raymond Duffy of Boonville, Missouri, her sister Mary Sue Duffy of Ames, Iowa, and her beloved kitty, Peanut.
Preceding her in death are her husband, William Joseph (Bill) of 41 years, her parents William Joseph Duffy and Emma Bousek Duffy, and her brother Bill Duffy.
She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her patients and her employees, along with her spirited character, and fierce independence.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ or University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital https://www.muhealth.org/giving.
Our Deepest condolences to Witting Family! Aunt Joanne was admired by many who loved her.
Uncle Bill took Aunt Joanne home to God’s Heavenly Kingdom, now she has beautiful Angel wings.
No more suffering…only peace for you Aunt Joanne. Love you!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love Christine and Charles Airgood
My deepest sympathy to the Witting family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God help you thru this difficult time.
My memories of Joanne, were here sense of humour and her immense strength. Kathy , Joe , Tom , Jim ,Jennifer and Angela , I remember many days of my childhood being at your house , and I can honestly say your mom’s personality filled it. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Holly
Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family! Love to you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is out of pain and is now at peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Your mom was passionate and independent, but she was also compassionate. You gave her the care she needed when she needed it—-in her aging process. May she now Rest In Peace, and May you all know God’s surrounding love as you grieve.
Blessings, Sister Jo Ann and Sister Helen
Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
My deepest condolences,
Johnna Dubovick Lammers Smith
So many wonderful memories with the Witting clan on Krohn street. Rest in peace Mrs Witting??
My sympathy to all family members. Such a difficult loss.
My deepest sympathies to you Kathy and your entire family. May your wonderful memories of your Mom bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Our prayers are with you all.
Larry and I are so sorry at the loss of you mother, Joe! God be with you and your siblings! In sympathy and Love! The Grissum’s!
Wishing the family happy memories in this difficult time.
Prayers to all the Witting families. May the Lord guide you in this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers for Joanne’s family! I noticed what a supportive family you were to her.
Prayers to everyone. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace in being with each other and reminiscing the good memories.
Your families are in our thoughts and we are sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Witting family in your time of loss and sorrow.
Kathy –
I’m so sorry to hear this. Meeting your mom that one time we both had our parents at the hospital – I could tell she was an amazing person (and a little spitfire!). We will be keeping you in our prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.
May she rest in Gods Loving Arms.
So sorry about Joanne but I know that she is happy to be with Bill. I always enjoyed being around her. Thought she was a funny lady and was a special lady.
So sorry for your loss to all of the Witting family. Your parents gave you many wonderful traits most of all a grand sense of humor. Prayers are with you all.
Dear Kathy,
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest sympathies to you Kathy and your entire family. Please accept my condolences.
Joe, Nikki, and the rest of the Witting family, we send our sympathy for the loss of your mother. She is at peace now. Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
To the whole Witting family, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was my first boss and one of the best teachers I ever had. She was a mentor to me and a lot of young radiology professionals coming out of college. She was tiny but mighty!! I am forever grateful for her experience and the things she taught me! She will be missed by more people than you’ll probably ever know. RIP
Condolences to the Witting family.
Joanne was also my first X-Ray supervisor at University Hospital. What a strong, go-getting, caring, compassionate, and helpful person. She made the world a better place. She touched so many lives, patients and employees, at the university. I will forever be grateful and will miss her.
With deep sadness in my heart I said goodbye to my dear friend Joanne this morning. She will be truly missed but know she’s at peace now and free from pain. My sincere sympathy to the family and may the memories of Joanne bring you peace and healing in this time of sadness.