Gabriele Hildegard McCown Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gabriele Hildegard McCown of Columbia, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 30, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johannes Gambke and Hildegard Gambke; her brother Hans Jürgen Gambke; and her husband Randall Johnston. She is survived by: her daughter Colleen Suzanne McCown (Ernie Kanekoa) of Colorado Springs, CO; her stepchildren, Tricia Flesner (Andy) of Columbia and Shan Rich (Emily Rodhouse) of Columbia; her sister Guni Gambke (Johann Rynski) of Germany; her nephew Thomas Franke of Germany; and her grandchildren, Aiyana Rich, Emery Rich, Ella Rich and Margot Flesner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to: Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia (Hospice House) 1307 West Broadway, Columbia.
