Dr. James C. Denninghoff

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James Denninghoff Obituary

Denninghoff, Dr. James C., age 89, of Columbia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Columbia. He was born on September 13, 1925 in LaCrosse, WI, the son of Lucia (Blank) and Rev. Louis Denninghoff. He married Eloise Guffy on May 29, 1949 in Cherokee, OK; she preceded him in death in 2004. He married Lucille Salerno in 2005. James was a rifleman in WWII in the 100th Division, Infantry, serving in Germany and France. He graduated from University of Wichita and was accepted into medical school at Washington University. After receiving his medical training in St. Louis, he practiced internal medicine in Columbia from 1957 to 1990. He was a founding member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. His many interests included trains large and small, cars old and new, photography, travel, reading, music, fixing any nonworking item, telling knock-knock jokes and playing with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Salerno; his daughters, Carol Denninghoff and Cynthia (Igor) Chernyakhovsky; son, James S. (Amy) Denninghoff; 8 grandchildren, Caroline Casati, Alexander, Elizabeth, and David Chernyakhovsky, Sarah, Joanna (Ben Frissell), Molly, and Will Denninghoff, and a great grandson, Henry Holmes. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, and two brothers, Phillip and George. Visitation will be from 10-11am, Friday, May 1, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral Services will be at 11 am at the funeral home followed by military honors at the gravesite. There will be an open luncheon at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Rollins Road, Columbia at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brotherhood Fund at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Osher Lifelong Learning, or the Missouri Symphony Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for James Denninghoff

11 Entries

Lisa and Ann MacNamara

May 4, 2015

Lucille, we are saddened to learn of Jim's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Holding you in our hearts.

Greg Shaw

May 3, 2015

Jamie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Greg Shaw and Family.

Jim Weaver

May 1, 2015

One of my favorite memories is a dinner in Kansas City. Sue Troutner and I went with Jim and Lucille to a ragtime concert in Kansas City and ate dinner at the Peachtree restaurant which was across the street from the concert. It was a very fine restaurant and we had a wonderful dinner. As we were about to leave, Jim knocked over a full class of water and water and ice were flying everywhere. In order to keep the water off the floor we grabbed the edges of the tablecloth and lifted them up to sort of form a dyke to keep the water off the floor. What a mess! We them left the restaurant and wondered if they would ever let us in again. They did, but unfortunately the restaurant is now closed. Sue and I spent many wonderful evenings with Jim and Lucile enjoying fine music.

Roy Williamson

April 30, 2015

Dr Denninghoff was our family doctor for years. He was always so kind and took the time to listen to you and explain things. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P..

Thomas Dillingham

April 30, 2015

One of the many pleasures of teaching lifelong learning courses for Osher over several years has been the opportunity to get to know Dr. Jim Denninghoff. He enrolled in many of my classes, and his jovial and inquiring presence at each class meeting was always a major contribution to the experience of the other students as well as for me as the challenged teacher. Jim was generous, kind, enthusiastic, stimulating. His participation enlivened and improved my courses and I will miss him sadly. To his family, and especially to Lucille, I extend my deepest sympathy and want to express my sorrow at the family's and Lucille's loss, sorrow which I share. Thomas F. Dillingham

Kathy Pritchett

April 30, 2015

Lucille, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Pritchett

Carolyn Sapp

April 29, 2015

Dr James C Denninghoff was my family doctor for many years. My mother was one of his first patients in Columbia and she was still with him when he retired. Thank you Dr Denninghoff for all you did and for caring about your patients. Carolyn Houf Sapp.

Dr. Milamari Cunningham

April 29, 2015

My sincre condolences to the entire family. I enjoyed visiting with him every month at our retired BCMS Docs Luncheon. His wit and historical knowledge will be missed.

April 29, 2015

My grandparents loved him. He was both of their doctors for years. My deepest condolences

Joe & Rita Urso

April 28, 2015

We give thanks for having shared a meal and a laugh with Dr Jim on his visit to Dallas. May you find comfort in knowing that he touched so many people. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Kathy Lee- Reineking

April 27, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Denninghoff. I have fond memories of him , while growing up at Trinity. He was a wonderful doctor to my parents and my grandmother.

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