Helen Ruth (Steele) Lange passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at age 78, following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a sister. She was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and enjoyed sewing and gardening. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda and Patricia Lange and Hope and husband, Bill Trotter, two sisters, three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 21 at 2:00 PM under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at First & Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 East Cherry, at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807 or St. John's Hospice, 1570 W. Battlefield Rd., Suite #110, Springfield, MO 65810.