Violet Todora, age 85, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away September 21, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anthony Todora; stepfather Aubry Luikart, and mother Margaret, father Kenneth Conley; sister-in-law Joy Conley; sons-in-law Louis LaGattuta and David Becker; her brother Don Conley.

She is survived by her step-children Patricia (Richard) Powers, Kathleen LaGattuta and Jody Becker; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth and Thomas (Liz) Conley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, special cousin Sharon (Ron) Wachter, and numerous friends in Minnesota, Missouri, and elsewhere.

The family would like to thank the staff of the nursing home for the care they provided to Violet during her time at ManorCare.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to American Cancer Society of Missouri or Minnesota.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield, MO. A Catholic committial graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Fordland Cemetery.