Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2021

Homer Donald Williams, 87, of Springfield, passed away on March 7, 2021 at Mercy Hospital of natural causes.  He was born on April 27, 1933 in Claremore, OK to Homer Allen and Dorothy (Baldwin) Williams but grew up in Springfield, MO.

A Korean War veteran, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1953 and then enlisted...

Mar 6, 2021

Marjorie Buron Ray passed away on March 6, 2021 @ the age of 96 @ Lakewood Assisted Living which has been her home for the past 7 years.

Marge was a lover of flowers, music, and art. She loved to paint and was an accomplished artist in her later years. She devoured books and collected friends which...

Mar 6, 2021

Dan Dennehy, life-long resident of Springfield, passed away March 6, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters:  Anne, Nancy, and Carol.  Surviving family members are his wife, Fran, his beloved niece and nephews and their spouses and children.  Growing up on a farm just north of Springfield and Dan's Irish heritage shaped his...

Mar 6, 2021

Dolores Jean Bauer, age 77, Springfield MO died at her home March 6th after a lengthy illness.  Dolores was born August 23, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to Peter and Josephine Harkey, the first of three children.

After graduation from Cardinal Mooney High, Dolores completed her degree in nursing at Saint Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Youngstown. ...

Mar 5, 2021

Shirley Ann Macey, 77, Strafford, MO passed away, March 5, 2021. She was born May 26, 1943 in Webster County, MO the eleventh of twelve children of Hobert and Essie Rowden.

She was an avid painter and crocheter. She was a graduate of Strafford High School and she attended the Southern Baptist Church. Shirley was a former...

Mar 4, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Mar 3, 2021

Alice Therese Huewe died at home surrounded by her children on March 3. Alice was born to Gratton and Mary Ellen Toohey in 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alice's spirited childhood was filled with the companionship of eight beloved siblings. She learned to play the piano at a young age. Her love for music grew as music flowed...

Mar 2, 2021

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

Mar 1, 2021

Dearest Ruthie, wife and cherished best friend of Philip, mother of Susan, Sharon and Sandra, grandmother of Sarah, Gibson, Seth, Lauren, Stacie and Susanna, great grandmother of Micah and Asher, mothering-in-law of Bayard and Paul, aunt of Karen and close friends with Episcopal church members, PEO and Flight attendant sisters. All will miss and cherish her earthly life which...

Feb 28, 2021

Frank "Moose" Durbin

1948–2021

Frank "Moose" Durbin, age 73, of St. James Missouri, passed away February 27, 2021. He was a brother to five siblings, father to two sons, and grandfather to five grandchildren....

Feb 27, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth (Maschmann) VerSteeg passed away February 27th, 2021 after nearly a three-year vigilant fight. Born to Frank and Katie (Cox) Maschmann on August 13, 1944, Kathy was the first of seven kids. Mike (Mary), Linda, Kenny (Carol), Bud (Pam), Jerry, and Bob (Marsha) soon followed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jerry, and her...

Feb 25, 2021

Jarrod Jacob England, born January 28, 1984, beloved son of Kenneth and Theresa England, passed from this world February 25, 2021 after battling cancer and a life of chronic pain.

He was passionate about animals from a young age until his death. He built a successful business with his genetic knowledge. He was known for his excellent...

Feb 23, 2021

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Hazelwood Cemetery. No visitation is planned.

Feb 23, 2021

James "JJ" Hawthorne, Jr. was born on September 29, 1969 in Springfield, MO and was called home unexpectedly on February 23, 2021. He was the son of James Alvin Hawthorne, Sr. and Carolyn Jean (Huddelston) Hawthorne.

JJ attended Central High School, class of 1987, where he played football and wrestled.  He joined Pitts Chapel United Methodist in...

Feb 23, 2021

Constance (Connee) Louise Kirkman was born December 30, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. Connee was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar Kirkman and Mary Agnes {Sack}, brother, Jim Kirkman, and grandnephew, Will Shipman. Survived by her two children, Jeff Allen, and Brenda Clemons, granddaughter, Caylee Clemons, her siblings, Bill {Susan} Kirkman, Becky Leier, Joe {Tammy} Kirkman, and Mary...

Feb 22, 2021

Phyllis Hobbs Rollins was born November 17, 1922 in Exeland, Wisconsin and died February 21, 2021 at her home in Springfield, Missouri.

Phyllis graduated from high school in Noel, Missouri.  She was the last surviving member of the class of 1939.  She attended Missouri State Teachers College, now MSU, where she met J. Tice Rollins.  They married...

Feb 21, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Lohmeyer, 90 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Cox South Hospital.

He was born in Springfield on September 19, 1930 to Herman H., Sr. and Mabel Ketchum Lohmeyer.  Bob attended St. Agnes Catholic Elementary and High School with wonderful teachers, the sisters of Loutta and sisters of Mercy and graduated...

Feb 21, 2021

Beverly Ann Clute, 88 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Cox South Hospital.

Beverly Ann Clute was born to Wilbur and Carol Hensel Vehmeier in Dakota, Illinois. She had two siblings: a brother Bill, and a sister, Karen. She attended Fairbanks Alaska High School

She married LaVerne Clute January, 8, 1951....

Feb 21, 2021

Carol Riggs Jones, 87, passed away at home on February 20, 2021. She was born June 25, 1933 in Vigo County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Carl and Sylvia Riggs, who preceded her in death. Carol enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school, where she met the love of her life, William A. Jones. They...

Feb 20, 2021

Rev. Jeremiah Williams, Jr Tribute

Rev. Jeremiah (BoBo) Williams, Jr. was Born August 3, 1949, in Alexandria, Louisiana (Samtown), where he was the 4th of 10 children. Jeremiah "flew away" to be with the Lord February 20, 2021 at Mercy Hospital on February 20, 2021.

Jeremiah was proceeded in death by his...