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Steven L. Schoen

Steven L. Schoen

Feb 8, 2021

Steve Schoen died peacefully at home on February 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on June 27, 1949, to Henry "Hank" and Dolores (Poff) Schoen; he proudly remained a Missouri resident for life.

Steve was a good son and big brother to his three younger siblings: ...

William R. "Bill" Bevens

William R. "Bill" Bevens

Feb 5, 2021

William R. Bevens, 69, passed away peacefully on February 5th. He spent his last years living a happy and content life.

Bill was a longtime Springfield resident, owning a successful upholstery shop for many years there. Survivors include his sister in law, Geri Bevens, his nephew, Scott Bevens, his niece, Nikki Bevens,  great niece's Nadine and Maya, and...

Nancy Louise Luckfield

Nancy Louise Luckfield

Feb 5, 2021

Nancy Louise (Padgett) Luckfield, age 83, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, in Springfield Missouri, where she resided with her loving husband, William Richard Luckfield III (Bill), for 44 years. She and Bill are longtime members of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Nancy was born on December 14, 1937, to Elwood Pilsbury and Catherine...

Nat M. Snider, Od

Nat M. Snider, Od

Feb 4, 2021

Dr. Nat M. Snider left us for heaven in the early hours of February 4, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 96.  Dr. Snider was born on December 13, 1924 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was a decorated WWII soldier in the European Theatre and was awarded both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.  Upon returning from...

Geneva Irene Duncan Anderson

Geneva Irene Duncan Anderson

Feb 3, 2021

Geneva Anderson passed away peacefully in her home on February 3, 2021, at the age of 100 years. Even in her final days, she continued to live life to the fullest, sharing stories of her amazing life and bringing laughter and joy to all.

Geneva was born near Bolivar, Missouri on March 24, 1920 to Thomas Luther...

Glenn E. Wiese

Glenn E. Wiese

Feb 2, 2021

Glenn E. Wiese, born October 13, 1937 at home in Stotts City, MO, graduated to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife Frances of 62 years; daughter, Glenda Deason and her husband Robin; son, David Wiese and his wife Debbie; grandchildren Joshua, Matthew and Samantha and many cousins, friends and co-workers. He...

Helen Kathaleen Maddux

Helen Kathaleen Maddux

Feb 2, 2021

Helen Kathaleen "Kathy" Burks Maddux was born on October 20, 1933 in Fordland, MO. Throughout her life she was kind, generous, beautiful, and loving. She seemed to know someone—or someone knew her—everywhere she went. Perhaps she just never knew a stranger. She was funny and could also be mischievous. She always hummed along to music. She never missed a...

Frances Marie Walz

Frances Marie Walz

Jan 31, 2021

Frances Marie Walz went to her eternal reward on January 31, 2021, at 94 years of age.

Frances Schaub was born April 4, 1926, in Ipswich, SD.  She graduated from Ipswich High School in 1944.  After high school, she was selected and attended the Cadet Nursing School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  When World War II ended, she completed...

Patricia Ann Riebold

Patricia Ann Riebold

Jan 29, 2021

Patricia Ann Riebold was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30th, 2020.  Patricia was born in Springfield, MO in 1941.  She married Roger Gird and later divorced.  Patty owned a bar in Bellchester and a flower shop in Goodhue.  Patti was a master gardener and planted many flowers at the Goodhue county fair while also...

Joe R. Salmon

Joe R. Salmon

Jan 28, 2021

Joe Ray Salmon, 92 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away January 28, 2021. Joe and his twin brother James Roy were born to Tom and Mary (Taylor) Salmon on May 06, 1928, in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Joe graduated from Hector, AR High School and was 1 of 2 surviving classmates. As 1 of 10 children growing up during the...

Patricia V. Buckley

Patricia V. Buckley

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia 'Pat' Virginia Buckley, age 92, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 28, 2021, from complications of a stroke. Born on July 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Diva A. Harrison of Kansas City, MO. She married James 'Jim' Charles Buckley on January 20, 1951. A mere month after her wedding, Pat happily embraced the...

William Prochaska

William Prochaska

Jan 28, 2021

William "Bill" Thomas Prochaska, age 91, of Springfield, MO passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Olathe, KS of Alzheimer's with his daughters at his side.

He was born in Chicago, IL on February 16, 1929 the son of Lucy (Dixon) and William J. Prochaska.

Bill graduated high school...

Dennis West

Dennis West

Jan 26, 2021

Dennis Scott West, age 60, passed away on January 26, 2021. Dennis was born in Springfield, MO on June 7, 1960, the fourth child of William West and Dorothy West Westlake. He graduated Central High School in 1978. Soon after graduating Dennis joined Uni-Post as a printer; and in the early 1980's he started his own printing company Preferred...

Jeanne A. Gamble

Jeanne A. Gamble

Jan 25, 2021

Jeanne A. Gamble  -  November 22, 1919 to January 25, 2021

On November 22, 1919, a little "ray of sunshine" was born in Bartlesville, OK, to Frank and Hattie Atkinson.  She joined sister Evelyn who was 18 years old and brother Donald who was 9.  Finding just the right name for her had proven tough. The doctor...

Brian "Randy" Graham

Brian "Randy" Graham

Jan 25, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Cynthia Austin Lumpkin

Cynthia Austin Lumpkin

Jan 24, 2021

Cynthia Austin Lumpkin, 66, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at James River Care Center Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 7:27 PM.

She was a faithful servant to the Lord, a wonderful and outgoing mother and grandmother, and protector.  She was a dental assistant for many years for Dr. Wolf in Springfield.  She was a dedicated grandmother and...

Marie Carol Prater

Marie Carol Prater

Jan 24, 2021

Marie Haas Prater, 88, died peacefully on January 24. She was born in Springfield to Henry and Inez Tracy Haas. Marie attended Springfield High School and graduated from Drury College as a proud Pi Beta Phi. After graduation she moved to St. Louis with her four best friends to seek fame and fortune. While there she fell in love...

R. Alvin Collins

R. Alvin Collins

Jan 22, 2021

Ronald "Alvin" Collins born February 28, 1956 to Jack and Bonnie Collins in Klamath Falls, Oregon, passed away peacefully in his home, on January 22, 2021. Known as "Alvin" to his families and closest friends, he was most proud of his over 30 years of experience at Kraft Foods.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents...

Julia Ann Moulder

Julia Ann Moulder

Jan 22, 2021

Julia Ann Moulder passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was born March 10, 1933 in Navarre, OH to Thelma and Garnet Levi Patterson.  Julia loved telling stories of growing up in a small town with her close family, friends and many beloved pets.  She greatly valued her training in music and elocution and presentation that she received during...

Tela Ann Smith

Tela Ann Smith

Jan 22, 2021

Tela Ann Smith, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away January 22, 2021 in Springfield.

She was a member of East Side General Baptist Church

She was preceded in death by her father, Irven McFadden; mother, Betty McFadden; husband, Dewey Smith; sister, Barbara Freeman and grandson, Michael Smith.

She is survived by son and...

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