Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2025

Hearld Ambler, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away at the wonderful age of 101 on December 26, 2025. He was born March 28, 1924, the only son of Ivan Alonzo and Agnes Ambler. He grew up during the Dust Bowl days in rural southeastern Kansas. When the US entered World War II, he enlisted in U.S. Naval Aviation....

Dec 25, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Stechowiak) Buron was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1949, to Steve Stechowiak and Lulie (Draper) Carr in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was united in Holy Matrimony to William (Bill) Buron, Jr. in 1970. Together they shared 55 years of...

Dec 24, 2025

William Joseph Dillstrom, age 77, of Springfield passed away at 1:30 p.m. on December 24, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center.

He was a member of First & Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Missouri. In Bill's early career, he was a radio and television announcer. Later, he also traveled and did promotions with Radio and television stations...

Dec 23, 2025

Leonard Alvin Johnson, Jr., of Springfield, died Dec. 23, 2025. He was 80 years old.

Leonard was born March 30, 1945, in Springfield to Leonard A. Johnson, Sr., and Bertha (Gorth) Johnson. After graduation from St. Agnes High School in 1963, he joined the Marine Reserves, then returned and began a career in electronic circuit board manufacturing....

Dec 22, 2025

Kathleen Beth "Kathy" Valdemar, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 56. She was born on May 1, 1969, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Art and Mabel Valdemar.

Kathy mainly grew up in Springfield and graduated from Kickapoo High School. She earned a degree in Computer Information Systems from...

Dec 20, 2025

Service Rescheduled Due To Weather: Funeral service will be held at 1PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with visitation to follow.

Dec 20, 2025

Gregory ‘Greg’ Lynn Marsh was born on March 7, 1955 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska to Dora Adelaide ‘Laddie’ Marsh (nee Hornbech) and Max Merrill Marsh.

He earned a degree in Telecommunications from Southwest Missouri State University and later completed his MBA. He devoted more than 20 years of his professional life to the telecommunications field.

Greg and Charlene were married...

Dec 18, 2025

In loving memory of Mark Gregory Thieme, who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 67.

Mark was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 29, 1958. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School from elementary through high school, graduating in 1976. Mark continued his education at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he earned a...

Dec 14, 2025

Johnie "John" W. Kiser, 89, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness. Born June 6, 1936, to Wilfred and Fern Kiser, he graduated from Central High and lived most of his life in Springfield.

John married Peggy (Freitag) on April 4, 1955, and together they shared 70 years of marriage. He spent...

Dec 13, 2025

John Patrick Squires passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on November 24, 1935 in Springfield, MO to Everett and Elizabeth Squires.

John graduated from Springfield Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri Business School where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and ROTC.  ...

Dec 13, 2025

Laura Clotilda Emery of Nixa, MO passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Laura was born on May 6, 1939, in St. Louis, MO to Lyle Vincent and Coletta Ottillia Smith. She was the fifth of eight children growing up alongside her siblings the late Lyle (Maxine-deceased), Leonard (Elvadine-deceased), Lois, Laurence (Charlotte), Leo (Judy),...

Dec 12, 2025

Frederick Paul Kutz—known lovingly as Fred or Freddie—joined his heavenly family on December 12th, 2025.  Fred was born on September 2, 1928, in Wentworth, Missouri, to Rose and Anthony Kutz. He was the third of four children, growing up alongside his siblings Florence, LaVerne, and Jerome. From an early age, Fred learned the value of hard work and responsibility....

Dec 9, 2025

Orville Winfield "Bud" Wallar, Jr. passed away on December 9, 2025, having lived an uncompromising life committed to his family. We learned from him to think deeply, care passionately, and dream endlessly.

Bud was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 7, 1940, to Winona Warden Wallar and Orville Winfield Wallar. He was nicknamed "Bud" at an...

Dec 7, 2025

Deirdre "Dee" Pilgrim was born in Poplar Bluff, MO June 27th 1932, she was a preemie (premature birth) so tiny that the entire town turned out to see her! She grew up as a typical girl in a small town before the family moved to Springfield. There she graduated from Central High School with top honors & was awarded...

Dec 7, 2025

Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Maple Park Cemetery, 300 West Grand, Springfield, Missouri 65807.

Full obituary will be added soon.

Dec 6, 2025

Sharon Kay Fewell, age 76, peacefully journeyed home on Saturday December 6th, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1949 in Springfield MO.

She was a member of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian Church; Mt . Moriah Baptist Church; Whole Life Christian Fellowship; New Beginnings Church; House of Hope Christian Fellowship in Denver, Colorado; and "Deliverance Temple" in Springfield,...

Dec 6, 2025

Donald L. Greer, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Don devoted his life to hard work, integrity, and caring for those around him. As both an accountant and a farmer, he combined intellect with a deep appreciation for the land. Those who knew him admired...

Dec 6, 2025

Robert H. Goodin was born to Ora L. & Dorothy Mae (Speak) Goodin on January 28, 1935 in Springfield, MO, and went home to be with Jesus on December 6, 2025.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Nancy Abramovitz, and by his wife of 54 years, Dixie (Gearing).

Bob is survived...

Dec 5, 2025

William Everett Jackson, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born August 10, 1939 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, son of Etson E. Jackson and Lois Jackson Newman. He was raised in Kosciusko, Mississippi, until the age of 7, when he moved with his dad to Springfield to start a paving business...

Dec 5, 2025

Suzanne Williams, 82 of Springfield, formerly of Rogersville passed away at 4:04 pm Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was born November 12, 1943 to Herman and Louella (Foland) Schupbach.  She grew up at Chestnutridge, Missouri and graduated from Spokane High School.  She attended Draughn Business College.  She was active in Alpha Iota Sorority for many years.  Suzanne started her...