Gloria J. Eskew
Nov 16, 2020
Gloria J. Leitterman Eskew May 9, 1941 Â - Â November 16, 2020 Gloria J. Leitterman Eskew was born on 9 May, 1941, the eldest of four children to Dennis "Shorty" and Glenda Leitterman in St. Louis, MO. She grew up in Crystal City, MO departing after high school to Tempe, AZ where she earned her degree in nursing....
John A. Gerdes, Dvm, Md
Nov 16, 2020
On Monday, November 16, 2020, loving husband and father of three children, John Alfred Gerdes, died peacefully at the age of 88, with his beloved wife Carolyn, their twin daughters, and oldest grandson by his side.
John was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on July 26, 1932, to John Diedrich and Metta Johanna Gerdes. The family moved to...
Nena Herndon
Nov 16, 2020
Nena Herndon, age 92, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 2:00 am on Monday, November 16, 2020 after dealing with health issues for some time. Her last year was spent at Morningside at Chesterfield assisted living where she received wonderful care.
She was a long-time member of Glenstone Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School...
Jacquelyn Bender
Nov 15, 2020
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Jacquelyn White Bender passed away at the age of 88 in Springfield, MO.
Jacquelyn, or Jackie as her friends called her, was born on February 21, 1932 in Herrin IL to John D. and Ola (Felts) White. Upon receiving her degree in Home Economics from University of IL at Urbana-Champaign, she moved...
Phillip Eldon Skillings
Nov 15, 2020
Phillip (Phil) Eldon Skillings age 70 of Springfield, Missouri was born on June 14, 1950 and passed away on November 15 , 2020 .
Phil was born in Puxico, Missouri to Dr. Franc i s and Frances Skillings . Phil attended Popular Bluff High School and grad uated in 1968. He attended Missouri State University and earned...
William "Bill" Allan Carr
Nov 15, 2020
Life is a gift from GOD and God's timing is perfect...William Allan Carr "Bill", 89 born in Dalry, Scotland June 6, 1931 went to heaven's eternity Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home with family and friends by Billy's side.
Survived by wife, Sara of almost 67 years; daughters, Gann/Mike, Bonnie/Joe; grandsons, Michael/Felicia; great-grandsons, Parker, Finn, Axel; Raymond/Michelle;...
Heidrun E. Stringer
Nov 15, 2020
HEIDRUN "HEIDI" STRINGER (OMI), of Springfield, MO, formerly of Newark, Delaware was born on September 24, 1944. She was one of 6 children born to Erwin and Luise Klemmt of Bohl-Iggelheim Germany. Heidi relocated to the United States in 1969 where she began her new life with her handsome soldier husband, with whom she had one child. Heidi had...
Harriet 'Hattie' Heer Brown
Nov 15, 2020
Harriet 'Hattie' Heer Brown, 81, passed away peacefully at home and went to Heaven in the presence of loved ones, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 after a brief illness. Hattie was born on June 16, 1939, in Springfield, Missouri to Virginia "Tookie" Rice Heer and Edward Eugene Heer, Jr.  Hattie loved growing up in Springfield with grandparents nearby. Being...
Donald Degood
Nov 13, 2020
Donald R. DeGood, age 95, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family.
Donald was a combat veteran in World War II. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. In 1949 he married Iretha Sellers, and to this union 3 children; Donna Duncan (Jeff), Lynda Kessler (Craig) and Greg DeGood (Heather). Donald has 8 grandchildren and...
A. Reese Mason
Nov 12, 2020
(Alan) Reese Mason, 71, of Ash Grove, Missouri, passed away in Springfield, MO, on November 12, 2020, after a brief illness. Reese was born to Glen and Dottie (Dot) Mason on October 2, 1949. Reese attended high school in Miller, MO, and graduated in 1967. After high school, he attended Southwest Missouri State College, then enlisted in the Air...
Jimmie Cantrell
Nov 12, 2020
Jimmie Harold "Jim" Cantrell, son of Chester and Paralee (Thomas) Cantrell, was born March 22, 1944 in Marshfield, Missouri and passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in his home.
Jim graduated from Marshfield High School in 1962 and was a member of the National Honor Society. Following graduation, Jim went to work for Marshfield Steel, later known...
Cleo "Buddy" Jones
Nov 11, 2020
Cleo "Buddy" Jones was born November 10, 1933 to Ralph and Anna (Carsten) Jones and born into heaven on November 11, 2020. He was the youngest of eight, three boys and 5 girls. He grew up on the family farm in Nixa and graduated from Clever High School in 1951. Buddy retired from Mid-America Dairymen where he was a...
James F. Morris
Nov 10, 2020
James F. Morris ("Brother")
James F. "Jim" Morris, 89, passed away on November 10th, 2020 of complications arising from Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Born in Springfield, MO on February 9, 1931 to H. Azell Morris and Frances Pauline Morris, Jim was a life-long resident of Springfield and part-time resident of La Quinta, CA.
Those who...
Robert E. "Gene" Hensley
Nov 9, 2020
Services are pending.
Full obituary will be on the website soon.
Minnie B. Uffmann
Nov 9, 2020
Min B. Koenig Uffmann, 97, of Springfield passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born December 13, 1922, to Fred Henry and Katherine Danuser Koenig near Belle, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Albert William Frank Uffmann on January 22, 1948. To this union one son, Richard, was born.
Her work experience...
John Wesley Baker
Nov 9, 2020
John Wesley Baker, 89, of Springfield, Missouri went home to be with his Lord on November 9, 2020. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. John was born June 7, 1931 to John Roscoe Baker and Erma Jewell Baker in Springfield, Missouri. He married Anna Mae Johnston on July 6, 1958. They were married for over 62...
Margaret P. Blackwood
Nov 8, 2020
Margaret P. Blackwood, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away November 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with oral cancer. Margaret was born on February 12, 1930 in Parsons, KS. She soon moved with her family to Chanute, KS where she attended public school graduating from High School in 1948.  She met her future husband, Byrne, while attending kindergarten.  Margaret...
Aubrey Hammock
Nov 6, 2020
Aubrey Ralph Hammock, born Sep 9, 1930 left this world the evening of November 6, 2020 leaving behind a legacy of love and many who will grieve his passing.  He is survived by his son Anthony L. Hammock of Springfield, his daughter-in-law Lorna L Hammock, his grandchildren: Emily Hammock, Noah Scott, Jonah Scott, Asa Scott and Luke Hammock. He...
Stella Newman
Nov 6, 2020
Stella Newman 93, Springfield Missouri passed away Friday November 6 th 2020 in her home. She was born July 27, 1927 in Pittsburgh PA.
Stella was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Preceded in death by her husband Herald Newman and son Daniel Newman. Stella is survived by son David Newman; two daughters, Denise Newman and Donna...
Myrtice Long
Nov 6, 2020
In July of 1931, Myrtice Elizabeth Carr was born in Perdido Alabama. Perdido, the Spanish word for 'lost' turned out to be a place of heartfelt belonging for Myrtice. She grew up in the Southern forest tagging along with brothers Warren and Charles as they hunted small game and walking to school with sisters Ila Mae and Mildred.  ...
