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Steven Dean Refuerzo

Steven Dean Refuerzo

Oct 1, 2020

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the First Pentecostal Church of Nixa, MO.

Jeffrey Douglas Grace

Jeffrey Douglas Grace

Sep 30, 2020

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Jeffrey Douglas Grace passed away at the age of 38 years young, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born on December 3, 1981.  He was raised in Ocoee, Florida along with his two brothers.

There was never a dull moment growing up with Jason and Jonathan, whether it was on bikes, skateboards or...

Joan Sevey

Joan Sevey

Sep 29, 2020

Joan Elaine Sevey, 68, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Cedar Falls, IA, was born to Oliver and Lillian Einertson on July 9, 1952 in a small town in eastern Colorado and departed this world on September 29, 2020 dur to complications of Leukemia.

Joan was raised in Genoa, CO, and at 18 months old became big sister...

Leo M. Wyrsch M.D.

Leo M. Wyrsch M.D.

Sep 28, 2020

Leo M. Wyrsch M.D. expired September 28, 2020, in Springfield, Missouri, at Mercy Hospital, due to complications from Covid19.   He was born on May 4, 1935, in Springfield, MO, the son of Leo M. Wyrsch Sr. and Nell Marie Wyrsch.

He attended St. Joseph and St. Agnes Grade Schools and graduated from St. Agnes High School in...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Combs

Jeremiah "Jerry" Combs

Sep 28, 2020

Jeremiah "Jerry" Combs, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on September 28, 2020, at the age of 69.  Jerry was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 7, 1950 to McKinley Combs Jr. and Betty Louise Botkin Combs. His family moved to Long Beach, California when he was young for a brief time, and then later...

Jane A. Myers

Jane A. Myers

Sep 27, 2020

Jane Myers (McKeag), 84, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. She lived a long and good life with many chapters, the last of which was clouded with Alzheimer's, from which she is now set free.

Jane was a beautiful woman with many talents. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Jack Myers,...

Wayne V. Barnes

Wayne V. Barnes

Sep 27, 2020

Wayne V. Barnes, 88, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. He graduated from Senior High School (Central) in 1950. He then attended University of Missouri in Columbia before joining the U.S. Navy. In 1953, Wayne and Barbara returned to Springfield. Wayne owned and operated Sunnyland Stages, Barnes Bus Service and Sunnyland Tours for 37 years. He was...

Joan Berlin

Joan Berlin

Sep 26, 2020

Mary Joan Berlin passed away in Springfield, MO on September 26, 2020. Joan was born to Clifton and Dorothy Dennis on June 2, 1931 in Trenton, MO. She grew up in Trenton and Pattonsburg, MO and resided in Springfield since 1974.

She was married to James Berlin and, although this marriage ended in divorce, they established a...

Mary Lou Phillips

Mary Lou Phillips

Sep 26, 2020

Mary Lou Phillips, 89, of Springfield, Mo., passed away September 26, 2020 at Cox South hospital in Springfield. Mary Lou was born and raised near Clever, Mo., the daughter of Finis Leroy and Ethel (Cobb) Hudson. She spent most of her childhood on her family's turkey farm in Springfield. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Bill...

Thomas Charles Stromberg

Thomas Charles Stromberg

Sep 25, 2020

Thomas Charles Stromberg (TC), 75, passed away on Friday, September 25th in Springfield MO.

A memorial service will be held at All Saints Angelican Church 2751 E Galloway St, Springfield, MO at 11:00 am Saturday, October 3rd.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1944. He attended Edmonston High School and graduated in 1962. He...

Robert E. "Bob" Higgs

Robert E. "Bob" Higgs

Sep 24, 2020

Robert Edward Higgs born April 23, 1950 in South Haven, Michigan to Robert Higgs and Fredia Metton.

Bob lived life to its fullest and his way.  He made a life-long career of being a heating and air man.  He had a big heart and would do for others, even working for free sometimes.  He made friends everywhere...

Robert John Mccoy, Jr.

Robert John Mccoy, Jr.

Sep 22, 2020

June 17th 1945-September 21st 2020 Born in Brooklyn NY Naval Yard Resided in Springfield MO Robert John McCoy Jr (Bob) of Springfield, Mo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 21st at the age of 75. Cherished oldest son of the late Robert and Anne McCoy. Beloved husband of Janice Lynn McCoy for 54 years...

John "Russell" Wheeler

John "Russell" Wheeler

Sep 22, 2020

John "Russell" Wheeler was born at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO to John and Carole Wheeler and passed away on September 22, 2020 in his home in Humansville, Missouri. He was 54 years old. He is survived by his wife Jeanilyn Wheeler; his mother, Carole and her husband John Wikoff; his father, John Wheeler; his sister and her husband...

Ernest F. Ruzicka

Ernest F. Ruzicka

Sep 22, 2020

Ernest F. Ruzicka passed away on September 22, 2020, at the age of 94.  Ernest was born in Polk County Mo to Joseph and Agnes Ruzicka on February 23, 1926.  He married the love of his life, Lois D Driskill on September, 30 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kansas City, MO.

Ernest grew up in the...

Larry John Layton Shull

Larry John Layton Shull

Sep 22, 2020

Larry John Layton Shull, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his wife, Connie by his side. He was born December 11, 1939, Pierce City, MO and was the 12 th and last child of the late Clarence and Zeta Shull.  Larry was preceded in death by his...

Phyllis J. Kimbrough

Phyllis J. Kimbrough

Sep 21, 2020

Phyllis Joan Kimbrough, age 78, of Branson West, Missouri, passed away at 3:15 a.m., September 21, 2020, in Ozark, Missouri.

She was a member of Tomorrow's World Church.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her father and mother, Dale and Louise Phillips; and her grandson, Trey Von Sutton.

She is survived by her...

Clara M. Gardner

Clara M. Gardner

Sep 21, 2020

Clara Mae (Harding) Gardner, age 92 years and 6 days, went peacefully to her heavenly home Monday afternoon, September 21, 2020 at the Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home with loving staff members by her side.

Clara Mae was born to Fay Harding and Frona (Davis) Harding in Nixa, MO on September 15, 1928. She was the eldest...

Sarah Lee Belt

Sarah Lee Belt

Sep 20, 2020

Sarah Lee (Skelton) Belt, 89, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020.

Sarah Lee was a tiny package bursting with love, compassion, and pure energy. As a young girl growing up in Dallas, TX, she found a zeal for life and expressing love for others. At an early age, she discovered her passion for music, playing the...

Maurice Cummings

Maurice Cummings

Sep 20, 2020

Maurice Lee Cummings, 78, was born on March 6, 1942, in Hartley, Iowa, to Blanche M. (Cody) Cummings and Harlan V. Cummings. He met his Savior face to face on Sunday, September 20, 2020, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Jo (Brundage) Cummings of 56 years. They were married in Hartley, Iowa,...

Robert E. Boswell

Robert E. Boswell

Sep 19, 2020

Robert (Bob) Everett Boswell (74) passed away on September 19, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri.  Bob was born in Branson, Missouri to Warren and Audrey Boswell.  Bob grew up in Branson and Springfield graduating from Central High in 1964.  After graduation Bob entered the work force in sales until he retired.  Bob is survived by his soul mate, Florence Blakey...

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