Julia W. Parks
Oct 23, 2019
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in Maple Park Cemetery.
Arthur Hoogstraet
Oct 23, 2019
Arthur B. Hoogstraet, age 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019 with family by his side. He was born on June 16, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Rudolph and Irene (Walker) Hoogstraet. He graduated from St. Louis University, earning both a Bachelor's Degree and an M.B.A. On February 7, 1959 Arthur was united in marriage...
Marion J. Petersen
Oct 23, 2019
Marion J. Petersen, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her daughter's home in Springfield, MO. She was born May 1, 1928 to Juliana and Hy Brune in Carroll, IA. She graduated from Bemidji High School and in June of 1946 she married her husband of 68 years, Joseph Petersen.
Marion was a kind,...
Jacob Dakota Van Weelden
Oct 22, 2019
Jacob Dakota Van Weelden, 23 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
He was born in Springfield to Jason Michael Van Weelden and Debra Lyn Hamilton. He graduated from Central High School International Baccalaureate Program with honors. Jake was very involved with music, art and nature. He loved animals. He had a special interest in world...
Ronald F. Elkins Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Ronald F. Elkins, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at Cox hospital on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 following a short illness.
Ron was a lifelong resident of Springfield remembered for his special laugh and quick wit.
His parents were Dr. Ronald and Llaverne "Pecky" Elkins who proceeded him in death.
Ron graduated from Drury...
Jack Gardner
Oct 21, 2019
Jack Gardner Ozark, Missouri
Jack Gardner, age 92, went peacefully to his heavenly home October 21, 2019 at the Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home with his beloved wife Clara laying by his side.
Jack was born to Bernice Gardner and Maude (Glenn) Gardner, Nixa MO July 25, 1927.
Jack...
Nelda Mae Kinser
Oct 19, 2019
Nelda Mae Kinser, daughter of Emerson and Vida Crews, made her journey to heaven, October 19, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born in Springfield, MO on April 8, 1923 and lived a long life with her friends and family. Husband, Louis Kinser and daughter Vickie Kinser preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter Dee Sharkey,...
Harold William "Bill" Hadfield
Oct 16, 2019
Bill was born February 26, 1954 in Alton, Illinois to Harold William and Doris D. (Howe) Hadfield. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois. After practicing briefly in Wisconsin, he returned to Alton where he met his wife, Jane at single's night on the Admiral. After marrying in 1992, they moved to Springfield,...
Walter Eugene "Pete" Knapp
Oct 16, 2019
IN MEMORY OF WALTER EUGENE "PETE" KNAPP
Walter Eugene "Pete" Knapp, age 91, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Walter was born on July 21, 1928 in Springfield, MO to Walter F. "Buck" and Anna Knapp. He was united in marriage to Maxine Marie (Sloan) Knapp for 65...
Angel Adams
Oct 16, 2019
Angel Rena Adams was born on October 31, 1969. She passed away on October 16, 2019, at her home. Angel was the only daughter of Danny and Shirley Adams. She was preceded in death by her mother and her brother (Mark Adams).
She attended Springfield Public Schools. Once in high school, she played basketball on one of...
Rowena Grace Estes
Oct 15, 2019
Rowena Grace (Netzer) Estes, 88, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by her family at Cox South on Tuesday, October 15, after a brief illness. She left this earth quickly, peacefully and without a lot of fanfare, just as she'd hoped.
Rowena was born to William Netzer and Ruth (Kelly) Netzer on August 29, 1931, in Springfield. She...
David Day
Oct 15, 2019
David Drennan Day 58, of Marshfield, Missouri, son of Ival Hollis "Buck" and Mary Elizabeth "Bettye" Day was born June 13, 1961 in Marshfield, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday October 15, 2019 in his home. He was united in marriage to his love, Julie Keesling Day on July 28, 2012 at sunset. Through this union he gained three...
James Christopher "Chris" Preston
Oct 14, 2019
James Christopher "Chris" Preston was born February 17, 1981 and passed away October 14, 2019. He is survived by his father, Jim Preston (Rita Snavely), mother, Deborah Preston Nesbitt (Bill Nesbitt) and brother Jay Preston. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Grace Preston and maternal grandparents, Gene and Julia Austin.
Chris attended...
Ronald Lee Foreman
Oct 13, 2019
Ronald Lee "Ron" Foreman, 73 of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Mercy Hospital. He was born February 5, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 500 in Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his dad, George Foreman.
Ron is survived by his wife,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Frances Henke
Oct 13, 2019
Before I make my way to the golden Palace in the sky, I have the unique privilege of writing my own obituary. My name is Cynthia Frances Henson Henke, but most everyone knows me as Cindy. I was born September 27, 1946 to my amazing parents Eddie and Dorothy Henson in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. I grew up as an...
Marjorie W. Bartow
Oct 13, 2019
Marjorie West Bartow was born on August 17, 1930 in Brookfield, Mo to Harry Keyes and Ruth White West. She died Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Springfield, Mo. Her husband, Russell Gooch Bartow, preceded her in death. She is survived by her three children and their families: Jeffrey West...
John "Tyler" Freeman
Oct 11, 2019
The beautiful life of John "Tyler" Freeman came to an unexpected end on October 11, 2019. Tyler was an Eagle Scout, accomplished musician and gifted student with a lifetime of promise ahead of him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tyler was born on January 25, 2001 to his biological parents...
