Betty Sue Jenneman
Nov 5, 2019
Betty Sue Jenneman passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Lakewood Assisted Living in Springfield, MO.
Sue was born December 22, 1922 in Springfield to Howard and Susie Anderson. She married W.C. Jenneman in 1946 in Springfield, MO.
Sue attended Drury and The University of Oklahoma and later worked as a technologist in a...
Richard Davis Smith
Nov 5, 2019
Richard was born November 10, 1944 in Houma, Louisiana to Elvin and Mary Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clinton.
He was employed by Kraft Foods for 33 years and after retirement drove a school bus for 11 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the...
Elizabeth Anderson Dillon
Nov 3, 2019
Elizabeth Anderson Dillon was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 28, 1947. She passed away in her home in Springfield on November 3, 2019. She attended Springfield public schools, graduating from Glendale High School in 1965. After high school she was accepted at TCU as part of their dance program. After two years, injuries ended her aspirations in dance...
Patricia Ann Connell
Nov 3, 2019
Born June 15 th , 1947 Patricia Ann Connell (Thomas) passed peacefully after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer on November 3, 2019 in Southwest Missouri. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Connell, loving mother of Kristy (Jerry) Strickland, Shannon (Vernon) Platero, Chad (Meghan) Connell and Kelly (Lewis) Ecker. Dearest grandmother to Nick (Brittany), Charlie (Rebecca), Cody, Maggie, Molly,...
Alice E. Beckman
Oct 31, 2019
Alice E. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Aurora Nursing Center. She was born October 25, 1927 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Alfred and Lucy Conger Bonnin.
She is survived by her seven children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
The family will have a private celebration and burial with be at...
Mike Pottenger
Oct 31, 2019
Michael William "Orville" Pottenger, 70, died suddenly of shock last week when after 55+ years of playing golf he finally got a hole-in-one. Not really, but he would have hoped for that. Mike passed away quietly from natural causes in his downtown Kansas City home.
A celebration of Mike/Orville's life will be held at Uncle Bentley's in...
Gary Finley
Oct 30, 2019
Rex Garret (Gary) Finley, P.E. passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans home at 89 years of age. Gary was a registered civil engineer in 21 states. Gary served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, attaining the rank of first lieutenant. Gary served in the 44th engineering construction battalion, also known as...
Mike Carter
Oct 28, 2019
Larry Michael "Mike" Carter was born on February 1, 1963 in Springfield, MO to Jonna (Hooper) Carter and Larry G. Carter. He passed away unexpectedly in his sleep of natural causes on October 28, 2019.
Mike was a loving father, new grandfather and devoted son. Master "fixer" of all things mechanical, a talent since childhood. Mike took...
Rita Joyner
Oct 28, 2019
Rita Joyner, 79, of Springfield, passed away October 28, 2019.
Her friends and family meant everything to her. Her ashes will be scattered in a place that she held dear and no public services will be held. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her son, Scott and grandson, Dalton.
Condolences may...
Ann Walters
Oct 28, 2019
Ann Walters, 84, a long-time resident of Springfield, Missouri, has left the dance floor of earth. On Oct. 28, 2019 she joined her late...
Laura Elizabeth Hagan-Elliff
Oct 23, 2019
Laura Elizabeth Hagan-Elliff, 42, of Springfield, passed away October 23, 2019 in Mercy Hospital Springfield. She was born December 8, 1976 in Mansfield, MO to Roy and Loretta Hagan. She graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1995. She attended Missouri State University West Plains Campus. She was united in marriage on October 22, 2016 to Brett Elliff.
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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,...
