Obituary Listing

Jul 16, 2018

James F. "Jim" Williams, 88, of Springfield, passed away on July 16, 2018. He was born July 14, 1930 to David Fed and Genelle Williams. Jim graduated from Rolla High School in 1948. Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952. He managed the Family Shoe Store in Springfield for many years.

He was a faithful member...

Jul 15, 2018

Visitation will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 23, 2018 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Jul 15, 2018

Charlene (Quell) Gannaway, age 77, left her earthly home to be with her Lord on July 15, 2018, after a 14 year-battle with Alzheimer's.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rose Mary Quell.

Charlene was born in Washington D.C., later spent her early grades in Springfield at Sunshine School and moved...

Jul 14, 2018

Homer D. Abbott, 92, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday July 14.  He was born to Ulysses Grant Abbott and Cora McComas Abbott on August 29, 1925 in Clothier, West Virginia.  Homer was the youngest of eight children; three brothers and four sisters all preceded him in death.  His family included one daughter, Barbara Criger, who preceded him in...

Jul 13, 2018

Jacob Petefish, a talented artist and multiple Addy-Award-winning graphic designer, transitioned from this world unexpectedly Friday, July 13, 2018. He was 57 years old.

Jake, a much-loved, gregarious and gentle soul had a passionate love for people, nature and animals. Most endearingly, Jake showed amazing compassion for anyone he met. He loved evening walks in the park...

Jul 12, 2018

Marvin Kenneth "Ken" Karr passed from this life into Eternity where he re-joined his loving wife of almost sixty-three years, Erma Lee, on July 12, 2018.  Erma preceded Ken in death by just 125 days.  Upon Erma's death, Ken's heart was broken, and he did not want to go on living without her.  At the time of his death,...

Jul 12, 2018

Lois Dale Ruzicka passed away on July 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Lois was born November 11, 1924 to William and Virginia Driskill in Flagler, CO. She married the love of her life, Ernest F. Ruzicka, on September 30, 1950 at Immaculate Conception Church in Kansas City, MO.

Lois always put her faith and family...

Jul 12, 2018

Dennis Theodore Houska, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly from Hartville, Missouri passed away on July 12, 2018 from complications of a stroke he suffered on January 26, 2018.

Dennis was born to the late Willard and Fern Houska on May 2, 1932 in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Dennis worked on...

Jul 11, 2018

Jerald Lynn Fenstermaker of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2018 after a long illness. Born on May 28, 1942 in Warren, Ohio, he graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1960, received his Bachelors of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in 1964 and a Masters of Business Administration from Xavier...

Jul 10, 2018

Audrey Johnson Gibbs, born in Valley Park, MO on June 7, 1922, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018, at James River Nursing Home in Springfield, MO, at the age of 96. Her parents were John and Anna Psora. Near the beginning of World War II, Audrey met Rodney Johnson while he was stationed at Jefferson Barracks in St....

Jul 8, 2018

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 13, 2018 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Jul 8, 2018

Mary Cherry Courtney passed away on July 8, 2018 at 3:15 AM in Cox South Hospital. Mary was one of four daughters born to G.C. and Minnie Adkins Cherry. She graduated in 1949 from Springfield Senior (Central) High. Mary was a long-time employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co, working in Kansas City, Mission, KS, Springfield and St. Louis. Mary...

Jul 8, 2018

Carol A. Hauswirth was born on August 30, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. Carol passed away at Mercy Hospital on Sunday July 8th surrounded by loved ones. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Randy and Illona Whyte.

Carol married John Hauswirth of St. Louis, November 23, 1963. They lived in St. Louis until moving to...

Jul 5, 2018

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Services will be held at a later date in Columbus, Kansas.

Jul 4, 2018

Sanford Duvall Watson passed away July 4, 2018.  He was born January 3, 1947 to Jean Jewell Duvall Watson and Arch A. Watson in Springfield, Missouri.

Sandy attended Delaware, Jarrett, Parkview and graduated from Wentworth Military Academy.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Sandy began working at the family business, Springfield Newspapers, at the...

Jul 3, 2018

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services will be held.

Jul 3, 2018

Larry Norman Frost passed away on July 3rd, 2018, at The Manor at Elfindale, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 76.  He was born in Osceola, IA on January 31,1942, to parents Helen and Miles Frost. Larry's family moved to Denver, CO when he was 5 because he and his sister had asthma.  His talent...

Jul 2, 2018

Clarence "Sonny" Wurst passed away peacefully on July 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Bobbie; his two children, Michael and Julie (Jon) and four grandchildren, Finn, Stella, Lucy and Oliver.

A small service will be held at the chapel at 1100 E. Montclair Street at...

Jul 2, 2018

Warren L. Horine of Springfield, a member of the greatest generation, passed away peacefully in his home after a brief illness on July 2, 2018.  He was born in Purdy, Mo on September 15, 1923, the son of Dennis E. Horine and Mintie (Goodnight) Horine.

He attended Monett High School and played "George" in the play "Our...

Jul 2, 2018

Mary Etta Fowler Slack, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away on July 2, 2018. Mary was born on January 4, 1938, to...