Michael Jessen
Nov 28, 2018
Michael D. Jessen, 59, of Springfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital after a short illness on November 28, 2018. Michael was born August 6, 1959, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Ward Jessen.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Melanie Carden-Jessen; his father, Robert Jessen of...
Jean Wallace
Nov 28, 2018
Belva "Jean" Wallace, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
She was born on January 2, 1931 in Palestine, Arkansas to Lavenia Mary Thompson and Robert Charles Barton (Bart) Dice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Wallace; son, Robert Wayne Wallace (Bobby); brothers: Robert Dice, Leo Dice, Clarence...
Barbara Ann Boyts
Nov 26, 2018
Barbara Ann (Burks) Boyts went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family.
Barbara was born September 22, 1933 in Rogersville, MO, but her father Charles Burks worked for North American Airlines building B52's for the war effort, so her mother Marceline and she went to Kansas City, KS and...
Rhuben Caffey
Nov 22, 2018
Rhuben "Rudy" Floyd Caffey, 81 years old, Springfield, MO died at 10:05 PM on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Cox South Hospital.
Rudy was born on August 6, 1937 in Caffeyville, MO, a small town started by his Grandfather. I-44 purchased the small town when the highway was built. Rudy spent most of his life in Springfield....
Alda Carolyn Watts
Nov 20, 2018
Alda Carolyn Mahon Watts left this world on November 20, 2018. Alda was born March 6, 1920 to John and Pearl Rine Mahon on a farm south of Brownstown, IL, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Brownstown High School as Valedictorian in 1939 and attended six months of Nurses Training in Macomb, IL. In August of 1939,...
Joshua Sterling Gardner
Nov 19, 2018
Joshua Sterling Gardner passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2018 at the age of 31.
Joshua was a kind-hearted man, loving son, brother and trusted friend.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, all things firearms, and steak so rare it still moo-ed.
He was genuine to a fault, hardworking, and devoted to those...
Sally Carlton
Nov 19, 2018
Sally Millitzer Carlton has entered into eternity with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 19th, 2018. While we shall mourn her passing, we take time to celebrate her life with all who knew and loved her.
Sally was born June 19th, 1943 to her parents William and Virginia Millitzer, After growing up in Apopka, Florida, she...
Virginia L. Fry
Nov 18, 2018
Virginia L. Fry passed away November 18, 2018 following a short illness in Springfield, Missouri. A well-respected trial attorney and trusted adviser to her clients and colleagues, Virginia grew up on a dairy farm in Wright County, raised by parents who knew the value of hard work and a good education. Virginia was born April 22, 1954 to Phillip...
Donald Eugene Chaney
Nov 16, 2018
Born and raised in Branson, Missouri, Donald Eugene Chaney lived a life filled with family, travel, a successful career and service to his country. He was an Attorney at Law who, until his retirement, practiced in the firm of Chaney & McCurry LLP, where he specialized in probate, trust, corporation and elder law.
In 1949, Don was...
Fred O. "Butch" Lethco, Jr.
Nov 16, 2018
Fred O. Lethco, Jr., 82, of Springfield, passed away on November 16, 2018. He was born March 17, 1936 in Western Douglas County, MO, to Fred Lethco, Sr. and Madge Adams Lethco. He graduated from Ava High School in 1954 where he played football and basketball. He attended Drury University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi...
John E. Boeckman
Nov 16, 2018
John Edgar Boeckman, 83, Springfield, died November 16, 2018 at home, with his sons at his side. He was born June 18, 1935 in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Raymond Kurt and Lela Mae (Freeman) Boeckman. He graduated from Muskogee (Oklahoma) Central High School and The University of Tulsa, where he met the love of his life, Susan Elizabeth...
Teresa A. (Phillips) Stratton
Nov 16, 2018
Teresa A. (Phillips) Stratton of Springfield, Mo., passed away in her home November 16, 2018. Teresa was born January 6, 1956 to Bill and Mary Lou Phillips. She attended Greenwood Laboratory School from early grade school through her 1974 graduation. Swimming with dolphins at Xcaret, standing at cliff's edge of the Grand Canyon, trying her hand at a Vegas jackpot,...
Kathryn Joyce Coker
Nov 13, 2018
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Norma Lee Bugg
Nov 12, 2018
A loving mother, a beautiful hostess and a generous friend are how many would describe "Mama Bugg". Norma Lee (Houser) Bugg was born on July 10, 1926, in Clever, MO to Guineth (Cloud) Houser and Ralph Houser. She graduated from Clever High School and then moved to Springfield and went to work for City Utilities. It was there she...
Nguu Thanh Nguyen
Nov 11, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Nguu Thanh Nguyen announces his passing on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the age of 81 years.
Nguu will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Kiem Minh Ta; four daughters, two sons, three adopted sons, eight grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.
Funeral...
Mildred L. Hunter
Nov 11, 2018
Mildred L. Hunter, 99 of Springfield passed away at 2:22 pm Sunday, November 11, 2018.
She was a member of Pythian Avenue Baptist Church for 80 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, Forrest, Don, Alvoree and Jack; and sisters, Ila Brooke and JoAnne Thompson.
Mildred is survived by...
Gerald L. Tester
Nov 9, 2018
Gerald "Gerry" L. Tester, 73 of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.
He was born May 20, 1945 in Litchfield, IL to parents William and Helen (Rottinghaus) Tester. He married Barbara Traxler on June 15, 1969 in Forsyth, IL. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage.
Gerry was a graduate of Raymond High School...
