Obituary Listing

Mar 23, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family March 23, 2018. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara of 64 years, son Timothy Lee, son Gary Lee, daughter Catherine (Michael) Swearengin, and daughter Rebecca (Donald) Calvin and many loving grandchildren. Bob was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend. Bob...

Mar 22, 2018

Janette Helen Fitzgerald, 36 of Nixa, MO passed away on March 22, 2018.

Janette was born in Springfield, MO on March 20, 1982 to Caroline Janoka Garner and Charles David Garner. She married Justin Fitzgerald on the 9th of September 2006 in Springfield, MO.

Janette attended Springfield Catholic High School, Ozark Technical College and graduated...

Mar 22, 2018

Timothy E. Jackson, 61, Fordland, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Cox Health.  He was born November 10, 1956 in Springfield, the son of Joe and Geneva Jackson.  After graduating from Hillcrest High School, Tim enlisted in the Army.  He spent 26 years with Advanced Concrete Company.  He was united in marriage to Lila Jackson on August...

Mar 22, 2018

Max W. Lilley, 96, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in his home.  He was born November 19, 1921 in Hartville, MO, the son of Frank and Elva Lilley.  He graduated from Central High School, Missouri State University in 1941 and University of Missouri Law School in 1948.  He served in World War II from 1942-1945 and...

Mar 22, 2018

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Mar 21, 2018

Charles E. Johnson, Sr., 88, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Cox Medical Center.  He was born October 8, 1929 in Springfield, the son of Edward and Clara Johnson.

A graduate of Lincoln High School, he was also a U.S. Veteran having served in the U.S. Army and completing a tour of duty during...

Mar 21, 2018

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

Mar 20, 2018

Services will be held at a later date in Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Mar 20, 2018

Jo Pachl, born Doris Jo Sanders on October 8, 1930 in Miller, MO, left this world to be with the love of her life, Max; Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Jo is survived by her son, Max F. Pachl III (Jane Henson Parker), daughter Constance Pachl (James Conant) and son-in-law Mark Haldiman. She is preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2018

Hazel L. Love was born on November 12, 1919 in Wright County, Missouri to Nathaniel and Zoa Robbins. She died in peace on March 20, 2018 at the age of 98. She attended rural schools in Webster and Wright counties and Marshfield High School.

In 1938, Hazel married Lavaughan George.  To this union a son, Vaughn George...

Mar 19, 2018

Bill Leo Arbeitman, storyteller, lover of people and stranger to none, age 84, passed away on March 19, 2018 in Springfield, MO. Bill was a Jester in the Shriners, a member of the Sertoma Club and you could always catch him drinking with 'his boys' at the Elks Club. A salesman by trade, Bill was a successful small business...

Mar 18, 2018

A life-long resident of Springfield, Gary Don Hopper, born September 9, 1941, transitioned suddenly from this life on March 18 at age 76.

Don was the only child of Ralph and Helen Hopper. After graduating from SMSU, Don served in the US Army. He built his career on the sale, construction and development of real estate.  Even...

Mar 18, 2018

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Mar 16, 2018

Pauline Kacprowicz, 95, of Springfield, passed away on March 16, 2018. She was born in Arcola, Missouri, on January 11, 1923. She graduated from Arcola High School in 1941 and moved to Springfield to attend Draughon Business College. Subsequently, she went to work at Office Appliance Mechanical Institute, where she met her husband, Joseph, in 1947, and whom she...

Mar 15, 2018

Billie Wyatt, 87, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 in his home. He was born, June 11, 1930.

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill is survived by his daughter Diann Counts (Tommy); son, Joe Armstrong (Karen); six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and one on the way and five great-great grandchildren.

Memorial services...

Mar 15, 2018

With strength and grace, Lavon "Gingi" Elaine Pruiett bravely finished her fight at age 76 on March 15, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. She was surrounded by family in her home in Springfield, Missouri.

Lavon was born on May 7, 1941, to Jessie and Albert Stafford in Ava, Missouri. Lavon was the oldest of 7 children...

Mar 14, 2018

Randy Ray Arnett, 62 and Kathy Gage Arnett, 61 of Abidjan, Ivory Coast met their Savior on March 14, 2018 while traveling for missions' work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Randy was born October 20, 1955 in Independence, Missouri to Ray and Jane Arnett. Kathy was born on March 18, 1956 in Cairo, Illinois to Richard...

Mar 12, 2018

Dixie M. Margritier 89, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born on July 21, 1928 in Waverly, Iowa to Clarence and Hazel (Scoles) Cheever.

In 1947 Dixie married John W. Margritier in Waterloo, Iowa. She was an avid reader, never without a book in her hand. Loved doing crossword...

Mar 12, 2018

Bob Sullins, 89 of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Manor Care Nursing Home.  He was born October 5, 1928 in Thayer, MO.  Bob graduated from Senior High School and attended Teacher's College, both in Springfield.

He worked in the Paymasters office for Frisco Railroad Co.  He loved God, his family, his country...

Mar 9, 2018

Roberta Mabel Baty, 85 of Springfield, MO died at Mercy Hospital on Friday, March 9, 2018.  She was born September 30, 1932 in Kirksville, Missouri but raised in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated from North High School in June 1950.  She began her career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. upon graduation, then moved to Hawaiian Telephone in Honolulu,...