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James Lee Norton

James Lee Norton

Dec 3, 2016

James Lee Norton, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away December 3, 2016.

He was born July 23, 1936 to Felix and Virna Norton in Red Top, MO. He was married to Darlene Cobb of Arkansas in 1953 and remarried to Linda Burrows Vermillion in 2001. He was a member of Springfield City Fire Fighters from 1962 until...

Dr. Todd Douglas Schaible

Dr. Todd Douglas Schaible

Dec 3, 2016

Dr. Todd Schaible, of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from injuries sustained in a fall at his home. He was 70.

Dr. Schaible was born on January 3, 1946 in Hanover, PA to Wilma and Wesley Schaible. Following graduation from Southern High School in Oakland, MD in 1964 he embarked upon his education...

James William Weaver

James William Weaver

Dec 2, 2016

James William Weaver, 69, passed away at 11:30 AM at his home on December 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Weaver, his mother and father, Francis and Robert Weaver, and his brother, Jeff Weaver. James is survived by his sisters, Diane Blankenhorn, Evalin Daniel, and Katie Bray; his son Matthew Weaver and his wife...

Namond Eugene High

Namond Eugene High

Nov 30, 2016

Namond Eugene (Gene) High was born March 7, 1956 to Louise and Kelley High in Rosebud , Texas.

Gene is preceded in death by his father; Kelley High, brother; Willy High, maternal grandparents; Cooley and Mertel (Big Mama) Jackson and his uncles; Clifton Jackson and Cooley Jackson,...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Miller

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Miller

Nov 30, 2016

Betty was born in Marengo, IL on 8/6/1923 & departed this life 11/30/2016 at the young age of 93. She was born to W.L. Miller & Elizabeth Crissey.

She attended Marengo grade and high school. She graduated from George Williams College – University of Illinois. She held many fulfilling jobs in her life – YMCA in Chicago,...

Nancy Banasik

Nancy Banasik

Nov 28, 2016

Nancy Dennehy Banasik died peacefully on November 28, 2016.

A Springfield native, Nancy was born to Leonard and Louise Dennehy. She graduated from St. Agnes High School and attended SMSU for her undergraduate degrees. She later completed her Master's degree at Drury University and Specialist degree at MU.

Nancy...

Dr. Albert Duane Addleman

Dr. Albert Duane Addleman

Nov 26, 2016

Dr. Albert Duane Addleman, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 26, 2016.  He was born August 30, 1937 in Archie, Missouri to J.B. and Jessie Addleman, he had two sisters and three brothers. Dr. Addleman received his B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1959), his M.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1960), and his Ph.D. from Oregon...

Grant Quentin Haden

Grant Quentin Haden

Nov 24, 2016

Grant Q. Haden, beloved son, husband, brother, father and friend left home to join his Heavenly Father on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016, surrounded by family. He was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Grant was born in Ava, Missouri on May 7, 1954, to Quentin and Irmgard Haden. He completed his...

Lora J. Stelk

Lora J. Stelk

Nov 23, 2016

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, with a viewing at 10:00 AM and a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Services will be held at Aspen Funeral Home (1350 Simms St. Lakewood, Colorado 80401). The burial will take place following the services around 12:30 PM at Golden Cemetery.

Jackie "Jack" Tucker

Jackie "Jack" Tucker

Nov 23, 2016

Jack R. Tucker, 84, of Springfield passed away peacefully Wednesday morning in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 2, 1932 in McAlester, OK, the son of Earl and Nannie Tucker.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty from Jan. 1953 – Dec. 1956 and the...

Bob Scheid

Bob Scheid

Nov 23, 2016

Young men can change the world (Jaycees). Bob Scheid peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born to Art and Dale Scheid in Springfield , MO in 1945. Starting at Central High School and throughout his life he became a leader to make the world a better place. Early in his business career he joined the Springfield...

Al Turner

Al Turner

Nov 21, 2016

Lyman "Al" Turner, 68, Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 in his home. He was born July 15, 1948 in Springfield, the son of Herbert M. and Betty Turner.

Al loved camping, spending time at the family trailer at the river, playing poker, geocaching, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Al served his...

Jerry Darwin Orr

Jerry Darwin Orr

Nov 20, 2016

Jerry Darwin Orr age, 69 of Springfield passed away on November 20, 2016.  He was born November 21, 1946 in Mincy, MO to Charlie and Audra Orr and grew up in Mincy and attended Branson High School where he played baseball and basketball.  Soon after graduation he was drafted into the Army and served overseas as a...

Evelyn M. Delamater

Evelyn M. Delamater

Nov 20, 2016

Evelyn M. Delamater, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away from Alzheimer's, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, peacefully into the arms of her Savior.

She was born and attended school in Florence, NJ. At the age of 19, she married Tom Delamater and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this year. At the age of 25 she accepted...

Michael C. Burros

Michael C. Burros

Nov 20, 2016

Mike "Pa" Burros was born in Springfield, Missouri on July 3rd, 1953 to Grant and Ellene Burros. On Sunday, November 20th, 2016 he went home to be with the Lord, his brother Richard, and his parents whom he loved so dearly. Mike lived a life full of joy and laughter and said that he "had no complaints and no...

Dorothy Pauline Harvey

Dorothy Pauline Harvey

Nov 19, 2016

Dorothy Pauline Harvey, 91, passed away Saturday, November 19. Dorothy was born in Bado, Missouri July 25, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Ragsdale. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold.

Dorothy is survived by her children Judy, Hal and his wife Paula, and Janet and her husband Mike; five grandchildren,...

Donna R. Hartin

Donna R. Hartin

Nov 18, 2016

Donna Ruth Hartin, 88, of Springfield went to join her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2016.  Donna was born in Augusta, Kansas to Audrey and Martha (Mattie) Adams(Nance).  She graduated from Ava High School and attended SMS college.  Donna was married to Johnnie Hartin for 61 years, until his passing in 2009.  She taught school in Goodhope...

Richard (Dick) Stanley Richards

Richard (Dick) Stanley Richards

Nov 18, 2016

Amazing Grace! Rev. Richard (Dick) Stanley Richards went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2016. Born in central Illinois on June 27, 1923, Dick fell in love with and married Daisy Carson on February 24, 1942. He bravely served in World War II; shortly after he became a minister and provided leadership in...

Willis Melgren

Willis Melgren

Nov 17, 2016

Willis Melgren, 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, November 17th, in his home. He was born February 22, 1929, in Lyon County Kansas, the son of Harry and Selma Fager Melgren. He married Nadine Dykman on August 10, 1957. They were privileged to share more than 59 years together.

As a young farm boy in...

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