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Audrey M. Davis
Oct 11, 2016
Audrey M. Davis, 89, died peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Oct. 11, 2016. She was born Feb. 23, 1927 in Centralia, KS to George and Jessie Tate Hales.
She later moved to Blue Springs, MO where she graduated from high school with her eyes set on a career in nursing. Prior to entering nursing...
Ruth M. Wilson
Oct 9, 2016
Ruth McLean Stenton Wilson went to be with her Lord on October 9, 2016 at the age of 104 years and 3 months. Ruth was born July 2, 1912 in Clifton Hill, MO the daughter of George and Lillian Stenton.
Ruth attended Clifton Hill School 1st - 12th grade. She played basketball and was on the all...
Bernard William Casada
Oct 9, 2016
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Nancy Sue Voss
Oct 8, 2016
Nancy Sue Voss was born July 30, 1955 and passed away on October 8, 2016 after a long struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nancy was a fighter and lost her battle on a beautiful fall day and is with her Lord and Savior in heaven. She was the youngest of five children and was preceded in...
Leroy "Jack" Ellingsworth
Oct 8, 2016
LeRoy "Jack" Ellingsworth departed his life at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Jack was born to Edward C. and Nellie Ellingsworth February 22, 1924 in Galloway, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lefa; a son, Raymond; a grandson, Doug Ellingsworth; three brothers, Raymond, Ivan and Buck and a sister,...
Susan Ziegler
Oct 7, 2016
Susan Ziegler age 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, October 7, at her home. Susan was born December 22, 1945, in Washington, Missouri, the daughter of Nelson Rochat and Georgia Kremer.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Emil Ziegler; one son Andrew Ziegler of Lathrop, MO; two daughters Amy Gardner and her...
Dr. Kenneth Edwin Knabb
Oct 5, 2016
Kenneth Edwin Knabb passed away October 5, 2016, at the age of 99, at his home in Springfield, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.
He was born December 22, 1916, to Dr. Arthur D. Knabb and Beulah Harlow Knabb in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Boyd Elementary, Pipkin Junior High, and Springfield High...
Larry Joe Rikard
Oct 5, 2016
Larry Joe Rikard passed away peacefully at 8pm on Wednesday October 5, 2016 as his loving wife of 29 years held his hand. A life-long resident of Springfield, Larry loved his family, hometown, grandchildren, sport cars, Table Rock Lake and his job at Bumper to Bumper. Larry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Anne Catherine (Wyrsch); his parents...
Debra Susan Riggs
Oct 3, 2016
Debra Susan Riggs age 59 of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2016 in Strafford, Missouri. Debra was born in Bellflower, California on October 9, 1956, the oldest of the six children of Everett Raymond Riggs and Lois Nadine (Metzger) Riggs. Debra graduated from Colfax High School in Northern California and attended Sierra College in Rocklin, California....
Marilynn Haleen Sater
Oct 1, 2016
Marilynn Haleen Sater, 91, Springfield, passed away on October 1, 2016 in her home. She was born in Cabool, MO on December 14, 1924.
She married Donald E. Sater in 1946, he preceded her in death in 2011.
She graduated from Washburn High School in 1942 and was a graduate of Missouri State University in...
Patricia Ann Hayward
Oct 1, 2016
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
C. Lucille Sparling
Oct 1, 2016
C. Lucille Sparling was called to the Lord early Saturday morning from the skilled nursing facility at her residence in Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. She was born in Miller, Missouri on June 27, 1920, the daughter of Loyd and Wava (Bryant) Dilday. Lucille spent her childhood there excelling in school, enjoying music and bobber...
Diane Price
Sep 28, 2016
Diane Wilks Price, 73, Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in her home. She was born March 7, 1943 in Pierce City, MO, to Ed and Mary Wilks. After graduating from high school in Pierce City, she attended Drury College, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She received her BA and Master's degree...
Gene Helfrecht
Sep 28, 2016
Everyone loved the Helfrecht Standard Service Station. If you didn't know it, you knew the building with the white clapboard siding, glossy red trim, and high-pitched green roof. Everything was always spotless, including the owner. It was where people in West Springfield or those passing through would meet. Not only would you get your gas pumped and your windshield...
Daniel J. Newman
Sep 26, 2016
Daniel J. Newman was a caring Uncle, Brother and devoted Husband and Son. He was a very loving father who was extremely proud of his two daughters. He often enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Addyson. He loved taking his family out to eat and enjoyed hearing the adventures of their day. He was known for being witty, fun...
Janice G. Maruschak
Sep 26, 2016
Janice G. Maruschak was born in Bozeman, Montana on January 16,1921. She attended college at Montana State University obtaining a BS in Home Economics. She did an internship at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH as a Therapeutic Dietician where she met her future husband, John Maruschak. She was a member of the American Dietetic Association and the American...
Jimmie Ray Allison
Sep 23, 2016
Jimmie Ray Allison, 80, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, Mo. on Friday, September 23rd, 2016. He was born at home in Delaware County, Oklahoma, on June 7th, 1936, to Everett and Mabel Allison. He graduated from high school at Kansas, Oklahoma, in 1955. Jim received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State...
Patrick Garrett Rhodes
Sep 21, 2016
Patrick Garrett Rhodes, 52, passed away September 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and an abundant amount of love. Patrick was born in Springfield, MO on December 17, 1963, to Michael and Alice Wiles Rhodes. His family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL shortly after his birth to start a boat yard....
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