Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 1, 2016

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

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...

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...

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...

Sep 28, 2016

No services will be held.

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...

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...

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...

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....

Sep 21, 2016

Command Sgt. Major Mark K. Lanier, 62, passed away September 21, 2016. No services are scheduled, burial to be at Arlington National Cemetery.

Sep 20, 2016

Robert Richard Thompson (Bob), 85, passed away at 4:30 am on September 20, 2016 in the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek with his wife Judy by his side. Bob was born in Springfield, Missouri on March 30, 1931 to Ruth (Ollmann) Thompson and Richard Christian Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Charlotte Peterson...

Sep 17, 2016

Francis (Frank) Olander died on September, 17, 2016 in Springfield, MO. He was just shy of his 82 nd birthday on October 18, 1934.

He is survived by his sister, Dona Oressie, of Hazleton, PA and his children; Michelle Dooley and her husband David of San Antonio, TX. Mike Olander of St. Louis, MO, and...

Sep 16, 2016

Sammy Joe Reynolds, 86 of Springfield Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016 in his home after a short illness. Sam was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 22, 1930 to Richard and Louise Reynolds. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Delores on December 23, 1950, where they were blessed with 60 years of...

Sep 15, 2016

Mary Louise Kuykendall, 94, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in The Neighborhoods of Quail Creek. She was born February 10, 1922 in Moyers, Oklahoma to Sampson and Mary Walling.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Kuykendall, 9 Brothers and Sisters.

Louise married Daniel Kuykendall...

Sep 14, 2016

Robert Tallbird Ryan, 76, of Ozark, MO passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 and was born on April 1, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA.

Robert Tallbird dedicated his life to others. He loved storytelling, creating Native American jewelry, farming, and was a respected medicine man and wisdom keeper. He enjoyed spending time with his many dear...

Sep 14, 2016

Ruby Elaine Stroud Crabtree, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at Cox Medical Center South. She was born on Sept. 10, 1931 in Webster County, MO to Earl and Sybil Stroud.

She attended the Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in St. Louis and earned a B.A. and M.Ed Degree from Drury College....

Sep 12, 2016

Alvin Lewis Craig, age 61, of Springfield passed away September 12, 2016 in his residence. He was born in Imboden, AR the son of Charles Emmitt and Mattie Kathline (Johnson) Craig.

He was a member of West and Lincoln Church of Christ.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Homer. He...

Sep 9, 2016

James C. Buckley passed away on September 9, 2016 following a brief illness. Jim was born September 2, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents, Vaughn and Helen Buckley.  Jim attended approximately 17 different grade schools across the mid-west as the family relocated due to Vaughn's job as an accountant for General Motors.  As a Boy Scout in Kansas...

Sep 6, 2016

Gene E. Cunningham, 86, Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from a long illness. Gene was born on December 19, 1929 to George T. Cunningham and Glenn Payne Cunningham, both of Wichita, KS. He was a very giving, compassionate man and was always ready to help anyone in need.

Gene was a veteran of the...