Obituary Listing

Mar 19, 2016

Bob L. Irvin, surrounded by his family and reassured of their love, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 19, at the age of 86.

He was born January 2, 1930, in Fort Smith, Ark., the only child of Charlie and Jessie Irvin. He moved to Springfield, Mo., to attend college. He graduated...

Mar 19, 2016

Kimberly Ruth Bell passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016.

She grew up and attended high school in Ozark, MO. Kim graduated from what was then Southwest Missouri State University in 1987. As a student, she worked part-time in the Office of Admissions where she earned the respect and appreciation of the staff for her dedication, hard work...

Mar 18, 2016

George L. Rubenstein passed away peacefully on March 18, 2016 in Glendale Gardens nursing facility after a long illness.  George was born in Greenfield, MO on June 20, 1926, the only child of Arthur and Thelma (Weir) Rubenstein.  George graduated from Springfield High School, currently Central High School, in 1946.  He continued his education at Drury College, currently Drury...

Mar 16, 2016

Billy Joe McGeorge, age 75 of Springfield, MO passed away at 1:37 p.m. March 16, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. He was born June 8, 1940 in Gilford, MO. Billy Joe was a loving son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to us all.

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph McGeorge, mother Bernice Ginn McGeorge, and...

Mar 14, 2016

Chivetta Lee (Middlemas) Hackler, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away at 2:56pm, March 14, 2016.

She was a member of Seminole Baptist Church where her mother and father were charter members.

Chivetta received an Associate degree as an LPN and worked at Burge Hospital in Springfield before moving to California.

She was preceded...

Mar 12, 2016

Landon Mark Bays, 18, passed away on March 12, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was the fiancé of Nitchanan Natsanga (Nim). They were engaged September 17, 2015.

Born in Springfield, Missouri, Landon was the son of Lyndon Blake Bays and Robyn Lynn Wittke. He attended Bolivar High School and graduated with his diploma from Penn...

Mar 12, 2016

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Mar 7, 2016

Marc Douglas (Mad Dog) Rehkop, 68, of Springfield, died March 7, 2016, at his home. Mr. Rehkop was born February 3, 1948, in Ironton, Missouri, to Alvin and Norma (Matthews) Rehkop.  He attended Parkview High School in Springfield.  Mr. Rehkop lived a very colorful and adventurous life.  He was known for his phenomenal mechanical skills and his...

Mar 7, 2016

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Graveside Services with full military honors will be Friday, March 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Mar 7, 2016

Betty passed away March 7, 2016 in Rogersville MO.

She is survived by her eight children, eleven grandchildren and eight great

grandchildren.

Betty had a career as a nurse in addition to raising eight children.

She enjoyed many hobbies including reading,...

Mar 7, 2016

Beverly J Kerivan (Lanigan) passed away peacefully at the Gardens Assisted Living in Springfield, Missouri on March 7, 2016 at the age of 80.

Beverly was born on September 5, 1935 in Arlington, Massachusetts, to Edmund and Gladys Lanigan. As a youth, Beverly spent many summers at the family cottage in Cape Cod. "Down The...

Mar 6, 2016

Michael Stephen Gideon, a resident of Springfield, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 6, 2016.  He was 64 years old.  He was born on August 13, 1951, in Forsyth, MO, to Judge Robert L. and Elma (Chaney) Gideon.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Janis Gideon,...

Mar 5, 2016

Forrest B. Claxton, Jr., Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 5, 2016, after a five year decline in health. He was born March 30, 1923 in Fayette, Iowa, the son of Forrest B. and Ruth (Dubbert) Claxton.

Forrest spent his childhood in Fayette....

Mar 4, 2016

Bertram Francis "Bert" Adams, 85 of Springfield, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 4, 2016, in perfect peace. Bert was born the seventh sibling of nine children to the union of LeRoy and Martha Adams, in Springfield, Missouri. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Reedy Chapel A. M.E....

Mar 4, 2016

Daniel F. Curtis, a resident of Springfield, MO, died at his home in the presence of his wife Pamela on March4, 2016. He was 69 years old. Daniel served his country in Vietnam as an F-4 Phantom crew chief in the United States Navy Air, achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Following his term of service he...

Mar 4, 2016

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Mar 2, 2016

Dorothy Lee Sturm Thrall, 90 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in her home. She was born August 17, 1925 to the late Emet Lee and Ida May Lowe Sturm in St. Joseph, MO and was raised in California.

Dorothy married the love of her life Daniel J. Thrall on October 18, 1943...

Mar 2, 2016

June Irene Pursley, 96, of Springfield, died peacefully at the Ash Grove Healthcare Facility on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home will conduct a Military Graveside Service at Eastlawn Cemetery on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 2:00 pm.

June was a World War II Veteran. She was born May 27, 1919 in Beaver, Wisconsin...

Mar 1, 2016

Benjamin Joseph Francka, 89, of Springfield, MO died March 1, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Boliver (Karlin), MO July 5, 1926 to Benjamin Joseph and Mary Ann (Stanek) Francka.

He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years Ruth, son Ben Francka (wife Rosie), daughters Jane Hadfield (husband Bill), Mary Thoele (husband...

Mar 1, 2016

Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Correll, age 94, of Springfield, MO passed away on March 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was a member of National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister and brother-in-law and 3 half brothers.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 68...