Obituary Listing

Mar 23, 2016

Jackie Caswell Schmidt passed away March 23, 2016 at Mercy Hospital with family by her side. She was born on January 4, 1934 in Sand Springs, OK.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bernice Caswell; brother, John E. Caswell; sister, Billie Rae Phipps; brother-in-law, K.L. Phipps; son, Gary Slankard; daughter, Patricia Ann Whittaker;...

Mar 22, 2016

Mary Jane Hart, beloved wife, mother, caregiver and friend passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 at the age of 96.

She was born February 26, 1920 in Van Buren, Missouri to Fred E. and Margaret C. (Crawford) McGhee. She attended Senior High School (Central) where she participated with Dr. Ritchie Robertson's Kiltie drum corps.

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Mar 22, 2016

Glenna Ardelle (Steinman) Sanders, 81, passed away on March 22, 2016. She was born on May 28, 1934 in Burlington, (Skagit) WA, to Lloyd and Florence Steinman. She retired in 1992 from the Missouri Dept. of Employment Security.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of nearly 54 years, Max Leon Sanders.

Mar 21, 2016

Anne R. Ethridge, 80, Springfield, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Magnolia Square with her family at her side. She was born on October 7, 1935 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Lawson and Joanne (Hutchinson) Romjue. She grew up in Macon, MO and graduated from Macon High School.

Mar 21, 2016

Bonetta May (Willis) Renshaw, 95 of Springfield, MO passed away March 21, 2016 at Glendale Gardens Nursing Home. She was born March 28, 1920 in Ozark, MO, the daughter of James Emerson and Patsy Willis.

She married Robert Renshaw in 1969. Bonetta was a lifelong resident of Christian and Greene counties. She was a retired office worker...

Mar 21, 2016

Darrell Earl Wrede, 81, Springfield, MO, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Mercy Hospital.  He was born November 23, 1934, in O'Neill, Nebraska, the son of Earl E. and Martha E. (Lawrence) Wrede.

Darrell was a man with many interests who loved music, movies and books, and was an avid reader.  He also collected license...

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....