Ann Wente
Jan 26, 2025
Ann Marie Wente, 75
It is with great sadness that the family of Ann Marie Wente announces her peaceful passing on January 26, 2025. Ann was the beloved wife of Robert "Butch" Wente for 53 years, a devoted mother to Mike Wente, Scott Wente, and Jennifer Smith, and a proud grandmother to Morgan, Miller, Leo, Ella Ann,...
Markeena Lynn Campbell
Jan 23, 2025
Markeena passed away January 23, 2024 after battling cancer for 19 months. The prettiest angel to arrive in Heaven. She is survived by her son, Chad Campbell (Linda), granddaughter Ruby, grandson, Jude, her brother, Jed Forrester (Beverly), her sister, Reginna Ott (Gary), former spouse, David Campbell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. She was preceded in...
Michael Trantham
Jan 22, 2025
Michael Wilson Trantham passed away at the age of 67 on January 22nd, 2025 at Cox South Hospital after a brief but intense battle with stage four cancer.
He was born on August 27th, 1957, to Elsie M (Posey) & Rex W Trantham.
Born and raised in Springfield, MO, Michael graduated from Central High School...
Debra Scranton
Jan 22, 2025
Debra "Debbie" Leigh Scranton, age 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, in St. Louis, MO. She was born the daughter of Alfred Whittaker and Virginia Marie (Doyle) Whittaker in Pittsfield, IL.
She attended online services at Northside Christian Church in Springfield, MO.
She was preceded in death by...
William Henry Cooper, Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. William "Bill" Henry Cooper Jr., 75, of Battlefield, MO passed away at home January 21st, 2025. He was the son of William Henry Cooper Sr. and Maebell Edwards Cooper of Portsmouth, Virginia. Bill was a graduate of Old Dominion University, received his masters from Reformed Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Seminary. He was a Presbyterian...
Robert Allen Dixon
Jan 21, 2025
Robert Allen Dixon was born in Richmond, Missouri on October 15th, 1943. His parents were Samuel W. Dixon and Lillian E. Dixon. He attended Branson schools, and Southwest Missouri State University, and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1983. He met the love of his life, Monica Pierce, in 1962. Excited to start their new...
Darren Scott
Jan 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of A. Darren Scott January 5, 1965 – January 19, 2025
Darren Alan Scott (Lumpy, Hollywood) of Springfield, Missouri went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 60. Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Clarita Lou Scott of Springfield, Missouri.
Beloved Father to Trista...
Daniel D. Foote
Jan 19, 2025
Memorial service with full military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Full obituary will be placed soon.
Leon Bischoff
Jan 18, 2025
Emil Leon Bischoff Jr., age 94 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Springfield. Leon was born April 26, 1930, in Springfield, Missouri, to Emil L. Bischoff and Marjorie Perkins Bischoff.
Leon is a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, Missouri. He was a building contractor and built many homes. He also worked...
Shirley Smith
Jan 18, 2025
Shirley A. Smith, age 89, peacefully passed away January 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Bonfield, Illinois on December 20, 1935. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Lindeman; her parents; and several siblings.
On June 2, 1979, she married Clayton Smith, and two beautiful families became one. Clayton and...
Jared A. Massey
Jan 17, 2025
Private family services will be held.
Full obituary will be on the website soon.
Finley Jason Clyde Vandiver
Jan 17, 2025
Finley Jason Clyde Vandiver, age 5 weeks, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 7:15 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born the son of Christopher and Leah Vandiver in Springfield, MO.
Finley was such a bright and curious little boy who loved his parents and siblings.
He is survived by his parents; sister Briseis,...
Melissa Beth (Dallas) Riegel
Jan 16, 2025
Melissa Dallas July 13th 1961
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melissa Dallas, a beloved daughter, mother, stepmother, and grandmother, who left us suddenly. She was the daughter of the late Judith Tucker and is survived by her father, Gordon Dallas, and her stepmother, Jody Dallas.
Melissa was a proud...
Dorothy Gourley Kresser
Jan 16, 2025
Dorothy (Gourley) Kresser, 96, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 16, 2025. She was born April 2, 1928 in Texas County, MO. She was the daughter of Roy H. and Veda (Deck) Gourley. She attended Springfield Public Schools and was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church. She retired from Premier Food Marketing.
She was preceded in...
Patricia "Pat" Lange
Jan 15, 2025
Patricia Gale "Pat" Lange was born April 4,1955 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on January 15, 2025, in Springfield, MO. She graduated from Hazelwood High School - St. Louis in 1973. She worked for several years in Springfield cleaning homes with her mother and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen (Steele)...
Karen Faye Gende
Jan 13, 2025
Karen Gende passed from this earth into her Savior's presence peacefully on January 13, 2025, following complications related to long-term health conditions. She was born December 3, 1955, in LaSalle, Illinois. She resided for her youth and career in Lockport, Illinois. After retirement, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to assist in caring for her mother and father, which she...
Garold A. "Gary" Speer
Jan 12, 2025
Garold A. Speer "Gary" was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on August 16, 1947. He passed away January 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 77.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley, their children, Robert and Jennifer, Jennifer's husband, Tim Parkinson, and his brother, Tim Speer, and his wife, Lori., and a...
Martha Rosalyn George
Jan 9, 2025
Martha "Rosalyn" George, 91, Springfield, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 in Magnolia Square Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of Ralph Earl and Vesta Maddox.
She attended Phelps Elementary, Jarrett Junior High, Central High School, Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), and Drury College; graduating with a B.S....
Holly Francine Sechler (Phillips)
Jan 9, 2025
Holly Sechler, age 64, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Holly was born December 6, 1960,in Pittsburg, KS, to Darrell Thomas and Fran Martino.
Holly was active in dog rescues and newborn care. She was also a member of Gateway Christian Church, Campbell Avenue United Methodist, and Highschool COE.
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