Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 1, 2016

Charles E. Wilson, 73 of Willard, MO passed away on March 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in the loving presence of his family.   A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survived by his wife, Judith and children Ron Wilson and wife Tracee, Rick Wilson and wife Jeanne, Robyn (Wilson) Stock and husband Patrick, Jim Henslee and wife...

Feb 28, 2016

Bonnie passed away peacefully on February 28, 2016 with her children by her side. She was born in Sterling, Kansas on November 1, 1940 to Floyd L King and Velma (Brooks) King. She grew up in Lyons, Kansas and as a teenager enjoyed the hot Kansas sun while working as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool. Upon...

Feb 26, 2016

Mildred Reser, age 105, died at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Flagstaff, AZ on February 26, 2016. Born in Alto Pass, IL, she moved to Missouri where she spent most of her adult life in Urbana, where her father was a physician, and in Springfield. She moved to Flagstaff in 2008 to live with her son Loren, a...

Feb 26, 2016

Basil F. Hackleman, 94, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:50 pm at The Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Springfield.

Basil was born May 17, 1921 in rural Chetopa, Kansas, to Floid and Nellie (Oliphant) Hackleman.

He was a 1940 graduate of Altamont Community High School in Altamont, Kansas and married Margaret...

Feb 25, 2016

Lucy Arlene Chiles died on February 25, 2016 of complications of a neurodegenerative disease at the age of 94. She was born at Chalk Level, MO in St. Clair County on June 20, 1921, the daughter of Archibald and Burleigh Cooper. She was raised on the family farm and helped in their general merchandise store. She graduated as the...

Feb 24, 2016

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

Feb 24, 2016

Sarah Virginia (Dorzab) Van Ness, 88, passed away February 24, 2016 at the Quail Creek Nursing Home in Springfield, MO. She was born December 19, 1927 in California, MO, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Goodall) Dorzab. She was united in marriage to Eugene Howard Bowers on May 5, 1949, and to this union were born 2 daughters, Cathy...

Feb 24, 2016

Cathy Lynn Spell, 58, of Marshfield, MO passed away February 24, 2016 in Cox South Hospital. She was born October 28, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Wanda (Bass) Jacobs in Lebanon, MO.

Cathy attended Central High School, and her family lived in this area her entire life. Her loved ones refer to her as a caring,...

Feb 24, 2016

Ruth Marie Squires, 89, of Springfield, passed away Feb. 24, 2016 in James River Care Center. She was born May 18, 1926 in Springfield to Leonard B. and Rosa Steury Kennemer.

A lifelong resident of the Springfield area, Ruth was a graduate of Strafford High School and attended SMS Teacher's College. She married Elmer H. Squires on...