Jeannette W. Reid
Apr 19, 2015
Jeannette Williams Reid, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, April 19, 2015. A consummate mother and homemaker, Jeannette was an excellent cook and passed that passion down to her children and grandchildren. She endlessly enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for gatherings of family and friends. She was also an avid sports fan and cherished...
Faith Lingbeck
Apr 19, 2015
Faith Delaine Lingbeck, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born November 25, 1934, to Ogden and Lillian (Russell) Casterton in Canton, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in Canton, graduating in June of 1952. Faith married Wayne Eugene Lingbeck in Harmony, MN on September 25,...
Travis Allen
Apr 19, 2015
Travis Allen was born in Dermott, Arkansas on September 22, 1962 to Fredrick Allen and Wilma Jean Charleston. His father preceded him in death. Travis confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized in Arkansas City, Arkansas. Travis attended Arkansas City's Elementary and High School where he was an honor student. Travis was a very talented...
Darren (Tracy) Bruce
Apr 19, 2015
Darren "Tracy" Bruce was born November 1, 1961 in Independence, Missouri. Tracy went to be with his Lord and Savior, peacefully, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Tracy was a witty, fun loving man who enjoyed his family, Journey, Coca-Cola, being outside and working as maintenance man. Tracy leaves behind his beloved wife, Lucinda "Cindy" Bruce. Tracy enjoyed traveling the country...
Charles Eckman
Apr 17, 2015
Charles Eckman Jr, 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 6 am on April 17, 2015 at Cox Medical Center. Charles was a member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, MO. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Eckman Sr; mother, Cleo Eckman; and his sister and brother who passed at birth. He is survived by his wife,...
Jack O. Evans
Apr 17, 2015
Jack O. Evans born July 28, 1922, seventh of eight children, of Charles H. and Mary F. Evans, Springfield, MO passed away April 17, 2015. He graduated from Central High School and later attended Draughon's Business College and Drury University. Jack served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in India-Burma Theatre in World War II. He retired from BNSF Railway...
Marcella Backlin
Apr 16, 2015
Marcella E. Backlin, 91, formerly of Fayetteville, Arkansas died April 16, 2015 in Springfield, MO. She was born February 28, 1924 in Blue Island, Illinois to Oscar P. and Alma (Schimmel) Laubscher. She is survived by her son David L. Backlin of Fort Smith, AR; daughter Kathleen Battershell of Fayetteville, AR; one grandson Damien Battershell of Little Rock, AR; and...
William (Bill) A. Brunner
Apr 16, 2015
William A. (Bill) Brunner, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this earthly life to live with his Heavenly Father on April 16, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Born February 9, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then attended Ohio State University and received a Bachelor's degree...
Bonnie Boone
Apr 16, 2015
A kind, loving, and gentle heart was stilled as Jesus nestled her in his arms and carried her immortal soul to her heavenly home, there to be with him throughout all eternity. "Granbonnie", as she was called by her grandchildren and great grand children, was born October 21, 1929, and departed this life April 16, 2015. Bonnie is survived by...
Della Hope Latimer
Apr 15, 2015
Della Hope Latimer, 94, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 15th, 2015. She was born December 20, 1920 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Harry and Mary (Drum) Jenkins. She grew up and attended school in Cape Girardeau and was also a graduate of the Gape Girardeau Business College. She and William H Latimer were married June 14, 1941...
Bessie Faye Marshall
Apr 13, 2015
Bessie Faye Marshall, 83, of Springfield passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, April 13, 2015 after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born February 15, 1932 in McCool, Mississippi to Melton and Ida Jennings. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings Orie Lee Jennings, Cecil Jennings, Marvin Jennings, Dorothy Goss, and Rayford...
Teresa Ellen Bumgarner
Apr 12, 2015
Teresa Ellen (Deck) Bumgarner age 59, of Springfield passed away in her home on Sunday April 12th, with her husband beside her, after battling ALS the past several months. Teresa was born in Springfield on March 29, 1956 to Ed and Mary Deck. She resided in Springfield until 1967, then moved with her family when her father accepted employment in...
Barbara Jean Tyler
Apr 12, 2015
Barbara Jean Tyler, 80 of Springfield, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born Feb 24, 1935 in White Church, Mo., to Charles and Edna Jones. She graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri before graduating from Drury College with an education degree. She later received a Master's Degree from Drury....
Clarence W. Kammerer
Apr 12, 2015
Clarence Wilbur Kammerer, Sr., 94, passed away April 12, 2015. Clarence was born June 28, 1920 in Neodesha, KS to Jennie (Upson) and Joseph Kammerer. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1938 and served for 8 years in the Pacific, including the landing on Okinawa. Clarence was employed by Procter and Gamble for 39 years until retirement in 1982....
Maurine A. Haymes
Apr 11, 2015
Maurine (McClurg) Haymes, 95 of Springfield passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Springfield. She was born near Buffalo, Missouri on February 21, 1920 to William J. and Gertrude (Sweaney) McClurg. Maurine was a lifelong Springfield and Missouri educator who taught for 35 years. She held degrees from SMS and Drury. She was a past president...
Robert Loren Krogstad
Apr 10, 2015
Bob Krogstad, age 64, passed away on April 10, 2015 in Cox South Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents E. Elsworth and Frances I. Krogstad and a brother Dayton Krogstad. He is survived by his partner of 35 years Rick White; nephew Kevin Krogstad (Danielle); niece Carol Krogstad Boone (Tony); cousin Ellie Parsons (Jim); cousin Diane Baker...
Avis P. Baker Ficke
Apr 9, 2015
Avis Pauline Smith was born to Henry and Kizzie Smith in Reilly Springs, TX February 18, 1920. Outliving four brothers and one sister, she died Thursday, April 9, 2015 in her Springfield, MO home at the age of 95. A hairdresser in Sulphur Springs, TX, Avis met and married Raymond L Baker in 1941. He passed in 1983. In 1986...
Dr. James A. Massey
Apr 9, 2015
Jim passed away peacefully on April 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Willow Springs, Missouri on July 11, 1941 to Alfred Massey and Dorothy (Montgomery) Massey. Jim grew up in Bolivar, Missouri and possessed a life long thirst for knowledge. He eagerly shared all he had learned with anyone he encountered, and while often not heard...
Claudia C. Engman
Apr 9, 2015
No services are planned at this time. Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home
