Karsten Bredesen Jr.
Apr 8, 2015
Karsten Arnold "Brad" Bredesen Jr, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Cox South Hospital. Brad was born on September 1, 1925 to Karsten Sr. and Julia Bredesen. Brad graduated with a degree in math from Drury University and a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla. He worked for MoDot as a...
Dr. Glen M. Mccray
Apr 7, 2015
Dr. Glen M. McCray passed away on April 7, 2015. He was born May 24, 1920 in Neodesha, KS. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as an Army medic in New Guinea. Glen married Maurine Mong in 1945. A graduate of KU Medical School, Glen was in family practice in Neodesha before returning to school to specialize in child...
Doris "Jeanne" Jean Jenkins
Apr 7, 2015
She was born February 16, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and went home to be with the LORD, April 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris K (O'Connor) Rhodes and father, Dusty Rhodes. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jim Jenkins of Springfield, MO, sons Kyle and fiancée' Kindal Good of Springfield, Jason...
Gary Michaels
Apr 6, 2015
Gary Lynn Michaels, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away April 6, 2015. He was born in Carthage, MO on August 7, 1943 to Chester and Florene Michaels. He graduated from Carthage HS in 1961. On August 8, 1964 he married Patricia Vacca. Gary actively served in the Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he attended Moler Barber College...
Rev. Joe Lightner
Apr 5, 2015
Rev. Joe Lightner passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2015. He was born on April 10th, 1927 in Chula, Missouri, the son of George A. and Mertie (Cloudis) Lightner and lived with his family in Chillicothe, Missouri. After finishing school he joined the Army where he served most of his time with the Occupation Forces in Japan. Upon...
Tanner Mckenzie Thompson
Apr 4, 2015
Tanner Thompson was born on November 15, 1989 in Springfield, MO to Randy and Debbie Thompson and passed away April 4, 2015. Tanner graduated from Glendale High School in 2008 where he excelled in football, starting all four years on varsity. He was awarded All-District, All-Conference, and All-Ozark, ending with a selection to second team All-State. He made many life...
David Dempsey Pike, Jr.
Apr 4, 2015
David Dempsey Pike, Jr, 67, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his residence in Springfield, Missouri. He was born, January 9, 1948 in Springfield. He attended Central High School where he played basketball and graduated in 1966. He attended Crowder Junior College in Neosho, Missouri from 1966 to 1968 on a Basketball Scholarship and received his Associates Degree. He...
Lorene Vander Linden
Apr 4, 2015
Lorene "Renie" Vander Linden, 88, passed away from natural causes at her home on April 4, 2015. Born January 30, 1927 in Pershing, Iowa, she lived in Attica, Burlington and Des Moines, Iowa; Salt Lake City; St Louis; Alexandria, LA; Bangor, ME; Tulsa; Jefferson City and Springfield, MO. She was a graduate of Capitol City Commercial College in Des Moines...
Norman Nibert
Apr 3, 2015
Norman Ellsworth Nibert, 83, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on April 3, 2015. Norman was born to Dexter (Deck) and Nadeen Nibert in Pocahontas Arkansas. Norman served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed at Elkins-Swyers Company in 1954. He later became owner of the company from 1987 until he retired in 1997. He was also...
Mona Robinson
Apr 3, 2015
Mona Colleen Robinson, 78, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 in Mercy Hospital. She was born November 26, 1936 to Robert and Colleen Pippin. Mona graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1954. She worked in the Medical Field and as a Master Gardener and enjoyed traveling. Mona was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robby...
Richard Hudspeth Chiles, Jr.
Apr 1, 2015
Richard Hudspeth Chiles Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died bravely at his country home, near Bois D' Arc, Mo., on April 1. Dick had just enjoyed his 91st birthday, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Ellen Chiles. Dick was born on March 29, 1924, in Buckner, Mo. With...
Kathryn "Katie" Witherspoon
Mar 30, 2015
Kathryn "Katie" Witherspoon was born November 7, 1924 to Harry Edward Corbus and Lela Ritchey Corbus in Cardin, Oklahoma. She passed away March 30, 2015 from complications of a stroke she had 3 days earlier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Tommy and her son-in-law Bill, whom she loved as her son. She and Bill...
Nellie Christina Ellis
Mar 30, 2015
Nellie Christina Dunlap was born Christmas day, 1914 to James T. and Sarah Dunlap in Seligman, Missouri. She went to be with her savior March 30, 2015. She graduated from Seligman High School in 1932 where she loved playing basketball. This started her love for Lady Bear games. She attended Draughon Business College in Springfield, which prepared her for a...
Donald Mack Nelson
Mar 30, 2015
Donald Mack Nelson, 84, Springfield, MO, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Mercy Hospital. He was born October 9, 1930 in Springfield, MO the son of Theodore and Lois Nelson. He attended Springfield schools and Southwest Missouri State University. He served his Country in the US Navy. Donald retired from Sweetheart Cup Co., Quality Control Dept. He was...
Robert Douglas "Doug" Jones
Mar 29, 2015
Robert Douglas Jones "Doug" was born November 21, 1957, in Joplin, Missouri and passed away on March 29, 2015, at the age of 57. Doug moved to Springfield, Missouri at age 7 and has been a resident ever since. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1975, where he was a stand-out basketball star. He went on to New Mexico...
Donald Ray Evans
Mar 27, 2015
Donald Ray Evans was born April 23, 1952 and departed this earthly life on March 27, 2015. When Donnie and his twin sister were nine days old they were adopted by Loyd and Reva Evans of Springfield, Mo. He often referred to that day as the day he won the lottery. He spent the next 18 years in Springfield, graduating...
Anna Calbert Webster
Mar 27, 2015
Anna Calbert Webster, 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 27, 2015. She was born on September 10, 1935 to Robert and Lucille Calbert. Ann was a lifelong resident of Springfield and attended Greenwood Lab School. She attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of...
Patricia Clanton
Mar 26, 2015
Pat Clanton, 77, was born on July 25, 1937, in Dixon, MO. She passed from this life peacefully on March 26, 2015. Pat had been lovingly cared for in her home in Springfield, MO, by her son, David, until January 2015 when she moved to The Manor in Springfield, MO. Pat grew up in Dixon and graduated from Dixon High...
Margie Lucille Hurd
Mar 24, 2015
Margie Lucille "Lucy" Hurd, age 80, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 11:40 a.m. in Mercy Villa facility. She was born November 19, 1934, the daughter of Charley and Hallie (Simmerman) Glaubitz. Lucy graduated Central High School in 1952 and married B. Dale Hurd June 18, 1955. They had one son, Michael Dale. Lucy was a church...
