Paul Douglas Smith
Jan 7, 2025
Paul Douglas Smith
May 13, 1954 - January 7, 2025.
Paul passed away on Jan 7, 2025 at Cox Medical Center South.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert & Helen.
He is survived by his wife & life partner, Joy Smith, his stepsons Christoper (Jacki) Carver, and Cale...
Harry K. Phelps
Jan 6, 2025
A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again. – Maya Angelou
Harry was an extraordinary man with a unique mix of talents. He was honorable, loyal, intelligent, funny, and a lover of animals. He could be intensely opinionated and outspoken but at heart always gentle...
Rhonda Jeanne Dollens
Jan 5, 2025
Rhonda Jeanne Dollens, 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 with family by her side.
Rhonda was born on October 23, 1942, to Leslie "Les" and Lois (Peterman) Hudson in Vandalia, Missouri. She took pride in all things family and loved growing up in a busy home with her four siblings. After graduating in...
Carolyn Ann Roderique
Jan 3, 2025
Carolyn Roderique: 6-27-1942 On Jan 3rd, 2025, we lost our beloved Carolyn Roderique. She was born on June 27, 1942, and lived a full and passionate life. She is survived by her sister, Mary and her husband Wayne; along with nieces Molly (husband Mark and daughters, Claire and Catie); Emily (husband Jeff); Anne (husband Nate); nephews James (wife Rebecca)...
Norma Jean Wiemer
Jan 3, 2025
Norma Jean Wiemer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born October 18, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa to Frieda and Harold Brandt. She married Roger Allen Wiemer on October 19, 1952.
During the early years of their marriage, Roger worked for J.C. Penney Company and was transferred to...
Vivian Lois Mckinzie
Jan 2, 2025
On a sunny April morning, Irven Orval and Bessie (Wimberley) Duke joyfully welcomed their only daughter, Vivian Lois, into a family of five sons.
Vivian enjoyed a happy childhood playing with her brothers on the family dairy farm. She attended local schools and excelled as a student. After graduating from Mountain Grove High School, she received a...
Steve Vanbenthusen
Jan 2, 2025
Steve VanBenthusen, 70, died peacefully at 4:20am on January 2, 2025. Steve was born on October 27, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl and Bonnie VanBenthusen.
He is survived by his son Patrick VanBenthusen and wife Kim of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law Carol VanBenthusen of Springfield, Mo; girlfriend Enid Guagliardo of Fair Grove, Mo; three cousins, Chuck...
John C. Holstein
Dec 31, 2024
In Loving Memory of The Honorable John C. Holstein
January 10, 1945 – December 31, 2024
Judge John Charles Holstein, a distinguished jurist and devoted husband and father, passed away on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.
A native of Springfield, Missouri, he was born on...
James C. Hutchison
Dec 30, 2024
James Camden Hutchison, Jr. died December 30, 2024, in his 98th year. Jim is survived by seven children, Jimmy (Debbie), Bob (Debbie), David (Kathy), Carol (Dow), John (Shelly), Pete (Judy), and Elaine (Craig). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren as well as the extended Griesemer family.
Jim was preceded in death by his...
Barbara Lee Daniel
Dec 29, 2024
Barbara Lee Daniel of Springfield, MO passed peacefully on December 29,2024 at the age of 90. In her final days, she was able to see and talk to her children and grandchildren who had all gathered in Springfield for Christmas.
Barbara was born in Siloam Springs, AR on Nov. 7, 1934 to James & Margaret Abraham. Prior...
Vivian Joann Clopton
Dec 28, 2024
Vivian Joann Hubbard Clopton, age 95 was born April 17, 1929 in Goodman, MO and died December 28, 2024 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Doug and Dorothy Clopton in Lenexa, Kansas. She had Alzheimer's for the past few years but passed away after a brief illness.
Services will be held on January 3, 2025...
Carolyn A. Krause
Dec 28, 2024
Carolyn Anne Krause, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away at 8:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dorothy and Jules Grogan.
Carolyn was a member of Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri and was also a part of the Springfield Dog Training Club. She was united in marriage to James Michael Krause on...
Jay Zimmerman
Dec 27, 2024
Jay passed away at age 65 on December 27, 2024. He was from Springfield, MO, growing up in Bolivar, MO and was the son of Rheba and Jac Zimmerman.
He is preceded in death by his mother Rheba and father Jac Zimmerman of Bolivar, MO; his brother David Zimmerman of Jefferson City, MO. He is survived by...
Stanley Miesner
Dec 26, 2024
Stan Miesner, age 81, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born December 30, 1942 in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Harry and Eleanor Miesner. He was a graduate of Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. and M.A. in History). He taught American History at Springfield Public Schools for twenty-seven years and...
Paul E. Hume
Dec 26, 2024
Paul Eugene Hume, born April 27, 1944 to Col. Dr. Jack Hume and Ann Gallagher Hume in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
Paul, the eldest of six siblings, who (lovingly) nicknamed him "Bully", spent his active childhood raising homing pigeons, playing Kiwanis baseball,...
Michael G. Carbone
Dec 26, 2024
Michael G. Carbone, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Michael was born in Anchorage, Alaska May 5, 1959, to Michael George Carbone and Helen (Rogers) Carbone.
Michael grew up in a military family with loving parents and siblings. They were a dedicated Catholic family, and his faith continued throughout his life until...
Rebecca Burkhart
Dec 24, 2024
Rebecca Burkhart, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away at her residence on December 24, 2024. No services are planned.
George K. Beden
Dec 23, 2024
George Karlton Beden, 101 of Nixa was born August 22, 1923 in Owasso, Michigan to Helen (Kline) and Earl Edward Beden. He passed away December 23, 2024 in his home.
George was a 4th generation water well driller in Michigan. He graduated at age 16 from Byron High School in Byron, Michigan and had to wait to...
Henry Franklin Weber
Dec 21, 2024
Henry Franklin Weber, known as Hank, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 21st in Rolla, Missouri, while receiving compassionate care at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home.
Henry will be fondly remembered for his deep devotion to family and friends, as well as his love for the great outdoors. His passion for sports, fishing, and hunting began in...
Robert Roy Nelson
Dec 19, 2024
Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
