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
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...
