Sally Davidson
Dec 26, 2014
"Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also, and he praises her." Proverbs 31:28. Sally Mae (Gibson) Davidson was born Feb 11, 1931, the youngest daughter of Stella and Hueston Gibson. She met the love of her life Jack while walking to her church on Sunday morning. Sally was baptized on April 7, 1950 at Pythian Ave...
Patricia Matthews
Dec 24, 2014
Patricia L Charlton Matthews, 92, of Springfield, Mo, went home Wednesday morning, Christmas eve, peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born June 2, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Orville Ray Charlton and Leona Bohac Charlton. Pat graduated from Joplin High School in 1941 where she met the love of her life Jim Matthews on a band trip....
Donald Glenn Bechtel
Dec 23, 2014
Donald Glenn Bechtel passed away on December 23, 2014 at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Dallas Center, Iowa on January 19, 1927 to Walter and Alma (Greif) Bechtel. They and his sister Lucille and brother Russell preceded him in death. Don served with the 2nd Armored Division during his service in World War II. He...
Sherlu Walpole
Dec 22, 2014
SHERLU RARDIN WALPOLE, 90, Springfield, formerly of Chicago, died Dec. 22, 2014. Sherlu combined writing for Springfield! Magazine and operating Shirley's Old Books since 1981. Her career from 1962-1981 included TV sales, writing and broadcasting. She appeared as a teacher on KOLR-TV's "Romper Room" series. A graduate of Northwestern University, she belonged to Mensa, Sleuth's Ink Mystery Writers, many academic...
Mike Kent Kralicek
Dec 22, 2014
Michael K. Kralicek, age 59 of Springfield, MO passed away in Barnes Jewish Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2014 in St. Louis, MO. He was born on February 21, 1955 in Independence, MO to Kenny and Mildred Kralicek. Mike was united in marriage to Connie Michalski on May 7, 1982. He is survived by his mother, Mildred; his wife, Connie;...
Molly Faye Hurd Waggoner
Dec 22, 2014
Molly Faye Hurd Waggoner, age 43, passed away December 22, 2014 surrounded by her family and many friends. She was born June 7, 1971 in Springfield, MO. She was the daughter of Ben and Dyke Hurd. Molly was a devoted mother to Levi Hurd, Seth Hurd, Jesse Waggoner, Emily Waggoner and Sarah Waggoner. Other survivors include: brother, Benjie Hurd; nephews,...
Major Charles A. Ross Usaf Retired
Dec 21, 2014
Major Charles A. Ross USAF Retired died 21 December 2014. He was born in Moberly, Missouri 7 July 1922, third son of Fred Ross and Emma Hessler. He attended school in Moberly, MO and Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. He entered military service March 1942. He graduated from USAAF pilot training April 1943. In 1946 while stationed in Germany he...
Jean Wright
Dec 20, 2014
Jean Wright of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014. Jean was born in Buffalo, KS in 1918 the daughter of Galin and Mary Wheeler. Jean lived most of her life in Springfield, MO where she was an elementary school teacher and principal at Watkins elementary. She earned a master's degree from what is today Missouri State...
Marjorie Marie Emanuel Penninger
Dec 20, 2014
Marjorie Marie Emanuel Penninger, 87, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday morning December 20, 2014 peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born August 19, 1927 in Chickasha, OK to Dr. Roy Edgar Emanuel and Erda Thelma Owen Emanuel. Marjorie graduated from the University of Oklahoma and went to work as a medical technologist in Oklahoma City at a...
Sue Alexander
Dec 18, 2014
Aileen Sue Alexander, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 18, 2014. She was born August 1, 1928 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Guy and Lena (Moret) Hare. Sue married Roland Alexander on August 20, 1950 and they had 64 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her husband, Roland, and their four children, RC Alexander and...
Mary Jo Jensen
Dec 14, 2014
Mary Jo Jensen, 70, Springfield, passed away December 14, 2014. She was born February 4, 1944 in Chariton County, MO to Duane & Minnie Belle (Coy) Hayes. Mary Jo grew up on a farm near Salisbury and Keytesville, Missouri and graduated from Northwest Missouri State. She discovered her life-long vocation, teaching and numbers. Mary Jo was married to Gary Jensen...
John Haubein
Dec 14, 2014
John Arlin Haubein, 61, of Springfield, MO went home to the Lord Sunday, December 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Joyce E. Haubein. He is survived by his four brothers, their wives, and eight nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NCADA, 9355 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO...
Jeffery David "Jeff" Biggers
Dec 13, 2014
Jeffery David Biggers was born June 1, 1968, and passed away December 13, 2014. He shares a birthday with an aunt, Patsy Boyd of Marshfield. He graduated from Central High School in 1986. Jeff was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel Jeffery. He is survived by his parents, Jim & Lillian of Nixa, a brother, Andy and...
Linda Willard
Dec 12, 2014
Linda Cathryn (Bussey) Willard of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully following a short illness, on December 12, 2014. She was born December 10, 1944 in Dayton, OH, eldest child of Lynn Bussey and the late Virginia Cox Bussey, and first grandchild of Lester E. and Mildred Cox. Her family returned to Springfield following WWII, where she grew up. Graduated Parkview...
Robert Ramsland
Dec 10, 2014
No services are planned. Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Walter "Joe" Allen Morton
Dec 10, 2014
No services are planned; cremation under Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Ben C. Fankhauser
Dec 8, 2014
Benjamin Christian Fankhauser, beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away suddenly on December 8, 2014 from complications of a chronic illness. He was born March 21, 1978 to Jerry and Leslie (Eells) Fankhauser. He was a graduate of Glendale High School where he was a pitcher on the varsity baseball team. He graduated from the University of Missouri...
Bruce Gary Kaylor
Dec 7, 2014
Bruce Gary Kaylor, 66, of Mountain Grove, MO passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born on April 18, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan to Bert and Alah Kaylor. Bruce was united in marriage to Marilyn Kaylor on September 3, 2000. Bruce was a loving husband and father and never met a stranger....
