Obituary Listing

May 10, 2025

Matthew H Classen was born on February 12, 1933 in Charleston AR to Frank and Laurine (Gromlich) Classen and he passed away at age 92 on May 10, 2025 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Due to health reasons, Matt was not able to attend college as planned after high school. He secured a job as a...

May 10, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Sue "Nan" (Doolin) Quick of Springfield, Missouri (formerly Dixon, Missouri) was born on November 20, 1940, in Waynesville, Missouri, to Willie and Georgia (Sutton) Doolin and departed this life at Willard Care Center on May 10, 2025, at 11:55 am with her family. Nan attained the age of 84 years, 5 months, and 20 days.

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May 10, 2025

Rex Leroy Hewitt born Aug 30th, 1935, to Matthew and Lavon Hewitt in Omaha, Nebraska. He moved to Kansas City with his family as a teenager and later married Alberta Sprague on May 8th, 1954. Together in this union they have one daughter Alexa.

Rex served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960 as a lineman...

May 9, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Polodna was born in Karlan, Missouri, on March 26, 1939, to Louis and Christine Polodna.  They moved to Springfield when Kenneth was a year old.  Kenneth later married Wanda Louise McVay on September 2, 1961, and on September 26, 1962 a son named Timothy Wayne was born.

Kenneth was employed by both MFA Packing and...

May 9, 2025

Gail Marie Hites née Wichlan   November 29, 1932 – May 9, 2025

In the early hours of May 9, 2025, Gail Hites, at the age of 92, gently passed to her eternal reward in heaven.

Gail was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Hites, mother, Davona Wichlan née Myers, father Leo Wichlan, brother...

May 8, 2025

Barbara Jean (Jenson) Hennager, 89 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2025.  She was born in Estherville, Iowa on December 21, 1935 the daughter of Lester T. and Virginia E. (Fredericksen) Jenson.

She was married and divorced from Paul Hennager.  To this union three children were born, Pat Eugene Hennager,...

May 7, 2025

On May 5, 2025 beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, Dr. Jerry Fankhauser, at the age of 80, passed away suddenly from complications from abdominal surgery. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. Jerry was born June 19, 1944, the son of Florance (Schneider) Fankhauser and Robert Fankhauser in St. Joseph, MO....

May 4, 2025

Colette Walters Walden was born June 27th, 1963 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She passed away May 4th, 2025 at CoxSouth Medical Center. She was 61 years old.

Colette was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Anne Walters, a sister, Colleen Messner, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and her dear friend Terri Stafford.

She's...

May 4, 2025

Doris Laurian (Butcher) Arndt was born November 17, 1937, in Mt. Grove, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Her parents were Walter Butcher and Odessa (Moore) Butcher.

In Doris's younger years, she had the lead role in her school play as Sleeping Beauty. She was proud of this accomplishment. In 1955...

May 3, 2025

Marian E. Mattlage, age 92, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away May 3, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Marian was born to Hugo and Leona Emes on July 6, 1932, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Marian graduated from Springfield High in 1950. She attended nursing training from 1951-1952 and graduated in 1952. She would go on to meet Floyd Mattlage, and...

May 3, 2025

Celebration Of Life for Willa Blanch Marie (Huddleston) Jones

Willa Blanch Marie (Huddleston) Jones, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Willa was born on February 20, 1932, to Glenora (Huddleston) Pike and Eugene Billings in Springfield, Missouri, where she remained until the Lord called her home.

Willa graduated...

May 3, 2025

Mary A. "Peggy" Webb, 97, Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Manor at Elfindale. She was born December 13, 1927, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank T. and Mae (Glynn) Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James "Gene" Webb, who passed away July 14, 2009,...

May 2, 2025

Casey Elliott Osredker passed away May 2, 2025, at the age of 29. He was born August 25, 1995, in Columbia, SC, the second child of John Timothy (Tim) Osredker and Jane Kathleen (Kathy) Bodenhamer. Casey spent the first few years of his childhood in South Carolina but grew up in Springfield, MO after his family relocated there to...

May 2, 2025

D. Patrick Sweeney, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025.

Born on August 19, 1958, Pat was the son of Mary Catherine Weaver and John Joseph "Jack" Sweeney. A proud native of the Ozarks, he lived his life with deep commitment to God, family, community, and service.

Pat built a distinguished...

May 1, 2025

Tyler Lane Trombetta, 24, Springfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  He was born July 19, 2000, in Springfield, the son of Cassandra Trombetta and Brian L. Jackson.  He graduated from Hillcrest High School. His passions were animals, traveling, motorcycles, his tattoos and meeting new people.  Tyler loved to climb trees, rock walls, light poles and anything...

Apr 29, 2025

Stephen E. Taylor of Republic passed away April 29, 2025, at home. He went to be with the Lord to rejoice with family and friends.

He was born in West Plains April 12, 1944, to father, Ernest Taylor and mother, Watseka (Dobbs) Taylor. Stephen married the love of his life, Susie (Crabtree) Taylor November 21, 1962, and...

Apr 28, 2025

Kenneth Russell Karr, son of Kenneth Scarborough Karr & Gere Dell (Sale) Karr, was born in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1946. "Russ" and his family moved to Council Bluffs, IA in 1960 for his father's life long career with Union Pacific. He and his five younger siblings made many rambunctious memories on Franklin Ave. He received the honor...

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Wright.

Rebecca Wright, a devoted family member, cherished friend, and respected attorney, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 51 years old.

After graduating from the University of Missouri Law School, she became a dedicated and tenacious professional. Rebecca practiced law with...

Apr 26, 2025

Judith ("Judy") Carr Vanderbilt died at home on April 26, 2025, after a brief illness.  She was 88 years old.  A lifelong resident of Springfield, Judy was born at St. John's Hospital on June 4, 1936 to Jane (Lippert) and Edward Andrew Carr.  She attended kindergarten at Rountree School, and first and second grades at Elfindale before her family...

Apr 24, 2025

Larence Brett Mason, age 39, passed away April 24, 2025 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Brett was born on October 18, 1985 to Reese and Kay Mason. His father, Reese, preceded him in death.

Brett is survived by his daughter, Ona Kay and her sister Mia, his mother, Kay Mason, brother, Clint Mason (Leigh), nephews, Gabe, Finn...