Daniel Robert Beckett
Oct 9, 2013
Daniel Beckett, 53, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013 after a short illness. He was a 1978 graduate of Parkview HS and a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Muriel Beckett of Springfield; brothers Gregory (Dan Dexter) Beckett, Chicago, IL, Peter (Janice) Beckett, Springfield, Jonathan (Penné) Beckett, Urbana IL, and Timothy (Nancy) Beckett,...
Mary E. Martin
Oct 9, 2013
Mrs. Martin was born Nov. 1, 1917 in Springfield, MO to Robert F. and Eva Skates Kissick. She was a graduate of Drury University, where she was a member of Mortar Board and Delta Delta Delta sorority. She subsequently earned her graduate degree in library science from the University of Illinois. After graduation, Mary Martin served on the library staffs...
Robert F. Bielski
Oct 8, 2013
Robert Frank Bielski, 80 of Strafford , MO died Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Born July 27, 1933 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of John and Helen (Merek) Bielski. Survivors include his loving wife, Georgie (Meents) Bielski; children, Theresa "Terri" Bielski, Craig Bielski, Blaine (Lynn) Bielski, Michelle Bielski and Darian Bielski; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial Mass...
Frederick Henry Lamkin
Oct 7, 2013
Frederick Henry Lamkin, 74, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 7, 2013 in James River Care Center. He was born in Harrisburg, Illinois to Eugene and Wanda Robinson Lamkin, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Shelly) Lamkin and Brian (Lindsey) Lamkin; and his grandchildren, Morgan and Brock Lamkin. Visitation will be held Wednesday,...
Richard Eugene Layton
Oct 7, 2013
Richard Eugene Layton, 79, Springfield, passed away at 8:41 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 He was born December 13, 1933 in Hollister, MO. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Paul Layton. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Layton; two daughters, Veronica Crawford and husband, Robert; Teresa Layton; a brother, Dale Layton, two sisters, Louise Macom,...
Bruce Edward Lincoln
Oct 6, 2013
Bruce Lincoln, 59, born January 31, 1954 to Warren F. (deceased) and Thelma Lincoln (Davis) in Oxnard, CA. He left this world suddenly at his earthly home to join our Heavenly Father on October 6, 2013. He leaves behind his beloved wife Lori (Vonnahme) and their children Angi of Springfield and Jason of Washington, DC, his favorite mother-in-law, Marge Vonnahme,...
Joe D. Melton
Oct 4, 2013
Joe D. Melton, 79, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 in Cox South. He was born September 30, 1934 in Butler, Missouri, the son of Marie Katherine and Owen Joe Melton. He married Saundra Melton on June 2, 1961, who preceded him in death November 18, 1996. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Over the...
William Lines
Oct 4, 2013
William Morton Lines (Bill) died Friday, October 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1941 to Morton S. Lines and Martha Sue Green Lines in Springfield, Mo., where he resided his entire life. He spent his working life at Lines Music Company, where he was the fourth generation in the family business. Music was a huge...
John O. Young
Sep 29, 2013
John Overton Young passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at his home in Springfield , MO. He was born to Orin T. and Myrtie Phillippi Young on August 24, 1929 in Woodlandvillle, MO. He attended Hickman High School and received a BS in Agriculture from the University of MO. John and Anna Lee Johnson were married on October 26,...
Carlton A Wright
Sep 26, 2013
Carlton A. Wright, 87 of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia died on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Parkridge Hospital. He was born in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. He is the youngest son of Wendell and Hazel Wright. He later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He married Dorothy Grandstaff in 1958. He was married to her for over 53 years. She was the love...
Vincent Pelletier
Sep 25, 2013
Vincent C. Pelletier, 91, Springfield, MO passed away on September 25, 2013. He was born May 5, 1922 in Fall River, MA. Vincent was formally of Portsmouth, RI; Spring Hill, FL and Springfield, MO. Reunited again now and forever with his wife Eileen of 64 years. He is survived by his children, Eileen Tennyson and Mary Discala of Spring Hill,...
Monica Reed
Sep 24, 2013
Monica Helen Reed, 60, Ozark, MO passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Mercy Hospital. She was born December 30, 1952 in Ironton, MO, the daughter of Rubin and Jane Faris. Monica graduated from Valley High School in Caledonia, MO. She married Eddie Joe Reed in June 1986. Monica was well known by her family and friends as an excellent...
Robert C. Haegg
Sep 23, 2013
Robert C. Haegg, 85, of Springfield, MO., passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 with his family by his side. Bob was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clifford and Isabella Andrews Haegg; and a brother, David Haegg. Bob is survived by his wife, Katharine of Springfield; three...
Margaret Barker
Sep 22, 2013
Margaret Ann Barker, 68, of Highlandville, MO, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 in her home. She was born March 5, 1945 to Charles William and Christine Ellen Manley Halbrook. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Michael Thomas Hayworth. Margaret is survived by son, Aaron and wife Sara Hayworth; daughter, Vicki and husband Matt Jones;...
Michael Byron Cummings
Sep 21, 2013
Michael Byron Cummings, age 61, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at home. He was born November 26, 1951 in Springfield, MO, the son of John Byron Cummings and Norma Jean (Powell) Cummings. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman who found peace in the woods as well as on the...
Jim G. Shoemaker
Sep 20, 2013
Jim G. Shoemaker, 84, of Springfield passed away Friday morning September 20, 2013 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Born on October 1, 1928 in Batesville, AR, he was the son of the late Abbot G. Shoemaker and Laura Elizabeth (Gibson) Shoemaker. Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue (Sherrill) Shoemaker of Springfield, sister Peggy Monroe of North...
Susann Welcome
Sep 20, 2013
Susann Welcome, 60, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013. She was born May 8, 1953 in Thayer, Missouri to Clarence and Johannah Schulz James. She is survived by her husband Fred, three sons Brett (Tonia) Welcome, Anthony (Emily) Welcome, and Claude Welcome, her father, two sisters, four brothers, nieces, nephews and countless family and friends. Susann was...
Pamela Goodwin
Sep 20, 2013
Pamela Elizabeth Goodwin, age 65, was born to Johnny and Mary Starks on April 13, 1948. Pam was a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO growing up on Summit Street with her parents and four siblings. Pam was preceded in death by both parents, Johnny and Mary Starks; sister, Clarita Scott; and brother, Gary Starks Sr. Pam passed away on Friday,...
Gladys B. Jones
Sep 20, 2013
On September 20, 2013, Gladys Jones passed away. Gladys was born January 21, 1927 in Faulkner, Mississippi to Asa and Bama Buchanan. She was one of eight children. She married Bobby Jones on February 6, 1948, and they raised three daughters: Brenda, Linda, and Deborah. The family moved between Memphis, Tennessee, Mobile, Alabama, and Springfield as Bobby's job duties with...
