June Colley Kuklenski
Apr 12, 2014
June Kuklenski, 85, of Springfield passed away April 12 after a brief illness. She was actively involved in church, education and other community endeavors throughout her life and was passionate about music from childhood. Her life was a reflection of her deep faith and trust in God. June, who preferred her middle name to her first name, Maudie, was the...
Marily Ann Braun
Apr 12, 2014
Marily Ann Braun, 63, passed away April 11, 2014, at her home near Fair Grove. She was born December 9, 1950, in Sitka, Alaska, to the Rev. James and Dorothy Robinson, who predeceased her. Her parents provided her with a wonderful childhood full of education and adventures. Marily is survived by her husband, Bob Edmondson, and his son, Josh; daughter...
John Davis
Apr 11, 2014
John Farrell Davis ,89, of Springfield, died Friday, April 11th, after a short illness. John was born to Raven W. and Vinnie Davis in Polk County on February 25th, 1925. He moved to Springfield and married Virginia M. Lovett, his wife of 62 years. She preceded him in death. He was a partner in Welhener Tent and Awning Company for...
Paul L. Pruett
Apr 9, 2014
Dr. Paul L. Pruett, Springfield, Missouri, died April 9, 2014 after a long fight against cancer. He was born in Weaubleau, Missouri May 16, 1927. He was the son of William Omer Pruett and Mildred Elizabeth (Palmer) Pruett; grandson of Will and Annie (Vaughn) Palmer, and William and Ellen (Durnell) Pruett. Dr. Pruett graduated from Raytown, Mo. High School, William...
Frances May Broadwater
Apr 8, 2014
Frances May Broadwater, 84 years old, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014, in her home at Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri, though she had lived in Springfield for the past four years. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Bill...
Leo Jaworski
Apr 7, 2014
Leo Paul Jaworski, Jr. passed away at his home in Nixa, Mo on April 7th, 2014. Leo is predeceased by his parents, Leo Paul Jaworski, Sr. and Mary Jaworski. He is survived by his son, Joseph David Jaworski and his wife, Tina Jaworski; his daughter, Kimberly Ann Jaworski and her companion, Mike Creek; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; granddaughter, Cherie...
Ann L. Fisher Burgin
Apr 6, 2014
Ann L. Fisher Burgin, age 68, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Cox Medical Center. Born in Springfield December 20, 1945 to William F. Barnes and Roberta J. St. Clair, Ann attended Hickory Hills and graduated from Central High School. She then studied at Colorado Women's College in Denver. In 1969, Ann moved to Kansas...
Walter N George, Jr.
Apr 5, 2014
Walter N. George Jr. died April 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on March 4, 1924 to Walter N. and Anne C. George, and lived and worked most of his life in Springfield, attending Greenwood and graduating from Springfield Senior High. He joined the Navy during his freshman year in college...
Mary Sprague
Apr 3, 2014
Mary Eileen Sprague, 85, passed away April 3, 2014, at Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born February 15, 1928, in Buffalo, MO, to Floyd and Gladys Reser. Mary lived and grew up in Buffalo. Her family owned and operated Reser Dry Goods store for over 36 years. She attended Missouri State Teacher's College upon graduation from high school. She was...
John Stephens Bowdidge
Apr 3, 2014
John Stephens Bowdidge passed peacefully from this life on April 3, 2014, in Springfield, Missouri, after a short illness. Dr. Bowdidge was born in Akron, Ohio on July 25, 1929, to Frederick William and Gladys Stephens Bowdidge. He spent his childhood in Miami, Florida, and Augusta, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in literature from the University of Georgia...
Bill Larry Demille
Apr 2, 2014
Bill Larry DeMille, age 64, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. He was born August 22, 1949 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Ernest and Martha DeMille. He grew up and attended school in Phoenix. After graduating from Washington High School he joined the US Marine Corps where he served honorably in Vietnam. On February...
Leon Kent Bryant, Sr.
Apr 1, 2014
Leon Kent Bryant, Sr., age 84, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Desoto Healthcare, Southaven, MS. He was born August 1, 1929 in Miller, MO, the son of Don and Nina Bryant. He is a graduate of Miller High School, Miller, MO, 1946. Leon was retired from Federal Aviation Agency, Memphis, TN. He is preceded in...
Dorothy "Dotti" Marie Picotte
Mar 30, 2014
Dorothy "Dotti" Marie Picotte was called to Heaven by her Lord and Savior, on March 30, 2014, at the age of 70. Dotti was born in Wagner, SD on October 27, 1943, to Paul Allen and Bertha Lill Picotte. Dotti graduated from Geddes, SD in 1961, and attended college for 3 years at South Dakota State University at Brookings, SD....
Debra Lynn Vanbenthusen
Mar 30, 2014
Our beloved wife, mother and friend, Debra Lynn VanBenthusen, left us Sunday, March 30, 2014. She had courageously fought cancer for the last two years all the while caring for those she loved and cherishing life. She had a cheerful and loving spirit which she used in her work as a hospice volunteer and Fair Grove Farmer's Market Manager. She...
Wilbur S. Feagan
Mar 29, 2014
Wilbur S. Feagan, 100,- of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 in his home. He was born September 9, 1913 in Collinsville, IL to George and Dora Skala Feagan. Wilbur graduated from Collinsville High School in 1931, attended St. Louis University for a year before transferring to the University of Illinois where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree...
Charlene Eaton
Mar 29, 2014
Charlene Eaton, loved wife and mother, went to heaven on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Charlene was born to Helen and Charles Venator on Feb. 12, 1944. Charlene married Jerry Eaton on Dec. 12, 1970. They had two children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. Charlene also had three grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Addiline, Boston, and Sapphire. Charlene was an elementary teacher in...
Cory Jameson Wagoner
Mar 29, 2014
Cory was born on December 28, 1989 to Chip and Jackie Wagoner in Springfield Mo. He passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack J. Roberts and Ed Wagoner. He grew up in Springfield and graduated from Glendale High School in 2008. After graduating from Glendale he...
Beverly Diane Walthour
Mar 29, 2014
Seymour, MO - Beverly Diane (Hahnfeld) Walthour, 60, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born in Paola, KS on September 9, 1953 to Owen and Rose Hahnfeld. She was united in marriage to William Walthour who preceded her in death on March 14, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Frances Harp and Teresa...
Owen Harvey Case
Mar 29, 2014
Owen Harvey Case, 81, Springfield, passed away on March 29, 2014, in the Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 9, 1933 to Yulah and Clyde Case in Fair Grove, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 39 years, Hazel. Owen is survived by his daughters Marcella (Mark) Lesher...
Linda Chase
Mar 28, 2014
Linda Louise Chase, 59, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2014, at her home in the presence of her family. Linda was born on May 16, 1954, in Waterloo, IA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Boller and stepmother Norma Boller. Linda is survived by her husband, Darvin Chase; daughters, Jenna Chase and Angie...
