Obituary Listing

Jan 19, 2025

Memorial service with full military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Full obituary will be placed soon.

Jan 18, 2025

Emil Leon Bischoff Jr., age 94 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Springfield. Leon was born April 26, 1930, in Springfield, Missouri, to Emil L. Bischoff and Marjorie Perkins Bischoff.

Leon is a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, Missouri. He was a building contractor and built many homes. He also worked...

Jan 18, 2025

Shirley A. Smith, age 89, peacefully passed away January 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Bonfield, Illinois on December 20, 1935. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Lindeman; her parents; and several siblings.

On June 2, 1979, she married Clayton Smith, and two beautiful families became one. Clayton and...

Jan 17, 2025

Private family services will be held.

Full obituary will be on the website soon.

Jan 17, 2025

A private service will be held. Full obituary will be posted soon.

Jan 17, 2025

Finley Jason Clyde Vandiver, age 5 weeks, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 7:15 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born the son of Christopher and Leah Vandiver in Springfield, MO.

Finley was such a bright and curious little boy who loved his parents and siblings.

He is survived by his parents; sister Briseis,...

Jan 16, 2025

Melissa Dallas July 13th 1961

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melissa Dallas, a beloved daughter, mother, stepmother, and grandmother, who left us suddenly. She was the daughter of the late Judith Tucker and is survived by her father, Gordon Dallas, and her stepmother, Jody Dallas.

Melissa was a proud...

Jan 16, 2025

Dorothy (Gourley) Kresser, 96, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 16, 2025. She was born April 2, 1928 in Texas County, MO. She was the daughter of Roy H. and Veda (Deck) Gourley. She attended Springfield Public Schools and was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church. She retired from Premier Food Marketing.

She was preceded in...

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia Gale "Pat" Lange was born April 4,1955 in St. Louis, MO and passed away on January 15, 2025, in Springfield, MO. She graduated from Hazelwood High School - St. Louis in 1973. She worked for several years in Springfield cleaning homes with her mother and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen (Steele)...

Jan 13, 2025

Karen Gende passed from this earth into her Savior's presence peacefully on January 13, 2025, following complications related to long-term health conditions.  She was born December 3, 1955, in LaSalle, Illinois.  She resided for her youth and career in Lockport, Illinois.  After retirement, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to assist in caring for her mother and father, which she...

Jan 12, 2025

Garold A. Speer "Gary" was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on August 16, 1947. He passed away January 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 77.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley, their children, Robert and Jennifer, Jennifer's husband, Tim Parkinson, and his brother, Tim Speer, and his wife, Lori., and a...

Jan 9, 2025

Martha "Rosalyn" George, 91, Springfield, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 in Magnolia Square Nursing Home.  She was born June 11, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of Ralph Earl and Vesta Maddox.

She attended Phelps Elementary, Jarrett Junior High, Central High School, Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), and Drury College;  graduating with a B.S....

Jan 9, 2025

Holly Sechler, age 64, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Holly was born December 6, 1960,in Pittsburg, KS, to Darrell Thomas and Fran Martino.

Holly was active in dog rescues and newborn care. She was also a member of Gateway Christian Church, Campbell Avenue United Methodist, and Highschool COE.

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Jan 7, 2025

Paul Douglas Smith

May 13, 1954 - January 7, 2025.

Paul passed away on Jan 7, 2025 at Cox Medical Center South.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert & Helen.

He is survived by his wife & life partner, Joy Smith, his stepsons Christoper (Jacki) Carver, and Cale...

Jan 6, 2025

A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.  –  Maya Angelou

Harry was an extraordinary man with a unique mix of talents. He was honorable, loyal, intelligent, funny, and a lover of animals. He could be intensely opinionated and outspoken but at heart always gentle...

Jan 5, 2025

Rhonda Jeanne Dollens, 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 with family by her side.

Rhonda was born on October 23, 1942, to Leslie "Les" and Lois (Peterman) Hudson in Vandalia, Missouri. She took pride in all things family and loved growing up in a busy home with her four siblings. After graduating in...

Jan 3, 2025

Carolyn Roderique: 6-27-1942 On Jan 3rd, 2025, we lost our beloved Carolyn Roderique. She was born on June 27, 1942, and lived a full and passionate life. She is survived by her sister, Mary and her husband Wayne; along with nieces Molly (husband Mark and daughters, Claire and Catie); Emily (husband Jeff); Anne (husband Nate); nephews James (wife Rebecca)...

Jan 3, 2025

Norma Jean Wiemer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025.  She was born October 18, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa to Frieda and Harold Brandt.  She married Roger Allen Wiemer on October 19, 1952.

During the early years of their marriage, Roger worked for J.C. Penney Company and was transferred to...

Jan 2, 2025

On a sunny April morning, Irven Orval and Bessie (Wimberley) Duke joyfully welcomed their only daughter, Vivian Lois, into a family of five sons.

Vivian enjoyed a happy childhood playing with her brothers on the family dairy farm. She attended local schools and excelled as a student. After graduating from Mountain Grove High School, she received a...

Jan 2, 2025

Steve VanBenthusen, 70, died peacefully at 4:20am on January 2, 2025.  Steve was born on October 27, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl and Bonnie VanBenthusen.

He is survived by his son Patrick VanBenthusen and wife Kim of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law Carol VanBenthusen of Springfield, Mo; girlfriend Enid Guagliardo of Fair Grove, Mo; three cousins, Chuck...