Donald Borkenhagen
Mar 24, 2026
Donald Eugene Borkenhagen age, 78 of Nixa, Missouri passed away at 5:25 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born the son of Herbert and Mildred Borkenhagen in Williston, North Dakota.
Don proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had many stories of being a loadmaster on a C-130. He later worked...
Filippo Pennella
Mar 23, 2026
Filippo Pennella, 92, resident of Springfield, MO, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Castelvenere, Italy, the son of Ines Ferrigni and Mennato Pennella. At the age of 13, he left home and studied at Liceo Classico Benvenuto Rambaldi in Imola, Italy. This was an important part of his life as the school...
Jerry Dean Watson
Mar 23, 2026
Jerry Dean Watson, 81, of Ozark, MO, passed away March 23, 2026. He was born March 25, 1944 in Thayer, MO to Elvin Clinton Watson and Sarah Lewis Rogers.
He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church since 2002, where his quiet strength and steady presence reflected his deep-rooted faith.
He graduated from Koshkonong High School as part of the class...
Beulah I. Cahoon
Mar 23, 2026
Beulah Cahoon, age 88, of Springfield, MO passed away at 4:30 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026, at Cox South Emergency Room. Her hobbies included bowling and square dancing. She was a collector of lighthouses, thimbles, gnomes, and Indians. Beulah was a lover of baseball, reading, love stories, garage sales, farmers markets, and festivals. She worked as a nurse assistant most of her...
LaDonna Lynn O'Brien
Mar 21, 2026
LaDonna Lynn O’Brien, a Springfield medical practice executive for 40 years, passed away March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71.
LaDonna was a founder of Ozark Anesthesia Associates, which has served the CoxHealth system since 1986. She was OAA’s administrator and vice president.
Born on January 7, 1955 in Springfield to Jesse David Mitchell and Alice Lucile...
Scott Allen Roberts
Mar 20, 2026
Scott Allen Roberts, longtime CPA and resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. He was 74.
Scott was born on December 9, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, to George and Viola Roberts. The youngest of three children, he was affectionately known in the family as “Little Scotty.” When...
Dorothy P. Matulunas
Mar 20, 2026
Dorothy Matulunas, 95, Springfield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 in Springfield Rehab and Healthcare. She was born April 10, 1930 in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of Leo H. and Anna M. (Buehler) Pachlhofer.
She graduated from Aurora High School in 1948 and after working a few years in Aurora moved to Springfield, MO. She graduated from Draughon Business College with...
Earnest Dale Giboney
Mar 18, 2026
Earnest Dale Giboney was born October 7th, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri, to Eldon and Mary Giboney, and was delivered into the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
Earnest graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1957. Earnest spent a few years as a cook in local restaurants and many years as a painter in the...
Lora L. Price
Mar 18, 2026
Lora Lee Price, age 83, of Nixa, MO passed away at Mercy at 1:30 PM, on March 18, 2026. She was born the daughter of Earl and Loula Beechner. She was a retired LPN, who loved to vacation on the beach. She loved fishing, Chiefs football, and her dog, Bella. Lora was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Price, grandson, Timothy...
Farrel Gene Wade
Mar 18, 2026
Farrel Gene Wade was born on November 27, 1936, to Ross Wade and Edith (Banks) Wade in Washburn, MO. He entered into the presence of his savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2026, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was raised on Trent Creek in a time when hard work was a way of life. He graduated from Southwest...
Betty Jo Thomas
Mar 18, 2026
Betty Jo Thomas passed away on March 18, 2026 in Springfield, MO, at the age of 93, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and complications from surgery.
Betty Jo was born Betty Jo Kensinger on June 9, 1932, in rural Webster Missouri, the first daughter of Bud and Minnie (Barton) Kensinger. She was born on a small farm to parents...
Catherine Reser
Mar 17, 2026
Cathy Reser, daughter of Nelle and DeWitt Jones, passed away on March 17, 2026. Cathy was born on April 24, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. She and her beloved husband, Bill, moved to Springfield, MO in 1958 with their son Ron.
Cathy was regularly active in playing Bridge, volunteer work in various organizations, and being a homemaker. She was Executive Secretary...
Mary June Ellis
Mar 16, 2026
Mary June Walstrand Ellis was born June 11, 1931, in Springfield, Missouri. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Ena Walstrand. She attended Springfield schools and graduated from Springfield High School in 1949, along with over 500 other "49ers." She graduated from Drury College in 1953.
Mary June then worked as a Home Economist in Houston, Texas, where she met her...
Bonnie Jean Holcomb
Mar 16, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Milburn) Holcomb, 96 of Springfield Missouri passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Springfield Rehabilitation and Nursing center with friends by her side. Bonnie was born August 2, 1929 in Independence, Missouri. She married Harold Holcomb in 1952 who is deceased. Also preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Freda Milburn, two older sisters Louise and...
James Allan Jeffries
Mar 15, 2026
A private family service has been held. Full obituary will be posted soon.
Mike Redmon
Mar 15, 2026
George Michael Redmon, 72, passed away March 15, 2026. He was born February 26, 1954 in Dallas County, TX to George August Redmon and Lillian Faye (Ferguson) Redmon. Mike married Terre Renfrow June 7, 1980 in West Plains, MO.
Mike was a co-founder of KPM CPA's & Advisors, where he worked for 40 years before retiring in 2016. During his time...
Miles Jackson Young
Mar 12, 2026
Service dates and time will be added soon.
Full obituary will be posted.
Honorable Kerry Lewis Montgomery
Mar 12, 2026
Kerry Lewis Montgomery
July 23, 1936 – March 12, 2026
Kerry Lewis Montgomery, a respected jurist, attorney, community leader, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home in Springfield, Missouri, on March 12, 2026, with his family at his side. He was 89.
Kerry was born on July 23, 1936, in Greenfield, Missouri, to Lewis Montgomery and Hazel Campbell Montgomery. Raised in...
Darlene Eden
Mar 9, 2026
Miriam “Darlene” Eden, 56, passed away in her home on March 9, 2026.
Darlene was born on January 24, 1970, in Kansas to Jerry and Miriam Harris, who preceded her in death. She raised her children in Nixa, Missouri and later made her home in Ozark, Missouri.
Darlene will be remembered as a devoted Christian, a caring friend, and a mother who...
Charles Edel
Mar 9, 2026
Charles B. Edel, age 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.
Charles was born in Springfield and raised in Strafford, Missouri. He attended Springfield Senior High School, where he met his future wife of 60 years. During his school years, he was an active member of the Missouri ROTC and was involved in the Future Farmers of...
