Obituary Listing

Dec 12, 2024

Stephan "Steve" E. Laughlin age, 70 passed away at 2:30am on December 12, 2024.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carole, and his sister Stacey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Laura, and his children: Sarah Smith and husband Ken, Kathryn, Amanda and Joe. He is also survived by his...

Dec 11, 2024

Norma Perkins-Bailey

On December 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, Norma Jean Deloris (Dadey) Perkins-Bailey passed away. Born May 13, 1934, to Harold E. Dadey and Johanna Katherine Larsen at Hampton, Hamilton County Nebraska, she was the eldest of four children. In June 1934 she was baptized at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hampton, Nebraska. Norma...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas Leroy Campbell, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1939, in Alta Vista, Kansas, to Louie and Gertrude Campbell.

Tom was a devoted husband, proud father, and beloved grandfather. Known for his kind and compassionate spirit, he lived a life rooted...

Dec 9, 2024

Ronald L. Gelsheimer, age 95, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, following a brief illness.

Ronald was born in Springfield, MO to the late Henry and Mora (Cain) Gelsheimer.

He graduated from Lebanon High School and then served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He met "the girl next...

Dec 8, 2024

Frederick H Borneman, Jr, age 67 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 11:44 December 8th in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born the son of Frederick and Patricia Borneman in Springfield, Missouri.

Fred was a special education teacher for many years. He worked with students with severe learning disabilities, where his calm and helpful spirit made...

Dec 6, 2024

Nate McIntosh, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024.

Nate was born on July 15, 1994, in Springfield. He graduated from Seymour High School in 2013 and was currently employed at Loren Cook as a welder. He was a member of United Steel Workers Local #15485. Nate met the love of his life Jess...

Dec 2, 2024

Kathleen Poirot Griesemer 1938-2024

Kathleen Antonia Poirot Griesemer died December 2, 2024. Born July 20, 1938, in Carthage, Missouri, the youngest child of Mary Frances Brady and Eugene Marcel Poirot, Kathleen grew up in rural Lawrence County, Missouri where she played on the prairie and ice skated on the ponds. She attended the one room Coon Creek...

Dec 2, 2024

Robert Milton Hays was born July 28, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of Paul Arlington Hays and Wilna (Price) Hays and died peacefully on Dec 2, 2024 in Springfield, MO.

He graduated from Upper Darby (PA) High School in 1956 and attended Drexel University and University of Northern Iowa. After two years teaching public school...

Dec 2, 2024

Declan Ray Howard, beloved son and brother, was born on May 2, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on December 2, 2024, at the tender age of seven months. Though his time with us was short, Declan's impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him was profound and lasting.

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Dec 1, 2024

Lamarr Pierre Jamerson, Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, pastor, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1st, 2024. Known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith, Lamarr's legacy is one of love, service, and inspiration to all who knew him.

Born into a family of eight siblings, Lamarr's life was defined by his...

Dec 1, 2024

God called his good and faithful servant, Dr. Edsel Matthews, to heaven on December 1, 2024. Edsel, 83, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by family. He and his beloved wife, Becky, shared 60 years of marriage – setting forth a beautiful example of a relationship founded in Christ.

A leader, visionary, and competitor...

Nov 29, 2024

Linda Ann Cherry, 77 was born February 27,1947 in Amarillo, Texas and immediately adopted by Henry and Margaret Rietman and the family moved to Springfield shortly after.

Linda attended Elfindale Academy through 8th grade then attended St. Agnes High School through her junior year and graduated from Parkview High School in 1965.  She moved to Denver and...

Nov 29, 2024

Barbara J. Benway, 95, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, MO on November 29.  Barbara was born May 18, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ellis and Rossie Schonert.

She was united in marriage to Russel E. Benway in 1951.  Russel preceded her in death in 1997.  She attended grade school...

Nov 29, 2024

Carolee Ann Roberts, 87 of Springfield passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Springfield Rehab Care Center.

She was born July 26, 1937 in Norwood, Missouri to William and Opal (Peck) Cole.  She was devoted to her husband and family, especially her granddaughters.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Nov 28, 2024

Gregory Franklin Rogers, beloved brother, and faithful friend, entered Heavens Gates on Thanksgiving morning November 28th, 2024 while at his home located in Springfield Mo.

Greg is survived by his lifelong love and companion Theresa Sein, 1 brother, Kerry and Gina Rogers of Springfield, 3 sisters, Dannetta and Mike Hagewood of Republic, Gayla and Charlie Davis of...

Nov 28, 2024

William Ray Miller Jr., lovingly known as Bill, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, the same city where he was born on February 12, 1951.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and is survived by his many children and grandchildren, who will forever cherish his strength, guidance, and enduring love.

Nov 28, 2024

Corazon Tabaldo Quibrantar, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend of so many, passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2024 at 5:15 PM Central Time. Corazon was born in Ilo-Ilo, Philippines on June 6th, 1937 and has spent the last several years living with her daughter in Springfield, Missouri.

As a young woman, Corazon attended school...

Nov 28, 2024

Jacquelyn Jean Faenger, age 81, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Cox South, on November 28, 2024 at 1:05 AM. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 23, 1943 to Willard Goodale Peterson and Mildred Rose Peterson (Alexander), Jacquelyn blessed everyone she met with her loving and generous heart.

Jacquelyn graduated from Affton High School in 1961...

Nov 27, 2024

Vada May, age 86, of Nixa, MO passed away November 27, 2024 at the Sunterra physical therapy facility in Springfield, Missouri. Vada was born in Willow Springs, MO to Howard and Sarah Green. She was a loving and devoted wife, sister, step-mother and friend.

She leaves to cherish her memory; husband of 48 years, Robert (Bob) May;...

Nov 26, 2024

Larry Day, 82, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Springfield. He was born December 3, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Claude and Roberta Day.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Naomi Day.

No services are planned at this time.