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Robert Wayne Jordan
Dec 12, 2011
Robert W Jordan, of Springfield MO suffered a heart attack on Monday, December 12. He was 46. Born June 5, 1965 Bob lived most of his life in the Springfield area, and graduated from Aurora High School in 1983. He attended Baker University and then Southwest Missouri State University graduating with a degree in Socio-Political Communication and Rhetoric. Bob was...
Ernest F. Telthorst
Dec 12, 2011
Ernest (Ernie) F. Telthorst, 82, Springfield, MO spent his last days in Quail Creek and passed away December 12, 2011 in St. John's Hospital. Ernie was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Emerson Electric. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Telthorst. Ernie had four children-Mark (deceased),...
Russel Anthony Caldwell
Dec 10, 2011
Russel Anthony Caldwell was born August 23, 1955 in London, England. Mr. Caldwell passed away December 10, 2011 in his home due to complications from pancreatitis. He is survived by his wife, Jane, of the home; his parents, Catherine and Tom Caldwell of Mildenhall, United Kingdom; brother, Terry and his long time partner Scotty Esquibel of Texas; brother, Andrew,...
Sarada Kotamraju
Dec 10, 2011
Sarada Kotamraju passed away on December 10, 2011. Sarada and her husband Pratap had three children, two sons, Pradeep and Nirmal and daughter, Padma. Sarada had a Masters in Library and Information Science from Catholic University, Washington D. C. Sarada has been and Emeritus Faculty Member of the Meyer Library System of the former Southwest Missouri State University, now the...
Barbara Marie Wilson
Dec 10, 2011
Barbara Marie Wilson, 84, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 6:14 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at her home. She was born March 16, 1927 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Joseph and Helen Wishneski. Barbara married Robert W. Wilson on December 27, 1952. He precedes her in death. Barbara retired from UCI Medical Center in Orange, California. Barbara was a...
Harold Loye Troxler
Dec 10, 2011
Harold Loye Troxler, SR, 77 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 3:20 p.m. Harold is the beloved husband of Pat (Purdom) Troxler. Harold was born on January 18, 1934 in Izard County, Arkansas where he was raised (north central Arkansas). to Carroll and Velma Lawhon Troxler. He has called Springfield, MO home for the last...
Jesse E. Thomas
Dec 9, 2011
Jesse Elmer Thomas, age 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday morning, December 9, in Cox South Hospital after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Jesse was born in Taney County, Missouri, on February 19, 1932, the youngest child of William Mack and Hattie Mae Thomas. He lived most of his adult life in Springfield, retiring as a salesman...
Beverly Herndon
Dec 8, 2011
Beverly Allen Herndon, Jr., 85, Springfield, died December 8 at St. John's Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1926, in Springfield, MO, the son of Beverly Allen and Mamie Irene Herndon. As a boy he was active in Scouting and attained the rank of Life Scout and Junior Assistant Scout Master of Troop 21 - the only Scout troop...
Helen Louise (Sally) Price
Dec 6, 2011
Helen Louise (Sally) Price, 90, Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Manor Care. Helen was born Oct. 27, 1921 in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Dewitt and Helen Hollingsworth. Helen was preceded in death by her brother, George Hollingsworth and grandson, Kenneth Winkler. Helen is survived by husband, Junius Milton Price; daughters, Gaye Winkler and Kaye Funk...
Gordon Bradley Douglas
Dec 3, 2011
Gordon passed away peacefully in his home on December 3, 2011, after an extended illness. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and a 22 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Gordon was a great lover of animals; donations are suggested to the Springfield C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter. Services will be held...
Dennis Leon Hatfield
Dec 2, 2011
Dennis Leon Hatfield passed away after a brief illness surrounded by his family on Dec. 2, 2011, at Cox Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Red Oak, IA, the son of Dale and Betty (Umphreys) Hatfield. Dennis lost his mother when he was 2 years old but was later blessed when his dad married Geraldine (Gerry) L. Carr...
James Denny Joy, Jr.
Dec 2, 2011
James "Denny" Joy Jr. of Springfield, 49, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011 in his home. He was born June 21, 1962 in Falls City, NE. He is survived by his parents, James "Jim" Joy Sr. and Marcia and Mark Baker. He is survived by three children and their spouses: Blake and Amber Joy, Lyndsay and Paul Peck, and...
Michael Donnell Mccrimmons
Dec 2, 2011
Michael Donnell McCrimmons, was born December 20, 1991 to Tammy Jackson and Larry McCrimmons, in Joplin , Missouri. At an early age, Michael with his parents moved to Springfield. Michael received his education from Weller Elementary, Jarrett and Parkview High School, graduating Class of 2010. Michael continued his education at Missouri Southern State University, where he and his long time...
Diondre Ra'Sean Johnson
Dec 2, 2011
Diondre Ra'Sean Johnson, 19, of Springfield, MO passed away at 2:30 am Friday, December 2, 2011 in Sarcoxie, MO. Diondre, son of Rodney "Rock" and Dionna Johnson, was born May 24, 1992 in Detroit, MI. In 1998 he moved to Springfield, Missouri then graduated from Parkview High School. Continuing his education, Johnson attended Missouri Southern State University, playing football...
Eldon Mathis
Dec 1, 2011
Eldon E. Mathis, 90, of Springfield passed away at home on DEC 1, 2011 surrounded by his wife and daughters. Eldon "Bud" Mathis, son of Ray L. and Etta O. (Lockhart) Mathis, was born December 21, 1920 in Diamond, MO. Mr. Mathis served in the United States Air Force as a B-25 pilot during World War II. On MAY 25,...
William David Atwill
Nov 30, 2011
William David Atwill, 81, of Springfield passed away surrounded by his loving children on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Cox Hospital. He was born August 10, 1930 in Springfield, MO. He was the son of William Everett and Maud Martha Jarvis Atwill. William graduated from Central High School and Drury University. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Naval Air Force...
William Hibler White
Nov 30, 2011
William Hibler White, age 87, of Chattanooga, TN passed away at home surrounded by his family on 11/30/2011 to be reconciled to our Lord and Savior. Bill was born in Wisner, NE on May 20, 1924 to Harry Raymond White and Mary Rebecca Hibler White. He spent much of his early life in Glenside, PA, New York City and Springfield,...
Barbara Ann Walter
Nov 29, 2011
Heaven has gained its brightest and warmest angel when Barbara Ann Walter, Springfield, left this earth on November 29, 2011, while her family has lost the most wonderful and compassionate wife and mother. Her friends have lost a most caring,humorous and joyful confidant. Barbara led a varied and fulfilling career dedicated to underprivileged public school children as a counselor, educator...
Phyllis Maude Heyle
Nov 29, 2011
Phyllis M. Heyle, 89, of Springfield passed away at 7:30am Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in St. Johns hospital. She was born October 2, 1922 in Springfield to Ben and Maude Anderson Schneider. Phyllis graduated from Springfield Central High School and St. John's School of Nursing and was a practicing RN for a number of years. In earlier years she was...
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