Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of The Honorable John C. Holstein

January 10, 1945 – December 31, 2024

Judge John Charles Holstein, a distinguished jurist and devoted husband and father, passed away on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.

A native of Springfield, Missouri, he was born on...

Dec 30, 2024

James Camden Hutchison, Jr. died December 30, 2024, in his 98th year. Jim is survived by seven children, Jimmy (Debbie), Bob (Debbie), David (Kathy), Carol (Dow), John (Shelly), Pete (Judy), and Elaine (Craig). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren as well as the extended Griesemer family.

Jim was preceded in death by his...

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara Lee Daniel of Springfield, MO passed peacefully on December 29,2024 at the age of 90.  In her final days, she was able to see and talk to her children and grandchildren who had all gathered in Springfield for Christmas.

Barbara was born in Siloam Springs, AR on Nov. 7, 1934 to James & Margaret Abraham.   Prior...

Dec 28, 2024

Vivian Joann Hubbard Clopton, age 95 was born April 17, 1929 in Goodman, MO and died December 28, 2024 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Doug and Dorothy Clopton in Lenexa, Kansas. She had Alzheimer's for the past few years but passed away after a brief illness.

Services will be held on January 3, 2025...

Dec 28, 2024

Carolyn Anne Krause, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away at 8:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dorothy and Jules Grogan.

Carolyn was a member of Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri and was also a part of the Springfield Dog Training Club. She was united in marriage to James Michael Krause on...

Dec 27, 2024

Jay passed away at age 65 on December 27, 2024.   He was from Springfield, MO, growing up in Bolivar, MO and was the son of Rheba and Jac Zimmerman.

He is preceded in death by his mother Rheba and father Jac Zimmerman of Bolivar, MO; his brother David Zimmerman of Jefferson City, MO.  He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2024

Stan Miesner, age 81, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born December 30, 1942 in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Harry and Eleanor Miesner. He was a graduate of Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. and M.A. in History). He taught American History at Springfield Public Schools for twenty-seven years and...