James Henry Schumacher
Jul 5, 2011
James H. Schumacher of Springfield MO died Tuesday July 5, 2011 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 31, 1939 in Marshall MN. Jim is survived by his wife Millie Schumacher; sons, Larry Schumacher and wife Casey of Springfield IL, Dan Schumacher and wife Janie and Tom Schumacher and wife Jo Marie of Springfield MO; three...
Eilene Annie Yarnton
Jul 4, 2011
Eilene passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 with her family by her side after a long illness. She was a member of United Church of Canada in Silton, Saskchewan and the Springfield Hospitality Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and May Burrows; grandson, Alexander Yarnton; sister, Joyce Charrett; son-in-law, Robert Stansberry, and her beloved dog "Bo"....
Sarah Marjorie Rhodes
Jul 2, 2011
Sarah Marjorie Estes Rhodes, age 91, Springfield, returned to the arms of her heavenly Father, Saturday, July 2, 2011 at James River Care Center. Sarah was born March 16, 1920 in Union City, Missouri. She married at the young age of 15 and from this union three children were born. Sarah was saved, baptized and a long term member of...
Don Ferrell Gose
Jul 2, 2011
Don Ferrell Gose, M.D, age 89, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones, including his new great grandson. Don was born August 6th, 1921 in Mountain View, MO to Acy Claude (Shorty) and Genevieve Ferrell Gose. He attended Drury College where he met his future wife, Donnealia (Donnie) Thompson,...
Patricia Lee Pignon
Jun 28, 2011
Patricia Lee Pignon, 83 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2011. Patt was born in Kansas City, Missouri, June 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Paul and Idella Putthoff. She was united in marriage on October 9, 1948, to her sweetheart Harold, this union lasted 62 years. Patt and Hal had one child, Russell Pignon who is...
Cynthia Jane Carter
Jun 28, 2011
Cynthia Jane Carter, 47 passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her home in Springfield. Cindy was born June 23, 1964 to Ronald W. and Marion Graybill Crane in St. Joseph, Missouri. She had resided in Springfield since age 5 and attended Pittman, Hickory Hills and Glendale High School. Cindy was an avid animal lover and adopted numerous pets over...
James Pierpont Underwood
Jun 27, 2011
James Pierpont Underwood, Jr., 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, June 27, 2011, at a Springfield hospital. Born April 18, 1930 in Clinton, Mo., he was the older of two sons born to Mary Helen and James Pierpont Underwood, Sr. In those hard, Depression-era days, he took it upon himself to look after his younger brother, Joe, and saw...
Warren Allen Myers
Jun 25, 2011
Warren Allen Myers, 84, passed peacefully into God's Kingdom on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Warren was born March 29, 1927 to William Thomas "Tom" and Henrietta Lucille Sebart Meyers in Michigan City, Indiana. Warren graduated from Wheatfield High School and joined the Navy upon graduation. World War II ended before he could begin active...
John Anthony Mead
Jun 25, 2011
John Anthony Mead passed away at St. John's Hospital, on June 25, 2011, at the age of 84, surrounded by his family, of lung cancer. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major and a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. While serving in Vietnam, he was exposed several times to Agent Orange and felt that this contributed, if not caused,...
Ashley Jackson Whyzmuzis
Jun 25, 2011
Ashley Jackson Whyzmuzis, age 27, was spirited away from this world on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at St. John's Hospital. Though his life was short, his life was never "short" of laughter, smiles or adventures. He was born on June 7, 1984 in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whyzmuzis. He was a part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program...
Sarah May Franklin
Jun 23, 2011
Sarah May (Marek) Franklin was born on August 23, 1917, to Walter and Verda Van De Mark and passed away on June 23, 2011. Preceding her in death were husband Charles Marek, siblings Carl Van De Mark, Velma Foraker, and Lucile Patterson, later husbands George Lucas and Tom Franklin. Surviving loved ones are her brother, George Van De Mark (wife...
Wilma Jenkins
Jun 22, 2011
Wilma Dee Jenkins, 76, passed away peacefully in her home June 22, 2011. She was a loving mother and wife to her high school sweetheart for 58 years. Wilma worked for 30 plus years with Beneficial Finance Co. in St. Louis and Springfield, MO. She was an avid golfer after retiring, and she enjoyed playing with her many friends and...
Dorothy L. Frichette
Jun 22, 2011
Dorothy L. Frichette, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 on her 90th birthday. She was born to George W. and Lillie Bell Tenpenny, on June 22, 1921. Dorothy was married to Emmett O. Frichette on June 22, 1937. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church, Springfield. Dorothy and husband Emmett set an example to others of the...
Dorothy Rook
Jun 21, 2011
Dorothy Mae Rook, age 86, passed away June 21, 2011 in Magnolia Square after a long illness. She was born in Sitka, Arkansas, September 12, 1924 and was raised in the area with her two sisters. She was the middle daughter of Earl and Rena Sanders. After high school, Dorothy moved to Springfield and graduated from Draughon's Business College. She...
Thelma Dunlap Venable
Jun 20, 2011
Thelma Dunlap Venable, 94, passed away Monday, June 20th at 4:10 a.m. at Mercy Villa in Springfield. She was born March 16, 1917 in Seligman, Missouri to James T. and Sarah Weddington Dunlap. Thelma graduated from Seligman High School Class of 1935. She moved to Springfield to attend Draughon's Business College and after graduating worked several years for Southern Missouri...
Frances Jane Ayre
Jun 19, 2011
Frances Cain Ayre, 96, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on June 19, 2011 in Ozark Riverview Manor. Frances was born on February 20, 1915 to Jesse and Ledora Cain in Springfield, Missouri. Frances was the widow of Edwin Miles Ayre. She is survived by son, Terry Ayre, of Kemah, Texas, son Don Ayre and special son, Pat Healy of Springfield;...
Donald Gordon Bennett
Jun 18, 2011
Donald Gordon Bennett, 86 died peacefully in his home on June 18, 2011. He was born January 1, 1925 to L. Gordon and Ruth Bennett. A member of a long-time Springfield family, Don also spent his entire life in the area. He graduated Springfield (Central) High School in 1942, where he was a member of the National Honors Society. He...
Joyce Harriman
Jun 17, 2011
Joyce Harriman, 69 was born March 13, 1942, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011 in her home with her family by her side. She fought a brave battle with cancer. She loved her family, loved cooking, loved her God and her church. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Her testimony will live...
