Vance Eugene Lewis
Dec 15, 2010
Vance Eugene Lewis, 76 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1934 in Benkelman, Neb. to Jerome Burton Lewis and Fern Marie (Ketler) Lewis. He was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. Hiram Nelson Lewis. He retired from the United States Army Provocy as Sgt. 1st Class having...
Hugh Nelson Walpole
Dec 13, 2010
A man with a multitude of friends, Hugh Nelson Walpole died December 13, 2010, in his home in Springfield, Mo., a cancer victim at the age of 62. Born in Chicago, he was the only child of Sherlu Rardin Walpole and his father Hugh R. Walpole, then a University of Chicago professor. He taught his son to read at age...
William Norman Bunselmeyer
Dec 13, 2010
William Norman Bunselmeyer, known as Bill to friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on December 13, 2010. Bill was born in Allenton, Missouri to Henry and Edna Bunselmeyer on August 4, 1926. Henry was employed with the Frisco railroad and Bill spent his youth living in several Missouri towns finally settling in Marshfield where Bill...
Zenobia R. Pedneault
Dec 12, 2010
Zenobia "Billie" R. Pedneault, 91, Springfield, Mo., passed away December 12, 2010. She was born October 16, 1919 in Newark, Ark. to Elmer and Pearl Rawlings. Billie was united in marriage to Henry R. Pedneault July 21, 1945 in Miami, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a son, Henry R. Pedneault, Jr. Billie is survived...
Lawrence E. Freeman
Dec 11, 2010
Lawrence E. (Larry) Freeman, 71, died in St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from complications of lung cancer. Larry was born April 20, 1939, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to E.S. and Mattie Freeman. As a Colorado Native, he loved the mountains. He moved with his parents back to their home state of Missouri as a child...
Jesse William Welsh, Jr.
Dec 11, 2010
Jesse William "Bill" Welsh, Jr. was born December 16, 1924 in Holcomb, Missouri, and passed on December 11, 2010 at 5:45 a.m., in The Manor at Elfindale. He was the third of five children born to Jesse William Welsh, Sr., and Mayme Harrison Welsh, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his sister Helen Wells, her husband Charles A....
Roberta J. Fisher St. Clair
Dec 10, 2010
Roberta J. (Bobbie) Fisher St. Clair, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2010. She was born February 23, 1928, in Springfield to Robert C. Anderson and Vesta Gravelle (Anderson). Bobbie was a long time resident of Springfield where she raised her children. She lived in Kansas City until the mid-eighties when she returned to be...
Arthur Agee
Dec 9, 2010
Bent Agee, 89, passed away December 9, 2010 following a short hospitalization in St. John's Regional Hospital in Springfield. A native Springfieldian, he was a successful merchant and businessman with a long history of community service. For over 40 years, Bent spent his professional life at Heer's Department Store, retiring as Senior Vice-President. Following retirement, Bent stayed active for many...
Jack Warren Rauhoff
Dec 3, 2010
Jack Warren Rauhoff, Sr., was 88 years old when he died on Friday, December 3, 2010. Jack was born October 24, 1922, in Humbolt, Kan., to Harry Jackson Rauhoff and Buna C. (Summers) Rauhoff. Jack attended Chanute High School in Kansas. He also attended Coffeyville Kansas Junior College and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943...
James F. Compton
Dec 3, 2010
James F. Compton December 3, 2010 at age 69 in Springfield. Survived by his loving wife Rosmarie (Romy), sons Daniel (Jolle Kirpensteijn) of Utrecht, Netherlands; Steven (Lisa) of Willard; grandchildren Zachary and Brooke of Willard; brother John (Kathy) of Bonita Springs, FL; nephews Scott (Michele) of Bemis Point, NY, and David (Rachel) of Rochester, NY; several cousins and many dear...
Mary Grandstaff
Dec 3, 2010
Mary Ellen Stone Grandstaff Mary, 82, died December 3, 2010 after a short hospitalization at St. John's in Springfield. She was a native Springfieldian and enjoyed her last 33 years residing in the rolling country hills just outside the city. She taught elementary school and junior high school English and Journalism at Pipkin before retiring in 1984. She is survived...
Richard Wolf
Dec 2, 2010
Richard E. Wolf, age 67, of Springfield Mo., passed away at 7:43p.m., on December 2, in St Johns Hospital after a long illness. Richard retired from the United States Army after 26 years and due to illness took an early retirement from Bass Pro Shops. Richard was highly involved in Boy Scouts of America for many years. He had a...
Mark D. Hopkins
Dec 1, 2010
Mark D. Hopkins departed this life on December 1, 2010. He was a lifelong Springfield resident. Mark was born on September 16, 1955 to the late Dr. John L. & the late Mrs. Martha Ann (Hawkins) Hopkins. Mark graduated from Parkview High School in 1973 and earned a BS in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in Landscape design in 1982...
William L. Huffhines
Nov 29, 2010
William "Bill" L. Huffhines, 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2010. Bill was born October 18, 1919 to Simeon and Bergie "Bird" Huffhines in Crane, Missouri and was one of eight siblings. Bill served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia after the War. He was...
Dennie W. Rose
Nov 29, 2010
Dennie W. Rose, 89, of Springfield, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2010. He was born in Washburn, Mo., on October 23, 1921, to Lemmie and Ola (Pippin) Rose. Dennie is survived by his daughter and her husband, Rae-Jean and Allen Stephens; one grandson, Keith Stephens and his wife Annette; one grand-daughter, Jennifer Choi...
Ella Louise Snell
Nov 29, 2010
Ella "Mille" Louise Snell Ella Louise (Millemon) Snell, age 92 Springfield, passed away at 9:12 PM Monday, November 29, 2010 at her home with her son and daughter-in-law present. She was a native of Mercer, MO born on July 29, 1918, the daughter of George Ray Millemon and Louisa Gloshen Millemon. Ella graduated from Mercer High School in 1935. She...
Robert J. Fiala
Nov 26, 2010
Bob Fiala was a devoted, kind, gentle man that loved to serve his country, community and God. Born in Aurora, IL the only child of James Anton and Arline Sophia Fiala. His childhood years were spent in Downer Grove, IL where he attended school, graduating third in his class in 1937. He became an avid Cub fan in 1927, and...
Gene B. Shirley
Nov 25, 2010
Gene Bevery Shirley, age 80, of Springfield passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at St. John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was born on December 31, 1929 to Vera Johnson Shirley and James Bevery Shirley in Montgomery, Alabama. Gene graduated from Hurt Military Academy, and attended Huntington College and Duke University. Gene served...
