Donna K. Rassti
Sep 6, 2010
Donna K. Rassti, 51, Springfield, passed away September 6, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. She was born February 25, 1959 in Springfield, the daughter of Richard and LaDane Innis, Donna is survived by her husband, Ahmad Rassti; three children, Roxanne, Kurosh and Amir; a sister, Cindy Cribbs; and her mother, LaDane Marriott. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Arnold W. Bader
Sep 4, 2010
Arnold W. Bader Youngest son of Paul Bader and Mary Beeker passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home in Springfield Mo., after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Relenia; his parents, and his siblings. He is survived by his children, Sandra Bader, Arnie (Debby),Jerry (Carol), Wayne (Cherry), Tammy Bader...
Jess E. Hollar
Sep 2, 2010
Jess E. Hollar was born on March 24, 1920, to Everett Ray Hollar and Norma Martha (Chappell) Hollar in Unionville, MO. He passed from this world on September 2, 2010, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Jess and his wife, Lora K. Hollar, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months prior to her unexpected death on November...
Bobby Dean
Sep 1, 2010
Bobby "Bob" Dean, 75, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in his home. He was a Korean Naval Air Corp Veteran. Bob was a barber in Springfield for 50 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Lois Dean; a son, James Michael Dean and wife, Janie; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Mac Swearingen
Aug 31, 2010
Marion B "Mac" Swearingen, Springfield, Mo. Asleep with Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Leona Swearingen for 32 years (and late wife Eleanor for 32 years) and dear father of Susan (Pete) Lauterbach, Gary (Joanne) Swearingen, Rod (Lana) Swearingen, Jack (Lisa) Swearingen, Mike Swearingen, Kathryn (HD) Shallenberger, and David (Martha) Swearingen; grandfather...
Pete Burns
Aug 31, 2010
Edwynne F. "Pete" Burns, age 82 of Springfield, died August 31, 2010. Pete was born January 6, 1928 in Sikeston, Mo. He was the son of Raymond and Margaret Burns. His childhood was spent in Sikeston amongst extended family and then lived a short time in Jefferson City, Mo. He graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield in 1946. That...
Dorothy Goodwin
Aug 30, 2010
Dorothy Goodwin, 82, Springfield, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. She was born February 25, 1928 in Long Lane, Missouri to Raymond and Essie Burton Day. Her family moved to Springfield during her childhood and she was a 1946 graduate of Springfield Senior High. Dorothy married Julian R. "Jake" Goodwin December 31, 1947...
Tedd A. Hamaker
Aug 30, 2010
Dr. Tedd Alan Hamaker died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, from complications associated with his diagnosis of cancer seven months ago. He was born on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 1961, in Tacoma, Wash., to Dr. William and Nancy Angulo Hamaker, now of Kansas City. He is survived by his wife Crista Hogan; his children, Joe, Lena, and Daniel; Crista's children,...
Dorothy Pauline Reynolds
Aug 27, 2010
Dorothy Pauline Reynolds was born Sept. 17, 1913, in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of Lillie Mae Smith and Frank Lloyd Smith. After high school graduation, she married her high school Science teacher, Alvin L. Miller, who preceded her in death. To this union one son was born, Marvin L. Miller, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one...
John Michael Fuqua
Aug 27, 2010
John Michael Fuqua, 52, Buffalo, Missouri passed away Friday, August 27, 2010. He was born January 31, 1958 in Coffeyville, Kansas. John is preceded in death by his father, John Presley Fuqua, maternal grandparents, Clarence Barton Sackett and Mary Jane (Crystal) Sackett. He is survived by his mother, Florence Lorrene (Sackett ) Henningsen, a brother, Robert Stephen Fuqua, and numerous...
Donald James Johnson, Sr.
Aug 26, 2010
Donald James Johnson was born on September 5, 1926 to Edward Lincoln Johnson and Effie Lula Wallis Johnson. He was the youngest of nine children. After serving his country in the United States Army during World War II-Luzon Islands, he returned to Springfield, Missouri, meeting Betty Beatrice Baker at Doling Park and married June 13, 1947. The "girls" soon followed,...
Herley Arthel Bedell, Jr.
Aug 25, 2010
LIFE REFLECTIONS Herley Arthel Bedell, Jr. was born in Springfield, Missouri to Herley Arthel Bedell, Sr. and Gertrude "Lorene" Wilks Bedell on April 5th 1928. Herley was the first son, and the second child born of five children. Herley accepted Jesus Christ and was Baptized at an early age. He was a member of the families church Pitts Chapel UMC...
F. Thomas Moseley
Aug 25, 2010
F. Thomas Moseley, M.D. 85, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 after a long illness. Born September 17, 1924, in Camden, Arkansas, to Will and Mamie Moseley, Tom entered the University of Arkansas in 1942, where he served as president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. In 1944, he left the University and joined the US Army Medical Corps. After...
Linda Faye Underwood
Aug 24, 2010
Linda Faye Underwood, age 66, passed away Tuesday evening, August 24, 2010, in Cox South Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1943, to Isaiah and Minnie (Hawkins) Garrett. She married the love of her life, Norman Underwood, on December 25, 1963. This union was blessed with four children. From a very young age, Linda enjoyed playing piano and singing...
Elizabeth Ann Stonestreet
Aug 23, 2010
Elizabeth Ann Stonestreet, a fourth generation member of the Sheppard family in the Springfield area, died on August 23, 2010, at the age of 90. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph Dow and Eleanor Vaughan Sheppard, her brother, Joseph Dow Sheppard II, and her husband John (Jack) Clark Stonestreet. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Eleanor Stonestreet...
