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Robert C. Wheeler

Robert C. Wheeler

Mar 13, 2009

Bob Wheeler, 77, of Springfield, Missouri died early Friday at the Cambridge Center. Bob was born in Weaubleau, Missouri in 1932 to Earnest C. Wheeler and Pearl Bower. He married Jean Shryer in 1952 and lived in Springfield until his death. He is survived by his son Rob Wheeler, daughter-in-law, Missy Wheeler, and grandson Joe Wheeler all of Kansas City,...

Herbert Mcintyre

Herbert Mcintyre

Mar 13, 2009

Herbert McIntyre, 64, Springfield, passed away March 13, 2009 in St. John's. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Evelina; a son, Ali and fiance', Teresa Johnson; a daughter, Anna Haney; three brothers; one sister; and lots of friends and close friend, Orlando Dicus. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood...

Dorothy Ruth Adkins

Dorothy Ruth Adkins

Mar 13, 2009

Dorothy Ruth Adkins (nee Unger) Age 85, died March 13, 2009 in St. Louis, MO after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Lulu Unger. Born in Cabool and reared in Elk Creek Missouri, she worked at the Pentagon on the Manhattan Project during the last year of World War II. After the war she...

Ollie T. Whitehead

Ollie T. Whitehead

Mar 12, 2009

Graveside services for Ollie Tillman Whitehead, 99, will be held on Monday, March 16, at 1 p.m., in Springfield National Cemetery, with Sara Lambrith officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Ollie was born July 17, 1909, to John and Laura Tillman of Rogersville, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Glenn R. Whitehead on July 5, 1928. They...

Clifford C. Kollmeier

Clifford C. Kollmeier

Mar 12, 2009

Clifford C. Kollmeier, 95, Springfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009. He was born March 14, 1913, in Lockwood , Mo., to Gustav and Lula Kollmeier. Clifford was united in marriage to Georgia Marie Richardson in 1949. During World War II, he worked for the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. Clifford retired after 30 years as a machinist with...

Dr. Thomas Stewart Field

Dr. Thomas Stewart Field

Mar 12, 2009

Thomas Stewart Field, 93, Springfield, peacefully left his earthly family Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born June 2, 1915, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and Ann Field, he married his "Ginny Girl", Virginia Leach, May 20, 1939. They lived, loved, worked, and served together until her death in 1994. Remembering him today are their two daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. & Mrs....

Mary Ann Jirik

Mary Ann Jirik

Mar 11, 2009

Mary Ann Jirik, 75, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in her home following a long illness. She was born March 24, 1933, in Verona, Mo., to Albert and Flora Pfitzner Schmidt. Mary Ann lived in the Verona and Monett area until moving to Springfield in 1996. She married LeRoy Jirik on January 30, 1954, and he...

Susan L. Ulrich

Susan L. Ulrich

Mar 10, 2009

Susan "Sue" Lynn Ulrich, 60, of Springfield, departed this life to begin her heavenly life on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, after a long and valiant struggle with cirrhosis of the liver. She was born December 16, 1948, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Charles and Mary Lou (Whitley) Alfred. Sue is survived by her very loving husband of nearly 39 years, Bob...

Loretta Pauline Sidebottom

Loretta Pauline Sidebottom

Mar 10, 2009

Loretta Pauline Sidebottom, age 97, of Springfield, Mo., passed away March 10, 2009, in Ozark Riverview Manor. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, in Springfield National Cemetery, with Dr. J.R. Duncan officiating, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time, in the funeral home. Pauline...

Mildred Jean Kindall

Mildred Jean Kindall

Mar 8, 2009

Mildred Jean Kindall passed away in her sleep on March 8, 2009 at the Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Missouri. She was 85. Mildred was a devoted mother and homemaker who helped her husband, Charles Denzil Kindall, start Harding-Kindall Glass, which later became Kindall Glass. She was born and raised in Fordland, Mo. by her parents Pleas and Gussie Smith....

Marie Elizabeth Macaluso

Marie Elizabeth Macaluso

Mar 8, 2009

Marie Elizabeth Rauenbuehler Macaluso passed away in her sleep on March 8th, 2009. She was born on Aug.11th,1943 in Burbank, CA to Rudolf and Marie Rauenbuehler. As an Army wife, she lived in many places and has been a resident of Springfield for the past 14 years. Marie was an R.N., den leader, foster parent, Master Gardener, and raised show...

William John Burling

William John Burling

Mar 7, 2009

William John Burling January 27,1949 March 7, 2009 A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ACLU Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri or to the American Cancer Society.

William "Bill" Phillips Dodds

William "Bill" Phillips Dodds

Mar 6, 2009

William "Bill" Phillips Dodds, 62, Rogersville, passed away at 7:49 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 after being diagnosed with lung cancer on January 28, 2009. Bill was born February 14, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to William Leo Dodds and Ruth Alexander Dodds. He grew up and attended school in Branson, graduating from high school in 1965, where he excelled...

Frank Lee Fullington

Frank Lee Fullington

Mar 6, 2009

Frank Lee Fullington, Sr., 58, Walnut Grove, Missouri, passed away at 2:27 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 in St. John's. He was born July 29, 1950 in Greene County, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Mary Eslick Fullington. Frank was the owner and operator of a sanitation service company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Donald L. Hood

Donald L. Hood

Mar 5, 2009

Donald L. Hood, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009, in The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek, in Springfield, Missouri. Don was born on September 11, 1918, in Creston, Iowa, to Fred and Florence Hood. He spent his childhood years in this southern Iowa community before graduating from Creston High School in 1936. He worked with his father in farming...

Melvin J. Sunderman

Melvin J. Sunderman

Mar 5, 2009

Melvin J. Sunderman, 86, passed away March 5, 2009, in St Johns Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1923, in Mill Creek, Missouri. He moved to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 2. He went into the Air Force in 1941, and served in the European Theater until 1945. On April 8, 1953, he was married to his...

John E. Craig, Iii

John E. Craig, Iii

Mar 4, 2009

John Elijah Craig III, 72, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, after a short illness. He was born in Springfield, Mo., on April 6, 1936, the son of the late John E. Craig Jr. and Thelma (Hesterlee) Craig. John attended Springfield Public Schools. During his teen years he was an avid rollerskater, and medaled in the...

Grant A. Kauffman

Grant A. Kauffman

Mar 4, 2009

Grant A. Kauffman October 2, 1923 - March 4, 2009 Grant, Dad, Papa Those of us who knew and loved you will miss you and carry your spirit forever. "I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree... And I shall have some peace there..." -W.B. Yeats Memorial gifts are suggested to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425...

Charles Herbert Wilcox

Charles Herbert Wilcox

Mar 2, 2009

Charles H. Wilcox, 92, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2009, surrounded by people he loved. Born to Aurelius Jackson Wilcox and Cora Cowden Wilcox in Pleasant Hope, Missouri, Charles grew up with a devotion to family, a love of life, and a keen interest in sports. The youngest of ten children, Charles liked being with people and learned...

Sandra M. Eagleburger

Sandra M. Eagleburger

Mar 1, 2009

Sandra Jean Eagleburger, 50, Springfield, passed away March 1, 2009. She is survived by ex-husband, Mark Anthony Eagleburger; two children, Jennifer Hastings, 29, and Ryan Eagleburger, 28; daughter-in-law, Alicia Eagleburger, 22; and three grandchildren, Avery Mann, 8, Asher Hastings, 5, and Braden Eagleburger, one month. A memorial service will be held in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole, at 1...

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