Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2024

Gerald Larkin Gresham of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born the son of Noah Larkin Gresham and Alma Garnet in Kansas City, Missouri on March 29, 1931.

Jerry grew up in Parkville, Missouri with his siblings Jacquelyn Ann and Linda Eileen. He graduated from Parkville High School...

Mar 24, 2024

Sophie Oresic Bower passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Springfield. Sophie was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Nicholas and Mary Oresic, one of six children, all of whom preceded her in death.

She attended St. Teresa Academy, East St. Louis, Ill., graduating in 1946.

Following graduation, Sophie worked for Southwestern...

Mar 24, 2024

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 22, 2024

Harold Eugene Buchert, 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on May 1, 1935, and was the beloved husband of Edith. Hal was a devoted father to David Buchert (Robyn Creed), Jennifer Cannon (Peter Generous), and Carolyn Combs. He was also a cherished grandfather to Delaney Cannon, Taylor Combs, Cayden...

Mar 21, 2024

Our beloved mother, Madena Faye Hall, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at the age of 94. She is survived by her two siblings, Jim Maggard and Francis Montgomery; her two daughters, Nancy Martin and Elaine Dorn and their husbands James Martin and David Dorn; five grandchildren, Nicole Layman, Jennifer Woolweaver, Jamie Cully, Matthew Dorn, and Christopher Martin;...

Mar 21, 2024

Linda Lee Van Cleave Schooler was born November 15, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Her parents were Earl and Georgia Van Cleave.

Linda married Don at 18 years old.  They went to college at Northwest Missouri State University. After college, Linda worked as a bookkeeper and at State Farm.  In their early years together, Don and Linda...

Mar 20, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Blehm, 70, of Brighton, passed away March 20, 2024.

Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Brighton Cemetery.

Mar 20, 2024

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 in the St. Agnes Cathedral Chapel.

Mar 19, 2024

David Kanis Keller, aged 68, peacefully passed on March 19, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, with his family nearby.

Having grown up in Little Rock, David is preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. Keller, Sr., and Eleanora McGehee Keller.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanne Gray Keller, and their daughter, Amelia Faith...

Mar 18, 2024

Jean Butler Newman, 92, Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 in her home. A Tennessee native, she was born to Clyde Roy and Leora Tomlin Butler on August 23, 1931 in Jackson, where she attended lower grade schools and high school. Upon graduation, Jean began her first employment as advertising manager with the Frankland Department Store in...

Mar 18, 2024

Kathleen M. Jeffries passed away on March 18, 2024, at Jacob's Ladder in Springfield, Missouri. She was the cherished wife of James H. Jeffries and the beloved mother of Andrew Jeffries and Anna Jeffries. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Judy Hawkins, her sister Christine Martin, brother Dan Hawkins, nieces Jessica Martin and Kacie Perkins, nephew Nick...

Mar 16, 2024

Clidia Mae Hendrick, 76, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was born in Coahoma, Mississippi; however, Springfield, Missouri has been home for many years.  She is the third oldest of 14 children.

Clidia was born on February 13, 1948 to the late Clyde and Mable...

Mar 16, 2024

"Grandmother" as she was lovingly called by all her grandchildren & great-grands, Shirley LaVerne Shemwell Virdon, age 93, of Springfield, departed this life peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, March 16, 2024, to be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, William "Bill" Virdon, whom she missed terribly since his passing in November 2021.  ...

Mar 16, 2024

Former Springfield, MO resident Frank Leon Clark, 85, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5-7 pm, followed by a memorial service on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10 am, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral...

Mar 15, 2024

Colonel (Retired) Kent D. Thomas passed away on March 15, 2024. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Colonel Thomas grew up as the son of an Air Force officer and later served for 24 years as an officer in the United States Army. He received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1974, and master's degrees from Purdue University in...

Mar 14, 2024

June Gilbreath, 89 of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:06 pm at her home.  She was born the daughter of Fenton and Irene Mills. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, a dining area manager at McDonald's where she loved to mingle with the customers.  June enjoying spending time with her grandchildren and  making flower...

Mar 14, 2024

Jay Gilbreath, 94 of Springfield passed away at 4:18 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Mercy Hospital.  He was born the son of Jess and Gladys Gilbreath.

He loved being at the lake, boating, skiing, fishing and really loved to sail, he coached  Coca-Cola fast pitch double A fast pitched softball team, played tennis and enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2024

Marilyn Jean Courtney (Carris) passed away on March 13, 2024.

Marilyn was born on February 26, 1955, from parents Roy B Carris an U.S. Air Force officer and L Maxine Carris at US Military Academy West Point New York.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.

Marilyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Mar 13, 2024

Nancy Ruth Helm (nee Anderson), age 90, passed away on March 13th at home, after a long illness.

Nancy grew up in Springfield. She worked in the banking industry for several years, including Union National Bank where she met and married Morris J. Helm. She left the bank to be a stay-at-home mom for their two boys...

Mar 11, 2024

Cynthia Kay "Cindy" (nee Grabast) Clark of Springfield, Missouri, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, 73 passed away March 11, 2024, after a battle with cancer.  She will be remembered for her cooking, passion for gardening, and her love of animals.  Cindy graduated from Parkview High School, Springfield, Missouri, in 1968.

In 1970, Cindy married the love...