Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2024

Jerry Walton

William Jerry Walton, 84, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 in his home.

Informal visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Galloway Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to...

Mar 5, 2024

Harry Partenheimer, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Red Bud, Illinois, born to Milton and Artona Partenheimer.

He was a 1952 graduate of Maryland Heights High School in St. Louis County.  In 1972 he established Queen City Kitchens, Inc. Harry was a master woodworker...

Mar 4, 2024

Joan Kae Johnson was born on May 16, 1935.  Her declining health in the last few months lead to her passing on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Cox South Hospital at the age of 88.

She was born in Garrison, Iowa, the third of four daughters to Leland and Miriam Pieper (Pippert). She loved and talked often...

Mar 4, 2024

Kenneth Deane Stimson, 84, of Springfield, passed away March 4, 2024 at home. Ken was born on June 5, 1939 to Harold and Hazel Stimson in Rochester, MN. He grew up in Flandreau, SD, attended public schools and graduated from high school in 1957. Ken enlisted in the United States Army in November 1957. He trained in machine accounting...

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Ann Erickson Wood, born on March 10, 1935, passed away on March 3, 2024.  She was a devoted Christian, cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and educator, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and the memory of her beautiful smile.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Chester E. Erickson and Erma Rathbone Erickson, her...

Mar 3, 2024

Ronald E. Coffey, 62, Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Mercy Hospital.  He was born July 24, 1961 in Lebanon, MO, the son of Joan Coffey.

Ronnie as he was known by family and friends, graduated from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Missouri and then served with the United States Navy for four years. He...

Mar 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Cox, 81, of Springfield, MO. passed away on March 2, 2024, of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Springfield, MO on December 29, 1942, to parents Ernest and Violet Brown.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by daughter Dana Brunsman who passed away in 2016.

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth G. Rhoades was born in Jacksboro, Texas on December 27, 1943 to Cleo and Susie Strawbridge Rhoades.  He married Patsy Beesley on May 28, 1965, the day after they both had graduated from Baptist Bible College.  Kenneth and Patsy had two children, son Stephen and daughter Cheryl.  While living in Sneed Camp as a young boy, which was...

Feb 27, 2024

Roberta Brownell was born December 14,1938 in Sterling, Colorado.  She departed this life February 27, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer.  Roberta was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Cassidy United Methodist Church, an avid reader, and Master Bridge player.

She is survived by husband Bernard of 66...

Feb 26, 2024

Sue Whorton passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Sue was born to Nellie and George Wells on August 24, 1930 in Douthet, Oklahoma.

After graduating from High School in Pryor, Oklahoma Sue moved to Springfield, MO to attend Southwest Missouri State. After moving back to Pryor, Sue married D.H. (Jim) Whorton on January 1,...

Feb 26, 2024

Willena ("Willie") Kay Griffith, 91, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.

Willena is survived by her sons, Paul Griffith of Ozark, Missouri and Ken (Ann) Griffith of Dallas, Texas; four granddaughters, Kelly Griffith of Ozark, Missouri, Stacy (Christopher) Johnstonbaugh of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Amy (Greg) Haugen of Arlington, Texas, and Kathy (Brad) Harmon of Iowa...

Feb 26, 2024

Janet Sue (Duke) Winsor, daughter of the late Monroe and Clarice (Pennington) Duke, was born November 14, 1937 in Sarcoxie, MO, and departed this life on Sunday, February 26th, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 86 years old.

She married Richard Winsor March 13th, 1964 at the First Christian Church in...

Feb 25, 2024

Frances Lyle (née Gildersleeve) passed away February 25, 2024, at the age of 102. Born February 6, 1922, in Clinton (Henry County), MO, Frances lived a full, purposeful, and vibrant life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warm and high-spirited personality drew people to her everywhere she lived, worked, and traveled.

Frances was the only...

Feb 23, 2024

Elmer Roy Moore, passed on February 23, 2024, at the age of 95.

Born on September 12, 1928, Elmer is survived by his of wife 68 years, Marilyn Moore, two children, Bruce Moore (Patti) and Karen Merkle (Jim), four grandchildren (Mari, Nikki, Eric & Jenny), and one great-grandchild (Sophie).

Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, the son...

Feb 22, 2024

Judy Huntsman McDonald passed away February 22, 2024 after a years-long fight with Alzheimer's.  As we remember our "good ol' gal" Judy, she was first a descendant of migrant workers, schoolteachers, and farmers--born February 22, 1945 in Miller, South Dakota to Kenneth Brown and Sarah (Fraser) Brown.  Raised in nearby Gann Valley, Judy was industrious, sharp, and buoyant from...

Feb 21, 2024

David Charles Benassi, 70 was born September 3, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones following a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his parents, Robert and Rita Benassi, and brothers, Michael and Anthony.   He is survived by his loving son Jeremy, step-son Jamie, sister...

Feb 21, 2024

Thomas James Kenny, 84, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in his home.  He was born December 5, 1939 in Carbondale, PA, the son of John Thomas and Margaret Mary Kenny.

Tom always shared memories of getting into mischief, jumping on trains, and learning about life while growing up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. In 1959, he joined...

Feb 21, 2024

Michael Dennis Lehar, age 77, of Niangua and Springfield passed away February 21, 2024 in Niangua, Missouri.  He was born the son of Rudy and Mildred Lehar September 21, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri.  He loved being on his farm, playing music and raising cattle.

Michael is preceded in death by his mother and father and a daughter,...

Feb 20, 2024

Carol Williams, 81, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 24, 1942 in Conway, Missouri, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys Schulz.

Carol was a beloved wife, loving mother and proud nanny.  She and Sam were married for 60 years and together they enjoyed playing golf...

Feb 20, 2024

Glenn Kristek, 82, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, at his home in Springfield, Missouri with loved ones by his side. Glenn was born on November 6, 1941, in Verona, Missouri to William and Sophia Kristek.

Glenn moved from his family's farm in Verona to Springfield in 1959 to start school at Missouri State University. The...