Jim L. Mace
May 22, 2026
James “Jim” Lewden Mace of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully under the care of Seasons Hospice at his home on May 22, 2026, from lifelong health complications from Agent Orange -Vietnam Military service. Jim was born August 8, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri, to Roger and Mildred Mace.
Jim attended many different schools in Springfield including St. Agnes, McDaniel, Rountree, Delaware, Jarrett,...
Cheryl T. Palmer
2026
Cheryl T. Palmer, age 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, while at Cox Hospital South in Springfield, MO.Cheryl was born on February 23,1944 in Monett, MO, the daughter of the late Elijahiea N. Coker, Jr, and Marjorie L. Coker (Howerton). She graduated with the Class of 1962 at Monett High School. Cheryl worked in a...
Bob Zumalt
May 19, 2026
Bobby “Bob” Dean Zumalt Sr., 78, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Springfield, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on January 10, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Burton High School. On October 8, 1966, he married the love of his life, Carol Jean Novack, in Hutchinson, KS.
Bob’s passions were hunting, fishing, spending time...
Donald McNeill
2026
DONALD WARREN MCNEILLAPRIL 6, 1952 - MAY 17, 2026
Donald Warren McNeill was born on April 6th, 1952 in Springfield, MO to Lyle J and Betty Rose (Taylor) McNeill. Donald attended Pleasant View Elementary and Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO where he graduated in 1970. He enlisted in the US Army in August of 1970 and was stationed in South...
Don Laven
May 15, 2026
Donald John Laven, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born in Mankato, Minnesota on June 4, 1937, to Robert and Edna Laven. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and the University of Minnesota. On June 15, 1957, he married his high school sweetheart Audrey Schuppel.
Immediately after college...
Bruce Wayne Smith
May 14, 2026
On Thursday, 5/14, Bruce left his earthly home hopefully to roar into heaven to see the best car show ever. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he graduated from Ruskin High School in 1965.
He joined the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam, where he was exposed to Agent Orange. After the Army he returned to Kansas City and held various...
Joan Young
May 13, 2026
Joan Carroll Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born in Chicago on September 17, 1931, and later made Springfield, Missouri, her home after moving there in 1972.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, John (Diane) Young and Katie (Jay Lubarsky) Young; her grandchildren, Tessa...
Anne Carolyn Gonten
May 11, 2026
Anne Carolyn Gonten, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 31, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, to Paul and Dorothy Anne Rittershouse.
Anne will be lovingly remembered for the devotion she had to her family, the kindness and strength she carried throughout her life, and the compassion she showed to...
George M. Johnson
May 11, 2026
George McAfee Johnson, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 11 from complications related to the Parkinson’s Disease he had lived with for several years.
George was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on September 28, 1945, though when he was only three months old his mother Louise Kuhn Johnson placed him in a basket and travelled with him and his older...
Stanley Wayne Haseltine
May 10, 2026
A life well lived. A man well loved.
Stanley Wayne Haseltine, 77, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026, with his family by his side. A loving father and grandfather, Stan grew up on a generational family farm in Springfield. He stayed on the farm until his passing, spending as much time as possible outside.
He was born on...
Thomas James "Jim" Parker
May 10, 2026
Thomas James “Jim” Parker (1940–2026)
Jim Parker, a beloved partner, brother, entrepreneur, and musician, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Missouri, on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. At Jim’s request, no formal ceremony will be held. He will be cremated, and at a later date, his ashes—along with those of his life partner, Don—will be scattered...
Jeanette Doggett
May 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jeanette Alene Doggett, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Jeanette lived a life focused on faith and family until her heavenly homecoming on May 9, 2026, at the age of 87 in Springfield, Missouri.
Her family moved from Missouri to Colorado when she was 17. After graduating high school and taking college courses, she...
Les Mace
May 4, 2026
Leslie Jasper (Les) Mace, who passed away on May 4, 2026, was born on May 30, 1935, to Theodore Roosevelt Mace and Eula Robertson Mace in Pacific Grove, California. His parents moved to Torrance, California, when he was 3 years old where his dad owned a Texaco service station with a hand operated gasoline pump. When Les was 7 years...
Jerry Ben Fielder
May 3, 2026
Jerry Ben Fielder, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia.
He was born on August 18, 1943, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Fielder. Jerry graduated from Parkview High School in 1961 and went on to attend Missouri State University.
Jerry was the owner and President of Springfield...
William Edward Hasler, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
William E. Hasler JR.
February 05, 1943 - April 30, 2026
William E. Hasler was preceded in death by his parents William E. Hasler SR., and Betty Celeste Hilgedick. Bill is survived by his wife Suzanne and two children Kristi (and son Jackson) and William E. Hasler III (wife, Jane), and their son William E. Hasler IV (Quaid), and daughter Emree. One...
Carl Edward Young
2026
Carl Edward Young was born on October 27, 1968 in Springfield Missouri at the Burge Hospital. He was the second child born to parents Richard E Young and Karolyn K Young.
Carl was educated in the Springfield Public School System; he graduated from Kickapoo High in 1987.
Carl participated in all sports from an early age with basketball at the Boy’s Club,...
Lois "Penny" Wilson
2026
Lois “Penny” Wilson
09/23/1936 - 04/27/2026Lois “Penny” Wilson, of Ozark, Missouri, died on April 27, 2026. Penny was born to Donald and Rosella Huetson in Vermillion, South Dakota on September 23, 1936. As a little girl, she had copper hair, inspiring her lifelong nickname, “Penny.” She attended the University of South Dakota. Following graduation, she moved to Boise, Idaho with her...
Eleanor Wagoner
Apr 27, 2026
Eleanor Ludean WagonerLoving wife, mother and grandmother
First Husband: John Howard Wagoner (Widowed)Partner: Emil Dyck Jr
Sons: Michael Craig Wagoner and wife Nancy, Mark Allen Wagoner and Wife Tammy.Daughters: Mickey Lou Wagoner and Husband Greg Tennant, Shelley Ann Weilert, Tana Lynn Fulton and Husband Terry, Angela Dee Austin.
Grandchildren: Kristi Jones, Kimberly Tennant, Emmy Henson and spouse Scott, Geoff Wagoner and Stacy Witt...
Eva Novella Scott
2026
Eva Novella (Bradford) Scott, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. She was born on May 20, 1934, to Freddie E. and Cleo (Maples) Bradford.
Eva was one of eight children and grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Walter Earl Bradford; her sisters, Blanche Harris, Velta...
