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William R. Tandy

William R. Tandy

Jun 17, 2023

William Reece Tandy was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 12, 1946, to John and Eileen (Johnson) Tandy. He passed away at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, June 17, 2023 at the age of 77 after a brief illness.

Perhaps foreshadowing his one-of-a-kind personality coming into the world, Bill arrived at the stroke of midnight giving his parents...

Rhondolyn "Rhonda" Gross

Rhondolyn "Rhonda" Gross

Jun 17, 2023

Rhondolyn "Rhonda" Gross, 68, passed away on June 17, 2023, in Brookline, MO. She was born on September 21, 1954 in Springfield, MO to her parents and was the loving sister to Rod Daniels (Cindy), Tami Case (Darrell), and David White (Shelley). Rhonda was also survived by her son, Duane Gross (Selena), several nieces and nephews, and her furry...

Emmelyn Rose Marquez

Emmelyn Rose Marquez

Jun 15, 2023

Our sweet Baby Girl has gone home to the loving arms of Jesus Emmelynn Rose Marquez Born January 3rd, 2023 Died June 15th, 2023 Survived by Her Loving Parents Stephanie Anne Marquez and Joshua Thomas Mone Her Siblings Corianna and Zayn Her Grandparents Margaret and Michael Marquez Idania and Jeff Duncan Steven and Tammy Gan Funeral Visitation to be...

Glen Nolan Hardison, Sr.

Glen Nolan Hardison, Sr.

Jun 14, 2023

Glen Nolan Hardison, a former athlete, devoted family man, and dedicated employee, passed away on June 14, 2023. He was born February 21, 1938 in Springfield, MO to Loren and Ethel Hardison.

Glen spent his formative years at Republic High School, where he excelled in both baseball and basketball. His passion and talent for sports brought joy...

Toni Charles

Toni Charles

Jun 12, 2023

Toni Lynn Charles, 69, of Springfield, passed away June 12, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on April 25, 1954 to Lawrence E. Roberts, Sr. and Virginia Lee Clouse Roberts at Chanute AFB in Rantoul, IL.

She was a member of the Air Force for five years. She worked for the...

Evelyn Louise Williams Harmon

Evelyn Louise Williams Harmon

Jun 9, 2023

Evelyn Louise Williams Harmon passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1925. She grew up in the Macomb- Mansfield area. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 24 years Sidney Lawrence Harmon. As well as her parents Harmey and Mary Lou (Towe) Williams, her brothers Gerald and Harold Williams,...

Nancy J. Ellman

Nancy J. Ellman

Jun 8, 2023

Nancy Joan Ellman, 91, of Springfield, MO, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with her beloved family and devoted caregivers at her side.

Born on March 30, 1932, Nancy grew up in an Irish-American family in Chicago, attending Catholic schools and enjoying the company of many close friends. She married her high school sweetheart, Ed,...

Eve H. Seiler

Eve H. Seiler

Jun 8, 2023

Eve H. Seiler, age 96, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on June 8, 2023, in her home surrounded by family.  She was born on August 21, 1926, in Qulin, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold B. Seiler, Jr., her parents Emmet and Callie Hand, two sisters Juanita Newbold and Cynthia Hand, and...

Donna Kaye Cotner Norris

Donna Kaye Cotner Norris

Jun 7, 2023

Donna Kaye Cotner Norris, 76, Holiday Island, Arkansas, formerly of Springfield, departed to Heaven Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 23, 1946 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of W.E. Ratliff and Jean Nicholas Ratliff.

Donna Kaye enjoyed a successful and rewarding career including both media and real...

Florence Jeanette Rucker

Florence Jeanette Rucker

Jun 7, 2023

Florence Jeanette Rucker died surrounded by her family on June 7, 2023 in Eureka, Missouri at the age of 85.  She was born June 9, 1937 in Braxton, Mississippi to Etson Everett and Lois Jackson.  Mrs. Rucker was raised in Springfield, Missouri.  She graduated from Drury College in 1959 and later received a Masters Degree from Washington University.  Mrs....

Carl Boonstra

Carl Boonstra

Jun 7, 2023

Carl Boonstra was born on May 26, 1925 in Ringsted, Iowa to Henry and Rose (Koistra) Boonstra, immigrants from the Netherlands. He passed away on June 7, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri.

The family moved to Denver, Colorado in 1937. When he was 12, Carl had to drop out of school to help provide for the family.

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Josephine "Jo" Smith

Josephine "Jo" Smith

Jun 6, 2023

Josephine "Jo" Read Smith, age 97, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.

Born to John Hobart Read and Albertha Denny Read at Dale, Illinois, on March 22, 1926, Josephine was the third of seven children. Even in the last years of her life, she loved regaling her family with stories of the fun and...

Dixie Jane (Lisenby) Bonser

Dixie Jane (Lisenby) Bonser

Jun 4, 2023

Dixie Jane (Lisenby) Bonser, 96, passed away June 4, 2023. She was born July 25, 1926 to Ted and Edna (McKinney) Lisenby. Mom was the third of six children. Mom and her siblings grew up in what is known as the greatest generation, where you worked hard, played hard, ate what was put on the table and were grateful...

Michael R. Grassa

Michael R. Grassa

Jun 3, 2023

Springfield, MO -- We say farewell to Michael Grassa, who left an indelible mark on our hearts with his warmth, spirit, and selfless nature. On June 3rd, 2023, at the age of 39, Michael embarked on his next great adventure, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

Born on December 30, 1983, in Allentown,...

Dorothy June Hawkins

Dorothy June Hawkins

Jun 3, 2023

Dorothy June Hawkins (Case), a warm, loving mother and wife, died in the early morning hours on June 3, 2023 in Springfield, MO. Dorothy lived a long life centered around her 56-year marriage to Ralph G. Hawkins; raising her family of four children; taking care of her husband and the family household, while also holding down a full-time job...

Janet E. Casey

Janet E. Casey

Jun 2, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Casey of Springfield, MO entered eternal rest on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born and raised in San Francisco, California on January 24, 1933, to Florence Rose and Thomas Henry Foster. Janet married her forever love and father of her children, John Edward Casey on April 21, 1954. They shared 30 years of holy matrimony welcoming...

Fred G. Anderson, Jr.

Fred G. Anderson, Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Donna Baldi

Donna Baldi

Jun 1, 2023

Donna Jane Johnson Baldi was born the eighteen of April Nineteen Hundred-Fifty in Springfield, Missouri.  She died June first of this year.  Donna suffered a stroke in late May and was unable to recover.

She was born the second child of Betty Baker Johnson and Donald James Johnson.  They both preceded her in death as well as...

Carolyn Beth Moncrief

Carolyn Beth Moncrief

May 31, 2023

Carolyn Beth (Tucker) Moncrief, 77 of Springfield, MO passed away at 5:17 p.m. 31st day of May 2023,  peacefully in her home after a short illness. She was born the daughter of Cary and Mary Emma (Louis)Tucker, in Alliance, Ohio on September 29, 1945. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Akron Ohio where she accepted Christ as...

Mary Ann Herfkens

Mary Ann Herfkens

May 30, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

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