Obituary Listing

Jun 27, 2023

James "Bill" Barclay, beloved husband of Phyllis Barclay, passed away June 27, 2023 with his son, Steve, at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Bill Jr., and sister Norma Jean Schrader. Dear father of Scott (Teresa) and Steve (Brenda), brother of Margy Enstall and David (Joanne), grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, step-father and friend.

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Jun 26, 2023

Mary "Jo" (Barton) Knight, 66, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Jo was born on November 24, 1956 to Mary Alice (Powell) Barton and the late Joseph Barton. Jo and her brother, Withro Barton, were the 6th generation to live at the beloved family farm in Alton, Missouri which was...

Jun 25, 2023

Emil (Buck) Dyck Jr. was born in Marion, Kansas September 23, 1926. He passed away June 25, 2023.

He served in the Navy during WWII. He married Lavona Kathryn Deichman August 16, 1945 and they were married 49 years until she died. His present wife is Eleanor Wagoner.

Buck worked in the oil fields and...

Jun 23, 2023

Horst Ressdorf, 81, Springfield, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 with his wife and son, Robin by his side.  Horst was born in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1941 and moved to the states in 1950, settling in the Roselle Park-Livingston, New Jersey area, near other members of his mother's family.  He attended Livingston High School and was a 1963 graduate...

Jun 23, 2023

Larry G. Grinstead, 73, passed away June 23, 2023, in Springfield, with family by his side. He was a husband, father, Grampa, brother, uncle, teacher, business partner, volunteer, friend, and so much more. There is no way to adequately capture how much love and respect he earned during his life in this obituary.

He was born July...

Jun 18, 2023

Maebelle Louise Riffle, age 96, of Springfield, MO died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home.

Maebelle was a retired full time homemaker raising two sons and caring for her late husband and her mother in the later years.

Maebelle is survived by her son Lance (Luanne) Riffle of Springfield, MO; her daughter-in-law Lori Riffle...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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,...