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Don William Schooler

Don William Schooler

May 7, 2023

Don William Schooler was born September 12, 1939, in Chillicothe, Missouri.  His parents were Delmar Schooler and Mary Ann Pugh Schooler.

Growing up, Don was an athlete, a member of the National Honor Society, and attended Boys State.  He also worked as a farmhand throughout high school.

Don's educational career began at Missouri University where...

Idalia Smillie

Idalia Smillie

May 7, 2023

Services are pending.

Shelby Jones

Shelby Jones

May 7, 2023

Shelby L. Jones, age 80, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Glendale Gardens in Springfield, MO. He had fought a courageous battle against Parkinson's and Dementia.

He was born July 1, 1942 to Bill and Alma (Cobb) Jones in Halfway, MO. He shared his childhood home with his...

Evans Emerson Arndt

Evans Emerson Arndt

May 6, 2023

Evans Emerson Arndt was born September 17, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa and passed May 6, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. His parents were Sydney Arndt and Katherine Myrtle Williams Arndt. He had two brothers and a sister that predeceased him: Sydney Arndt, Jr., Eddie Arndt and Cheryl Arndt.

Evans was a...

Seamus Andrew Williams

Seamus Andrew Williams

May 6, 2023

S é amus Andrew Williams, age 22 died at home on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Terra Williams and James Williams had the honor of welcoming him into the world on Monday, October 2, 2000.

'Moose' spent his childhood in the sun – building forts, playing in the pool, and exploring his way...

Theodore "Ted" H. Heidloff

Theodore "Ted" H. Heidloff

May 6, 2023

Theodore H. Heidloff (Ted), PhD, age 75, died at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2023.  He was born to Theodore T. Heidloff and Frances Jean (Hudson) Heidloff on October 14, 1947 in Paris, Illinois and resided in Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri throughout the course of his life.  Ted was a proud double graduate of Central Michigan...

Lawrence Russel Oliver

Lawrence Russel Oliver

May 6, 2023

Lawrence Russel Oliver passed away the morning of May 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his wife and children after a year of health challenges and a brief time under hospice care. He was a devoted husband, loving father, beloved grandfather and talented artist committed to his church, community and country. He will be deeply missed. This is...

Robert J. Sneed

Robert J. Sneed

May 5, 2023

Rev. Robert J. Sneed, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away at 11:47 AM on May 5, 2023 in Springfield. He was born July 4, 1946 in Lake City, AR to Oscar and Zelma Sneed.

He was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God General Council.

He was preceded in death by...

Alma Patricia Lacamp

Alma Patricia Lacamp

May 5, 2023

Alma Patricia (Patsy) Lacamp passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 5, 2023. She is survived by her sons Greg Costello and Jim Lacamp and her daughters Alissa Lacamp and Diane Jenkins. Patsy grew up in Springfield and attended Greenwood in her youth and was named Fair Greenwood. She went on to graduate from Drury College. She...

Vivian E. Honicutt

Vivian E. Honicutt

May 1, 2023

Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Sylvia Lee Bare

Sylvia Lee Bare

May 1, 2023

Sylvia L. Bare, 95 of Springfield passed away at 12:20 pm Monday, May 1, 2023 in Springfield Villa. She was born the daughter of R. E. Lee and Sylvia McDaniel.

She was a life-long member of Christ Episcopal Church and served there in numerous activities. She was also a member of the Daughters of the...

Joan Erdman

Joan Erdman

Apr 30, 2023

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Joann Beechner

Joann Beechner

Apr 30, 2023

Joann Beechner age 81, of Brookline Station passed away at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 th , 2023, at home. Joann was born the daughter of Earl and Pauline Murphy on June 25, 1941, in Polk Missouri. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield Missouri.

Joann was preceded in death by her...

Peggy "Joyce" Wright

Peggy "Joyce" Wright

Apr 30, 2023

Peggy "Joyce" Wright, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 81 following a short battle with cancer.  Joyce was born on February 6, 1942, in Greenfield, MO.  She graduated from Parkview High School in 1960 and attended SMSU where she was...

Billie Joe Hamilton

Billie Joe Hamilton

Apr 29, 2023

Billie Joe Hamilton, 89, passed away on April 29, 2023. He was born June 7, 1933 in Joplin, MO to Henry and Imogene (Moyer) Hamilton.

Billie married Helen (Shryock) Hamilton on October 19, 1956. He loved sports of all kinds. He began caddying for the local golf course at the age of 8 and had...

Richard W. Hoffman

Richard W. Hoffman

Apr 26, 2023

Richard William Walter Hoffman, 93, was born December 19, 1929, in Detroit, MI to Johanna and William Hoffman and passed away on April 26, 2023, in Springfield, MO.

He was married 44 years to Donna Opperman, and they had two daughters, Terri Hoffman, and Shelly Rosenthal, all of Springfield. Richard also has one granddaughter, Samantha...

Terry E. Dean

Terry E. Dean

Apr 26, 2023

Terry Eugene Dean, known by many as Crazy Chicken, 76, died peacefully in Cox Hospital on April 26th, 2023 with his family by his side after suffering a stroke. He was born on November 25th, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri to William E. and Alberta K. (Gilliam) Dean.

Terry was the first graduating class from Glendale...

William (Bill) Delange, Iii

William (Bill) Delange, Iii

Apr 25, 2023

William "Bill" DeLange III

"If you ask me what I came into this life to do,

I'll tell you I came to live out loud."

This quote by Emily Zola could be describing Bill DeLange, dearest brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. Bill died suddenly at home on...

Agnes C. Fenske

Agnes C. Fenske

Apr 25, 2023

Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Agnes Fenske passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Tony and Mary (Francka) Kroutil and the sister of Emma Polodna (deceased). Agnes was born near Brighton, MO, and her early education was 8 years at a country school called...

Ronald Lee Burkhart

Ronald Lee Burkhart

Apr 22, 2023

Ronald 'Ron' 'Ronnie' Lee Burkhart, aged 73, passed away on April 22nd, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ron was born in Canton, OH. Throughout his life, he was known for his hard work, dedication, and passion for helping others.

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