Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2022

James R. Buescher, 89, Springfield, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.  Born September 30 th , 1933 in Oak Park, Ill to Walter and Olga Buescher.  He graduated from the University of Illinois and served in the U.S Army. He worked for Kroger, Pillsbury, and Waldon and Sons in food marketing. He loved golf and the lake of the...

Nov 10, 2022

Bette A. Hunt, 83, of Springfield, passed away at 7:55 AM on November 10, 2022 in her home with family by her side.

She was born April 16, 1939 in State Center, IA to Walter and Nellie Bohrisch. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.

Bette was preceded in death by...

Nov 10, 2022

Catherine C. Thompson, devoted wife, mother and student online with East Central College in Union, MO, died in her sleep of a cardiac arrhythmia. She was 57 years old. Cathy was a devout Christian, never met a stranger and gave full measure to her family and friends. She held a number of positions in business from retailing...

Nov 8, 2022

Bobbie J. Terrill, age 77 passed away November 8, 2022, at Springfield Villa. He was born the son of Ival and Jessie Terrill in Fordland, Missouri.

He was a Shriner and a Mason.  Bobbie was also a member of Crossways Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 8, 2022

Shirley Vodene (Edwards) Park was born November 8, 1935, to John Roland and Alta Edith (Nelson) Edwards in Thayer, Missouri, and entered heaven's gates surrounded by her family on her 87 th birthday, November 8, 2022, in Ozark, Missouri.

Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior as a child and sought Him all the days...

Nov 7, 2022

Nancy Janes Rhymes, 73, of Springfield, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on November 7, 2022 in her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 31, 1948 in Springfield, MO to Donald and Atha Janes.  She became a member of Woodlands Church in The Woodlands, TX, after she moved to the area...

Nov 5, 2022

Nancy was born on July 7, 1934, in Springfield, MO to Paul and Helen (Spears) Ament and died peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  She started school at Lakewoods one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Senior High (Central) and attended SMS where she was a member of Tri-Sigma, and she met her future husband.

Nov 4, 2022

Scott Pilgrim, 66, of Springfield, passed away on November 4, 2022 in his home. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Springfield to Dan and Virginia Adkins Pilgrim. Scott enjoyed being outdoors and going to deer camp with his buddies. He also loved watching cartoons with his grandchildren. Scott was a huge history and music buff. He loved...

Nov 4, 2022

Gloria Van Hook of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years old on November 4 th , 2022.

Gloria was born in London, Arkansas on April 28 th , 1926 to Logan and Sylvia (Bunn) Tate. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters, the youngest was Gloria.

Oct 31, 2022

Lawrence Kirby "Larry" Daniel, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri passed away October 31, 2022 at Mercy Hospital following a long battle with various health issues.

Larry was born the youngest of three children to Raymond E. "Cotton" Daniel and Maydelle Kirby Daniel in their home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. As a young child, he enjoyed his small...

Oct 31, 2022

Esther (Thomison) Bedell , age 79, departed her life on October 31, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.  She is the daughter of the late George P. Thomison, Sr. and Annie L. (Fox) Thomison.  She was born and raised in Petersburg, TN.  Esther was affectionately known as "Little Sis," being the second born alongside her twin sister,...

Oct 31, 2022

February 3, 1935 – October 31, 2022

Marilyn Fuelling, 87, quietly passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 3, 1935 in Springfield, MO to Clyde Medley and Niline (Heflin) Medley. She attended K-12 at Greenwood Laboratory School in Springfield. She began her college studies at Mary Baldwin...

Oct 29, 2022

On October 29, 2022, Vicki L. Broshear went to be with the Lord after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Fredrick Broshear and Virginia Sousley and her sister Anita Broshear. Vicki is survived by her sisters; Janice Rog and Sheri (David) Mayes. She loved her many nieces and nephews: Amber Baker – Lutz. Kimberly...

Oct 29, 2022

Marquis D. Howell, Il was born on January 16, 1968 and passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 54. Marquis was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama while his dad was stationed there in the Army.

He grew up in Florida and moved to Springfield, MO after he graduated high school. After high school he...

Oct 26, 2022

Jeanne Whitaker age, 64, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 10:30 PM October 26, 2022 in her home. She was born the daughter of Barbara Dunn and Ed Blevins.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Gilland, and grandparents, August Dunn and Ollie Dunn.

Jeanne is survived by her daughter Jami Wilson of...

Oct 24, 2022

John Thomas "J.T." Woodruff III was born on September 16th, 1956 to parents, David and Catherine "Cass" Woodruff in Springfield, Missouri. He was a life long resident of Springfield. J.T. was baptized at St. Agnes on December 30th, 1956. He passed away peacefully in his home on October 24th, 2022 surrounded by friends and his beloved German shepherd, Gumbo....

Oct 23, 2022

On October 23, 2022, Virginia F. Sousley went to be with Jesus and her first husband, the love of her life, Fredrick Broshear.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Anita Broshear; her parents, Jessie and Fern Tadlock; her siblings: Beulah Tadlock, Charles Tadlock, Barbara Griffin, and Beverly Leatherman and her son-in-law,...

Oct 22, 2022

Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Oct 21, 2022

William (Bill) Jerry Nicholson was called home by his Heavenly Father on October 21, 2022. Bill was born on March 26, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri to Vernon and Virginia Nicholson. He graduated from high school in Mt. Vernon, MO. Bill recognized the importance of education. He attended several colleges and earned various degrees. He received his BS...

Oct 21, 2022

Jeffery Dale Kelly, age 57, of Hollister, Missouri entered into rest on Friday, October 21, 2022, with his family by his side.

Jeff was born on July 11, 1965, to Billy Wayne Kelly and Naomi Dale (Vines) Wright.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Maison Mercer, and four step siblings. He is...