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Soynia Karen Larsson

Soynia Karen Larsson

Sep 7, 2022

Soynia Karen Larsson departed the Earth on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was 85 years old.

Born on December 8, 1936 in Springfield, Mo to Paul Reynold Larsson and Wanda Gilbert Larsson, her early childhood was spent on ranger stations around Southern Missouri, Indiana and Illinois as the family's life was built around her father's career in...

Deanna Gorden

Deanna Gorden

Sep 7, 2022

Deanna Louise Gorden, age 84, passed away on September 7, 2022, in her home.  She was born the daughter of C. Wallace Clark and Helen C. Clark (Eek) in St. Louis, Missouri.

She attended Central High School graduating in 1956. She then went on to Burge Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1959.  She practiced as...

Renata Hannelore Ressdorf

Renata Hannelore Ressdorf

Sep 7, 2022

Renata, who was also known as Renny, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2022 at home.

A registered nurse, Renata was a 2014 graduate of Ozark Technical College with an Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) degree. She was a 1992 graduate of Kickapoo High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University where she majored in Psychology.

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Jeffrey Lamott Bolden

Jeffrey Lamott Bolden

Sep 6, 2022

Jeffrey Lamott Bolden was born to the union of Lloyd W. Bolden and Beverly (Bolden) Yancy on May 18, 1967 in Springfield, Missouri.

Jeffrey confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age.  He graduated from Central High School in Springfield in June 1985.  Shortly after high school Jeffrey served in the Department of the Army Reserve...

Jerry W. Dowdy

Jerry W. Dowdy

Sep 6, 2022

If you knew Jerry, you knew he was determined to drive a truck before he could even tie his own shoes.

Jerry Wayne Dowdy was born on May 3, 1954 to Vernell and Ed Dowdy in Sacramento, California. His childhood was shaped by an imagination that comes only from taking struggles in stride. Jerry used that imagination...

Robert "Bob" L. Fender

Robert "Bob" L. Fender

Sep 5, 2022

Robert Leroy Fender (Bob) Dad and Grandpa was born May 3, 1931 to Clifford and Sue (Chowning) Fender in Springfield, MO. He went home to Heaven on Labor Day September 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He graduated from Springfield Senior High School (Central) and later got his degree at Drury College. Bob then...

Lt. Col. (Ret) Henry George Anton

Lt. Col. (Ret) Henry George Anton

Sep 4, 2022

Henry Anton, 67, a proud veteran of the Army, passed away at his home September 4, 2022 after a long courageous battle with his lungs.

He was preceded in death by his dad, George, and his sister, Rose Sheldon.  He is survived by his beloved wife Evelyn of over 45 years, his mother Inge, brothers Pat and...

Richard (Dick) Peterson

Richard (Dick) Peterson

Sep 4, 2022

Richard (Dick) Peterson

Our Papa, Dad and husband of 64 years to the love of his life Margaret.

Born August 29, 1935 in McPherson, KS – Died September 4, 2022 in Galena (Buttermilk Springs), MO.

Son of Glenn and Grace Peterson of Burdick, KS, father...

Frank "Skip" Huffhines

Frank "Skip" Huffhines

Sep 4, 2022

Frank "Skip" Huffhines passed away peacefully in his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Frank was born October 29, 1930, in Jefferson City, Missouri.  He was the son of Frank A. Huffhines and Kathryn I. (Kolkmeyer) Huffhines who have preceded him in death.  He was united in marriage to Shelbia J. (Jacobs) Huffhines...

Jannett E. Foshe

Jannett E. Foshe

Sep 1, 2022

Jan was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, wife, friend, and a wonderful homemaker. Jan loved decorating and making her home a comfortable place. She enjoyed laughing and making little jokes in her conversations with her family and friends. She was always ready to have a cup of coffee and sit at the table to chat. Jan loved animals,...

Warner L. Wilson

Warner L. Wilson

Sep 1, 2022

Warner L. Wilson passed away on September 1, 2022, at 4:14 PM.

Warner was born on September 17, 1933, in Aurora, MO, the son of Gene and Laura (Craker) Wilson who have preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Linda (Greer) Wilson on June 11, 1954. Warner lost Linda on August 7, 2012, after...

J D Sellers

J D Sellers

Aug 30, 2022

James Daniel "JD" Sellers, 81, of Springfield, departed this life on August 30, 2022. He was born September 10, 1940 in Independence, MO to Leslie Thomas and Ellen Maudelle Sellers, who preceded him in death along with sisters Ruth Yarborough and Marilyn Jamison.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carole Jeanne Sellers of Springfield;...

Gladys Linson

Gladys Linson

Aug 30, 2022

Gladys Marie (Stephenson) Linson, 90, of Mansfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Rocky Ridge Care Center in Mansfield, MO.

Gladys was born on April 23, 1932 in Shelby County, MO, the daughter of Virgil and Goldie (Perrigo) Stephenson. Gladys enjoyed sewing, oil/acrylic painting, painting on saw blades, cooking and other crafts. She was...

Jerrie Jane Trotter

Jerrie Jane Trotter

Aug 29, 2022

Jerrie Jane Trotter, (aka Nanny)  74, Springfield, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2022 in her home.  She was born April 29, 1948 in Springfield, the daughter of Earl and Ertis Trotter.

Jerrie, or as some knew her, Janie, was a fun loving, hilarious, entertaining, colorful and sometimes unpredictable person. She surely kept her guardian...

Edna Mae Stewart

Edna Mae Stewart

Aug 29, 2022

Edna Mae Stewart, 92, of Springfield, MO, was called home by the Lord on August 29, 2022. Edna was born January 18, 1930 in Cape Fair, MO to Verl and Wilmuth Talley. She grew up in and around Cape Fair and Crane, Missouri, with her parents and her brother Norman, graduating from Crane High School.

Edna met...

Ralph E. Davidson

Ralph E. Davidson

Aug 29, 2022

Ralph E. Davidson, age 97, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, August 29, 2022.

He was born December 7, 1924 in Springfield, MO the son of Vernon and Lillie (Spivey). Ralph was united in marriage to Betty (Daniel) Davidson on May 16, 1948 in Springfield, MO by Rev. Lynn Swadley.

He was drafted on his...

Laura Louise Ledford

Laura Louise Ledford

Aug 28, 2022

Laura Louise Ledford, 61, of Springfield, MO passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on August 28th, 2022 in her home lovingly surrounded by family. She was born the daughter of Linda Newman and Robert Lockard in Santa Ana, California. Shortly after High School, she met and fell in love with David Ledford. They spent...

Wanda J. Hedgpeth

Wanda J. Hedgpeth

Aug 28, 2022

Wanda J Hedgpeth, 88, Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 peacefully at Hopedale Assisted Living.

Wanda was born April 4, 1934 in Hillsboro, TX to John and Lou Kimbrough. Wanda was blessed with two daughters, Donna Whitfield (Steve) and Diane Clauss (Richard), who blessed her with three granddaughters, Stephanie Jones (Trip), Laura Whitfield, and Katie...

Ila M. Lines

Ila M. Lines

Aug 28, 2022

Ila Mae Lines, 91, Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022.  She was born May 17, 1931, in Grove Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Claude Newton and Iba Lee (Delk) Howell. She graduated from Niangua High School as the school salutatorian, Sr. Class President, and Sr. Queen.  She attended Southwest Missouri State Teachers College and then worked at the...

Elias Melendez

Elias Melendez

Aug 27, 2022

Visitation will be Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with service to follow at 6:00 PM in the funeral home. Graveside Service will be Friday, September 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

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