Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2022

Alicia H. Ackerman, 68, Springfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Cox South.  She was born January 15, 1954 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Alice Marie (Gleason) Burkhart.

Alicia was an incredibly selfless person who always put others before herself.   Her devout faith played...

Sep 13, 2022

Anna Pearl Hall Osredker

June 19, 1933 – September 13, 2022

Anna Pearl (née Hall) Osredker, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri. Born on June 19, 1933, to James W. and Sophia A. (Borders) Hall of...

Sep 9, 2022

Jeanne Craig Stinson, 92, died peacefully September 9 th .  Jeanne was born to Amos and Winifred Craig in October of 1929 in Springfield, MO, where she lived all her life. "When I was born my mother stayed the customary two weeks in the hospital," Jeanne said. "When I was four months old, the house at 800 E Grand...

Sep 9, 2022

Katherine (Katie) Avery; 94, died September 9, 2022, at home of natural causes surrounded by family. She leaves behind her son, Lynn Avery, and daughter Celeste Smith; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many close friends. Born in Springfield, MO the daughter of Will and Jessie Peters she lived as a lifelong resident of Springfield.

Katie showed a...

Sep 9, 2022

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Sep 8, 2022

Robert M. "Bobby" Allison, of Springfield, passed away on September 8, 2022, in Mercy Hospital.  He was the son of Robert M. Allison and Betty Jean (Hicks) Allison, who preceded him in death.

He worked for Southwest By-Products and the Carter family for over 40 years. He was a well-known philanthropist.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...