Obituary Listing

Jun 13, 2022

Robert Booth Murray III of Ventura, California and Springfield, Missouri passed away on June 13 th , 2022 at the age of 52 years old. He is survived by his wife, Kristine Marie Murray, of Ventura, California.  He is also survived by his father, Robert Booth Murray Jr., his sister Jill Murray North and her husband Nolan North and...

Jun 13, 2022

On June 13, 2022, our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus with loved ones by her side.

Kay Marie Kerby was born to Hazel and John Niederhuth on December 10, 1935, in Springfield, Missouri. She attended Central High School and Southwest Missouri State University, later working at...

Jun 12, 2022

Joyce Estella Burns, age 82 passed away June 12th, 2022 in the evening in Springfield, MO.The funeral services will be held, Friday, June 17th, at one o'clock at North Side Assembly of God, located at 2310 North Campbell, Springfield, MO 65803. Visitation will be Thursday, June 16th from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock in the evening at Gorman-...

Jun 12, 2022

Donald Paul Pirwitz, 81, passed away peacefully at his home June 12, 2022, with his family by his side.

Don was born on May 20, 1941 to Gustave and Mildred (Yantz) Pirwitz in Rochester, New York. While in high school Don met the love of his life, Sharon (Tindal). Upon his graduation, Don enlisted in the U.S....

Jun 10, 2022

Herbert Francis Holtkamp, a faith filled child of God, loving husband and father, passed to eternal life on June 10, 2022.  Herb was born on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, October 4, 1944 in Breese, Illinois to Julius "Bud" and Loretta (Hartlage) Holtkamp and was the third of six children. He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 9, 2022

Pauline I. Peters

Pauline was a caring and thoughtful woman who valued faith and family above all else. She believed in the power of prayer and was certain her purpose in life was to pray daily for her loved ones. She always called friends and family to give a special message on birthdays and anniversaries....

Jun 9, 2022

Wilma Joan Boyd, 93, of Springfield, passed away at 10:20 PM on June 9, 2022, at the Manor at Elfindale. She was born the daughter of John Leonard Galloway and Ella Mae Galloway in Marionville, MO April 10, 1929.

Everyone knows Joan Boyd for her faith in the Lord, good deeds and values...

Jun 8, 2022

Jerry Stiefvater

Jerome Francis "Jerry" Stiefvater, 96, died peacefully at home with his family beside him on June 8, 2022, a few days short of his 97 th birthday.  He was a Springfield native and a lifelong resident.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Marie Stiefvater, and...

Jun 6, 2022

Alberto J. "Al" Garcia

Al was born in Hong Kong, in 1926. He was the second child in a family of seven.  He took "School Leaving" from LaSalle College at age 14 and was employed by the Hong Kong Government.  On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Hong Kong, occupied the Colony which surrendered on Christmas Eve. ...

Jun 6, 2022

On Monday afternoon June 6, 2022, Kenneth met Jesus face to face at 83 years of age. Kenneth was born May 25, 1939, in Dallas County, Missouri at his home near Buffalo, MO to Mabel Legan-Ownby and Charlie Ownby. He had 4 siblings, Bill, Virginia, Dale, and Kate.

Ken grew up in the...

Jun 5, 2022

Dennis Ray Whayne was born January 8, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri.

He was the youngest of two sons born to the late Wallace M. Whayne and Jeannie Christine Ingram-Whayne. Dennis was preceded in death by both parents and older brother, James Whayne, Sr. along with his ace-boon-coon/brother Nate Adams.

Dennis attended Lincoln...

Jun 5, 2022

Thelma "Marie" Doran, 89, Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022.  She was born February 20, 1933 at Sayre, Pennsylvania to Richard A. Hill and Thelma Tucker.

Marie was married to Wayne on June 27, 1951 at Trinity Church, Elmira, NY.  Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Wayne Doran on December 22,...

Jun 3, 2022

An earthly spirit of love, generosity, kindness, and caring was sent soaring through the pearly gates with the unexpected passing of Kim Wood this past Friday, June 3, 2022. As she reunites with the family and friends who went before her, an honored seat at the table of selflessness and non-judgement is now hers.

Kim...

Jun 1, 2022

Walter Kenneth Parks Jr. passed away on June 1, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home. He was the widower of Julia Parks. They shared 56 years of marriage together. Born in Nashville TN, he graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1963 from the School of Engineering, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, and received an MBA at Drury College in...

Jun 1, 2022

Delbert Monroe Spence, 97, of Springfield, entered into heaven June 1, 2022. He was born November 4, 1924 in Willow Springs, MO to John and Emma Spence. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a postal manager for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Madge...

May 31, 2022

James Dale Fox, 81 closed his eyes to this world on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:36 PM at the Maples Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO following a quick and unexpected illness. He was born May 13, 1941 in Denver, CO to Carl Edward and Luella Lucille (Hughes) Fox. Jim was the third of four siblings. He...

May 30, 2022

Private burial will be held at a later date in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

May 29, 2022

Sara Ellen Stone of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with cancer, in the company of her loving family.  She was born April 18, 1939, to William Edward and Zelma Hazel (Whitley) Yates in Springfield, MO.  She attended University of Missouri (Columbia) where she met her husband, Jim.  She moved to...

May 29, 2022

Elizabeth Patterson, 58, of Springfield, passed away at 8:45 PM on May 29, 2022 in her home with her husband and daughters by her side. She was born August 16, 1963 in Elmhurst, IL to William and Denise Atwood.

She loved to plant flowers, play with her grandchildren and go on trips to Jamaica.

She...

May 28, 2022

Joe W. Newburn Jr. was born April 15, 1965, in St. Louis, MO. He was the elder son to Joe W. Newburn Sr. and Dietrich L. Newburn. He entered into rest May 28, 2022.

Joe has always been the guy next door that everyone wanted to know. He could build a bike better...