Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2022

Margaret Joanna Lee age 81 of Nixa entered the gates of Heaven, June 29, 2022. She was regarded by all who knew her as a loyal friend and strong Christian. Joanna had an infectious laugh that brought a smile to everyone who heard it. Joanna was an only child, born in Kirksville, Missouri on December 12, 1940, to Dr....

Jun 28, 2022

James Paul Andrews Jr. was called to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022. Born in Springfield, Missouri on October 4, 1924, he lived a long and prosperous life.

He is survived by his sister Nancy Sue Nichols, brother-in-law Paul Wesley Nichols, sons, David Paul Andrews and William Charles Andrews, daughter, Cathie Lynn Andrews,...

Jun 25, 2022

Gary Louis Ohnstad, 75 of Springfield Missouri passed away at home at 7:25 AM on June 25, 2022, in his wife's arms at home. He was born the son of Viola Ohnstad (Stalwick) and Louis Ohnstad in Blue Earth, MN.

He was a member of the VFW of St. Cloud, MN.

Jun 24, 2022

Mary L. Turner, 52, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away June 24, 2022, in the company of her sisters.  She is survived by her father, Jim Turner of Springfield, her sisters, DeeAnn Jost of Chesterfield, Missouri, Sue Turner of Springfield, Missouri, Amy Witcher and her husband Lance of Sunset Hills, Missouri and her nephews and niece,  Jake, Erik, and Will...

Jun 23, 2022

Brenda Jean Andrews, 76, of Springfield MO passed away on June 23, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was the only child to Roy Edward Andrews and Phyllis Mae Bennet (Andrews) McAuley born on November 6, 1945.  She grew up in St. Louis MO but enjoyed spending her summers with family in Thayer MO. She attended Southwest...

Jun 23, 2022

Kathryn (Kay) Wilson, Long, Tennis, Thomas was born July 24, 1926, to Ivan T. and Jesse Maude Wilson. She died peacefully at her home June 23, 2022. Kay was born at home in Elwood, Mo., only seven miles west from the downtown square in Springfield. Her Great-grandfather J. D. L. Wiley, who fought in the Civil War,...

Jun 23, 2022

Barbara J. Pittman

Barbara Pittman, age 89, was born in Foster Missouri March 10, 1933, and died June 23, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri. She lived in Rich Hill, Missouri until 1946 when her family moved to West Plains, Missouri. Following graduation from West Plains High School she attended Burge School of Nursing (now Cox College) and Drury...

Jun 20, 2022

Donna Jean Sarff, 96, Springfield, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 in Cox South.  She was born September 6, 1925 in Lacon, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Beatrice Mace.  Donna and her husband Max enjoyed golfing and the beach and spent many winters in Florida and Alabama doing both. Spending time with family and friends were an important...

Jun 18, 2022

Roger D. Akins, 79, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born on June 20, 1942 in Springfield to Duard and Dorothy Akins.

He was a graduate of Drury College and had a 41-year career with State Farm Insurance Company.  He was a longstanding member of the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club....

Jun 17, 2022

No services are planned.

Jun 17, 2022

Terry Batey, 75 of Springfield passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.  He was born March 1, 1947 to Ward E. and Jeanne M. (Michels) Batey in Springfield where he grew up and graduated from Glendale High School.  He married Ellen Coring and they had two children, Kelli and Ryan.

Terry joined the Air Force and shortly after...

Jun 16, 2022

Springfield – Linda Mae Buffington was born on December 8 th , 1939 in Kansas City, MO and passed away on Thursday June 16 th , 2022.  She was the child of Orville and Francis Nicholson. Her paternal grandparents were Peter and Bell Nicholson, and her maternal grandparents were William and Maude Douglas.

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Jun 16, 2022

Richard Knut Lundh, of Manitou Springs, Colorado, and Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully on June 16, 2022. His wife, Martha (Marti) Lundh, was by his side.

Dick was born on January 23, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to Julia (Jane) and Reidar Lundh. His family moved to Manitou Springs when he was young, where Dick grew up. He went...

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...