Josephine Luther
Jan 2, 2022
Josephine Luther, 89, of Springfield, passed away January 2, 2022 in her home. She was born February 25, 1932 to John and Reubie Bothwell in Inglewood, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, "Perry" Luther; brother, Robert Bothwell and sister, Nina Cranor.
She is survived by her husband, Oliver Luther; sons John...
Hal D. Funk
Jan 2, 2022
Haldon Dean (Hal) Funk
Springfield - Haldon Dean (Hal) Funk, son of Earl and Hazel Funk, was born in Moweaqua, Illinois on January 26, 1931, and passed away January 2, 2022 at the age of 90. Hal spent his childhood on a small Depression-era farm, and he attended the Moweaqua public schools. After graduating from high school...
Robert R. Rohwedder
Jan 1, 2022
Robert "Bob" Roland Rohwedder was born February 20, 1932 in his grandparent's home near Newell, IA and went to be with our Lord on January 1, 2022 in Springfield, MO.
Bob grew up on a farm near Albert City, IA. Bob was athletic and excelled in all sports, receiving All-State honors and a football scholarship to Iowa...
Ted Hutchens
Dec 30, 2021
C. Ted Hutchens, 68, of Rogersville, MO passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in his home. He was born September 12, 1953, in Springfield, MO, the beloved son of the late Lewis Gene and Harriett Kathryn (Sherer) Hutchens.
Ted was a graduate of Parkview High School and studied Art at Drury University.
He had two...
Gary Stephen Venable
Dec 30, 2021
On Thursday, December 30, 2021, Gary Stephen Venable passed away at the young age of 74.
Gary was born in Springfield, MO on July 14, 1947, to HJ and Thelma (Dunlap) Venable. He graduated from Parkview High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree, as well as his Certificate in Accounting, at Southwest Missouri State University....
Donna M. Park
Dec 27, 2021
Donna Park, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 27, 2021, at Maranatha Village.
She was the eldest child of Donald and Marcella Thompson of Carthage, IL. After high school, she received her associate's degree at Ottumwa Heights College and went on to study at Black Hills State Teacher's College. There, she met Keith Park. Marrying...
Philip Edwin Smith
Dec 27, 2021
Philip Edwin Smith, age 78, of Springfield, MO passed away at 5:30 am on December 27 th , 2021. He was a member of Hickory Hills Country Club where he spent long hours fueling his passion for golf. According to him, he never had a good day on the golf course, but most people would have loved to play...
John Peter Hall
Dec 25, 2021
John Peter Hall was born August 27 to Elmer and Edna Hall in Bennington, Vermont, departed from this life on December 25, 2021 in his home after a hard fought with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was the middle of five children and attended public schools in Bennington, graduating in 1963. He was very active in school, participating in many sports. ...
Connie June Miller
Dec 24, 2021
Connie Miller, 81, of Springfield, passed away on December 24, 2021.
She was a 1958 Graduate of Parkview High School. She was instrumental in Lincoln, NE in establishing ARC, (Association of Retarded Children). She was recognized as volunteer of the year 1990 for efforts in raising money for Lincoln Community Hospital, raising record donations. She loved playing...
Orealius Ralph Telscher
Dec 22, 2021
Orealius "Ralph" Telscher, 92, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 8, 1929. Ralph served as a corpsman in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a kind and giving man, who volunteered for 30 years at Mercy Hospital and an active member of the Knights...
Donald David Hawkins
Dec 21, 2021
Donald David Hawkins, age 97, a native of Springfield, Missouri, left this life and made his journey back home, on December 21, 2021, two days before his 98th birthday, at his residence at The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield.
Don was born on December 23, 1923 in Alhambra, California. His parents, Paul Clifford Hawkins and...
Virginia Dailey
Dec 21, 2021
Virginia Sue Dailey, 91, of Springfield, passed away December 21, 2021. She was a native of Springfield. She was the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Pummill of Springfield who preceded her in death, as did her only sister, Peggy Pummill Morrow of Carthage. She was the wife of Donald C. Dailey for 68 years, who preceded...
Tona Jolene Lewis
Dec 20, 2021
Tona was born to Howell Bostic Lewis and Marvin Jean Lewis on October 14, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School in 1976. Tona worked at Pipkin Middle School for 10 years and continued in the work force as a caretaker.
She was preceded in death by parents, Howell Bostic Lewis and Marvin Jean...
Donald J. Emery
Dec 19, 2021
Donald Joseph Emery of Nixa, MO passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the age of 83. Don was born on June 11, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Henry Franklin and Catherine Theresa Emery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Catherine Emery, and his daughter, Linda Whaley.
Don was raised in...
Carl Edward Smith
Dec 19, 2021
Carl Edward (Bosco) Smith, 62, of Springfield, passed away Dec. 19, 2021 at Cox South. He was born Dec. 14, 1959 to Lucille and Roy Allen Smith. Bosco had a passion for Nascar, drag racing and the Dallas Cowboys. He had much love for his children, Alexa Smith-Sheehan, Kelly Shaw and for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
David Richard Stokum
Dec 19, 2021
David Richard Stokum, 58, Springfield, MO, entered into his eternal home on Sunday, December 19, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.
He met the love of his life, Monica (Hawk) Stokum in 1980. They remained in love until he went home.
David was a A.S.E. certified mechanic. He was employed for 18 years with...
Donna Sue Funkhouser
Dec 15, 2021
Donna Sue Funkhouser, 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 7:00 PM on December 15, 2021 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her granddaughter, Autumn Scott and great grandsons Tylor, Cody and Dominic.
She was a member of Sounds of Alleluia, Donna and the Frontiersmen, and countless church choirs. Her greatest accomplishment was her...
James N. Mauldin
Dec 13, 2021
James N. (Jim) Mauldin, 101, died peacefully at his home at The Waterford on December 13, 2021, after a brief hospital stay.
He was born on August 3, 1920 in Six Mile, South Carolina to Ted and Katie Mauldin. After his mother died when he was 9 years old, Jim experienced the pain of a broken home...
Mary Guidry Williams
Dec 12, 2021
Mary Williams, age 99, went to heaven on December 12, 2021. Born Nov. 11, 1922 and raised in Raceland, Louisiana, she graduated high school as valedictorian at age 16 and attended college on a 4 year scholarship. Mary met John in Washington DC while working the summer for the Navy as a decoder. She and John married after the...
