Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2022

Iretha was born in Golden City, MO on January 4, 1931. She passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, in her home.

In 1949, she married her beloved late husband Donald, and to this union 3 children: Donna Duncan (Jeff), Lynda Kessler (Craig), and Greg DeGood (Heather). Iretha has 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In...

Feb 6, 2022

Cynthia Leah Steiner passed away February 6, 2022 in her home.

Cindy was a wonderful mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. She will be remembered by her caring nature, laughter, and the love she gave to everyone she met. She had a wonderful life full of adventure. Her favorite things included going to the lake, water...

Feb 5, 2022

Don Gene Anthoney Butler, 79, Springfield, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Marlene, on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

He was born October 11, 1942 in Springfield, the son of Daniel H. Butler and Mildred E. Patten Butler.  Don married Marlene G. (Kern) Butler on August 31, 1990 in Springfield, MO.

He...

Feb 5, 2022

Cassie Lynne Bick, 33, Springfield, beloved daughter, sister, and friend to so many left us suddenly on February 5th, 2022. Cassie is survived by her parents, Dennis and Anita (Brock) Bick; sister, Amanda Maggard (Dustin), Lawrenceburg TN; brother, Timothy Bick (Jacki), St. Louis; two nieces, Lindsay and Madison Maggard; two nephews, Owen and Liam Bick; and aunts, uncles, cousins...

Feb 5, 2022

Richard (Rick) Finley Looker, age 70 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after a brief illness.

Rick was born December 2, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was the son of Richard F Looker (deceased) and Joanne M Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He leaves behind his wife Terry and children Matt Looker...

Feb 5, 2022

Myrna Louise (McCool) Lanier was born in Rogers, Arkansas, spent much of her life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was living in Springfield, Missouri at the time of her death. She was a mother, grandmother, nurse, professor, and advocate for children. In all aspects of her life, she was a teacher. She was intellectually curious and shared her love of...

Feb 5, 2022

Todd Michael Tindall, 56, of Springfield, MO. returned to Heavenly Father unexpectedly on February 5, 2022. He was born to Richard Lee Tindall and Annetta Jane Tindall (Ritterbach) on June 17, 1965.

He was a master mechanic for Acura for many years and had a true talent for fixing anything mechanical. The outdoors is where...

Feb 4, 2022

Carolea Kae Albers Morris, 79, Springfield, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 in her home.  She was born in Burwell, Nebraska to Richard and Myra Albers.  Carolea graduated from Greenfield High School, attended Burge School of Nursing and received a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Drury College.

She worked first at Burge Protestant Hospital and then...

Feb 4, 2022

Patricia ("Patty') Sue Johnston was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away in her home on Friday, February 4, 2022. Preceding her in death were her parents, Cecil and Marcella Carnahan; and husband of 57 years George W. Johnston, Jr. Patty is survived by her son, Walt (Carol); daughters, Christie (John) and Susie (David); grandchildren...

Feb 3, 2022

James Billings, age 89 years, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022, after suffering the debilitating effects of dementia. He was an operatic buffo-baritone, librettist and stage director.

Born in Springfield MO, Billings graduated from Springfield Senior High, receiving a BME from Wichita State University and MM from Boston University. He was one of the original members...

Feb 3, 2022

Shyla Raye Fisher August 28, 1955- February 3, 2022 Shyla Raye Fisher, 66, Bolivar, Mo went to be with her heavenly Father (who we have no doubt, was lovingly greeted by her at those pearly gates with a GIANT hug & a kiss on the cheek!) on Thursday February 3, 2022 at CMH in Bolivar, Mo. She was born on...

Feb 2, 2022

Karen ( Gudenkauf ) Wade, 75 , passed away Wednesday evening February 2, 2022 with her family by her side. Karen , the daughter of William and Lela Gudenkauf , was born in Atchison, Kansas on September 30, 1946 and moved with her family to Springfield in 1951.  She graduated from St. Agnes High School and later became a Licensed...

Feb 2, 2022

No services are planned at this time.

Feb 2, 2022

Geneva Rose Lucas, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022. She was born October 27, 1930 in Miller, Missouri to Harley and Faye Merrick. She is survived by her sister Darlene Finch, and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Merrick; her children, Larry and Tammy Lucas, Jana and Keith Buterbaugh, Janeen Carter, Judy Bush, and Kimberly Lucas;...

Feb 1, 2022

Ross Douglas Cooper, 51, of Springfield, passed away February 1, 2022. He was born in Springfield on February 23, 1970 to Marion and Linda (McGee) Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, uncles and his father.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Cooper; brother, Kevin Cooper (Mona); sister, LaDea...

Feb 1, 2022

George Milton Hardesty, known as "Coach", 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 1 st , 2022, in his home in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on February 3 rd , 1930, in Carl Junction, Missouri to Jesse and Georgia Hardesty.

George served honorably in the United States Marines, fighting in the Korean War before becoming...

Feb 1, 2022

Cynthia (Cindy) Westphal Baird died on February 1, 2022. She was born on December 22, 1965 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Ronald Westphal Sr and Audrey Westphal (Tobey).

Cindy was a graduate of York Community High School in Elmhurst. She later went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from the Lutheran General School of Nursing. She married...

Jan 31, 2022

Norma Frances (Crane) Williams, 86, of Springfield, passed away on January 31, 2022.  She was born on May 3, 1935 in Leicester, England, UK, to Sidney and Elizabeth (Gudgeon) Crane.

Mom loved the color purple, small children, keeping track of everything going on on her street, especially watching to make sure school children made it safely from...

Jan 31, 2022

Obituary will be posted soon.  No public services are scheduled at this time.

Jan 31, 2022

Earl Donivan Dean, 95, of Springfield, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family, on January 31, 2022. He was a Christian man who was always thinking of others.

Earl was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to others. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, family and reading books – especially the...