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Jim Wells

Jim Wells

Nov 11, 2021

James Edwin Wells, 92, Springfield, MO passed away November 11 th , 2021 surrounded by his family at Cox Hospital.  Born December 1, 1928 in Salem, MO, to Goldie Lee Wells and Leah Scott (Quinley) Wells.  A loving husband who married Patricia Louise Wells in 1951, enjoying life together for 70 years.  They raised 5 wonderful girls and enjoyed...

Rudy Kessler

Rudy Kessler

Nov 11, 2021

Erhard Rudolf Kessler, "Rudy", 91 passed away Thursday, November 11,2021.  He was born in Niedersedlitz, Germany, a suburb of Dresden Germany in 1930.  His parents immigrated to America by Ellis Island on the ship "Columbus" where they became naturalized US citizens.  They started their new journey in St. Louis, MO where Rudy grew up in North County.  He attended...

Billie Junior Smith

Billie Junior Smith

Nov 11, 2021

No services are planned.

Beverly Everett Vestal

Beverly Everett Vestal

Nov 11, 2021

Beverly Everett Vestal, 89 of Springfield passed away at 4:00 pm Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home.

She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church.  She was very active in the community and volunteered for many organizations.  Beverly was always ready to help anyone in need.

She was preceded in death by her...

Robert "Robbie" K. Johnson

Robert "Robbie" K. Johnson

Nov 10, 2021

Robert "Robbie" Johnson passed away on November 10, 2021, in Springfield, MO at the age of 65, in his home after a long illness. He was born October 6, 1956, in Wichita, KS to Phyllis Hester and Nelson "Shorty" Johnson, Jr. On March 21, 1981, he married his loving wife, Pam Johnson in Springfield, MO. Robbie worked at Goodyear...

Patrick Russell Conroy

Patrick Russell Conroy

Nov 10, 2021

Patrick Russell Conroy passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. Pat was born on September 16th, 1975, in Yankton, SD to Russ and Mary Conroy. He was a graduate of Springfield Catholic High School, class of 1994. Pat enjoyed all the Ozarks had to offer. From hikes in north Arkansas to kayaking and floating trips on one of...

Karen Schick-Keck

Karen Schick-Keck

Nov 9, 2021

A Memorial Service will be held for all Springfield-area friends at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Westside Christian Church, 537 W. Elm St, Republic, MO 65738.

There will also be a Memorial Service for Joplin-area friends at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Central City Christian Church, 783 S. Central City Rd,...

Imogene Wilson

Imogene Wilson

Nov 8, 2021

Imogene Wilson departed this world at warp speed headed for her heavenly home Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was 89 years old.  Imogene was born February 16, 1932, to Jess and Cora (Blades) Andrus, one of nine children.  She was still a child when she lost both parents.  Nadine, the eldest sister and new...

Richard Leonard Bolomey

Richard Leonard Bolomey

Nov 6, 2021

Richard Leonard Bolomey, 78, Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, surrounded by his family at Mercy Hospital.  He was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on January 20, 1943, to Leonard Martin Bolomey and Mary "Josephine" (Caldwell) Bolomey.

Richard was raised in Frankford, Missouri.  In 1966, he graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a degree in accounting. ...

Patricia Maria Lebeck

Patricia Maria Lebeck

Nov 5, 2021

Patricia Maria Lebeck, 69, Red Oak, IA, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, with family at her side at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She had a servant's heart and always put the needs and well-being of her family over her own.

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Minnie Lee Parker

Minnie Lee Parker

Nov 4, 2021

Minnie Lee Parker passed away on November 4, 2021 with family members by her side.

Minnie was the youngest child born to Rosie Davis and Alfred Tillman in Bigelow, Arkansas on July 29, 1927.

She moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1948 with her two sons, Nathaniel Mosley, Jr. (deceased), and William G. Mosley, Sr.

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Stanley Whipple

Stanley Whipple

Nov 3, 2021

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Batson

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Batson

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Batson (Beth), age 69, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cox South Hospital, after a brief illness.

Beth was born on Jan. 18, 1952, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of D. Dean and Olive L. Cunningham. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Springfield. Beth graduated from Parkview High School and Drury...

Irene Mary Vasquez

Irene Mary Vasquez

Oct 30, 2021

Irene Mary Vasquez, 78, Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 in her home.  She was born February 5, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Erwin and Mary Eisenmann.

Irene worked as a medical staff coordinator for St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, Alexian Brothers and St. Mary's Hospitals in St. Louis.  Irene was a great...

Dub Lane

Dub Lane

Oct 30, 2021

Delbert (Dub) Lane, 74, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He had been a patient there since October 3 rd .

Dub was born April 26, 1947 in Diggins, Missouri to Lee and Marguarite Lane. He attended Gentry Grade School and graduated from Seymour High School in 1965. He came to Springfield for...

Shirley J. Neu

Shirley J. Neu

Oct 28, 2021

Shirley Neu (Roethemeier) passed away October 28, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Shirley was a devoted wife, loving and cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Shirley was born on March 9,1936 to Harry and Margaret Roethemeier in Stotts City, Missouri. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School in 1954, she attended Southwest Missouri State where...

Richard Clark "Tree" Lewis

Richard Clark "Tree" Lewis

Oct 28, 2021

Richard Clark Lewis "Tree" passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He entered this world September 30, 1966, in Springfield, MO, the son of Richard Clark Richardson and Marvin Jean Richardson, both now deceased.  Richard was also preceded in death by his brother Michael J. Lewis and his aunt Greta Fay Lewis.

Richard is survived by...

Irene Mary Jane Beck

Irene Mary Jane Beck

Oct 27, 2021

Irene Mary Jane Beck, 88, of Springfield passed away on October 27, 2021. She was born June 26, 1933 to Henry and Opal Forester in Barry County, MO.

Irene was united in marriage to Donald "Don" Beck on September 22, 1950 in Cassville, MO. They were together 71 years, 1 month and 5 days. She worked for...

Linda Bailey

Linda Bailey

Oct 27, 2021

Linda Mae Bailey passed away October 27, 2021, at the age of 74.  She is survived by her husband Howard W. Bailey, son Matthew Bailey and his wife Stacey, daughter Angela Blevins and her husband Tom, grandson Zachary Bailey, brothers Leon and Barney Henderson and her sisters Dina Andrews, Brenda Williams and Sherry Davis.

Linda and Howard...

Dan L. Barnes

Dan L. Barnes

Oct 27, 2021

Dan L. Barnes passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in Springfield, MO on Wednesday, October 27 th , 2021.

Dan was born in Webb City, MO to Betty and Ralph Barnes on November 28 th , 1950.  He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Jim and Mary Ward, as well...

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