Myrna Louise Lanier
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...
Todd M. Tindall
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...
Carolea Albers Morris
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...
Patricia "Patty" Sue Johnston
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...
James Billings
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...
Shyla Raye Fisher
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...
Karen Benigna Wade
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...
Geneva Rose Lucas
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;...
Ross Douglas Cooper
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...
George Milton Hardesty (Coach)
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...
Cindy Baird
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...
Norma Williams
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...
Justin S. Baker
Jan 31, 2022
Obituary will be posted soon. No public services are scheduled at this time.
Earl D. Dean
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...
Dale Wiser
Jan 31, 2022
Dale Wiser, age 94 passed away on January 31, 2022 at Lakewood Assisted Living in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Miller County, Missouri on December 24 th , 1927 to Earl and Sadie Wiser. Following high school, he attended the U.S. Navy's Yeoman school and served onboard the USS LeJeune. After his term of service, he attended Southwest...
Joseph D. Gullett
Jan 30, 2022
Joseph Daniel Gullett, beloved husband of Karen, was born on March 1, 1934 and passed away on January 30, 2022 at the age of 87.
He was a United States Veteran and worked at Kraft Foods for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Burt and Irene Gullett.
He is...
Dr. Walter J. Zabek
Jan 30, 2022
Walter John Zabek passed away on January 30, 2022. Walt was born on December 24, 1933 in East Chicago, Indiana to Wladyslaw (Walter) Zabek and Tekla (Tillie) Zabek (née Siewa). He grew up working in his older brother's garage doing automotive repair, and he remained a mechanic of sorts throughout his life. He earned a degree as a...
Donna Mae Bane
Jan 29, 2022
Long time Springfield, Missouri resident Donna Mae Bane, peacefully passed away January 29, 2022. She was born on the Oklahoma plains in the small town of Bessie. Born at home, with her grandmother attending as The Nurse mom was born February 14, 1931 and lived a vibrant life for 90 years. She spent many of those years working for...
Heidi Smith
Jan 29, 2022
Heidi Hilton Smith of Springfield, Missouri passed away January 29, 2022, at the age of 61 after a hard fought and courageous journey with cancer. Heidi had an energetic passion for life and devoted her love and time on her family's faith, health, and happiness. She never took life for granted and loved creating memories with her family and...
