Rod Cunningham
Jan 17, 2022
Rodney Lynn Cunningham was born on August 7, 1962 in Hutchison, Kansas to John Henry Cunningham and Lois Ernestine Jones-Cunningham. He was raised in and outside of the United States and was proud to call himself a "military brat."Â Rodney received his early education in Wakkanai, Japan and Iraklion, Greece. He attended his first three years of high school...
Ronald J. Dendinger
Jan 15, 2022
Ronald J. Dendinger age 79, of Springfield MO, passed away at 5:59 p.m. on January 15, 2022, at Cox South Hospital after a long Covid related illness. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and business partner. Ron loved his family more than life. He had such a pure heart and made this world a better place to be....
Michael Paul Priest, Sr.
Jan 14, 2022
Michael Paul Priest, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away January 14, 2022. Born June 13, 1946 in Dallas, TX to parents Frank and Doris Priest who preceded him in death.
He married the love of his life Peggy Priest, September 9, 1967, in Kansas City who also preceded him in death. Together they embarked on many life...
George W. Helfrecht, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
George Helfrecht age, 91 of Springfield passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was a member of St. Johns U. C. C.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Helfrecht, his three sisters, Jean Panhorst, Dorthy Hale, and Suzanne Lindsey.
George is survived by his daughter, Susan Waugh, his son-in-law, Doug Waugh,...
Gytel Lotven
Jan 10, 2022
Gytel Lotven was born October 14, 1924 in Nancy, France to Mordecai (Max) and Rosa Tuchmaier. Schooled in France, she completed a degree in accounting and was an OEC (equivalent of a CPA). In July, 1942, Gytel, her parents, brother and sister fled the roundup of Jews in Nazi occupied France and escaped to the south of France. Gytel...
Alienne Mathis
Jan 10, 2022
Ruth Alieene Mathis age 102, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 11:35 pm on Monday, January 10, 2022; just 26 days shy of her 103rd birthday. She was born on February 6,1919 in Crane, Missouri to parents Arley and Auda (Ellis) Williams. Alieene had a green thumb and enjoyed flower gardening. She was an avid shopper and collector of...
Lavern G. Edwards
Jan 9, 2022
Lavern G. Edwards
December 6, 1926 – January 9, 2022
Lavern Edwards, who possessed a contagious, welcoming smile yet retained an inner grit that enabled her to see through nonsense, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, at Republic Nursing and Rehab in Republic MO. She was 95.
She was healthy...
Charles Edward Knowles
Jan 8, 2022
Charles Edward Knowles passed away January 8, 2022. He was born July 31, 1940, the son of Alma Parmelia (Beers) and Edgar Louis Knowles in Newton County, Missouri. Charles was the second of seven children.
He graduated from Mt. Vernon, MO High School in 1957 and joined the US Marine Corps, serving from 1957-1961. Charles attended Franklin...
James Michael Stacey
Jan 8, 2022
James Michael Stacey, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away at home on the 8 th of January, 2022.
He was a member of the United States Army and proudly served is country from 1966 to 1969. His combat service in Vietnam shaped the remainder of his life. James later went on to receive his Air Frame and...
Aaron Michael Michels
Jan 6, 2022
Aaron Michael Michels, 32, Springfield, passed away January 6, 2022 in his home. He was born November 26, 1989 to Jerry Davis and Mitzi Michels.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Troy W. Rhoads
Jan 5, 2022
Words are simply words until they come together to describe a life well-lived. As long as we remember our loved ones, they are not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, and their memories become a part of us. Our family patriarch, Troy Wesley Rhoads, was called home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the grand age of 101. Our...
Denny L. Ballard
Jan 4, 2022
Dennis "Denny" Lee Ballard, son of the late Gerald and Hannah Elizabeth Ballard, was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 2, 1941. Growing up, he was an altar boy in the Catholic Church and attended the public schools of Franklin County. He then attended college at Ohio State University and played football for the legendary coach Woody Hayes.
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Greg Sullins
Jan 4, 2022
Gregory T. Sullins, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away on January 4, 2022. He was a faithful member of Hope Church where he was an usher and served on their security team. He spent most of his life serving other families during their time of loss through the funeral industry. He was passionate about helping others and was generous...
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...
