Obituary Listing

Mar 27, 2021

John F Garrett, 68, passed away peacefully on March 27,2021 at his home in Springfield, MO after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. John was born September 25, 1952 to Lt. Col. Len Garrett and Marjorie (Schmidt) Garrett in Eta Jima, Japan.  He graduated from Parkwood High School in Joplin, MO in 1971.  He met the love of...

Mar 26, 2021

A Tribute to Jerry Dale Thompson

On the 26th day of March 2021, Jerry Dale Thompson passed thru the pearly gates of heaven, he has received his glorification kneeling before the throne of Christ and is now walking on streets of gold.

Jerry was born May 6, 1941 in Winona, Mo.,...

Mar 26, 2021

Johnny Charles Woody, 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2021.  He was born September 28, 1938, in Springfield, MO to Johnny Windorf Woody and Mary Ellen (Gilliland) Woody.  After graduation from Central High School, he attended the University of Kansas to study music.  In 1960 he joined the United States Air Force and became a...

Mar 26, 2021

Janet Louise (Allen) Fithian passed away peacefully Friday, March 26 th , 2021 at her home in Springfield, Missouri. She was surrounded by loved ones including her loving caregivers Debbie Crosswhite, Sarah Almendarez, Paula Ford and Morgan Morrison who were devoted to her care over the past few years. We give great thanks to these amazing, caring, loving...

Mar 24, 2021

Kenneth Norbert Osredker (Sr.) passed away March 24, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born February 2, 1932, in Marshfield, Missouri, the second child of Anthony Bonaventure Osredker and Lillian Love (Reynolds) Osredker. Ken grew up in Marshfield and graduated from Marshfield high school in 1950.

He went to work for the Marshfield Mail newspaper...

Mar 23, 2021

Floyd Carothers, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 12:44pm on March 23, 2021 in Raytown, Missouri.  He was born on November 11, 1927 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Frank and Emma (Trover) Carothers.  He served in the U.S.Navy after graduating from high school. He was united in marriage with Florence Roscoe, his high school sweetheart, November  18,...

Mar 23, 2021

Barbara A. Gibson, 84 currently of Springfield, Missouri but formerly of Galena, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab.

Barbara was born on February 23, 1937 in Neosho, Missouri the daughter of the late Joe Rivers and Nola (Hargraves) Richardson.  She was married to Gary Dee Gibson and they had...

Mar 22, 2021

Braden Michael Rohrbaugh (Gaeta), son of Jose L. and Heidi Ann Gaeta was born on October 6, 1995 in Springfield, Missouri.  Braden graduated from Parkview High School in 2014.

Braden had several interests in his youth including playing several sports such as basketball, football, baseball, track, indoor soccer, and wrestling.  In his high school years, Braden focused...

Mar 21, 2021

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, Richard H. Kimrey, Sr, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 88.

Richard was born on July 24, 1932 in Plato, MO to Francis (Henry) and Ruby Kimrey. Richard spent 25 years in the United States Navy, 1951-1976, honorably serving in Korea and Vietnam. After retirement from...

Mar 20, 2021

Betty Jo Koskovich Marrs age 78, of Springfield, passed away Saturday morning March 20, 2021 in her daughter and son-in-law's home.

Born in Eldorado Springs, MO, she is the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth Koskovich.  However, she lived most of her life in Springfield, MO. Betty graduated from Parkview High School and attended Kansas State University.

Mar 19, 2021

Suzanne (Sue) Lindsey, 88 of Springfield died March 19, 2021. Mrs. Lindsey, daughter of the late George W. Helfrecht and his wife Sophia Marie Laes was born October 20, 1932 in Springfield, MO. She attended Springfield (Central) High School, class of 1950 and Southwest Missouri State College. On January 1, 1954 she was united in marriage to Charles R....

Mar 19, 2021

Richard L. (Dick) Rehagen, 71, of Springfield, passed away March 19, 2021. He was born November 23, 1949 in Jefferson City, MO to Bill and Viola Rehagen.

Dick will be remembered by many for owning and operating a service station on North Glenstone for over 42 years. His customers were his friends – he was known to...

Mar 18, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" Sweet (Hoover), 83 passed away on March 18, 2021. She was born to the late C.B. "Bud" and Selena Hoover, September 17, 1937 in Atchison, KS. Liz graduated from Springfield High School (Central) in 1955 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1958.  She was married to the late Dorl R. Sweet...

Mar 18, 2021

Laurie Jean Johnson, 57, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Mercy.  She was born September 3, 1963 in Springfield, the daughter of Rolla and Lucille Bass.

Laurie worked as a custodian at Missouri State University until her retirement.  She was very active with the United Methodist Church in Ozark, MO.  Laurie loved taking walks in...

Mar 17, 2021

Cecelia Christine Riley (Cece), 71, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 17, with her husband Russell, lovingly by her side.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Mother's Day in May 2019 and fought it with courage and grace until the very end.

Cecelia was born on January 9, 1950, in Springfield, MO to Eliza...

Mar 16, 2021

Carolyn Ruth (Alexander) Bledsoe, 75, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.

Carolyn was born June 3, 1945 to Lawrence Charles and Beth Amber (Fearing) Alexander at Buckingham Army Air Force Base in Fort Myers, Florida.  When she was still a baby, the young family moved to Kansas...

Mar 16, 2021

Kelsie Christine Smith, 27, of Springfield, MO passed away March 16, 2021. Kelsie was born October 6, 1993 in Blue Springs, MO to her parents Eddie and Karen Smith. Kelsie suffered a long battle of addiction but unfortunately could not fight any longer.

From a young age, Kelsie was an outstanding gymnast, dancer and free spirit. Kelsie...

Mar 15, 2021

Judy Ann Brickner, age 78, went to her Heavenly Home on March 15, 2021, due to lingering health issues.  Judy was born in Springfield, MO to Ruby and Eugene Evans.

She graduated from Parkview High School where she enjoyed being a cheerleader.  Judy was an avid roller skater and competed at a high school level, placing 3...

Mar 14, 2021

Michael Dennis Nevatt (Mike), 67 years old, died March 14, 2021 at his home in Springfield, Missouri. He fought a long battle of vasculitis that damaged his kidneys. Mike had been on kidney dialysis for over a year. He was supported by his wife Linda and best friend Ron.

Mike was born September 5, 1953, in Springfield,...

Mar 11, 2021

"To be absent from from the body is to be present with the Lord." Yet it is with sadness that the family of Juanita Cunningham Blackburn reports her death on Thursday, March 11, 2021, due to a lingering illness. She will be missed.

Alice Juanita Gosnell was born on March 28, 1932 to Oda and Dorothy Gosnell...