Kate Caroline Kumar
Oct 20, 2026
Kate Caroline Kumar passed away unexpectedly at home on October 20, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on July 2, 1986, in Lewiston, Maine, and attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri. Throughout her life, Kate worked a variety of jobs before finding her true passion: caring for and loving animals at Strafford Veterinary Clinic.Kate was the best...
Audrey Diane Laven
Oct 18, 2026
Audrey Diane Laven, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Audrey was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 6, 1936, to William and Lillian Schuppel. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School and became a medical technician.
On June 15, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart Donald Laven. He entered...
Sharon Lynn Peacock
Oct 17, 2026
Sharon Lynn (Wood) Peacock, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed into eternity on October 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1947, to Rachel (Bloom) and Carl Wood in her beloved hometown of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
One of the happiest days of Sharon’s young life came on November 10, 1951, when she became a big sister to her sweet...
Judy Douglas
Oct 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judy Ann Douglas
March 17, 1957 – October 15, 2026
With loving hearts and cherished memories, the family of Judy Ann Douglas, age 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, announces her passing on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Judy, affectionately known as “AJ”, was born in Springfield, Missouri, to the late W.B. and Frances Douglas.
Judy was a member of...
Robert "Bob" G. Spence
Oct 14, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Gage Spence
U.S. Army (Retired)
May 27, 1943 – October 14, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Gage Spence, affectionately known as Bob, passed away October 14, 2026, at age 83 in Springfield, Missouri, the hometown he loved. A decorated veteran, devoted husband, loyal friend, and man of faith, he lived a life shaped by service, adventure, and generosity.
Born May 27, 1943,...
Nadine Marie Beck
Oct 12, 2026
Nadine Marie Beck of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on July 4, 1937, in Hastings, Nebraska, to Harold and Marie Cowan. Nadine attended Hastings College, where she met the love of her life, Harold “Hilly” Beck. The couple married on August 19, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, and shared...
William "Andy" Dalton
Oct 10, 2026
Andy Dalton, 92, of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, having argued his last case; He won. He was born March 10, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Edna Rusk and S.P. Dalton and grew up in a family that recognized the importance of public service. Andy’s father served on the Missouri Supreme Court...
Lawrence Melville "Larry" Ollis
Oct 10, 2026
Larry Ollis, 95, died October 10, 2026 in Springfield, MO.
He was born in Springfield on February 24, 1931. His Father was Alfred Melville Ollis and his Mother, Aileen Long Ollis, both of Springfield and both deceased.
Larry graduated from Greenwood High School in 1949 and attended Drury, where he received a Bachelor of Art Degree in History in 1953. After graduation,...
Karen Ann Prince
Oct 9, 2026
Karen Prince, age 69, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, after a long battle with illness. Karen was born November 17, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Thomas and Jean Prince. She worked at Bass Pro Shops for over 30 years and loved her job. Karen as also a very dedicated mother, taking great pride in taking...
Jill Ann Ingram
Oct 7, 2026
Jill Ingram passed away on Wednesday, October 7th surrounded by her family. Jill was born on September 27th, 1959 to Harvey and Virginia (Jones) Jorgensen in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Lindburgh High School in St. Louis and Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield with a degree in accounting. In 1990, she married Andrew, the love of her life, and had...
Danny Udell Hurtado, Jr.
2026
Danny Udell Hurtado, Jr., age 70, of Rogersville, MO, passed away October 6, 2026 in his home, after becoming ill after loading cattle. He was born April 11, 1956. Farming was Danny’s passion after spending summers working on his grandparents dairy farm. It was the way Danny would have chosen to leave the world.
Danny was employed for over 30 years...
Mary Pitner
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Eliza Griffin Pitner, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri, following a brief illness.
Mary was born July 19, 1941, in Oxford, Mississippi, to John Sanders Griffin, Sr., and Kathryn Clarke Williamson Griffin. She lived the first eight years of her life in Senatobia, Mississippi, while her father,...
Stelia Winkler
Oct 5, 2026
Stelia Marie Winkler, age 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 5th, 2026.
She was born on May 13th, 1945 in Loborika, Yugoslavia. She was the only child of Raphaella and Emilia Perusco. At the age of 10 she immigrated to the United States, eventually landing in St. Louis, MO, where they integrated into the Italian community...
Virginia D. Curtis
Oct 5, 2026
Virginia Dawn (Payne) Curtis, 93, of Springfield, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. She was born May 24, 1933, in Blowing Rock, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Payne; her mother, Ora Watson; her brother, William C. Payne; her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Carl Curtis; and her son-in-law,...
Jean Coleman
Oct 4, 2026
Jean Coleman went to be with God on October 4th after bravely battling breast cancer for 5 years. She handled every setback with courage and optimism, and was a true role model for all who knew her. Her late husband, Don Coleman, was waiting for her in heaven, along with her parents Inez and Olan Vail. Jean was born July...
James C. Owens
Oct 4, 2026
James C. Owens, 99, passed away Oct. 4, 2026. Jim was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Claude P. and Edith E. Owens.
He attended most of his school years in Springfield, Mo., but graduated from Jefferson City High school in 1944. He was athletic, playing football, basketball and baseball in high school and one season of football...
Merton Wayne Arnold
Oct 4, 2026
Merton Wayne Arnold, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1935, to Walter and Mildred Arnold in Cheyenne Wells, CO. Merton proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring as a decorated Lieutenant Commander.
Dad (Merton) always wanted to leave a meaningful legacy for his children and grandchildren...
Willa Posey
Oct 4, 2026
Willa Dean (Highfill) Posey, of Springfield, Missouri, 84 years, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2026 after a long illness in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Springfield, MO.
Willa was born on September 3, 1942 in Elkland, MO to Charlie M. and Lucy M. Highfill. Willa was a graduate of Marshfield High School but attended Elkland...
