Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Charles Robert Duke

Charles Robert Duke

May 28, 2025

Charles Robert Duke, born on September 7, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, departed this world on May 28, 2025, in Republic, Missouri. He was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend, remembered for his kindness and unwavering spirit.

Charles is survived by his brother, Sam Duke; his sisters, Mary Perry, Joann Duke, and Rose Duke; his niece, Elicia Montgomery and her daughter Elizabeth...

Joan Marie Walker

Joan Marie Walker

May 22, 2025

Joan Marie Walker, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, devoted Catholic, and passionate horse lover, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 78.

Joan was born on July 31, 1946, in Chicago to Elmer and Mary Boudreau. She lived her life with strength, conviction, and deep faith. She was a woman who liked things done right, and...

Chloe Isabella Brower

Chloe Isabella Brower

May 19, 2025

Chloe Isabella Brower, born on the evening of October 19, 2000, in Jonesboro, AR was sent to her eternal home on the afternoon of May 19, 2025 when she succumbed to her injuries caused by a motorcycle accident. She was the beloved mother of Oaklyn and Bentley Williams, and daughter of Charles and Crystal Brower.

Chloe was a shining light and...

Cynthia L. Bedell

Cynthia L. Bedell

May 18, 2025

Cynthia L. Bedell, age 70, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Springfield.

Cynthia was born September 25, 1954 in Glenridge, New Jersey to Joseph Bedell and Doris (Keller) Bedell.

Cynthia was cremated and her ashes were buried at Liberty Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Arrangements were under the care and direction of Herman H....

Dorothy Joan Krattley

Dorothy Joan Krattley

May 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Joan Cline (Krattley) May 30th, 1963 – May 8th, 2025

Dorothy Joan Cline (Krattley), age 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30th, 1963, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Joanie brought light, strength, and kindness to every life she touched. Her faithfulness to the lord...

Martha Katona

Martha Katona

May 6, 2025

Martha Clay Scott Katona from Springfield, Missouri, passed on May 6th, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born in Travis County, Texas, on October 23rd, 1948 to Alfred and Mary Scott, whose maiden name was Mary Virginia Brock. She was a talented violinist and was fond of archeology, nature, reading, and stargazing. She dearly loved and is survived...

Claudine Marie Holeman

Claudine Marie Holeman

May 4, 2025

Claudine Marie (Wheeler) Holeman passed away on May 4, 2025, in Aurora, Missouri, at the age of 70. Born on August 15, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, she lived a life characterized by warmth, resilience, and love for her family.

Claudine was deeply cherished as a daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her beloved children; James Godbey, Georgia...

Trudi Jyl Jackson

Trudi Jyl Jackson

May 2, 2025

Trudi Jyl (Harper) Jackson, 36, of Strafford, Missouri, passed away May 2nd, 2025, at her home.

She was born on August 16th, 1988, in Indiana. She married Daryl Jackson on September 23rd, 2011. He survives, as do two beautiful girls, Uniquike and CJ, stepson Corey, and stepdaughter Courtney.

She is also survived by her father, Elliot J. Harper; her brother, Jerey Harper;...

Thelma Lee Anderson

Thelma Lee Anderson

May 1, 2025

Thelma Lee Anderson   April 15, 1938 - May 1, 2025

Thelma Lee Anderson was born in Round Springs, MO, on April 15, 1938 to Henry & Sarah Wood. Thelma Lee was born as the 11th child of 12 and is survived by her younger sister Jeanie Bowen of Salem, MO. She is also survived by her daughter and son in law,...

Robert O. Abbott

Robert O. Abbott

April 28, 2025

Robert O. Abbott, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. His family members have yet to reach out to our...

Jane Lee Chandler

Jane Lee Chandler

April 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jane Lee Chandler (Arthur)

July 21, 1931 – April 25, 2025

Born in Springfield, Missouri, on July 21, 1931, Jane lived a life marked by strength, love, and quiet resilience. She remained deeply rooted in her hometown throughout her years.

She dedicated her life to her family, raising eight children while working tirelessly across various jobs to help support...

William Leroy Courtois

William Leroy Courtois

April 20, 2025

William "Leroy" Courtois

Springfield, MO 

Date of Death: April 20, 2025

While we’re sure he would’ve come up with a much better story to tell, William “Leroy” Courtois passed away on April 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer and other illnesses. And if you knew Leroy, you know he loved a good fight—he met this one with the same strength and...

Clifton Lee Bell

Clifton Lee Bell

April 19, 2025

Clifton Lee Bell passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he cherished the most on Saturday, April 19th, 2025.

He will be remembered as a loving papa to his 7 grandchildren, caring father to his 6 children, and devoted to his spouse of 32 years.

He was born and raised in Springfield, Mo. He enjoyed going to the dirt track races on...

Paul Allen Voyles

Paul Allen Voyles

April 19, 2025

Paul Allen Voyles age 52, of Republic, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 19th. 

He is survived by his wife April Voyles and his five children, Kelia, Skyler, Destiney, Summer, Brice, and his eleven grandchildren, Carter, Kenslea, Adonis, Zari, Makenlee, Josiah, Myles, Maeve, Marci, Kenyen, Kalea, with soon to be Malachi. Two daughter in laws Tequia and Clarice and a son in...

Pamela Susan Sutherland

Pamela Susan Sutherland

April 18, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Pamela Susan Sutherland announce her death on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 74. She died peacefully in her home with her husband, two sons, and nephew by her side.

Pam was born on December 4, 1950, in Marion, Ohio, to James and Donna Noggle. Her family made a home...

Patricia Ann Gabriel

Patricia Ann Gabriel

April 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Gabriel, 78 of Springfield, MO passed away at 12:34 pm Thursday, April 17,2025 at The Cottage at Century Pines.

She was born August 31, 1947 in Springfield MO to Harry and Virginia Gabriel. She attended Saint Agnes High School class of 1965. In February of 1974 she met Edward Kunkel and they were married a year later on February...

Kenneth W. "Kenny" Shattuck

Kenneth W. "Kenny" Shattuck

April 13, 2025

Kenneth W. Shattuck, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the Easterseals Group Home in Bolivar, Missouri. He was born on October 28, 1959, in Waynesville, Missouri.  He was the eldest son of Paul Gene and Mary (Bell) Shattuck.  Kenny touched many lives. God has Kenny's hand and is now an angel in Heaven.

Kenny dedicated a...

Larry Wayne Lutz

Larry Wayne Lutz

April 13, 2025

Larry Wayne Lutz, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, the city he proudly called home since his birth on September 16, 1943. Larry’s spirit and legacy will remain forever etched in the hearts of those who knew him.

Throughout his life, Larry was known for his unwavering dedication to his career...

Winifred R. Tharp

Winifred R. Tharp

April 9, 2025

Winifred R. Tharp was born on March 1, 1928, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Branson, Missouri. She was 97 years old.

The funeral service for Winifred R. Tharp will take place on April 14, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM, at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home: 500 E Walnut St, Springfield, Missouri. Family and friends...

Doyle D. "Rob" Robinson III

Doyle D. "Rob" Robinson III

April 8, 2025

Doyle D. Robinson III "Rob" departed this life peacefully, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on January 19, 1948 to Doyle D. and Phyllis Browning Robinson. He grew up there and graduated from Logan High School in 1966. Rob attended Trevecca Nazarene College and Bethany Nazarene College before enlisting in the United States Navy. He...