Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Sue Kessinger

Sue Kessinger

October 11, 2015

Sue Ann Kessinger, 63, passed away suddenly on Sunday October 11, 2015 in Polk County, MO from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Sue was born on May 23, 1952 in Springfield, IL to Raymond and Nancy (Leach) Kessinger. She was preceded in death by her father; and a son, William Anthony. Sue is survived by her children, Aimee...

Chrest Lazaro

Chrest Lazaro

October 10, 2015

Chrest Peter Lazaro passed away at age 71 surrounded by his family on October 10, 2015. He was born on August 1, 1944 in Lawndale, Michigan. Chrest graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside California in 1962. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, collecting eagles, playing cards with family and friends, and coaching little league. He was a man of God, and...

Sharon Norman

Sharon Norman

October 9, 2015

Sharon Ann Norman age 72, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 in Springfield. She was born July 31, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Clarence and Barbara Dooly. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Norman. Survivors include two sons and their spouses, James and Alishia Norman, Garland and Becky Norman, of Springfield. Two step...

George Swisher

George Swisher

October 9, 2015

George Richard Swisher was born on February 22, 1933, in Culver, Kansas to Charles and Florence Swisher. He departed this life on October 9, 2015. He grew up on a farm near Urbana, Mo, and graduated from Tunas High School in 1951. George worked for John Deere Weber Company in Minneapolis for two years before joining the Army’s 804th Engineer...

Jo Ann Trotter

Jo Ann Trotter

October 8, 2015

Joan Trotter, 79, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2015. She is survived by her husband, William and their beloved dog, Pierre; brother, Bob and Sally Hosiner; childen Mike, Brian, Regina and Bob Winton, Tracy and Gene Morton; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews whom she adored. Memorial will be at the home on...

Randy Gover

Randy Gover

October 5, 2015

Randall (“Randy”) Gover passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2015, in Evanston, IL, surrounded by his family. Mr. Gover was born on June 4th, 1922, in the small central Missouri town of Edwards. He was the son of Luther Amos Gover and Goldie Caroline (Bybee) Gover. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings: Maxine Day, Dulcie Friesz, and...

Una Fay Painter

Una Fay Painter

October 2, 2015

Una Fay Painter, Springfield, moved to glory at 6:10 a.m., Friday, October, 2, 2015 at home. She was born on August 8, 1945 in Turkey Creek, Kentucky to Hiram and Susie Young. She graduated from Anthony High School, Anthony, Florida and retired from MSU. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and working at the FM Store following retirement and is deeply loved...

Barbara Decker

Barbara Decker

September 30, 2015

Barbara A. Decker 74 of Springfield passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 in Jordan Creek Nursing Home. Barbara was born October 4, 1940 to John and Armetta (Hollingsworth) Murray. She was a member of College Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Aubrey Glen Decker, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Amanda...

Sandra Martin

Sandra Martin

September 28, 2015

Sandra J. Martin, 72, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Troy, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28th, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born December 30th, 1942 in Troy, New York to Augusta A. Ostrom and Francis J. Gleason. She attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy where she received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and...

Ann Franzman

Ann Franzman

September 26, 2015

Ann Carolyn Nelson, 70, Springfield, MO went home to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ on September 26, 2015 in Cox South Hospital. She was born July 19, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence Thomas and Rajean Nelson. She was raised in a Christian home. She started playing piano at age 12 and played piano for her...

Harold Merritt

Harold Merritt

September 24, 2015

Harold C. Merritt passed away on September 24, 2015. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on September 16, 1924. He was a World War II veteran as a photographer in the U.S. Navy. His strength was evidenced in his survival of heart disease and throat cancer in years past. After retirement he was a volunteer driver for Mercy Hospital cancer...

Larry Sumner

Larry Sumner

September 17, 2015

Larry Dennis Sumner age, 64 passed away September 17th, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. Larry was born August 6th, 1951 in Wisconsin. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Frances Bailey

Frances Bailey

September 15, 2015

Frances Faye Bailey was promoted to her Heavenly reward on September 15, 2015. She was the daughter of C. W. and Tiny (Grounds) Robinette of Amarillo, Texas, born on March 11, 1934. After she completed the second grade, the family moved to Otis, Kansas. Upon completing High School in Otis, she returned to Amarillo to live with her sister, Bobbye...

Dionisio Alvarez

Dionisio Alvarez

September 13, 2015

Dionisio Alvarez age, 70 passed away September 13th, 2015 in Nixa, MO Dionisio was born February 18th, 1945 in , . Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Kevin Hunnewell

Kevin Hunnewell

September 10, 2015

Kevin Hunnewell 46, Springfield, Missouri departed this life on September 10, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born March 16, 1969, in Windsor, Connecticut. Kevin was the youngest of 8 children and very bright. He graduated with honors from Lake Howel High in Orlando, Fl. He was a star football player and a master at the game of chess. He...

Cecil Dulin

Cecil Dulin

September 8, 2015

Cecil Ray Dulin, 76, Springfield, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015. Cecil was born January 29, 1939 in Moorehead, Kentucky to Roscoe and Lydia (Dillon) Dulin. He is survived by his children, Teresa Mays, Robert Dulin, and Jarrod Dulin and many more family members and friends. No services are planned at this time. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may...

Lisa "Shelly" Harper

Lisa "Shelly" Harper

September 8, 2015

Lisa “Shelly” Schmidt Harper passed away at the age of 58 on September 8th at home in Springfield, MO surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband, Curt Harper, and children Benjamin Wensel and Beth Wensel Robins, and son in law Mitch Robins and grandson John “Jack” Robins, and mother Edna Schmidt and brothers Randy, Rick, Rodney, and Marty....

Donara Marler

Donara Marler

September 4, 2015

Donara R Marler age 46, Colorado Springs, Colorado formerly of Springfield, passed away September 4th, 2015 in Colorado Donara was born September 15th, 1968 in Springfield, MO. Cremation arrangements have been made in Colorado, there will be no services here. Complete obituary information will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at...

Delna Wilcox

Delna Wilcox

August 29, 2015

Delna June Wilcox (Lawrence) Delna June Wilcox, age 79, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 in Ozark, Missouri following a long illness. She was born July 4, 1936 outside of Agra, Kansas to Alfred Jay and Mary Edna (Willford) Gooder. After graduating Agra school in 1954, she attended Central Bible College where she married Edgar Lawrence and over the next...

Nina Frankum

Nina Frankum

August 27, 2015

Nina E. Frankum, 88, Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born July 2, 1927, in Springfield, Missouri to Clarence and Zelma Latterner. Nina retired from medical records at Cox North Hospital. She is survived by a son Jerry Frankum, Springfield, Missouri and a daughter Janice Frankum, State of Idaho. She was preceded...