Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Hildegard Smith

Hildegard Smith

April 4, 2015

Hildegard B. Smith 92 – Born in Ujest, Germany, January 21, 1923 to Paul Stiller and Marta (Kudera) Stiller. In Germany, Hildegard served as a paymaster for the Deutches Railway. Hildegard was married to the love of her life, Ervin J. Smith at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Augsburg, Germany on July 5, 1947. They then made their home in...

Kunigunda "Gunda" Kreider

Kunigunda "Gunda" Kreider

April 3, 2015

Kunigunda Kreider passed from this earth on April 3, 2015. She passed peacefully in her home and farm at Nixa Missouri. She was 83 years old. People who knew her called her Gunda. Gunda was born in Wallersberg, Bavaria, Germany on December 10th 1931 to Andreas and Maria (Zeis) Bienlein. Gunda survived WWII then in 1953 met the love of...

Mason Reed

Mason Reed

April 1, 2015

Mason Eugene Reed entered into eternal rest on Wednesday April 1, 2015. Mason is survived by his loving parents, Dustin and Andrea Reed; his siblings Hayden (10), Ava (8), Harper (3) and his twin sister Cora all of Strafford, Missouri; his maternal grandparents, Steve Balough of West Plains, Missouri and Dora Balough of Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandparents, Linda Umberson...

John Wheeler

John Wheeler

March 31, 2015

John W. Wheeler, age 54, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in his home. He was born November 10, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Bob and Carol Daniels. John graduated from Central High School in 1980. He was a member of First Baptist Church. John loved to help others, spending much of his life volunteering in...

Katherine "Pitts" Harrison

Katherine "Pitts" Harrison

March 30, 2015

Mrs. Katherine Marie (Pitts) Harrison, of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away on Monday March 30, 2015 at the age of 55. Katherine (Kathy) was born to parents Charles and Stella Pitts on December 23, 1959 in Panama Canal, Panama. She grew up as the middle child and attended Kickapoo High School. She was a resident in the state of Oklahoma...

Rosemary Schwegel

Rosemary Schwegel

March 29, 2015

Rosemary Schwegel, 88, Springfield, passed away March 29, 2015. She was born September 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to Raymond and Marie (Homiczenski) Obrimski. Rosemary married Kenneth Schwegel on October 18, 1948 in St. Louis. Rosemary was a homemaker. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Kenneth Schwegel....

Gary Wells

Gary Wells

March 29, 2015

Gary Dean "Tom" Wells November 11, 1943-----March 29, 2015 Gary "Tom" Wells, 71 of Bolivar, died Sunday March 29, 2015 at Citizens Memorial Hospital, after a long illness, he was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Tom was born in Polk County, Missouri, November 11, 1943 to Frank and Mabel Wells. After Graduating from high school, he joined the...

Frederick Otto

Frederick Otto

March 26, 2015

Frederick John "Fred" Otto 67, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 26th, 2015 in Springfield. "Fred" was born February 12th, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI, to Kenneth & Joyce Otto. 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.

Diana Stanford

Diana Stanford

March 25, 2015

Diana Stanford was a long time Waynesville City Council member, a student of Waynesville history and an original volunteer for Old Settlers Day. She passed away on Wednesday March 25th, 2015, at 61 years old. Diana was rich with friends who enjoyed her story telling, sense of humor and, impish grin. She is survived by her mother, Mary S. Taras,...

Elizabeth Everett Spiller

Elizabeth Everett Spiller

March 22, 2015

Elizabeth Everett Spiller, 78, passed away at Villa St. Francis in Olathe. Memorial Mass was held 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Visitation was at 10:00 am before the Mass at the church. A Rosary was held at 3:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2015 at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-7111....

William Bressler

William Bressler

March 21, 2015

William Duane Bressler, a fun-loving and dedicated family man, better known as Bill, was called to heaven March 21, 2015, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, from complications involving Alzheimer’s. Born on February 16, 1947, in Michigan, Bill graduated from Adrian High School and enlisted into the Navy in 1966. Stationed on the USS Kearsarge, he loved being in the...

Philip Schanuel

Philip Schanuel

March 19, 2015

Philip Mills Schanuel age, 62 passed away March 19th, 2015 in Springfield, MO Philip was born January 22nd, 1953 in Elmhuirst, IL. 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.

Beulah Marie Bartay

Beulah Marie Bartay

March 16, 2015

Marie Bartay: Born May 15, 1917 at Plains, Kansas. Died: March 15, 2015. Wife of Leo Bartay (deceased) is survived by son, Thomas Baxter and daughter Juanita Rothermel. She had 10 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday March 18th in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut Street,...

Howard Stepp

Howard Stepp

March 16, 2015

Howard O. Stepp, Sr, passed away at his home in Shell Knob, MO on 3/16/2015, at the age of 81 from Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was very active and energetic his entire life and was most at home outdoors walking, riding his bike, floating Missouri streams and fishing Flat Creek and Table Rock lake. He was born June 16, 1933, in...

Elmer Alexander

Elmer Alexander

March 16, 2015

​Elmer (Bill) Alexander January 10, 1950 to March 16, 2015 Elmer Alexander, 65, of Buffalo, was born January 10, 1950 in Dallas County. The son of Elmer and Lily Alexander. Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Howard, and 4 sisters Liddy Bell, Marlene, Maxine, and Louise. Survivors include his companion of 33 years, Janie of the...

David Sponholtz

David Sponholtz

March 15, 2015

David Paul Sponholtz 63, Willard, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born July 14, 1951 in Washington, DC to Gilbert and Vera Sponholtz. David was a very out-going person, kind and a loving husband, father and friend. He loved to be the jokester and play with his children. He loved music especially the...

Janis  Cline

Janis Cline

March 15, 2015

Janis (Jan) S. Cline 62, of Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Springfield. She was born March 18, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Lawrence and Doris Hague. Janis married Stephen Cline on December 28, 1974 and recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. She loved photography, art and painting. Janis was preceded in death by...

Barbara Hill

Barbara Hill

March 14, 2015

Barbara Joan Hill, age 89, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Mercy Villa on Saturday, March 14, 2015 after living a long life filled with the love of family and friends. Barbara was born February 21, 1926 to Paul and Theresa O’Riley in Ohio. She married Elston H. Hill April 24, 1954 and together they raised six children in Ridgewood,...

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore

March 13, 2015

Margaret Ruth Moore age 82, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her home March 13, 2015, leaving family members and good friends who loved her dearly. Margaret was born March 6, 1933, daughter of Art and Gladys Courtois in Springfield, Missouri. She was married to Jesse Moore in 1953. She lived in Springfield farmed all of her life. She liked...

Raymond Dohle

Raymond Dohle

March 13, 2015

Raymond S. Dohle, 73 Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, in Springfield, Missouri. Raymond was a cab driver for Yellow Cab Company for many years. He was member of Sunset Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Lefa, four daughters Rose White, Eva Dohle, Karen Casteel and Teresa Creason, five sons, Ray Allen Dohle, Bill Williams,...