Obituaries

November 11, 2014

John Kevin Hornback, age 51, died of natural causes on November 11, 2014. Kevin was born on March 1, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri, to Paul and Frieda Hornback. Kevin was a life-long resident of Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Disney Elementary, Cherokee Middle School, Kickapoo High School and Missouri State University. He trained as a motorcycle technician and worked in...

November 11, 2014

Dale Adkins "JR " left this world, at the age of 50, on Monday November 10th, to be with his mother Diane and father Dale. He was born on May 15, 1964 at Salem General Hospital in Salem, Oregon. Dale grew up in Salem, Oregon and graduated from North Salem High School in 1982. He moved to Springfield, Mo. in...

November 10, 2014

Bradley Jason Pender was born in Springfield, Missouri to Lonnie R. Pender and Connie McBride Pender on April 5, 1973. He is survived by his mother; two sisters: Lori Burgard and Tanna Emmons; two brothers: Tim Pender and John Pender; an uncle, numerous aunts and cousins, as well as friends which include the members of Solomon Lodge 271, where Brad...

November 3, 2014

Dewayne Michael Chewning age, 63 passed away November 3rd, 2014 in Springfield, MO Dewayne was born March 7th, 1951 in Phenix City, AL. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Tuesday November 11, 2014 in Jerry Chewning's home in Alton, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

November 1, 2014

October 29, 2014

Michael Shawn Johnson 49, of Reeds Spring, formerly of West Plains, Missouri. Departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Reeds Spring, Missouri. He was born May 5, 1965, in West Plains, Missouri to Ray and Helen Smith Johnson. Michael was a horticulturalist and was known for his landscaping work. He was preceded in death by his father Ray...

October 29, 2014

Rex Frank Vanderhoof, 80, Springfield, passed away on October 29, 2014. He was born November 22, 1933 in Red Oak, Iowa to Howard and Gertrude (Frank) Vanderhoof. Rex was a retired Marine, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and the love of his life, Ann. Rex is survived by his daughter, Cathy Briggs...

October 24, 2014

Thomas O. Morningside age, 62 passed away October 24th, 2014 in Springfield, MO Thomas was born June 24th, 1952 in Columbus, OH. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. No services are planned. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

October 24, 2014

Ralph E. Henderson, 77, of Willard, MO passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 in his home. He was born May 26th 1937 in Middletown, Ohio to Ralph and Lola Henderson Sr. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force. He married Mary Patricia Henderson April 30, 1960. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. He was an air...

October 21, 2014

Richard Lee Click, 60 of Springfield passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014 in Cox South Hospital. Richard was born June 6, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to Edward Oren and Veda Marie (Coble) Click. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife Lynne; his children Andrew and Benjamin Click; his grandchildren, Timory Lynn Click...

October 20, 2014

Margaret Merle Van Camp age, 71 passed away October 20th, 2014 in Bolivar, MO Margaret was born November 4th, 1942 in Corvallis, OR. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bolivar under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resurrection cemetery, Springfield. Permanent online condolences, photos...

October 19, 2014

Marian Elizabeth Anderson was born in Willmar, Minnesota January 23, 1923 to Olive and Henry Dalen and passed away October 19, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. Marian retired June of 1986 as the Assistant Administrator of the hospital and nursing home in Aurora, Minnesota after 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Eldon, daughter Kathleen Michaelson, grandson...

October 18, 2014

Elmer D. Tennis passed away October 18, 2014 at the age of 88 years. He was born September 19, 1926 to Elmer Danney Tennis and Letia Routh Tennis on a farm near Arnica, MO. He spent 3 years in the military service. He then married Gwendolene Molder on January 15, 1949. To this union, 2 sons were born, Gregory Eugene...

October 16, 2014

RICHARD MURRELL LEACH, 72, of Willard, MO, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born September 22, 1942 in Carlinville, IL, the son of Clyde Lanckton and "Bee" Clara Victoria (Murrell) Leach of Girard, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Girard, IL and graduated from Girard High School,...

October 13, 2014

Araya Kathleen Hope Keeler, 1, Black Jack, MO, formerly of Pleasant Hope, passed away Monday October 13, 2014. Araya was born August 28, 2013 in Bolivar, MO to Anthony and Shelby Keeler. She is survived by her parents; and her brother, Wyatt Keeler. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday October 18, 2014 in First Baptist Church of Pleasant...

October 10, 2014

Aline Elizabeth Thompson age, 93 passed away October 10th, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Aline was born July 23rd, 1921 in Benton, IL. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

October 10, 2014

Rebecca Sue McKoy passed away Friday October 10, 2014 in her home. Rebecca was born November 7, 1963 in Springfield, Missouri to Frankie and Mary (Colvard) Whiteley. She is survived by her husband, Almondo McKoy; her mother, Mary Lou Whiteley; her children,Tiffany Whiteley, Tony Moore and Tyler Moore; her grandchildren,Temptation Rowe, Dominicc Thomas, Devaria Kennedy, Nakylah Moore, Kalyssa Moore, Keairah...

October 8, 2014

In loving memory of Patricia Lynne Kay Ibrahim who passed from this life into the next on October 8, 2014 at 54 years and 37 days of age. She was born in Lockport, New York on September 3, 1960 to the late Daniel Henry Kay and his wife Peggy Novelle. She accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at High...

October 4, 2014

Martha Nelle (Miller) Reuter, age 91, passed away peacefully on Oct 4, 2014, in her home in Springfield, MO surrounded by her family. Martha was born in Urbana, MO on July 13, 1923 to Ellis Carl, Sr. & Lillie (Haymes) Miller. She graduated from Buffalo High School in 1941. In December 1941 while attending Central Business College in Sedalia, MO,...

October 3, 2014

Helen “Jean” Stevens, age 80, formerly of St. James, passed away on October 3, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. Helen Jean Stevens was born July 11, 1934 in Nevada, Iowa to Paul and Helen (Ives) Stevens. Jean graduated from Montrose High School (Colorado) in 1952 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Southern California....