Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

James Vydra

James Vydra

July 17, 2014

James Gerald Vydra was born October 21, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the third child of Victor and Ann Vydra. Jim began his formal education at St. Peter and Paul elementary school in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He advanced quickly, skipping the sixth and the eighth grade. Thus, he was enrolled at Benedictine High School at the age of thirteen....

Henry Jinks

Henry Jinks

July 17, 2014

Mr. Henry Wayne Jinks, age 63 of Marionville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born November 11, 1950 in Delhi, Louisiana to Johnny Ray and Doris (King) Jinks. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Jinks enjoyed John Wayne movies, building model airplanes, wood carving, and spending time with his...

Lonnie Pender

Lonnie Pender

July 17, 2014

Lonnie Ray Pender was born in Conway, Missouri to William H.E. and Anna Lee Hawk Pender on July 2, 1937. He died in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on July 17, 2014, at age 77. He is pre-deceased by his parents, five brothers: William, Joseph, James, Gayford, and Thomas; two sisters: Naoma Moore and Mildred Seay. He is survived...

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

July 14, 2014

David Leon Ferguson, age 54 of Springfield, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Cox South Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin to Gail L. and Marge (Poulson) Ferguson. He enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery, gambling, and taking walks with his grandchildren. He was a was a great father, grandfather and provider to his family,...

Chester Johnson

Chester Johnson

July 12, 2014

Chester “Ray” Johnson, 74, of Reeds Spring, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in his home. Chester was born in Alton, Missouri on April 13, 1940, to Leonard and Fern Bowerman Johnson. He was a master bladesmith. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Fern, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Johnson. He is survived by...

Joseph Sietstra

Joseph Sietstra

July 10, 2014

Joseph Earl Sietstra was born at the USA Air Force Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone on January 18, 1980. His father was in the Air Force and his birth mother was a citizen of Panama. At six months of age Joe was taken to the Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Eventually Joe was adopted by Connie Kroeger...

Stacey Roberts - Mcdonald

Stacey Roberts - Mcdonald

July 7, 2014

Stacey Ann Roberts - McDonald age, 41 passed away July 7th, 2014 in Springfield, MO Stacey was born January 28th, 1973 in Portsmouth, VA. 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.

Mary "Nan" Galloway

Mary "Nan" Galloway

July 1, 2014

Mary “Nan” Galloway passed away in her home July 1st, from a four year battle of renal failure, and a rare Miller Fisher Syndrome with her husband by her side. Born on July 2, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri to Fred and Fern (Archer) Galloway. Nan was raised on her family farm out east on Division Street and Hwy 125, her...

Cynthia Foley

Cynthia Foley

July 1, 2014

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Babcock-Foley passed Tuesday, July 1. Born Nov. 11, 1931 in Lexington MA, she graduated from Winchester High, attended Community College in Ft Smith AR where she met & married Jim Foley of Joplin, MO. After working in Graphic Design in TX, CA, & NM she returned to Springfield in '02 to be near children. Cindy is survived...

Ann Hodges

Ann Hodges

July 1, 2014

Ann Elizabeth (Smith) Hodges, 52, passed away July 1, 2014 in Houston, TX. She was born April 29, 1962 in Springfield, MO to Eugene and Jeanne (Baron) Smith. From her days as a majorette of the Kilties at Central High School, to holding her granddaughter Taryn, her smile and personality were radiating and vibrant. She worked hard fundraising for Cancer...

Linda Butler

Linda Butler

June 30, 2014

Linda Kay Butler of Nixa Missouri entered into eternal peace on June 30, 2014. Linda was born on June 17, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her loving children, Holly Russell, Renee Evans, Crystal Turner, Aundria Haworth and Chris Haworth. Linda had several grandchildren and grandpuppies that she treasured. Grandchildren Carmen, Katelyn, Emily, Blake, Linda Allison, Austin,...

Gary Withrow

Gary Withrow

June 29, 2014

Gary Lee Withrow 68, Springfield, Missouri passed away June 29th, 2014 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, Missouri Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Mildred Medler

Mildred Medler

June 28, 2014

Mildred (Chris) Louise Medler, age 72 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 peacefully in her sleep. She entered this world on May 23, 1942 and spent her life working and caring for others. She also devoted her life to her family. Mildred was an angel on Earth, but when she passed she moved on to join God’s...

Joella Bays

Joella Bays

June 24, 2014

Joella Bays age, 70, Springfield, Missouri passed away June 24th, 2014 in Springfield, Joella was born May 14th, 1944 in Bois D'arc, MO. 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.

Donnie Jones

Donnie Jones

June 21, 2014

Donnie Dee Jones 74, Springfield, Missouri passed away June 21st, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Donnie was born December 8th, 1939 in Everton, Missourit to Buel and Alma Jones. 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.

George Schiotis

George Schiotis

June 18, 2014

George Thomas Schiotis, 50 of Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. George was born in Lynwood, California on February 25, 1964. He served in the United States Army and worked for G.W. Van Keppel Co. He is survived by many friends who loved him deeply. No services are planned. Cremation is under...

Jackie  Montgomery

Jackie Montgomery

June 18, 2014

Reverend Doctor Jack Montgomery Jackie Delno Montgomery passed into the arms of his Savior on June 18, 2014. A long serving United Methodist Minister, Reverend Montgomery served numerous Missouri communities and greatly influenced many Missouri citizens. Born January 19, 1934 in Bismarck, Missouri to Harry and Alta Montgomery Jack was the eleventh of twelve children. He is survived by his...

Charles Collins

Charles Collins

June 16, 2014

Charles Dee Collins, husband, father and friend to many, passed from this life on June 16, 2014, after a short illness. Born July 2, 1936 in Stockton, Missouri, where he met and married his high school sweetheart Joan Donna Sanford. After a stint in the Air Force, Charley and Joan returned to Missouri to make a home in the Willard...

Paul Garrison

Paul Garrison

June 16, 2014

Paul K. Garrison, 64, Battlefield, passed away June 16, 2014 in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 29, 1949 in Normal, Illinois to Charles and Bernece (Classon) Garrison. He married Suzanne Weger Hatch on December 23, 1999. Paul was a sweet, devoted husband who also loved his family and many friends. He was a very devout Christian man. Teaching...

Rev. Tommy Loving

Rev. Tommy Loving

June 9, 2014

Tommy Lynn Loving, 80, of Republic, Missouri passed from this life on June 9, 2014. Rev. Loving served as a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene for 48 years. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Harold Ned and Virginia Loving, his brother, Harold Lee, his sisters Eva Jo and Carol and his niece, Virginia Renee...