Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Stanley Mace

Stanley Mace

April 28, 2014

Stanley Mace passed away peacefully in his home Monday, April 28th. He had four living children, Gregory Mace - 32, Gina Mace - 28, Robert Mace - 27, and Jeanette Mace - 22, as well as a grandson, Robert Mace, Jr. - 1. He joined his deceased daughter, Jennifer Mace, as well as his father and mother, Robert Mace and...

Edward Pippin

Edward Pippin

April 26, 2014

Edward Arnold Pippin was called by the Lord to come home April 26, 2014 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Pippin. He is survived by his wife Paula, four children, Denice Woods, Buddy Pippin, Sheila Harper and Corey Rapp. He left behind his mother Margaret Hamm, five brothers Kenny, Bob, Chris, John,...

Stacye Cann

Stacye Cann

April 24, 2014

Stacye Marie Cann passed away at her home in Nixa, Mo, on April 24, 2014. She was 50 years old. She was born in Orange, Ca, on October 6, 1963 to John and Willa Ruth Rosandich. She attended schools in Newburg Park, Ca. She married Herald B. Cann in Chapel of the Fountain, Winnipeg in the Province of Manitoba, Canada...

Mary Clary

Mary Clary

April 21, 2014

Mary Newland Clary, 86, died peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning. She is survived by her four children, Dr. Cathryn Clary, William Clary PhD., Thomas Clary, and James Clary. Born in 1927, Mary spent her childhood in Balboa Heights; the Panama Canal Zone where her Father worked in shipping. Mary graduated with honors from Balboa High School and with...

Stephen Cantwell

Stephen Cantwell

April 20, 2014

Stephen Michael Cantwell was born on May 25, 1962, the 4th child of Carl and Janis Cantwell. He is survived by his parents, Carl Cantwell and Janis Cantwell, siblings Carol Garrison (Russ), Scott Cantwell, Linda Harnden (Donald), David Cantwell (Tonya) and Mark Cantwell (Robin), along with many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Steve suffered many setbacks in his life, some...

Gabriel Herbster

Gabriel Herbster

April 19, 2014

Gabriel Lee Herbster infant son of Brendon & Melody Herbster was called to be with the Angels on April 19th, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Gabriel is survived by his parents, three sisters, Cecelia, Ella and Justice, and one brother Eyan. His grandparents, Wayne & Mary Elliott, Vonna Herbster, Reggie Lyon and great grandfather, Edward Lyon. Graveside services will be at...

Matthew Simmons

Matthew Simmons

April 19, 2014

Matthew Lucas Simmons, infant son of Andrew Simmons, and Cassondra Lewis passed away on April 19, 2014 in Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Matthew was born in St. Louis, Mo. on April 15, 2014 to Andrew Simmons, and Cassondra Lewis. Matthew is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Kristy and Chris Stanton; paternal grandfather, Michael Simmons; paternal grandmother, Winnona Hewitt;...

Lyle Bengtson

Lyle Bengtson

April 13, 2014

Lyle Edwin Bengtson, 87, Springfield, passed away on April 13, 2014. He was born on January 1, 1927 to Albert and Annie (Flann) Bengtson. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian Bengtson; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. He is survived by his children, Lester Bengtson, Louann Sherman (Jerry), Ladora Bell, Lorrose Bolt, and Larold Bengtson (Diane);...

Willene Dernehl

Willene Dernehl

April 13, 2014

Willene Moore Dernehl, a native of Springfield, Mo, was born December 24, 1914, to Sara Rebecca (Hanna) and Robert Cooper Moore. She died on April 13, 2014 at 4:20 p.m. in Brookhaven Health and Rehab center, Springfield, Mo. She married Carl Ulrich Dernehl, M.D. on July 13, 1940, in Galveston, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1998. Willene attended...

Lloyd Smith

Lloyd Smith

April 11, 2014

Lloyd A. Smith, 81 of Springfield passed away Friday April 11, 2014 in his home. Lloyd was born November 2, 1932 in Los Angeles, California to Harry and Eunice (Crain) Smith. He served in the US Air Force 4 years and attended San Diego State College 2years. For a few years, he was employed by a small financial company which...

Jessica Conner

Jessica Conner

April 11, 2014

Jessica Nasha Conner, 26 of Springfield, Missouri died in her home on Friday April 11, 2014. Jessica was born October 15, 1987 in Springfield, Missouri to Ricky McGee and Kimberly Smith. Jessie loved her pet dog Iggie. She enjoyed singing and was always happy and spirited. Jessie enjoyed going to the mall with her mother. She is survived by her...

Burl Grose

Burl Grose

April 8, 2014

Burl Donald Grose 7/4/1921—4/8/2014 Born to Orville and Bessie Grose in Elk Creek, MO, Burl was active in sports and FFA at Cabool High School where he met the love of his life, Lousia Pugh, whom he married in 1941. He served with the First Marine Division in the South Pacific during WWII. After returning, he moved his family to...

Pamela Tilden

Pamela Tilden

April 6, 2014

Pamela Sue Tilden, 50, Springfield, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. She was born August 31, 1963 in Springfield, Mo to Mary and Aultie Kennedy. Pamela is survived by her mother, Mary Mansker; two children, daughter, Brandi Basinger and husband Lee; son, Darran Tilden and wife, Christy; three grandchildren, Rowen and Davis Basinger, and...

Stephen  Neely

Stephen Neely

April 6, 2014

Stephen Michael Neely, 33, Marshfield, Missouri passed away April 6th, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Stephen was born September 30th, 1980 in Erie, PA. Celebration services will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Four Rivers Church, 317 Pleasant Prairie Road, Marshfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CF Foundation. Permanent online condolences, photos...

Opal Carder

Opal Carder

April 4, 2014

Opal Alice Carder 93, Springfield, Missouri, was born April 22, 1920, in Texas County, Missouri. She departed this life on Friday, April 4, 2014, in Springfield. She was married to Harry Carder on February 17, 1936, Harry and Opal were married 64 years before his death. Opal was a longtime resident of Springfield and was a homemaker. She was preceded...

Helen Johnston

Helen Johnston

April 4, 2014

Helen Elizabeth Johnston, 93 Springfield, Missouri passed away April 4th, 2014 in Mercy Villa in Springfield, MO. Helen was born February 13th, 1921 in Springfield, Missouri to E.M. and Caroline Krischel. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield and was a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard E. Johnston in 1976. She is survived by...

Anna Ward

Anna Ward

April 3, 2014

Anna Lee Ward affectionately known to her family as “Aunt Butch” went to be with our Heavenly Father 3 April, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She is welcomed to her heavenly home by her husband, brothers, Leo Rogers and his wife Aileen, Al Rogers, his wife Loretta, and brother in law Lee Jackson. She was married...

Mari Moreland

Mari Moreland

April 1, 2014

Mari Lou Moreland, 61, Seymour, Missouri, passed away at 12:28 A.M. on Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Glenwood Healthcare of Seymour. Mari was born on April 26, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to Roy and Norma (Keiser) Manning. Mari is survived by her husband, Dale Moreland; her children, Melissa Browitt, Roy Moreland, Mychel Christian, Sherri Hanger, and Jennifer Bang; she is...

Josephine Robertson

Josephine Robertson

April 1, 2014

Josephine Robertson, 70, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on April 1, 2014, in Christian Healthcare Republic, where she had been a resident for many years. Jo was born Josefina Maldonado on April 20, 1943 in Guatemala. She became a naturalized American Citizen on August 24, 1971. She married Raymond Cecil Robertson on August 13, 1970 in Cook County, Illinois, and...

Juanita Harmon

Juanita Harmon

March 24, 2014

Juanita Beatrice (Drussa) Harmon 97 of Springfield passed away Monday March 24, 2014 in Woodland Manor. Juanita was born April 1, 1916 in Springfield, MO to Robert H. and Lena (Yeager) Drussa. She owned and operated Bowman and Drussa Plumbing and Heating Company with her late brother Jack Drussa. Juanita is survived by her children, Cheryl Marsh (Geoffrey) and Robert...