Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Dorothy Holden

Dorothy Holden

January 28, 2014

Dot Breese Holden was born Oct. 29, 1933 and on Jan. 28, 2014 she departed this earth to be with her heavenly Father. She bravely fought COPD yet made the most of these years. Dot managed and cared for the grounds and apartments of Seasons Three for over a decade. Dot made many friends during her lifetime. She spent most...

Mark Houston

Mark Houston

January 27, 2014

Mark Jonathon Houston, 68, Republic, passed away on January 27, 2014. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Long Beach, California to Caroll Irene Norton. He attended schools in West Covina, California. Mark worked as a cook on the Alaskan pipeline, kitchen manager, and dietician in Alhambra, California. Before moving to Republic, Mo to care for his mother, he...

Anita Delp

Anita Delp

January 27, 2014

Anita Louise Delp, 59, Springfield, MO departed this life Monday, January 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born October 25, 1954 in Salem, OH to Robert T. and Evelyn M. (Bowers) Lodge. Anita was a registered nurse and worked in home health. Survivors include her daughters, Angel Sarver, Debbie Delp and Tammy Chestnut, son, Randy Delp, eight...

John Chase

John Chase

January 26, 2014

John Stafford Chase beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at his home, on Sunday, Jan 26, 2014, at the age of 74. John was very passionate about his Church, Mission work and KU Basketball. John was born April 6, 1939 at home in Pittsfield, Maine to Viola (Stafford) and Elmer Chase. He attended the Pittsfield Grade school through the...

Richard Prugger

Richard Prugger

January 25, 2014

Saturday, January 25, 2014, we lost a father, son, brother, and good friend when Richard Prugger left this life for his next one. Richard was born on May 25, 1960 to John E. and Dorothy (Eidson) Prugger in the hospital in Omaha, Neb. Living in Bellevue, Nebraska. In 1963 the family moved back to Springfield when John returned to work...

Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander

January 23, 2014

Rebecca Estella “Becky” Alexander, 54, Springfield, passed away on January 23, 2014. She was born April 23, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Morris and Cecil (Elliott) Finnern. Becky is survived by her husband, Glen Alexander; niece, Melissa McCann; siblings, Cathy White, Gene Finnern, Lawrence Finnern, Lester Finnern, and Leslie Finnern; and many other family members and friends. Memorial service will...

Donald Newton

Donald Newton

January 21, 2014

Donald A. Newton age, 82 passed away January 21st, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Donald was born October 31st, 1931 in Dallas, TX. 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.

Jude Griesemer

Jude Griesemer

January 21, 2014

Jude F. Griesemer, 77 of Strafford passed away Tuesday evening at his daughter’s home in Columbia, Missouri following a five month battle with cancer. Jude was born July 12, 1936 in Washington, Missouri to Henry and Josephine (Kalvelage) Griesemer. He was a member of St. Agnes Cathedral and played in the St. Agnes Men’s Golf League. Jude served in the...

Melissa Strode

Melissa Strode

January 20, 2014

Melissa Shirlen Strode, 44, Springfield, passed away on January 20, 2014. She was born on October 2, 1969 in Springfield, Missouri to Ezra Ronald and Deloris Shirlene (Hodges) Gramm. Melissa was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Mary Strode. She is survived by her parents; husband, Kevin Strode; son, Cade Strode; brother, Eric Gramm; father-in-law, Lonnie Strode; and many other...

Delpha Smith

Delpha Smith

January 18, 2014

Delpha M. Smith, 83, of Nixa, passed away Saturday January 18, 2014 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home. Delpha was born May 19, 1930 in Pindall, Arkansas to Henry and Lilly (Tramell) Mills. She had a prosperous career in the insurance industry. Delpha was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, The Springfield Little Theatre Guild and The Red Hat...

Harold Cann

Harold Cann

January 18, 2014

Harold (Hal) B. Cann, 76, Nixa, MO and formerly Oxnard, CA passed away in the early morning of January 18, 2014. He was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada on November 3, 1937. Hal came to the United States and joined the Navy. Soon after that he became a US Citizen. He was very proud to serve this county and...

Lige Perryman

Lige Perryman

January 18, 2014

Lige J.R. Perryman, 85, Springfield, Missouri passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born February 19, 1928, in Springfield to Lige and Laura Perryman. He was married to Juanita Shelburn at Springfield on April 3, 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Lige retired from Springfield Public...

Roger Hart

Roger Hart

January 16, 2014

Roger Lee Hart, 71 of Springfield, MO passed away in his home on January 16, 2014 after his battle with cancer. He was proceeded in death by his parents Orville, SR and Margaret Hart, his brother-in- law Alvin Young, his brother J.R. Hart and his step-daughter Stephanie Evans. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years Cindy Hart,...

Ricardo Romero

Ricardo Romero

January 15, 2014

Ricardo Romero 46, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home in Springfield. He was born to Arturo and Elizabeth Romero on August 3, 1967. He and Misty were married on May 12, 2006. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He always extended a hand to help anyone who needed help....

Aaron Bonner

Aaron Bonner

January 12, 2014

Aaron Michael Bonner, 32 of Springfield passed away Sunday January 12, 2014 in his home. Aaron was born June 10, 1981 in Springfield, Missouri to Terry and Constance (Reeves) Bonner. He had a really big heart and was loved by many. Aaron helped many people with the recovery effort following the tornadoes in Oklahoma. He loved his Cadillac low riders....

Ted Green

Ted Green

January 12, 2014

Ted Allan Green, 56, Buffalo, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2014. He was born March 16, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri to Roy and Henrietta (Powers) Green. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tanya Austin; and brother, Ernest Green. He is survived by his brother, Roy Green; sister, Wathena Noblitt, and her husband Gerald; ex-wife, Margo Harrington;...

Sandra Sutton

Sandra Sutton

January 11, 2014

Sandra H. Sutton 64, Wheatland, Missouri departed this life on January 11, 2014, in Parkview Health Care Facility, Bolivar, Missouri. She was born October 1, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Bernard and Juannie Kloss. She is survived by her husband Dale Sutton. Cremation services were under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, stories...

Bailey Jenkins

Bailey Jenkins

January 10, 2014

Bailey Rose Jenkins entered eternal rest on January 10, 2014. Bailey was born to John Douglas and Desiree Ann (O’Donnell) Jenkins on January 10, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. Bailey is survived by her parents, John and Desiree Jenkins; her sister, Madison Jenkins; her grandmothers, Rebecca Fieker and Andrea O’Donnell; her grandfather, Dave O’Donnell; two uncles, Cody Haffner and Paul O’Donnell;...

Jessie Evans

Jessie Evans

January 4, 2014

Jessie L. Evans, 85 of Springfield passed away Saturday January 4, 2014 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar E. Evans and Betsy Nichols. Jessie was born in Marshall, Missouri on May 27, 1928. She was a long time resident of The Arc of the Ozarks where she was admired for her kindness,...

Frank Roscom

Frank Roscom

January 1, 2014

Frank J. Roscom, 28, Willard, passed away on January 1, 2014. He was born on April 28, 1985 in Victorville, California. He was an amazing father and beloved son. Frank is survived by his father, Frank M. Roscom, and his wife Kartha; mother, Judith Weiherer, and her husband Rusty; children, Nicole and Frankie Jay Roscom; brothers, Damon Bunch, Billy Roscom,...