Obituaries

June 6, 2013

Louise Gay Kovak, 83, Springfield MO, passed away on June 6, 2013. Born in Glen Lyon, PA, December 13, 1929 to Michael & Julia Danko. She attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, as RN; married Walter Kovak. Worked as RN for 30+ yrs retiring from Mercy Villa. She is survived by three children; Michael & wife Sherry, Stephen & wife...

June 5, 2013

June 5, 2013

Rex Franklin Adams, 59 Cotter, Ar, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Rex was born February 18, 1954, in Bakersfield, Ca, to Delbert Larkin and Leslie Myrtle Adams. Rex was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Verlis, Leonard and Trellis. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Adams and Nicole Adams, Springfield, a granddaughter,...

June 3, 2013

Helen Marie Stillings, 88, of Clinton, Iowa, died June 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center North Campus in Clinton, Iowa. Helen was born on June 15, 1924 in Reeder Anderson County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Akers). She was a 1943 graduate of Osawatomie, Schools in Kansas. She married Loran Stillings on April 11, 1947. She...

June 2, 2013

Christopher Michael Peay, 23 of Springfield passed away Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 1:50 a.m. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Peay. He is survived by his wife Lezlee Peay, 26 of Springfield, two children Riley, 6 and Khamila, 1, his mother Kelly Andekin, stepfather Andy Andekin, grandfather Charles Polk Sr, six brothers, Forrest Sebastian Devaliti, Jeremiah...

May 29, 2013

Mildred Lucille Fleetwood, 89, Springfield, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Cox South Hospital. Mildred was born March 7, 1924 in Springfield, Mo, to Frank and Ada Perryman. She was married to Thomas A. Fleetwood on Feb 8, 1946. She is survived by her children and spouses, Marjorie and Ted Thompson, Wayne and Sheryl Fleetwood, Tommy and Gail Tiller,...

May 28, 2013

May 25, 2013

Fredrick Alvin Cooper, 56, of Springfield MO, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 and Springfield MO. He was born August 19th, 1956,Lockwood MO, the son of Fredrick, Cooper andCooper, Laura . Fredrick enter military information here, rank, branch of service, wars, years in the military, medals earned. He worked in Farm Empliment Company andTractor Mechanice. Fredrick memberships, hobbies and...

May 23, 2013

Katherine “Kitty” Breazeale Mayeux Greenburg, 99 was born on August 17, 1913 in Belzona, MS to Harriet (Kitchen) and Erwin Bradley Breazeale. She died at Mercy Villa, Springfield, MO on Thursday May 23. 2013. Kitty was known for her beautiful smile and kind spirit. She lived most of her life in New Orleans, LA, Pass Christian, MS and the last...

May 22, 2013

Betty Jane Keithley 90, Battlefield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in her home. She was born January 13, 1923, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Archie Lynn and Grace Belle Haas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Oren Keithley, a daughter, Joyce Ann, one sister and two brothers. She is survived by two daughters Janet...

May 21, 2013

Wilma Jean Randol, 72 of Springfield passed away Tuesday May 21, 2013 in her home. Wilma was born September 27, 1940 in Clinton, Missouri to William Raymond and Mildred (Bradshaw) Arnold. Wilma worked as a dispatcher for Prime Trucking Company for 23 years. She is survived by her six children Randy Randol of Archie, Missouri, Mike Randol of Topeka, Kansas,...

May 19, 2013

Gerene A. Blosch, 70, Springfield, MO passed away May 19, 2013 in Manor Care. She was born October 9, 1942 in Ft. Worth, TX. Immediate survivors include her children, Randolph Blosch and Debbie Anthony. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Private services will be held at a later date. Permanent online condolences, stories...

May 17, 2013

George Franklin Roberts passed away at home on May 17, 2013. He was born October 12, 1920, in Rocheport, Missouri to Earl and Okie Roberts. He spent most of his youth in Higbee, Missouri. Mr. Roberts served in the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps and as a pilot in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. In 1947,...

May 17, 2013

Mary C. Hahn 76, Buffalo, Missouri passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born November 5, 1936, in Fort Scott, Ks to Claud and Bertha Blevins, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Daniel; Three sons Daniel Hahn II (Lena), Bolivar, Mo; Leslie Hahn (Barbara) Aurora, Mo; Andrew Hahn (Michelle), Phillipines, her brother,...

May 13, 2013

Michael Ray Smith, 39, Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. Michael was born December 17, 1973, in Eureka Springs, Ar. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Ray West. Survivors include two sons, Ryan Ray Smith and Michael Ray Smith Jr, a grandson, Dymitri Ray, his mother, Rebecca Ann West, grandmother, Luella West, and brother, Henry...

May 12, 2013

Richard Bertalott, 91, of Springfield, died Sunday night May 12, 2013, surrounded by family. Richard was born May 6, 1922 to John and Victoria Bertalott of Monett, MO. As a sergeant in the United States Air Corps, he served in Europe during WWII. Richard retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. after 30 years of service. He was also a member...

May 12, 2013

Michael E. Kearney, 56, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 12th, 2013 in his home. He was born November 26, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Kearney and Mary Anita (Mickey) Oney. Mike was an extremely intelligent man who loved working with his hands. He made a living by being a Contractor, best known for his ability to hang...

May 11, 2013

Deborah Jane Meeker, 60, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in her home. She was born December 24, 1952, in Carrollton, Missouri to Ken and Mary Grace White. She was united in marriage to Walter Meeker, June 24, 1984. She was a home health nurse and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and formerly St....

May 10, 2013

Emmett Elmo Jones was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on October 16, 1931 and passed away in his home on May 10, 2013. He was a member of National Heights Baptist Church. After 31 years employment with Roadway Express he retired in 1986. While with the Army he was stationed in South Korea. Elmo was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 6, 2013

Stacey Allen Baucom, 44, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday May 6, 2013 at his home in Springfield. He was born May 31, 1968, in Hamburg, Iowa, the son of Margaret and Jerry Baucom. He was a simple, easy going man who never wasted a moment to crack a joke and make you laugh. Even though he is no longer...