Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

James Mantonya

James Mantonya

May 3, 2012

James Maurice Mantonya, 81 of Wheatland, Missouri passed away Thursday evening May 3, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. James was born January 26, 1931 in Benton County, Missouri to James Morris and Edith (Kirkland) Mantonya. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Verna Elam and Pat Turner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda;...

Betty Swan

Betty Swan

May 3, 2012

Betty Kay Swan, 69, Springfield, MO passed away May 3, 2012. She was born July 5, 1942 in Springfield, MO to James Arthur and Opal (Tuter) Swan. Survivors include one son, David Albert of Springfield, two daughters, Dodie Barber of Sparta, MO and Lesa Woody and husband David of Billings, MO, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many friends...

Carl Davis

Carl Davis

May 3, 2012

Carl Duane Davis, 59 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Thursday evening May 3, 2012. Carl was born March 17, 1953 in Howell, Michigan to Owen D. and Alma (Schram) Davis. He is survived by his siblings, Kenneth Davis of Houston, Texas, Karen Rodriguez of Katy, Texas, Leslie Davis of Springfield, Missouri, Lesa Mullen of Rogersville, Missouri and Celeste Richardson of...

Harold Lemke

Harold Lemke

May 2, 2012

Harold “Hap” Lemke, 62, Springfield, Mo., passed away on May 2, 2012. He is survived by his three sisters and brother as well as three daughters and four grandchildren. He owned and operated Majestic Tattoo in Springfield, Mo. for over 30 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing drums and spending time with his family and friends. He will be...

Lois Roseboom

Lois Roseboom

April 29, 2012

Lois was born in Bradford, PA the only child of Homer C. and Alsina O. Frankenfield on February 15, 1926. She graduated from Port Alleghany High School, Port Alleghany, PA in 1944 and attended Penn State University while her fiancé served in the Pacific as a Marine in World War II. She married Morris King Roseboom, the love of her...

George Stanfield

George Stanfield

April 29, 2012

George Luther Stanfield, 61, Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Magnolia Square. He was born November 16, 1950 in Tulsa, OK to William L. and Lola J. (Geller) Stanfield. George was a US Navy Veteran. Survivors include two sons, Christopher George and Micah Luther Stanfield, two grandchildren Noah and Kadi, brother, Robert Stanfield and sister Joyce Bailey...

Ginger Gover

Ginger Gover

April 26, 2012

Ginger Gover, beloved wife of Randy Gover for 59 years, and adored mother of six children, died suddenly on Thursday, April 26. Born and raised in Springfield as a Roman Catholic (nee Helen Virginia Watson), she graduated from St. Agnes elementary and high schools. Ginger lived in other cities and states throughout her married life, including 10 years in St....

Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee

April 25, 2012

Thomas (Tom) Lee passed away peaceably in his home from cancer that he fought for over 6 months. He was surrounded by his wife, daughter, son and best friend when he moved on to next life Wednesday April 25, 2012. Tom was born January 9, 1945 in Quincy, Massachusetts to Peter and Anne (McFarland) Lee. Tom developed a love for...

Steven Poston

Steven Poston

April 24, 2012

Steven E. Poston, 56, Springfield, passed away Tuesday April 24, 2012. He was born August 2, 1955 in Springfield, Missouri to Kenneth and Shirley Poston. Steven was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Poston; daughter, Brandi Poston; grandson, Marcus Lillard; brother, Jim Poston, and his wife Karen; nieces, Reichea, Nikki, Bailey, and Maddy;...

James Moad

James Moad

April 22, 2012

James Lee Moad, 56, passed away Sunday April 22, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. He was born September 8, 1955 in Springfield, Missouri to James and Evalina Moad. James was preceded in death by his father and one sister. He is survived by his mother; 9 siblings; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00...

Leo Giger

Leo Giger

April 20, 2012

Lelo L. Giger, 77, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on April 21, 2012, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 14, 1935, in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Under direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. There is no set viewing or visitation planned. Memorial contributions...

Richard Scoughton

Richard Scoughton

April 19, 2012

Richard B. Scoughton, age 78, died April 19, 2012 in his home, after a long struggle with emphysema. He was born September 7, 1933 to Roy and Blanch Scoughton in Sandwich, Il. He served in the U.S. Army, 1950-1954 in Germany and worked as a crew leader for a gas distribution center for thirty-one years. He is survived by children...

Gerald Telford

Gerald Telford

April 18, 2012

Gerald (Jerry) Edward Telford was born March 31, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Samuel and Julia Telford. He was the youngest of eight children. He was called to his Heavenly home by his precious Lord Jesus Christ on April 18, 2012 at the age of 87. He started working at a very young age to help support the family,...

Clifford Cornell

Clifford Cornell

April 17, 2012

Clifford Glen Cornell age, 32 passed away April 17th, 2012 in Springfield, MO Clifford was born May 27th, 1979 in Norfolk, 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.

Alice Runowski

Alice Runowski

April 16, 2012

Alice E. Runowski, 89, Springfield, passed away Monday April 16, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 20, 1922 in Calcutta, India to John and Alice (Mulqueen) Kossenjans. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Runowski; son, Thomas Runowski; and daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Runowski. She is survived by her sons, John Runowski (Cindi) and...

Willis Bartholomew

Willis Bartholomew

April 13, 2012

Willis Randall Bartholomew age, 55 passed away April 13th, 2012 in Springfield, MO Willis was born June 7th, 1956 in Glendale, Arizona. Randy is survived by his daughter, Cierra Batholomew; his significant other, Janice Whatley; his adopted daughter, Mary Whitesel; and his close friends, Elaine and Brian Kammerer. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Lena Cook

Lena Cook

April 13, 2012

Lena E. Cook, 102 of Springfield went to be with her Lord and Savior April 13, 2012. Lena was born February 4, 1910 in Webster County, Missouri to William and Sarah (Pack) Covington. She was married to Arthur S. Cook on December 2, 1931 in El Reno, Oklahoma. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers,...

Mark Staudte

Mark Staudte

April 8, 2012

Mark Alan Staudte, 61 of Springfield passed away Sunday evening April 8, 2012 in his home. Mark was born April 7, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Henry and Dorothy (Yarbrough) Staudte. He graduated from St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas where he met Diane and they were married December 28, 1985. Mark loved to play music. He was preceded...

James Baier

James Baier

March 30, 2012

James Thomas Baier age, 77 passed away March 30th, 2012 in Springfield, MO No services are planned. Cremation is under direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Gabriel Gimlin

Gabriel Gimlin

March 29, 2012

Gabriel David Gimlin infant son of Gary and Andrea (Rubinstein) Gimlin entered eternal rest on Thursday March 29, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Gabriel is survived by his parents, Gary and Andrea Gimlin; his paternal grandparents, David W. & Kelly Gimlin; his maternal grandmother, Celina Rubinstein; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Christine Rubinstein; his aunts and uncles, Gregory...