Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Keith Summers

Keith Summers

March 14, 2012

Keith Alan Summers, 60, passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 14, 2012. The first of 8 children, Keith was born January 27, 1952, in Washington, Missouri, to Kelley Neil and Dorla Dean Summers. The family moved from Florissant, Missouri to Springfield in 1968 where Keith attended Glendale High School, and graduated in 1970. He, along...

Jerry Criner

Jerry Criner

March 12, 2012

Mr. Jerry D. Criner, 59, Brookline, MO passed away March 12, 2012. He was born January 3, 1953 in Harrison, AR to Jimmie and Riltia Hicks Criner. Jerry was a US Navy Veteran and worked as a restaurant manager. He was united in marriage to Elaine Nicholson on July 4, 1975. They were privileged to share over thirty six years...

Gertraud Mining

Gertraud Mining

March 8, 2012

Gertraud Elfrieda Johanna Fiedler Mining, 88, was born in Berlin, Germany on June 24, 1923, and left this earth on March 8, 2012 following a short illness at home. She was the second of 4 daughters, whose father was a well-known construction company owner in Berlin. Gertraud worked in business following graduation from business school, her company transferring a few...

Robert Maxwell Ii

Robert Maxwell Ii

March 8, 2012

Robert M. Maxwell II, 38, Springfield, passed away Thursday night in Springfield. He was born August 3, 1973 in Mansfield, Missouri to Robert and Lola (Good) Maxwell. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Maxwell; son, Bobby Maxwell; brothers, Dan Mitchell, Ron Mitchell, Earl Mitchell, Bill Mitchell, and Charlie Mitchell. Memorial services...

Patricia Lohmeyer

Patricia Lohmeyer

March 4, 2012

Patricia Lohmeyer of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on March 4, 2012 in her home. She was born November 11, 1930 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Don and Pauline Evans. She was united in marriage to Louis M. Lohmeyer on October 31, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri. Pat was preceded in death by her husband,...

Hester Boyd

Hester Boyd

March 4, 2012

Hester A. “Goo” Boyd, 80, passed away Sunday morning March 4, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 3, 1931 in Douglas County, Missouri to Henry and Coy (Wright) Willis. Hester was preceded in death by Clarence Willis, Earl Willis, Florence Willis, Flora Willis, Clyde Willis and Ralph Willis. She is survived by her siblings, Velma Willis Adams, and...

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

March 1, 2012

Steven Lee Williams, born June 3rd, 1976, in Bentonville, AR, gave his spirit to the Lord on March 1st, 2012, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. His death resulted from unknown complications following a severe brain injury that occurred in a motorcycle crash on June 9th, 2010. He attended Kickapoo High School, where he wrestled all four years, going...

Danny Sampey

Danny Sampey

March 1, 2012

Danny E. Sampey entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2012. He is survived by June Sampey, his wife of 62 years, children, Cheryl, Carole, Craig and his wife Mary, Colleen and her husband Joe, 6 grandchildren, Blair, Ashley, Jonathan, Ryan, Christopher, and Connor, and many other family members and friends. Danny was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri and...

Arthur Romero

Arthur Romero

February 27, 2012

Arthur Romero, 77, Louisberg, passed away Monday February 27, 2012 in Buffalo, Missouri. He was born June 21, 1934 in Bronx, New York to Arturo and Louisa (Alfonso) Romero. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Armando Romero. Arthur is survived by his wife, Donna Romero; children, Arthur Romero, Jr., Ronnie Romero, Tina Arce, René Romero, Randy...

Kathryn Coones

Kathryn Coones

February 27, 2012

Kathryn L. Coones April 24, 1928-February 27, 2012 Kathryn passed due to injuries received in a car accident. She was a member of Evergreen Church. She enjoyed her “kids” at Ritter Head Start as a foster Grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Coones; parents, brother and one granddaughter. Survived by her devoted children: Monica (Joel) Barks, Marilyn...

Barbara Evans

Barbara Evans

February 21, 2012

Barbara Jean (O’Brien) Evans, a resident of Springfield, Mo. since 1996. She fought a courageous battle for 6 months. Barbara passed away peacefully in Ozark Community Hospital on Feb. 21, 2012. She was born Sept. 27, 1967 a west coast girl from San Diego, Calif. “I had the privilege and the honor to know her for almost 25 years. She...

Walter Jacobs

Walter Jacobs

February 19, 2012

Walter Perry Jacobs, 88, of Springfield passed away on February 19, 2012. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 29, 1923 to the late George Perry and Mary Elizabeth Jacobs. In December of 1943, he married Margaret Geneva Lang and shared 64 years of marriage before her passing in June 2008. Walter was in the Army Signal Corps...

Ronald Edwards

Ronald Edwards

February 18, 2012

Ronald Lee Edwards, 59, passed away Saturday February 18, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born October 15, 1952 in Emporia, Kansas to Charles and Edna Edwards. Memorial Services are pending at this time. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Ben Hopkins, Jr.

Ben Hopkins, Jr.

February 18, 2012

Ben Franklin Hopkins, Jr., passed away on February 18, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, MO, after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia. Ben was born to the late Ben and Dorothy Hopkins on July 22, 1956 in Springfield, MO. Ben graduated from Parkview High School in 1975. After high school Ben went to work for Frisco Railway. In...

Kindra White

Kindra White

February 17, 2012

Kindra Inez (Hubbs) White, 51, Springfield, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012. She was born October 28, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo to Arnold and Norma (Allen) Hubbs. Kindra was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bruce Hubbs and Bradley Hubbs; and sister, Sandra Hubbs. She is survived by her children, Justin Baker, Ray Anthony Baker, and Brandon Lee...

Don Steiner

Don Steiner

February 14, 2012

Don Leo Steiner, 75, Springfield, MO passed away February 14, 2012. He was born February 19, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Leo and Ann Mueller Steiner. Don was a teacher for some thirty years serving in the Springfield School District. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife Nancy Joan Steiner of the...

Laura Beuerlein

Laura Beuerlein

February 13, 2012

Laura “Cecilia” Beuerlein, age 89, departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2012. She was born on January 9, 1923 in St. Francois County, Missouri. Cecilia was the second oldest daughter of seven children born to Frank A. and Mary Elizabeth (Sebastian) Mullersman. Cecilia was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Beuerlein on November 15, 1941. He preceded her in...

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

February 13, 2012

Richard Haskell Baker, 71, Republic, MO passed away February 13, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. He was born December 2, 1940 to James H. and Josephine V. Molnar. Richard was a store manager for many years. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his son Richard K. Baker and one...

Mary Stuart

Mary Stuart

February 10, 2012

Mary Kathryn Stuart, 81 of Rogersville passed away Friday Feb. 10, 2012 in her home. Mary was born Jan. 25, 1931 in South Greenfield, Missouri to Earl and Beulah (Daughtery) Small. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, Alan Stuart, Bruce Stuart, Melissa Kampmann and her husband Keith; her...

Deloris Beeves

Deloris Beeves

February 8, 2012

Deloris Ann Beeves, 52 of Springfield passed away Wednesday February 8, 2012 in Mercy Hospital. Deloris was born April 26, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul Henry and Adelia (Garrett) Lynn, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Patrick Allen Lynn, Paul Henry Lynn, Jr., Alice Clair Lynn, and James Irvin Lynn. Deloris is survived...