Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
Linville Oliver Burgher
April 5, 2025
Linville Oliver Burgher (also known as Sonny or Lin) was born August 11, 1945 in Clark County, Kentucky on the family farm to Kenny Burgher and Cynthia Woosley Burgher. At a young age, the family moved by train to California and soon thereafter to Weiser, Idaho. Lin attended Weiser schools, graduating from Weiser High School in 1964. Lin was known...
David Wayne Gendreau
April 4, 2025
David W. Gendreau, 63, passed away peacefully in his home in Springfield, MO after a lengthy hospital stay following heart surgery.
He was born June 21st, 1961 at Travis Air Force Base in California to Wilfred L. Gendreau, Jr. and Helen L. (Woodman) Gendreau who preceeded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Bobby Gendreau, Jeffrey Gendreau and Cassie Gendreau;...
Roy Donald Berry
April 3, 2025
Roy Donald Berry, age 56, born on June 29, 1968, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Joyce Roberta Ward
April 1, 2025
Joyce Roberta Ward, age 93, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was born between Brookston and Culver Minnesota on October 9, 1931. Joyce spent her life devoted to her family, faith, and community.
Joyce was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ward and her sister, Zona....
Michael Aaron Clawson
March 31, 2025
Michael Aaron Clawson, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to go be with Jesus on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Mike was born on October 22, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, to Aaron and Peggy (Clanton) Clawson. He graduated from Central High School. Mike married Barbara Ann Ikenroth on July 19, 1958. To this marriage, three daughters; Cindy, Becky, and Amy were born.
Mike’s...
Raymond Warren Pearce
March 27, 2025
Ray W. Pearce passed to his new home on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:35 am in Mercy Hospital Springfield,Mo.
Ray was born on August 3,1941 in Tarkio, Mo. and at age 11 he was adopted by Frank & Gertrude Pearce of Butler, Mo. As many friends and colleagues know, Ray would always remember December 6th as the best day of...
Nora Marie Burgess
March 27, 2025
Nora Burgess, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, passed away on March 27, 2025. Born on October 4, 1947, Nora graduated from Marionville High School in 1965, pursued higher education at Missouri State University, Drury University, and received her Associate in Science for Nursing from The University of The State of New York in 1988. She devoted her career to...
Tyler Kenneth Dillon
March 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tyler Kenneth Dillon, born on July 29, 1994, a man whose life was a testament to strength and adventure. Tyler, age 30, passed away on March 25, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He will be received in Heaven by his biological father, Ricky Smith Jr. and his loving grandmother Patrica...
Shona Darresse Pitts
March 23, 2025
Shona Darresse Pitts, 39 years old, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.
Shona’s smile would lighten up the sky. She always saw the beauty in the small things. Shona was so giving. She wanted to help everyone. Shona loved all her family and friends so much, especially her nieces and nephews and most importantly her son. Shona...
Nola Belle Maggard
March 23, 2025
Nola Belle Maggard, 13, of Springfield Missouri, passed away at 2:47pm March 23, 2025 in Mercy Hospital.
She was born November 14, 2011 in Springfield, MO to Jason and Sarah Maggard. She enjoyed attending Westport School, of Springfield, where she was surrounded by many friends and teachers.Nola shared a love for online gaming with her friends where she could express her...
Jocelyn (Joshua) M. Gralak-Allen
March 22, 2025
Jocelyn (Joshua) M. Gralak-Allen, 25, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 03:38 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Joshua was born on May 7, 1999 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Joshua was the beloved 7th child of Janice Gralak and Corbett Allen. He graduated from Central High School and went on to pursue...
William Leon Mowell
March 22, 2025
William "Bill" Leon Mowell, 93, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 6:07 pm in his home in Elwood.
Bill was born November 23, 1931, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Leon and May Mowell. On January 10, 1959, he married Shirley Ann Hogh; they remained married for sixty years until her passing in February 2019. Not long after, he fell...
Mariah Jean Montgomery
March 18, 2025
Mariah Jean Montgomery, 45, a resident of Fort Myers FL (formerly of St. Louis MO and Pasadena CA) passed away in Fort Myers on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born March 25, 1979 in Jacksonville FL and spent her childhood in Springfield MO. She ventured west to Los Angeles CA in 2001 where she received her professional degree from...
Mary Edna (Willis) Burnett
March 14, 2025
Mary Edna (Willis) Burnett was born to Shelton and Lucille Willis in Pleasant Hill, IL on November 24, 1940. As the eldest of five children, she grew up in the Pleasant Hill area surrounded by family.
On September 4, 1955, Mary united in marriage with Vencil Lee Burnett, beginning a beautiful journey that would span 69 years. Their union was blessed...
Ronald W. Temp
March 13, 2025
Ronald Temp, age 65, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Thursday, March 13th, 2025.
No Services are currently scheduled for Ronald.
Mary Alice Davis
March 10, 2025
Mary Alice Davis, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on March 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on January 16, 1938, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was a guiding light to those who knew her.
Mary's legacy lives on through her beloved family. She is survived by her devoted husband, David Dee Davis; her...
Lisa S. Burgess
March 9, 2025
Lisa Burgess, age 63, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Sunday, March 9th, 2025.
No services for Lisa Burgess are currently planned.
Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com
Daniel Phillip Hyden
March 8, 2025
Daniel Phillip Hyden, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Survived by two sons, Tony Hyden and Brandon Hyden and a daughter, Leanne Hyden.
No services are currently planned at this time.
John Charles Rutherford
March 8, 2025
John Charles Rutherford, 62, passed away at CoxHealth Medical Center South on March 8, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on June 5, 1962, to Leland and Ethel (Damschroder) Rutherford.
He met his future wife, Clara Lee Gunn, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where both were attending Middle Tennessee State University (and where John earned a Bachelor of...
April Davis
March 4, 2025
April Davis, 56, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
No Services for April Davis are currently scheduled.
Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com
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