Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Jody Burrow

Jody Burrow

March 23, 2012

Jody Linn Burrow, 37, Springfield, Mo, departed this life on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born January 11, 1975, in Harrison, Ar, to Marlow Don and Patty Burrow. Jody was a teacher and computer programmer at O.T. C. and Vatterott College. Jody was a member of Grant Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include...

Laretta Cantrell

Laretta Cantrell

March 22, 2012

LaNette (Winder) Cantrell 64 of Springfield, Missouri LaNette (Winder) Cantrell went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning March 22nd at 8:36 AM at Cox Medical Center after a brief illness. LaNette was born in Cortez, Colorado and raised in Utah before her family moved to the Springfield area in the early 1960’s. She worked for many years in...

Lawrence Stapp

Lawrence Stapp

March 21, 2012

Larry “Stumpy” Stapp, 58 , Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday evening in Brookhaven. He was born May 31, 1953 in Springfield, MO to Lawrence Everett and Goldie Ivadean Winters Stapp. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Wright and her husband Darren; his son Larry Stapp; two brothers, Ty and Ray Stapp; two sisters, Tina Stokes and Marie Davis; five...

Andre Andino

Andre Andino

March 20, 2012

Andre Thomas Andino, 36, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born November 29, 1975 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Victoria Ortiz; brothers, Eric Risica and Marcel Andino; sister, Chantal Johnson; step-sisters, Michelle and Chrystal Ortiz; uncle, Julio Hernaiz; aunt, Mercy Hernaiz; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the Menke family, a second...

Nyrisa Beale

Nyrisa Beale

March 19, 2012

Nyrisa Delise Beale, 33 of Springfield passed away Monday morning March 19, 2012 in Mercy Hospital Springfield, Missouri. Nyrisa was born February 12, 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia to Kevin Hicks and Sandra Beale. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Grajirenesortiz; her father, Kevin Hicks, Sr.;step parents Angel Grajirenesortiz and Lenelle Hicks; her siblings, Mario Lovez Rodriguez, Angie Elizabeth Andrews,...

April Newton

April Newton

March 17, 2012

April Lorrane Newton, 49, Grovespring, MO passed away Saturday March 17, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born June 26, 1962 in Flagstaff, AZ to Clinton E. Wager Jr. and Jimana J. Fanning. She was a homemaker. April lived her life to help others. She was a kind and loving mom, sister and daughter. She never hurt a...

Kenneth Tuttle

Kenneth Tuttle

March 17, 2012

Kenneth Truman Tuttle, known by most as "TUT." passed away Saturday morning March 17, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Kenneth was born May 24, 1961 in St. Louis County, Missouri to Truman and Judy (McCall) Tuttle. He leaves behind his wife, Polly; his son, Josh; his daughter, Brittany; his sisters, Cindy and Sherry; his father, Truman; his grandson, LeLand;...

Mary Brozovich

Mary Brozovich

March 15, 2012

Mary (Peterlich) Brozovich, 96, of Springfield, entered her eternal life on March 15, 2012. Mary was born near Gospic in Lika, Croatia on January 10, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Brozovich, her parents, and 17 brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her two sons, Joseph and wife, Dawn, John and wife Celine; nine grandchildren,...

William Walters

William Walters

March 15, 2012

William "Bud" Walters, 46 of Pierce City, Missouri passed away Thursday morning March 15, 2012 in Cox South Hospital following a long illness. Bud was born October 6, 1965 in Bakersfield, California to Melvin and Barbara (Owens) Walters. He drove a concrete truck for Kay Concrete Company in Monett and previously had his own plumbing company in Cassville. He was...

Daniel Dupree

Daniel Dupree

March 15, 2012

Daniel Willis Dupree, 37, Springfield, was born February 25, 1975 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lisa (Parker) Dupree; and his sister, Dayna Dupree. Daniel is survived by his spouse, Yolonda Dupree; children, Ashley Moore, Brittany Dupree, Daniel T. Dupree, Elizabeth Dupree; step-children, Subrina Tullos and Vikki Black; and sister, Maygan Walker. There...

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...