Obituaries

May 17, 2012

Stephen C. Hampe, much-loved partner of Cheryl L. Davis, devoted father of Alissa N. Davis and Nickolaus C. Hampe, departed this life on Thursday May 17. Our brother was the friend of many and the companion of the faithful Shadow, Clancy, Sophie, Cozmo, and Willow. The memory of the intensity Stephen brought to all he did will continue to live...

May 17, 2012

David Edward Harrelson, 56 of Springfield passed away in his home Thursday May 17, 2012. David was born Jan. 16, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harold and Helen (Kakony) Harrelson. He is survived by his wife, Brenna Issa; his step-children Adam and Amanda Issa; his aunt, Mildred Kakony. David will be missed by his family and many friends who will...

May 16, 2012

May 15, 2012

Justin D. Walters passed away Tuesday May 15, 2012 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Justin was born October 1, 1979 in Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his wife; children; parents; 7 siblings; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday May 18, 2012 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home,...

May 11, 2012

Russell B. Jorgensen, 81, died May 11, 2012 at his home near Springfield, MO. His Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dawson, NE at 10:00 AM on June 9, 2012. Russell was born on March 14, 1931 in Hershey, NE to George and Gladys Jorgensen. He was raised on a farm near Hershey and graduated...

May 10, 2012

Virginia Sabo passed away in her home on May 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Sabo, mother Virginia Sabo and one son Paul Murrain. Survivors include her brother Frank Sabo of Washington, sister Ida Miller of Washington, her loving son Larry Schuler, her loving daughter Venus Ugolini, and her grandchildren: Michael “Munch” Ugolini, Christopher Ugolini,...

May 8, 2012

David Michael Garner, 52, Mt. Vernon, MO passed away May 8, 2012. He was born January 9, 1960 in Colusa, CA to Herbert and Helen (Garoutte) Garner. He was an electrician and a U.S. Navy Veteran. David is survived by his children, Amanda Garner and Brett Garner; his mother Helen Garner; and granddaughter, Amara Agee. Cremation arrangements are under the...

May 4, 2012

Bertha Louise Hudson, 76, Ash Grove, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday May 4, 2012 in Ash Grove Healthcare. She was born June 23, 1935 in Sawyarwood, Ohio to John and Esther (Nash) Sumner. Mrs. Hudson was a homemaker and was very artistic, she enjoyed and was very good at painting ceramic figurines. She attended South Haven Baptist Church for...

May 4, 2012

Vincenza Mary Gagne, 76, Springfield, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. She was born March 1, 1936 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Joseph and Vincenza (Analone) DiBella. She was married to the late Levi Gagne. Vincenza was a CNA, always needing to help others, especially through her nursing care. Vincenza loved to sew and...

May 4, 2012

Mary Patricia Smith, 45, Harrison, AR passed away May 4, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. She was born September 20, 1966 in Linwood, CA to Larry Chandes and Doreen (Kyander) Davenport. Survivors include her husband Robert Smith, her daughter Amber Rose Smith, one sister, Sherry Ann Davenport, one brother, Larry Wesley Davenport and her mother Doreen Davenport. Cremation arrangements are...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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;...

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...