Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Margaret Birlew

Margaret Birlew

December 23, 2011

Margaret Ann Birlew, 67, Springfield, passed away Friday December 23, 2011 in her home. Margaret was born September 1, 1944 in New York, New York to Charles and Wilhelmina (Hickey) Birlew. She is survived by her parents; children, Dwain Minton and Deanna Bueno and her husband Johnny; five grandchildren; sisters, Donna Roswurm and her husband Mike and Karen White; brother,...

Genevieve Meier

Genevieve Meier

December 16, 2011

Genevieve Virginia Meier 83 of Nixa, Missouri passed away Friday evening December 16, 2011in Cox South Hospital. Genevieve was born January 10, 1928 in Winfield, Kansas to Floral and Goldena (Beard) Darnell. Mrs. Meier was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years and the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 11 years. She enjoyed painting and crocheting...

Wilma Davis

Wilma Davis

December 14, 2011

Wilma Lee (Pigg) Davis of Springfield was born March 28, 1927 in Pine, MO and passed away December 14, 2011. She was the daughter of George and Ollye (Gibson) Pigg. Wilma married Milborn Fay Davis on December 23, 1946 and to this union four daughters were born. Fay and Wilma enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling the US and parts of...

Reuben Harris

Reuben Harris

December 14, 2011

Reuben Earl Harris was born in Brewster, Kansas on October 1, 1928, the son of Issac Abner and Jenny Elizabeth (Allison) Harris. Reuben was raised in Fort Dodge, Kansas area. Reuben loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing with all his family and friends on the Taneycomo and Bull Shoals lakes. He married his beloved wife, Doris, of 50 years in...

James Williams

James Williams

December 11, 2011

James Patrick Williams, 81, Republic, MO passed away December 11, 2011. He was born July 20, 1930 in Jefferson City, MO to Clifford Fielding and Edna Hall Williams. Survivors include his soul mate Becky Wilson of the home, his son Chris Williams, grandchildren; James Christopher Williams Jr., Rebecca Williams, Haylie Williams, Christopher Fielding Williams, Kevin Williams, two sisters; Sue Lewis,...

Bo Roper

Bo Roper

December 11, 2011

Bo Dean Roper, 29, Steelville, passed away December 11, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital. He was born June 15, 1982 in Watonga, Oklahoma to Richard and Rose Marie (Ogle) Roper. Bo is survived by his wife, Tia Marie Roper; children, Jada and Shawntae; mother, Rose Marie Roper; three brothers, Eric Roper and his wife Debra, Michael Roper, and his wife...

Walter Hawk

Walter Hawk

December 10, 2011

Walter Wayne Hawk age, 70 passed away December 10th, 2011 in Springfield, MO Walter was born November 28th, 1941 in Carlinville, IL. 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.

Rudolph Votsch

Rudolph Votsch

December 5, 2011

Rudolph Lester Votsch, 61, Springfield, MO, passed away December 5, 2011. He was born March 28, 1950 in Miami, FL. Survivors include his wife, Sarah (Southern) Votsch of the home, daughters; Tammi Hodge and Wendi Johnston, grandchildren; Dustin, Chrissi, Matthew, Jacob, Dakota, Sarah, Shelbi, Ashlee, Justis and Jessi. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Galloway...

Leroy Strasburg

Leroy Strasburg

December 5, 2011

Leroy C. Strasburg, 85, passed away very peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2011, at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, Missouri. His devoted and loving wife, Joan (Meeker) Strasburg, was at his side and holding his hand as he passed. Joan is a member of and Lee attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield. Lee (known also by many...

Betty Morris

Betty Morris

December 3, 2011

Betty Morris, age 67, of Stratford, Oklahoma, passed away in her Springfield, Missouri home on the morning of Saturday, December 3, 2011. Betty is survived by her husband, Kevin Morris, her sister, Wanda Sproul of Ridgedale, MO, her son, Stanley Gentry of Reeds Spring, MO and her grand-daughter, ZealonGentry-Lear of Springfield. Betty attended school in Stratford, Oklahoma and married one...

Jutta Oumlil

Jutta Oumlil

November 28, 2011

Jutta Oumlil, 62, of Springfield, MO fought 15 years with many ailments. She was born on February 22, 1949 in Germany. The Lord called her home on November 28, 2011. From Heaven, Mother is watching over her three children, Tara Duvall, Tamara Toolen and Ben Oumlil; her three beautiful grandchildren, Kaeleigh Toolen, Christopher Duvall and Laila Oumlil; her sisters, Aimee...

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

November 27, 2011

Mr. Michael L. Smith, 51, Springfield, MO passed away November 27, 2011. He was born November 26, 1960 in Springfield, MO to Robert and Mary McDaniel Smith. He is survived by his children, Sean Williamson, Elizabeth Smith and Kara Morris, five sisters, Beth Nickle, Vickie Gray, Diane Smith, Leslie Whittman and Debbie Howard, and four brothers, Mark, Bruce, Gary and...

Marjorie Rost

Marjorie Rost

November 24, 2011

Marjorie Lucille Rost, 79, Cape Fair, passed away Thursday November 24, 2011 in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare. Marjorie was born June 26, 1932 in Garden City, Kansas to Earl and Grace (Chandler) Cripe. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Keith Cripe; and sister-in-law, Gladys Cripe. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Deborah Didricksen and her husband Harold,...

Troy Davenport

Troy Davenport

November 23, 2011

Troy Franklin Davenport, 73 of Springfield passed away Wednesday morning November 23, 2011 in Springfield Skilled Care Center. Troy was born July 17, 1938 in Greene County, Missouri to Willard and Hazel (Pierson) Davenport. He was a kind, good natured man who never spoke ill of anyone. Troy was a practical joker although sometimes the joke would backfire on him....

Harold Bramlett

Harold Bramlett

November 22, 2011

Harold William Bramlett, 83, Springfield, MO passed away November 22, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital. He was born September 25, 1928 in Blue Ridge, VA to John L. and Maggie N. (Nester) Bramlett. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mae Tate, Lilbert H. Bramlett, Macie Woolwine, Wyatt A. Bramlett and Emory N. Bramlett. Survivors include his...

William Lee

William Lee

November 21, 2011

William “Kenny” Lee , 66, passed away November 21, 2011 at home in Dadeville due to a short illness. He was born September 27, 1945 in Ongo, Missouri to Oscar Lee and Verbe Goodwin. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Ernest Ray Lee. He left behind a loving wife, Sandra K. Lee; three children, Ellen...

Thomas Hare

Thomas Hare

November 18, 2011

Dr. Thomas Ermon Hare, a long-time Springfield physician, passed away Friday night due to complications from a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hare, his daughters, Kristen Jairam and Rebecca Hare, their families, and his brother, Jim Hare, and his family. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton....

Bonnie Perrella

Bonnie Perrella

November 16, 2011

Bonnie Jean Perrella, 84, Springfield, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2011. She was born August 25, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Mary Etta (Stephens) Gross. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Perrella; and children, Katherine Ballaro and Anthony Perrella. She is survived by her children, Charles Hall, Terry Perrella, Stephen Perrella, Charlotte Cordova, and...

Richard Forgey

Richard Forgey

November 14, 2011

Richard Lee Forgey, 80, Billings, passed away November 14, 2011 in his home. He was born May 5, 1931 in Christian County, Missouri to Archie and Gladys Forgey. Richard was married April 14, 1950 to Paula Ann Gardner. To this union was born 4 children. He was preceded in death by his wife and his son, Joe Forgey. Richard is...

Lou Brewer

Lou Brewer

November 14, 2011

Lou Vernon Brewer, 76 of Springfield passed away Monday morning Nov. 14, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Lou was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Johnsonville, Tenn. to Vernon and Mary (Dickerson) Brewer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Greg, his sisters, Rita and Jeannette and his brother Joe. He is survived by his...