Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Joseph Behlmann

Joseph Behlmann

July 25, 2011

Joseph Raymond Behlmann, 87 of Springfield was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Florissant, Mo. to Joseph J. and Louise (Fuchs) Behlmann. On July 25, 2011, we were saddened by the passing of Joe Behlmann. Joe lived such a full and beautiful life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Catherine Castello, Mary Lou Laramie, Frances Sassenrath, Edward...

Amanda Stephenson

Amanda Stephenson

July 24, 2011

Amanda Elise Stephenson, age 26, beloved daughter of Rick and Mary Ellen Stephenson, succumbed to her life-long disability on Sunday morning July 24, 2011, surrounded by her family at home in Rogersville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents William and Mary Stephenson of Columbia Mo, her maternal grandmother Mary East of Buttermilk Springs, and her brother...

Sondra Sutton

Sondra Sutton

July 22, 2011

Sondra Jean Sutton, 47, Nixa, MO passed away Friday July 22, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital,Springfield, MO. She was born March 20, 1964 at Kansas City, MO to Erman and Ruby K. (Williams) Crump. Sondra was preceded in death by her husband David D. Sutton and one daughter, Nicole R. Crump and her parents. Survivors include her son Nathaniel Sutton...

Virginia Budzyna

Virginia Budzyna

July 22, 2011

Virginia Bertha Budzyna, 83 of Springfield passed away Friday July 22, 2011 in St. John's Hospital Virginia was born in Chicago Illinois to Ivan and Veronica (Natzke) Gustafson. She was raised in the Guardian Angel Orphanage in Chicao, Illinois. Virginia had a great sense of humor, was very family orieted and loved family get-togethers. She was preceded in death by...

Donald Deckard

Donald Deckard

July 15, 2011

Donald Lee Deckard, 76, passed away Friday morning at St. John's Hospital. He was born on Sept. 14, 1934 to Riley and Ade Mae (Crossland) Deckard, of Springfield. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Kenneth Deckard; and his three siblings, Louie Deckard, Leta and Bertha Arrison. He is survived by his three children, Rickey McKellips, Donna...

Mary Beatty

Mary Beatty

July 15, 2011

Mary Katherine Beatty, 75, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011. She is survived by her seven children, five grandchildren, one son-in-law, and one great grandchild. A private family service will be held to celebrate a life of extraordinary courage and strength. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Jane Williams

Jane Williams

July 14, 2011

Jane A. Williams of Springfield Missouri died quite peacefully Thursday morning July 14th at Mercy Villa nursing home. Jane was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. Jane held several jobs during her career, and the common theme in each of them was advocating for all types of clients and looking out for vulnerable people who often did not have...

Markcus Hinkle

Markcus Hinkle

July 10, 2011

Markcus James Hinkle, 47, Highlandville, passed away Sunday July 10, 2011 in Cox South Hospital. He was born May 16, 1964 in Modesto, California to Mark and Deanna Hinkle. He is survived by his children, Mark Jason Hinkle and Stephanie Hinkle; mother, Deanna Davis; brother, Randy Coffer; fiancee, Lori Smith, and her children; five grandchildren; and many other family members...

Audrey Shields

Audrey Shields

July 10, 2011

Audrey "Marie" Hight Shields, 77 years young, went to be with our Lord on July 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband James Sr., her mother Herma Young, four brothers, two sisters, Mother of Rita and Chris of Buffalo, James Jr. and Conita, Jerry, Timothy and Jackie, all of Springfield, Malinda and Lee of Willard, Anthony and Wendy...

Marvella Stewart

Marvella Stewart

July 9, 2011

Marvella Bernice Stewart, 61, Springfield, passed away Saturday July 9, 2011 in ManorCare. She was born April 4, 1950 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Herbert and RoseAnne (Needler) Petersen. Marvella is survived by her children, Michael Stewart, Freddy Dye, David Dye, and Lisa Pomel; 10 grandchildren; mother, RoseAnne Petersen; siblings, Margaret Prewett, Mary Wall, Karen Etheridge, Robert Petersen, and Susan...

Minda Seaburn

Minda Seaburn

July 7, 2011

She graduated from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, NE and went on to graduate from Sioux Falls College in Sioux Falls, SD with a B.A. in Psychology. As an adult, she returned to university studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to study math and teaching. She would later put her education background to good use raising and homeschooling...

Selma Berman

Selma Berman

July 5, 2011

Selma J. Berman, 95 of Springfield, Mo. passed away July 5, 2011. She was born May 27, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri to Max and Esther Librach. She later married Sidney Berman. Selma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and sister-in-law. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Scott and Liz Berman, and...

Peggy Thomson

Peggy Thomson

July 2, 2011

Mrs. Peggy Thomson, 83 of Springfield passed away Saturday evening July 2, 2011 in the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek. Peggy was born December 10, 1927 in Dunlap, Iowa. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she enjoyed many church activities including being a member of the Singing Ambassadors. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Harrison Wilson

Harrison Wilson

June 30, 2011

Harrison Eugene Wilson, 85, Springfield, passed away Thursday June 30, 2011 in the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born August 31, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to David and Rosa Wilson. Harrison is survived by his children, William Wilson, Lora Jean Booth, and Dianna Mashburn; sisters, Hazel Smith, Betty Hughes, Joan White, and Clydonna Wilson; 10 grandchildren; 37...

Daniel Speicher

Daniel Speicher

June 26, 2011

Mr. Daniel E. Speicher, 70, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 in St. John's Hospital. He was born February 26, 1941. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Ruth Librach

Ruth Librach

June 21, 2011

Ruth Evelyn Librach, 81, Springfield, passed away Tuesday June 21, 2011 in Cox South Hospital. She was born March 25, 1930 in Pontotoc, Mississippi to Dewey and Catherine (Crosby) Pickens. Ruth is survived by her son, Randy Librach; daughter, Sheila Martin, and her husband Ron; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; siblins, Glenn Pickens, and his wife Ruby Jean and Loyce Turner,...

Ida Gilliland

Ida Gilliland

June 20, 2011

Ida Fay Gilliland, 79, Springfield, Missouri departed this life Monday, June 20, 2011 in her home. She was born December 5, 1931 at Buffalo, AR to Harvey Lee and Alberta Sally (Wright) Gilliland. She was a waitress for many years at Hamby's Restaurant and Western Sizzlin in Springfield, Missouri. Ida was preceeded in death by her parents and one brother...

Emanuel Meadows

Emanuel Meadows

June 18, 2011

Emanuel Clay Meadows, 21, Springfield, passed away Saturday June 18, 2011. Emanuel was born Oct. 7, 1989 in Kennett, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, Minnie and Larry Jolliff Jr.; fiancee, Brandy Friend; grandpa, Larry Jolliff Sr.; and siblings, Spencer Keyser, Bobby Drown, and Tiffany Drown. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Herman...

Frances Pulliam

Frances Pulliam

June 10, 2011

Frances Nadine Pulliam, 87, of Springfield, passed away Friday afternoon, June 10, 2011, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born on September 19,1923 in Hamilton, Missouri to William and Ruth (Innis) Rains. She is preceded in death by both parents; her beloved husband of forty-two years, Harold D. Pulliam; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by...

Bettie Appleby

Bettie Appleby

June 10, 2011

Bettie Ann Appleby, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in her home with all four of her children by her side. Bettie was born August 20, 1919 to Jessie and Ledora Cain in Springfield, MO. Bettie was the widow of C.N. Hord. She then worked at the newspaper for several years before meeting and marrying Rex...