Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Wallace Mclean

Wallace Mclean

October 14, 2010

Wallace Owen McLean, 93, Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. He was born August 28, 1917 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Grace (Carrothers) McLean. Wallace served in the US Army during World War II. He was an avid square dancer and had a great talent in wood working. He was preceded in death by...

Deborah Leader

Deborah Leader

October 13, 2010

Deborah Sue Leader was born August 23, 1954 in Malone, New York, and entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2010 at Cox South Hospital after a year's fight against cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul H. Bicknell; her stepfather, Dallas P. Leader, Jr.; sister-in-law, Carmen Bicknell; stepsister, Jennifer Miller; "Mother-in-love", Waynette DeGraffenreid; uncles, Bill Jenner,...

Robert Foster

Robert Foster

October 12, 2010

Mr. Robert Dean Foster, 72, Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home. He was born December 5, 1937 to Roy Dean and Mildred Louise Croesaur Foster at Hannibal, MO. He is survived by two sons and one daughter, local survivors are Robert Foster and Angela Foster. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H....

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

October 9, 2010

Mr. Dennis Owen Smith, 67, Springfield, MO passed away October 9, 2010 in his home. Dennis was born June 4, 1943 in California to Harley and LoRee Hendershot Smith. He was an electrical engineer. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, MO. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Annabell Anderson

Annabell Anderson

October 6, 2010

Annabell Anderson, 82, Buffalo, MO departed this life Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at St. John's Hospital. She was born October 16, 1927 at Rocky Ford, CO to George and Mamie Alberta Mattingly. Immediate survivors include her daughter Betty Turner of Urbana, MO. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may sign the...

Kenneth Knoch

Kenneth Knoch

October 5, 2010

Mr. Kenneth Lee Knoch, 66, Buffalo, MO departed this life Tuesday, October 5, 2010. He was born April 8, 1944 on Prague, OK to George and Oma Faye (Hester) Knoch. Immediate survivors include his wife, Donna Knoch of the home. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at...

Robert C. "Bob" Blair

Robert C. "Bob" Blair

September 29, 2010

Robert C. (Bob) Blair was born on March 29th, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri and died on September 29, 2010 at his home in Webster County. Bob was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his mother. Bob was a graduate of Springfield Catholic High School in 1970 and graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a BS Degree in...

Barbara Potter

Barbara Potter

September 29, 2010

Barbara Kay Potter, 48, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. She was born April 14, 1962 in Decatur, IL to Donald and Mary (Fultz) Potter. Immediate survivors include three sons, Samuel Edwards and Patrick and Donald Potter, two daughters, Theresa Chapman and April Holland, two sisters, Sherry Knuese and Patty Echelmeyer. Cremation arrangements are under...

Johnnie Wilson

Johnnie Wilson

September 29, 2010

Mr. Johnnie Carl Wilson, 50, Stockton, MO passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. He was born January 19, 1960 in Taylor County, TX to William Carl and Edith (Sheffield) Wilson. Johnnie was a self employed mechanic. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. If desired, friends may sign the online...

Patricia Patterson

Patricia Patterson

September 28, 2010

Patricia Kay Patterson, age 67, of Springfield passed away Tuesday September 28, 2010 at Woodland Manor. Pat was born April 6, 1943 to Paul W. & B. Merle Patterson which preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Dave Garrison and his wife Beth, daughter Christine Garrison, brother Ron Patterson and his wife Pat, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,...

Ruby Stover

Ruby Stover

September 28, 2010

Mrs. Ruby Stover, 79, West Plains, MO departed this life Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in her home. She was born on February 18, 1931 in Gainesville, MO to Alva and Ruth (Strong) Hambelton. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO. Family memorial services with burial will be...

Levi Gagne

Levi Gagne

September 26, 2010

Mr. Levi Anthony Gagne, 79 of Springfield passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sept. 26, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. Levi was born Aug. 8, 1931 in Spencer, Mass. to Orelle and Almina (Boulrice) Gagne. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant First Class. He was an avid woodworker and loved the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting,...

Samuel Lane

Samuel Lane

September 23, 2010

Samuel Christian Lane infant son of Jessica Smith and Christopher Lane entered eternal rest on Thursday Sept.23, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday Sept. 27, 2010 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Brother Michael Smith officiating under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Joseph J. "Dusty" Prucha, Jr.

Joseph J. "Dusty" Prucha, Jr.

September 23, 2010

Joseph James "Dusty" Prucha, Jr. 58 of Springfield passed away in his home Thursday afternoon Sept. 23, 2010. Dusty was born Feb. 25, 1952 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Joseph James and Dorothy (Bent) Prucha, Sr. He lived in Springfield since 1988. Dusty is survived by his mother, Dorothy Prucha; his sisters, Vicci Johnson and Penny Duer; his nephews, David...

Edward Durbin

Edward Durbin

September 22, 2010

Mr. Edward Allen Durbin, 59, Springfield, MO. passed away Wednesday, Sept 22, 2010 in Cox South Hospital after a long illness. Edward Allen Durbin was born July 5, 1951 to Vivadean and Billy�Gene Durbin in Ann Arbor, Mi. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, step father William Cryer, a brother Ray Lewis Cryer and grandparents Lawrence...

Mary Lou Bridges

Mary Lou Bridges

September 21, 2010

Mary Lou Bridges, 64 of Brighton, Mo., passed away Monday evening Sept. 20, 2010 in her home. Mary Lou was born Dec. 19, 1945 in Springfield, Mo. to Arthur Benjamin and Mildred Anna (Moore) Lurvey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bridges in January of this year. She is survived by her two daughters, Vickey McCoy and...

Darwin Wahl

Darwin Wahl

September 20, 2010

Darwin A Wahl, 73, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010. He was born March 26, 1937 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Allan and Mildred Wahl. Darwin was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Air Force. He was married to Jane Castro on May 23, 1970 in Pueblo, Colorado. Darwin enjoyed spending time with his family...

Anita Bender

Anita Bender

September 20, 2010

Anita Faye Bender, 42, Brookline Station, MO passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. She was born September 3, 1968 in Batesville, AR to Elton and Nancy Ison George. Immediate survivors include her son Wes Sartor III. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Haley-Jane Graham

Haley-Jane Graham

September 17, 2010

Haley-Jane Elizabeth Graham, age 22 was born April 6, 1988 in Joplin, Mo. and passed away September 17, 2010 in her home in Springfield, Mo. Haley was a May 2010 graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising Cum Laude. She was a member of: Alpha Delta Pi Gamma Mu Chapter, Association of...

Linda Schopp

Linda Schopp

September 14, 2010

Linda Fay Schopp, 65, Dora, MO passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. She was born July 22, 1945 at Shelbyville, TN to Buster and Frances (Thompson) Martin. Immediate survivors include her beloved husband Bert Schopp. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guest book at...