Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Robert Schultz

Robert Schultz

March 26, 2010

Robert O. Schultz, formerly of Waterloo, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who survived nearly five months of captivity as a German prisoner of war, died Friday in Springfield, MO., after a long battle with heart and kidney failure. He was 87. Mr. Schultz was born March 22, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Blanche Noska...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

March 26, 2010

Michael S. Davis, 55 of Springfield passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday March 26, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. Michael was born Novemeber 28, 1954 in Springfield, Missouri to Charles and Norma (Shaffer) Davis. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and crafts. He is survived by his son, Shawn Davis and his wife Angie; his mother, Norma Jean Davis; two brothers, Kyle...

Ralph Painter

Ralph Painter

March 25, 2010

Ralph Eugene Painter, 72, Springfield, MO departed this life on Thursday at Cox South Hospital. He was born June 24, 1937 in Stone County, MO to Kenneth Earl and Goldie Howard Painter. Ralph was a concrete company supervisor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Ralph was a friend of Bill W. for 28 years and has helped numerous people throughout...

Lucille Kuntz

Lucille Kuntz

March 22, 2010

Elizabeth "Lucille" Kuntz, age 78, left this earthly journey on March 22, 2010 to join her Savior and her family in the heavenly realm. Lucille was born in Niangua, MO to James V. and Sarah M. (Monday) Dinwiddie on December 16, 1931. She was one of ten children. Lucille loved God, Jesus, her children, grandchildren/great grandchildren, family, baseball and country...

Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall

March 21, 2010

Thomas Vail Hall, 72 of Springfield MO went to his heavenly home on Angel's wings Sunday March 21, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South. He overcame many hardships in his life, losing his parents at a young age. His Grandparents, whom he called Mom and Dad, raised and nurtured him. Thomas was a lover of life. In spite of his...

April Howard

April Howard

March 21, 2010

No Information Requested. Arrangements under the direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Rosito Ong

Rosito Ong

March 18, 2010

Rosito P. Ong, 67, Springfield, passed away Thursday March 18, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. Rosito was born April 12, 1942 in Manila, Philippines to Manuel and Fortunata (Peralta) Ong. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Irene Ong. Rosito is survived by his wife, Evelyn Ong; his daughters, Imelda Pham, and her husband Le, and Ivy Reid, and...

Candith Seek

Candith Seek

March 16, 2010

Candith Jean Seek, 52, Strafford, Missouri departed this life Tuesday March 16, 2010. She was a homemaker. Candith was born August 18, 1957 in Tampa, FL to Richard and Avril Sue (Gothard) Cain.She was baptized on October 29, 1957. Survivors include her husband Gene Seek, her mother, Avril Sue Cain of Nixa, MO, her children, Gary Don Clemens Jr. of...

Patsy Gard

Patsy Gard

March 15, 2010

Patsy L. Gard was born September 2, 1934 in Ft. Cobb, Ok. to Beulah and Henry R. Horn, and passed away on March 15, 2010 of heart failure. She and her husband of 35 years, John W. Gard owned the "Auction Barn" for 28 years before retiring in 1998. She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Editha and husband...

Robert Kurre

Robert Kurre

March 13, 2010

Robert B. Kurre, 86, Springfield, Mo., departed this earthly life at 2:55 p.m. , March 13, 2010, in The Manor at Elfindale. Robert was born June 15, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harry and Catherine (Braun) Kurre. Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. He was a master woodworker and an avid follower of the history of...

Edward Striplin

Edward Striplin

March 13, 2010

Edward Paul Striplin died Saturday March 13, 2010 at home. His family, sister-in-law, Dora Stewart, Pastor Bruce and Sister Debbie Doublin were at his side at the time of passing. He was born January 27, 1933 in Enterprise, Louisiana to James Oliver And Josie (Heath) Striplin. On October 22, 1954 he married Mary Jane (McGarity) Striplin in Buckeye, Arizona. He...

Richard Swanson

Richard Swanson

March 13, 2010

Richard Mark "Rick" Swanson, 57, a resident of Springfield, MO since 1991+, passed away on March 13, 2010 after a short illness. Rick was born in Omaha, NE on July 1, 1952 to Doris Jane (D.J.) Manifold and Carroll (Carl) Swanson. He is survived by his wife, Shea and his daughter, Heather Renee. Rick was one of six children born...

June Crandall

June Crandall

March 11, 2010

June Crandall, 91, Springfield, passed away March 11, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. June was born to Walter and Kate Bartels in Mountain View, MO on April 11, 1918. After moving to Springfield she attended Springfield Senior High graduating in 1937. While attending Senior High, she met the love of her life, Ransom Crandall. They were married April 11, 1939...

Travis Branch

Travis Branch

March 10, 2010

Arrangements are under the direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Edward Kocanda

Edward Kocanda

March 4, 2010

Edward Eugene Kocanda, 51, Springfield, MO, a HVAC Repairman, departed this life Thursday March 4, 2010 in Springfield. He was born September 8, 1958 in Omaha, NE to Eugene and Marylou (Hrbek) Kocanda. Immediate survivors include his sister Terri Heineman. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO. Friends may...

Daphney Hill

Daphney Hill

March 2, 2010

Daphney L. Hill August 31st, 1951 - March 2nd, 2010 "Without my children tomorrow wouldn't be worth the wait and yesterday wouldn't be worth remembering." Born in Norwood, Mo to Harold Burkholder and Adeline Forgie Burkholder she was always proud to be number 13 of 16 children. Daphney was married to Robert Hill June 3rd, 1978 and enjoyed 31 years...

Lillian Nelson

Lillian Nelson

March 2, 2010

LITTLE ROCK - Lillian Hazel Nelson of Little Rock, AR departed this life March 2, 2010. She was born May 27, 1930 in Bismarck (Lambert), AR, the daughter of Maney and Ella Sheets. Hazel was a treasure and a joy. She will be forever missed by all that knew her. She was an asset to many businesses during her life,...

Kim Roufs

Kim Roufs

March 1, 2010

Kim Suzanne Roufs, 49, Springfield, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in her home. Kim was born September 16, 1960 in Springfield, Mo to Samuel Melvin and Beverly Sue (Cook) Hale. She is survived by her husband, Rev. James M. Roufs; her mother, Beverly Ferguson; her siblings, Liz Hale and Paul Hale; step-daughter, Brianna Shoopman; nephew, Michael Hale, nieces, Ashley...

Martha Warren

Martha Warren

February 27, 2010

Martha Loreteta Warren, age 93 of Springfield, MO departed this life Saturday February 27, 2010 at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehab after a long illness. She was born June 1, 1916 at Mitchell, South Dakota. Survivors include her neice Barbara Bruce of Walnut Grove, MO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E....

William Seymour, Jr.

William Seymour, Jr.

February 22, 2010

William Hall Seymour, Jr. was born March 2, 1938 in Wichita KS and passed away Feb 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. He was a decendant of an old Springfield Family. His Great Grandfather was Mayor of Springfield at one time. He was retired from the State of California. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist...