Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

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...

Penny Mcmurtry

Penny Mcmurtry

February 20, 2010

Penny D. McMurtry, 51, Springfield passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 in The Maples Health and Rehab. Penny was born February 9, 1959 in Harrison, AR to Wilbor Glen and Betty Sue (Roberts) McMurtry. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Buchanan; sister, Tammy Gossett, and her husband Chuck; niece, Amanda German; nephew, Matthew Gossett, and his wife Kristen, and...

Linda Graham Daughtrey

Linda Graham Daughtrey

February 20, 2010

Linda Graham Daughtrey, 60 of Republic, passed into the company of Our Lord on the morning of Feb. 20, 2010. She was born in Springfield on Feb. 8, 1950 and was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Graham. She is survived by her mother, Juanita Graham-King; brother, Larry Graham and his wife Janice; daughter, Jenna Presley; son, Seth Daughtrey;...

Mark Walrath

Mark Walrath

February 16, 2010

Mark Anthony Walrath, 48, Springfield, MO departed this life Tuesday February 16, 2010 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO. He was born January 14, 1962 in Springfield, MO to J.D. Blankenship and Leona Walrath. Immediate survivors include his two daughters, Misty Reno and her husband Richard and Rachel Walrath. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday February 25,...

Betty Martinsen

Betty Martinsen

February 15, 2010

Betty Ellen Martinsen, 67, Springfield, MO departed this life Monday February 15, 2010 at Christian Health Care West, Springfield, MO. She was born September 14, 1942 in Red Oak, IA to George Dewey and Georgia Belle (Bailey) Vanderhoof. Immediate survivors include three sons, Gary Baldwin, Scott and Kelly Martinsen, three grandchildren, Martin and George Baldwin, Blane Martinsen, her siblings, Anna...

Howard Lipe

Howard Lipe

February 15, 2010

Arrangements by Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO. Friends may sign the online guest book at hhlohmeyer.com.

Brian Basham

Brian Basham

February 15, 2010

Brian Lee Basham, 26, Springfield, MO departed this life February 15, 2010 in Springfield, MO. He was born in Springfield, MO to Dwight Keltner and Katherine Basham. Immediate survivors include his parents and one brother, Shawn Basham. A celebration of Brian's life will be held from 11 am to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 21, 2010 in the Westport Community Youth...

Ronald Vradenburgh

Ronald Vradenburgh

February 13, 2010

Ronald Vradenburgh, 65, Springfield, MO departed this life on February 13, 2010 in Springfield, MO. He was born March 30, 1944 in Queens, New York to Robert A. and Geraldine Vradenburgh. Immediate survivors include his sister Jeannette Cook, one brother, Harold Vradenburgh and one niece and one nephew. Services were held at 1:00 PM Thursday February 18, 2010 in Herman...

Scott Armstrong

Scott Armstrong

February 12, 2010

Scott Douglas Armstrong, 45, Fair Grove, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born March 6, 1964 in Joplin, Missouri to Kelly and Barbara (Ruffin) Armstrong. He married Robin on April 10, 1992. Scott was a long time farmer who was one of the nicest men anyone knew. He farmed his whole...

Evangeline Benson

Evangeline Benson

February 9, 2010

Evengeline Ruth Benson, 88, Springfield, MO departed this life on Tuesday February 9, 2010 in Springfield. She was born February 7, 1922 in Guymon, OK to Wilbur Everett and Eva (Real) Wheeler. Immediate survivors include her son Steve Benson of Springfield. Arrangements by Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO. Friends may sign the online guestbook...

Helen Weaver

Helen Weaver

February 6, 2010

Helen I. Weaver, 91, Springfield, MO departed this life February 4, 2010 at Christian Health Care East. She was born December 4, 1918 in Springfield, MA to Frederick Edward and Gertrude Temple. Helen is preceded in death by her husband Bob Weaver and one brother Warren Temple. Survivors include her sister Florence Leeming and one nephew Brent Temple of Ashburn,...