Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

David Mcgregor

David Mcgregor

May 21, 2009

David F. McGregor, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in St. John's Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on March 31, 1923, in Springfield, Missouri, to Dave and Hortense (Heffernan) McGregor. He attended school at St. Agnes in Springfield and at Drury College before joining the Air Force. He was President of McGregor Variety...

Jerry Franklin

Jerry Franklin

May 19, 2009

Jerry Joseph Franklin, 75, Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday May 19, 2009 in Springfield Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born October 28, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph and Jean (Akers) Franklin. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jeanette Franklin; his children, Rhonda Vitale, Bill Franklin, Mike Franklin, Jeff Franklin; five granddaughters; and five grandsons. Memorial visitation...

Billie Lawson

Billie Lawson

May 15, 2009

Billie Faye (Webb) Lawson, age 82, of Springfield, passed away May 15, 2009, in The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek. She was born April 13, 1927, in Wellston, Oklahoma, the youngest child of Ward W. and Elizabeth Webb. She lived in California for many years, working as an administrator and creative director for a construction firm. She brought beauty wherever she...

James Pearcy

James Pearcy

May 13, 2009

James C. Pearcy, (Jimmy), passed away on May 13, 2009. He was born November 15, 1944 to James E. Pearcy and Ada Pearcy (Ross). He is survived by three children, Cindy Spellman, James Pearcy and Shawn Pearcy; nine grandchildren, Brittany, Nicki, Dustin, Stephanie, Amber, Kyle, Sarah, Jordan, and Leah; two great grandchildren, Hailie and McKinsey, along with numerous aunts, uncles...

Robert Whitis

Robert Whitis

May 11, 2009

Robert Thomas Whitis, 22, Springfield passed away Monday May 11, 2009 in his apartment. He was born May 16, 1986 in Joliet, Illinois to Donna D. and Richard L. Whitis Sr. Robert is survived by his parents; his brothers, Richard L. Whitis Jr. and David R. Whitis; and his girlfriend Rhianna Renee Andrews. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00...

Mary Hale

Mary Hale

May 7, 2009

Mary Aliene Hale, 79, Springfield, passed away Thursday May 7, 2009 in Cox Hospital South. She was born March 20, 1930 in Morrisville, Missouri to Merle and Donna (Hartsell) Yarberry. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Elaine Hale and Paul Hale; her sisters, Virginia Walls, Barbara Andrus, and Margery Wise; and her niece, Belinda Hardison. Mary...

Harold Welsh

Harold Welsh

April 30, 2009

Harold David Welsh, 45, Springfield passed away Thursday April 30, 2009 in Marshfield, Missouri. He was born February 1, 1964 in Springfield, Missouri to Gene and Barbara (Kossen) Welsh. He is survived by his parents; his son, Jacob Allen Welsh; his brother Chris Welsh; his sister-in-law Myra Welsh; his niece, Anna Welsh; his aunts and uncles, Judith Kossen, Pete and...

Agnes Slavens

Agnes Slavens

April 22, 2009

Agnes R. (Allen) Slavens, 89, Willard, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Cox South Hospital. She was born April 29, 1919 to Herman and Aliza (Hager) Culp in Arnett, Oklahoma. Agnes enjoyed crocheting for charity and was a longtime volunteer at Cox North Hospital. Agnes is survived by her children, Ruby Knackstedt, Virgil Allen, Louis Allen,...

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas

April 22, 2009

Stephen Lee Thomas, 75, died on April 22, 2009 in his home. As complications arose from his illness, he kept his wry sense of humor to the end. He was born on April 11, 1934 to E. V. and Ethel Mae Thomas in Springfield, MO. He attended Greenwood School and SMS. He had a life long love of music and...

Billy Crisman

Billy Crisman

April 21, 2009

Mr. Billy M. Crisman, 82 of Springfield passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in Springfield Skilled Care Center. Billy was born May 16, 1926 in Brunswick, Missouri to Morey and Beulah (Knight) Crisman. He was a proud employee of Leeway Motor Freight retiring after 25 years of service. Bill was a former member of the Shriner's Marching...

Linda Wood

Linda Wood

April 16, 2009

Linda Kay Wood was born July 14, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri. She died at 1:50 a.m. April 16, 2009. Linda suffered for many years from a horrible disease- COPD with emphysema. She wanted everybody to see the horrible results of this disease which is caused mostly by smoking. One of the things she said while still awake was "TELL EVERYONE...

Reginald Nickens

Reginald Nickens

April 15, 2009

Reginald Lee Nickens, 50, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2009 in his home. He was born December 12, 1958 to Fred and Vera Mae Nickens. Reginald is survived by his wife, Berdine Nickens; his mother, Vera Mae Nickens; his children, Fredrecka Mae Bendert and Garenikka L. Glover; his brothers, Michael L. Nickens, Rodney T. Nickens, and Flynn R. Nickens, and...

Clarence Fallin

Clarence Fallin

April 13, 2009

Clarence E. (Bud) Fallin born 5/8/1934 and passed away 4/13/2009 in Washington Hospital, Fremont, Calif. Bud lived all of his life in Calif. working for the telephone company in and around Oakland, Calif. He was the son of Ernest and Josephine (Brugger) Fallin, who preceded him in death. Bud loved his Family, Cardinal Baseball and Budweiser. He is survived by...

Billy Stratton

Billy Stratton

April 13, 2009

Billy Lee Stratton, 85 of Springfield passed away at 11:47 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. Billy was born March 30, 1924 in Springfield, Missouri to Sherman Victor and Dessie Eulamay (House) Stratton. He was a mail clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 43 years. He served in the U.S. Army Aircorp and received the Purple...

Marilyn Mace

Marilyn Mace

April 13, 2009

Mrs. Marilyn J. Mace, 82 of Springfield passed away at 11:55 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009. Marilyn was born April 26, 1926 in Beloit, Kansas to Linley A. and Clara Marie (Studer) Muck She worked in the E.R. at Cox South as a Registered Nurse. Marilyn was a member of Wesley UMC, volunteered and served for various groups including the...

Russell Scott

Russell Scott

April 10, 2009

Mr. Russell W. Scott of Rogersville joined our Father in Heaven April 10, 2009. He will be sadly missed by his children, David A. and Debbie Scott of Springfield, Cheryl and Rick Christoffer of Clever, Russell E. Scott, Raymond W. and Bonnie Scott of Spring, TX.; 33 Grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,...

Delynn Thomsen

Delynn Thomsen

April 8, 2009

Delynn Hansen (Hans) Thomsen born December 16, 1924 in Minden, Nebraska and passed to eternal life April 8, 2009 in Springfield, Missouri. Hans was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He retired as Director of Signal Engineering for the Burlington Northern Railroad. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, outdoor activities, and was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order...

Dennis Martz

Dennis Martz

April 7, 2009

Dennis "Denny" Neal Martz, 61, passed away April 7, 2009, in his home, in Springfield, Mo. He was born in Beatrice, Neb., on June 30, 1947, to Darwin C. and Elizabeth E.Martz, who preceded him in death. Denny was a retired sales professional who always had a friendly smile to share. He was a fishing and hunting enthusiast, as well...

Andrew Bean

Andrew Bean

April 6, 2009

Andrew L. "Andy" Bean, 87 of Springfield passed away at 5:22 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. Andy was born April 26, 1921 in Ava, Missouri to Luther M. & Ethyl E. (Blakey) Bean. He was a very active member of St. Agnes Cathedral and especially enjoyed the senior's groups. Andy served in the U.S. Airforce during...

George Traucht

George Traucht

April 5, 2009

George "Edward" Traucht was born August 12, 1933 in Jenera, Ohio and passed away April 5, 2009 in St. John's Hospital from complications of multiple myeloma cancer. He was 75 years old. He will be missed terribly by his wife and family. Eddie graduated from California schools, where he was President of the student body at Long Beach College where...