Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Jeffery Brake

Jeffery Brake

March 4, 2009

Jeffery Allen Brake, 46 of Springfield passed away, Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009 in his home. Jeff was born July 25, 1962 to Harold and Darlene (Lambeth) Brake in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his mother. Jeff is survived by his father, Harold Brake; his children, Remington Alexander Brake, Tabatha Ann Brake, and Justin Jeremy Finley; two grandchildren;...

Jerome Dewane

Jerome Dewane

February 24, 2009

Jerome "Jerry" P. DeWane, 75, Springfield, passed away at 12:43 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. He was born February 20, 1934 in Belvidere, Illinois to Paul and Katherine (Winters) DeWane. He married Melba Higginbothan on December 23, 1978. Jerome had a love for Branson and the shows, and he had a tender heart towards animals. Mr....

Jack Gould

Jack Gould

February 24, 2009

Jack was born and raised on the south side of Chicago as the only child of Benjamin and Mildred Gould. During WWII he served in the Navy as a member of Admiral Halsey's third fleet in the South Pacific. His tour during the war took him to Noumea, New Caledonia, and New Zealand. Two of the vessels on which he...

Cheryl Medler

Cheryl Medler

February 23, 2009

Cheryl Elaine Medler, 32, Brookline Station passed away on Monday February 23, 2009 in her home. She was born November 22, 1976 in Springfield, MO to Robert and Stella (Carter) Fanning. Cheryl is survived by her parents; her children, Alyssa Wiles, age 12, and Taylor Wiles, age 10,; and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. There will be a family viewing...

Belinda Hardison

Belinda Hardison

February 23, 2009

Belinda Fay Hardison, 39, Springfield, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 in her home. She was born June 26, 1969 to George and Virginia (Yarberry) Cooper. She is survived by her fiance, Thomas Bialas; children, Jennifer Cass, Joshua Hardison, Jeremy Cooper and Tiffany Hardison; sisters, Linda Mann and Donna Horton; brothers, John and Joe Cooper; and grandchildren, Abbigale Cass, Brianna...

Robin Laughlin

Robin Laughlin

February 23, 2009

Robin Lynn Laughlin, 47, Springfield, passed away Monday February 23, 2009 in ManorCare Health Services. She was born March 9, 1961 in Bakersfield, California to Ivory Nelson and Lois Alden (Reed) Wharton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Doug Wharton. Robin is survived by her husband, Mitch Laughlin; her children, Sherry Skeen, Ryan Plunkett, and...

Thomas Powers

Thomas Powers

February 20, 2009

Thomas Leo Powers, age 85 of Kerrville, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 in a local care center. He was born November 21, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Thomas and Eleanor (Siler) Powers. On August 12, 1977, he married Deloris Joan Sigman in Springfiled, MO. She preceded his death on March 17, 2008. Thomas served in the United States...

James S. Sanders

James S. Sanders

February 18, 2009

James S. "Jim" Sanders, 73 of Springfield passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2009 in his home. Jim was born Jan. 23, 1936 in Birch Tree, Mo. to Manuel and Annabelle (Williams) Sanders. He served in the US Marines during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He loved playing the guitar and was very good at it, was an avid fisherman...

Howard Ogden, Jr.

Howard Ogden, Jr.

February 16, 2009

Howard Vernon Ogden, Jr. 58 of Springfield passed away at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in in his home. Howard was born Oct. 14, 1950 in Holbrook, Arizonz to Howard Vernon and Mona (Beadle) Ogden, Sr. Vernon worked as a finish carpenter for Modern Exteriors. He loved to fish and hunt and was a wonderful caring friend. He was...

Daniel Deeken

Daniel Deeken

February 14, 2009

Daniel Joseph Deeken, 56, of Springfield passed away Saturday, February 14, at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 6, 1952, in Jefferson City the third of four sons of John and Germaine Deeken. On April 30, 1977, Dan married the woman of his dreams, Judy Ruzicka, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springfield...

Ella Marie Wisehart

Ella Marie Wisehart

February 13, 2009

Mrs. Ella Marie "Sally" Wisehart, 90 of Springfield passed away at 12:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 in ManorCare. Ella was born April 28, 1918 in Springfield, Mo. to Ralph and Mary (Brugger) Beatty. She was married to Billy Wisehart on May 30, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Ralph, Jr., Bob, John,...

Robert Reed

Robert Reed

February 12, 2009

Robert E. Reed, II (Eddie), 53, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Springfield. He was born September 30, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother Ida Mae Reed and father, Robert Reed, Sr., a grandmother, one aunt and one uncle. Robert left to mourn him; his wife, Judy Reed; one daughter, Deanna Buell and husband, Zack; one...

Mildred Divincenzo

Mildred Divincenzo

February 10, 2009

Preceded in death by Parents, Elbert and Mabel (Packer) Murphy; husband of 45 years, Charles; Daughter, Patricia Burton: Son, Gerald Burton; Brothers, Arthur, Frederick, Edward, and Sister, Beverly; Grandson, Theirry Philippe. She is survived by: Brother, Donald Murphy and wife Irene, Hornell, NY; Sisters, Naomi Duffy and husband Martin, Allentown, PA and Helen Bronchella and husband John, Susquehanna, PA; Daughter,...

Mildred Divincenzo

Mildred Divincenzo

February 10, 2009

Mildred Irene (Murphy) DiVincenzo, 93, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2009 in Springfield, MO. She was born on June 14, 1915 in Susquehanna, PA. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Mabel (Packer) Murphy; husband of 45 years, Charles; daughter, Patricia Burton: son, Gerald Burton; brothers, Arthur, Frederick, Edward, and sister, Beverly; Grandson, Theirry Philippe. She is...

Ruth Munday

Ruth Munday

February 10, 2009

Mrs. Ruth L. Munday, 92 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. Ruth was born Dec. 12, 1916 in Bates County, Mo. to James and Lena (Argenbreit) Hook. She moved to Columbia, Mo. in 1924, where she later attended Stephens College. Ruth was married June 1, 1937 to Gerald W. Munday who preceded her in...

Theresa Dukeman

Theresa Dukeman

February 10, 2009

Theresa L. Dukeman, 53, Lebanon, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2009. She was born October 4, 1955 in Oklahoma. She lived most of her life in Springfield / Bolivar area, graduating from Buffalo High School. Theresa resided in Lebanon area as a taxi cab dispatcher at Bill's Express Taxi Service. A high spirited person, who loved people, she will be...

Maurine Owsley

Maurine Owsley

February 7, 2009

Our dear mother and grandmother, Maurine Spencer Owsley, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 in Sonshine Manor, Republic, Missouri after a long illness. She was 80 years old. Maurine was born in Mt. View, Oklahoma to parents Eula Dean and John W. Spencer. She attended Central Oklahoma State Laboratory School and University. She graduated with a degree in Art Education...

George Zamora

George Zamora

February 7, 2009

Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Thursday February 12, 2009 in Springfield Community Church, 2616 E. Battlefield.

Josephine Svendsen

Josephine Svendsen

February 3, 2009

Josephine "Jo" Svendsen, 101 of Brighton passed away in her home Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Jo was one of 10 children and was born Nov. 10, 1907 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to George and Elizabeth Mason. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a volunteer worker for Crosslines for many years. She is survived by her son,...

Ryan Bickel

Ryan Bickel

February 2, 2009

Ryan Lee Bickel, born September 21, 1977 in Springfield, Missouri; departed this life on February 2, 2009 at the age of 31 years old. His smile made our day, His laugh made our week His sweetness made our year, But his friendship made our life. Ryan accepted Christ at a young age, lived with God in his heart and is...