Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Delberta Billings

Delberta Billings

February 1, 2009

Delberta Mae Hamrick Billings passed on to the next life at age 45 on February 1, 2009. Born in Kewanee, Illinois, May 29, 1963 to Delbert W. and Ethel Mae Hamrick both of whom have preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are former husbands Pete Green, and Jimmy Hartley and a sister Betty Jeffrey, and one grandson....

Gary Love

Gary Love

February 1, 2009

Gary Alfred Love, age 60, Son of Dr. Walter Love and Eulamae Love, departed this world on February the 1st, 2009 after a brave battle against metastasized prostate cancer. Gary was preceded in death by his Father, Dr. Walter Love, his Grandparents, Charles Alfred, Juanita Alfred, Fred and Blanche Love. Gary left this world with love in his heart, peace...

Mark Cunningham

Mark Cunningham

January 27, 2009

Mark Stephen Cunningham, 61, Springfield, MO departed this life Tuesday January 27, 2009 at his home. He was born February 6, 1947 in Independence, MO to the late William Joseph and Lela Edna (Swegart) Cunningham. He was a District Manager for a truck leasing company and a Veteran of the USAF. Mark is survived by two brothers, John Edward Cunningham...

Edward Lucas, Jr.

Edward Lucas, Jr.

January 16, 2009

Edward Francis Lucas, Jr. entered his earthly life on February 25, 1964 and left his earthly shell behind on January 16, 2009 in his home in Springfield, MO after a 13 month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lucas, of Springfield, MO; one daughter, Tia Bowers of Battlefield, MO; his parents, Ed and DonElda Lucas of...

Albert Leibner

Albert Leibner

January 13, 2009

Albert Maxwell, 90, Springfield, passed away January 13, 2009. He was born October 3, 1918 in Manhattan, New York. Memorial graveside services at Missouri Veterans Cemetery will be at a later time.

Warren Keeler

Warren Keeler

January 12, 2009

Warren Allen Keeler, 54, Willow Springs, passed away at his home on January 12, 2009. Warren is survived by his son, Anthony "Tony" Keeler; his daughter, Jessica Butler; his father Howard Keeler, and his wife Glessner Keeler; his mother, Phyllis Keeler; his brother, Roger Keeler; and his sisters, Lori Greene and Carolyn Brady. Memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m....

Randy Richter

Randy Richter

January 8, 2009

Randy Allen Richter was born in Springfield, Missouri on November 20, 1962 at Burge Hospital. He passed from this world on January 8, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the youngest of five children born to Maynard and Willie Richter. Randy also had two adopted brothers and three adopted sisters. Randy attended Fair Grove High School. He was a valuable...

Virginia Brummel

Virginia Brummel

January 5, 2009

2:00 AM January 5, 2009 - another soul leaves/dies/departs/passes away . . . Born Virginia Irene Jones on November 26, 1917 in Mountain Grove, MO. Grew up in Chanute, KS. Dies Virginia Brummel. And in between a life. I remember that when we played the game People Are Funny, my sister and I would make sure that Mom drew the...

Ralph Wright

Ralph Wright

January 4, 2009

Ralph Lee Wright, 77, of Springfield, MO passed into the arms of his heavenly father January 4, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN. Ralph was born in Aldrich, MO December 23, 1931. He was the oldest of three sons. He was a business owner in Springfield, MO; most recently of "Olde Towne Shoppe of Lights" on College Street. He is survived by...

Edward "Eddie" Otradovec

Edward "Eddie" Otradovec

December 31, 2008

Our loving husband and father, Edward Charles Otradovec, "Eddie", went to be with the Lord, after a terminal illness on Dec. 31, 2008. Eddie was born in Pleasant Hope, Missouri March 20, 1926. He graduated from Bolivar High School and went directly into the Navy. He was honorably discharged in June, 1946. He went to Radio and TV engineering school...

Austin Payne, Jr.

Austin Payne, Jr.

December 27, 2008

Austin E. Payne, Jr. 75 of Springfield passed away at 7:20 a.m. Saturday Dec. 27, 2008 in Christian Healthcare West. Austin was born May 30, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri to Austin E. and Edna Marie (Leitwein) Payne, Sr. He served in the US Air Force for many years. Survivors include his children, Dawn (Marlin) Dill of Springfield, MO, Angie (Bill)...

Willard Wright

Willard Wright

December 25, 2008

Willard Kent Wright, 75, Springfield, MO. joined his heavenly father Christmas morning, December 25, 2008 at 4:50 a.m. in Cox South Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born May 15, 1933, in Aldrich, Mo., to Harmon and Velma Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann Hinds Wright. He is survived by his wife Barbara S. Campmier Wright...

Gertrude Mulder

Gertrude Mulder

December 24, 2008

Gertrude T. Mulder, 90, Springfield, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday December 24, 2008 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born August 1, 1918 in Willmar, MN. Gertrude loved her church and taught Sunday School. She was an accomplished organist and enjoyed volunteering at Cox Hospital. She was a member of CBC Auxillary. She was active with womens bible...

Logan Elfindale

Logan Elfindale

December 21, 2008

Logan Riley Elfindale, the infant son of Erica and Baron Elfindale, passed away on Sunday morning, December 21, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Marshfield, Mo. Online condolences can be...

Freda Allen

Freda Allen

December 12, 2008

Freda Juanita Allen, 76, Pleasant Hope, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, in her home. She was born March 2, 1932 in Lebanon, Missouri to Harvey and Zona (Evans) Stark. She was married to Wilbur Allen for over 61 years and was a mother to everyone. Juanita had many friends. Juanita was preceded in death by her...

Paul Gualco

Paul Gualco

December 12, 2008

Paul John Gualco, 62, Brookline Station, passed away Friday morning December 12, 2008 in Greene Haven Nursing Home. He was born September 1, 1946 in Bakersfield, California to Paul John Gualco, Sr. and Kathleen Nevada Buswell. There are no services planned at this time.

Harry Werbitzky

Harry Werbitzky

December 10, 2008

He said pick out my prettiest picture - post that and write "It was a fine ride - I got to do what I liked best, had a good 49 year marriage, three sons and a daughter that made me proud, a sweet sister that will miss my consul and friends that will recall me fondly. Now my ashes will...

John O'Reilly

John O'Reilly

December 8, 2008

John F. O'Reilly passed away, Monday, December 8th, 2008 in St John's Hospital, after a short illness. John was born February 1st, 1924 in Ferdinand Indiana to Charles Francis Patrick O'Reilly (10/31/1883-11/19/1974) and Anna Klara Paulina (Scheiper) O'Reilly (6/29/1887- 12/11/1945). In 1927 "C.F." moved his wife and nine children to Springfield, to the family home he had built on forty...

Richard Barker

Richard Barker

December 1, 2008

Richard Steven Barker, 62 of Ozark, passed away in his home, Monday December 1, 2008. Richard was born August 18, 1946 in Bakersfield, California to Clarence and Sylvia (Hopkins) Barker. He is survived by his wife, Carrol of the home; his five children, Tamara Worthren (Matt) of Arroyo Grande, California, Carmen Barker of Hanford, California, James Barker (Tammera) of Ozark,...

Jacqueline Ashley

Jacqueline Ashley

November 29, 2008

She was born November 14, 1924, in Springfield, Missouri, to Guy and Thelma (Roundtree) Burkhead. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jacqueline was a member of University Heights Baptist Church and lived her life devoted to God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Ashley, and her son, Tim Ashley. She is survived by her...