Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

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...

Linda Roberts

Linda Roberts

November 27, 2008

Linda June Roberts, 58, Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 in her home. She was born January 22, 1950 to Roger and Joanne (Sinn) Thornton. Linda is survived by her son, Mike Shubert, and his wife Diane; her daughter, Michelle, and her husband, Nick; her grandchildren, Ian, Diandra, Kaitlyn, and Kelton; her brothers, Mark Thornton, Bert Thornton, and Roger...

Bob Snyder

Bob Snyder

November 26, 2008

Bob was born July 18, 1936 to Bill and Alice Snyder in Galloway, MO and was the youngest of 9 children. At the age of 14, Bob started working with his step dad, John Drake, building houses. Three years later he learned to make donuts at the Spud Nut Shop that his mother and step father bought and operated on...

Michael Sullivan

Michael Sullivan

November 25, 2008

Our dad, Michael Anthony Sullivan, was born on July 22, 1936 in Springfield Mo. Mike had been in declining health for the last five years and passed away peacefully on November 25, 2008 in his home. A graduate of St. Agnes High School he served in the U.S. Navy in Hawaii where he and our mother, Nancy, lived the first...

Sue Walker

Sue Walker

November 19, 2008

Sue Walker left this world at 5:15 p.m. November 19, 2008. She was born July 20, 1955, in Queens, New York, of Italian and Mohawk Indian descent. She quickly became known for her large heart and pessimistic sense of humor. Her passion for adventure and cooking took her all over the country before retiring in Springfield. The self-renowned chef renewed...

Jack Menear

Jack Menear

November 16, 2008

Jack Anthony Menear, 24 of Springfield passed away on Sunday November 17th, 2008. Survivors include son, Marley Jackson Menear; brothers, Jonathan and James Menear; mother, Rebecca Williams; father, William Menear; step father, Richard Leggins; grandparents, Charles and Clara Williams and Joe and Shirley Enderle. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel...

Virginia Treptow

Virginia Treptow

November 16, 2008

Virginia F. Treptow, 88, Springfield, passed away on November 16, 2008 in Mercy Villa. She was born November 21, 1919, in Baltimore, MD, to William S. and Mary Pearl (France) Finlayson. On April 6, 1946, she married Russell F. Treptow. He passed away in 1994. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Dexter and her husband J. Kent, and Debbie...

Donna Sharp

Donna Sharp

November 6, 2008

Donna Sue Sharp, 60, Springfield, passed away on Thursday Nov. 6, 2008 in Cox Hospital South. She was born July 24, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to Glen and Zelona (Shriver) Corn. She was preceded in death by her husband A.L. Sharp. Donna is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Nelms; her son, Bryan Sharp; her grandchildren, Xylona Sharp, Austin Patrick Nelms,...

Ronald Howell

Ronald Howell

November 5, 2008

Ronald Bradley Howell, 68, Springfield passed away Wednesday Novemeber 5, 2008 in his home. He was born June 27, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Elizabeth (Wrighthouse) Howell. Ronald is survived by his wife, Linda Howell; his daughters, Elizabeth Pearl Books, Rhonda Lynn Sechi, Joni Annette Howell, and Karla Marie Godby; his ten grandchildren, Ruthie James, Ryan Howell, Heather...

Alan Spruill

Alan Spruill

October 31, 2008

Alan Spruill, 71 of Springfield passed away at 12:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 in Cox South Hospital. Alan was born July 5, 1937 in Kansas City, Mo. to James and Ruth (Berry) Spruill. He served as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy. Alan was a very active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He was a...

Loran Stillings

Loran Stillings

October 30, 2008

Loran L. Stillings, 85, of Clinton, Iowa, died Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Mercy Living Center - South Campus. Loran was born November 12, 1922, in Douglas County, MO, to Elzia and Anna (Swearengin) Stillings. He married Helen Griffin on April 11, 1947 in Kansas City, MO. He was a Pipe Fitter, local 178 out of Springfield, MO and served...

Gail Roberts

Gail Roberts

October 29, 2008

Gail E. Roberts, 70, Cocoa, Florida, passed away Wednesday October 29, 2008 in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on September 25, 1938 in Lewiston, Maine to Carroll and Eleanor (Daggett) Ayer. Gail is survived by her four children, Kenneth Roberts of Lewiston, Maine, Eleanor Bilodeau of Sabattus, Maine, Frederick Roberts of Westbrook, Maine, and Brian Roberts...

Jane Adair

Jane Adair

October 29, 2008

Jane Ann Adair, 68, Pittsburg, MO, passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2008 in her home. She was born June 10, 1940 in Waco, Texas to Henry and Pauline Pedigo. Jane is survived by her husband, Carl Adair; her children, Connie Seiberling, Debbie Treat, and Dennis Adair; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. There was a graveside service at Mission...

Pauline Musgrave

Pauline Musgrave

October 20, 2008

Mrs. Pauline Musgrave, 99 of Springfield passed away at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 in Mercy Villa. Pauline was born Aug. 10, 1909 in Springfield, Missouri to Max M. and Birdie Mae (Cook) Weber. She graduated from Springfield Teacher's College, taught school and later was the Secretary of the Operator's Union for many years. Pauline was a longtime member...