Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Gail "Gene" Summers

Gail "Gene" Summers

October 29, 2023

Gail Eugene ‘Gene’ Summers was born March 8, 1941. He died on October 29, 2023 after a valiant struggle with multiple health problems. He attended St. Agnes High School and graduated from Drury College where he met his wife, Patsy Jo Shean. They were married in 1964. Gene was humble, conscientious, and caring. He was part owner of S &...

Jacob "Jake" Gatten

Jacob "Jake" Gatten

October 28, 2023

Jacob “Jake” Gatten, Springfield, passed away October 28, 2023. He was born December 24, 1989, to Phillip and Sharon Gatten. He attended Bishop McNamara High School class of 2008, Ozarks Technical Community College and Missouri State University. Jake was a free-spirited music enthusiast who attended any music festival and concert he could. His lifelong love of music recently brought on...

Michael Shapiro

Michael Shapiro

October 27, 2023

Michael H. Shapiro, age 70, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Michael H. Shapiro The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has been requested that our funeral home try...

William Youngberg

William Youngberg

October 26, 2023

William Dean Youngberg, age 83, passed away in Springfield, MO on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1940 in Chanute, KS to Ruel Raymond Elmer and Viola Ruth (Rensing) Youngberg. He graduated from Emporia State University with a business degree and retired from a successful career in industrial engineering. William is survived by his beloved wife...

Shirley Thomas

Shirley Thomas

October 25, 2023

Shirley Joe Ann Thomas, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. She was born June 23rd, 1931, in Springfield, MO to Joseph & Nelda Gaston. Shirley got married to her high school sweetheart, Bill G. Thomas, on October 21st, 1951, who preceded her in death. Bill and Shirley owned and operated Thomas and Sons...

William Ogden

William Ogden

October 25, 2023

William Ogden, age 64 , passed away at his home in Springfield, Missouri on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. He was a native of Rhode Island, born to John Ogden and Barbara Harrell on October 27, 1958. He Served in the United States Army and earned an associates degree in computer sciences. William leaves behind his loving wife, Debra K. Napier,...

Robert Jahnke

Robert Jahnke

October 18, 2023

Robert “Bob” O. Jahnke, 85, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Otto and Katherine Jahnke. As an adult, he became a commercial photographer before he was drafted into the Korean War as a Military Police Officer for the Army. After his service, he...

William Cooke

William Cooke

October 16, 2023

William Benjamin Cooke, age 63 , passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on Monday, October 16th, 2023. William was born to Jack Cooke Sr. and Verina (Black) Cooke in Colorado City, Utah, on February 7, 1960. William has several siblings to whom we are trying to reach out to and notify them of his passing. These siblings include; Jack, Orville, Ross,...

Kathrene Ficken

Kathrene Ficken

October 13, 2023

Our dear mother Kathrene Jeanette Ficken passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 93. She told us she was going to sing in the Heavenly Choir for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kathrene had been blessed with a beautiful soprano voice and had many awards in competition during her high school and college years. She also...

Sabrina Johnson

Sabrina Johnson

October 13, 2023

Sabrina Ann Johnson, age 52, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Sabrina was born on December 26, 1970 in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Vera Ruth Williams (Kelly). Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 656806.

Timothy Riecke

Timothy Riecke

October 11, 2023

Timothy Carl Riecke, 63, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He fought the good fight until his body no longer could. We will all miss him and his many stories. Tim’s Missouri Memorial services will be 3:00PM, Wednesday, Oct.25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Day Chapel, 2200 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65807. Afterwards, he...

Marisha Sakash

Marisha Sakash

October 10, 2023

Our Beloved Marisha Jane Sakash passed away om October 10, 2023, at the age of 63 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 22, 1959, to Paul and Barbara Sakash. She attended Woodruff High School before moving to Shell Knob, Missouri in 1977 and graduated from Cassville High School in 1979. After her dad passed away...

Donald Ransom

Donald Ransom

October 8, 2023

On October 08, 2023, Donald Eugene Ransom died unexpectedly in Cox Medical Center, Springfield MO, of heart disease. Don was 73 years old. Don is survived by his sister Shirla M Ransom and brothers Grover Ransom Jr, Gary L Ransom, Billy J Ransom, and Timothy L Ransom Sr all of Kansas City Missouri. And his brother Michael G Ransom of...

David Myers

David Myers

October 7, 2023

David Preston Myers passed away peacefully from pneumonia at Cox South on Saturday, October 7th. with his wife, son and daughter-in-law by his side. David was born on December 3rd,1947 at Garden City, Kansas to Derald and Juanita Myers. His family moved to California, where David lived until he graduated high school. He moved to Missouri in 1980. He was...

David Merritt

David Merritt

October 6, 2023

David Lynn Merritt, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. No Services are scheduled.

Jean Stacey

Jean Stacey

October 5, 2023

Jean Ellen Stacey age 66, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1957, in Springfield, Missouri to Frank and Ann Wiles. She was preceded in death by her Father, Frank E. Wiles, and Sister, Mary Ann White. A 1974 graduate of Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri. Jean married Garry D. Stacey from Elkland,...

Shelbi Lynn Jackson Cobb

Shelbi Lynn Jackson Cobb

October 5, 2023

Shelbi Lynn Jackson Cobb, age 31, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. She was born to Audrey “Michelle” Dotson and Anthony “Tony” Jackson in Riverside, California on August 20th, 1992. Shelbi was special person who loved everyone in a way that was unique to them. She was selfless in many ways, especially when it came to...

Lowell Grainge

Lowell Grainge

October 5, 2023

Lowell F. "Sonny" Grainge, 90, passed peacefully from this life to the next on October 5, 2023. He was born October 2, 1933, to Emil R. and Mary Lois (Wasson) Grainge in Berwyn, IL. He was raised on Riverdale Farm south of Nixa, MO, milking cows, baling hay, riding the tractor among other farm related chores. He graduated from Nixa...

Robert Newcombe

Robert Newcombe

October 4, 2023

Robert William (Bob) Newcombe was born September 21, 1943, in Rapid City, SD to William and Ursula Newcombe of Piedmont, SD. His father, William, was serving as a pilot with the US Army Air Corps in New Guinea when Bob was born and did not meet his son until Bob was 18 months old. The family lived on a working...

Christopher Wynn-Clay

Christopher Wynn-Clay

October 2, 2023

Christopher David Wynn-Clay, 7 months old, of Cape Fair Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. He was born March 2nd, 2023, in Branson Missouri, the son of Mary Wynn and Christopher Clay. Christopher was such a happy baby, always smiling and singing. He had the best smile and would give them out to everyone. His two front teeth...