Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Van Merrill

Van Merrill

February 25, 2006

Van Matthew Merrill, 87, Springfield, passed away at 1:00 p.m. February 25, 2006 in St. John's Hospital. He was born September 17, 1918 in Ladonia, Texas to Van and Margaret (Eanes) Merrill. Van is survived by his wife Joy; five children, Van M. Merrill, Jr., and his wife Bonnie, Linda Lee Sramek, and her husband Dan, Mary M. Anderson, Gayle...

Christopher Benson

Christopher Benson

February 22, 2006

Christopher R. Benson, age 44, passed on February 22, 2006, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was an avid golfer and experienced equal joy being Papa to his grandson. He was married to Toni, the love of his life, on September 17, 2005 and was never happier than when sharing a walk on the beach with her. He is...

Clayton Gerboth

Clayton Gerboth

February 22, 2006

Clayton Neale Gerboth, 72, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in a Springfield hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Gerboth was born April 15, 1933, in Winfield, Kan., and attended Washburn University and the University of Kansas, graduating in 1961 from Wichita (Kan.) State University. He married Patricia Jone Barnett Feb. 18, 1958, in Wichita. He worked...

Genieve Litt

Genieve Litt

February 11, 2006

Genieve R. Litt, 79, Nixa passed away at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 in Cox Hospital South. Genieve was born July 20, 1926 in Rock Port, Missouri to Claud and Stella (Thorton) Pendergrass. She is survived by her four children, Karen Laramore of Arma, Kan., Sonny Brown of Redding, Calif., Joe Brown of Carson City, Nev. and Dale Brown...

Jerry Lowrance

Jerry Lowrance

February 5, 2006

Jerry L. Lowrance, 57 of Springfield, died Sunday, February 5, 2006. Jerry was born June 17, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to Beuford Leroy and Kathlee Inabelle (Goss) Lowrance. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Lowrance; his four sons, Christopher Lowrance, and his wife Melanie, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Lowrance, and his wife Elizabeth, of Springfield, Matthew Lowrance, and his...

Reathea Hargis

Reathea Hargis

February 3, 2006

REATHEA JEAN HARGIS, 44, Humansville, Missouri, died on Friday, February 3, 2006, in Northwood Hills Care Center. Reathea was born on January 19, 1962, in Greene County, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence A. and Della M. (Vaughn) Hargis. Reathea was disabled her entire life. Burial will be in Humansville Cemetery, Humansville, Mo., at a later date. Reathea is survived by...

Sarah Vanderhoof

Sarah Vanderhoof

February 3, 2006

PAID OBIT WITH PHOTO ATTACHED FOR SUNDAY Sarah Elizabeth Vanderhoof, born September 16, 1982 went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2006 after a long illness. Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack Copeland and her uncle, Rick Rea who will welcome her to heaven. She is survived by parents, Steven and Marlyne Vanderhoof;...

William Wood

William Wood

January 23, 2006

William "Bill" J. Wood, II, 48, Springfield, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2006 in his home. He was born January 28, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Marjorie (Powell) Wood. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Kendra Jo. He also enjoyed singing at church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary Baugh

Mary Baugh

January 14, 2006

Mary Luella Baugh, 80, Springfield, Mo., passed away January 14, 2006, in her home. She was born December 4, 1925, in Carthage, Mo., the daughter of Frank and Mary (Simpson) Hayzlett. She was a retired deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department, a member of the First Baptist Church of Carthage, and a member of the Queen City #12 Odd...

James Neal

James Neal

January 8, 2006

James Bernard "Jeff" Neal, 86, was born on July 19, 1919 in Daviess County, Missouri. He was the youngest child of Harry and Dorothea Neal of Hamilton, Missouri. Jeff passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006. Jeff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean; his three children Don Neal, and his wife Linda, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carol Neal,...

Rose Schiro

Rose Schiro

January 7, 2006

Rose Palermo Schiro, 91, Springfield, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2006 in St. John's Mercy Hospital following a short illness. Rose was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and an evacuee of Hurricane Katrina. She was born December 11, 1914 in Timberton, Louisiana to Louis and Lena (Fazzino) Palermo. Rose was preceded in death by her parents;...

Ruby Fisher

Ruby Fisher

January 6, 2006

Mrs. Ruby Fern Fisher, 92, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on January 6, 2006, in Christian Health Care at Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Albert and Jeanene Fisher of Highlandville, Mo.; one sister, Jewel Stevenson of Marissa, Illinois; three grandchildren, five great...

Wyman Miller

Wyman Miller

December 30, 2005

Wyman Bradley Miller, 57, Springfield, Missouri, died Friday, December 30, 2005, in his home. Wyman was born on August 18, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, to Warren and Marie (Moore) Miller. Wyman was a retired barber. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of the home; his daughter, Rebecca Young and her husband, Kelly, Battlefield, Mo.; his son, Martin Miller, Nixa,...

Frances Jones

Frances Jones

December 30, 2005

Frances Wilson Jones of Springfield died peacefully at her home at Elfindale Manor Friday evening, December 30, 2005. She was 83. Frances was born on October 7, 1922, in LaHarpe, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Nellie Wilson. As a child, she learned the practical virtues of discipline, simplicity, and industry that are taught by life on a farm. Graced...

Earl Mccrory, Jr.

Earl Mccrory, Jr.

December 27, 2005

Earl John McCrory, Jr. 60, Springfield passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 in his home. Earl was born June 29, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. He served in the U.S. Navy and had written comedy for the Johnny Carson and Mary Tyler Moore shows. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 in St. Agnes Chapel with...

Paul Sweeton

Paul Sweeton

December 27, 2005

Paul Raymond Sweeton, 67, Springfield, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 3, 1938 in Long Beach, California to Clyde and Geneva (Johnston) Sweeton. He was married to Marilyn Hendrick on February 23, 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother,...

Daniel Ledwith

Daniel Ledwith

December 27, 2005

Daniel Ledwith, 56, Nixa, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in his home. He was born December 6, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York to Daniel and Julia (Evans) Ledwith. Daniel served in the Army and was a Warehouse Supervisor at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by...

Kathleen Floyd

Kathleen Floyd

December 25, 2005

Mrs. Kathleen Floyd, 82 of Springfield passed away at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005 in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Services. Kathleen was born Feb. 7, 1923 in Gloucester City, New Jersey. She married Stephen Floyd, Sr. on April 21, 1943. Mrs. Floyd recently moved to Springfield from Sun City West, Arizona. She is survived by her husband, Stephen...

Earla Odom

Earla Odom

December 16, 2005

Earla Kathryn Odom, 48, Springfield, passed away at 10:41 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born March 23, 1957, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of Earl William and Dorothy (Gardner) Shanley. Earla is survived by her mother, Dorothy Gardner Shanley, of the home; her son, Joshua Hendrix and his wife, Angela, Alaska;...

Louanna Kirchner

Louanna Kirchner

December 13, 2005

Louanna Jane Kirchner, 68, Springfield, passed away at 12:19 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in St. John's Hospital. She was born June 16, 1937 in Springfield, Missouri to Martin and Edna May (Barkwell) Kirchner. Louanna was survived by her sister, Mary Sass; her niece, Nancy Sass; and her nephew, Martin Sass and her best friend, Steve Hope. There are no...