Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Charles Gallagher

Charles Gallagher

March 9, 2005

Charles J. Gallagher, Sr. 88, Springfield, formerly of San Francisco, Calif. passed away at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2005 in St. John's Hospital. Charles was born Dec. 17, 1916 in San Francisco, Calif. to Charles J. and Catherine (Ahern) Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher served in the US Army and Navy during WWII. He was a police office for the city...

Eugene Wunderlich

Eugene Wunderlich

February 28, 2005

WUNDERLICH, Eugene L., Monday, February 28, 2005. Beloved Husband of Cecil Wunderlich (nee Ewing). Dear Father of Carole (Gary) Burge, Keith (Sheryl) & Paul (Lynn) Wunderlich, Grandfather of Kevin (Tracy) Burge, Laura (John) Weir, Brad & Tracy Wunderlich & Heidi, Ted & Emily Wunderlich, Great-Grandfather of Austin, Cheyenne & Hunter, Brother of Ruth Leaver. Dear Uncle, Cousin & Friend. Mr....

Larry Wilkerson

Larry Wilkerson

February 22, 2005

Larry Duane Wilkerson, 50, Morrisville, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. He was born on July 27, 1954 in Springfield, Missouri to Eugene and Maxine (Davis) Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson worked as a foreman for an auto parts manufacturer. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Morris; two children, Amanda Wilkerson and Sean Wilkerson; two stepchildren, Tony Casper and Alice;...

Edgar Brown

Edgar Brown

February 19, 2005

Edgar P. Brown, 82, Springfield, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2005 in Christian Health Care West. He was born July 3, 1922 in Rockbridge, Missouri to Walter and Cloney (Driscoll) Brown. He was married to Marion Juanita Brown and was a veteran of World War II. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife,...

Mary Stow

Mary Stow

February 18, 2005

Mrs. Mary Stow, 85, Springfield passed away at 3:55 p.m. Friday Feb. 18, 2005 in ManorCare. Mary was born Dec. 1, 1919 in Peace Valley, Mo. to William Oscar and Nora (Wilbanks) Brown. Mary loved music, travel and dancing. Everyone who knew her liked her. She was a loving mother and a remarkable woman, strong and independent. She was a...

David Sellars

David Sellars

February 15, 2005

David E. Sellars, 71, Park Hills, Mo. formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 in Barnes-Jewish Extended Care Facility in St. Louis after a prolonged struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. David was born March 18, 1933 in Eminence, Mo. to Frank Hyde and Margie Marie (Williams) Sellars. He was a Korean War Airforce Veteran and retired from...

Doris Williams

Doris Williams

February 14, 2005

Doris Williams, 92, of Springfield born April 17, 1912 in Hollywood, CA passed away February 14, 2005 at 2:30 a.m. after a short illness. Doris graduated from Springfield Senior High School and attended a business college. Doris was a lifetime resident of Springfield. She was an office manager, bookkeeper, and home builder. She spent countless hours researching the family genealogy...

Helen Cooksey

Helen Cooksey

February 13, 2005

Mrs. Helen L. Cooksey, 101, Springfield, passed away at 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 in Christian Health Care Center West. Helen was born Feb. 9, 1904 in Springfield, Mo. to H.J. & Helena (Stolz) Henry. Mrs. Cooksey was an antique dealer for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Cooksey who died in 1963....

Sheryll Taylor

Sheryll Taylor

February 11, 2005

Sheryll Ann Taylor, 65, Eldon, Mo. passed away at 2:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 in ManorCare Health Services in Springfield, Mo. Sheryll was born June 10, 1939 in Longmont, Colorado to Walter and Joyce (Sawdey) Schwilke. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter Karriann Huff. Survivors include her three children, Theresa Taylor of Springfield, Scott...

Gary Clepper

Gary Clepper

February 9, 2005

Gary Dwayne Clepper, 47, Springfield passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 in his home. Gary was born Nov. 19, 1957 in Springfield, Mo. to Richard A. and Nettie V. (Stennett) Clepper. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth...

Ray Rucks

Ray Rucks

February 4, 2005

Ray Edwin Rucks, Friday February 4, 2005, Beloved husband of Carol Rucks; father of Lauren; and brother of Lillian L. Scherer (Herbert). He was a Nephew, Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many. His body has been cremated.

Mary Mccarter

Mary Mccarter

February 2, 2005

Mary Bovelle McCarter, 78, New Orleans, Louisiana, formerly of Stockton and Springfield, Missouri passed away Feb. 2, 2005 in her home. Mary was born Dec. 8, 1926 in Stockton, Mo. to Harve and Myrtle (Darlington) Bovelle. She moved to New Orleans after retiring from Ford Motor Credit in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry McCarter. Graveside...

Polly Hyde

Polly Hyde

February 1, 2005

Mrs. Polly Hyde, 67, Springfield passed away at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Polly was born June 24, 1937 in Ash Grove, Missouri to Willie A. and Annalaura (Malicoat) Brooks. She was a Parent Advocate for the Association for Retarted Citizens and the Greene County Retarded Citizens Association and volunteered for the...

Marjorie Huxley

Marjorie Huxley

January 31, 2005

Marjorie Ann Huxley passed away at 12:51 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2005 in St. John's Hospital following a brief illness. Marjorie was born September 15, 1929 to Frances and Charles D. Edwards in Springfield. She enjoyed her family and friends, Table Rock Lake, Panama City Beach, Florida, and cooking. She is survived by her loving husband, Dane E. Huxley of...

Irene Jogerst

Irene Jogerst

January 31, 2005

Irene M. Jogerst passed away Monday, January 31, 2005 in Mercy Villa. She was born October 9, 1904 to Joseph and Emily (Gross) Miller in Galena, Illinois. She attended Platteville State Normal School. At age 21 she started teaching grade school and continued until she retired from Illinois and Wisconsin school systems. She was certified in Illinois from 1930 to...

Carl Folsom

Carl Folsom

January 31, 2005

Mr. Carl E. "Smokey" Folsom, 81, Springfield passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 31, 2005 in his home. Carl was born March 25, 1923 in Springfield, Mo. to George W. & Iva (Carroll) Folsom. He served as a Cpl. in the Southwest Pacific during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen Louise Folsom; his...

Helen Wolfe

Helen Wolfe

January 28, 2005

MRS. HELEN GENEVA WOLFE Mrs. Helen Geneva Wolfe, 91, of Springfield, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2005, in Christian Healthcare West, following a long illness. Helen was born on November 30, 1913, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Guy Caldwell and Opal (Murphy) Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Forrest...

Helen Wolfe

Helen Wolfe

January 28, 2005

MRS. HELEN GENEVA WOLFE Mrs. Helen Geneva Wolfe, 91, of Springfield, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2005, in Christian Healthcare West, following a long illness. Helen was born on November 30, 1913, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Guy Caldwell and Opal (Murphy) Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Forrest...

Leo Bartay

Leo Bartay

January 16, 2005

Mr. Leo A. Bartay, 88, Springfield passed away at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 in Woodland Manor Nursing Home. Leo was born Jan. 28, 1916 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He married Beulah Marie (Plotner) Fullerton on May 14, 1955. Mr. Bartay served in the U.S. Army during WWII earning the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, with the Bronze...

Eulalia Mccraw

Eulalia Mccraw

January 11, 2005

Mrs. Eulalia L. McCraw, 84, Springfield passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 in her home following a short illness. Eulalia was born Jan. 21, 1920 to Morris and Beulah (Brooks) Lindsey. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone company after 29 years and was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. McCraw was a volunteer for several...