Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Charity Mae Grant

Charity Mae Grant

February 6, 2025

Charity Mae Grant was born to the union of Minnie Grant and Andrew Grant on July 18, 1929, in New Madrid, Missouri. Charity later moved to Springfield, Missouri in the early sixties.

 Charity confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized. Charity worked many years for Cox Hospital until retirement. She was a faithful member at Timmons...

Edward Moore

Edward Moore

February 6, 2025

Edward “Ed” Wilkinson Moore, born October 28, 1948, in Iberia, MO, passed away last week at the age of 76 in Fair Grove. He is survived by his son, Kevin “Mike”, his daughter in law Angel, their two sons, Jayce and Tydus, and his sister Sharon.

Ed volunteered for the Army during Vietnam and had great pride in his country. After...

Cassandra Lynn Lynch

Cassandra Lynn Lynch

February 5, 2025

Cassandra Lynn Lynch, age 40, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Our funeral home tried to find and was not sucessful in finding any family members to the decedent as of March 5th, 2025. 

If you are a friend of the decedent and would happen to know how to get in touch with any family members, please have...

Curtis M. Blockmon

Curtis M. Blockmon

February 4, 2025

Curtis M.Blockmon, age 65, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

No Services for are currently scheduled.

Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Virginia May McCurtain

Virginia May McCurtain

February 1, 2025

Virginia May McCurtain, daughter of Evelyn Pearl (Griffith) and Thurman “Buddy” Lee Brown, was born Wednesday, January 1, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri and departed this life on February 1, 2025, at her home in Springfield, Missouri. She was 78 years and 1 month old at the time of her death.

Virginia loved her nieces, nephew, great nieces and nephews as her...

John Frank George

John Frank George

February 1, 2025

John Frank George passed away at the age of 83 in Bolivar, Mo.  He was born in Shenandoah, IA. He later moved to Auburn, NE when he graduated from Auburn High School.  He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.  Upon returning to Auburn, he owned and operated George's body shop for many years before retiring.

John...

Olga Gutu

Olga Gutu

February 1, 2025

Olga Guțu - Jentimir, 76 years old, passed away at 5 am, Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in her home, Battlefield, MO.

She was born January 25, 1949, Moldova, Gura-Galbenei, to Macarie and Pelaghia Jentimir. She worked in Agriculture most of her life. She helped with harvesting/plating grapes.Olga Guțu, as most people would say, was the most generous, modest and patient person...

Virginia "Ginny" Smithberg

Virginia "Ginny" Smithberg

January 30, 2025

Virginia (“Ginny”) Smithberg slipped into eternal rest peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lyn Holtmann, former husband, John (“Jack”) Holtmann, parents, John Peter and Opal Marie (Jones) Hall, and older brother, Charles John Hall.

Ginny is survived by her husband, John Peter Smithberg, and three remaining children: John (wife Anne), David (wife Molly),...

Kenneth C. Brenner

Kenneth C. Brenner

January 30, 2025

Kenneth C. Brenner, age 81, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at 3 pm Monday March 3, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery 5201 S. Soutwood Road Springfield, MO  65804.

Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased...

Barbara Sue Hemingway

Barbara Sue Hemingway

January 29, 2025

August 28, 1950 – January 29, 2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Barbara Sue Hemingway—a loving mother and grandmother (“Neenaw”), fun-loving sister, and generous friend—who passed away on January 29, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and later moved to Springfield, Missouri, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School. Barbara enriched the lives...

Bennie James Mclallen

Bennie James Mclallen

January 28, 2025

Jim Mclallen, 64, Walnut Grove, M0, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 28, 1960 in Chillicothe, MO to Edward Mclallen and Stella Sigman Mclallen. He attended high school in Smithville, MO, where he graduated in 1980.

Jim was an over the road truck driver and had worked for Bryan Schwartze Logistics...

Peggy Jean Frederick

Peggy Jean Frederick

January 27, 2025

Peggy Jean (Kunkel) Frederick, age 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 27th, 2025.

Peggy was born on August 28th, 1963 to Edgar John Kunkel and Margaret Lee (Morton) Kunkel.

Lacey Racheal Ames

Lacey Racheal Ames

January 26, 2025

Lacey Racheal Ames, aged 43, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 26, 2025. Born on August 17, 1981 to Cecil Benjamin and Virginia Angelina (Vanover) Glascoe, Lacey was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend, whose warm heart and compassionate spirit touched the lives of those around her.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Lacey is survived by...

Jeanette Taie

Jeanette Taie

January 26, 2025

Jeanette Anne Taie, age 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 26th, 2025.

Jeanette was born on May 26th, 1959 to Allen Gordon Taie and Paula Rae (Thompson) Taie.

Gene Welsh

Gene Welsh

January 24, 2025

Gene Welsh, age 89 of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his family.He was born July 21, 1935 to Opal (Redford) Welsh and Loren Welsh in Willard, MO. He attended Willard school and started a career with Frisco Railroads traveling throughout Missouri on the rail crew. In 1955 after a stint in...

David J Rohletter

David J Rohletter

January 23, 2025

David J. Rohletter, born on October 19, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was a remarkable individual who lived his life with honor and dedication.

As a proud veteran, David served in the Army during the Vietnam War, demonstrating exemplary service and commitment to his country. His experiences during this time shaped...

Leann Carol Thornton

Leann Carol Thornton

January 23, 2025

Leann Carol Thornton, 39 Years Old, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday Morning January 23rd 2025 in Springfield, Missouri in her home. 

She was born July 24th 1985 in Springfield, Missouri to Roger Lee and Julia Ann (Heger) Thornton. She attended Springfield Catholic High School where she graduated in the Class of 2004. 

While attending Springfield Catholic High School she was active...

Kirby Gene Morton

Kirby Gene Morton

January 18, 2025

Kirby Gene Morton, 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025, in his home in Springfield, Missouri.

Gene, as everyone knew him, was born September 4th, 1963 in Springfield, Missouri to Larry and Kay Morton. He was a dedicated husband, son, brother, father and grandfather.

In 1986, he married his best friend, Melissa Morton, and without hesitation, took on being...

Ila Catherine Davis

Ila Catherine Davis

January 16, 2025

Ila Catherine Webb Davis passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 99 & 1/2 years of age in Springfield, MO. She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Springfield, MO, for many years where she enjoyed being a greeter on the hospitality team. Her favorite greeting station was the children’s door.

Ila was a devoted mother, grandmother,...

Joyce Helene Chanda

Joyce Helene Chanda

January 14, 2025

Joyce Helene Chanda, 83, of East Jordan, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

 Joyce was born on June 14th, 1941, in Brooklyn New York, to Edward F. Flannery and Grace Donahue Flannery. She was a dedicated mother, wife, and small business owner for many years.

 Joyce was a dedicated volunteer...