Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Brenda Spain

Brenda Spain

September 21, 2018

Brenda Darlene Spain born July 18,1954 passed away September 21, 2018. Brenda is survived by her mother Ruby Spain, husband John Wroolie, her daughter Jammy Spain Harris husband Dustin Harris, sons Daniel Martin wife Brittany Martin, Davie Martin, Sister Glenda Stow, Betty Jones and husband Mike Jones, brothers Wayne Spain and wife Linda Spain, Jimmy Spain. Brenda was preceded in...

Catherine Zunigha

Catherine Zunigha

September 19, 2018

Catherine Leona Cannariato was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 3, 1931. She was the first born of three daughters of Tony and Pearl Cannariato. Catherine was raised predominatly in the Italian community in the city of St. Louis. She graduated from St. Louis University in 1951, and was the first woman to graduate from its School of Meteorology....

Kathryn Crosswhite

Kathryn Crosswhite

September 17, 2018

Kathryn Crosswhite, age 64, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on Monday, September 17th, 2018 at Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Kathryn was born on July 7, 1954 in Fort Dodge Iowa, to Harold and Marilyn (Vinsand) Blanchard. Kathryn loved to read. She served as a librarian in a public library and also worked in a book store. You could...

Benedict Swai

Benedict Swai

September 16, 2018

On Sunday, September 16, 2018 Benedict Swai, age 46, passed away suddenly at his home. Ben was the son of Mr. Josephat Jacob Swai and the late mama Eliakenen Swai and the loving father of Andre Swai. He is survived by his brothers Martin Swai, Ludovick Swai, Andrew Swai, Nelson Swai and sister Flora Swai. Ben was born in Kilimanjaro,...

Buddy Tummons

Buddy Tummons

September 16, 2018

Buddy Joe Tummons, 63, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at Mercy hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Buddy was born December 9th, 1954. Buddy loved the outdoors, he was always a get up and go kinda person. He had a love for playing the bass guitar, all the way up until the cancer took over. He loved...

Virginia Jobe

Virginia Jobe

September 15, 2018

Virginia “Sue” Jobe January 10, 1940- September 15, 2018 Our Mom is now safely in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Though our hearts are so broken, It’s only because we will miss her beautiful smile, sweet spirit, and her unconditional love. Sue was born January 10, 1940 to Walter J. and Audrey “Ted” (Edge) Buresh in Bolivar, MO....

T.W. Grier

T.W. Grier

September 15, 2018

T.W. Grier, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center. He was born July 14th, 1938, in Oceanside California, to Travis Grier and Sronie Grier . T.W. joined the army and was deployed during the Korean War. He later worked for the State of Missouri as a general maintenance man....

Karen Cherry

Karen Cherry

September 14, 2018

God has welcomed his newest angel to his flock. Karen Bridget Cherry “Bridgie” at the age of 57 passed on Friday September 14, 2018 at Cox Hospital amongst family. Karen was a longtime resident of Springfield, MO. She graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School as it was known then, now Springfield Catholic High School. She went on to become...

Ronald Williams

Ronald Williams

September 14, 2018

Ronald Dean “Will” Williams, Sr. age 55, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday evening, September 14, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born on July 31, 1963 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, the son of William Louis Williams and Lefa Karen (Asher) Williams. Will was a loving and devoted family man. He was a veteran and always...

Raymond Combs

Raymond Combs

September 9, 2018

Raymond J. Combs, Jr., age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2018, in Springfield, Missouri. If you have any information on Raymond, or information on his family, please give us a call at 1-417-862-4433. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Larry Strong

Larry Strong

September 5, 2018

Larry M. Strong, age 75, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018. Larry was a born January 24, 1943 in Marryville, Missouri to Maurice & Maxine (Walters) Strong. He enjoyed raising tomatoes and giving them to friends and family. Larry also enjoyed fishing and loved his pet dogs. He is survived by his brother Dick Strong and...

Barbara Tuttle

Barbara Tuttle

September 4, 2018

Barbara J. Tuttle, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at her home in Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Bob Tuttle; daughter, Deborah Baldwin and husband Robert of Springfield, Missouri; son, Robert Tuttle, III of Springfield; two grandsons, Zachary Wright, and Joshua Wright of Bentonville, Arkansas; and one granddaughter, Kaitlyn...

Patricia Baker

Patricia Baker

September 3, 2018

Patricia Baker, age 66, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 3rd, 2018. Patricia was born November 17, 1951 in Ozark Missouri, the daughter of Billy & Frances Baker. Services for Patricia Baker will be private. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Emma Stracke

Emma Stracke

August 30, 2018

Emma Jean Stracke was born on August 11, 1927 to Judd and Esther Ramsey in Bois D’Arc, MO and was one of seven children. She passed to her heavenly home on August 30, 2018. In 1948, she married Robert William Stracke, a union that lasted until his passing in 2010. Together, they traveled the country enjoying their two favorite passions:...

Deanna Boyle

Deanna Boyle

August 25, 2018

Deanna Marie Boyle, 44, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 25, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. Deanna was born on Dec. 8, 1973, in Mexico, Mo. She graduated from Glendale High School. For the past 24 years, she was a dedicated library page at Springfield Greene County District’s Midtown Carnegie Branch. Deanna was preceded in death by her father,...

Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin

August 24, 2018

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Martin, 77, Bolivar, Missouri formerly of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 in Bolivar, Missouri. Margaret was born September 29, 1940, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Casper and Johanna (Heim) McCluskey. Peggy and her husband, Eddie Martin, at one time operated a Pecan Hulling Business and she worked at Haggar Manufacturing as well as other jobs....

Gerald Nash

Gerald Nash

August 23, 2018

Gerald Nash, age 86, Ash Grove, Missouri passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018. Gerald was a native of Seattle WA, born to Frank and Dorothy Nash. Graveside services with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may...

Eileen Radke

Eileen Radke

August 21, 2018

Eileen Joy Radke, the only child, was born to Walter Gustav Sprick and Bertha Blanche Kingston in Julesburg, Colorado on August 3, 1935. Eileen attended local schools and graduated from high school in 1953. She had her eye on Bernard James Radke and asked him to the Junior Dance. After graduation in 1953, they became engaged. Eileen went to school...

Orville Steinbecker

Orville Steinbecker

August 20, 2018

Orville J. Steinbecker, age 85, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, in Springfield. He was born October 29, 1932, in Perryville, Missouri to Emil and Edna Steinbecker. Orville retired as a bus driver for Springfield City Utilities. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Janice Steinbecker;...

Trent Jones

Trent Jones

August 20, 2018

Trent Edgar Jones was born November 24, 1970 in Whittier, California to Edgar “Jerry” and Gloria Jones. He was welcomed with much joy as the second red-headed grandchild to both sets of grandparents, Horace and Eunice Jones and Harley and Shirley Stover. His sister, Lanesa, was so excited to have a brother, and especially a red-headed, ginger one, like herself....