Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

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...

Brenda Sue Greenough

Brenda Sue Greenough

January 9, 2025

Brenda Sue Greenough, age 59, formally of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Our funeral home is trying to find her daughter or other family members that are related to Brenda. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested that...

Louise Jones

Louise Jones

January 5, 2025

LOUISE JONES (SISTER) SUNRISE - SUNSET SEPTEMBER 4, 1955 - JANUARY 5, 2025 IN SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI LOUISE was born Sept. 4, 1955 to the union of Louis and Georgia Mae (Allen) Jones, they preceded her in death. She was the oldest daughter of 9 children, but the third born child. She married her husband Rudolph C. Henry in the late...

Rhonda Owens

Rhonda Owens

January 4, 2025

Rhonda Michele Owens, age 59, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Rhonda was born on February 9th, 1965 in St. Louis Missouri, to Thomas Owens and Diane Owens (Schuley).

Ernest Ramos

Ernest Ramos

January 3, 2025

Ernest C. Ramos, 42, Springfield, Missouri, passed away early morning of Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield due to a sudden pulmonary embolism. He was born December 24, 1982, in Bronx, New York to his loving parents, Ernest Ramos and Andrea Ramos. He started his early years on the military base in Germany, getting to travel all...

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall

December 26, 2024

Kenneth J. Hall, age 64, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Kenneth J. Hall. 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...

Dwight Hilton

Dwight Hilton

December 26, 2024

Dwight Alexander Hilton, 67, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at home. He was born on February 17, 1957, the son of Doyle W. and Norma J (Campbell) Hilton.He grew up in Lebanon and Springfield, Missouri. Graduated from Parkview High School, class of 1975.Dwight worked for Frisco and a variety of other jobs before retiring from Timken (Dayco) after...

Kelly Roach

Kelly Roach

December 21, 2024

Kelly Ryan Roach Sr., born in 1958 in Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2024, at his home in Springfield, MO, surrounded by the love of his loyal dog, Moose. Kelly moved to Arizona at the tender age of 4, where he grew up in and around Mesa. He grew up with his mom Joyce Hill, his sisters Sherry...

John Isbell

John Isbell

December 20, 2024

John Isbell, age 76,of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to John Isbell. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested that our funeral home try and...

Ana Diaz-Bonilla

Ana Diaz-Bonilla

December 20, 2024

Ana Elisa Díaz Bonilla (1945-2024) Ana “Annie” Elisa Díaz Bonilla passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2024, at home in Springfield, Missouri. She was 79 years of age when she passed. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 25th, 1945, to Agripina Bonilla and Gerardo Díaz. She lived most of her life in Arecibo, Puerto Rico but spent...

Albert Keel

Albert Keel

December 20, 2024

Albert L. Keel, age 73 of Phillipsburg, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Albert was cremation and no services were held.

Benjamin Rook

Benjamin Rook

December 19, 2024

Benjamin Burton "Ben" Rook, 65, Springfield MO, passed away December 19 2024, after a lengthy illness. Ben was born February 13 1959 in Springfield MO to George and Imogene Rook. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Chris Rook. He is survived by a sister, Teresa, and her husband, Jim Baugues, Holladay TN, a special cousin,...

Christopher Ruesch

Christopher Ruesch

December 16, 2024

Christopher Ruesch, age 68, of Springfield Missouri passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Christopher was born on September 2, 1956.

Thomas Cochran

Thomas Cochran

December 16, 2024

Thomas Howard Cochran, age 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of humor, faith, and a streak of orneriness that kept life interesting for everyone lucky enough to know him. Born in 1947 to Norm and Betty Cochran in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tom came into this world as an only child—a fact he...

James Talton

James Talton

December 16, 2024

James Neal Talton Sr. was born, as the only child to Jewell and Della Talton on December 24th, 1943, in West Plains, MO. He was called to the arms of Christ on December 16th, 2024, in his home at the age of 80, with loved ones in Springfield. James attended Lincoln School in West Plains, a proud alumnus and beloved...

Gordon Van McMillin

Gordon Van McMillin

December 16, 2024

Gordon Van McMillin August 28, 1933 - December 16, 2024Van was born on August 28, 1933 in Everton, MO. He was the 2nd of 3 sons born to Troy & Hazel McMillin. On December 16th Van joined in heaven his: parents, Troy & Hazel McMillin; son Mark McMillin; first wife & mother of his children, Joan Miller; brother Dean McMillin;...

Frederick Kosar

Frederick Kosar

December 13, 2024

The heavens gained an angel in Frederick Stephan Kosar (81) the afternoon of Friday December 13th, 2024 while surrounded by family from across the country in Mercy Medical, Springfield, MO. Fred was born February 4, 1943 to Stephan and Mary Kosar in Chicago Illinois where he grew learning his craft in furniture creation and home building. Later his knowledge of...