Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Angelita "Mollie" Gapasin

Angelita "Mollie" Gapasin

September 18, 2017

Angelita (Mollie) 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 18, 2017 surrounded by her devoted husband and three children. Mollie was born on November 21, 1937 in Bulacan, Philippines. She is the daughter of the late Romeo Carlos and Petra Mateo Carlos, as one of seven children. Mollie graduated from Philippine Women’s University, Metro Manila in 1962...

Sharon Mcadoo

Sharon Mcadoo

September 18, 2017

Rest well mom, you have been fighting for so long, be at peace and be happy. Watch over all of us, until we see you again. Love you Mom. Sharon Louise (Berg) McAdoo age 71, of Springfield Mo. passed away Monday the 18th of September 2017. She was born October 19th 1945 in Springfield Mo. to George and Aline Berg....

Donald Devos

Donald Devos

September 17, 2017

Donald Dean DeVos, 78 of Springfield passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Maranatha Lodge in Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 26, 1939 in Knoxville, Iowa to Jess and Cleta (Noftsger) DeVos. Donald was a Godly man who was a Sunday School teacher, served on the Board of Deacons and as Sunday School Superintendent and loved his church family....

Pamela Douds

Pamela Douds

September 16, 2017

Pamela Joyce Douds age, 57 passed away September 16th, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri. Pamela was born October 2nd, 1959 in Faribault, MN., the daughter of William Leroy Cross and Nelda Jean (Drinken) Cross. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

William Gaddy

William Gaddy

September 12, 2017

William Carroll Gaddy "Bill" born March 2, 1938 went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2017. He was greeted at the gates of heaven by his beloved wife of 59 years Jessie Aline Teer Gaddy. We can only imagine this was the happiest of reunions. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served as a...

Tricia Anderson

Tricia Anderson

September 12, 2017

Tricia Lee Anderson, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed from this life Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:30 pm. She was born Tricia Lee Harker in Casper Wyoming on April 28, 1960. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Lewis, of Everton, MO; 3 daughters, Kesha Aicha, Mary Aicha and Destiny Anderson, all of Springfield; 2 sisters, Rita Prichard of...

Joanne Busch

Joanne Busch

September 8, 2017

Joanne C. Busch, age 77, Springfield, passed away on the evening of Thursday, September the 7th 2017, after a brief stay at Maples Health and Rehabilitation Center and Mercy Hospital. She was born 5/23/1940 in Garner, Iowa to George and Josephine Klesel. She attended school in Garner and furthered her education in nursing. She worked as a telephone operator at...

Roberta Meyer

Roberta Meyer

September 6, 2017

Roberta Meyer age 58, Willard, Missouri passed away September 6th, 2017 in Springfield. Roberta was born March 14th, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, to Erich and Ethel Meyer Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Rose English

Rose English

September 6, 2017

Rose Perlene English (also known as Mamaw & Momma Rose) went home to be with the Lord Wednesday night September 6th at 11:25pm. She was born on March 27th 1940 to Maudie & Isaac Elmore in Dallas, Tx. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Richard English of Springfield, MO, her 3 children, Rickey English & Patricia of...

Kenneth "Kenny Racer" Smith

Kenneth "Kenny Racer" Smith

September 5, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny Racer" W. Smith age 82, passed away in his home on the morning of Tuesday September 5th, 2017 in Springfield, MO. Kenneth "Kenny Racer" Smith enjoyed spending time with family and loved ones. He was an avid race car driver, and was inducted into the Racing Legends Hall of Fame in 2010. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, with...

Helen Winters

Helen Winters

September 1, 2017

Helen Louise Winters, age 93, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born on November 9, 1923 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Charles A. Hubbard and Neva M. (Bearden) Hubbard. Helen loved playing golf, bowling, playing cards, going to casinos and traveling. She enjoyed four wheeling with her husband, Perry when...

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

August 31, 2017

Rebecca Sue Smith age 63, West Plains, Missouri passed away August 31st, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Rebecca was born August 18th, 1954 in Talllahatchie County, Mississippi, the daughter of Billy Wylie Darby and Hazel L. (Melton) Darby. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be...

Mary  Jiles

Mary Jiles

August 27, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Jiles Beloved wife and mother and friend Born April 20, 1948 to Harold and Gertrude Baird in Clinton, Missouri. Died August 27, 2117 in Springfield, Missouri. Married to Bradley Jiles on Feb.4, 1984. She had 3 children Velvet Marie Short, April Short, Chord Evan Souza She battled a long term illness far longer than anyone expected. She will...

Lawrence (Pete) Grieshaber

Lawrence (Pete) Grieshaber

August 25, 2017

Lawrence “Pete” Grieshaber went to his Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017 after a brief stay at the Maples Care Center. Pete was born July 19, 1929 in Festus, Mo to Lawrence Sr and Catherine Grieshaber. He was active in Sacred Heart Church and St. Pius X High School. He is a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He and his...

Jackie Irwin

Jackie Irwin

August 24, 2017

Jackie Wayne Irwin went home to his heavenly father on Thursday morning, August 24, 2017. Jack was at home with his family by his side. He was born on January 12, 1948 in Baxter Springs, Kansas the son of Jack & Lena (Burwick) Irwin. Jack was preceeded in death by his fathers, Jack O. Irwin and Richard Dale Hopkins and...

Herman Certain

Herman Certain

August 21, 2017

HERMAN CERTAIN Coming Home for Life Celebration Herman was born on January 18, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to union of Ivory and May Etta Certain. Herman was raised in a big family with thirteen siblings, twelve preceding him in death. Herman and Edith united in Holy matrimony on July 26, 1997. Two children were born to this union, Etta...

Barbara Burnes

Barbara Burnes

August 21, 2017

Barbara Marie Burnes, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born November 23, 1937 in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of William Edward Riley and Vertestia (Panky) Riley. Barbara loved animals. For many years her hobby was breeding and showing her beloved Chinese Shar Pei. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed...

Marcy Leavitt

Marcy Leavitt

August 20, 2017

Marcy Kay Leavitt, 52 of Springfield passed away Sunday August 20, 2017. Marcy was born December 21, 1964 in Springfield, Missouri to Virginia and Bob Leavitt. Her favorite hobbies were being “Ornery” and loving her Grandchildren!! She is survived by her mother, Virginia Harris, her father, Bob Leavitt and his wife Violet Leavitt; her sons, Dennis Bailey his wife Hitomi...

Katherine Keene

Katherine Keene

August 19, 2017

Katherine Sue Keene age, 62 passed away August 19th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Katherine was born December 17th, 1954 in Stockton, California, the daughter of Cloye Dot Lea and Cherria Laverne (Cherry) Lea. "A shining star" since December 17, 1954. Kathy was a mother to all she knew. Welcoming everyone into her home, caring and raising them...

Madge Morris

Madge Morris

August 19, 2017

Madge Nadine Morris 88, Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri. Madge was born September 14, 1928, in Richfield, Missouri to Elmer and Rose Huntsman. She was married to Clyde Paul Morris She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clyde Paul Morris on February 15, 2017, one son James Robert, one granddaughter...