Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Verna  Napieralski

Verna Napieralski

March 14, 2017

Verna May Napieralski, age 63 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Mercy Health Center in Springfield. She was born December 2, 1923 in Lockwood, Missouri. Survivors are her husband Richard Napieralski; son, Thomas Napieralski; daughter, Jennifer Napieralski; and a sister Barbara Chappell. There will be a memorial service held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:30...

Charles Leighter

Charles Leighter

March 13, 2017

Charles “Charlie” LeRoy Leighter, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away March 13, 2017, after a lengthy battle with early onset Alzheimers disease. Charles was born on June 18, 1942 to Buddy Gene and Olive Gertrude (Powell) Leighter. He was preceded in death by his father Bud and his son, Brad Leighter. He was a graduate of Lee’s Summit High...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

March 13, 2017

Robert William Jones, age 51, living in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on 3-13-17 at about 9:30 a.m. in his home. He was raised in Springfield, Missouri and attended school there. Robert attended Wilder elementary, Hickory Hills junior high and Glendale High School. Robert graduated from Glendale High in 1983. Robert was born to Robert Dale Jones and Dorothy Elizabeth Jones...

Georgia White

Georgia White

March 13, 2017

Georgia Faye White born April 14, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana to George Marvin and Tillie Faye (Tettleton) Baker. Georgia was a retired nurse. She was married to Cornelius White who preceded her in death. Also preceding were her parents, a brother, Jerry Baker and a daughter Sherry Perryman. She is survived by her daughters, Michele White-Ortiz (Charles) and Catherine...

George Munhollon

George Munhollon

March 12, 2017

George L. Munhollon age 84, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 12th, 2017 in Springfield. George was born June 6th, 1932 in Springfield, MO. Complete obituary information will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Tarmia Allen

Tarmia Allen

March 12, 2017

Tarmia Le Allen, age 55 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab. Tarmia was born August 24, 1961 in Humansville, Missouri a daughter of Charles and Phyllis (Flint) Price. She was preceded in death by her mother; and two brothers, Charles Franklin Price and Joe Dale Price. Survivors are her daughters, Jennifer...

Donald Love

Donald Love

March 12, 2017

Donald Corbett Love, age 81, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2017 in Springfield. Donald was born January 28th, 1936 in St. Joe, Arkansas a son of Mosco and Maudie (Cash) Love. He is survived by his niece, Angela Love. There will be a memorial graveside service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Love Cemetery in St....

Bruce Newman

Bruce Newman

March 11, 2017

Bruce Lee Newman, age 54 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his home. The son of Dorothy Newman was born October 2, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. Bruce enjoyed fishing and hunting and everything involving the outdoors. He worked in Construction . Survivors are his long-time companion, Melanie Lukach; a daughter, Keauna Silva Rafael; his mother,...

Joan Piper

Joan Piper

March 10, 2017

Joan Theresa Piper age 80, Norwood, Missouri, passed away March 10th, 2017 in Springfield. Missouri. Joan was born February 6th, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. No services are planned, cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Nelle Rowe

Nelle Rowe

March 8, 2017

Nelle Bobbie Rowe, 78 of Springfield passed away Wednesday March 8, 2017. Bobbie was born Dec. 12, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Rodney and Billie (Tatum) Brasher. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and retired from Cox Hospital after 15 years. Bobbie is survived by her three children, Robert (Buddy) Rowe III, Kelly O’Connor and...

Johnny Shull

Johnny Shull

March 6, 2017

Johnny Wayne Shull 69, Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Springfield. He was born November 1, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri to Jesse and Hazel Rathbun Shull. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents and...

David Coleman

David Coleman

February 28, 2017

David Neal Coleman, age 56, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Springfield. He was born on Dec. 3, 1960, in Augsburg, Germany, the son of Billy Gene Coleman and Barbara (Byrd) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his father, his mother, and a sister, Leslie Coleman. David spent...

Colonel Jose Ocasio

Colonel Jose Ocasio

February 27, 2017

Colonel Jose Antonio Ocasio, 71, of Republic, Missouri passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1945 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a son of Juan Ocasio and Carmen Marrero. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Jesus Ocasio, Jose M. Ocasio and Luis Ocasio. Colonel Jose served...

Bobby Kappler

Bobby Kappler

February 19, 2017

Bobby Lee Kappler age 76, Springfield, Missouri passed away February 19th, 2017 in Springfield. Bobby was born August 17th, 1940. No services are planned. Cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Kathy Sears

Kathy Sears

February 19, 2017

Kathy E. Sears, age 60 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Kathy was born a daughter of Alexander and Eva (Wood) Tousley on June 1, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth. She was a Secretary for Missouri State University. Survivors are her husband,...

Deborah Webber

Deborah Webber

February 16, 2017

Deborah Louise Worrell Webber age 46, Springfield, Missouri passed away February 16th, 2017 in Springfield. Deborah was born July 17th, 1970 in Pittsburg, Kansas, to V.C. and Edith Worrell. Complete obituary information will be announced at a later date. No services are planned at this time. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Clyde Morris

Clyde Morris

February 15, 2017

Clyde Paul Morris 89, Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in Springfield. He was born November 5, 1927, in Harrison, Arkansas to Clyde and Della Morris. Clyde enjoyed fishing and worked at Schaffitzel’s Floral Shop for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son James Robert Morris, one brother Duane Morris, and one sister...

Alfred Smith

Alfred Smith

February 15, 2017

Alfred Lee Smith, our precious husband, father and friend, went to his heavenly home early on the morning of February 15, 2017 at the age of 77. Born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 22, 1939 to Cecil Reuben and Gertrude Smith, he was the third of five children. Growing up he lived in many places from Fort Benning, GA...

Shirley Mccarthy

Shirley Mccarthy

February 15, 2017

Shirley Ann McCarthy 83, Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in Springfield. Shirley was born November 20, 1933, in Phoenix, New York, to Dominick and Ethel Procopio. Shirley for years was a master gardener, was Past President of Hillbilly Gardeners, and member of the Missouri Flowering Judging Council. She was a devout member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Patricia Cearnal

Patricia Cearnal

February 14, 2017

Patricia Jean Sullivan Cearnal 93, Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born April 20, 1923, in Springfield, Missouri to Harry and Lillian Fisk Sullivan. She returned to Springfield in 1986 after a long career in women’s fashions. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters Anne Johnson, Mary Sullivan and...