Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Nicolas Steele

Nicolas Steele

January 1, 2017

Nicolas John Steele/Stilfield age 34, Springfield, Missouri passed away January 1st, 2017 in Springfield. Nicolas was born July 13th, 1982 in Glendale, California. No memorial services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Patricia Engles

Patricia Engles

January 1, 2017

Patricia Dale Engles (James) November 5, 1946 – January 1, 2017 On the morning of January 1, 2017, Patricia Dale Engles (James), age 70, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri while surrounded by her family. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 5, 1946 to Elizabeth and Edwin James. Her father was a career Air Force member,...

Estelle Pollock

Estelle Pollock

January 1, 2017

Estelle Katherine Kahlert Pollock, age 96, passed away in Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday January 1, 2017 at 1:02 a.m. She was a long-time member of St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, Missouri. Estelle was born March 21, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Kahlert and Hedwig (Haddie) Lobin Kahlert. Estelle studied accounting at Saint...

Frankie Floyd

Frankie Floyd

December 27, 2016

Frank Floyd, 68, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. He was born on August 7, 1948, in Wheatland, Missouri, to Noah Floyd and Jewell (Wyatt) Floyd. He attended grade school and high school in Wheatland. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and began...

Diego Castillo

Diego Castillo

December 24, 2016

Diego R. Castillo 22, Springfield, Missouri departed this life on December 24, 2016, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 2, 1994, in Lancaster, California to Mario Castillo and Simone Gomes.. He is survived by his son Julian Castillo, mother Simone Gomes, father Mario Castillo, one sister Rebecca Castillo and half brother Evan Castillo. A memorial service will be held...

James Long

James Long

December 21, 2016

James (Jim) Edward Long, 76, of Springfield, Missouri, completed peacefully his journey home with Jesus on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He has “fought the good fight and finished the race. He has kept the faith, and his Heavenly Father has bestowed upon him the crown of righteousness.” Jim is survived by his wife Sandy Long, daughters Tammie Adkins, Jannine Johnson,...

Rodger Fields

Rodger Fields

December 16, 2016

Rodger D. Fields, age 67 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at his home. The son of Ira and Dorothy (Jackson) Fields was born May 31, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodger worked at Independent Electric as an electrical engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Fields. Survivors are his wife...

Donald Schneck

Donald Schneck

December 13, 2016

Donald Joseph Schneck, 65, of Springfield, died Tuesday December 13th 2016 at 10:27 p.m. Don is survived by his wife, Roxanne Schneck; daughter, Cynthia Hyder (Brian); son, Thomas Schneck (Michelle); siblings Dennis Schneck (Carol), Denise Markiewicz (Bob), Donna Prather and Duane Schneck (Tirra). The light of his life was his grandchildren; Amber, Hope, Oscar, Xavier and Vivian. Don was a...

Douglas Merrifield

Douglas Merrifield

December 11, 2016

Douglas M. Merrifield age78, Springfield, Missouri passed away December 11th, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri Douglas was born April 16th, 1938 in West Union, Iowa to Harold and Margarite Merrifield, He was preceded in death by one daughter Elizabeth Ann. He is survived by four sons John Merrifield, Chris Merrifield, Tim Merrifield and Douglas A. Merrifield, and his ex wife Georgia...

Elizabeth Van Horn

Elizabeth Van Horn

December 10, 2016

Elizabeth Van Horn age 53, Springfield, Missouri passed away December 10th, 2016 in Springfield. Elizabeth was born November 19th, 1963 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters Rachel Clark and husband Fred, Amber Emmett, one son Chris Garretson and one sister Sarah Bloom, Osceola, Missouri. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H....

Eulamae (Granny Love) Byron

Eulamae (Granny Love) Byron

December 6, 2016

Eulamae Byron (Love) Born 12/6/1927, daughter of Charles and Wauneta Alfred passed away on her 89th Birthday, 12/6/2016. Granny Love, as she was called by most that knew her, was born in Springfield, MO where she attended Central High School and was a member of the Kilties (photo above). Eulamae received her Bachelor’s in Fine Art (Music) from the University...

John Hendrix

John Hendrix

December 2, 2016

John William Hendrix John Hendrix, age 58 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home. The son of Gerald W. and Carolyn S. (Haynes) Hendrix was born February 27, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. John was a fork lift operater and longtime employee of Loren Cook Company. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and NASCAR. He was preceded...

Shirley Alexander

Shirley Alexander

December 1, 2016

Shirley Jean Alexander, age 61 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at her home. The daughter of James Alexander and Julia Mae (Bailey) Alexander was born October 25, 1955 in Canton, Mississippi. Shirley is survived by her children, Germal Kelly of Missouri and Sakiesha Phillips-Mays of St. Louis; sisters and brother, BeAnn Shell of St. Louis, Debra...

Herbert Brase

Herbert Brase

November 29, 2016

Herb Brase, 95, was born June 5, 1921 at Gordonville, Missouri and died November 29, 2016 at Willard, Missouri. Much loved husband of Mildred Irene (Wulff) Brase, father of Beverly Boehmer (Jerry), Springfield and Sue Zoll (Bob), Willard. Grandfather of Jill Boehmer Cobb, Bruce Boehmer, Amy Zoll Scott and Lori Zoll and Great-grandfather of 10. Preceded in death by his...

Darrell Ormiston

Darrell Ormiston

November 26, 2016

Darrell L. Ormiston, age 59 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Hermitage, Missouri. The son of Gerald and Shirley (Greenhoe) Ormiston was born April 10, 1957 in Owosso, Michigan. Darrell enjoyed fishing and was a big Chiefs fan. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a...

Silafai Tufi

Silafai Tufi

November 25, 2016

Silafai Tufi age, 75 passed away November 25th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Silafai was born October 21st, 1941 in Pago Pago, American Samoa Memorial services are being planned at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Melissa Hart

Melissa Hart

November 22, 2016

MELISSA LYNN HART, 63 Melissa Hart, 63, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2016. Born September 23, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Jeannene Cameron, Tom Hart and John B. Cameron. She is survived by her two sons, Dustin Hilinski & wife Jane, of Winter Garden, Florida, and Shawn Smith of Springfield,...

Michael Bryan

Michael Bryan

November 22, 2016

Michael R. Bryan, 62, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 22, at his home in Springfield. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 26, 1954 to Cecil A. and Helen J. Bryan. Mike grew up on Air Force bases in Ohio, Florida, Morocco, and then Texas. He moved to Mountain View, Missouri, in 1962. After graduating high school...

Mary Shearholdt

Mary Shearholdt

November 18, 2016

Mary Shearholdt age 65, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Springfield. Mary Shearholdt was born and raised in Springfield, actually having lived in the same house since age 4. She attended St. Agnes Elementary School, Jarrett Junior High and graduated from Parkview High School in 1969. Mary received her B.S. in Public Administration, Cum Laude,...

Laverne Wilkerson

Laverne Wilkerson

November 15, 2016

Laverne Wilkerson "Bad Stuff", age 55 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Springfield. The daughter of Ellis Armstead, Jr. and Alice (Euell) Armstead was born April 18, 1961 in Newark, New Jersey. When Laverne resided in Richmond, Indiana she was a CNA for Golden Rule Nursing Home and continued in the nursing field in Springfield, Missouri...