Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Dale Hite

Dale Hite

February 21, 2016

Dale Garrett Hite, 71, Strafford, passed away in his home Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born in Los Angeles to Clarence and Velma Hite January 12, 1945. Dale grew up in Lebanon, Missouri and attended Lebanon High School he then went on to graduate from Southwest Missouri State College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966 and was...

Mary Reeves

Mary Reeves

February 18, 2016

Mary Louise Reeves age 49, Springfield, Missouri passed away February 18th, 2016 in Springfield. Mary was born October 6th, 1966 in Phoenix, Arizona There are no services planned. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Jackie Pendergrass

Jackie Pendergrass

February 18, 2016

Jackie Lynn Pendergrass age, 38 passed away February 18th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Jackie was born June 19th, 1977 in Springfield, MO. 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.

Jennifer Mccraw

Jennifer Mccraw

February 16, 2016

Jennifer K. McCraw, 39, Galena, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016. She was born August 13, 1976 in LaGrange, Illinois to James and Linda McCraw. Jennifer is survived by her parents; children, Anthony Moomaw and Gabrielle McCraw; and sister, Heather Foltz and family. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday February 19, 2016 in Herman...

Louise Martin

Louise Martin

February 16, 2016

Louise E. Martin, 94, formerly of Springfield, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The youngest child and only daughter of Charles C. and Belle Z. Paules, she was born April 11, 1921, in Ft. Laramie, Wyoming. She attended Barnes Business School in Denver, Colorado, and held many professional positions as an accountant and bookkeeper in Denver and...

James "Jim" Van Epps

James "Jim" Van Epps

February 15, 2016

Jim Van Epps, 69, Springfield, passed away on February 15, 2016. Jim was born October 1, 1946 in Rolla, Missouri to Carleton and Jeanne (Williams) Van Epps. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Van Epps; daughter, Nicole Forir; grandsons, Henry Forir and Desmond Newton; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be from 5:00...

Elsie Wilkins

Elsie Wilkins

February 14, 2016

Elsie Pauline Wilkins age 97, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Bolivar, Missouri. She was born November 16, 1918, in Calhoun, Missouri to Frank and Mary Riley Miller. She was united in marriage to Melvin E. Wilkins on January 19, 1945. She worked 5 years in the (1940’s) in Civil Service USMC, San Francisco, and until her...

Dorothy Frazier

Dorothy Frazier

February 11, 2016

Dorothy Marie Frazier age, 74 passed away February 11th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Dorothy was born March 11th, 1941 in Kansas City, KS. 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.

Irene Otradovec

Irene Otradovec

February 8, 2016

Irene Anne Otradovec Our loving mother and grandmother went to the Lord on February 8, 2016 after a long illness. Irene Ann Ruzicka was born the ninth child of James and Magdalena Ruzicka of Pleasant Hope, Missouri on June 5, 1928. Irene was an accomplished seamstress and worked during WWII in that field. She married Edward Otradovec on September 22,...

James Chapman

James Chapman

February 6, 2016

James Leroy Chapman, 78, of Aurora, died February 6, 2016 at Springfield Rehab Center. Jim was born in Wentworth, MO to Harry Chapman and Loeda Robinson. He was the oldest of 8 children. Survivors include his children, Jeff Chapman of Aurora, Mike Chapman of Neosho, Lisa McElroy of Aurora, Kristine Chapman of Lawrence, KS, and Jessica Zemler of Olathe, KS....

Robert Young, Jr.

Robert Young, Jr.

February 1, 2016

Robert Jay Young Jr., 34, Springfield, passed away on February 1, 2016. He was born August 3, 1981 in Springfield, MO to Irma Williams and Robert Young Sr. He truly was a unique angel sent to us by God. He was deeply cherished and loved by all. He was a wonderful father, son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend. He always...

Willie Roberts

Willie Roberts

February 1, 2016

Willie (Richter) Roberts Willie Roberts, 83, of Fair Grove passed from this life Mon, Feb 1, 2016 in the very early hours of the morning at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Willie was born in Flippin, Ark. to William Herbert and Bitha McBee. She was the oldest daughter of 9 children, with 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. She was preceded...

William Troy Beckham

William Troy Beckham

January 30, 2016

William Troy Beckham, age 49, died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Springfield on Saturday, January 30th. Troy had been a machine operator at SMC in Springfield for 17 years. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Beckham and 2 grandchildren Arianna and Jayden of Springfield, his fiancé Dawn Lane, his mother Patricia Turner and her husband...

Petra Hensler

Petra Hensler

January 30, 2016

Hensler, Petra Frances (nee:Lieb), 53, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. Dear Mother of Kyle Hensler, Loving daughter of Hilde (Ehrler) and stepfather Thomas Ruedisueli and Jack Lieb. Cherished sister of Jesse Lieb, Monica Ruedisueli and Lisa (Daniel Montoya) Ruedisueli. Loving companion of Kevin Drake, Springfield, MO. She...

Margaret Wiehe

Margaret Wiehe

January 29, 2016

Margaret Sue Wiehe age 74, Humansville, Missouri passed away January 29th, 2016 in Humansville. Margaret was born September 1st, 1941 in Gainesville, MO. 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.

Tina Wyatt

Tina Wyatt

January 29, 2016

Tina L. Wyatt, 47, Springfield, departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Springfield. She was born in Springfield, Missouri on November 28, 1968. Tina was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was always one to help others a good all-around girl, very Godly. She is survived by three children, Robert Gene Vaughn III, Christopher Allen...

Sarah Crosthwait

Sarah Crosthwait

January 29, 2016

Sarah Ruth Crosthwait age, 81 passed away January 29th, 2016 in Lebanon, MO Sarah was born December 24th, 1934 in Falkner, MS. No services are planned at this time. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Paul Mcandrew

Paul Mcandrew

January 24, 2016

PAUL JOSEPH MCANDREW, D. V. M. Paul McAndrew was born January 24, 1924, in Lost Nation, Iowa, to Philip E. and Jane B. McAndrew. He graduated Lost Nation High School in 1941. He then attended AIC Business School, Davenport, and worked at the Rock Island Armory, before enlisting in the U.S. Army-Air Force in November 1942. Paul was stationed in...

Sheila Burros

Sheila Burros

January 23, 2016

Sheila Kay Montgomery-Burros was called to her heavenly home on January 23, 2016, where she was embraced by Jesus Christ her Lord and savior as well as her mother, Thelma Montgomery (Anderson), father, Dave Montgomery Sr., father-in-law, Grant Burros, brother, Dave Montgomery Jr., nephew, Brian Smith, and many other family and friends that have been awaiting her arrival. Sheila is...

Lucille Hamby

Lucille Hamby

January 23, 2016

Lucille Isabell Prokop Hamby, 78. Born April 20, 1937 in Ambridge, PA; died January 23, 2016. Graduate of Ambridge High School, 1955, Ambridge, PA, and the University of Alabama in 1959. Lucille was an avid reader and a lifelong college football fan, especially Alabama and any team which played opposite Auburn, Penn State and particularly Notre Dame, and her hobbies...