Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Bethany Jacobson

Bethany Jacobson

May 26, 2015

Bethany Lynn Jacobson, 19, of Springfield, passed away on May 26, 2015. She was born July 26, 1995 in Springfield, MO to Jimmy Allen Jacobson and Lisa Ann (Grabber) Cardone. She was a 2013 graduate of Springfield Catholic High School and had attended St. Agnes Elementary. Bethany had just completed her sophomore year at Saint Louis University where she was...

Dr. Daniel Deflorio

Dr. Daniel Deflorio

May 25, 2015

Dr. Daniel P. DeFlorio passed away in his home in Ozark, Missouri on Monday, May 25, 2015. Beloved by family, colleagues and friends, he is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Kristen and niece, Lorene McLaughlin. Dan was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on August 19, 1950. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his doctorate from the University...

Miley "Joe" Richardson

Miley "Joe" Richardson

May 20, 2015

Miley Joe Richardson, 89, Mt. Vernon, MO passed away May 20, 2015 Joe was born in the Washington, D. C. and grew up in Mt Rainier, Maryland. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was trained in Sonar and later served on the Alfred A. Cunningham. After completing his service in Navy, Joe returned to Marlow, OK where his...

Ruth Pettis

Ruth Pettis

May 15, 2015

Ruth Viola Pettis was born October 7, 1921 in Kaw City, Oklahoma to Claud and Alvina (Thorman) Carr. In 1936 the family moved to Arkansas City, Kansas where she grew to adulthood. On April 28, 1946 she married Richard Pettis, when he returned from military service in the Second World War. This union lasted 61 years until Richard’s passing on...

David Harris

David Harris

May 9, 2015

David Kent Harris, 61 was born Feb. 3, 1954 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas to Denzil and Charline Harris and passed away May 9, 2015 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. David grew up in a close knit family and attended Springfield schools and was baptized in Second Baptist Church at a young age. He was...

Dale Morris

Dale Morris

May 9, 2015

Mrs. Dale Odesser Morris, 61 of Miller, Missouri passed away Saturday May 9, 2015 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. Dale was born February 6, 1954 in Steele, Missouri. She worked as a CNA at the Lawrence County Manor Nursing Home. Dale was a wonderful caregiver having cared for many people. She enjoyed hospitality, her door was always...

Lyriq Mitchell

Lyriq Mitchell

May 9, 2015

Lyriq Rayne Mitchell passed away in Mercy Hospital on May 9, 2015. Lyriq is survived by her mother, Tiara Davis; father, Donovan Mitchell; siblings, Tre Jasper, Deshawn Jasper, Amiyah Letterman, and Isaiah Mitchell; maternal grandmother, Angela Davis paternal grandmother, Esperia Galloway; maternal aunts, McKenzie Main and Logan Davis; paternal uncle, Greg Galloway Jr.; paternal aunts, Deserea Whatley and Sade Galloway;...

Joanne Watkins

Joanne Watkins

May 9, 2015

After a long and courageous bout with cancer. Joanne “Jodie” Watkins passed away on Saturday, May 9 at Mercy Hospital. Born July 7, 1934 to Frank and Irene Young. Joanne attended school in Springfield and graduated from Central High School in 1942. Joanne met the man of her dreams Griff Watkins in Dayton, Ohio in 1976 and married him on...

John Ruzicka

John Ruzicka

May 8, 2015

Sir John J. Ruzicka of Springfield was born to James and Magdalene Ruzicka on March 11, 1923 on a small farm southeast of Bolivar, Missouri. He was united in holy matrimony on February 1, 1947, to Mary Frances Otradovec at St. Wenceslaus Church, Karlin, where he was also baptized and confirmed. He passed away on May 8, 2015. He was...

Virginia Fast

Virginia Fast

May 8, 2015

Virginia Lee Fast, age 91 of Springfield passed away May 8, 2015. Virginia was born in Weatherford, Texas she moved to Springfield in 1945. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kathy (Richard) Wilkinson, Jan (Wendell) Royster and Terri (David) Weidmann; 3 grandchildren, Matt (Kimberly) Wilkinson, Kristie Weidmann, Erik Weidmann, 1 step-grandson Brian (Leteshia) Royster; 6 great grandchildren and 2...

Thomas Gould

Thomas Gould

May 6, 2015

Thomas (Tom) Gould lived life the way that he wanted a little wild and free. A lot like the grizzly bears he loved to talk about, he was a ferocious fighter, strong and tough in his battle against cancer for almost two years. Nature won in the end as he passed away surrounded by family at his home in Rogersville...

Rosina Maag

Rosina Maag

May 2, 2015

Rosina Helen Maag 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Rosina was born September 24, 1923, in Jackson County, Wisconsin to Arnold and Rosina Greenhack. Rosina was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, quilting and baking. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Kristina &...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

April 30, 2015

Robert (Bob) Earl Miller was delivered into the hands of Jesus on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the age of 77. He was born July 7, 1937 in Springfield, MO, the son of Edward L. (Tom) Miller and Lottie Mabel Miller. He graduated from Senior High School in 1955, married his high school sweetheart Donna on September 21, 1956 and...

Johnny Gale

Johnny Gale

April 29, 2015

Johnny Rose Gale 64, Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Springfield. She was born May 2, 1950, in Wasco, California to Leonard and Oletha Ann Curliss. She married Robert Gale on April 6, 1996 she was a sales associate at Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dale. Survivors include her husband;...

Rex Mueting

Rex Mueting

April 28, 2015

On April 28, 2015, Rex Dean Mueting, Sr ( born 3/1/56 in Springfield, MO) lost his war with cancer. Always the proud soldier, he remained in the fight until the very end. It's hard to imagine that even something as formidable as Oral Cancer could knock him down. If ever anyone loved life, it was Rex. After a long day...

Douglas Evans

Douglas Evans

April 27, 2015

Douglas Victor Evans age, 55 passed away April 27th, 2015 in Springfield, MO Douglas was born July 14th, 1959 in Springfield, MO. No services are planned at this time. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Debra Swain

Debra Swain

April 27, 2015

Debra “Anice” Swain 50, Marshfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 in Marshfield, Missouri. Debra was born December 26, 1964, in Los Angeles, California to Darrell and Simone McMillian. She had been a teachers aide at Greene Valley State School for seven years. She is survived by her husband Mark Swain, one son Adam Murch and wife Stormi,...

Harold Cramer

Harold Cramer

April 25, 2015

Harold John Cramer, 88, Springfield, passed away April 25, 2015 in Mercy Hospital. He was born April 2, 1927 in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank and Susie (Kerner) Cramer. Harold was a retired Staff Sergeant from the United States Army. Harold was a veteran of two wars. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Iva Cramer; second wife,...

Regina Solmayor

Regina Solmayor

April 22, 2015

Regina Regalado Solmayor, 73, Springfield, passed away on April 22, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born October 2, 1941 in Lipayan, Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines to Vicente and Consolacion (Rondina) Regalado. Regina is survived by her husband, Eleno Solmayor; children, Emilia Solmayor, Joebert Solmayor, Elmer Solmayor, Reelin Crabtree, Amita Solmayor, and Eleno Solmayor, Jr.; siblings, Pedro Regalado, Minda...

Loretta Golden

Loretta Golden

April 22, 2015

Loretta Mae Golden, 80, Fair Grove, passed away on April 22, 2015. She was born January 30, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri to Charles and Louise (Koenemann) Champieux. Loretta is survived by her husband, Martin Golden; children, Angelya (David), Acilia (Tony), and Andrew (Jewel); grandchildren, Kristin, Ariel, Bianca, Anthony, Connor, Kaylee, Ronnie, and Ricky; and great-grandson, Owen. Funeral Mass will be...