Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Elmer Alexander

Elmer Alexander

March 16, 2015

​Elmer (Bill) Alexander January 10, 1950 to March 16, 2015 Elmer Alexander, 65, of Buffalo, was born January 10, 1950 in Dallas County. The son of Elmer and Lily Alexander. Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Howard, and 4 sisters Liddy Bell, Marlene, Maxine, and Louise. Survivors include his companion of 33 years, Janie of the...

David Sponholtz

David Sponholtz

March 15, 2015

David Paul Sponholtz 63, Willard, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born July 14, 1951 in Washington, DC to Gilbert and Vera Sponholtz. David was a very out-going person, kind and a loving husband, father and friend. He loved to be the jokester and play with his children. He loved music especially the...

Janis  Cline

Janis Cline

March 15, 2015

Janis (Jan) S. Cline 62, of Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Springfield. She was born March 18, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Lawrence and Doris Hague. Janis married Stephen Cline on December 28, 1974 and recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. She loved photography, art and painting. Janis was preceded in death by...

Barbara Hill

Barbara Hill

March 14, 2015

Barbara Joan Hill, age 89, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Mercy Villa on Saturday, March 14, 2015 after living a long life filled with the love of family and friends. Barbara was born February 21, 1926 to Paul and Theresa O’Riley in Ohio. She married Elston H. Hill April 24, 1954 and together they raised six children in Ridgewood,...

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore

March 13, 2015

Margaret Ruth Moore age 82, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her home March 13, 2015, leaving family members and good friends who loved her dearly. Margaret was born March 6, 1933, daughter of Art and Gladys Courtois in Springfield, Missouri. She was married to Jesse Moore in 1953. She lived in Springfield farmed all of her life. She liked...

Raymond Dohle

Raymond Dohle

March 13, 2015

Raymond S. Dohle, 73 Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, in Springfield, Missouri. Raymond was a cab driver for Yellow Cab Company for many years. He was member of Sunset Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Lefa, four daughters Rose White, Eva Dohle, Karen Casteel and Teresa Creason, five sons, Ray Allen Dohle, Bill Williams,...

Richard Lind

Richard Lind

March 12, 2015

Richard Lind age 69, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 12, 2015 in Springfield. No services are planned, cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, Missouri Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

James Brake

James Brake

March 9, 2015

James David Brake, Sr., 69, Springfield, passed away on March 9, 2015 in his home. James was born on February 25, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri to Earnest and Bessie (McKinney) Brake. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Brake; mother, Bessie VanZandt; step-father, James VanZandt; daughters Regina Brake and Christina Walker; and grandson, Cody Brake. James is survived...

William  Thomas

William Thomas

March 8, 2015

William Craig Thomas 62, of Springfield passed away Sunday March 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. Craig was born May 22, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to Richard Garnell and Velma (Tinch) Thomas. He was known for his great rhythm, dancing, and singing. You could often find him ‘getting down’ at the skating rink. He was an outstanding football player who enjoyed...

Donna Carter

Donna Carter

March 5, 2015

Donna Fay Kensinger Keithley Carter August 12, 1944 - March 5, 2015 A Tribute To Mom On Thursday, March 5, 2015, Donna Fay Kensinger Keithley Carter joined her Momma Effie, her daughter Karen and her favorite brother Frank along with several other siblings and parents in Heaven. She had been struggling health wise off and on for a few years....

Mary (Maxine) Range

Mary (Maxine) Range

March 4, 2015

Mary Maxine “Maxine” Range 88, New Haven, Missouri formerly of Springfield, departed this life on March 4, 2015 in New Haven Care Center, New Haven, Missouri. She was born October 9, 1926, in Seymour, Missouri to Floyd and Elsie Buchanan. Maxine was married to the late Walter Range, and retired from Lily Tulip Manufacturing. Maxine was preceded in death by...

Wayne Trosper

Wayne Trosper

March 3, 2015

Wayne Lowell Trosper of Springfield, Missouri passed away in his home on Tuesday March 3, 2015. He was born on January 26, 1933 in Breckenridge, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond J. Trosper August 14, 1899- May 1975, his mother Ruby O’Neal Barcus January 6, 1903- October, 1992, and his brother Grayson Trosper, December 13, 1925-...

Joseph Mackler

Joseph Mackler

March 3, 2015

Joseph R. (Bob) Mackler, 94, of Springfield, MO passed away March 3, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. Bob was born Dec. 26, 1920 in Shackleford, MO to Joseph M. and Nellie A. (Hagan) Mackler. He married Betty Jean Koenig on June 9, 1946. Bob is survived by three daughters, Barbara (James) Robertson, Jeanie (John) Barton...

Matthew Higdon

Matthew Higdon

March 2, 2015

Matthew Michael Higdon, known affectionately as “Matt”, ended his life on the weekend of March 1st in his home. He was born in Springfield, MO on March 31, 1979. He attended school at St. Joseph Elementary, Fairbanks, Pipkin Jr. High, VO Tech, and graduated from Central High School in 1997. Matt earned a degree from Scottsdale Culinary Institute LeCordon Bleu...

Alpha Danner

Alpha Danner

February 25, 2015

Alpha Omega Danner, 87, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2015. Alpha was born on May 4, 1927 in Hollister, Missouri to John William and Martha Jane Josephine (Baughman) Hurt. She is survived by her sisters, Ina Hurt and Josephine Dunkle; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 3, 2015...

Frances Behlmann

Frances Behlmann

February 23, 2015

Frances H. Behlmann , 93, died peacefully on February 23, 2015, after a long and happy life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph R. Behlmann and her parents Henry and Mary (Keeven) Henke. She is survived by seven children, Sister Jane Behlmann CSJ, Carol (Gary) Pohlmann, Judy Steinmeyer, LouAnn (Rick) Randall, Joe Behlmann Jr,...

Kevin Lowe

Kevin Lowe

February 23, 2015

Kevin Lee Lowe, 45 of Rogersville, Mo. passed away suddenly at his home on February 23, 2015 from an apparent heart attack. Kevin was born to Donnie and Jeanie Lowe on September 15, 1969 in Willow Springs, Mo. He was a graduate of Willow Springs High School and the University of Missouri-Rolla where he earned his BS in Civil Engineering...

Camryn Rude

Camryn Rude

February 20, 2015

Camryn J. M. Rude passed away Friday, February 20 after a short illness at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Cami is survived by her parents Jim & Sue Pope of Willard, MO; her brother and sister in law Frank & Patsy Pope of Liverpool, England; daughter Heather Pope &...

Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

February 19, 2015

Victoria Antoinette (“Toni”) Taylor died Thursday, February 19, in her home in Springfield. She was 68 years old. She was born August 17, 1946 to Lee and Peggy Julien in Buffalo, MO. On May 6, 1965 she married Elmer Taylor. He preceded in death on July 18, 1983. Known for her great love of children, she spent her life raising...

James & Jennifer Taylor

James & Jennifer Taylor

February 19, 2015

James ("Jamie") and Jennifer Taylor, age 46 and 36, died Thursday, February 19, in their home in Springfield. James Elmer Taylor Jr was born on May 31, 1968 to Elmer and Toni Taylor in Springfield, MO. Jennifer Dorene Kay O'Neil was born on July 31, 1978 to James and Sandy O'Neil in Sheldon, MO. Jamie is survived by his daughter...