Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Gloria Bolstad

Gloria Bolstad

January 17, 2015

Gloria Esther (Rivera) Bolstad passed away January 17, 2015 at the Arbors at Lakewood, Springfield, MO. Born June 5, 1924, Gloria was raised in Cayey, Puerto Rico, graduated from High School and moved to San Juan Puerto Rico where she met Army Sergeant Harold Bolstad. They married September 8, 1942. In 1944 Harold was transferred to another location during WWII....

Lily Becker

Lily Becker

January 16, 2015

Lily Mary Becker, 94 of Springfield passed away Friday morning January 16, 2015 in Christian Health and Rehab in Nixa, Missouri. Lily was born February 1, 1920 in Webster Groves, Missouri to Charles Augustus and Bertha (Buesse) Niel. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Marie, her son Richard, her husband Bill. She is survived by her...

Frances Blades

Frances Blades

January 16, 2015

Frances Katherine "Kathy" Blades 74was born April 18, 1940 in Woodland, Alabama to Velma and Oliver Marshall. She passed peacefully at home on January 16, 2015, surrounded by friends and family after a long battle with cancer. Kathy was preceded in death by both her parents, 5 brothers and Her oldest Grandson Shawn Campbell. She is Survived by her Husband,...

Vivian Lapham

Vivian Lapham

January 15, 2015

Vivian L. Lapham 97, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Springfield. She was born July 9, 1917, in Sleeper, Missouri to Ward and Mattie Loney. Vivian was a homemaker and was a member of Grant Avenue Baptist Church for sixty five years. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Lapham, two daughters, Edith...

Janice Dean

Janice Dean

January 11, 2015

Janice Carol Dean, 77, Springfield, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Sunday January 11, 2015 in ManorCare Health Services. She was born October 8, 1937 in Wallingford, CT to Richard and Alice (Ahnstrom) Tittel. She worked in the Claims Adjustment Office as a Secretary for State Farm Insurance. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roynan Ashbee; her son,...

Stephen Cline

Stephen Cline

January 10, 2015

Stephen Eugene Cline, 65 Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born September 17, 1949, in Long Beach, California to Eldon and Margaret Cline. Stephen served in the United States Navy for six years, and worked for Frisco later Burlington Northern railroad for 29 Years. Stephen was a Christian, he loved nascar, building things with...

Robert Stone

Robert Stone

January 10, 2015

Robert “Bob” Eugene Stone passed away Saturday January 10, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was born December 5, 1939 in Fordland, Missouri to Gilbert L. and Katie I. Stone at their home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Stone; dad, Gilbert Stone; mom, Katie Stone and son, Michael Lawrence Stone. He was united...

Mary Smail

Mary Smail

January 9, 2015

Penny (Mary) Smail, 71 of Rogersville passed away Friday Jan. 9, 2015 as a result of injuries she received in an automobile accident in Springfield, Missouri. Penny was born October 26, 1943 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Hubert and Margaret (Klingensmith) Smail. She was a very caring and giving person who enjoyed helping others. Penny enjoyed traveling and has traveled...

Jackie Acton

Jackie Acton

January 9, 2015

Jackie Junior “Jack” Acton passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 74. Jack died at his home in Willard due to natural causes. Jack was born to Jack and Bessie Acton on May 27, 1940 in Rogersville, Missouri. He lived in Springfield and Willard, Missouri. Jack was married for 23 years to Susie Acton of Springfield, MO....

Nancy Melton

Nancy Melton

January 6, 2015

Nancy Faye Melton age, 87 passed away January 6th, 2015 in Springfield, MO Nancy was born February 20th, 1927 in Oklahoma City, OK. 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.

Joseph Raguso

Joseph Raguso

January 6, 2015

Joseph M. Raguso age, 51 passed away January 6th, 2015 in Springfield, MO Joseph was born August 22nd, 1963 in , . 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.

Bernadette Lucas

Bernadette Lucas

January 6, 2015

Bernadette Lucas, 89, Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on January 6th, 2015 in Mercy Villa. She was born in Dwight, Nebraska to Ernest Tomes and Mildred Dosek Tomes. She graduated from Assumption High School in Dwight in the year 1943. Bernie married John Lucas, Jr., July 1st, 1950. She retired from Sweetheart Cup/Lily-Tulip Cup after a 20+ year...

Jacqueline Thomas

Jacqueline Thomas

January 3, 2015

Jacqueline Jewell Thomas, 58, Springfield, passed away January 3, 2015 in Mercy Hospital. Jacqueline was born February 25, 1956 in New York, New York to Charles Simmons and Dorothy Corea. Family members include husband, Remous Thomas; daughter, Kieta Jewell Thomas; grandson, Terrence Lemale Clay, Jr.; mother, Doris McBroom Correa; father, Charles Simmons; sisters, Patricia Correa, Traci Correa, and Sissy Simmons;...

Sidney Ravera

Sidney Ravera

January 3, 2015

Sidney Marlene Ravera, 59 of Springfield passed away in her home January 3, 2015. She is survived by her husband Richard; daughters, Jamie Hewett, Lindsey Cendroski and Jordan Ravera; grandchildren, Jeremy, McKenzie, Jack, Molly, Madeline and Macy. One sister, Sharon Owen, several nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends. Memorial visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m....

Juanita King

Juanita King

December 31, 2014

Juanita Faye King was born November 27, 1953 in Madill, Oklahoma and was the 10th child of 14 children to Alphonso and Angie Lee (Wilson) King. A confessed Tom Boy, Faye (as she was called) spent her youth and received her education in Madill. After being crowned the first African American Choir Queen in Madill, OK, she graduated the school...

Steven Muchmore

Steven Muchmore

December 28, 2014

Steven C. Muchmore, 63, Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 17, 1951, in Kearney, Nebraska to James and Evelyn Muchmore. Steven is survived by his father, James Muchmore; one sister, Linda Stubblefield; one brother, Kenneth Muchmore; two daughters, Sheila and Vicky; one son, Cory. He is also survived by...

Jerome Dougherty

Jerome Dougherty

December 28, 2014

Jerome was born April 6, 1932 in Dixon, Nebraska to Leo and Teresa Dougherty. He was a devout catholic since birth. He joined the army in 1952 and was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas and Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. It was during this time he met the love of his life Ima Jean. They were married in 1958. He was...

Julia Strusz

Julia Strusz

December 25, 2014

Julia Lucinda Orr was the eldest child born to Horace and Elizabeth on April 13, 1915, in Canajaharie, NY, the home of the Beechnut Gum Company. She and her family later moved to New Jersey, where her father managed Woodbrook Dairy Farm. Julia graduated from Metuchen High School in New Jersey and then from Packer Business School in New York...

Edith Trout

Edith Trout

December 21, 2014

Edith Yvonne Trout 77, Springfield, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Edith was born September 20, 1937 in Sarasota, Florida, to Ira Lee and Georgie Mae Walker. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Eugene F. Trout. She is survived by one son, Thomas Trout, and...

Lawrence Lockard

Lawrence Lockard

December 19, 2014

Lawrence McKinley “Rooster” Lockard was born May 12, 1939 in Yuma, Arizona to McKinley Mack and Ida Bell (Peevy) Lockard. He passed away Friday Dec. 19, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. After High School he moved to Los Angeles, California and worked as a scenic painter and also sang with a group named the Superbs. Rooster was an entertainer most of...