Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Robert "Bob" Kennedy

Robert "Bob" Kennedy

December 15, 2014

Robert “Bob” J. Kennedy, 66, Nixa, passed away at 9:25 p.m. on December 15, 2014 in Springfield Rehab. He was born on August 26, 1948 to Joseph and Ina (Ridings) Kennedy. He attended Creighton University. He enjoyed playing golf, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Kennedy; his children, John...

Kathy Long

Kathy Long

December 9, 2014

Kathy Renee Long, 58, Springfield, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in her home. She was born in Springfield to Claris and Geraldine Long. She attended Glendale High School and the College of the Ozarks. She was also a member of Evangel Temple and was involved in the Enabled Ministries of Springfield. She was preceded in death...

Robert Cowgill

Robert Cowgill

December 9, 2014

Robert Ralph Cowgill, 96, Springfield, passed away on December 9, 2014. Robert was born on November 1, 1918 in Michigan City, IN to Robert and Ethel Cowgill. He was an Army veteran, serving in World War II. Robert and his wife, Norma, attended Central Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Norma Cowgill; daughter, Dixie...

Denny Fortner

Denny Fortner

December 8, 2014

Denny E. Fortner age, 74 passed away December 8th, 2014 in Morberly, Missouri. Denny was born June 11th, 1940 in , Alameda County, California. 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.

Faye Bond - Maudlin

Faye Bond - Maudlin

December 5, 2014

Faye Bond 55, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born on August 28, 1959 in Success, Missouri, to Elbert and Hazel (Ragain) Tunnell. Faye worked a cosmetologist and hair dresser. She loved her family and her dog. Everyone was family to her; she had great ability to make friends and...

Helen Snow

Helen Snow

December 4, 2014

.Helen Louise Snow, 79, of Billings, Missouri, passed away Thursday December 4, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. Helen was born July 13, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri to Carl & Elizabeth Jewell (Wilson) Lodwick. She had a life of service. She took care of anybody and everybody. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her son, James Martin; her sister, Virginia...

Martha "Trudy" Kerr

Martha "Trudy" Kerr

December 1, 2014

Martha “Trudy” Kerr, 96, of Strafford, MO, died December 1, 2014, as a result of injuries suffered in a recent fall. She was born March 9, 1918, in Würzburg, Germany, to Georg and Martha Ellmer. She graduated from her local Realschule and worked as a store manager in Bavaria during WWII. After the war she met and married Otis Kerr,...

Michelle Roach

Michelle Roach

December 1, 2014

Michelle Brooke Roach, 36, Springfield, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born September 25, 1978 in Springfield, Missouri. Michelle is survived by her mother, Denise Maples; step-father, Terry Maples; children, Abby and Dakota; brothers, Eddie Ramsey, Scott Ramsey, and Jaymes Ramsey; sisters, Nicole Ramsey and Elizabeth Ramsey; step-sister, Mackenzie Maples; and many other family members and friends. Funeral...

Vicki Tate-Hughes

Vicki Tate-Hughes

November 27, 2014

Vicki Lynn Tate-Hughes, 54 of Springfield passed away Thursday November 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Vicki was born April 16, 1960 in Springfield, Missouri to Bobby J. & Rose M. (Boyle) Tate, Sr. She worked as a sales associate for The Direct Buy Group. Vicki was an active member of Orchard Crest Baptist Church. She enjoyed making...

Eileen Edwards

Eileen Edwards

November 27, 2014

Eileen E. Edwards, 91 of Ft. Smith Arkansas formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Eileen was born August 17, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to William C. and Mammie E. (Foster) Wittneber. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Edward Savage and...

Carl Goetz

Carl Goetz

November 27, 2014

Carl Edwin Goetz of Ozark, Missouri died Thursday November 27th, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his 3 children Judy, Peggy and David. He has gone to be with his father and mother Ed & Clara Goetz. His surviving siblings are Bill & Ray Goetz and Sister Gerry Brown. Carl enjoyed spending time...

Bobbie Cook

Bobbie Cook

November 25, 2014

Born Feb. 7, 1937 on a hilly farm east of Walnut Grove, Missouri just a short distance off of BB highway, Bobbie F Cook passed at his home at 9:05 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 in Haines City Florida surrounded by family members. Born to Isaac and Daisy Cook, Bobbie attended Springfield, Aldrich and Fair Play schools in Missouri. HMC...

Loren Ryder

Loren Ryder

November 24, 2014

Loren Lee Ryder, 87, Fair Grove, passed away Monday November 24, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. He was born June 30, 1927 in Lamar, Missouri to Ruby F. and Willie (Clark) Ryder. Loren was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters. Loren is survived by his wife, Dorothy;...

Amber Steinmetz

Amber Steinmetz

November 24, 2014

Amber Marilee Steinmetz, 92, passed away Monday November 24, 2014 in Springfield, MO. She was born August 22, 1922 in Palmer, Illinois to Luttie Furn and Frederick William Grauer. Amber taught high school math in Campbell, MO for 14 years, and then taught at community colleges in Santa Rosa, CA and Poplar Bluff, MO until her retirement. She also served...

Sandra Gordon Mckinney

Sandra Gordon Mckinney

November 13, 2014

Sandra Ann Gordon McKinney age, 66 Marshfield, Mo passed away November 13th, 2014 in Marshfield, Mo. Sandra was born January 14th, 1948 in Bay City, Mi. No services or visitation are planned. Cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Lee Herbert

Lee Herbert

November 12, 2014

Beeb (Lee Allen) Herbert passed away due to complications from cancer at his home surrounded by family on November 12, 2014. Beeb was born in a house near Morrisville, MO to Lawrence and Mildred Lee (Clark) Herbert on January 30, 1947. He is survived by 5 siblings, Larry (Sherrie) Herbert, Ginger Smith, Ronnie Herbert, Dana Frank and Donna Slagle. Beeb...

John Kevin Hornback

John Kevin Hornback

November 11, 2014

John Kevin Hornback, age 51, died of natural causes on November 11, 2014. Kevin was born on March 1, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri, to Paul and Frieda Hornback. Kevin was a life-long resident of Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Disney Elementary, Cherokee Middle School, Kickapoo High School and Missouri State University. He trained as a motorcycle technician and worked in...

Dale Adkins

Dale Adkins

November 11, 2014

Dale Adkins "JR " left this world, at the age of 50, on Monday November 10th, to be with his mother Diane and father Dale. He was born on May 15, 1964 at Salem General Hospital in Salem, Oregon. Dale grew up in Salem, Oregon and graduated from North Salem High School in 1982. He moved to Springfield, Mo. in...

Bradley Pender

Bradley Pender

November 10, 2014

Bradley Jason Pender was born in Springfield, Missouri to Lonnie R. Pender and Connie McBride Pender on April 5, 1973. He is survived by his mother; two sisters: Lori Burgard and Tanna Emmons; two brothers: Tim Pender and John Pender; an uncle, numerous aunts and cousins, as well as friends which include the members of Solomon Lodge 271, where Brad...

Dewayne Chewning

Dewayne Chewning

November 3, 2014

Dewayne Michael Chewning age, 63 passed away November 3rd, 2014 in Springfield, MO Dewayne was born March 7th, 1951 in Phenix City, AL. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Tuesday November 11, 2014 in Jerry Chewning's home in Alton, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.