Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Glenn Thomas

Glenn Thomas

December 8, 2013

Glenn Thomas, 89, passed away early on the morning of December 8 after three weeks in the hospital and three weeks at The Maples. He was born in Henley, MO on June 8, 1924 to the late Gus and Ethel (Bond) Thomas. After graduation from Eugene High School, he enlisted in the Navy. His ship, PCS1455, participated in many of...

Emma Schlett

Emma Schlett

December 8, 2013

Emma Lucille “Lucy” (Gunning) Schlett passed away at home Sunday, December 08, 2013 at the age of 89 years after a determined fight with cancer. She was born to Roy Morton and Sophia Agatha (Berks) Gunning on November 6, 1924 in Hansen, Twin Falls, ID. On January 6, 1948 in Wendell, ID she married Adam Bernard “Junior” Schlett who preceded...

Stephen Odem

Stephen Odem

December 8, 2013

Stephen Phillip Odem, 59, Springfield, passed away on December 8, 2013. He was born on October 1, 1954 in Fort Eustis, Virginia to James Richard and Gloria Jeanne (Sharp) Odem. Steve was our brother who tried to always look on the bright side. At eleven years old he was hit by a drunk driver and it was truly a miracle...

Clarence Weaver

Clarence Weaver

December 7, 2013

Clarence was born October 26, 1952 to Anna Francis Starkey and Ledford Ward Weaver. He passed away on December 7, 2013. Clarence and Mary were married on May 31, 1997 in Hermann, Mo. Clarence is survived by his wife, Mary Weaver of Springfield, Mo, Daughters, Barbara of Missouri, Rosa and Daniel Lutz of Springfield, Mo, Emma Barquest, Springfield, Mo. 2...

Clyde Schwach

Clyde Schwach

December 7, 2013

Clyde C. Schwach, 90, Warrensburg, Mo, formerly of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Mo. Clyde was born April 6, 1923, in Gordonville, Missouri to Herman and Olivia (Miller) Schwach. He is preceded in death by his wife Josephine, 1 granddaughter and 2 great grandchildren Cheyenne Obrock and Garrett Laska. Clyde is survived...

Jo Ann Cahill King Bevier

Jo Ann Cahill King Bevier

December 5, 2013

JoAnn BeVier, beloved wife of the late Wm. (Bill) BeVier, went to her heavenly home December 5, 2013. Born in St. Louis, Mo, August 13, 1927, she moved to Springfield at the age of 3 after the death of her mother, and was later adopted by her maternal grandfather, Wm. Chas. King. JoAnn graduated from Central High School in 1945,...

James Seiberling

James Seiberling

December 2, 2013

James M. Seiberling, 65, Ozark, passed away on December 2, 2013. He was born on November 2, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry and Lucy Seiberling. James served in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Connie Seiberling; children, John Seiberling and Amanda Brotherton; and grandchildren, McKenzie, Katlyn, and Emma....

Betty Barnes

Betty Barnes

December 1, 2013

Betty Jane Barnes daughter of Emery and Martha Wilson and wife of O.C. Barnes, passed away December 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a son Jeff. She is survived by her son Clarke Barnes & wife Rita, granddaughters, Stephanie Holland, Angela Hartley, Traci Thomas and Jodi Loch. Six great grandchildren and four great great...

Harlen Hiatt

Harlen Hiatt

November 29, 2013

Harlen Julius Hiatt, 80 of Springfield passed away in his home on November 29, 2013. He was born October 28, 1933to Louis Raymond and Onilda Rose (Brinker) Hiatt in Washington, Missouri. Harlen served as a sergeant in the US Army during Korea and Vietnam. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and was also...

David Yarberry

David Yarberry

November 28, 2013

David Eugene Yarberry age, 61 passed away November 28th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. David was born June 9th, 1952 in Stockton, MO. There are no services or visitation 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.

Juanita Roberts

Juanita Roberts

November 27, 2013

Juanita Mae (Read) Roberts passed away at 1:40am on November 27, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 77, surrounded by family. She was born in Streetman, Freestone County, Texas on March 4, 1936 to Tilden Earl Read and Fannie Mae Vipperman. She was always a very loving and caring person who would try to help anyone that needed...

Larry Walker

Larry Walker

November 26, 2013

Larry Glen Walker, 72, of Strafford MO passed November 26th, 2013. He was born December 30th, 1940 in Walnut Grove, MO. He is survived by childhood sweetheart and wife Lena Walker, sister Jerry of Pennsylvania, brothers Lonnie of Texas and Gary of Missouri, three children, LeDena (Thomas)of Sparks NV, DaTina (Greg)of Sparks, NV, and Randy of Sparks, NV, four grandchildren,...

Elizabeth Silvestro

Elizabeth Silvestro

November 25, 2013

Elizabeth (Betty) Silvestro was born in San Francisco, CA on March 29, 1928 and died on November 25, 2013. She was married to Joseph (Pino) Silvestro Jr, and they were blessed with three children, Margaret Marino, JoAnn Gholz-Inmon (Tony), and Joseph Silvestro III. She was the best grandma ever to Michael Seelye (Kelly), Roger Seelye, Chandra Seelye, Shannon McCambridge (Elliot),...

Eugene Garrett

Eugene Garrett

November 23, 2013

Eugene Frank Garrett, 86, Nixa, MO, departed this life on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Eugene was born October 10, 1927, in Minneapolis, Mn, to Glenn and Frances Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Ellie. Memorial graveside services with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. Wed, November 27, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery,...

Billie Reaves

Billie Reaves

November 21, 2013

Billie Warren Reaves, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away November 21, 2013 at home. He was born February 9, 1945 in Springfield, MO. He was the son of Verl and Audrey (Knapp) Reaves. Surviving are 3 sons and their wives. Steve & Kelly, Mike & Sherri, Tony & Holly, and 7 grandchildren Steven, Davis, Myla, Nyah, Nataley, Carson and Brielle....

Laneva Killmer

Laneva Killmer

November 20, 2013

Laneva Killmer, 49, passed on November 20, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Candice Killmer of Flemington, Mo, Tiffanie Otto of Spokane, Wa, and Samantha Otto of Mesa, Az.; her sister, Raedena Michaels of Spokane, Wa; her mother, Claudette Fishburn and stepfather Clifton Fishburn of Chewelah, Wa; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters. She loved the outdoors and always had...

Kathryn Self

Kathryn Self

November 19, 2013

Katie May Self, 20 years old, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born to T. David and Mary Kay Self on December 12, 1992. She was born in St. Louis County, MO. Katie was a graduate of Parkview High School Class of 2011. Family and friends were Katie’s love and joy. She enjoyed sports & many outdoor activities....

Donna Thulin

Donna Thulin

November 17, 2013

Donna Marie Thulin, 78, of Brookline, Mo, passed away on November 17, 2013. She was born November 22, 1934 in Madison, Ne to Alfred and Martha Schmidt. She graduated from Fremont, Ne high school in 1952. On December 18, 1954, she married Ralph Thulin in Trinity Lutheran Church Fremont, Ne, whom survives her. She had four children, Denise of Rocky...

Phyllis Richerson

Phyllis Richerson

November 17, 2013

Phyllis Mae Richerson, 87, Springfield, MO passed away November 17, 2013 in Manor Care, Springfield, MO. She was born March 15, 1926 in Watsonville, CA to Otto F. and Bertha M. Kringle Hackbarth. Phyllis was a Korean War Veteran and in the Nursing Corps of five years. She was a nurse for over 30 years and worked as a professional...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

November 16, 2013

Robert D. Harris, 64, Springfield, Mo, departed this life Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, Ar. Robert was born August 23, 1949, in Springfield, Mo, to Robert D. and Geraldine Harris who preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter Donna Macenas, and his twin sister, Jeann Harris. Funeral services will be at...