Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Ronnie Nelson

Ronnie Nelson

October 15, 2013

Ronnie Eugene Nelson, 49, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in Springfield. He was born July 30, 1964, in Muskogee, Ok. He is survived by his grandmother, Mary Johnson, mother, Carolyn Hall (Bill), two brothers, Randy Hall and Rob Hall, and a sister, Becky Hall. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013,...

Joshua Evans

Joshua Evans

October 10, 2013

Joshua J. Evans, 37, Strafford, passed away on October 10, 2013. He was born on December 20, 1975 in Springfield, Missouri to Jim and Cathy (Murray) Evans. Josh is survived by his parents; wife, Bethany Evans; children, Abbi, Alli, and Eli; brother, Shane Evans; grandparents, Larry and Betty Evans; and many other family members and friends. No services are planned....

Edward Scott

Edward Scott

October 9, 2013

Edward Marvin Scott age, 59 passed away October 9th, 2013 in Niangua, MO Edward was born April 1st, 1954 in Adrian, MI. No services or visitation is 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.

Joshua Morris

Joshua Morris

October 7, 2013

Joshua Morris, age 35, of Springfield, MO, passed away October 7, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. Josh was born to Kevin and Dale Morris on June 19, 1978, in St. Louis, Mo. He was saved and baptized as a child and was a member of New Home Baptist Church. He was married to Jennifer Morris on June 9, 2012 in Springfield,...

Thelma Wright

Thelma Wright

October 6, 2013

Thelma Lorene Stephenson Wright, 81, of Springfield, MO passed into the arms of her heavenly father October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, IN. Thelma was born in Springfield, MO November 23, 1931. She was the oldest of three children. Thelma retired from Lilly Tulip/Sweetheart where she pioneered as the first woman machinist. She was also a business owner in Springfield, MO,...

Malcolm Patterson

Malcolm Patterson

October 4, 2013

Pat Patterson Malcolm Karl Patterson, 76, born September 8, 1937 to George Richard and Violet Fern (Douglas) Patterson in Pendleton, Oregon, passed from the loving and caring servants of Mercy Hospice into the peace and joy of our Heavenly Father on October 4, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Dorothy Lorraine (Jahnsen) Patterson,...

John Smith

John Smith

October 1, 2013

John Edward (Ed) Smith, age 75, of Springfield, Mo passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. He was happily married to his High School sweetheart, Ann (Nimmo) Smith, for 55 years. He proudly served his country as a young man in the Air Force reserves, and later served Springfield in the Police Dept. He felt privileged to lead the first Special...

Kathy Alff

Kathy Alff

October 1, 2013

Kathy Ann Alff age, 58 passed away October 1st, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Kathy was born December 16th, 1954 in Springfield, MO. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Sat, Oct 5, 2013, at Union Ridge Baptist Church, near Clever. No viewing or visitation is planned. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online...

Larry Ward

Larry Ward

September 30, 2013

Larry Ward, 63, of Springfield Missouri passed away September 30, 2013. He was born May 27, 1950 in St. Louis Missouri. He is survived by his brothers Douglas (Sue) Ward, and Denny Ward, and sister Shirley Denen ; daughters Rebecca (Jason) Lovekamp, Amanda (Michael) Sanders, and Carolyn Murphy, and son Steven Ward; grandchildren Michael Ward, Andrew Murphy, Natalie Murphy, Brendan...

Barbara Nanninga

Barbara Nanninga

September 30, 2013

Barbara Lane Nanninga, 71, Springfield, passed away on Monday September 30, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Claude and Rose Bloom. Barbara is survived by her husband, Stanley Nanninga; children, John Graham, Ann Bloom, and Betty Lou Paulus; grandchildren, Kaitlin Huizar, Curtis Ide, and Leila Rose Paulus; and great-grandchildren, Avery Huizar, Gabriel Huizar,...

Michael Chilton

Michael Chilton

September 27, 2013

Michael Glenn Chilton age, 51 passed away September 27th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Michael was born March 9th, 1962 in Poplar Bluff, MO. A memorial reception will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 2320 Thomas St, Poplar Bluff, Mo. For more information contact Stella Lawson 425-6335. No viewing or visitation is planned. Cremation arrangements are under the care of...

David Foster

David Foster

September 24, 2013

David J. Foster, 83, of Springfield, died September 24, 2013. He died as he had lived, with courage, dignity and grace. David was born July 12, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to David H. Foster and Rita C. Shuck Foster. He graduated from Will Rogers High School, Tulsa, and from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Following graduation, he served...

Franklin Stoops

Franklin Stoops

September 23, 2013

Franklin D. Stoops, 57, Springfield, MO passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 in Mercy Hospital. Franklin was born August 23, 1956 in Springfield, MO to Oral and Elizabeth (Crawford) Stoops. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Springfield Lincoln Mercury Jeep. Franklin was a huge fan of Nascar Racing and he enjoyed classic cars and plants. Immediate survivors...

Steven Ballew

Steven Ballew

September 20, 2013

Steven Charles Ballew, age 58, passed away on September 20, 2013. Steve was born July 31, 1955, in Granite City, Il. He was preceded in death by his parents Garvie and Edith Ballew. Steve is survived by his wife Cindy and their daughter Mackenzie, brother Jack (Charlotte) Ballew, all of Springfield, sister Barbara Wood (Jay Vivian) Cape Cod, MA, nieces...

Kenneth Carr

Kenneth Carr

September 18, 2013

Kenneth Carr age 74, of rural Fair Grove, Mo, departed this life Wednesday evening September 18, 2013 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Ken was a retired cabinet salesman and farmer. Ken served with the US Navy on the island of Guam. He is survived by his daughters Margaret Mercer (Fair Grove), Trina Keeler (Marshfield), and Carrie...

Gayle Storseth

Gayle Storseth

September 11, 2013

Mrs. Gayle Arleen Storseth, 75, Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She was born August 27, 1938 in Williston, ND to John L. and Ferne L. (McCoy) Storseth. Gayle was a barber for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Denyse Crewse of Houston, MO, two sons, Mark Wilson of Centerton, AR and Ryan Haywood of Vancover,...

Glendelle Hayzlett

Glendelle Hayzlett

September 11, 2013

Glendelle Mary Hayzlett age, 91 passed away September 11th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Glendelle was born April 11th, 1922 in North Freedom, WI. No services are planned. Cremation services are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Thelma Sullivan

Thelma Sullivan

September 11, 2013

Thelma Ida Sullivan age, 95 passed away September 11th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Thelma was born September 22nd, 1917 in Coffeyville, KS. No services are planned, burial of cremains will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Marvin Thompson

Marvin Thompson

September 10, 2013

Marvin Lavaughn Thompson, 83, Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday morning, September 10, 2013 in Woodland Manor, Springfield, MO. He was born October 31, 1929 in Arbyrd, MO to Emerson and Gewren (McAfee) Thompson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force for 14 years and also owned and operated Comic Empire in Springfield, MO. Marvin was...

Kenneth Hartel Jr.

Kenneth Hartel Jr.

September 7, 2013

Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.Kenneth Jacob Hartel Jr. Born January 20, 1946, Died September 7, 2013 Ken lived a life and took it one day at a time focused on his family and career. He served his nation in the Air Force for 25 years. He hailed from Tondawanda, NY, but made a life...