Obituaries

March 8, 2013

Bing Steinmetz passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 30 in Springfield, Missouri. He went peacefully at home, in the company of his mom and dad. Bing’s full name was Charles Benno Steinmetz. He had muscular dystrophy, and he put up with the hardships of that disability with a strength and determination that few people in...

March 6, 2013

Willa May Kettering was born to Gustavus and Caroline Goodman on February 27, 1940, in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Mo. She resided in Springfield, Mo, at Manor Care where she passed away on March 6th at 8:36 p.m. due to renal failure. She served her life as a Med Tech and then an LPN. She was the oldest of nine children,...

March 5, 2013

Jimmy Leon Woods, known to his many loved ones as Pete, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Always a fighter, Pete never failed to show the toughness, humor, and kindness that made him so special. Pete was born on August 10, 1945 to Barbara and James Woods in Ridgedale,...

March 4, 2013

Isabella Love Clore, 5 week old infant daughter of Stephen Clore and Leonor Carlson passed away March 4, 2013 in her home. Isabella is survived by her parents, her brother, Matthew Clore, her maternal grandmother, Daniella Carlson; her paternal grandparents, Kathleen and Mark Clore; her maternal great grandmother, Leonor Woods, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral mass will be...

March 1, 2013

Johanna Agnes Donovan, 75, was born September 22, 1937 in Ft. Madison, Iowa. She went home on March 1, 2013 in her home surrounded by all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She went to nursing school to become a RN, graduating in 1962. Being a caregiver was her passion. She was a professional RN for 40 years. Johanna...

February 27, 2013

Jerry Wayne Grubbs, 62, Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in his home. He was born March 7, 1950 in Little Rock, AR to Travis and Eloise (Chastain) Grubbs. Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia “Patty” Colson on August 29, 1980 in Springfield, MO, and they were blessed with one son, William...

February 22, 2013

February 21, 2013

John Douglas Renger, 70, of Rogersville, MO passed away in his home on February 21, 2013. Born in Cincinnati, OH to Edward and Cathryn Renger, he retired from the U. S. Navy and the Postal Service and was a long time resident of Pinellas Park, FL. He moved to Rogersville in March 2011. He was an avid scuba-diver, fisherman and...

February 18, 2013

Clayton Kent Stevens Clay Stevens, age 27, passed away February 18, 2013, was born May 10, 1985 to Randy Stevens and Katrina Kovarik-Stevens. He was a life-long resident of Springfield, MO and a 2003 graduate from Kickapoo HS. He graduated from MSU with a BFA in French and Chinese. Clay was at his happiest outdoors, in the woods of Arkansas,...

February 17, 2013

Jerry D. Culp, 68, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013 in Venice, Florida. He was born December 14, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Sarah (Swafford) Culp. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday February 26, 2013 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri. Graveside services will be at 2:00...

February 16, 2013

Mr. Roy Stanley Braden, 78, Niangua, MO passed away February 16, 2013 in Cox South Hospital. He was born April 2, 1934 in Jasper, AL to Cecil Hobson and Winnie Jane (Lawson) Braden. Roy was united in marriage on January 19, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ to Margaret Anne Winters. They were privileged to share over fifty years together. To this...

February 15, 2013

LaVonne was born Jan. 14, 1924, to Sylvester and Helen Carroll Schilling in the family home near Raymond, Iowa. LaVonne grew up on farms in and around Black Hawk County, Iowa, helping supervise her younger siblings and helping with the farm. She walked to one-room country schools for her elementary education and then attended Sacred Heart High School in Waterloo,...

February 10, 2013

David K. Ward, 71, Mountain Grove, MO passed away February 10, 2013 in Mercy Hospital. He was born July 7, 1941 in Cambridge, MA to Peter and Johanna Dwyer Ward. David worked in the printing business for many years. He is survived by his companion, Ann Ward, one son, David Peter Ward of Jacksonville, FL, his beloved step children and...

February 8, 2013

Jerald Thomas Henderson age, 72 passed away February 8th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. He was born January 5, 1941 in Tunas, Missouri to Coval Dean and Ruth Irene (Donley) Henderson. Jerald is survived by his wife, Jan; his siblings, Gary Henderson, Philip Henderson and his wife, Cheryl and Debra Boehmler. There will be an opportunity for family and friends to...

February 8, 2013

Mae Buono, 96, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on February 8, 2013, at The Gardens in Springfield. She was born January 7, 1917, in New York, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rocco Buono. She is survived by a son, Michael Buono, three grandchildren, Regina, David and Michael Vincent. Memorial mass will be held at 11:00...

February 7, 2013

Patricia Jane Stricklin, 64, Springfield, passed away February 7, 2013. She was born November 27, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to Dale and Esta (Tindle) Farmer. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Stricklin and grandson, Casey Erbschloe. She is survived by her children, Sondra Russell, Garry Russell, Kimberly Ginger, and Gregory Russell; grandchildren, Meghaan, Joseph, Shadoe, Preslee, Mathew,...

February 3, 2013

Cynthia Bogle, 67, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Cox South, Springfield. She was born November 21, 1945, in Manchester, Ct. She enjoyed rescuing animals and enjoyed working on a ranch. She is survived by three children, Sherri Dean, Kansas City, Mo, Ronnee Bogle and Jesse Bogle, of Springfield. two sisters, Melodee Glossip, Nixa, Mo, and...

February 3, 2013

Malachi Nathaniel Olson, 3 month old son of Denella Hernandez and William H. Olson departed this life on February 3, 2013, at Cox South Hospital. Malachi was born October 31, 2012, at Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, Denella and William Olson, a brother, Jacob Hernandez, and a sister, Catalina Mendoza. His paternal grandmother, Lucy Hernandez, paternal grandparents,...

February 2, 2013

Elbert John Jenkins, 93, Springfield, passed away February 2, 2013. He was born September 11, 1919 in Lackawana County, Pennsylvania to John and Vietta (Robinson) Jenkins. He is survived by his children, Roy Jenkins and his wife Sharon and Brenda Kay Hevelow; mother of his children, Virginia Smith Jenkins; grandchildren, Joshua Jenkins, and his fiancée Rachel Whalen, Jordan Jenkins, and...

January 28, 2013

Novice Delene Gorrell Shobe passed away at her home in Springfield, Mo. Monday January 28, 2013 after a short illness. Novice was born to Grover O. and Frances Longpine Gorrell December 22, 1927 in Peru, Kansas. Novice lived in the Jonesburg Peru area until moving to Springfield in November 2007. She was preceded in death by her daughter Audrey in...