Obituaries

August 25, 2012

David Alan Robinson, 58, Springfield, passed away at 2:15AM, Saturday, 8-25-2012 in his home from complications of cancer. David was born 5-13-1954 in Springfield to Clyde and Bonnie Robinson. He was married to Peggy Garrison whose heart jumped any time she saw him. Together they raised 3 boys who are happy to hear that they are just like their dad....

August 24, 2012

On August 24, 2012, the world lost a lionhearted soul when Timothy Allen Holthaus passed away in his home in Springfield, Missouri. Timothy was born in Farmington, Missouri on September 9, 1974. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Farmington Public Schools, Mineral Area College, and Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU). Timothy had a fun loving, energetic, and always positive...

August 21, 2012

Mr. Russell Dale Blankenship, 38, Nixa, MO passed away August 21, 2012. He was born May 22, 1974 in Springfield, MO. Immediate survivors include his wife Amy Blankenship of the home, his children, Jordon and Megan and his aunt Reona and Roy Beshears. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, MO. Memorial services...

August 18, 2012

Patsy Joan Schumer 77 of Springfield passed away Saturday August 18, 2012 in her home. Patsy was born July 2, 1935 in Hematite, Missouri to Joseph and Hester (Willheim) Davis. She owned and operated the BAS Security System Company. She is survived by her children, Dwain Schumer and Cheryl Robertson (James) of Springfield; her grandchildren, Kate, Jessie, Anna, Symantha, James,...

August 18, 2012

Charles Wayne Foster, 69, Humansville, MO, passed away August 18, 2012 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO after a long illness. “Charlie” as he preferred to be called, was an OTR truck driver. He drove team with his wife Bettie for 33 years. He loved the open road. Most people worked to live, but Charlie lived to work. He is...

August 18, 2012

Jesse Bradley, Jr., 66, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born November 1, 1945 in Union, Mississippi, the youngest son of Louise Bradley (Taylor) and Jesse Bradley, Sr. He grew up in Georgia, including a long residence on Jekyll Island. Jesse served in the Navy’s Amphibious Construction Battalion from...

August 17, 2012

August 17, 2012

August 15, 2012

Gloria S. Campbell, 54, Springfield, MO passed away August 15, 2012. She was born October 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL to George and Barbara (Anderson) Campbell. Family information will be announced later by Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at...

August 13, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Lee Hollingsworth, 40, Springfield, MO passed away August 13, 2012. She was born October 2, 1971 in Berlin, Vermont to Harland Kay and Sandra Marlene (Vigneault) Stobaugh. Full obituary information will be announced later by Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Memorial services will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday in New Life Church, 776 W. FR 186, Springfield, MO 65810....

August 13, 2012

Mr. Charles Harvey Deckard, 75, Springfield, MO passed away August 13, 2012 in Mercy Hospital. He was born April 21, 1937 in Springfield, MO to Charles and Laura (Crossland) Deckard. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran who proudly served for four years. He worked as a carpenter and was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by...

August 13, 2012

Mr. Jerry Lee Deeser, 72, Osceola, MO passed away August 13, 2012 in Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Bolivar, MO. He was born October 25, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Ryland Newton and Emma L. (Powell) Deeser. Jerry was a U.S. Navy Veteran and he worked in manufacturing as a tool and die maker. Cremation arrangements are under the care and...

August 12, 2012

August 10, 2012

Margaret Ann Smith born February 7, 1937 to John and Sadie Moerke in Britton, South Dakota passed away on August 10, 2012 at the Maples Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. Margaret lived in North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Idaho, Arizona and Missouri. In addition to raising seven children, Margaret worked for many years as a housekeeper in local nursing homes...

August 10, 2012

Eleanore Sandor Whitlinger was born March 10, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and departed this life on August 10, 2012 at the age of 87. She was united in marriage to her husband, Judson Herbert Whitlinger, on July 9, 1944. Eleanore was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Helena Sandor, husband Judson H. Whitlinger, and son Joel Whitlinger. She...

August 7, 2012

Mrs. Kathryn Joann Schaefer, 54, Gainesville, MO passed away Tuesday in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was a loving homemaker. She was born August 24, 1957 in Topeka, KS to Russell and Jean (Coon) Barker. Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter, Jennifer Renee Schaefer and her brother in law “Hap” Schaefer. Kathryn is survived by her husband,...

August 5, 2012

Joanna Williams, 60, Springfield, passed away August 5, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. She was born April 24, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to Joe and Annie (Walker) Bryant. Joanna loved playing bingo. She is survived by her husband, Randy Williams; sons, Joe Holt and Jerry Holt; brothers, Herman Bryant, Dennis Bryant, and Kevin Bryant; sisters, Becky Gilmore, Penny Daniels, Dortha...

August 3, 2012

Today we have come together to honor the life and memory of Charlene Altic. The third of six children, Charlene was born March 21, 1938 in Morrisville, Missouri to Orville and Stata Altic. Charlene spent the majority of her life here in Springfield surrounded by her family and friends. She left us on August 3, 2012. She was proceeded in...

August 3, 2012

Sharon Sue (Bjorklund) Smith 69 of Springfield passed away Friday Aug. 3, 2012 in Brookhaven nursing center. She was born September 22, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Ok. Sharon was a long time member and devout Christian of The Methodist Church she joined in the 1960's. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield for many years. She...

August 3, 2012

Mr. Donald L. Cobb, 77, Nixa, MO passed away Friday August 3, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 27, 1935 in Kansas City, KS to George E. and Dora (Gray) Cobb. He was a wood worker and fine furniture craftsman for many years. He was ordained a Baptist minister at the age of 17. Donald was active...