Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Arthur Garwood

Arthur Garwood

January 1, 2010

Arthur Cornell Garwood was born December 29, 1918, at Afton, Virginia, the firstborn of Frank S. and Nellie Garwood. His career of 20 years in the U. S. Army included service as a medic in the Pacific islands during World War II and several locations afterwards in the U.S. and Europe. On April 28, 1945, he married Margaret Dee in...

Donald Haun

Donald Haun

December 30, 2009

Donald Lee Haun, born August 23, 1929, died on December 30, 2009 in Springfield, MO. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Haun, of the home, a daughter, Malissa Lokey and husband Tom of Pagosa Springs, CO, two sons, Larry Haun and wife Sally of Burleson, TX, Dwight Haun and wife Verna of Bolivar, MO and daughter-in-law Becky Haun of...

Roberta Retterer

Roberta Retterer

December 29, 2009

Roberta A. Retterer, 85, Springfield, passed away on December 29, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1924. Roberta is survived by her husband, George Retterer and many other friends. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday January 7, 2010 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation...

Zhamar Young

Zhamar Young

December 29, 2009

Zhamar Malik Young, born March 10, 1995 at 3:05pm passed away on December 29, 2009 after being struck by a truck while riding his bike. Zhamar, son of Juanita C. Young, was a bright child who was loving, caring, sensitive, selfless, spiritual, and very wise beyond his years. He loved gospel music, singing, cooking, joking around, writing stories, and being...

Mark Wallace

Mark Wallace

December 26, 2009

Mark Michael Wallace was born Nov. 4, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to George and Geneva Wallace. He passed away December 26, 2009 in St. John's Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Tonya of the home. Three sons, Robert Wallace, Frank and Jennifer Wallace and Michael Wallace; four grandchildren, Heather, Owen, Nicholas and Cassandra...

Lucille Knapp

Lucille Knapp

December 24, 2009

Kathern Lucille Knapp was born January 27, 1926 to Joseph Jones and Gladys Foster in Clever, Missouri. She passed away December 24, 2009 at the age of 83 years, 11 months. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Knapp, and her brother, Joe Jones, Jr. Her surviving family includes: son Don Knapp and wife Joyce of...

Carl Adair

Carl Adair

December 24, 2009

Carl B. Adair, 71, passed away Thursday December 24, 2009 in Colonial Springs Healthcare in Buffalo, Missouri. He was born December 29, 1937 in Sikeston, Missouri to Robert and Ethel (Jones) Adair. Carl is survived by his daughters, Debbie Treat and Connie Seiberling; his son, Dennis Adair; his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday...

James Vogan

James Vogan

December 18, 2009

James David Vogan, 69, Springfield, Mo., died on December 18, 2009, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born in Wyandotte County, Kansas, to Stanley and Stella (Smith) Vogan. James was a US Army veteran and worked for many years as a van driver at The Kitchen. He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard, and is survived...

Helen Korinek

Helen Korinek

December 16, 2009

Helen H. Korinek, 93, formerly of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2009 in Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born April 4, 1916 in Ulysses, Nebraska to Joseph F. and Louise (Lyba) Homolka. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Korinek; her sons-in-law, Danny Garrett and Robert Alan Gewinner; her brothers, Frank, Emo, Lou and Leonard;...

Brenda Moore

Brenda Moore

December 14, 2009

Brenda Joyce Moore, 55, Fordland, passed away Monday night, December 14, 2009 in her home. She was born June 17, 1954 in Salinas, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Joyce (Bettencourt) Rossi. Brenda was survived by her children, Anne Parker and her husband Travis of Fordland, and David L. Jelken of Cabool; her grandchildren,...

Dustin Dodson (Maples)

Dustin Dodson (Maples)

December 9, 2009

Dustin Ray Dodson (Maples), 27, Springfield, Missouri formerly of Kansas City, Missouri was born June 7, 1982 to his parents Dennis Maples and Lisa Dodson. He left us suddenly on December 9, 2009. He was a free-spirited young man who had many hidden talents. He attended Study Middle School and Central High School. He enjoyed being around family and friends....

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

December 9, 2009

Larry Allen Sanders, 62 of Springfield passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 in Cox South Hospital. Larry was born December 6, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Eunice E. & Naomi L. (Linnenman) Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Sanders; his father, Eunice Sanders; his children, Shannon, Tammy, David, Shelly, Dale and Josh; his sisters,...

Richard Higham

Richard Higham

December 6, 2009

Richard D. Higham died December 6, 2009, after a seven-month courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the son of Harry and Edna Higham of Meadville, Penn., born October 7, 1935. Mr. Higham received his Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1962 from Gannon University located in Erie, Penn., and graduated in 1953 from St. Agatha Catholic High School located...

Nancy Weldon

Nancy Weldon

November 30, 2009

Nancy A. Weldon, 58, Ozark, passed away Monday November 30, 2009 in her home. She was born April 23, 1951 in Auburn, Nebraska to Leonard and Doris (Norval) Hazen. Nancy is survived by her husband, Arthur Weldon; daughter, Terry Weldon; son, Chad Weldon; grandchildren, Zack, Isaiah, and Jacob; sisters, Dawn Trimmer and Deb Barnheart, and her husband Tommy; brothers, Dan...

James Kelly

James Kelly

November 29, 2009

James Maurice Kelly, 69, Marshfield, passed away Sunday November 29, 2009 in St. John's Hospital. He was born October 16, 1940 in Cassville, Missouri to Winfred and Rena (Clayton) Kelly. James was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Air Force for 23 years. He was able to accomplish many things, including learning how to fly. James enjoyed life. He was...

Twana "Boo" France

Twana "Boo" France

November 29, 2009

Twana "Boo" Denice France, 48, Springfield, passed away Sunday November 29, 2009. She was born September 17, 1961 in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday December 2, 2009 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 3, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Mary Ann Salo

Mary Ann Salo

November 24, 2009

Mary Ann Salo, 81, Stockton passed away at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday November 24, 2009 in her home. She was born August 26, 1928 in Falls City, Nebraska to Roscoe and Florence (Messler) Stumbo. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Bill Salo; her sons, John Hoke of Santa Rosa, California, Steve Salo of McKinleyville, California, David Salo of Sacramento, California,...

Lance Anderson

Lance Anderson

November 24, 2009

Lance Neal Anderson, 22, Nixa passed away Tuesday November 24, 2009. He was born December 18, 1986 in Springfield, MO to Alvin Anderson and Dianna Brumley. Lance is survived by his children, Jaden, Alexander, and Isabella; father, Alvin Anderson; mother, Dianna Brumley, and her husband John; brother, Michael Anderson; step-sister, Brittany Simmons; grandparents, Norman and Betty Hackett and Marie Gibson;...

Earl Williams

Earl Williams

November 21, 2009

Earl "Jimmy" Edward Williams passed away November 21, 2009 in the Manor at Elfindale in Springfield, Mo. Earl, the son of Stephen M. and Viola (Doke) Williams, was born near Marshfield, Mo., Dec. 22, 1912, the tenth of ten children. Earl lived in the Marshfield and Springfield area in his early years and worked as a carpenter helping to build...

Lawrence "Tony" Pagnotta

Lawrence "Tony" Pagnotta

November 20, 2009

Lawrence "Tony" Pagnotta, 54 of Springfield, passed away Friday morning Nov. 20, 2009 in Cox South Hospital. Lawrence was born Sept. 8, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to Carmine and Ida (Greco) Pagnotta. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Lisa. Tony is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stella and A. J. Chamberlain; his grandson,...