Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Donald Mcblain

Donald Mcblain

September 3, 2004

Father - John McBlain Mother - Veronica Kujava Place of birth - Duluth, Minn. No service

Victoria Jackson

Victoria Jackson

September 2, 2004

Father - Loc Nguyen Mother - Nhong T. Le Place of Birth - Cuu Long, Vietnam Mass in St. Agnes Cathedral

Henry Schlesinger

Henry Schlesinger

August 24, 2004

Henry (Hank) Schlesinger died Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Henry was born on August 29, 1919 in Springfield, Illinois to Phillip and Elizabeth Schlesinger. A long time resident of St. Louis, Missouri, he served in World War II as lieutenant colonel in the Army. His life work was as a real estate professional. Henry was preceded in death by his mother...

Leonard Spice, Sr.

Leonard Spice, Sr.

August 21, 2004

Father - George Spice Mother - Helen Bidnock Place of Birth - Saskatchewan Canada

Edward Lacognata

Edward Lacognata

August 21, 2004

Ed LaCognata "Our Champion" peacefully passed away at the age of 27 with his family at his side on August 21, 2004. Eddie's memory will be forever cherished by his parents Ed and Barb, sister, Michelle and nieces, Kayla and Katie and his many dear friends. Eddie lived life to the fullest excelling at everything he did. His winning smile...

Ruth Clarkson

Ruth Clarkson

August 17, 2004

Ruth Kathleen "Kaye" Clarkson died at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 17, 2004 in Cox South Hospital following a long illness. Ms. Clarkson born July 29, 1923, in Liberal, Missouri, the only child of Fred and Julia Dazey, who predeceased her. There are no other survivors. Ms. Clarkson graduated from Liberal High School, and attended college at Kansas State. She was...

Freddie Eddings

Freddie Eddings

August 16, 2004

Father - Freddie Eddings Mother - Verna Mae Reddell Place of Birth - Harrison, Arkansas

Marguerite Thompson

Marguerite Thompson

August 14, 2004

Marguerite Messley Thompson, 91, was born January 14, 1913 in Springfield, MO to John Messley and Lona Niva (Black) Messley, and passed away on August 14, 2004 in Christian Health Care East. Marguerite was a 1931 graduate of Springfield (Central) High School, worked at Burge (Cox North) Hospital for 17 years in admitting and information center, and was a member...

Tyson Mcmillan

Tyson Mcmillan

August 8, 2004

Father - Tyler McMillan Mother - Michelle Lloyd

Vineta O'Shea

Vineta O'Shea

August 4, 2004

Vineta Hollaway O'Shea, age 93, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 4, 2004 in her home, just 13 days short of her 94th birthday. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Gail and Earl Rothman of Springfield, MO; daughter Maureen Baxter of Canon City, CO; son and daughter-in-law Tom and Virginia O'Shea of Appleton, WI; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and...

Terrell Phelps

Terrell Phelps

August 3, 2004

Father - Terrell Adamson Mother - Sara Phelps Burial - Lindsey Chapel Cemetery - Republic, MO

Theresa Wright

Theresa Wright

August 3, 2004

Theresa E. Wright 82, Springfield, passed away Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. in Magnolia Square Nursing Home. Born in the St. Louis area, she had been an area resident for many years. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, and she was a former store clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Wright, in 1972....

John Fath

John Fath

July 31, 2004

John Fath went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2004. He was born on July 12, 1935 in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Fath. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Raymond and Joseph. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Mona Fay (Hinds) Fath, their children, Scott, Fonya and Douglas Dashnaw,...

Leonard Roetto

Leonard Roetto

July 30, 2004

Leonard J. "Rosy" Roetto, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2004, in Christian Healthcare Center Republic. He was born on December 26, 1919, to Pete and Emma Roetto. Leonard was a veteran of World War II and was in refrigeration sales and service for many years. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one...

Larry Kapp

Larry Kapp

July 30, 2004

Larry B. Kapp Larry B. Kapp, son of the late Joseph F. Kapp and Winifred C. Shaver Kapp, was born August 21, 1936 and peacefully departed this life July 30, 2004 in his home. He was a lifelong citizen of Springfield, MO, a member of First & Calvary Presbyterian Church and the Masonic and Abou Ben Adhem Temples. Larry worked...

Doris Hindman

Doris Hindman

July 29, 2004

Doris Arlene Hindman, age 60, of Billings, MO. passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2004, in her home. She was born on April 5, 1944, to Harley and Thelma Helms, Vallejo, California. Doris was retired from M.C.I. in telephone sales. She had been a member of South Campbell Ave. Baptist Church since 2001. She is survived by her husband, Rev....

Robert Grenier, Sr.

Robert Grenier, Sr.

July 29, 2004

Father - Aldelbert Grenier Mother - Bella Arcand Place of Birth - Biddeford, Maine Service - Mo. Vets Cemetery

Donald Shipps

Donald Shipps

July 23, 2004

Donald Gerard (Don ) Shipps has left us! He left with his Bible by his bed side. We his family and the community are in shock over his passing. Born August 22, 1952, to Chester W. and Elizabeth A. Shipps. He was united in marriage on March 11, 1977 to Brenda Fossett later divorced and from this union came two...

Jack Whitten

Jack Whitten

July 19, 2004

Mr. Jack Hoyt Whitten, 83, Springfield passed away Monday July 19, 2004 in St. John's Hospital. Jack was born June 9, 1921 in Sweetwater, TX to Henry and Carrye Mae (Lawson) Whitten. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Major. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann Whitten; his sister, Clarene Helgeson; his nephew, Richard Helgeson; and...

Nancy Mcgregor

Nancy Mcgregor

July 15, 2004

Nancy Noyes McGregor, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 3:44 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004 in St. John's Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born on January 23, 1923, in Springfield to Garrett and Genevieve (Aull) Noyes. She attended school in Springfield and she was vice-president of McGregor Variety Company. Nancy is survived by her husband of 61 years,...