Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
John Frank George
February 1, 2025
John Frank George passed away at the age of 83 in Bolivar, Mo. He was born in Shenandoah, IA. He later moved to Auburn, NE when he graduated from Auburn High School. He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon returning to Auburn, he owned and operated George's body shop for many years before retiring.
John...
Olga Gutu
February 1, 2025
Olga Guțu - Jentimir, 76 years old, passed away at 5 am, Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in her home, Battlefield, MO.
She was born January 25, 1949, Moldova, Gura-Galbenei, to Macarie and Pelaghia Jentimir. She worked in Agriculture most of her life. She helped with harvesting/plating grapes.Olga Guțu, as most people would say, was the most generous, modest and patient person...
Virginia "Ginny" Smithberg
January 30, 2025
Virginia (“Ginny”) Smithberg slipped into eternal rest peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lyn Holtmann, former husband, John (“Jack”) Holtmann, parents, John Peter and Opal Marie (Jones) Hall, and older brother, Charles John Hall.
Ginny is survived by her husband, John Peter Smithberg, and three remaining children: John (wife Anne), David (wife Molly),...
Kenneth C. Brenner
January 30, 2025
Kenneth C. Brenner, age 81, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at 3 pm Monday March 3, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery 5201 S. Soutwood Road Springfield, MO 65804.
Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased...
Barbara Sue Hemingway
January 29, 2025
August 28, 1950 – January 29, 2025
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Barbara Sue Hemingway—a loving mother and grandmother (“Neenaw”), fun-loving sister, and generous friend—who passed away on January 29, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and later moved to Springfield, Missouri, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School. Barbara enriched the lives...
Bennie James Mclallen
January 28, 2025
Jim Mclallen, 64, Walnut Grove, M0, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 28, 1960 in Chillicothe, MO to Edward Mclallen and Stella Sigman Mclallen. He attended high school in Smithville, MO, where he graduated in 1980.
Jim was an over the road truck driver and had worked for Bryan Schwartze Logistics...
Peggy Jean Frederick
January 27, 2025
Peggy Jean (Kunkel) Frederick, age 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 27th, 2025.
Peggy was born on August 28th, 1963 to Edgar John Kunkel and Margaret Lee (Morton) Kunkel.
Lacey Racheal Ames
January 26, 2025
Lacey Racheal Ames, aged 43, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 26, 2025. Born on August 17, 1981 to Cecil Benjamin and Virginia Angelina (Vanover) Glascoe, Lacey was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend, whose warm heart and compassionate spirit touched the lives of those around her.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Lacey is survived by...
Jeanette Taie
January 26, 2025
Jeanette Anne Taie, age 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 26th, 2025.
Jeanette was born on May 26th, 1959 to Allen Gordon Taie and Paula Rae (Thompson) Taie.
Gene Welsh
January 24, 2025
Gene Welsh, age 89 of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his family.He was born July 21, 1935 to Opal (Redford) Welsh and Loren Welsh in Willard, MO. He attended Willard school and started a career with Frisco Railroads traveling throughout Missouri on the rail crew. In 1955 after a stint in...
David J Rohletter
January 23, 2025
David J. Rohletter, born on October 19, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was a remarkable individual who lived his life with honor and dedication.
As a proud veteran, David served in the Army during the Vietnam War, demonstrating exemplary service and commitment to his country. His experiences during this time shaped...
Leann Carol Thornton
January 23, 2025
Leann Carol Thornton, 39 Years Old, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday Morning January 23rd 2025 in Springfield, Missouri in her home.
She was born July 24th 1985 in Springfield, Missouri to Roger Lee and Julia Ann (Heger) Thornton. She attended Springfield Catholic High School where she graduated in the Class of 2004.
While attending Springfield Catholic High School she was active...
Kirby Gene Morton
January 18, 2025
Kirby Gene Morton, 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025, in his home in Springfield, Missouri.
Gene, as everyone knew him, was born September 4th, 1963 in Springfield, Missouri to Larry and Kay Morton. He was a dedicated husband, son, brother, father and grandfather.
In 1986, he married his best friend, Melissa Morton, and without hesitation, took on being...
Ila Catherine Davis
January 16, 2025
Ila Catherine Webb Davis passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 99 & 1/2 years of age in Springfield, MO. She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Springfield, MO, for many years where she enjoyed being a greeter on the hospitality team. Her favorite greeting station was the children’s door.
Ila was a devoted mother, grandmother,...
Joyce Helene Chanda
January 14, 2025
Joyce Helene Chanda, 83, of East Jordan, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Joyce was born on June 14th, 1941, in Brooklyn New York, to Edward F. Flannery and Grace Donahue Flannery. She was a dedicated mother, wife, and small business owner for many years.
Joyce was a dedicated volunteer...

Brenda Sue Greenough
January 9, 2025
Brenda Sue Greenough, age 59, formally of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Our funeral home is trying to find her daughter or other family members that are related to Brenda. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested that...
Louise Jones
January 5, 2025
LOUISE JONES (SISTER) SUNRISE - SUNSET SEPTEMBER 4, 1955 - JANUARY 5, 2025 IN SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI LOUISE was born Sept. 4, 1955 to the union of Louis and Georgia Mae (Allen) Jones, they preceded her in death. She was the oldest daughter of 9 children, but the third born child. She married her husband Rudolph C. Henry in the late...
Rhonda Owens
January 4, 2025
Rhonda Michele Owens, age 59, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Rhonda was born on February 9th, 1965 in St. Louis Missouri, to Thomas Owens and Diane Owens (Schuley).
Ernest Ramos
January 3, 2025
Ernest C. Ramos, 42, Springfield, Missouri, passed away early morning of Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield due to a sudden pulmonary embolism. He was born December 24, 1982, in Bronx, New York to his loving parents, Ernest Ramos and Andrea Ramos. He started his early years on the military base in Germany, getting to travel all...
Kenneth Hall
December 26, 2024
Kenneth J. Hall, age 64, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Kenneth J. Hall. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has been requested that our funeral home try...
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