Obituaries

December 15, 2021

After 90 years of living a very fulfilled life, Lila Arlene Turner peacefully passed from this life to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. From her marriage to Bill Howell in 1949 in Pittsfield, IL., she was blessed with 5 children, 2 having preceeded her in death: William Craig Howell and Terri Lynn Long. Surviving children are...

December 13, 2021

Father Robert “Bob” A. Landewe, 88, entered into his eternal rest on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri. Father Landewe was born on July 19, 1933, in Laflin, MO, to Robert and Ida (Elfrink) Landewe. He attended St. Louis Prep Seminary and Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis. Father Landewe was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on...

December 12, 2021

Richard Lee Wilson, 72, of Buffalo Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 12th, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in the Community Room: 2750 W. Kearney Street, Springfield, Missouri Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

December 11, 2021

Judy Kay Shockley was born May 28th, 1952. She went to be with the lord December 11th, 2021, following a long illness. Judy was a loving wife and mother, and always made sure her family was taken care of. She enjoyed watching her Soap Operas and singing to Gospel music. She was a woman of faith and a devoted Christian....

December 11, 2021

Shirley Jean Slusser West, 85, of Willard, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2021 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born June 11, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri, Shirley was the daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha Slusser. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Lester West; daughters Vicki Nolen and Brenda Kerr; and son Rick West....

December 11, 2021

Patricia Burgess, age 73 , passed away at her home in Springfield Missouri on Saturday, December 11th, 2021. She was born October 5th, 1948, the daughter of Lincoln Dean and Ermaline (Holder) Reese. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Susie Reese and Sherryl Kay (Reese) White. Patricia is survived by her loving sister, Mikie Lynn Reese;...

December 10, 2021

Holi Cristine House, 46, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021. No Services are scheduled at this time. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

December 6, 2021

Dorothea Campbell, 66, Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 2:13pm. Monday, 12/6/2021 in her home. She was born 12/11/1954 in Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City MO. She attended college courses in Springfield MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, William Kenneth Young Sr, sister, Myrna C Spinks, brother, Creed Leroy Holland, and...

December 5, 2021

Ricky Allen Hopkins, 58, of Springfield, died Sunday, December 5th, 2021, in Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness. Ricky was born on February 7th, 1963, in Springfield, where he graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1981. He later studied at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield. Ricky, a lifelong Springfield resident, worked as an auto parts distributor driver for many...

December 4, 2021

Our mother, Ruth Ann Nichols, left this earth. A fighter until the end, beating cancer and having heart issues, she passed away on Saturday, December 4th at the age of 56. Ruth loved her family, her dog Willie, she loved to garden, arts and crafts, and the country. Ruth will be cremated at Herman H Lohmeyer funeral home and wishes...

December 1, 2021

Scott Anthony McLeod was born on August 17th 1963, to Carl McLeod and Belinda (Horton) McLeod in Bonne Terre, Missouri and was laid to rest on December 1st, 2021. Scott served in the U.S. Army, as a sharpshooter, post Vietnam. He was discharged under honorable conditions. Scott loved to fish, watch westerns, spend time with his grandchildren, and listen to...

November 27, 2021

Bonnie Bell (Baker) Pond of Springfield, MO, 90 passed away Saturday November 27, 2021. She was born one of seven daughters to Francis & Blanche (Evans) Baker on October 18, 1931. She attended school at St. Joseph Catholic Grade School & St. Agnus Catholic High School. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Leon Pond on...

November 25, 2021

Gloria Jean Swanson, of Springfield, passed away at the age of 69 years old on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at Cox South Hospital. She was born on January 14th, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Eric and Irene Swanson. Gloria graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California and later married Tony Sherman Haycraft. Gloria was quite fond of music...

November 23, 2021

Roger Allen Bodine, 64, of Springfield, died at home on November 23, 2021. Born on October 11, 1957, in Springfield, MO, Roger was a much-loved son, brother and uncle who enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, reading, watching racing, listening to classic rock and attending area blues festivals. Roger was also a long-time employee of Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply. Roger...

November 23, 2021

Donna Sue Miller, 83, died peacefully on November 23, 2021 after being surrounded for days by a big family that loved her very much. She was able to remain at home because of the special care provided by her daughter, Lisa who stayed by her side 24 hours a day for the past 7 weeks. She was born on August...

November 21, 2021

Allena Lynn Biggs, age 51, of Strafford, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Allena was born August 22, 1970, in Aurora, the daughter of Wanda Suter and step-daughter of Gary Suter. Allena was known as "Tjae" to family and close friends. Tjae was a hardworking and independent woman who was fiercely protective of family and generous of spirit. She was...

November 19, 2021

Cindy Louise Hamilton-Schimminger, age 58, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1963, in Camden, New Jersey the daughter of John J. Hamilton and Louise (Damore) Hamilton. Cindy worked in customer service for Bank One in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Louise...

November 17, 2021

Geraldine A Klesel, age 83 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 17 while residing at The Fremont Assisted Living. Geri was born November 27, 1937, in Clear Lake, Iowa. She was the daughter of Clarence and Violet Hill and wife of George W Klesel. George and Geri were married on June 5, 1957, and they were married for...

November 17, 2021

Elena Kirsten Miller, 79, of Buffalo Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 in Springfield Missouri. She was born December 12th, 1941, in Holyoke Colorado, the daughter of David Beckman and Helmie Jacobson-Beckman . Elena was a wonderful artist, she loved animals and nature. She also worked in Public School System as an Elementary Teacher. She was preceded in...

November 15, 2021