Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Norma Robertson

Norma Robertson

May 30, 2021

Norma Louise (Terhune) Robertson, 87, passed away May 30, 2021 from a short illness. Norma was married to Joseph C. Robertson on March 15, 1955. To this union were seven children Buddy, Gary and Roger (Gwen) Stoops from Norma's first marriage and Debra Johnston (Glen), Mark Robertson (Jeri), Antoinette Robertson-Konye (Gary) and Steve Robertson (Melissa) from her marriage to Joseph....

Maria Dam Vo

Maria Dam Vo

May 28, 2021

"Maria" Dam Thi Vo, 92, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 28th, 2021 in Springfield Missouri. A Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, June 4th, 2021 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel: 500 E. Walnut Street Springfield, MO 65806. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at St. Agnes...

John Long

John Long

May 28, 2021

John Roy Long, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed into eternal life on Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1948, the son of Roy Long and Martha ‘Peggy’ Long in Toledo, Ohio. John attended the University of Northern Iowa where he saw a girl with long, auburn hair, named Trudy Thomson. They met at a college dance...

Nancy Wadkins

Nancy Wadkins

May 25, 2021

Nancy Jane Wadkins, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 at Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville, Missouri. She was born on March 12, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Alvin Sharp and Vaniece (Roberts) Sharp. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Vaniece Sharp; and her husband Danny Wadkins;...

Carl Fox

Carl Fox

May 22, 2021

Carl Lee Fox, 75 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away in his home Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born December 20, 1945 in Christian County to Leslie and Gracephine (Little) Fox. He went to school in Strafford, Missouri. Carl was an over the road truck driver for most of his life and worked at Wayne Choate's Trucking for many years....

Anthony Freitas

Anthony Freitas

May 21, 2021

Anthony Edward Freitas, 30 years old, of Springfield, Mo., left this earth way too early, as he passed away May 21, 2021, in his home. Anthony was born August 12, 1990, at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Ca., to Christina Taylor and Anthony Freitas. Missouri became a new home to Anthony in 1994 and later where he began a family...

Carl Whiteley

Carl Whiteley

May 18, 2021

Carl Leon Whiteley, age 54, was found departed from this world on May 18, 2021 at his Springfield, Missouri home. He was born on July 06, 1966 to Frankie Leon Whiteley and Mary Lou Whiteley (Colvard), Carl was the third of four children. Carl graduated from Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Missouri with the love of baseball and life ahead...

Danny Brown

Danny Brown

May 15, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Danny Ray Brown born Aug. 29, 1952 in Springfield, MO announce his passing on May 15, 2021 in his hometown. Danny graduated from El Monte High School in California then proudly served his country in the Marine Corps for 22 years. He had many great accomplishment during his military career which...

Wretha Morgan

Wretha Morgan

May 15, 2021

Wretha Mae “Jones” Morgan, 89, Springfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 15, 2021. Wretha was born September 17, 1931 in Nixa, MO to William “Zeke” Jones and Mae Blakey Jones. Wretha was preceded in death by her parents, (brother) Robert L. Jones, and (husband) Arthur O’Bannon. Wretha was a homemaker whose first love were her many dogs throughout the years...

Richard Machmuller

Richard Machmuller

May 14, 2021

Richard Allen Machmuller passed away at 4:55 PM May 14, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born May 25, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leo Henry Machmuller Sr and Eileen Agnes (Shannon) Machmuller. Ric attended St Cecilia’s Grade School and Cathedral High School in Omaha, Nebraska where he was an alter server, participated in football, basketball and was an...

Carolyn Riffie

Carolyn Riffie

May 13, 2021

Carolyn S. Riffie (77) passed away on May 13th, 2020 in her home. She was born in Columbiana, Alabama to Eileen (Prentice) and E. C. Walker. She attended school in Hayti, Missouri and St Louis, Missouri and also several years of college courses taken in Springfield. She married Gary T. Smith and had three children Mary E Fisher, Scott S...

Don E. Swisher

Don E. Swisher

May 13, 2021

Don E. Swisher, age 77, left for his heavenly home, on Thursday May 13, 2021, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was born July 4, 1943 in Finney County, Garden City , KS. He was joined in marriage to Marilyn on Feb 14, 1978. They resided in Healy, Kansas for six...

Amos Evans

Amos Evans

May 13, 2021

Amos Edwards Evans was 78 years 3 months and 14 days old at the time of his death. Amos was born on January 29, 1943 in Springfield, MO to Alma Mae Lewis and Emmitt Evans. Amos was raised by Alma and Bill Lewis. He met the love of his life, Phyllis, and they wed on June 4, 1972 and created...

Jane Gibbons

Jane Gibbons

May 11, 2021

Springfield – Jane Gibbons (nee Young), 82, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully with her devoted husband Paul by her side on Tuesday, May 11th. Jane was born on October 19, 1938, in Cadet, MO to Winfield and Genevieve (Schmidt) Young. She attended grade school and high school at St. Joachim, Old Mines, MO and graduated in 1957. Eventually, Jane...

Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller

May 10, 2021

Wayne Miller, age 74 , passed away in Springfield Missouri on Monday, May 10th, 2021. Wayne was born in Buffalo Missouri, to Thomas and Letha Miller. No services are scheduled for Wayne Miller at this time. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

David Vlach

David Vlach

May 7, 2021

David Budd Vlach, age 57, of Strafford, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 7th, 2021. He was born June 23rd, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Albert Budd Vlach and Susan "Sue" (Moats). He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Budd Vlach. David is survived by his mother, Sue Brown; two daughters, Dana Maxwell and husband...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

May 6, 2021

Although it is impossible to sum up the life of Richard Smith with words alone, the positive impact he has had on so many lives speaks volumes to so many who had the pleasure of knowing him and loving him. Richard Allen Smith, Springfield, died at 7:07am Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Mercy Hospital with his loving family present at...

Charles Baker

Charles Baker

May 5, 2021

Charles Baker, age 74, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 3rd, 1947 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, the son of Charles and Evelyn Baker. We have now currently located his family. Thank you all for you assistance in helping to located them. Management & Staff at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral...

Jack Vaughn

Jack Vaughn

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday May 5th, 2021 Jackie "Jack" Vaughn, a loving father of three, Grandpa of 12 and great Grandpa of one. Jack passed away in Springfield Missouri, he was 59 years old. He was born January 7th, 1962 to Harold and Nina Vaughn. He graduated from Parkview High School in 1980 and attended SMSU. He retired from City Utilities after...

Spring Green

Spring Green

May 3, 2021

“Missing someone isn’t about how long it has been since you’ve seen them or the amount of time since you’ve talked. It’s about that very moment when you’re doing something and wishing they were right there with you.” Spring December Green was born March 20, 1981 in Sterling, Il. She passed away May 3, 2021 in Springfield, Mo. She was...