Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Ethel Painter

Ethel Painter

October 1, 2019

Ethel A Painter (Barttee) age 90 of Springfield Mo. Passed away October 1, 2019 with family by her side. Ethel was born April 28, 1929 in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Painter, her son, George E. Painter, and her sister, Agnes Scholtz (Barttee). She is survived by her daughter Mary (Cathy)Mathews (Painter), two grandchildren,...

Rosella Mitchell

Rosella Mitchell

September 29, 2019

Rosella R. (Van Kleek) Mitchell, 73 of Branson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29,2019 at 3:15 pm at Spring Valley Nursing Home, Springfield, Missouri, from diabetes and heart failure. Rosella was born on February 11, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri to Robert and Clella (Wise) Van Kleek. Rosella was a kind and loving person, which made her...

Stephen Duffle

Stephen Duffle

September 27, 2019

Steve, age 65, from the Edmond OK area, was killed on Friday September 27th, 2019 while on a motorcycle cruise in Harrison AR with his wife Denise. Steve was a man of many talents who wore different hats for many different people (as long as it was his red Delco hat). He was a loving husband, father grandfather and friend...

Myrna Foster

Myrna Foster

September 27, 2019

Myrna S. Foster, 84, of Pleasant Hope passed away Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at Birch Pointe Health & Rehabilitation in Springfield. Myrna was born August 15, 1935 in Nashville, Tennessee to T.F. & Pauline (Storey) Sweeney. She graduated from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and taught high school biology for 31 years...

Cynthia Williams

Cynthia Williams

September 26, 2019

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Dr. Cynthia Marie Williams, loving mom, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 59 with family at her side. She was born to Fred & Clair Williams on February 9th, 1960 in Denver, Colorado. For the past 10 years Cindy was a Professor of English at Ashford University. In 2009 she earned...

Blanche Wong

Blanche Wong

September 25, 2019

Blanche Valerie Wong (née Travers), 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 25, 2019, at TRU Hospice Care Center in Longmont, Colorado due to complications associated with a long-term illness. Blanche’s rich and storied life is one that can only be written out of the tragedy of World War II Europe and the opportunities that followed for so many in...

Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen

September 24, 2019

The wonderful gift of life was given to Amanda Allen on the 31st day of December in 1986. She was born in Springfield, Missouri to her parents, Floyd and Robin Allen. Amanda was an outgoing, loving person who enjoyed making people laugh. Those who knew her knew she had a heart of gold and was always willing to help where...

Dean Morgan

Dean Morgan

September 22, 2019

Dean Edward Morgan, of Springfield, passed away on September 22, 2019. Dean was born August 15, 1930, to Muriel (Watson) Morgan and Perry Morgan near Houston, Missouri. He was a 1948 graduate of Cabool High School. Upon graduation, Dean served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Following honorable discharge, he received a bachelor’s degree from Southwest...

Nathan Armstrong, Sr.

Nathan Armstrong, Sr.

September 19, 2019

Mr. Nathan “Big Butch” Armstrong, Sr., 75, passed away September 19th, 2019 at his home in Springfield, Missouri after battling an illness. Mr. Armstrong was born July 12, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri to Richard and Katherine Small. He attended Lincoln High School in Springfield before moving to Los Angeles, California where he was a business owner for 20 plus years...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

September 18, 2019

Robert Lee Moore, age 85, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019. Robert was a native of Springfield Missouri, born to Hubert Henry Moore and Pansey Anna (Doran) Moore. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark, Missouri located at the corner of Highway J &...

Phyllis Mcentire

Phyllis Mcentire

September 15, 2019

Phyllis Ann McEntire, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 15, 2019 in Springfield, MO. She was born March 31, 1950 in Santa Ana, California. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Gerry Oxford (Darwin). Phyllis was a retired high school English teacher who had a passion for classic literature and mythology. Later, as...

Margaret Montgomery

Margaret Montgomery

September 13, 2019

Margaret Ann Montgomery, 55, of Fordland, Missouri (formally of Springfield), passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Margaret was born August 7,1964 in Springfield, Missouri, to the late Charlie and Opal (Finch) Kidd. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Opal Kidd; her son, Lucky Montgomery, and her daughter, Raquel Montgomery. Margaret is survived by her son,...

Lizabeth Grimmett

Lizabeth Grimmett

September 12, 2019

Lizabeth Ann Grimmett, 72, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born April 17, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and Ruby Haynes, and husband James Grimmett. Lizabeth is survived by her son, Dallas Grimmett; her daughter, Jamie Shipp; four grandchildren, Dylan Stegall, Patrick Shipp, Jamie Shipp, and Harmonie Grimmett; a...

Clement Zind

Clement Zind

September 11, 2019

Clement Anthony Zind (Clem), 90, passed away September 11, 2019. Clem was born May 7, 1929, in Frankfort, Kansas, to Clement A. and Lenora Engelken Zind. Clem served his country during the Korean War. After honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from Rockhurst University with a degree in chemistry. After graduation, he went to work for Lily Tulip as chemist....

Paul Martin

Paul Martin

September 10, 2019

PAUL STEVEN MARTIN WAS BORN IN WEST UNION, IOWA TO LACY AND MARTHA MARTIN ON JANUARY 31,1960. HE ATTENDED SCHOOL IN MISSOURI AND TEXAS. PAUL GRADUATED THROUGH AN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN TEXAS. HE WORKED MANY YEARS AS AN ELECTRICIAN AND TRAVELED TO MANY STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. HE WORKED IN TEXAS, MISSOURI, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK AND ALSO IN...

Pablo Retana

Pablo Retana

September 9, 2019

Springfield, MO — On Monday evening, September 9, 2019, Pablo (Tony) A. Retana, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home. Mr. Retana is survived by his son Mark, his wife Leanne and their child, Fox; and son Phillip, and his wife Carrie. Tony picked up a love of fishing while growing up as a child in rural Costa Rica,...

Stanley "Michael" Rakausky

Stanley "Michael" Rakausky

September 7, 2019

Stanley Michael Rakausky, Jr. 51 of Mountain Grove, Missouri passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 in Cox North Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Michael was born April 14, 1968 in Danville, Illinois to Stanley Michael and Shirley (Lewis) Rakausky, Sr.. He worked for Hutchens Steel Manufacturing Plant in Mansfield, Missouri. Michael was a good hearted man who would do anything for...

Wanda Maggard

Wanda Maggard

September 6, 2019

Wanda Jean Maggard, 55 years old, passed away in her home Friday, September 6th, 2019. Wanda was born May 5th, 1964, in Fort Smith, New Hampshire to Lawrence Mills and Minnie Rose “Sue” Sheppard. Wanda was an amazing and loving soul who enjoyed the little things life had to offer. She spent many days at the lake in a house...

Eloy Roa

Eloy Roa

September 4, 2019

Eloy Roa, age 60, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 at Cos South Medical Center in Springfield. If you are a family member, or if there is anyone who may know any family members related to Eloy Roa, please have them call Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home at 417-862-4433. No services are planned at this time....

Marty Anderson

Marty Anderson

September 4, 2019

Marty Craig Anderson, 63, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. Marty was born September 9, 1955 in Chicago Illinois, to Eldon Anderson and Marian (Dalen) Anderson. On July 12, 1980, he married RaeLynn Grivette. He enjoyed a successful 27 year career with the Bureau of Prisons as a Warden, followed with...