Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Doris Schorp

Doris Schorp

June 18, 2019

Doris Ann Schorp, 89, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2019 in The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield, Missouri. She was born October 1, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry J. and Clara (Kneusel) Schmidt. She grew up in the Hyde Park neighborhood and attended Central High School, graduating at age 16. She began working at a dress factory where...

Carrie Bruns

Carrie Bruns

June 16, 2019

Carrie Ellen Bruns, age 61, passed away in Springfield Missouri at Cox South Medical Center on Sunday, June 16th, 2019. Carrie was a native of Norwalk, California, born to Ellery Norton Brown and Martha (Lovett) Meyer. No services will be held at this time. Carrie's wishes were to cremated and then be buried in Sedalia, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, stories...

Cynthia Adams

Cynthia Adams

June 8, 2019

Cynthia Ann Adams, age 62, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 At Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at St. Agnes Cathedral, 533 S. Jefferson Springfield, MO, 65806 with Msgr. Thomas Reidy officiating. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Edward Williams

Edward Williams

June 8, 2019

Edward Eugene Williams, age 97, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1922 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Percy Williams and Orpha (Truax) Williams. Edward was a Carpenter by trade and enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys Williams; and his son,...

Kelsey Kelm

Kelsey Kelm

June 7, 2019

Kelsey Monroe Kelm Sadly, on June 7, 2019, Kelsey Monroe Kelm of Ozark, Missouri passed away at the age of 36 years old. Kelsey loved spending time with his family and friends. His laughter would fill a room upon him first entering it. He was a loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed participating in many sports throughout...

John Betts

John Betts

June 2, 2019

John E. Betts was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 27, 1941. He was welcomed into Heaven on June 2, 2019. John’s favorite season was football season. His love for the game began with the Nebraska Cornhuskers; you could always find him sporting something Husker’s-related. Lady Bears basketball & fishing with his family were other interests. John’s real passion was...

Mary Minor

Mary Minor

June 2, 2019

Mary Barbara Minor, age 92, was born in 1927 to Chris Abegglen, a Swiss emigrant, and Lucille Strawson Abegglen. She attended Campbell Elementary School, Reed Junior High, Central High School, and Draughon Business College. Prior to her marriage to Sam Minor, in 1950, she worked at Savage Juliette, doing bookkeeping and modeling. Mary spent a life of caring for others....

Willard Brown

Willard Brown

May 30, 2019

Willard Wallace Brown, the son of Walter and Roxey Cloney Vey (Driscoll) Brown, was born June 10, 1937. He passed away Thursday at 3:42 A.M., May 30th, 2019 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. His age was 81 year, 11 months, and 20 days. Willard was born in Rockbridge, Missouri, Ozark County, and was a longtime resident of the Republic...

Robert Harrington

Robert Harrington

May 30, 2019

Robert F. (Bob) Harrington, age 90, died May 30, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born June 12, 1928 in Coffeyville Kansas, the eighth child of William and Anita Harrington. Brothers Louis, Raymond, Joe, Bill, Ambrose (Mac) and Glen Harrington; and one sister Louise Harrington all deceased. Bob graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville Kansas and attended...

Gregory Bray

Gregory Bray

May 29, 2019

Gregory K. Bray , age 59, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Greg was born January 16, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Maralyn (Martin) and Rolland Lynn. On February 24, 1989 he married Susanne U. K. Dossow in Nurnberg, Germany. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Susanne Bray;...

Kenneth Diel, Osf, Osde

Kenneth Diel, Osf, Osde

May 29, 2019

Bro. Kenneth G. Deel, OFS,OSDE, [Fransicanus saecularis, Office of spiritual Deliverance and Exorcism]. Born August 29, 1961 in St Louis, MO to Gerald and Carol (Seifried) Diel. Bro. Kenneth was married to his Franciscan sister at arms in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Sr. Farah Rose Deel, OFS, OSDE; son Jacob; daughter Elizabeth and sisters, nieces and nephews....

Paula Howard

Paula Howard

May 27, 2019

Paula Louise (Baron) Howard of Springfield died Monday, May 27, 2019, at 6:00 a.m. She was born December 4, 1931 in Springfield, MO to Paul & Marion (Brittian) Baron. She attended and graduated from St. Agnes Catholic School in Springfield and also St. John’s School of Nursing. It was in her nursing career that she met her true love, Charles...

Leo Riddle

Leo Riddle

May 25, 2019

Leo C. Riddle of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born in Lamar, MO on April 15, 1931 to parents Bryant and Gladys Riddle. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1948, moving to Springfield in 1954. He worked for numerous wholesale food companies before retirement. Following his retirement he...

Rose Arnold

Rose Arnold

May 21, 2019

Rose Mae (McKinley) Arnold passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Ravenwood Assisted Living in Springfield, MO. She was born August 18, 1919 to Lewis and Nora (White) McKinley. She attended Schuyler Elementary, a one room schoolhouse, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and graduated from the old Central High School. Prior to her marriage, she was a beauty operator...

Rita Jensen

Rita Jensen

May 19, 2019

Rita Louise Swisher Jensen Born May 19, 1963 in Independence, MO to George R. and Marilyn E. (Stedem) Swisher. Rita is survived by her husband, Brent Myron Jensen of 7 years (married June 4, 2011). Rita was the youngest daughter of seven children with three brothers, Michael Paul Swisher (Mary Ann) of Lee’s Summit, MO; David Henry Swisher of Springfield,...

Robin Stotts

Robin Stotts

May 16, 2019

Robin Stotts, born Robin Gaither on February 28, 1964 to Robert and Shirley Gaither in Tulare, CA, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2019 in Springfield Missouri. She was the youngest of 4 children; Liz Willard (deceased), Rhonda Szeles of Porterville, and Randy Gaither of Butterfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Darlene Nelson

Darlene Nelson

May 16, 2019

Darlene Ruth Nelson, 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away early Thursday morning, May 16, 2019. She was born April 19, 1932 in Dover, Ohio, to Oscar and Ruth (Shaw) Nelson. Graveside service for Darlene will be at Dover Burial Park, in Dover, Ohio, at 8:00 AM, Monday, on May 20, 2018. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared...

Patricia Higham

Patricia Higham

May 15, 2019

Patricia Ann Higham, Dec. 10, 1937 – May 15, 2019 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Patricia Ann (Begeny) Higham, of Springfield, died May 15, 2019 peacefully at Mercy Hospital after battling breast cancer. She was 81. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 7...

Derrick Jarvis

Derrick Jarvis

May 14, 2019

Derrick Dee Jarvis (DD), age 53, passed away peacefully in his home May 14, 2019. A Memorial Visitation will be held May 23, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, donations to Springfield Little Theatre Educational Scholarship Program, 311 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 85806,...

Jerry Dodson

Jerry Dodson

May 11, 2019

Jerry R Dodson, 83, husband of the late Idonna Mc Millian Dodson of Springfield, MO, died in the early morning hours of Saturday May 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Jerry was born in St. Louis Missouri on December 21, 1935 to Marie (Cooley) Lavern and Ruth and Elmer Neff. Jerry attended Central High School in Springfield, Mo. He joined the...