Obituaries

March 31, 2018

Stephen James Unger, born January 3, 1958, passed away March 31, 2018 at the age of 60. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Lori. He was most proud of his two sons, Joshua and Kaleb,his very caring and thoughtful daughter-in-law, Natalie, and dearly treasured being Grandpapa, as he was lovingly called by his six...

March 30, 2018

Hwa Ja Kang Gragg July 15, 1940 – March 30, 2018 At 2:00 a.m. Kang went to be with the Lord. She came to Springfield, in 1983. She has many friends in Springfield, both Korean and American. She loves God with all her heart and she loved her church and church activities. She was so sweet and loved everybody she...

March 25, 2018

William James “Bill” Bettendorf, age 83, of Nixa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Born to William and Ada Bettendorf on December 3, 1934 in Bird Island, Minnesota. Retired United States Navy of 20 years. Bill was an Air Traffic Controllman. After retirement, Bill worked at Parkway Towers in Kansas City MO as an Operating Engineer for 17...

March 23, 2018

March 23, 2018

John Edward Cunningham 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 23rd, 2018 after a long illness. He was born May 25th, 1939, in Springfield, Missouri to William and Lela (Swegart) Cunningham. He attended St. Joseph’s and St Agnes Schools. He was an army veteran who served for 2 years. He married Patricia Goin in 1963 at Springfield, Missouri. While...

March 22, 2018

Nathan Todd Cain, age 50, passed away in the early hours of March 22nd after a harrowing struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Tennie and Joe Wrinkle; his mother Norma Hansen, his aunts and uncles; Donald Wrinkle, Wasolee Sewell, and Carl Wrinkle. He is survived by his father Howard Hansen; two daughters, Mazie Cain and...

March 22, 2018

Bill Berry, 78 of Southwest MO passed away Thursday March 22, 2018. He was born April 11, 1939 in Mexico, MO to Lewis and Lottie (Loyd) Berry. Bill was involved with helping people recover from addictions and was involved with AA and NA for over 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two nephews, Steven Stone...

March 19, 2018

Floyd Ray Butts age 57, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 19th, 2018 in Springfield. Floyd was born March 6th, 1961 in Springfield, Missourim to Paul and Opal Denton Butts. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

March 16, 2018

Shayla Coffman Wood was born May the 10th 1971, and departed this life on March the 16th at the age of 46 years and10 months. She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Kent and their three sons. Nathan, wife Candace and their daughter Annabelle. Son Landon, Springfield and Kaleb of the home. Her mother Sheila Rogers and her husband...

March 16, 2018

Donald V. Capuano, 84, left his earthly home on March 16, 2018. Donald was a beloved husband of fifty six years to Marie; loving father to Donald Capuano (Julie), Marie Jarek (Mark), and Donna Moore (Steve); dearest PopPop to Diana, Michelle (Josh), Kacey, Grant, Elyse, and Hayden; brother to Bernard Capuano, Anna Nardo, the late Gaetano “Ed” Capuano, and the...

March 13, 2018

Johne Belle (Nahler) Zeller born August 10, 1919, in Hartsburg, MO and passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at the Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, MO. She married Ralph A. Zeller on April 15, 1939 they were married for 64 years. Johne’s parents were John and Laura Nahler, she had one sister, one brother and one grandchild that preceded her...

March 12, 2018

Richard H. Lahr age 87, Macomb, Missouri passed away March 12th, 2018 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Richard was born May 16th, 1930 in Madera, California, to Jack and Cecelia Lahr. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

March 11, 2018

Beverly Jane Calvetti September 22, 1935—March 11, 2018 Every life is filled with unique experiences that are formative to the dignity of that individual. And, all of a life’s meanings are found in the web of relationships in which that individual is centered, formed, and cradled in. In this we find Beverly. A beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and...

March 11, 2018

Melinda J. McDaniel age, 67 passed away March 11th, 2018 in St. Louis, MO Melinda was born August 18th, 1950 in Springfield, MO. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

March 10, 2018

Aurora Monteon age 90, Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 10th, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri. Aurora was born August 7th, 1927 in Torrance, California to Leandro and Margarita Jimenez. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, in the funeral...

March 7, 2018

Gail Ann (Kowalke) LaRoche was born on January 11th, 1947, in Pewaukee, WI. She worked most of her life as a legal assistant. She was amazingly strong and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind when she needed to. She won her first battle with breast cancer while raising her granddaughter Brittany, who was 14 years old at the time. She...

March 6, 2018

David Owsley, 74, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018. He was born and raised in Neosho, Missouri, with what he often said was an “idyllic” childhood playing in the open woods and creeks surrounding Neosho. His father, Frank , and mother, Nina, operated a well known pharmacy and luncheon business on the square in Neosho, and this was one...

March 5, 2018

Ray Nieman age 54, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 5th, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri Ray was born July 11th, 1963. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

March 3, 2018

Father Frank Palermo, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, died on March 3, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was 88. Father Palermo was born on October 24, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Frank and Beatrice (Barona) Palermo. He attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from St. John Preparatory High...

March 3, 2018