Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Dale Varvel

Dale Varvel

July 21, 2024

Dale E. Varvel June 4, 1953 - July 21, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful father, Dale. He passed peacefully at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after suffering a severe stroke. Dale has now been reunited with the love of his life, Judy. Since her passing in 2009, there had been...

Leonard Mcvey

Leonard Mcvey

July 20, 2024

LEONARD EDWARD MCVEY WAS BORN IN LEWIS, KANSAS ON APRIL 16, 1926, AND WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024. HE WAS PROCEEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE, NETA OF 58 YEARS; HIS PARENTS, CARL & EDITH MCVEY; SONS, EDWARD AND IVAN; AS WELL AS TWO BROTHERS, RAYMOND AND GENE. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE,...

Michelle Rost

Michelle Rost

July 19, 2024

Michelle Rost, age 55, of Buffalo, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Michelle Rost. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested that our funeral home...

Michael Lamar "Mick" Dunn

Michael Lamar "Mick" Dunn

July 16, 2024

Michael Lamar “Mick” Dunn, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born November 15, 1967, in Pottstown, PA, the son of Norma Jean (Woodley) and Gary Dunn. He grew up in Parkerford, PA and graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School in 1985. Mick served 8 years in the...

Dana Hollis

Dana Hollis

July 15, 2024

Dana Hollis (May 31, 1956 - July 15, 2024) Dana Hollis, a loving mother, devoted friend, and cherished wife, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born on May 31, 1956, Dana spent much of her life in Denver, Colorado, where she touched the hearts of countless individuals...

Bruce Stoops

Bruce Stoops

July 10, 2024

Bruce D. Stoops, age 74, passed away July 10, 2024 after a brief illness. Bruce was born in Springfield, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School, also attended SMS. Bruce last worked at Springfield Glass Company as a glazer for 48 years. He served as the President of local Glazer & Allied Trades for 2 terms. Bruce served in the...

Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson

June 29, 2024

Christopher P. Jackson May 8, 1982 – June 29, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and Coach, Chris, after suffering a severe stroke at the young age of 42. Born and raised in Australia, Chris graduated from Grafton High School in 2000. He spent the following decade...

Robert Casteel

Robert Casteel

June 28, 2024

Robert Leon Casteel, age 90 of Cassville, Missouri passed away on June 28, 2024, after a long illness. Robert, known as Bob, was born to Leon and Barbara Casteel on July 12, 1933, in Colorado. He was a talented athlete who loved sports, especially golf and baseball. He played college baseball and pitched for the University of North Colorado. After...

Christopher Taylor

Christopher Taylor

June 27, 2024

Christopher M. Taylor, 39, of Springfield, Mo passed away at 10:30pm Thursday, June 27th, 2024, in Plattsburg, Mo. He was born June 13th, 1985, in Springfield, Mo to Cathy Shayhan. He attended school in Springfield until the 8th grade. Chris was unemployed at the time of his passing but had previously worked in construction. He enjoyed playing with cards and...

Donald Wand

Donald Wand

June 27, 2024

Donald Albert Wand, affectionately known as "Cotton," was born in Quincy, Illinois in 1929, the eldest son of Philip and Clara Wand. In 1952, he married Alberta Louise, and their union blessed them with six sons—Timothy Joseph, Anton Phillip, Vincent Patrick, Mark Andrew, Nicholas Eugene, and Victor—and four daughters—Mary Rose, Rebecca Kay, Amy Marie, and Sarah Jeanine. His family extended...

Stanley Borucki

Stanley Borucki

June 27, 2024

Stanley George Borucki, 82, Springfield Missouri (formerly of Huntley, IL) passed away on the morning of June 27, 2024 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born on July 13, 1941 to Joseph and Alice Borucki in Philadelphia, PA. A former member of the Army National Guard, he married Victoria (Braun) in December, 1968. He was the President of...

Donna Williams

Donna Williams

June 26, 2024

Donna Marie (Baw/Henderson) Williams, died June 26, 2024. She was born in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri in 1936 to William and Mary Baw. She graduated high school in Ste. Genevieve in 1953. Donna married Don Henderson in 1954. They started a family and lived in Farmington, Missouri. They soon found themselves moving to Springfield, Missouri in 1962 where they raised their...

Lawrence "Bill" Zembsch

Lawrence "Bill" Zembsch

June 22, 2024

Lawrence William "Bill" Zembsch, 84, of Fordland Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. He was born August 31st, 1939, in Cherokee Iowa, the son of Bernard Zembsch and Altha (Bowers) Treptow. Bill enjoyed woodworking and was a carpenter until he had to have heart surgery and it became difficult to perform those duties, so he switched gears and...

Lester "Mack" Laney

Lester "Mack" Laney

June 22, 2024

Mack was born on August 21, 1947 in Guymon, Oklahoma. He grew up in Southwestern Missouri, mostly Springfield, where he graduated from Central High School and then Southwest Missouri State College. His professional career began as a teacher at Fordland, Missouri where he taught for seven years. He then moved to California where he began a highly successful career in...

Sharon Carron

Sharon Carron

June 21, 2024

Sharon A Carron, age 77, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. She was born July 22,1946 at USN base, on Whidby Island, Oak Harbor in Seattle Washington, to John J. Roth II and Rosalie J. (Fitzgerald) Roth. She married Mark K. Carron in October 1975. Sharon and Mark relocated to Springfield, Missouri from St. Charles, Missouri...

Star Curtiss

Star Curtiss

June 19, 2024

Star Ann Curtiss, 78, of Springield Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 2nd, 1946, Hermosa Beach CA, the daughter of Marcel and Mary McCartney. Star is survived by her loving husband, Rick Curtiss, two sons, Chad Curtiss and Jeffrey Curtiss, daughter, Tammy Hutson and other extended family and friends....

Charles Lawson

Charles Lawson

June 19, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Lawson, 78, passed away June 19,2024 at home in Springield, MO. Chuck was born at home in the tiny town of Graff, MO on May 31, 1946 to Andrew & Dove (Boykin). Chuck attended Mtn. Grove Schools where he met the love of his life and best friend Dorothy (Knox). They were married June 9th, 1966 and he...

Brian Graham

Brian Graham

June 13, 2024

Brian Gerard Graham was born on November 18, 1978, in Nacogdoches, Texas, and moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1979. During his life in Springfield, he formed enduring bonds within the community. Brian peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends at his parents’ home in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 45. Brian...

David Murray

David Murray

June 12, 2024

David Gene Murray passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 81. Dave had a knack for making things better with his creativity and his ability to fix things - whether it was restoring cars, painting, stained glass, pottery, or just about anything. At his home in Halltown, Missouri, Dave was often found in his shop with his...

Deacon Mark Wand

Deacon Mark Wand

June 11, 2024

Mark Wand (66) passed away, suddenly, on the morning of June 11, 2024. Mark is survived by his parents, Donald and Alberta “Bertie” Wand, and 8 siblings and their spouses- Tim Wand (Karen Wand), Tony Wand (Trish Wand), Pat Wand (Vicki Wand), Nick Wand (Cindy Wand), Becky Mehl, Amy Hatz (Keith Hatz), Mary Harter (Mike Harter), and Sarah Repsher (Eldon...