Obituaries

January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

Joseph John Yoker, II, 72, of Springfield, passed away at 11:42 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in his home. He was born February 10, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Ellen (Kelsey) Yoker. Joseph was a Veteran of the Coast Guard, and worked for Southwestern Bell. He enjoyed camping, wood carving and was a wine enthusiast. Joseph...

January 9, 2017

James Benton Booth (Jim) was called to his heavenly Father on January 9, 2017. He left us peacefully with a concert of country hymns playing and a friend holding his hand. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, to Noreen (Maw Maw) Booth and William E. Booth and two older brothers Gaylord and George in Martinsville, MO. He...

January 8, 2017

Diana J. Tucker age 58, West Plains, Missouri passed away January 8th, 2017 in West Plains. Diana was born May 7th, 1958. 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.

January 7, 2017

A Celebration of Life for Rick Darrell Howard Sunrise: February 9, 1964 Sunset: January 6, 2017 ~Service~ Friday, January 13, 2016 11:00 AM Herman H. Lohmeyer – Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut Street Springfield, MO. 65806 Rick Darrell Howard was born on February 9, 1964 in the beautiful palm city of Fort Myers, Florida to his father Adolph D. Howard...

January 6, 2017

Michael Patrick “Mike” Powers 74, Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Springfield. He was born November 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to James Joseph and Ella Mae Powers. He was a member of St. Agnes Cathedral and served as general manager for numerous hotels, including The Ambassador West Hotel in Chicago, Il. He is preceded...

January 3, 2017

Gerald Arnold Pagel, 80, Springfield, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was born October 23, 1936 in Midlothian, Illinois to Ida (Fedora) and Arno Pagel. He was a Veteran of the Army and worked as a Foreman in the Tool & Die Department of the Steel Fabrication Industry. Gerald...

January 2, 2017

David Alan Lawson 68, El Dorado Springs, Missouri formerly of Springfield. Passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 in Cox South Hospital. David was born August 3, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas to Mary and James E. Lawson Sr. He is survived by one brother Jim Lawson and wife Jean, Omaha, Ne, a nephew Scott Lawson and by many friends. No formal...

January 2, 2017

DePaul E. Cox age 46, Springfield, Missouri passed away January 2nd, 2017 in Springfield. DePaul was born February 27th, 1970 in San Bernardino, CA. No Services are scheduled at this time. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

January 2, 2017

Wilbur Augustus Allen, Jr. 90 of Pleasant Hope passed away in his home on Monday Jan. 2, 2017. Wilbur was born Jan. 8, 1926 in Marysville, Missouri to Wilbur Augustus and Sybil Allen, Sr. Wilbur served in the U.S. Marines during WW II, he retired from Zenith Television after over 20 years of service. Wilbur loved his church, his friends...

January 1, 2017

Ja-Leel was born on April 17, 1972 on Easter weekend in the town of Hayti Missouri. His birth name is James Edward Lewis II as the son of James E. Lewis Senior and Jeannie Harper-Lewis. He is also known as MC Ja-Leel (Jah – Leeeeel) He moved to Springfield Missouri in 1984 and the Lewis/Wright family settled in the neighborhood...

January 1, 2017

Nicolas John Steele/Stilfield age 34, Springfield, Missouri passed away January 1st, 2017 in Springfield. Nicolas was born July 13th, 1982 in Glendale, California. No memorial 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.

January 1, 2017

Patricia Dale Engles (James) November 5, 1946 – January 1, 2017 On the morning of January 1, 2017, Patricia Dale Engles (James), age 70, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri while surrounded by her family. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 5, 1946 to Elizabeth and Edwin James. Her father was a career Air Force member,...

January 1, 2017

Estelle Katherine Kahlert Pollock, age 96, passed away in Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday January 1, 2017 at 1:02 a.m. She was a long-time member of St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, Missouri. Estelle was born March 21, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Kahlert and Hedwig (Haddie) Lobin Kahlert. Estelle studied accounting at Saint...

December 27, 2016

Frank Floyd, 68, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. He was born on August 7, 1948, in Wheatland, Missouri, to Noah Floyd and Jewell (Wyatt) Floyd. He attended grade school and high school in Wheatland. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and began...

December 24, 2016

Diego R. Castillo 22, Springfield, Missouri departed this life on December 24, 2016, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 2, 1994, in Lancaster, California to Mario Castillo and Simone Gomes.. He is survived by his son Julian Castillo, mother Simone Gomes, father Mario Castillo, one sister Rebecca Castillo and half brother Evan Castillo. A memorial service will be held...

December 21, 2016

James (Jim) Edward Long, 76, of Springfield, Missouri, completed peacefully his journey home with Jesus on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He has “fought the good fight and finished the race. He has kept the faith, and his Heavenly Father has bestowed upon him the crown of righteousness.” Jim is survived by his wife Sandy Long, daughters Tammie Adkins, Jannine Johnson,...

December 16, 2016

Rodger D. Fields, age 67 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at his home. The son of Ira and Dorothy (Jackson) Fields was born May 31, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodger worked at Independent Electric as an electrical engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Fields. Survivors are his wife...

December 13, 2016

Donald Joseph Schneck, 65, of Springfield, died Tuesday December 13th 2016 at 10:27 p.m. Don is survived by his wife, Roxanne Schneck; daughter, Cynthia Hyder (Brian); son, Thomas Schneck (Michelle); siblings Dennis Schneck (Carol), Denise Markiewicz (Bob), Donna Prather and Duane Schneck (Tirra). The light of his life was his grandchildren; Amber, Hope, Oscar, Xavier and Vivian. Don was a...

December 11, 2016

Douglas M. Merrifield age78, Springfield, Missouri passed away December 11th, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri Douglas was born April 16th, 1938 in West Union, Iowa to Harold and Margarite Merrifield, He was preceded in death by one daughter Elizabeth Ann. He is survived by four sons John Merrifield, Chris Merrifield, Tim Merrifield and Douglas A. Merrifield, and his ex wife Georgia...