Obituaries

July 23, 2016

Ellis King Howland, Jr., long-time resident of Kimberling City, MO, passed away on July 23, 2016 in Springfield, MO. He was 88. Ellis, affectionately known as EK, ‘Killer’, The King, Grampa Peanut Song and ‘The G’, among other honorary titles, was born with the assistance of his visiting grandfather, Clarence, in New Bedford, MA on April 14, 1928. Only child...

July 23, 2016

Margaret Olga Christman 97, Ozark, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born May 14, 1919, in Mercer County, N.D. to Henry and Margaret Pfenning. Margaret was a housekeeper working in motels, she was a member of Ozark Full Gospel Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters, Albert &...

July 17, 2016

Pamela J. Ashbach age 70, Clever, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Springfield. She was born July 11, 1946, in Independence, Missouri to Howard and Jean Salisbury. Pamela was married to Nick Ashbach on March 31, 1994. She raised and trained morgan horses for 30 years. She is survived by her husband Nick, three stepsons Thomas,...

July 13, 2016

Mary Cecelia Detten, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Quail Creek Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past two years. Mary was born on April 3, 1934, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Chester and Anna Mae (Laurent) Krueger. She grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, where she attended St. Mary’s High School, then went...

July 12, 2016

Charles “Chuck” William Mushrush, 98, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Cox South Hospital. He was born April 24, 1918 in Irondale, Ohio to William and Jessie (Penman) Mushrush. He was a World War II Veteran and a 4th Degree Knight. He was a loving husband, good father, faithful Catholic and loved his Church. Chuck would...

July 11, 2016

Mark E. Baldwin, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away July 11, 2016. Mark was born August 28, 1958 to Max E. Baldwin and Ilene C. Williams (Lefrancios). Mark worked for Burlington -Northern Railways and then became a truck driver hauling heavy machinery for Traksan. Mark enjoyed Nascar Racing, never missing a race. He also enjoyed riding his Harley. He was...

July 10, 2016

John Albert Nichols III, 60, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life July 10, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born December 10, 1955, in Portsmouth, Va, to Charlotte and John Albert Nichols II. John was Deputy Sheriff in Virginia. Upon moving to Springfield, John became a successful business owner. He was owner of Hope Contracting. He was also a part of...

July 10, 2016

Ean Dale Allen, born August 25th, 1982 in Houston, Tx, passed away July 10th, 2016. A Celebration of Life service will be held at New Home Baptist Church at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, July 13th. Ean grew up in Warsaw, Mo and went to New Home Baptist Church. He knew no stranger and would stop and help anyone. He was...

July 9, 2016

Marjorie L (Bolton) Haslag, 94, Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born March 20, 1922 in Moberly, MO to Peter and Jessie Bolton. Marjorie served in the Women’s Air Corp during World War II. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harry; her parents; siblings, Mary Kitchen, Grace Lamboy, Alma Colburn and five...

July 8, 2016

Matthew Samuel Metz, 30, of Springfield, MO passed away suddenly on July 8th, 2016. He was born December 28th, 1985 in St. Louis, MO to Louis Joseph and Mary Catherine Metz (Bunn). He was preceded in death by his parents. Matthew spent countless hours exploring and enjoying the outdoors. He took pleasure in so many of the simple things -...

July 7, 2016

July 6, 2016

Alice Davis age, 78 passed away July 6th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Alice was born February 9th, 1938. A memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday August 10, 2016 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel with Chaplain Larry Cooper officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may...

July 4, 2016

Danny Eugene King age, 55 passed away July 4th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Danny was born November 7th, 1960 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.

July 4, 2016

Jessie Aline Teer Gaddy, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, went home to Heaven on July 4, 2016. She was born September 17, 1938, in Talogo, Oklahoma. She was a tremendous woman who held many titles but certainly wife and mother were the closest to her heart. She was the matriarch of our family and not only...

June 28, 2016

Sherman Dale Hensley age, 71 passed away June 28th, 2016 in , Sherman was born November 13th, 1944 in Gassville, AR. 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.

June 25, 2016

Kenneth W. Groendall age 50, passed away June 25th, 2016 in Humansville, Missouri Kenneth was born November 3rd, 1966 in Sylmar, CA. 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.

June 24, 2016

James Alan Bricker 35, originally from Springfield, passed away Friday June 24, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. He was born August 11, 1980 in Monett Missouri to Lisa R Swader and raised by his loving grandparents William C. and Shirley L. Bricker. His life was spent here in the Ozarks. When asked he would tell you his greatest accomplishment was his...

June 18, 2016

Betty Ann Martin 83, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Springfield. She was born March 23, 1933, in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Fred and Twyla Hedges. Betty worked in numerous jobs real estate and selling Avon products. She was a member of the Walnut Street Christian Church for many years. She is survived by her daughter Nancy...

June 16, 2016

Jean Annette Keithley 65, Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in Springfield. She was born May 30, 1951, in Hannibal, Missouri to Charles and Betty Keithley. Jean worked at Cox Hospital for several years in the records department. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister Joyce McPherson. Survivors include a stepson Andy Pudvah and...

June 13, 2016

Maxine Allen was born on September 30, 1936 to Chester William and Mary Frances (Ennis) Allen in Harrisonville, MO. She started school in Yates City, IL and graduated from the same school district in 1953 at the age of 16; she lived in five different school districts throughout MO and IL. Her senior class trip took them to Washington D.C.,...