Wilbur Ray Howell aka Jack - Hootie, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born in Springfield, MO to Raymond and Pearl Howell on June 15, 1931. Jack and Dorothy grew up together and married in 1968, they were together 45 years. He worked at Loren Cook for 43 years as a steele fabricator....
Harold Isacc Rapp went home to his Lord and Savior on May 9, 2014. Harold was born of Maud and Stephen "Tebe" Rapp on August 6, 1915, he was the second oldest of fourteen children. Harold was drafted for the U.S Army in 1942 where he served in the infantry in World War II until 1945. After his time in...
Vera B. Perryman, 93 of Springfield was born on April 7, 1921 to PARENTS. She passed away on May 7, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Vera is survived by her husband Charles Perryman; children Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White...
William "Bill" Thomas DeVol, 94, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday May 5, 2014 in his home. He was born December 18, 1919 in Glens Falls, NY. He was an artist for the Assembly of God Headquarters. Bill was a very skilled violinist, craftsman, humorist, devout Christian, humanitarian and loved to read and learn throughout his entire life. He was...
Virgil T. Gemeinhardt, 89 of Springfield, was born on July 3, 1924 in Lohman, MO to Christian and Bessie (Kernschield) Gemeinhardt. He passed away on May 4, 2014 at the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Navy for 3 years, from June 1943 till March 1946. He was a district sales manager for...
Robert L. Reinkemeyer, 58 of Springfield, was born on January 13, 1956 in Rolla, MO to Gladys Chapman and LaVerne Reinkemeyer. He passed away on May 4, 2014 with his wife by his side. He was married to Clydamae Elliott on June 7, 1980, worked as an electronics technician for the MO. Dept of Corrections. He enjoyed fishing, boating, being...
James D. Breland, 79, was born on March 3, 1935 in Lucedale, Mississippi to O.C. and Laura Mae Breland. He passed away on May 2, 2014. He was a musician in High School and College, served in the U.S. Army and he was a retired insurance adjuster of 41 years. He enjoyed his morning walks with friends and taking care...
Virginia Lee Carter, 81, of Springfield was born November 25, 1932 and passed on to Heaven on April 30, 2014. Virginia enjoyed spoiling all her grandchildren, visits from her children, her travels with her best-friend, Margaret, orange poppies and Ole time Country music. She retired in 1996 and enjoyed this time playing with her grandbabies. Virginia was a very humble...
Beatrice Fay Buis, 67 of Springfield, was born on October 14, 1946 to John and Pearl Pendergrass. She passed away on April 30, 2014. She retired from French''s and enjoyed spending time doing craft projects and gardening. She was an excellent cook, loved to spoil her grandkids and above all else she valued her family and spending time with them....
William "Bill" Battenberg, of Springfield, was born on September 13, 1929 and passed away on April 30, 2014 at the age of 84. He married his best friend Betty Johnson on September 13, 1959 which was Bill''s 30th birthday. They were married for 54 years. He was in masonry construction for over 25 years. He owned his own general construction...