Kathryne Joan Klingner Derrough Smith passed away Aug 18 in her home. She was born Feb 1943 in Cheyenne, WY to Malcolm and Ursalee Klingner, where her father was initially stationed during World War II. The family moved back to Malcolm's hometown of Springfield, while he was in the Pacific. She grew up in Springfield where she met and married...
Fred Burk, Jr. left his earthly home to make his journey to his heavenly home on August 11, 2013. He was born June 16, 1936 in Gainesville, Missouri, the son of Fred Burk Sr. and Essie (Wood) Burk. Fred was blessed with a large family of brothers and sisters: Bob, Jim, Billy and Pauline. The family attended the First Church...
Elgie L. Gouty 85, of Bois D''arc, MO was born March 8, 1928 to Druly and Clara (Ream) Conn of Brookline, MO. She passed from her earthly life on August 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO after a brief illness. Elgie grew up in the Brookline/Republic area and attended Republic High School. She was a member of Macedonia...
Darrell W. Raby, 70 of Springfield, passed away on August 7, 2013 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born August 6, 1943 in Willow Springs, MO to DG and Marjorie Mahan Raby. He was united in marriage to Jann Carroll Raby for 52 years, was saved and baptized in his late twenties and attended Hillcrest...
Bobbie Schmoele, 47, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, surrounded by an amazing crowd of family and loved ones wishing her off on her journey to heaven. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 3, 1966 to Juanita Catherine Jones and Robert Long. Following her parents'' untimely and early deaths she was born into the...
Alieda Duff, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 16, 1933 to Herman and Pauline Nahrwold. Alieda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was employed by Ozark Public Schools as a secretary for many years. Her hobbies included playing the marimba, doing crossword puzzles...
Orpha Branstetter, 100, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 in Springfield, MO. She was born June 29, 1913 in Mansfield, MO to Willie Burton and Millie (Bowman) Mallory. Orpha graduated from Mansfield High School, attended MO State Teachers College and University of MO in Columbia. She taught 13 years in a one room schoolhouse and was the director of Gasconade...