Randy Wimmer
Jan 15, 2023
Howard Randal (Randy) Wimmer, age 73, of Springfield passed away in his home Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born June 10, 1949 in Springfield to Howard Lee and Katherine (Tuter) Wimmer Groblebe.
Randy graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1966. He earned a Master's Degree at Southwest Missouri State College, now Missouri State University. He worked...
Charles (Chuck) F. Rider
Jan 15, 2023
Charles F. Rider, (84), of Aurora, Missouri, died peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2023 at 3:53am while in hospice care for multiple chronic illnesses.
Charles, also known as Chuck or Charlie, was born to Irene Hendrix and Floyd Cardo Rider, on March 20, 1938 in Pasadena, California.
Chuck was raised and educated in...
Betty Rippee
Jan 10, 2023
Betty Rippee left this earth to be with her heavenly Father on January 10, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Laura (Hunter) Lewis; Husband Bob Rippee; Daughter LaLonna Lee Rippee and son Bobby Don Rippee.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her deeply.
Betty...
Linda Lou Evans
Jan 9, 2023
Linda Lou (Brayfield) Evans was born in Springfield, MO on November 23, 1943, to Earl and Elma (Huffman) Brayfield. She left this life on January 9, 2023, at the age of 79 years.
Linda's educational career started at York Elementary School, later attending Study for her middle school years, and finally graduating from Central High School. She...
Judi Ballweber-Ruban
Dec 27, 2022
Judith (Judi) Elaine Ballweber-Ruban, 60, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born in Cooperstown, ND on Saturday, November 24, 1962 to Sharon L. Hanson and James J. Ballweber.
Judi was raised in Finley, ND (1962-1970); Circle, MT (1970-1974), and Valdez, Palmer, and Kenai, Alaska...
Bobby Lee Monday
Dec 27, 2022
Bobby Lee Monday, son of the late Coy Monday and Gertrude Mahan Monday, was born February 12, 1927, in Springfield, Missouri. Coy was employed as an iceman while Gertrude kept the home. He attended Central High School until 10th grade, later obtaining his Certificate of High School Equivalence on February 17, 1966, at the age of 39. Bobby met...
Helen Kern
Dec 26, 2022
Helen Beth (Gorman) Kern passed away in Springfield Monday, December 26, 2022. She was 88 years old.
Helen was born in Pearl, MO in 1934. She attended Willard School from the first grade through high school. Helen graduated valedictorian of her class and was a competitive athlete. She carried that competitive spirit throughout life. She loved playing...
Peggy Lee Bumgarner
Dec 24, 2022
Peggy Lee Bumgarner, 93, of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1929 in Springfield, MO to William "Gus" and Emiline (Essary) Davis.
Peggy grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School, now Central High School. She married Jim Bumgarner December 23, 1954 in Miami, OK....
Betty Anderson
Dec 24, 2022
Betty (Hopper) Anderson, age 84, passed away at home December 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1938 in Sanger, CA to George and Rena (Hedrick) Hopper. Betty grew up in Reeds Spring and Hap grew up in Ponce De Leon. Betty married Dennis "Hap" Anderson September 6, 1956. To this union there are three...