Oct 13, 2022

Mona Lea Balius (née Ellsworth) passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mona was born February 2, 1929, in Bald Hill, Oklahoma. She was the seventh child of Delbert and Caledonia (Arrington) Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Samuel H. Balius, her parents, four older brothers: Levoy, Charles, Jack,...

Oct 11, 2022

Laura Renee Coffman of Springfield Missouri passed away in her home on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Coffman was born on April 17, 1952 in Los Angeles California to parents Elmer Eugene and Grace Elaine East. She remained in California until she and her extended family all migrated to Southwest Missouri where she spent her remaining years.

Mrs....

Oct 5, 2022

Sally Pender was the oldest of nine children; born to Charley and Vera Wright-Williams at LePanto, Arkansas on April 2, 1927. Sally passed from this life on October 5, 2022.

Sally met her husband Bill in 1946 after his return from WWII and married on October 24, 1947. From this union, 2 sons, Douglas and Michael were...

Oct 3, 2022

Floyd G. Shadwell, 87 of Springfield, Missouri passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 3, 2022.  He was born on January 24, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri to William and Delise (Hall) Shadwell.

Floyd was an avid, hunter, fisherman and gardener. He also loved bowling and joining his friends at the Stafford Senior Center for the...

Oct 2, 2022

Gregory Douglas Donley, age 48, of Springfield passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Cox Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born November 24, 1973 in Springfield to Larry and Alma Donley who survive him.

Greg is also survived by his sisters Lori (Shane) Procter, and Cindy Gorham; a niece Brooke Gorham; and nephews Beau...

Oct 1, 2022

Sharon A. Ripper, age 79, of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was born March 18, 1943 in Tulsa, OK to Paul and Wynema (Gower) Rambo.

Sharon has lived in Springfield for many years. She worked at the General Electric plant in Springfield for many years a line worker. The company produced electric motors for...

Sep 30, 2022

Marian H. Claypool, born July 16, 1935, formerly of Willard, passed away September 30, 2022. She was 87. She was born in Foley, MN and moved to San Francisco, CA, with her family when she was 12. At the age of 20, she married the love of her life, Daniel Claypool, and moved to Springfield, MO.

Marian...

Sep 27, 2022

Rhonda Jean (Mustain) Upton passed peacefully from this world September 27th,2022 in her home after a long illness. Rhonda was born on August 27th,1958 in Lawrence KS to the proud parents of Donald L and Bonnie M (Enlow) Mustain. She was married to David D. Upton the love of her life on October 6, 1984. David preceded her in...

Sep 27, 2022

Mariia Broiko, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born on Wednesday, April 19, 1950 in Izmail, Ukraine to Efrim Ghitsa and Dora Gherge.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on September 29, 2022 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield,...

Sep 27, 2022

John Henry Copeland, age 89, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in his home. He was born July 8, 1933 in Udall which is in Ozark County. He was raised by his aunt, Delpia Young.

John graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1953. John joined the Marines right after high school. John served in...