Nov 23, 2021

Velma Virginia Kelly 107, of Republic, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1914 in Belle Plaine, Iowa to Ora S. and Florence A. (Cook) Hakeman.

Velma was a Christian and a member of Northwest Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ. Velma also enjoyed playing cards, bonco,...

Nov 20, 2021

Penny Albers 66, of Springfield MO. passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 at James River Nursing in Springfield MO. She was born on April 8, 1955 to Wilma Sharp and Richard Vaugh.

Penny was born and raised in Springfield MO. She was married to Darell Albers for 33 years and divorced. Settling down in Ozark MO....

Nov 19, 2021

Lillie Geneva Keenan, of Strafford, MO, departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was born on Sunday, January 2, 1927 near Conway, MO to Owen Thomas and Stella Thurman Keenan.

Lillie enjoyed being close to all of her family and especially liked playing with...

Nov 17, 2021

Marceline Elizabeth Dyer, 95, of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on Thursday, November 11, 1926 in Rogersville, MO to Missouri Catherine Denny and Marshall Cameron Siler.

Marceline enjoyed traveling and trying her luck at the casinos. She also loved playing card games, cooking and spending...

Nov 15, 2021

Donald Jean Gerecke, 84, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home in Buffalo, Missouri. He was born on Wednesday, November 3, 1937 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Freeda Yoder and Herman Gerecke.

Don was the widower of Sandra Gerecke, they shared over twenty-five adventurous years together. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1956...

Nov 12, 2021

Linda Sue Shalander, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born on Saturday, January 22, 1949 in Springfield, MO to John Andrew Stafford and Elsie Pearl Cornelson.

Susie was a loving Mother, Aunt and Sister. Her heart was full of love and it showed in all the kindness she brought forth...

Nov 10, 2021

Karen "Susie" Rose, 74, passed away on November 11th  at home, surrounded by her children after a brief illness. On June 13th, 1947 she was born to parents Cicero H. VanZandt and Evelyn M. Lee in Springfield, Missouri.

Karen and her husband Donald Rose were united in marriage on May 25th, 1970. Karen loved...

Nov 7, 2021

John Stephen Rule was born on February 20th, 1934 to Carl W. Rule and Shirley (Brady) Rule in Saint John's hospital. Steve attended Saint Agnes grades one through high school. He joined the Marine Corps from 1951-1955 and he was honorably discharged. Steve attended SMSU as a member of the TKE fraternity and played football for three years. When...

Nov 5, 2021

Pamela Christine Gavisk, 63, of Buffalo, MO, passed peacefully on Friday, November 05, 2021. She was born on Monday, June 2, 1958 in Chanute, KS to Ralph and Elaine Thurman.

Pamela and Boyd Gavisk were united in marriage on September 22, 1996. After being raised in Kansas as a child, she settled in the Buffalo/Marshfield area and...

Nov 4, 2021

Karl Marius Alkier, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  He was born on Sunday, September 15, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Clementine and Marius Alkier. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 PM on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Renew United Methodist Church in Willard, MO. Online condolences may be made...