OBITUARIES
Joseph E. Johnston
Oct 3, 2026
Joe was born 12 miles from Chillicothe, Missouri on his mother’s farm on December 21, 1932. He died on his little farm three miles from Ozark, Missouri on October 3, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Christine (Bowling) Johnston, of the home in Ozark, MO; and four children, Christina Ann Johnston, Lebanon, MO, Rebecca Lin (Johnston) Raines (Paul), of...
Franklin Dean Siemer
Oct 2, 2026
Franklin "Dean" Siemer was born on October 23, 1948, in Denison, Iowa, to Frank and Gladys Siemer. He passed from this life surrounded by the love, faith, and family that meant so much to him throughout his journey.
Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa alongside his brothers and sisters, Dean learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility...
Karen Janette Fulks
Oct 4, 2026
Karen Janette Stephens Fulks was born January 2, 1935, in Astoria, Illinois. She was the youngest of three children born to Maude and William Stephens, Sr. After high school, Karen worked as a telephone operator. She married Marvin Lee Fulks on August 2, 1953. Marvin was already serving in the U.S. Air Force, so Karen moved to Scott Air Force...
Nancy Aykens
Sep 7, 2026
Nancy Joan Aykens (Bonnema), age 94, of Highlandville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home of over 40 years on Monday September 7th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 16th, 1932, Nancy was the daughter of Ted Bonnema and Marion Bonnema (Efting). She grew to become the proud matriarch of her family, dedicating her life...
Betty Jean Horzich
Sep 27, 2026
Betty Jean Horzich, 97, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. Born November 1, 1928, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, she was the eldest of eight children of Curtis Lester Vantrease and Bernice Moletta Mahaffey.
Betty grew up on a farm in Neodesha, Kansas, before attending business school in Kansas City, Kansas. In 1951, she married Joseph Horzich. Their...
Kenneth Winn McElfresh
Oct 5, 2026
Kenneth Winn McElfresh, born May 30, 1931, in Sacramento, California, to Francis and Miriam McElfresh, passed away October 5, 2026, at his home.
Kenneth was the oldest of five siblings. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. Following his military service, he moved to Ohio, where he met Ruth Gray, a...
Jeannie Mae Calton
Oct 5, 2026
Jeannie Mae Calton, 75, passed away October 5, 2026. She was born May 3, 1951, in Gunnison, Colorado, to Burl and Dorothy Cox. As a young child, Jeannie moved with her family to Versailles, Missouri, where she grew up and graduated from high school.
It was during high school that Jeannie met Larry. She knew what she wanted, and she knew...
George Wesley Benter III
Sep 29, 2026
Sergeant Major George W. "Wes" Benter III, USMC (Ret.), of Sparta, Missouri, reported for duty on the streets of Heaven on September 29, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 86.
Wes was born in El Paso, Texas, on October 11, 1939. A dedicated patriot, he devoted much of his life...
Jerinda Sue Brown
Sep 28, 2026
Jerinda Sue Brown, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, music, family traditions, and a little bit of magic everywhere she went.
Born on August 4, 1962, Jerinda was a proud graduate of Nixa High School, Class of 1980. She went on...
Ernie C. Schulz
Sep 28, 2026
Ernest C. Schulz, 59, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Ernie was born March 10, 1967, to Henry and Louise (Pieper) Schulz. Although he was born in Denver, Colorado, he was raised in Ogallala, Nebraska, where he grew up spending weekends on the lake with his family, hunting and fishing with his...
Manford Marlan Burkhart
Sep 28, 2026
Manford Marlan Burkhart, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away September 28, 2026. He was born November 15, 1951, in Humansville, Missouri, to Manford and Claudia Burkhart.
Manford grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where he met the love of his life, Linda Hartman, while they were in high school. He began working for Linda’s father at the honey factory, and it...
Raymond Roger Lytle
Sep 24, 2026
Raymond Roger Lytle, 75, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away September 24, 2026. He was born January 24, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, to John and Melba (Winters) Lytle and was raised in Wichita.
Raymond had a unique personality and a quirky sense of humor. He was a true character who never quite left the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s behind.
Raymond was...
Dr. Eduard Quiko
Sep 20, 2026
September 15, 1941 – September 20, 2026
Dr. Eduard Quiko, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, professor, and longtime member of the Ozarks community, passed away September 20, 2026, at the age of 85.
Eduard was born September 15, 1941, in the historic Portuguese village of Tugu, outside Jakarta, Indonesia. In 1961, at just 20 years old, he left Indonesia for the United...
Edward "Ed" Cantor Griffin
Sep 19, 2026
Edward (Ed) Cantor Griffin, age 93, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side at Mercy Hospital on Saturday evening, September 19, 2026.
He was born on May 8, 1933, in Henrietta, Oklahoma, to Guy and Buleah Griffin. He was one of seven children, with three older brothers, one older sister, and two younger brothers. When Ed was seven years...
Huba Allien Rozell
Sep 19, 2026
Huba Allien (Morrison) Rozell, 91, of Chadwick, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home.
She was born November 27, 1934, at Highlonesome, Missouri, to Bill and Matle Morrison. She attended schools at Highlonesome, Ava, and Chadwick. She graduated from Chadwick High School as salutatorian in 1952.
Huba married Wayne Rozell on March 5, 1953. They were blessed...
Donald Lee Sayre
Sep 18, 2026
Donald Lee Sayre was the youngest of three boys born to John Ray and Evelyn Sayre in St. Augustine, Florida, on December 25, 1946. After graduating from high school in Stockton, Missouri, Donald served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He later continued his military service in the Navy Reserves, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard.
In his early...
Bobby Rex Kindrick
Sep 18, 2026
Bobby Rex Kindrick, age 81 of Ozark, passed away September 18, 2026. He was born August 17, 1945, the son of Elmer and Velma (Ash) Kindrick.
Bobby served his country in the U.S. Army. He had retired from Flemming Foods as warehouse manager. Bobby enjoyed listening to music.
Survivors include: his sons, Michael Kindrick of Ozark and Daniel Kindrick of Ozark; his...
Gary Glenn Lipscomb
Sep 17, 2026
Gary Glenn Lipscomb, 96, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home with family Thursday September 17, 2026.
Gary was born April 16, 1930, in Springfield, Missouri, to Harold Glenn Lipscomb and Dorothy Carol Lipscomb. His parents, sister Joanne Elizabeth Lowe, nephew Mike Lowe, and son-in-law Paul Henry preceded him in death.
Gary is survived by the sunshine of life -...
Bonnie Louise Devlin
Sep 17, 2026
Bonnie Louise Devlin, 80, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away September 17, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born April 25, 1946, in Hedrick, Iowa, to Luther and Alma Barr.
Bonnie was raised on a farm and grew up knowing that life was not always easy. She attended a one-room schoolhouse and learned the value of hard work, family, and making the...
Norma Marie Merkling
Sep 15, 2026
Norma Marie Merkling was born August 14, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jens and Emilie Sorensen. She passed away peacefully at home in Nixa, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.
Norma lived in Bartlett, Illinois, for 51 years. She attended Augustana School of Nursing, where she became a registered surgical nurse. She cherished the friendships she made during her college years...
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