OBITUARIES
Gayle Elizabeth Van Genderen
Jul 2, 2017
Gayle Elizabeth (Stephen) Van Genderen was born April 20, 1941 in Oskaloosa, IA. She passed away on July 2, 2017, at her home in Spokane, MO. Gayle was the beloved wife of Dale G. Van Genderen for 57 years. Gayle was the daughter of Dale and Margaret (Johnston) Stephen of New Sharon, IA. She married Dale G. Van Genderen November...
Ray Wilcox
Jun 30, 2017
Walter Ray Wilcox, age 84, of Clever passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Ray was born September 18, 1932 in Nixa to Walter and Feona (Smith) Wilcox. Ray served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. Ray was very active in the Nixa area and served as president of the annual Sucker Days event. Ray was a cook...
Janet Jones
Jun 28, 2017
Janet Jones, age 66, of Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born August 29, 1950, one of 14 children born to Elzie and Dora Bell (Williams) Stillings. She was a 1968 graduate of Ava High School. Janet loved her family and always looked forward to spending time with them. She was a devoted grandmother. She and Alan...
Deborah Lynn Bradley Riggs
Jun 27, 2017
Deborah Lynn Bradley Riggs went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Deborah was born on October 5, 1949 in Bonne Terre Mo. Deborah obtained her degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University and greatly enjoyed teaching children, especially her grandchildren whom she dearly loved. Deborah also had a "green...
Burk Alan Day
Jun 25, 2017
Burk A. Day, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 25, 2017, at his residence in Fremont Hills with his wife Tina at his side. Burk was born in Lawrence, Kansas on January 4, 1954, the son of Joyce S. and Fred H. Day. He grew up in Dodge City, Kansas, and graduated from Dodge City High School in...
Denise Alice Gunja
Jun 25, 2017
Denise Alice Gunja, age 59, of Nixa passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was born October 27, 1957 in Appleton City to Joseph and Margaret (Taylor) Gerard. She was raised in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. She also attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Denise was united in marriage with Joseph Gunja July 2, 1982. Denise was...
Suzanne Blansit
Jun 24, 2017
Suzanne Lynne Blansit, age 70 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born September 4, 1946, the daughter of Dwaine LaRoy "Bud" Landes and Helen Louise (Stine) Landes. Suzanne was a 1964 graduate of Ozark High School. Her working career included Ozark Elementary School secretary, Frisco Railroad, and working for her father's business, Ozark Transfer Company. Suzanne...
Ernestine Cox
Jun 24, 2017
Ernestine Cox, Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at The Manor at Elfindale at the age of 93 years, 11 months. Ernestine married Ralph Cox in 1941. They were parents of Sheryl (Jim) Watts, Nancy (Danny) Phipps, and Tom(Deniece) Cox who survive. She was preceded in death by Ralph in 1992, her parents Tom and Ora Galloway, a...
William Thomas Henson
Jun 20, 2017
William Thomas Henson, Jr. February 27, 1948 - June 20, 2017 William Thomas Henson (Bill), much loved brother, husband, uncle, nephew, and friend joined his Savior and loved ones in heaven, leaving this earth peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20th from his home in Ozark, where he lived with his brother Patrick Henson. Bill, an auto mechanic with...
George W. Jones
Jun 20, 2017
George W. Jones, age 85, of Garrison, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born December 1, 1931, in Garrison, the son of Cecil and Merle (Gibson) Jones. He continued to live throughout his life in Garrison, and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1955. George was self-employed throughout his working career. On March 14,...
John B. Holzschuher
Jun 18, 2017
John B. Holzschuher, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born February 12, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Mary (Beckert) Holzschuher. In 1963 John married his high school sweetheart, Linda West, in Dresdon, Ohio. John was a carpenter, and even in his spare time woodworking was his hobby. He was always...
James Lee Campbell
Jun 15, 2017
James Lee Campbell, age 58, of Ozark, passed away in his home Thursday, June 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, and his children, among other relatives and friends. The family is planning private services at a later date.
Emil Hagberg
Jun 15, 2017
A celebration of life for Emil "Paul" Hagberg, JR., 46 of Ava, MO (formally of Gainesville, MO) was held on Saturday June 17, 2017. Mr. Hagberg passed away at Mercy Hospital on June 15, 2017 in Springfield, MO. Mr. Hagberg was born January 28, 1971 in Wisconsin, son of Emil and Patty Hagberg. Paul married his sweetheart "Kim" where they...
Othel "Tiny" Colburn
Jun 14, 2017
Othel "Tiny" Colburn, born November 16, 1928 to Lynford and Beulah Colburn departed this life June 14, 2017, surrounded by his family. He married Barbara Selix, deceased, on May 26, 1951, the love of his life. To this union seven children were born: Patty Munden, deceased, Vonnie Caswell (Leonard,) Lorene Coble, Karyn Anderson, Katie Cox (Mark); Justin Colburn (Janie,) Joe...
Marcelina Penaranda Bonifacio
Jun 14, 2017
Marcelina Penaranda Bonifacio, age 79 of Nixa, passed away June 14, 2017. She was born July 17, 1937 in the Philippines, the daughter of Marcelo Penaranda. Survivors include: her children, Rebecca, Marie, Lolith, Arlene and Maria Lourdes; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Marcelina was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Mauro Garcia Bonifacio and her brother,...
Dale Rex Thompson
Jun 13, 2017
Dale Rex Thompson, age 66, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born April 9, 1951 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of James Franklin and Beverly Louise( Watts) Thompson. A construction worker, Dale had lived in Florida where he worked for a tomato company. He enjoyed working on small engines. His parents and a brother, Roger Thompson,...
Margaret Miller
Jun 12, 2017
Margaret L. Miller of Springfield, MO passed away on June 12, 2017. She was 94. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Allen. She is survived by her daughters, Paula (James) Hancock and Pamela (William) Davies, as well as three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. In lieu of flowers please make a...
Joe Tankersley
Jun 10, 2017
William Joseph Tankersley was born in Okeechobee, Florida on November 30, 1960 to Lester Franklin and Janie Elizabeth Tankersley. He passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. Joe graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1978 and entered the electrical trade shortly after. In 1981, Joe married Linda Marie Godwin. Joe became a Master Electrician and after many years in the trade,...
Tammy Campbell
Jun 10, 2017
Tamara "Tammy" Lynn Campbell April 7th, 1959 to June 10th, 2017 It is impossible to really make use of the past tense with regard to Tammy, because the impact on those fortunate enough to have had their lives touched by her is everlasting. Our beloved Tamara Lynn Campbell found peace the afternoon of the tenth day of June, 2017 in...
Doris Louise Stewart
Jun 10, 2017
Doris Louise Stewart, age 96, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 surrounded by her family, in the home she shared with her daughter. She was born April 28, 1921 in Noel, Missouri, the daughter of Jess Patty and Elizabeth Ann (Pieferly) Patty. On March 13, 1938, Doris and Johnny Ralph Stewart were married in Pitcher, Oklahoma. She was...
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