OBITUARIES
Gary Lee Pendergrass
Jul 3, 2017
Gary Lee Pendergrass, age 77, of Springfield passed away Monday July 3rd 2017. He was born May 2nd, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas to Richard and Emily (Hill) Pendergrass. He owned Pendergrass Prop Shop where he made custom boat propellers. He was a professional fisherman for many years & was well known in his time among fisherman and boat enthusiasts. He...
Morris Payne
Jul 2, 2017
N. Morris Payne, 81, formerly of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born at home in the Selmore Community March 28, 1936, the son of Neal and Glessa (Stewart) Payne. He was a 1954 graduate of Ozark High School. Morris served his country in the U.S. Army, spending 13 months in Korea. On April 4, 1958, he...
Howard Josh Maples
Jul 2, 2017
Howard J. Maples, age 83, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born in Crane, Missouri and moved Kansas City, Missouri in 1960. He spent most of his career as a Manager of Manufacturing in the aerospace and defense industry. After his retirement, he returned to southern Missouri and made Nixa his home. He was active in church throughout...
Priscilla Biskie
Jul 2, 2017
Priscilla "Sam" Biskie, 76, of Nixa, MO, (formerly of Shorewood, IL)� passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. following a short battle with lung cancer.� She was born December 16, 1940, in Salem, Massachusetts.� She married Ronald Biskie April 16, 1960.� He preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her three children,...
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,...
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