OBITUARIES
Kathleen Mary Gerlach
Feb 27, 2017
Kathleen Mary Gerlach, age 71, of Sparta, passed away in her home February 27, 2017. She was born November 19, 1945 in East Orange, New Jersey the only child of Clemens Bernard Gerlach and Elizabeth Katherine (Pretz) Gerlach. Kathy was a Registered Nurse and Certified Medical Tech for Ozark Nursing and Care before retirement. She loved her dogs and cats,...
Kelley Jean Twilley
Feb 27, 2017
Kelley Jean Twilley, age 39 of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2017. She was born July 27, 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Dale and Shirley (Hayes) Zechel. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The family is holding services at a later date.
June Edwards
Feb 27, 2017
June Edwards, age 73, of Nixa passed away Monday February 27, 2017. She was born June 26, 1943 in Richwoods, MO to Vivian and Minnie (Adams) Thebeau. She was united in marriage to Bob Edwards November 29, 2002. June was spunky and out spoken. She enjoyed embroidery, working in the yard and playing Pinochle. June made a nice home for...
Ruby Stutesmun
Feb 26, 2017
Ruby Viva Stutesmun, age 84, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was born May 15, 1932 in Omaha, Arkansas, the daughter of Joe and Elsie (Sears) DeLong. Ruby retired from Fasco Industries. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Ruby attended Craig Hollow Church. She loved to sing and visit with her friends. Survivors include: Two daughters and...
Michael Ross
Feb 26, 2017
Michael L. Ross, 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, February 26 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Born March 6, 1934 in Syracuse, NY, he was the foster son of the late Marvin and Eileen Tabor of Chestertown. He was united in marriage to Rose Mary (Russell) Ross on April 5, 1958. Mike...
Michele Helen Knauer
Feb 26, 2017
Michele Knauer, 71 of Crane, Missouri was born March 2, 1945 in East St. Louis, St. Louis to Barnard and Helen Warkis. She went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2017 as a result of a sudden illness. Survivors include her daughter, Yvette Flores, son-in-law, Felipe Flores, sister Paula, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Michele was...
Teddy Wade Richardson
Feb 26, 2017
Teddy Wade Richardson was born August 15, 1927, in Oldfield, Missouri, the son of Willard Richardson and Maude (Andrews) Richardson. He had been a resident of Ozark Nursing and Care for the past few years. His parents, Willard and Maude preceded him in death. Teddy had no siblings. Survivors include: Cousins, Jim Andrews, Austin Tipton, Pearl Campbell, and Howard Ray...
Michael Hammontree
Feb 26, 2017
No services planned. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
Frances Gatewood Brewer
Feb 25, 2017
Frances (Gatewood) Brewer, age 89, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Hernando, MS, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born August 16, 1927 in Marshall County, MS, the daughter of Homer and Irby (Patrick) Gatewood. Frances grew up in Tunica County. She was married to Hugh "Speck" Denver Brewer Sr. To this union three children were born. Frances was...
Michael Patrick Nielsen
Feb 24, 2017
Michael Patrick Nielsen, born September 18, 1971, age 45, of Nixa passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. He was the husband of Sena C. Nielsen; father of Ryann, Kirrin, Nicholas, Taylor, Kelcey, Brede, Ashlyn, and Christian; Step-father to Ashton, Elise & Holden. Michael was a good hearted man that loved his family. He always looked out for those he could...
Karen McGuire
Feb 24, 2017
Karen McGuire, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away on February 24, 2017. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Joplin, MO to the late Fred and Imogene Winter. She graduated from Joplin High School and Southwest Missouri State. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. McGuire. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Tammy and...
Mary Maxine Daugherty
Feb 21, 2017
Mary Maxine (Sportsman) Daugherty, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on February 20, 2017. After a long and difficult battle that she fought with such strength and amazing grace, she was relieved of her pain and suffering while at home surrounded by her family. She spent her life caring for others,...
William Ronald Van Leuvan
Feb 21, 2017
William Ronald Van Leuvan, age 75, of Harrison, passed away February 21, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. He was born August 9, 1941 in St. Louis, the son of William Eli and Edna (Stabb) Van Leuvan. Among other survivors, he leaves his wife, Bonnie Lou (Rout) Van Leuvan. Services in Harrison will be announced by the Van Leuvan family....
Donna Lou "Dodo" Adams
Feb 20, 2017
Donna Lou "Dodo" Adams, age 75, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. She was born July 13, 1941 in Ozark, Missouri the daughter of Loyce Wilbur and Logie Ann (Rhea) Bilyeu. Donna graduated from Ozark High School in 1959. after high school she and William Albert "Bill" Adams were united in marriage. Donna was a self-employed beautician...
Teddy Gene Acup
Feb 19, 2017
Teddy Gene "Ted" Acup Sr, 83, born January 6, 1934 in Marble Hill, passed away on Sunday, February 19th, in Nixa. Ted served 10 years of active duty in the US Air Force and traveled the world before settling in Belleville, IL. He and his wife raised four children. He later worked for the US Army in St Louis while...
Georgetta Merideth
Feb 17, 2017
Georgetta Merideth, age 74, of Nixa passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born June 8, 1942 in Forsyth to Almond and Alta Fay (Bunch) Groesbeck. She was united in marriage to Harley Merideth August 18, 1962 in Springfield at Georgetta's uncle's home, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Georgetta worked at Cox Medical Center for over 30 years as...
Narva Hilda Higdon
Feb 17, 2017
Narva (Crites) Higdon, age 102, of Strafford, passed to Heaven February 17, 2017. She was born May 2, 1914 in Sedgewickville, Missouri, the daughter of Warren and Mollie Crites. Narva married Charles Wendell Higdon in 1934 and had two children: Sylvia Maxine and Charles Wendell Jr. Narva accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a young lady and was active...
Barbara Lou Wallace
Feb 16, 2017
Barbara Lou Wallace, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, a resident of Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Hazel (Goodson) Rowland. She leaves behind a daughter, Tammy Fugate of Ochelata, Oklahoma, as well as many other relatives and friends. No services are planned for Barbara at this time....
Ruth Lucille Widhalm
Feb 16, 2017
Ruth Lucille Widhalm, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born January 22, 1935 in Platte Center, Nebraska, the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Langan) Kluever. On October 26, 1953 she and Dennis Elwin "Woody" Widhalm were united in marriage. Ruth enjoyed gardening, sewing and playing cards. She was a member of Hillbilly Garden Club...
David Charles Maples
Feb 16, 2017
David Charles Maples was born January 2, 1963 and died at his home in Highlandville, Missouri, February 16, 2017. Between those two dates was a life of 54 years filled with his love of family, friends, and working his farm. David was born in a Christian home to Orville and Charlon Abbey Maples. His maternal grandmother, Iva Abbey lived with...
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