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Rose Elliott O'Connell

Rose Elliott O'Connell

Jun 8, 2012

Rose Louise (Call) Elliott O"�Connell, age 83, of Springfield, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born September 27, 1928, in a potato patch in Reno Hollow south of Spokane, the daughter of George and Tinza Call. She was named after Rose O"�Neil, whom both her parents worked for. Starting at age 12, Rose worked summers in Rockaway Beach...

Wilma Joan Tines

Wilma Joan Tines

Jun 6, 2012

Wilma Joan Tines, age 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 6, 2012. She was born to William Hogan and Dorothy (Tyler) Hogan, March 5, 1940, in Midland, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Karl Tines November 11, 1961. Wilma was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Her family describes her as very loving, and compassionate....

Bill M. Medley

Bill M. Medley

Jun 3, 2012

Bill M. Medley, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born September 29, 1939, in Marshall, Arkansas, the son of Cecil and Edith (Sherrill) Medley. Bill graduated from Marshall High School in 1957 and received a Bachelor"�s Degree from Arkansas Tech. In 1965 he earned a Masters Degree from the...

Louise Brucks

Louise Brucks

May 30, 2012

Louise Brucks, age 83, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. She was born to Moses and Allah Mae (Swezzey) Utnage, August 19, 1928, in St. Louis, MO. She was united in marriage to Charles Brucks October 15, 1949. Louise was a wonderful mom and home maker while her children were growing up. In 1984, she...

Hazel Rainey

Hazel Rainey

May 27, 2012

Hazel Angeline Rainey, age 96, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 27, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born April 6, 1916, in Ozark, the daughter of John and Mary (Adams) Rainey. She graduated from Ozark High School. Following high school Hazel taught school in Billings for a year. She then moved to California where she served as a school...

Betty Wholf King

Betty Wholf King

May 22, 2012

Betty L. Wholf King passed away peacefully at home on Table Rock Lake, where she resided with her daughter and son in law, Jay and Holly Budd. She was 89 years young. Betty came into this world Dec 13, 1922, and the Lord took her home May 22nd, 2012. She was born on the Wholf Homestead near Orrick MO, daughter...

Elizabeth Ann Davis

Elizabeth Ann Davis

May 20, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Davis, age 44, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. She was born October 22, 1967. Elizabeth enjoyed being at home with friends and family, and also liked to dress up and use lots of her jewelry. Survivors include: Her mother, Margo (McReynolds) Davis, a brother, Jacob Davis; her grandmother Patsy McReynolds; two nieces, Victoria and Jasmine;...

Priscilla Ann Saarinen

Priscilla Ann Saarinen

May 19, 2012

Priscilla Ann Saarinen, age 79, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, May 19, 2012. She was born to Roland and Mildred Pudvah, August 31, 1932, in Woodsville, New Hampshire. She was united in marriage to Russell Saarinen, May 16, 1953. Priscilla was a homemaker for many years and later became an executive secretary for Stimpson Company, Inc., in Florida....

Lola Jean Burk

Lola Jean Burk

May 17, 2012

Lola Jean Burk, age 58, of Highlandville, was born March 26, 1954, in Douglas County, Missouri. At the age of four she was placed in the home of Luther and Edith Burk where she lived for 54 years. She passed on to a better life on May 17, 2012. She loved music and she loved her dolls. Survivors include: Her...

Betty Dianne Todd

Betty Dianne Todd

May 15, 2012

Betty Dianne (Corbett) Todd, age 67 of Nixa, MO, passed from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 15, after battling brain cancer for several months. She was surrounded by family during her sickness and passing. She was born in Bangor, Maine on September 9, 1944 the daughter of Anthony and Martha (Thompson) Corbett. She was blessed...

Joseph Frank Dublinski

Joseph Frank Dublinski

May 15, 2012

Joseph Frank Dublinski, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield. Joe was born February 14, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Rose Dublinski. Joe was a combat veteran of the U.S. Army Americal Division, World War II. He saw action on Guadalcanal, Leyte, and Southern Philippines. Joe was...

Russell M Armstrong

Russell M Armstrong

May 11, 2012

Russell M. Armstrong Jr, age 55, passed away in his home May 11, 2012. He was born to Russell M. Armstrong Sr., and Genina (Southerland) Armstrong, November 21, 1956, in Stockton, CA. He was united in marriage to Christine Otis, February 2, 2005. Russell loved the Lord and was a pastor. He could talk to anyone and always was able...

Jack Rice

Jack Rice

May 11, 2012

Jack Rice, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. Jack had been a resident of the Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon for the past two years. He was born May 20, 1922 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the son of John and Mattie (Street) Rice. On January 22, 1942, he and Aileen Dean were united in marriage. Jack retired...

JoElla Pierce

JoElla Pierce

May 10, 2012

JoElla Pierce, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was born July 16, 1921, in Ozark, the daughter of J.N. and Bessie (Russell) Chaffin. On July 25, 1944 she and C.E. "Gene"� Pierce were united in marriage. JoElla taught second grade before she and Gene owned and operated Pierce Department Stores in Forsyth and Ozark. She...

JoElla Pierce

JoElla Pierce

May 10, 2012

JoElla Pierce, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was born July 16, 1921, in Ozark, the daughter of J.N. and Bessie (Russell) Chaffin. On July 25, 1944 she and C.E. "Gene"� Pierce were united in marriage. JoElla taught second grade before she and Gene owned and operated Pierce Department Stores in Forsyth and Ozark. She...

Earnesteen McTeer

Earnesteen McTeer

May 8, 2012

Earnesteen McTeer, age 83, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, May 8, in her home. She was born December 22, 1927, the daughter of Isaac and Nellie (Atchison) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Leonard McTeer. Earnesteen loved her family and was lovingly called Mama and Granny. Survivors include: Her children, Leona Wren, Sparta, Lonnie McTeer, Sparta, Darrel and wife...

Lucy H. Airhart

Lucy H. Airhart

May 8, 2012

Lucy Airhart, age 96, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born November 18, 1915 in Washington, Georgia, the youngest of nine children of Walter and Nellie (Martin) Hopkins. She was united in marriage to John M. Airhart on December 8, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1985. Her eight brothers and sisters also preceded her...

Grace Vasvari

Grace Vasvari

May 7, 2012

Grace Vasvari, age 95, passed away May 7, 2012, in her home in Clever. She was born to Michael and Theresa (Tokay) Horvath, July 10, 1916, in New Brunswick, NJ. She was united in marriage to Steven Vasvari, in 1938. Grace is survived by her children, Lydia Binai, and husband Eric, of Clever, and Eileen Vasvari, of Clever, Lillian McCarthy,...

Kirk William Hagston

Kirk William Hagston

May 7, 2012

Kirk William Hagston, age 41, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 in his home. He was born September 27, 1970, and was a graduate of Spokane High School. Kirk was a heavy equipment operator, and enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, and horseback riding. At a young age Kirk was saved and joined the First Baptist Church of Highlandville....

Stephen Kraus

Stephen Kraus

May 6, 2012

Stephen Kraus, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Springfield Missouri. Steve grew up in the Lincoln Place Neighborhood of Granite City, Illinois. He was born April 5, 1924 the youngest child of Austrian Immigrants, John and Elizabeth Kraus. Steve served in WWII. Fluent in the German language, he survived his capture in Germany. The...

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